4/7/2026
I-44 Speedway
It's Back! 24th Annual Whelen Engineering Mini Sprint Nationals Returns April 16-18 to I-44 Speedway with the POWRi/NOW600 $uper $eries!
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April 7, 2026) - It's back and bigger than ever! The 24th Annual Whelen Engineering Mini Sprint Nationals returns to I-44 Speedway in 2026 with the POWRi/NOW600 $uper $eries headlining the program.
A staggering $2,500 to win is on tap for both Stock Non-Wing and A-Class Winged divisions on Saturday night.
Saturday the Restricted will compete for $1,500 to win while the Junior Sprints will battle it out for $1,000 to win. 600cc Modifieds are Turf Tire will race for $500 to win with the USRA Tuners racing for $200 to win.
Friday night will pay normal NOW600 National Series payout for Non-Wing, A-Class, Restricted, and Junior Sprints. Normal I-44 purse for Tuners, 600cc Mods, and Turf Tire.
Pre-Entry is open for all classes at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/registrations/12784.
Full purse details and format can be found at https://www.powri.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1181966.
A full race program is on tap both Friday and Saturday. A practice will be held on Thursday from 6pm to 9pm.
The 24th Annual Whelen Engineering Mini Sprint Nationals will not count towards Dacus Heating & Air Super 7 Weekly Series points. However, USRA National points will be awarded for Tuners.
EVENT INFO >> 24th Annual Whelen Engineering Mini Sprint Nationals at I-44 Speedway on April 16-18, 2026
Thursday, April 16: Mini Sprint Nationals | Open Practice
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
Pit Pass Price: $30.00
Open Practice: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Get Tickets: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/tickets/1505718.
Friday, April 17: Mini Sprint Nationals | Night One
Pits Open: 3:00 PM
Grandstands Open: 5:00 PM
Driver Registration: 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:15 PM
Racing to follow.
General Admission: $15.00
Seniors (65+): $10.00
Kids (10 & Under): Free
Pit Pass: $40.00
Get Tickets: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/tickets/1505724.
Saturday, April 18: Mini Sprint Nationals | Night Two
Pits Open: 3:00 PM
Grandstands Open: 5:00 PM
Driver Registration: 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Drivers Meeting: 6:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:15 PM
Racing to follow.
Event Information: https://www.myracepass.com/events/599211.
General Admission: $15.00
Seniors (65+): $10.00
Kids (10 & Under): Free
Pit Pass: $40.00
Get Tickets: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/tickets/1505739.
The Mini Sprint Nationals will be streamed live from Start2Finish TV. For more information or to purchase your Express-Pass, visit www.s2ftv.com.
I-44 Speedway is under the direction of Terry Mattox Promotions. I-44 Speedway races every Saturday night featuring the Dacus Heating & Air Super 7 Weekly Series for micro sprints, junior sprints, 600cc modifieds, and front wheel driver four cylinders.
I-44 Speedway
4100 SW. 149th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
918-417-0624
Submitted By: Terry Mattox