Friday Night Stock Car Race Report (08/21/2026)
Race Date: August 21, 2026
Track: TWISTER
Event: NASCAR Slot Car Racing
NASCAR Amateur
Race Time: 7:08 AM
Heat: 1
Entries: 6
| Pos. | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Yarbrough | 272.20 | 4.835 | Blue |
| 2 | Robert Hanlen | 253.27 | 5.076 | Yellow |
| 3 | Keith Bare | 250.10 | 5.098 | Blue |
| 4 | Mike Strong | 242.86 | 5.186 | Orange |
| 5 | Jack Granchi | 238.99 | 4.942 | Orange |
| 6 | Dan Savage | 196.82 | 5.892 | Green |
Amateur Race Summary
Owen Yarbrough took a convincing victory in the NASCAR Amateur division with a race result of 272.20, finishing 18.93 ahead of Robert Hanlen. Yarbrough also recorded a strong 4.835-second best lap on the Blue lane.
Robert Hanlen finished second with 253.27, narrowly holding off Keith Bare, who finished at 250.10. Mike Strong placed fourth, followed by Jack Granchi and Dan Savage.
Amateur Winner: Owen Yarbrough — 272.20
NASCAR Expert
Race Time: 8:08 AM
Heat: 1
Entries: 6
| Pos. | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Rothstein | 303.88 | 4.580 | Green |
| 2 | Mike Wilson | 287.81 | 4.769 | Blue |
| 3 | Piper Clark | 283.50 | 4.858 | Yellow |
| 4 | David Bauder | 279.00 | 4.802 | Yellow |
| 5 | Chris Alden | 263.04 | 4.742 | Blue |
| 6 | Owen Yarbrough | 110.00 | 4.864 | Green |
Expert Race Summary
Aaron Rothstein dominated the NASCAR Expert division with an impressive 303.88, finishing 16.07 ahead of Mike Wilson. Rothstein also recorded the fastest lap of the Expert field at 4.580 seconds on the Green lane.
Mike Wilson finished second with 287.81, followed by Piper Clark at 283.50and David Bauder at 279.00. Chris Alden placed fifth with 263.04 and posted a competitive 4.742-second best lap.
Owen Yarbrough, following his Amateur victory earlier in the evening, finished sixth in the Expert division with a race result of 110.00.
Expert Winner: Aaron Rothstein — 303.88
Overall Highlights
- Amateur Winner: Owen Yarbrough — 272.20
- Expert Winner: Aaron Rothstein — 303.88
- Fastest Lap of the Event: Aaron Rothstein — 4.580 seconds
- Fastest Amateur Lap: Owen Yarbrough — 4.835 seconds
- Highest Race Result: Aaron Rothstein — 303.88
- Closest Amateur Top-Three Battle: Robert Hanlen finished 3.17 ahead of Keith Bare.
Next Race
The next NASCAR slot car race at TWISTER will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026.
We look forward to another great night of racing and competition.
Final Report
The August 21 NASCAR program at TWISTER featured competitive Amateur and Expert divisions. Owen Yarbrough led the Amateur field with a strong 272.20 race result, while Aaron Rothstein delivered the overall standout performance in the Expert division with 303.88 and the fastest lap of the event at 4.580 seconds.
