At age 69, Ken Schrader has raced in 48 of the 50 United States and he shows no signs of slowing—he spent more than 100 days in a race car in 2024 (more…)
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IROC Reunion at Lime Rock Park Draws Huge Crowds
CHARLOTTE (July 25, 2024) – This past weekend saw something that had not happened in nearly 20 years; actual IROC cars racing on track. Thousands of race fans flocked to Lime Rock Park July 19-20 to see IROC present two nostalgic days of on-track racing. (more…)
IROC Returns! Legendary Drivers Reunited With Historic IROC Race Cars! (Behind The Scenes)
Ray Evernham and Rob Kaufmann recently announced that they had acquired the rights to the historic International Race Of Champions (IROC) series that Roger Penske had started in the early 70s and run until 2006.
PIT BOX: High banks of Salem Speedway Up Next for ARCA Menards Series Competitors
On Saturday evening, the ARCA Menards Series will tackle one of its most historic venues, the high-banked, half-mile oval of Salem Speedway. (more…)
True Value Sponsors Return of IROC (This Weekend!)
(July 17, 2024) – True Value is proud to once again partner with IROC (International Race of Champions) to celebrate the best of the best in the racing world at the upcoming IROC event scheduled for July 19-20 at Lime Rock Park. True Value was a title sponsor of the IROC Series for decades, with the final year of the partnership in 2003. This is the first IROC event in nearly 20 years. (more…)
Even More Star Power Added to the SpeedTour All-Star Race
CHARLOTTE (July 15, 2024) – With just days until the green flag waves for the SpeedTour All-Star Race at Lime Rock Park, even more celebrities have been added to an already star-studded lineup. Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) has confirmed modified and NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine as the Grand Marshal for the event, while two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. will serve as the color commentator for the national TV broadcast that will air live on MAVTV and the SpeedTour TV YouTube Channel. In addition, Hailie Deegan has been confirmed to drive in the race, partnering with All-Star driver Ken Schrader in a Team SLR-M1 Racecars entry. (more…)
Stafford Speedway (Race Two) Camping World SRX Series Race Notes
Welcome To Stafford Speedway: The second race of the 2023 Camping World SRX Series season is at Stafford Speedway in Stafford, Connecticut on Thursday July 20. Stafford also hosted the first event of the season on July 13, where a sellout crowd watched Denny Hamlin score victory in his first SRX Series appearance.
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.7 Million for Victory Junction
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23, 2023 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today announced it raised more than $1.7 million after completing its 27th Anniversary Ride, which took place April 29 – May 5, 2023. Funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction – a camp in Randleman, North Carolina servicing children with chronic medical illnesses. The Ride’s donation supports summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs – including upkeep of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Water Park.
Back To Its Roots: NASCAR Celebrates 75th Anniversary With All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro
To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of NASCAR, the sport is going back to its roots at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Deemed as the ‘Field of Dreams of Racing,’ this will be the first time the NASCAR Cup Series has returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway since 1996. It will also be first time, the NASCAR All-Star race and the All-Star Open will take place at 0.625-mile paved oval located just five miles outside North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Goodyear 400 At Darlington
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2023) – Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina going into the Goodyear 400 on Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). (more…)
The Monster Mile at Dover Motor Speedway Awaits the NASCAR Cup Series
After a wild Talladega Superspeedway race last Sunday that saw Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch grab his second victory of the 2023 season, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover Motor Speedway for this Sunday’s Würth 400 at 2 p.m. ET on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at the always unique ‘Monster Mile’.
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Revs Up for 27th Anniversary Event
CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 28, 2023 – All eyes will be on Nevada and Utah from April 29 – May 5, 2023 as former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty celebrates the 27th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America with a scenic journey through the Sagebrush and Beehive States. As one of the most popular charity rides in the country, Petty will lead more than 125 motorcycles on a seven-day trek, covering over 1,500 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions. (more…)
Time For The NASCAR Cup Series To Get ‘Tricky’ at Pocono Raceway
Unique in its design, the three-turn, paved 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway will host the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend for the M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400 on Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90), the 21st event of the 26-race regular season.
USAC Sprints Return To Circle City Raceway For Week of Indy Festivities
(Indianapolis, IN) One of the biggest weeks in racing will see the return of some of the greatest wheelmen on dirt making their second appearance at Circle City Raceway. Circle City, which opened for its inaugural season last year, brought the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship back to Indianapolis for the first time in 37 years. The series will slide its way back into the Indianapolis dirt for two exciting days of racing, presented by Mastin and Cain Warehousing Services, Wednesday-Thursday, May 25th-26th during the week of Indy.
NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway
Known as the most competitive track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway is the perfect stage for the wild side-by-side action NASCAR fans love and this weekend’s GEICO 500 (Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) should produce just that. (more…)
Former NASCAR Star Ken Schrader To Race April 25 At Salem Speedway
Salem, IN (March 16, 2021) – Former NASCAR star Ken Schrader will compete in his first ever Van Hoy Oil CRA Street Stocks Powered by JEGS event, in the 50-lap special non-points event with the upcoming Midwest 250 Presented by Scott County Tourism & Lucas Oil on the famous High Banks of Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery, located in Salem, Indiana on Sunday, April 25th. (more…)
Salem Speedway Midwest 250 Tickets To Go On Sale Tuesday
(Salem, IN) Advance sale tickets for the Midwest 250 presented by Scott County Tourism & Lucas Oil will go on sale Tuesday, March 16 at 12:00 noon ET. The Sunday, April 25th event will mark the return of Super Late Models to Salem Speedway, in Salem, IN, for the first time in 12 years. (more…)
2021 General Tire Superspeedway Challenge Begins At Daytona’s ARCA Menards Series Race
Last season was magical for Bret Holmes and the No. 23 Bret Holmes Racing team owned by his father Stacy Holmes. In his fifth season of competition in the ARCA Menards Series, Holmes finally broke through to pick up his first career win at Kansas Speedway in July and rode the momentum to become the ARCA Menards Series champion. (more…)
Joey Logano Warms to Dirt after Maiden Modified Voyage at Volusia
Joey Logano arrived in Florida last weekend, but it wasn’t to prepare for the 63rd running of the Daytona 500.
The driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford’s focus was looking months ahead—to the inaugural Cup race on dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway. Logano had never raced on dirt and never really had any desire to do so. (more…)
Interesting Tidbits for Tuesday’s Historical Busch Clash At DAYTONA Road Course
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2021) – Tuesday night’s 43rd Annual Busch Clash At DAYTONA will mark the first time that the iconic event will be held on the iconic DAYTONA Road course under the lights, and will continue a long history of incredible moments. (more…)