{"id":269006,"date":"2026-08-20T18:56:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/269006\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T18:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:56:35","slug":"race-of-champions-weekend-at-lake-erie-speedway-september-10-12-2026-the-greatest-asphalt-racing-party-in-the-region-returns-september-10-12-with-eight-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/269006\/","title":{"rendered":"Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway \u2013 September 10 \u2013 12, 2026 \u201cThe Greatest Asphalt Racing Party in the Region\u201d Returns September 10\u201312 With Eight Divisions – Speedway Digest"},"content":{"rendered":"

The countdown is on to when\u00a0Race of Champions Weekend\u00a0takes over\u00a0Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania\u00a0with three days of high-stakes racing, fan traditions, and one of the biggest celebrations in short track asphalt racing.<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udcc5\"\u00a0Thursday, September 10 \u2013 Saturday, September 12, 2026<\/p>\n

There is no division at the center of it all: this is a celebration of the\u00a0Race of Champions Family of Series.\u00a0Each Race of Champions division will be highlighted in competition over the course of the event.<\/p>\n

Friday and Saturday will have qualifying and feature races with divisions to be announced at a later date. Friday, September 11 will have fan gates opening at 5:30pm and racing at 7:00pm. On Saturday, September 12, fan gates will open at 4:00pm with racing at 6:00pm.<\/p>\n

This has become a crown jewel weekend for racer\u2019s and fans throughout the region and this season, Race of Champions management is taking it one step further by offering traveler\u2019s \u201cfree\u201d onsite camping for the weekend with the purchase of a ticket for the events at Lake Erie Speedway. If you are camping there will be a small fee that includes the following \u2013 the use of \u201cthe waste station\u201d, garbage cleanup and security. This maintains and protects the property. Race of Champions management is currently seeking a sponsor to cover these costs to eliminate this cost from attendees and will announce anything as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

A Full Weekend Celebration<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event is shaping up to be the\u00a0biggest in Race of Champions history:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Eight divisions in action, including all seven Race of Champions \u201cFamily of Series,\u201d and the\u00a0WNY Mighty TQ Midgets.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Off-track, fans will enjoy the region\u2019s\u00a0biggest \u201cRacing Party\u201d atmosphere\u00a0with camping, activities, and celebrations of the sport\u2019s rich tradition.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is the biggest weekend we\u2019ve ever had at Lake Erie Speedway,\u201d said Race of Champions management. \u201cDrivers, teams, and fans will come together not only for great racing, but for a true celebration of history, tradition, and community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\"\u00a0Event Schedule Highlights<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thursday Sept. 10\u00a0\u2013 Practice for all divisions (Times to be Announced)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Friday, Sept. 11\u00a0\u2013 Qualifying begins at 6:45 PM | green flag by 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Saturday, Sept. 12\u00a0\u2013 Features for the Modifieds, TQ Midgets & more<\/p>\n

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