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Patrick Staropoli to Make NASCAR Xfinity Debut at Martinsville with Sam Hunt Racing

by MikeMarch 20, 2025

As reported by Toby Christie, Patrick Staropoli, a 35-year-old retina surgeon, will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut next weekend at Martinsville Speedway as he’ll drive the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing. The Martinsville race will be part of a multi-race deal between Staropoli and the SHR team.

Staropoli will carry primary sponsorship from SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) on his race car. The surgeon who is also a race car driver is excited for the opportunity to compete with the Sam Hunt Racing team.

“It’s a dream come true to make my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Martinsville Speedway,” said Staropoli in a press release. “Really thankful to Sam Hunt for this opportunity and all the work the team is putting in so we can take a fast No. 24 Syfovre GR Supra to the racetrack.”

Read the rest at the Toby Christie website.

Photo Credit: Sam Hunt Racing / TobyChristie

Three Race Indoor Auto Racing Series Ends With Ryan Flores Collecting Biggest Chunk Of Over $100,000 In Prize Money

by MikeMarch 20, 2025

Trenton, NJ – The checkered flag has fallen on the 2025 Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series, with over $100,000 in prize money distributed among the 244 competitors who registered for the events.

The three-race series, held in Northeast arenas, featured two events on concrete surfaces: the Ironton Global Allentown Indoor Race at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA on January 3-4, followed by the NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Indoor Races at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on January 31 and February 1. (more…)

Coleman and Telitz Take On GT World Challenge GT3 Racing With Archangel Motorsports

by MikeMarch 19, 2025

DENVER, CO., (March 19, 2025) – Todd Coleman and Aaron Telitz are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, joining forces with Archangel Motorsports for their first full season together in GT3 machinery. The duo will pilot the No. 88 eStruxture Data Centers McLaren 720S GT3 Evo in GT World Challenge America, marking a new chapter in their careers together.

“We can’t wait to get back into GT3 racing, and the McLaren looks awesome,” said Archangel Team Owner Michael Johnson. “Todd and Aaron had a great year last year and have had some success in the Middle East and Europe with the same platform, so we hope to turn all that success into some race wins in SRO America’s GT World Challenge this year.” (more…)

Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers Continues Innovative Partnership with AM Racing and Kole Raz for ARCA Menards Series East Opener at Five Flags Speedway

by MikeMarch 19, 2025

STATESVILLE, N.C.: Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers, Capstone Engineered Solutions, and Gallagher Insurance will extend their partnership with Kole Raz and AM Racing for the ARCA Menards Series East season opener at Five Flags (Fla.) Speedway in Pensacola, Fla., on March 22, 2025.

The team will feature a 76® Renewable Diesel-branded car, highlighting their focus on sustainability and performance.

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DXDT Completes Long Beach Line-Up, Corvette Champion Tommy Milner Will Co-Drive With Robert Wickens

by MikeMarch 19, 2025

DXDT Racing is a championship-winning sports car racing team founded by team owner David Askew in 2014 and is located in Statesville, North Carolina. Currently, the Team fields cars in the IMSA WeatherTech and SRO Fanatec GT World Challenge America series. DXDT is a composed group of highly experienced professionals with championship-winning backgrounds from all over the world to create a top-tier, championship-contending operation.
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Progressive Insurance® Teams with Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing

by MikeMarch 19, 2025

Denny Hamlin will pilot No. 11 Progressive Insurance Toyota in 18 races this season

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 18, 2025) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has signed an agreement with Progressive Insurance to sponsor Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE in 18 NASCAR Cup Series races this season beginning with Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Progressive’s name and branding will be prominently displayed on Hamlin’s No. 11 car and fire suit, and his crew will also be sporting Progressive branded gear. (more…)

AO Racing Secures Maiden Endurance Win With Rexy at Twelve Hours of Sebring

by MikeMarch 18, 2025

SEBRING, Fla. (March 18, 2025) – AO Racing made history on Saturday night at Sebring International Raceway, claiming their first endurance victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Laurin Heinrich, Klaus Bachler, and Alessio Picariello piloted Rexy, the Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr, to a commanding win in the GTD PRO class. Meanwhile, in the LMP2 category, the crew of Spike the Dragon battled back from an early setback to finish on the lead lap inside the top ten. (more…)

Haas Factory Team, Cole Custer Announce Two Race Partnership with Autodesk for Homestead-Miami and Sonoma

by MikeMarch 18, 2025

[KANNAPOLIS, NC] – Haas Factory Team announced Tuesday that Autodesk will serve as the primary sponsor for its No. 41 Ford Mustang and driver Cole Custer for two NASCAR Cup Series races this season.

Autodesk’s 2025 debut will be this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and they will also adorn the hood at Sonoma Raceway (July 13). The company previously sponsored Custer from 2020 to 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series, and in 2024 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. (more…)

New Book – Formula 1 75 Years: At Speed with the World’s Greatest Motorsport, by Stuart Codling & James Roberts

by MikeMarch 18, 2025

Formula 1 isn’t just another motorsport—it’s the dream every driver chases. The teams, the drivers, the machines, the tracks: F1 is the crown jewel of racing. In 2025, as F1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, this stunning, hardcover is an invitation to relive every twist, turn, and triumph of the sport’s remarkable history.

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World Supercross Brings Championship To Africa With Historic Cape Town Debut In 2025

by MikeMarch 12, 2025

World Supercross announces its first-ever South African race as part of the upcoming 2025 season, bringing the action to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium
Partnering with renowned promoter Showtime Management, the championship will see the world’s best supercross riders take to Africa as they battle it out across the globe

CAPE TOWN, 12TH MARCH 2025: World Supercross is heading to Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the latest addition to its 2025 season calendar. In its fourth season, this landmark race will be the first time World Supercross action takes place on the African continent, reinforcing the championship’s commitment to entertaining motorsport audiences around the world.

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