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NASCAR, Cometic Gasket Announce Expanded Partnership

by MikeFebruary 4, 2020

Cometic Gasket to Sponsor Pole Award in NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2020) – NASCAR and Cometic Gasket, Inc. announced today an expansion of their multi-year official partnership, designating the company the sponsor of the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™ pole award. The Cometic Gasket Pole Award will be awarded to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series driver with the fastest qualifying time each week, starting at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 14. (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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ECR Engines Claims Its Fourth Consecutive Cadillac DPi Win at the 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona

by MikeJanuary 27, 2020

WELCOME, N.C. (January 27, 2020) – The power of ECR Engines claimed its fourth consecutive Rolex 24 DPi victory for Cadillac this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Previously, ECR-powered Corvettes swept the podium in the 2014 Rolex 24 Grand-Am class.

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NASCAR and Mack Trucks Announce Multi-Year Extension

by MikeJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020

Popular NASCAR Salutes Mack Anthem Fan Vote to Return in 2020;
Iconic American Brand to Remain the “Official Hauler of NASCAR”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2020) – As the 2020 season rolls into view and the industry prepares to hit the open roads, NASCAR and Mack Trucks announced today a multi-year extension that continues its designation as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR®.” (more…)

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…)

Kyle Busch Is Your 2019 Monster Energy Cup Champion

by Chuck AbramsNovember 19, 2019November 19, 2019

It was only fitting that the four title contenders all started in the top 4 spots this past weekend. All four drivers had a shot to win and they all led laps. But it was the mistake free team that won the race and gave Kyle Busch the title. (more…)

Is Jimmie Johnson Done For 2019?

by Chuck AbramsAugust 13, 2019

After his brush up with Ryan Blaney last week at Watkins Glen, Jimmie Johnson was looking to turn his fortunes around with his new crew chief at Michigan. (more…)

NASCAR Changes Pit Stop Rule For Tires

by Chuck AbramsJuly 26, 2019

NASCAR changed the rules of the game – again – but this time for the better. One of the stupidest rules to govern pit stops has been the “arm’s length” rule. A tire coming off during a pit stop had to stay within an “arm’s length” of a crewman, generally a tire changer, or there would be a pass through penalty. (more…)

Four Drivers Selected for NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program After National Combine in North Carolina

by MikeMay 2, 2019

Drivers Ages 12 to 16 to Train with Rev Racing for Summer 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 1, 2019) – Four talented youth drivers have been selected to hone their racing skills as participants in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program after a national talent search in March.

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GREAT DRIVES: One Night at Texas World Speedway

by Stephen CoxMay 1, 2019May 1, 2019

Al Unser, Sr. used a hotel lobby display car to win at Indianapolis in 1987. 46-year-old Juan Fangio broke and re-broke the Nurburgring lap record three times during his miracle Formula One victory in 1957. Every motorsport enthusiast can recite a list of the great driving performances in auto racing history. (more…)