Records were shattered and history was made throughout nine nights of racing during the 2026 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. With the event now in the rearview mirror, we take a look at notable facts and stats from this year's event. 

Tour-Type Modifieds

- Ronnie Williams finally saw everything align when he earned his first Tour-Type Modified victory at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, capturing the prestigious Richie Evans Memorial 100. The win marked the 50th victory of his career and propelled him to the series championship.

- It took Williams 34 starts to secure his first win at New Smyrna Speedway. Without a late caution the night before, that breakthrough may have come one night sooner, but he ultimately finished second to Patrick Emerling.

- With Williams claiming the title, Connecticut drivers now hold 19 World Series championships, tying New York for the most all-time with 19. The bragging rights will be settled at next year’s World Series to determine which state takes sole possession of the top spot.

- Another milestone was set earlier in the week when Paulie Hartwig III became the youngest Tour-Type Modified winner in World Series history. Although engine trouble dashed his championship hopes, Hartwig rebounded on the final night by setting fast time and finishing fifth in his first Richie Evans Memorial.

- Ryan Preece competed on select nights and added to his impressive World Series résumé by earning his 14th career victory, tying Tom Baldwin on the all-time wins list.

Super Late Models

- Spencer Davis collected two victories and became the third different driver to win a Pro Late Model championship before capturing a Super Late Model title at the World Series. Overall, he is the 46th different driver to win a Super Late Model World Series championship. His two victories this year bring his total World Series win count to eight across Pro Late Models and Trucks.

- History was also made on opening night when Jade Avedisian became just the second female driver to win a Super Late Model race at the World Series. She backed up the breakthrough performance with a strong week that included a runner-up finish and four additional top-10 results. Avedisian is set to chase ASA Rookie of the Year honors in 2026.

Florida Modifieds

- Cody Stickler secured his ninth career Florida Modified victory at the World Series on the final night as part of the Modifieds of Mayhem program. The win marked his 18th overall victory in Modifieds of Mayhem competition. The series finale will be streamed live on FloRacing at the Snowball Derby in December.

- Kaden Honeycutt opened the week by going two-for-two in the first two Florida Modified races, increasing his World Series win total to three. 

- One of the week’s feel-good stories came when Augie Grill returned to Victory Lane in Honeycutt’s No. 30 ride. Grill, a two-time Snowball Derby winner and multi-time Modified winner across the Deep South, has been battling health issues. In Victory Lane, he assured fans he is not finished yet.

- Jared Maupin claimed the Florida Modified championship after consistent performances throughout the week. Stickler encountered problems on other nights, while Honeycutt and Grill split time in the No. 30 car. Maupin became the first driver from Texas to win a Florida Modified title and the first champion without a race victory since Nick DiNardo in 2009.

Pro Late Models

- A competitive week in the Pro Late Model division produced three first-time winners and no repeat winners until the final night. Vito Cancilla earned the championship with consistent finishes and one victory. His title makes him the 19th different Pro Late Model champion in 20 seasons.

- Cole Robie earned a victory and became the first driver from Maine to win a Pro Late Model race at the World Series. 

- Raphael Lessard won the following night, marking 10 years between his two victories in the division.

- Max Reaves closed the week in dominant fashion, sweeping the final two races—a 60-lap feature and the 100-lap finale—to earn his first two World Series wins of the year and third overall.

602 Modifieds

- The year of Paulie Hartwig III was evident in the 602 Modified division. He posted two victories and two runner-up finishes to claim the championship, becoming one of the youngest champions in division history. However, he was not the youngest overall World Series champion, as Logan Ruffin was 13 when he won the Pro Late Model title.

- Ryan Flores, much like Ryan Preece earlier in the week, celebrated a victory before announcing he was done for the remainder of the event. A part-time driver and NASCAR crew member, Flores earned his first World Series win.

Quick Notes

• Blake Clouser made headlines by winning both a Super Stock feature and a Sportsman feature.
• George Gorham Jr. captured both Truck features in convincing fashion.
• Matthew Laprade competed in eight races across three divisions, earning one Sportsman win and five top-five finishes.
• For the first time in event history, the World Series reached night six without a repeat winner in the Super Late Model, Pro Late Model, or Tour-Type Modified divisions.