WATERBURY, VT and NAPLES, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Star Series (PASS) officials have announced the purse structure for the five weekly divisions set for competition at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in 2021. (more…)
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Brian Robie: “Grateful But Still Want More” Heading Into 2021
SEEKONK, Mass. — If you would have asked Brian Robie six years ago to give you a resume with his racing experience as a driver, it would have been flat empty. Fast-forward those six years and Robie has one of the most impressive driving resumes of any asphalt Modified competitor in New England. (more…)
Chris Buescher to Compete at Bristol Dirt Nationals
CONCORD, N.C., (March 16, 2021) – The NASCAR Cup Series hasn’t raced on dirt in Chris Buescher’s lifetime – let alone the last four decades – but that changes in a few weeks when Bristol Motor Speedway plays host to what is poised to be a unique and challenging opportunity. (more…)
Salem Speedway Midwest 250 Tickets To Go On Sale Tuesday
(Salem, IN) Advance sale tickets for the Midwest 250 presented by Scott County Tourism & Lucas Oil will go on sale Tuesday, March 16 at 12:00 noon ET. The Sunday, April 25th event will mark the return of Super Late Models to Salem Speedway, in Salem, IN, for the first time in 12 years. (more…)
Logano Left Puzzled After Runner-up Finish at Phoenix
Joey Logano didn’t lose the Instacart 500 at Phoenix Raceway because of a lousy last restart or a vibration. Logano admitted afterward that even if he had broken away from Martin Truex Jr. on the final restart, he would probably have been overtaken by Truex at some point during the run to the checkered flag.
Logano, however, was still left puzzled Sunday night. (more…)
5 Races, 5 Winners… Truex Wins in the Desert
Martin Truex, Jr. was certainly a contender for a win at Phoenix but not the first name that came to mind. He was a no show in Stage 1 after brushing the wall but was running second to Joey Logano at the end of Stage 2. (more…)
Grilling Season: NASCAR, Pit Boss Grills Announce Multiyear Extension
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 15, 2021) – NASCAR and Pit Boss® Grills announced today a multiyear extension, continuing the brand’s designation as the “Official Grill of NASCAR.” Pit Boss Grills, one of the fastest growing grill companies in the U.S., entered the sport as an official partner in 2018, marking the brand’s first professional sports property agreement. (more…)
Track Talk: Phoenix Results for Drivers With New England Connections
Austin Cindric took Saturday’s Xfinity race at Phoenix. Bret Moffit came in ninth driving Cape Cod’s Chris Our entry, and Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT placed 15th.
In Sunday’s Cup race at PIR, Martin Truex, Jr. was the winner, and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT settled for another runner-up spot. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 26th. Corey LaJoie, son of two-time Xfinity Series Champion Randy LaJoie (a Norwalk, CT native), was 27th after leading the grind in the early going! Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT had another bad day crashing out and placing 37th.
The NASCAR Circus moves to the Atlanta Motor Speedway next weekend.
Richmond Raceway & Sheetz Partner on the Naming Rights to RICHMOND NATION Season Ticket Program
RICHMOND, Va. (March 10, 2021) – Richmond Raceway and Sheetz extend their multi-year partnership to include the naming rights of the track’s long-time season ticket program, RICHMOND NATION. The nation’s fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailer will continue as the Official Convenience Store of Richmond Raceway. The official name of the season ticket program will now be RICHMOND NATION presented by Sheetz. (more…)
Ty Gibbs Dominates ARCA Menards General Tire 150 at Phoenix for First Win of Season
AVONDALE, Ariz. – Only two challengers had chances to stop Ty Gibbs from winning Friday’s General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway in the closing laps.
One was Corey Heim. The other was rain, as sprinkles began to fall on the one-mile paved tri-oval in Avondale, Arizona, as the field prepared for the final restart. (more…)