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SMASH HQ iRacing Bristol Preview: Precision Takes Center Stage in Week 3
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
Mar 30


SMASH HQ iRacing Weekend Recap: Vegas Raises the Standard Across All Three Series
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
Mar 29


SMASH HQ iRacing Cup Series: Anthony Marino Jr. Holds Strong in Vegas Battle
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
Mar 28


SMASH HQ iRacing O’Reilly Series: Kylan Wilson Dominates Vegas in Caution-Free Run
By SMASH HQ — March 28, 2026 Las Vegas didn’t bring chaos this time. It brought control. In one of the cleanest races of the season so far, the SMASH HQ O’Reilly Series went 100 laps caution-free, and one driver took full advantage. Kylan Wilson (#23) put on a clinic. A Wire-to-Wire Statement Starting from the pole, Kylan Wilson never gave the field a real opportunity. Led 95 of 100 laps Maintained the fastest pace across the entire run Controlled clean air from start to fini
Mar 28


SMASH HQ iRacing Truck Series: Justin Michael Dominates Las Vegas
By SMASH HQ — March 28, 2026 Las Vegas delivered — and one driver made it clear he wasn’t there to mess around. Justin Michael (#87) put on a statement drive Friday night, taking control early and never giving it back, leading the majority of the race and securing a decisive win in the SMASH HQ Truck Series , broadcast live on Slingshot TV . In a field packed with 29 drivers , this wasn’t just a win — it was a separation moment. A Race Controlled from the Front Starting from
Mar 28


SMASH HQ iRacing Truck Series: It’s Race Day at Las Vegas
By SMASH HQ — March 27, 2026 Las Vegas is here — and it’s time to find out who’s real. After a strong opening week at Daytona, the SMASH HQ Truck Series rolls into Las Vegas Motor Speedway tonight with momentum, pressure, and a packed field ready to throw down under the lights. This isn’t practice anymore. This is where the field starts to separate. 38 Drivers. One Track. No Room for Mistakes With 38 drivers signed up , tonight’s race is shaping up to be one of the most comp
Mar 27


SMASH HQ iRacing League Update: Standards Set Early as Season 1 Builds Momentum
By SMASH HQ — March 26, 2026 Two races in — and the direction of SMASH HQ is already being defined. As the league heads into Las Vegas for Week 2, one thing is clear: this isn’t a public lobby, and it’s not going to become one. SMASH HQ is setting the standard now — not later. Setting the Tone Early Season 1 is just getting started, but expectations are already locked in. This league is built on: Clean racing Consistency Respect for the field Not just speed. Every race from t
Mar 26


SMASH HQ iRacing Truck Series: 38 Drivers Set for Las Vegas Showdown
By SMASH HQ — March 25, 2026 The field is growing, the stakes are rising, and Las Vegas is about to get loud. The SMASH HQ Truck Series heads into Week 2 with 38 drivers officially signed up , setting the stage for one of the most competitive races this league has seen so far. After a strong showing at Daytona, the message is clear — this isn’t a public lobby. This is a league built for drivers who can handle pressure, race clean, and still bring speed when it matters. A Pac
Mar 25


SMASH HQ iRacing Rolls Into Las Vegas: O’Reilly and Cup Series Take Center Stage
By SMASH HQ — March 24, 2026 The Weekend Moves West After a strong opening weekend at Daytona, SMASH HQ shifts gears and heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway — and this time, the spotlight is firmly on the O’Reilly Series and Cup Series . Daytona was about chaos and survival. Vegas is about control, speed, and execution . O’Reilly Series: Tight Field, Real Pressure The O’Reilly Series proved one thing in Week 1 — this field is deep. There were no easy positions, no free passes,
Mar 24


SMASH HQ iRacing League Heads to Las Vegas: A New Week, A New Fight Begins
By SMASH HQ — March 23, 2026 Reset. Refocus. Reload. After a massive opening weekend at Daytona, SMASH HQ rolls straight into Week 2 — and this time, the spotlight shifts west to Las Vegas Motor Speedway . The chaos of superspeedway racing is behind us. Now it’s time for something different. Speed still matters — but control, tire wear, and long-run pace will decide who wins this week. From Survival to Strategy Daytona was about staying alive. Las Vegas is about execution.
Mar 23


SMASH HQ iRacing Cup Series: Trammell Wins Clean Daytona Battle, No Cautions Needed
By SMASH HQ — March 21, 2026 A Different Kind of Daytona Race The SMASH Cup Series took to Daytona — and unlike the chaos seen earlier in the weekend, this race told a completely different story. Clean. Fast. Controlled. With zero cautions , drivers were forced to rely purely on pace, positioning, and discipline over the full 60-lap run. And when it was over, it was Chris Trammell standing on top. Trammell Executes to Perfection Starting mid-pack, Trammell worked his way fo
Mar 22


SMASH HQ iRacing O’Reilly Series: Kylan Wilson Takes Control, Wins Daytona Showdown
By SMASH HQ — March 22, 2026 Another Night, Another Statement The SMASH O’Reilly Series hit the track last night, and once again, Daytona delivered a race that came down to execution, control, and timing. When it was over, Kylan Wilson stood above the field — locking in the win and making an early statement in the series. Wilson Gets It Done Driving the #23, Wilson put together a strong, composed performance across all 60 laps. At a track where one mistake can end everythin
Mar 22


SMASH HQ iRacing Truck Series: Bechdel Wins Chaos-Filled Daytona 150
By SMASH HQ — March 21, 2026 A Wild Opening Night at Daytona The SMASH Truck Series officially kicked off Season 1 with the Daytona 150 , and it delivered exactly what Daytona always promises — speed, chaos, and zero room for mistakes. From the drop of the green flag, the field stayed tight, aggressive, and unpredictable. Packs formed early, drivers fought for position, and every lap felt like it could flip the entire race. This was the first real test of the league — and it
Mar 21


SMASH HQ iRacing Truck Series: Daytona 150 Goes Green Tonight
By SMASH HQ — March 20, 2026 Today Is The Day After weeks of preparation, build-up, and anticipation — it’s finally here. The SMASH HQ Truck Series officially goes green tonight with the Daytona 150 , marking the start of Season 1. No more testing. No more practice. No more waiting. This is race day. Under the Lights at Daytona There’s no bigger stage to open a season than Daytona. High speeds. Tight packs. No room for mistakes. One move can win it — or end your night instan
Mar 20


SMASH iRacing Truck Series: Opening Night Goes Live This Friday
By SMASH HQ — March 19, 2026 The Wait Is Over After weeks of building, organizing, and preparing behind the scenes, the SMASH Truck Series is officially set to go green this Friday night. What started as an idea is now a full grid of drivers, a structured league, and a live broadcast experience ready to kick off Season 1. This is opening night. Lights, Cameras, Green Flag Friday night won’t just be another league race — it’s the first official live broadcast of the SMASH HQ
Mar 19


Countdown to Green: SMASH HQ iRacing Season 1 Is Almost Here
By SMASH HQ — March 18, 2026 The engines aren’t fired yet — but you can feel it coming. The SMASH HQ iRacing League is just days away from its Season 1 opener, and everything is lining up for a full weekend of competitive racing. This isn’t practice anymore. This is the countdown to green. Opening Weekend Schedule Season 1 officially kicks off this weekend with a stacked, three-series lineup: Friday Night — Craftsman Truck Series The first green flag of the season drops here.
Mar 18


SMASH HQ iRacing Truck Series Goes Live: Slingshot TV Named Official Broadcast Partner
By SMASH HQ — March 17, 2026 The SMASH HQ iRacing League continues to level up as opening weekend approaches. In a major step forward for the league, Slingshot TV has officially signed on as the broadcast home of the SMASH Craftsman Truck Series , bringing live race coverage to Friday nights starting this week. This isn’t just another league — this is the beginning of something built to feel real. Friday Nights Just Got Bigger With Season 1 set to kick off, the addition of S
Mar 17


The Green Flag Is Almost Here: SMASH HQ iRacing League Season 1 Begins in Days
By SMASH HQ — March 16, 2026 The wait is almost over. After weeks of preparation, driver signups, and behind-the-scenes work, the S.M.A.S.H iRacing League Season 1 is now just days away from its official opening weekend. This Friday night, the green flag will wave on the first race of the season, kicking off a full weekend of competition across three series that will run throughout the next twelve weeks. For many drivers in the community, the upcoming race weekend marks the
Mar 16


SMASH HQ iRacing League Opening Week Approaches — Race Distances Finalized
By SMASH HQ — March 15, 2026 The countdown to the S.M.A.S.H iRacing League Season 1 is officially entering its final stretch. With the March 20 season kickoff just around the corner, preparations are ramping up across the SMASH HQ community as drivers begin finalizing their entries, forming teams, and preparing for the opening weekend of racing. As part of those preparations, league officials have now finalized the race distance format that will be used across all three se
Mar 15


SMASH HQ Opens iRacing Daytona Night Practice Session Ahead of Truck Series Opener
By SMASH HQ — March 14, 2026 With the SMASH HQ Truck Series season opener scheduled for March 20 , the league is giving drivers an opportunity to prepare under race conditions with a set of open practice sessions today at Daytona International Speedway . These sessions are designed to replicate the exact environment drivers will face when the trucks take the green flag next Friday night. From the drafting packs to the nighttime lighting conditions, everything about the hosted
Mar 14
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