When we last spoke with Tyler Reddick, the timing coincided with the year-ending NASCAR Awards in Charlotte. His first Championship 4 appearance had ended less than two weeks earlier at Phoenix Raceway, resulting in a fourth-place finish in the 2024 Cup Series standings. (more…)
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Kenley Dean Extravaganza – The Ken Squier Celebration of Life
Barre, VT — Following a meeting between Thunder Road officials, Vermont state government officials and representatives of the Squier family, all parties have announced today that the Kenley Dean Extravaganza – A Celebration of Life, for the One-and-Only, Ken Squier is in full planning stages and scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vermont. The Kenley Dean Extravaganza will begin at 12:00-noon on Saturday, May 4 with the annual Thunder Road car show set to start the day beginning at 9:00am. (more…)
Dania Akeel: Rallying Through Deserts, Challenges and Life Lessons
With the upcoming Dakar Rally set to ignite the landscapes of Saudi Arabia on January 5, anticipation is soaring among drivers and riders preparing for this grand spectacle. Among them is Saudi rally champion Dania Akeel, a trailblazer in the multifaceted world of motorsports. (more…)
In Motorsport and in Life, Are Electric Cars Worth the Hype?
In a field such as NASCAR, there is definitely something very masculine about the entire approach. Thinking back to movies like “Days of Thunder,” it certainly has put forth the notion of high-speed races and high-performance engines at the center. But that was 30-odd years ago. Now, the power of the vehicle is slowly being eroded by an environmental mindset. (more…)
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Roars Back To Life
(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway roars back to life on a new day this Sunday, July 2nd, for one of the largest short track racing events of the year.
Seekonk Speedway Ready To Roar To Life With Opening Weekend For 2023
SEEKONK, Mass. – After a long offseason of quiet around the Seekonk area, Seekonk Speedway will roar to life for the first time for racing action in 2023 this weekend. The 77th season of competition at the Massachusetts third-mile officially begins on Sunday, May 7 with NASCAR Opening Day – including all four Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series divisions.
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All-New Meyers Manx Remastered Kit Breathes New Life Into Iconic DIY Dune Buggy
COSTA MESA , CA – Meyers Manx has unveiled its first-ever Remastered Kit, which empowers enthusiasts to build and customize the world’s most iconic dune buggy according to their personalized specs. The all-new Meyers Manx Remastered kit benefits from modernized production techniques which leverage 3D scanning, digital design tools, and CNC technology to deliver the most precise self-assembly set to date.
Driver Don Wickstrum Perseveres in the Race of His Life in New Mini-Documentary, ‘Chasing Hope’
PLANO, Texas, November 16, 2022 — Global storytelling organization I Am Second has released an exclusive short documentary that gives viewers an intimate look at entrepreneur, pastor and racer, Don Wickstrum’s years-long journey to conquer the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb amid doubts, crashes and an aggressive cancer diagnosis. With uplifting messages of perseverance and pursuing your passion, “Chasing Hope” releases just in time for families and friends to watch it together during the holiday season. (more…)
Thompson Speedway Set To Roar Back To Life Wednesday For Tripoint Showdown 75
Barre, VT and Naples, ME — For the final time on a Wednesday night in 2022, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park will roar back to life tomorrow, September 14. The .625-mile oval will play host to another round of action for the Outlaw Open Modified Series in the Tripoint Showdown 75, worth $5,000 to the winner. The event also includes double feature races for the Limited Sportsman (20 laps each), along with the Late Models, Mini Stocks and SK Light Modifieds.
The Past Roars to Life at the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 40 Presented by Corvette
LAKEVILLE, CT (22 August, 2022)- With five days of activity highlighted by a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of some of the rarest and unique Corvettes ever conceived, Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette (Sept. 1-5) is shaping up to be another unforgettable event. Adding to the anticipation for Labor Day weekend is the continued growth of the commercial partnerships that The Park has attracted.