ONA, WV-The biggest race of the year is coming to Ona Speedway this Saturday, October 24th as the historic 7/16-mile asphalt oval hosts the Swope Construction Co. Mountaineer 100! With the biggest paydays of the season on the line, drivers from throughout the region are preparing to invade Ona Speedway for what promises to be an exciting night of racing to close out the 2026 season.
The headline event of the evening will feature the Mountain Linked Modifieds battling for 100 laps and $3,000 to win in the Swope Construction Co. Mountaineer 100. With a total purse of nearly $17,000 on the line, the event has already attracted pre-entries from drivers representing four different states. The Mountaineer 100 has long been one of the most prestigious events at Ona Speedway, and adding their name to the list of winners is something every driver would love to accomplish. With the distance, the money, and the prestige of winning the biggest race of the season, expect drivers to give everything they’ve got as they battle for the checkered flag!
While the Modifieds will headline the evening, they certainly won’t be the only division with big money on the line. The Brody Nash, Realtor – Century 21 Crown Vics will have their own showdown with a 40-lap feature paying $1,000 to win! The Crown Vics have consistently provided some of the closest and most competitive racing at Ona Speedway throughout the 2026 season, and with their biggest payday of the year on the line, this has all the makings of a thrilling race.
Saturday’s event will also feature the 2nd Annual Marty Powers Memorial for the Skeens Towing and Recovery Street Stocks. Originally scheduled for October 10th before being postponed due to rain, the event will now be part of the Mountaineer 100 program. The Street Stocks will battle for 40 laps and $999 to win in a special event honoring the memory of Marty Powers. Special thanks go to JR’s Frame & Body and C&M Air Compressor Repair for their support of the event.
Another exciting addition to the program will be the Dirt vs. Asphalt Legends Car Showdown! Some of the top INEX Legends Car competitors from dirt tracks around the region have been invited to take on Ona Speedway’s asphalt regulars in a special race paying $750 to win, courtesy of Tri-State Stoneworks and Jeffrey Trucking. With drivers from two different racing backgrounds coming together to compete on the same track, this promises to be one of the most interesting races of the night. The Contempo Trophy & Award UCARs will also be in action with $500 going to the winner.
In addition to all the racing action, Ona Speedway will be giving families another reason to come out Saturday with Trick or Treat on the racing surface! From 4:00 until 5:00 pm, kids will have the opportunity to come onto the track in their Halloween costumes and enjoy Trick or Treat with the race teams before the racing action gets underway. It’s an opportunity for families to enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun while also experiencing the excitement of short track racing.
The Mountaineer 100 weekend will actually begin on Friday, October 23rd with an open Test N’ Tune and Pit Party. Race teams will have the opportunity to practice from 11:00 am until 6:30 pm, with the Pit Party scheduled for 8:00 pm. Friday pit admission is only $20 for ages 13 and older, while kids ages 12 and under are admitted FREE.
On Saturday, pit gates will open at 10:30 am with general admission gates opening at 3:00 pm. Trick or Treat will take place from 4:00 until 5:00 pm, with racing getting underway at 5:00 pm.
General admission for Saturday’s huge event is only $20 for ages 13 and older, with kids ages 12 and under admitted FREE! All-access pit passes are $40 for ages 13 and older, while kids ages 12 and under are also FREE in the pits. All ticket sales are cash only at the ticket gates, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult for entry.
The history of a track that once hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, the prestige of becoming a Mountaineer 100 champion, the biggest purses of the season, and the excitement of one final night of racing before the winter offseason all come together to make Saturday’s event one that race fans won’t want to miss.
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