Thompson, CT — The Street Stocks got Sunday’s Back to School Bash at Thompson Speedway off to a rip-roaring start with polesitter Austin Flanagan quickly losing the lead under the green flag with an ill-handling machine. Flanagan’s fumble gave Ryan Waterman open range at the front of the pack as Al Stone III and Corey Fanning attempted to reel him in during their 20-lap feature. The lone caution flag flew just before the halfway point as Mike Viens went into the spin cycle in turn one. Although his early lead evaporated in an instant, Ryan Waterman again powered through on the restart to lead the Street Stocks under the checkered flag with Al Stone III and Corey Fanning joining the podium. (more…)
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Kyle Steckly; Rette Jones Racing Ride ASA STARS Win To Michigan 200
OWSSO, Mich.: Over the last month, life has been good for Kyle Steckly and the Rette Jones Racing team.
In the ASA STARS National Tour’s most recent race at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway, the pair of Steckly and Rette Jones Racing were able to take a mediocre rookie season and explode with a bombshell victory in the Redbud 400 at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway.
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.8 Million for Victory Junction
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 18, 2024 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today announced it raised nearly $1.8 million after completing its 28th Anniversary Ride, which took place May 4 – 10, 2024. Funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction – a camp in Randleman, North Carolina servicing children with chronic medical illnesses. The Ride’s donation supports summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs – including the building and maintenance of the brand new Kyle Petty Charity Ride Water Park. (more…)
Woody Pitkat Returning To Stafford Open Modifieds In New Ride
Woody Pitkat announced today that he will return to competition in the Open Modified events at Stafford Motor Speedway during the 2024 season. Pitkat will drive the No. 8, a Chassis Pro machine, owned by Mike and Makayla Holmes.
Pitkat will run all of the Open Modified events, including the $20,000 to win NAPA Spring Sizzler to open the season, April 27-28.
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Crosses Nine States on 2024 Ride
CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 27, 2024 – Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is hitting the open road once again to lead the 28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America – one of the most popular charity rides in the country. From May 4 – 10, 2024, Petty will lead 150 motorcycles across nine states on a seven-day trek, covering more than 2,100 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions. (more…)
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.7 Million for Victory Junction
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23, 2023 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today announced it raised more than $1.7 million after completing its 27th Anniversary Ride, which took place April 29 – May 5, 2023. Funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction – a camp in Randleman, North Carolina servicing children with chronic medical illnesses. The Ride’s donation supports summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs – including upkeep of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Water Park.
Ed Flemke, Jr. Taking Last Ride in Stafford’s NAPA Spring Sizzler®
(Stafford Springs, CT)—After a career that has spanned over 50 years, Ed Flemke, Jr. will take one final ride behind the wheel of John Hummel’s #11 Hummel Brothers Hot Dogs modified for the 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler®, April 29th & 30th.
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Revs Up for 27th Anniversary Event
CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 28, 2023 – All eyes will be on Nevada and Utah from April 29 – May 5, 2023 as former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty celebrates the 27th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America with a scenic journey through the Sagebrush and Beehive States. As one of the most popular charity rides in the country, Petty will lead more than 125 motorcycles on a seven-day trek, covering over 1,500 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions. (more…)
NASCAR Driver David Gilliland Loses Full-Time Ride Before 2023 Season
Front Row Motorsports announced in December that they were bringing back both Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland for another NASCAR Cup Series season, with McDowell set for his sixth year behind the wheel of the No. 34 Ford and Gilliland set for his second behind the wheel of the No. 38 Ford.
Doug Coby Set For Thompson Return in Mayhew Tools Ride For Whelen Modified Tour World Series 150
THOMPSON, Conn. – Doug Coby will return to the seat of the No. 10 Mayhew Tools Modified this weekend at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Set to compete in the Sunoco World Series 150, Coby will compete in the Doug Coby Racing entry looking to build on the speed the team had at Thompson in August.
Brett Moffitt Loses Our Motorsports Ride Due To Lack Of Funding
Brett Moffitt certainly has talent as the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion, but he doesn’t have the dollars.
Following Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Catchfence‘s Lee Spencer reported Moffitt will not return to the #02 Chevrolet of Our Motorsports effective immediately as a lack of sponsorship proved too much to sustain a full season. (more…)
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.8 Million for Victory Junction
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 21, 2022 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today announced it raised more than $1.8 million after finally completing its 26th Anniversary Ride following two postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the most funds raised during a single Ride since 2006!
One Lucky Winner to Ride in Pace Vehicle Prior to Start of 2023 DAYTONA 500 as Part of Pre-Sale Sweepstakes for The Great American Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 9, 2021) – While tickets for the 65th Annual DAYTONA 500, NASCAR’s most prestigious and iconic event, are set to officially go on sale on Friday, June 17, fans can be a part of a pre-sale sweepstakes that could put them inside one of the pace vehicles prior to the start of The Great American Race.
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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Set for its 26th Anniversary Southwestern Adventure
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Mar. 1, 2022 – Kyle Petty Charity Ride, Inc. today announced it will finally complete its 26th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America after being sidelined for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
New Ride Has Teddy Hodgdon Ready for 2022 Season at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the first green flag of the 2022 season less than 2 months away at Stafford Speedway, perhaps no driver is filled with more anticipation than Teddy Hodgdon. Hodgdon is fresh off of his first appearance at New Smyrna Speedway’s World Series of Racing where he drove to an impressive third place finish in the Modified points standings.
Wild Unexpected Ride Revitalized Doug Coby in 2021
Come every spring, for almost two decades, Doug Coby has been relentless in the pursuit of a single goal.
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour excellence.
The 42-year-old now has 31 victories in 259 starts on the most prestigious regional short track tour in the country. His six championships make him a no-brainer to join Richie Evans, Jerry Cook and Mike Stefanik in Charlotte at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (more…)
Woody Pitkat To Wheel Borrowed Ride In Open Wheel Wednesday At Seekonk Speedway
WHITINSVILLE, Mass. — Fresh off what was going to be a strong run at Stafford Motor Speedway last Friday night, the Stan Mertz Racing team spent the weekend scrambling after a motor issue ended that race abruptly for the team. However, as of Monday afternoon, the ship is back on track heading for a special race on Wednesday night.
But it’s a different ship. (more…)
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Announces Mini Ride for Fall 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 20, 2021 – This fall, Kyle Petty will host the “Charity Ride Revival (CRR),” a one-time only, miniature version of his annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. The CRR was created in response to postponing the larger Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America until Spring 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ferrucci Shifts Back to NASCAR, Still Looking For a Full Ride
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Santino Ferrucci wants to race, in NASCAR and IndyCar or anywhere he can get a seat.
But he agrees with Graham Rahal, who a week ago said Ferrucci must stop crashing in IndyCar to be considered for a long-term addition at Rahal Letterman Lanigan.