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Two Free To The Public Riverhead Raceway Practice Days Announced For April 22nd & April 29th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 30, 2023

Baseball fans have spring training to look forward to during a long off season, but if you are a race fan on Long Island you very much look forward to the two practice days at Riverhead Raceway signaling another exciting race season is right around the corner. Today track officials announced Saturday April 22nd and Saturday April 29th as the two practice days with the tradition of free grandstand admission remaining in place for eager race fans. Also, track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz revealed the Enduro Opening Day program has been moved up one week to Sunday April 30th starting the new race season a week earlier.

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Justin Bonsignore Looks For Two Straight at Richmond Raceway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 28, 2023

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. – After just over a month off from the first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race of the season at New Smyrna Speedway, Justin Bonsignore and the Ken Massa Motorsports team are ready to get back to work for round two.

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Preseason Safety Inspection Dates Announced For Riverhead Raceway April 8th & April 15th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 16, 2023

With 2023 Speedweeks firmly in the rearview mirror, Riverhead Raceway announced today two preseason safety inspection days Saturday April 8th and Saturday April 15th. Weather permitting, both inspection days run from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm and kickoff a busy month of April leading up to the 73rd season opening weekend Saturday evening May 6th and Sunday afternoon May 7th.

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ARCA Points Leader Greg Van Alst Ready for Phoenix Raceway Return

by MikeMarch 10, 2023

AVONDALE, Ariz.: The past three weeks have been a blur for Greg Van Alst. But all for a very good reason. (more…)

Christian Rose ARCA Menards Series Phoenix Raceway General Tire 150 Race Preview

by MikeMarch 9, 2023

Welcome Aboard: AM Racing returned to the ARCA Menards Series full-time in 2023 with Automobile Racing of America (ARCA) Rookie of the Year candidate Christian Rose behind the wheel of the team’s No. 32 Ford Mustang.

The 2023 ARCA Menards Series will mark the first time that AM Racing has competed full-time in the NASCAR-owned development series since Gus Dean drove for the organization during the 2018 season. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Phoenix Raceway

by MikeMarch 9, 2023March 13, 2023

In impressive fashion, Hendrick Motorsports displayed their 1.5-mile package prowess by dominating the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway finishing 1-2-3 with drivers William Byron, Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman, respectively. The Hendrick contingent managed to lead a combined 241 of the 271 laps completed (88.9%), with Byron scarfing up the lion’s share with 176 laps led out front.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Phoenix Raceway

by MikeMarch 9, 2023

Austin Hill was locked-in and focused last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and it paid off in a big way. In a race that that seemed to be in rookie Chandler Smith’s reach, Hill was able to pass him up as the cars approached the white flag and hold the lead through to the end.

This was Hill’s second victory of the season, his fourth in his Xfinity Series career and his first at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces Three 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Dates, Buzz Chew Chevrolet-Cadillac 200 Set For May 20th

by Lou ModestinoMarch 7, 2023

While Riverhead Raceway is the shortest track visited by the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the demanding bullring nestled on Eastern Long Island will again be the most frequented by WMT teams in 2023. Track owners Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz have inked three dates for 2023 with Riverhead Raceway anchoring the 19 event WMT schedule. The first WMT stop at the demanding but always exciting bullring features the Buzz Chew Chevrolet-Cadillac 200 Saturday evening May 20th.

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Bluegreen Vacations To Sponsor Corey Lajoie, Spire Motorsports No. 7 Team At Richmond Raceway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 3, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. (March 1, 2023) – Spire Motorsports is pleased to announce that Bluegreen Vacations, the Official Vacation Ownership Partner of NASCAR®, will serve as the primary sponsor of Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Corey LaJoie in the April 2 NASCAR® Cup Series (NCS) Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. (more…)

Myatt Snider Joins Joe Gibbs Racing For Six Races

by MikeFebruary 9, 2023

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (February 8, 2023) – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced Wednesday that Myatt Snider will pilot the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) No. 19 Toyota GR Supra for six races in 2023.

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