SUNRISE HEAVY HAUL AND BATTLE BORN RACING BACKING OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN LEGENDS AND BANDOLEROS
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 26, 2026) – The sponsor lineup continues to grow for the 2026 Open Wheel Showdown with the Sunrise Heavy Haul INEX Legends and Sunrise Heavy Haul Bandoleros announced for this November’s event in Las Vegas. The INEX action is backed by Bill Paddack of Battle Born Racing, long-time supporters of racing at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Photo by Fastlane Photography
“Sunrise Heavy Haul is very happy and proud to sponsor this part of the race, especially to promote the Legends and the Bandoleros for the 2026 Open Wheel Showdown,” Paddack said. “(We do this) to help sponsor the young racers moving up in the ranks. These are the racers of the future. They’re the ones who are going to be racing in the years to come. We’re happy and excited to promote that. Between Sunrise Heavy Haul and Battle Born Racing we work hard to help those classes achieve success. The racing is so exciting and it’s always tight racing.”
The Sunrise Heavy Haul INEX Legends and INEX Bandoleros join the $50,000-to-win Winged Sprint Cars, the Elliott’s Custom Trailers Non-Wing Sprint Cars, Larry Trigueiro Memorial for Super Modifieds, and the Klotz Synthetics Modifieds for the definitive short track asphalt event in the world.
Nearly 250 race teams have already registered to compete, with drivers from across North America racing for the richest jackpots in motorsports.
RV reservations have sold out in advance of the event. Host hotel reservations are available through the Southpoint Hotel & Casino. A kick-off gala will be held Wednesday night, November 4, at the Southpoint to open the Open Wheel Showdown week in Las Vegas.
Speed Sport returns as the media partner with live coverage of the race on both Speed Sport 1 and Speed Sport 2, with a full broadcast schedule to be announced.
Thursday is the optional practice day before Sprint Cars, Modifieds, and Legends will participate in qualifying night action on Friday November 6. Championship features are Saturday November 7.
Event details, including registration, schedules, and ticket information will be available at www.openwheelshowdown.com
About the Open Wheel Showdown:
The Open Wheel Showdown is the premier pavement open wheel event in the country, attracting top drivers and teams from across the country to compete for record-breaking purses and national attention.
