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Jackson reaches 70 career Sportsman victories, including 50 with Scott Hess Racing

Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing simply cannot be stopped right now.

Jackson added another checkered flag to an already remarkable late-season run this past weekend, wheeling the Scott Hess Racing No. 88 to victory in Winged Super Sportsman competition at BAPS Motor Speedway.

The victory came just one weekend after Jackson and the team pulled off an impressive double at Williams Grove Speedway, capturing victories in both Winged and Wingless Sportsman competition.

With the latest BAPS triumph, Jackson and Scott Hess Racing have now rattled off seven consecutive Sportsman victories, putting together a stretch of dominance that could not have come at a better time as the team heads into some of the biggest races remaining on its schedule.

“I said six in a row in victory lane, but I kind of forgot about Pagoda, and that makes it seven,” said Jackson. “We’ve been on an unbelievable run, and hopefully it can keep going for one more week.”

While much of Jackson’s recent success had come in wingless competition, the team has worked diligently throughout the summer to strengthen its winged program with an eye toward the marquee events later in the season. The results are beginning to speak for themselves.

Following a victory at Williams Grove, Jackson backed it up at BAPS Motor Speedway, a facility where he and Hess have enjoyed plenty of success together over the years.

“I think the biggest thing that has happened was that we got our motor program figured out and we just were not where we needed to be early in the year,” he said. “We put a motor in for Williams Grove that was almost experimental, to see if we could find something, and right now I’m driving with as much confidence as I ever have. Everything just seems slow, and for a driver, that’s the best feeling you can have behind the wheel.”

The latest victory also carried some added historical significance for Jackson.

The veteran racer has now amassed an impressive 70 career victories in Sportsman competition, further adding to a résumé that has established him as one of the division’s most accomplished competitors. Even more impressive, 50 of those 70 victories have come behind the wheel of a Scott Hess Racing machine.

“It’s special to get to these numbers. Honestly, when I started, I didn’t know if I’d ever get one, let alone 70,” said Jackson. “I’ve been blessed with good racecars, and with Scott, it just seems we’ve clicked. If I don’t win another race, I can’t say we didn’t achieve everything we ever wanted, but hopefully we can keep going and get a few more wins.”

Jackson’s seven-race streak has showcased his versatility. Whether competing with a wing or without one, the combination of Jackson and Scott Hess Racing has continued to find its way to Victory Lane.

That momentum comes at an ideal time.

With the calendar turning to September and the Sportsman 100 looming, the team enters the most important portion of its season on arguably its hottest streak ever.

“I really wasn’t sure after last year if I’d ever run another Sportsman 100, so to even be talking about this is a blessing in itself,” said Jackson. “Last year we broke early, and we really didn’t even get a chance to compete. I’ve been in contention to win a few times, and I was lucky enough to win one, but to win one more would be the icing on the cake for a great season, and I’m excited to try.”

For a driver who initially entered 2026 planning only a limited return to competition, the season has quickly developed into another memorable chapter in Jackson’s career and his partnership with Scott Hess Racing.

What started as an opportunity to climb back behind the wheel, have some fun, and compete in select events has once again turned into a pursuit of victories — and lately, nobody has been doing that better.

UP NEXT

Jackson and Scott Hess Racing are scheduled to return to compete in winged competition on Saturday for the Sportsman 100 at BAPS, before heading to Selinsgrove Speedway on Sunday for a night of wingless racing. He’s then headed on Monday for a much-deserved family day at the Phillies games with his son and wife.

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.”

Pair of Wingless Sportsman Victories Highlight Resurgent Month

After using the month of May to shake off the rust with a limited and sporadic racing schedule, Tony Jackson and Scott Hess Racing found their stride throughout June, putting together their strongest stretch of success of the 2026 season.

Jackson’s month was highlighted by a pair of Wingless Sportsman feature victories, scoring impressive wins at both Bedford Speedway and the historic Williams Grove Speedway. The month also concluded on a high note as Jackson powered his way to a runner-up finish in Winged Sportsman competition at BAPS Motor Speedway, further showcasing the team’s growing consistency and speed.

The June results are a testament to the steady progress the team has made after easing back into competition earlier in the season. With more seat time and a more consistent schedule, Jackson has steadily regained the rhythm that has made him one of the area’s most competitive Sportsman drivers.

“I think we’ve raced enough now that we’re getting comfortable and getting back to where we feel fast and good again,” Jackson said. “We’ve really been struggling a bit at BAPS specifically, so to get things going again there with a second-place finish and have a few wins on the books, we feel good about things moving forward.”

The victories at Bedford and Williams Grove not only added to the team’s win column but also reinforced the confidence that has continued to grow within the Scott Hess Racing camp. Whether competing in wingless or winged competition, Jackson has demonstrated the versatility and determination that have become trademarks of the team.

“I think we’ve run eight races total, so to win a few races makes it fun and keeps us looking for more,” Jackson said. “We want to really focus in on BAPS and give ourselves a shot to be competitive come 100-lapper time, while still enjoying some time away as well.”

With June now in the rearview mirror, Scott Hess Racing enters the heart of the summer racing season carrying plenty of momentum and optimism. The team’s July schedule presents another opportunity to build on that success with appearances at a familiar venue before venturing to a new track in search of another milestone victory.

The team is currently scheduled to compete in the following events: (Subject to Change)

• July 11 – BAPS Motor Speedway (Winged Sportsman)
• July 25 – Port Royal Speedway (Wingless Sportsman)
• July 26 – Pagoda Speedway (Wingless Sportsman)

Jackson is especially looking forward to the opportunity to race at Pagoda Speedway for the first time in his career.

“Last year I won at Selinsgrove, so it gave me the distinction of winning a feature at every track I’ve ever raced at,” Jackson said. “Now we’re headed to a new track that we’ve never raced before, so hopefully we can add Pagoda Speedway to that list. I’d love to be talking at the end of July about a few more wins and some more good runs.”

As the team continues to build on its recent success, Scott Hess Racing remains focused on carrying the momentum through the summer months, contending for victories, and continuing the upward trajectory that has made June their strongest month of the season.