Column: If You Like Sprint Car Racing, FS1 is a Must Tuesday Night

VADO, N.M. — If you consider yourself a racing fan — any kind of racing fan — Tuesday night is one you simply can’t afford to miss.

Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing takes center stage at Vado Speedway Park with a national broadcast on FS1, marking the first of six appearances on the network in 2026. It’s more than just another race; it’s a moment that could help define the future of sprint car racing.

This is where the phrase “a rising tide lifts all boats” comes into play.

When sprint cars get this kind of national exposure, it doesn’t just benefit one series — it benefits the entire dirt racing ecosystem. From local short tracks to national tours, from grassroots drivers to rising stars, increased visibility means more fans, more sponsors and more opportunities across the board.

And make no mistake: High Limit Racing is ready for that spotlight.

Founded by two of the biggest names in the sport, Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet, the series has quickly evolved from a bold idea into a legitimate powerhouse in dirt racing. Their vision was simple — create a modern, fan-friendly sprint car series with big purses, star power and a format built for today’s audience — and so far, they’ve delivered.

Now, that product is being placed in front of a national television audience.

That matters.

Because for years, sprint car racing has often been treated like one of motorsports’ best-kept secrets — beloved by those who know it, but largely untapped by the casual sports fan. Tuesday night is a chance to change that narrative. It’s a chance for television executives, advertisers and new viewers to see what insiders have known all along: this is one of the most exciting forms of racing on the planet.

And frankly, it sells itself.

High horsepower. Multi-groove racing. Slide jobs, rim-riding and constant action. No drawn-out caution laps. No wasted time. Just raw, aggressive competition from green flag to checkered.

If you like racing that respects your time while still delivering nonstop intensity, this is it.

Better yet, the on-track product couldn’t be hotter.

The 2026 season has opened with six races and six different winners, a testament to the depth of talent in the High Limit field and a sign that the championship battle is wide open. In a motorsports landscape that often craves parity, High Limit is delivering it in real time.

That unpredictability, combined with the urgency of midweek racing and a national TV window with relatively little competition, creates a rare opportunity. This isn’t just another event — it’s a showcase.

And credit belongs where it’s due.

High Limit Racing deserves praise for pushing the sport forward, for taking risks and for believing sprint car racing belongs on a bigger stage. Larson and Sweet deserve credit for leveraging their star power to elevate an entire discipline.

But so does FOX.

Putting this race on FS1 is more than just programming — it’s an investment. An acknowledgment that there is untapped potential in dirt racing, and that given the right platform, it can capture a wider audience.

Now, it’s up to the fans.

If you’ve ever complained that sprint car racing doesn’t get enough attention, this is your chance to change that. Tune in. Support it. Be part of the reason this isn’t a one-off, but the beginning of something bigger.

Because if Tuesday night delivers — and it should — it won’t just be a win for High Limit Racing.

It’ll be a win for all of sprint car racing.

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Jackson Fryburger