NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: US Marine Corps 250
The Place: Martinsville Speedway
Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Saturday, March 29
The Time: 5 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 4:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 131.5 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
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Results from Homestead-Miami For New England-Connected Racers

Results from Homestead-Miami For New England-Connected Racers

Kyle Larson won the Cup race.  Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in ninth.   Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 14th.

Justin Allgaier won the Xfinity race.  Justin Bonsignore of Long Island, NY finished 16th.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 18th while Kris Wright ended up 32nd.  Wright drives the entry owned by Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter Mary who both reside in Chatham, MA.

Kyle Larson won the Camping World Truck event and Gia Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 29th.

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Patrick Staropoli to Make NASCAR Xfinity Debut at Martinsville with Sam Hunt Racing

Patrick Staropoli to Make NASCAR Xfinity Debut at Martinsville with Sam Hunt Racing

As reported by Toby Christie, Patrick Staropoli, a 35-year-old retina surgeon, will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut next weekend at Martinsville Speedway as he’ll drive the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing. The Martinsville race will be part of a multi-race deal between Staropoli and the SHR team.

Staropoli will carry primary sponsorship from SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) on his race car. The surgeon who is also a race car driver is excited for the opportunity to compete with the Sam Hunt Racing team.

“It’s a dream come true to make my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Martinsville Speedway,” said Staropoli in a press release. “Really thankful to Sam Hunt for this opportunity and all the work the team is putting in so we can take a fast No. 24 Syfovre GR Supra to the racetrack.”

Read the rest at the Toby Christie website.

Photo Credit: Sam Hunt Racing / TobyChristie

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Homestead-Miami Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Homestead-Miami Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: Hard Rock Bet 300
The Place: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Saturday, March 22
The Time: 4 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 3:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 300 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)

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East Tennessee Native Rodney Atkins To Perform Food City 500 Pre-Race Concert On Sunday, April 13

East Tennessee Native Rodney Atkins To Perform Food City 500 Pre-Race Concert On Sunday, April 13

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 19, 2025) – One of East Tennessee’s most successful country music artists, Rodney Atkins, will perform the pre-race concert on Sunday, April 13, before the green flag drops for the tradition-rich Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at iconic Bristol Motor Speedway.

Born in Knoxville and raised in Cumberland Gap, Atkins will be a perfect fit for the Food City 500 as well as the natural tie-in to the city that’s designated as the Birthplace of Country Music. One of the most recognized and powerful voices in Country Music, Atkins has eight top-five singles, more than 14 million records sold and over 4 billon on-demand global streams.

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“Mr. Wizzleman” Graces the Hood of Cope Family Racing Entry at Miami-Homestead Speedway as Wizzleman is Named Primary Sponsor

“Mr. Wizzleman” Graces the Hood of Cope Family Racing Entry at Miami-Homestead Speedway as Wizzleman is Named Primary Sponsor

Miami, FL – March 18, 2025 – Wizzleman Inc., a family office specializing in media consulting and investments in small media, entertainment, and technology startups, is proud to announce its role as the primary sponsor for the Cope Family Racing (“CFR”) #70 Chevrolet in the 31st Annual NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Miami-Homestead Speedway on March 22, 2025. The Wizzleman-sponsored CFR #70 Chevrolet will be driven by rising NASCAR star Leland Honeyman, Jr.
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