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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Richmond Raceway

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021

Richmond Raceway has been known by several different names and has been reconfigured several times over the years of its existence, but all the while it has been a staple on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule since 1953. This weekend’s race, the TOYOTA OWNERS 400 (April 18 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is looking to add the historic prestige that Richmond has built over the decades of great on-track competition and with how this season has been shaking out it shouldn’t disappoint. (more…)

Amateur Drivers Join Racing Legends for Inaugural SRX Season

April 9, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 9, 2021) – Ever wonder how grassroots racing legends would fare against drivers who made their careers earning national championships and winning the most prestigious races in North America? Wonder no more as the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) will pit an amateur driver against its star-studded lineup in the first five of its six-race inaugural season, which debuts this summer on Saturday nights in primetime on CBS. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

April 8, 2021

The NASCAR Cup Series finds itself amid a short track swing on the 2021 season schedule, tasking the teams to find the best setups for the cars on three similar tracks in length (less than a mile) but for three vastly different competitive arenas. (more…)

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes – Off Weekend

April 8, 2021

For the second week in a row, the No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota visited Victory Lane, and the win marked the 51st for the truck number.

And the victory came in unusual fashion – without the team’s namesake behind the wheel. (more…)

Monster Energy Supercross From Atlanta Motor Speedway Presented This Saturday Live At 3 P.M. Et On NBC And Peacock

April 8, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 7, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday from Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., live at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms. The race marks Monster Energy Supercross’ debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and kicks off a tripleheader at the storied motorsports track over the next week. (more…)

Scott Tapley Named Thunder Road Speedbowl Race Director

April 8, 2021

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials announced today that Scott Tapley has been appointed the track’s Race Director for the 2021 season. The respected motorsports official will oversee the action for all of Thunder Road’s local racing divisions. Tapley takes charge for a 19-event schedule that can be seen live in Barre, VT or worldwide on FloRacing. (more…)

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville

April 7, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 5, 2021) – Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on Sunday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). (more…)

Ryan Preece Prevails in Modified Showdown at South Boston

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

Instead of hunting Easter eggs, NASCAR Cup Series competitor hunted for a victory with the SMART Modified Tour at South Boston Speedway Saturday. The JTG Daugherty Racing driver took full advantage of his off weekend, scoring the win in the 99-lap event. (more…)

Push-Pass Not Needed in Indy Car in 2023 or Ever

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

The past 20 years has seen just about every major sanctioning body add something to the rule book or make technical changes in the hope of making the show more competitive, more exciting, and to make more people want to watch. (more…)

Which Stock F-150 Sounds the Best?

January 22, 2019

PAOLI, Pa. (January 22nd, 2019) – AmericanTrucks’ (AT) Stock F-150 Exhaust Mega Mix features sound clips from almost every engine configuration available in the 2015-2018 Ford F-150. Engines featured include: 2.7L V-6 Ecoboost, 3.5L V-6 Ecoboost, 3.0L V-6 Diesel, 3.5L V-6 High-output Ecoboost, and 5.0L V-8 Coyote. (more…)