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Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge To Serve As Presenting Sponsor For CARS Tour Race At Nashville Fairgrounds

by MikeMarch 5, 2026

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Announced as an Entry in the CARS Tour Event

(Nashville, TN) One of the most recognizable businesses in downtown Nashville will have a significant presence for the zMAX CARS Tour’s return to the city’s historic short track.

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a honky-tonk bar known for its vibrant country music atmosphere, is serving as the presenting sponsor for the CARS Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model Tour events at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on April 11. The Tootsie’s Music City Showdown marks the first time Nashville has hosted the CARS Tour since 2021.

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James Seeright To Make zMAX CARS Tour Debut With Hettinger Racing

by MikeFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

22-Year-Old Racer Will Run Full CARS Tour Schedule in Pro Late Model Division

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Third-generation racer James Seeright will make his zMAX CARS Tour debut in the season-opening KevinSaysYes.com 100 on Saturday at Southern National Speedway in Lacuna, North Carolina.

The 22-year-old from Winter Haven, Florida, will drive the No. 5 Cathy Boyd’s Tax Service/Cappello Legal Ford Mustang for Hettinger Racing in the Pro Late Model division for the entirety of the 2026 season.

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Hettinger Racing To Contest Full 2026 zMAX CARS Tour Schedule With Driver Chase Burrow

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

21-Year-Old Virginia Native Chase Burrow Will Drive No. 5 Late Model

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Hettinger Racing made its name in grassroots Late Model racing, and it’s where the team will continue to develop the next generation of racing talent.

While expanding his operation to compete fulltime in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, team owner Chris Hettinger will again field an entry in the Late Model Stock division of the zMAX CARS Tour.

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Grandstand tickets are now on sale for the zMAX CARS Tour at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeJanuary 13, 2026

(Nashville, TN) Grandstand tickets are now on sale the zMAX CARS Tour Presented by SoundGear Late Model Stock Car (LMSC) and Pro Late Model divisions will take on the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.

The most anticipated event of the season at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway — the zMAX CARS Tour is scheduled for Saturday, April 11.

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FloSports and CARS Tour Unveil $100,000 Payout Program for 2026 Season

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 13, 2026

MOORESVILLE, NC & AUSTIN, TX – (January 9, 2026) – Competitors in both the Late Model Stock and Pro Late Model divisions of the zMAX CARS Tour will have the chance to battle for additional bonus money during the upcoming season.

FloSports and the CARS Tour today announced the introduction of the Flodium program, which will payout $100,000 over the course of the season. The program, funded by FloSports, divides each respective season into several three-race segments with the eligible driver who records the best finish at the end of each segment receiving $10,000. The new payout structure means $50,000 is up for grabs in the Late Model Stock Car Tour and $40,000 in the Pro Late Model Tour through Flodium.

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zMAX CARS TOUR Tickets On Sale NOW

by MikeJanuary 8, 2026

(Nashville, TN) Tickets go on sale Monday, January 12 at 10:00 AM Central Time the zMAX CARS Tour Presented by SoundGear Late Model Stock Car (LMSC) and Pro Late Model divisions will take on the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.

The most anticipated event of the season at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway — the zMAX CARS Tour is scheduled for Saturday, April 11.

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2026 Schedule of Events Released for Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeDecember 17, 2025

(Nashville, TN) Continuing the momentum of a year that brought some of the best racing and local rivalries at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, 2026 will continue to bring marquee events to the Music City.

America’s Favorite Short track will host premier series from March through November, showcasing the best drivers across the south region. Featuring the local heroes in Pro Late Models, Street Stocks, Limited Late Models, Pure Stock and Front Runners. Also, the up-and-coming stars in the Legends and Bandolero cars. The historic 122nd year of auto racing will begin on Saturday, March 28th.

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It’s Championship Weekend on FloRacing – Kubota High Limit Racing, CARS Tour & SMART Modified, and Lucas Oil Dirt Track World Championships

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

AUSTIN, TX (October 16, 2025) — It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year for racing fans, and FloRacing is the only place to catch every lap, slide job, and checkered flag. This weekend, FloRacing will stream the most prestigious racing championships in dirt and short track racing with the Kubota High Limit Racing Championship at Texas Motor Speedway, CARS Tour & SMART Modified Championships at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and Lucas Oil Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora Speedway. Catch all the action exclusively on FloRacing starting Thursday, October 16. (more…)

Rising Star Brenden Queen to Make NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut at Bristol Motor Speedway

by MikeSeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Queen to Drive No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing in Food City 300

LEXINGTON, N.C. (September 5, 2025) – Kaulig Racing announced today that Brenden Queen will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) debut at Bristol Motor Speedway in the team’s No. 11 Chevrolet.

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TUNE-IN: FloRacing Streams Biggest Night in Short Track Pavement History – August 1 and 2

by MikeJuly 31, 2025

More than 70 race cars will be at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway for Saturday’s massive “Throwback Classic” presented by FloRacing for the zMAX CARS Tour. $50,000 is on the line for the Late Model Stock Cars, while $30,000 is available for the winner of the Pro Late Model race, which makes Saturday the highest paying night in the history of pavement Late Model racing in America.

Fans can catch all the action August 1 and 2 exclusively on FloRacing starting at 7:30 PM ET.

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