OCALA, Fla. — October 13, 2026 — The 2027 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship will open with five consecutive nights of racing at Ocala Speedway from February 16–20 as part of Winter Dirt Games XVIII Presented by Yokohama Tires.
USAC's newly announced Florida opener features a $24,000 championship point fund across the five-race event. The driver collecting the most points during Winter Dirt Games will receive $12,000, with $6,000 for second, $3,000 for third, $2,000 for fourth and $1,000 for fifth. Every race will also count toward the 2027 USAC National Sprint Car championship standings.
Five Nights, Increasing Stakes
Teams begin the week with an open practice on Monday, February 15. Racing starts Tuesday and Wednesday, February 16–17, with 30-lap features paying $6,000 to win and $600 to start each night. Thursday and Friday, February 18–19, bring 35-lap features paying $7,500 to win and $750 to start. Saturday's 40-lap finale on February 20 offers $10,000 to win and $1,000 to start.
2027 Winter Dirt Games Schedule
- Monday, Feb. 15: Practice at Ocala Speedway
- Tuesday, Feb. 16: 30 laps, $6,000 to win
- Wednesday, Feb. 17: 30 laps, $6,000 to win
- Thursday, Feb. 18: 35 laps, $7,500 to win
- Friday, Feb. 19: 35 laps, $7,500 to win
- Saturday, Feb. 20: 40 laps, $10,000 to win
Winter Dirt Games History
USAC reports that 57 National Sprint Car Winter Dirt Games features have been held since the event began in 2010. Justin Grant leads the event's all-time win list with nine victories, while Logan Seavey claimed the 2026 Winter Dirt Games championship with two feature wins.
The Florida season opener also reflects the sport's long history in the state: the first three USAC Sprint Car races were held in Florida in February 1956.
Event times and ticket prices will be announced later. For the latest information, visit USAC Racing.
Source: October 13, 2026 USAC Media release written by Richie Murray. Historical racing photograph: Josh James Artwork via USAC.
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