North East, Pa. – (September 16, 2025) – Jake Lutz of Hamburg, N.Y., etched his name in history on Sunday at Lake Erie Speedway, capturing his first-ever Race of Champions 250 victory and joining the prestigious list of winners engraved on the Al Gerber Trophy.
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Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix And MGM Resorts International Extend Agreement Through 2030
LAS VEGAS (September 16, 2025) – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has announced the extension of its agreement with global hospitality and entertainment leader MGM Resorts International, continuing the company’s role as a Founding Partner through 2030.
Sarah Fisher’s Son Danny O’Gara Claims First Formula Car Win
Double-podium weekend in Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway; Danny O’Gara closes gap to championship rivals at a track rich with family history
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — September 11, 2025 — Danny O’Gara scored his first-ever formula car victory today at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series, capping a career-first double-podium weekend and gaining ground on his championship rivals.
DANCING IN THE DESERT: David Gravel Tops Three-Leader Thriller in Return to Vado
The defending champ bests Logan Schuchart and Kerry Madsen for 13th win of the season
VADO, NM (September 5, 2025) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series return to Vado Speedway Park didn’t disappoint.
The Greatest Show on Dirt invaded Vado on Friday for night one of the Desert Showdown, and the New Mexico oval delivered not one, not two, but three different leaders in a 30-lap thriller. (more…)
Grandview Speedway Saturday Races Fall To Stormy Weather – Championship Night Next Up On September 13 – Freedom 76 Weekend On September 19 & 20
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following eleven straight weeks of racing action, stormy weather won out on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, causing the cancellation of the planned racing program.
With scattered thunderstorms developing throughout the area during the afternoon hours, and stronger storms predicted for arrival at race time in the evening, management made the difficult decision to cancel the evening’s program, giving consideration to the longer distance traveling teams, especially in the visiting division.
2026 Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series Dates Confirmed
Allentown, PA – PPL Center – January 9 & 10, 2026
Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall – January 29, 30 & 31, 2026
Trenton, NJ – CURE Insurance Arena – February 19, 20 & 21, 2026
Trenton, NJ – Plans are well underway for the 2026 Indoor Auto Racing Series, with dates and host hotels confirmed for January and February events in Allentown, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, and Trenton, NJ. The expanded schedule will feature a third day of racing in Trenton, highlighted by the Slingshot division.
Atlantic City tickets will be first to go on sale via Ticketmaster on September 19, with special pre-sale opportunities beginning September 17.
USAC East Coast Sprints-Modifieds-Sportsman Make A Grandview Speedway Triple Header This Saturday Night
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Wingless Sprint cars from the USAC East Coast Series will join the weekly stock car action this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway.
Grandview Speedway will be presenting another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program this Saturday featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and the only visit of the season by the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars.
Race Of Champions Weekend At Lake Erie Speedway To Host Final 250-Lap Event
North East, Pa. – (September 5, 2025) – When the checkered flag waves on Saturday, September 13, it will mark the final running of the Race of Champions 250 in its traditional 250-lap format at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa.
Modeled after the long-distance Modified classics once held at Pocono Raceway, the Lake Erie edition has quickly earned a place among asphalt racing’s crown jewels. Champions such as Matt Hirschman (Northampton, Pa.), Patrick Emerling (Orchard Park, N.Y.), and Andy Jankowiak (Buffalo, N.Y.) have conquered the event, each adding their name to the history books.
FOX Sports Wraps Inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season With Largest Viewership Growth of Any Sport
LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports coverage of the 17-race 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season scored in a big way, averaging 1,362,000 viewers according to Nielsen Media Research, a +27% year-to-year increase from 2024 and the most-watched season in 17 years. In 2025, the NTT INDYCAR Series has recorded the most audience growth to date of any sport averaging at least a million viewers.
Lou Modestino Track Talk: Here’s How Northeast Drivers Performed At Darlington And Portland
Northeastern senior correspondent Lou Modestino checks in with his latest Track Talk:
Chase Briscoe won the Cup race at Darlington, SC. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 16th, and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended his day in 20th position.
The Xfinity race in Portland, OR saw Conner Zillich go to Victory Lane. Thomas Annunziata of NJ finished 28th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended his day in 33rd.
The Craftsman Trucks also raced at Darlington, SC. Correy Heim won that one, with Corey LaJoie placing 20th. Corey LaJoie is the son of Two -Time Xfinity Champion Randy Lajoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before he moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to all of the NASCAR Teams. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 22nd.
The Indy Cars were in action at Nashville, TN, and Josef Newgarden won that one. Santino Ferrucci of Ridgefield, CT came in eighth.