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NASCAR Sanction Continues For Grandview Speedway – 35th Consecutive Season – VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Starts Season On April 4, Practice March 28

by MikeMarch 17, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The tradition continues!

Continuing a partnership that began in 1992, the one-third-of-a-mile high-banked Grandview Speedway, owned and operated by the founding Rogers Family will once again be part of NASCAR for the upcoming 2026 racing season.

Along with tradition also comes something new for the 2026 racing season, as there will be a new sponsor and name for weekly racing under the NASCAR umbrella, as O’Reilly Auto Parts has been named the exclusive entitlement partner of the NASCAR Local Racing Series, which will now be known as the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts.

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Joe Gibbs Racing Celebrating 35th Anniversary in 2026

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (January 27, 2026) – Joe Gibbs Racing, the winningest team of all-time across NASCAR’s three national series, is set for its 35th season in 2026. The organization has a variety of activations planned to celebrate the team’s history, fans, partners, and the Gibbs family.

Over the team’s history, Joe Gibbs Racing has earned 448 victories in NASCAR national series competition, including 227 NASCAR Cup Series wins and 221 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series wins. JGR’s pedigree includes championships with Kyle Busch, Bobby Labonte, and Tony Stewart in the Cup Series, and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championships with Busch, Ty Gibbs, Daniel Hemric, and Daniel Suárez. The team also helped launch the careers of other standout drivers like Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Erik Jones and Joey Logano.

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Matt Hirschman Drives To Victory In 35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak 110

by MikeJuly 14, 2025

Barron, VanLane, Catalano, and Schoonmaker Also Victorious Friday Night at Spencer Speedway

Williamson, N.Y. – (July 13, 2025) – Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA added to his historic legacy on Friday night, capturing his 62nd career Race of Champions Modified Series win in the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY.

The victory earned Hirschman $5,073.37 and further cemented his status as the winningest driver in Series history.

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35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak 110 Lap Fund And Bonus Money Update

by MikeJune 26, 2025

Race of Champions Modified Series Event Will Now Pay $5,073.73 to Win and $600 to Start

Elma, N.Y. – (June 25, 2025) – Race of Champions management has confirmed updates regarding the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110, scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y.

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Jeremy McDermott Collects 35th Career Riverhead Raceway Late Model Victory Saturday

by Bob FinanMay 26, 2025

Not even a passing shower forcing a brief rain delay could dampen the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing at Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening where Jeremy McDermott of Riverhead scored a milestone 35th career Late Model victory. Eric Hersey of Commack topped the Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modifieds for his 4th career triumph, it was the first win of 2025 for both veteran drivers.

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Spencer Speedway’s 35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak Postponed To Friday, July 11, 2025

by MikeMay 22, 2025

70th Annual Spencer Speedway Season Opener Now Set for June 6 Featuring the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series

Williamson, N.Y. – (May 21, 2025) – Race of Champions management has announced the postponement of the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110, originally scheduled for this Friday, May 23, at Spencer Speedway. The event will now take place on Friday, July 11, 2025.

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70th Annual Season Opener Set For Friday, May 23 At Spencer Speedway With 35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak 110

by MikeMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Chris Finnocchario, Race of Champions Modified Series competitor from Macedon, N.Y.
110 Laps of Race of Champions Modified Series Action to Launch Historic Season

Williamson, N.Y. – (May 19, 2025) – Race of Champions management is set to officially launch the 70th annual season at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY on Friday, May 23, with one of the most anticipated events on the calendar—the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110, featuring the Race of Champions Modified Series.

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Spencer Speedway To Open With 35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar And Tony Jankowiak 110

by MikeJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

– 110 Laps of Race of Champions Modified Series Action to Open 70th Season at Spencer –

Williamson, N.Y. – (January 16, 2025) – Race of Champions management along with the Druar and Jankowiak families have agreed to run the “35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110” on the 70th annual opening night at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY, on Friday, May 23rd. (more…)

Racing Personalities To Sign Autographs at the 35th Annual Stocks-For-Tots Childrens Charity in Mooresville, NC

by MikeOctober 24, 2024

From the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Facebook Page…

These Racing Personalities will be signing autographs at the 35th Annual Stocks-For-Tots Childrens Charity hosted by the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Charles Mack Citizens Center on Main St in Mooresville from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

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35th Annual Tribute To Tommy Druar & Tony Jankowiak For The Race Of Champions Modified Series Canceled Due To Forecasted Inclement Weather

by MikeOctober 12, 2024

Top 3 at Chemung l to r, Paulie Hartwig III, Zane Zeiner, Ms VP, Austin Beers 6/15/24

Lancaster, NY – (October 11, 2024) – Lancaster (NY) Motorplex and Race of Champions management have agreed to cancel the 35^th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar & Tony Jankowiak for the Race of Champions Modified Series at Lancaster for Sunday, October 13.

The Race of Champions Modified Series was set to compete in the event on Sunday, October 13, however a forecast that shows inclement weather over an extended period of time in the Western New York region forced the cancelation of the event.

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