Hayden Ross Memorial Friday-Saturday at Thunderbird Speedway

By John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (June 22, 2026) - The Sooner Late Model Series returns to Thunderbird Speedway this Friday and Saturday for the annual Hayden Ross Memorial.

In what is a co-sanctioned event, the Sooner Series will join the Comp Cams All-American Super Dirt Series and the Revival Super Dirt Series for two days of racing.

Friday night $5,066 is on the line for the feature winner with $10,066 up for grabs on Saturday.

Due to the event format that will follow Comp Cams racing procedures, the Sooner Series will not award full points for this weekend. However, show points will be awarded each night to regular Sooner Series competitors.

Race time is 8 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday.

2026 Winners: 4/4/2026 - Eli Ross, Enid Speedway; 5/2/2026 - Dakota Dellinger, Enid Speedway; 5/15/2026 - Eli Ross, Humboldt Speedway; 5/16/2026 -  Eli Ross, 81 Speedway; 5/29/2026 - Brandon Morton, Thunderbird Speedway; 5/30/2026 - Christopher Wilhite, Jr., Creek County Speedway.   

2026 Top 10: 1. Dakota Dellinger 2410; 2. Eric Brill 2210; 3. Ashley Buck 2110; 4. James Rini 2035; 5. Dustin Leatherman 1915; 6. Eli Ross 1325; 7. Randy Swett 2015; 8. Brian Stinson 1175; 9. Denver Howard 1095; 10. Troy Martin, Jr. 1055.

Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation

Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation goal is to help grow both high school, trade school and college programs to start and or develop a motorsports program, club, or organizations at their school as well as individual motorsports programs. HRMF will provide financial grants, equipment, expertise, scholarships, and educational opportunities for these organizations and individuals. This program will allow students to overcome the hurdle of entering motorsports due to the high costs and specialized experience needed to get started. This program will allow these students the opportunity to be part of a team with one overall goal of success on the track, including budgeting, marketing, mechanical skills, logistics, and team building efforts. All while honoring the life lost to early of Hayden Diesel Ross, #forever66.

Sooner Late Model Series

The Sooner Late Model Series was formed in 2016 by Enid Speedway co-promoter Mark Brill. Brill felt there was not many opportunities for late model competitors to race in Oklahoma and the Sooner Late Model Series was formed. Now the series has grown beyond the borders of Oklahoma with events held in the neighboring states of Kansas, Texas and Missouri, and Arkansas.