FloSports, NASCAR Continue Unprecedented Investment in Regional Racing with $50k Purse for Virginia Triple Crown
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Triple Crown to kick off with 20th running of the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 at South Boston Speedway June 27
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May. 7, 2026) – One of the most coveted achievements in Late Model Stock Car racing is set to take center stage once again as the Virginia Triple Crown returns in 2026 with heightened intensity, elevated competition, and continued investment in grassroots racing’s premier showcase.
Following last year’s landmark announcement, FloSports and NASCAR are once again teaming up to deliver an enhanced Virginia Triple Crown presented by FloRacing, reinforcing their commitment to the drivers, teams, and fans who define short track racing. Building on the momentum of 2025, this year’s championship will continue to feature one of the richest purses in the event’s history, $50,000 total with a $20,000 prize awarded to the overall champion.
FloRacing remains the presenting partner of the Virginia Triple Crown, continuing its role as the nation’s leading destination for live and on-demand grassroots motorsports coverage. With its ongoing investment in regional racing, FloRacing ensures that the Virginia Triple Crown reaches a broader national audience while maintaining its deep roots in the sport’s most passionate communities.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with NASCAR and further grow the Virginia Triple Crown,” said Michael Rigsby, GM of FloRacing. “This event represents everything that makes Late Model racing special: elite competition, passionate fans, and historic tracks. We’re looking forward to building on that foundation and bring even more visibility to this incredible championship.”
“The Virginia Triple Crown is late model stock racing at its best: tough, gritty and intense,” said Joey Dennewitz, Vice President, Industry Development. “With FloRacing’s continued support, we’re building even more momentum around one of short track racing’s most exciting championships while delivering the kind of must-watch racing our fans love.”
The payout structure will once again reward the top 10 drivers in the final standings:
1st – $20,000
2nd – $10,000
3rd – $7,500
4th – $5,000
5th – $2,500
6th–10th – $1,000 each
All payouts will be distributed following the final leg of the crown – the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway.
The Virginia Triple Crown presented by FloRacing will once again be determined by a driver’s average finish across three of Virginia’s most prestigious Late Model events:
June 27 – Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 at South Boston Speedway
July 25 – Hampton Heat at Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway
September 26 – ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway
To be eligible for the championship and prize money, drivers must compete in all three events.
“With the continued support of FloRacing and NASCAR, the Virginia Triple Crown has never been stronger,” said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. “This championship connects three historic tracks and showcases the very best of Late Model racing. Fans can expect incredible competition from start to finish.”
South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown emphasized the importance of a strong start to the series. “Kicking off the Virginia Triple Crown at South Boston Speedway is something we take a lot of pride in. Every lap matters, and a strong performance in the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 is absolutely crucial to a driver winning the Triple Crown.”
Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway owner and operator Bill Mullis echoed the sentiment. “The Virginia Triple Crown continues to grow in prestige, and FloRacing and NASCAR’s involvement has played a key role in that evolution. It’s exciting to see the tradition continue to thrive and bring even more value to Late Model racing.”
Past champions of the Virginia Triple Crown include some of the biggest names in Late Model Stock Car history, such as Peyton Sellers, Lee Pulliam, Trevor Ward, and Bobby McCarty.
Established in 2012, the Virginia Triple Crown remains one of the most respected and challenging accomplishments in short track racing, testing drivers’ consistency, resilience, and performance across three unique and demanding venues.
Fans can catch every lap of the Virginia Triple Crown presented by FloRacing live or on demand with a FloRacing subscription via https://www.floracing.com/signup or the FloRacing app. FloRacing will simulcast the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on the NASCAR Channel.
FloRacing fans are encouraged to watch more than 1,000 races annually on the updated FloSports Connected TV app, which features enhanced discoverability and streaming capabilities, providing the ultimate viewing experience on Samsung, LG, and VIZIO smart TV’s, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV devices.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
About FloSports
FloSports is the leading digital platform for underserved sports combining live and on-demand streaming, original programming, data, and technology to help sports grow their audiences and build sustainable businesses - from youth to professional levels.
By bringing thousands of events and communities onto one platform, Flo creates scale where none previously existed, connecting passionate fans with the sports they love while giving athletes, organizers, and rights holders the tools to reach and engage a global audience.
Flo streams more than 50,000 live events annually across sports including motorsports, wrestling, hockey, track & field, cheer, jiu-jitsu, NCAA Division II and III athletics, and more. It partners with more than 325 organizations such as NASCAR, USA Wrestling, Varsity Spirit, the American Hockey League (AHL), High Limit Racing, the Tour de France, the Wanda Diamond League, and 18 NCAA conferences, to bring world-class competition to fans around the world.
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