With the 2026 season around the corner at Sutherland Automotive Speedway, local stock car racing is gearing up for another high-energy summer. As part of the Saskatoon Stock Car Racing Association, drivers like Sam Howlett are deep in the final stretch of offseason prep of balancing car tweaks, sponsor support, and appearances like the Draggins Car Show this weekend at Prairieland Park.

Sam Howlett of the Howlett Racing Team stopped by to chat about dialing in his car for better performance, the team effort behind getting to the track, and his mindset heading into a potential championship push. He also shares what you can expect when the green flag drops May 23, plus where you can catch a first look at the 2026 car before it even hits the speedway.