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NASCAR partners with BLAST for upcoming $3 million FNCS Global Championship & RLCS World Championship 2024 events at Dickies Arena

by Mike
NASCAR partners with BLAST for upcoming $3 million FNCS Global Championship & RLCS World Championship 2024 events at Dickies Arena

Esport entertainment company BLAST has announced a partnership with NASCAR to sponsor the FNCS Global Championship and Rocket League World Championship 2024, which are set to take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 7-8 and 10-15 respectively.

Both competitions will be held at Dickies Arena with more than $3 million in total combined prize pool on offer across both events. Across the two championships, over 35 countries will be represented with over 148 players from around the world coming to Fort Worth to compete on a global stage. (more…)

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One Hot Lap: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying at Texas Is Significant

by Mike
One Hot Lap: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying at Texas Is Significant

Through 43 NASCAR Cup Series races held at Texas Motor Speedway, 76% of them have been won from a top-10 starting position, making Busch Light Pole Qualifying on Saturday, April 13 (10:30 a.m. ET on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) especially significant to the teams this weekend.

The third starting position is the most proficient starting position in the field producing more winners (eight) than any other starting spot on the grid.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Is Back in a Lone Star State of Mind

by Mike
NASCAR Xfinity Series Is Back in a Lone Star State of Mind

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will be heading to the state of Texas for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, the eighth race of the season.

In total, Texas Motor Speedway has hosted 45 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, producing 24 different race winners and 27 different pole winners. Six races have been won from the pole or first starting position, most recently by Ryan Blaney in 2018.

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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Returns to the Lone Star State

by Mike
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Returns to the Lone Star State

With another thrilling weekend in the books, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will return to competition with the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, April 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

There have been 49 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Texas, producing 27 different winners and 31 different pole winners. Seven races have been won from the pole or first starting position, most recently by John Hunter Nemechek in 2021.

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Holley Performance Brands Set to Engage Nearly Half Million High-Performance Enthusiasts During Exciting 2024 Event Season

by Mike
Holley Performance Brands Set to Engage Nearly Half Million High-Performance Enthusiasts During Exciting 2024 Event Season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – March 14, 2024 – Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced its full schedule of experiential marketing events taking place in 2024. Launching in April, the upcoming event season showcases Holley’s continued commitment to strengthening its customer focus in its aftermarket vertical groupings, including Domestic Muscle, Late Model Truck & Off Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing.

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Trackside Live with Kenny Wallace, John Roberts and Jose Castillo Returns in 2024 to Speedway Motorsports Tracks

by Lou Modestino

LOUDON, N.H. – The always-entertaining Trackside Live with Kenny Wallace, John Roberts and Jose Castillo is back for 2024. The terrific trio will bring laughs, stories and special guests to eight premier Speedway Motorsports event weekends, with visits to the Fan Zones at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. (more…)

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William Byron Makes It Through To The Next Round With Walk Off Texas Win

by Chuck Abrams
William Byron Makes It Through To The Next Round With Walk Off Texas Win

Hello race fans. Since we last met, Denny Hamlin won at Bristol to a chorus of boos usually saved for Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick was eliminated from the playoffs, Sherry Pollex passed away after a brave battle with cancer, and now Byron Williams wins at Texas to secure his position in the Round of 8.

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Texas Motor Speedway

by Mike
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Texas Motor Speedway

Zane Smith goes back-to-back at COTA

Front Row Motorsports’ Zane Smith continues to dominate the pack as he found Victory Lane again at the Circuit of The Americas last weekend, securing his second victory and third top-10 finish in 2023. Smith became the first repeat NASCAR winner at the famed road course and made the Front Row Motorsports team a perfect three-for-three in CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at COTA, after taking the reins from Todd Gilliland (2021).

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2023 NTT INDYCAR Series Season Continues From Texas Motor Speedway With The PPG 375 This Sunday

by Mike
2023 NTT INDYCAR Series Season Continues From Texas Motor Speedway With The PPG 375 This Sunday

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 29, 2023 – The 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season continues with live coverage of the PPG 375 from Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth this Sunday at 12 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The race marks the second of seven races airing on NBC to begin the season. Peacock is the streaming home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, presenting all races, qualifying and practices this season. (more…)

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Jarrett Companies Signs Extension with JR Motorsports and Josh Berry for 2023

by Mike
Jarrett Companies Signs Extension with JR Motorsports and Josh Berry for 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2022) – JR Motorsports announced today through its social media channels the return of Jarrett, a leading provider of logistics, transportation, warehousing and fleet services, as a primary partner on Josh Berry’s No. 8 team in 2023. Following a successful three-race stint in 2022, Jarrett has increased its partnership to six primary races next season with associate placement in the remaining events.

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Reddick’s NASCAR Cup Win At Texas Marred By Goodyear Tire Failures

by Chuck Abrams
Reddick’s NASCAR Cup Win At Texas Marred By Goodyear Tire Failures

The 2022 playoffs continue without a playoff driver winning a race. This may be a season where the eventual champion may only win a single race in the final 10 races.

Tyler Reddick was the fourth consecutive non-playoff driver to win a race. Reddick was eliminated from the Round of 16 but proved that his remaining time with RCR will not go quietly.

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Texas Motor Speedway To Host NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round Of 12 Opener

by Mike
Texas Motor Speedway To Host NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round Of 12 Opener

Following the conclusion of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 at Bristol Motor Speedway, a total of 12 drivers have advanced, and now prepare for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway this Sunday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio – the first race of the Round of 12.

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