NOTEBOOK: Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman Headline Talented Modified Tour North Wilkesboro Entry List

NOTEBOOK: Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman Headline Talented Modified Tour North Wilkesboro Entry List

There is no shortage of star power as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to North Wilkesboro Speedway this Sunday for the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150.

Headlining the entry list are two NASCAR Cup Series legends – 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman and 2000 series champion Bobby Labonte. Newman is piloting the No. 77 Modified for Mike Curb, while Labonte is in the No. 38 for Sadler-Stanley Racing. (more…)

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“The World of Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman” to be Exhibited at Lime Rock Park During the Memorial Day Classic

“The World of Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman” to be Exhibited at Lime Rock Park During the Memorial Day Classic

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (15 MAY 2023)- Lime Rock Park (LRP) will celebrate the 37th anniversary of Paul Newman’s historic Trans-Am win with a rare one-day-only exhibit of his racing estate during the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic (May 26-29). Organized by Sotheby’s in advance of “The World of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman” auction in June, with logistic support from Salisbury Bank, the exhibit is part of a larger celebration of the late actor and racing legend’s life and career.

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Happy Birthday, Paul Newman!

Happy Birthday, Paul Newman!

Today we celebrate Paul Newman’s 98th Birthday!

Lime Rock Park continues to honor his legacy through our partnership with The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which provides a true camp experience for more than 20,000 children with serious illness annually. Click the button to learn more about the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp & how you can help us support their mission. (more…)

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Paul Newman Straight Revealed During Lime Rock Park Historic Festival

Paul Newman Straight Revealed During Lime Rock Park Historic Festival

LAKEVILLE, CT (3 September 2022)- Some 65 years after the first race at Lime Rock Park, the famous “No Name Straight” was finally bestowed with a very memorable name this weekend. During a special ceremony held at the Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette, the not quite straight but very fast backstretch of the Connecticut circuit was dedicated as the “Paul Newman Straight.”

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Ryan Newman Wins Superstar Racing Experience Feature at Stafford Speedway

Ryan Newman Wins Superstar Racing Experience Feature at Stafford Speedway

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway welcomed the Superstar Racing Experience back for another visit to the Connecticut half-mile facility that was shown live on CBS.  Ryan Newman took the lead from Marco Andretti with 5 laps to go in the 75-lap feature event and went on to take down the checkered flag. (more…)

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

The Next Gen car is a collaboration of the brightest engineering minds in racing, with contributions coming from all sides of the NASCAR and automotive industries. The design of the Next Gen car gives the drivers greater control while putting an emphasis back on race strategies, team personnel and vehicle setups. While wind tunnels and computer simulations play an important role in racing, we want the competition to remain focused on the racetrack. (more…)

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