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“The Greatest Asphalt Racing Party in the Region” Returns September 10–12 with Eight Divisions as the Region’s Biggest Racing Party
North East, Pa. – (August 19, 2026) – The countdown is on to when Race of Champions Weekend takes over Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania with three days of high-stakes racing, fan traditions, and one of the biggest celebrations in short track asphalt racing.
Thursday, September 10 – Saturday, September 12, 2026
There is no division at the center of it all: this is a celebration of the Race of Champions Family of Series. Each Race of Champions division will be highlighted in competition over the course of the event.
Friday and Saturday will have qualifying and feature races with divisions to be announced at a later date. Friday, September 11 will have fan gates opening at 5:30pm and racing at 7:00pm. On Saturday, September 12, fan gates will open at 4:00pm with racing at 6:00pm.
This has become a crown jewel weekend for racer’s and fans throughout the region and this season, Race of Champions management is taking it one step further by offering traveler’s “free” onsite camping for the weekend with the purchase of a ticket for the events at Lake Erie Speedway. If you are camping there will be a small fee that includes the following – the use of “the waste station”, garbage cleanup and security. This maintains and protects the property. Race of Champions management is currently seeking a sponsor to cover these costs to eliminate this cost from attendees and will announce anything as soon as possible.
A Full Weekend Celebration
This year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest in Race of Champions history:
· Eight divisions in action, including all seven Race of Champions “Family of Series,” and the WNY Mighty TQ Midgets.
· Off-track, fans will enjoy the region’s biggest “Racing Party” atmosphere with camping, activities, and celebrations of the sport’s rich tradition.
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“This is the biggest weekend we’ve ever had at Lake Erie Speedway,” said Race of Champions management. “Drivers, teams, and fans will come together not only for great racing, but for a true celebration of history, tradition, and community.”
Event Schedule Highlights
· Thursday Sept. 10 – Practice for all divisions (Times to be Announced)
· Friday, Sept. 11 – Qualifying begins at 6:45 PM | green flag by 7:00 PM
· Saturday, Sept. 12 – Features for the Modifieds, TQ Midgets & more
Event Information
Where: Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 Delmas Drive, North East, Pa. 16428
Directions: 20 minutes east of Erie, Pa.; minutes from I-90 and directly off I-86
What: Race of Champions Weekend
More Info:
· Track: lakeeriespeedwa
· Series: rocmodifiedser
Tickets: Available at the Lake Erie Speedway box office or online at lakeeriespeedway.com/
Watch Live: Stream all three days on RoCModifiedSeries.TV, powered by FloRacing.
About the Race of Champions:
The Race of Champions is a premier sanctioning body for Modified and Stock Car racing on both asphalt and dirt across the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Key partners include Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tire, Racing America, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com, and Speed Sport. The 75th Annual Race of Champions Weekend, one of the longest-running motorsport traditions in North America, will take place later this season.
For more information, contact Race of Champions Media at media@rocmodifiedseries.com
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