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President Donald Trump to Attend the 2020 Daytona 500

by MikeFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Statement from Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile

“The DAYTONA 500 is one of the greatest events in sports and the prestigious season-opening event to the NASCAR Cup Series. Daytona International Speedway has been privileged to have hosted several sitting Presidents of the United States over our history. We’re honored that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has chosen to experience the pageantry and excitement of ‘The Great American Race’ by attending Sunday’s 62nd annual DAYTONA 500.” (Daytona PR)

Daytona Bits: Multiple Drivers Vying for a Spot in the DAYTONA 500

by MikeFebruary 6, 2020February 3, 2020

This year’s edition of “The Great American Race” will include a number of drivers who must earn a spot in the starting lineup either through their qualifying time during Sunday’s DAYTONA 500 Qualifying Presented By Kroger or by racing their way in based on their finish in their Bluegreen Vacations Duel At DAYTONA qualifying race on Feb. 13. (more…)

Daytona Bits: New Faces in the Cup Series

by MikeFebruary 5, 2020February 3, 2020

Christopher Bell, Cole Custer, Tyler Reddick, Quin Houff, Brennan Poole and John Hunter Nemechek make up a talented NASCAR Cup Series rookie class for 2020. The last driver to win the DAYTONA 500 in their first start was Trevor Bayne in 2011. (more…)

Daytona Bits: Defending DAYTONA 500 Champion Denny Hamlin Looks For Consecutive Wins

by MikeFebruary 3, 2020

2019 DAYTONA 500 champion Denny Hamlin will look to become only the fourth driver to win consecutive DAYTONA 500s. The last driver to win consecutive DAYTONA 500s was Sterling Marlin in 1994-95. (more…)

15-Year-Old Sammy Smith to Drive for KBM’s Super Late Model Program

by MikeFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 3, 2020) – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that 15-year-old Sammy Smith will compete in a 20-plus race schedule that will see the talented teenager drive the famed No. 51 Super Late Model in a variety of events around the country this season, spanning several different series. Smith’s Camry will carry primary sponsorship from TMC Transportation, the industry’s premier flatbed carrier.

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Non-Wing Sprints To Join ARCA At Lucas Oil Raceway in July

by MikeJanuary 21, 2020May 21, 2020

(Brownsburg, IN) When the ARCA Menards Series makes its 2020 return to Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis, fans will be treated to some open wheel racing in addition to the stock cars, making for a great doubleheader. (more…)

Are You Ready For Some Racing??

by Chuck AbramsJanuary 21, 2020February 27, 2020

Hey there race fans, I am back for another season of commentary about the NASCAR Cup series and anything else that strikes my racing fancy. (more…)

“UPPITY: THE WILLY T. RIBBS STORY” NOW AVAILABLE AT CHASSY.COM

by MikeJanuary 9, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 8, 2020) – Chassy Media announced today that UPPITY: THE WILLY T. RIBBS STORY, the incredible true story of Willy T. Ribbs, the first Black driver to win a Trans-Am race, test a Formula One car and race in the Indy 500, is now available for purchase at Chassy.com. (more…)

Denny Hamlin Wins and Heads to Homestead

by Chuck AbramsNovember 11, 2019

Denny Hamlin had a fast car this weekend, started third, won Stage 1 and led 143 laps in his battle with Joey Logano and Kyle Busch to fill the final position at the championship race at Homestead. (more…)

Martin Truex, Jr. Shuts the Front Door at Richmond

by Chuck AbramsSeptember 23, 2019

Going into this race, we all knew the JGR teams were going to be tough to beat, but I don’t think anyone thought they would go 1-2-3-4 at the finish. Nor did anyone think that two of the drivers would set the pace leading 311 of the 400 laps. If you are a Toyota fan, this was your race.

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