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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Off For All Star Race Weekend

by MikeMay 18, 2023

A break in the action: Charlotte Motor Speedway up next for the Xfinity Series

After a wild finish at Darlington Raceway last weekend that saw NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson in the No. 10 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing snatch the checkered flag from Joe Gibbs Racing’s John Hunter Nemechek on the final lap, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will be taking a break before heading back to the action at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 27 for the Alsco Uniforms 300 (FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). (more…)

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – North Wilkesboro Speedway

by MikeMay 18, 2023

Double Down: Christian Eckes tames Darlington with double overtime victory

Leading a race-high 82 laps, McAnally-Hilgemann Racing’s Christian Eckes survived some late race overtime chaos to take the win in Darlington Raceway last weekend. Eckes was able to hold off several drivers, including polesitter Corey Heim, Cup Series regular William Byron, and Stewart Friesen to take the win.

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Richard Petty Named Grand Marshal of NASCAR All-Star Hauler Parade in Wilkes County

by MikeMay 12, 2023

Wilkes County, North Carolina – The Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Richard Petty, NASCAR Hall of Famer and racing legend, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR All-Star Hauler Parade, sponsored by Central Logistics, Inc., in Wilkes County on May 18, 2023. (more…)

Historic Downtown Wilkesboro, NC – Fan Fest, May 18, 2023

by MikeMay 9, 2023

The Town of Wilkesboro is pleased to announce “Fan Fest in The Boros” on Thursday, May 18^th from 4–10 pm, featuring the NASCAR All-Star Race Hauler Parade sponsored by Central Logistics, Inc., NASCAR industry interviews, live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, & more! (more…)

Fan Fest and Hauler Parade Headline NASCAR’s Return to Wilkes County

by MikeMay 9, 2023

Wilkes County, North Carolina – NASCAR fans, get ready for an exciting event coming your way! The NASCAR Hauler Parade, sponsored by Central Logistics, Inc., is set to roll through Wilkes County on Thursday, May 18th, 2023, from 4 – 10 p.m. as part of the highly anticipated NASCAR All-Star Week. (more…)

North America’s Top Engineering Students Return to NHMS for Formula Hybrid + Electric Competition

by Lou ModestinoApril 28, 2023

LOUDON, N.H. – Hundreds of North America’s top engineering students will compete in the 17^th annual Formula Hybrid + Electric event May 1-4 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). Twenty-one teams from across the United States and Canada designed and built earth-friendly hybrid and electric vehicles over the last 10 months for the one-of-a-kind competition hosted by the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. (more…)

NASCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway Announce NASCAR All-Star Race Format

by MikeApril 7, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 6, 2023) – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 21. The simplified format – featuring two heat races to set the starting lineup, a 100-lap All-Star Open and a 200-lap main event – puts the spotlight of the weekend on the historic .625-mile track, which will host its first NASCAR competition since 1996.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop Team Up in Multi-Year Partnership

by MikeApril 6, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 6, 2023) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop announced a multi-year extension to their partnership that will see the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned company serve as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Hall of Famer in one late model race in both 2023 and 2024. This year’s race will be the CARS Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17.

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Madeline Stewart to Make Her North American Debut in Porsche Sprint Challenge Piloting the JDX Racing Entry

by Lou ModestinoMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023

LOVELAND, CO. – JDX Racing is excited to announce the signing of Madeline Stewart. Madeline will drive the No. 282 JDX Racing / Spool Imports / Byers Porsche in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America. The season starts March 24th with the opener at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida. (more…)

William Byron Returns to KBM for Three-Race Schedule in No. 51 Chevrolet

by MikeMarch 10, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 9, 2023) – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that William Byron, the most recent winner in the NASCAR Cup Series and KBM alum, will return to the organization to compete in a three-race schedule behind the wheel of the No. 51 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season.

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