(Newton, NC) Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion and 1983 ASA National Series Champion, Rusty Wallace, has been named the Grand Marshal for the ASA STARS National Tour “Tar Heel 250” at Hickory Motor Speedway. (more…)
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North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile oval) – North Wilkesboro, N.C. (more…)
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk – May 15, 2024
The GM 604 “Crate Engine” appears to be the possible savior of the paved track’s Modifieds in the New England area. Cris Michaud of ACT and Tom Mayberry of PASS are banking on this at the 5/8-oval in Thompson, CT that they have leased from the Hoenig Family. In spite of just a under a half-dozen Mods equipped with this engine, they put on a good show at Mid-April’s annual New England Classic at NHMS.
Jimmie Johnson Joins NBC Sports Motorsports Coverage For Four Races In 2024
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 14, 2024 – Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and former INDYCAR driver Jimmie Johnson is joining NBC Sports’ motorsports coverage for four races in 2024. Johnson will contribute to pre-race and race coverage of NBC Sports’ presentation of the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 from iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) on May 26 on NBC and Peacock, bolstering NBC Sports’ robust presentation of the historic event. Previously, Johnson contributed to NBC Sports’ studio coverage for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing in 2021.
How Did The Northeastern NASCAR Drivers And Those With Connections To The Area Do At Darlington?
Brad Keselowski won the Cup race with Corey LaJoie coming in 16th, Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT was 17th with Boston’s Kaz Grala taking 18th then Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 21st. Corey LaJoie is the son of Norwalk, CT’s Randy Lajoie who won two NASCAR Xfinity Championships.
Justin Alliger came in first in the Xfinity race with Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT took sixth, Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 14th, Kyle Weatherman was 17th, David Starr took 24th with David Everling of LI, NY coming in 33rd. Weatherman and Starr both drive team cars for Cape Cod’s Chris and Mary Our who are residents of Harwich, MA.
2025 DAYTONA 500 Logo Unveiled
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2024) – Daytona International Speedway today unveiled the 2025 DAYTONA 500 logo, paying tribute to the design roots of speed as it features the iconic Harley J. Earl Trophy front and center.
Double The Action – Two NASCAR Modified Features In One Night This Saturday At Grandview Speedway
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Double the action this Saturday!
Following an abrupt ending to last Saturday night’s NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing program at Grandview Speedway when rain arrived just as the T.P. Trailer Modified feature was on the track, race fans will enjoy double the action this coming Saturday, May 18 with the presentation of TWO – T.P. Trailer 30-lap Modified feature races this weekend. (more…)
Timmy Solomito Romps To 25th Career Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified Victory
Having missed the 2024 Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Riverhead Raceway opening Tour Type Modified event a week earlier, Timmy Solomito of Islip made up for lost time as he led wire to wire to secure his 25th career victory during a non-stop 50-lap feature event. With week two in the books, the NASCAR Tour Type Modifieds have started the season off with 100-laps of green flag racing at the demanding bullring without a single caution flag.
Almost Made It – Rain Cuts Grandview Speedway Program Short, Modified & Sportsman Features Get Rained Out After Qualifying Completed
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Briggs Danner of Allentown Pa. was able to win out on a four driver battle for the lead, then fend off a last lap challenge from Steven Drevicki of Reading, Pa. to score the win in the 25-lap Rapid Tire USAC East Coast Sprint Series feature Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)