James McFadden caps breakthrough US campaign with career-highlight Port Royal victory
McFadden won the Tuscarora 50 crown jewel race at Port Royal in Pennsylvania, his first major US victory.
Warrnambool speedcar driver James McFadden just won the biggest race of his American career. He flew home to race at his local track.
McFadden won the Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania on September 12. McFadden took the $59,000 prize.
The Tuscarora 50 was McFadden's first crown jewel victory in the United States. McFadden called it a career highlight.
He said these races have eluded me a little bit, so to win one was pretty special. McFadden begins his Australian season on Friday, October 30 at Avalon.
He will race with current Australian champion Jock Goodyer and fellow Warrnambool driver Jamie Veal. The 37-year-old had a strong 2026 US season.
He earned two wins and 16 top-five finishes in the High Limit series. He also earned a win and three top-fives on the World of Outlaws tour.
The Australian championship takes place November 20-21 in Toowoomba.
- Tuscarora 50, Port Royal Speedway
- Race won
- $59,000
- Prize money
- September 12
- Win date
- 37
- Age
Why it mattersMcFadden's breakthrough victory shows Australian drivers can compete at the highest levels of international speedcar racing.
AustraliaMcFadden's success in America raises the profile of Australian speedcar racing and demonstrates the sport's talent on the world stage.
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