New Animated PBS KIDS Series, SKILLSVILLE, Harnesses Gaming to Open a World of Possibilities

New Animated PBS KIDS Series, SKILLSVILLE, Harnesses Gaming to Open a World of Possibilities

Series Premiered March 3, 2025 on PBS KIDS

With Formula 1 excitement ramping up, now is the perfect time to inspire young racing fans by showing them how their passion for speed and mechanics could turn into a real career. From race car driving and engineering to pit crew management and even esports racing, there are countless pathways for kids who dream of being part of the motorsports world.​
Skillsville, new from PBS KIDS, reminds us that there’s a world of possibilities in whichever line of work we choose. In the Race Car Driver episode (12 minutes long), “Racer Rae” needs the help of her pit crew — Scout, Dev and Cora — to win the race. It’s an episode that racing fans of all ages can enjoy together!
Over the course of five years, Skillsville was developed into a gamified multi-media universe to prepare K-2 kids for a world of possibilities. The goal of the show is to enhance workforce readiness while equipping young children with the life skills they need to thrive. Eric Peterson, Creative Director of Skillsville and self-proclaimed “gamer dad” designed Skillsville as a safe place for kids to experiment with trial and error. Eric also has deep expertise in accessibility and inclusion in animation.

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Parade Lap Honoring Bobby Allison to Precede NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Parade Lap Honoring Bobby Allison to Precede NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway
  • Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven by grandson Robbie Allison

TALLADEGA, Ala. (April 17, 2025) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today that the late NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison will be honored during a special parade lap as part of pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500. Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven around the track by his grandson Robbie Allison following the National Anthem.

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NASCAR Channel Enhances Content Offering With More Live Programming

NASCAR Channel Enhances Content Offering With More Live Programming
  • Simulcast of SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s ‘The Morning Drive’ Joins Monday-Friday Lineup
  • FloRacing And NASCAR Channel To Air April 19 ARCA Menards Series East Race At Rockingham Speedway Live At 1 p.m. ET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 17, 2025) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (“NASCAR”) today announced the addition of live programming that enhances the content offering on the NASCAR Channel on Tubi.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive is now simulcasting live on the NASCAR Channel Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m. ET. Hosts and noted NASCAR experts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone delve into the latest news and rumors, interview prominent guests and take fan calls.

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Mystik Lubricants Enters into Partnership with Zane Smith

Mystik Lubricants Enters into Partnership with Zane Smith
  • CITGARD to Return to Front Row Motorsports as an Associate Sponsor

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 16, 2025) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is proud to announce a multi-race sponsorship for Mystik® Lubricants, for select NASCAR Cup Series events with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team as well as an all-season associate sponsorship. CITGO® CITGARD® Heavy Duty Engine Oils brand will also join Zane as an associate sponsor.

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Texas A&M University Announces New NASCAR, INDYCAR Partnerships Not Simply To Be Seen, But To Stand For Something Nationwide

Texas A&M University Announces New NASCAR, INDYCAR Partnerships Not Simply To Be Seen, But To Stand For Something Nationwide

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, April 16, 2025 — Texas A&M University is revving its engines for a return to NASCAR in 2025 through a season-long partnership with Haas Factory Team (HFT), building on the university’s 2024 involvement with the Gene Haas-owned organization. Additionally, Texas A&M is making its NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut as a sponsor of fan-favorite driver Felix Rosenqvist for the 2025 season.

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Beard Motorsports Tabs Jesse Love for Texas and Indy

Beard Motorsports Tabs Jesse Love for Texas and Indy
  • 20-Year Old Californian and Second-Year Xfinity Series Regular To Pilot No. 62 C4 Energy Chevrolet in Upcoming Cup Series Outings

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (April 16, 2025) – Beard Motorsports has announced the addition of a pair of NASCAR Cup Series races on its 2025 schedule that will feature 20-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Jesse Love behind the wheel of its No. 62 Chevrolet for the first time – the May 4 Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, and the iconic Brickyard 400 July 27 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Kasey Kahne Enjoying NASCAR Return With Richard Childress Racing

Kasey Kahne Enjoying NASCAR Return With Richard Childress Racing

By Dustin Albino, NASCAR

After grinding as a full-time NASCAR competitor for nearly two decades, Kasey Kahne needed time away. He was forced to miss the final 11 races of the 2018 Cup Series season with Leavine Family Racing while battling extreme dehydration, which ultimately ended his full-time NASCAR career.

It took some time for Kahne to reconnect with the sport he dedicated his life to. But after glancing at the 2025 national series schedules, one race stuck out to the 18-time Cup Series winner.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Off Week, Looking Ahead To Talladega

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Off Week, Looking Ahead To Talladega

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Jack Link’s 500
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, April 27
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Purse: $11,055,250
TV: FOX, 2 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 500 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)

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