The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference as Finalists for 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference as Finalists for 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Online fan vote for award winner of $100,000 donation is live on NASCARfoundation.org now through November 18 at 6 p.m. ET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 22, 2024) – Four inspiring NASCAR fans who are making a difference in children’s lives through local children’s organizations were announced today by The NASCAR Foundation as finalists for the 14th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The announcement, which was made live on Speedway with Dave Moody on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, highlighted the volunteers’ commitment to improving the lives of children across the country.

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Highmark Building Efficiency To Present Jason Sheppard Crew Chief Of The Race Award At Eddie Partridge 256 Saturday

Highmark Building Efficiency To Present Jason Sheppard Crew Chief Of The Race Award At Eddie Partridge 256 Saturday
Monday afternoon, John Ellwood, GM of Riverhead Raceway along with Rich Gerbe of HighMark Building Efficiency announced the Jason Sheppard Crew Chief of the Race Award for the WMT Eddie Partridge 256 Saturday at Riverhead Raceway. The award celebrates the racing career and life of Jason Sheppard, longtime crew chief for Eric Goodale on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour who passed away suddenly in August.

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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Five Leaf Racewear Firesuits to Stafford Drivers

Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Five Leaf Racewear Firesuits to Stafford Drivers

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the fourth consecutive season the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative will support local driver’s safety at Stafford Speedway. Established prior to the start of the 2020 season by Quinn Christopher, the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative will provide five Stafford drivers with a brand new Leaf Racewear Firesuit.

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NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Landmark Award

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Landmark Award

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 2, 2023) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The three-person group – the 14th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison. In addition, Janet Guthrie was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

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New ‘Driver of the Race’ Contingency Award Announced for ACT Teams

New ‘Driver of the Race’ Contingency Award Announced for ACT Teams

Barre, VT — American-Canadian Tour officials today released an all-new Contingency Award available for the ACT teams throughout the 2023 season. The new ACT Driver of the Race program will award one (1) Hoosier Race Tire to the driver that officials deem the most deserving among the roster each race through the end of the 2023 season courtesy of WB Tire. 

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Award Winning GT Radiators To Sponsor Balls To The Wall Segment Leaders At Grandview Speedway

Award Winning GT Radiators To Sponsor Balls To The Wall Segment Leaders At Grandview Speedway

BECHTELSVILLE, PA    MAY 16, 2023    .   .   .   .   .  The  NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series of 2023 will open on  Sunday night, May 28 with the return of the Pioneer Pole Buildings  2nd Annual Balls to the Wall 50 Invert Race for 358 Modifieds, joined by a complete program of 602 Sportsman at the Grandview Speedway.   Race time is set for 7:30 PM

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U.S. MXoN Team Wins 2022 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award

U.S. MXoN Team Wins 2022 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Award

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Following a winning performance at the 2022 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) that brought the MXoN Chamberlain Trophy back to the United States, the U.S. MXoN team — which included Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton and Justin Cooper, with five-time World Champion and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Roger DeCoster as Team Manager — has claimed the 2022 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year award. (more…)

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Riley Generators to Award New Generator to Stafford Limited Late Model Track Champion

Riley Generators to Award New Generator to Stafford Limited Late Model Track Champion

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Along with the prestige of winning a championship and a season end bonus of $2,000 from the Stafford Speedway Point Fund, the 2022 Limited Late Model champion will receive a unique bonus item courtesy of Riley Generators.  Riley Generators will provide the 2022 champion with a brand new generator that can be used to power their trailer or camper.

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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Three Joie of Seating Seats to Stafford Drivers

Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Three Joie of Seating Seats to Stafford Drivers

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the third consecutive season at Stafford Motor Speedway, the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative, established prior to the start of the 2020 season by Christopher’s wife Quinn, will provide three Stafford drivers with new safety equipment.  Following the conclusion of the TC 13 Shootout on September 9, three drivers will be awarded a brand new racing seat from The (La)Joie of Seating.

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Tomac Wins First ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports Category

PALMETTO, Fla., (July 21, 2022) – Among stiff category competition, Eli Tomac came up big at last night’s 2022 ESPY Awards Show by winning his first-ever ESPY Award in the Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports category. Hosted by ESPN, the ESPYs are the annual awards ceremony that recognizes the best athletes in the world and the past year’s major sporting achievements.

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Dr Pepper & 23XI Racing’s SPEED Institute Announce 2022 Tuition Award Recipients

Dr Pepper & 23XI Racing’s SPEED Institute Announce 2022 Tuition Award Recipients

Mooresville, N.C. (Jun 17, 2022) — Dr Pepper and 23XI Racing today announced the 23 recipients of the 2022 SPEED Institute Tuition Program. The annual program is designed to provide tuition support and opportunities for students seeking to work in motorsports in a variety of fields, including marketing, communications, human resources, finance, engineering and trade disciplines.

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NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Landmark Award

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Landmark Award

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 4, 2022) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The three-person group – the 13th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine and Hershel McGriff. In addition, Mike Helton was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

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Carroll Shelby International Honors Ken Miles with “Carroll Shelby Spirit” Award at Team Shelby Bash

Carroll Shelby International Honors Ken Miles with “Carroll Shelby Spirit” Award at Team Shelby Bash

LOS ANGELES – October 12, 2021 – Carroll Shelby International (CSBI:PK) honored Ken Miles with the prestigious “Carroll Shelby Spirit” award at the Team Shelby Bash on September 25, 2021, in Las Vegas. Ken Miles’ son, Peter Miles, accepted the award on his father’s behalf. The award was originally scheduled to be presented during the 2020 Team Shelby Bash, but was delayed due to the pandemic.

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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award 5 Custom Bell Helmets to Stafford Drivers

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Prior to the start of the 2020 racing season, Quinn Christopher, wife of the late Stafford Speedway legend Ted Christopher, established the Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative.  Last season over 100 Stafford drivers received either a nomex undershirt, helmet skirt, or head sock through the TC Safety initiative. Each of those drivers was also entered into a drawing to win a free Leaf firesuit, which was won by Meghan Fuller.

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