Thursday, December 31, 2020

Kris Wright Joins Young's Motorsports

Kris Wright Joins Young's Motorsports

2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series


Kris Wright Joins Young's Motorsports #NASCAR

Today, Young's Motorsports announced the signing of Kris Wright to its 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team.

Wright, who recorded several top 10 finishes in the 2020 ARCA Menards Series after winning the 2018 IMSA Prototype Challenge, will drive the team's flagship truck — the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado.

Based in Mooresville, N.C., Young's Motorsports has competed in the NCWTS since 2012.

"I'm really looking forward to working with Kris this season. He's had success in everything he's raced and we are excited to get going in 2021," said Tyler Young, the team's principal.


Previously, Wright raced in Europe as a Formula 3 driver.

"I am really excited to be joining Young's Motorsports for the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series," Wright said. "Last year was my introduction to stock car racing and I will be applying what I have learned to this year's competitive class. I am looking forward to a successful season with Tyler and his crew."


Young's Motorsports, which is owned by Randy and Becky Young, and managed by Tyler Young, has three full-time Chevrolet Silverados in its lineup. In 2019, the company celebrated its 10-year anniversary as well as the organization's first NCWTS win.


Kris Wright Joins Young's Motorsports #NASCAR

The 27th season of NCWTS kicks off Feb. 12 at Daytona International Speedway.

For more information on Kris Wright, follow him on Facebook (@kriswrightracing) and Instagram (@kriscwright), or visit www.kriswrightmotorsports.com

 

For partnership opportunities, reach out to Ken Wright at (412) 977-8004 or kenwright@wrightcars.com.

Kris Wright Joins Young's Motorsports #NASCAR

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Two-Time Daytona 24 Hours Victor John Paul Jr Passes

Two-Time Daytona 24 Hours Victor John Paul Jr Passes John Lee Paul Jr. (February 19, 1960 – December 29, 2020), an American racing legend, competed in both CART and the Indy Racing League, but primarily in IMSA GT Championship. He won a title in the latter in 1982. 


#RIP John Lee Paul Jr. (February 19, 1960 – December 29, 2020)

During his career, Paul was a twice winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona, the first of these was while co-driving with his father, John Paul Sr. A few weeks later, the pair won the 1982 12 Hours of Sebring. Paul also triumphed in another major US race, the 1983 CART’s Michigan 500.

Paul started 58 major open-wheel races (USAC, CART, Indy Racing League) from 1982 through 2001. In addition to his success at the Rolex 24 (wins in 1982 and 1997), Paul finished second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1984. In 1991, he also competed in two NASCAR Races.

Paul Jr. retired from professional racing in 2001 after noticing that the telemetry of the Corvette GT-1 he was testing did not match what he thought his feet were doing in the car. A subsequent medical evaluation confirmed he had Huntington's disease (HD), a progressive neurological disorder.

However, John did not let that derail him; he battled HD hard for over twenty years! His “John Paul Jr. Huntington's Disease Foundation” is a 501c3 dedicated to raising much needed research dollars to put an end to this horrific, debilitating terminal disease.

His sister reported via facebook that they are planning a ‘Celebration of John’s Life’ in the fall. She also stated that it “would make John smile if you could donate to his UCLA HD Research fund in lieu of any flowers, etc.” The link is: https://giving.ucla.edu/JohnPaulJrHD


From John Paul’s Facebook Page:

“If you are reading this, it means my time has come. Don’t be sad. I know people say things like “he lost his battle”. I don’t feel like I lost anything. It’s all a natural part of the cycle of life. It’s what we do while we are here - that’s what counts. I loved my life! So many things to be grateful for. I’m so proud of my kids, Jonathan and Alex. They are the best things I ever did. Bobby Hogg, my best friend and brother – I can never repay what you have done for me. Darlene – you know what she means to me. Plus, to all my friends who were always here for me, – I could not have made it this far without all of you. Gave it one hell of a run.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been lucky enough to see and talk to so many of my friends. It brought countless memories. I’m grateful and humbled by all the kind things you have all said to me. I loved racing. I miss racing. I love all of you.

To my friends from the HD world I have to say – DON’T GIVE UP! I know they are so close to finding the cure for Huntington’s disease. I could not have made it this far without Dr. Susan Perlman at UCLA. Dyna – thanks for all you did too hooking me up with UCLA, Dr. Perlman and all your hard research to help find a cure. You did so much to help me. I wouldn’t have made it this long without Dr. Perlman. Don’t be scared. So many promising things within reach. I want to remind all of you to never take anyone you love for granted. Things can change in a day. I have no regrets – I’m so grateful for my friends, my family and my awesome life. Thank you again for being a part of it. See you on the other side. Love, John”

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Huntington's Disease Research for a Cure


The photo below was taken at Fontana in 2003 when my son introduced me John Paul Jr.  I found John to be a kind, open and funny man.


John Paul Jr. in 2003 (Fontana, California)




Sunday, December 27, 2020

Annett’s Oreo Throwback Best 2020 JRM Paint Scheme

Annett’s Oreo Throwback Best 2020 JRM Paint Scheme

Fans Weigh In with Their Vote

After a tense fan-vote battle for the Best Paint Scheme of 2020 among JR Motorsports Chevrolets, a winner has emerged. 




The No. 1 Oreos Throwback, courtesy of primary sponsor Pilot Flying J, driven by Michael Annett to an eighth-place finish in September’s event at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, was selected by fans as the best paint scheme of the year, topping the No. 8 Hellmann’s Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Homestead-Miami Speedway and the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber® Camo/Black Rifle Coffee Chevrolet of Noah Gragson.

The three were chosen as the finalists through several rounds of fan voting on JRM’s social media channels, with the championship bout taking place solely on Twitter.zzz




Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to Annett and the No. 1 team for the victory!

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Justin Lofton Still Racing, Hopes To Race More In ARCA

Justin Lofton Still Racing, Hopes To Race More In ARCA


When Justin Lofton strapped into a race car to compete in the ARCA Menards Series West finale at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 7, it was the first time he had competed in an ARCA event since 2009.

Lofton, who captured the 2009 ARCA Menards Series championship while driving for Eddie Sharp Racing, finished sixth in the Arizona Lottery 100. It was a homecoming that Lofton says had been trying to make happen for several years.

"As much as we live in an out-of-control world and out-of-control sport, we like to be in control of a few things and I know one of them is how we leave," Lofton said. "Stock car racing was a passion of mine and I didn’t feel like I got to leave on my terms."


Lofton won the 2009 ARCA crown after a back-and-forth battle with Parker Kligerman that saw the two win 15 of the 21 races that season. Lofton, with six wins, ended up beating Kligerman, who won nine times, by five points.

After his championship in ARCA, Lofton advanced to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He enjoyed some success, winning a Truck Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2012 after reuniting with Eddie Sharp Racing.

After running eight events with the Sharp team in 2013, Lofton was left without a ride when the team closed prior to the 2014 season. He picked up four races with NTS Motorsports that year, earning a second-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway after starting from the pole, but that proved to be the end of his burgeoning NASCAR career.

"I felt like we had really good success and we had a great run," Lofton said. "It was really during the economic slowdown or little depression that we went through, I think it was going into 2014 when Eddie Sharp Racing was closing down. It kind of left me without a ride.


"I was actually going into 2014 thinking that I had a home and a ride. When that happened, it was late. A lot of other teams during that time of the year had slowed down or shut down and I was left without a seat. I kind of hung around for a year, I picked up a couple of races with NTS Motorsports."


As a result, Lofton moved home to California to work for his father’s cattle feeding business. That also provided him with the opportunity to return to his roots by building a trophy truck to go desert off-road racing as he did prior to venturing into the stock car world.

"I can either hang around here with no foreseeable future or I have the opportunity to come back home and get back involved in the cattle feeding business with my dad and eventually become a partner in it with him and the rest of my family and build a trophy truck," Lofton said. "At the time, with nothing looking good in the near future, let alone long-term future racing stock cars, it was time to come home, be a part of the business and, obviously, get back into off-road racing."


After returning home, Lofton went straight to work building his off-road truck and since then has enjoyed a lot of success. Racing regularly since 2015, Lofton has scored three Mint 400 victories in the last five years. He also won the Silver State 300 in 2019 and the Blue Water Desert Challenge earlier this year.

Most recently Lofton has added races like the legendary Baja 1,000 to his schedule, but he’s still been pining for a chance to return to stock car racing.

"I stayed in touch with a few people and we’ve been trying to put something together for the last two years," Lofton explained. "Finally, Mark Rette, one of the owners of Rette-Jones Racing, we stayed in touch and he called me up and said, ‘Hey, I’m putting a car in the trailer to go to Phoenix. You need to fill out these forms and we’ll see you there.’ That kind of thing."


Lofton admitted there was some rust to shake off, but once he found his rhythm during the race it was almost like he’d never left.

"It took a little getting used to, but by the end of the race I felt back to my normal self and was hoping that we had another 50, 100 laps to get the car dialed in," Lofton said.


Lofton, 34, hopes to continue his stock car racing career, and is working with Rette-Jones Racing to put together a limited schedule of races around his off-road schedule.

Lofton said they’ve already got one race, the ARCA Menards Series event on March 12 at Phoenix Raceway, confirmed with more, hopefully, to come.

"My off-road schedule is filling up. I think we’ve got seven races on the schedule for next year and, obviously, I’ve got to leave my schedule pretty open because of what potentially could happen with scheduling changes," Lofton said. "My goal would be to do five to six ARCA races next year and not necessarily ARCA West races.


"Tracks that I like to go to and enjoy going to or tracks that I feel like still owe me a win, Gateway being one of them," Lofton continued. "I have a young family now. I got married when I moved home. So that was five years ago, six years ago. We have a three-year-old boy, who is I think taking after his dad when it comes to racing and driving. It would be cool to be able to take them back to the tracks and places that I really enjoyed racing at and enjoyed visiting.

"We’re going to sporadically choose races that fit that profile."

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Friday, December 4, 2020

Motortrend’s NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure Finale Gives Viewers An Exclusive, Behind-The-Scenes Look At 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Motortrend’s NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure Finale Gives Viewers An Exclusive, Behind-The-Scenes Look At 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

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After six weeks of thrilling behind-the-scenes moments on and off the track that defined this year’s NASCAR Cup Series™ season, MotorTrend is airing the finale to its newest docuseries NASCAR 2020: UNDER PRESSURE on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Ending with a bang, Episode 7, will allow viewers to witness four championship drivers face off in one race in the Phoenix desert to become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. 


Motortrend’s #NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure Finale


The series began with a dramatic start at the DAYTONA 500 in February, where drivers, teams, and owners made history by being the first major American sport to safely return from the COVID-19 global pandemic shutdown.





The series also allowed viewers to witness NASCAR reinforce its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, standing at the forefront of professional sports’ equality and social change movement. As competitors continued to push the limits of man, machine, and speed in a thrilling chase, the series built up to this final episode where viewers will get the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at racing’s biggest prize – the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Hooters to Present Snowball Derby Broadcast on Speed51.TV

Hooters to Present Snowball Derby Broadcast on Speed51.TV

Watch Chase Elliott Battle Short Track Stars

Hooters to Present Snowball Derby Broadcast on Speed51.TV

Hooters, the official home of race fans, will continue the company’s long-time support of auto racing during one of the nation’s most prestigious short track racing events.

On Wednesday, it was announced that the company has become the presenting sponsor of the 53rd Annual Snowball Derby broadcast, December 3-6 on Speed51.TV.

“Hooters has such a deep history in the sport, and we are always looking for more ways to expand,” said Monica Fleury, Director of Brand Marketing for Hooters. “As the official home of race fans, we are excited to partner with Speed51 and support the Snowball Derby, one of the crown jewels of short track racing.”


Hooters driver and 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott will be competing in the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway for the first time since 2015. Elliott is a two-time winner of the race, with his last victory coming in 2015.

The 53rd Annual Snowball Derby live broadcast presented by Hooters will feature four days of racing action from the historic Pensacola, Florida race track.

Speed51.TV’s live broadcast of the event begins Thursday, December 3 for a full day of practice for Super Late Models. That will lead into the always-intense qualifying session on Friday, December 4. The Snowflake 100 for Pro Late Models on Saturday, December 5 will serve as the precursor to the 53rd Annual Snowball Derby on Sunday, December 6.

More information about the 53rd Annual Snowball Derby broadcast presented by Hooters can be found by visiting s51.tv/hooters

About Hooters

Hooters of America, LLC, is the franchisor and operator of more than 410 Hooters restaurants in 38 states and 24 countries. Known for its world-famous Hooters Style chicken wings, the first Hooters opened its doors in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Expectations were so modest at the time that the simple fact the doors opened was deemed worthy of a toast. Since then millions have been liberated from the ordinary at Hooters while enjoying great food, fun and one-of-a-kind hospitality that can only be served up by the Hooters Girls. For more information about Hooters visit www.hooters.com or follow us at twitter.com/hooters, facebook.com/hooters, instagram.com/hooters or on Snapchat at “hooters.”

About Speed51.TV

Since 2001, Speed51 has been the home for behind-the-scenes stories and short track news throughout North America. With nearly 20 years of experience, Speed51 continues to raise the bar in race coverage with live broadcasts, on-demand racing videos and news reporting from short tracks across the nation.

Speed51.TV, the live and on-demand broadcasting arm of Speed51, has also offered live multi-camera broadcasts of major events such as the Snowball Derby, Winchester 400, All American 400 and Oxford 250. Visit www.speed51.tv today for the latest live event, on-demand videos and more.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Chip Ganassi Racing and The American Legion

Chip Ganassi Racing and The American Legion

Multi-Year NTT INDYCAR SERIES Relationship / The American Legion to sponsor the No. 48 driven by racing legends, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Kanaan


Jimmie Johnson - #48

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today a multi-year agreement with the nation’s largest veterans service organization, The American Legion, as a sponsor of the No. 48 Honda in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES represented by a combination of Seven-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson (street and road courses) and former Indianapolis 500 Winner and Series Champion Tony Kanaan (ovals).

“We’re excited about this new relationship with The American Legion as it allows us to further the sponsorship program on the No. 48 team with Jimmie and Tony, while also representing a very important relationship with an organization dedicated to supporting veterans,” said Chip Ganassi, team owner of Chip Ganassi Racing. “Jimmie in particular has a long-standing appreciation for the service of veterans, so it was just another reason why partnering with The American Legion on his debut in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES made sense.”


The American Legion will be featured prominently on Johnson’s No. 48 Honda during every race in the 2021 and 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The organization will also be the primary paint scheme for two races in 2021, including, “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend. Kanaan, winner of the 2013 Indianapolis 500, will be behind the wheel for those races.

“This is truly a win-win for all involved,” said James W. “Bill” Oxford, national commander of The American Legion. “Teaming up with Chip Ganassi Racing allows The American Legion to showcase how it strengthens America every day through its programs, advocacy and support of veterans and their families. We’re looking forward to bringing that message and our mission to race fans across the country.”


The announcement comes on #GivingTuesday, a day of global giving designed to help change communities and the world. As a result, Johnson, who has family members that have served in the military, will be making a $10,000 donation to The American Legion. Johnson hopes his donation will motivate fans and the public to support our veterans by donating $48 to The American Legion. The $48 pays homage to the number 48 car that he and Kanaan will drive. Donors can visit legion.org/48 to make a gift and help celebrate this new relationship and veterans across the country.



“Our family knows firsthand how important it is to recognize our veterans,” said Johnson, who’s grandfathers and brother-in-law served in the military. “It’s exciting to be partnering with The American Legion to be able to show our appreciation to veterans and to continue to raise public awareness and support for this special organization. Giving Tuesday is a great day to announce this partnership and a way for fans to show their appreciation for our veterans.”

About The American Legion

 
The American Legion is the largest veterans service organization

The American Legion is the largest veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members in more than 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans.




About Chip Ganassi Racing 

Chip Ganassi Racing

Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 30 years and is considered one of the most successful as well as innovative owners the sport has anywhere in the world. Today his teams include four cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, two cars in the NASCAR Cup Series, and one car in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Extreme E. Overall, his teams have 20 championships and over 225 victories, including four Indianapolis 500s, a Daytona 500, a Brickyard 400, eight Rolex 24 At Daytonas, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ganassi boasts state-of-the-art race shop facilities in Indianapolis and Concord, N.C., with a corporate office in Pittsburgh. 
 
For more information log onto www.chipganassiracing.com

Source: Team PR

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Hendrick Motorsports' Black Friday Deals

Hendrick Motorsports' Black Friday Deals

Get Ready for Savings

Looking for some new gear in time for the holidays? Hendrick Motorsports has you covered.

Starting Thursday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 29, the online team store will have discounts on the most popular items.

Customers will receive:

  • 15% off orders $25 or more
  • 20% off orders $50 or more, or 
  • 25% off orders that are $75 or more. 

If customers spend at least $100, all shipping will be free.

On Nov. 30, the entire site will be 20% off for Cyber Monday.

Chase Elliott championship gear, as well as William Byron, Jimmie Johnson and Alex Bowman items, will be available.

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Congratulations Charlene Greer

Congratulations Charlene Greer

2020 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Winner

Congratulation Charlene Greer #NASCAR

Charlene spends approximately 120 hours per month volunteering and advocating for the eight Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia / Flagler where she serves on their Board of Directors and helps organize their annual Christmas Celebration and Honor Roll Banquet; she has worked with the organization for nine years.

 

Boys and Girls Clubs of Volusia / Flagler
Boys and Girls Clubs of Volusia / Flagler works to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens and leaders. The organization serves more than 1,400 members each year with 87 percent of members being youth on free or reduced lunch. No child is turned away for the inability to pay. Programs include sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, the arts, character and leadership development and education and career development. 
 

Funds received from winning the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award would provide after school bus transportation through Volusia County Schools to the clubs for a quarter of the children, impacting over 150 youth.

 

Posted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties on Thursday, 5 November 2020

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Victory Junction / Campfire Chat

Hello Friends of Happy Campers!

Richard Petty (King of #NASCAR) at Victory Junction
Richard Petty (King of #NASCAR) at Victory Junction

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a summer camp counselor? Or, what happens long after the summer ends? Former counselor Olivia shared this...

 

I started college knowing that I wanted to go to medical school but wasn't sure what specialty I might want to pursue. After my first year of college at UNC, I decided to volunteer at camp as a barn and cabin counselor and I had the time of my life!

 

I had never felt such joy in my life.

 

Seeing kids, who are often denied the simple joys of childhood, get to ride a horse, fly down a zip line, and swim in the lazy river is special beyond measure. It was here that I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to Pediatrics and give as many kids as possible the same opportunity to engage in the childhood activities that everyone deserves.

 

During my time at camp, I grew in so many ways. I learned to be creative in adapting activities. I learned how to fill 5 hour rain delays with fun and excitement. I had the honor of being trusted by campers to talk about the challenges they face every day.

 

But most of all, I learned that life is all about perspective.

 

I met hundreds of children who face immense challenges year in and year out, yet they demonstrate incredible resilience and joy. This lesson, and many others, have stuck with me and I have carried it through my education and work, passing it on to many people that I meet.

 

It is difficult to explain all that Victory Junction has done for me.

 

Camp is my home and my community, and there is truly nothing better than spending a summer at the happiest place on Earth. While camp is a physical place, it is truly more of a feeling. And it is our responsibility to carry camp magic and happiness wherever we go.

 

Olivia was a volunteer in 2014 and part of summer staff from 2015 to 2018. Now in her third year at medical school, she hopes to return to Victory Junction in the future as part of the seasonal medical team.

 

Your support provides unique opportunities for campers, counselors, and volunteers to come together. Between the thrills of the zipline and laughter in the water park, there are moments of learning - where kids know they aren't so different, where the importance of inclusion is clear, and where futures are forged to create a better world for everyone. 

 

Thank you for being part of our community of love, acceptance, and hope. Together, we are building a better world for everyone. 

 

On A Personal Note

This writer is an avid supporter of Victory Junction, both as a monthly contributor and media advocate.  

 

NASCAR Race Mom had the privilege of touring the Victory Junction Camp in May of 2017. The camp's purpose "to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camp experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering; all in a medically-safe environment at no cost to the camper or their family" is evident everywhere. The photos below were taken on that tour. 

 

The photos below were taken on that tour.   

 


Rooms inside the Body Shop mirror Regular Cabin Rooms #NASCAR
Rooms inside the Body Shop mirror Regular Cabin Rooms

The Welcoming Reception Desk in the Body Shop #NASCAR
The Welcoming Reception Desk in the Body Shop

NASCAR Race Mom inside the Victory Junction Sports Complex
NASCAR Race Mom inside the Victory Junction Sports Complex

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Tony Stewart Adds to his Legacy with New Dirt Racing Game

Tony Stewart Adds to his Legacy with New Dirt Racing Game

Tony Stewart's All-American Racing will Launch on Game Consoles and PC September 4th, 2020.

 
Tony Stewart's All-American Racing

After the success and critical acclaim of their first video game, Tony Stewart and Monster Games have been listening to fan feedback, and working on their next installment. Tony Stewart's All-American Racing will be available for download on the Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and Steam on September 4th, 2020 and will feature a career mode that allows the player to build their own racing empire just like Tony Stewart. Combined with a robust new physics engine, and 3 unique car types, it's a brand new experience that's sure to please our loyal fans. 

 

"Ever since our sprint and TQ midget game came out earlier this year, the biggest question I get is from fans wanting to know when we're going to do more," said Tony Stewart, 3 time NASCAR Cup Series Champion. "It's more than just adding new cars. We really took the time to listen to the fan feedback and adapt the driving model to create a completely new experience. We think this could be one of the top dirt racing games released to date, and I'm excited to get it out to the fans this Friday."

 

The game will feature U.S. Legend Cars, Street Stocks, and Big Block Modifieds and 26 brand new dirt tracks. The cars are totally unique, and have their own personalities on the track. Career Mode has been revamped as well. Players can choose what they want to race right from the start, and then it's all about building your racing empire. You can hire different managers to make your business more effective, or hire hot seat drivers to race for you. It's all about choice, and allowing each player to have their own unique experience. The 25 player online multiplayer has been improved, and Championship mode returns as well. 

 

"It's not every day you get the kind of access that we do to Tony and his team. He gave us some great insights into what it's like being that rare owner/driver who is constantly working and thinking about all sides of a race team. And, that vision really plays out in our new career mode," said Richard Garcia, President of Monster Games. "He's really one of the last ones to be an owner/driver at the highest levels of motorsports, and arguably the best who's ever done it. We're truly blessed to have him as a partner."

 

 

Tony Stewart's All-American Racing

Tony Stewart's All-American Racing will be available for digital download on the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Steam for $29.99 on September 4, 2020. For fans who don't own Tony Stewart's Sprint Car Racing, a special bundle edition featuring both games will be available at Walmart beginning September 22, 2020, courtesy of a publishing partnership with GameMill Entertainment. 

 

For more information on Tony Stewart's All-American Racing please visit www.TonyStewartGame.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook (@tonystewartgame).

 


About Monster Games

Monster Games is a video game developer and publisher in Northfield, Minnesota that has over 20 years of experience in bringing racing and action games to market. They are best known for their work on the NASCAR Heat franchise, and have developed a total of 17 games across 12 different platforms.

SOURCE Monster Games

Monday, August 31, 2020

NHRA Hall Of Famer Darrell Gwynn Creates National Wheelchair Challenge

NHRA Hall Of Famer Darrell Gwynn Creates National Wheelchair Challenge

NASCAR legend Tony Stewart, Daytona 500 Champion Ryan Newman, WWE Wrestler Bill Goldberg, Former MillerCoors Chairman Pete Coors, and Bass Pro Shop Founder Johnny Morris among Notables to Participate in the Inaugural Darrell Gwynn Wheelchair Challenge 

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Tony Stewart at a 2018 #StandUpForThoseWhoCant Event
Tony Stewart at a 2018 #StandUpForThoseWhoCant Event



NASCAR legends Tony Stewart, Darrell Waltrip and Bill Elliott, current NASCAR superstar Ryan Newman, WWE wrestling champion Bill Goldberg, Kelley Earnhardt, sister of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-owner of JR Motorsport, former MillerCoors Chairman Pete Coors, and Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris are among the high-profile athletes, celebrities, business titans and philanthropists who are spending part of their regular day in a wheelchair as part of the Darrell Gwynn Wheelchair Challenge. The challenge, benefitting the Darrell Gwynn Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, is the brainchild of Darrell Gwynn, the legendary drag racing champion who was paralyzed in a practice run 30 years ago, as a way to commemorate the 30th anniversary of both his accident and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in September. 

 

The Wheelchair Challenge asks participants to sit in the “Hot Seat” and experience a day in the life of someone who is wheelchair bound. Each of the first group of nearly two dozen participants has agreed to donate a minimum of $10,000 to the cause, which is an initiative of the Darrell Gwynn Chapter of the Buoniconti Fund, and then challenge family members, friends, colleagues, and business associates to do the same. 

 

All participants will document their experiences on video with the hashtags #DGWheelchairChallenge #StandUpForThoseWhoCant #TheMiamiProject #SCIAwarenessMonth #ADA30, as well as tag the organization hosting the challenge:

 

“The Wheelchair Challenge is a unique way to honor the 30th Anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, while raising funds to help find a cure for paralysis,” said Darrell Gwynn. “When some of my close friends asked me how to also commemorate the 30th anniversary of my accident, I said to them, “how about sitting in the hot seat...how about spending some time in a wheelchair so that you might get a glimpse of what those of us in wheelchairs deal with day to day, while also providing support so that someday others with spinal cord injuries will be able to get out of their chairs and walk again.

 

Everyone I asked immediately said, Yes!”



Added Marc Buoniconti, president of the Buoniconti Fund who was, himself, paralyzed in a college football game 35 years ago, “The idea is to convey how it feels to lose, temporarily, a key function nearly everyone takes for granted – mobility and get the public at large to understand the challenges we face on a daily basis. This has been my reality for 35 years and Darrell’s for more than 30 years, and millions of others around the world live it daily. It is our hope that this effort will get people to understand a little bit more about the challenges millions face each day.”

 

Considered one of the 50 greatest racers of all-time, Darrell Gwynn was a world champion drag racer in the 1980s before his devastating practice run accident resulted in his paralysis. Ironically, Darrell was an early Miami Project supporter, even before his paralyzing injury. He proudly displayed the Miami Project logo on his car and donated a portion of his winnings after each race. In 2015, he formally joined the team and began to focus all his efforts into his role as the Director of the Darrell Gwynn Quality of Life Chapter of the Buoniconti Fund.
 
The Buoniconti Fund is the fundraising arm of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Based in the Lois Pope LIFE Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the fund was created by the now late Hall of Fame football player Nick Buoniconti after Marc’s accident to raise funds to find a cure and to provide cutting-edge treatments for spinal cord injuries. 
 
For more information on the the Darrell Gwynn Chapter of the Buoniconti Fund’s Wheelchair Challenge, please visit here: Wheelchair Challenge.


 

About The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and The Buoniconti Fund: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is considered the premier investigative research program conducting cutting edge discovery, translational, and clinical investigations targeting spinal cord and brain injuries. The Miami Project’s international team includes more than 175 scientists, researchers, clinicians, and support staff who take innovative approaches to the challenges of spinal cord and brain injuries.

Monday, August 24, 2020

FORD Wins 700th #NASCAR Cup Race

FORD Wins 700th #NASCAR Cup Race

Harvick Dominates Dover

Kevin Harvick swept the Dover Drydene 311 Sunday by sweeping the stages and winning his seventh race of the year.
 
 
Kevin Harvick swept the Dover Drydene 311 Sunday by sweeping the stages and winning his seventh race of the year. In addition, Harvick clinched the regular season NASCAR Cup Series championship and Ford Performance’s 700th NASCAR win.
 
“Congratulations to Edsel {Ford} and Ford on their 700th NASCAR Cup win,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines.
“Congratulations to Edsel {Ford} and Ford on their 700th NASCAR Cup win,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “It has been a blessing to be partners with Ford Performance since 2004 and to see our team compete at the highest levels of motorsports. Kevin and Chase’s {Briscoe} victories are a testament to the hard work and dedication that everyone puts into the Ford program and competing for a championship every week. We are proud to be part of the Ford family.”

Ford Performance dominated the Drydene 311, leading a total 308 laps out of the 311-lap race. Harvick in the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Mustang led 223 laps on the way to collecting his third win in the last five Cup races and his 56th career Cup win.
 
The race came down to the last round of pit-stops, as all the lead lap cars came down pit road one final time. The No. 4 crew put Harvick in position to win with four fresh tires. The No. 4 Ford Mustang took the lead and never looked back, building a 3.525 second lead on the field to take the checkered flag.      “Congratulations to Ford on their 700th Cup win. I want to thank everyone on this team,” commented Harvick in Victory Lane. “I love the grit of our race team. I think that is what Gene Haas and Tony Stewart have built at Stewart-Haas Racing. A team with a lot of grit. Sometimes we don't have the fastest car, but we have guys willing to suck it up and when we have a weak link that day someone else will carry the team. I am really proud of that and that is what it is all about. You are only as good as the people around you and we have great people.”
 
The race came down to the last round of pit-stops, as all the lead lap cars came down pit road one final time. The No. 4 crew put Harvick in position to win with four fresh tires. The No. 4 Ford Mustang took the lead and never looked back, building a 3.525 second lead on the field to take the checkered flag.
“Congratulations to Ford on their 700th Cup win. I want to thank everyone on this team,” commented Harvick in Victory Lane. “I love the grit of our race team. I think that is what Gene Haas and Tony Stewart have built at Stewart-Haas Racing. A team with a lot of grit. Sometimes we don't have the fastest car, but we have guys willing to suck it up and when we have a weak link that day someone else will carry the team. I am really proud of that and that is what it is all about. You are only as good as the people around you and we have great people.”
The race came down to the last round of pit-stops, as all the lead lap cars came down pit road one final time. The No. 4 crew put Harvick in position to win with four fresh tires. The No. 4 Ford Mustang took the lead and never looked back, building a 3.525 second lead on the field to take the checkered flag.      “Congratulations to Ford on their 700th Cup win. I want to thank everyone on this team,” commented Harvick in Victory Lane. “I love the grit of our race team. I think that is what Gene Haas and Tony Stewart have built at Stewart-Haas Racing. A team with a lot of grit. Sometimes we don't have the fastest car, but we have guys willing to suck it up and when we have a weak link that day someone else will carry the team. I am really proud of that and that is what it is all about. You are only as good as the people around you and we have great people.”

Five Ford Mustangs finished in the top-10. Following Harvick was Ford teammates Joey Logano in P6 and Aric Almirola in P7, Brad Keselowski in P8 and Cole Custer in P10.

Five Ford Mustangs finished in the top-10. Following Harvick was Ford teammates Joey Logano in P6 and Aric Almirola in P7, Brad Keselowski in P8 and Cole Custer in P10.
 
After a disappointing run on Saturday, Chase Briscoe called his shot, saying he would win Sunday’s NASCAR Xfinity race at Dover. Starting from the rear in a back-up car, due to a spin out on Saturday’s race, Briscoe patiently advanced through the field. Briscoe took over the lead on lap 71 and led 19 laps to win Stage 2.
 
After a disappointing run on Saturday, Chase Briscoe called his shot, saying he would win Sunday’s NASCAR Xfinity race at Dover.
The third and final stage was set up to be a duel between Ford Performance teammates Briscoe and Austin Cindric as they lined up first and second to start the final stage. Briscoe took the lead and finished the race leading 107 laps out of 200 lap race and crossed the finish line 2.463 seconds ahead of Ross Chastain. Briscoe recorded his sixth win of the season and Stewart-Haas Racing’s 18th career win in the Xfinity Series.
“As soon as we took the green, I knew that I was going to be really good," commented Briscoe in Victory Lane. “The car was way better than what it was yesterday and was really what I was looking for. We were able to finish sixth in the first stage from the back and I knew if we could get clean air I was going to be in really good shape I am super happy to get HighPoint.com back in victory lane. It feels like it has been forever, but it has only been a month and a half. Hopefully, we can carry the momentum into the playoffs.”
“As soon as we took the green, I knew that I was going to be really good," commented Briscoe in Victory Lane. “The car was way better than what it was yesterday and was really what I was looking for.
Cindric drove a great race and finished third overall, and continues to lead in the overall driver’s points standings with Briscoe 62 points behind him in second. 
Cindric drove a great race and finished third overall, and continues to lead in the overall driver’s points standings with Briscoe 62 points behind him in second.
Heading into the last week before the NASCAR Cup playoffs, Ford continues to lead all manufacturers with 14 NASCAR Cup Series wins and 11 Xfinity Series wins. Stewart-Haas Racing and Harvick continue to lead the NCS owner and driver points standings while Cindric along with Team Penske lead the owner and driver points standing in Xfinity.
Heading into the last week before the NASCAR Cup playoffs, Ford continues to lead all manufacturers with 14 NASCAR Cup Series wins and 11 Xfinity Series wins
Countdown to the last race of the regular season at Daytona International Speedway. It’s all or nothing to get into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs this coming weekend. The NXS Series continues its regular season at Daytona with five races remaining in the regular season.