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The Dacia Sandriders On Top in Abu Dhabi With Second World Rally-Raid Victory

by MikeFebruary 27, 2025

The Dacia Sandriders is a two-time winner in the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship after Nasser Al-Attiyah and Édouard Boulanger claimed a hugely impressive Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge victory during a thrilling final stage.

With a slender lead of 41 seconds starting the deciding 167 timed kilometres today (Thursday), Al-Attiyah and Boulanger had to be at their brilliant best to remain in front. With their sustainable-fuelled Dacia Sandrider performing faultlessly across the challenging sand and dunes between Mezeer’ah and the finish in Abu Dhabi city, Al-Attiyah/Boulanger charged to their second fastest stage time of the event to take the win by 2m28s. (more…)

Max Zachem Eyes First Stafford Victory at 53rd Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway is set to kick off its 2025 racing season with the 53^rd “Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® on April 26-27. Max Zachem teamed up with the Prestige Motorsports team owned by Doug DiPisa towards the end of the 2023 season and he is looking to build on his best Stafford finish of third from last season.

“We have run about a dozen or more races together since the end of 2023 with multiple top-10’s and a few top-5’s,” said Zachem. “Stafford, Waterford, Star, and Monadnock have all been great tracks for us and we all want to win badly. We have a great bunch of guys where everyone has their job and everyone works well together. We were able to jell together right out of the gate.”

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Team Penske’s Missed Opportunities: Dominance Without Victory In 2025

by MikeFebruary 26, 2025

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

HAMPTON, Ga. – For the second consecutive week, the NASCAR Cup Series has produced three-wide racing and a thrilling finish – with Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell taking a dramatic last lap overtime victory on the Atlanta Motor Speedway high banks.

It was a can-do answer to the season-opening DAYTONA 500 thriller a week ago when Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron became only the fifth driver in the celebrated race’s 67-year history to win back-to-back trophies. (more…)

Steven Snyder Jr. Out to Conquer First East Coast Dirt Indoor Nationals Victory At Trenton’s CURE Insurance Arena

by MikeFebruary 18, 2025

Trenton, NJ – After an extraordinary 2024 season that saw Steven Snyder Jr. rack up a staggering 15 victories in a 600 Micro Sprint and pocket over $100,000 in earnings, one major achievement remains missing from his impressive resume: an East Coast Dirt Indoor Nationals victory inside Trenton’s CURE Insurance Arena.

On February 21st and 22nd, the 20-year-old phenom from Rising Sun MD is returning to Trenton determined to add the coveted trophy and $5,000 to his growing list of triumphs. (more…)

Billy Pauch Jr. Plans To March To Trenton In Search Of First East Coast Dirt Nationals Victory

by MikeFebruary 14, 2025

By Barry Angstadt

Trenton, NJ – Much like George Washington leading his troops across the Delaware, Billy Pauch Jr. is preparing for a triumphant march to Trenton —and this time, he’s determined to seize victory at the East Coast Dirt Nationals presented by Belfor Property Restoration on February 21st and 22nd.

With a storied history at the event, Pauch has been a contender since day one, qualifying for the five A-Mains held, making him one of only four drivers to do so. But unlike Washington’s daring crossing of the icy river, the ultimate triumph has always eluded him. Three podium finishes have earned him respect, but the win—the crowning glory—has remained just out of reach. (more…)

Eli Tomac Takes San Diego Supercross Victory

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 20, 2025

Julien Beaumer Earns Career-First Win in 250SX Class

San Diego, Calif., (January 18, 2025) In a race that took the battle down to the final lap, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac grabbed the win inside Snapdragon Stadium to earn his 53rd career Monster Energy AMA Supercross victory. Significantly for the crowd favorite, Tomac takes over the points lead for the first time since suffering what was potentially a career-ending injury in 2023. (more…)

Erin Crocker Evernham to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Her Historical World of Outlaws Sprint Victory At PPB Motorsports 2025 Show

by MikeJanuary 20, 2025

Oaks, PA — Racing legend Erin Crocker Evernham will make a special appearance at the PPB Motorsports 2025 Show in Oaks, PA, on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her historic World of Outlaws Sprint Car victory. (more…)

Andy Jankowiak, Anthony Sesely Chase Historic Fifth Gambler’s Classic Victory in Atlantic City

by MikeJanuary 17, 2025

Atlantic City, NJ – For decades, Atlantic City has been the heart of indoor racing, with legendary drivers like Doug Craig, Tony Romit, Nick Fornoro Jr., Jack Bertling, Johnny Coy, and Bobby Cicconi cementing the city’s reputation as a dream win for a driver. Today, two of the sport’s top talents, Andy Jankowiak and Anthony Sesely, are chasing their own piece of history as they aim for a fifth victory in the prestigious 23rd annual NAPA Auto Parts Gambler’s Classic. (more…)

Victory on Two and Four Wheels Puts Nani Roma in the Dakar Rally’s Most Exclusive Club

by MikeJanuary 7, 2025

Only three desert racers have won both on a bike and in a car since the first Dakar Rally in 1979. Nani Roma is a member of that legendary trio and now outlines his successful transition at the world’s most notorious race. (more…)

Petty Family Donates 403 Acres to Victory Junction

by MikeDecember 13, 2024

Generous gift will help Victory Junction provide camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions for generations to come

RANDLEMAN, N.C. (Dec. 13, 2024) – With the support of his family, NASCAR legend Richard Petty has donated approximately 403 acres of land to Victory Junction, a year-round camp for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions. The donation includes 8 parcels of land adjacent to the camp’s current 140 acres, 84 which were originally donated by Richard Petty and his late wife, Lynda, to help launch the Camp 20 years ago.

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