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Excitement Builds for Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, March 8

by MikeFebruary 16, 2026

Straight Talk launches 2026 NASCAR fan experience with a nostalgic activation, sweepstakes, and community impact

AVONDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2026) – On the heels of another exciting DAYTONA 500, anticipation is revving up for the Straight Talk Wireless 500, set for Sunday, March 8, at Phoenix Raceway. As an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR, and the entitlement sponsor of the race, Straight Talk is expanding its presence for the 2026 season with a series of fan-focused activations. These efforts kick off with a high-energy fan experience at Phoenix Raceway throughout the race weekend, March 5-8.

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Excitement Galore For Stacked Five Star Roofing Night At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoAugust 6, 2025

Barre, VT – Barre’s Thunder Road returns to racing action in a big way this Thursday, August 7 for Five Star Roofing night. Already highlighted by the 7th annual Road Warrior Challenge, Five Star Roofing night has also filled the void for the rain-delayed Vermont Lottery Flying Tiger trophy dash from back on July 17 while the Street Stocks will also crown the Vermont Agency of Transportation Triple Crown champion to boot! Oh, and don’t forget the Maplefields/Irving Oil Late Models for one of the biggest bang-for-your-buck events of the summer season!

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Riverhead Raceway Kicks Off Summer Excitement Saturday With NASCAR Modifieds And School Bus Demolition Derby

by Bob FinanJuly 8, 2025

Things are about to heat up at Riverhead Raceway and we’re not just talking about the weather. After a week hiatus the 75th Anniversary season roars back to action this Saturday July 12th featuring a 50-lap NASCAR Modified event and the season’s first School Bus Demolition Derby. The tour type Modifieds embark on a very busy and important stretch run toward determining the 2025 championship starting Saturday and concluding with a doubleheader weekend July 26th & July 27th.

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McKinney Construction Continuing to Build Excitement in Stafford Speedway’s SK Lights

by Lou ModestinoMarch 28, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the 2025 season at Stafford Speedway, hometown company McKinney Construction will return to the track’s contingency program. McKinney will provide a weekly $100 bonus to each 2^nd place finisher from Stafford’s SK Light Modified feature events. During the 2024 season 12 different drivers earned a contingency bonus from McKinney Construction.

“We’re happy to once again be a contingency sponsor for the SK Light division,” said Larry McKinney, owner and operator of McKinney Construction. “We’re looking forward to another exciting season on track at Stafford with some new competitors.”

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Excitement Building for 40th All American 400 Weekend November 1-3, 2024

by MikeOctober 22, 2024

A Full Weekend Ticket is Available for Just $50

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, located at The Fairgrounds Nashville in downtown Nashville, TN, is preparing for its crown jewel event for a 40^th time. The Curb Records/Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers All American 400 weekend is set for Friday-Sunday, November 1-3, 2024. Each of the three days will be action packed, with something for every race fan.

Action begins on Friday, November 1 with Championship Night for the ¼-mile classes. Six different feature events are set to take on the tight confines of the ¼-mile track to battle it out for the final points night of the season. Paschall Heating & Air Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, Pest Doctor Front Runners, US Air Force Legends, and CP Race Wear Bandoleros will all race. (more…)

Double The Excitement With Two Modified Features Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway, High Limit 410 Sprints This Tuesday Night

by MikeMay 23, 2024

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – This Saturday night will be a race fans delight, when Grandview Speedway presents TWO – T.P. Trailer Modified features in the same night! (more…)

New-Look Calendar Brings Added Excitement And Appeal To ERC In 2024

by MikeNovember 27, 2023

Drivers and teams aiming to build their experience and achieve success in the FIA European Rally Championship will be put through their paces on eight events across the continent in 2024. (more…)

Thunder Road Officials Release 2024 Schedule of Events for ‘The Nation’s Site of Excitement’

by Lou ModestinoNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Barre, VT — The time has come to release the 2024 Schedule of Events for Barre, Vermont’s Thunder Road International Speedbowl with twenty-one action-packed dates on tap throughout the upcoming year.

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NASCAR Modifieds And Mid-Atlantic Series Sprints Plus Kid’s Money Scramble Provide The Excitement Saturday At Grandview Speedway

by MikeJuly 13, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Modifieds, Sprint Cars and fun for the kids provide the excitement this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway.

Grandview Speedway will be presenting another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program on Saturday featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the only appearance of the season by the MASS Sprint Cars starting at 7:30 pm. (more…)

Double Points, Double Purse, Double the Excitement with Thursday’s Times Argus Midseason Championships At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 4, 2023

Barre, VT — In the past thirty-one seasons, the Times Argus Midseason Championships has been the date circled on every racer’s calendar. One night that can make, or break, a championship season at Thunder Road with double points on the line in all divisions. Double the reward and double the risk. In 2023, the Times Argus Midseason Championships will also have double the money on the line thanks to our streaming partner FloRacing, only adding to the drama and excitement, along with the annual Autograph Session! (more…)