HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES HEADS TO LERNERVILLE’S STEEL CITY STAMPEDE FOR SEASON FINALE
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Stoneboro, Pa. (October 12, 2026) —The thrill of grassroots dirt track racing comes to a dramatic conclusion as the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series enters its grand finale at Lernerville Speedway’s famed Steel City Stampede (October 15–17, 2026).
With both the Touring Series and Weekly Series titles coming down to the wire, the weekend promises high-octane action, side-by-side battles, and the crowning of the 2026 champions. Touring Series contenders will earn points in both heat races and main features, while Weekly Series drivers accumulate feature points alongside a crucial 10-point appearance bonus.
Championship Battles Down to the Wire
🏆 2026 Touring Series Championship
Jackson Humanic (#17) enters the Steel City Stampede atop the Touring Series standings with 536 points across six counted races. However, the title fight is far from over, with drivers sitting second through sixth well within striking distance to snatch the crown. Brandon Connor (#55C) and Jake Dietz (#27) trail by a mere 12 points, while Bobby Whitling (#7W) sits 16 points back, Jimmy Fosnaught (#20JF) lies 17 points out, and Dale Tuche (#310) remains in contention just 20 points off the lead. With wheel-to-wheel action guaranteed, every single lap will count toward crowning the 2026 Touring Champion!
Touring Series Top 10 Point Standings
| Rank | Car # | Driver Name | Total Points | # Races Counted | Points Behind |
| 1 | 17 | Jackson Humanic | 536 | 6 | Leader |
| 2 | 55C | Brandon Connor | 524 | 6 | -12 |
| 2 | 27 | Jake Dietz | 524 | 6 | -12 |
| 4 | 7W | Bobby Whitling | 520 | 6 | -16 |
| 5 | 20J | Jimmy Fosnaught | 519 | 6 | -17 |
| 6 | 310 | Dale Tuche | 516 | 6 | -20 |
| 7 | 24C | Dennis Curry, Jr. | 471 | 6 | -65 |
| 8 | 10 | Nick Kocuba | 408 | 5 | -128 |
| 9 | 55S | Chris Schneider | 312 | 3 | -224 |
| 10 | 5B | Jason Black | 273 | 3 | -263 |
🏁 2026 Weekly Series Championship
The Weekly Series race could not be tighter. Brandon Connor (#55C) tops the leaderboards with 1,220 points, holding a 14-point advantage over Jason Black (#5B – 1,206 points) and John Boardman (#777 – 1,203 points), Jake Dietz (#27 – 1,201) and Jake Whitling (#07 – 1,196) trailing closely behind.
Weekly Series Top 10 Point Standings
| Rank | Car # | Driver Name | Total Points | # Races Counted | Points Behind |
| 1 | 55C | Brandon Connor | 1,220 | 12 | Leader |
| 2 | 5B | Jason Black | 1,206 | 12 | -14 |
| 3 | 777 | John Boardman | 1,203 | 12 | -17 |
| 4 | 27 | Jake Dietz | 1,201 | 12 | -19 |
| 5 | 07 | Jake Whitling | 1,196 | 12 | -24 |
| 6 | 67 | Jason Covey | 1,194 | 12 | -26 |
| 7 | 7W | Bobby Whitling | 1,190 | 12 | -30 |
| 8 | 20J | Jimmy Fosnaught | 1,186 | 12 | -34 |
| 9 | 64 | Logan Koteles | 1,178 | 12 | -42 |
| 10 | 1K | Cody Koteles | 1,162 | 12 | -58 |
About Homak Manufacturing & Series Sponsors
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The series extends special thanks to all supporting sponsors who make this championship season possible:
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SAS Transport
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Lias Tire & American Racer
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Close Racing Supply
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Three Rivers Karting
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Animal Graphics and Signs
Media Contact & Series Info
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Event Location: Lernerville Speedway — Sarver, PA
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Event Dates: October 15–17, 2026
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Website:
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