CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Dec. 24, 2025) — Las Cruces, New Mexico’s Royal Jones, a longtime supporter of the Wild West Shootout, has been selected as the official Grand Marshal of the 2026 event as it returns to its Arizona roots at Central Arizona Speedway. The Wild West...more

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Dec. 23, 2025) — Fans attending the 2026 Wild West Shootout will enjoy more than just world-class racing, as a full slate of off-track entertainment and fan-focused activities will take place throughout the event’s 10-day run. Officials with the Wild...more

Super Late Model Stars to Battle for $25,000 on Both Opening and Closing Nights of Six-Race Mini-Series CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Dec. 11, 2025) — The 2026 edition of the Rio Grande Waste Services Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts will once again open and close...more

Rising Country Star to Perform Jan. 17 at FK Rod Ends Central Arizona Raceway CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Dec. 10, 2025) — One of country music’s most engaging live performers is headed to the desert to perform during the 2026 Rio Grande Waste Services Wild West Shootout presented...more