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47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars Into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week

by MikeApril 18, 2025

Blockbuster 47th Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week, April 24 – 27
Packed Paddock of HSR Cars and Competitors Representing a Variety of Road Racing and Sports Cars from the Last 75 years Arrives at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Early Next Week
47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Featured Marque Showcases the Golden Era of Street Stock Series Road Racing in North America in a Special Saturday Feature Race
Fourth Annual Gene Felton Memorial Challenge Runs as an Official Round of the HSR NASCAR Classic Series for The First Time at the 47th HSR The Mitty

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (April 17, 2025) – A packed paddock of Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) cars and competitors representing a fast and vast array of vintage and historic sports cars, stock cars and open-wheel racing machines descends on Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta early next week for the 47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty. HSR’s oldest race and first blockbuster event, The Mitty presented by Hagerty is a high-speed rite of spring dating back to the mid-1970s that truly offers something for everyone.

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New Animated PBS KIDS Series, SKILLSVILLE, Harnesses Gaming to Open a World of Possibilities

by MikeApril 18, 2025

Series Premiered March 3, 2025 on PBS KIDS

With Formula 1 excitement ramping up, now is the perfect time to inspire young racing fans by showing them how their passion for speed and mechanics could turn into a real career. From race car driving and engineering to pit crew management and even esports racing, there are countless pathways for kids who dream of being part of the motorsports world.

Skillsville, new from PBS KIDS, reminds us that there’s a world of possibilities in whichever line of work we choose. In the Race Car Driver episode (12 minutes long), “Racer Rae” needs the help of her pit crew — Scout, Dev and Cora — to win the race. It’s an episode that racing fans of all ages can enjoy together!

Over the course of five years, Skillsville was developed into a gamified multi-media universe to prepare K-2 kids for a world of possibilities. The goal of the show is to enhance workforce readiness while equipping young children with the life skills they need to thrive. Eric Peterson, Creative Director of Skillsville and self-proclaimed “gamer dad” designed Skillsville as a safe place for kids to experiment with trial and error. Eric also has deep expertise in accessibility and inclusion in animation.

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IMSA Insider: First Look at New Genesis GTP; Another Look at Long Beach Broadcast

by MikeApril 17, 2025

NEW YORK – Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) today unveiled its full-scale GMR-001 GTP and team identity, including livery and race suits, marking a bold step in the brand’s global motorsport ambitions. The global reveal of the GMR-001 Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) ahead of the New York International Auto Show lays the groundwork for the team’s 2026 WEC debut.

Building on Genesis’ signature “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy, the GMR-001 GTP and its striking livery embody the brands’ commitment to blending Korean heritage with motorsport innovation, setting a new standard for creativity on the global racing stage.

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INDY NXT Driver and Indiana Native Jack William Miller Becomes Brand Ambassador for Fleddermann von Rieste

by MikeApril 17, 2025

Aspiring INDYCAR Racer To Represent Brand’s Growing Line of Luxury Watches

INDIANAPOLIS (April 17, 2025) – Fleddermann von Rieste, an independent Indiana-based watch brand, has expanded its roster of brand ambassadors by welcoming INDY NXT driver Jack William Miller.

The 21-year-old Miller is the only INDY NXT driver born in the Hoosier State. He is from the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel and is currently in the midst of his junior year at Indiana University Indianapolis where he majors in biology.

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Parade Lap Honoring Bobby Allison to Precede NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeApril 17, 2025

Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven by grandson Robbie Allison

TALLADEGA, Ala. (April 17, 2025) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today that the late NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison will be honored during a special parade lap as part of pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500. Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven around the track by his grandson Robbie Allison following the National Anthem.

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NASCAR Channel Enhances Content Offering With More Live Programming

by MikeApril 17, 2025

Simulcast of SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s ‘The Morning Drive’ Joins Monday-Friday Lineup
FloRacing And NASCAR Channel To Air April 19 ARCA Menards Series East Race At Rockingham Speedway Live At 1 p.m. ET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 17, 2025) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (“NASCAR”) today announced the addition of live programming that enhances the content offering on the NASCAR Channel on Tubi.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive is now simulcasting live on the NASCAR Channel Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m. ET. Hosts and noted NASCAR experts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone delve into the latest news and rumors, interview prominent guests and take fan calls.

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Chase For The Grandview Speedway Championships Starts This Saturday With VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker Season Opener

by MikeApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

MODIFIED 50-LAP CHAMPIONSHIP PAYS $7500 TO WIN & $1000 TO START PLUS SPORTSMAN
CHASE FOR THE 2025 TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS STARTS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The chase for the 2025 track championships gets underway this Saturday night, when Grandview Speedway officially opens the gates to kick off a brand new season of competition.

The rescheduled season opening event planned for this Saturday, April 19, will be the 8^th annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker for Big/Small Block Modifieds. The race program will include qualifying events leading up to a 50-lap championship feature paying a cool $7500 to win as well as an outstanding $1000 to qualify and take the green flag in the main event.

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The Return Of Kasey Kahne: Highlighting His Best Moments In NASCAR

by MikeApril 17, 2025

by Nick DeGroot, Motorsport.com

At 45 years old, it’s strange to think that we haven’t seen Kasey Kahne behind the wheel of a NASCAR stock car in nearly seven years. A veteran of over 500 Cup races with an impressive 18 wins, Kahne’s NASCAR career came to an abrupt end in the middle of the 2018 season.

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Mystik Lubricants Enters into Partnership with Zane Smith

by MikeApril 17, 2025

CITGARD to Return to Front Row Motorsports as an Associate Sponsor

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 16, 2025) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is proud to announce a multi-race sponsorship for Mystik® Lubricants, for select NASCAR Cup Series events with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team as well as an all-season associate sponsorship. CITGO® CITGARD® Heavy Duty Engine Oils brand will also join Zane as an associate sponsor.

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Texas A&M University Announces New NASCAR, INDYCAR Partnerships Not Simply To Be Seen, But To Stand For Something Nationwide

by MikeApril 17, 2025

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, April 16, 2025 — Texas A&M University is revving its engines for a return to NASCAR in 2025 through a season-long partnership with Haas Factory Team (HFT), building on the university’s 2024 involvement with the Gene Haas-owned organization. Additionally, Texas A&M is making its NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut as a sponsor of fan-favorite driver Felix Rosenqvist for the 2025 season.

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