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Lone Star Racing Leaves Sebring Motivated for Final IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Rounds

Cut Tire 44 Minutes From the Finish Doesn’t Take Away From Top Team and Driver Performance in No. 80 Lone Star Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Dan Knox, Scott Andrews and Eric Filgueiras at the 73rd Running of The 12 Hours of Sebring

SEBRING, Florida (March 21, 2025) – “Deflated” but not down, the No. 80 Lone Star Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 team and co-drivers Dan Knox, Scott Andrews and Eric Filgueiras left the 12 Hours of Sebring last Saturday motivated for the final three rounds of the 2025 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) at Watkins Glen, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (MRRA). The team and drivers turned in one of their best races since entering the IMEC GT Daytona (GTD) championship last year and missed out on a likely top-five or better finish only because the No. 80 Mercedes-AMG GT3 suffered a cut tire with just 44 minutes remaining in the 73rd running of America’s oldest major sports car race. (more…)

Get Ready for Unforgettable Summer Racing at The Glen!

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Can you hear that? It’s the exhilarating sound of engines racing through the twists and turns at The Glen! Race season is fast approaching, and the excitement is building. Don’t miss out on the thrill—secure your tickets now and be part of the action!

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Second Driver Named Austin Hill Announces Limited NASCAR Xfinity Series Schedule

February 26, 2025

by Steve Samra, On3.Com

There might be some confusion in the Xfinity Series at a couple dates this season, as there will be two drivers named Austin Hill competing at three race.

Of course, Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing has been a mainstay in the Xfinity Series over the past couple of seasons, elevating to become one of the top wheelmen on the circuit. He won last weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, bringing the 30-year old’s total to 11 career victories.

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Kubota Extends Trackhouse Racing Sponsorship

February 20, 2025

Agreement Runs Through 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Season Plus Xfinity Race at JR Motorsports

Concord, North Carolina – Kubota Tractor Corporation and Trackhouse Racing announced today that Kubota’s familiar black and orange paint scheme will appear on the team’s Chevrolets through the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Kubota will also continue as the Official Tractor Company of Trackhouse Racing as it has since 2022. (more…)

Go Bowling Partners With McDowell, Spire Motorsports For Great American Race

February 10, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 10, 2025) – In bowling circles, a turkey accounts for three strikes in a row.

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Parella Motorsports Holdings Appoints Lee Giannone As New Chief Executive Officer

January 31, 2025

NEW YORK, N.Y. | AUSTIN, Texas (January 30, 2025): Parella Motorsports Holdings (“PMH”), a premier motorsports organization dedicated to fostering excellence in racing and delivering world-class experiences to drivers, teams, and fans, has today announced the appointment of Lee Giannone to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

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Bayley Currey, Ross Chastain, and Matt Gould Added to Niece Motorsports’ No. 41 Team Driver Lineup

January 27, 2025

Salisbury, NC (Jan. 27, 2025) – Niece Motorsports will once again field four entries in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series this season. The fourth, part-time entry, branded as the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado RST, features a blend of youth and experience split among multiple drivers. (more…)

NBC SPorts To Present 160+ Hours Of 2025 IMSA Coverage Across NBC, PEACOCK And USA Network

January 16, 2025

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 16, 2025 – NBC Sports will present more than 160 hours of IMSA coverage in 2025, headlined by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network, including live comprehensive coverage of the historic 63^rd Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on January 25-26.

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Suburban Propane Becomes Official Partner of NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports

January 14, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2025) – Today NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced that Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, has become the Official Propane of NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports through a multi-year partnership.

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Trackhouse Drivers to Enter Nine Xfinity Races with JR Motorsports

January 10, 2025

Chastain and SVG Will Drive JRM’s No. 9 Chevrolet in Select 2025 Races

CONCORD, N.C. – Trackhouse Racing announced today that drivers Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen will pilot the No. 9 JR Motorsports (JRM) Chevrolet in nine NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) races during the 2025 season. (more…)