Thunderbird Speedway, Enid Speedway set for this weekend

By John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (October 5, 2026) - In two Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation Sooner Late Model Series shows at Thunderbird Speedway this season Brandon Morton and 2023 champion Brett Hansen each picked up a victory. Both are expected to battle for supremacy on Friday when the Sooner Series makes its final stop of 2026 at Thunderbird.

Eric Brill continues to hold down the points lead over Dakota Dellinger coming into Friday’s event on the historic Muskogee half-mile. Brill finished 8th on September 18 at Thunderbird. Dellinger finished in 12th. Both will be looking to improve those numbers on Friday.

Saturday racing moves to Enid Speedway for a make-up race after wet conditions forced cancellation on October 3. Five different drivers have posted wins at Enid this season. Dellinger picked up his only victory there on May 15.

Friday’s program will pay $2,566 to the feature winner. Saturday’s winner will earn $1,566.

Race time Friday is 8 p.m. and 7:30 on 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; 7/3/2026 - Kip Hughes, Enid Speedway; 7/17/2026 - Kip Hughes, Beaver County Raceway; - 7/18/2026 - Kip Hughes, Route 66 Motor Speedway; 8/15/2026 - Callan Hill, Enid Speedway; 9/5/2026 - Nate Janz, Enid Speedway; 9/18/2026 - Brett Hansen, Thunderbird Speedway; 9/19/2026 - Brandon Morton, Caney Valley Speedway.

2026 Top 10: 1. Eric Brill 5800; 2. Dakota Dellinger 5640; 3. Ashley Buck 5175; 4. James Rini 4985; 5. Randy Swett 3475; 6. Kip Hughes 2970; 7. Kevin Newell 2670; 8. Jaden Bolster 2410; 9. Nate Jantz, Denver Howard 2260.

2026 Rookie Standings: 1. Ashlee Buck 5175; 2. James Rini 4985; 3. Randy Swett 3475; 4. Jaden Bolster 2410; 5. Dustin Leatherman 2115; 6. Brian Stinson 1490; 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.