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PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports Announces Lineup For The IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup For The 2023 Season And The Rolex 24 At Daytona

by Lou ModestinoDecember 17, 2022

December 16, 2022 – Fresno, California. – PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports is pleased to announce its 2023 Michelin Endurance Cup driver lineup for the No. 52 Wynns/Max Connect/RainX/Client Command/Apex Protect Oreca 07 LMP2 entry with returning Champion Ben Keating, two-time ELMS LMP2 Champion, Frenchman Paul-Loup Chatin, and British open-wheel rising star Alex Quinn. For the 61st edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona to be held in January 2023, the No. 52 will be joined for the third consecutive year, by world-class four-time Le Mans 24 Hours class winner, Frenchman Nicolas Lapierre.

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Magnus Racing Announces Shocking Driver Lineup for 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Entry

by MikeDecember 16, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. (December 15, 2022) – With the 61^st Rolex 24 At Daytona looming on the horizon, sports car racing team Magnus Racing is ready to reveal a completely shocking driver lineup for the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3. John Potter, Andy Lally, and Spencer Pumpelly will pilot the Aston Martin in the four endurance events of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup.

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Seekonk Speedway Announces Robust 2023 Event Schedule

by Lou ModestinoDecember 13, 2022

SEEKONK, Mass. – Seekonk Speedway announced today a jam-packed 2023 schedule of events as the track gets ready for the 77th season of operation in Massachusetts. The season will begin with the traditional Sunday afternoon opening day on May 7, and conclude with the smashing of pumpkins during a Thrill Show on October 14. (more…)

Wright Motorsports Announces Endurance Drivers for No. 77 VOLT Lighting Entry

by MikeDecember 13, 2022

BATAVIA, Ohio. (December 12, 2022) – As anticipation builds for the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona, Wright Motorsports has announced the driver lineup of the No. 77 VOLT Lighting Porsche 911 GT3 R (type 992) for the approaching race season. Wright Motorsports champion Max Root will return to the Ohio-based team for the four IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance races, while Porsche Factory driver Kevin Estre joins the team for the season-opening 24-hour event. (more…)

ARCA Menards Series Extends Broadcast Rights Agreement With FOX Sports Through 2024; Announces 2023 Broadcast Schedule

by MikeDecember 9, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2021) – ARCA and FOX Sports announced today an extension of their broadcast rights agreement through 2024 that will also expand the number of events covered. ARCA also released its 2023 broadcast schedule for the ARCA Menards Series.

For the first time in series history, FOX Sports will carry all 20 ARCA Menards Series races live on FS1 or FS2, an increase of 11 races from 2022 and 12 races from 2018-2021. All races will also be available live on the FOX Sports App to authenticated subscribers.

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JDV Productions Announces Additional 2023 Dates Including Debut of Open Modifieds

by Lou ModestinoDecember 7, 2022

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – JDV Productions announced today two additional events for their 2023 schedule, as the organization will branch out to promote two Open Modified events for the new season. The JDV Open Modifieds will compete in a 100-lap event at Monadnock Speedway on Saturday, June 3 and a 100-lap race at Claremont Motorsports Park on Sunday, September 3.

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Grandview Speedway Announces Rules Update, Season Passes Available For Christmas Gifts

by MikeDecember 5, 2022

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Track officials from Grandview Speedway just completed a review of track rules and procedures and are releasing information regarding the results of that recent meeting.

There are no changes for the 2023 racing season for the 358 Modified division, however, there is a rule clarification for the Modifieds and some adjustments for the Sportsman. (more…)

STARS National Series Announces 2023 Season Opener

by MikeNovember 30, 2022

Macon, IL (November 30, 2022) – Within the sports world, March is always known for its madness and now it’ll have just a bit more.

The highly anticipated inaugural event for the STARS National Series is slated for Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. A 200-lap national Super Late Model race at the famed half-mile facility will start the season. (more…)

Grandview Speedway Announces Opening Night Of April 1 For 2023 Season Plus Special Events

by MikeNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following the recent announcement that Grandview Speedway will continue to present professional stock car racing action on the one-third-of-a-mile high-banked clay oval, the Rogers Family would like to release some information regarding the upcoming 2023 racing season. (more…)

NASCAR Announces Launch of NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race

by MikeNovember 17, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov 16, 2022) — NASCAR today announced the creation of NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, the sanctioning body’s fourth international series and first in South America. The series, which will begin competition in 2023, is a partnership between NASCAR and the GT Sprint Race series in Brazil.

NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race joins the NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada) and NASCAR Whelen Euro Series as the fourth international series racing under the NASCAR banner. In 2023, NASCAR racing will take place in 12 different countries on three continents.

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