Happy #NASCAR Father’s Day

What!!! - No Racing

 

Why is there no NASCAR event on 2023 Father’s Day weekend? 

 

The simplest answer: It’s a good time for everyone to take a rest. The last weekend off for the Cup Series came on Super Bowl Sunday, which fell between the Busch Light Clash and the Daytona 500. There won’t be another break until the season ends with the Championship 4 in November. 

 

However, NASCAR Race Mom (NRM) laments that this decision takes away an opportunity for Fathers and their children to construct lasting Father’s Day memories. Hopefully, next Father’s Day will feature the wholesome adventure I cherish as NASCAR. 

 

Special moments with Dad. #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/kfI77wXcIf

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 18, 2023

Father and son. ❤️@chaseelliott | #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/X9FAswNiBS

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 18, 2023

🚨 Father's Day Giveaway 🚨
Happy Father's Day to all the NASCAR dads out there! We are giving away this SIGNED @benrhodes hat to one lucky dad!
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The winner will be… pic.twitter.com/QYGTu7OJlP

— Nashville Superspeedway (@NashvilleSuperS) June 18, 2023

Dancing my way into the off-weekend! 🕺

Hope you all have great Father's Day weekend and enjoy the NASCAR break! pic.twitter.com/zGBvSYJ5Af

— Chris Rice (@C_Rice1) June 16, 2023

Happy Father's Day to all those who consider themselves a dad! Enjoy the week off from NASCAR, but we expect to see you for Atlanta's Night Race in just 3 weeks 😉

Leave a comment with a pic of you and your dad at a NASCAR race 🥹#QS400 | #Alsco250 | #ATLNightRace pic.twitter.com/8ixt1gkX3x

— Atlanta Motor Speedway (@ATLMotorSpdwy) June 18, 2023

Happy Father's Day to all dads and father figures from all of us at Roush Yates Engines! @FordPerformance | #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/WPCXrKRSxw

— Roush Yates Engines (@roushyates) June 18, 2023

We celebrate #FathersDay today with @ClaireBLang & her annual #DialedIn to Father's Day.👨

Today at 2 PM ET:

• New 2-time dad @austindillon3
• @KyleBusch & @brextonbusch
• @Aric_Almirola and his children
• 3-time dad @KyleLarsonRacin

➡️https://t.co/yVP8e2JH96 pic.twitter.com/Hb8bNUBRb1

— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) June 18, 2023

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. And if you're a Cup dad, enjoy your well-deserved Sunday off with the kiddos! #spiremotorsports #fathersday #happyfathersday #NASCAR @CoreyLaJoie @tydillon pic.twitter.com/JDNKZreNsC

— Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) June 18, 2023

Gift the surprise of speed this #FathersDay with a VIP race experience. Watch a NASCAR Cup Series race on the No.34 @StageFrontVIP team pit box of @Mc_Driver. VIP packages includes a meet & greet with the Daytona 500 Champion, tour the hauler, and weekend garage and pit access… pic.twitter.com/Od0AhGgYLv

— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) June 16, 2023

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads! My best memories are with my family, here’s one of my favorites. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/axFIO7SH3t

— Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) June 18, 2023

Happy Fathers Day to the man, the myth, the legend Tom Busch. Proud to be raising the next generation of Busch champions. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/J5uVUEQRKg

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) June 18, 2023

Happiest of Father’s Days

NRM’s Sons Moses and Zack with Dad Paul Making Lasting Memories

 

 

source: NASCAR Twitter

Happy Father's Day - #NASCAR Dads

Father-Son Duos in NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt (right) and son Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Bobby Allison (right) and son Davey Allison.

Bill Elliott and son Chase Elliott

Buck Baker (left) and son Buddy Baker.

Ward Burton (right) and son Jeb Burton.

Harrison Burton (middle), Jeff Burton (left) and Kim Burton.

Lee Petty (right) and son Richard Petty.

Richard Petty (right) and son Kyle Petty.

Dave Blaney (right) and son Ryan Blaney.

David Gilliland (right) and son Todd Gilliland.

Joe Nemechek (right) and son John Hunter Nemechek.

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Happy #NASCAR Father's Day #FathersDay2017

"I can still remember every lesson he taught me." — @zacbrownband

On this #FathersDay, we honor the dads in #NASCARnation. pic.twitter.com/6kRoZk4NPB

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 18, 2017

"I knew all the hard work would pay off. This is an awesome #FathersDay present for @FrontRowJoe87."- @JHNemechek@NEMCOMotorsport #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/SuUbpGnYhd

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) June 18, 2017

Happy Fathers Day Dad. Who knew grooving all of those tires would open so many doors for me.#HappyFathersDayDads pic.twitter.com/pSpFcgMS2Z

— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) June 18, 2017

Thankful for all my Dad has done for me, Happy Father’s Day to him and all the Fathers out there! pic.twitter.com/LbT4NSaHkn

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) June 18, 2017

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. I know how caring and pivotal Tom was to Kyle and I. Love and respect, always. #FathersDay2017

— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) June 18, 2017

Fortunate to have my pops here at Michigan on Father's Day weekend!!!!!! I love you! The last thing he told me in go karting before I went out to race was to have fun. I hope we have fun today dad!

A post shared by Danica Patrick (@danicapatrick) on Jun 18, 2017 at 6:55am PDT

Old picture but happy Father's Day! || Foto un poco vieja, pero feliz Día del padre! pic.twitter.com/bphrvgS8kV

— Daniel Suárez (@Daniel_SuarezG) June 18, 2017

Happy Father's Day and RaceDay. @NASCAR @MISpeedway #NASCARonFS1 @LFR95 pic.twitter.com/nkkfSv52Ri

— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) June 18, 2017

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NASCAR Race Mom's Family Track Memory

Remembering #NASCAR Fathers Past

Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.  

As they say, the apple does not fall far from the tree.  Below are a few photos of some famous NASCAR Dads with their now NASCAR Driver kids.

NASCAR's Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
grew up at the track with his father, Dale Earnhard Sr.

Little Chase Elliott was in Victory Lane when father
Bill Elliott won the Brickyard 400 in 2002.

Brothers Ty and Austin Dillon sit with their father Mike Dillon.

Brad Keselowski sits on his dad Bob Keselowski's lap.
Note Brad's T-shirt, which reads "My first Talladega T-shirt."

Ward Burton's Daytona 500 win in 2002 was enjoyed by wife Tabitha and son Jeb.

Brad Keselowski's Hacks For Dads (#NASCAR)

Think Brad Keselowski is superfast on the track? Wait till you see his Dad Hacks. #BradHacksForDads #FathersDayhttps://t.co/50D23r6Evf

— Autotrader (@AutoTrader_com) June 14, 2016

The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Brad Keselowski, will drive the Team Penske Discount Tire No. 22 in the American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen on Father's Day -  Sunday, June 19. He is the only Sprint Cup Driver entered in the race.

#NASCAR Father's Day

The 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Schedule includes three off-weekends: Easter, Father's Day and in mid-August. Therefore, between this last race at Michigan International Speedway and the next race at Sonoma Raceway most of the Sprint Cup drivers will be away from the track.

Of course the sweetest thing about this off-weekend is that all of the dads in NASCAR will get to spend Father's Day with their children and family.

Kevin Harvick is joined by his wife DeLana and son Keelan in
Victory Lane after winning the 2014 Sprint Cup Series championship.

Step aside, Jimmie! It's Genevieve's time to tackle Homestead-Miami

Kyle Larson was a new father last year – his son’s name is Owen

 Denny Hamlin holds daughter Taylor during pre-race ceremonies
at Dover International Speedway – 2015

Matt Crafton's daugher Elladee fits perfectly in her
dad's No. 88 truck at Daytona last year.

Ryan Newman holds onto daughters Brooklyn Sage and Ashlyn Olivia
during pre-race ceremonies at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2014. 

Elliott Sadler and son Wyatt hang out together
before driver introductions at Richmond.

The 2003 NASCAR premier series champion Matt Kenseth helped his son,
Ross, with his XFINITY Series debut at Chicagoland Speedway.

Father’s Day Weekend A Highlight For #NASCAR XFINITY Series’ Family Values

NASCAR has always treasured the family aspect of the sport and this Father’s Day weekend the sport shines a bright light on the relationships between fathers and their children. Below is a look at some of the active drivers this weekend at Chicago and their fathers that have also participated in NASCAR. 

One of the most famous father-son duos in the NASCAR XFINITY Series today is JR Motorsports driver Chase Elliott and his father NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott. Both have had careers that are quite impressive, though Chase is the only one with a NASCAR XFINITY Series title. Bill Elliott’s career was primarily focused on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series but he did moonlight in the NASCAR XFINITY Series 43 times, posting one win (Watkins Glen), eight top fives and 18 top 10s. In Chase Elliott’s short career he has started in 46 series races posting three wins (Texas, Darlington and Chicago), 22 top fives and 37 top 10s.

Or how about Richard Childress Racing and how they have made competing in NASCAR a family affair. Richard Childress is the grandfather of drivers Austin Dillon and Ty Dillon and the father-in-law to Mike Dillon, Austin and Ty’s father. All four men have competed in NASCAR’s national series competition and continue to work in the organization today. Richard Childress made 285 starts in the NSCS and Mike Dillon has made 154 NASCAR XFINITY Series starts, posting three top fives and 15 top 10s. Austin Dillon has made 88 NASCAR XFINITY Series starts, posting one championship (2013), four wins, 38 top fives, 62 top 10s and 14 poles. He also won the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title. Ty Dillon is currently second in the NXS standings. His series-career has seen 58 starts with one win (Indianapolis), 11 top fives and 37 top 10s.

Another driver following in his father’s footsteps is Ryan Blaney. Ryan’s father, Dave Blaney is a renowned dirt racer that has competed in all three NASCAR national series (just like his son). Dave Blaney has made 121 NXS starts posting one win (Charlotte) and 31 top 10s. Ryan Blaney will be back in the No. 22 Ford for Team Penske this weekend. Blaney has made 34 NASCAR XFINITY Series starts, posting two wins and 26 top 10s.

The newest duo to the father-son NASCAR group are the Kenseths. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth will get the chance to watch his son Ross Kenseth make his series debut this weekend at Chicago. Matt Kenseth has made 289 starts in the NXS posting 29 wins, 137 top fives, 200 top 10s and 16 poles.

Paul’s Day

Moses Smith and his father Paul

Father's Day is a day honoring fathers and celebrated on the third Sunday of June. This special day celebrates both fatherhood and the importance of male parenting. For my husband of almost thirty-five years, this day will be spent driving home from the Infineon race track. Paul will spilt his father’s day weekend by working on his son’s NASCAR Camping World Series West pit crew on Friday and Saturday; then spending the evening with his youngest son Zachariah on Sunday.

Moses inherited his father’s mechanical prowess and love for everything racing. Zachariah is a third generation plumber. When I started my career twenty-five years ago, my schedule demanded that I be away from home seven days at a time. Paul’s advance skill at parenting allowed me to excel and progress in my profession without worry or guilt. Moses was seven and Zack was five at the time.

"My earliest memories are of my dad working on his street/drag car or building his sand rail in the garage," Moses said. "He was always involved in motorsports as a hobby and I thought it would be cool if I could do it for a living," Smith said.

In my opinion, Paul is a great father! He has always been involved in his sons’ activities and has enjoyed each aspect of their lives. Now a days, when Paul is not working on Moses’ pit crew, he can be found helping Zack with a difficult building code issue.

So this weekend, if you happen by the pit area at Infineon Raceway, stop by the #16 Hasa Pool Products Toyota Camry. If you spot a guy wearing a floppy hat working on the race vehicle; that will be Moses’ and Zachariah’s father. Be sure to give Paul a “Happy Father’s Day” salutation!