Avedisian Returns to Midgets in California Swing
Jade Avedisian will race USAC National Midgets again in November 2026 with Chad Boat Industries after sitting out dirt racing since late 2024.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Motorsports
Jade Avedisian will return to USAC National Midget competition in November with Chad Boat Industries, racing at Plaza Park, Kern Raceway and Ventura Raceway during the USAC California swing. The races are scheduled to be streamed live on FloRacing.
Why it matters
Avedisian stepped away from dirt racing after an injury at the close of the 2024 season, and this swing marks her return to the series. Her appearances offer fans a chance to see a driver with a recent runner-up finish back on the national midget circuit.
Avedisian recorded 8 top-five finishes and 17 top-10 finishes across 37 national midget starts in 2024, and she won the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship. Her results in the November California races remain unknown.
The players
Jade Avedisian
Jade Avedisian is a racing driver who has competed in dirt, pavement, sports car and stock car events and won the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship.
Chad Boat Industries
Chad Boat Industries is the team sponsor backing Avedisian's return to USAC National Midget competition.
The details
Avedisian will drive for Chad Boat Industries at Plaza Park on November 18, Kern Raceway on November 24 and Ventura Raceway on November 28 for the Turkey Night Grand Prix. Her 2024 BC39 runner-up finish at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway came after a battle with Chase McDermand for the lead following a caution.
Timeline
November 18, 2026: Avedisian races at Plaza Park.
November 24, 2026: Avedisian races at Kern Raceway in Bakersfield.
November 28, 2026: Avedisian races at Ventura Raceway for the Turkey Night Grand Prix.
Season Trajectory
Avedisian's return follows her 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship and a 2024 season that included 8 top-five finishes and 17 top-10 finishes. Her current fourth-place standing in the ASA STARS National Tour shows she has continued racing in pavement divisions while away from dirt.
Fans who want to follow the USAC California swing can watch all three races live on FloRacing. The schedule places the Plaza Park and Kern Raceway events in the same stretch as the Turkey Night Grand Prix.
The takeaway
Readers following Avedisian's career can track her progress through the November California swing, which offers a direct look at her return to dirt competition after a year away from the car.
What happens next
Avedisian's three California races are scheduled for November 18, November 24 and November 28, 2026, with all events streamed live on FloRacing.
Further reading
Explore more California Motorsports coverage for context on the state's dirt and midget racing scene.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Floracing.
