02/22/2026
We are now a week out from the completion of the 2nd Annual Bullring Bonanza, at Marion County Speedway. It still hasn't completely sunk in how great of a week of racing it was, from racers, to fans and to crew.
Every class was larger than it was last year, and the racing was better than it ever has been for an event, from top to bottom, that I have been involved in at the track.
None of it could have been done without the help from an absolutely FANTASTIC crew of true professionals working each night! I'm not going to tag you, because I know I would miss some of you.
Having the National Auto Racing Association on board for sanctioning, in its first year, went fantastically. It was a true honor to open the KKM Giveback Challenge Series 2026 campaign. The Modified Lite STARS Series was great in their first appearance during Bullring Bonanza. We hope it is the first of many appearances for the IMCA Racing Mod Lite Series.
None of that week could have been possible without two of the best people to work with I have ever met, MCS owners Bill and Lori Cleary. It is such a wonderful experience working with them, each and every time. I can't wait to do it again!
Special thanks to Keith Kunz for all his help during the week, and having the faith in our event to let us open the season for their rejuvenated series.
Thanks to John Spitulski for bringing fuel all week, and to Factory Fourteen for having tires and parts available!
Thank you to all the sponsors that came on board to help, in any way, especially those that helped bring the PA 270s to the event. We hope to see all of you and more next year!
I am truly honored to be a part of this event, and to have all of the support it received this year. Thank you to all the drivers and crews who took the chance and came to this event, in its second year. We hope to have you all back, and that you bring your friends, for the 3rd Annual Bullring Bonanza.
With that being said, be sure to mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual event at the same time, next year!!! Official dates will be released in the coming weeks.
Again, I cant express how thankful I am to EVERYONE who played any part in this year's Bullring Bonanza, and i can't wait to see you all again next year!!!
Until then, GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A FANTASTIC 2026!!!
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