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Where It All Began: Modifieds Continue To Thrive In NASCAR After 75 Years

Mike

The year 1985 was monumental for grassroots racing in NASCAR. The Modified series, standing as the sanctioning body’s oldest division having existed since Red Byron took the first NASCAR points-paying victory on the beach course in Daytona Beach on Feb. 15, 1948, was consolidated into what was then called the Winston Modified Tour. It featured a 29-race schedule rather than a massive, unorganized program of events.

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Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch to Drive the No. 8 3CHI Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in this Year’s DAYTONA 500

Mike

WELCOME, N.C. (February 1, 2023) – One of the NASCAR industry’s most storied teams and one of the sports’ most successful modern era drivers will partner with a pioneer in the hemp industry in 2023. Richard Childress Racing announced today that when Busch kicks off his 19th season of NASCAR Cup Series competition and first season with the 54-year-old race team, he will be driving the No. 8 3CHI Chevrolet at Daytona.

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Logan Seavey Wins 2023 Chili Bowl After Years Of Disappointment

Lou Modestino

TULSA, Oklahoma – Logan Seavey hugged the bottom groove in the closing laps of the Chili Bowl and survived a green-white-checkered finish to win his first Golden Driller trophy in the race’s 37th running. He became the second first-time winner in the last two years, holding off the 2022 champion Tanner Thorson and Cannon McIntosh, another young driver looking for his first win.

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350 Turn Out To Celebrate 2022 Riverhead Raceway Champions Friday, Kyle Soper Takes Home Fourth NASCAR Modified Title In Five Years

Mike

After a two year pause Riverhead Raceway was able to celebrate their 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champions in style once again Friday evening at Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow with 350 revelers filling the banquet room. Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz hosted the gala event with track GM John Ellwood while Stephen Halpin served as master of ceremonies.

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Nightly Coverage Of 2023 Dakar Rally Begins On New Year’s Day At 6:30 P.M. Et On Peacock

Mike

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 28, 2022 – Nightly coverage of the 14-stage 2023 Dakar Rally — the world’s most challenging off-road endurance race — begins this Sunday, January 1, at 6:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and continues through Sunday, January 15. Highlights of every show (all 14 stages and the rest day), exclusive racer interviews, and features from the 2023 Dakar Rally will be available on Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

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75 Years of NASCAR: Founders Day – December 14, 1947

Mike

On December 14, 1947, Bill France gathered 35 people for four days of meetings (Dec. 14 – 17) at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach. The distinguished group represented the most influential names in the racing industry at the time and included drivers, mechanics, promoters, car owners, journalists, businessmen, and a recording secretary.

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Special One-Hour NASCAR Race Hub: 75 Years Of Racing Airs December 4 On Fox

Mike

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In celebration of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season in 2023, FOX Sports presents a special edition of NASCAR RACE HUB airing Sunday, Dec. 4, on FOX (check local listings for airtime). The one-hour special, NASCAR RACE HUB: 75 YEARS OF RACING, features multiple roundtable interviews with past and present NASCAR champions and current superstars of the sport.

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American-Canadian Tour Returns to Stafford Speedway After 38 Years

Lou Modestino

Barre, VT & Stafford Springs, CT — In an exciting announcement the American-Canadian Tour will return to the Home of the SK Modified, Connecticut’s Stafford Speedway on Saturday, April 29th as part of the 51st NAPA Spring Sizzler weekend. For the first time since 1985, the American-Canadian Tour will turn on the iconic half-mile oval during the weekend dubbed ‘The Greatest Race in the History of Spring!’

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Derek Gluchacki Looking for One More Spot in This Year’s New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 100

Lou Modestino

N. Woodstock, NH — The return of the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 100 at White Mountain Motorsports Park this Saturday night brings back the Wall’s Ford Platinum Late Model series plus the return of a Granite State racing tradition. Alongside the second round of the Wall’s Ford Platinum Series for the Foley Oil & Propane Late Models, the Wells River Chevrolet Flying Tigers, Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Strictly Stock Minis and Wayne’s Market Dwarf Cars will also be in attendance.

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After Two Years, the American-Canadian Tour is Ready to Return to Quebec

Lou Modestino

Barre, VT — Ever since its inception in 1986, the American-Canadian Tour has built and maintained a concrete connection with stock car racers and fans on both sides of the United States and Canadian border. Never did anyone believe something could ever break that bond but in walked COVID-19 in March, 2020.

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