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Track Talk – White Mountain, Granite State, Monster Energy Super Cross All Announces 2021 Schedules

by Lou Modestino
Track Talk – White Mountain, Granite State, Monster Energy Super Cross All Announces 2021 Schedules

N. Woodstock, NH – White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have unveiled the eagerly-anticipated 2021 racing schedule for the ¼-mile speedway. A total of 22 events are planned with numerous big shows for both local outside series.

Among other things, the 2021 schedule features three visits each for the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Models and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models; two appearances each for the PASS Modifeds, North East Mini Stock Tour (NEMST), and GoMotorsportsShop.com NELCAR Legends Tour; and the Monster Truck Throwdown following the weekly racing season. Add in special events for all the local classes, and the year is set to be a memorable one.

Racers can get their first taste of action at an open practice on Saturday, April 24. The session is open to all five of White Mountain’s local divisions to let them shake off the winter rust.

Weekly racing goes green on Saturday, May 8. The 29th season opener includes the first round of the Jon Parks Tractor Triple Crown Series for the Wells River Chevrolet Flying Tigers along with a full card for the Foley Oil & Propane Late Models, Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Strictly Stock Mini’s, 7-Eleven Dwarf Cars, and Dads 4 By Tool & Supply Kids Trucks.

Most Saturday night shows will have a 6:00pm post time. The Late Models, Flying Tigers, and Strictly Stock Mini’s are part of each Saturday night program unless otherwise noted. The Dwarf Cars have a 10-event schedule in 2021 with the Kids Trucks slated to race 13 times. More details can be found at www.whitemountainmotorsports.com/schedule.html.

After a regular event on May 15, a doubleheader weekend is planned for May 22 and 23. Saturday’s portion features the annual Strictly Stock Mini Special and NELCAR Tour. Sunday, May 23 is the first visit in 2021 for the PASS Super Late Models. The PASS Modifieds are also on the Sunday card. Discussions are ongoing for other divisions.

White Mountain wraps up the month of May on the 29th with the annual Late Model Spring Board 100. The action gets even hotter in June. Highlights include the ACT Late Model Tour Spring Green on June 12, an NEMST event on June 19, and a second NELCAR visit on June 26.

July opens with a bang at the Independence Day Spectacular on Saturday, July 3. The Late Models and Flying Tigers will run twin 75-lap features with the Tiger event being the second round of the Triple Crown Series. The night ends with a fireworks display. The next week is the Midseason Championships with added distance and double points for all divisions.

The PASS Super Late Models make their second trip to White Mountain on Saturday, July 17 at a special 7:00pm post time so fans can make the trip over from New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Following a regular show on the 24th, the ACT Late Model Tour chases a $10,000 top prize in the third annual Midsummer Classic 250 on July 31 with a 5:30pm start time.

August begins with the 7-Eleven Dwarf Car Special on Saturday, August 7. White Mountain then crowns its first champion of 2021 on August 14 with the Jon Parks Tractor Triple Crown Finale. That event also includes a visit from the Maine-based Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association.

On Saturday, August 21, the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup for the Late Models returns after a one-year hiatus. White Mountain will take August 28 off for Oxford 250 weekend, then return on September 4 with another Late Model 100-lapper for Labor Day Weekend. The North East Mini Stock Tour comes back on September 11 for a $1,000-to-win event.

The “King of the Mountain” will be crowned Saturday, September 18, with the Late Models joining the PASS Super Late Models, PASS Modifieds, and Kids Trucks on the card. Then on September 25, the ACT Late Model Tour is in town for the return of the Fall Foliage 200 with a $5,000 top prize. The Flying Tiger, Strictly Stock Mini, and Dwarf Car championships will be decided on this date with a 1:00pm post time.

With stock car racing in the rear-view mirror, the Monster Truck Throwdown makes its long-awaited first appearance at White Mountain on Saturday, October 9. The series was originally scheduled to appear in 2020, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The complete 2021 schedule of events can be found at https://www.whitemountainmotorsports.com/schedule.html. The schedule remains subject to change pending the local and country-wide COVID-19 situation. Events could be added, removed, or modified based on this and on other events around the region.

For more information, contact the White Mountain Motorsports Park offices at (802) 244-6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.whitemountainmotorsports.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at @WhiteMtnMotorsports.

2021 White Mountain Motorsports Park Schedule of Events

  #           DAY       DATE     TIME      EVENT

—             Sat           Apr 24    1:00pm  Open Practice – All Local Divisions

1              Sat           May 8     6:00pm  29th Season Opener – Jon Parks Tractor Triple Crown #1

2              Sat           May 15   6:00pm  Regular Event

3              Sat           May 22   6:00pm  Strictly Stock Mini Special + NELCAR

4              Sun         May 23   1:30pm  PASS 150

5              Sat           May 29   6:00pm  LM Spring Board 100

6              Sat           Jun 5       6:00pm  Regular Event

7              Sat           Jun 12    6:00pm  Spring Green 121 – ACT Late Model Tour

8              Sat           Jun 19    6:00pm  North East Mini Stock Tour

9              Sat           June 26  6:00pm  Regular Event + NELCAR

10           Sat           Jul 3        6:00pm  LM/FT Twin 75s – Jon Parks Tractor Triple Crown #2 + Holiday Fireworks

11           Sat           Jul 10      6:00pm  Midseason Championships – Double Points

12           Sat           Jul 17      7:00pm  PASS 150

13           Sat           Jul 24      6:00pm  Regular Event

14           Sat           Jul 31      5:30pm  Midsummer Classic 250 – ACT Late Model Tour, $10,000-to-win

15           Sat           Aug 7      6:00pm  7-Eleven Dwarf Car Special

16           Sat           Aug 14   6:00pm  Jon Parks Tractor Triple Crown #3 + Wicked Good Vintage Racers

17           Sat           Aug 21   6:00pm  LM New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 100

—             Sat           Aug 28                   Track Closed for Oxford 250 Weekend

19           Sat           Sep 4      6:00pm  LM Leaf Peepers 100

20           Sat           Sep 11    6:00pm  North East Mini Stock Tour $1,000-to-win

21           Sat           Sep 18    6:00pm  PASS 150 + Late Model Championship Night

22           Sat           Sep 25    6:00pm  Fall Foliage 200 – ACT Late Model Tour, $5,000-to-win

                                                                Flying Tiger, Strictly Mini, and Dwarf Car Champions Crowned

23           Sat           Oct 9      1:00pm  Monster Truck Throwdown

WALPOLE, N.H. — Granite State Pro Stock Series officials announced on Thursday a 15-race schedule for the 2021 race season. The slate will bring drivers to three different New England states — while visiting eight different tracks in one of the most complete schedules the series has ever offered for teams and fans.

The calendar is headlined by the annual Newport Chevrolet 150 at Claremont Motorsports Park, this time on Saturday, July 31 — a $10,000 to win show that is sure to draw the top Super Late Model talent in the region. The series will also make a debut at one of New England’s most historic tracks and return to multiple staple facilities, with a mix of flat and banked tracks planned.

“We’re thrilled with the way our schedule came together for the 2021 season,” Mike Parks, president of the Granite State Pro Stock Series, said. “We always strive to get 14-16 races and we were able to accomplish it again. We think our competitors and fans will enjoy it.”

The season starts with the big debut in Connecticut. Granite State teams will compete at Stafford Motor Speedway for the first time as part of the annual NAPA Spring Sizzler weekend on Saturday, April 24 — a one-day show. Pro Stocks are no stranger to the Arute-owned facility — having run as a weekly division for decades — but now, the touring stars will invade to compete with some of the local talent that are sure to find themselves a ride.

“To say we are thrilled to finally bring the Granite State Pro Stock Series to Stafford would be an understatement,” Parks said. “This will be the icing on the cake to kick-off the Greatest Race in the History of the Spring, the annual NAPA Spring Sizzler. It’s going to be an amazing event for our series and the track both.”

Following Stafford, just one week later, Monadnock Speedway will host their first of two series events on Sunday afternoon, May 2 as part of their season-opening Spring Dash weekend. Post-time for this event is 2 p.m., with the NHSTRA Modifieds, NELCAR Legends and more also on the card. A second stop at “Mad Dog” is slated for Saturday, September 4 as part of Labor Day weekend at the Winchester, New Hampshire, oval.

The series heads to Bobby Webber’s Star Speedway for the first of two stops on Saturday night, May 8, before a return to the Star Classic weekend on Friday, September 17 comes in the thick of the championship battle. Last year, Derek Griffith and Joey Pole put together one of the best races in series history as part of the Classic at Star, which has become a staple track for the series.

Claremont Motorsports Park hosts their first of three dates on Memorial Day weekend as a Sunday evening special, May 30. Following the $10,000 to win Newport Chevrolet 150 in July, an event won by Derek Griffith last year, the champion will be crowned at Claremont for the first time on October 16 as part of the track’s Fall Challenge weekend.

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Maine will hold two Granite State events for the first time in track history — with stops set for June 12 and August 14. Last year, the series hosted more than 30 cars as a mix of regulars and track favorites competed for glory in the inaugural stop at Beech Ridge — a race won by Wyatt Alexander.

“We had so much success with our first appearance at Beech Ridge last year, the car count was fantastic and Andy and the staff there welcomed us and our teams for a great event,” Parks said. “Going there twice should give us much of the same we saw in 2020.”

Additional summer events include the annual stop at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, New Hampshire, on June 19 and the Sunday afternoon spectacular at Hudson Speedway on Sunday, July 11. Granite State teams will also stop at Lee USA Speedway twice — both at some of the track’s most historic race weekends. The first comes on Friday, July 2, celebrating Independence Day — and the second will be on Sunday, October 3 as part of the season-ending Octoberfest.

There is one event that remains outstanding on the series schedule — dated for Saturday, July 24 — which is on track to be announced soon. Series officials are working on the final details surrounding that event and will announce once available.

The Granite State Pro Stock Series will have further updates surrounding the 2021 season when available. For more information, visit gspss.net and follow the series on social media.

2021 GRANITE STATE PRO STOCK SERIES SCHEDULE:

  • April 24 — Stafford Motor Speedway — Stafford, Conn. — 75 laps

  • May 2 — Monadnock Speedway — Winchester, N.H. — 100 laps

  • May 8 — Star Speedway — Epping, N.H. — 100 laps

  • May 30 — Claremont Speedway — Claremont, N.H. — 100 laps

  • June 12 — Beech Ridge Motor Speedway — Scarborough, Maine — 150 laps

  • June 19 — Riverside Speedway — Groveton, N.H. — 150 laps

  • July 2 — Lee USA Speedway — Lee, N.H. — 100 laps

  • July 11 — Hudson International Speedway — Hudson, N.H. — 100 laps

  • July 24 — TBA

  • July 31 — $10k to Win — Claremont Motorsports Park — Claremont, N.H. — 100 laps

  • August 14 — Beech Ridge Motor Speedway — Scarborough, Maine — 150 laps

  • September 4 — Monadnock Speedway — Winchester, N.H — 100 laps

  • September 17 — Star Speedway — Epping, N.H. — 100 laps

  • October 3 — Lee USA Speedway — Lee, N.H. — 100 laps

  • October 16 — Claremont Motorsports Park — Claremont, N.H. — 100 laps

Source: SOUZA MEDIA/KYLE SOUZA

The Monster Energy SuperX  alternates every other year between Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA and the Meadowlands in NJ in mid-April.  That series did not make a stop at either venue in 2020 due to the Pandemic.  It also appears that series will not stop at either venue in 2021.  MX riders in the northeast will now have to wait until 2022 to see which venue that series will be in action.
Below are the remaining events for that series in 2021

ROUND 7Saturday, Feb 13 | Orlando, FL [E] Camping World Stadium

ROUND 8Saturday, Feb 20 | Orlando, FL [E] Camping World Stadium

ROUND 9Saturday, Mar 6 | Daytona Beach, FL [E] Daytona International Speedway

ROUND 10Saturday, Mar 13 | Arlington, TX [E] AT&T Stadium 

ROUND 11Tuesday, Mar 16 | Arlington, TX [E] AT&T Stadium

ROUND 12Saturday, Mar 20 | Arlington, TX [E] AT&T Stadium

ROUND 13Saturday, Apr 10 | Atlanta, GA [E] Atlanta Motor Speedway

ROUND 14Tuesday, Apr 13 | Atlanta, GA [E] Atlanta Motor Speedway

ROUND 15Saturday, Apr 17 | Atlanta, GA [W] Atlanta Motor Speedway

ROUND 16Saturday, Apr 24 | Salt Lake City, UT [W] Rice-Eccles Stadium

ROUND 17Saturday, May 1 | Salt Lake City, UT [E/W] Rice-Eccles Stadium

 

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NASCAR Introduces Premier Partners of NASCAR Cup Series: Busch Beer, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity

by Mike
NASCAR Introduces Premier Partners of NASCAR Cup Series: Busch Beer, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity

Historic Transition from Top Series’ Title Sponsorship Includes Four Cornerstone Brands

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2019) – In a historic shift for the sport, beginning in 2020 NASCAR’s premier series will be known as the NASCAR Cup Series and will feature four cornerstone brands as Premier Partners; Busch Beer, Coca-Cola®, GEICO and Xfinity.

In addition to the establishment of the Premier Partner positions, this significant shift will provide many strategic benefits to the industry, including greater activation opportunities for brands across the sport. NASCAR’s inaugural grouping of Premier Partners will play a key role in consumer marketing and fan development initiatives moving forward.

“This has been a monumental year for our sport, one highlighted by significant changes in our business model to ensure long-term viability and growth,” said Steve Phelps, NASCAR President. “As we begin this new chapter, we are joined by four incredible brands with deep-rooted histories across all levels of our sport. We are honored to have this elite group represent our NASCAR Cup Series for years to come.”

The new model includes premium assets for each Premier Partner to engage the most brand-loyal fans in sports throughout the entire season. Premier Partners will collectively own a presence connected to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race and NASCAR All-Star Race. Additionally, all four partners will be prominently featured in multiple platforms across the sport, including integrations in broadcast, NASCAR digital and social channels, event entitlements, in-market promotions and at-track activations.

“This new model will provide our Premier Partners with a heightened level of integration and visibility across all aspects of our sport,” said Daryl Wolfe, NASCAR executive vice president and chief sales and operations officer. “Each of these partners have demonstrated their commitment to our brand-loyal fan base and we are excited about how these brands will elevate the NASCAR Cup Series.”

Busch Beer

Busch Beer returned as a NASCAR Official Partner in 2018. The deal provided the beer brand exclusive sponsorship of the Busch Pole Award, a position it will continue to maintain throughout its Premier Partnership. Additionally, Busch Beer will sponsor a NASCAR Cup Series event in 2020.

“We are continuing to evolve our presence in NASCAR because we have a significant connection to its fans and believe in the future of the sport,” said Nick Kelly, vice president partnerships, beer category and community, Anheuser-Busch. “The Premier Partner position strengthens our deep-rooted history in the sport and will provide fans with even more opportunities to enjoy a crisp, cold Busch Beer on race day.”

Anheuser-Busch’s history in NASCAR dates back decades to 1978, when it sponsored the Busch Pole Award. Additionally, Busch Beer was the “Official Beer of NASCAR” from 1988 through 1997. Beginning in 1998, Anheuser-Busch sponsored the Bud Pole Award through its Budweiser brand, which also became the “Official Beer of NASCAR” through 2007.

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola has been involved with stock car racing for 50 years and became a NASCAR Official Partner in 1998. As a Premier Partner, Coca-Cola will continue its sponsorship of both NASCAR Troops to the Track and NASCAR Salutes, the portion of the season focused on highlighting industry-wide appreciation of the U.S. Armed Forces. Coca-Cola will also continue to own race entitlements at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Daytona International Speedway. Additionally, Coca-Cola becomes the presenting sponsor of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season championship trophy.

“Coca-Cola has a long history of successful collaboration with NASCAR and elevating our position to Premier Partner provides even more opportunity to connect fans to unforgettable experiences,” said John Mount, vice president, sports marketing, Coca-Cola North America. “Further integrating our two brands affords Coca-Cola the opportunity to build on our winning formula and contribute to the growth of the sport in the years ahead.”

The agreement further enhances Coca-Cola’s position as the “Official Soft Drink of NASCAR.” A signature part of the brand’s marketing strategy is the Coca-Cola Racing Family – an exclusive group of top drivers representing Coca-Cola who are featured across company advertising, promotions and packaging.

GEICO

GEICO’s involvement in NASCAR spans more than a decade and the company became the “Official Insurance Provider of NASCAR” earlier this year. As one of the most fully integrated brands in the sport, GEICO will enhance its existing assets through its Premier Partnership and become the presenting partner of a season phase.

“Our affiliation with NASCAR has been successful over the past decade and expanding our role to Premier Partner was the next logical step,” said Bill Brower, assistant vice president of marketing for GEICO. “Our expanded presence will allow us to further engage the most brand-loyal fans in sports, bolster our effective marketing platform and play a prominent role in the sport in the years ahead.”

Xfinity

Comcast’s Xfinity brand entered the sport with a landmark 10-year partner agreement in 2015, positioned as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the “Official Entertainment Partner of NASCAR.” As a Premier Partner, Xfinity will maintain its Xfinity Series sponsorship, central to its NASCAR strategy. Xfinity will also sponsor the Championship 4 elimination race of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Martinsville Speedway.

“The first five years of our partnership with NASCAR has exceeded our expectations and the season-long national platform has provided increased exposure for the Xfinity brand and allowed us to demonstrate how our products and services enhance the way race fans enjoy this great sport,” said Matt Lederer, vice president of brand partnerships, Comcast. “Given the overwhelming fan reaction and how the industry has embraced the Xfinity brand, we’re thrilled to expand upon that commitment by becoming a Premier Partner of the NASCAR Cup Series, while also continuing to showcase the young stars of the NASCAR Xfinity Series.”

Throughout the past five years, Xfinity has elevated the series “Where Names Are Made,” supporting the introduction of an elimination-style Playoffs, reenergizing the Dash 4 Cash program, reimagining how champions are celebrated at Xfinity Champion’s Day at Universal Orlando Resort and has honored charitable efforts within the industry through its prestigious Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award platform. Xfinity continues to change the way fans access the sport through its Xfinity Stream app, Xfinity X1 video and Xfinity xFi internet.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™), three regional series, one local grassroots series, three international series and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

 

(NASCAR PR)

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