2026 Late Model 100 Details
🏁 2026 NEW LONDON WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL
LATE MODEL 100
🏁 THIS SATURDAY – AUGUST 15!
100 LAPS • 3 SEGMENTS • INVERSIONS • STRATEGY • CONSISTENCY • ONE CHAMPION
The 2026 New London Waterford Speedbowl Late Model 100 is almost here!
Don’t miss one of the most unique and exciting Late Model events of the season as drivers battle for the prestigious Late Model 100 Championship and a chance at bonus money!
🔥 RACE FORMAT
🏁 QUALIFYING
• 3-car group qualifying will set the starting order for Segment 1.
• Top qualifiers from group qualifying will redraw for their starting positions in Segment 1.
🏁 100-LAP FEATURE
SEGMENT 1 – 35 LAPS
• Starting lineup determined by the qualifying redraw.
SEGMENT 2 – 35 LAPS
• Starting lineup determined by an invert of the Segment 1 finish.
• Only lead-lap cars are eligible for the invert.
SEGMENT 3 – 30 LAPS
• Starting lineup determined by an invert of the Segment 2 finish.
• Only lead-lap cars are eligible for the invert.
🏆 OVERALL WINNER
The driver with the lowest total points accumulated over all three segments will be crowned the 2026 Late Model 100 Champion!
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the highest finishing position in Segment 3.
💰 BASE PURSE
🥇 1st – $2,500
🥈 2nd – $1,250
🥉 3rd – $800
🏁 $150 to Start
💵 BONUS OPPORTUNITIES
⭐ WIN ALL THREE SEGMENTS – $500 BONUS!
🚨 20+ CAR BONUS
If 20 or more Late Models register for the event, additional bonus money will be added to the payout!
🛞 TIRE & WEIGHT RULES
⚠️ IMPORTANT RULE UPDATE:
See the updated Tire Rule and posted Weight Rule below.
🛞 TIRE RULE
• Teams will be permitted to purchase four (4) new tires for this event.
• There is no tire change between segments. The same four (4) tires must remain on the car for all three segments.
• Any spare tires MUST be inventory tires.
• Any damaged tire must be verified by an official before it can be replaced.
• Tire Compounds: New London Waterford Speedbowl and American-Canadian Tour tire compounds will be used as follows:
• Left Side Tires – A40
• Right Side Tires – A50
⚖️ WEIGHT RULE
The following allowances will apply in post-race technical inspections after EACH segment:
• All NLWS Late Model feature races with a scheduled distance of 49 laps or less will be given a 25-lb tolerance as listed below.
The following listed weights must be met at the conclusion of the Feature Event:
AR Rev Bodies
• 2,775 lbs.
• 57% maximum Left Side Weight
Five Star NextGen & Late Model Stock Bodies
• 2,725 lbs.
• 57% maximum Left Side Weight
🔧 BETWEEN SEGMENTS
• Repairs can be made.
• Adjustments can be done.
• Fuel can be added.
📋 RULES INFORMATION
New London Waterford Speedbowl Late Models compete under the current American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Rulebook.
Competitors should review the posted New London Waterford Speedbowl Late Model rules prior to the event at:
📅 AUGUST 15
📍 NEW LONDON WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL
This isn’t just another 100-lap race—it’s a true test of speed, consistency, and race strategy from start to finish.
🏁 Who will conquer all three segments and become the 2026 New London Waterford Speedbowl Late Model 100 Champion?
🔥 DON’T MISS IT! 🔥
