The Texas Sprint Racing Series wrapped up its 11th season with the running of the fifth and final round of the 2026 schedule over the September 25-27 at the Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas. The series finale decided the champions for the Superkarts! USA and International Kart Federation regional program, crowning 10 title winners. The series welcomed nearly 900 total entries over the course of the five events featuring the IAME, Briggs & Stratton 206 and Tillotson T4 Senior categories. Of the 10 drivers to claim a championship in 2026, only two are former series title winners.

KA100 Senior championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

Landon Skinner was able to secure his career first championship in the KA100 Senior presented by Kart CRG USA, a second series title. Skinner recorded two wins, including the series final, to claim the championship by 131 points over Gage Bailey. For Bailey, he stood on the podium only once over the five events with two other top five results. Former series champion Peyton Phillips recorded two wins in 2026, finishing the standings in third place only four points off Bailey. Sawyer Roussel was fourth with two podium finishes with defending champion Jose Carlos Hernandez in fifth.

Briggs 206 Senior championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

Briggs 206 Senior presented by Kart Racing Solutions welcomed the most entries of the series, averaging 30 drivers each weekend. Two wins over the five rounds helped Carter Kilgo to the top of the championship podium. Three podium results over the first three races helped Kilgo earn the title by 135 points over Bryce Frank. He was on the podium twice over the last three rounds to finish second in the standings. Josey Chambers had two podium results as well to end up third in the championship with Jaxon Young in fourth, only one podium over the five races. Camryn Reed ended the season in fifth with two third place results.

KA100 Junior championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

The difference between the top two drivers in the KA100 Junior presented by P1 Engines was only eight points. Nathan Golseth had three podium results over four races, including victory at the series opener. Only eight points back was Nicolas Orbezo, a three-time winner on the season. Easton Cox was the only other race winner on the season, finishing third in the standings ahead of Junior rookie Aston Wyat and Alex Chandler.

Briggs 206 Junior championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

Nicolas Orbezo was on the other side of a close points battle in Briggs 206 Junior presented by Orsolon Racing Texas. Orbezo used three podiums, including two wins to land the championship by only 29 points ahead of Aston Wyatt. He had three podiums as well, including a Round Three victory. Sawyer Chambers had one podium, a victory in Round One to earn the third step on the championship podium. Round Five winner Clayton Stiles and Alex Chandler finished the season fourth and fifth.

KA100 Master championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

Hi5 Performance KA100 Master division welcomed a new champion for 2026. Daniel Howie was on the podium at all five rounds of the season, including a victory in Round Three to claim the series title. The advantage was 70 points over Shane Burkett, one of five different winners on the season. Round One winner and former champion Miguel Mier was third in the standings ahead of Junaid Din and defending champion Pierce Baldus, a winner at Round Two.

Mini Swift championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

The Mini Swift presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy also welcomed a new champion with Polo Santos claiming the 2026 title. A two-time winner on the season, including Round Two and Round Five, to earn the championship by 163 points. Eyitayo Olisa was a winner at Round Four, securing the second position in the standings. Sebastian Sampson, Jaiden Jolivette and Marshall Steves all recorded one podium finish over the five rounds to end the year in third, fourth and fifth in the points.

Micro Swift championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

Four straight podium results, including three straight wins, helped Dusty Strayer secure the championship in Micro Swift presented by Arcane Motorsports. An advantage of 145 points over Shepp Sullivan put Strayer in the number one position. Sullivan was a Round Four winner, recording three total podium results. Cohen Scott had two podium finishes on the year to end up third in the standings ahead of Hayden Sampson and Bodhi Beyer.

Briggs 206 Cadet championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

The championship for Briggs 206 Cadet presented by Skeptic Motorsports went down to the wire. Drew Blehm was able to edge out Mikey Todd by only 15 points in the final standings. Blehm had four podium results, including victory in Round Two and a third place result at the Finale. Todd, a winner at Round Four, was runner-up at the series finale to come up just short of the title. Marshall Steves began the season with a victory and ended the program on top of the podium to finish third in the standings. Hayden Sampson and Round Three winner Dusty Strayer make up the top five in the championship.

Briggs 206 Kid Kart championship podium (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

Four straight wins helped Maverick Reddick score the Briggs 206 Kid Karts presented by GR2 Motorsports. The only session Reddick did not record the top position or maximum points was qualifying for the opening round. Reddick swept three of the four rounds he contested to record the championship by 284 points. Sullivan Baudion had three podium results to finish second in the standings while Dallas Broussard ended the season with two podium finishes to end up third in the title chase. Grayson Hollis and Beckett Boudreaux each had one podium result to close out the year fourth and fifth in the standings.

T4 Senior champion (Photo: Ken Johnson – Studio52.us)

The T4 Senior category presented by Tillotson Racing was added to the TSRS program in 2026.
Ragan Saville was one of three different winners in the four events the division was contested, coming away with the inaugural championship title. The championship is the eighth different title earned by Saville at the Texas Sprint Racing Series. The difference was 60 points between Saville and second place driver Davis Henry. Two-time winner Derek Wargo finished third, and went to the T4 Nations Cup 2026 in October, claiming the event victory in the Senior category. Doug Foxworth and Ted Norman were fourth and fifth.

The Texas Sprint Racing Series has confirmed the five rounds for the 2027 season. Four of the locations have been secured with the 2027 season finale to be announced soon. 2027 membership packages will open on November 1, including season passes and number reservation. The 2027 TSRS Series Package includes entry to all five events and series membership at $1,285 – a savings of $165. Smaller TSRS Series Packages of four race credits ($1058) and three race credits ($837) are also available.

2027 Texas Sprint Racing Series Schedule
February 26-28: Speedsportz Racing Park – New Caney, Texas
April 2-4: North Texas Kartway – Denton, Texas
April 30-May 2: Amarillo Karting Complex – Panhandle, Texas
July 9-11: NOLA Motorsports Park – Avondale, Louisiana
August 27-29: TBA

Those interested in supporting the program with sponsorship, please contact them via email at info@texassprintseries.com. More details regarding the Texas Sprint Racing Series can be found via the series website at www.texassprintseries.com and be sure to follow TSRS on Facebook and Instagram.

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