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RACE DRIVERS, OWNERS AND CREW MEMBERS CAN APPLY FOR 2026 NASCAR LICENSES ONLINE NOW
2026 SEASON BEGINS WITH ENDURO MARCH 21, PRACTICE DAY MARCH 28, VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER ON APRIL 4 PAYING $7500 TO WIN AND $1000 TO START
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The tradition continues!
Continuing a partnership that began in 1992, the one-third-of-a-mile high-banked Grandview Speedway, owned and operated by the founding Rogers Family will once again be part of NASCAR for the upcoming 2026 racing season.
Along with tradition also comes something new for the 2026 racing season, as there will be a new sponsor and name for weekly racing under the NASCAR umbrella, as O’Reilly Auto Parts has been named the exclusive entitlement partner of the NASCAR Local Racing Series, which will now be known as the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Formerly known as the NASCAR Weekly Series, the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts places renewed emphasis on the competitive, community-driven racing that serves as the foundation of the sport. The updated identity simplifies how grassroots racing is presented to fans, partners, and communities, while reinforcing NASCAR’s long-standing commitment to local competitors and hometown tracks.
Being sanctioned under the NASCAR umbrella, the 2026 race season will be the 35th consecutive year that Grandview Speedway participants will be enjoying the benefits of being NASCAR Local Racing Series members. Benefits include racing for the NASCAR point fund money which is available for the National, Regional, State and Track championships, as well as the great insurance coverage provided by NASCAR.
For the 2025 season, Grandview Speedway NASCAR Modified Track Champion Duane Howard of Oley, Pa. picked up $10,000 from Grandview Speedway in championship point fund money, but also received $3500 from NASCAR for winning the Track championship, and finished sixth in the NASCAR Northeast Region standings.
First year NASCAR Modified driver Logan Watt of Boyertown, Pa. was the Northeast Region and Pennsylvania State Rookie of the year in 2025, and also finished sixth in the National standings for NASCAR Division I rookie drivers.
For the Sportsman class which runs under NASCAR Division II, Grandview track champion Colin Cox of Perkasie, Pa. finished third in the Northeast Region standings, while finishing tenth in the National rankings.
As has always been the case, all participating drivers at Grandview Speedway must have a NASCAR license to be able to race and collect point fund money, with the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified drivers listed as Division I, and the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman drivers competing under Division II.
Grandview Speedway management does encourage everyone to purchase a NASCAR license to enter the pit area for the outstanding extra insurance coverage thru NASCAR, however you will be allowed to enter the pit area as a non-member for an increased admission. Those holding a NASCAR license will receive the extra insurance coverage and enter the pits at a discount at all sanctioned events. Car Owners and crew members can purchase their memberships the same as they have in the past if they desire the same coverage.
Grandview Speedway track officials are also reminded that as in past seasons, they are still required to purchase their NASCAR memberships as well.
Everyone can now apply for their NASCAR membership license at this time, and avoid the lines on Opening Day by applying online at https://www.nascarmembers.com/. If anyone has any difficulty purchasing their license please email: weekly@nascar.com.
Speedway management is still offering the always popular season passes. The grandstand passes cover all Saturday night events, from the Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker Season Opener through to the Freedom 38 Sportsman and Freedom 76 Modified championship races in September. The season pass does not include the Rogers Family/Bob Miller promoted Thunder on the Hill special events, or the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro/Vintage events.
Season passes, priced at $400 per pass, can be ordered by sending a check or money order to Grandview Speedway, 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505. When ordering a pass, please make note of who the pass is being purchased for with your request please. To speed up the delivery process, please send along a self-addressed stamped envelope. Fans may mark their season pass seats at Practice Day on Saturday, March 28.
On track action will begin on Saturday, March 21 with the first Outlaw Racing Series Enduro/Vintage Car double-header joined by the Keystone Sport Compact Series starting at 12 Noon. Rain date is Sunday, March 22.
The following Saturday, March 28 will be the always popular annual Free-to-the-public open practice session, open to all divisions starting at 12 Noon. Grandstand admission is FREE to all spectators while the driver’s test their equipment for the new season.
On March 28, pit gates open at 10 am, with practice starting at 12 Noon. Pit admission will be $35, and a license is not required.
The official 64th season opener will follow on Saturday, April 4 with the 9th annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker for Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, which includes qualifying and the 50-lap Championship feature, plus the 602 Sportsman will also join the program with qualifying and a 25-lap main event.
The T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified 50-lap Championship feature pays $7500 to win on Opening night, in a race that will also pay $1000 to qualify and take the green in the main event!
On Opening Night pit gates open at 1 pm, grandstand gates open at 4 pm, the drivers meeting is at 4 pm, followed by the draw for positions, then warm-ups at 5 pm, and racing starting at 6 pm.
Grandstand admission for Adults is $30, Students ages 10-15 with ID are $20, while ages 9 and under are admitted free of charge. Pit admission is $40 with a license and $45 without a license.
The Opening Day race carries a rain date of April 11, with a reminder that 6 pm. will be the starting time for all Saturday night programs for the month of April in 2026.
Since the 1960’s, Grandview Speedway has been presenting exciting wheel to wheel NASCAR stock car racing every Saturday Night starting in April and running through October, plus special events. Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505, just off Route 100, ten miles north of Pottstown, Pa.
Information is always available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or on Facebook, or by telephone at 610.754.7688.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, March 21 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro & Vintage, Keystone Sport Compact Series – 12 Noon (Rain date 3/22)
Saturday, March 28 – FREE-to-the-Public Open Practice – All Divisions – 12 Noon
Saturday, April 4 – 64th Anniversary Season Opener – 9thAnnual VP Racing Fuels BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER – Big Block/Small Block Modifieds 50-Laps, Sportsman – 6 pm
Saturday, April 11 – Modifieds, Sportsman – 6 pm (Bruce Rogers Memorial Rain date)
Friday, April 17 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro & Vintage, Keystone Sport Compact Series, Xcel 600 Modifieds – 7 pm.
Saturday, April 18 – Modifieds, Sportsman – 6 pm
