May 4, 2026 | By Dean Reichel

Jack Wagner takes Double-X Speedway season opener

CALIFORNIA, Mo.—The clay is prepped, the wings are bolted on, and the grandstands are ready. The 2026

season of Sunday Night Thunder officially roared to life tonight at Double X Speedway, bringing high-speed excitement back to the quarter-mile oval in the heart of Central Missouri. Drivers and fans alike took advantage of the great evening weather to join together in what has become a tradition for over 35 years.

Fans were treated to a full slate of racing action featuring the always-thrilling 360 Winged Sprint Cars, the hard-nosed Super Stocks, and the ultra-competitive B Modifieds, as drivers from across the region battled for early-season bragging rights. Several travelling drivers joined us for

opening night in the Sprint Car Division which was a treat for the fans in attendance. With 15 Super Stocks signed in, track owners Kyle & Carol Wirts added money to first place and an anonymous donor added an extra $50.  Second place also received a bonus due to car count.

Feature Winners:

·       360 Winged Sprint Cars: Jack Wagner, Lone Jack, MO

·      Super Stocks: Darin Porter, California, MO

·      B Modifieds: Tyler Potter, Fulton

Heat Race Winners:

·       360 Sprints: Blake Bowers & Ben Brown

·      Super Stocks: Dale Berry, Darin Porter & Ted Welschmeyer

·      B Modifieds: Troy Carlyle & Tyler Potter


From the drop of the green flag, fans witnessed side-by-side racing, daring slide jobs, and the kind of

edge-of-your-seat moments that define dirt track racing. The 360 Sprint Cars put on a high-flying show, while the Super Stocks and B Modifieds delivered door-to-door battles that kept the crowd engaged all night long.

“This is what Sunday nights are all about,” said track owner Kyle Wirts. “Great racing, great fans, and a family-friendly atmosphere that keeps this tradition alive year after year.”

The 2026 season promises even more excitement as drivers chase track championships and fans continue to pack the

stands for one of Missouri’s most cherished racing traditions.

Join Us This Season

Double X Speedway invites fans of all ages to be part of the action every Sunday night. Whether you’re a lifelong racing fan or looking for a fun, affordable night out with the family, there’s nothing quite like dirt track racing under the lights.

Gates open at 5:00PM, with racing action beginning at 7:30PM.

Follow Double X Speedway on social media for updates, schedules, and results throughout the season.


RESULTS

Grace Print House Super Stocks-15 cars

Feature Race (15 laps)-1. 21-Darin Porter, California; 2. 44-James Nighswonger, Osawatomie, KS; 3. 21W-Ted Welschmeyer, Tebbetts; 4. 116-Zack Smith, Centertown; 5. 05- Dale Berry, Tuscumbia; 6. 87c-John Clancy, Jr., California, MO; 7. 19J-Tyler Crocker, Holts Summit; 8. 10-Steve Beach, Eldon; 9. 12-Jody Romig, Syracuse; 10. 43-Ryan Shikles, Enon; 11. 33-Kyle Miller; 12. 52J- James Keeran, Sedalia (DNF); 13. 87-Ethan Daniels (DNF); 14. 10R-Chris Romig, Syracuse (DNF); 15. 29-Hayden Dowell, Tipton

Heat 1 (8 laps)- 1. 05-Berry; 2. 33-Miller; 3. 87-Daniels (DNF); 4- 10R-C. Romig (DNF); 5. 19J-Crocker (DNF)

Heat 2 (8 laps)- 1. 21-Porter; 2. 12-J. Romig; 3. 10-Beach; 4. 87C-Clancy Jr.; 5. 116-Smith

Heat 3 (8 laps)- 1. 21W-Welschmeyer; 2. 44-Nighswonger; 3. 43-Shikles; 4. 29-Dowell; 5. 52-Keeran (DNF)


Hitachi Energy Systems B Modifieds (10 cars)

Feature (15 laps)- 1. 94- Tyler Potter, Fulton; 2. 90-Terry Schultz, Sedalia; 3. 15-Cayden Stayce, Springfield; 4. 41-Alex Schultz, Sedalia; 5. 24-Joshua Ready, Fulton; 6. 99-Ryan Oerly, Jamestown; 7. 17-Shayne Healea, Centertown; 8. 44-Troy Carlyle, Kansas City, MO (DNF); 9. C3-Chad Staus, Otterville (DNF); 10. T3-Tristan Leicher, Hughesville (DNS)

Heat 1- 1. 44-Carlyle; 2. 90-T. Schultz; 3. C3-Staus; 4. 99-Oerly; 5. T3-Leicher

Heat 2- 1. 94- Potter; 2. 41-A. Schultz; 3. 15-Stayce; 4. 24-Ready; 5. 17-Healea


Brockes Tire Auto & Glass 360 Winged Sprint Cars

Feature (25 laps)- 1. 77-Jack Wagner, Lone Jack; 2. 73-Samuel Wagner, Lone Jack; 3. 13-Chase Howard, Nesbit, MS; 4. 3-Cole Schrader, Bozeman, MT; 5. 99D-Tucker Daly, Hallsville; 6. 11J-Wyatt Miller, Statesville, NC; 7. 52D-Blake Bowers, Knob Noster; 8. 7-Paul Solomon, Australia; 9. 7B-Ben Brown, Marshall (DNS); 10. 32D-Daryn Langford, Kearney (DNS)

Heat 1- 1. 52-Bowers; 2. 13-Howard; 3. 3 Schrader; 4. Miller; 5. Solomon

Heat 2- 1. 7B-Brown; 2. 99D-Daly; 3. 77-J. Wagner; 4. 73-J. Wagner; 5. 32D-Langford (DNF)