The 2026 racing season has been a challenging one for the Land of Legends Speedway, with a string of rainouts and postponements affecting their schedule. This popular half-mile track in Canandaigua has been stuck in a low gear, struggling to complete even a single race meet by early June. The situation is particularly concerning given the track's history of hosting high-profile events, such as the Stars and Stripes 76 for DIRT big-block modifieds, which carries a substantial first-place prize of $6,076. The track's officials are hoping that Thursday night's Super DIRTcar Series special will help turn things around, with a strong field of over 30 big-blocks expected to attend. However, the track's struggles are not unique to this season. The Empire Super Sprint Speed Week, which opened at Weedsport Speedway, also faced challenges with rainouts and postponements. The series' companion feature at Weedsport, for DIRT 358 Modifieds, saw a strong field of 39 mods, with Jimmy Phelps gaining the lead on lap 25 and holding on for the $5,000 triumph. The 2026 ESS Speed Week at the Can-AM Speedway also faced rainouts, with only qualifying heats being run before the event was canceled. The Firecracker 150 NASCAR Modified Tour race at the Seekonk Speedway saw Matt Hirschman take the lead on a lap 110 restart and go on to win, while the Firecracker 50 STSS modified race at the Fonda Speedway was rained out. The racing season is far from over, with several high-profile events scheduled, including the Race of Champions Modified Tour at the Lancaster Speedway and the Harrington Memorial at the Lebanon Valley Speedway. However, the track's struggles with rainouts and postponements are a significant concern, and the industry must find ways to mitigate these issues to ensure a smooth and enjoyable racing experience for fans and competitors alike.
