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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Moves East for 2025 Ride

by MikeApril 2, 2025

225 participants will travel more than 1,400 miles on a week-long trek from Michigan to Virginia to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2025 – Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is revving up for the cause once again to lead the 29^th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America – one of the most popular charity rides in the country. From May 3 – 9, 2025, Petty will lead 225 motorcycles on a 1,400-mile route 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.

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NASCAR Legends Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott, Ken Schrader and Bobby Labonte Confirmed for IROC Race Group at 2025 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

by MikeJanuary 31, 2025

Al Unser Jr. Joins as Honorary Pace Car Driver

MONTEREY, Calif., January 31, 2025—NASCAR legends Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Bill Elliott, Ken Schrader and Bobby Labonte will join Danny Sullivan and Scott Pruett to compete in the IROC race group during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 13-16 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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NASCAR Great Ken Schrader at 69: ‘Having as Much Fun as I’ve Ever Had’

by MikeDecember 12, 2024

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…)

IROC Reunion at Lime Rock Park Draws Huge Crowds

by MikeJuly 26, 2024

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)

by MikeJuly 25, 2024

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.

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PIT BOX: High banks of Salem Speedway Up Next for ARCA Menards Series Competitors

by MikeJuly 23, 2024

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!)

by MikeJuly 17, 2024

(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

by MikeJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

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

by Lou ModestinoJuly 19, 2023

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.

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.7 Million for Victory Junction

by MikeMay 23, 2023

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 27^th 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.

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