By Ben Deatherage
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 26, 2026) — The 4th Annual IMCA TV Clash On The Coast is set to return February 21–28, 2026, featuring four nights of racing at two premier Gulf Coast dirt tracks with expanded racer amenities and one of the most unique offseason experiences in IMCA competition. It will feature three Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly divisions including the Karl Kustoms IMCA Modifieds, Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods.
The 2026 Clash On The Coast will be split between Northwest Florida Speedway in Baker, Fla., and Deep South Speedway in Loxley, Ala., continuing the successful dual-venue format that has defined the event’s rapid growth. Practice sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, at Northwest Florida and Thursday, Feb. 26, at Deep South. Full race programs will follow Sunday and Monday, Feb. 22–23, at Northwest Florida before the tour shifts to Deep South for the final two shows on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27–28.
Nightly payouts will pay $1,250 to win and $100 to start in each division, with a $3,000 point fund for each class. Over $100,000 in total payout and more than $10,000 in contingencies are already committed, with both figures continuing to grow. More than 100 teams have already pre-entered — surpassing entry totals from previous years.
“Both tracks have been working extremely hard this offseason on upgrading their facilities,” said Clash On The Coast promoter Peyton Taylor. “Northwest Florida Speedway was recently purchased by Ron Wolverton with Suncoast Performance, and the new ownership has completely transformed the place. They’ve installed a new scoring loop, new restrooms, cleared nearly 30 acres, added new pit buildings, new parking areas — it doesn’t even look like the same facility anymore.”
The Clash On The Coast experience extends far beyond the racetrack, with multiple fan and racer engagement events scheduled throughout the week.
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Clash Bash Deck Party will take place at Andy D’s on Navarre Beach beginning at 7 p.m., featuring racing on the Big O Screen and a full deck party atmosphere.
“We had over 100 people show up last year without even advertising it,” Taylor said. “We’re really excited about what it’s going to be this year now that people know about it. It’s going to be even bigger.”
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, festivities continue at The Dock in Pensacola Beach with a beachside karaoke contest, also beginning at 7 p.m.
Additional activities include dolphin cruises with Cruise Orange Beach Dolphin Cruises, departing both days around 10 a.m. from Orange Beach for two-hour excursions, as well as a Sand Castle Challenge on the beach, where participants compete to build the best sandcastle.
“We’re really fired up about this deal,” Taylor said. “The two days off were designed for racers and their families so they can race, but also relax, experience the area, and enjoy everything the Gulf Coast has to offer.”
Event partners include Close Racing Supply Victory Lane, the Longacre Racing Products Tech Zone, the Performance Bodies Caution Flag, along with additional sponsors and marketing partners to be announced.
Feature winners in the IMCA Modified and IMCA Stock Car divisions at each event will earn eligibility to qualify for the 2026 Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational and the B&B Racing Chassis All-Star Stock Car Invitational, both contested during the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s.
Austen Becerra captured both the inaugural IMCA Modified Clash On The Coast championship and last year’s title, while Jeff “Bone” Larson claimed the 2024 crown, making Illinois the only state to producechampions. The IMCA Stock Cars joined the series in 2024, with Iowa’s Dallon Murty winning the inaugural title and Michigan native Mike Vandermark earning the championship in 2025.
The full event schedule, registration, sponsor, and marketing information are available at TheClashOnTheCoast.com, or via MyRacePass.
All racing action will be streamed live exclusively on IMCA TV.
