Trying to answer some of the many questions that I've had over the last couple of days. I don't expect everyone to agree - but that's what I love about this stuff. It creates discussion, it creates intrigue. I do this because I love short track racing.

BUTCHER STREAK HITS 14 WITH BIG RACES AHEAD With just one of the top 20 racing last week, @ColeButcher_ once again finds himself at the top of the Rolling Rankings, with some of the biggest races of the early SLM calendar coming up. Full Rankings Report: https://t.co/MoFfWVDOCA

NASSE SURVIVES TO WIN CARNAGE-FILLED UARA OPENER @StephenNasse had to wait until December to get his first win in 2025. He made sure that 2026 was different, surviving a B-Main and a caution-marred @uaranational opener at Auburndale. Full Race Recap: https://t.co/xGiecx3cW6

UARA Opens 2026 Schedule at Auburndale While the @uaranational season opening race may not have top-of-the-rankings star power, it will feature one of the deepest field of the season - more than 40 drivers are on the entry list. Full Event Preview: https://t.co/3zbadoEoag

Butcher Hits Lucky 13 Weeks as Top-Ranked Driver With none of the top 8 racing, @ColeButcher_ keeps his hold on the top spot a 13th consecutive week. Butcher will race in seven SLM races in 2026, starting with the ASA event on 3/14. Full Rankings Report: https://t.co/ki7mEEMH5X

MCKEE OVERCOMES MID-RACE PENALTY TO WIN SUPERFEST @Racing7Tristan started on pole, led the first laps, then went to the tail of the field on lap 87. He took 15 laps to work into the top five, took the lead on lap 113, then dove away. Full Race Report: https://t.co/HCcid95cZJ

@SpencerDavis_29 @newsmyrnaspdwy

Davis Rides Wins, Consistency to World Series SLM Title For the 2026 World Series, there were 5 SLM features. Spencer Davis ran all, winning two and finishing no worse than fourth, clinching the overall World Series SLM championship. Full WS Recap: https://t.co/cXt3PV58l2

BROWN OPENS STARS SEASON WITH DOMINANT WIN @cbrownracing started third after missing out on the pole by .013 seconds on Monday night – but he dominated the 2026 @racewithstars season opener at @newsmyrnaspdwy . Full Report: https://t.co/4hgjNR4NUG

Tristan McKee sets fast time for the @racewithstars opener! Some really, really good cars going to have to make their way into the main from tonight’s LCQ.

Full Race Preview: https://t.co/Y63oKNkjLi

Kyle Benjamin wins fina practice for @racewithstars @newsmyrnaspdwy All 38 cars who took time in this session were within .421 seconds. Extremely close. Fast cars up and down the speed charts. Qualifying and LCQ tonight beginning at 7PM Race tomorrow at 7:30

.@cbrownracing wins opening practice for @racewithstars @newsmyrnaspdwy Many expected names at the top. Fast cars throughout. Top 34 separated by less than a half second. Final practice at 3:25, qualifying at 7:00.

Butcher Holds Top Spot in Rankings for Week #11 For the eleventh consecutive week, Cole Butcher remains on top. Despite making the move from SLM competition to NASCAR, Butcher’s rating continues to lead the pack. Full Rankings Report: https://t.co/RVH2spCoD1

Loaded Field Set for ASA STARS Season Opener @racewithstars @newsmyrnaspdwy The field is loaded – despite Casey Roderick (2024) being the only series champion entered. Eight of the top ten from 2025 will be in the field this year. Full Race Preview: https://t.co/Y63oKNjLVK

FORMER CHAMPS, YOUNG GUNS HIGHLIGHT WORLD SERIES ENTRY LIST Just 13 miles south of Daytona, the stage set for the World Series @newsmyrnaspdwy. Five SLM features will be run, highlighted by @racewithstars on 2/10. Full Event Preview: https://t.co/hSfG7Pz1MV

BUTCHER REACHES DOUBLE DIGIT WEEKS ATOP RANKINGS As another week passes with no Super Late Model racing, @ColeButcher_ sees his streak at the top reach double figures as he tops the chart for the tenth consecutive update. Full Rankings Report: https://t.co/SsRehx0u15

Butcher's Streak at Top of Rankings Reaches Week Nine Following a week where the only scheduled event was cancelled, @ColeButcher_ retains his top spot in the Rolling Rankings for a 9th consecutive week. Full Rankings Report: https://t.co/Lem80o3P13

Raz Scores Second Chilly Willy, $20k @KoleRaz27 patiently ran in second for the first 90 laps – saving tires. He watched Kyle Ray jump to the lead pull away to a huge lead, but saved his stuff for the second half of the race. Full Race Recap: https://t.co/UzKVCOwHF1

Butcher Remains #1 With Season Kicking Off In Earnest With the SLM racing season kicking off in earnest over the next couple of weeks, @ColeButcher_ remains atop of the Rolling Rankings – but his lead may not last for long. Full Rankings Report: https://t.co/HpwxuOR2Zy

Awesome! @colebutcher1, the #1 Ranked Super Late Model driver gets his well-deserved shot at a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ride! Great to see him paired with @TyMajeski and @JakeGarcia35!!!