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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser Set for Iconic Reunion

by WebmasterOctober 22, 2024

NASCAR Hall of Famer to Pilot Illustrious No.8 at Florence Motor Speedway

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2024) Times may change, tradition rolls on which is why Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser are reuniting to bring back one of the most recognizable paint schemes in racing history. The NASCAR Hall of Famer will drive the historic No. 8 Chevrolet with the iconic Bud King of Beers paint scheme once again for a limited series of Late Model Stock Car Races in 2024 and 2025. The paint scheme will make its return to the track for the first time in 17 years on November 23, 2024 when Earnhardt Jr. competes in the South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway. (more…)

NASCAR Weekend Preview: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

by MikeOctober 18, 2024

Cup Playoffs’ Round of 8 gets underway this weekend at Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the first chance for Xfinity Playoff contenders to lock into the Championship Four

The penultimate round of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begins this week with the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) with a shake-up atop the standings and an important three-race slate in front of the Playoff competitors.

The last four NASCAR Cup Series champions are among the eight-driver group vying for a position in the Championship Four that will compete for the title Nov. 10 at Phoenix Raceway.

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NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Continue From Las Vegas Motor Speedway This Sunday, Oct. 20, At 2:30 P.M. ET On NBC

by MikeOctober 17, 2024

Live Pre-Race Coverage of NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 Playoff Race from Las Vegas Motor Speedway Begins Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC

Through Six Races Across NBC and USA Network, NBC Sports’ NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Viewership Averaging a Total Audience Delivery of 2.2M Viewers, Up 6% Vs. 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 17, 2024 – The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs continue with NBC Sports’ presentation of the South Point 400 live from Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nev., this Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. A 30-minute Countdown to Green Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC leads into live race coverage. Las Vegas is the third of six consecutive Cup Series playoff races to be presented live on NBC, culminating in the Cup Series Championship on Nov. 10.

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24 Hours of Lemons Brings Zany Racing Action to New Hampshire Motor Speedway

by MikeOctober 16, 2024

The 24 Hours of Lemons Halloween Hooptiefest will make its annual stop in New England this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

LOUDON, N.H. – Lemons take over the 1.6-mile full road course at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 for the 24 Hours of Lemons Halloween Hooptiefest, part of which, benefits the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH). (more…)

zMAX CARS Tour Event Preview: CARS Tour 225 pres. by GeoCut at Tri-County Motor Speedway

by MikeOctober 11, 2024

The zMAX CARS Tour heads to Tri-County Motor Speedway this weekend with heavy hearts amidst the ongoing cleanup in the Appalachian Mountains.

Hurricane Helene’s arrival on Sept. 27 devastated several cities and towns across North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and the surrounding states. Catastrophic flooding has left hundreds of people dead, destroyed crucial infrastructure and cut off access to several major highways in the region. (more…)

Treyten Lapcevich Rides Recent Momentum to Penultimate CARS Tour Race

by MikeOctober 11, 2024

Granite Falls, N.C.: With just two races remaining in the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Tour season, Canadian Treyten Lapcevich looks to ride his recent string of momentum to propel his Chad Bryant Racing team back into Victory Lane in Saturday night’s CARS Tour 225 pres. by GeoCut at Tri-County (N.C.) Motor Speedway.

Lapcevich returns to the series after finishing third most recently in the NASCAR Late Model Series’ ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway – and a runner-up finish in CARS Tour competition last month at South Boston (Va.) Speedway.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Elimination Time: Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course Up Next

by MikeOctober 10, 2024

The stakes are high for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff contenders as they head to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course for the Drive for the Cure 250 presented by BlueCross & BlueShield of North Carolina on Saturday, October 12 at 4 p.m. ET (The CW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) – the first elimination race of the Playoff season.

This weekend’s race will be the seventh time the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course has hosted a NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff race (2018-2024). The Charlotte Road Course has occupied two spots on the postseason schedule – in 2018 and 2019, the Charlotte ROVAL hosted the second race in the Round of 12 and then from 2020 to 2024, the 2.28-mile road course hosted the Round of 12 elimination race (the third race in the Playoffs).

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NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Elimination Race From Charlotte Motor Speedway And IMSA’S Famed Petit Le Mans Presented Across NBC, PEACOCK, And USA Network This Weekend

by MikeOctober 10, 2024

Live Pre-Race Coverage of NASCAR Cup Series Round of 12 Playoff Elimination Race from Charlotte Motor Speedway Begins Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC

Live Coverage of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Petit Le Mans Begins this Saturday at Noon ET on NBC and Peacock from Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 9, 2024 – NBC Sports’ motorsports coverage this weekend is headlined by the NASCAR Cup Series’ Round of 12 playoff elimination race from Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday on NBC and Petit Le Mans, the final race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on NBC and Peacock this Sunday.

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Atlanta Motor Speedway Opening Camping Facilities To Milton Evacuees

by MikeOctober 8, 2024

HAMPTON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2024) – Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its campgrounds for evacuees of Hurricane Milton.

In collaboration with Henry County EMA, the speedway will provide dry camping free of charge in its Legends Premium Campground for RVs and Legends Tent Campground for pop-up campers and tents. Evacuees staying in these campgrounds will also have complimentary access to a nearby showerhouse while staying at the speedway. (more…)

RECAP: Wright Motorsports Crowned GT World Challenge Champions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

by MikeOctober 7, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (September 7, 2024) – Wright Motorsports made their triumphant return to victory lane on Saturday evening, clinching the Indianapolis 8 Hour race win and securing the GT World Challenge PRO championship. Drivers Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, and Laurin Heinrich delivered a near-flawless performance in the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, earning the first championship title for full-season drivers Adelson and Skeer in dramatic style. The GT World Challenge race victory was the second endurance win in a row for the Wright team. The first came here at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 22 capturing the Battle on the Bricks IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class race win. (more…)