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Lizards Return to Alabama for Barber Double Header

by MikeSeptember 5, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, AL., (September 4, 2024) – Momentum is on the side of Flying Lizard Motorsports as the multi-effort racing team heads to Barber Motorsports Park after an eight-year SRO America absence from the scenic circuit. The Phoenix, Arizona-based team has enjoyed back-to-back podium weekends across their GT America, GT4 America, and GT World Challenge America and journeys to Birmingham, Alabama for another weekend filled with sports car racing.

Flying Lizard has had successes at the circuit before, including a 2015 victory with 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner and FIA World Endurance Championship champion Kevin Estre.

We are getting close to the end of the 2024 season and are looking forward to a return to the Barber Motorsports track. This is a tricky circuit because there are not many straightaways, most corners are tight and put a lot of load on the front of the car. We have had success here in the past and always like coming to this beautiful facility. (more…)

2024 NTT Indycar Series Season Continues At Barber Motorsports Park With The Children’s Of Alabama Indy Grand Prix This Sunday At 1 P.M. Et On NBC And PEACOCK

by MikeApril 25, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 25, 2024 – The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season continues this week with live coverage of the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix from Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala., this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. This race marks the first of five consecutive races airing on NBC in an action-packed month of May. Peacock is the streaming home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, presenting all races, qualifying and practices this season.

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Ryan Blaney Wins At Talladega, Makes It Through To Next Playoff Round

by Chuck AbramsOctober 3, 2023October 5, 2023

Ryan Blaney came into the Talladega race needing to win one of the next two races and he did just that. He did it by staying in the Top 10 most of the race, avoiding a couple of wrecks and battling Kevin Harvick right to the very end.

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First Martinsville Victory For Kyle Larson

by Chuck AbramsApril 17, 2023April 20, 2023

Kyle Larson won his first ever grandfather clock after leading just 30 laps. Larson flirted with the Top 10 most of the race but wasn’t in position enough to be considered a contender. On a day full of long green flag runs, a late race caution mixed things up based on race and pit strategy putting him in position to win.

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Medical Properties Trust Sponsors Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 19, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alabama’s premier INDYCAR event announced today that the event has a new title sponsor, Medical Properties Trust. Through Medical Properties Trust’s philanthropic vision, the event will be named “Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix”. (more…)

NASCAR Camping World Trucks: GMS Racing’s Grant Enfinger Jumps Out Front With Victory In Playoff Opener

by MikeAugust 4, 2022

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park’s first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in 11 years did not disappoint. Tasked with opening the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs, the 0.686-mile flat paved track located just outside Indianapolis, Indiana produced some stellar side-by-side racing that went into overtime ultimately naming Grant Enfinger of GMS Racing the victor.

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NTT Indycar Series Drives Into May With The Honda Grand Prix Of Alabama This Sunday

by MikeApril 29, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 28, 2022 – The 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season drives into the month of May with live coverage of the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. A post-race show featuring driver interviews, analysis and the podium ceremony will be presented exclusively on Peacock beginning at 3 p.m. ET. The Honda Grand Prix of Alabama marks the fourth of six races airing on NBC to begin the season. (more…)

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

by MikeMay 6, 2021

After another off week for the NASCAR Xfinity Series last weekend, the series is back in action this weekend for the Steakhouse Elite 200 at Darlington Raceway (1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) on Saturday, May 8.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Off Weekend

by MikeApril 29, 2021

Time was of the essence on Saturday as a thunderstorm was barreling toward Talladega Superspeedway in the middle of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race. The competition was fierce but as the skies opened up, it was Kaulig Racing’s Jeb Burton that was able to hold onto the lead just before the final caution came out before the race was red-flagged and ultimately called because of weather securing his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeApril 22, 2021

Known as the most competitive track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway is the perfect stage for the wild side-by-side action NASCAR fans love and this weekend’s GEICO 500 (Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) should produce just that. (more…)

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeApril 22, 2021

The NASCAR Xfinity Series was off last weekend as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Cup Series took on Richmond Raceway. Prior to that, the NASCAR Xfinity Series was in Martinsville, Virginia for the Cook Out 250. The race was postponed after weather took over during the originally scheduled start on Friday. The race was rescheduled for Sunday, April 11 and the series crowned another first-time winner in JR Motorsport’s driver Josh Berry. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

by MikeApril 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 Cup Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeJune 18, 2020June 18, 2020

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: GEICO 500
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
The Date: Sunday, June 21
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV: FOX, 2 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 500 miles (188 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)
2019 Race Winner: Chase Elliott (more…)

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeJune 18, 2020June 18, 2020

NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: Unhinged 300
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
The Date: Saturday, June 20
The Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 300.58 miles (113 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 25),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 50), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 113)
2019 Winner: Tyler Reddick (more…)

K-LOVE to Serve as Primary Sponsor for Michael McDowell at Virtual Talladega

by MikeApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

MCDOWELL ON VIRTUAL TALLADEGA:

“It feels good to be back iRacing for this Sunday’s Pro Invitational Series race at virtual Talladega Superspeedway and to be able to help provide some entertainment for the millions of NASCAR fans around the world during this time of continued uncertainty.

“I’m really excited to have my longtime partner, K-LOVE back on board the No. 34 Ford Mustang. Especially in a time like right now, when we’re all in this together, experiencing quarantine and the Coronavirus. K-LOVE is all about spreading hope through their positive and encouraging messages and right now, that’s what people need. People need hope, because people are scared and uncertain of what the future holds, but just knowing that God holds the future and that nothing slides by Him helps. With K-LOVE’s messages of encouragement and hope, it allows you to navigate through those tough times that we’re all facing right now.

“This weekend’s race at virtual Talladega will be crazy. It is hard enough to not run into each other on tracks without drafting, so I really hope that we have a lot of resets.”

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