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How Did The Northeastern Drivers Do At Talladega?

by Lou ModestinoOctober 21, 2025

Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup race at Talladega. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 15th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 16th. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood, CT ended up 21st.

Austin Hill won the Talladega NASCAR Xfinity race. Anthony Alfredo ended his day in 33rd,

Gio Ruggerio of Seekonk, MA won his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck race this past weekend at Talladega. He was always in the hunt. Corey LaJoie was eighth while Parker Kligerman ending up 26th. Lajoie is the son of two-time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT.

Television Schedule For Motorsports – Oct. 21 – 26, 2025

by Lou ModestinoOctober 21, 2025

Our northeast correspondent Lou Modestino sends in this week’s television listings for motorsports events, provided by RacingTVSchedule. All times are eastern.

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Formula 1® Announces Extension of the United States Grand Prix Through 2034

by MikeOctober 21, 2025

Formula 1 today announced that the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, is set to remain on the calendar until the 2034 season inclusive. The new deal secures the long-term future of the event as Formula 1 continues to experience significant growth across the United States.

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The Countdown is On: 2nd Annual HSR IMSA Classic Returns to the Rolex 24 At Daytona in Just Under 100 Days

by MikeOctober 21, 2025

2026 HSR IMSA Classic Featured Era Opens Soon for Applications from Competitors with Eligible and Authentic Rolex 24 At Daytona Cars from 1990 – 2010

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (October 17, 2025) – The 2nd Annual Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) IMSA Classic will be held at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) just under 100 days from now, and HSR officials confirmed today next year’s featured era of Rolex 24 At Daytona machinery that will be in the spotlight this January at the “World Center of Racing.”

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From Vegas to ’Dega: Joe Gibbs Racing’s One-Two Punch Shakes Up the Playoff Picture

by MikeOctober 21, 2025

Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega — TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 19: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 19, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Joe Gibbs Racing doubled-down on its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship opportunities over the weekend – now filling half the four-driver title field – first with a 60-win veteran still racing for his first series title and now the team’s newest driver addition set to compete for his first career chance at one.

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Lincoln IL Speedway Practice Night Recap / Friday Nationals Preview

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

Over 60 Cars Turn Laps in Lincoln Speedway Fall Nationals Practice

Friday Racing Action Set to Begin at 6 PM

(Lincoln, IL) — More than 60 competitors took to the ¼-mile dirt oval Thursday night for open practice, kicking off the 2025 DIRTcar Fall Nationals weekend at Lincoln Speedway. Perfect weather and a smooth, fast racetrack greeted teams as they tuned up for two big nights of racing action.

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Circuit of The Americas Unveils Exclusive Renderings for “The Circuit” — COTA’s Official Private Members Club Opening in 2027

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

AUSTIN, TX (October 16, 2022) – Circuit of The Americas (COTA) has today unveiled exclusive renderings of The Circuit, a new private membership club set to open at America’s only purpose-built F1 track. Sitting atop COTA’S iconic Turn 1 and connected via aerial gondola to the pit building, The Circuit’s state-of-the-art clubhouse will deliver breathtaking track views and ultra-premium hospitality, including access during The Formula One United States Grand Prix.

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NASCAR Playoffs Return To NBC & Peacock; Talladega Superspeedway Hosts Round Of 8 Playoffs This Sunday, Oct. 19, At 2 P.M. ET On NBC And Peacock

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 16, 2025 – The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are back on NBC and Peacock! NBC Sports’ live coverage of the Round of 8 continues this weekend from iconic Talladega Superspeedway from Talladega, Ala., with the YellaWood 500 this Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Live pre-race coverage on NBC and Peacock begins at 1:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Green.

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Revved and Refreshed 2026 ERC Calendar Revealed

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

ERC 2026 includes eight rounds, fresh storylines and a new look for Europe’s premier rally series.

Five rounds on asphalt and three more on gravel will provide the challenge and spectacle following confirmation of a refreshed FIA European Rally Championship calendar for 2026.

The excitement-filled schedule includes new opening and deciding events, the return of two favourites from the recent and not-so-recent past, plus established and emerging rallies.

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Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 44 to Celebrate Alfa Romeo in 2026

by Lou ModestinoOctober 17, 2025

Lime Rock HF44 to feature Alfa Romeo — SHAWN PIERCE PHOTOGRAPHY

Historic Trans Am and Formula Junior announced as Featured Race Groups for HF44 at Lime Rock

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (16 October 2025) — Following a record-breaking year that drew the largest Historic Festival crowd and participant entry in recent history, Lime Rock Park is already looking ahead to 2026. The 44th running of Historic Festival will return Labor Day weekend (Sept.3-7, 2026), celebrating Alfa Romeo as the featured marque and showcasing Historic Trans Am and Formula Junior as the event’s featured race groups.

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