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The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference as Finalists for 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

by WebmasterOctober 23, 2024

Online fan vote for award winner of $100,000 donation is live on NASCARfoundation.org now through November 18 at 6 p.m. ET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 22, 2024) – Four inspiring NASCAR fans who are making a difference in children’s lives through local children’s organizations were announced today by The NASCAR Foundation as finalists for the 14th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The announcement, which was made live on Speedway with Dave Moody on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, highlighted the volunteers’ commitment to improving the lives of children across the country.

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Islip 300 By Highmark Building Efficiency Registration Now Open, No Registration Fee Prior To November 13th

by Bob FinanOctober 23, 2024October 24, 2024

Riverhead Raceway officials announced Tuesday morning that registration for the November 16th Islip 300 by HighMark Building Efficiency is now open and available for Modified Tour Type teams by visiting http://www.riverheadraceway.com. Registration is free of charge prior to Wednesday November 13th, a $100 fee per car number will be applies for late entrants.

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Motorsports TV Listings for the Week Ending October 27, 2024

by Lou ModestinoOctober 23, 2024

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Here’s How The New England Drivers And Those With Connections To The Six State Performed At Las Vegas

by Lou ModestinoOctober 23, 2024

Joey Logano of Middletown, CT won the Cup race while Corey LaJoie came in 14^th with Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finishing 22nd. Corey LaJoie is the son of Norwalk, CT native Randy LaJoie who won two Xfinity Titles during his long career.

A.J. Allmendinger won the Xfinity race while Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT came in fifth with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT finishing 19^th. Next was Kyle Weatherman in 20^th while Blair Perkins was 31st. Weatherman and Perkins drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris Our and his daughter Mary who live in Chatham, MA.

Frankie Muniz to Race Full-Time With Reaume Brothers Racing in 2025

by MikeOctober 22, 2024

Reaume Brothers Racing is excited to continue its journey with Frankie Muniz as he embarks as the full-time driver of the No. 33 F-150 in the upcoming NCTS 2025 season. This thrilling partnership marks a significant milestone in Muniz’s racing career as he transitions from part-time competition to a full-time presence in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

This season, he has made multiple starts with Reaume Brothers Racing, demonstrating his commitment to mastering his craft and gaining valuable experience on the race track. With two races remaining in the 2024 season, Muniz aims to continue building chemistry with the team and developing his notebook for the upcoming year. (more…)

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…)

Justin Bonsignore Sweeps North Wilkesboro Weekend

by Kyle SouzaOctober 22, 2024

Photo: Erick Messer/Souza Media
SMART Modified Tour, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Wins in North Carolina

Justin Bonsignore found himself in North Wilkesboro Speedway Victory Lane twice this weekend. The driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Communications machine for Kenneth Massa Motorsports swept the weekend of Modified competition at the historic track – winning both the SMART Modified Tour season-finale 99 on Saturday and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 on Sunday. (more…)

William Sawalich Joins Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Xfinity Series Lineup in 2025

by MikeOctober 22, 2024

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (October 21, 2024) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will drive the team’s No. 18 Starkey / SoundGear Toyota GR Supra fulltime in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025. Sawalich, who won the 2023 and 2024 ARCA Menards Series East championships driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, will make his Xfinity Series debut this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The 18-year-old Minnesota native has achieved remarkable success over the past two seasons in the ARCA Menards Series. Over the past two seasons, Sawalich has racked up 18 victories in 39 starts across ARCA’s three platforms – national, east, and west. He recently claimed his first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series pole award at Talladega Superspeedway, one day after his 18th birthday.

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Logano Steals Vegas Win; Clinches Championship 4 Berth

by WebmasterOctober 21, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano made his Team Penske’s fuel strategy call work to perfection Sunday afternoon to claim victory in the South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and earn the first of four NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 berths.

Logano led only the final six laps on the Vegas 1.5-miler but was able to hold off the afternoon’s most dominant car, Christopher Bell’s No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota by a slight .662-second in the final few laps.

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Suarez Leads Three Chevy Top 5 Drivers at NASCAR Cup Series Race in Las Vegas (Photos)

by MikeOctober 21, 2024

Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Tootsies Orchid Lounge TrackHouse Racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, races to a third place finish Sunday, October 20, 2024, during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Graham/HHP for Chevy Racing) (more…)