Motorsports Lineup for 2026 Promises Over 500 Hours of Live Racing
Motorsports fans are in for a treat in 2026, with a packed schedule of live and replay content set to air on SPEED SPORT 1 and other racing series. The Great American Motorsports Network will showcase more than 500 hours of free live adrenaline-filled racing
throughout the year, covering a wide range of disciplines from drag racing to off-road competitions.
March Kicks Off a Thrilling Season
The action begins in March with a robust lineup of events. SPEED SPORT 1 will start with a live-to-tape replay of the 2026 Trans Am by Pirelli Series’ opening round at Sebring International Raceway, marking the series’ 60th anniversary. Simultaneously, viewers can enjoy IHRA Snow Outlaws Snowmobile Racing from St. Germain, Wisconsin.
The excitement continues with live coverage of the Great American Off-Road Race – the BF Goodrich Mint 400 – from Primm, Nevada. SPEED SPORT 1 will broadcast flag-to-flag coverage of the Limited class on March 6th, followed by the Motorcycle and Unlimited classes on March 7th.
Diverse Racing Series Featured Throughout the Month
March will also feature coverage from the Ferrari Challenge North America Series at The Thermal Club, alongside highlights from the 2026 IMCA Winter Nationals, the IHRA F1 Powerboat Series, and the Hunt The Front Super Dirt Series. Further events include a replay of round two of the Trans Am by Pirelli Series from Road Atlanta and IHRA Outlaw Snowmobile Racing from Three Lakes, Wisconsin.
IHRA racing takes center stage with extensive live coverage from round one of the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series, including Pro Mod, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying and eliminations from Benson, North Carolina. The inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series will also debut at Pulaski Motorsports Park in Virginia on March 21st.
“Prime Cuts” Returns with a New Season
SPEED SPORT 1 will launch a new season of its popular “Prime Cuts”
grassroots racing highlight program on March 23rd, with new episodes airing weekly at 7 p.m. ET.
Other Notable Events in March
According to motorsport.com, several other racing events are scheduled throughout March, including:
- NASCAR O’Reilly Phoenix (March 7 & 8)
- Formula 1 Australian GP (March 8)
- Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint (March 8)
- IndyCar Phoenix Raceway (March 7)
- WRC Rally Kenya (March 12-15)
- IMSA Sebring 12 Hours (March 21)
FAQ
What types of racing will be covered?
A wide variety, including drag racing, snowmobile racing, off-road racing, sports cars, and stock cars.
Where can I watch SPEED SPORT 1?
Information on where to access SPEED SPORT 1 was not provided in the source materials.
When does the racing season start?
The season kicks off in March with the Trans Am by Pirelli Series and IHRA Snow Outlaws Snowmobile Racing.
With such a diverse and action-packed schedule, 2026 promises to be a thrilling year for motorsports enthusiasts. Stay tuned to SPEED SPORT 1 and other series for comprehensive coverage of all the racing action.