MOWA Sprints return to Lincoln
Speedway
[June 02, 2026]
June 1, 2026 - The Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. MOWA Sprint Car Series
are set to return to “Abe's favorite place to race”, Lincoln
Speedway this Friday, June 5 for the 22nd series event at the
Illinois oval.
Three-time MOWA Series Champion, Paul Nienhiser enters the weekend
atop the current point standings, having picked up the opening event
of the year at Jacksonville Speedway. Nienhiser was victorious in
his lone visit to Lincoln Speedway in MOWA competition, picking up
the win during a May 2025 visit. Nienhiser has already found victory
lane five times in 2026, including last Friday’s local event at
Jacksonville Speedway. He has also won twice with the Bumper to
Bumper IRA Sprints.
Tyler Duff, scored the win during the annual “Night Before the Mile”
event in 2025 and returns this weekend in search of his second
career MOWA Sprint victory.
Two-time and defending champion Will Armitage finished 2nd to Tyler
Duff during the “Night Before the Mile” event last August and has
his sights set on being atop the podium. Armitage finished 6th with
MOWA at Jacksonville on May 1, and picked up his first career Bumper
to Bumper IRA Sprints win on May 23.
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Three wide action from MOWA Sprints at Lincoln Speedway (Funderburk
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In 21 previous events held at Lincoln Speedway, no
driver has visited Victory Lane more than Paul Nienhiser, who has
found success at the Logan County Fairgrounds, earning six feature
victories. Rico Abreu is the only other driver with multiple wins
coming at Lincoln with three.
Friday’s event at Lincoln Speedway headlined by MOWA features the
DIRTcar Pro Late Models and Modifieds, plus MARA Midgets and Crown
Vics. Hot Laps are scheduled for 6:00PM with racing to follow at
7:00PM. Fans can find more information about Friday’s event online
by clicking here.
[Adam Mackey] |
