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Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

by Lou Modestino
Here’s How New England Drivers Performed At Nashville, Detroit, And Epping, NH

By Lou Modestino

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Nashville.  Joey Logano of Middletown, CT  ended his day in fourth and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 28th position.
Justin Allgaier won the Nashville Xfinity race.  Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 29th.  Kris Wright came in 31st.  Wright steers a for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our entry.  Both owners reside in Chatham, MA.
At the Indy Car race Detroit, MI was taken by Kirkwood beating second place driver Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT, his best show in that sanction.
Early Exit on Race Day
Heading into Sunday’s Funny Car eliminations at New England Dragway in Epping, NH , Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI was confident in the team’s setup and potential. But any hopes of a deep run at his home track were dashed in Round 1. Facing Phil Burkart, Tasca lost traction just past 60 feet and smoked the tires, coasting to a 7.569 at 94.02 mph and a first-round loss.
“Too much,” Tasca said. “Lost traction around 60 feet.”
Eyes on Bristol
Despite the early exit, the team leaves New England with key positives—most notably, top-tier speed and valuable data from their No. 2 qualifying effort.
“We’ve set speed records. We’ve been 340 mph,” Tasca said Friday. “But we have got to go down the racetrack consistently.”
The Tasca Racing crew will look to bounce back quickly as the NHRA tour rolls on to Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, for next weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. With the car showing serious horsepower and the crew focused on consistency, Tasca will arrive in Tennessee ready to contend.
Are the NASCAR fans unhappy about having to pay to see five Cup races in the middle of the season Here’s a more detailed look at the different perspectives:
Negative Reactions:
  • Disappointment and Frustration:  Many fans express feeling “slapped in the face” by the exclusivity of these races, especially if they prefer watching on traditional TV.
  • “Unfair” to Regular Viewers:  Some fans, like the one on Facebook who mentioned Jimmie Johnson fans, feel that NASCAR is prioritizing a new audience and leaving regular viewers behind.
  • Increased Cost and Complexity:  The shift to streaming and pay-per-view adds to the cost of watching NASCAR, potentially making it less accessible for fans on fixed incomes or those who prefer free options.
More Positive or Accepting Views:
  • NASCAR’s Growth Strategy:   Some fans understand that NASCAR needs to adapt to the changing TV landscape and see streaming as a way to reach new audiences and expand the sport’s reach.
  • The Future of Sports Broadcasting:  Others view streaming as the future of live sports and are open to exploring new platforms like Amazon Prime for watching races.
  • Benefits of Streaming:  Some fans see potential benefits to streaming, such as less commercial interruption and a more streamlined viewing experience.
Other Considerations:
  • The Internet Makes It Easier to Find Information:  While the shift to streaming might seem confusing to some, fans can still use the internet to find out where and when races are being broadcast.
  • NASCAR’s Financial Position:  Some fans acknowledge that NASCAR needs to generate revenue and that streaming may be a way to achieve that.
  • Boycotts and Alternative Strategies:  Some fans are actively boycotting the streaming races or finding alternative ways to watch.
Our own view is that NASCAR will lose more fans than ever!
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IMSA Insider: Detroit GP and IMSA Award-Winning Digital Content

by Mike
IMSA Insider: Detroit GP and IMSA Award-Winning Digital Content

By David Phillips

  • Practice, Performance and Preparation Paramount for GTP, GTD PRO Competitors in Detroit

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship schedule is nothing if not diverse. The second weekend in May found competitors tackling California’s flowing and bucolic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca road course. Now the final weekend in the merry month of May finds competitors in Michigan taking to the confined, urban streets of the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic.

If NASCAR and IndyCar have their oval “bull rings” in Martinsville Speedway and Iowa Speedway, respectively, then IMSA’s version of a street course bull ring is the 1.654-mile, nine-turn Motown circuit where paint is often traded during overtakes and the omni-present concrete walls await the slightest mistake from the field of 22 cars, split 11 apiece between Grand Touring Prototypes (GTP) and Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO).

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Team Penske Welcomes Tire Rack For The Detroit Indycar Race

by Mike
Team Penske Welcomes Tire Rack For The Detroit Indycar Race
  • Scott McLaughlin, the 2021 INDYCAR Rookie of the Year, to Pilot No. 3 Tire Rack Chevrolet

South Bend, Ind. (May 13, 2025) – Team Penske announced today that Tire Rack returns to a familiar role as a primary Team Penske sponsor, this time on the No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet driven by 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDIANAPOLIS 500 Rookie of the Year Scott McLaughlin for the upcoming Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix to be held June 1, 2025, on the challenging Streets of Detroit circuit.

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NTT Indycar Series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Road Course Presented This Sunday At Noon ET On USA Network And Peacock

by Mike
NTT Indycar Series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Road Course Presented This Sunday At Noon ET On USA Network And Peacock
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 30, 2024 – Detroit hosts the NTT INDYCAR SERIES this weekend with the second annual running of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented Sunday at Noon ET on NBC and Peacock. Peacock is the streaming home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, presenting all races, qualifying and practices this season.

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NTT INDYCAR Series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Road Course Presented This Sunday At 3 P.M. Et On NBC And PEACOCK

by Mike
NTT INDYCAR Series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Road Course Presented This Sunday At 3 P.M. Et On NBC And PEACOCK

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 1, 2023 – A new street circuit in Detroit hosts the NTT INDYCAR SERIES this weekend with the inaugural running of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The race marks the seventh straight to air on NBC to begin the 2023 season. Peacock is the streaming home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, presenting all races, qualifying and practices this season. (more…)

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