06/15/2026
Before we get to the racing news, a big thank you to the drivers, teams, fans, sponsors, and staff who make each Sunday night possible! A special thanks to David Brown of Brown Farms, Marshall, for providing the equipment and crew needed to get the show in! As always, thank you Dean Reichel for our results!
Sunday Night Thunder Returns with Exciting Action at Double X Speedway
Double X Speedway
California, MO
June 14, 2026
By: Dean Reichel
After two consecutive weeks of rainouts, the skies finally cooperated Sunday night as Double X Speedway roared back to life for Week #7 of the 2026 Sunday Night Thunder season. While the car count may have been a bit lighter than anticipated, the action on the quarter-mile clay oval certainly made up for it as drivers put on an entertaining show for the loyal fans who joined us in the grandstands.
The extended break caused by Mother Nature left racers and fans alike eager to get back to the track, and from the first green flag of the evening to the final checkered flag, the racing was as good as could be hoped for with the inconsistent weather of the past week. The track had a “Jekyll and Hyde” character to it with turns one and two being dry due to the sun and wind and turns three and four having more moisture and grip. Drivers were challenged to find the balance in their cars to successfully navigate the racing surface.
As always, none of this would be possible without the continued support of our dedicated drivers, race teams, sponsors, and fans. Whether you're turning wrenches in the pits, competing on the racetrack, helping behind the scenes, or cheering from the grandstands, your commitment helps keep the tradition of Sunday Night Thunder alive in Central Missouri. We sincerely thank each of you for your support throughout the 2026 season.
Feature Recaps:
B Modifieds- With Terry Schultz and Tyler Potter on the front row, it would be a battle to the bottom of turn one. With Schultz coming out in the lead Potter would try to go lower and when that didn’t prove to gain an advantage, he began searching for grip higher up the track. After the opening few laps, Potter was able to take the momentum of the high line around Schultz in turns three and four and secure the top spot. For the next ten laps no one was able to challenge Potter as he picked up feature win number five at Double X in 2026.
Super Stocks- Derek Henson and Ryan Shikles brought the field to green with Henson moving to the lead early. While racing close on the opening lap in turn four, Shikles would suffer a front end part failure and would end his feature early against the outside wall in turn four. On the restart Henson would open a four car length lead with Steve Beach and Darin Porter giving chase. Porter would move into second and by trying different lines almost lap after lap would pull to the rear bumper of the leader. A late caution setting up a three-lap closure to the event would see Porter edge alongside the leader but the tricky turn four would allow Henson to secure the checkered flag for the evening.
360 Winged Sprint Cars- Marshall, MO drivers Miles Paulus and Ben Brown would pace the field with Brown moving out front early. The car on the move early was Broc Elliott in his first visit to Double X in 2026, taking the lead from Brown on lap three and he set the pace until lap ten when he could no longer hold off the hard charging 77 machine of Jack Wagner. Wagner would click off the remaining fifteen laps to pick up the win with Elliott claiming a strong second place.
Race Results
360 Winged Sprint Cars
Feature Event:1. 77-Jack Wagner, Lone Jack; 2. 00-Broc Elliott, California; 3. 0-Miles Paulus, Marshall; 4. 7B-Ben Brown, Marshall; 5. 63-Jack Thomas, Bates City; 6. 73-Samuel Wagner, Lone Jack; 7. 7-Paul Solomon, Gisborne, Victoria, Australia; 8. 14-Landon Muehlberger, Shawnee, KS; 9. 32D-Daryn Langford, Kearney
First Heat- 1. Paulus; 2. Solomon; 3. S. Wagner; 4. Langford; 5. Muehlberger
Second Heat- 1. Brown; 2. J. Wagner; 3. Elliott; 4. Thomas
Super Stocks
Feature Event: 1. 27D- Derek Henson, Russellville; 2. 21- Darin Porter, California; 3. 10-Steve Beach, Eldon; 4. 10R-Jody Romig, Syracuse; 5. 05-Dale Berry, Tuscumbia; 6. 21C-Shawn Clair, Eldon; 7. 33-Kyle Miller, California; 8. 409-Joe Miller, Centertown; 9. 87-Ethan Daniels, California; 10. 29-Hayden Dowell, Tipton (DNF); 11. 40-Alcoa Harris, Conway (DNF); 12. 43-Ryan Shikles, Enon (DNF); 13. 12-Chris Romig, Syracuse (DNS); 14. 87C-John Clancy, Jr California (DNS)
First Heat- 1. Henson; 2. Dowell; 3. J. Miller; 4. Porter; 5. Daniels; 6. C. Romig; 7. Clancy, Jr. (DNS)
Second Heat- 1. Shikles; 2. Beach; 3. K. Miller; 4. Clair; 5. Berry; 6. J. Romig (DNF); 7. Harris (DNS)
B Modifieds
Feature Event: 1. 94-Tyler Potter, Fulton; 2. 90-Terry Schultz, Sedalia; 3. 99-Ryan Oerly, Jamestown; 4. C3-Chad Staus, Otterville; 5. 18-Konner Reed, Hilts Summit; 6. T3-Tristan Leicher, Hughesville; 7. 00-Dennis Cook, California
Heat Race- 1. Potter; 2. Schultz; 3. Staus; 4. Oerly; 5. Leicher; 6. Cook; 7. Reed
Looking Ahead: Race for Riley Super Stock Spectacular
Weekly Racing continues next Sunday night, and drivers and fans are looking forward to the upcoming annual Race for Riley, honoring the memory of Riley Hudson. This year's event, slated for Sunday July 12, will be bigger than ever as the memorial race is combined with the previously rained out Super Stock Spectacular, creating one of the most anticipated nights of the season for the Super Stock division. The evening will feature increased excitement, added prestige, and a chance for competitors to add their names to the history of one of Double X Speedway's most meaningful annual events. Fans can expect a great field of competitors and another exciting night of grassroots dirt track racing. This is also a great night for our young race fans as there are always lots of special events for the kids in attendance.
The following Sunday, July 19 will be the Bill Utz Memorial and the Racing Back to School Night. This annual event will feature the 360 Winged Sprint Cars and have giveaways helping area youth get ready for going to back to school
Make plans now to join us for Father’s Day next Sunday at Double X Speedway, located on Highway 50 west of California, Missouri, as we continue the 2026 season of Sunday Night Thunder. Bring the family, bring your friends, and help us celebrate another great season of Sunday Night Thunder!
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Double X Speedway: Where Sunday Night Thunder remains a Central Missouri tradition.
