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Track Talk – SPIRE MOTORSPORTS WELCOMES SCHLUTER SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA FOR 2021

January 23, 2021

CONCORD, N.C. (January 20, 2021) – Spire Motorsports is pleased to welcome Schluter Systems North America to its family of partners as preparations for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) reach a fever pitch for the two-car Concord, N.C., operation.

The Schluter Systems livery will be showcased aboard the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro with driver Corey LaJoie at seven races in 2021, beginning with the April 18 NCS race at Richmond Raceway. Meanwhile, the tile-industry specialist will serve as an associate sponsor of the No. 7 team across the balance of the 2021 season. (more…)

Ryan Ellis Embarks a Part-Time Schedule at BJ McLeod Motorsports

January 20, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 20, 2021): BJ McLeod Motorsports announces today that Ryan Ellis to drive the No. 99 car on a part-time NXS schedule with BJ McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) in 2021.

For the first time since 2016, Ellis will run a multiple-race schedule with the NXS team. Ellis is no stranger to BJ McLeod Motorsports. In 2018, Ellis first stepped in the No. 78 Xfinity car at Daytona International Speedway. The next year, Ellis also ran for the team at Iowa and Elkhart Lake, where he finished 17^th, his career best in the BJMM car. (more…)

AUSTIN CINDRIC AIMS TO MAKE NASCAR CUP SERIES DEBUT AT DAYTONA 500

January 20, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 20, 2021) – Reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion Austin Cindric will look to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut next month in “The Great American Race.” Cindric will drive the No. 33 Ford Mustang for Team Penske as he attempts to qualify for the 63^rd Daytona 500. Miles Stanley, who has worked as race engineer for Team Penske’s No. 12 and No. 22 Cup Series teams, will serve as crew chief for Cindric and the No. 33 Ford team in 2021. (more…)

Vinnie Miller Runs Part Time Schedule at BJ McLeod Motorsports in 2021

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 19, 2021): BJ McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) announced today that Vinnie Miller will return to the team with a part time schedule in the No. 99 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry in 2021.

Miller, who is no stranger to BJMM, signed with the team entering the 2019 season and had his career-best finish of 11^th that year at Daytona International Speedway. (more…)

AdventHealth Partners with Jamie McMurray for 2021 Daytona 500

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2021) – AdventHealth, one of the nation’s largest faith-based health systems, is set to compete again in the Great American Race. Former Daytona 500 Champion Jamie McMurray will pilot the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro entry from Spire Motorsports as AdventHealth, a current team partner with Chip Ganassi Racing, sponsors a car in the NASCAR Cup Series season opener for the second consecutive season. (more…)

Track Talk – Derek Griffith Preparing for a Busy Florida Speedweeks / Maine Racer Jamie Heath Wins New Hampshire Snow Race

January 19, 2021

Hundreds of drivers from different racing disciplines will descend upon the state of Florida during Speedweeks next month. Defending World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing champion Derek Griffith just might be the busiest driver out of all of them. (more…)

Track Talk – 2021 LONG ISLAND DAYTONA 500 PARTY SET FOR FEBRUARY 14TH AT THE ALL STAR OF RIVERHEAD

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Over the 28-year history of the popular Long Island Daytona 500 Party hosts Bob Finan & Stephen Halpin have incurred a few obstacles along the way including the inclement New York winter weather or weather delays at the Daytona 500. (more…)

Fr8Auctions Expands Partnership with Front Row Motorsports in 2021

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 18, 2021) – Fr8Auctions, the Atlanta-based Asset Liquidation Firm that auctions excess freight inventory, has expanded their partnership with Front Row Motorsports (FRM), Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Ford Mustang team in 2021. Fr8Auctions has been a long-time partner of FRM and will increase its involvement by supporting the organization at six events in 2021.

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Track Talk – Parker Kligerman Set to Drive NASCAR Truck for Henderson Motorsports at DIS

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Chris Carrier, crew chief for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team Henderson Motorsports, joined Jack Arute on “The Frontstretch” to talk about the single-truck organization’s plans for the 2021 season. (more…)

Track Talk – Hudson, NH’s Derek Griffith Teams up With Venturini Motorsports For Two Races

January 15, 2021

Concord, NC – Handwork, persistence and some spot-on timing helped New Hampshire born driver Derek Griffith fulfill his desire of returning to the racetrack after making eight starts during the 2020 ARCA Menards Series season. (more…)