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Flying Lizard Motorsports Awarded Crew of the Year, Rookie of the Year at SRO America Finale

by MikeOctober 8, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (October 8, 2024) – Sunday evening in Indianapolis at the SRO America end-of-the-year awards banquet, Flying Lizard Motorsports concluded their three-series championship efforts with the prestigious award of GT3 Crew of the Year, also with driver Damir Hot receiving the Rookie of the Year award.

“Running multiple cars in multiple classes made for an extremely busy 2024 season,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “Although we did not come away with a championship this year, we had multiple podiums and have great momentum as we go into the offseason. We already have a busy winter testing schedule set up and look forward to the start of the 2025 season.” (more…)

Connor Hall to Drive for JR Motorsports in 2025

by MikeOctober 8, 2024

JR Motorsports announced today that Virginia native Connor Hall will be the new driver behind the wheel of the No. 88 Chevrolet for the organization’s championship-winning Late Model program. Additionally, as announced last week by JRM, Bass Pro Shops will be back on board as the primary partner for 20 Late Model events in 2025. (more…)

Atlanta Motor Speedway Opening Camping Facilities To Milton Evacuees

by MikeOctober 8, 2024

HAMPTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2024) – Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its campgrounds for evacuees of Hurricane Milton.

In collaboration with Henry County EMA, the speedway will provide dry camping free of charge in its Legends Premium Campground for RVs and Legends Tent Campground for pop-up campers and tents. Evacuees staying in these campgrounds will also have complimentary access to a nearby showerhouse while staying at the speedway. (more…)

Transcripts: Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Crew Chief Mike Kelley, After Talladega Victory

by MikeOctober 8, 2024

THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by Mike Kelley, Crew Chief of the No. 47 Chevrolet. Congratulations on your win today, Mike. Can you tell us a little bit about the race itself?

MIKE KELLEY: Well, today for us was just all about execution. We generally don’t qualify well here. I think today — or yesterday was our best qualifying effort on a speedway with a Next Gen car. We qualified 32nd. We won’t compromise our race setup, and we generally have a pretty good race car for Ricky to be able to maneuver around.

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ERC Title Chase in Pole Position as All-New Rally Silesia Awaits

by MikeOctober 8, 2024

Hayden Paddon and Mathieu Franceshi lock horns in pursuit of European glory.

The race to win the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship will be decided later this week (11 – 13 October) when Rally Silesia hosts the eagerly-anticipated season showdown.

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$2 Million Hurricane Relief Donation Made By Four Leading North Carolina Companies

by MikeOctober 7, 2024

HENDRICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, SONIC AUTOMOTIVE AND SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO GIVE

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 7, 2024) – As the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene grows clearer by the day, four of North Carolina’s leading companies have pledged a combined $2 million donation to Samaritan’s Purse in support of relief efforts in western North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. (more…)

Talladega Win for Stenhouse Mixes Up the Playoff Battle

by Chuck AbramsOctober 7, 2024October 14, 2024

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. found victory lane once again and threw the playoff battle into a tizzy. Combined with the huge wreck late in Stage 3, the Charlotte Roval will play an outsized role in determining the next round of the playoff picture.

Christopher Bell is safe but with Ross Chastain and Stenhouse each stealing a win in this Round of 12, the stakes for everyone else couldn’t be higher heading to The Roval. (more…)

MAVTV Named International Broadcast Partner for 2024 FOX Australian Supercross Championship

by Lou ModestinoOctober 7, 2024

Expanded distribution into millions of households in the Americas, Europe and Asia
5-Time Champion Justin Brayton to join the broadcast team
The most comprehensive Australian Supercross Championship broadcast in decade

INDIANAPOLIS – Oct. 7, 2024 – The 2024 FOX Australian Supercross Championship (AUSX) is set to elevate its international presence through a new global broadcast partnership with MAVTV. Known for its dedication to delivering high-octane motorsport content to millions of fans across the world, MAVTV will bring every thrilling round of the championship to more than 30 countries including Americas, Europe, and Asia, making this the most comprehensive broadcast partnership in decades of the series. (more…)

Wolcott’s Marcel Gravel Takes Career Defining, Emotional Win in 62nd Vermont Milk Bowl

by Lou ModestinoOctober 7, 2024

Barre, VT — Following the annual pomp and circumstance of the annual season ending classic, the brave drivers of the American-Canadian Tour took on the first of three Segments in the 62nd Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank. Polesitter Gabe Brown jumped ahead to lead the pack early while collecting the first lap money of the event along with Marcel Gravel in second and Jimmy Hebert in third. Driving hard on the outside lane, Gravel launched to lead lap nine with Hebert and previous Milk Bowl winners Jason Corliss and Chris Pelkey in tow. A trio of mid-race, quick cycle cautions slowed the segment for heart-pounding restarts before Marcel Gravel claimed the opening segment win with Jason Corliss, Brown, Hebert and Pelkey rounding out the top five. (more…)

Sadler- Stanley Racing to Honor the Hendrick Racing Legacy in SMART Modified Tour Race at South Boston

by Kyle SouzaOctober 7, 2024

Sadler-Stanley Racing, co-owned by Virginia attorney and State Senator Bill Stanley, and former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, will honor Roy Hendrick and the entire Hendrick family at the next SMART Modified Tour race this weekend.

The team will honor Hendrick by carrying the “Flying 11” number on the entry driven by Jonathan Cash. The Pace-O-Matic machine will compete at South Boston Speedway on Saturday, October 12.

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