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David Gravel Charges From Eighth to Win World of Outlaws Battle at Knoxville!

by Lou ModestinoJune 17, 2025

by Bill Wright. WoO

J Kinder Wins Again with Pro Sprints

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 13, 2025) – David Gravel made a run from row four to win his thirteenth career feature at Knoxville Raceway on Friday the 13th. The Watertown, Connecticut driver made a late pass in the Big Game Motorsports #2 to claim the $12,000 prize on Night #1 of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. J Kinder won his third feature of the season and the twelfth of his career here in the Pro Sprints class.

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How Did New England Drivers Do South Of The Border… Other Notes

by Lou ModestinoJune 17, 2025

Shane Van Gisbergen won the first Cup race at Mexico City. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15^th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished in 21st position.

Daniel Suarez won the Mexico City Xfinity race before a cheering crowd. Kris Wright came in 17^th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT was 21st. Kris Wright drives the Chris and Mary Our entry. The father and daughter team owners reside on Cape Cod and receive their mail in Chatham, MA.

Note: It was nice to be able to watch the F1 race in Montreal and the Indy Car race in E. St. Louis and the Le Mans Endurance race in France on TV over the weekend. Again, we have to let NASCAR know that it was not at all pleasant to miss the Amazon-Prime Mexico race because we could not find a way to receive the broadcast. Nor did I and the rest of the fans, along with some of the media, feel very pressured by the sanction to spend the extra money, beyond the cable TV charges, when in previous years, we did not have to make this payment.

NASCAR Sportsman Twin 20’s Plus NASCAR Modifieds Headline Saturday Action At Grandview Speedway

by MikeJune 16, 2025

NON WING USAC NATIONAL SPRINTS START BUSY WEEK ON TUESDAY JUNE 17 IN DOUBLE HEADER WITH NASCAR MODIFIEDS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – It will be a busy week, with two different and exciting race programs scheduled for this week at Grandview Speedway!

The action packed week begins with the second Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event on Tuesday, June 17, as Levan Machine & Truck Equipment presents the 18^th annual Jesse Hockett Classic, the opening event for the non-wing USAC National Sprint Car Series.

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NAPA Auto Parts Thunder Series Gears Up For USAC & 358 Modified Doubleheader At Grandview Speedway Tuesday Night, June 17

by MikeJune 12, 2025

RACE SPONSOR ALPINE BUILDING SUPPLY ADDS TAILGATE PARTY FOR 50 LUCKY ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS, 4:30 T0 5:30 PM

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 12, 2025 . . . . . . The always popular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series spectacular Sprint Car and 358 Modified Double Header is all set for Tuesday night, June 17 at the Grandview Speedway, and event sponsor Alpine Building Supply has as added attraction. This show will feature the USAC National Non Wing Sprint Tour and the Grandview 358 Modifieds in the 18^th Annual USAC Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Eastern Storm.

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In-Depth Study Confirms Knoxville Raceway as a Key Economic Driver, Generating $74.2 Million in Annual Impact

by MikeJune 11, 2025

A newly released independent economic impact study conducted by the United States Motorsports Association (USMA) confirms what locals and race fans have long known—Knoxville Raceway is not just the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” but a significant economic engine for the State of Iowa.

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T.P. Trailer Modified & T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman Are Program Headline Attraction This Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway

by MikeJune 9, 2025

SPECIAL EVENTS LINE THE UPCOMING SCHEDULE – USAC NATIONAL SPRINTS EASTERN STORM ON JUNE 17 – SPORTSMAN TWIN 20’s ON JUNE 21

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway management, fans, and competitors are all looking for sunshine and dry weather for this Saturday night!

Following the seventh weather/rain out last week, Grandview Speedway is preparing for this Saturday night to present another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series double-header program featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman.

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Grandview Speedway Hosts A.D. Moyer Lumber Night With NASCAR Modified-Sportsman-URC Sprints This Saturday Night

by MikeJune 5, 2025

A.D. MOYER LUMBER COMPANY SPONSORS GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TRIPLE DIVISION PROGRAM OF NASCAR MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN PLUS URC SPRINTS THIS SATURDAY
USAC NATIONAL SPRINT TOUR JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC EASTERN STORM ARRIVES ON JUNE 17

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway begins a busy month of June with two days of race action this weekend, including a Saturday night tripleheader!

The big race program this Saturday, June 7 will see A.D. Moyer Lumber Company as the presenting race night sponsor for a special triple-header program with the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman being joined by the United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars.

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FOX INDYCAR Motors to +75% Boost in Detroit

by MikeJune 3, 2025

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Tickets On Sale Now For 2025 INDYCAR And NASCAR Race Weekends At Portland International Raceway

by MikeJune 3, 2025

August is ‘Speed Month’ in Portland featuring the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 8-10) and Pacific Office Automation 147 (Aug. 29-30)

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 2, 2025) – Public ticket sales began today (June 2) at 10 a.m. PT for all multi-day tickets for two major August race events at Portland International Raceway (PIR) – the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland, featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and Pacific Office Automation 147, headlined by the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

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Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

by Lou ModestinoJune 3, 2025

By Lou Modestino

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Nashville. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended his day in fourth and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 28^th position.

Justin Allgaier won the Nashville Xfinity race. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 29^th.Kris Wright came in 31st. Wright steers a for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry. Both owners reside in Chatham, MA.

At the Indy Car race Detroit, MI was taken by Kirkwood beating second place driver Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT, his best show in that sanction.

Early Exit on Race Day

Heading into Sunday’s Funny Car eliminations at New England Dragway in Epping, NH , Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI was confident in the team’s setup and potential. But any hopes of a deep run at his home track were dashed in Round 1. Facing Phil Burkart, Tasca lost traction just past 60 feet and smoked the tires, coasting to a 7.569 at 94.02 mph and a first-round loss.

“Too much,” Tasca said. “Lost traction around 60 feet.”

Eyes on Bristol

Despite the early exit, the team leaves New England with key positives—most notably, top-tier speed and valuable data from their No. 2 qualifying effort.

“We’ve set speed records. We’ve been 340 mph,” Tasca said Friday. “But we have got to go down the racetrack consistently.”

The Tasca Racing crew will look to bounce back quickly as the NHRA tour rolls on to Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, for next weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. With the car showing serious horsepower and the crew focused on consistency, Tasca will arrive in Tennessee ready to contend.

Are the NASCAR fans unhappy about having to pay to see five Cup races in the middle of the season Here’s a more detailed look at the different perspectives:

Negative Reactions:

Disappointment and Frustration: Many fans express feeling “slapped in the face” by the exclusivity of these races, especially if they prefer watching on traditional TV.
“Unfair” to Regular Viewers: Some fans, like the one on Facebook who mentioned Jimmie Johnson fans, feel that NASCAR is prioritizing a new audience and leaving regular viewers behind.
Increased Cost and Complexity: The shift to streaming and pay-per-view adds to the cost of watching NASCAR, potentially making it less accessible for fans on fixed incomes or those who prefer free options.

More Positive or Accepting Views:

NASCAR’s Growth Strategy: Some fans understand that NASCAR needs to adapt to the changing TV landscape and see streaming as a way to reach new audiences and expand the sport’s reach.
The Future of Sports Broadcasting: Others view streaming as the future of live sports and are open to exploring new platforms like Amazon Prime for watching races.
Benefits of Streaming: Some fans see potential benefits to streaming, such as less commercial interruption and a more streamlined viewing experience.

Other Considerations:

The Internet Makes It Easier to Find Information: While the shift to streaming might seem confusing to some, fans can still use the internet to find out where and when races are being broadcast.
NASCAR’s Financial Position: Some fans acknowledge that NASCAR needs to generate revenue and that streaming may be a way to achieve that.
Boycotts and Alternative Strategies: Some fans are actively boycotting the streaming races or finding alternative ways to watch.

Our own view is that NASCAR will lose more fans than ever!