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  • Standout Sammy Smith to Pilot Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevy Silverado in Four NCTS Races

    Press Release | SPIRE MOTORSPORTS MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 27, 2024) – Sammy Smith will steer Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in four NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) races in 2024, beginning with the April 5 Long John Silver’s 200 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. In addition to the Martinsville Friday-night-under-the lights 200-lap tilt, Smith will be in the cockpit of the No. 7 Chevy Silverado May 18 at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway, July 19 at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) and August 25 at the Milwaukee Mile. Smith, 19, is the full-time driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). He has logged three top-10 finishes in five races this season and earned a season-best eighth-place effort earlier this month at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In 2023, the talented prospect scored his first NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Phoenix Raceway in just his 13th start and went on to score the division’s rookie-of-the year honors. The Johnston, Iowa native has three previous NXS starts at the legendary Virginia speedway where he finished second and third, respectively last season. Smith, a two-time ARCA Menards East Series Champion, is also a previous Milwaukee race winner in ARCA Menards Series competition. TMC Transportation will serve as Smith’s primary sponsor at Martinsville. Pilot Flying J will assume the same role at North Wilkesboro and Golden Harvest will round out Smith’s time behind the wheel of the No. 7 Chevy Silverado at IRP and Milwaukee. “I am looking forward to these four races with Spire Motorsports,” said Smith. “These tracks are good tracks for me, and I know that Spire knows how to bring fast trucks, capable of winning. I am thankful for the support of TMC Transportation, Pilot Flying J, Golden Harvest, and all of my partners. We hope to make them proud of our results.” Smith made his lone NCTS start in last year’s season opener at Daytona International Speedway where he started 20th and raced his way to a respectable 14th-place finish. Smith is a six-time ARCA Menards Series national tour race winner, who has won eight times in the ARCA Menards Series East and once in the ARCA Menards Series West. The talented teenager earned a CARS Pro Late Model Tour victory in 2021 at Jennerstown (Pa.) Speedway and four pavement super late model wins that same season. A year later, he picked up another super late model victory in a combination ARCA CRA Super Series/Southern Super Series race at North Wilkesboro. He has also earned wins in some of the United States’ most notable late model races including the Winchester 400, Red Bud 400 and Florida Governor’s Cup. “Sammy Smith is a versatile talent who is a great addition to our all-star driver lineup for Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevy Silverado,” said Spire Motorsports president Doug Duchardt. “He’s a remarkably talented short-track racer who has already won at the Milwaukee Mile and North Wilkesboro, so he’s a perfect fit for this four-race schedule. We’re excited to see him in the seat in a couple weeks at Martinsville.” The Long John Silver’s 200 from Martinsville Speedway will be televised live on FS1 Friday April 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The sixth of 23 NCTS races on the 2024 schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

  • Mechanix Wear Extends NASCAR Partnership as the Official Glove of NASCAR

    (Photo Source: Twitter.com/NASCAR) Press Release | NASCAR Mechanix Wear, the leader in high-performance hand protection, extends its partnership with NASCAR, enhancing the grip on a relationship that has fortified teams and pit crews since 2002. This multiyear partnership reaffirms Mechanix Wear’s reputation as the Official Glove of NASCAR and the brand that embodies the sport’s relentless pursuit of quality and performance. “The adrenaline-pumping world of NASCAR has been an incredible partner over the years, trusting us to pioneer advancements that safeguard and empower hard-working hands in the garage and at home,” stated Jesse Spungin, CEO of Mechanix Wear. Through a variety of channels, Mechanix Wear and NASCAR will continue to spotlight the work of NASCAR teams and pit crews to bring awareness and provide visibility to the brand’s product. “It’s a testament to our shared vision and mission of innovation, safety, and performance,” stated Jesse Spungin, CEO of Mechanix Wear. “By extending our partnership and reaffirming our commitment to the deeply passionate NASCAR community, we’re not just protecting the working hands in the sport—we’re sharing their awe-inspiring stories where it resonates most.” With this partnership renewal, Mechanix Wear returns to the NASCAR Mexico and NASCAR Canada Series via their contingency programs. The expansion signifies a renewed commitment to racing in North America that aligns with the continued growth of the brand throughout Canada and Mexico. “Through our longstanding partnership, Mechanix Wear has been synonymous with best-in-class products, safety and innovation in NASCAR,” said Michelle Byron, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Partnership Marketing. “As they’ve done for more than 30 years, we’re thrilled that Mechanix Wear will continue to play a leading role in safety and performance at NASCAR events in the United States, Canada and Mexico each and every weekend.” From the inception of its game-changing Original® glove back in the 1991 DAYTONA 500 to today’s wide-ranging line of hand protection and other PPE products, Mechanix Wear stands as the gold standard of innovation and performance in its industry. This renewed partnership ensures that as NASCAR continues to redefine the limits of motorsport, Mechanix Wear will remain firmly centered at the crossroads where future technology, safety, and exhilarating storytelling come together.

  • Track Laps for Charity benefitting Richmond Raceway Cares and the Special Olympics Virginia postponed to Wednesday, April 10

    RICHMOND, Va. (March 27, 2024) – Richmond Raceway has postponed today’s Track Laps for Charity due to potential inclement weather. The event benefitting Richmond Raceway Cares and the Special Olympics Virginia has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. All other events remain on schedule for Toyota Owners 400 weekend at Richmond Raceway, which features exciting NASCAR racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday, culminating with Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup Series’ Toyota Owners 400 at 7 p.m. “We’re always honored to help support great causes by giving fans the chance to drive around our ¾-mile D-shaped oval,” said Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran. “Although the weather put a damper on our event tonight, we’re still looking forward to hosting our special Track Laps for Charity event with the Richmond Area Toyota Dealers and the Special Olympics Virginia in the near future.” Track Laps for Charity provide fans the opportunity to drive on Richmond Raceway for five laps with a donation of $20. All proceeds will benefit Richmond Raceway Cares and the Special Olympics Virginia. Additionally, the Richmond Area Toyota Dealers will match donations of up to $5,000 to help support Special Olympics athletes. Special Olympics Virginia’s mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. To participate in Track Laps for Charity, fans must abide by the following rules and restrictions. All drivers must be 18 years of age or older with a valid state-issued driver’s license. Driver and passengers will sign both waivers as they are submitted to Track Personnel. Signatures must be witnessed by Track Personnel. All participants must adhere to Virginia state laws regarding the usage of seat belts and child safety restraints. Passenger vehicles only; motorcycles are not permitted. Maximum speed is 55 miles per hour and regulated by Richmond Raceway personnel. Passing other vehicles on the track is not permitted. Violators will be removed from track. Drivers must stay up to speed and refrain from lagging behind in order to speed up. Violators will be removed from track. Track Laps for Charity may be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather or safety conditions. If a cancellation is necessary, Richmond Raceway will make its best effort to contact guests in advance of their visit. Fans can register and find more information by visiting http://www.richmondraceway.com/tracklaps. To learn more about Richmond Raceway Cares, go to www.richmondraceway.com/richmondracewaycares. Fans are also encouraged to secure their seats now for this weekend’s racing action at Richmond Raceway by visiting www.richmondraceway.com.

  • Sold-out NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Iowa Speedway named Hy-Vee PERKS 250

    Press Release | IOWA SPEEDWAY NEWTON, Iowa (March 27, 2024) – Iowa Speedway announced today that its sold-out NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, June 15, will be called the Hy-Vee PERKS 250. In addition, Hy-Vee becomes the Official Grocer of Iowa Speedway and Kansas Speedway as excitement for NASCAR’s return to the Fastest Short Track on the Planet continues to build. “Hy-Vee has long been a tremendous supporter of Iowa Speedway, and we’re thrilled they are joining our historic upcoming NASCAR weekend in a major way,” said Iowa Speedway President Eric Peterson. “Hy-Vee plays a vital role in the communities in our state and our region, so their involvement is yet another sign that everyone is rallying behind the return of NASCAR racing to Iowa.” Hy-Vee is utilizing the NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway to showcase Hy-Vee PERKS, its premier loyalty program that provides customers with tremendous value by offering additional savings as members. Hy-Vee PERKS is a free program that offers members-only pricing on hundreds of items every day, both in store and online. “Hy-Vee is thrilled to be part of NASCAR’s return to Iowa Speedway,” said Matt Nickell, vice president of sports marketing for Hy-Vee. “This is a natural partnership for us as there is a strong fan base for both NASCAR and NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing in Iowa.” Hy-Vee is also the entitlement partner with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway, July 12-14. The Hy-Vee PERKS 250 is the second of three races scheduled for the historic NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway, June 14-16. The weekend begins with the ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, June 14, and continues Saturday with the Hy-Vee PERKS 250, the first NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway since 2019. And then on Sunday, June 16, the NASCAR Cup Series will compete in the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, the first NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa Speedway history. Although tickets for Saturday and Sunday’s races are already sold out, fans can see all three series on track on Friday, June 14, as NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series practices will precede the ARCA Menards Series race. Only a scant number of tickets remain for Friday, June 14, so fans need to visit www.iowaspeedway.com now to secure their seats while supplies last. Fans looking to buy or sell reserved seats for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol and Hy-Vee PERKS 250  at Iowa Speedway should visit SeatGeek, the Official Ticket Marketplace of NASCAR.

  • 30 Second Read: 2024 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix

    By Matt Marr William Byron led Ty Gibbs and the rest of the field to the green flag to start the race. Martin Truex Jr. and Bubba Wallace had to come down pit road on the first lap with damage and tire problems early. Near the end of the stage, the top 3 decided to short-pit the end of the stage, forgoing stage points in exchange for track position. Christopher Bell stayed out to win Stage One. Byron retook the lead on lap 20 passing Bell. Bell spun out Kyle Larson but the race stayed green. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. takes out Kamui Kobayashi on lap 26 but again, no caution. Michael McDowell suffers a power steering failure as Denny Hamlin crosses the start/finish line to win Stage Two. On lap 34, Ross Chastain took over the lead, but it was short-lived.  William Byron took the lead back. Even with fresher tires, Bell charged hard late but it was Byron winning the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Top 5: 1.William Byron 2. Christopher Bell 3. Ty Gibbs 4. Alex Bowman 5. Tyler Reddick

  • Top Ten Tweets of The Week

    Each week here on Racing Refresh we like to take a look back through the world of NASCAR on X. Let's get started! 10. While radio isn't as prevalent as it used to be, we're witnessing and listening to the final races of a legend. Enjoy it! 9. There may be no more determined competitor than Tony Stewart. You can bet he'll have major success in NHRA in the future. 8. Wouldn't we all like to be a part of this team-building exercise? Perhaps they'll do an Easter egg hunt this weekend? 7. It was awesome to see Kobayashi back in NASCAR. It would be cool to see him venture over here full-time. 6. Wonder what DW would say.... 5. COTA in my estimation, left a lot to be desired. It looks very likely that NASCAR will return there in 2025 though. 4. Could we see the return of BGS to the NASCAR schedule? Please say yes. 3. Willy B is in some seriously good company. Are we witnessing the birth of NASCAR's next big thing? This would suggest it's very possible. 2. Dare I say vintage Kyle Busch? Christopher Bell may have just awakened a mean dog when he was sleeping if you catch my drift. 1. The idea of Denny Hamlin driving for anyone other than Coach Gibbs felt like a pipe dream not too long ago. Could Denny finish his career for his own team? How much longer does he plan to drive? This creates far more questions than answers.

  • Ty Dillon Joins Kaulig Racing’s 2024 Cup Driver Lineup

    Press Release | KAULIG RACING Lexington, N.C. (March 25, 2024) – Kaulig Racing announces that Ty Dillon will make his first 2024 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) start in the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Richmond Raceway on March 31. Dillon, a 10-year NCS veteran with over 200 career starts, will compete in a limited schedule for Kaulig Racing. “I’m excited to be back in the NASCAR Cup Series with Kaulig Racing,” said Dillon. “This is the highest level of our sport and allows me to go out and prove what I can do with great leaders in Matt Kaulig, Chris Rice, Travis Mack, and the entire team. Kaulig Racing gives me the best opportunity to showcase what I can do on the track.” Dillon, grandson of Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress, is currently competing for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title. “We’re excited to have Ty Dillon compete for Kaulig Racing this season in the NASCAR Cup Series,” said Chris Rice, President of Kaulig Racing. “With our continued success in the sport and support from Richard Childress Racing, it made perfect sense to lean on a veteran driver to help pilot the No.16 NCS.” In addition to Richmond, Dillon will run in the No. 16 Camaro ZL1 at the following races: ·       Texas Motor Speedway (April 14) ·       New Hampshire Motor Speedway (June 23) ·       Richmond (August 11) ·       Kansas Speedway (September 29)

  • Richard Childress Racing and Boot Barn Announce Multi-Race Partnership

    Press Release | RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING WELCOME, N.C. (March 22, 2024) – Boot Barn, the largest western and work wear retailer in the nation, is partnering with legendary NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing for a dynamic partnership that includes both primary and associate sponsorship on the No. 3 Boot Barn Chevrolet and unique content creation with driver Austin Dillon. “Richard Childress, Austin Dillon and the entire Richard Childress Racing team embody the essence of the American cowboy and the pioneering spirit at the core of Boot Barn’s mission,” said Stephen Loscko, sr. director of marketing for Boot Barn. “Their commitment to hard work gives them an edge in their industry. We’re looking forward to working closely with the RCR team to create engaging, strategic content, as well as seeing the No. 3 Boot Barn Chevrolet on the track.” Dillon, a two-time NASCAR Champion and the 2018 Daytona 500 Champion, supports the Western traditions that resonates with Boot Barn’s core customer base. He is the general manager of the Carolina Cowboys, a professional bull riding team in the PBR Teams Series based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and has been a fan of the Western lifestyle since his youth. “It’s an honor to be able to represent Boot Barn, both on the track and in my day-to-day life,” said Dillon. “Boot Barn is a staunch supporter of the western lifestyle, and I’m looking forward to expanding our relationship while creating engaging content for fans.” RCR and Boot Barn will work together to ideate and craft unique content campaigns, including a cross-collaboration between Dillon and PRCA bareback rider and rodeo star Rocker Steiner. “RCR and Boot Barn share an inspirational vision of supporting their local communities and those who feed America, build America and protect America,” said Torrey Galida, president of RCR. “Our teams are looking forward to working together to highlight our shared values and showcase Boot Barn’s broad selection of cowboy boots and western wear to NASCAR fans.” Dillon will debut the No. 3 Boot Barn Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, July 14 for the first of Boot Barn’s multi-race primaries with RCR. The race airs live on the USA Network beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.

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