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Track Talk – Derek Griffith Preparing for a Busy Florida Speedweeks / Maine Racer Jamie Heath Wins New Hampshire Snow Race

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 19, 2021

Hundreds of drivers from different racing disciplines will descend upon the state of Florida during Speedweeks next month. Defending World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing champion Derek Griffith just might be the busiest driver out of all of them. (more…)

Track Talk – 2021 LONG ISLAND DAYTONA 500 PARTY SET FOR FEBRUARY 14TH AT THE ALL STAR OF RIVERHEAD

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Over the 28-year history of the popular Long Island Daytona 500 Party hosts Bob Finan & Stephen Halpin have incurred a few obstacles along the way including the inclement New York winter weather or weather delays at the Daytona 500. (more…)

Fr8Auctions Expands Partnership with Front Row Motorsports in 2021

by MikeJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 18, 2021) – Fr8Auctions, the Atlanta-based Asset Liquidation Firm that auctions excess freight inventory, has expanded their partnership with Front Row Motorsports (FRM), Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Ford Mustang team in 2021. Fr8Auctions has been a long-time partner of FRM and will increase its involvement by supporting the organization at six events in 2021.

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Track Talk – Parker Kligerman Set to Drive NASCAR Truck for Henderson Motorsports at DIS

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Chris Carrier, crew chief for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team Henderson Motorsports, joined Jack Arute on “The Frontstretch” to talk about the single-truck organization’s plans for the 2021 season. (more…)

Pitbull Joins Trackhouse Racing Ownership

by MikeJanuary 16, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 15, 2021) — Trackhouse Racing is going worldwide.

GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Pitbull has become a co-owner of Trackhouse Racing. Ready to change the game, he and founder/co-owner Justin Marks plan to amplify the sport’s influence around the world. (more…)

Track Talk – Hudson, NH’s Derek Griffith Teams up With Venturini Motorsports For Two Races

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 15, 2021

Concord, NC – Handwork, persistence and some spot-on timing helped New Hampshire born driver Derek Griffith fulfill his desire of returning to the racetrack after making eight starts during the 2020 ARCA Menards Series season. (more…)

Young’s Motorsports Adds ARCA Menards Series to Development Platform in 2021

by MikeJanuary 15, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.: Young’s Motorsports announced today that they have expanded their organization to now include the ARCA Menards Series.

Acquiring equipment during the offseason will allow the Mooresville, N.C.-based team to offer an additional layer of development to their existing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) platform.

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Howie DiSavino III Set to Embrace ARCA Superspeedway Debut

by MikeJanuary 15, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla: ARCA Menards Series driver Howie DiSavino III is kicking off the 2021 season by taking his next major leap in his Motorsports career by tackling the high banks of Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for this weekend’s annual pre-season test. (more…)

Beard Motorsports Tabs Noah Gragson for Daytona 500

by MikeJanuary 14, 2021

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Beard Motorsports has selected Noah Gragson to drive its No. 62 Chevrolet Camaro in the 63rd running of the Daytona 500 Feb. 14 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Upon qualifying for The Great American Race, the event will mark Gragson’s NASCAR Cup Series debut, and it will come at the same venue where the 22-year-old racer from Las Vegas scored his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory. Gragson won the Xfinity Series’ 2020 season opener last February at Daytona for JR Motorsports. (more…)

CURO Financial Technologies Continues Partnership with Front Row Motorsports. Speedy Cash to Sponsor Alfredo in Daytona 500

by MikeJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 14, 2021) – For the third consecutive season, CURO Financial Technologies will partner with Front Row Motorsports. Their brands, Speedy Cash and Revolve Finance Online Banking will be highlighted on all three teams and drivers. Speedy Cash will be the primary sponsor of Sunoco Rookie-of-the-Year candidate, Anthony Alfredo during his first Daytona 500 on February 14 airing on FOX.

Speedy Cash or Revolve Finance Online Banking will also be the primary partner of Alfredo and the No. 38 team at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March, the Talladega Superspeedway in April, the Daytona International Speedway in August and at the Kansas Speedway in October. Speedy Cash will be the primary partner during the All-Star race and the NASCAR Cup Series weekend in October at the Texas Motor Speedway. Speedy Cash is an official partner of Texas Motor Speedway and of their Victory Lane. Speedy Cash and Revolve Finance Online Banking will be a season-long associate partner of the No. 38 team.

In addition to their support of Alfredo, Speedy Cash will be the primary partner of Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team at the SpeedyCash.com 400 truck race at the Texas Motor Speedway in June. Speedy Cash will be a season-long associate partner of Gilliland and Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team.

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