Penalty Report: Whelen Modified Tour Driver Stephen Kopcik Suspended One Race

Penalty Report: Whelen Modified Tour Driver Stephen Kopcik Suspended One Race

On Wednesday, NASCAR announced the following penalties have been issued coming out of the event at North Wilkesboro Speedway:

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Stephen Kopcik has been suspended for one race and fined $1,500. He will be suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid and is on probation until December 31, 2025.

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20 Years Later: Danica Patrick Reflects on ‘Danica-Mania’ at Indy 500

20 Years Later: Danica Patrick Reflects on ‘Danica-Mania’ at Indy 500

by Bob Pockrass, Sports Illustrated

When Danica Patrick took the lead as an Indianapolis 500 rookie 20 years ago, she could see the fans on their feet cheering.

But Patrick didn’t realize why they were cheering.

“I truly thought it was because they were so excited that the race was almost over,” said Patrick, who had taken the lead under caution on Lap 172. “I did not think it was about me.

“I was like, ‘Wow, everybody’s so excited. It’s almost over. It’s exciting.’”

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Spencer Speedway’s 35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak Postponed To Friday, July 11, 2025

Spencer Speedway’s 35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak Postponed To Friday, July 11, 2025
  • 70th Annual Spencer Speedway Season Opener Now Set for June 6 Featuring the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series

Williamson, N.Y. – (May 21, 2025) – Race of Champions management has announced the postponement of the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110, originally scheduled for this Friday, May 23, at Spencer Speedway. The event will now take place on Friday, July 11, 2025.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Coca-Cola 600
The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, May 25
The Time: 6 p.m. ET
The Purse: $13,651,450
TV: Amazon Prime, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 600 miles (400 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 100),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 200), Stage 3 (Ends on Lap 300),
Final Stage (Ends on Lap 400)

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: BetMGM 300
The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Saturday, May 24
The Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 3:30 p.m. ET
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 300 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: North Carolina Education Lottery 200
The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Friday, May 23
The Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 8:30 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 201 miles (134 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 30),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 60), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 134)

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Brian Sullivan Looking to Continue Stafford Extra Distance Mastery in Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down

Brian Sullivan Looking to Continue Stafford Extra Distance Mastery in Monaco Ford SK Light Double Down

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Over the past 2 seasons at Stafford Speedway, when it comes to extra distance racing in the SK Light division, Brian Sullivan and the #46 Monaco Ford team have been the combination to beat.  Sullivan swept a pair of 40-lap feature events during the 2023 season and he is the defending champion of the Monaco Ford Double Down.  With Monaco Ford sponsoring this Friday night’s 40-lap feature event as well as sponsoring his #46 car, Sullivan has some extra motivation to take home yet another extra distance checkered flag.

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Wiscasset Speedway To Host $15,000-To-Win Coastal 200 On Memorial Day Weekend

Wiscasset Speedway To Host $15,000-To-Win Coastal 200 On Memorial Day Weekend

Written By: Amy Worrey – Chasing the Checkered

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which can only mean one thing at Wiscasset Speedway; It’s time for the annual Coastal 200! The $15,000-to-win Late Model race is one of the biggest of its kind in New England and brings out some of the region’s most prolific drivers.

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