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How Did New-England-Connected Drivers Do At Atlanta?

by Lou Modestino
How Did New-England-Connected Drivers Do At Atlanta?
Christopher Bell won the Cup race at Atlanta.   Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in 12th, with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT taking 18th place and Corey LaJoie finished way back in 38th.    Corey LaJoie is the son of Randy LaJoie who won two Xfinity Championships that grew up in Norwalk, CT before moving down to the Charlotte, NC area in order to be close the top NASCAR action.
Austin Hill won the Xfinity race with Kris Wright coming in 26th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT placed 37th.  Kris Wright drives Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our’s entry who reside in Chatham, MÃ.
Kyle Busch won the Truck race while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA finished 11th.
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Additional Report On New-England Drivers at Daytona 2025

by Mike
Additional Report On New-England Drivers at Daytona 2025
Corey Heim got the NASCAR Truck win at Daytona when Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT was DQ’d and moved to last place.  But it was good news for Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA who  ended up in second place on Friday night!
Jesse Love won the Xfinity race on Saturday with Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY coming in tenth.  Leland Honeyman finished in 21st then it was Anthony Alfredo in 22nd from Ridgewood, CT.  Justin Bonsignore of Long Island, NY finished 25th. Honeyman drives an entry for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our who reside in Chatham, MA.
William Byron won the rain-delayed Daytona 500 for the second time.  Corey LaJoie ended his day in 22nd while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT. got 32nd place and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended up 35th.
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Here’s How New England Connected Drivers Fared at the Big D’s Twin Qualifiers

by Lou Modestino
Here’s How New England Connected Drivers Fared at the Big D’s Twin Qualifiers
Bubba Wallace managed to get a win in the first 500 Qualifier, and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in 13th.
In the second go-around Austin Cindric made his way to Victory Lane with defending Cup Champion Joey Logano of Middletown, CT taking fifth place.  Corey LaJoie finished sixth then it was Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT earning the 13th spot.
Note that Corey LaJoie is the son of Two-Time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT before moving South to the Charlotte, NC area in order to be closer to the top NASCAR action.
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Drivers Commend NASCAR for Getting Back to Its Roots at Bowman Gray

by Mike
Drivers Commend NASCAR for Getting Back to Its Roots at Bowman Gray

by Cara Cooper, Martinsville Bulletin

For the last three years, NASCAR tried a grand experiment, taking its annual preseason exhibition, the Cup Series Clash, to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Much the same as the NFL playing games in London, the idea was NASCAR should stage a race in a new market to grow the sport and let new fans see an event live.

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Be on the Lookout: These Rolex 24 Drivers Bear Watching

by Mike
Be on the Lookout: These Rolex 24 Drivers Bear Watching

Keep an Eye on These Guys: NASCAR Stars, Ex-F1 Drivers and Young Phenoms

By Mark Robinson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Now that the field of drivers for the Rolex 24 At Daytona later this month is nearly complete, it’s a good time to sift through the more than 230 names to look at a baker’s dozen who may have an impact on the 63rd twice-around-the-clock marathon at Daytona International Speedway, largely beyond those that immediately come to mind competing in the leading Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class.

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Niece Motorsports Drivers & Partners Team Up for International 500 Snowmobile Race

by Mike
Niece Motorsports Drivers & Partners Team Up for International 500 Snowmobile Race
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Drivers to Attend 56th Annual I-500

Salisbury, NC / Sault Ste. Marie, MI (Jan. 6, 2025) – Two weeks before the start of the NASCAR season, Niece Motorsports will trade its traditional set of four tires for skis and chains as it joins the International 500 snowmobile race in collaboration with several of its primary partners. (more…)

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2024 Snowball Derby Entry List Includes Flurry of NASCAR/ARCA Drivers

by Mike
2024 Snowball Derby Entry List Includes Flurry of NASCAR/ARCA Drivers

In Joseph Srigley‘s article from TobyChristie….

This weekend in Pensacola, Florida, several drivers from all across North America will tackle one of the most prestigious Late Model events of the season, the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway.

As usual, the presence of NASCAR National Series and ARCA Menards Series drivers can be felt in a major way during this off-season event, a number of whom come from backgrounds in the short-track world. (more…)

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F1 Drivers vs. Stock Car Challenge

by Mike
F1 Drivers vs. Stock Car Challenge

How would an F1 driver would perform in a NASCAR-style stock car? How about on a dirt, oval track? Now, live on the Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel, those questions are put to the test. Visa Cash App RB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson unlearned all they know about open-wheel F1 racing as they paired with NASCAR pros Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch in Austin, TX to try their hand at naturally aspirated V8 stock car racing. Check it out here: F1 Drivers vs. Stock Car.

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