HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 25, 2024) – Connor Zilisch may have graduated from his fulltime role behind the wheel of a Silver Hare Racing Chevrolet Camaro the past two seasons competing in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, but the High Point, North Carolina-based race team remains in lockstep with the 17-year-old driving prodigy this season as he tackles a mixed bag of racing disciplines, including NASCAR’s Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series, the ARCA Menards Series, and the zMAX CARS Tour. (more…)
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Carson Kvapil to Make NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut at Martinsville
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2024) – JR Motorsports announced today that two-time and defending zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car champion Carson Kvapil will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at the famed Martinsville Speedway on April 6 behind the wheel of the team’s No. 88 Chevrolet. As a product of JRM’s vaunted Late Model organization, Kvapil becomes the fifth driver from the program to make his NXS debut for the organization, joining Richard Boswell, Josh Berry, William Byron and Sam Mayer. (more…)
SoundGear Named zMAX CARS Tour Presenting Partner for 2024
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2024) – The zMAX CARS Tour announced today that SoundGear, the worldwide leader in hearing protection, will be the presenting sponsor, as well as the official hearing protection partner for the Southeast’s premier touring Late Model series co-owned by motorsports icons Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Justin Marks. (more…)
Luke Baldwin Stepping Up For 2024 / Full-Time SMART Modified Tour Schedule With SS Racing, Select CARS Tour Pro Late Model Races With TBR Part of Busy Calendar
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Tommy Baldwin Racing and Sadler-Stanley (SS) Racing announced today plans for Luke Baldwin to compete during the 2024 race season in Tour-Type Modified events.
zMAX CARS Tour Adds West Coast Schedule for 2024
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2024) – The zMAX CARS Tour will expand to the West Coast in 2024 in the form of the zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Series West. The season-opening race kicks off at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on March 2nd. (more…)
zMAX® Joins CARS Tour as Entitlement Sponsor – Includes 2024 Schedule
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 27, 2023) – Things just keep getting bigger and better for the CARS Tour Late Model Series as it embarks on its 10th season of competition as the Southeast’s premier asphalt late model series. (more…)
Teenager George Phillips Claims Second Motorsports Championship in 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: The 2023 racing season has been memorable for teenage sensation George Phillips.
In addition to capturing the 2023 Summer Shootout championship with Miller Performance Motorsports, Phillips was recently crowned the 2023 Carolina Pro Late Model Series champion. (more…)
Riding Momentum, Kade Brown Returns to Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour Aiming for Victory
HUDSON, N.C.: Fresh off an impressive victory this past weekend at Orange County (N.C.) Speedway in the prestigious Orange Blossom Shootout, teenage phenomenon Kade Brown returns to the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour looking to keep his momentum rolling in Saturday night’s Blue Ridge 250 at Tri-County (N.C.) Motor Speedway. (more…)
Pinnacle Racing Group to Field ARCA Menards Series Entry For Carson Kvapil at Kansas Speedway
MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Pinnacle Racing Group (PRG) officials announced today that Carson Kvapil, a multi-time winner on the CARS Pro Late Model and CARS Late Model Stock Car tours, will compete for the organization in Friday night’s ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Fast Track 150 race at Kansas Speedway. (more…)
Kade Brown Readies CARS Tour Race at Hickory Motor Speedway
HICKORY, N.C.: Six-time NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (NAAPWS) Hickory Motor Speedway winner Kade Brown returns to the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour this weekend at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway hoping that his season of Late Model stock competition transitions into a strong finish in Saturday night’s USAR Pro Cup Throwback 225. (more…)
Katie Hettinger Eyeing Victory at Hickory
DRYDEN, Mich. (July 26, 2023) – A month ago, fresh off her 16th birthday, Katie Hettinger earned her Michigan driver’s license. Unbeknownst to the DMV official riding shotgun in her car, Hettinger was atop the CARS Pro Late Model Tour championship standings by leading the series in top-fives, top-10s, laps completed, average start and average finish.
Kip Childress Joins CARS Tour as Executive Director
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 3, 2023) – The Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour announced today the hiring of motorsports industry veteran Kip Childress as the series’ executive director. In this role the well-known Childress will work alongside CARS Tour Series Director Jack McNelly in overseeing operations and track events, beginning this week. (more…)
FilterTime™ and Kenny Wallace Team Up For CARS Tour Showdown at Tri-County Speedway
GRANITE FALLS, N.C.: FilterTime™, a leader in air filter subscription service officially confirmed today their partnership with Motorsports sensation Kenny Wallace in the upcoming Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour race at Tri-County (N.C.) Speedway on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Luke Baldwin To Make CARS Pro Late Model Tour Debut at Hickory Motor Speedway
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Luke Baldwin and Walker Motorsports jointly announced today that Luke Baldwin will make his CARS Tour debut in the No. 15 Pro Late Model in the CARS Pro Late Model Tour race at Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 22.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop Team Up in Multi-Year Partnership
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 6, 2023) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop announced a multi-year extension to their partnership that will see the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned company serve as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Hall of Famer in one late model race in both 2023 and 2024. This year’s race will be the CARS Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17.
Pinnacle Racing Group and Luke Fenhaus to Contend for ARCA Menards Series East Championship
MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Pinnacle Racing Group (PRG), the newest organization to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East (AMSE) this season proudly announced today that the signing of reigning CARS Pro Late Model Tour champion and Rookie of the Year Luke Fenhaus to compete in the series’ full-time beginning with the season-opening race at Five Flags (Fla.) Speedway on March 25th. (more…)
Teenager George Phillips Teams Up with Setzer Racing for CARS Tour 2023 Endeavor
CONCORD, N.C.: (March 3, 2023): It was announced today that George Phillips will join forces with Setzer Racing and Development for the CARS Tour Late Model Series and will pilot the No. 6 Chevrolet. (more…)
Mason Diaz Joins Chad Bryant Racing for CARS Tour Championship Run
HICKORY, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2023) — Chad Bryant Racing (CBR) announced today that up-and-coming driver Mason Diaz will challenge for the 2023 Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour Series championship this season. (more…)
Connor Hall Returns to Chad Bryant Racing to Compete Full-Time in Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour
HICKORY, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2023) — Up-and-coming racing sensation Connor Hall will return to Chad Bryant Racing (CBR) this season to compete full-time in the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour Series in the Late Model Stock division. (more…)
TRANSCRIPT: CARS TOUR Announcement
TRANSCRIPT: CARS TOUR Announcement (Jan. 9, 2023)
INTERVIEWEES: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, Justin Marks
INTERVIEWEES: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, Justin Marks