William Byron has been in the NASCAR scene since 2015. Still, it seems that his career has been pretty much fast-tracked. He debuted in the Truck Series in 2015, with a full-time debut in 2016. A year later, he had his full-time Xfinity Series debut, grabbing four wins and the title. Then in 2018, he moved up once again, this time to the Cup Series, and has been racing there ever since. Interestingly, according to former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Steve Letarte from Cornish, ME, the 24-year-old may have moved too early.
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Inaugural Granite State Derby at Lee USA Speedway To Showcase Variety of Race Cars, Headlined by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
When the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to Lee USA Speedway for the first time in over two decades next month, race fans are going to be in one for quite the treat in the inaugural Granite State Derby, promoted by JDV Productions.
F1 Monaco Grand Prix Official Denies Race Is on the Chopping Block
Any speculation that Monaco’s Formula 1 future is at risk is rubbish, according to the president of the race’s organizing committee. (more…)
Joey Logano Isn’t “Crazy About” NASCAR Racing On Easter
Heading into this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Joey Logano is looking forward to defending his 2021 victory but his comments weren’t so upbeat when asked about racing on Easter Sunday.
Reladyne To Sponsor Lajoie, Spire Motorsports In Duramax Drydene 400
CONCORD, N.C. (April 13, 2022) – Spire Motorsports announced today RelaDyne will showcase its Drydene and DuraMAX brands aboard Corey LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the May 1 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne at Dover Motor Speedway. (more…)
Forty Teams from Coast of Connecticut to the St. Lawrence Seaway Ready to Tackle New Hampshire’s Magic Mile
Barre, VT & Naples, ME — The 2nd Annual Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on Saturday, April 16th is not only set to be the biggest American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) collaboration at NHMS yet, but one of the biggest events of 2022. Well over a hundred cars have entered between the six divisions, with over ninety camping registrations filed (with room for more) and the ACT, PASS and NHMS offices have been flooded with phone calls for the past two weeks! (more…)
Truly Hard Seltzer Joins Whitcomb 5 Series Sponsorship Program
GW Promotional Group – promoters of the Whitcomb 5 Series – announced today the addition of Truly Hard Seltzer to the sponsorship program for the 2022 season. Truly Hard Seltzer will become the official sponsor of the on-site podcast and the hospitality suites at all five events. They will also be on the front cover of the Whitcomb Classic programs at the season-opener at Monadnock Speedway on Sunday, May 1. (more…)
New England Racers Reunion And The Northeast Classic Set For April 16th
LOUDON, NH: The New England Racers Reunion will feature a variety of vintage and modern race cars for outdoor display at the North East Motor Sports Museum (922 Route 106, Loudon, NH) on Saturday April 16th. (more…)
Grala to Drive for Big Machine Racing at Talladega, Dover
Logano Embracing Next Gen Challenge
No matter the venue, there has been a theme following NASCAR Cup Series drivers this season when facing questions about the Next Gen race car.
A new car has been a big learning curve. There have been challenges in learning its nuances and how it changes the feel of each racetrack. It is one of the biggest stories each weekend.
Joey Logano expects that to continue into the foreseeable future even as drivers continue to log more and more laps in the car. (more…)