THOMPSON, Conn. — Officials with the American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series announced the 2026 schedule of events for Thompson Speedway.
The ‘Quiet Corner of Connecticut’ will roar and rumble for ten can’t-miss events throughout 2026 including visits from the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series and the Modified Racing Series.
It all kicks off with the 52nd Icebreaker weekend on April 11-12 with the annual open practice day for Icebreaker divisions on Friday, April 10. Saturday, April 11 will feature the Monaco Modifieds alongside the Pro Truck Challenge and the start of the track championship season for the Thompson Sunoco Modifieds and the Thunderstock Crown Vics.
The Sunoco Modifieds return on Sunday for an Icebreaker doubleheader along with the headlining NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Icebreaker 150 and the start of the season for the Late Models, SK Light Modifieds and Street Stocks.
Wednesday, May 13 brings the Midweek Modified Madness to the Thompson highbanks! Both the Thompson Sunoco Modifieds and the SK Light Modifieds will go the distance for increased purses to headline the show on May 13. The opening Wednesday show is complete with the divisions that will call Thompson Speedway home in 2026 including the Late Models, Street Stocks and Thunderstock Crown Vics.
Both the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series and the Pro Truck Challenge Tour return to Thompson on Wednesday, June 24 while the New England Supermodified Series headlines Winged Wednesday on July 8.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns for their annual midweek Thompson 150 special on August 5 while the Late Model Fall Showdown returns to headline the Wednesday, September 16 event with 50-laps the distance for the popular division.
The Sunoco World Series returns for the 64th year on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 9 through the 11. The Modified Racing Series is back at Thompson Speedway to headline Friday’s Sunoco World Series kick-off along with the STAR Antique Racers, the annual crowning of the Late Model champion and more. Saturday will see the special return of the Outlaw Open Modifieds plus the NESS Supermodifieds, Pro Trucks and the New England Pro-4 Modifieds among others.
Sunday, October 11 will see the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour crown their 2026 champion back in the State of Connecticut at Thompson Speedway following the season-ending Sunoco World Series 150. The NEMA Lites and track championship crowning of the SK Light Modifieds and Street Stocks also join Sunday’s exciting showcase.
“Both Tom (Mayberry) and I agree that this year’s schedule has a lot to offer both racers and fans,” said ACT managing partner Cris Michaud. “The Icebreaker and World Series are packed with plenty of action while the Midweek shows have really grown into their own, we’re excited for what’s to come this season.”
