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Entry List Set for Ross & Witmer 255 Presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch at Hickory Motor Speedway

by MikeMay 20, 2025

The Super Late Models are set to return to Hickory Thursday with stacked field (Nuttleman Photo)
Chase Elliott, Bubba Pollard, Cole Butcher, Stephen Nasse, and More Headline Star-Studded Field

NEWTON, NC – One of the most anticipated Super Late Model events of the year is just days away as the Ross & Witmer 255 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch takes center stage this Thursday, May 22 at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway. Sanctioned by the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, the event marks the third annual running of the Ross & Witmer 255, and the entry list is nothing short of elite.

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Chase Elliott To Race At Hickory Motor Speedway Thursday, May 22

by MikeMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

(Newton, NC) – NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is set to make a special appearance in the upcoming Ross & Witmer 255 at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22. The event, presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch, is part of the ASA STARS National Tour and Southern Super Series.

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Whelen Modified Tour Stars Ready For All Star Thrill Show At North Wilkesboro

by MikeMay 15, 2025

By Adam Fenwick, NASCAR.com

After an extended break, the stars of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour are back in action Sunday with the running of the FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 at North Wilkesboro Speedway (2 p.m. ET on FloRacing and The NASCAR Channel).

While the Modified Tour has raced on the same day or weekend at the same track as the NASCAR Cup Series before, this marks the first time the Tour has raced on the same day and same track as the NASCAR All Star Race.

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Grassroots Glory: NASCAR Stars To Battle Short Track Standouts Throughout NASCAR All-Star Week

by MikeMay 14, 2025

Big Names, Big Battles: Kyle Busch, Josh Berry, Ryan Newman, Corey LaJoie, Bobby Labonte and others join stacked fields of rising stars in lead-up events to All-Star Race
Additional races include the zMAX CARS Tour Reverend Whiskey 75 Pro Late Model race on Thursday; the zMAX CARS Tour Window World 100 Late Model Stock Car race on Friday; the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Window World 250 on Saturday; and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 on Sunday
Quadruple and Triple Duty Drivers: Young talents like Connor Jones, Kaden Honeycutt and Luke Baldwin will attempt multiple events throughout the week; Fans can get tickets to all the action by visiting northwilkesborospeedway.com

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 14, 2025) — In addition to the fan-favorite cars and stars of the NASCAR Cup Series, a packed lineup of grassroots racers will take on North Wilkesboro Speedway during NASCAR All-Star Race Week. Fans can expect more on-track action than ever before, including the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Window World 250 on Saturday, the zMAX CARS Tour’s Reverend Whiskey 75 Pro Late Model race on Thursday, the Window World 100 Late Model Stock Car race on Friday and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 on Sunday afternoon, prior to the All-Star Open and All-Star Race main events.

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Kevin Harvick Named Grand Marhal For May 22 Hickory Motor Speedway Event

by MikeMay 3, 2025

NEWTON, NC — NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick will return to his short track roots in a special way this spring, as he has been named Grand Marshal for the “Ross & Witmer 255” at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22. The event serves as the fourth race of the 2025 season for the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, co-sanctioned with the ASA Southern Super Series.

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Local Short-Track Stars, Officials Make Final Preparations for 2025 Thunder Road Season

by Lou ModestinoApril 25, 2025

Between well prepared drivers and Officials having Mother Nature on their side, the 2025 Thunder Road season is set for a stellar start on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th. (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – Following last week’s pre-season tire buy at Barre’s Thunder Road, Officials got a good look at what’s to come this summer at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. Over fifty different drivers attended Monday’s tire buy, making final preparations to their mounts after a long winter’s rest with a dry spring making for a great start on the groundwork for Officials at the track!

Rookies and veterans alike made the Monday afternoon trip to measure and chose the tires that most closely match their notebook from last year. Maplefields/Irving Late Model freshman Trevor Jaques and Kyle Streeter, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tiger first-timers Cam Powers and Brodie Frazier and rk Miles Street Stock rookies Jason Kirby, TJ Haggett, Jaiden Del Toro, Tyler Wheatley and Keegan Tabor were among those leaning on veterans like Tommy ‘Thunder’ Smith, Shawn Fleury, Brian Hoar and Mike Billado, among others, for whatever nuggets of wisdom they could pick up.

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Tickets Now Available For May 22 Race At Hickory Motor Speedway

by MikeApril 22, 2025

Advance Sale Tickets Now Available for Ross & Witmer 255 Presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch at Hickory Motor Speedway

Newton, NC – The stars of the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour and Southern Super Series are set to return to the iconic Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22, and fans can now secure their seats with discounted advance sale tickets for the Ross & Witmer 255 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch.

With just one month to go before one of the most anticipated short track events of the season, fans can save $5 off race day pricing by purchasing in advance. Seniors and Military receive an even better deal with advance sale tickets priced at just $20.

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Trump Meets With Penske’s NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA Stars at the White House

by MikeApril 10, 2025

By Nick DeGroot, Motorsport.Com

Team Penske rolled into Washington D.C. on Wednesday with Roger Penske bringing several of his drivers and race cars from three different divisions to the White House lawn. NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA were all featured as Penske was celebrated for his recent triumphs. (more…)

Young Stars Assemble For 12th Junior ERC Season

by MikeApril 4, 2025

Record 21-car entry underlines strength of Hankook-equipped category for round one.

Season 12 of the FIA Junior ERC Championship begins in Spain this week with a record 21-car entry underlining the key role the series performs in developing young talent.

Emerging prospects from across Europe have signed up for the Hankook-equipped category, which takes place over six rounds and rewards the eventual champion with a Junior WRC Championship prize drive in 2026.

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Broad Arrow Presents Motorsport Stars At Concorso D’eleganza Villa D’este Auction

by Lou ModestinoMarch 26, 2025

Legendary Paris-Dakar 1990 Citroën ZX Rallye Raid campaigned by Ari Vatanen heads to Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction
Sale also features 1936 Fiat 570 Bertone Barchetta, the first car created by famous designer, Nuccio Bertone
Targa Florio “giant-killer,” 1966 Fiat Abarth OT 1300 and Elva BMW Mk 8 which competed in Road America 500 also on offer
Broad Arrow Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction takes place 24-25 May at Villa Erba

London, England: 25 March 2025 – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, will present a number of historically significant motorsport models at its inaugural Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction on 24-25 May 2025. (more…)