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MotorSportsNews.Net posts about the Bristol Motor Speedway, one of the race tracks used in NASCAR Cup Series, XFINITY Series, and Gander Trucks series

Major League Reunion for Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser, and MLB

Major League Reunion for Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser, and MLB
  • NASCAR Hall of Famer and Budweiser debut 2001 MLB All-Star Game inspired paint scheme, updated to feature the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic logo

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 22, 2025) – In celebration of Major League Baseball’s 2025 jewel event, the MLB Speedway Classic presented by BuildSubmarines.com in Bristol, TN, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser and MLB are teaming up to bring a NASCAR Hall of Famer, American beer and America’s favorite pastime to fans by recreating and paying homage to the iconic No. 8 Budweiser / MLB All-Star Game paint scheme. The legendary scheme will be showcased at the MLB Speedway Classic on August 2 and will be raced by Earnhardt Jr. in the zMAX CARS Tour event at Anderson (S.C.) Motor Speedway on August 16.

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Chase Elliott Visits Fox & Friends, MLB Network During Busy New York City Media Tour To Talk NASCAR And Promote The MLB Speedway Classic At Bristol

Chase Elliott Visits Fox & Friends, MLB Network During Busy New York City Media Tour To Talk NASCAR And Promote The MLB Speedway Classic At Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 24, 2025) – NASCAR’s most popular driver was busy Thursday helping to spread the word about all things NASCAR during a daylong media tour in New York City, where he also took some time to promote the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Tim McGraw Takes The Stage For Special Pregame Concert During MLB Speedway Classic

Tim McGraw Takes The Stage For Special Pregame Concert During MLB Speedway Classic
  • Music Superstar headlines celebration in Birthplace of Country Music with Special Guests to be Announced at Bristol Motor Speedway

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 22, 2025) – Music superstar and three-time GRAMMY-Award winner Tim McGraw has been named the headliner in a special pregame concert event leading into the MLB Speedway Classic presented by BuildSubmarines.com at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2.

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Kyle Larson’s Admirable Drive At Bristol Deserves Applause, Not Criticism

Kyle Larson’s Admirable Drive At Bristol Deserves Applause, Not Criticism

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

In auto racing, a blowout is an easy target for derision and dissatisfaction. It’s human nature to prefer suspense and excitement that last until the final seconds.

After Kyle Larson won his second straight race at Bristol Motor Speedway in overwhelming fashion on Sunday, however, it’s time to stop bashing the lopsided nature of his victories and start lauding the talent that enabled him to achieve them.

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New England Racers And Their Results From This Past Weekend’s Competition

New England Racers And Their Results From This Past Weekend’s Competition
Kyle Larson won the Cup race.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 20th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended up 24th.  Not so fortunate was Corey LaJoie, who ended in the 34th position.  Corey is the son of Randy LaJoie of Norwalk, CT who earned two Xfinity Championships during his career.
Kyle Larson had another good day on Saturday as he won the Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 15th while Justin Bonsignore of LI, NY was 17th.
Chandler Smith won the Truck race.  Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA was tenth and Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT ended up14th .
Out on the west coast in Long Beach, CA, Kyle Kirkwood was the winner of the Indy Car race while Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT came in tenth.
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Kyle Larson Dominates In Emotional NASCAR Cup Series Victory At Bristol Motor Speedway

Kyle Larson Dominates In Emotional NASCAR Cup Series Victory At Bristol Motor Speedway

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

BRISTOL, Tenn.— He did it for Jon.

For the second straight day at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson dominated a NASCAR race and dedicated the victory to friend and PR representative Jon Edwards, who passed away suddenly during the week leading up to the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson Begins His Quest For Weekend Sweep In Friday’s NASCAR Truck Race

Kyle Larson Begins His Quest For Weekend Sweep In Friday’s NASCAR Truck Race

by Reed Spencer, NASCAR

There’s no doubt who the headliner will be in Friday’s Weather Guard Truck Race at Bristol Motor Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event is the first of a tripleheader weekend and the first in Kyle Larson’s quest to sweep all three national-series races at the 0.533-mile short track—a feat accomplished only by Kyle Busch in 2010 and 2017.

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