The 20th annual Rio Grande Waste Services Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts is set to kick off the 2026 dirt late model season in spectacular fashion, returning to its Arizona roots at FK Rod Ends Central Arizona Raceway from January 10-18.

This six-race miniseries promises high-stakes action with nearly $300,000 in purse money on the line for Super Late Models alone, including two marquee $25,000-to-win features on opening night (Jan. 10) and the finale (Jan. 18). With bonuses like the Rio Grande Waste Services Lap Leader Loot, a dominant performance could net a driver up to $50,000 in a single race.

Leading the charge is a loaded field of national touring superstars, headlined by former Wild West Shootout champions Bobby Pierce, Jonathan Davenport, and Brandon Sheppard. These three elite drivers have combined for multiple victories in past editions and enter 2026 as favorites to add to their legacies.

Pierce is the defending champion of the series. He best Garrett Alberson, Tyler Erb, Brandon Sheppard, and Drake Troutman last year. He also won the event in 2024. Jonathan Davenport beat out Kyle Larson and Pierce in 2023. In 2022, Mike Marlar took home the championship in its first year at Vado. The last time the event was held in Arizona at the now defunct Arizona Speedway in 2021, Davenport was the champion. Sheppard won the event in 2019 and 2020.

Wild West Shootout 2026 Entry List

• Daniel Adam
• Garrett Alberson
• Kyle Beard
• Ashlee Buck
• Terry Carter
• Jonathan Davenport
• Cade Dillard
• Ethan Dotson
• Justin Duty
• Dan Ebert
• Laela Eisenschenk
• Amelia Eisenschenk
• Tyler Erb
• Kylan Garner
• Ryan Gustin
• Tim Isenberg
• Bricen James
• Chase Junghans
• Austin Kuehl
• Dillon McCowan
• Chance Mann
• Mike Marlar
• Sammy Mars
• Billy Moyer
• Brandon Overton
• Hudson O’Neal
• Jake O’Neil
• Tyler Peterson
• Terry Phillips
• Bobby Pierce
• Brandon Sheppard
• Chris Simpson
• Dustin Sorenson
• Clay Stuckey
• Steve Stultz
• Ricky Thornton Jr.
• Jake Timm
• Drake Troutman
• Tim Ward
• Eston Whisler
• Ian Whisler
• Jim Whisler

Wild West Shootout Schedule

Saturday, January 10th

• Pit Gate Opens 11:00 am MT
• Drivers Meeting 2:00 pm MT
• Front Gate Opens 3:00 pm MT
• Hot Laps 3:00 pm MT

Sunday, January 11th

• Pit Gate Opens 1:00 pm MT
• Drivers Meeting 2:30 pm MT
• Front Gate Opens 3:00 pm MT
• Hot Laps 3:30 pm MT

Wednesday, January 14th

• Pit Gate Opens 1:00 pm MT
• Drivers Meeting 2:30 pm MT
• Front Gate Opens 3:00 pm MT
• Hot Laps 3:30 pm MT

Friday, January 16th

• Pit Gate Opens 1:00 pm MT
• Drivers Meeting 2:30 pm MT
• Front Gate Opens 3:00 pm MT
• Hot Laps 3:30 pm MT

Saturday, January 17th

• Pit Gate Opens 1:00 pm MT
• Drivers Meeting 2:30 pm MT
• Front Gate Opens 3:00 pm MT
• Hot Laps 3:30 pm MT

Finale Sunday, January 18th

• Pit Gate Opens 1:00 pm MT
• Drivers Meeting 2:30 pm MT
• Front Gate Opens 3:00 pm MT
• Hot Laps 3:30 pm MT

Past Wild West Shootout Winners

Bobby Pierce won the 2025 Wild West Shootout. He also won in 2024 and 2017.

Here’s a list of the last 11 Wild West Shootout winners:

• 2025: Bobby Pierce
• 2024: Bobby Pierce
• 2023: Jonathan Davenport
• 2022: Mike Marlar
• 2021: Jonathan Davenport
• 2020: Brandon Sheppard
• 2019: Brandon Sheppard
• 2018: Mike Marlar
• 2017: Bobby Pierce
• 2016: Jonathan Davenport
• 2015: Rodney Sanders

How To Watch The Wild West Shootout 2026

The 2026 Wild West Shootout will broadcast on FloRacing and the FloSports App in the United States.

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