Saturday, April 30, 2022

Taylor Gray takes ARCA East Victory

Taylor Gray takes ARCA East Victory

'General Tire 125' Results

Taylor Gray takes #ARCA East Victory

 

Taylor Gray grabbed the momentum his race team was seeking in a big way Friday at Dover Motor Speedway.

 

And his reward was a new Monster Trophy to display.

 

Gray led 115 of 125 laps and cruised to his first victory at the Monster Mile with a victory in the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race.

 

It was the first ARCA Menards Series East victory of the year for Gray, 17, a New Mexico native, who has also made two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts this year. 

 

 

Gray has top-three finishes in all three AMSE races so far in 2022 but Friday marked his first trip to Victory Lane.

 

“Hard work has paid off, finally,” Gray said. “We’ll take this momentum and go to Nashville [next race in series is May 7] and see what we can do.

 

“We’ve been working hard and making gains.”

 

Gray, driving the No. 17 Ford for David Gilliland Racing, topped second-place Jesse Love by 1.456 seconds at the checkered flag, with Conner Jones in third and Rajah Caruth in fourth.

 

Sammy Smith, who entered Friday as the ARCA Menards Series points leader after winning the season’s first two races, finished fifth.

 

Gray, who earned the pole position with a track record lap of 160.915 mph earlier on Friday.

 

And after capping a long day at Dover with a big victory, Gray already has a place in mind to keep his newly-won Monster Trophy.

 

“It’s a super cool trophy, probably one of my favorite trophies on the circuit,” Gray said. “It’s probably going to go right in my living room.”

 

GENERAL TIRE 125 RESULTS


 

Brandon Jones Earns Xfinity Pole Position

Brandon Jones Earns Xfinity Pole Position

A-GAME 200 Qualifying for the 200th NASCAR Event at the Monster Mile

Brandon Jones Earns Xfinity Pole Position

 

  • Next Race: A-GAME 200  
  • The Place: Dover Motor Speedway  
  • The Date: Saturday, April 30  
  • The Time: 1:30 p.m. ET  
  • The Purse: $1,419,713  
  • TV: FS1, 12:30 p.m. ET  
  • Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio  
  • Distance: 200 miles (200 Laps) 
    • Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45) 
    • Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90) 
    • Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)

 

Today’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the A-Game 200, at Dover Motor Speedway (1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will go down in the record books as the 200th NASCAR national series race held in the state of Delaware, all of which have been at the Monster Mile - Dover Motor Speedway.

 

Brandon Jones led Friday’s A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash qualifying session with a lap of 157.398 mph (22.872 seconds) at Dover Motor Speedway.

 

“I was surprised to see the lap time we laid down,” Jones said. “We were fast at practice. The track has a lot of grip this weekend.

 

“It’s a phenomenal start for us.”

 

 

Jones, 25, driving the No. 19 Toyota for owner Joe Gibbs, earned his second career pole at the Monster Mile, his first of the 2022 season and the fourth of his Xfinity Series career.

 

Sam Mayer was second fastest with a lap of 157.048 mph, followed by Josh Berry at 156.365 mph.

 

The A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race takes the green flag Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (FS1).

 

Click Here for Qualifying Results



 

 

source: NASCAR Media

Friday, April 29, 2022

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Set for its 26th Anniversary Southwestern Adventure

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Set for its 26th Anniversary Southwestern Adventure

After being postponed twice, 225 riders will finally complete one of the Ride’s most scenic routes, traveling more than 1,500 miles to raise money and awareness for Victory Junction

 

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Set for its 26th Anniversary Southwestern Adventure

 

Kyle Petty Charity Ride, Inc. today announced it will finally complete its 26th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America after being sidelined for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From April 30 – May 6, 2022, former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty will take 125 motorcycles on a Southwestern adventure, fulfilling one of the most scenic routes in the Ride’s history. Considered one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country, the Ride will travel through picturesque scenes across Arizona and Utah.

 

Presented by Cox Automotive, the Ride will begin in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 30 and return to Phoenix on May 6 – making this the first time ever the Ride has started and ended in the same city. Cox Automotive makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone and is one of the world’s largest automotive services providers. The company’s brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim, which will host the Ride for a kick-off breakfast at Manheim Phoenix on April 30.

 

“Leaving the world better than we found it and fostering a culture of giving back is at the very core of who we are,” said Gus Jones, general manager, Manheim Phoenix. “The Manheim Phoenix team is incredibly excited to host the riders and celebrate the start of another great journey to raise money and awareness for Victory Junction.”



Petty will cover more than 1,500 miles on a seven-day trek along with approximately 225 participants, including nearly 40 new Riders, all to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious medical illnesses. Some of the highlights on the 2022 route include lapping the track at Phoenix Raceway, riding historic Route 66, visiting Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, seeing the Grand Staircase and Humphries Peak, and so much more.

 

Spectators along the 2022 route are encouraged to attend one of the Ride’s seven overnight stops or daily fuel stops to greet Petty and the riders, purchase memorabilia and make donations.

 

26th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Schedule:

  • Day 1, Saturday, April 30 – Phoenix, Arizona to Lake Havasu City, Arizona 
  • Day 2, Sunday, May 1 – Lake Havasu City, Arizona to Flagstaff, Arizona 
  • Day 3, Monday, May 2 – Flagstaff, Arizona to Bryce Canyon City, Utah 
  • Day 4, Tuesday, May 3 – Free Day 
  • Day 5, Wednesday, May 4 – Bryce Canyon City, Utah to Monument Valley, Utah 
  • Day 6, Thursday, May 5 – Monument Valley, Utah to Sedona, Arizona 
  • Day 7, Friday, May 6 – Sedona, Arizona to Phoenix, Arizona

 

“We’ve been planning this 26th Anniversary Ride since the end of our 2019 event, and patiently waiting for the right time to gather again amidst the coronavirus pandemic. So now, nearly three years in the making, I’m beyond thrilled to finally get our Riders back together for an exciting adventure in Arizona and Utah,” said Petty. “This year’s Ride is all about stopping to see some of the beautiful places we’ve ridden by in the past, mixed with a few new places for our Riders to explore. Together, we will create memories to last a lifetime. And it’s all for the kids at Victory Junction! We ride so that deserving kids get to experience the magic of Camp.”



Because of the Ride, more than 8,210 children have attended Victory Junction at no cost to their families. On its 25th Anniversary in 2019, the Ride raised $1.7 million and sent 128 children to Camp. Victory Junction has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam.

 

Among the celebrities participating in this year’s Ride are NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time champion Richard Petty; NASCAR legends Harry Gant, Hershel McGriff, Donnie Allison and Ken Schrader; and NBC Sports NASCAR personality Rick Allen.

 

“I used to spend a lot of time in the Southwest with my late wife, Lynda, and we were always blown away by the beautiful places we saw,” said Kyle’s father, Richard Petty. “I’ve cleared my whole schedule to participate in the full duration of this year’s Ride because I’m so excited to see some of those places again and, this time, share them with Kyle and his family.”

 

The 2022 Ride is made possible by presenting sponsor Cox Automotive, as well as Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Dodge Law, Racing Electronics, WinCraft Racing, FLUIDYNE Racing Products, Petty Family Foundation, Headbands of Hope, Piedmont Moving Systems, Wiley X, Blue Emu and Goody’s.

 

Keep up with Petty and the Ride on social media at the following accounts:

 

Facebook: 

Instagram:

Twitter: 

 

For more information about the Ride or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com.

 

About Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Led by former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is an annual cross-country motorcycle trek that raises funds and awareness for Victory Junction. The Ride is one of the most successful and popular charity events in the country. Since its inception in 1995, more than 8,650 riders have logged 12.4 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised more than $19 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

 

Victory Junction is a year-round camping facility for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions.

 

About Victory Junction

Victory Junction is a year-round camping facility for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Co-founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his son Adam, Victory Junction provides life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a medically-safe environment, always free of charge. In addition to traditional camp sessions, Victory Junction’s REACH program takes camp experiences to children and their families at hospitals, clinics, and in Ronald McDonald Houses throughout North and South Carolina.

 

Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has delivered more than 100,000 camp experiences and has served children from all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network of Camps founded by Paul Newman, and is accredited by the American Camp Association. To learn more, please visit victoryjunction.org.

 

About Cox Automotive (www.coxautoinc.com)

Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company’s more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Dickinson Fleet Services, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion.

 

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Dover’s Monster Mile is up Next for the NASCAR Xfinity Series

Dover’s Monster Mile is up Next for the NASCAR Xfinity Series

 

NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers will need to bring their A-game this weekend for the A-Game 200 at Dover Motor Speedway (1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 30 on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) for the 10th race of the 2022 season. Five drivers have secured their spots in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs this season, leaving seven positions still open.

 

Last year at the Monster Mile, it was Team Penske’s Austin Cindric who worked his way up from the 16th starting position to win for the third time in the 2021 season (Cindric went on to win two more times that year).

 

There have been 75 NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Dover Motor Speedway with 48 different pole winners and 51 different race winners. Eight races have been won from the pole at Dover in the Xfinity Series, the most recent by Kyle Larson in 2017.

 

Kyle Busch has the most wins at the track (2008, 2010 sweep, 2014 sweep), has posted the most top 10s (15), and has led the most laps at the Monster Mile (1,349).

 

Joey Logano holds the race record at 131.219 mph in 2013 and Erik Jones holds the qualifying record at 158.318 mph in 2016.

 

This weekend, two former Xfinity Series Dover pole winners are entered in the A-Game 200 – Daniel Hemric (10/06/18) and Brandon Jones (05/05/18). And just one former Xfinity Series Dover winner is entered this weekend – Justin Allgaier,  a two-time Monster Mile winner (2018, 2020).

 

On-track activity for the NASCAR Xfinity Series will get started on Friday, April 29 with practice scheduled from 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET, directly followed by qualifying at 3:30 p.m. ET.

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

Weekend #NASCAR Race Schedule for Dover Motor Speedway

Weekend #NASCAR Race Schedule for Dover Motor Speedway

NASCAR Cup, Xfinity Series and ARCA East


Weekend #NASCAR Race Schedule for Dover Motor Speedway


 

The April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend race weekend schedule includes:

 

  • SUNDAY, MAY 1: DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race (3 p.m., FS1).
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 30: A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race (1:30 p.m., FS1)
  • FRIDAY, APRIL 29: General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race (5:30 p.m.)

The DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne is the 104th NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover, one of only 10 venues in the country to host 100 or more Cup Series events.

 

Sunday May 1

  • 2 a.m. General Parking Opens ($10)
  • 9 a.m. FanZone Opens
  • 12 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
  • 2:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
  • 3 p.m. DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series Race

 

Saturday April 30

  • 6 a.m. General Parking Opens (Free)
  • 9 a.m. FanZone Opens
  • 10 a.m. Grandstand Gates Open
  • 10:30 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Practice
  • 11:05 a.m. NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
  • 1 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Introductions
  • 1:30 p.m. A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash Race

 

Friday April 29

  • 6 a.m. General Parking Opens (Free)
  • 12 p.m. FanZone Opens
  • 12 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
  • 1:15 p.m. ARCA Menards Series East Practice
  • 3 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice
  • 3:30 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying
  • 5:10 p.m. ARCA Menards Series East Driver Introductions
  • 5:30 p.m. ARCA Menards Series East Race


 

 

source: NASCAR Media

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Dover Motor Speedway partners with General Tire ARCA Menards Series East Race

Dover Motor Speedway partners with General Tire ARCA Menards Series East Race

The General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race is the Opening Event of Dover Motor Speedway

 

Dover Motor Speedway partners with General Tire #ARCA Menards Series East Race

 

 

General Tire is the entitlement sponsor of the ARCA Menards Series East race on Friday, April 29, at Dover Motor Speedway, the opening race of the Monster Mile’s NASCAR tripleheader weekend this spring, track and company officials said today.

 

For the fourth consecutive year, the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race will take the green flag on the high‐banked, one‐mile concrete oval at Dover.

General Tire has manufactured tires for American passenger and commercial vehicles for more than 100 years, since its founding in Ohio in 1915 as The General Tire & Rubber Company.

 

“We are proud to continue our partnership at the iconic Monster Mile,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for General Tire. “Over the past three years we’ve seen some action-packed racing at the Dover venue, so we are thrilled to sponsor this event again. As we’ve continued to support the ARCA Menards Series since we first became a partner in 2016, our track partnerships help to expand both of our brands even more.”

 

The ARCA Menards Series East has been a staple of Dover Motor Speedway’s race calendar every year since 2001. Past Dover winners in ARCA Menards Series East events include Aric Almirola, Harrison Burton and Bubba Wallace

 

 

In recent years, the ARCA Menards Series East served as a proving ground for top drivers such as William Byron, Justin Haley and Joey Logano. Ty Gibbs won the 2021 General Tire 125 at Dover.

 

“The General Tire 125 is a terrific opening race for our big tripleheader weekend this spring,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover Motor Speedway’s president. “We appreciate General Tire’s continued support of our Speedway and the development of talented, young drivers in the ARCA Menards Series East division. We look forward to our fans returning to the Monster Mile for another exciting race weekend at our venue.”

 

The April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend also includes the DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 1 (3 p.m., FS1) and the A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race on Saturday, April 30 (1:30 p.m., FS1).

 

Jimmie Allen Pre-race Concert Set for May Day

Jimmie Allen Pre-race Concert Set for May Day

Grammy-Nominated & CMA New Artist of the Year

Milton, Del. native’s No. 1 hits include “Best Shot,” “Make Me Want To,” and “Freedom Was A Highway.”

Jimmie Allen Pre-race Concert Set for May Day

 

One of the First State’s favorite sons is returning home for Dover Motor Speedway’s biggest NASCAR weekend ever.

 

Multi-platinum selling, award-winning country music superstar Jimmie Allen will perform a pre-race concert at the Monster Mile before the DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race.

 

Allen’s concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 1 at 12:45 p.m. on the Embrace Home Loans stage in Victory Plaza.

 

Allen, a Milton, Del., native, has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in a few short years, earning many awards and top-tier nominations, releasing a string of chart-topping hits, and appearing on numerous TV specials and celebrity contests. He most recently was nominated for Best New Artist at the GRAMMY Awards in April and co-hosted the ACM Awards with Dolly Parton in March.

 

Other 2022 nominations have included ACM Male Artist of the Year and Outstanding New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards. He is the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year and also won ACM New Male Artist of the Year in 2021. Additionally, he just appeared as well as a guest mentor on “American Idol,” a show he auditioned for years before signing a record deal. His third album “Tulip Drive” will be released June 24 and the record’s lead single “Down Home” is available everywhere now.

 


 

His first hit single “Best Shot” reached No. 1 on U.S. country airplay charts in 2018. Allen’s other No. 1 hits include the singles “Make Me Want To” in 2020 and “Freedom was a Highway” in 2022. Allen has amassed more than 1 billion career on-demand streams.

 

“We are so excited to have Jimmie come home to provide all of us such great entertainment. He is an outstanding individual as well as a performer and we’re so happy he is coming,” said Mike Tatoian, president and general manager of Dover Motor Speedway. “Jimmie’s show is the centerpiece of all the fun, family events available for all our fans this year in Victory Plaza and the FanZone. This is shaping up to be one of the most memorable race weekends in quite some time, both on and off the track.”

 

The April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend race weekend schedule includes:

  • • SUNDAY, MAY 1: DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race (3 p.m., FS1). 
  • • SATURDAY, APRIL 30: A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race (1:30 p.m., FS1) 
  • • FRIDAY, APRIL 29: General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race (5:30 p.m.)

 

Jimmie Allen Pre-race Concert Set for May Day

 

The DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne is the 104th NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover, one of only 10 venues in the country to host 100 or more Cup Series events. 

 

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Monster Mile Bash set for Saturday, April 30 following A-GAME 200

Monster Mile Bash set for Saturday, April 30 following A-GAME 200

Highlights include the Inaugural Monster Mile Cornhole Tournament, presented by Crown Royal, with a total prize payout of $2,500.

Monster Mile Bash set for Saturday, April 30 following A-GAME 200

 

NASCAR fans can test their cornhole skills – and win some cash in the process – during Dover Motor Speedway’s upcoming Monster Mile Bash on Saturday, April 30. The planned festivities come in the middle of the Speedway’s April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend.

 

The Inaugural Monster Mile Cornhole Tournament, presented by Crown Royal, is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 following the A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race at the Monster Mile.

 

Hosted by Delaware Cornhole, registration for the tournament is available now online through April 30 at 3:45 p.m., with the boards set up just steps from the famous Monster Monument at Victory Plaza. Additional cornhole boards will be available for non-competitive free-play as well.

 

The entry fee is $50 for a two-person team, with a guaranteed prize pool of $2,500 at stake. All ages and all skill levels are welcome to participate. Registration is first-come, first-served, with a limit of 100 teams.

 

Proceeds will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities, a non-profit organization that provides funding for underserved children throughout the United States.

 

The tournament is just a part of the Monster Mile Bash festivities on Saturday. Other entertainment options include:

 

  • Live music in Victory Plaza – hosted by MTV legend Riki Rachtman – including a show by Jexxa, a popular duo who will perform original and cover music. Jexxa will also sing the national anthem before Saturday’s race.

 

 

 

  • Happy hour drink specials all night long, featuring an assortment of Ready To Drink Crown Royal cocktails, including:
    • Peach Tea
    • Washington Apple
    • Whiskey & Cola varieties.
  •  Free bumper car rides, giant slide attraction and axe throwing in the FanZone.
  • Tethered hot air balloon rides will be available nearby, in Lot 8, from 7-9 p.m. Donations are encouraged and benefit Speedway Children’s Charities.
  • Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Kent County Tourism, will begin at 9 p.m. and be visible from all areas of Dover Motor Speedway property.
  • Food will be available for purchase nearby at the SoDel Concepts tent by Victory Plaza, including the following favorites:
    • Philly Cheesesteaks
    • Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwiches
    • Sticky Ikky Fried Rice Bowl (Chicken, Fried Egg, Veggies)
    • Delaware Destroyer (Waffle-Cut Fries with Cheese, Bacon, Scallions and Old Bay)
    • Scrapple Sandwiches (Traditional Delaware breakfast favorite)
    • Street Dog (Hot Dog with Tomato, Cilantro, Flaming Hot Cheetos, and more)

 

The April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend race weekend schedule includes:

  • SUNDAY, MAY 1: DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race (3 p.m., FS1).
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 30: A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race (1:30 p.m., FS1)
  • FRIDAY, APRIL 29: General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race (5:30 p.m.)

 

The DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne is the 104th NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover, one of only 10 venues in the country to host 100 or more Cup Series events.

TICKETS:

Kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult to our Friday and Saturday races and start at just $10 on Sunday. For tickets to all of Dover Motor Speedway’s events, visit https://www.DoverMotorSpeedway.com or call 800-441-RACE.

 

Monday, April 25, 2022

NASCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Talladega SuperSpeedway & DuQuoin State Fairgrounds )

NASCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Talladega SuperSpeedway & Kern County Raceway Park)

Winners: Ross Chastain (Cup); Noah Gragson (Xfinity); Nick Sanchez (ARCA Series) plus Landen Lewis (ARCA Series West) 

 

 

NASCAR Cup

Ross Chastain Converts Last-Lap Pass, Wins Talladega Thriller

Ross Chastain Converts Last-Lap Pass, Wins Talladega Thriller

 

One lap. That’s all it took for Ross Chastain to drop a watermelon and raise a trophy in celebration. The 29-year-old Floridian led only the last — typically frantic — lap in the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday to take his second career NASCAR Cup Series victory.

 

Chastain was running third behind Erik Jones and Kyle Larson with one lap remaining. Larson pulled out of line to the outside, poised to make a pass for the lead. But Jones pulled in front of Larson to block the momentum while Chastain kept his No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet steady below them maintaining pace, ultimately pulling away to the win as the other two cars lost momentum battling each other.

 

“Holy cow, we didn’t do anything,’’ Chastain yelled on his team radio after taking the checkered flag by a mere 0.105 seconds. “We just stayed down there.’’

 

 

Pole: Christopher Bell

Click Here for Race Results

 

Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, May 1 for the DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne at Dover Motor Speedway.

 

 

 

NASCAR Xfinity

Noah Gragson Holds Off Jeffrey Earnhardt, Wins in Talladega Overtime

Noah Gragson Holds Off Jeffrey Earnhardt, Wins in Talladega Overtime

 

It was an Earnhardt Saturday in Earnhardt country.

 

Grabbing the lead on a restart in the third overtime, Noah Gragson  — driving for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports — won the Ag-Pro 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega Superspeedway.

 

Gragson beat Jeffrey Earnhardt, grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, who was driving a black No. 3 Chevrolet in a special appearance for Richard Childress Racing, which fielded Dale Sr.’s car during his heyday.

 

“This team at JR Motorsports, they never quit,” Gragson said. “We’ve had a kind of a rough last month, just not getting the finishes that we wanted … I couldn’t make moves on the top there very much at the beginning of the race, so I just kept running the bottom — running the bottom — and we‘d get shuffled back and keep moving back up.

 

“I‘m living the dream here — I‘m just so thankful to get this opportunity,” said Earnhardt, whose crew chief, FOX Sports broadcaster Larry McReynolds, was serving his first stint on a pit box since 2000. “Thanks to RCR for building this amazing race car. We were fast all weekend long. “We just fell a little short there, but congrats to Noah. He‘s good at plate races.”

 

 

Pole: Jeffrey Earnhardt

Click Here for Race Results

 

Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, Apr. 30 for the A-GAME 200 at Dover Motor Speedway.

 

 

 

NASCAR Trucks

Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, May 6 for the Dead On Tools 200 at Darlington Raceway.

 

 

 

ARCA

Nick Sanchez Slips Through to Steal Victory at Talladega for Second ARCA Menards Series Win

Nick Sanchez Slips Through to Steal Victory at Talladega for Second ARCA Menards Series Win

 

When Nick Sanchez got shuffled out of the lead pack with 11 laps to go in Saturday’s General Tire 200, it appeared his shot at winning at Talladega Superspeedway was over.

 

Two laps later, Sanchez made a daring, three-wide move to take the race lead moments before a caution flag waved to end the race early, allowing him to claim his second ARCA Menards Series victory dating back to last year and first of the 2022 season.

 

The ARCA Menards Series race at Talladega ended nine laps early so Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race could start on time. Prior to a restart with 13 laps left, teams were informed that the next flag – checkered or caution – would end the race.

 

“They told me the last caution was going to end it, so I was driving pretty aggressive just trying to get to the front before someone wrecked,” Sanchez said.

 

“It was kind of every man for himself right there,” Sanchez said. “Me and my Max Siegel No. 2 did great. Thank you Max Siegel, everyone from NASCAR Drive for Diversity and Team Chevy.”

 

 

Pole: Drew Dollar

Click Here for Race Results

 

Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Saturday, May 14 for the Dutch Boy 150 at Kansas Speedway.

 

 

 

ARCA - West

Landen Lewis Leans on Mentor Ron Hornaday Jr.’s Advice, Wins West Series Debut at Kern County

Landen Lewis Leans on Mentor Ron Hornaday Jr.’s Advice, Wins West Series Debut at Kern County

 

Less than a year after winning in just his second ARCA Menards Series appearance at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in Illinois, Lewis managed to take home a checkered flag in his ARCA Menards Series West debut Saturday evening in the Salute to the Oil Industry NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California.

 

Although Kern County is more than 2,500 miles away from his hometown of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, Lewis quickly took a liking to the half-mile facility during the weekend and is eager to make more trips to the West Coast following his victory.

 

“I’m kind of speechless at the moment,” Lewis said in Victory Lane. “This place is pretty freaking awesome, and I’m definitely going to be making a trip back while also running on the West tour some more.”

 

 

Pole: P.J. Pedroncelli

Click Here for Race Results

 

Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Saturday, June 4 for the Portland 100 at Portland International Raceway.

 


Superstar Racing Experience

Next Race: The SRX Series will return on 06/18/2022 for the SRX Series Season Opener at Five Flags Speedway.

 

source: NASCAR Media

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Bubba Wallace Returns to Track of First Cup Victory

Bubba Wallace Returns to Track of First Cup Victory

Wallace to Start 9th GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Bubba Wallace Returns to Track of First Cup Victory

 

Bubba Wallace earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in last fall’s YellaWood 500, yet the driver of the No. 23 23XI Toyota said he can’t help but re-live the huge moment in his career. Often. And it is a huge motivation this week.

 

“To be honest with you, I sit here and think about it a lot and people put so much emphasis on the win,’’ said Wallace, who advanced to final round qualifying and will start ninth for Sunday’s race.

 

“We talk about it, talk about it, talk about it and it builds up. I just like to keep it low key under the radar. That’s how I like to roll about life. Some people may disagree, but it is special to be here. I’m excited.

 

“I know how good our speedway cars are and if [spotter] Freddie [Kraft] and I do what we can do at these speedway races like we’ve been doing then, I know we will have a shot to win. It’s a team effort. … As long as we stay in the race and maintain where we are at and just have a fighting chance, it will be a good day.

 

“That’s what I look forward to the most.’’

 

 

 

Christopher Bell Wins KLĒNSKIN Pole

Christopher Bell Wins KLĒNSKIN Pole

With Martin Truex Jr., it is a Joe Gibbs Racing Front Row

 

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell earned his second career top-starting spot with a lap of 180.92 mph during KLĒNSKIN Pole Qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday morning – just edging his teammate Martin Truex Jr., by a scant .081-second.

 

 

The all-JGR Toyota front row marks the first time the team has swept top qualifying honors (in a qualifying session) at the 2.66-mile venue. The teammates will lead the field to green in Sunday’s GEICO 500 (3 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 

“I can’t say I got anything [picking up speed] that was all my crew guys. I’m just very thankful to be in the position I am driving for Joe Gibbs Racing,’’ said Bell, whose best Talladega finish in four starts is fifth in last fall’s race.

 

“We’ve got a great team and this one is a pretty big thank you to [executive] Andy Graves at TRD (Toyota Racing Development). We ride him pretty hard, but I’ll give this engine a 10, Andy.’’

 

Asked if he thought the wind gusts at the track ultimately made a difference in his pole-winning speed, the 27-year-old smiled and said, “it didn’t hurt.’’

 

“Even from the first round to the second round I could tell my RPMs picked up really big going down the back straightaway then they were pretty flat going down the front straightaway, so I don’t’ know if it was an advantage to me, but definitely didn’t hurt,’’ said Bell, whose previous pole position came in March at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

 

The 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Daniel Hemric – held the top qualifying position until the final two cars in the second round (Truex and Bell) and will start third in the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. Daniel Suárez was fourth fastest in the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson was fifth fastest in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports. None of these top-five qualifiers has ever won a NASCAR Cup Series race at the track.

 

Toyota drivers Kurt Busch and Denny Hamlin, Chevrolet’s William Byron, Toyota’s Bubba Wallace and Chevrolet’s Tyler Reddick rounded out the top-10 for Sunday’s grid.

 

Of note, the top qualifying Ford driver was Joey Logano, who will roll off 13th in the No. 22 Team Penske Mustang on Sunday. Defending race winner, Brad Keselowski will start his No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Ford from 15th position on the grid.

 

Keselowski is the winningest driver in the field with six victories.

 

 

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Dash 4 Cash Continues at ‘Dega

Dash 4 Cash Continues at ‘Dega

The AG-Pro 300

Dash 4 Cash Continues at ‘Dega #dash4cash #nascar

 

  • Next Race: Ag-Pro 300  
  • The Place: Talladega Superspeedway  
  • The Date: Saturday, April 23  
  • The Time: 4 p.m. ET  
  • The Purse: $1,475,583  
  • TV: FOX, 3 p.m. ET  
  • Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio  
  • Distance: 300.58 miles (113 Laps) 
    • Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 25) 
    • Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 50) 
    • Final Stage (Ends on Lap 113)

 

The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns after a week off to compete in the Ag-Pro 300 this Saturday, April 23 at Talladega Superspeedway (4 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 

Today’s race marks the third round of the Dash 4 Cash incentive with $100,000 on the line to the top finishing driver Saturday among these four: Brandon Jones, Landon Cassill, AJ Allmendinger and Austin Hill.

 

Jeb Burton earned his career first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory in the Ag-Pro 300 last year, leading the final nine laps and ultimately holding off Austin Cindric, current series points leader A.J. Allmendinger, Riley Herbst, Ryan Sieg and Noah Gragson.

 

 

Burton, who now drives the No. 27 Our Motorsports Chevrolet, would love to back up his victory with his first top-10 finish of the year – and first for his new team – at Talladega this weekend. However, he can expect typically tight competition, among multiple drivers and the kind of last lap drama that has long characterized the speedway and made this one of the most thrilling races of the season.

 

The top-four finishing eligible drivers at Talladega will then race for the final $100,000 courtesy of Xfinity – when the series competes at the “Monster Mile,” Dover Motor Speedway next week. Allmendinger and Jones each pocketed one of the two $100,000 bonuses already awarded this season.

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

An Earnhardt on Pole for #NASCAR Xfinity

An Earnhardt on Pole for #NASCAR Xfinity

Jeffrey Earnhardt Wins Pole For Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega

An Earnhardt on Pole for #NASCAR Xfinity

 

Jeffrey Earnhardt too full advantage of a career opportunity Friday when he captured the pole position for the Ag-Pro 300 (3 p.m. CDT on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Talladega Superspeedway – the first time he sat behind the wheel of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing  Chevrolet

 

 

It was announced just last week that the grandson of 10-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt, Sr. would get a one-race deal with RCR (his first ever with the team), and it would be in a No. 3 – that his “grandpa” made famous.

 

“I tell ya this is unbelievable man,” said an emotional Earnhardt. “This is a dream of mine for years, to get to this opportunity and everything is falling into place. The good Lord is taking care of us. Everyone from ForeverLawn have supported me tremendously. All the guys at RCR, man, all I’ve got to do is hold a pretty wheel. They’ve proven time and time again they bring fast cars to the superspeedways. Not a bad starting spot. We’re going to try to keep ‘er there all race and hopefully put it in victory lane.”

 

 

For Childress, whose No. 3 that Earnhardt, Sr., collected nine of those triumphs, it was extra special. “To see that 3 car back on the track with an Earnhardt in it, it’s kind of touching to me anyway because I was always a big Earnhardt fan. And this is Earnhardt country…pretty amazing.”

 

Jeffrey’s best-career result in the NASCAR Xfinity Series came in 2019 when was third at Charlotte in a Joe Gibbs Racing machine. His best at ’Dega is a 12th (2015). Hoping for his first career triumph, he will have FOX analyst Larry McReynolds serving as his crew chief. McReynolds, before he started his stint with FOX in 2001, had 23 victories as a crew chief, including the 1998 DAYTONA 500 with Dale Sr. at the wheel.

 

 

RCR took three of the fop-four spots with Austin Hill second and Sheldon Creed fourth. Ty Gibbs was third and Daniel Hemric fifth.

 

 

source: Talladega Superspeedway https://www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/news-media/2022/04/23/earnhardt-jeffrey-that-is-on-pole-for-ag-pro-300-at-talladega/

Friday, April 22, 2022

Weekend Race Schedule for Talladega Superspeedway

Weekend Race Schedule for Talladega Superspeedway

NASCAR Xfinity on Saturday and Cup On Sunday

Weekend Race Schedule for Talladega Superspeedway Schedule

 

Talladega Superspeedway is the most competitive racetrack on the NASCAR schedule (record 88 lead changes in 188 laps), the highest-banked (33 degrees) and the longest (2.66 miles), as well as the most fun and fan-friendly. Three- and four-wide racing at 200 mph are a norm at Talladega Superspeedway, along with nail-biting, photo finishes.

 

For information, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.

 

The Next Gen debut at Talladega is in the GEICO 500! Be here to witness history and the start of a new era of NASCAR!

 

Friday April 22

  • 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Kid's Day Presented by First Bank of Alabama | Talladega Garage Experience
  • 9:00 am Parking Lots Open  
  • 10:00 am Talladega Garage Experience Open  
  • 11:20 am - 11:35 am Ryan Vargas Spring Kids Day Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 11:40 am - 11:55 am Jeffrey Earnhardt Spring Kids Day Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Midway Open  
  • 12:00 pm Merchandise Haulers Open 
  • 12:20 pm - 12:35 pm Sam Mayer Spring Kids Day Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 12:40 pm - 12:55 pm Sheldon Creed Spring Kids Day Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 2:00 pm Grandstand Gates Open  
  • 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Noah Gragson Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Practice | ARCA Menards Series  
  • 4:30 pm Qualifying | NASCAR Xfinity Series  
  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Big One on the Blvd | Talladega Blvd  
  • 9:00 pm Fireworks

 

Saturday April 23

  • 7:00 am Parking Lots Open  
  • 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Midway Open  
  • 8:00 am Merchandise Haulers Open  
  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am DJ Mark AD | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 9:00 am Grandstand Gates Open  
  • 9:00 am Talladega Garage Experience Open  
  • 9:00 am - 9:15 am Harrison Burton Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience 
  • 9:00 am - 9:45 am TBA Q&A | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 9:45 am - 10:00 am Dash4Cash Drivers (Austin Hill, Brandon Jones) | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 10:00 am KLĒNSKIN Pole Qualifying | NASCAR Cup Series  
  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am Cole Biedenharn Acoustic Performance | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 10:45 am - 11:15 am DJ Mark AD | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 11:30 am - 11:45 am Mason Massey Appearance | KIdsZone 11:40 am Driver Introductions | ARCA Menards Series 
  • 12:00 pm General Tire 200 | ARCA Menards Series  
  • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm DJ Mark AD | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway 
  • 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Walker Montgomery Acoustic Set | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 2:00 pm Crossover Gates Open for Pre-Race Access  
  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DJ Mark AD | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 2:30 pm Driver Introductions | NASCAR Xfinity Series  
  • 3:00 pm Ag-Pro 300 | NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash  
  • 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Walker Montgomery | Saturday Night Infield Concert  
  • 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm DJ Mark AD | Saturday Night Infield Concert  
  • 9:00 pm Riley Green | Saturday Night Infield Concert

 

Sunday April 24

  • 7:00 am Parking Lots Open 
  • 8:00 am Midway Open  
  • 8:00 am Merchandise Haulers Open
  • 8:00 am - 8:45 am DJ Mark AD | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway 
  • 9:00 am Grandstand Gates Open 
  • 9:00 am Talladega Garage Experience Open 
  • 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Kids VIP Presented by Children's of Alabama | Sign-Ups in Talladega Garage Experience xxx
  • 9:00 am - 9:30 am Max Impact | U.S. Air Force Activation in the Midway  
  • 9:30 am Crossover Gates Open for Pre-Race Access 
  • 9:30 am - 9:45 am Rusty Wallace Q&A | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway 
  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am Max Impact | U.S. Air Force Activation in the Midway  
  • 10:00 am - 10:15 am Fox and Friends Anchors Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am Ben Chapman Band Live | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 10:20 am - 10:35 am Chris Buescher Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 10:35 am - 10:50 am Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am DJ Mark AD | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway 
  • 11:25 am - 11:40 am Chase Elliott Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 11:30 am - 11:45 am Alexander Skarsgård Q&A | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway  
  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Max Impact | U.S. Air Force Activation in the Midway  
  • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Performance Stage Open | Midway  
  • 11:40 am - 11:55 am Bubba Wallace Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Justin Haley Q&A | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway 
  • 11:55 am - 12:10 pm Aric Almirola Q&A | Fr8 Auctions Stage in the Talladega Garage Experience  
  • 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Ryan Blaney Q&A | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway 
  • 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm DJ Mark AD | Trackside Live Stage in the Midway 
  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Max Impact | U.S. Air Force Activation in the Midway  
  • 1:30 pm Driver Introductions | NASCAR Cup Series  
  • 2:00 pm GEICO 500 | NASCAR Cup Series

 *schedule is tentative and subject to change

 

source: Talladega Superspeedway https://www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/events/2022-geico-500

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Don't Miss Out on VIP Experiences at zMax Dragway

Don't Miss Out on VIP Experiences at zMax Dragway
Don't Miss Out on VIP Experiences at zMax Dragway

Speedway Children's Charities and zMax Dragway are once again bringing you the ultimate fan experiences while helping kids in need in the Charlotte area.

 

Would you like to have a private meet & greet with Tony Stewart Racing or Antron Brown?

 

  • You could sit in the cool comfort of a suite with food and drinks! 
  • You could be at the start line when the winner launches off the line!
  • You could experience being part of the Air Raid before each Nitro Round!

 

Auction ends April 27!

 




Speedway Children's Charities and zMax Dragway