DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 4, 2026) – Back by popular demand, NASCAR’s season-opening exhibition race is returning to its original home. Daytona International Speedway announced today that the Wheatley Vodka Clash will kick off the 2027 edition of Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth on Saturday, Feb. 13, bringing the fan-favorite event back to the World Center of Racing as part of the track’s 2027 NASCAR schedule.
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Race Of Champions Modifieds To Race Saturday, August 8, At Holland Speedway In Thunder In The Hills 100
Holland, NY (August 3, 2026) — Saturday, August 8, Holland Speedway will see the annual return of the Race of Champions Modified Series to the ⅜-mile high-banked paved oval for fast, family-friendly entertainment when the Thunder in the Hills 100 finally takes the green flag.
Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, NY will return from Iowa Speedway near Des Moines, IA after an ARCA event to race in the event.
Tristan McKee to Make NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Debut
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 30, 2026) – Tristan McKee, the inaugural signee of Spire Motorsports’ Ascent Driver Development Program and top prospect in the organization’s talent pipeline, is set to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the team’s No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST Aug. 14 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway.
Veteran crew chief Chad Walter will lead the team’s effort for McKee’s CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut.
GSPSS Tackles “Mad Dog” Saturday For MDP Triple Crown Finale
By Jeff Brown, for Granite State Pro Stock Series
WALPOLE, N.H. — After back-to-back weeknight races, the Granite State Pro Stock Series presented by Hudson International Speedway returns to a weekend itinerary with Saturday night’s conclusion of the MDP Motorsports Promotions Triple Crown.
Monadnock Speedway rolls out the red carpet for the GSPSS in conjunction with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s Duel at the Dog 200 presented by USNEPower, as New England’s most tenured open-wheel series wraps up its own in-season miniseries on the high-banked quarter-mile oval.
D. J. Shaw Steals GSPSS Glory With “Mad Dog” Checkers At Monadnock Speedway
By Jeff Brown, for Granite State Pro Stock Series
WINCHESTER, N.H. — D.J. Shaw crashed the party Saturday evening at Monadnock Speedway to take his second straight and 14th career victory with the Granite State Pro Stock Series presented by Hudson International Speedway.
Shaw, from Center Conway, N.H., found a path past a dominant Tom Carey III in the closing laps to muzzle “Mad Dog” and secure his third GSPSS win at the thrilling high-banked quarter-mile.
SHANGRI-LA II Speedway To Host Race Of Champions Sportsman This Saturday
Tioga Center, NY (July 19, 2026) — This Saturday night, July 25, the Race of Champions Sportsman Modifieds will roar into Shangri-La II Speedway for a spectacular show.
Along with the RoC Sportsman, fans can expect to see the FOAR Score Dash series. As the supporting class, they will help keep the action pumping all night long.
Joey Logano Takes The Checkered Flag At North Wilkesboro
Joey Logano of Middletown, CT won the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He dominated the race by leading 323 of the 450 laps and held off Denny Hamlin to secure his first points-paying victory of the season. Denny Hamlin finished in second place, followed by Chase Briscoe in third, Ty Gibbs in fourth, and Shane van Gisbergen in fifth. (Yahoo Sports)
DJ Shaw Surprises Few With Dominant Drive At Claremont
By Jeff Brown, for Granite State Pro Stock Series
CLAREMONT, N.H. — The all-time win leader of the Granite State Pro Stock Series presented by Hudson International Speedway added another notch to his series superlative Friday night.
D.J. Shaw led a caution-free chase around Claremont Motorsports Park to pick up his 13th career GSPSS win and his first series win of 2026.
Elliott Sadler to Join Ram’s Free Agent Program with Kaulig Racing at Richmond Race
WELCOME, N.C. — NASCAR veteran Elliott Sadler is coming out of retirement to drive the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway on Friday, August 14.
“I’m really looking forward to getting back behind the wheel at Richmond Raceway in front of the great Virginia fans,” said the 51-year-old Sadler, who made 855 Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Truck Series starts, with the most recent in 2019.
“It’ll be fun getting back into a truck — I just hope I still remember how to drive it. Richmond has always been special to me, and I’m thankful to Ram and Kaulig Racing for giving me this opportunity to compete again. I really cherished my career in NASCAR and how special the fans have been to me.”
Brett Gilmore Earns $3500 Payday By Winning Grandview Speedway 56th Annual Firecracker 40, Craig Von Dohren Ends Struggles With NASCAR Modified Win
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Brett Gilmore of Kutztown, Pa. scored the biggest win of his racing career capturing a $3500 payday with a victory in Grandview Speedway’s 56th annual T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Firecracker 40 Sportsman Championship on Saturday evening.
Craig Von Dohren of Oley, Pa. put an end to his personal win drought, scoring a thrilling win in the 30-lap T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified feature race following a back-and-forth lead swapping duel with Brian Hirthler of Green Lane, Pa., then withstanding a late race charge from Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. to pick up the feature win.
The winners received bonus money (Modified $300, Sportsman $200) from T.P. Trailers and Truck Equipment of Limerick, Pa., sponsors of the two divisions at Grandview Speedway in a race program run under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner.