Archive for year: 2026

What started as a season built around a limited schedule has turned into one of the most impressive stretches of Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing’s time together.

Jackson added another marquee victory to his résumé over the weekend, wheeling the Scott Hess Racing machine to victory in the annual Sportsman 100 at BAPS Motor Speedway, capturing one of the biggest events on the Winged Sportsman calendar.

The triumph marked Jackson’s second career victory in the Sportsman 100 and the third overall Sportsman 100 victory for Scott Hess Racing, adding another chapter to the team’s history in the prestigious event.

“It’s tough to put it into words, but it was just an emotional win,” said Jackson. “I’m not sure if it was because I wasn’t really supposed to be running it or if it was because I had to pass the 30 car to get it, but this one meant more than the first and was just so special.”

As impressive as Saturday’s victory was, Jackson and the team weren’t finished.

Returning to action the following night, Jackson picked up yet another victory — this time in Wingless Sportsman competition — extending an incredible streak to nine consecutive victories.

It’s a stretch that few could have predicted entering 2026.

The original plan was for Jackson to compete on a limited basis throughout the season, picking and choosing races while continuing his longtime partnership with Hess Racing. Instead, the opportunities they have taken advantage of have produced one of the hottest stretches of Jackson’s career.

“You know, Selinsgrove was almost tough to get ready to go race as mentally and physically; I just put it all out there to try and win the 100 lapper,” said Jackson.

“You work so hard for these big races that once you do it you almost want to just kind of take a breather and soak it in. But we went back and got ourselves another win, and it just shows how fast we are right now.”

The Sportsman 100 victory also continues Jackson and Hess Racing’s success in some of the division’s biggest events. With Jackson now a two-time winner and Hess Racing owning three victories in the legendary 100-lap staple, the team continues to cement its place among the most successful combinations in Sportsman competition.

More importantly, the latest weekend showed no signs that the team’s remarkable run is slowing down.

What was supposed to be a limited 2026 campaign has instead become a season to remember, with Jackson and Scott Hess Racing continuing to collect victories every time they roll through the pit gate.

“It’s pretty cool when you have a bullseye on your back, and everyone is gunning for you,” said Jackson.

“This sport takes skill, but it also takes luck. You can be the best car all night, and something ruins your night. So to be on a run like we are, it’s just really unbelievable and special.”

With the biggest portion of the Sportsman season underway and the 2026 calendar beginning to wind toward its conclusion, Jackson and Scott Hess Racing aren’t content to simply celebrate what they’ve already accomplished.

They plan to compete in one more show before the year is over with a winged event at BAPS Motor Speedway during the Kevin Gobrecht Classic on Sept. 19.

“It’s one of those years where you don’t want it to end, but seeing as I’ve raced more than I planned, I’m ready for a break,” he said.

“I’m excited to watch my son play football and get out to our cabin and kind of get back to normal. 10 in a row would be a nice number to end the year on.”

Jackson sweeps Selinsgrove and Path Valley weekend; Williams Grove double duty up next

Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing continued their recent hot streak in wingless competition over the weekend, picking up a pair of victories at Selinsgrove Speedway and Path Valley Speedway.

The double dose of victory lane makes it three consecutive wins for Jackson and Hess Racing, as the team also scored a victory the weekend prior during its lone night of competition at Path Valley.

“Our wingless program is so good right now that it seems like we’ve got a chance every time we hit the track,” said Jackson. “To win three in a row is a pretty special thing, and it just shows how hard the team has been working. I can’t thank Scott and the guys enough for the car they give me to race.”

Jackson kicked off the weekend at Selinsgrove Speedway, where he lined up fourth and charged his way to the front to score the victory. The team then headed to Path Valley Speedway, and Jackson once again proved to be a force in wingless competition.

Starting deep in the field from the ninth position, Jackson impressively carved his way through the pack and ultimately found his way to the front, completing the weekend sweep and extending the team’s winning streak to three.

 “About a month or so ago, we switched one of our older cars to be used for winged racing, as I was really comfortable in it and I wanted it for the Sportsman 100,” said Jackson. “So we rolled out a newer car for wingless racing, and we’ve just been chipping away at things, and it’s starting to show. The car just felt really good all weekend, and we’re reaping the rewards.”

Jackson and Scott Hess Racing will look to continue their recent string of consistency and speed this Friday at Williams Grove Speedway, where Jackson is slated for double-duty action. He will compete in both the winged and wingless Sportsman divisions as the team looks to add another strong showing to its recent run of success.

With three consecutive wingless victories already in hand, Jackson and Hess Racing will head to the Grove carrying plenty of momentum into the next challenge on their schedule.

“It’s a little late in the year to be playing catch-up, but I just feel like we haven’t gotten a chance to run nearly as many winged shows as we’d wanted to,” said Jackson.

“Whether it be Mother Nature or other conflicts, we’ve just been behind a bit in our winged program. We’ve got some time still to figure out the motor and car, but hopefully we can take some of the stuff from the wingless car and apply it to the winged car, and maybe next week we’ll be talking about two more wins.”