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Joe Graf Jr. / No. 19 CoverSeal Toyota GR Supra Preview – Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway

by MikeSeptember 18, 2024

GRAF JR. 2024 NXS 4^th AND FINAL RACE OF SEASON: The September 17^th race at Bristol Motor Speedway will mark Joe Graf Jr.’s 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) 4^th and final race of the season. Joe Graf Jr. has steadily been improving on his finishes this season (17^th, 12^th, 11^th). Joe has performed well with Joe Gibbs Racing equipment with an average qualifying position of 12^th. He will aim to continue the trend collecting a top-10 at Bristol to finish off 2024 before he looks to be back in a race car in ’25.

RETURN TO JGR: Graf Jr. competed in the full, 33 race NXS season in 2023 where he had three impressive top-10 performances at Daytona, Homestead, and Kansas, highlighted by a best finish of seventh at Daytona.

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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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NASCAR Awards to Take Place in the Queen City

by MikeSeptember 4, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – (August 30, 2024) – The annual NASCAR Awards – the year-end celebration honoring the sport’s top talents and brightest stars – will have a new home in 2024 … Charlotte, N.C. Home to many of the sport’s drivers, race teams and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, this will be the first time the NASCAR Cup Series Awards will be hosted in the Queen City.

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Viva La México: NASCAR To Take Cup Series International for 1st Points Race of Modern Era

by MikeAugust 27, 2024

NASCAR will take its elite Cup Series international for the first points-paying race outside the United States with a June stop in Mexico City.

The Cup Series will race at storied Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where NASCAR and track officials have a Tuesday morning news conference to announce the June 15 race, track officials told The Associated Press.

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

by MikeAugust 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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Michael McDowell Brings Martin Transportation Systems, Love’s Travel Stops to the Motor City

by MikeAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 13, 2024) – Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team head to the Irish Hills of Michigan this weekend.

The 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse will have a returning partner in Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) and Love’s Travel Stops with them. (more…)

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Unlocks Single Day Grandstand Tickets For September 14-15 INDYCAR Championship Weekend

by MikeJuly 11, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – July 11, 2024 – The fourth annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announces single day Grandstand ticket availability and family-friendly pricing for kids 12 and under as part of the INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND September 14-15. During the weekend, the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone champions will be crowned and race fans and music lovers will have the chance to experience the best and brightest on the track and on the stages.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Returns to the Windy City

by MikeJuly 5, 2024

From the Music City to the Windy City, the NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to the Chicago Street Course for The Loop 110 on Saturday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, the NBC Sports App, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

This marks the second time the Xfinity Series visits the 12-turn, 2.20-mille street course. Last year’s inaugural race saw Cole Custer claim the victory from the pole position, leading all 25 laps of the rain-shorted race.

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Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Reveals Race & Performer Schedules For September 14-15 INDYCAR Championship Weekend

by MikeJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN – June 21, 2024 – The fourth annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announces the full race schedule and a hit-filled mix of talent performing as part of the INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND September 14-15, as all roads lead to Nashville where 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone champions will be crowned. Race fans and music lovers will have the chance to experience the best and brightest on the track and on the stages.

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