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Results From Northeastern NASCAR Competitors At Daytona Last Weekend

Tyler Redick won the Cup race. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in third while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 25th.

Austin Hill won the O’ReIlly Auto Parts event. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 11th with Patrick Emerling of LI, NY finishing 13th. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended his day in 37th.

In the Craftsman Truck Series, Chandler Small won that one. Gio Ruggiero finished second while Stewart Friesen of NJ ended up tenth. Not so lucky was Corey LaJoie. Corey is the son of Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT and was the winner of two NASCAR Championship in the Xfinity Series.

Also on the menu was an ARCA race with Gio Ruggiero also taking that one while Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY cracked the top ten.

Anthony Alfredo Ends Speedweeks From Hell With 11th-Place Finish

by Lou Modestino1 day ago0

Article by Dalton Hopkins, Frontstretch

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It may have been Valentine’s Day, but NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series racer Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT spent parts of Saturday afternoon picking of the pieces of his broken heart in the infield of Daytona International Speedway. It was arguably the lowest emotional point of his racing career.

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Excitement Builds for Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, March 8

by Mike4 days ago0

Straight Talk launches 2026 NASCAR fan experience with a nostalgic activation, sweepstakes, and community impact

AVONDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2026) – On the heels of another exciting DAYTONA 500, anticipation is revving up for the Straight Talk Wireless 500, set for Sunday, March 8, at Phoenix Raceway. As an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR, and the entitlement sponsor of the race, Straight Talk is expanding its presence for the 2026 season with a series of fan-focused activations. These efforts kick off with a high-energy fan experience at Phoenix Raceway throughout the race weekend, March 5-8.

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NASCAR National Series News Notes – Daytona International Speedway

by Mike1 week ago0

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA
The Place: Daytona International Speedway
Track Length: 2.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1, 7 p.m. ET (Duel 1) and 8:45 p.m. ET (Duel 2)
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance Per Duel: 150 miles (60 Laps)

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REMINDER: NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports Announce New Original Documentary ‘We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later’ Premiering February 12 on FS1

by Mike1 week ago0

25 Years Later, a Seismic Moment in NASCAR History Still Reverberates Across Sports and American Culture

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and LOS ANGELES (January 27, 2026) – NASCAR Studios and FOX Sports today announced We’ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later, a powerful new original documentary marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Daytona 500, the race that forever changed NASCAR and American motorsports. Premiering Thursday, February 12 at 10 p.m. ET following the NASCAR Cup Series America 250 Duels on FS1, the film is told through exclusive first-person accounts, rare home video, archival broadcast footage, and cinematic storytelling, revisiting the death of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt and examining the profound ripple effects that continue to shape the sport and its culture 25 years later.

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How Did Northeastern Competitors Do In The Bowman Gray Clash?

by Lou Modestino1 week ago0

Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up taking the Checkered Flag in the Clash at Bowman Gray while Middletown, Ct’s Joey Logano took the 11^th place. Both drivers hung on to finish putting up with clear weather which turned into the worst storm that can be described as a finish in what’s called a Nor’easter, if you live anywhere chose to the City of Boston, MA.

Preece Rules the Madhouse as RFK Racing Sets the Tone for 2026

by MikeFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Preece Claims First Career Cup Victory, Buescher 8th

CONCORD, NC (February 5, 2026) – It was worth the wait for Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing. After a snow storm blanketed the Winston Salem, NC area January 30, forcing the postponement of the Cook Out Clash from Sunday to Wednesday, the three car RFK team came to Bowman Gray Stadium with a blizzard of its own. Ryan Preece scored his first career Cup Series victory while Chris Buescher and Corey LaJoie held nothing back.

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Full Throttle To History: Fox Sports Races Into Record Books With Unparalleled 23rd Daytona 500 Broadcast On Fox

by MikeFebruary 5, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With the pedal down to history, FOX Sports takes the green flag for its record-breaking 23^rd Daytona 500 broadcast this month, the most by any television network in NASCAR history. In preparation for the milestone, FOX Sports unveils its broadcaster lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500, Daytona Speedweeks and FOX NASCAR season, its 26^th consecutive season of coverage, also a record for any network.

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Cook Out Clash Saturday Events Postponed at Bowman Gray Stadium

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

NASCAR Weekly Series Cook Out Madhouse Classic to be Rescheduled for Later Date, Cook Out Clash Remains Scheduled on Sunday, Feb. 1

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) – The Cook Out Clash events on Saturday, Jan. 31, including NASCAR Cup Series practice, qualifying, and heat races, have been postponed out of an abundance of caution due to expected winter weather. The Cook Out Madhouse Classic featuring the NASCAR Weekly Series’ Modified and Sportsman divisions has been postponed. A future date will be announced.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Bowman Gray Stadium

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium
The Place: Bowman Gray Stadium
Track Length: 0.250 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, February 1
The Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: FOX, 6 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 50 miles (200 Laps – Green Laps Only)

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