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Ouellette and Trott Seeking First Street Stock Win of 2022 at Stafford

by Lou ModestinoJune 23, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Friday night, June 24, will see Stafford Speedway’s Street Stock division take center stage with their biggest race of the 2022 season, the Midstate Site Development Street Stock Firecracker 30. The JET Motorsports duo of Bert Ouellette in the #51 JET Electric Chevrolet and Tyler Trott in the #80 JHS Roofing Chevrolet have recorded top-10 finishes in all but one race thus far in the 2022 season and they both have their eyes set on winning the biggest Street Stock race of the season.

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Legendary Businessman, Philanthropist and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith Passes Away

by Lou ModestinoJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A visionary and transformative figure in both business and entertainment, Ollen Bruton Smith, the founder and executive chairman of Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH), Speedway Motorsports and Speedway Children’s Charities died today of natural causes. He was 95. (more…)

Carey Bringle and Peg Leg Porker Announce BJMM Partnership

by MikeJune 23, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (JUNE 22, 2022): This week, Nashville is hitting the races, and our beloved local, independently-owned BBQ brand, Peg Leg Porker, will be making pigs fly as Carey Bringle partners with racer Josh Williams for the seventh year in a row. One of Williams’ first corporate partners while driving in the ARCA Racing Series back in 2015 was Peg Leg Porker, a restaurant concept by renowned Pitmaster Carey Bringle. (more…)

MoneyLion and 23XI Racing Announce Weekly Gas Money Giveaway for NASCAR Season

by MikeJune 22, 2022

NEW YORK, NY (June 21, 2022) — MoneyLion Inc. (“MoneyLion”) (NYSE:ML), a leading digital financial services and lifestyle content platform, announced today its “Get Pumped Tuesday” sweepstakes aimed at relieving pain at the pump for hard-working Americans during a time when gas prices are at historic highs. (more…)

Valvoline and Hendrick Motorsports Extend Relationship Through 2027

by MikeJune 22, 2022

CONCORD, N.C. (June 21, 2022) – Hendrick Motorsports has extended its partnership with Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a global leader in vehicle care and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, through 2027. (more…)

Carey and Palardy Score First Career Stafford Speedway Feature Wins

by Lou ModestinoJune 15, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—While racing in different divisions, SK Light driver Josh Carey and Limited Late Model driver Damian Palardy share similar stories of struggle on their way to their first career Stafford feature victories on Friday, June 3.

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Barrett-Jackson Revs Up for Las Vegas Auction with Collectible Ford Mustangs and Shelbys

by MikeJune 14, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 14, 2022 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will rev up this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July 2, at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center with an impressive stable of Ford-powered pony cars and collectible Shelby vehicles. Included in this year’s Las Vegas docket is a highly desirable 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Lot #741) and an Acapulco Blue 1968 Shelby GT500KR (Lot #728), both selling with No Reserve. (more…)

Jimmy Davis and Don Mattison Earn Twin 20 Victories At Devil’s Bowl Speedway

by Lou ModestinoJune 14, 2022

West Haven, VT – The great crate place treated a packed house with twin 20’s for the Sunoco Sportsman Modifieds at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Jimmy Davis made his return to victory lane winning the first event, while Don Mattison earned the second twin win. Hunter Nutter (Limited Sportsman), Steve Miller (Rookie Sportsman), Lane Saville (500cc Mini Sprint), Chris Sumner (Mini Stock), and Chris Murray (Super Stock) also earned victories this past Saturday night. (more…)

Kressley And Hoch Lead Grandview Point Standings, USAC Sprints Tuesday, Modifieds And Sportsman Saturday Night

by MikeJune 13, 2022

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The 60^th season of stock car racing continues at Grandview Speedway this Saturday night, with another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series program. (more…)

Close Finishes and Screaming Speeds Highlight Thunder Road Weekly Opener

by Lou ModestinoJune 13, 2022

Barre, VT — Friday’s 5-division card at Thunder Road opened the weekly racing series at the Barre, Vermont oval. The racing was some of the best seen at the storied highbanks this season with razor thin finishes and the fastest speeds ever witnessed at the 63-year-old speedbowl. In the end, it was Derrick Calkins who started his quest for the Myers Container Service Triple Crown on strong footing and New England ace Jon McKennedy who stole the debut show of the New England Supermodified Series. (more…)