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NASCAR Xfinity Series Setting the Stage in South Beach: Homestead-Miami Speedway Up Next

by MikeOctober 24, 2024

Following the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in a double-header, action-packed Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the NASCAR Xfinity Series sets its sights on the Credit One NASCAR AMEX Credit Card 300 on October 26 at 3:30 p.m. ET on the CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio – the second race in the Playoffs’ Round of 8.

The 1.5-mile South Florida track, Homestead-Miami Speedway, has hosted 30 NASCAR Xfinity Series races since the inaugural event in 1995, producing 23 different race winners and almost as many pole winners (21).

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New Season of SRX Series Racing Brings “Thursday Night Thunder” Back to ESPN Beginning July 13

by Lou ModestinoJuly 10, 2023

Kicking off six consecutive Thursday nights of prime time racing action, the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Series makes its debut on ESPN on Thursday, July 13, at 9 p.m. ET, bringing “Thursday Night Thunder” back to ESPN. The Camping World SRX Series pits champion-level drivers from different racing series against each other in identically-prepared race cars, competing on some of America’s iconic short tracks. (more…)

Have at it, boys! (Or not…)

by Chuck AbramsJune 6, 2023February 5, 2024

Back before the 2010 season, then Senior VP of Competition Robin Pemberton uttered those famous words, that now have many fans scratching their heads… Boys, have at it.

NASCAR was accused by many of being too strict and taking away the “rubbing is racing” attitude that fans supposedly loved.

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NASCAR Officially Names 75 Greatest Drivers In Celebration of 75th Anniversary

by MikeMay 12, 2023

Daytona Beach, Fla. (May 12, 2023) – Last night’s announcement of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers completed the list after a several-week rollout. The drivers, honored in celebration of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, will be recognized during the annual Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway.

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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Goodyear 400 At Darlington

by MikeMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

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

by MikeApril 28, 2023May 1, 2023

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’.

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Stafford Speedway to host SRX Racing July 13th for Thursday Night Thunder Live on ESPN

by Lou ModestinoDecember 22, 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Superstar Racing Experience officials have announced their 2023 season schedule and for the 3rd consecutive season will make a stop at Stafford Speedway. Stafford Springs, CT will host the first event of the 2023 season, Thursday, July 13th. The entire SRX schedule will air live on ESPN under the “ESPN Thursday Night Thunder” branding.

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RFK Racing and Fifth Third Bank to Honor Matt Kenseth at Martinsville

by MikeOctober 26, 2022

CONDORD, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2022) – RFK Racing and Fifth Third Bank will honor Matt Kenseth and his upcoming induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame with a special paint scheme on Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford at the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Kenseth, who scored Jack Roush’s first Cup championship in 2003, originally piloted the No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford in 2012 and this weekend’s scheme will be a nod to that originally livery.

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Matt Kenseth To Race in Next 3 Camping World SRX Series Races

by MikeJuly 6, 2022

NASCAR Champion Matt Kenseth will join the 2022 SRX Series beginning this weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds and compete in the final three races of the season. (more…)

SRX Racing Series To Make Return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway July 9

by MikeJuly 1, 2022

Nashville, TN (Friday, July 1, 2022) – The Camping World SRX Series and its cast of auto racing superstars return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday, July 9^th for a huge night of racing action. SRX will be joined by the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour for the 10^th Running of the Rackley Roofing Masters of the Pros 150 Pro Late Model race.

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