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North Wilkesboro Honors Dale Earnhardt’s Legacy On His 74th Birthday, While Looking Ahead To NASCAR All-Star Race Week

by MikeApril 29, 2025

On what would have been Dale Earnhardt’s 74th birthday, North Wilkesboro Speedway honors his legacy as a five-time winner ahead of an action-packed All-Star Race Week, May 15-18
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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (April 29, 2025) – Today, on what would have been Dale Earnhardt’s 74th birthday, North Wilkesboro Speedway is reminded of the legendary driver’s enduring connection to the track. Long before its modern-day revival, Earnhardt’s five victories at this iconic short track cemented his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats. With anticipation building for the upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race week, May 15-18, fans can relive Earnhardt’s unforgettable moments at North Wilkesboro and experience the same thrilling atmosphere that once served as the backdrop for some of his most iconic wins.

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Rick Martin ‘just kept at it,’ and now he’s entering Year 51 at Seekonk Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 29, 2025

By Cara Cooper, NASCAR.com

Rick Martin never had grand ambitions when it came to racing. After watching his dad compete for 21 years, the sport was just something he wanted to try.

“Me and one of my friends bought a $50 car and went out there,” Martin said. “The other cars went by us so fast, I thought to myself, ‘I ain’t never gonna go that fast, I’m going to just quit now.’

“But I just kept at it, kept at it, and I guess it was the challenge that I enjoyed.”

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Earnhardt: Prime Video Releases Trailer for Docuseries About NASCAR Legend

by MikeApril 29, 2025

Earnhardt is coming soon to Prime Video, and the streaming service has released a trailer teasing the new docuseries.

The series will focus on the life and tragic death of the NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and his family. Prime Video shared the following about the series when it was ordered:

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Here’s How The New Englanders Performed At Talladega

by Lou ModestinoApril 29, 2025

Austin Cindric won the Cup race. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finished in 28^th place. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT was 38^th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT got 39th. Both Preece and Logano were DQ due to having illegal adjustments problems.

Austin Hill won the Xfinity race a day earlier with Anthony Alfredo in sixth. Patrick Emerling of LI,NY finished 12th. Kris Wright ended up 24^th at the wheel of Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry. Both father and daughter get their mail in Chatham, MA.

It Was a Very Good Saturday for Rick Ware Racing: 1st CARS Tour Win, Second Straight AFT Win

by MikeApril 29, 2025

Team Earned First zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Win with Driver Luke Baldwin and Second Straight American Flat Track SuperTwins Victory with Rider Briar Bauman

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 28, 2025) – In the span of a few hours this past Saturday, Rick Ware Racing (RWR) added two more trophies to its mantle. Driver Luke Baldwin won the zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model race at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, North Carolina, before Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) rider Briar Bauman won the Mission AFT SuperTwins feature at California’s Ventura Raceway.

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Christopher Bell’s Texas Two-Step: Sprint Car Thursday-Friday, Cup Car Saturday-Sunday

by MikeApril 29, 2025

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (April 28, 2025) – In a racing career that began when he was six, Christopher Bell has become one of the most versatile and winning drivers in North America, with the 30-year-old tallying victories across USAC, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, ARCA and each of NASCAR’s top-three divisions – Cup, Xfinity and Truck.

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TRICON And Corey Heim Team Up With The Safelite Foundation To Support The Foster Care Community

by MikeApril 29, 2025

Heim to Drive No. 11 Foster Love/Safelite Foundation Tundra Throughout the Month of May

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 28, 2025) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) and driver Corey Heim are pleased to unveil a four-race collaboration with the Safelite Foundation to support its national partner, Foster Love — a nonprofit dedicated to improving the foster care experience for the 430,000 children currently in the system.

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ARCA Menards Series at Talladega Superspeedway General Tire 200 Post-Race Notes

by MikeApril 28, 2025

Lawless Alan (No. 20 AUTOParkit Toyota) scored his first career ARCA Menards Series victory in Saturday’s General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway. Alan, who led 30 of the race’s 77 laps, was ahead of Thad Moffitt (No. 46 Induction Innovations Toyota) when the caution flag came out in overtime, freezing the field and ending the race. Alan is the 362nd driver to win at least one ARCA Menards Series race since 1953. His previous best career series finish was fourth at Phoenix Raceway in March.

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Austin Cindric Lifts Team Penske With Talladega Triumph

by MikeApril 28, 2025

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Austin Cindric’s dramatic victory in Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway was certainly a huge confidence boost for the 26-year-old NASCAR Cup Series star. Not only did it punch Cindric’s 2025 Playoff ticket but perhaps as importantly the success put his iconic Team Penske organization back in the winner’s column for the first time this season.

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Paul Menard Kicks Off West Coast Swing with Sonoma Trans Am Win

by MikeApril 28, 2025

Guthrie Takes TA Cup, Wang Wins in XGT, Carlson and Revak Win SGT National and Western, Coffey Victorious in GT

SONOMA, Calif. (April 27, 2025) ― 2024 TA Champion Paul Menard earned his second win of the season in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, leading every lap of a close and competitive race at Sonoma Raceway. Menard was challenged fervently by three-time TA Champion Chris Dyson, who was anxious for redemption after a crash in Sebring kept him out of the seat for Round 2 at Road Atlanta. However, despite Dyson’s valiant efforts, Menard took the checkered flag with a narrow 0.291-second margin of victory.

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