Taylor Hoar First Female in 23 Years to Win Thunder Road Late Model Feature

Taylor Hoar First Female in 23 Years to Win Thunder Road Late Model Feature
Taylor Hoar became the first female driver since Tracie Bellerose on July 31, 2003 to win a Maplefields/Irving Late Model event at the Nation’s Site of Excitement over Chris Pelkey and Stephen Martin. (Alan Ward photo)

Connor Rueda Steals Alera Group Street Stock Triple Crown

Barre, VT – It was an action-packed afternoon of racing at Thunder Road Sunday, starting with two rained out NBT Bank features from Thursday. The Maplefields/Irving Late Models made history to start Sunday’s showcase with a long green flag run setting up a fan-favorite finish. Early polesitters Stephen Donahue and Darrell Morin slipped back after lap 20, setting up a four-car, side-by-side battle between Stephen Martin, Chris Pelkey, Taylor Hoar and Marcel Gravel. As Pelkey began to drive away, Hoar broke past the boys to chase down the #64 on the highside.

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Lanie Buice Becomes First Female Driver at Victory Junction’s NASCARnival Celebration

Lanie Buice Becomes First Female Driver at Victory Junction’s NASCARnival Celebration
  • ARCA and CARS Tour driver inspires children living with complex medical and physical needs during Victory Junction NASCARnival pit stop challenge
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (Jun. 18, 2025) – Lanie Buice made history this week as the first female driver to participate in Victory Junction’s NASCARnival pit stop challenge, a summer highlight at the year-round camp that provides life-changing, fun, and empowering experiences for children living with complex medical and physical needs.
Held weekly during summer camp sessions, NASCARnival transforms Victory Junction into a carnival-style celebration with games, face painting, music, food, and a NASCAR-themed pit stop demo led by real pit crews and drivers.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway

After a week off, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will be heading back to the high-speed action at Charlotte Motor Speedway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 27 for the Alsco Uniforms 300 on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR radio.

This weekend will be a special one, as NASCAR and Xfinity Series teams will honor the military and their families as they compete in the 12th race of the 2023 season.

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Chambers and Stewart Named Recipients of Porsche Deluxe Female Driver Development Program

Chambers and Stewart Named Recipients of Porsche Deluxe Female Driver Development Program

Carson, California. Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) and Deluxe Corporation have expanded the Porsche Deluxe Female Driver Development Program with two more drivers, Chloe Chambers and Madeline Stewart. Chambers represents the Cayman class, which uses the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, while Stewart will carry the banner for the class utilizing the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 992 race car. Chambers and Stewart join Sabré Cook as the 2023 recipients of the Porsche Deluxe Female Driver Development Program scholarship.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Set to Hold Special Recognition for Former and Current Female Racers

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Set to Hold Special Recognition for Former and Current Female Racers

(Nashville, TN) – Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway roars back to life for a double-header racing weekend Friday and Saturday, May 12th & 13th! The national touring ARCA Menards Series East brings some of the brightest young racing stars in the country to “America’s Favorite Short Track” to battle it out for the Music City 200 title.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Set to Honor Females in Racing During ARCA 200 Event

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Set to Honor Females in Racing During ARCA 200 Event

Nashville, Tennessee (5/4/2023) Native Tennesseans will salute America and perform the national anthem for the “Music City 200” featuring the ARCA Menard Series, Pro Late Model and CRA Street Stocks on Saturday, May 13th. The Bennett Hall Band consists of sisters, Kat, Presley Rose and Josie Hope Hall. The band is named after their brother Bennett, who passed away in 2010. (more…)

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New England Antique Racers Elects 1st Female President For 2023

New England Antique Racers Elects 1st Female President For 2023

The New England Antique Racers (NEAR) held it’s annual membership meeting returning to the place just shy one week of 42 years ago where the very first public meeting was held at the Dante Club in West Springfield Ma. It felt good to “be home” with a strong attendance on hand despite mother nature trying to put a damper on the event. (more…)

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