American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Enters 2026 Season
Column By: Brett Deyo / SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES – INDIANA, PA – The American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels is set to once again reward weekly racers in 2026.
Modified and Sportsman teams competing at facilities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Quebec will battle for $51,450 in cash and thousands more in certificates thanks to the support of American Racer, Lias Tire Racing Division and Sunoco Race Fuels.
Twelve facilities take part in the ’26 edition of the American Racer Cup: in New York – Accord Speedway, Afton Motorsports Park, Fonda Speedway, Outlaw Speedway and Woodhull Raceway; in Pennsylvania – Big Diamond Speedway, Grandview Speedway and Penn Can Speedway; in New Jersey – Bridgeport Motorsports Park; in Delaware – Delaware International Speedway and Georgetown Speedway; and in Quebec – Autodrome Granby.
Points tabulation begins on Friday, April 17 and continues through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7).
Registration for the 2026 American Racer Cup runs through May 1 at the following link: https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=26
Modified racers will compete for more than $40,000 in point fund cash. The top 15 finishers in the overall standings share in $36,000: 1. $10,000; 2. $5,000; 3. $4,000; 4. $3,500; 5. $2,500; 6. $2,000; 7. $1,750; 8. $1,500; 9. $1,250; 10. $1,000; 11. $900; 12. $800; 13. $700; 14. $600; 15. $500.
Sunoco Race Fuels also presents North and South regional point funds as follows: 1. $1,000; 2. $750; 3. $500; 4. $350; 5. $250.
Hundreds of tire certificates are distributed, as well.
- Five “pre-season” drawings for early registrants
- Up to 12 tires via tire drawings at every participating speedway
- Year-end home track breakdown is as follows: champion – three tires; second – two tires; third –one tire; fourth – one tire; fifth – one tire
- Ten tire certificates distributed via a random drawing to any driver not receiving any other year-end awards (certificates or cash)
Sportsman competitors share in a $6,750 overall point fund: 1. $1,500; 2. $1,000; 3. $750; 4. $600; 5. $500; 6. $450; 7. $400; 8. $350; 9. $300; 10. $250; 11. $200. 12. $150; 13-15. $100.
Sunoco Race Fuels regional point funds for North and South will also be paid totaling $3,000: 1. $500; 2. $400; 3. $300; 4. $200; 5. $100.
Sportsman tire certificate distribution:
- Five “pre-season” drawings for early registrants
- Up to twelve 12 tire certificate ($85 each) giveaways via weekly tire drawings at every participating speedway
- Year-end home track breakdown is as follows: champion – three tires; second – two tires; third – one tire
Complete program information and registered drivers can be found on the website: www.theamericanracercup.com.
To learn more about the American Racer Cup, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com, follow on X (Twitter) @racer_cup or on like Facebook: The American Racer Cup.
