John Hunter Nemechek ­– No. 20 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota GR Supra Preview – United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway

NEMECHEK AT DAYTONA: In five career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Daytona International Speedway, John Hunter Nemechek owns one top-five finish and two top-10s. Last February, Nemechek finished second at the 2.5-mile superspeedway after narrowly missing out on the victory when he was side-by-side with the eventual winner as a caution ended the race.

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How Have Safety Measures Improved in Motorsports?

The history of motorsports is marked by incidents that show just how critical need for robust safety measures is. As a result, driver protection advancements that ensure the safety of drivers in various motor racing disciplines has improved significantly in recent years. Here are some of the ways safety measures have improved in motorsports.

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Holley’s Robust Portfolio of Safety Solutions on Display at PRI 2023

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dec. 6, 2023 – Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, is demonstrating its continued commitment to advancing safety in motorsports with its participation in the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) 2023 tradeshow. The company’s Stilo, Simpson, HANS and RaceQuip brands will be on display at the event, solidifying Holley’s stronghold on motorsports with its best-in-class safety products.

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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Five Leaf Racewear Firesuits to Stafford Drivers

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the fourth consecutive season the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative will support local driver’s safety at Stafford Speedway. Established prior to the start of the 2020 season by Quinn Christopher, the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative will provide five Stafford drivers with a brand new Leaf Racewear Firesuit.

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

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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7 NASCAR Safety Essentials to Keep Drivers Protected

If you’re a fan of NASCAR, or just enjoy watching races for the excitement and thrill, it’s important to be aware of the safety features in place that keep drivers protected. Even if you’re not someone who is particularly interested in the technical aspects of racing, it’s still good to know what makes NASCAR unique when it comes to safety. Here are seven essentials that help make NASCAR one of the safest forms of motorsport.

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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award Three Joie of Seating Seats to Stafford Drivers

(Stafford Springs, CT)—For the third consecutive season at Stafford Motor Speedway, the Ted Christopher Safety Initiative, established prior to the start of the 2020 season by Christopher’s wife Quinn, will provide three Stafford drivers with new safety equipment.  Following the conclusion of the TC 13 Shootout on September 9, three drivers will be awarded a brand new racing seat from The (La)Joie of Seating.

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Monaco Ford Safety Team Hitting Stafford Speedway in 2022

(Stafford Springs, CT) — Stafford Speedway is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Monaco Ford beginning with the 2022 race season. Monaco Ford will serve as official sponsor of the Monaco Ford Safety Team supplying two Ford Trucks to the team. In addition, the Glastonbury CT based Monaco Ford will join the weekly contingency program with a $125 weekly bonus awarded to the winner of the SK Light Modified feature.

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Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award 5 Custom Bell Helmets to Stafford Drivers

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Prior to the start of the 2020 racing season, Quinn Christopher, wife of the late Stafford Speedway legend Ted Christopher, established the Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative.  Last season over 100 Stafford drivers received either a nomex undershirt, helmet skirt, or head sock through the TC Safety initiative. Each of those drivers was also entered into a drawing to win a free Leaf firesuit, which was won by Meghan Fuller.

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Daytona International Speedway To Fully Open Frontstretch Seating for Aug. 27-28 NASCAR Weekend

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 7, 2021) – When NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway for late summer night racing on Aug. 27-28, there will be no restrictions on the number of fans allowed to take in the action at the World Center of Racing. Fans will be treated to two races – the Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. and the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Friday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

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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.

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Lime Rock Park Back on Track in 2021 With Three Major Weekends

LIME ROCK, CT (May 5, 2021) – Lime Rock Park is back on track for 2021, set to continue its long tradition of major sports car racing with three major weekends to highlight its 65th season. After missing major spectator competition in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the historic 1.5-mile Lime Rock Park circuit fully re-opens its scenic hillsides for race fans in 2021, maintaining a tradition that began in 1957.

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Massive Field Turns Out for ThunderRoad Practice Day

Barre, VT — A huge field of cars filed through the pits for the Thunder Road Car Show and Practice Day on Saturday, May 1. When all was said and done, 119 drivers across 4 divisions took to the track in preparation for the Community Bank N.A. 150 on FloRacing this Sunday, May 2. The speeds were as big as the fields with racers storming out of the gates after a long, cold Vermont winter.

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Entries Continue to Arrive for Community Bank NA 150 at Thunder Road Speedbowl

Barre, VT — The 23rd Community Bank N.A. 150 at Barre’s Thunder Road this Sunday, May 2 has gotten a little bigger for Vermont racing fans. The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) entry list swelled even further this week with six more top Thunder Road racers throwing their hats into the ring for an event being broadcast worldwide on FloRacing.

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