South Bend Motor Speedway

If you have rain out wrist bands from Championship night at Plymouth, you can use those at Showdown. If you want the two day pass you will just pay the $15 difference. If you cannot make it and need reimbursed please contact Kevin Sauer directly. Must have pit pass present to redeem.

2026 Showdown Payout

Showdown Weekend is fast approaching. Here are the plans for 2026...... This is a weekend with Racing, Camping, Good Times, and Family Fun!!!!

South Bend Speedway Showdown 2026 & Brandyn Ross Memorial
Street Stocks $1212 to win

September 11th (Practice) & 12th (Racing)

Thursday September 10th
Camping Opens at 5 pm
$40 per Camper, Tent, Trailer, etc
Must have parking pass always displayed

Friday September 11th
OPEN Hot Laps
Gates Open at 5 pm
Hot Laps 5:30 to 8:30 pm
$20 pit passes
Free for grandstands

2 Day Pit Pass $45 (Practice & Racing)

Saturday September 12th
Pit Gates Open at 1 pm
Grandstands at 3 pm
Hot Laps/ Qualifying at 3pm
Race at 6pm
Pit Pass $30
12 & Under $15

General Admission for Saturday
Adults $15
6-12 $5
5 and under free

2026 Showdown Rules for South Bend Motor Speedway, September 12th, 2026

Hornet Class- Same rules as Plymouth Motor Speedway, Breakout time is 14.8

ABC 4 Cylinder Rules
Hoosier Tires 790 795s or radials
Body Rules: Nothing wider than 76 Inches and nothing Taller than the roof – All verticals and spoilers must be clear material. If no roof arm restraints are mandatory
**Any 4 Cylinder FWD OR Mini Stock **

Factory Ford Class- Same rules as Plymouth Motor Speedway

Street Stock Class- Same rules as Plymouth Motor Speedway
Hoosier Tire 800s, 890s or American Racers treaded Street Stock tire can be used

ABC Open V8 RWDs Rules
Cast iron blocks, 2700 lbs. before qualifying/features, No left side weight rule.
Max 8” steel or aluminum safety wheels with Dry Sump. 10” max wheels with Wet Sump
Tire: Hoosier 980. Will also allow Hoosier 970, 880, 800, D800 or F-70’s.
Body Rules: Max front and rear overhangs of 48”, Max width of 84”, Max Verticals 44"
No verticals can interfere with driver’s side window opening
All spoilers and verticals must be clear material.
Officials’ decisions are final.
Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew during the entire weekend.
If no roof arm restraints are mandatory

14 Cars per Feature Race
8 cars per heat race - Heat races will pay EVERY Spot

UP TO 14 CARS MAX PER FEATURE, HOWEVER, IF THE TIME DIFFERENCE IS TOO MUCH THE FEATURE CAR COUNT WILL BE ADJUSTED AS NEEDED SO THAT IT IS FAIR FOR EVERYONE. THERE WILL BE NO RAIN DATE, IF RAIN COMES AFTER HEAT RACES IT WILL BE CONSIDERED A COMPLETED SHOW. DRIVERS THAT DO NOT RACE A FEATURE WILL ONLY RECEIVE THEIR PIT PASS MONEY BACK PLUS ANYTHING THEY EARNED IN THEIR HEAT RACE. ANY DRIVER THAT RACED IN A FEATURE WILL RECEIVE THE PAY THEY EARN.

🍻 🍺 💵 We will absolutely have b**r for sale tonight!! We have had several inquiries regarding this.

You are welcome to bring chairs to sit in the ground with, no chairs in stands. No outside food or drinks please, including any alcohol in bottles or cups.One sealed bottle of water per person is permissable.Admission is CASH ONLY PLEASE. Bicycle races are for 12 and under, helmet not required but recommended.Food trucks on the premises with multiple options.We look forward to seeing everyone tonight.

Action and plenty of it tomorrow at the South Bend Motor Speedway! Four cylinder racing and Night of Destruction with Full Size derby on the concrete. Add all your favorite events and delicious food trucks that adds up to one incredible evening at The Sanctuary of Speed!