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‘Deathly Sick’ Kevin Harvick Pushes Through Unbearable Illness in Vegas in Big Reveal

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

Kevin Harvick overcame a “deathly” illness to compete in the CARS Tour Super Late Model race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As he reflected on the experience during his podcast, Harvick admitted to the severe illness he and his team endured leading up to the race weekend. Despite battling intense nausea and discomfort, Harvick secured a remarkable fourth-place finish.

The CARS Tour West event was Harvick’s debut in this series, held at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Harvick, who retired from full-time NASCAR Cup Series racing, is enjoying his time in Late Model racing, a passion he shares with his son, Keelan. (more…)

2024 Most Popular Driver Award Starts October 28

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

Weatherford, Texas (October 28, 2024) – Voting for the 2024 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award opened Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

Voting will remain open until Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The winner will be announced Friday, Nov. 22, during the annual NASCAR Awards Ceremonies in Charlotte, N.C. (more…)

Tyler Reddick Secures Championship Four Spot in Thrilling Win at Homestead-Miami Speedway

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – In the most dramatic Playoff race of the 2024 season – featuring three different leaders in the final three laps – 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick made a clutch pass out of Turn 4 on the last lap to claim his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday when it counted most.

Reddick passed his team owner, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin with two laps to go then moved high up against the wall to pass Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney in the final corner to claim the Straight Talk Wireless 400 trophy and secure a position in the Championship Four in two weeks in the Phoenix Raceway season finale.

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Chase Elliott 5th at Homestead, Three Chevy Drivers Closing in on NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Photos)

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, races to a fifth place finish Sunday, October 27, 2024, during the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. Elliott is in eighth place in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship with two races to go. (Photo by Andrew Coppley/HHP for Chevy Racing) (more…)

Whelen Engineering Inc. Returns as NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Entitlement Partner

by Lou ModestinoOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2024) – NASCAR today announced an extension of the entitlement partnership of its original series as Whelen Engineering, Inc. returns to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour through 2029 in a partnership that guarantees increased team payouts starting with the 2025 season. In conjunction with the announcement, NASCAR released the 16-race 2025 Whelen Modified Tour schedule.

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returns to White Mountain Motorsports Park in 2025

by Lou ModestinoOctober 28, 2024

N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park Officials are excited to announce, in conjunction with today’s schedule release, that the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is returning to the North Woodstock, New Hampshire highbanks on Saturday, June 28. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is NASCAR’s oldest division, debuting in 1948, with June’s 200-lap affair marking the Tour’s third visit to New Hampshire’s White Mountain region. (more…)

Justin Bonsignore Dominates Season Finale to Capture 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship

by Lou ModestinoOctober 28, 2024

Photo: Tom Morris Racing Photography

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 26, 2024) – Justin Bonsignore wasn’t going to be denied his fourth NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship, as he dominated the season finale Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 at Martinsville Speedway to take home the Grandfather Clock and the year-end title.

The championship marks Bonsignore’s fourth title (2018, 2020, 2021, 2024), and the win – his first at Martinsville Speedway – gave him sole possession of second on the all-time Whelen Modified Tour wins list with 45.

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Race Of Champions Management Announces “Save-The-Dates” So Fans Can Begin Making Their 2025 Race Calendar

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

Elma, N.Y. – (October 25, 2024) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2025 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

Race of Champions Management is currently working on several traditional and potential “new” events, including a potential change for Race of Champions Weekend.

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Justin Allgaier, BRANDT Return to JRM in Multi-Year Renewal

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2024) – As announced during Friday afternoon’s media availability session at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Justin Allgaier and cornerstone partner BRANDT Professional Agriculture are returning to JR Motorsports in a multi-year renewal that will run through the 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. As the second-longest tenured-partner for JRM at ten years, BRANDT will assume the role of primary partner for Allgaier and the No.7 Chevrolet for 20 events during the 2025 and 2026 NXS seasons, as well as receive associate placement on the remaining races. (more…)

$10k In Bonus Money Added To Super & Pro Purses At All American 400 Weekend Nashville

by MikeOctober 28, 2024

(Rich Corbett Photo)

(Nashville, TN) Officials from the ASA STARS National Tour along with Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway have announced that $10,000 in bonus money has been added to the Super Late Model and Pro Late Model purses for the Curb Records/Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers All American 400 by US Tank weekend, thanks to a generous community and race supporter. The bonuses have been added in part to raise awareness of the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee.

$5,000 has now been added to the winner’s share of the ASA STARS National Tour event on Sunday, November 3, which will now pay $20,000 to the winner. $1,000 has been added to the winner’s share of the Saturday night JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Pro Late Model 100 and will now pay $6,000 to win. The additional $4,000 will be added to start money for the two events. (more…)