Justin Grant secured victory in the ninth and final round of the 2026 Indiana Sprint Week at Tri-State Speedway, while Kyle Cummins clinched the overall championship. Grant managed to maneuver through the competition even after a controversial heat race incident with Robert Ballou. Though Grant celebrated winning the race, Cummins finished in a position that earned him the championship title and a $25,000 prize. The night featured numerous caution flags, but Grant ultimately led the final laps unchallenged. This event concluded a week of intense competition beginning on July 23.

By the Numbers
  • 33 National Sprint Cars entered Round 9 of the Indiana Sprint Week.
  • Cummins won the ISW Championship by a margin of 7 points over Grant.
State of Play
  • Cummins needed to finish fifth or better to secure the championship, ultimately finishing in a position to do so.
  • Grant's win was his first for the week but was overshadowed by complications during the heat races.
What's Next

The next USAC event is scheduled for August 8, featuring the Silver Crown Series at Iowa Speedway, followed by the National Sprint Car tour at Kokomo Speedway on August 27. Additionally, the National Midget series returns to action with races on August 14 and 15.

Bottom Line

While Justin Grant celebrated a hard-fought victory, the night served as a testament to Kyle Cummins' resilience, ultimately positioning him not only as the Indiana Sprint Week champion but also as a strong contender in the USAC National Sprint Car Championship.