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The NASCAR Xfinity Series Heads Back to the ‘Paperclip’ of Short Tracks

by Mike
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Heads Back to the ‘Paperclip’ of Short Tracks

As the NASCAR Xfinity Series winds down the 2024 season, the drivers and teams will now be heading to Martinsville Speedway for the Playoffs’ penultimate race, the National Debt Relief 250, on Saturday, November 2 at 4 p.m. ET on the CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

This will be the 43rd NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway. The previous 42 races have produced 28 different race winners and 22 different pole winners. Only six races have been won from the pole or first starting position, but it’s been over 35 years since a driver was able to accomplish the feat – most recently by Jimmy Hensley in 1987.

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Michael McDowell & Horizon Hobby Head Back to the Kansas Heartland

by Mike
Michael McDowell & Horizon Hobby Head Back to the Kansas Heartland

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 25, 2024) – Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team are back in the Heartland this weekend to take on the Kansas Speedway.

McDowell returns to Kansas after an 11th-place run at the Bristol Night Race and is looking to improve on his Top-10 finish from the Kansas spring race earlier this year. His 10th-place result was his best career-finish at the 1.5-mile Speedway.

Horizon Hobby is back on the No. 34 this weekend, highlighting over 50 local hobby stores across the country, on the hood of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. By forging strong relationships with RC hobby enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers around the world, Horizon Hobby has built the best brands in the industry. (more…)

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Jesse Kent Carries “Kent Family Name” Back To Victory Lane This Past Saturday At Chemung Speedrome In “Night Before The Glen” Event

by Mike
Jesse Kent Carries “Kent Family Name” Back To Victory Lane This Past Saturday At Chemung Speedrome In “Night Before The Glen” Event

– Joe Mancuso, Race of Champions Super Stock & Nick Robinson Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series Claim Victories at Chemung –

– Cody McPherson Wins Race of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series Race at Ohsweken – James Michael Friesen Declared Series Champion –

Chemung, NY – (September 16, 2024) – Jesse Kent of Horseheads, NY, a third generation driver captured his first Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series victory this past Saturday at Chemung (NY) Speedrome in the traditional “ Night before the Glen” race.

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Speedway 95 Welcomes Back GSPSS For Penultimate 2024 Tilt

by Lou Modestino
Speedway 95 Welcomes Back GSPSS For Penultimate 2024 Tilt

WALPOLE, N.H. – Only two events remain in the chase for the 2024 Granite State Pro Stock Series crown. But before the season can draw to a close at Lee USA Speedway, one last road trip awaits the series faithful, a road trip that carries special meaning for each of the two championship challengers.

Speedway 95 in Hermon, Maine, welcomes the GSPSS for its second visit of the year, another event in a busy and high-profile month for racing in the Pine Tree State this Sunday, September 15. The penultimate event on the nine-race GSPSS itinerary sets the stage for October’s championship finale. (more…)

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Tom Carey III Takes ‘the Brookside Ride’ to $5,000 Back to School Bash Victory

by Lou Modestino
Tom Carey III Takes ‘the Brookside Ride’ to $5,000 Back to School Bash Victory

Thompson, CT — The Street Stocks got Sunday’s Back to School Bash at Thompson Speedway off to a rip-roaring start with polesitter Austin Flanagan quickly losing the lead under the green flag with an ill-handling machine. Flanagan’s fumble gave Ryan Waterman open range at the front of the pack as Al Stone III and Corey Fanning attempted to reel him in during their 20-lap feature. The lone caution flag flew just before the halfway point as Mike Viens went into the spin cycle in turn one. Although his early lead evaporated in an instant, Ryan Waterman again powered through on the restart to lead the Street Stocks under the checkered flag with Al Stone III and Corey Fanning joining the podium. (more…)

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Bobby Stirk, III Seeking First Late Model Victory in Paradiso Insurance 50 After Piecing Car Back Together

by Lou Modestino
Bobby Stirk, III Seeking First Late Model Victory in Paradiso Insurance 50 After Piecing Car Back Together

(Stafford Springs, CT)—With Stafford Speedway’s Late Model division set to run their annual extra distance feature event, the Paradiso Insurance 50, this Friday September 6, Bobby Stirk, III and the #9 team sponsored by A6A Associates, Tri-State Elevator & Hoist, and Costa & Son Construction are ready to fight for their first Late Model victory.  The fact that Stirk will even be at the track to try to win the race would be a small miracle after crashing his car and seeing the front end briefly catch fire in last week’s feature event.  But thanks to some hard work by his crew, Stirk will be at the track ready to chase the checkered flag.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Heads Back to the Lady in Black

by Mike
NASCAR Xfinity Series Heads Back to the Lady in Black

After some superspeedway action at the World Center of Racing in sunny Daytona Beach, Florida, the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Darlington Raceway, in Darlington, South Carlonia, for Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 on Saturday, August 31 at 3:30 p.m. ET on the USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Heading into the weekend, this will be the 69th NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the “track too tough to tame.” The previous 68 races have produced 36 different race winners and 32 different pole winners.

Fifteen NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Darlington Raceway have been won from the pole or first starting position, most recently by Denny Hamlin in 2017.

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Back to School Day is in the ‘Books’ at Hudson Speedway!

by Lou Modestino
Back to School Day is in the ‘Books’ at Hudson Speedway!

Hudson, NH- As the Original Family Fun track returned to day hours it means one thing, Summer is coming to an end. To celebrate the track held back to school day giving out back packs to kids preparing to start school this coming week.

Granite State Indoor Range Six Shooters took to the track to do battle. The race would be slowed by one caution flag. Steve Miller Jr. in car #79 led every lap to capture the win. The real excitement was the three-car battle for second that came down to the last lap to shake out. Michael Yeaton in car #25NH used a three wide pass to capture 2nd. Steve Miller Sr. in the #68 settled for 3rd with Trystin Bodwell (17x) in 4th and Mike Comtois (52NH) in 5th.

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Jason Kitzmiller; A.L.L. Construction Racing Back in ARCA Action at Michigan International Speedway

by Mike
Jason Kitzmiller; A.L.L. Construction Racing Back in ARCA Action at Michigan International Speedway

BROOKLYN, Michigan: Back in the ARCA Menards Series saddle after more than two and a half more break, Jason Kitzmiller and his A.L.L. Construction Racing team are back in action and ready to deliver another strong finish in Friday evening’s Henry Ford Health 100 at Michigan International Speedway. (more…)

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Cole Custer Leads the Xfinity Series Back to Pocono

by Mike
Cole Custer Leads the Xfinity Series Back to Pocono

New Zealand driver Shane Van Gisbergen collected a series high third win of the season on the Chicago Street Course last week to move into the top position on the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff grid. But racing moves off the city streets to one of the sport’s most traditional ovals, Pocono Raceway for Saturday’s Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 (3 p.m. ET on USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App). (more…)

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Race Of Champions Back To Wyoming County International Speedway To Kick Off Independence Day Celebrations

by Mike
Race Of Champions Back To Wyoming County International Speedway To Kick Off Independence Day Celebrations

Perry, NY – (June 24, 2024) – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” are ready to help kickoff Independence Day Celebrations in the region with a big night of short track racing action at “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” in Perry, NY this Saturday, June 29, 2024

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Andrew Molleur Back on Track in SK Modified

by Lou Modestino
Andrew Molleur Back on Track in SK Modified

(Stafford Springs, CT)—After a year away from the SK Modified® division at Stafford, Shelton, CT native Andrew Molleur has showed no signs of rust in his return to full-time status in 2024.  Molleur got a call over the winter from the Petty Cash Motorsports #85 team to drive their car and Molleur has delivered top-5 finishes in each of the first 5 races this season, including 3 consecutive podium efforts.

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Back To The West Coast: Portland International Raceway Is Up Next For NASCAR Xfinity Series

by Mike
Back To The West Coast: Portland International Raceway Is Up Next For NASCAR Xfinity Series

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will be heading back to Portland International Raceway for the Pacific Office Automation 147 on Saturday, June 1 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. This will be just the third-time the Xfinity Series has competed on the 1.97-mile road course.

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Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” Set To Jump Back Into Action At Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” On Saturday, May 25

by Mike
Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” Set To Jump Back Into Action At Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” On Saturday, May 25

Perry, N. – (May 20, 2023) – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” are set to open their seasons this coming Saturday at Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” in Perry, NY this Saturday. (more…)

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