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Tickets On Sale Now For 2025 INDYCAR And NASCAR Race Weekends At Portland International Raceway
- 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.
Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH
By Lou Modestino
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Grandview Speedway June Schedule Begins With Modified-Sportsman-URC Sprint Triple Program This Saturday Night, USAC National Sprints Arrive June 17
- A.D. MOYER LUMBER COMPANY PRESENTS NASCAR MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN PLUS URC SPRINT TRIPLE PROGRAM KICKING OFF BUSY MONTH OF JUNE AT GRANDVIEW THIS SATURDAY
- THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES RETURNS WITH USAC NATIONAL SPRINT TOUR ON JUNE 17
- BRETT KRESSLEY AND COLIN COX HOLD TOP POSITIONS IN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINTS CHASE
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – A busy month of June, with six racing events on the schedule, is set to begin this weekend at Grandview Speedway.
Racing action for the month of June begins with A.D. Moyer Lumber Company as the presenting race night sponsor for the Saturday, June 7 racing program featuring a special triple-header with the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman being joined by the United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars.
NAPA Auto Parts Thunder On The Hill Continues With The Levan Machine & Truck Equipment USAC Eastern Storm
- Advance Tickets Available For Alpine Building Supply USAC Non Wing Sprints & 358 Modified Double Header At Grandview Speedway Tuesday Night, June 17
BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 2, 2025 . . . . . . A spectacular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Double Header featuring the USAC National Non Wing Sprint Tour and the Grandview 358 Modifieds will highlight the Tuesday night, June 17 racing event brought to you by Alpine Building Supply. This marks the 18th Annual USAC Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Eastern Storm and after all qualifying, the main event is the 40 lap $6,000 to win Jesse Hockett Classic. For the 358 Modifieds, they too will take part in a series of qualifying events leading up to their 30 lap $3,000 to win main event. An added bonus posted is the Alpine Building Supply $2,000 first time Thunder on the Hill Modified feature winner. That makes it a $5,000 payday for just 30 laps for a first-time modified winner. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
A Storm Is Brewing. . . . . . . .
- AMSOIL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS STAR IN EASTERN STORM . . . .
- PRESENTED BY LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT WITH SIX NIGHTS OF RACING AT SIX DIFFERENT TRACKS OPENING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 17
READING, PA MAY 28, 2025 . . . . . . You can hear the Thunder and see the Lightening Tuesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 22 when the 18th Annual Levan Machine & Truck Equipment USAC Non-Wing Eastern Storm kicks off at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 17 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series returns to the Hill in Bechtelsville, PA. If you have never seen the USAC Non Wing Sprint National Tour event, it’s a show you do not want to miss.
Grand Prix of Europe Races into Theaters August 22, 2025
- Starring Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Haley Atwell, Lenny Henry and Rob Beckett, Grand Prix of Europe is coming to theaters across North America on August 22, 2025 from Viva Kids!
Grand Prix of Europe revolves around Edda, a young mouse, who dreams of racing glory. When Edda’s world takes an unexpected turn, she disguises herself as her racing idol, the legendary Ed, and seizes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive in the Grand Prix. What starts as a daring stunt becomes the ride of her life as she takes Ed’s place in competition. The prize money would save her family’s amusement park and a win would save Ed’s title.
Click past the jump for the trailer for “Grand Prix of Europe”.
Let’s Table The “Double” For The Time Being
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
Kyle Larson’s second attempt at the Indianapolis 500/Coca-Cola 600 double ended in disappointment—twice.
Larson crashed on Lap 92 at Indy, spinning in dirty air behind Takuma Sata. Out of the 500 early, Larson had plenty of time to arrive at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the start of the Coke 600, but he slapped the wall during the opening run and damaged the front suspension of his Chevrolet.
17-Year High: FOX Sports Delivers 7.05 Million Viewers for Indianapolis 500
7:05M Viewers: Nielsen Fast National for Sunday’s 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on FOX
- Most-Watched Indianapolis 500 in 17 years (7,245,000 viewers in 2008)
- Up +40% vs. last year’s Indianapolis 500 (5,024,000 viewers)
- 8.4 Million Viewers: Peak Audience from 4:15 PM ET – 4:30 PM ET
Grandview Speedway Hosts NASCAR Modified, Sportsman & Pro 4 Series This Saturday
- USAC NATIONAL SPRINT JESSE HOCKET CLASSIC EASTERN STORM TUESDAY JUNE 17
- BRETT KRESSLEY & COLIN COX CONTINUE AS GRANDVIEW POINT LEADERS
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway is prepared and ready for a special three-division card this weekend, as the Pro 4 Racing Series joins the program on Saturday, May 31.
This Saturday night’s show will be a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, along with the Pro 4 Racing Series Four Cylinder stock cars.