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Promising Talent Annunziata Aspires New Chapter with Burtin Racing in Top Trans Am Class

October 2, 2024

Alton, VIRGINIA – October 1, 2024 – The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli heads to Virginia International Raceway where Burtin Racing partners with Thomas Annunziata to debut his first TA1 class race with the Series in the No. 17 Criswell Chevrolet / Castrol Chevrolet Camaro. The SpeedTour event is slated for October 3 – 6 as the 2024 season is winding down to a close.

Annunziata steps into the Burtin Racing seat formerly piloted by Adam Andretti who successfully scored a race win at the team’s home track at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and a podium finish at Lime Rock Park. Although the program had multiple mechanical ailments throughout the season, Andretti delivered solid driving and promotion for the team despite the back luck.

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NASCAR Studios Launches Three New Shows to Debut for Playoffs; Talent Headlined by Veteran Broadcasters Shannon Spake and Steve Letarte

September 4, 2024

“NASCAR Inside the Playoffs” – a weekly show with Spake, Letarte, Dylan ‘Mamba’ Smith, Jordan Bianchi and rotating driver panelists – Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET on truTV and Max
“NASCAR Daily” – a short, digital news and opinion show hosted by Spake, with regular guest appearances – weekday mornings at 10 a.m. ET on YouTube
“Drop the Jack” – a video podcast featuring Mamba and pit crew athletes Derrell Edwards, Paul Swan, Michael Hicks and Jorden Paige – Thursday afternoons on YouTube/podcast platforms

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Jacky Ickx: “I managed without hurting myself badly throughout my career – that’s not a matter of talent – it’s a matter of luck.”

December 29, 2023

As a winner of six Le Mans 24 Hours, eight Formula 1 victories and countless other triumphs — including the Dakar Rally — Jacky Ickx is a living legend who has competed in a career spanning over 30 years. The 78-year-old talks about his life behind the wheel and his experience of the Dakar Rally in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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AMSOIL USAC Non-Wing National Sprint Car Tour Releases Roster Of Talent Expected For Eastern Storm Opener At Grandview, Tuesday, June 13

June 6, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 5, 2023 . . . . . . The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will host the AMSOIL USAC Non-Wing National Sprint Car Tour joined by the 358 NASCAR Modifieds in this always popular double-header event set for Tuesday night, June 13 at the Grandview Speedway. This will mark the 16^th Annual USAC Eastern Storm and the event is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings.

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Talent in Numbers Floods Northeast Classic Roster for $7,000-to-win Modified Showdown

April 14, 2023

Barre, VT & Naples, ME — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials are proud to announce the most exciting and talent filled roster of Open Tour-type Modifieds to join the Northeast Classic at New Hampshire Motor Speedway since the event’s inception in 2021. Based on the tire orders through Hoosier Tire East, over twenty of New England’s best tour-type modified drivers are slated to take on the Magic Mile all looking to join a who’s-who of modified winners at New England’s biggest stage. (more…)

American Motorcyclist Association Adds Talent to its Racing Department

February 8, 2023

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association has added two experienced racing managers to its full-time ranks — Jeff Canfield and Michael Jolly. The pair have been involved with the AMA and AMA-sanctioned pro and amateur racing for years as contractors but are now full-time employees. (more…)

Natural Talent of Santino Ferrucci Shines Through Partial Schedule

October 28, 2021

Santino Ferrucci always knew he wanted to check competing in NASCAR off his personal bucket list. He just didn’t know it would come at 22 years old.

“It was always important for me to do well and pick the right people to go with,” Ferrucci recently told Jayski.com of his transition to NASCAR. “It’s one of those things that was always on my list to do and I’ve very much enjoyed it.” (more…)

Bonsignore, Coby and Hirschman Lead Large List of Modified Talent Headed for Seekonk

October 15, 2021

SEEKONK, Mass. — Tri Track Open Modified Series teams are just one week away from invading Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, October 23 for the annual Haunted Hundred. The 100-lap, $6,000 to win Tri Track race will be the finale of the 2021 season for teams after five successful races across three states so far. (more…)