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Entry List Set for Ross & Witmer 255 Presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch at Hickory Motor Speedway

by MikeMay 20, 2025

The Super Late Models are set to return to Hickory Thursday with stacked field (Nuttleman Photo)
Chase Elliott, Bubba Pollard, Cole Butcher, Stephen Nasse, and More Headline Star-Studded Field

NEWTON, NC – One of the most anticipated Super Late Model events of the year is just days away as the Ross & Witmer 255 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch takes center stage this Thursday, May 22 at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway. Sanctioned by the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, the event marks the third annual running of the Ross & Witmer 255, and the entry list is nothing short of elite.

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FOX NASCAR Honors the Late Jon Edwards with ‘The Byrnsie Award’

by MikeMay 19, 2025

Award Named for Late FOX NASCAR Broadcaster Steve Byrnes Conferred on Longtime Hendrick Motorsports Communications Professional

FOX NASCAR honored the late Jon Edwards, longtime motorsports communications professional, with “The Byrnsie Award” during Sunday’s NASCAR RACEDAY prerace telecast on FS1 from North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Rocco, Varricchio, Hovey, Clement, & Plemons Score May 16 Weekly Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMay 19, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted Weekly Racing on Friday, May 16th with SK Lights taking part in a special 30-lap extra distance feature. The night saw Keith Rocco win the 40-lap SK Modified® feature in a thrilling finish between himself, Jon Puleo, and Michael Christopher, Jr. that saw several lead changes and a 3-wide move in the final laps before Rocco came away with the checkered flag. Other winners on the night were Paul Varricchio, Jr. in the Late Model feature, Nickolas Hovey in the SK Light feature, Matt Clement in the Limited Late Model feature, and Aaron Plemons in the Street Stock feature. Varricchio, Hovey, and Clement were all repeat winners from NAPA Spring Sizzler® Weekend.

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Claremont Motorsports Park Returns to Action Friday Night, May 23rd

by Lou ModestinoMay 19, 2025

After a stretch of challenging weather conditions across the Northeast, Claremont Motorsports Park is thrilled to kick off the action on Memorial Day weekend, Friday night, May 23rd. Racers and fans alike have been eagerly anticipating the return of high-speed excitement, and the upcoming event promises to deliver just that.

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New Date Added to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway 1/4-Mile Schedule

by MikeMay 19, 2025

Nashville, TN – Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway officials have announced that the racing program originally scheduled for Friday, May 2 has been rescheduled for Friday Night, June 6.

The Friday Night Lights ¼-mile special will feature Paschall Heating & Air Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, US Air Force Legends, Pest Doctor Front Runners, and CP Race Wear Bandoleros— all battling for early points in their first official 2025 championship night.

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Honeycutt Wins The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey 75 zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Race

by MikeMay 16, 2025

Kaden Honeycutt dominated The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey 75 zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model race Thursday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway after starting from the pole. The Bridge City, Texas, native claimed the checkered flag, holding off a hard-charging Dawson Sutton and Keelan Harvick, who finished second and third respectively.

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Silk Maintains Tour-Type Modified Mastery At Thompson Speedway In RaceChoice.com 75

by Lou ModestinoMay 15, 2025

Ron Silk and crew celebrate in Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series victory lane after taking the RaceChoice.com with a pass around Jake Johnson with just four laps remaining at Thompson Speedway on Wednesday night. (Tom Morris photo)

Thompson, CT — Ronnie Williams and Stephen Kopcik brought the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series to green for the RaceChoice.com 75 Wednesday night with Williams taking the early lead ahead of Patrick Emerling. After peeking to the inside, Emerling finally made the turn-three power-move to lead lap 18 before Joey Mucciacciaro’s hard lick with the third turn wall. With the choose-cone in play, Jake Johnson nabbed the lead on the ensuing restart underneath Emerling as Ron Silk entered the top three picture. Hard contact between Silk and Emerling in turn four on lap 40 saw both right their open-wheeled machines but it was Silk gaining the on-track advantage to begin knocking down Johnson’s seven-car-length lead.

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Chase Elliott To Race At Hickory Motor Speedway Thursday, May 22

by MikeMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

(Newton, NC) – NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is set to make a special appearance in the upcoming Ross & Witmer 255 at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22. The event, presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch, is part of the ASA STARS National Tour and Southern Super Series.

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HK Powersports Ready to Open White Mountain for the 2025 Season

by Lou ModestinoMay 15, 2025

The Fisher Auto Parts Flying Tigers are ready to light up HK Powersports Opening Day on Saturday, May 17th at White Mountain Motorsports Park with the first round in both the ACT Tri-State Series and the Central Asphalt Paving Triple Crown! (Steven Barnett photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — The time has finally come as the gates of White Mountain Motorsports Park are once again ready to open with the help of HK Powersports! The 33rd season opener presented by HK Powersports is ready to shake off the spring blues with a doubleheader weekend of heart-pounding action!

It all starts Saturday, May 17 with the annual free-to-the-public Car Show at White Mountain Motorsports Park from 10:00am to 12-noon. Practice will begin at 1:30pm with post time set for 5:30pm. All six divisions that call White Mountain home will kick off the HK Powersports Opening Weekend but Saturday is headlined by the Fisher Auto Parts Flying Tigers as they kick off both the ACT Tri-State Flying Tiger Series AND the Central Asphalt Paving Triple Crown!

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Hettinger Racing Brings Three-Car Armada to North Wilkesboro

by MikeMay 15, 2025

Kaden Honeycutt Joins zMAX CARS Tour Fulltime Drivers
Donovan Strauss and Parker Eatmon for Window World 100;
All Appreciate Significance of First-Time Series Broadcast on FS1

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 14, 2025) – Hettinger Racing is bringing a three-car lineup to the zMAX CARS Tour’s biggest race – the Window World 100 Friday night at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.

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