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MiataCon Returns to Lime Rock Park, Celebrating The Spirit of the Mazda MX-5 and the Generations Who Drive It
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (9 October 2025)- What began in 2022 as an idea to bring Miata enthusiasts together for good vibes and friendly competition has grown into a national celebration of Mazda’s iconic roadster and the generations who drive it. MiataCon 2025 returns to Lime Rock Park October 24-25, uniting drivers, owners and fans from across the country for a weekend dedicated to the world’s most popular sports car.
Wall Of Fame + First Responders Night, Sunoco Drive For The Cup Continues This Weekend At Seekonk Speedway
SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway has a packed weekend of excitement planned September 12-13, with drivers continuing their battle for the championship on both Fast Friday and NASCAR Saturday. On top of that, Saturday night is First Responders Night, with free admission for First Responders courtesy of IBEW Local 99, along with the annual Wall of Fame induction. This year, Ronnie Pond, a “Master of Speed” and Johnny Tripp, a multiple-division winner and a former track champion, will both be inducted at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night.
Haas Factory Team Confident In Ford For Playoff Drive
Earlier this week, the Haas Factory Team, which fields Fords for Cole Custer in the NASCAR Cup Series and Sam Mayer and Sheldon Creed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, announced it would be switching power-plants to Chevrolet in 2026.
With the news coming just as the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs begin Friday in Bristol, Tenn. the drivers were asked if they worried any about Ford’s commitment to the team as it embarks on a title run.
Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Bell Helmet at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT) — The legacy of one of short track racing’s most iconic figures will once again be honored this Friday night, September 12, as the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative returns to Stafford Speedway for its sixth consecutive season. Established in 2020 by Quinn Christopher, the initiative continues to promote driver safety by awarding one Stafford competitor with a brand new Bell helmet, courtesy of Racing Force.
Sunoco Drive For The Cup Opens This Weekend At Seekonk Speedway
SEEKONK, Mass. — Seekonk Speedway is set to crown champions 2025 track champions in the month of September.
Connor Zilisch to Drive Trackhouse Chevy in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – Connor Zilisch, one of the hottest prospects in NASCAR history, will race a Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet full-time in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series.
The 19-year-old Zilisch and Trackhouse Racing founder and owner Justin Marks announced Saturday at Daytona International Speedway that they’ve reached a multiyear agreement for Zilisch to drive for the three-car team that has already won five Cup Series races this season with drivers Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen.
Crafton Shifts Gears, Majeski To Drive ThorSport No. 88 Full-Time In 2026
Sandusky, OH – ThorSport Racing today announced a new chapter for its storied No. 88 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry. Three-time series champion Matt Crafton will conclude his full-time driving career after the 2025 season. His 23-year partnership with Menards stands as the longest-running driver/primary sponsor relationship in NASCAR history. Beginning in 2026, teammate and 2024 series champion Ty Majeski will take the wheel of the No. 88 full-time.
Ryan Preece Continues Drive for Playoff Spot This Weekend at Watkins Glen
Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing, is coming off a fifth place finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. He’s currently 23 points behind teammate Chris Buescher for the final playoff spot as the series heads to Watkins Glen International. Preece spoke about his situation as part of the weekly Ford Performance media call.
WIMNA Presents Women with Drive – Driven by Mobil 1™ Summit
December 8–10, 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Returning to PRI Show Week – Bigger, Bolder, and More Impactful Than Ever
Presented by Mobil 1™ for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Registration Now Open
INDIANAPOLIS, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The engine of progress is revving once again as Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) proudly announces the return of its flagship event — the Women with Drive V – Driven by Mobil 1™ Summit, December 8–10, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Coinciding with the start of PRI Show Week, this fifth annual gathering promises to deliver the most electrifying Summit yet.

