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Jon McKennedy Stands On It for $10K Monaco Modified Payday Over Big Money Matt

by Lou ModestinoOctober 14, 2024

Keith Rocco and Todd Owen tangle at the line for the Thompson Sunoco Modified win on Sunoco World Series Saturday! (Alan Ward photo)

Thompson, CT — The American-Canadian Tour got the second day of the Sunoco World Series off to a strong start with their Sunoco World Series 75. Brandon Barker and Tom Carey III lead the way to the green flag just before former Thompson Late Model champion Brian Tagg dove sideways across the frontstretch grass to call out the lone caution. The international roster of drivers kept it lean and green after that, even as several drivers fell out with mechanical issues throughout the 75-lap sprint. In the end, Tom Carey III backed up his September extra-distance win to claim his third career American-Canadian Tour win in the ‘Brookside Ride’ while former Seekonk Speedway champion Ryan Kuhn kept him honest, following just a car-length behind through the second half of the event to claim second. Polesitter Brandon Barker held on to take third over Quebec’s Jonathan Bouvrette. (more…)

Nick Sanchez to Drive for Big Machine Racing in 2025 Xfinity Series

by MikeSeptember 20, 2024

Nick Sanchez will drive the #48 Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers Chevrolet in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series as announced today by Scott Borchetta, CEO/Owner of Big Machine Racing. The team also announced Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, as an associate sponsor on the #48 entry.

Sanchez, 23, of Miami, Florida joins Big Machine Racing from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series where he has won twice this season, driving the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevy Silverado with Rev Racing. He is the 2022 ARCA Menards Series Champion and drove for Big Machine Racing in the same year, when he drove the #48 in six NASCAR Xfinity Series races. (more…)

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Sets All-Time Records

by MikeSeptember 18, 2024

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Wraps Successful Weekend, Crowning Alex Palou NTT INDYCAR SERIES CHAMPION
Nashville Resident Colton Herta Clinches Victory, Secures First-Ever Oval Win
Freedom Friday Breaks Attendance Records with 118,000 Verified Spectators
Over 42,000 were welcomed at The Nashville Superspeedway Over Race Weekend

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Big Block Super-Modifieds Results From Star Speedway, Other Results and Recap

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Only 16 of these Super Modifieds showed up at Star Speedway in Epping, NH on Saturday night with Chelmsford, MA open wheel driver Jon McKennedy winning that one while Matt Johnson was second and Bobby Timmons in third place. (more…)

Parker Kligerman Not Returning to Big Machine Racing in 2025, Not Pursuing Full-Time Rides

by MikeSeptember 12, 2024

Parker Kligerman announced on his podcast “The Money Lap” that he won’t be returning to Big Machine Racing for the 2025 Xfinity Series season and is done pursuing full-time rides at NASCAR.

Kligerman returned as a full-time competitor in 2023, after more than a decade of making sporadic starts for multiple teams across all three national touring levels. He finished the 2023 season 10th in the championship standings, with a career-high eight top-five finishes. (more…)

City National Bank Named Official Bank Partner of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Presented by Gainbridge

by MikeSeptember 7, 2024

Nashville, TN (September 6, 2024) – Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announced today City National Bank as the Official Bank Partner of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Presented by Gainbridge at Nashville Superspeedway, September 14-15, 2024, continuing their support in Music City.

“City National Bank opened its doors in Music City more than 13 years ago specifically to serve the entertainment industry and the people and businesses who call Nashville home. As we have expanded into sports, being able to work alongside Scott Borchetta and the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix as the official bank sponsor of this event felt like the perfect fit” said Diane Pearson, Co-Head of City National Entertainment – Nashville. “From music to INDYCAR racing and the prestigious Astor Cup, we look forward to seeing everyone in Nashville for these incredible Grand Prix experiences!”

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Beginning Of NASCAR Cup Series And Supermotocross Playoffs Headline NBC Sports’ Big Motorsports Weekend Across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, And CNBC

by MikeSeptember 6, 2024

Live Pre-Race Coverage of First NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race from Atlanta Motor Speedway Begins Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network

NBC Sports Goes “NASCAR Nonstop” for Quaker State 400 available at Walmart at Atlanta on USA Network, Providing Live Coverage of Every Green Flag Lap

Live Coverage of Round 1 of 2024 SuperMotocross Playoffs Starts Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. ET on Peacock from zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 5, 2024 – NBC Sports’ motorsports coverage this weekend is headlined by the first race in the NASCAR Cup Series’ Round of 16 playoffs on Sunday on USA Network from Atlanta Motor Speedway and the first round of the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs on Saturday on Peacock from zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.

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Dominant Paddon Wins Big in Wales as Title Fight Extends to Final Round

by MikeSeptember 2, 2024

Hayden Paddon became the seventh different winner of the eight-event 2024 FIA European Rally Championship season with a standout victory on JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion today (Sunday).

The Pirelli-equipped BRC Racing Team driver, who strengthens his grip on a second consecutive ERC title as a result, led the spectacular Tarmac event from start to finish as the championship returned to the United Kingdom for the first time since 2016 in style.

Andrea Mabellini banked his maiden ERC podium finish for Team MRF Tyres after climbing from fourth to second on the Power Stage with Michelin-equipped Mathieu Franceschi returning to the podium for the first time since Rally Islas Canarias in May in third. (more…)

Gluchacki Redoubles ACT Championship Chase with Late-Race Move to Secure Big Oxford Victory on 250 Weekend

by Lou ModestinoAugust 26, 2024

Oxford, ME — With beautiful weather over Eastern Maine, forty-three teams entered Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday with the American-Canadian Tour faithful running door-to-door in the Oxford 125 as part of the 51st annual Oxford 250 weekend. ACT officials confirmed all forty-three teams would start Saturday’s feature event and Derry, New Hampshire’s Erick Sands took the pole position by virtue of a +5 handicap earned in heat race Plus/Minus qualifying events. (more…)

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix & Omologato Announce Partnership

by MikeAugust 22, 2024

Nashville, TN (August 21, 2024) – The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is thrilled to announce that Omologato will be the official watch sponsor of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES finale at Nashville Superspeedway. This prestigious partnership marks the beginning of a multi-year collaboration between the iconic racing event and the renowned watchmaker.

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