Champions from NASCAR, USAC and World of Outlaws Headline Latest Chili Bowl Entries

Chase Elliott will make just his second Dirt Midget start next month at the Tulsa Expo Raceway: David Gravel of Watertown, CT and Jeffery Champagne of Westfield, MA will join Elliott and the rest.

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Track Talk – Pandemic Forces First IndyCar Schedule Change / New Englanders Deegan and Logano Help Needy Families in NC

The Grand Prix of Long Beach has been rescheduled for Sept. 26 due the COVID-19 pandemic. The legendary street course race was originally scheduled for April 18, but the new date will make it the NTT IndyCar Series season finale. It also creates a three-race, three weekend west coast swing to conclude the season.

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2020 Kulwicki Driver Development Program Semifinalists Revealed: Four New Englanders Made the List

CONCORD, N.C. – The seven drivers who will represent the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) for the 2020 racing season will come from a diverse group of 15 semifinalists that were announced on Monday morning’s edition of Speed51.com’s “The Bullring.” The drivers range in age from 15 to 23 years of age and represent nine different states and one Canadian province.

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LLUMAR® WINDOW FILM TO SPONSOR NASCAR CHAMPION CHASE ELLIOTT THROUGH 2023

CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 16, 2020) – Eastman Performance Films LLC, a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN), will become a primary sponsor of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE team after extending its relationship with Hendrick Motorsports for three more years.

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Track Talk – Joey Logano Used First Big Paycheck in the Smartest Way Possible / Corey LaJoie Ready to Build Program at Spire Motorsports

Whether you like it or not, big money is simply part of the professional sports landscape. From broadcast deals and commercial sponsorships to individual salaries, there’s a financial element to almost everything that goes on behind the scenes. That’s especially true in the world of NASCAR, as Joey Logano, of Middlletown, CT can confirm.

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Castrol Expands Partnership with Roush Fenway Racing

High-performance lubricant brand to continue serving as team’s official oil partner Castrol to Serve as Primaries on both No. 6 and No. 17 Ford Mustangs CONCORD, N.C., (December 15, 2020) – Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Castrol, who joined the team prior to the 2020 season, has expanded its partnership with Jack Roush’s championship organization in 2021 and beyond. In addition to serving as the team’s official oil partner, Castrol will serve as a primary on both Ryan Newman and Chris Buescher’s Cup Series entries in select events.

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Track Talk – White Mountain, Granite State, Monster Energy Super Cross All Announces 2021 Schedules

N. Woodstock, NH – White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have unveiled the eagerly-anticipated 2021 racing schedule for the ¼-mile speedway. A total of 22 events are planned with numerous big shows for both local outside series. Among other things, the 2021 schedule features three visits each for the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Models and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models; two appearances each for the PASS Modifeds, North East Mini Stock Tour (NEMST), and GoMotorsportsShop.com NELCAR Legends Tour; and the Monster Truck Throwdown following the weekly racing season. Add…

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Track Talk – Indoor Racing Postponed/NASCAR Whelen Tour Schedule/FL Driver To Compete at NHMS

In this edition of Lou Modestino’s “Track Talk”….. Ironton Telephone Allentown Indoor Auto Racing Events January 8-9 postponed NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour announces 2021 schedule Florida Wheelwoman to Compete in Northeast Classic at NHMS Read all about these items after the jump…

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HELIO CASTRONEVES INDUCTED INTO TEAM PENSKE HALL OF FAME

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 11, 2020) – Over the course of his 21 seasons competing for Team Penske, Helio Castroneves produced hall of fame results for North America’s most successful racing organization. On Friday, Castroneves was recognized for his accomplishments on and off the track as he became the ninth inductee into the Team Penske Hall of Fame.

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Track Talk – Steve Letarte Serving as Consultant for Spire Motorsports

Steve Letarte of Cornish, ME relishes his role as a NASCAR analyst for NBC Sports but he has also found a way to remain “relevant” on the competition side.

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Wood Brothers Racing Honored with Prestigious FIA Heritage Cup

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2020) – For 70 years Wood Brothers Racing has excelled in – and transformed – the world of motorsports. As the longest tenured team in NASCAR history, the Wood Brothers have compiled a literal Hall of Fame resume both on and off the track. Beyond their countless trophies and accolades, innovations including the modern pit stop continue to define the Wood’s legacy in racing series across the globe.

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Westfield, MA’s Jeff Champagne Enters Lucas Oil Shoot-Out, Chili Bowl

Before the 2020 season concludes 23-year-old Jeff Champagne will take further steps to prove his worth as one of Brad Noffsinger’s hand-picked drivers for the 36th Annual Tulsa Shoot-Out. (Dec. 30 – Jan. 2, 2021)

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AmericanMuscle’s Customer Build Breakdown – Darron Finley Jr.’s 2008 Mustang GT500

AmericanMuscle’s Customer Builds series is back with another bagged Mustang build break down! In this week’s episode AM host, Justin Dugan, joins S550 owner, Darron Finley Jr. , in a video call to talk about some of the inspiration behind his build.

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