The Portland 100, the eighth race of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series West season, is scheduled for Saturday, September 3 with a start time of 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET.
The race will be shown live on FloRacing. A live radio broadcast of the event can be heard on ARCARacing.com.
Jake Drew enters the race as the West Series championship leader as well as the most recent race winner at Portland following his victory at the track earlier this year in an event that was shortened by rain.
Darlington Raceway will welcome rising country music star Larry Fleet to perform the pre-race concert in advance of the 73rd running of the Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. The concert will be performed from the pre-race stage on the start-finish line in advance of the first race of the Cup Series Playoffs at the track Too Tough To Tame.
“Before the green flag waves to start the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, Larry Fleet will entertain with his original flavor of country music that our race fans are sure to enjoy,” said Kerry Tharp, Darlington Raceway President. “Larry Fleet is one of the rising stars of country music; I heard him perform earlier this year and he was outstanding. We look forward to welcoming him to a track that, just like him, is Too Tough To Tame.”
“I’ve been a NASCAR fan for a long time, but have never made it to a race in person,” said Larry Fleet. “Getting to perform at Darlington before my first race in person is something I’m really looking forward to and it’s going to be a great time.”
Blue-collar, Tennessee native Larry Fleet grew up with a love of music sparked by an eclectic mix of influences spanning Merle Haggard to Marvin Gaye. To make ends meet, he spent tireless hours working construction jobs – never losing sight of his dream to make music. A chance encounter with Jake Owen in 2017 led to a collaborative friendship and an opening slot on the road. Shortly thereafter, Fleet was sharing the stage with one of his heroes – Willie Nelson – and etching his mark in the Nashville songwriting community, co-writing with esteemed tunesmiths Rhett Akins, Brett James, and Kendell Marvel.
The hard-working family man is turning heads now with full-length album, Stack of Records (Big Loud Records), produced by Joey Moi, the follow up to his aptly titled first project, Workin’ Hard. Breakout hit “Where I Find God” – a powerful ode to finding peace in a higher power’s presence – is featured on the new set, garnering Fleet praise for his “emotive vocals” (Billboard) and amassing over 25 million official music video views. Fleet recently wrapped a run supporting Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous Tour and will embark on his debut headlining One For The Road Tour on Sept. 15 in Omaha, Neb.
This one’s an acoustic rendition of my song “Church Parking Lot” recorded from the Welcome to 1979 Studio. It’s a pretty nostalgic song for me and I think a lot of us that grew up in a small town can relate. https://t.co/10jV0cTtP2pic.twitter.com/HqV98gJCVk
A total of six women competed in the legendary one-mile paved oval in West Allis, Wisconsin. That’s tied for the most in a single event (2010) over the ARCA Menards Series’ storied history.
#NASCAR Cup and Xfinity at Daytona International Speedway plus ARCA at the Milwaukee Mile
Saturday, the NASCAR Cup drivers will go all out to keep their championship hopes alive at the ‘World Center of Racing.’ The “Coke Zero Sugar 400” will be the last chance before the playoff’s round of sixteen. The Xfinity Series will compete at Daytona on Friday.
Sunday’s ARCA Event, the ‘Sprecher 150’ at the Milwaukee Mile, represents the ARCA Menards Series’ Race 15 of 20; the ARCA Menards Series East’s Race 6 of 7 and the Sioux Chief Showdown’s Race 8 of 10.
Sunday
5 a.m. – 1 p.m. AMS/AMSE Credentials
5:30 a.m. AMS/AMSE Haulers Enter
6 a.m. AMS/AMSE Garage Opens
7 a.m. Support Haulers Enter
7:30 a.m. First Time AMS/AMSE Driver Meeting
8 a.m. Track Services Meeting
8 a.m. ARCA Menards Series Driver, Crew Chief and Spotter Meeting
9 – 9:45 a.m. AMS/AMSE Final Practice
9:45 – 10:25 a.m. Big 8 Late Model Practice
10:25 – 10:40 a.m. Vintage Practice
10:50 – 11:30 a.m. Big 8 Late Model Qualifying
11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Vintage Feature No. 1 (15 laps or 20 minutes)
11:50 a.m. – 12 p.m. VTCS Test Run
12 – 12:20 p.m. General Tire Pole Qualifying (Timed Session Qualifying)
Post Qualifying Final Adjustments
12:30 p.m. Big 8 Late Model Feature
Post Adjustments Move Cars to Starting Grid
1:30 p.m. AMS/AMSE Drivers Report to Backdrop at Victory Lane
1:40 p.m. AMS/AMSE Driver Introduction
1:57 p.m. Invocation
1:58 p.m. National Anthem
2:05 p.m. Command to Start Engines
2:06 p.m. Field Rolls from Grid
2:11 p.m. Start of the Sprecher 150; 150 miles/laps (MAVTV/FloRacing)
Post ARCA Race Vintage Feature No. 2 (15 laps or 20 minutes)
(All times CT)
Saturday
7:00 am - 12:00 pm Bass Fishing Association Derby | Lake Lloyd
8:00 am - 12:00 pm NASCAR Racing Experience
10:00 am Parking Lots Open
12:00 pm Midway Opens
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rocket League eSports Tournament | eNASCAR Display in the Midway
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Celeste Kellogg Live Performance | Trackside Live in the Midway
1:50 pm - 2:10 pm XPOGO Stunt Show | Trackside Live in the Midway
2:00 pm - 5:15 pm Group Performances | FEVO Performance Stage in the Midway
2:30 pm Gates Open
2:30 pm UNOH Fanzone Open
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Stereo FM Live Performance | Trackside Live in the Midway
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Blue Stone Circle Live Performance | UNOH Fanzone Stage
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff Race Entitlement
Richmond Raceway Worldwide Express (WWEX) have partnered on the entitlement of the summer NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff race on Saturday, Aug. 13. The official name of the first-ever Camping World Truck Series Playoff race at America’s Premier Short Track will be the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation. As part of the entitlement, Worldwide Express will share their gratitude to their freight and parcel carrier partners.
“We welcome Worldwide Express for their first entitlement partnership in NASCAR with the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff race at Richmond Raceway,” said Lori Collier Waran, Richmond Raceway President. “As Worldwide Express continues to grow its presence in NASCAR as part of its 30th anniversary, we look forward to introducing their brand as part of the iconic fan experience at America’s Premier Short Track.”
“As we deepen our relationship with NASCAR and work toward further involvement in the sport, we are excited to put our name on the race in Richmond,” said Worldwide Express President Rob Rose. “Our CEO Tom Madine and I both have ties to Virginia and many of our carrier partners have their homebase in the region, so the entitlement just makes good sense for us. The logistics and supply chain world have been chaotic the past year and our business wouldn’t be possible without those carriers, so this is a unique opportunity to say thank you to them leading up to and during the race.”
Through its WWEX Racing program, Worldwide Express, along with its sister brands GlobalTranz and Unishippers, earlier this year announced a multi-year partnership with Trackhouse Racing as a primary sponsor on the No. 1 driven by Ross Chastain and No. 99 driven by Daniel Suarez. The brands also serve as the full-season, primary partner with Niece Motorsports on the No. 40 driven by Dean Thompson, the No. 41 driven by Ross Chastain for four Camping World Truck Series races and the No. 42 driven by Carson Hocevar in eight Camping World Truck Series races, which includes the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation at Richmond Raceway. For more information on WWEX Racing, visit www.wwexracing.com.
Let’s go racing! It’s #WWEX250 day and we couldn’t be more excited!
Our donation bins are all set up at @RichmondRaceway, so don’t forget to bring your toys for a chance to win some awesome prizes. We’ll see you at the track! pic.twitter.com/OQnoZ6iQXO
Founded in 1992, WorldwideceExpress began as a franchisor with the goal of providing unmatched shipping logistics services to the small and medium-sized business (SMB) community. In the three decades since, the Worldwide Express family of brands has become a top-ranked, full-service logistics provider and the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in North America, with customers spanning from SMBs to the Fortune 100.
Together, Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers offer market-leading solutions for parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping and managed transportation services delivered through proprietary technology. With the company’s unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities, more than 115,000 shippers benefit from enhanced visibility and efficiency for their supply chains. The company will manage more than 35 million shipments in 2022 through its network of carrier partners, including over 65 leading LTL carriers and more than 85,000 truckload carriers. To learn more about Worldwide Express, visit wwex.com.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Saturday & NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Federated Auto Parts 400
The Place: Richmond Raceway
The Date: Sunday, August 14
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Purse: $7,144,995
TV: USA, 2 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 300 miles (400 laps)
Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 70)
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 230)
Final Stage (Ends on Lap 400)
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Next Race: Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation
The Place: Richmond Raceway
The Date: Saturday, August 13
The Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Purse: $744,951
TV: FS1, 7 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 187.5 miles (250 Laps)
Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 70)
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 140)
Final Stage (Ends on Lap 250)
As the Round of 10 moves forward in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs, the 0.75-mile D-shaped oval of Richmond Raceway awaits the drivers for some Saturday night short track racing with the ‘Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation’ on August 13th at 8 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Further, for the second time this season, the NASCAR Cup Series will head to Richmond Raceway for some Sunday afternoon side-by-side short track action in the Federated Auto Parts 400 on August 14 at 3 p.m. ET (USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Sunday 08/14/2022
8:00 am Parking Lots Open
9:00 am Midway Opens
9:30 am - 10:20 am Cody Christian Band at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
9:30 am - 2:45 pm Face Painter at NASCAR Kids Zone (Midway)
9:30 am - 2:45 pm Caricature Artist at NASCAR Kids Zone (Midway)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Military Hospitality presented by Dominion Energy (Horticulture Garden)
10:30 am - 10:50 am King BMX Stunt Show (Midway)
11:00 am - 11:45 am Celeste Kellogg Band at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
11:30 am Gates (40, 50, 70, Frontstretch), FanGrounds, Suites, Ally Torque Club, & Dixie Vodka Victory Lane Club Opens
11:50 am - 12:10 pm King BMX Stunt Show
12:00 pm NASCAR Cup Series Garage Fan-Viewing Walkway Open
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm Art of Dance Group Performance (Group Performance Stage in Midway)
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Ross Chastain Q&A at Worldwide Express Display (Midway)
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Joey Logano Q&A in FanGrounds (Markel Entertainment Plaza Stage)
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Alex Bowman Q&A in FanGrounds (Markel Entertainment Plaza Stage)
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Trackside Live Program (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Denny Hamlin Q&A at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm Adorn Dance & Fitness Group Performance (Group Performance Stage in Midway)
12:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series VIP Garage Access Permitted
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Martin Truex Jr. Q&A in Fangrounds (Markel Entertainment Plaza Stage)
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Q&A at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm A1 Studios Group Performance (Group Performance Stage in Midway)
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm Chase Young Q&A at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Lori Waran Q&A in FanGrounds (Markel Entertainment Plaza)
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm Dreams of Dance Group Performance (Group Performance Stage in Midway)
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm Chase Young Q&A in FanGrounds (Markel Entertainment Plaza)
1:15 pm - 1:40 pm King BMX Stunt Show (Midway)
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm Tidal Wave Athletics Group Performance (Group Performance Stage in Midway)
1:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series Grid Access Open to Properly Credentialed Guests
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm Main Attraction Divaz Group Performance (Group Performance Stage in Midway)
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Reeve Stimpson & The Scarlett Band at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series Red Carpet Walk
2:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
3:00 pm NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400
Saturday 08/13/2022
9:00 am Parking Lots Open
11:00 am Midway Opens
11:00 am NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VIP Garage Access Permitted
11:00 am - 3:30 pm Face Painter at NASCAR Kids Zone (Midway)
11:00 am Wristbands Distributed for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Autograph Session (Worldwide Express Display in Midway)
11:30 am - 11:45 am Cory Heim Q&A at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
11:45 am - 12:00 pm Grant Enfinger Q&A at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Carson Hocevar & Dean Thompson Q&A at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Everwilde Band at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series VIP Garage Access Permitted
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm Lori Waran Q&A at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
1:15 pm - 1:40 pm King BMX Stunt Show (Midway)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Celeste Kellogg Band at Trackside Live (Trackside Live Stage in Midway)
2:30 pm Gates (40,70, Frontstretch), FanGrounds, Suites, Ally Torque Club, & Dixie Vodka Victory Lane Open
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series Garage Viewing Area Open
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Practice
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Daniel Suarez Q&A at Worldwide Express Display (Midway)
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm King BMX Stunt Show (Midway)
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Caricature Artist at NASCAR Kids Zone (Midway)
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm Lawless Alan Q&A in FanGrounds (Markel Entertainment Plaza Stage)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Autograph Session (Virginia Credit Union LIVE!)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm NASCAR Cup Series Practice
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
6:00 pm - 6:20 pm King BMX Stunt Show (Midway)
7:20 pm NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Grid Access Open to Properly Credentialed Guests (Pit Road)
7:30 pm NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Introductions
8:00 pm NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation
Friday 08/12/2022
12:00 pm Boy Scouts Village presented by Sheetz Opens
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Acoustic After Hours with Reeve Stimpson (Horticulture Gardens)
NEW EVENT TONIGHT: Acoustics After Hours from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m in the Horticulture Garden!
Campers can enjoy food, games, giveaways, a photo op with the race trophies, along with an acoustic set by Richmond native & rising country star in Nashville, Reeve Stimpson!
Fastest Car in Class with the Highest Safety Standards
Just like his name’s sake ***Moses (Smith) has spent forty years in his marathon journey refining his craft. His love for racing sprinted into action at age three, when he would accompany his father Paul to work in the garage of off-road racer Malcolm Vinje. This beginning of his racing education included the Vinje’s team win of the 1983 Baja International Class 5.
As soon as was allowed, Moses joined the San Diego Karting Association and competed in the go-karting circuit. As a youngster, he garnished moderate success. Nevertheless, from there, Moses has worked relentlessly to set himself apart from the rest.
After graduating from high school, in Escondido California, Moses tackled the task of mastering his art with a tenuousness forged in passion. Rather than relying on funds from friends and family, Moses took any and all employment he could find that could be considered sport related.
Moses' resume includes driving instructor (Jim Hall Racing Schools; Bob Bondurant School of High Performance; Skip Barber Racing School); Crew Chief for a Star Mazda Pro Team; Test Driver for Star Mountain Racing; Crew Chief for a USAC Midget Team; Fabricator for Stewart Racing Products; and Mechanic for Team Medlin.
The year 2002 was Moses' first full year in the Star Mazda arena. That year he amassed an impressive scorecard. In the thirteen races, Moses managed to take six pole positions, with five first-place finishes, four second-place finishes, two fourth-place finishes, and a fifth place.
Always looking to expand his knowledge base, Moses entered the NASCAR scene in 2006. Besides an impressive on track showing which included a third-place finish in the 2011 Season points standing; Moses was voted the K&N Pro Series West Most Popular Driver four years in a row. (2008-2011)
While keeping up with his full-time NASCAR race schedule, Moses morphed into the role of race car manufacturer for the original Formula Mazda FM rotary-powered race cars in September of 2009.
The FM is an open wheel race car which is adaptable to both oval tracks and road courses. Moses Smith Racing, LLC. (MSR) took over all support and manufacturing rights for the approximately 300 FM rotary-powered race cars in use across North America, as well as the MSR sports racer, a full-bodied version of the FM.
Moses’ facility houses racecar manufacturing and parts supply under the Formula Mazda Banner. Texas Autosports, is a full-service Formula Mazda Racecar prep shop located at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX. It is essentially the one-stop shop for Formula Mazda Racing, operating out of an 10,000 square foot facility at what is affectionately dubbed 'The Ranch'.
Not one to be satisfied with the status quo, during the pandemic, the driving suit came off as Moses transformed from the role of car manufacturer to race car research and development. Using all his years of experience and involvement in the different styles of race venues, Smith designed and constructed a vehicle that will be the fastest Formula Car in its Class! This new beauty is named the Formula Mazda FMzR.
Whether you are new to racing or a seasoned veteran, the FMzR will impress you.
“We rebuilt Formula Mazda from the ground up to create the best formula racecar,” Moses reported.
“The new FMzR is the fastest car in class with the highest safety standards, is easy to set up and affordable to race and maintain.”
Formula Mazda Car Specs
● Engine - 208 hp , 2.0 liter Mazda MzR, fuel injected with dry sump
● Data Acquisition - F1 style - AiM Formula Steering Wheel w/ Paddle Integration
● Safety - SFI 6 point safety harness, SFI fire extinguisher system (IndyCar standard), Safety Regulations involving driver fitment are easily accommodated for an extensive range of driver sizes
The FMzR will not be replacing the standard FM but will augment the class and bring it forward into the future. The production line has started, and the first five FMzR Car Builds should begin delivery in the coming months; with the first car batch to be delivered before the end of the year! Of the first batch of twenty-five FMzRs – twenty-one have been sold! (Current price is guaranteed through the first batch or December 31 2022.)
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***This writer is aware that Mother’s Day is months away, however, this mom is going to take a moment to brag. As some of you know, NASCAR Race Mom has a son who races. However, a little-known fact is that my son Moses Smith (Racing) has been the manufacturer of an open wheel race car since 2009 and has now created the new Formula Mazda FMzR. It is the fastest car in class with the highest safety standards.
Detailed Schedule for Michigan International Speedway
ARCA Menard and Xfinity Series on Saturday / NASCAR Cup on Sunday
Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, boasts a proud, 50-year history of hosting America's best racing action on its 1,400-plus acres in the scenic Irish Hills. With 18 degree banking and 73-foot wide sweeping turns, Michigan International Speedway provides drivers with three and four grooves to run around the two-mile speedway.
Below is a detailed schedule of the triple header weekend. Saturday will see both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the ARCA Menard Series compete.
The NASCAR Cup event will be held on Sunday
Carroll Shelby Foundation Raises $70,000+ To Help Kids Win The Race For Life
Donations by members of the international car club Team Shelby over the past four months have raised $72,830 for the Carroll Shelby Foundation.™ The funds will be used by the charity founded by icon Carroll Shelby to provide medical support for children with life-threatening disease and automotive educational opportunities for young people.
“While personally attending many of the Team Shelby events around the world, I'm always impressed with the generous, caring nature of the members,” said Aaron Shelby, co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation and grandson of Carroll Shelby. “In addition to raising money for the Carroll Shelby Foundation, club members typically donate their money, time, and energy to other local charities. During the 30th anniversary of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Team Shelby members have certainly demonstrated their commitment to helping others while also enjoying their automotive hobby.”
Team Shelby was founded in 2008 by Carroll Shelby to give people an opportunity to enjoy their vehicles with fellow enthusiasts. The club is dedicated to serving all Shelby enthusiasts past and present. Ownership of a Shelby vehicle is not required, only a passion for the brand and lifestyle. With chapters worldwide, the factory-sanctioned club provides benefits including first news on all Shelby products and vehicles, an official membership kit, invitations to special events and discounts on Shelby products.
“From track days to parties, the annual Team Shelby Bash and fun experiences at locations like Le Mans, our spectacular activities also often support non-profit organizations,” said Tracey Smith, International Director of Team Shelby and Executive Vice President of Carroll Shelby International. “This philosophy tracks Carroll's way of life and I believe that he'd be very proud of Team Shelby members for continuing his legacy.”
The largest gift ($35,170) so far this year was made by the Team Shelby Northeast region, headed by volunteer director Bill Caron. He and his team produced the Team Shelby East Coast Grand Nationals in early June, which included track sessions at Pocono Raceway and other activities, as well as a parade to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Team Shelby hosted its own hospitality area and helped set a record for the most Shelby vehicles in one place, as well as an attendance record for any Carlisle event. In addition, Team Shelby had the largest number of people from any club at the annual event.
In mid-June, Team Shelby North Texas Director Brandi Kozlovsky's team produced the North Texas Team Shelby Weekend. The event included a car show, road rally, banquet, party, optional track day and more. That weekend, the club raised $27,660 for charity through live auctions, donations and silent auctions.
In April 2022, Team Shelby Houston Director David Peña and co-producer Dawn Allen managed an event in Texas. The three-day occasion featured a rally, car show, parties and other events. After the weekend, they sent a check for $10,000 to the Carroll Shelby Foundation.
“The money raised by these Team Shelby members and directors will help provide medical assistance for those in need, including children, along with educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs,” said Aaron Shelby. “With these funds, we will be able to help even more kids win the race for life.”
About The Carroll Shelby Foundation
The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer, Carroll Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing medical assistance for those in need, including children, educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs and benefitting the Shelby Automotive Museum. For more information visit https://www.shelby.com/ShelbyFoundation.
About Team Shelby
Team Shelby was founded in 2008 by Carroll Shelby to give people an opportunity to enjoy their cars through events with fellow enthusiasts. Ownership of a Shelby vehicle is not required, only a passion for the brand and lifestyle. With chapters worldwide, the factory-sanctioned club provides benefits including:
First news on all Shelby products and vehicles
Exclusive access to “Members Only” areas of the club website (www.teamshelby.com)
The ongoing fight for the ARCA Menards Series championship couldn’t get any tighter after the 11th race of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series season Friday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
When the checkered flag waved, it was Chandler Smith who bested Sammy Smith to earn his first ARCA Menards Series victory of the season during the Reese’s 200 at the 0.686-mile asphalt oval. The event was also part of the Sioux Chief Showdown schedule.
The ARCA Menards Series season continues next Saturday when the ARCA Menards Series travels to Michigan International Speedway for the Henry Ford Health 200. The race will be available live on MAVTV and FloRacing.
Michigan International Speedway Returns Acceleration Club to Turn 4
All-inclusive club moves back to popular location overlooking the race track
Michigan International Speedway today announced the all-inclusive Acceleration Club will move back to its popular Turn 4 location overlooking the race track. The club moved to the infield in 2019 but will return to its previous location following fan feedback.
“We speak with our fans on a regular basis and value both their praises and criticisms,” said Joe Fowler, Michigan International Speedway President.
“Upon learning that the Turn 4 location provided a better race day experience for our fans it was a no-brainer to move the club back to that location. Fan enthusiasm for NASCAR and the FireKeepers Casino 400 is at a higher level than we’ve seen in years, and we can’t wait to welcome everybody back to Michigan International Speedway.”
The Acceleration Club is an all-inclusive club for fans looking to upgrade their race weekend. Amenities include a lounge area with TV’s, viewing deck, lunch and snacks, complimentary water, juices and Coca-Cola soft drinks, and a pre-race access pass (Sunday only). Acceleration Club packages include grandstand tickets; fans that already have tickets can add Acceleration Club access. For all MIS premium club upgrades and ticket packages, including the Acceleration Club, visit https://www.mispeedway.com/premium-clubs.
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— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) July 25, 2022
Tickets for the Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 start at $39 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Kids 12 and under also get a free Sunday Pre-Race Pass courtesy of Henry Ford Health System. Saturday doubleheader tickets start at $35; kids 12 and under are free. Campsites are available starting at $130. Tickets are available for purchase via phone at 888-905-7223 or online at mispeedway.com.
Winners: Tyler Reddick (Cup); AJ Allmendinger (Xfinity); Grant Enfinger (Trucks); Chandler Smith (ARCA) plus Alexander Rossi (Indy Car)
NASCAR Cup
Tyler Reddick Scores Overtime Victory
The NASCAR Cup Series has a new road course conqueror.
Tyler Reddick survived a wild overtime battle against Ross Chastain — who, as it turned out, was under penalty for finagling the first corner — to win Sunday’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard.
Reddick’s NASCAR Cup Series victory at the 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course was his second this month, the second of his career and his second at a road course.
“Well, we just know what we’re capable of, and we did that at Road America,” said Reddick, who led a race-high 38 laps on Sunday. “Certainly, (the announcement) was a little bump in the road, but we went out and won a race fair and square a couple weeks ago, and if we change nothing, we keep working really, really hard, we find a way back to Victory Lane.
“Just really glad to be able to do it here in Indianapolis. This is one really special place to race, and really excited to kiss the bricks here in a little bit and really excited we got (sponsor) 3CHI their win in their hometown.”
With his victory in Saturday’s Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard, the driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet is the undisputed King of the Road.
Allmendinger was an irresistible force at the 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. He led 42 of the 62 laps and overcame a fraught 25-second pit stop that dropped him from the lead to 13th for a restart on Lap 19.
The victory was Allmendinger’s third of the season — all on road courses — and his fourth win in the last five Xfinity Series races on circuits that turn right as well as left, dating to his triumph in last year’s fall event at the Charlotte Roval.
“I knew (Alex) Bowman was really good at the long runs, and so I tried to gap him as much as I could. God, I love Indy!”
“We gave up stage points a little bit there as well, to the guys we’re fighting for points,” Allmendinger said. “But you know what? Points don’t mean a damn thing — we’re kissing the bricks. Hell, yeah!”
Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, August 6 for the New Holland 250 at Michigan International Speedway.
NASCAR Trucks
Grant Enfinger Powers to Dramatic Truck Victory
Grant Enfinger picked a fine time to win his first race of the season.
Charging to the front on fresh tires after the TSport 200 went to overtime on Friday night, Enfinger passed Zane Smith for the lead on Lap 206 of 207 and went on to win the first event in the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs.
“We’ve just been off a little bit as an organization,” Enfinger said. “We’ve been working so hard because we’ve been sucking. It hurts to say it, but we’ve had a terrible season to this point. But we had a great Chevrolet all day. It felt like every time we got into the lead, a caution came out, and it put Hensley in a bad spot. I knew from experience to just trust his gut.”
Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Saturday, August 13 for the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation at Richmond Raceway.
ARCA
Chandler Smith, Truck Series Star, Rules IRP
It was a battle of two Smiths on Friday night at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
When the checkered flag waved, it was Chandler Smith who bested Sammy Smith to earn his first ARCA Menards Series victory of the season during the Reese’s 200 at the 0.686-mile asphalt oval. The event was also part of the Sioux Chief Showdown schedule.
The triumph also marked Chandler Smith’s third-straight ARCA Menards Series victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park dating back to 2019.
“Track position was pretty big,” said Chandler Smith, who is also one of 10 Playoff drivers who will battle for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship starting Friday night at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. “You wouldn’t think short track racing (that) aero matters, but it really does. After you’ve done some mile-and-a-half races in Trucks you start coming back and picking up on this a little bit.”
Rossi won the Gallagher Grand Prix on Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course to snap a 49-race winless streak, earning his first victory since capturing the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race June 23, 2019 at Road America, 1,133 days ago. This was Rossi’s eighth career victory.
“It’s a relief, man,” Rossi said. “It’s been so many things for so long. Thankfully something came our way.”
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