Cornwall Motor Speedway Unveils a Busy 2026 Schedule
Story By: MARTIN BELANGER / CORNWALL MOTOR SPEEDWAY – CORNWALL, ON – With less than 80 days remaining before opening night on May 17, the Cornwall Motor Speedway has officially unveiled a busy 25-event schedule for its 57th season.
The season will start with a bang as the Super DIRTcar Big Block Series rolls into town on Sunday, May 17 for a 100-lap feature paying $10,000 to win. The new Battle on the Border Sportsman Series and the Battle for a Cure Mini-Stock Series will also be part of the exciting opening night program.
After having May 17 off, the Alexandria Home Hardware Pro-Stock division will close out the month in style with two major series events: the Battle on the Border Series on May 24 and the DIRTcar Pro-Stock Series on May 31.
June will feature four action-packed events. The Battle on the Border 358-Modified Series kicks things off on June 7, followed by the Battle for a Cure Mini-Stock Series on June 14. The popular Empire Super Sprints make their first of two appearances on June 21. The month concludes on June 28 with the opening round of the Fat Les Chip Stand Canadian Nationals, highlighted by a 100-lap, $5,057-to-win feature alongside the DIRTcar Sportsman Series and Lightning Sprints for the Canada Day Spectacular.
July begins with a fan-favorite $5 general admission night on July 5. Two days later, on Tuesday, July 7, the Super DIRTcar Big Block Series returns for the O’Canada 75, paying $7,500 to win, along with the Battle on the Border Sportsman Series and Battle for a Cure Mini-Stock Series. The speedway will be dark on July 12 before closing out the month with the Battle on the Border Modifieds on July 19 and the Pro-Stock division’s autograph night on July 26.
August opens with a marquee long weekend event featuring the DIRTcar 358-Modified Series in conjunction with the Fat Les Chip Stand Canadian Nationals, offering $10,000 to win. The Empire Super Sprints return on August 9. The Battle on the Border 358-Modified Series headlines August 16, while the Northeast Late Model Alliance makes its lone appearance on August 23. The Battle on the Border Sportsman Series and Lightning Sprints wrap up the month on August 30.
Championship Night is set for Sunday, September 6, featuring the third round of the Fat Les Chip Stand Canadian Nationals — a 125-lap feature paying $5,057 to win. The popular Fireball Enduro takes place September 12 and 13.
The fall schedule includes Race Fest on October 3 and 4, followed by the prestigious Canadian Super DIRT Weekendfrom October 9 to 11.
“There are no regular nights on our schedule,” said Assistant Promoter Martin Belanger. “It’s either a visiting series or special class every night. The new Battle on the Border Series will be huge as we’ve expanded our partnership with our neighbors at Mohawk Raceway.” The new cross-border initiative will feature a total of 18 races between both tracks across three divisions.
“We are very pleased to host the Super DIRTcar Series twice — and early in the season — which ensures a full roster of stars,” added Belanger. “The Fat Les Canadian Nationals Series also returns with the continued support of Les Winters, attracting top local 358-Modified talent.” The four-race series will offer strong purses at every event.
Additional details regarding the new Battle on the Border Series and the Battle for a Cure Mini-Stock Series will be released in the coming weeks. Minor schedule adjustments may occur as opening night approaches. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the speedway’s social media platforms for updates.
