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Grant Enfinger, Ty Majeski Come to Vegas in Tight NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Points Battle

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Former Las Vegas winner Grant Enfinger holds a one-point lead over reigning champion Ty Majeski in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series standings entering Friday night’s Ecosave 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (9 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Driving a Ford for owner Mike Curb, Enfinger took the checkered flag in 2018, before Toyota ran off a string of seven straight victories at the 1.5-mile intermediate track. Kyle Busch and Rajah Caruth have won the two most recent races at LVMS in Chevrolets, both from the pole.

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Treyten Lapcevich Captures Impressive Top-Five Finish in Battle of the Stars Showdown

November 18, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.: With a standout season in the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Tour complete, Canadian standout Treyten Lapcevich and his Chad Bryant Racing team turned their attention to Saturday night’s Battle of the Stars race at New River All-American Speedway. (more…)

Talladega Win for Stenhouse Mixes Up the Playoff Battle

October 7, 2024October 14, 2024

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. found victory lane once again and threw the playoff battle into a tizzy. Combined with the huge wreck late in Stage 3, the Charlotte Roval will play an outsized role in determining the next round of the playoff picture.

Christopher Bell is safe but with Ross Chastain and Stenhouse each stealing a win in this Round of 12, the stakes for everyone else couldn’t be higher heading to The Roval. (more…)

Wright Motorsports Primed for Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis

September 17, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (September 17, 2024) – This weekend, the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host its first-ever IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance race at the Brickyard. The TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks is set for Sunday, September 22, and Wright Motorsports is ready to rise to the challenge with the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, driven by Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, and endurance specialist Jan Heylen.

“We’ve had a solid season so far, and this is a great opportunity for us to have a strong weekend,” said Team Owner John Wright. “Adam and Elliott have been outstanding in their rookie year, and with Jan’s experience, we’re bringing a strong lineup to Indianapolis. This team thrives under pressure, and I’m confident we can deliver another strong result.” (more…)

Wright Motorsports Prepared for Battle at Barber

September 4, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, AL., (September 3, 2024) — Eight years have passed since SRO America last held an event at Barber Motorsports Park and this weekend, the Fanatec GT World Challenge America returns to Birmingham, Alabama for the penultimate event of the 2024 season. The competition will intensify at the picturesque circuit as Wright Motorsports aims to keep a tight grasp on the PRO-class championship point lead with the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R.

“It’s great to be returning back to Barber,” said Team Owner John Wright. “Not only is the facility beautiful, but it offers some great racing as well. It’ll be interesting to see how quickly everyone gets up to speed at a track we haven’t raced at in some years. We’ve had decent success here in the past. After our recent test here, we are ready to get down to business and hopefully keep growing that championship points lead.” (more…)

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix partners with Hy-Vee for the Hy-Vee Battle On Broadway

August 20, 2024

Nashville, TN (August 19, 2024) – Bringing a new level of excitement to Freedom Friday, the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is proud to announce its partnership with Hy-Vee, for the “Hy-Vee Battle On Broadway,” a pitstop competition featuring five of the fastest pit crews from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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What A Race – Spectacular Battle Finds Kressley Topping Howard In A Grandview Speedway Thriller

July 8, 2024

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The weather was hot on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, but the racing action was really hot on the track, as the fans witnessed a spectacular night of racing on 90’s night! (more…)

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Battle Of Broadway Thursday Night Results

June 28, 2024

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway came back alive on Thursday night, June 27 with the inaugural running of the Battle of Broadway 150 presented by Tootsie’s. The event featured the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Pro Late Models along with the Street Stocks running on the high-banked 5/8-mile oval. (more…)

Climb To The Top Of The Hill Completed – Bobby Trapper Jr. Scores Career First NASCAR Modified Win After Late Race Battle With Brian Hirthler At Grandview Speedway

June 17, 2024

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Bobby Trapper Jr. of Scranton, Pa. has had many long days and nights of travel, good and bad nights of race action over the past several seasons, but hard work and determination paid off this week with a first career win in the 30-lap T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified feature Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)

Brett Kressley Wins Three Car Battle For The Lead To Score Second T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified Win Of The Season Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway

June 10, 2024

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. won out on a three car mid-race duel for the lead, then raced home with a comfortable advantage during the final laps to score his second victory of the season in the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)