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Large Crowd and 125 Race Cars Highlight Breast Cancer Awareness “Autumn Thunder” Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeOctober 6, 2025

(Nashville, TN) A beautiful October evening and a packed grandstand set the scene for one of the most exciting race nights of the season at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, as the historic venue hosted Breast Cancer Awareness “Autumn Thunder” this past Saturday. A strong crowd filled the stands, and 125 race cars across nine divisions took part in a full night of short track action on both the ¼-mile and ⅝-mile ovals. The event, held in support of the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, brought together intense on-track battles, championship implications, and a strong display of community support for a meaningful cause.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville, TN – Breast Cancer Awareness Night

by MikeOctober 2, 2025

The historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway roars back to life this Saturday, October 4, with Breast Cancer Awareness Night featuring Autumn Thunder on the track. Fans will see a full night of grassroots racing across seven divisions, highlighted by the Pro Late Models as they continue their chase toward the season championship. Paschall Heating & Air Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pest Doctor Front Runners, US Air Force Legends, and CP Race Wear Bandoleros round out a jam-packed card of local racing excitement.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Night Set for Saturday, October 4 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeSeptember 26, 2025

Pro Late Models Headline Autumn Thunder Night of Racing and Entertainment at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

NASHVILLE, TN (September 26, 2025) — With only two race weekends remaining in the 2025 season, excitement is building for Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, coming up on Saturday, October 4. Partnering together with Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition to raise awareness for screenings and resources. Headlined by a 100-lap feature for the Pro Late Models, the night promises high-speed thrills, racing for a cause and family fun.

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Loretta Lynn Lap-a-Thon Benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Expands Love Moto Stop Cancer Initiative with Athlete Fundraising

by MikeJuly 18, 2025

Loretta Lynn Country’s Single-Largest Motocross Event Continues Fight Against Childhood Cancer

ELLENTON, Fla. / MORGANTOWN, W.V. (July 17, 2025) – The SMX League^TM, in partnership with MX Sports, is excited to announce the return of the Loretta Lynn Lap-a-Thon Benefitting St. Jude Kids at the 44th Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This athlete-driven fundraising event is a part of the continued expansion of the Love Moto Stop Cancer initiative that also includes the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, the Pro Motocross Championship, and the SMX World Championship.

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Teenager Sutton Wins Breast Cancer Awareness 100 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeOctober 7, 2024

(Nashville, TN) A field of 124 race cars packed the pits this past Saturday, October 5 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Breast Cancer Awareness Night featured six main events on the exciting quarter-mile and three features on the wicked fast 5/8-mile.

Pro Late Model point leader, Dawson Sutton, an 18-year old from Lebanon, TN, bested a strong field of competitors in qualifying. Moments later, Sutton drew the #2 pill, increasing his chances of winning his fourth feature of the season. (more…)

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Heightens Focus on Saving Lives for TeamSLR

by MikeMarch 8, 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (March 8, 2023) – March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (CRC), which means TeamSLR and its partner, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), have stepped up their year-round campaign promoting CRC screenings and other preventative measures. (more…)

Racing Prodigy Elvis Rankin To Represent The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation For 2022 Race Season

by MikeMay 27, 2022

May 25, 2022 — If you are looking for the “next big name” in Motorsports then look no further than Elvis Rankin. Elvis is a 14-year-old from Indianapolis who has been making a name for himself in SIM racing and just earned himself an enormous opportunity to race in the Formula series. Don’t be mistaken, Elvis has plenty of track time, too. As a matter of fact, his entire 2016 USAC .25 Midget National Title awards and race car are on display at the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska. (more…)

Workpro® Tools 11-In-1 Multi-Tool Supports National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. ®

by MikeJanuary 28, 2022

Huntersville, NC (January 2022) — WORKPRO® Tools, the Do-it-Yourself hand and power tool brand, proudly announces an addition to its Pink Tools for Hope line. The new 11-in-1 Multi-tool is designed to be not only a convenient and efficient multi-tool for a wide range of uses but also to be an effective soldier in the war against breast cancer. Continuing its partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®, (NBCF), (more…)

PUMA and W Series design special edition race gear to raise awareness for breast cancer

by MikeOctober 21, 2021

Herzogenaurach, Germany – 21 October 2021 — Global sports company PUMA has designed special edition race gear for the W Series hoping to elevate the conversation around breast cancer awareness during this weekend’s race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX (USA).

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John Beatty Jr. Tops Opening Night Modified Feature At Riverhead Raceway Saturday

by Lou ModestinoMay 3, 2021May 3, 2021

The gates swung open Saturday evening for the 71st season of stock car racing at Riverhead Raceway and when the checker flag waved on the 50-lap Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modified feature John Beatty Jr. of Merrick sat in the winner circle after surviving a late race restart with 11 laps remaining in the race to post his 9th career victory. A solid and talented field of 20 Buzz Chew Chevrolet NASCAR Modifieds signed in for the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series opener. (more…)