Dirt Kings Tour Returns to Outagamie Speedway for King of the Fair

By: Alexander Gilhart

(Seymour, WI) - The WABAM Dirt Kings Tour Late Models are set to roll into the Outagamie Speedway this Friday June 26th for the King of the Fair. Outagamie Speedway continues to be a staple on the Tour. Friday night marks the 17th Dirt Kings Tour race at Outagamie Speedway. Joining the Dirt Kings Tour will be the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods and IMCA Stock Cars. Pit Gate is set to open at 3:30 with Fan Gates opening at 5:00 and Racing is slated to get underway at 6:30. 2026 Fair admission is $15 for ages 4 and older. This admission includes: Unlimited Rides, Grandstand Events, Family Entertainment, Music on the Midway, Barns & Exhibits, Vendor Buildings and Parking. Racers, crew, staff and fans attending in the pits must use the 468 Henry Street Entrance. Pit admission ages 10 & up: $30, ages 4-9: $10, ages 3 and under free.

Since the Dirt Kings Tour first visited Outagamie Speedway in 2018, the series has contested 16 events at the Seymour oval and produced eight different winners. Seven-time Dirt Kings Tour Champion Nick Anvelink has been the driver to beat, collecting six victories at the track. Mike Mullen is the only other multiple winner with four triumphs. The list of Outagamie Speedway winners also includes Mitch McGrath, Taylor Scheffler, Troy Springborn, Brett Swedberg, Joel Bennett, and Brad Mueller, each with one victory.

2026 In Review

Shawano Speedway: The 10th season of the WABAM Dirt Kings Tour got underway at Shawano Speedway with Turk Letizia finding Victory Lane in the season-opening Spring Thaw. Todd Frank crossed the line in second, followed by Joel Bennett in third, Troy Springborn in fourth, and Andy Karl rounding out the top five. Heat race victories went to Turk Letizia, Troy Springborn, and Nick Anvelink.

141 Speedway: The Dirt Kings Tour's second stop of the season took teams to 141 Speedway for the prestigious Diamond 48, which paid $4,800 to win and $480 to start in honor of Diamond Jim Letizia. A strong field of 33 cars signed in for the event, and when the checkered flag flew it was Jesse Glenz collecting the victory and the $4,800 winner's share. The win made Glenz the first repeat winner in the history of the Diamond. Joel Bennett finished second, Chris Oertel was third, Nick Anvelink came home fourth, and Troy Springborn completed the top five. Heat race wins were earned by Brett Swedberg, Troy Springborn, Jesse Glenz, and Joel Bennett.

Angell Park Speedway: The series then traveled to Sun Prairie's Angell Park Speedway for the annual King of the Park, the third race of the 2026 campaign. Brett Swedberg emerged victorious after a strong performance in the feature event. Cory Crapser finished second, Troy Springborn claimed third, Brad Mueller was fourth, and Justin Ritchie rounded out the top five. Heat race winners were Brett Swedberg and Troy Springborn.