WHITINSVILLE, Mass. – For the final time in 2022, Matt Galko will strap in behind the wheel for Stan Mertz Racing this weekend at Seekonk Speedway. Set to compete in the Haunted Hundred – a 100-lap race with the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series – Galko will drive the Koopman Lumber No. 6 chasing a $6,000 winning prize.
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National Series Confirmed for Pavement Super Late Models
Macon, IL (October 20, 2022) – Fans of pavement Super Late Model racing have been asking for this for quite some time, and now, the STARS National Series is set to fill the void early next year.
After months of speculation, Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent today confirmed the formation of a national series of pavement short track races for super late model cars in 2023. (more…)
Fastenal, RFK Unveil 2023 Scheme for No. 17
CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2022) – Fastenal – RFK’s anchor partner for more than a decade – has announced and unveiled its 2023 scheme for the No. 17 Ford Mustang driven by Chris Buescher, which will run on track this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Return to Miami
For the first-time since 2019, the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs return to Homestead-Miami Speedway for this Sunday’s Dixie Vodka 400 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). Team Penske’s Joey Logano is the first driver to earn a spot in the Championship 4 Round with his victory last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leaving three positions still up for grabs but only two chances left to secure them.
Setting the Xfinity Series Playoff Stage in South Beach
The NASCAR Xfinity Series kicked off the Playoffs Round of 8 last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a race that saw JR Motorsports driver Josh Berry take the checkered flag and secure his spot in the Championship 4 Round for the first-time in his career. The NASCAR Xfinity Series now heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Contender Boats 300 to keep the Playoffs rolling. Drivers will fill the grid on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. ET on the USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Camping World Truck Series Playoffs Are Headed To South Florida
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has had the last couple of weeks off but will be back for some more Playoff action on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Baptist Health 200 at 1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio as the first part of a doubleheader Saturday of racing at the 1.5-mile track. The NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the Contender Boats 300, will follow the Truck race at 4:30 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Talks Bubba Wallace Suspension, More (SiriusXM)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was a guest (yesterday) on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio channel with host Adam Schein. During the conversation, Dale Jr. weighed in on NASCAR’s suspension of Bubba Wallace, in addition to discussing his new children’s book, media career, and other NASCAR topics of the day.
Track Enterprises Announces New Partnership With Southern Super Series
Macon, IL (October 19, 2022) – Officials from Track Enterprises and the Southern Super Series announced earlier today they have formed a strategic partnership for the future. Together, the two groups will help manage the Super Late Model pavement racing tour that has operated in the Southeastern part of the U.S. since 2013. (more…)
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Tony Spiteri Named General Manager of NASCAR Canada
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct 18, 2022) — NASCAR announced long-time Canadian motorsports executive Tony Spiteri has been named General Manager of NASCAR Canada. In this newly created role, Spiteri will be responsible for growing all facets of NASCAR in Canada, including the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, the largest national motorsports series in the country.
