Sooner Late Models invade Enid Speedway Saturday

By John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (April 29, 2026) - Rain forced cancellation of two Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation Sooner Late Model Series events at Thunderbird Speedway last weekend. We will get back to racing with a return visit to Enid Speedway on Saturday.

Saturday’s event will be only the second event of 2026. The season opened at Enid on April 4 and 2024 champion Eli Ross came away with his ninth career victory, surpassing his late brother and 2022 champion Hayden Ross who had eight wins.

Three rookies were in the opening night field and are expected to contend for Rookie of the Year honors. Ashley Buck or Roswell, New Mexico sits 5th in points, Dustin Schoonover of Enid is 9th, and James Rini of Wichita sits in 19th after one show.

Factory Stocks, Sport Mods / B-Mods, Hot Shots / Tuners and Bombers will also be on the program racing for regular season points.

Pits open at 4 p.m., grandstands at 5, and racing gets underway at 7:30.

2026 Top 10: 1. Eli Ross 475; 2. Charlie Olsen 450; 3. Dakota Dellinger 430; 4. Jon Herring, Jr. 415; 5. Ashlee Buck 395; 6. Jake Nightingale, Dustin Bolster, Jay Janousek 390; 9. Dustin Schoonover 375; 10. Brandon Morton 360.

Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation

Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation goal is to help grow both high school, trade school and college programs to start and or develop a motorsports program, club, or organizations at their school as well as individual motorsports programs. HRMF will provide financial grants, equipment, expertise, scholarships, and educational opportunities for these organizations and individuals. This program will allow students to overcome the hurdle of entering motorsports due to the high costs and specialized experience needed to get started. This program will allow these students the opportunity to be part of a team with one overall goal of success on the track, including budgeting, marketing, mechanical skills, logistics, and team building efforts. All while honoring the life lost to early of Hayden Diesel Ross, #forever66.

Sooner Late Model Series

The Sooner Late Model Series was formed in 2016 by Enid Speedway co-promoter Mark Brill. Brill felt there was not many opportunities for late model competitors to race in Oklahoma and the Sooner Late Model Series was formed. Now the series has grown beyond the borders of Oklahoma with events held in the neighboring states of Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Arkansas.