Randy LaJoie, a native of Norwalk, CT, is a man with a multifaceted legacy – the racer, the two-time champion, the seat builder, and the father.
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Drivers Praise Return To Rockingham, Hoping It Stays On The Schedule
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
The NASCAR Cup Series’ season-opening Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium left race fans clamoring for more.
Last weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series doubleheader at Rockingham Speedway had the same effect.
TV Listings For Motorsports, April 22 – 27, 2025
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Report of New England Drivers At The Rock
Sammy Smith won the Xfinity race. Anthony Alfredo, of Ridgewood, CT came in 15th. Patrick Emerling of Long Island, NY finished 19th. Not as lucky was Kris Wright who was 28th and Justin Bonsignore, another Long Islander, finished 38th. Kris Wright steers the only Chris and Mary Our entry for that Cape Cod family that reside in Chatham, MA.
Tyler Ankrom came out on top of the Craftsman Trucks on Friday. Gio Ruggerio of Seekonk, MA earned the tenth position. It wasn’t the best that Parker Kligerman from Westport, CT turned in that day which was 25th.
Haas Factory Team Announces Four Race Partnership With Ollie’s For 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Season
[KANNAPOLIS, NC] – Haas Factory Team announced on Monday that Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will serve as the primary sponsor for its No. 00 Ford Mustang and driver Sheldon Creed across four NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season.
Jesse Iwuji Makes His NASCAR Return at Talladega Superspeedway
Lake Wales, Fla., (April 21, 2025) – DGM Racing and Jesse Iwuji Motorsports announced today that Jesse Iwuji will pilot the No. 91 Chevrolet at Talladega Superspeedway with support from Chevrolet Accessories, the eRacing Association, and Lincoln Electric. This will mark Iwuji’s first NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) start since 2023, and his first time shifting from co-owner to driver with the DGM x JIM alliance.
NASCAR Announces Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award
- Busch and LaJoie join ballot for the first time; Wheeler up for Landmark nod
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 21, 2025) — NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
Sammy Smith Wins Wild NASCAR Xfinity Return To Rockingham Speed After Jesse Love’s DQ
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
ROCKINGHAM, N.C.—Long after the checkered flag waved in the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ long-awaited return to Rockingham Speedway, Sammy Smith’s fortunes improved dramatically.
Smith was awarded the victory in the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 after the No. 2 Chevrolet of ostensible race winner Jesse Love was deemed to have violated Rule 14.14.2.I-5.h which covers trailing arm spacers and pinion angle shims.
Rockingham Speedway Is Little-Known Territory For NASCAR Xfinity Series Drivers
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
The NASCAR Xfinity and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series are ready to roll at “The Rock.”
In the final event of an Easter tripleheader weekend that also includes the ARCA Menards Series East, Xfinity Series drivers will compete at Rockingham Speedway for the first time since 2004 with the running of Saturday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 250 (4 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
NASCAR Channel Enhances Content Offering With More Live Programming
- Simulcast of SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s ‘The Morning Drive’ Joins Monday-Friday Lineup
- FloRacing And NASCAR Channel To Air April 19 ARCA Menards Series East Race At Rockingham Speedway Live At 1 p.m. ET
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 17, 2025) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (“NASCAR”) today announced the addition of live programming that enhances the content offering on the NASCAR Channel on Tubi.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive is now simulcasting live on the NASCAR Channel Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m. ET. Hosts and noted NASCAR experts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone delve into the latest news and rumors, interview prominent guests and take fan calls.