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Monday, August 18, 2025

NASCAR / ARCA Race Recap (Richmond Raceway /Illinois State Fairgrounds)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Recap (Richmond Raceway / Illinois State Fairgrounds)

Winners: Austin Dillon (Cup); Corey Heim (Trucks); Brent Crews (ARCA) plus Craig Lutz (Modified)

Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 


NASCAR Cup

Austin Dillon Defends Richmond Win, Shakes Up Playoff Picture with Key Cup Victory

Austin Dillon Defends Richmond Win, Shakes Up Playoff Picture with Key Cup Victory

 

Austin Dillon claimed his sixth career NASCAR Cup Series race trophy, earned a 2025 playoff bid and just as importantly, enjoyed some sweet redemption in Saturday night’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. 

 

Dillon led 107 laps on the night, including the final 49 to claim the victory and automatic berth in the 16-driver playoff field — vaulting from a 28th-place position in the championship standings before the green flag to a championship berth at the checkered flag in a clutch effort from the 2018 Daytona 500 winner and his No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team.

 

It was the most laps Dillon had led all season and marks the third time he’s won a race in the closing weeks of the regular season.

 

It was a huge statement for Dillon, 35, who won this race last year, but was later ruled ineligible to participate in the playoffs after receiving a penalty from NASCAR for aggressive driving in the final laps at the historic 0.75-mile Richmond track.

 

“Man, that feels good, got to thank the good Lord above,” said Dillon, who finished a healthy 2.471 seconds ahead of playoff contender, Hendrick Motorsports’ Alex Bowman, who leaves Richmond now holding the last championship points position with one regular season race remaining next week at the always-unpredictable Daytona International Speedway.

 

“I really wanted that one,” Dillon said after an emotional hug from his brother Ty, who finished 20th on Saturday. “Last year hurt really bad, just going through the whole process of it. But this one feels so sweet. Man, I love Richmond.

 

“God has timing. His timing is the best timing. … It’s just so special. Every one of these means so much to me. My grandfather [NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress], for all that he’s put up in believing in me, because there’s been a lot of ups and downs, could have been easy for him to change the drivers in this 3-car. Today it feels really darn good.”

 

Alex Bowman finished second; Ryan Blaney placed third; Joey Logano came in fourth and Austin Cindric completed the top five.

 






Pole: Ryan Preece



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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET for the ‘Coke Zero Sugar 400’ at Daytona International Speedway.


NASCAR Xfinity

The Xfinity Series Did Not Race this Weekend







Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm ET for the ‘Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola’ at Daytona International Speedway.




NASCAR Trucks

Corey Heim Surges to Richmond Win to End Regular Season

Corey Heim Surges to Richmond Win to End Regular Season

 

Corey Heim earned a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ best seventh victory of the season in the eero 250 at Richmond Raceway Friday night, but this first short-track victory for the Regular Season Champion took a fast Toyota truck, some real perseverance and a bit of racing good fortune.

 

The 23-year-old Georgia native started from pole position in the series’ regular-season finale on the historic three-quarter mile venue, but he quickly had to deal with his front-row starting mate, Ty Majeski, who pressed him all night. Majeski swept both stage wins and his race-best 143 of the 250 laps out front was more laps led than he turned in the entire season.

 

Ultimately, Majeski’s shot at his first win of the year suffered a setback when he was collected in an incident with his ThorSport Racing teammate Matt Crafton while leading late in the race.

 

Although Majeski recovered and raced forward, Heim, who led 75 laps himself in the No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota, got to the front when it mattered most and drove away — taking the lead for good with 20 laps remaining and then holding off the reigning series champ Majeski by 0.923 seconds at the checkered flag.

 

With the victory, Heim becomes the youngest driver in series history to get 18 career wins, breaking Kyle Busch’s record.

 

“Felt like we were the best truck at [short tracks] Martinsville and North Wilkesboro, but they got away from us and we kind of got this one back,” Heim said of his short track struggles this season. “I didn’t feel like we were the best truck tonight. I feel like the 98 [Majeski] was really stout, but obviously had a run-in and got some damage.

 

“Being there when it counted was the first goal and we were and just able to execute from there.”

 

Ty Majeski finished second; Layne Riggs placed third; Sammy Smith came in fourth and Corey LaJoie completed the top five.




Pole: Corey Heim



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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET for the ‘Sober or Slammer 200’ at Darlington Raceway.




MODIFIEDS

Craig Lutz Earns a ‘Special’ Modified Tour Victory with Flawless Execution at Richmond Raceway

Craig Lutz Earns a ‘Special’ Modified Tour Victory with Flawless Execution at Richmond Raceway

 

Thursday’s Virginia is for Racing Lovers 150 at Richmond Raceway delivered Craig Lutz multiple opportunities to experience joy.

 

After five straight NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour finishes outside the top five, the No. 46 Goodie Racing crew unloaded a rocket ship at Richmond. Lutz posted the second-best lap in the afternoon’s first practice, and he paced the second session. He qualified fourth despite a mistake on his hot lap. In the race, his team employed a strategy that placed him amongst a handful of contenders on the lead lap in the closing stages.

 

That’s when Lutz found himself running down race and Modified Tour points leader Austin Beers.

 

That’s when the joy reached a climax.

 

“Seeing the gap close and knowing you have the better car … it’s awesome,” Lutz said. “As a driver, that’s the best feeling ever, especially in the closing laps.”

 

“It’s so hard,” Lutz said. “You do this, and the end goal is to win races, and you put so much time and effort into all you do. All the money it takes. All the frustration, all the time. So when you do win, it’s that much more special. Especially when the field is so close. Everyone has the same car, same motor, same package, so when you do win, it’s just that much more special.”

 

Austin Beers finished second; Patrick Emerling placed third; Trevor Catalano came in fourth and Corey LaJoie completed the top five.




Pole: Justin Bonsignore



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ARCA

Brent Crews Secures Another Dominant Victory at the Springfield Mile

Brent Crews Secures Another Dominant Victory at the Springfield Mile

 

Almost exactly two years ago, Brent Crews picked up his maiden ARCA Menards Series checkered flag on the historic Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Although he was 15 at the time, Crews showcased veteran composure that afternoon by leading 64 laps from the pole and winning by 20 seconds.

 

The final margin of victory for Crews in Sunday’s Allen Crowe 100 at Springfield was not quite as substantial, but the young prospect was just as efficient.

 

Once Crews overtook Brenden “Butterbean” Queen for the lead early, the driver of the No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota was unstoppable as he picked up his third national ARCA Menards Series victory of 2025 and fourth overall on the platform.

 

“This is one of my favorite races on the schedule,” Crews said. “I won Springfield two years ago, and then I won at [the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds] last year, so I’ve had a lot of success on the dirt.

 

“We had an absolute hot rod today, and it was a blast to drive. I wish we were able to get some practice and qualifying in, but I felt like that kind of worked out to our advantage.”

 

Lavar Scott finished second; Kelly Kovski placed third; Brenden Queen came in fourth and Sean Corr completed the top five.




Pole: Brenden Queen



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Next Race: The ARCA Series West will return on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 4:00 pm PT for the ‘Portland 112’ at Portland International Raceway.

 

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Monday, August 4, 2025

Iowa Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Winners

Iowa Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Winners

William Byron (Cup); Sam Mayer (Xfinity); Brenden Queen (ARCA)

Iowa Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Winners - William Byron (Cup); Sam Mayer (Xfinity); Brenden Queen (ARCA)
Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 


NASCAR Cup

William Byron Stretches Fuel for Iowa Cup Series Win

William Byron Stretches Fuel for Iowa Cup Series Win

 

An extraordinary spate of cautions in Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol allowed William Byron to save an extraordinary amount of fuel, and that proved the difference in Byron’s second victory of the season and first since the Daytona 500.

 

With his first victory at the 0.875-mile short track and the 15th of his career, Byron regained the series lead by 18 points over teammate Chase Elliott, who finished 14th after pitting for fuel on Lap 283 of 350.

 

What enabled Byron to stretch his fuel to 144 laps was a series of seven quick cautions within 65 laps of the start of the final stage. All told, 12 cautions slowed the race for 72 laps.

 

“Man, how about that for some fuel mileage?” Byron asked rhetorically after climbing from his car. “We’ve had our fair share of things not go our way with fuel mileage, and just super thankful for (crew chief) Rudy (Fugle), all these guys, all the engineers, all the engineers back at the shop.

 

“Just this whole race team, we’ve been through a lot this year. It’s been a lot of growing pains. It’s been tough on us. But it feels really good today to get a win.”

 

Chase Briscoe finished second; Brad Keselowski placed third; Ryan Blaney came in fourth and Ryan Preece completed the top five.




Pole: Chase Briscoe



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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET for the ‘Go Bowling at The Glen’ at Watkins Glen International.


NASCAR Xfinity

Sam Mayer Charges to 1st Xfinity Win of 2025

Sam Mayer Charges to 1st Xfinity Win of 2025

 

Sam Mayer took control of Saturday’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway after a Lap 221 restart and maintained it the rest of the way to record the first victory for the Haas Factory team and the first in the series for Ford this season.

 

Mayer won at Iowa for the second straight year, having triumphed in a JR Motorsports Chevrolet last season.

 

“This one’s everything right here,” Mayer said of his eighth career win. “First win for Haas Factory Team — that’s awesome. This car was fast all day long. I tried to botch it on pit road, but we didn’t.

 

“I can’t believe it. This is one of the most special wins I have. These guys (Mayer’s team), they love me to death, I love them to death, and we’re just some good ol’ boys trying to go racing.”

 

Jesse Love finished second; Ross Chastain placed third; Connor Zilisch came in fourth and Harrison Burton completed the top five.




Pole: Jesse Love



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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET for the ‘Mission 200 at the Glen’ at Watkins Glen International.




NASCAR Trucks

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Did Not Race







Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET for the ‘Mission 176 at the Glen’ at Watkins Glen International.




ARCA

Points-Leading ‘Butterbean’ Queen Races to 5th ARCA Victory of Year

Points-Leading ‘Butterbean’ Queen Races to 5th ARCA Victory of Year

 

The distance between Brenden Queen and Brent Crews in Friday night’s ARCA Menards Series Atlas 150 was .412 seconds.

 

The time between Crews and third-place finisher Lawless Alan was much more than that.

 

Queen and Crews dominated the latest ARCA race at Iowa Speedway and the man they call “Butterbean” held off a late charge from Crews to win his fifth race of the season.

 

“You have to be in it to win it, and all it takes is a lap car and you are back in it or out of it,” Queen said. “The older I get I just learn to not panic.”

 

“I thought the lap cars were going to get me again,” Queen said. “We’ve raced against each other hard, and we know how hard we can push each other. He’s super talented and we’re pushing each other to be better.

 

“With six to go, we went for the same spot and drove the wheels off it.”

 

Brent Crews finished second; Lawless Alan placed third; Isabella Robusto came in fourth and Lavar Scott completed the top five.




Pole: Brent Crews



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Next Race: The ARCA Menard Series will return on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST for the ‘General Tire 100 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International. 

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Monday, July 28, 2025

NASCAR / ARCA Race Recap (Indianapolis Motor Speedway/Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Recap (Indianapolis Motor Speedway/Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park)

Winners: Bubba Wallace (Cup); ConnorZilisch (Xfinity); Layne Riggs (Trucks) plus Brent Crews (ARCA)

Indy Winners: Bubba Wallace (#NASCAR Cup); ConnorZilisch (Xfinity); Layne Riggs (Trucks) plus Brent Crews (#ARCA)
Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 


NASCAR Cup

Bubba Wallace Holds On in Double Overtime

Bubba Wallace Holds On in Double Overtime

 

Mother Nature wasn’t going to deprive Bubba Wallace of the most important win of his career, not on this Sunday afternoon.

 

Unsure of the amount of fuel left in his No. 23 Toyota, Wallace survived a rain shower and two overtime restarts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to win the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG, punching his ticket to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

 

Wallace was comfortably ahead of runner-up Kyle Larson with four laps left in regulation, but the sudden shower forced NASCAR to call the fifth caution of the afternoon.

 

The rain was gone almost as quickly as it appeared, and after a short stoppage to dry the track, Wallace pulled ahead of Larson on the first overtime restart. A five-car accident on the backstretch, however, sent the race to a second extra period.

 

Wallace stayed on track for the next restart — hoping his fuel would last — and again pulled away from Larson and this time took the white flag without incident. After one more circuit, he crossed the finish line 0.222 seconds ahead of Larson to claim the trophy in the crown-jewel event.

 

The third victory of Wallace’s career ended a 100-race dry spell dating to Sept. 11, 2022 at Kansas Speedway. He led 30 laps, including the last 26, as the race went eight circuits beyond the scheduled 160.

 

“Oh, my gosh, I’m just so proud of this team,” Wallace said. “That adrenaline rush is crazy, ’cause I’m coming off that right now — and I’m worn out.”

 

“It’s unbelievable,” he said. “To win here at the Brickyard, knowing how big this race is, knowing all the noise that’s going on in the background, to set that all aside is a testament to these people here on this 23 team. It’s been getting old right around the cut line (for the playoffs).”

 

Kyle Larson finished second; Denny Hamlin placed third; Ryan Preece came in fourth and Brad Keselowski completed the top five.




Pole: Chase Briscoe



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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 3:30 pm ET for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway.


NASCAR Xfinity

Three in a Row: Connor Zilisch Stays Hot

Three in a Row: Connor Zilisch Stays Hot

 

As contrary as it might seem, there was ambivalence in Connor Zilisch’s victory in Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

 

Yes, Zilisch won his third straight NASCAR Xfinity Series race and added to his inarguable credentials as a budding superstar. What’s more, Zilisch delivered victory No. 100 to JR Motorsports, the organization founded by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister, Kelly Earnhardt Miller.

 

But Zilisch’s victory came at the expense of teammate Justin Allgaier, who made a heroic move on the outside to retake the lead from Kyle Larson on Lap 74 and had the win in his sights until the following restart on Lap 87.

 

That’s when Larson’s No. 17 Chevrolet broke loose in Turn 1 and turned Allgaier’s Chevrolet into the outside wall and out of the race.

 

That left Zilisch and Taylor Gray to battle for the lead after a restart with four laps left. With a push from the Ford of Sam Mayer, Zilisch took control on Lap 99 of 100 and held on to win by 0.339 seconds over Mayer as Gray slipped to third.

 

“I see some bricks that look kissable, and I’m going to kiss them,” Zilisch said, referencing an Indianapolis tradition started by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett. “This is awesome. One hundred wins for JRM. Congrats to Dale, Kelley, L.W. (Miller), everybody who’s raced for JRM, everybody who works at JRM.”

 

“I’m the smallest part of this team, and I’m so glad to be a part of it.”

 

“I hate it for Justin, because he’s been the cornerstone of the company for so many years,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. said of the reigning series champion. “He’s been dependable, reliable, great with our partners and he wants to do these things for us.”

 

Sam Mayer finished second; Taylor Gray placed third; Kyle Larson came in fourth and Ryan Sieg completed the top five.




Pole: Sam Mayer



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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET for the ‘HyVee Perks 250’ at Iowa Speedway.




NASCAR Trucks

Layne Riggs Leads 160 Laps, Wins at IRP

Layne Riggs Leads 160 Laps, Wins at IRP

 

The post-race celebration said it all.

 

Layne Riggs planted the nose of his No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford firmly against the outside of the pit row wall and lit up his tires as members of his team stood on the barrier and pumped their fists repeatedly.

 

The elation was well-deserved after Riggs scored his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Friday night’s TSport 200.

 

With his second victory of the season and a sweep of the first two stages, Riggs cut into the dominating lead of Corey Heim with two races left in the regular season.

 

Nevertheless, Heim, who ran third in a balky No. 11 Toyota, clinched the regular-season title.

 

“I’ll tell you, this truck was badass, man,” Riggs said after climbing from the F-150 on pit road. “It was so great. I was just out front saving my tires at the end. Then I was just waiting for a late-race caution (which never came), trying to run the bottom and trying to keep the least amount of distance to keep the distance off my tires.

 

“It’s so great to get (sponsor) Clew Nicotine Pouches in Victory Lane. That’s only their second race with us, and we’re super excited to have them. That was a pretty cool celebration.”

 

Corey Day finished second; Corey Heim placed third; Grant Enfinger came in fourth and Ty Majeski completed the top five.




Pole: Corey Heim



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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at Watkins Glen at Watkins Glen International.




ARCA

Brent Crews rebounds at Lucas Oil IRP

Brent Crews rebounds at Lucas Oil IRP

 

Brent Crews helped Joe Gibbs Racing check another box in the ARCA Menards Series Friday evening at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 

 

Gibbs’ ARCA Menards Series program had yet to win at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park prior to the LiUNA! 150 presented by Dutch Boy. Excellent second half adjustments from crew chief Matt Ross enabled Crews to overtake Brenden Queen and pull away for his second ARCA Menards Series national win of the year and third overall.

 

Crews has now won half of the ARCA Menards Series events he has entered in 2025. He knew adjustments would be needed to eclipse Queen’s stellar pace, but commended Ross for perfecting his car during the closing 75 laps.

 

“I was exhausted,” Crews said. “This JGR group did an absolutely fabulous job at the break there. [Queen] was really good in the first half and I was giving everything I had trying to hang with him. I knew Matt [Ross] and the crew had something up their sleeve to get me that extra little bit at the halfway break and that’s exactly what he did.”

 

Lawless Alan finished second; Brenden Queen placed third; Isabella Robusto came in fourth and Lavar Scott completed the top five.




Pole: Brenden Queen



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Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET for the ‘Atlas 150’ at Iowa Speedway.



 

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sonoma Raceway Security Guard Charged with Assaulting Wheelchair-Using Racer during NASCAR Event

Sonoma Raceway Security Guard Charged with Assaulting Wheelchair-Using Racer during #NASCAR Even

Chase Johnson was Injured after a Push Cause His Wheel Chair to Flip and His Head Hit the Ground

Photo From Chase Johnson’s GoFundMe
Photo From Chase Johnson’s GoFundMe

 

On August 24, 2024, Chase Johnson faced a life-altering moment during the Gold Cup with High Limit Series at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA. On this particular night, Chase was battling forward through the field when everything changed in an instant and his car crashed. The safety team quickly removed him from the car and he was transported to Chico Hospital where he was eventually life-flighted to UC Davis Medical Center.

 

Hours later, Chase underwent a 9-hour surgery to address severe spinal injuries. His doctors repaired and removed bone in his cervical and thoracic spine, including fractures at C5, C6, C7, and a small C1 fracture. His spinal cord was compressed and bruised heavily in this area and is the priority. They also discovered fractures in his T10 and T11 vertebrae, but these did not require surgery.

 





Unfortunately last weekend, Chase was injured again in a confrontation while leaving the Sonoma Race Track.

 

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Johnson and his partner were exiting through an access point with valid passes when Security Guard Rosiles blocked them.

 

“The guard pushed the victim, causing his wheelchair to tip over, resulting in the victim losing consciousness and sustaining injuries,” the Sheriff’s Office reported.

 

In the Facebook post, Johnson’s wife, Hayley Johnson, said the two were leaving and attempting to reach a handicap parking area when Rosiles allowed other people through but refused them access. When they asked to speak to a supervisor, she wrote, he declined — then first told them to leave, and moments later demanded they stay.

 

Rosiles then shoved Johnson, she wrote, flipping the wheelchair backward. Johnson struck his head on the pavement and lost consciousness for roughly 15 seconds.

 

Chase was treated at the track’s medical center before being transported to a hospital, where he remained overnight.

 

Alexander Rosiles, the Sonoma Raceway security guard from Stockton, CA was arrested around 3 p.m. following a confrontation with the victim and his partner, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. Rosiles, charged with assault and battery, appeared briefly in Sonoma County Superior Court on Tuesday, where a judge set his plea for Aug. 12.

 

It was last reported that, Rosiles, age 27 remains in custody on $35,000 bail. Prosecutors also allege he violated the terms of a previous assault conviction from March 2019 in San Joaquin County.

  

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Dover Motor Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Schedule

Dover Motor Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Schedule

ARCA on Friday; Xfinity on Saturday; Cup on Sunday

Dover Motor Speedway #NASCAR / #ARCA Race Schedule

 

On its first July weekend in more than 56 years, Dover Motor Speedway will play host to a NASCAR tripleheader of the ARCA, Xfinity and Cup series.

 

It’s the first time since Dover’s debut Cup race on July 6, 1969 that the track nicknamed the “Monster Mile” has had a race in July with NASCAR’s premier series.

 

The 1-mile concrete oval will play host to a 150-lap ARCA race Friday, a 200-lap Xfinity race Saturday and a 400-lap Cup race Sunday.

 

The defending winners at Dover are Denny Hamlin (Cup), Ryan Truex (Xfinity) and Connor Zilisch (ARCA).

 

Friday

    Garage Open

  • 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — ARCA Series
  • 1 - 6 p.m. — Xfinity Series

    • Track Activity

  • 1:40 - 2:25 p.m. — ARCA practice
  • 2:40 - 3 p.m. — ARCA qualifying
  • 5 p.m. — ARCA Race 
    • 150 laps
    • 150 miles
    • FS1

Saturday

    Garage Open

  • 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Xfinity Series
  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Cup Series

    • Track Activity

  • 11 - 11:55 a.m. — Xfinity practice (CW App)
  • 12:05 - 1 p.m. — Xfinity qualifying (CW App)
  • 1:35 - 2:35 p.m. — Cup practice (truTV, Performance Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
  • 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. — Cup qualifying (truTV, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
  • 4:30 p.m. — Xfinity Race
    • CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
    • 200 laps
    • 200 miles
      • Stage 1 at Lap 45,
      • Stage 2 at Lap 90

Sunday

    Garage Open

  • 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Cup Series

    • Track Activity

  • 2 p.m. — Cup Race
    • TNT, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
    • 400 laps
    • 400 miles
      • Stage 1 at Lap 120
      • Stage 2 at Lap 250




 

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

SCC-Dover Events Surrounding July 18-20 #NASCAR Tripleheader

SCC-Dover Events Surrounding July 18-20 #NASCAR Tripleheader

Help Area Kids

 

Dover Motor Speedway fans have several opportunities to help children in need and enjoy unique Monster Mile experiences during the upcoming July 18-20 NASCAR weekend with Speedway Children’s Charities  events.

 

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“In only our fourth year, Speedway Children’s Charities here at Dover Motor Speedway has already made a significant impact in our community,” said Gary Camp, SCC-Dover’s executive director. “We have a full slate of events that will add to the fan experience on race weekend while helping us raise funds and awareness for children in need. Through exclusive track tours, laps around the Monster Mile, online and live auctions and a 50/50 raffle, presented by BetRivers, fans can join us and participate across race weekend to help us make a difference.”

 

Check out this Auction!

  • SCC Dover Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Online Auction
    • The SCC Online Auction gives you the opportunity to support children by bidding on one-of-a-kind items, including autographed memorabilia! Items include:
      • One-of-a-kind surfboard designed by renowned surf artist and photographer Brian White of Lewes, Del. The one-of-one design celebrates the track’s “Monster Mile Summer ‘25” and includes a space for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race winner to commemorate it with his autograph following the race.
      • Other items include a helmet signed by the Hendrick Motorsports drivers (Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman, Kyle Larson and William Byron), an opportunity to be in Victory Lane for the Saturday and Sunday races including a photo with the race winner, and more!
    • SCC Dover Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Live Auction, Sunday, July 20
      • Signed items and once-in-a-lifetime NASCAR experiences will be auctioned off Sunday at the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza.
  • 50/50 Raffle, presented by BetRivers: Try your luck throughout the weekend and help area children with this Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter The winning ticket will be drawn and announced on Monday, July 21.




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Drive on the Monster Mile

 

 

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

The Action Continues With The Third Ever NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Day

The Action Continues With The Third Ever #NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Day
  • Saturday marks the third Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway, introducing a thrilling motorsports experience to fans.
  • The Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 is set to energize the track on Saturday afternoon, central to California's motorsports scene.
  • Tickets are available online or by phone, with kids 12 and under free on Saturday with a ticketed adult.

The Action Continues With The Third Ever NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Day

 

Saturday marks the 3rd ever Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway, making it just the beginning of an exciting new experience for fans. As the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 takes over the track this afternoon, fans will feel the energy that comes with being in the center of California's hub for motorsports.

 

In addition to the day's main event, fans can also stick around for the Camper Appreciation Party, hosted by THOR, where Tim Dugger will perform the post-race concert. There will also be activities and guest appearances, including Cup Series Driver Kyle Busch. Fans can enjoy complimentary beer and Coca-Cola while supplies last.

 





Fans who arrive early will not only avoid traffic, but they will also be among the first in line to attend the Farm to Finish Line event in the Turn 10 Midway. The event will celebrate California's agriculture as local farmers and ranchers showcase interactive displays throughout the day. Fans can sample fresh, local products and get merch signed during the Xfinity Series Drivers Autograph Session during the event.

 

 

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Sunday, June 29, 2025

NASCAR / ARCA Race Recap (EchoPark / Lime Rock)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Recap (EchoPark / Lime Rock)

Winners: Chase Elliott (Cup); Nick Sanchez (Xfinity); Corey Heim (Trucks) plus Thomas Annunziata (ARCA)

Winners: Chase Elliott (Cup); Nick Sanchez (Xfinity); Corey Heim (Trucks) plus Thomas Annunziata (ARCA)
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NASCAR Cup

Chase Elliott Wins Wild, Action-Packed Race at EchoPark Speedway

Chase Elliott Wins Wild, Action-Packed Race at EchoPark Speedway

 

Timing his pass on the last lap to perfection, Georgia native Chase Elliott charged past Brad Keselowski and held off the driver of the No. 6 Ford to win Saturday night’s Quaker State 400 at Echo Park Speedway. 

The popular victory in the first event of the NASCAR Cup Series ‘In-Season Challenge’ broke a 44-race drought for Elliott dating to last year’s win at Texas Motor Speedway. The win was the second at EchoPark for the driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and the 20th of his career.

 

Elliott crossed the finish line 0.168 seconds ahead of Keselowski and 0.170 seconds in front of teammate and third-place finisher Alex Bowman.

 

“Unbelievable … unbelievable. How about that? Are you kidding me?” Elliott said with an uncharacteristic display of emotion. “I’ve never in my life. … This is unbelievable. Thank you guys so much.

 

“What a special car, and just a huge thanks to NAPA Auto Parts and everything they do for me and to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Rhealynn Mills, a cancer patient designed the fast NAPA Chevrolet tonight, so this was a lot of fun. This right here is something I’ll never forget.”

 






Pole: Joey Logano



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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET for the ‘Challenge Round 2 - Grant Park 165’ at the Chicago Street Race.


NASCAR Xfinity

Nick Sanchez Earns First Career Xfinity Series Win

Nick Sanchez Earns First Career Xfinity Series Win

 

Nick Sanchez charged to the front after a restart with seven laps left in Friday night’s Focused Health 250 and held off fellow Sunoco rookie Carson Kvapil to secure his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory.

 

Sanchez, who rallied from a spin through the frontstretch grass at EchoPark Speedway on Lap 68, lost the top spot to Jesse Love on the final restart on Lap 157 of 163, but regained it on the following circuit.

 

Sanchez spent the next five laps doing everything in his power to keep Kvapil behind him. The win earned the 24-year-old from Miami, Fla., a berth in the Xfinity Series Playoffs.

 

“It’s a weight lifted off my shoulders, that’s for sure,” Sanchez said after climbing from his car on the front stretch. “Now we can go chase checkered flags.”

 






Pole: Sheldon Creed



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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET for the ‘The Loop 110’ at Chicago Street Race.




NASCAR Trucks

Heim Dominates to Win Inaugural Craftsman Truck Race at Lime Rock Park

Heim Dominates to Win Inaugural Craftsman Truck Race at Lime Rock Park

 

Corey Heim’s victory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ debut at Lime Rock Park wasn’t just a case of domination. It was an eyelash away from perfection.

 

Heim led 99 of 100 laps at the 1.478-mile road course in bucolic Lakeville, Connecticut, to win the LiUNA! 150 — his fifth victory of the season and the 16th of his career.

 

“Yeah, that was nothing short of incredible,” Heim acknowledged. “These road courses — I really look forward to them, pre-event and whatnot, and I really prepare for them, so to see all that pay off with Safelite, Tricon, Toyota, it’s super special.

 






Pole: Corey Heim



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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 pm ET for the ‘TSport 200’ at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.




ARCA

Thomas Annunziata Perseveres to Score His First ARCA Win

Thomas Annunziata Perseveres to Score His First ARCA Win

 

Thomas Annunziata, who qualified on the General Tire Pole with a blazing lap Friday, crossed the finish line first Saturday to score his maiden ARCA Menards Series win in just his fifth start. He did so despite getting spun on the first corner of the race.

 

“It means a lot, especially after what happened in the (NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series) race,” said Annunziata, who also competed in Saturday’s LiUNA! 150. “We got taken out at the beginning of this race, too. I wasn’t very cool, and (my team) helped me stay calm.

 

“I can’t thank Toyota, Nitro Motorsports, Venturini enough for taking the chance on me. This is the first time I’m in real winning equipment, and I get to showcase my talent. There was no better way to win that than to go back to last and have to make a comeback.”

 






Pole: Thomas Annunziata



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Next Race: The ARCA West Series will return on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. PT for the ‘General Tire 200’ at Sonoma Raceway.



 

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Attorney General Announces 7th Annual Drug Take Back

Attorney General Announces 7th Annual Drug Take Back

Office of Attorney General staff will be at the race weekend, June 20-22, collecting unused, expired prescription medications

Office of Attorney General staff will be at the race weekend, June 20-22, collecting unused, expired prescription medications

 

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is again partnering with Pocono Raceway for its annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR race weekend at the track from June 20 to 22 for “The Great American Getaway 400.”

 

Attendees on any of the three event days can bring unused and outdated prescription medications to the track and safely dispose of them at the Office of Attorney General’s station outside the main entrance at the raceway, under the flag pole.

 

Those who drop off prescription drugs will be given a voucher to return to the Pocono Raceway on Tuesday, July 8, to drive their own vehicle around “The Tricky Triangle.”

 

“The opioid epidemic continues to plague communities across Pennsylvania, and I have made prevention, deterrence, and treatment as top priorities for my office,” Attorney General Sunday said. “This take back event is the perfect opportunity to dispose of potentially dangerous medication in a safe way that keeps the drugs out of the wrong hands. I am thankful for the continued partnership with the Pocono Raceway on this proactive measure that can save lives.”

 

Since 2017, the Office of Attorney General’s statewide Drug Take Back program has collected and destroyed nearly 400 tons of prescription drugs.

 

“Pocono Raceway is a proud partner of the Office of Attorney General and remains focused on doing our small part to help our guests dispose of unused and expired prescription medications in a safe manner,” Ben May, Pocono Raceway President, said. “We encourage everyone visiting Pocono Raceway between June 20-22nd to visit the Office of Attorney General’s booth – next to our large American flag behind the grandstands – to safely dispose of your medications.”

 

Representatives from the Office of Attorney General will also host a table on Saturday, June 21, at Kids’ Day, where activities and swag will be available to youth and their families.

 

In 2022, the Office of Attorney General released a special report on fentanyl becoming the dominant opioid in Pennsylvania that is increasingly found in counterfeit pills. The report notes that just one fentanyl-laced counterfeit pill is enough to cause an overdose.

 

Pocono Raceway Drug Take Back Weekend is the only large-scale drug take back program of its kind in Pennsylvania. It hopes to provide an example for other large venues and sports teams and show how important it is to take part in these initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic and keep the Commonwealth safe.

 





 

source: Pocono Raceway Media
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Friday, May 23, 2025

RFK Racing and Trimble Launch Multi-Year Agreement

RFK Racing and Trimble Launch Multi-Year Agreement

Starting with 2025 NASCAR Season

Global Technology Leader Bringing ‘Confidence at Every Turn’ to the No. 60 and No. 17 Ford Mustang

 

RFK Racing today announced a multi-year sponsor partnership with Trimble, a global technology company that enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. The collaboration between Trimble and RFK will debut during the 2025 NASCAR season with Trimble’s primary sponsorship on Ryan Preece’s No. 60 Ford Mustang and Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford Mustang, beginning with Preece’s entry at Nashville Superspeedway on June 1. Trimble will increase its involvement across RFK Racing’s full fleet in upcoming seasons, including Brad Keselowski’s No. 6 Ford Mustang.

 

The collaboration is rooted in a shared passion for innovation, precision, and high-performance teamwork—bringing Trimble’s commitment to delivering “Confidence at Every Turn” to the racetrack.

 

“This is a high-profile opportunity to expand awareness of Trimble by supporting a leading NASCAR team with a technology vision closely aligned with our own,” said Rob Painter, president and CEO of Trimble. “Both organizations focus on cohesive technology ecosystems and data-driven precision as the formula for winning in dynamic and intensely competitive environments.”

 

Trimble is a global technology company that employs more than 12,000 people worldwide and serves customers in over 175 countries. The company reported $3.68 billion in revenue in 2024. Customers in construction, transportation and geospatial industries rely on Trimble solutions to improve operational efficiency and project outcomes.

 

“Partnering with a forward-thinking, technology-driven company like Trimble is a great fit for RFK Racing,” said Steve Newmark, president of RFK Racing. “Our team and Trimble operate in fast-paced, high-performance environments that demand precision and innovation. Their deep expertise and commitment to technology will bring valuable perspective and collaboration to our program.”

 

Trimble will also join the RFK TeK Alliance, a collaborative platform where technology-oriented sponsors work together to test and refine products in applied racing and operational environments.

 

“Every week in NASCAR feels like a science project, where we’re constantly testing, learning, and improving,” said RFK Racing driver and co-owner Brad Keselowski. “Partnering with Trimble allows us to do more of that work in the digital space, refining our performance virtually before we ever hit the track. That kind of innovation is not only smart, it’s essential in today’s competitive environment.”

 

“NASCAR’s 90 million fans include more than 17 million associated with the industry sectors we serve,” said Painter. “The opportunity to join these stakeholders in the exciting NASCAR environment and to collaborate within the RFK TeK Alliance make this a compelling investment for Trimble.”

 





 

source: RFK Racing Media
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