How to Watch the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial
500 Sprint Car Tour · Salem Speedway · Salem, IN · Saturday, August 15, 2026. Here's the start time, TV channel and live stream.
▶ Watch on Racing America- EventJoe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial
- Series500 Sprint Car Tour
- DateSaturday, August 15, 2026
- Start timeTBD
- TrackSalem Speedway, Salem, IN (a 0.555-mile asphalt oval)
- Watch onRacing America ↗Subscription
How to watch 500 Sprint Car Tour at Salem Speedway
The Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial — a 500 Sprint Car Tour race at Salem Speedway in Salem, IN — is set for Saturday, August 15, 2026. 500 Sprint Car Tour streams on Racing America (racingamerica.com).
TV: there's no linear-TV broadcast — this one is streaming-only.
Streaming: watch live on Racing America at racingamerica.com and its apps.
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About the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial
The Joe James/Pat O'Connor Memorial at Salem Speedway's high-banked half-mile is one of pavement sprint car racing's oldest traditions, honoring 1950s Indianapolis 500 drivers Joe James and Pat O'Connor, both fatally injured in racing accidents of that era — O'Connor in the 1958 Indianapolis 500. In 2024, Taylor Ferns became the first female winner of the memorial; in 2025, Dakoda Armstrong led all 50 laps to win.
Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial — key facts
Past Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial winners
| 2025 | Dakoda Armstrong |
| 2024 | Taylor Ferns |
About Salem Speedway
Salem Speedway is a 0.555-mile high-banked asphalt oval in Salem, Indiana, that opened on June 22, 1947. Its turns are banked at 33 degrees.
One of the classic high-banked short tracks, known for its 33-degree banking.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial start?
The Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial (500 Sprint Car Tour) is scheduled for a time still to be announced on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at RacingOnTV.net converts them to your local zone.
What channel is the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial on?
The Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial streams on Racing America (racingamerica.com).
Is the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial on TV?
The Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial isn't on linear TV — it's a streaming-only broadcast. You can watch it live on Racing America at racingamerica.com and its apps on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Where can I watch the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial?
Watch the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial on Racing America — streaming live on Racing America at racingamerica.com and its apps. Use the Watch button above to go straight to the broadcast on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
How can I stream the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial live?
You can stream it on Racing America at racingamerica.com and its apps.
Where is the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial held?
The race is at Salem Speedway in Salem, IN, a 0.555-mile asphalt oval.
Who won the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial last time?
Dakoda Armstrong is the defending winner of the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial.
How long is the Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial?
The Joe James / Pat O'Connor Memorial is run over 50 laps.
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