By S.M.A.S.H — May 2, 2026 The S.M.A.S.H Cup Series closed out the weekend Saturday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and when the lights settled over South Florida, Jacob Szala was the driver standing in victory lane. In a 100-lap Cup Series race that tested patience, speed, tire management, and late-race execution, Szala put together the kind of performance that sends a message. He started fourth, led 84 of 100 laps, and controlled the race when it mattered most. The race

By S.M.A.S.H — May 2, 2026 It is race day for S.M.A.S.H. After a big Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the spotlight now shifts to Saturday, where the S.M.A.S.H O’Reilly Series and S.M.A.S.H Cup Series are ready to take over. Tonight is not just about running laps. It is about momentum, control, and proving who can handle pressure when the season starts getting serious. The trucks already set the tone. Now it is time for O’Reilly and Cup to answer. O’Reilly Series Ope

By S.M.A.S.H — April 30, 2026 There are race weekends, and then there are weekends that mark a turning point. This one feels like a turning point. S.M.A.S.H rolls into the weekend with more than just another set of races on the calendar. A new division is about to take the green flag for the first time, new drivers are entering the system, the East Coast Truck Series is coming off the All-Star break, and the championship race is starting to feel a lot more real. Homestead-Mia

By S.M.A.S.H — April 29, 2026 The S.M.A.S.H race weekend is back, and Homestead-Miami Speedway is about to get busy. This Friday and Saturday, all four S.M.A.S.H series make their first trip of the season to Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Challenger Truck Series makes its first official appearance on track, the East Coast Truck Series is back in action, and the O’Reilly Series and SMASH Cup Series continue their championship fights. For the Challenger drivers, this is the star

By S.M.A.S.H — April 27, 2026 S.M.A.S.H has officially moved its active series into dedicated iRacing leagues to improve organization, clean up race invites, and make weekly operations smoother for drivers and league staff. The series themselves are not new. The Challenger Truck Series, East Coast Trucks Series, O’Reilly Series, and Cup Series already exist as part of the S.M.A.S.H racing structure. What has changed is how those series are now organized inside iRacing. Instea

By S.M.A.S.H — April 27, 2026 The S.M.A.S.H season rolls into Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend, and this one matters. After weeks of tight racing, hard lessons, penalties, comers, goers, and points battles starting to take shape, the league has officially reached the halfway point of the season. That means the early-season excuses are over. The championship picture is starting to form, and every lap from here on out carries more weight. This Friday and Saturday, all eyes

By S.M.A.S.H — April 26, 2026 There is a lot moving right now across S.M.A.S.H, and this week marks another big step forward for the league. From the launch of the Challenger Truck Series to updated schedules, returning weekly racing, and continued work behind the scenes on the website, S.M.A.S.H is heading into a busy week with plenty still in motion. Challenger Truck Series Starts This Friday One of the biggest updates this week is the official start of the Challenger Truck

By S.M.A.S.H — April 19, 2026 Week 5 at North Wilkesboro Speedway is complete, and the weekend gave every series a different kind of test. From a caution-heavy East Coast Truck Series opener to disciplined Saturday runs in the O’Reilly and Cup Series, North Wilkesboro once again showed why it remains one of the most respected short tracks on the schedule. Jacob Szala Wins the East Coast Truck Series at North Wilkesboro Friday night’s East Coast Truck Series race opened the

By S.M.A.S.H — April 18, 2026 Saturday night at North Wilkesboro belonged to Patrick Hernandez . In the latest S.M.A.S.H Cup Series race, Hernandez delivered a commanding performance over 175 laps, taking the win after leading 141 laps and turning the fastest lap of the race with a 18.6178 . It was the kind of run that never really let the rest of the field settle in, and by the end, Hernandez had made the No. 91 the clear story of the night. A Race Defined at the Front Nor

By S.M.A.S.H — April 18, 2026 It’s race day again at S.M.A.S.H iRacing . Tonight, the spotlight shifts to North Wilkesboro Speedway as both the O ’Reilly Series and the Cup Series take on one of the most respected short tracks on the schedule. With Week 5 now underway and both series racing the same venue tonight, North Wilkesboro brings a different kind of challenge — one built on rhythm, discipline, and track position. This is not a track where drivers can afford to was

By S.M.A.S.H — April 16, 2026 North Wilkesboro is next, and this weekend every major S.M.A.S.H division rolls into one of the toughest short tracks on the schedule. The East Coast Series, O’Reilly Series, and Cup Series are all set to take on North Wilkesboro, and this is the kind of place that can tighten a points fight or blow one wide open in a single night. It is a track built on rhythm, patience, and racecraft, but it also has a way of turning up the pressure fast once t

By SMASH HQ — April 11, 2026 Atlanta gave the SMASH HQ Cup Series exactly what a headline race should look like. It was not clean from start to finish. It was not quiet. It was not easy on anybody. But when the cautions were over, the restarts were settled, and 94 laps had finally been completed, it was Anthony Marino Jr in the No. 48 Toyota standing on top after a hard-fought win at EchoPark Speedway. Marino did not back into this one. He started on the pole, led 36 laps, an

By SMASH HQ — April 7, 2026 SMASH HQ is gaining traction as the league approaches one of the season's most eagerly awaited weekends— Atlanta. However, it's not solely about race day. Driver lineups are changing, the competition is becoming fiercer, and behind the scenes— Something significant might be on the horizon. DRIVER ROSTER UPDATES NOW LIVE The driver lineup for SMASH HQ has been officially revised in all three series. Featuring new additions, adjustments in lineups, a

By SMASH HQ — April 5, 2026 Atlanta Motor Speedway April 10–11, 2026 90 Laps · 138 Miles After the chaos of Bristol, SMASH HQ heads somewhere completely different this weekend— Speed. Real speed. All three series take on EchoPark Speedway , but this isn’t the Atlanta drivers used to. This is the new Atlanta . Faster. Narrower. And far more dangerous. TRACK EVOLUTION: NOT YOUR OLD ATLANTA The updated Atlanta Motor Speedway in iRacing—based on 2022 scan data—has completely chan

By SMASH HQ — April 5, 2026 Bristol didn’t just deliver finishes—it separated the field. Across all three series, this weekend forced drivers into two categories—those who survived, and those who didn’t. Now the points reflect it. TRUCK SERIES: SURVIVAL DEFINES THE STANDINGS The Truck Series didn’t reward speed at Bristol—it rewarded survival. With 15 cautions and 60 caution laps , the race became a test of discipline more than pace. Drivers who stayed clean made massive gain

By SMASH HQ — April 4, 2026 Bristol didn’t erupt into chaos—it locked into control. In a race where track position ruled and mistakes were limited, Anthony Marino Jr put on a clinic, dominating the field and taking a statement win at Bristol Motor Speedway. MARINO JR TAKES CONTROL Anthony Marino Jr didn’t just win—he controlled the race from start to finish. Starting on pole, Marino Jr led an overwhelming 218 of 225 laps , never giving the field a real opportunity to challeng

By SMASH HQ — April 1, 2026 Race weekend is set. All three S.M.A.S.H series return to action this week at Bristol Motor Speedway , and session information is now live on the iRacing league page for drivers to review and prepare. With one of the most demanding short tracks on the schedule ahead, this week puts focus on discipline, consistency, and execution across every series. Craftsman Truck Series — Friday Night The weekend begins with the Craftsman Truck Series on Friday

By SMASH HQ — March 30, 2026 Week 3 brings SMASH HQ to one of the most technical tracks on the schedule — Bristol Motor Speedway . After two weeks of high-speed competition at Daytona and Las Vegas, the focus now shifts to discipline, racecraft, and control. Bristol demands a different kind of driver — one who can manage traffic, maintain consistency, and execute under pressure. This is where clean, competitive racing defines the field. TRUCK SERIES — FRIDAY NIGHT EXECUTION

By SMASH HQ — March 29, 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway delivered a defining weekend for SMASH HQ — one that made it clear this league is quickly separating into drivers who can execute, and those who can’t. Across all three series, the message was consistent: Speed gets you there. Discipline keeps you there. Truck Series — Justin Michael Sets the Tone Friday night’s Truck Series race, broadcast live on Slingshot TV, opened the weekend with authority. Justin Michael delivered

By SMASH HQ — March 28, 2026 Las Vegas didn’t stay clean this time. It brought pressure. In a race that forced drivers to manage chaos, restarts, and constant battles, the SMASH HQ Cup Series delivered one of the most demanding events of the season so far. And when it mattered most, Anthony Marino Jr. (#48) stayed in control. A Win Built on Control This wasn’t a dominant, wire-to-wire performance. It was earned. Anthony Marino Jr. had to: Navigate multiple restarts Maintain