Big Diamond Speedway Releases 2026 Season Schedule
Story By: DINO OBERTO / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY – MINERSVILLE, PA – Big Diamond Speedway has announced an extensive 2026 schedule, featuring events across 24 consecutive weekends beginning in April and continuing through the Labor Day holiday.
As fans and racers have come to anticipate under the leadership of track owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley, the upcoming season at Big Diamond Speedway promises excitement and opportunity for all.
This year, every class—ranging from the established weekly divisions to the visiting touring groups—can look forward to a robust schedule filled with a wide array of high-paying events. These lucrative shows ensure that drivers and teams in every division have numerous chances to compete for substantial purses and recognition while fans will be treated to some of the best dirt track action being offered throughout the northeast.
It all starts on Friday, April 3 as the new season of “Racing in God’s Country” begins in earnest with the 54th Annual Season Opener “Thaw Brawl” headlined by the Quandel Concrete 358 Modifieds battling for a top prize of $4054-to-win. Also on the opening day slate will be the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman racing for a winner’s stake of $1054 along with the Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners contesting in a $454-to-win feature and rounding out the night will be the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman.
Other key Modified events include the high-paying Fritz Roehrig Memorial-Money in the Mountains, a $10,000-to-win/50-lapper as part of DBR Industrial Servies LLC Night on April 10.
$7000 is up for grabs for the victor on Dukmen’s Enterprises Topless Night. Another high-dollar Modified feature will be taking place on DBR Industrial Servies LLC Night with the Prelude to the Coalcracker on August 25, a race that pays $10,000-to-win.
Then there is the ‘Big One,’ the Jack Rich Inc., Coalcracker 72 where $15,000 awaits the winner of the annual season finale on September 6.
The Sportsman class has a number $1000-to-win or more shows throughout the year including the $2000-to-win Crate Classic on May 15 and likewise the Roadrunners will see their fair share of high-paying races that are spread across the calendar.
Returning in 2026 will be the popular Eastern Storm featuring the USAC National Sprint Car Series as they swing into Big Diamond with a special Thursday night show on June 18.
The USAC East Coast Series have a pair of races booked on May 22 and August 7. The Limited Late Models and Xcel 600 Modifieds make a return to the 3/8-mile dirt oval both on May 8.
Always a fan favorite, the East Coast Legends Series will be in town for a pair of features on June 26 and July 31, the latter being a rewarding $1500-to-win main.
The Keystone Sport Compact Series, a division designated for front-wheel drive four-cylinder cars, has scheduled five events, including participation in the Coalcracker.
This year enduro racing returns to Big Diamond with a 50-lap Big Car Enduro lined up for June 5. The following week fans can take part in a Burnout Contest with $500 going to best burnout.
There will be no racing on the weekend of May 2 & 3. Instead, the speedway is hosting a special event featuring the 2X Monster Truck Live Tour Show.
Racers planning to compete in the upcoming season at Big Diamond Speedway are encouraged to take advantage of a full day of open practice on Sunday, March 29, from noon to 3:00 pm.
BIG DIAMOMD SPEEEDWAY 2026 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 29: Open Practice Any race car with a roll cage
Friday, April 3: 54th Season Opener…THAW BRAWL!
Modifieds $4,054 to win, 602 Sportsman $1,054 to win, Roadrunners $454 to win, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, April 10: Fritz Roehrig Memorial/DBR Industrial Services LLC Night – Money in the Mountains
Modified 50 $10,000 to win, 602 Sportsman $1,000 to win, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, April 17:
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, April 24: Tony’s Meat Market Night
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Keystone Sport Compact Series
Saturday/Sunday, May 2 & 3: 2X Monster Trucks
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Friday, May 8: Modifieds, Limited Late Models $1,500 to win, Roadrunners, Xcel 600 Modifieds
Friday, May 15: Red White and Blue Autos Night
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman Crate Classic $2,000 to win & $225 to take the green, Roadrunners
Friday, May 22: Shop 61 Night
Modifieds, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 602 Sportsman, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, May 29: Quandel Concrete Night
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Keystone Sport Compact Series.
Friday, June 5:
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Sportsman, Big Car Enduro 50
Friday, June 12: Foran’s Transmission & Auto Repair Night
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Sportsman, $500 Burnout Contest
Thursday, June 18: Eastern Storm
USAC National Sprint Car Series, Modifieds
Friday, June 26: Dukmen’s Enterprises Night – Topless Night
Modifieds $7,000 to win, 602 Sportsman $1,000 to win, Roadrunners, East Coast Legend Series $500 to win
Friday, July 3: Georgie Stevenson Memorial – B&H Landscaping Night
Modified Twin 20’s, 602 Sportsman $1,000 to win, Roadrunners, Keystone Sport Compact Series, Fireworks 
Friday, July 10: Lasting Legends Night
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, July 17: Double B Bob Bowers Memorial
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunner Twin 12’s $500 to win each
Friday, July 24: Durdach Bros., Inc. Night
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Keystone Sport Compact Series
Friday, July 31: Dave Kamp Memorial
602 Sportsman, East Coast Legend Series $1,500 to win, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, August 7: The Dukes of Hazzard Meet and Greet with Daisy Duke!
Modifieds, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday, August 14:
Modifieds, PASS Sprint Cars, 602 Sportsman, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, August 21: Prelude To The Coalcracker – DBR Industrial Services LLC Night
Modifieds 50 $10,000 to win, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, August 28: Fayash Memorial
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners Crazy 8’s, Rookie 602 Sportsman
Friday, September 4: Championship Night
Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners
Sunday, September 6: Jack Rich Inc. Modified Coalcracker 72
Modifieds 72 $15,000-to-win & $600 to take the green, 602 Sportsman 25 $1,500-to-win Keystone Sport Compact Series
