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NASCAR Settles Explosive Michael Jordan Lawsuit as Billionaire NBA Icon Speaks Out On Result

by Lou ModestinoDecember 12, 2025

Correspondent Lou Modestino sends in this link to an article about NASCAR and the lawsuit, written by By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR and ASSOCIATED PRESS for the Daily Mail website…

Michael Jordan and his fellow plaintiffs suing NASCAR over alleged antitrust violations have reached a settlement with the racing circuit.

Jordan, his team 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin and Front Row owner Bob Jenkings joined NASCAR Chairman Jim France as they stood together outside the courthouse pm Thursday in Charlotte. The group announced that charters — at the heart of NASCAR’s revenue model — will be made permanent for all Cup Series teams. Both 23XI and Front Row Motorsports, the two plaintiffs, will get theirs back after racing uncharted most of this past season.

Read the rest of Alex Raskin’s article here…

FloSports Takes Ownership of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Deepening Investment in Dirt Racing for FloRacing Platform

by Lou ModestinoDecember 12, 2025

AUSTIN, TX – (December 11, 2025) —FloSports is deepening its ties to dirt racing and investment in the sport with the acquisition of the storied Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) from Lucas Oil Products. The acquisition represents a strategic step for FloSports as it continues to invest in and operate key motorsports properties and high-value sports IP. The announcement was made today by FloSports CEO and Co-Founder, Mark Floreani and Lucas Oil CEO, Morgan Lucas.

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Derek Gluchacki Earns the Kulwicki Driver Development Program Cup on the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour

by Lou ModestinoDecember 12, 2025

Barre, VT — Officials with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour are beyond proud to congratulate Dartmouth, Massachusetts racer Derek Gluchacki on his hard-fought Kulwicki Cup championship in his second year with the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP).

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NBC Sports And The SMX League Announce 2026 SMX World Championship Media Schedule

by Lou ModestinoDecember 12, 2025

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 8, 2025 – NBC Sports and the SMX League^TM announced today the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship broadcast and streaming schedule, including the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 28 regular season races plus the postseason playoffs across the series, including exclusive live coverage of Main Event races, qualifiers, and heats, will be presented across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, and NBC Sports digital platforms.

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Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 44 – Save the Date In 2026

by Lou ModestinoDecember 9, 2025

If you joined us for Historic Festival 43, you know what a weekend it was — our biggest and brightest event in modern history. From legendary cars and drivers to unforgettable moments on track and around the paddock, HF43 set a new standard for celebration at Lime Rock Park.

Now, get ready to do it all again — and more. Historic Festival 44 returns Labor Day Weekend, September 3–7, 2026, with a full slate of excitement: the Historic Festival Parade on Thursday, three days of vintage racing, a world-class concours, and the largest car show you’ve ever seen — stretching around our 1.5-mile circuit.

Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details.

You won’t want to miss this one.

Get Tickets for Historic Festival 44

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Anthony Alfredo Tapped to Drive Second Viking Motorsports

by Lou ModestinoDecember 4, 2025

Viking Motorsports is bringing Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood CT into its stable for the upcoming season, with the Ridgefield, Connecticut-native getting the nod to pilot the team’s newly-established second entry in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

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Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Distributes $155,600 to New England Children in Need

by Lou ModestinoDecember 4, 2025

LOUDON, N.H. – Holiday spirit filled The Palace Theatre in Manchester, N.H. Wednesday as the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), held its 16^th annual Grant Distribution Ceremony. Grants were handed out to 43 local nonprofits totaling $155,600 in front of the festive backdrop from “A Christmas Carol.”

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PASS Announces Revamped Easter Bunny Event at Hickory

by Lou ModestinoDecember 3, 2025

The Pro All Stars Series aka PASS announced Monday a restructuring of its annual Easter Bunny event for 2026 at Hickory Motor Speedway.

The 2026 event will be held on Saturday, March 14 with practice on Friday, March 13. The event will now be a 200-lap contest for PASS Super Late Models, paying $8,000 to the winner and $1,000 to start the six-tire race.

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FloRacing’s Exclusive Coverage of 2025 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway to Feature Top NASCAR Drivers

by Lou ModestinoDecember 3, 2025

The 2025 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway is one of the most prestigious Super Late Model events of the year and top NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers are heading down to Pensacola, Florida to compete for the crown. See below for a breakdown and catch it all live exclusively on FloRacing December 4-7.

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TV Listings For Motorsports This Week – December 3 – 9, 2025

by Lou ModestinoDecember 3, 2025

Here’s your week’s motorsports TV listings, from Racing TV Schedule, sent in by northeastern correspondent Lou Modestino. All times are eastern.

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