The opening 16-minute qualifying sessions Thursday at the 63rd Mission Foods Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÂ® National Championship Runoffs® counted toward “Sunoco 260 Thursdayâ€� results. Drivers in each class whose best qualifying time came closest to including .260 in wet conditions have now earned 15 gallons of Sunoco race fuel free for their car. Those on the list below should report to the Sunoco fuel truck behind Road America’s Victory Circle after 7 a.m. Friday and before noon Sunday to receive their reward.

Sunoco’s 260 race fuel has been highly regarded for years. Sunoco’s 260 GT is a street-legal (in most states), oxygenated, unleaded gasoline designed for high-performance street cars, muscle cars, classics, street rods, motorcycles, and the like.

With a 100-octane rating, Sunoco 260 GT allows increased boost levels in supercharged or turbocharged applications as compared to lower octane “pump� gas. It’s engineered to not harm catalytic converters or oxygen sensors, and contains a comprehensive additive package for greater engine protection and reduced fuel system deposits. It’s also compatible with two-stroke synthetic and mineral-based engine oils, and safe for carbureted and fuel injected engines.

has been the Official Fuel of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ since 2001. The company has been powering victories on and off the track for more than 100 years, which is why Sunoco is trusted to fuel more than 50 series of racing, driving, and winning – including the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ National Championship Runoffs, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Pro Racing, SVRA, and NASCAR. Sunoco also kept the event running at Road America by helping fuel volunteers and event staff with food and beverages.

’26 Runoffs Sunoco 260 Thursday Winners

Below are the Sunoco 260 Thursday winners for the 2026 Mission Foods Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÂ® National Championship Runoffs®. Each entry below includes the winning driver’s name, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Region, and the last three digits of their posted time.

- American Sedan®:ÌýPhilip Smith, Ohio Valley Region, 0.554
- B-Spec:ÌýMatt Downing, Ohio Valley Region, 0.276
- E Production:Ìý
Bill Miller, Kansas City Region, 0.441
- F Production:ÌýMark Sargis, Blackhawk Valley Region, 0.290
- H Production:ÌýTom Broring, Washington DC Region, 0.102
- Formula Atlantic®:ÌýShane Kennett, Colorado Region, 0.604
- Formula Continental®:ÌýBill Johnson, Kansas City Region, 0.189
- Formula Enterprises® 2:Ìý
Steve Whitston, Milwaukee Region, 0.265
- Formula F:ÌýDemetrios Constantinidis, Chicago Region, 0.360
- Formula 600: Sven de Vries, Saginaw Valley Region, 0.307
- Formula Vee®:Ìý
Colin Satterley, Western Michigan Region, 0.247
- GT-1:Ìý
Dan Speer, Blackhawk Valley Region, 0.185
- GT-2:Ìý
Brad McAllister, Oregon Region, 0.304
- Prototype:
No competitors on track in Q1
- Prototype 2:
Peter Shadowen, Florida Region, 0.984
- Spec Miata:Ìý
Nick Leverone, New England Region, 0.302
- Spec MX-5:Ìý
Ryan Gutile, San Francisco Region, 0.310
- Spec Racer® Ford Gen3:ÌýJackson Diehl, Tennessee Valley Region, 0.297
- Super Touring® Lite:Ìý
Jon Sewell, Florida Region, 0.262
- Super Touring® Under:ÌýAnthony Geraci, New York Region, 0.256
- Touring 2:Ìý
Aaron Kaplan, Chicago Region, 0.208
- Touring 3:Ìý
John LoGiudice, Milwaukee Region, 0.155
- Touring 4:ÌýTrenton Kramer, Ohio Valley Region, 0.251

Photo by Philip Royle