Rockingham Speedway Is Little-Known Territory For NASCAR Xfinity Series Drivers

Rockingham Speedway Is Little-Known Territory For NASCAR Xfinity Series Drivers

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

The NASCAR Xfinity and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series are ready to roll at “The Rock.”

In the final event of an Easter tripleheader weekend that also includes the ARCA Menards Series East, Xfinity Series drivers will compete at Rockingham Speedway for the first time since 2004 with the running of Saturday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 250 (4 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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Stafford Speedway’s NAPA Spring Sizzler Entry List Approaching 40 Cars

Stafford Speedway’s NAPA Spring Sizzler Entry List Approaching 40 Cars

(Stafford Springs, CT)—The NAPA Spring Sizzler® takes the green flag on Sunday April 27th, less than two weeks away.  The entry list for now stands at 37 cars strong for “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring”, and it is a top-notch field of cars that includes 8 former Stafford track champions and 3 former NAPA Spring Sizzler® race winners.

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47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars Into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week

47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars Into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week
  • Blockbuster 47th Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) The Mitty presented by Hagerty Roars into Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Next Week, April 24 – 27
  • Packed Paddock of HSR Cars and Competitors Representing a Variety of Road Racing and Sports Cars from the Last 75 years Arrives at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Early Next Week
  • 47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty Featured Marque Showcases the Golden Era of Street Stock Series Road Racing in North America in a Special Saturday Feature Race
  • Fourth Annual Gene Felton Memorial Challenge Runs as an Official Round of the HSR NASCAR Classic Series for The First Time at the 47th HSR The Mitty

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (April 17, 2025) – A packed paddock of Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) cars and competitors representing a fast and vast array of vintage and historic sports cars, stock cars and open-wheel racing machines descends on Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta early next week for the 47th HSR The Mitty presented by Hagerty. HSR’s oldest race and first blockbuster event, The Mitty presented by Hagerty is a high-speed rite of spring dating back to the mid-1970s that truly offers something for everyone.

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New Animated PBS KIDS Series, SKILLSVILLE, Harnesses Gaming to Open a World of Possibilities

New Animated PBS KIDS Series, SKILLSVILLE, Harnesses Gaming to Open a World of Possibilities

Series Premiered March 3, 2025 on PBS KIDS

With Formula 1 excitement ramping up, now is the perfect time to inspire young racing fans by showing them how their passion for speed and mechanics could turn into a real career. From race car driving and engineering to pit crew management and even esports racing, there are countless pathways for kids who dream of being part of the motorsports world.​
Skillsville, new from PBS KIDS, reminds us that there’s a world of possibilities in whichever line of work we choose. In the Race Car Driver episode (12 minutes long), “Racer Rae” needs the help of her pit crew — Scout, Dev and Cora — to win the race. It’s an episode that racing fans of all ages can enjoy together!
Over the course of five years, Skillsville was developed into a gamified multi-media universe to prepare K-2 kids for a world of possibilities. The goal of the show is to enhance workforce readiness while equipping young children with the life skills they need to thrive. Eric Peterson, Creative Director of Skillsville and self-proclaimed “gamer dad” designed Skillsville as a safe place for kids to experiment with trial and error. Eric also has deep expertise in accessibility and inclusion in animation.

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IMSA Insider: First Look at New Genesis GTP; Another Look at Long Beach Broadcast

IMSA Insider:  First Look at New Genesis GTP; Another Look at Long Beach Broadcast

NEW YORK – Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) today unveiled its full-scale GMR-001 GTP and team identity, including livery and race suits, marking a bold step in the brand’s global motorsport ambitions. The global reveal of the GMR-001 Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) ahead of the New York International Auto Show lays the groundwork for the team’s 2026 WEC debut.

Building on Genesis’ signature “Athletic Elegance” design philosophy, the GMR-001 GTP and its striking livery embody the brands’ commitment to blending Korean heritage with motorsport innovation, setting a new standard for creativity on the global racing stage.

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INDY NXT Driver and Indiana Native Jack William Miller Becomes Brand Ambassador for Fleddermann von Rieste

INDY NXT Driver and Indiana Native Jack William Miller Becomes Brand Ambassador for Fleddermann von Rieste
  • Aspiring INDYCAR Racer To Represent Brand’s Growing Line of Luxury Watches

INDIANAPOLIS (April 17, 2025) – Fleddermann von Rieste, an independent Indiana-based watch brand, has expanded its roster of brand ambassadors by welcoming INDY NXT driver Jack William Miller.

The 21-year-old Miller is the only INDY NXT driver born in the Hoosier State. He is from the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel and is currently in the midst of his junior year at Indiana University Indianapolis where he majors in biology.

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Parade Lap Honoring Bobby Allison to Precede NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Parade Lap Honoring Bobby Allison to Precede NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway
  • Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven by grandson Robbie Allison

TALLADEGA, Ala. (April 17, 2025) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today that the late NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison will be honored during a special parade lap as part of pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500. Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven around the track by his grandson Robbie Allison following the National Anthem.

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