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  • Patrick Staropoli to Make Xfinity Series Debut at Martinsville With Sam Hunt Racing

    Press Release | SAM HUNT RACING Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announced today that Retina Surgeon, (Dr.) Patrick Staropoli will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) debut at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, March 29th as part of a multi-race deal. Staropoli, driving the No. 24 SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) GR Supra, is a second-generation driver from Plantation, Florida. Staropoli gained national recognition by winning the 2013 PEAK Stock Car Dream Challenge. The Harvard graduate has beat out some of NASCAR’s top amateur drivers, including runner-up, and fellow Toyota driver, Chase Briscoe, to earn a spot with Bill McNally Racing in the ARCA West Series during the 2014 season. “It’s a dream come true to make my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Martinsville Speedway” said Staropoli. “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.” Most recently, Staropoli captured a top-10 finish with Venturini Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway where he made his regional touring series return. Previously, Staropoli has made ten starts across the various ARCA series. With a 2014 ARCA West victory at Irwindale Speedway, Staropoli became the first Doctor in NASCAR history to win a race. Adding to his career, he also has a single start in the NASCAR Camping World Series. As a board-certified medical and surgical retina specialist, Dr. Patrick Staropoli practices medicine for Retina Consultants of Texas, a Houston-based organization. He is a published researcher in various areas of clinical practice. The full-time physician and part-time racing driver finished his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship and ophthalmology residency at the nation’s top-ranked eye hospital, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. “Our entire team is excited to work with Patrick and give him the shot he’s been working towards for so long. He’s an incredible person, extremely smart, and genuinely deserving of this opportunity” said team owner, Sam Hunt. “Our team is ready to embrace the challenge, and Patrick is working hard to be as prepared as possible for his debut in Martinsville. We’re also excited to welcome Apellis/Syfovre to the Sam Hunt Racing family, and grateful for their support of this program.” Brian Gainey will continue to lead the effort as crew chief for the No. 24 team. Gainey has seen much success at fellow Toyota organization Joe Gibbs Racing, most recently serving as the car chief on the No. 20 NASCAR Xfinity team that won nine races and qualified to run for the owner’s championship in Phoenix last fall. Tune in to the Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29th at 5:00 PM ET. All NASCAR Xfinity Series races will be broadcast on the CW Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. (Photo Credit: x.com/ 97patrickstar )

  • Takuma Koga Competing For Joey Gase Motorsports at Dover and Portland

    Press Release | JOEY GASE MOTORSPORTS WITH SCOTT OSTEEN Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen confirmed today the signing of Japanese driver Takuma Koga to compete for them in the No. 53 car at Dover Motor Speedway on July 19, 2025 and Portland International Raceway on August 30, 2025. Takuma Koga is a native and resident of Nagoya, Japan and has more than 10 years of experience in the ARCA Menards Series. Koga has a career-best ARCA finish of fifth on three ocassions, all at Portland International Raceway. “I am proud to announce that I will be competing in the 2025 Xfinity Series with Joe Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen,” said Koga. “I look forward to learning a lot from team owner Joey Gase and preparing for the race together with the entire team. Please support the No. 53 GR Supra of Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen and Takuma Koga. Above all, I am excited to race alongside my teammates at Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen!” The BetRivers 200 is set for Saturday, July 19, 2025 with live coverage on The CW Network, the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. The Pacific Office Automation 147 is set for August 30, 2025, with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. (Photo Credit: Adam Glanzman/NASCAR)

  • StatChat 2025 - Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead

    By Adam Carabine Happy weekend everyone, it’s time for another edition of Stats Saturday. This weekend NASCAR travels to Homestead, Florida for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.   Homestead is a 1.5-mile oval-shaped speedway, known for its progressive banking in the corners which leads to multiple racing grooves.  The track opened in 1995, though NASCAR didn’t make their way there until four years later in 1999.  Tony Stewart won the inaugural NASCAR race there.   Tomorrow’s race will be 267 laps long (for a total of 400.5 miles), with stage breaks occurring at 80 – 165 – 267.  Pit road speed is 45 mph, and the caution vehicle runs at 55 mph.  The fuel window is between 64-69 laps.   This year, the NASCAR Cup Series has run 1,141 laps, for 1,848.46 miles so far this season.  Only 5 drivers have completed all of them – Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and John Hunter Nemechek.   Top 5 Career Average Finishers at Homestead: Christopher Bell 8.80 over 5 races (1 win) Tyler Reddick 9.00 over 5 races (1 win) Carson Hocevar 9.00 over 1 race Chase Elliott 9.78 over 9 races Denny Hamlin 10.50 over 20 races (3 wins)   Bottom 5 Career Average Finishers at Homestead: Cody Ware 33.00 over 2 races Zane Smith 30.00 over 1 race Justin Haley 27.75 over 4 races Ty Dillon 25.75 over 8 races Michael McDowell 25.67 over 15 races   Homestead is an Intermediate Track.   Top 5 Career Average Finishers at Intermediate Tracks: Denny Hamlin 12.02 over 336 races (27 wins) Kyle Larson 12.21 over 174 races (16 wins) Kyle Busch 12.43 over 352 races (29 wins) Chase Elliott 12.47 over 155 races (6 wins) Joey Logano 12.51 over 282 races (18 wins)   Bottom 5 Career Average Finishers at Intermediate Tracks: Shane Van Gisbergen 22.60 over 6 races Ryan Preece 22.57 over 88 races Ty Dillon 22.41 over 122 races Riley Herbst 21.60 over 4 races Josh Berry 21.35 over 23 races (1 win)   Tony Stewart, Greg Biffle and Denny Hamlin are all tied for the winningest driver at Homestead – they each have three wins.  Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch are tied for second-most, as they each have 2.   Notable drivers who have not won at Homestead:  Brad Keselowski (has won at 17 other tracks) Chase Elliott (has won at 15 other tracks) Ryan Blaney (has won at 9 other tracks) Alex Bowman (has won at 8 other tracks) Chris Buescher (has won at 6 other tracks)   No current driver has scored their first ever Cup Series win at Homestead.   Based on average finish, Austin Dillon lists Homestead as his BEST track.  No current drivers list it as their WORST track.   Based on their point pace, let’s have a look at how this season is comparing to last season for drivers:   Drivers Faring Better than in 2024 Tyler Reddick +662 pts Chris Buescher +529 pts William Byron +502 pts Bubba Wallace +395 pts Christopher Bell +345 pts   Drivers Faring Worse than in 2024 Ty Gibbs -568 pts Brad Keselowski -412 pts Denny Hamlin -306 pts Joey Logano -217 pts Todd Gilliland -199 pts   Here is the current battle for Rookie of the Year: Riley Herbst 79 SVG 72   The Manufacturer Standings are calculated by awarding points to the highest finisher for each manufacturer according to their finishing position.  (40 for 1st, 35 for 2nd, 34 for 3rd, etc.)  No stage points or playoff points count.   Manufacturer Standings         Toyota 180 Chevrolet 179 Ford 166   Here is the same formula, but used on a team-vs-team basis:   Chartered Team Standings Joe Gibbs 178 Hendrick 176 Trackhouse 145 RFK 142 Penske 136 23XI 132 Spire 122 Legacy Motor Club 114 RCR 110 Front Row 97 Hyak 105 Kaulig 105 Wood Bros 97 Haas Factory 47 Rick Ware 34   At each stage break, the Top 10 drivers are awarded points based on their finishing positions.  Here are the leaders this year:   Stage Point Leaders William Byron 49 Ryan Blaney 48 Bubba Wallace 45 Joey Logano 44 Tyler Reddick 35 Austin Cindric 34 Kyle Larson 33 Chase Elliott 30 Christopher Bell 26 Alex Bowman 26   Milestone Watch Chase Elliott Looking for his 20th Career Win Kyle Larson Looking for his 30th Career Win Justin Haley This will be his 150th Career Start Chase Briscoe This will be his 150th Career Start Christopher Bell Looking for his 50th Career Top 5 Josh Berry Looking for his 10th Career Top 10 Noah Gragson Looking for his 10th Career Top 10 John Hunter Nemechek Looking for his 10th Career Top 10 Daniel Suarez Looking for his 70th Career Top 10   Here are the top 10 longest active winless streaks:   Winless Streaks Justin Haley 146 races Cole Custer 99 races Bubba Wallace 84 races Erik Jones 84 races Kyle Busch 62 races Michael McDowell 53 races Daniel Suarez 39 races Chase Elliott 32 races Denny Hamlin 30 races Brad Keselowski 28 races   The race begins Sunday, March 23rd at 3:00 pm EST (12:00 pm PST) – Enjoy the race everyone!   Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter  @RacingRefresh   Is there an error? Is there a stat missing that you’d like to see? Let us know!

  • Week Five - 2025 StatChat Power Rankings After Las Vegas

    Christopher Bell after winning in Atlanta earlier this season - Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images By Adam Carabine A look at the Top Ten in our weekly Power Rankings, plus the biggest movers! While finishing position is important, it’s not always indicative of the full picture.  StatChat rankings are determined using a large number of statistical inputs, with an emphasis placed on the most recent 5 races.   Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – This week: 10 – Last week: 8 Stenhouse is slowly but steadily falling out of the Top 10 as the tracks on the schedule suit his abilities less and less.  Unless something wild happens, expect to see him out of the Top 10 next week.   Joey Logano – This week: 9 – Last week: 7 Logano seems to have a car capable of winning pretty much every week, and yet closing out races seems to be a struggle for this team.  A solid performance in Vegas, with 40 laps led is good, but he’s also the only defending champion to not have a Top 10 in his first 5 races.    Austin Cindric – This week: 8 – Last week: 10 Cindric has been a surprise in these first few weeks of ‘normal’ tracks.  While he’s always competitive at the drafting tracks, and he’s certainly no slouch at road courses, expectations were probably lower for Cindric at the standard ovals.  He put up a great performance in Vegas, where he won the first stage and finished P6.    Chase Elliott – This week: 7 – Last week: 9 It was a quietly solid day for Elliott in Vegas, where he earned his third straight Top 10.  Consistency is key in climbing the Power Rankings, and he’s doing just that.  Throw in some stage points and some great passing numbers, and he’s moved up to 7th.   Kyle Larson – This week: 6 – Last week: 12 Larson was the best performer in underlying statistics at Vegas. He led the most laps, had the best average running position, and was the fastest car on track 40 separate times – the most of any driver.  Oh, and he won Stage Two.  We haven’t seen him in victory lane yet this year, but he’s proving to be a weekly favourite.   Alex Bowman – This week: 5 – Last week: 6 Aside from Atlanta, Bowman’s finishes this year have all been in the Top 9.  For a driver who was rumoured to be on the hot seat, he sure has shown up this year.  In Vegas, he scored stage points, laps led, a bunch of Quality Passes (green flag passes while in the Top 15), and a P7 finish.   Kyle Busch – This week: 4 – Last week: 3 It was a tough day for Busch at his hometown track in Las Vegas, but his finishing position didn’t necessarily tell the whole story.  He led a few laps, somehow maintained a positive pass differential despite the damage he took on.  All of this to say he remains in the Top 5 for the Power Rankings for now, but he’ll need a bounce back next week to stay there.   Tyler Reddick – This week: 3 – Last week: 5 Another example of the finishing position not necessarily matching the day.  On what could be called a botched strategy call, Reddick came down to get fuel and tires just before the final caution came out, and he lost a ton of track position as a result.  So while he finished 24th on the day, he also led 34 laps, and even won the extra point for Xfinity’s fastest lap.   William Byron – This week: 2 – Last week: 2 It was another solid showing for the 24 team at Las Vegas.  Byron held serve to maintain his 2nd place Power Rankings spot, with stage points, the most Quality Passes of anyone, and oh yeah – a P4 finish.   Christopher Bell – This week: 1 – Last week: 1 So he couldn’t compete the four-in-a-row, that’s okay.  He was bound to lose again at some point.  And did he actually lose? He had a rough day with penalties, and yet he translated that to the highest pass differential of the field, and salvaged a completely respectable P12 on the day.   Biggest Movers   Ryan Blaney – This week: 11 – Last week: 4 Falls 7 places   Josh Berry – This week: 15 – Last week: 23 Gains 8 places   Daniel Suarez – This week: 22 – Last week: 30 Gains 8 places   Rest of the List             11. Ryan Blaney LW: 4 12. JH Nemechek                     LW: 11 13. Ross Chastain                     LW: 20 14. Ryan Preece                        LW: 15 15. Josh Berry                            LW: 23 16. Bubba Wallace                   LW: 16 17. Denny Hamlin                      LW: 13 18. Michael McDowell              LW: 14 19. Chris Buescher                    LW: 18 20. Todd Gilliland                      LW: 17 21. Chase Briscoe                     LW: 22 22. Daniel Suarez                      LW: 30 23. Carson Hocevar                LW: 24 24. SVG                                       LW: 19 25. Riley Herbst                         LW: 25 26. Erik Jones                            LW: 21 27. Justin Haley                         LW: 32 28. Ty Gibbs                               LW: 28 29. Ty Dillon                                LW: 26 30. AJ Allmendinger                 LW: 34 31. Brad Keselowski                 LW: 35 32. Noah Gragson                     LW: 27 33. Zane Smith                           LW: 29 34. Austin Dillon                         LW: 31 35. Cody Ware                           LW: 33 36. Cole Custer                          LW: 36

  • Fear of NASCAR's Exit Looms Over SoCal, But Vegas Keeps Fans and Racers Hopeful

    by Crystal Clay, Chief Motorsports Correspondent LAS VEGAS--Kyle Busch always has an answer. Whether it’s rule changes, rivalries, or the future of the sport, Kyle Busch has never been one to hold back. But when it comes to saving NASCAR’s shrinking footprint in Southern California? Even he doesn’t know what comes next. For now, Phoenix remains the NASCAR Championship host and a key West Coast staple, but as the Pennzoil 400 weekend kicked off to close out the shortened West Coast Swing, it became more evident that the weight of keeping NASCAR relevant out west falls on the emerging sports mecca of Las Vegas. “This is a really tough question to answer,” Busch admitted, his tone filled with nostalgia and uncertainty. “Fontana was always one of my favorite places. I love that track, even though it started off really rough for me after getting kicked out of there when I was 16 years old, it certainly ended very well, winning the final race there a couple of years ago.” Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, reflected on his deep connection to the region. “So that place has a special meaning in my heart. And, you know, all of Southern California does. I remember Irwindale, I remember Orange Show. I remember Blythe. I think Blythe is still there. You’ve got Madera, you’ve got Altamont. I don’t know if Altamont is still going or not, that’s more Northern California. But there are some really good race tracks that have been in California that I’ve been around, at least have been to, or Kurt has been to, and I don’t know how to make it go.” For two seasons, NASCAR’s West Coast Swing has been shortened, and the future of purpose-built tracks in Southern California looks bleak. Auto Club Speedway is now gone, and the loss of Irwindale Speedway has hurt local grassroots racing. Busch and his older brother, retired NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch, have a deep connection to the region as Las Vegas natives who became racing sensations at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and across the West Coast in their early years. The Uncertain Future of Auto Club Speedway Not all hope is lost, though certainty for Auto Club Speedway remains unclear. While demolition is ongoing, NASCAR still owns part of the land and prioritizes the option to reconfigure it into a short track, an effort to prevent the abandonment of NASCAR’s Los Angeles market. NASCAR’s attempt to navigate rising land values and accessibility issues led to the creation of the Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum, the brainchild of Executive Vice President and Chief Venue & Racing Innovations Officer Ben Kennedy. However, after a three-year run and growing demand from NASCAR’s core fanbase, the season-opening exhibition race was moved to North Wilkesboro.  There’s no sugarcoating it. The presence of NASCAR in Southern California is diminishing, making Las Vegas an even more critical hub for motorsports on the West Coast. While some of the tracks Busch referenced, such as Blythe and Orange Show, are still active, Altamont Speedway closed in October 2008. Its remains are little more than abandoned structures, and Irwindale Speedway, the local short track closest to Los Angeles, saw its demolition begin in December 2024. Why Tracks Are Disappearing Busch weighed in on the decline of short tracks in the region. “There’s so many people around that area that, you know, for a local short track with 5,000 seats, to not fill those seatst, it’s just not the interest of the fan in those areas. So that’s why they die,” Busch explained. “I mean, if you’re full every week and you’ve got standing room only, like Eldora in Ohio, there’s no problem that you’re going to keep your doors open, you know. But I understand the Fontana piece. The land value is worth much more than what you were ever going to make in ticket sales. So, eventually, there becomes an economic decision, and it overpowers ‘us’, being racers that want to go race at those tracks. It overpowers that.” And he’s right. Despite how much drivers want to race in SoCal, financial factors outweigh the demand for a NASCAR-sanctioned event. Las Vegas: NASCAR’s New West Coast Hub? “I do miss Fontana a lot. I think if you ask any driver in here, they miss Fontana. We’ll see what they do with it in the future. I don’t know what the plan is, if that original plan is going forward or not, if they’re building a new track. The photos I’ve seen, it looks a little like, I don’t know where you’d put a racetrack. But I do miss Fontana. That was a great, great facility, put on amazing shows,” said 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney. While Southern California tracks struggle, just a few hours away, Las Vegas has ensured motorsports not only survive but thrive. “I think it’s important for us to have a presence on the West Coast, you know, between here and Phoenix. So, you never know, maybe they’ll add one more in there down the road, but it is important that we continue to come out here because we get a great, great group of fans who come out who are very passionate.” The great, great group of fans that Blaney mentions come from all over the world. Ironically, just a short drive from Southern California, Las Vegas has become a model for success in hosting NASCAR and other major sporting events. Before 2017, Las Vegas had no homegrown professional sports teams. However, the city has since positioned itself as a sports tourism destination, using its hospitality infrastructure to support NASCAR race weekends and beyond. That shift has transformed Las Vegas from a city once dominated by casinos and entertainment into a true sports powerhouse. But for drivers like Noah Gragson, a Las Vegas native who grew up racing at The Bullring, the city’s rapid evolution is still hard to believe. “Southern California, it’s expensive to live there, realistically. So, I don’t know if there’s an easy solution, but they need a place to race. Las Vegas is becoming a sports city. You got the Golden Knights, you got a lot of professional sports teams here. It wasn’t like that 10 years ago, and it continues to grow with F1 coming here. They have a 10-year deal, I think that’s big. It’s just going to continue to grow and grow and grow.” NHRA Also Feels the Impact The loss of racing facilities in Southern California affects more than just NASCAR, it’s also a blow to NHRA drag racing. Three-time NHRA champion Antron Brown has seen firsthand how Las Vegas has emerged as a motorsports hub, supporting both NHRA and NASCAR events. “Las Vegas is becoming the mecca for race fans. The accessibility, the ease of flying in, and the nightlife make it a prime destination. Every time I come here, whether it’s for NHRA or even a NASCAR race, I see fans from all over the world. This is becoming an international hub where people meet up, show up, and take in the experience. Even when I race here, people come up to me from Australia, the UK, France, Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong; you name it. Then, later that night, I’ll be out on the Strip having dinner, and someone sitting next to me will say, ‘I saw you at the track today!’ It’s so cool to see motorsports as a universal language, and Vegas is becoming a major hub for it. I live in Indy, the racing capital of the world, but it’s exciting to see Vegas becoming an extension of both Charlotte and Indy, bringing that energy to the West Coast.” What’s Next for NASCAR on the West Coast? Although NASCAR’s West Region president, Dave Allen has given no details about Fontana’s future, he acknowledged that something is in the works. “We’re going to do something, I just don’t know what and when yet,” he said. Las Vegas has proven that NASCAR uniquely has a place in a city built on entertainment. But is it sustainable long-term? As the West Coast racing landscape shifts, is Fontana the final frontier, or does NASCAR have a roadmap back to Southern California? For some drivers, losing Fontana wasn’t just about a track, it was about losing a connection to the diverse fanbase that made it special. For Daniel Suárez, Fontana was more than just another stop on the schedule; it was the first place he truly felt embraced by NASCAR fans in California. “I was having this conversation with my friend Dave, president of Fontana, last week because I personally miss it a lot. I have always said that it has been one of my home tracks, and it is the first time actually that I saw people wearing my T-shirts in California, so I definitely miss it and hopefully we can come back soon. Honestly, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Sonoma, these are amazing markets for me, and I feel like I get a lot of support, a lot of Latinos, a lot of Mexicans, and I feel very grateful for that. But you know, California is huge. Southern California is a very important market for NASCAR and for myself, and personally, I miss it.” While Las Vegas thrives as NASCAR’s West Coast hub, could a new SoCal track survive by embracing a similar model? A facility built around entertainment, tourism, and accessibility, like Las Vegas, might be the key to bringing NASCAR back to Southern California. Until then, fans and racers will have to look to Las Vegas to fill the void.

  • Top Fuel "Mud Flaps" Optional For Next Four Races

    Press Release | NHRA NHRA officials announced that “mud flaps” in Top Fuel will be optional for the next four races, starting at the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix on March 21-23, while NHRA evaluates their effectiveness of reducing rear wheel loads without significantly impacting other areas. The NHRA Technical Department will reassess the mud flap after the four-race trial period, working with Top Fuel teams to gather as much information as possible. If no mud flap is utilized, the side of the Top Fuel body must be covered with a replacement body panel, with no bare chassis exposed. (Photo Courtesy NHRA)

  • Thunder Valley Dragways Joins NHRA’s West Central Division

    Press Release | NHRA Thunder Valley Dragways has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5). First opened in 1967 as an NHRA member track, Thunder Valley Dragways, which is located between Marion and Parker, S.D., is returning to its original roots in 2025. The track was built and is still owned and operated by Glen Rapp, while Cherrie Engbrecht has been with the track more than 20 years and is the office and track manager. The facility plays host to a jam-packed schedule from April through September each season, offering a variety of events catered to every type of racer and fan. “Thunder Valley Dragways is excited to returns to its roots of NHRA and join the West Central Division,” Rapp said. “Our original sanction in 1967 was with NHRA, and we’re thrilled to go back in that direction and be part of all the benefits and support the NHRA offers to its member tracks. We’re looking forward to a great 2025 racing season and working with all the amazing racers, teams, and fans in the area.” By joining the NHRA Member Track Network, Thunder Valley Dragways will be eligible to offer racers in the area a variety of NHRA-sanctioned racing opportunities in the future, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Street Legal, NHRA Jr. Street, and more. Additionally, the track will have the chance to host NHRA specialty events like the NHRA Summit King of the Track and more. The track will also get access to NHRA’s extensive support programs, insurance benefits, and national marketing platforms. Along with a great racing environment and a loaded event schedule, Thunder Valley Dragways is well-known in the area for its campground-like pit area setting, which includes more than 100 pit spaces with electricity. "Thunder Valley Dragways is going to be a fantastic addition to the West Central family,” West Central Division Director Nick Duty said. “We are excited to bring their amazing facility and racers back into the NHRA Member Track Network and to work with Glen and Cherrie to continue building on their 58-year legacy of drag racing in South Dakota. We're looking forward to hitting the ground running in 2025." (Photo Courtesy NHRA)

  • ICYMI: Wally Parks Inducted Into West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame

    (Photo Credit: x.com/ NHRA ) At the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame dinner in Las Vegas, motorsports pioneers were honored, including Wally Parks, the founder of NHRA in 1951. Parks was recognized for his contributions to promoting safety, standardized rules, and professional track infrastructure. His grandson accepted the award on his behalf, marking a special moment for the family. We think it's wonderful to see such recognition for a man who shaped the sport. Check out the tweet below for more details, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button for more updates!

  • ICYMI: Progressive Insurance Looking To Get More Into NASCAR

    (Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Progressive has reportedly entered a team sponsorship with Joe Gibbs Racing, partnering with the No. 11 Toyota following the departures of FedEx and Mavis Tires and Brakes. This marks Progressive's return to NASCAR after previously sponsoring RFK Racing, with Ryan Newman driving the No. 6 car. Joe Gibbs Racing secured a deal with Ampm for two races but is still seeking sponsors for Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car. We're excited to see how this partnership plays out. Let us know your thoughts and stay tuned for more updates!

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