February, 2025 | The MotorSportsNews.Net(work)

23XI Welcomes Corey Heim as Development Driver

by MikeFebruary 24, 2025

Heim Set to Compete in Multiple Cup Series Races with 23XI and Xfinity Series Races with Sam Hunt Racing

Atlanta, Ga. (Feb. 23, 2025) – 23XI Racing announced today that Corey Heim has signed a multi-year deal to join the team as 23XI’s first development driver. The 22-year-old, who will continue as part of the Toyota Driver Development Program (TD2), will also race in multiple events throughout the season in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series. A 12-time winner in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and winner of the season-opening event at Daytona, Heim will also continue to serve as 23XI’s reserve driver.

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Pat Bealer’s Stunning Drive Leads To Shocking Family Sweep of BELFOR East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals

by MikeFebruary 24, 2025

Trenton, NJ (Saturday, February 22) – It was a good weekend to have the last name Bealer as similar to how his son Zack won the prior night, Pat Bealer showcased his patience and stormed around Anthony Perrego with a daring three-wide move through lapped traffic to win a spectacular BELFOR Property Restoration East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals feature Saturday night in front a record crowd at CURE Insurance Arena.

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Heartbreak for Gonzalez, Triumph for Annunziata in CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Season Opener at Sebring

by MikeFebruary 24, 2025

Prociuk Takes Top Spot in Pro/Am

SEBRING, Fla. (February 22, 2025) – Tyler Gonzalez was the class of the field in the season-opening Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race at Sebring International Raceway, but after showing dominant speed all day, he experienced a mechanical issue coming to the white flag. When Gonzalez fell off the pace, it was his teammate, Thomas Annunziata, who was in place to take the checkers in the caution-filled event. (more…)

Bealer Rolls Bottom To Thrilling BELFOR East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals Friday Feature Driving His Dad’s Car

by MikeFebruary 24, 2025

Trenton, NJ (Friday, February 21) – Zach Bealer’s commitment to hug the bottom lane all the way around CURE Insurance Arena paid off Friday night as he cruised by Kenny Miller III late in the going to win a thrilling BELFOR Property Restoration East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals feature behind the wheel of his father Pat’s car.

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Grandview Speedway And Astound Broadband Release Dates For ATVN-TV To Televise Select Race Events During The 2025 Racing Season

by MikeFebruary 24, 2025

VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER TO OPEN SEASON SATURDAY APRIL 5

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway along with Astound Broadband are announcing the release of several race dates that will see select Saturday Night race programs televised during the upcoming 2025 racing season. (more…)

Rette Jones Racing Co-Owner Terry Jones Acquires Port City Racecars

by MikeFebruary 24, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Canadian entrepreneur and Rette Jones Racing co-owner Terry Jones has officially acquired Port City Racecars, effective immediately.

Under its new ownership, Port City Racecars will continue operating as a premier racecar facility, specializing in manufacturing championship-winning chassis, providing top-tier technical support and supplying premium race parts to competitors across North America. (more…)

Hendrick Motorsports Announces Star-Studded 16-Race Xfinity Series Schedule

by MikeFebruary 21, 2025

In 2025, Hendrick Motorsports will field its No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet in a 16-race NASCAR Xfinity Series slate featuring the organization’s four NASCAR Cup Series stars and newcomer Corey Day. The effort will be led by crew chief Adam Wall.

William Byron will kick off the schedule March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, marking his first of two races in the No. 17 Chevy. Kyle Larson will also make two appearances while teammates Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman will each drive once. (more…)

Nolato of Bethel and Royalton Partner With Thunder Road For June 19 Triple Crown Opener

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 21, 2025

Nolato has signed on to support the Thursday, June 19 event headlined by Round #1 of the Myers Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown

Thunder Road Officials announced today a continued partnership with Nolato Vermont, located in Royalton and Bethel. Nolato has signed on to support the Thursday, June 19 event headlined by Round #1 of the Myers Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown! The third world-famous Thursday night of racing at the Nation’s Site of Excitement will showcase a four division showdown as the season gets off to a hot and heavy start on Nolato Night!

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Former NASCAR Driver Gets Pardon From Donald Trump

by MikeFebruary 21, 2025

By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com

A former NASCAR driver and his son were among those pardoned by President Donald Trump earlier this year for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Tighe Scott, 75, who is a native of Pen Argyl, and his son Jarrett Scott, 48, were taken into custody along with two other Pennsylvania men last June, ABC News reported. The site said they faced two felonies each “as well as multiple misdemeanor offenses” after prosecutors say they were involved in assaults at the Capitol.

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Kulwicki Driver Development Program Announces Semifinalists (Including New Englanders)

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

CONCORD, North Carolina (February 20, 2025) – Thirteen semifinalists from 11 states from coast-to-coast have been selected from the 46 young short-track drivers who applied to this year’s Kulwicki Driver Development Program. (more…)