Monday, September 15, 2025

Fun Opportunities for Race Fans to Support New England Children in Need

Fun Opportunities for Race Fans to Support New England Children in Need

#NASCAR Cup Series Driver Ryan Preece walked with race fans around “The Magic Mile.”
NASCAR Cup Series driver and New England native Ryan Preece (center) walked with
 race fans around “The Magic Mile” on June 22, 2024 during last year’s Track Walk
 – one of several fundraising events held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway during
the track’s annual NASCAR weekend to benefit the New Hampshire Chapter of
Speedway Children’s Charities. Credit: Stacey Guptill
  • New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend at "The Magic Mile" focuses on both thrilling races and community support for children, managed by the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities.
  • Fans can leave a lasting legacy by purchasing customized engraved bricks for NHMS, with sales benefiting children in need and contributing to a walkway unveiling in 2026.
  • An online auction offers fans the chance to bid on unique NASCAR experiences, such as waving the green flag, victory lane experiences and hot laps with 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch.

New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend at “The Magic Mile” is all about fast cars and passionate fans, but it’s also about New England race fans coming together to support kids in need throughout the region. The New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), has lots of fun ways for fans to make unforgettable memories while also making a difference.

 

NEW! Customized Bricks | Ongoing Sales

Race fans can cement their legacy as a NHMS fan for years to come by purchasing an engraved brick that can be customized with names, family names or even a special message. A 4” x 8” brick is $200, and an 8” x 8” brick is $350 with proceeds directly benefitting children in need throughout New England. Once a collection of bricks have been sold, they’ll be used to build a beautiful walkway on NHMS property, which we’ll officially unveil during our 2026 NASCAR weekend.

 

Online Auction | Closes at 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18

Race fans can bid on once-in-a-lifetime NASCAR weekend experiences in the Online Auction now through 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. Experiences up for bid include:

 


  • Wave the green flag for NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) qualifying (Friday, Sept. 19)
  • Wave the green flag for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) qualifying (Friday, Sept. 19)
  • NWMT Mohegan Sun 100 victory lane experience (Saturday, Sept. 20)
  • NCTS Team EJP 175 victory lane experience (Saturday, Sept. 20)
  • Wave the green flag for NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) qualifying (Saturday, Sept. 20)
  • Hot laps with 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch (Sunday, Sept. 21)
  • Two VIP passes with a guided garage tour (Sunday, Sept. 21)
  • Travis Pastrana signed tire

Sign the Track Wall Banner | Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20

Race fans can make their mark on the NCS Playoffs race at NHMS. For just $5, fans can Sign the Track Wall Banner at the Track Treasures Shop in the area between the Concord and Main Grandstands, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20. The banner will be placed on the racetrack wall Sunday morning for the NCS Playoffs race.

 

Track Treasures Shop | Friday – Sunday, Sept. 19-21

Race fans can purchase various mementos, NASCAR collectibles, one-of-a-kind autographed items, clothing, advertising banners and more at the Track Treasures Shop, located in the area between the Concord and Main Grandstands, Friday – Sunday, Sept. 19-21. NCS driver Justin Haley will make an appearance at the Track Treasures Shop from 11-11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20.

 

50/50 Raffle | Friday – Sunday, Sept. 19-21

Don’t miss your chance to win big this year with the fifth annual 50/50 Raffle. Tickets will be sold during SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels at The Flat Track on Friday, Sept. 19 and at the Track Treasures Shop, located in the area between the Concord and Main Grandstands Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-21. Tickets are currently being sold online. All ticket sales end once the checkered flag flies for Sunday’s NCS Playoffs race. The winner of half the jackpot will be announced on Monday, Sept. 22. The other half goes directly to SCCNH.

 

Cornhole Tournament presented by Texas Roadhouse | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 2:30-6 p.m.

The fourth annual Cornhole Tournament presented by Texas Roadhouse comes with a first-place prize of two VIP suite seats for Sunday’s NCS Playoffs race. Check-in and practice will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, and the tournament will start at 3:30 p.m. Advance registration ($60 per two-person team) is suggested at SpeedwayCharities.org. Day-of registration will be $75 per two-person team.

 

Track Walk presented by LeMay Family Goodworks | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

We’re putting a new spin on Track Walk presented by LeMay Family Goodworks this year and moving it to an evening stroll around “The Magic Mile.” Race fans can invite their family and friends to join NCS driver Ross Chastain for a lap before Sunday’s Mobil 1 301 NCS Playoffs race. Advance registration is required at SpeedwayCharities.org for $25 per person. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.

 

Wicked Good Live Auction and Raffle | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Fans can bid on a variety of unique NASCAR memorabilia from many of their favorite drivers during the Wicked Good Live Auction and Raffle from 9:45-10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21 on “The Magic Mile” Entertainment Stage located just outside the infield tunnel. NCS drivers AJ Allmendinger and Todd Gilliland will make appearances as well as Ricky Craven and Kurt Busch.  There will also be items from New England sports teams, local businesses and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

 

Funds raised from these events will be distributed this December in the form of grants to local nonprofits that support children in need. For more information, please contact New Hampshire Chapter Director Danielle Cyr at DCyr@NHMS.com.

 



 

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

NASCAR / ARCA Race Recap (Bristol, All American Speedway)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Recap (Bristol, All American Speedway)

Winners: Christopher Bell (Cup); Aric Almirola (Xfinity); Layne Riggs (Trucks) plus Brent Crews (ARCA East) and Robbie Kennealy (ARCA West)

Winners: ChristopherBell (Cup); Aric Almirola (Xfinity); Layne Riggs (Trucks) plus Brent Crews (ARCA East)
Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 

 

NASCAR Cup

Christopher Bell Completes JGR Round of 16 sweep, Wins Bristol Night Race

Christopher Bell Completes JGR Round of 16 sweep, Wins Bristol Night Race

 

With a charge to the lead from fifth place with four laps left in Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell kept Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota perfect in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

 

Bell survived a hard, square shot to his rear bumper from Brad Keselowski in the final corner and steered straight to the finish line, 0.343 seconds ahead of the Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing co-owner and driver.

 

Joining JGR teammates Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin as winners in the Round of 16, Bell advanced to the Round of 12, which begins Sept. 21 at one of his best tracks, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (2 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App).

 

“Well, I’ll tell you what, I was nervous on the two (tires),” Bell said. “I didn’t know if I wanted to be on the bottom or the top, and whenever Brad picked the top (lane) didn’t really give me an option. I had to pick the bottom.

 

“All night long, I don’t know, old tires just really, really pushed up in the middle of the corners, so I was hoping that those guys (starting ahead of him) on old tires would push up, and they did. They did, and I was able to get by or get underneath them.

 

“It wasn’t pretty there at the end, but we got her done.”

 

Brad Keselowski finished second; Zane Smith placed third; Ryan Blaney came in fourth and Joey Logano completed the top five.

 






Pole: AJ Allmendinger



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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET for the ‘Mobil 1 301’ at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.


NASCAR Xfinity

Aric Almirola Holds Off Sheldon Creed in Thrilling Xfinity Series Finish

Aric Almirola Holds Off Sheldon Creed in Thrilling Xfinity Series Finish

 

Benefitting from a split-second late-race strategy decision, veteran Aric Almirola held off a mightily motivated field to claim the win in Friday night’s Food City 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs opener at Bristol Motor Speedway.

 

While running second to the series’ championship leader, Connor Zilisch, when a caution flag flew with 36 laps remaining, Almirola watched Zilisch pull onto pit road for fresh tires, and instead of following him into the pits as his crew expected, Almirola abruptly pulled his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota back on track at the last moment.

 

“Just tired of getting beat by those guys, I figured I’d try my chances with the lead,” Almirola said of his race-winning pit strategy decision. “They’ve been so fast and they fire off so fast on new tires and I just didn’t think I could beat them straight up on new tires. It took me about 20 laps to get going, so I thought my best chance was to stay out on old tires.

 

“We watched the last two or three races here and saw how the nine-car with [driver] Noah Gragson win with like a 100 laps on his tires,” added Almirola, whose No. 19 JGR Toyota is racing for the owner’s championship. “So, I decided to stay out when they said pit.”

 

Sheldon Creed finished second; Sam Mayer placed third; Carson Kvapil came in fourth and Connor Zilisch completed the top five.

 






Pole: Justin Allgaier



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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET for the ‘Kansas Lottery 300’ at Kansas Speedway.




NASCAR Trucks

From Spin to Win: Layne Riggs Rebounds for Truck Series Playoffs Victory

From Spin to Win: Layne Riggs Rebounds for Truck Series Playoffs Victory

 

Layne Riggs recovered from a first-lap spin at Bristol Motor Speedway and rallied to win Thursday night’s UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics, the second race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs.

 

Grabbing the lead after a restart on Lap 142 of 250, Riggs held off a determined charge by two-time Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes to win his third race of the 2025 season, second at Bristol and fifth of his career.

 

“You don’t get two mulligans in the playoffs, and I got two,” said Riggs, who salvaged a 17th-place finish after slamming the outside wall in the first playoff race Aug. 30 at Darlington. “The first lap of the race to spin out, it’s a blow to your confidence, for sure, but I’ve got faith in this team, and I’ve got faith in everybody here …”

 

“I think this shows that we’re right there, we’re in contention, we can do it,” said Riggs, who ran the final 109 green-flag laps with scuffed qualifying tires on his No. 34 Ford, having used a set of stickers after the spin on Lap 1. “That’s three in a row at Bristol for Front Row Motorsports. It’s a big testament to all these guys. We’ve got a really good package here.

 

“Man, I’m excited for New Hampshire. I’ve never even been there and I already love that race track.”

 

Ben Rhodes finished second; Corey Heim placed third; Ty Majeski came in fourth and Daniel Hemri completed the top five.

 






Pole: Jake Garcia



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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET for the ‘EJP 175’ at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.




ARCA East

Brent Crews Secures Another East Series Owner’s Title for Joe Gibbs Racing With a Dominant Bristol Win

Brent Crews Secures Another East Series Owner’s Title for Joe Gibbs Racing With a Dominant Bristol Win

 

Although Joe Gibbs Racing was unable to celebrate another driver’s championship in the ARCA Menards Series East for 2025, they departed Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday victorious in multiple regards.

 

Brent Crews delivered a stellar, wire-to-wire performance to secure his third East Series victory on the season and fifth overall on the ARCA Menards Series platform. The dominant performance also enabled Crews to give the No. 18 Toyota its fourth consecutive East Series owner’s title.

 

While Crews obtained a win and an owner’s championship, Isaac Kitzmiller locked up the East Series driver’s championship by tallying an eighth-place finish.

 

“There’s been a lot of success with the Joe Gibbs Racing team from Cup all the way down to ARCA,” Crews said. “I was just trying to fill the shoes. Growing up watching Kyle Busch dominate with JGR, watching William [Sawalich] have strong runs and with Sammy [Smith] being able to win too, I came here with what I needed in my head.”

 

Tristan McKee finished second; Brenden Queen placed third; Leland Honeyman came in fourth and Thomas Annunziata completed the top five.

 






Pole: Brent Crews



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Next Race: The ARCA Menard Series will return on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 8:10 p.m. ET for the ‘Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200’ at Salem Speedway.



ARCA West

Robbie Kennealy Scores Emotional First West Series Victory at All American Speedway

Robbie Kennealy Scores Emotional First West Series Victory at All American Speedway

 

The ARCA Menards Series West’s visit to All American Speedway was always going to be emotional for Robbie Kennealy. 

 

Every race on the calendar inches closer to the one-year anniversary of when Kennealy’s father Gary suddenly passed away due to a heart attack. Gary’s death was a devastating loss for the entire Kennealy family, but both of his sons, Robbie and Joey, have done everything possible to continue competing in honor of their father.

 

On Saturday evening, Gary’s eldest son Robbie put together the best race of his young career by earning the General Tire Pole Award and fending off West Series points leader Trevor Huddleston to score his maiden West Series victory. Kennealy could not help but be tearful as he climbed out of his No. 1 Jan’s Towing Ford, knowing his dad was with him in spirit through all 150 laps.

 

“[It was] one year ago during this exact race [at All American] when my dad suddenly passed away,” Kennealy said. “One year later, we win one of the biggest races ever. That’s for you dad.”

 

Trevor Huddleston finished second; Andrew Chapman placed third; Joey Iest came in fourth and Eric Johnson Jr. completed the top five.

 






Pole: Robbie Kennealy



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Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. for the ‘Madera 150 presented by Madera Ford and the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame’ at Madera Speedway.



 

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying

#NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying

Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Bass Pro Shops Night Race

 

Known as The Last Great Colosseum, Bristol Motor Speedway’s stadium-like structure serves as a versatile multi-use venue that hosts major auto races, football games, concerts and many other captivating events.

 

The very first NASCAR race at BMS, held on July 30, 1961, was won by Jack Smith with relief help from Johnny Allen.

 

Tonight’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race will provide plenty of action as it serves as the last chance for playoff contenders to move forward into the Round of Twelve.

 





NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
Bass Pro Shops Night Race
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, Tennessee
Friday, September 12, 2025

  1. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 126.930 mph.
  2. (12) Ryan Blaney (P) @, Ford, 126.905 mph.
  3. (2) Austin Cindric (P) @, Ford, 126.804 mph.
  4. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 126.720 mph.
  5. (5) Kyle Larson (P) @, Chevrolet, 126.670 mph.
  6. (11) Denny Hamlin (P) @, Toyota, 126.312 mph.
  7. (24) William Byron (P) @, Chevrolet, 126.187 mph.
  8. (23) Bubba Wallace (P) @, Toyota, 126.170 mph.
  9. (20) Christopher Bell (P) @, Toyota, 126.121 mph.
  10. (21) Josh Berry (P) @, Ford, 126.121 mph.
  11. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet, 126.071 mph.
  12. (77) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, 126.054 mph.
  13. (1) Ross Chastain (P) @, Chevrolet, 125.914 mph.
  14. (45) Tyler Reddick (P) @, Toyota, 125.856 mph.
  15. (48) Alex Bowman (P) @, Chevrolet, 125.757 mph.
  16. (9) Chase Elliott (P) @, Chevrolet, 125.650 mph.
  17. (7) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 125.642 mph.
  18. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 125.633 mph.
  19. (42) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota, 125.633 mph.
  20. (60) Ryan Preece, Ford, 125.568 mph.
  21. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford, 125.494 mph.
  22. (22) Joey Logano (P) @, Ford, 125.428 mph.
  23. (3) Austin Dillon (P) @, Chevrolet, 125.150 mph.
  24. (38) Zane Smith, Ford, 125.052 mph.
  25. (71) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 124.914 mph.
  26. (41) Cole Custer, Ford, 124.800 mph.
  27. (43) Erik Jones, Toyota, 124.695 mph.
  28. (88) Shane Van Gisbergen # (P) @, Chevrolet, 124.630 mph.
  29. (35) Riley Herbst #, Toyota, 124.622 mph.
  30. (4) Noah Gragson, Ford, 124.581 mph.
  31. (19) Chase Briscoe (P) @, Toyota, 124.347 mph.
  32. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 124.339 mph.
  33. (33) Austin Hill(i), Chevrolet, 123.953 mph.
  34. (51) Cody Ware, Ford, 123.000 mph.
  35. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, 122.905 mph.
  36. (34) Todd Gilliland, Ford, 122.756 mph.
  37. (10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 122.552 mph.
  38. (67) Corey Heim(i), Toyota, 122.427 mph.
  39. (66) Chad Finchum, Ford, 119.522 mph.
Playoff Drivers



 

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