Tag: motor

Officials Release Exciting 2023 American-Canadian Tour Schedule

Lou Modestino

Barre, VT — American-Canadian Tour officials are pleased to announce the 2023 Schedule of Events for the Vermont-based touring series. Highlighted by a continued commitment to partner tracks in Quebec, renewed energy into longstanding iconic events across the Northeast and the return to Connecticut’s Stafford Speedway after a 38-year hiatus, the 2023 American-Canadian Tour schedule promises to be one of the most varied and exciting in recent memory.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum New Exhibition “Second” Opens November 18

Lou Modestino

INDIANAPOLIS, November 17, 2022 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces the opening of its newest exhibition, “Second,” on November 18. The exhibition honors the 43 drivers who finished second in the Indianapolis 500 but never won the race.

Bass Pro Shops Enters Multi-Faceted Partnership with JR Motorsports

Mike

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 1, 2022) – JR Motorsports today announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Bass Pro Shops in a prominent way for 2023. The leading national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, Bass Pro Shops will return to JRM in a multi-faceted capacity with drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Josh Berry and Carson Kvapil as the trio competes in multiple racing series with partnership from the outdoor and conservation company founded by noted conservationist Johnny Morris.

Brandon Ward Ends SMART Tour Season In Motor Mile Speedway Victory Lane

Lou Modestino

Brandon Ward driving the Randy Renfrow owned #2 modified, capped off the 2022 Smart Tour season with a perfectly executed strategy on Oct. 22 claiming his second SMARTY trophy. This was Ward’s second win in a row at Motor Mile Speedway.

NASCAR and FloRacing Increase Race Purse by $30,000 for South Carolina 400

Mike

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2022) – NASCAR and FloRacing will continue their unprecedented investment and commitment to grassroots racing, adding $30,000 to the race purse for the Charlie Powell Memorial South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway Nov. 18-19. The additional funding from FloRacing – along with added prize money from track and race sponsors – more than doubles the race purse from 2021.

Caleb Heady, Tommy Baldwin Racing Lock Up SMART Modified Tour Championship at Motor Mile Speedway

Lou Modestino

Tommy Baldwin Racing locked up their third championship of the season on Saturday night at Motor Mile Speedway, as Caleb Heady and the team celebrated a title on the SMART Modified Tour. Although a mechanical failure sidelined the No. 7NY on lap 10 of the race, the team was enough points ahead due to a consistent season down south to still lock up the title.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Host U.S. Legend Cars International Road Course World Finals

Lou Modestino

LOUDON, N.H. – U.S. Legend Cars International (USLCI) is bringing the Road Course World Finals to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Oct. 14-16. Eighty-six competitors from four countries will compete on the 1.6-mile full road course in pursuit of the 2022 world championship.

Hirschman Scores Hickory Hundred Victory

Lou Modestino

Matt Hirschman claimed his fifth SMART trophy Saturday Oct. 8th in the running of the Hickory Hundred presented by Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet at the famed Hickory Motor Speedway.

Flying Lizard Triumphant at Iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Mike

INDIANAPOLIS, Ing., (October 10, 2022) – Flying Lizard celebrated a long-awaited race win over the weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the site of the conclusion of the team’s championship efforts in the GT America Powered by AWS and Pirelli GT4 America series. The team’s pair of Aston Martin Vantage GT4 cars, driven by Elias Sabo and Andy Lee entered the weekend mathematically eligible to take the championship title in GT4 America, and although the pair missed the title, the team came away with their highly-anticipated race win

Flying Lizard Motorsports Seeks Championship Titles at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Mike

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (October 5, 2022) – SRO America descends on Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the conclusion of the 2022 race season for the four series under the sanctioning body’s umbrella. Headed into the final event, Flying Lizard Motorsport stands to wrap up two championships: the GT America Powered by AWS, and the Pirelli GT4 America series with a pair of Aston Martin Vantage GT4 cars.