Impending storm forces cancellation of Hangtown 100
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — An approaching storm has forced the cancellation of one of Placerville Speedway’s marquee racing events, ending plans for two nights of championship dirt-track competition at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
Organizers announced Wednesday, Nov. 11, that both nights of the 2026 Hangtown 100, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, have been canceled because of anticipated wet weather.
The event was expected to feature the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Championship alongside Winged 360 Sprint Cars, bringing nationally recognized competitors and racing fans to Placerville for the speedway’s season finale.
According to an announcement from USAC Racing, weather forecasts prompted officials to make the decision before teams and spectators traveled to El Dorado County.
Promoter Scott Russell said the anticipated rainfall made proceeding with the event unrealistic.
“With how the forecast looks for this weekend, we wanted to make an early decision since people are traveling from all over,” Russell said.
He added that some weather models were predicting approximately 2 inches of rain from Friday into Saturday, conditions organizers believed they could not recover from in time to hold the races.
Ticket refunds and event information
Fans who purchased tickets for the two-night event will receive automatic refunds, according to the USAC announcement.
Refunds will be issued minus credit card processing fees and are expected to appear in customers’ accounts within seven to 10 days.
The cancellation applies to both scheduled nights. No replacement dates for the Placerville event were announced in the cancellation notice.
Fans with questions about ticket purchases can also consult the Hangtown 100 official website and its ticket information and frequently asked questions.
USAC California racing schedule continues
Although Placerville Speedway’s season-ending event has been called off, the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship schedule continues with several California races later this month.
According to USAC, the remaining November schedule includes:
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Nov. 18: Plaza Park Raceway.
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Nov. 20-21: Merced Speedway.
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Nov. 24: Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.
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Nov. 28: Ventura Raceway.
The Hangtown 100 has become an important stop on the national midget racing calendar, drawing competitors and spectators from throughout the country.
The event also has a strong connection to Northern California racing through Kyle Larson, the NASCAR Cup Series champion who has partnered with Russell Motorsports Inc. to co-promote the event.
Placerville Speedway, located at 100 Placerville Drive on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, has been a fixture of Northern California dirt-track racing since 1965.
The cancellation brings an early end to the track’s 61st season of competition.
For local racing fans, the disappointment will have to wait until another opportunity to see the national competitors take on Placerville’s distinctive red-clay oval.
This weekend, however, the weather has made the decision. The Hangtown 100 will have to wait another year.
Sources and Further Information
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USAC Racing — Official Hangtown 100 cancellation announcement (Nov. 11, 2026).
