Back for more. The NASCAR Cup Series is returns with the Next Gen car ready for some wild action on the dirt surface of Bristol Motor Speedway in the Food City Dirt Race, this Sunday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Off Weekend
Kaulig Racing’s Chandler Smith finds Victory Lane for the first-time in Xfinity Series
Kaulig Racing rookie Chandler Smith’s hard work finally paid off last weekend at Richmond Raceway as he posted his first career win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in just is 10th series start.
The victory was extra sweet for the No. 16 Chevrolet driver after nearly posting his first win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last month, only to lose the lead in the final lap and ultimately finished third. (more…)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt
Niece Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar wins big at Texas, earns spot in Playoffs
Last weekend, Niece Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar was in the right place at the right time to take the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, after the race leaders, Nick Sanchez and Zane Smith, wrecked coming to the checkered flag. The victory was Hocevar’s first in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, and with the win the Michigan native has secured his spot in the Playoffs for the third time in his career (2021, 2022).
$18,000 Purse for 64-Lap Thunder Road All-Star Race Alongside SRX on July 20th
Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials announced today the planned purse of $18,390 for the Late Model All-Star Race as part of the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) event on Thursday, July 20th. Alongside such acclaimed SRX stars as Andretti, Stewart, Newman and Tracy, the international Late Model stars of the Northeast will be gunning for a $3,000 grand prize in the winner’s circle with a guaranteed starting pay of $450 for the twenty-six drivers that take the green flag in the 64-lap race to honor Thunder Road’s 64th season of operation.
Kaz Grala: Richmond ‘Was Our Best Race of the Year’
The rough start of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season for Kaz Grala and Sam Hunt Racing was shaken off with a top-five finish in the team’s home race at Richmond Raceway.
The Boston, MA native ran well inside the top-10 throughout much of the Toyota Care 250. Grala battled with Cole Custer, Sheldon Creed, and Josh Berry over the course of the final Stage of the 250-lap race. (more…)
NASCAR Hall Of Fame And Team Penske Unveil 19th Car In ‘Glory Road: 75 Years’ Exhibit
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 4, 2023) — The NASCAR Hall of Fame and Team Penske today announced that the 2022 DAYTONA 500-winning No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang is joining the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s ‘Glory Road: 75 Years’ exhibit. Proudly positioned at the front of the popular Glory Road display inside the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Discount Tire Ford Mustang becomes the 19th and final car to join the fifth generation of the must-see exhibit.
How Did New Englanders Do At Richmond?
Saturday’s Xfinity Series at Richmond saw Chandler Smith take down the win with Boston’s Kaz Grala finishing fourth while Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT. ended up eighth.
Fast Start For Race Of Champions Family Of Series In April 2023
North East, Pa. – (April 3, 2023) – While the Race of Champions Modified Series is off to a fast start for the 2023 season with it’s season opener, this coming weekend, Saturday, April 8 at Mahoning (Pa.) Valley Speedway and then moving on to Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa, for the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250, there will be plenty of other Race of Champions Series action happening during April. (more…)
Dale Quarterley Attempting Major Career Effort At Age 62
Hanover, MA native Dale Quarterley is attempting a major career effort at the age of 62! That is extending his racing when he should be thinking of retiring. As an example, in late February, he was racing his Chevy race car in the Menards ARCA 200-mile event at Daytona International Speedway where he qualified 15th in a crowded field of 43 other challengers most of whom were racers that were half his age or more. (more…)
The Good Feet Store Partners with NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Good Feet Store, market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally fitted arch supports for every foot and lifestyle, today announced that it has entered a multi-year endorsement agreement with Joey Logano, the 2018 and 2022 NASCAR™ Cup Series champion. (more…)