Tanner English has addressed his split with Coltman Farms Racing ahead of the 2026 season.

Earlier this week Coltman Farms Racing announced that English would no longer be competing with the team after he chose not to relocate to Georgia.

In a post to Facebook, the team stated, “Beginning in 2026, all Coltman Farms Racing teams will be based out of the team’s race shop in Maysville, Georgia. Tanner Engish, who has been operating the team’s No. 96 entry out of his own shop located in Benton, Illinois, has chosen not to relocate. ”

“Coltman Farms Racing wishes Tanner the best in the future. We are grateful for the success we shared together,” the team concluded.

English addressed the split in a press release shared by Delph Communications to Facebook, “It is an unfortunate situation, but I’ll move on and try to put something together for next year.”

He then explained why he chose not to move to Georgia and stay in Illinois, “My wife and I built a brand-new race shop here in Benton, Illinois that our team was working out of preparing for the 2026 season. Unfortunately, now we are scrambling to try to find something, but there was no way I could relocate having a family and our race shop being located in the heart of late model racing.”

“I want to thank Brett for the opportunity and wish him and his team nothing but success,” English added. “With that being said, I’m ready to start a new chapter!”

The press release also notes that English “is looking for other opportunities heading into the 2026 season. From funding to parts to resources, anything is appreciated as he tries to put a program together for 2026.”

For those interested in supporting him they are encouraged to call him at 270-493-1589.

English finished 9th in the World of Outlaws points this past year with Coltman Farms Racing. He had one win at Highland Speedway, 7 top 5s, and 14 top 10s, and was the fast qualifier twice. He had three other wins outside of the Outlaws at Paducah International Raceway, Brownstown Bullring, and Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park.

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