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TA Cup’s John Moore Wins in Photo Finish in Trans Am Debut at Buttonwillow, 2023 Champion Brody Goble Wins CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series

by MikeMarch 17, 2025

JD Koos and Simon Asselin Win XGT and SGT, Respectively

BUTTONWILLOW, Calif. (March 16, 2025) – The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s first-ever race at Buttonwillow Raceway Park was exciting from start to finish, with tight racing and close finishes in both the new TA Cup class and the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. TA Cup competitor John Moore earned his first-career Trans Am victory by a margin of just 0.277 seconds over Ken Sutherland for the overall race win, while 2023 CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Western Championship title winner Brody Goble beat Mia Lovell in her first start in the Western Championship.

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PRN Becomes Exclusive Streaming Home for Trackside Live With Kenny Wallace, John Roberts, and Jose Castillo

by MikeFebruary 19, 2025

CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Performance Racing Network (PRN) is thrilled to announce that it will be the exclusive streaming home of Trackside Live, the high-energy show featuring racing legend Kenny Wallace, and long-time hosting favorites John Roberts and Jose Castillo. Known for its electric atmosphere, Trackside Live brings fans closer to the action with engaging driver and celebrity interviews, interactive games, contests, and nonstop fun and laughter.

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Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Long John Silver’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse Team – Clash at Bowman Gray Competition Notes

by MikeJanuary 29, 2025

Clash at Bowman Gray

Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Event: Race 1 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Bowman Gray Stadium (0.25-miles)
# of Laps: 200
Time/TV/Radio: 8:00 PM ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

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HENDRICKCARS.COM Renews Partnership With John Force Racing

by MikeJanuary 29, 2025

HendrickCars.com has extended its drag racing partnership with John Force Racing and its championship drivers: Brittany Force, Austin Prock, and Jack Beckman. The renewed agreement includes primary sponsorship of Brittany Force at two events at ZMax Dragway. (more…)

Massachusetts Association of Auto Clubs (MAAC): Passing of John Freeman

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that MAAC acknowledges the passing of our dear friend and board member John Freeman of Norton. John was a long-time member of MAAC, and he passed away on January 2nd. (more…)

Owen Grennan Scores First Career Riverhead Raceway Modified Victory, John Beatty Jr. Secures Second Consecutive Championship

by Bob FinanOctober 21, 2024

After rain washed out the Championship Night for the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Series at Riverhead Raceway the event was pushed back to the third weekend in October. In the 50-lap NASCAR Modified feature Owen Grennan of Glen Cove avoided all that was going on around him to collect his first career victory. Earlier Grennan romped to his 21st career triumph in the Eagle Chevrolet Crate Modifieds.

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Todd Gilliland, Long John Silver’s Ready for Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway

by MikeAugust 30, 2024

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 28, 2024) – Todd Gilliland returns to the Darlington (S.C.) Raceway for the famed Southern 500. Long John Silver’s will partner with Gilliland for the crown-jewel event.

Gilliland heads to the 1.3-mile track facing a must-win situation in order to make the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Gilliland has a career best finish of 11th at the “Track too Tough to Tame” in the Cup Series, and a 4th place finish in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. He finished 15th in the May Cup race at Darlington.

The weekend will kick off on Saturday, August 31 with practice and qualifying at 12:30 pm ET. The Southern 500 is scheduled for Sunday, September 1 at 6:00 pm ET. Fans can watch the action live on the USA Network. Fans can also listen in from the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90. (more…)

Michael McDowell, Long John Silver’s Return to the High Banks of Daytona

by MikeAugust 22, 2024

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 21, 2024) – Michael McDowell and the No. 34 return to the high-banks of Daytona looking for that all important win to lock themselves in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse will feature the return of Long John Silver’s for Saturday night’s event.

The 2021 Daytona 500 winner, McDowell is no stranger to the 2.5-mile superspeedway. He has three Top-5s and 8 Top-10 finishes at Daytona in his career, as well as a second-place qualifying effort at this year’s Daytona 500 back in February. (more…)

John Hunter Nemechek / No. 20 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota GR Supra Preview

by MikeAugust 14, 2024

NEMECHEK AT MICHIGAN: John Hunter Nemechek is the defending race winner for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Michigan International Speedway. Last year, he was involved in an early wreck before recovering to win stage two and ultimately win the race. In his Xfinity Series career, he has a pair of top-10 finishes at Michigan. He also won the pole award and finished third in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Michigan in 2018.

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Late Pit Strategy Pays Off For John Beatty Jr With $9,455 Victory In Oval Speed Unlimited Bubba 150

by Lou ModestinoJune 10, 2024

As the laps clicked off Saturday in the 5th annual Oval Speed Unlimited 150 NASCAR Modified event at Riverhead Raceway, John Beatty wondered if he and his team’s strategy to pit late in the race would leave them the only car not to pit for a change tire. Those fears were quelled when a caution flag flew with 28-laps left allowing Beatty of Merrick to pit for his new right rear tire. That, with some well-placed late cautions put John Beatty in position to win his second race in three weeks at Riverhead Raceway, earning $9.455 including lap money.

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