Weekly Stockcar Race Report 02/27/2026.
Thrilling Action at the TWISTER Circuit: Victory and Rivals Clash
The TWISTER Circuit roared to life on February 27th, 2026, as drivers faced off in two intense and high-speed races. With lap times dropping, competitors battling for every inch, and some neck-and-neck finishes, the results left fans eagerly anticipating the next race. Here’s how the day unfolded:
Nascar Expert Race – Piper Clark and David Parsons Dominate the Field
The Nascar Expert race saw a high-stakes battle for the top spot, but it was Piper Clark who clinched victory, completing 293.16 laps with a stellar best lap of 4.655 on the Black lane. However, the victory wasn’t guaranteed until the very end, as David Parsons kept the pressure on with 293 laps and his own impressive best time of 4.624 on the Orange lane, finishing just 0.16 laps behind.
Doug Yarbrough secured third place with 286.06 laps and a best lap of 4.550 on the Red lane, a consistent performance that kept him in the hunt throughout the race. Chris Alden (282.60 laps) and Mike Wilson (280.99 laps) followed, but neither could keep up with the frontrunners. Alden’s best time of 4.837 on the Blue lane placed him fourth, while Wilson finished in fifth with 4.795.
Rounding out the top eight, Owen Yarbrough (270.21 laps) showed a solid effort, but the battle for the podium was just too fierce. Keith Bare (260.02 laps), Bill Clemans (235.39 laps), and the rest of the field showed resilience but were unable to break into the top five.
Final Standings (Nascar Expert):
- Piper Clark – 293.16 laps, Best Lap: 4.655 (Black)
- David Parsons – 293 laps, Best Lap: 4.624 (Orange)
- Doug Yarbrough – 286.06 laps, Best Lap: 4.550 (Red)
- Chris Alden – 282.60 laps, Best Lap: 4.837 (Blue)
- Mike Wilson – 280.99 laps, Best Lap: 4.795 (Blue)
- Owen Yarbrough – 270.21 laps, Best Lap: 4.806 (Blue)
- Keith Bare – 260.02 laps, Best Lap: 4.816 (Green)
- Bill Clemans – 235.39 laps, Best Lap: 4.750 (White)
Nascar Amateur Race – Owen Yarbrough Takes the Lead!
The Nascar Amateur race was an intense battle as Owen Yarbrough crossed the finish line first with 276.05 laps, his 4.778 best lap on the Blue lane proving to be the fastest of the day. Despite fierce competition from Keith Bare (271.68 laps, best time 4.809), Yarbrough held off the challenge to secure the win.
David Bauder finished in third with 270.08 laps and a best lap of 4.886 on the Blue lane, but was unable to challenge the leaders. Bryan Williamson (267.68 laps) and Marc Winz (265.99 laps) rounded out the top five with strong performances, but the pace set by the top three was too much.
Robert Hanlen (255.76 laps) and Mike Strong (244.82 laps) faced difficulties with the Yellow lane, finishing further down the order. Jack Granchi (243.06 laps) and Jim Bowes (233.86 laps) also faced challenges, but all showed great resilience throughout the race. The biggest struggle came for Rick Hanlen, whose best lap of 5.521 placed him at the back with 218 laps.
Final Standings (Nascar Amateur):
- Owen Yarbrough – 276.05 laps, Best Lap: 4.778 (Blue)
- Keith Bare – 271.68 laps, Best Lap: 4.809 (Orange)
- David Bauder – 270.08 laps, Best Lap: 4.886 (Blue)
- Bryan Williamson – 267.68 laps, Best Lap: 5.027 (Blue)
- Marc Winz – 265.99 laps, Best Lap: 4.846 (Blue)
- Robert Hanlen – 255.76 laps, Best Lap: 5.124 (Yellow)
- Mike Strong – 244.82 laps, Best Lap: 5.292 (Yellow)
- Jack Granchi – 243.06 laps, Best Lap: 5.168 (Green)
- Jim Bowes – 233.86 laps, Best Lap: 5.245 (Orange)
- Rick Hanlen – 218 laps, Best Lap: 5.521 (Yellow)
What’s Next?
With these thrilling results, the drivers now turn their focus toward the next race as the competition intensifies. Piper Clark and Owen Yarbrough proved their dominance in the Nascar Expert and Nascar Amateur divisions, respectively, but fierce competition from David Parsons and Keith Bare means that no one’s position is guaranteed.
Fans will be eagerly watching the next event to see if the leaders can maintain their momentum or if new challengers will emerge to disrupt the standings.
Stay tuned for more heart-pounding action from the TWISTER Circuit!