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ASA to Sanction STARS National Tour for Pavement Super Late Models

by MikeDecember 12, 2022

Macon, IL (December 10, 2022) – Back to the Future is not only a popular movie series before the turn of the century. It is now a mantra within short track racing.

Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent confirmed today that his recently announced STARS National Tour for pavement super late models will be sanctioned by ASA under a licensing agreement with ARCA – The Automobile Racing Club of America.

“What a great opportunity to bring the ASA back to short track pavement racing,” Sargent stated. “ASA was the premier short track racing series in its day and we are excited to keep that iconic brand alive.” (more…)

William Sawalich Signs Multi-Year Deal With Joe Gibbs Racing

by MikeDecember 9, 20222

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (December 9, 2022) – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that young up-and-coming driver William Sawalich has signed a multi-year agreement to drive for the team. Sawalich will run the No. 18 Starkey Toyota Camry in the ARCA Menards Series (AMS) in 2023.

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After Two Year Absence Riverhead Raceway Awards Ceremony Honoring 2022 Champions Returns Friday January 6th

by Lou ModestinoDecember 9, 2022

Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz of Riverhead Raceway recently announced after two years of not being able to host their annual banquet during the Covid-19 pandemic the Champions Award Banquet will return Friday January 6th at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow. The affair honors track champions, top five drivers from championship standings, and Rookie of the Year drivers from the 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at the historic quarter mile oval.

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Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” Championship Celebration Details Set For Saturday, January 21, 2023

by MikeDecember 6, 2022

Mount Morris, NY – (December 6, 2022) – The Race of Champions Series family of participants, officials and fans will gather at the Genesee River Restaurant & Reception Center in Mount Morris (NY) for a spectacular evening of awards and accolades. The conclusion of the successful 2022 season will be highlighted by the distribution of over $50,000 in cash and contingency awards and certificates to drivers and teams in who competed throughout the 2022 season of competition on Saturday, January 21, 2023. (more…)

Results from the Turkey Derby 2022 At Wall Stadium

by Lou ModestinoDecember 6, 2022

Here are results from the Turkey Derby 2022 At Wall Stadium, by Phil Smith. (more…)

Derek Thorn Puts on Dominant Performance, Secures Long-Awaited Snowball Derby Win

by Lou ModestinoDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Over the last three years, Derek Thorn has been pretty much unstoppable when it comes to the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. Despite that, Thorn entered Sunday’s 300-lap contest having never won the prestigious event.

Now, in his 10th attempt at chasing the Tom Dawson Trophy, Derek Thorn will finally get the chance to take the trophy home, securing the victory in one of the most dominating performances in Snowball Derby history. (more…)

STARS National Series Late Models To Have Booth At PRI Show This Weekend

by MikeDecember 6, 2022

Macon, IL (December 6, 2022) – With the completion of the Snowball Derby, racers now turn their attention to 2023. The first item of business for the STARS National Series, a trip to the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana this Thursday through Saturday, December 8 – 10, 2022.

Racers are encouraged to stop by PRI Show Booth #7150 to learn more about the new national Super Late Model series set to debut in 2023. Several series officials will be attending STARS booth each day of the show. (more…)

Cooperation, Partnership Brings Return of Serie ACT Quebec in 2023

by Lou ModestinoDecember 5, 2022

Barre, VT, Vallee-Jct., QC & Montmagny, QC — In an exciting partnership with Quebec race tracks Autodrome Chaudière and Autodrome Montmagny, American-Canadian Tour Officials are proud to announce the return of the Quebec-based Serie ACT in 2023. The fan-favorite Serie ACT Quebec is poised for a triumphant 10-race return to La Belle Province in 2023 with the help of the best short trackers and officials from North of the Border!

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STARS National Series Announces 2023 Season Opener

by MikeNovember 30, 2022

Macon, IL (November 30, 2022) – Within the sports world, March is always known for its madness and now it’ll have just a bit more.

The highly anticipated inaugural event for the STARS National Series is slated for Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. A 200-lap national Super Late Model race at the famed half-mile facility will start the season. (more…)

Champion Front Row Motorsports Engineer to Run Snowflake 100

by MikeNovember 29, 2022

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 29, 2022) – Dylan Cappello, the championship-winning lead race engineer for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and its No. 38 truck team, will have no time to waste this week. Cappello, 26, put his name on the entry list for this weekend’s Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida knowing that he may be in Nashville celebrating a championship with Zane Smith and the rest of his FRM teammates. (more…)