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2023 Daytona 500 | NASCAR Cup Series Full Race Replay

by MikeFebruary 24, 2023

For those of you who missed the 2023 Daytona 500, here is a full-race replay, courtesy of NASCAR’s YouTube channel…

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Setting The Stage For Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeSeptember 29, 2022

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will be heading to Alabama next for what is sure to produce some of the craziest racing this season. The second race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of 12 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 with the Sparks 300 at 4 p.m. ET on the USA Network, the NBC Sports App, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR radio.

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Brad Keselowski Ties Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon With Sixth Talladega Win

by Chuck AbramsApril 27, 2021

Brad Keselowski led the most important lap at Talladega, the final one. In a wild, pitched battle for the win, Keselowski got a huge push from Michael McDowell and Kevin Harvick to eke out his 6^th Talladega win over Matt DiBenedetto. DiBenedetto (P5) once again came up just short for his first ever Cup win after leading 28 laps and “winning” Stage 1.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeApril 22, 2021

Known as the most competitive track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway is the perfect stage for the wild side-by-side action NASCAR fans love and this weekend’s GEICO 500 (Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) should produce just that. (more…)

Push-Pass Not Needed in Indy Car in 2023 or Ever

by Lou ModestinoApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021

The past 20 years has seen just about every major sanctioning body add something to the rule book or make technical changes in the hope of making the show more competitive, more exciting, and to make more people want to watch. (more…)

2021 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 – Full Race Replay

by MikeFebruary 17, 2021February 17, 2021

If you missed the live broadcast of the 2021 Daytona 500, or just want to watch it all again, here is a full race replay courtesy of NASCAR… (more…)

Ryan Newman Featured in Guaranteed Rate Super Bowl Ad

by MikeFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

CONCORD, N.C., (February 5, 2021) – With NASCAR’s version of its Big Game just around the corner with the Daytona 500 (Feb. 14, 2:30 p.m., FOX), Sunday’s upcoming Super Bowl will feature Ryan Newman in a different way, in a 60-second ad for Guaranteed Rate, one of his primary partners on the No. 6 Ford Mustang. (more…)

Anthony Alfredo Welcomes DUDE Nation to Front Row Motorsports

by MikeFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 5, 2021) – Once again supporting Anthony Alfredo, DUDE Products and its popular DUDE Wipes brand will be aligned with the Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate in his first NASCAR Cup Series season. DUDE Wipes will be the primary partner of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team for six races throughout the year.

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Love’s Travel Stops Fuels Partnership With Front Row Motorsports Into Ninth Consecutive Season

by MikeFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Family-owned Travel Stop Network Returns to the No. 34 Ford Mustang in 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 3, 2021) – Leading travel stop network, Love’s Travel Stops, announces today that it will return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) as a primary partner aboard Michael McDowell’s No. 34 Ford Mustang for multiple races throughout the 2021 NASCAR season – and will serve as a season-long associate partner as well. (more…)

NO. 5 HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS TEAM ADDS CINCINNATI INC. AND FREIGHTLINER FOR 2021 NASCAR SEASON

by MikeFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Two existing Hendrick Motorsports partners have joined the organization’s No. 5 NASCAR Cup Series team with driver Kyle Larson beginning in 2021.

This season, machine tool maker Cincinnati Inc. and heavy-duty truck manufacturer Freightliner will expand their NASCAR programs to become primary sponsors of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for two races each and be featured as full-time associate sponsors of the team. (more…)

RP FUNDING PARTNERS WITH RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS

by MikeFebruary 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today a partnership with RP Funding, Florida’s No Closing Cost refinance lender. RP Funding will serve as the primary partner on the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE driven by Erik Jones in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Busch Clash At DAYTONA. The Busch Clash at DAYTONA will open the 2021 NASCAR season under the lights on Tuesday, February 9, featuring an elite field of NASCAR Cup Series drivers on the iconic DAYTONA Road Course. (more…)

Sokal Digital to Partner with Stefan Parsons and BJ McLeod Motorsports at Daytona

by MikeJanuary 25, 2021January 25, 2021

MOORESVILLE – N.C. (January 25, 2020) – Stefan Parsons and BJ McLeod Motorsports announced today that Sokal Media Group (Sokal Digital), a leader in automobile advertising from North Carolina, will adorn the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro as a primary sponsor for the February 13^th NXS opener at Daytona International Speedway. Springrates Automotive Suspension is also onboard the car for the season’s opener in Daytona as an associate sponsor. (more…)

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

by MikeJanuary 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

by MikeJanuary 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…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeJune 18, 2020June 18, 2020

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: GEICO 500
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
The Date: Sunday, June 21
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV: FOX, 2 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 500 miles (188 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)
2019 Race Winner: Chase Elliott (more…)

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeJune 18, 2020June 18, 2020

NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: Unhinged 300
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
The Date: Saturday, June 20
The Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 300.58 miles (113 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 25),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 50), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 113)
2019 Winner: Tyler Reddick (more…)

K-LOVE to Serve as Primary Sponsor for Michael McDowell at Virtual Talladega

by MikeApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

MCDOWELL ON VIRTUAL TALLADEGA:

“It feels good to be back iRacing for this Sunday’s Pro Invitational Series race at virtual Talladega Superspeedway and to be able to help provide some entertainment for the millions of NASCAR fans around the world during this time of continued uncertainty.

“I’m really excited to have my longtime partner, K-LOVE back on board the No. 34 Ford Mustang. Especially in a time like right now, when we’re all in this together, experiencing quarantine and the Coronavirus. K-LOVE is all about spreading hope through their positive and encouraging messages and right now, that’s what people need. People need hope, because people are scared and uncertain of what the future holds, but just knowing that God holds the future and that nothing slides by Him helps. With K-LOVE’s messages of encouragement and hope, it allows you to navigate through those tough times that we’re all facing right now.

“This weekend’s race at virtual Talladega will be crazy. It is hard enough to not run into each other on tracks without drafting, so I really hope that we have a lot of resets.”

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