RACE OF CHAMPIONS WEEKEND AT LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY – SEPTEMBER 10 – 12, 2026

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SCHEDULE SET FOR THE REGIONS BIGGEST RACING PARTY!

“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 27, 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.

Race fans will definitely get there money’s worth of racing at Lake Eire Speedway during Race of Champions Weekend at the region’s Great Race Place.

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 with the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series highlighting the Friday schedule and the Race of Champions Modified Series running their feature on Saturday, September 12. 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.

· Full schedule included below.

“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 featuring the RoC Sportsman Modified Series

· Saturday, Sept. 12 – Features for the RoC Modified Series, 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: lakeeriespeedway.com | (814) 725-3303

· Series: rocmodifiedseries.com

Tickets: Available at the Lake Erie Speedway box office or online at lakeeriespeedway.com/schedule (Friday G/A Adult $25; Senior $22; Student 15-11 $10 – Children 10 and under will be admitted Free / Saturday G/A Adult $30; Senior $27; Student 15-11 $15 – Children 10 and under will be admitted Free)

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

Race of Champions Weekend

September 10-12, 2026
Race of Champions Weekend
Lake Erie Speedway – North East, Pennsylvania
All times and events subject to change

Thursday, September 10 – Practice – Race of Champions Weekend @ Lake Erie Speedway

12:00 PM (NOON) – Pre-Paid Pit Parking – Different than years Past. Each hauler will be Parked. If Paid, it will go in a Paid Spot. Paid Spots will be marked. If anyone pulls into a PAID SPOT they will be removed.
1:00 PM – Gates open for campers & hauler parking
2:00 PM – Pit gates open for all divisions (Practice)
4:00 PM – Practice by division
DUSK – Conclusion of Practtice
10:00 PM – Pit Area is Closed.

Friday, September 11 – Race of Champions Weekend @ Lake Erie Speedway

10:00 AM – Gates open for campers
3:00 PM – Pit gates open
3:15 PM – Inspection & draw for all divisions (tire sales open)
4:00 PM – Tire selection begins for RoC Sportmsan Modified Series by GROUP
4:30 PM – Driver’s meetings by division (posted schedule @ Series Trailer)
5:00 PM – Grandstands open
5:00 PM – Practice Begins (Two Full Rounds);
- RoC Sportsman Modified Series
- RoC Super Stock Series
- WNY TQ Midgets
6:30 PM – Kids RoC Activity (TBA)
7:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies (Invocation and Anthems)

WNY TQ Midget Qualifying Races – 8 laps
RoC Sportsman Modified Series Qualifying Races – 8 laps
RoC Super Stock Series Qualifying Races – 8 laps
B-Mains if Necessary – for any division – laps TBD
WNY TQ Midget Feature – 20 laps
RoC Super Stock National Parts Peddler 40 – 40 laps
RoC Sportsman Modified Series Feature – 76 laps

Saturday, September 12 – Race of Champions Modified / Race of Champions Weekend

11:00 AM – Pit gates open
12:15 PM – Inspection & group draw (tire sales open)
2:30 PM – Sportsman Modified tire selection begins
3:00 PM – Driver’s meetings by division (Schedule posted @ Series Trailer)
4:00 PM – Practice by Division (Two Full Rounds) – Grandstand Gates Open
- Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series
- WNY TQ Midget Series
- Race of Champions Street Stock
- Race of Champions 602 Sportsman Modified Series
- Race of Champions Late Model Series
- Race of Champions Modified Series

5:30 PM Kid’s RoC Activity

6:00 PM – Qualifying Races Begin:
- Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series
- WNY TQ Midget Series
- Race of Champions Street Stock
- Race of Champions 602 Sportsman Modified Series
- Race of Champions Late Model Series
- Race of Champions Modified Series

Features (all followed by Victory Lane):