9/30/2025
Wild West Shootout
Reserved Seat Tickets for 2026 Wild West Shootout Now Available for Purchase
Six-Day Packages Offer Premium Seating at No Extra Cost as Popular Miniseries Returns Home to Central Arizona Raceway
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Sept. 25, 2025) — Reserved six-day ticket packages for January’s 20th annual Rio Grande Waste Services Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts are now available for purchase at www.WildWestShootout.net.
The 2026 edition of the popular winter miniseries marks a true homecoming for the event as it returns to its home state of Arizona and the facility where it was first held: FK Rod Ends Central Arizona Raceway presented by Low Voltage Solutions in Casa Grande. Located just 50 minutes from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport, the central location and historic significance of the venue are expected to bring out strong support from fans and racers alike.
Six-day reserved seat packages are available for $189, which includes all taxes and fees. The package offers premium reserved seating for all six race nights—January 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, and 18—at the same ticket price as nightly general admission tickets.
“This is going to be the biggest Wild West Shootout we’ve ever had, and we’re excited to bring it back to where it all started,” said event promoter Chris Kearns. “We’ve added new fan experiences, increased prize money, and brought back popular promotions that will make this 20th anniversary something special, and locking in a six-day ticket package now is the best way for fans to make sure they experience it all.”
In addition to six complete racing programs featuring the Black Diamond Race Cars Super Late Models presented by Malvern Bank, the Mesilla Valley Transportation Modifieds, and the Shocker Hitch X-Mods presented by Border Tire, the 2026 event will also include a number of enhanced entertainment elements. Barrel racing exhibitions will take place during intermission on three of the six nights, and both Saturday nights—January 10 and January 17—will feature free post-race concerts for fans in attendance.
The 2026 Wild West Shootout will also bring back the popular Don Frank Floors Hayday Payday, an interactive promotion exclusively for six-day advanced ticket holders. Each night, one ticket holder will be randomly selected to participate in the Schaeffer’s Oil Redraw for Super Late Models to determine a starting position between first and sixth in the Super Late Model main event. If the driver starting in that position wins, both the fan and the driver will each receive $500. If not, the prize rolls over to the next night and continues to grow, with a potential total payout of $3,000 between fan and driver by the end of the week.
“We wanted to reward fans who commit to the full experience,” said Kearns. “Between the chance to win cash, guaranteed premium seating, and the added entertainment, the six-day package delivers incredible value.”
Camping will be available on-site with both hook-up and dry camping options, and plenty of space to accommodate all guests. While full details are still being finalized, fans can reach out with questions or requests by emailing camping@wildwestshootout.net.
The Wild West Shootout continues to grow in prestige each year, with top drivers like Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Hudson O’Neal, Ricky Thornton Jr., Brandon Overton, Garrett Alberson, Mike Marlar, and others planning to attend the 2026 edition. With over $400,000 in prize money on the line and a move back to Arizona, the 20th anniversary promises to be a standout edition of the event.
Tickets and additional event details can be found at www.WildWestShootout.net.
The Rio Grande Waste Services Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts is made possible by Rio Grande Waste Services, O’Reilly Auto Parts, FK Rod Ends, Low Voltage Solutions, Malvern Bank, Black Diamond Race Cars, Hoker Trucking, ShockerHitch.com, Penske Racing Shocks, Merry’s Home Furnishings, Shaw Trucking, Schaeffer Oil, AM-1 Roofing, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Border Tire, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Swift Springs, Dirt Pro Grading & Padwork, Contractors & Developers (C&D) Bonding, Whisler Construction, Shocks by Hammer, Midwest Sheet Metal, Speedway Motors, Day Motor Sports, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, Pro Power Engines, Beaver Stripes, Arizona Differential, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Don Frank Floors, Toste Construction, Winning Edge Carburetion, The Joie of Seating, Needmore Speedway, DirtDraft.com, and FloRacing.
Submitted By: Joshua Joiner