2026 Speed Talk shows

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Elko Speedway Announcers Jason and Dean continue their long running radio show now ONLINE on YouTube

Speed Talk Charlotte Trip 2026

Jason and Dean from Speed Talk took a week-long trip to Charlotte North Carolina, the NASCAR Hub.

Each day was documented with an unscripted LIVE video, Here is day one from the Dale Earnhardt statue in Kannapolis 

Day 2 had visits to numerous NASCAR race shops with Patrick from Garage Pass Shop Tours, the Team Penske shop is pictured below

We also talked to former Elko Speedway Legend car winner Sammy Smith (below) who now races for Dale Jr in the O'Reilly Auto Parts series.  JR Motorsports is a must-stop location on the tour.

The day two video was shot in a beautiful Kannapolis cemetery.

We also were able to have lunch with former 12 year Speed Talk correspondent Jordan Bianchi who now is a NASCAR writer for the Athletic.

Day three of Speed Talk on the Road featured a nice interview at Joe Gibbs racing with Minnesota NASCAR driver (and former Elko Speedway Legend car winner) and ELKO ARCA winner William Sawalich.

Here is the audio of our interview with William Sawalich Sawalich Audio Link

Days three and four included our trip to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, it was very interactive and full of interesting displays.  Lots of cars on exhibit including new Hall of Fame member Harry Gant.

The Speed Talk crew also took in a minor league baseball game in Kannapolis (NC). 

The crew also went to the Curb Racing and NC music Hall of Fame which included many unique race cars.

US Legend cars was also on the agenda where we took a photo of the very first INEX Legend car ever built circa 1992.

Day four Speed Talk road tripped 2 1/2 hours to Wake County Speedway to watch the Modifieds race.

Burt Meyers and Ryan Newman were in attendance along with our regional racing announcing hero Bob Dillner. 

Day five weather was not ideal, the Racing Museum at Richard Childress Racing was incredible but the racing action at Bowman Gray Stadium was rained out, but not before we were given the full tour of this historic facility.

The final day of Speed Talk on the road we were able to attend the CARS Tour at Caraway Speedway.

Thank you very much for following along with our Charlotte NC area vacation.  We would recommend it to any NASCAR fan, it will provide memories that will last a lifetime.  We plan on returning next year to be able to finally see the Modifieds race at Bowman Gray Stadium.  Thank you to NASCAR Home tracks for being so hospitable, the Southern Charm was truly appreciated.

2026 Elko Speedway schedule

Here is the unofficial 2026 Elko Speedway race schedule.  Lots of variety of events this year, come out to the track and enjoy Motorsports in 2026!   Elko Speedway manager Tim Brockhouse preseason interviews HERE Brockhouse interview

2026 Elko Speedway Schedule: (unofficial)

Sat April 11th   Test and Tune

Sat April 18th   Test and Tune

Fri April 24 - Sun April 26th DRIFTING

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Sat May 2nd  RACING OPENER All divisions 1 feature & Crown Vics

Sat  May 9th EVE of Destruction - All divisions double features 

Fri May 15 Spring Showdown  INEX  

Sat May 16 Spring Showdown  INEX

Sun May 17  Spring Showdown  INEX

Sat  May 23  EVE of Destruction - All divisions 1 feature

Fri May 29 - Sunday May 31st DRIFTING

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Sat  June 6th  EVE of Destruction - NASCAR double, INEX 1 feature

Sat  June 13th FUKU fest- DASH, HSRA, Crown Vics’s, Junkers 

Sun  June 14  FUKU fest car show  

Sat  June 20th EVE of Destruction - All divisions Single Features

Sat  June 27th ARCA 250 plus NASCAR divisions 1 feature Old Timers Static display

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Sat July 4th  EVE of Destruction - Double Features

Fri July 10th - Sun July 12th  DRIFTING

Sat July 18th  EVE of Destruction  NASCAR divisions 1 feature & Crown Vics

Sat  July 25th Summer Shootout  INEX & Crown VIcs & HSRA

Sun July 26th Summer Shootout   INEX & Crown Vics & HSRA

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Sat Aug 1st EVE of Destruction NASCAR double features, INEX 1 feature

Fri Aug 7th- Sunday Aug 9th  DRIFTING

Sat Aug 15th  THUNDERSTRUCK Midwest Tour, NASCAR divisions & Old timers race

Sat Aug 22nd  OPEN-Makeup

Sat Aug 29th  EVE of Destruction  Double Features 

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Fri Sep 4th- Sunday Sep 6th  DRIFTING

Sat  Sep 12  EVE of Destruction  NASCAR divisions 1 feature & Crown Vics

Sat Sep 19th  INEX divisions & Crown Vics & HSRA & MW Dash

Sun Sep 20th  INEX divisions & Crown Vics & HSRA & MW Dash

Sat Sep 26th  EVE of Destruction  NASCAR divisions 1 feature & Crown Vics

Friday - Sunday Sep 30 - Oct 1st  DRIFTING

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Here is some 2025 Race Highlights audio to get your pumped for the new season courtesy of track announcer Jason Searcy

Race highlights Click HERE