Sooner Late Models return to Enid Saturday

By John Rittenoure - ENID, Okla. (August 10, 2026) - The Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation Sooner Late Model Series headlines a full night of racing at Enid Speedway on Saturday.

Despite some mechanical issues the last couple of races Dakota Dellinger continues to hold down the points lead. However, Eric Brill is only 35 points behind in second. Rookie points leader Ashlee Buck of Roswell, New Mexico, sits in third followed by fellow rookies James Rini in fourth and Randy Swett in fifth.

Joining the Sooner Late Models are Factory Stocks, Sport Mods / B-Mods, Hot Shots / Tuners and Bombers. All classes will be racing a full program with season points up for grabs.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday and grandstands at 5. Hot laps hit the track around 6:45 with  racing getting underway at 7:30.

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; 7/3/2026 - Kip Hughes, Enid Speedway; 7/17/2026 - Kip Hughes; 7/18/2026, Beaver County Raceway; - Kip Hughes, Route 66 Motor Speedway.    

2026 Top 10: 1. Dakota Dellinger 4245; 2. Eric Brill 4210; 3. Ashley Buck 3990; 4. James Rini 3580; 5. Randy Swett 2470; 6. Dustin Leatherman 2115; 7. Eli Ross 1925; 8. Kip Hughes 1715; 9. Kevin Newell 1585; 10. Denver Howard 1415.

2026 Rookie Standings: 1. Ashlee Buck 3990; 2. James Rini 3580; 3. Randy Swett 2470; 4. Dustin Leatherman 2115. 5. Brian Stinson 1375; 6. Jaden Bolster 1360; 7. 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.