2026 Sudspeed MEC and Majors Series Catch Up
From Inside the Majors by Garren Batten
February 5, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
The episode reviews the opening round of the Sudspeed MEC and the first two rounds of the Majors Series, featuring an interview with championship leader Austin O’Neal.
We review the opening round of the Sudspeed MEC, with 199 teams and four splits at the Daytona 8-hour, that included other-worldly weather in top split! We also see who did what in the first two rounds of the Majors Series in all three regions. Then we talk to America’s championship leader and twice winner in 2026, Austin O’Neal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insidethemajors.substack.com
People in this episode
Host: Garren Batten
Guest: Austin O’Neal
Topics covered
- Sudspeed MEC
- Majors Series
- iRacing
- Daytona 8-hour
- competitive racing
- weather conditions
Keywords
- Sudspeed MEC
- Majors Series
- Daytona 8-hour
- Austin O’Neal
- iRacing
- competitive racing
- weather
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Daytona
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