The Factory Fourteen NOW600 National Series rolled into the wild west on Friday, July 3, 2026, for Night 1 of a highly anticipated two-night Independence Day Weekend showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park. The 1/8-mile oval in southwest Kansas played host to the nation’s top micro sprint talent across four divisions, and the racing did not disappoint. Under the lights and with championship implications on the line, four drivers rose above the competition to claim feature victories on a night that set the stage for Saturday’s finale.

A-Class Micros: Nunley Keeps Rolling

At this point, trying to stop Jett Nunley in the A-Class division feels like trying to outrun a Kansas tornado. The points leader came into Dodge City with momentum on his side, and he left with yet another feature victory to add to his already impressive 2026 resume. Nunley has been the model of consistency all season long, leading both the A-Class and Non-Wing national point standings heading into the weekend. Friday night was simply another masterclass from the young driver who continues to separate himself from the pack in what is shaping up to be a dominant championship campaign.

Non-Wing Micros: Hansen Breaks Through at Dodge City

Haidyn Hansen delivered a statement performance in the Hyper Racing Non-Wing Micro feature, capturing the victory on a track that demands precision and patience. The non-wing cars are the purest test of a driver’s ability at the micro sprint level — no aero assistance, just raw car control and throttle management — and Hansen proved he had both in abundance on Friday night. With the tight confines of the Dodge City 1/8-mile leaving zero margin for error, Hansen navigated traffic and held off all challengers to park it in victory lane.

Restricted Micros: Corbin Claims the Win

The CSI Restricted Micro class continues to showcase the incredible depth of young talent in the NOW600 pipeline, and Friday night belonged to Lucas Corbin. In a division designed to develop the next generation of micro sprint stars, Corbin showed he is ready for the spotlight. He put together a complete race — fast in qualifying, smart in traffic, and flawless when it mattered most — to earn the feature victory at Dodge City Raceway Park.

Junior Sprints: Whitaker Extends His Points Lead

In the Sawyer Chassis Junior Sprint division, points leader Wesson Whitaker reminded everyone why he sits atop the championship standings. Whitaker, who entered the weekend with a commanding lead in the national points, backed up his season-long consistency with a feature win on Friday night. The Montgomery, Texas native has been the class of the Junior Sprint field all year, and his performance at Dodge City only solidified his grip on the championship.

Night 1 Winners at a Glance

Division	Winner
NOW600 A-Class Micros	Jett Nunley
NOW600 Non-Wing Micros	Haidyn Hansen
NOW600 Restricted Micros	Lucas Corbin
NOW600 Junior Sprints	Wesson Whitaker

Looking Ahead: Night 2 on the Fourth of July

The action is far from over. Saturday, July 4, brings Night 2 of the Factory Fourteen NOW600 National Series at Dodge City Raceway Park, with increased purses on the line. The Non-Wing feature pays $500 to win, the A-Class pays $500 to win, the Restricted class pays $400, and the Junior Sprints pay $300 to the winner. With fireworks both on the track and in the sky, Saturday night promises to be a celebration of speed, skill, and Independence Day spirit in the heart of Kansas.

Pits open at 4:00 PM, pill draw runs from 5:15 to 6:30 PM, drivers meeting at 6:45 PM, and hot laps at 7:00 PM with racing to follow. Do not miss it.