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Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary Exhibit Opens at NASCAR Hall of Fame

by Mike
CUTLINE: (From left) NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley, Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris, NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy and NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin cut the ribbon on the Darlington Raceway 75th Anniversary Exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Mark Martin unveil display that pays tribute to the history and heritage of the Track Too Tough to Tame 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2025) – Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary Exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame officially opened Tuesday with the help of two of the greatest drivers ever to race the Track Too Tough to Tame.

NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty (Class of 2010) and Mark Martin (Class of 2017) joined NASCAR and Darlington Raceway dignitaries to cut the ribbon on the exhibit paying tribute to the greatest races, competitors and milestones in the track’s storied history.

“This was a fitting way to unveil this incredible exhibit and begin Darlington Raceway’s 75th Anniversary celebration,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “The NASCAR Hall of Fame does a first-class job honoring the rich legacy of our sport, and we look forward to all of the fans enjoying an exhibit that highlights everything that has made Darlington Raceway Too Tough to Tame throughout the past 75 years.”

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Breaking Barriers: Women Driving Progress in NASCAR and Beyond

by Mike
Breaking Barriers: Women Driving Progress in NASCAR and Beyond

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

From female series executives and team owners to race engineers and drivers, auto racing has become one of the more diverse sports on the planet, providing a rare opportunity for men and women to compete head-to-head at a major league level.

While it has taken time to consistently provide that diversity, there is both obvious and subtle progress in the sport. As the world celebrates Women’s History Month, it’s a fitting time to examine how the NASCAR grid has evolved both stateside and internationally.

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Progressive Insurance® Teams with Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing

by Mike
Progressive Insurance® Teams with Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing

Denny Hamlin will pilot No. 11 Progressive Insurance Toyota in 18 races this season

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 18, 2025) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has signed an agreement with Progressive Insurance to sponsor Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE in 18 NASCAR Cup Series races this season beginning with Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Progressive’s name and branding will be prominently displayed on Hamlin’s No. 11 car and fire suit, and his crew will also be sporting Progressive branded gear. (more…)

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LIUNA Named Title Sponsor For The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut at Lime Rock Park

by Lou Modestino
LIUNA Named Title Sponsor For The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut at Lime Rock Park

The LIUNA partnership fuels NASCAR’s history-making return to Lime Rock Park, June 27-28

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (18 March 2025)- For the first time in the track’s 68-year history, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series are set to battle Lime Rock Park’s iconic 1.53-mile, seven-turn, road course, and it’s bringing a powerhouse partner along for the ride.

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Josh Berry Claims Victory For A Wood Brothers Team That Is “Clicking”

by Mike
Josh Berry Claims Victory For A Wood Brothers Team That Is “Clicking”

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LAS VEGAS — It’s time to take the Wood Brothers seriously.

Josh Berry’s victory in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway wasn’t a bolt from the blue like Trevor Bayne’s win in the 2011 Daytona 500.

It wasn’t a parting shot like Harrison Burton’s superspeedway victory in last summer’s Daytona race.

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Haas Factory Team, Cole Custer Announce Two Race Partnership with Autodesk for Homestead-Miami and Sonoma

by Mike
Haas Factory Team, Cole Custer Announce Two Race Partnership with Autodesk for Homestead-Miami and Sonoma

[KANNAPOLIS, NC] – Haas Factory Team announced Tuesday that Autodesk will serve as the primary sponsor for its No. 41 Ford Mustang and driver Cole Custer for two NASCAR Cup Series races this season.

Autodesk’s 2025 debut will be this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and they will also adorn the hood at Sonoma Raceway (July 13). The company previously sponsored Custer from 2020 to 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series, and in 2024 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. (more…)

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“Mr. Wizzleman” Graces the Hood of Cope Family Racing Entry at Miami-Homestead Speedway as Wizzleman is Named Primary Sponsor

by Mike
“Mr. Wizzleman” Graces the Hood of Cope Family Racing Entry at Miami-Homestead Speedway as Wizzleman is Named Primary Sponsor

Miami, FL – March 18, 2025 – Wizzleman Inc., a family office specializing in media consulting and investments in small media, entertainment, and technology startups, is proud to announce its role as the primary sponsor for the Cope Family Racing (“CFR”) #70 Chevrolet in the 31st Annual NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Miami-Homestead Speedway on March 22, 2025. The Wizzleman-sponsored CFR #70 Chevrolet will be driven by rising NASCAR star Leland Honeyman, Jr.
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NASCAR Cup Series Driver Approval Process Debate: ‘I think it’s broken’

by Mike
NASCAR Cup Series Driver Approval Process Debate: ‘I think it’s broken’

Bob Pockrass, the Fox Motorsports Insider, posted an article about NASCAR Cup Series driver approval process…

LAS VEGAS — When commenting on the NASCAR approval process over the last week, almost every driver added a caveat: It’s not about Katherine Legge.

They said it out of respect for Legge’s lengthy career and racing resume. Those advocating for change after Legge’s two-spin Cup debut at Phoenix a week ago were advocating for it out of respect for their quest to be NASCAR Cup Series champions.

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