Young’s Motorsports Announces Ben Maier’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut at Lime Rock Park

Young’s Motorsports Announces Ben Maier’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut at Lime Rock Park

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Young’s Motorsports is proud to announce that 16-year-old racing sensation Ben Maier will make his much-anticipated debut in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series this weekend at the legendary Lime Rock Park.

Maier will pilot the team’s flagship No. 02 Executive Chevrolet Silverado in what marks a pivotal moment in his rapidly advancing career.

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How Did New Englanders Do At Pocono This Past Weekend?

How Did New Englanders Do At Pocono This Past Weekend?
Chase Briscoe won the Cup race.   Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished eighth while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 16th.
Connor Zilisch won the Xfinity race.   Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finished 13th with Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY coming in 30th.  Kris Wright made it to 37th place.  Wright drives the Cape Cod owned Chris and Mary Our entry, father and daughter, that reside in Chatham, MA.
The Truck race was won by Layne Riggs with Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA coming in 11th.  Patrick Emerling finished 15th.
Also, the Indy Cars were at Elkhart Lake, WI where Alex Palou won that one.  Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT came in third place, his best finish ever.
Note: We and others are still very unhappy with NASCAR about the last five “Flowing” broadcasts and the extra money to view it.  That fact and many other things over the past years have turned off many NASCAR fans.
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Road Racing Aficionado Jordan Taylor to Race Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevy Silverado at Lime Rock Park

Road Racing Aficionado Jordan Taylor to Race Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevy Silverado at Lime Rock Park

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 23, 2025) – Today, Spire Motorsports announced internationally-accomplished road racer Jordan Taylor will drive the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ LiUNA 150 at Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park. Gainbridge will serve as the team’s primary sponsor for the inaugural event.

Taylor, a four-time IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner, will make his first CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start with Spire Motorsports when the division returns to road-course racing in the heart of Connecticut’s scenic Northwest Hills.

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TOP LINER Partners with Thomas Annunziata in Historic NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Lime Rock Park

TOP LINER Partners with Thomas Annunziata in Historic NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Lime Rock Park
Lakeville, CONNECTICUT – June 23, 2025 – TOP LINER, a leading innovator in spray on truck bedliners, proudly announces a partnership with rising star Thomas Annunziata in the No. 07 Spire Motorsports TOP LINER Chevrolet Silverado for the LIUNA 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park on June 28, 2025. This landmark event marks the first time a modern NASCAR national touring series will race at the iconic Connecticut road course. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is known for fierce competition and pure entertainment, combining short tracks, super speedways, and road courses, making Annunziata’s participation the perfect stage for TOP LINER to highlight the brand with a stunning new livery and design on the Chevrolet Silverado. The race will be broadcast live on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.

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Thomas Annunziata To Race Spire Motorsports’ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado At Lime Rock Park

Thomas Annunziata To Race Spire Motorsports’ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado At Lime Rock Park

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 23, 2025) – Today, Spire Motorsports announced road-racing standout Thomas Annunziata will pilot the team’s No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series inaugural visit to Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park where TOP LINER will be showcased as the team’s primary sponsor.

Annunziata brings over nine years of competitive experience, spanning multiple division’s including karting, sports cars, Trans Am and NASCAR’s developmental divisions. The newly minted 20-year-old looks to build on his well-established road-racing acumen and to carry that experience into his CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut at the mile-and-a-half, seven-turn Lime Rock Park layout.

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Chevrolet Named Official Vehicle of Lime Rock Park

Chevrolet Named Official Vehicle of Lime Rock Park

LAKEVILLE, CT (20 June 2025) — Lime Rock Park is proud to welcome Chevrolet as the Official Vehicle of Lime Rock Park. As part of this new partnership, Chevrolet will provide a fleet of factory-equipped vehicles to support event operations beginning with the highly anticipated LIUNA 150 featuring the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series weekend June 27-28.

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Five Pivotal Races Left In The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Regular Season

Five Pivotal Races Left In The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Regular Season

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns from a week off for Friday night’s MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway (5 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

It’s been a busy summer for the teams, which raced six consecutive weekends between May 2 and June 7 – a string of races that featured five different winners and two first-time winners on the season (Rajah Caruth and Stewart Friesen).

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Pocono Raceway

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Pocono Raceway

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series

Next Race: MillerTech Battery 200
The Place: Pocono Raceway
Track Length: 2.5 Mile Asphalt Paved Tri-oval
The Date: Friday, June 20
The Time: 5 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 200 miles (80 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 80)

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Josh Bilicki Tapped to Drive No. 44 Chevrolet in Road Course Races with Niece Motorsports

Josh Bilicki Tapped to Drive No. 44 Chevrolet in Road Course Races with Niece Motorsports

Salisbury, NC (June 18, 2025) – Accomplished driver, Josh Bilicki, has joined Niece Motorsports to make select NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) starts in the team’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST beginning on June 28 at Lime Rock Park.

Bilicki, a NASCAR veteran who has made over 225+ starts in the top three national series (Cup, Xfinity, and Truck), began his racing career competing on road courses. Starting in go karts before moving up through the sports car ranks, Bilicki has won several races in different racing disciplines.

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Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

Subject: Road Closures and Traffic Plan Announced for LIUNA 150 NASCAR Race Weekend at Lime Rock Park

Date: June 27–28, 2025

Location: Lakeville, CT

What:  Local and visiting motorists should expect temporary traffic pattern changes and road closures in and around Lime Rock Park during the LIUNA 150 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series weekend (June 27-28). To ensure safe and efficient access to the facility, Lime Rock Park, Connecticut State Police and local agencies have coordinated detailed ingress and egress plans for Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28.

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