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NASCAR Drivers Team Up For Speedway Children’s Charities Karting For A Cause

by MikeJuly 10, 2025

NASCAR Cup Series regulars Noah Gragson, Zane Smith and Cole Custer join Xfinity Series driver Nick Sanchez in a star-studded field of 28 teams raising money for Charlotte-area children in need
Fans can catch the action while supporting Speedway Children’s Charities’ fundraising efforts, with a $10 donation; for more information, visit speedwaycharities.org

CONCORD, NC (July 9, 2025) – Speedway Children’s Charities’ Charlotte chapter is gearing up to host the ultimate karting endurance race on the ever-challenging karting course in the infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway, with several of NASCAR’s best joining the fun to support the cause. The highly anticipated 5th annual Clarke Power Services Speedway Children’s Charities Karting for a Cause presented by Tattoo Projects will push each team of drivers to their limits as they battle for the coveted checkered flag and ultimate bragging rights on Wednesday, July 16.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Sonoma Raceway

by MikeJuly 10, 20251

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: Pit Boss / FoodMaxx 250
The Place: Sonoma Raceway
Track Length: 1.99 Mile Road Course
The Date: Saturday, July 12
The Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 4 p.m. ET
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 156.95 miles (79 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 45), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 79)

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Here’s How Northeast Drivers Performed On The Streets Of Chicago And With The Indy Cars At Mid-Ohio

by Lou ModestinoJuly 8, 2025

Shane Van Gisbergen swept the weekend, winning the Cup Race and the Xfinity race with ease.

Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in seventh, and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished in 11th.

In the Xfinity race, Thomas Annunziata of New Jersey came in 17^th. Boston’s Kaz Grala placed 22nd, and Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended up 36th.

The Indy Cars were in action at Mid-Ohio where Scott Dixon won that one with Woodbury, CT’s Santino Ferrucci ending his day in 16^th place.

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Chicago Street Course

by MikeJuly 3, 2025

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: The Loop 110
The Place: Chicago Street Course
Track Length: 2.2 Mile Street Course
The Date: Saturday, July 5
The Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 3:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 110 miles (50 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 15),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 30), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 50)

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How did New England and Northeast Drivers Perform at Atlanta and Lime Rock Park?

by Lou ModestinoJuly 1, 2025

Chase Elliott won the Cup race at Atlanta. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15th. Not so lucky was Joey Logano of Middletown, CT who placed 36th.

The Xfinity race at the same track had Nick Sanchez going to Victory Lane. Kris Wright ended up 25th. Wright steers the entry for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our who reside in Chatham, MA. Anthony Alfredo of Richfield, CT ended his day in 29th place.

Lime Rock Park in Connecticut had the Craftsman Trucks in for the first time. Corey Heim won the race. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in third. Stewart Friesen of NJ placed 23rd. Dale Quarterly of Westfield, MA ended up 32nd.

Also, at Lime Rock Park was a Menard’s ARCA race won by Tom Annunziata of Colts Neck, NJ. Dale Quarterly finished seventh.

Lime Rock Park followed up with a story that there was a record crowd in attendance.

Can Anyone Break Austin Hill’s Xfinity Series Stranglehold on EchoPark Speedway?

by MikeJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Jesse Love has won the pole position for the last three races at recently-christened EchoPark Speedway but hasn’t won a race there.

In fact, Love has been an excellent stalking horse for teammate Austin Hill, who has underscored Richard Childress Racing’s absolute dominance at the 1.54-mile track by winning the last three races and five of the last six—all since the repaving and reconfiguration was completed in 2022.

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Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at EchoPark Speedway

by MikeJune 27, 2025

In 167 NASCAR Cup Series starts at EchoPark Speedway, Richard Childress Racing has earned nine wins and three pole awards, including Kevin Harvick’s emotional victory in 2001. Dale Earnhardt won eight times at the Hampton, Ga., track under the RCR banner (1984-fall, 1986-fall, 1988-spring, 1989-fall, 1990-spring, 1995-fall, 1996-spring, 2000-spring). The Welcome, N.C., team has 31 top-five and 64 top-10 finishes at Atlanta and has led a total of 3,045 laps at the 1.54-mile oval.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – EchoPark Speedway, Atlanta, GA

by MikeJune 26, 20251

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: Focused Health 250
The Place: EchoPark Speedway
Track Length: 1.54 Mile Asphalt Paved Oval
The Date: Friday, June 27
The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 7 p.m. ET
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 251.02 miles (163 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 163)

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How Did New Englanders Do At Pocono This Past Weekend?

by Lou ModestinoJune 25, 2025

Chase Briscoe won the Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished eighth while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 16th.

Connor Zilisch won the Xfinity race. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finished 13th with Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY coming in 30^th.Kris Wright made it to 37th place. Wright drives the Cape Cod owned Chris and Mary Our entry, father and daughter, that reside in Chatham, MA.

The Truck race was won by Layne Riggs with Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA coming in 11th. Patrick Emerling finished 15th.

Also, the Indy Cars were at Elkhart Lake, WI where Alex Palou won that one. Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT came in third place, his best finish ever.

Note: We and others are still very unhappy with NASCAR about the last five “Flowing” broadcasts and the extra money to view it. That fact and many other things over the past years have turned off many NASCAR fans.

Young’s Motorsports, Anthony Alfredo and Brand South Africa Bring International Spotlight to Atlanta

by MikeJune 24, 2025

Anthony Alfredo to drive Brand South Africa No. 42 at EchoPark Speedway

MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Young’s Motorsports is proud to announce a dynamic international partnership for this weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at EchoPark (Ga.) Speedway.

Brand South Africa and several leading South African organizations will sponsor Anthony Alfredo and the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro, bringing global visibility to the team’s effort in Friday night’s Focused Health 250.

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