Katherine Legge’s “Magic Helmet” Book

What if your racing helmet held the magic to make you brave?

 

Kat’s Magic Helmet is an inspiring picture book for kids ages 3–8 about bravery, confidence, and the power of believing in yourself. Based on Katherine Legge’s early days in karting, this empowering story introduces young readers to the thrilling world of racing through the journey of one of motorsport’s most fearless trailblazers.

 

Kat was born with the heart of a racer—always on the move. But in big groups or around new people, she felt shy. That all changed behind the wheel.

 

When her dad surprised her with her very own go-kart and a shiny helmet, Kat discovered something magical: confidence. With her “magic” helmet on, she wasn’t shy anymore—she was bold, brave, and fast.

 

An Inspiring Picture Book for Kids Ages 3-8, perfect for reading along.

This beautifully illustrated picture book follows Kat’s early racing journey—through setbacks, self-doubt, and even a crash that breaks her beloved helmet. But Kat learns that the real magic was never in the helmet. It was in her all along.

 

Based on the real story of professional race car driver Katherine Legge, Kat’s Magic Helmet is a powerful story about believing in yourself, breaking boundaries, and chasing your dreams—on and off the track.

 

 

Perfect for:

• Children ages 3–8 who love inspiring stories
• Parents and teachers looking for empowering role models
• Young racing fans and girls interested in male-dominated fields
• Classrooms exploring perseverance, bravery, and self-confidence
• Any child who has ever felt shy, different, or unsure of themselves

 

“I know firsthand how it feels to be an outsider, having often been the only girl competing against boys. This book is for every kid who’s ever felt unsure or left out. I want them to know they’re not alone—and that they absolutely belong.” - Katherine Legge

 

Racing legend and Indy 500 driver Lyn St. James said it best 💬
“…young people, especially girls, can be inspired by her story of determination.”
Huge thanks to Lyn for reviewing our latest children's book with @katherinelegge 💜
Kat’s Magic Helmet is now available on Amazon and… pic.twitter.com/j9lOcTUkOP

— Red Racer Books (@RedRacerBooks) May 6, 2025

 

source: Red Racer Books Media

Bristol tradition: Driver / Crew Kids sing the National Anthem

Recognize Anyone

Every year the kids of Motor Racing Outreach sing the national anthem.

 

The best national anthem every year. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LY4l0n9Vzo

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 21, 2024

For all of the traditions in NASCAR, one of the more endearing for fans and competitors took place last night. 

It’s when the children of drivers and team members sing the national anthem at Bristol Motor Speedway. They’ve performed the song for this race every since 1999 and among those who have sung in the children’s choir are current drivers Chase Elliott, Harrison Burton, Jeb Burton, Todd Gilliland and John Hunter Nemechek.

NASCAR Kids Website – a Fun Safe Environment

Fun& Games; Drivers; Tracks & Races Kid’s Tix plus Kid’s Club

 

Do you have a youngster interested in NASCAR Racing; or perhaps a child you wish to introduce to this organized sport?

 

Well then, you must explore NASCAR Kids. NASCAR Kids is for kids who love racing games, learning about NASCAR drivers and want to keep up with the NASCAR Cup, NASCAR Xfinity, and NASCAR Camping Truck Series.

 

The website is designed to help kids learn all about the world of NASCAR through unique science, technology and innovation-inspired content. It is is the program’s free digital hub. The site features exclusive NASCAR videos, games and activities created especially for kids.

 

“NASCAR Race Mom loves that the site is a safe environment with zero social functionality. There is no way for members to contact, message or interact with each other, and no way to exchange information with other members in any way. Members can download activities for themselves and their friends, but all group activity is done offline and outside of nascarkids.com.”

 

NASCAR Kids believes that children learn best when they’re having fun—a principle at the heart of NASCAR Kids. Educational information paired with the fun of NASCAR can challenge your child to think, learn, and have fun all at the same time.

 

Check it out and please tell them NASCAR Race Mom sent you

 

🥹🫶🏻

thanks for putting this on my feed @SportingRaymond pic.twitter.com/6LWtOBpYfs

— Briar LaPradd (@BriarLaPradd) June 28, 2023

 

source: NASCAR Kids Media 

Ready, Set, Let's Go Racing

JoFactor Entertainment Set to Release a New Children's Book, Fastlife, Let's Go Racing on Thursday

 

FASTLIFE, LET'S GO RACING written by Brooke DeBoer releases August 5, 2021

This book tells the inspiring story of a boy and his dream of becoming a professional racecar driver, based on the real-life love story between Derek DeBoer and his wife Brooke, featuring Spencer Pumpelly.

 

After Derek's dad had hung up his fast-paced dreams, Derek helps him reignite his passion for racing.

 

 

In this story of friendship between Derek and his classmate Brooke, they discover the power of chasing their dreams together. Their journey is filled with adolescent challenges, roadblocks and small wins as they chase their dreams to become the people that they are meant to be.

 

"What good are wings without the courage to fly," by Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird is a favorite quote to share for Brooke DeBoer, wife and life-time advocate of chasing your dreams while documenting it along the way through her company Chop Chop Media.

 

 

To celebrate the book release, Derek and Brooke will be supporting the kids MINI Grand Prix event on August 5th. This inspiring event will kick off the inaugural Nashville Music City Grand Prix August 6-8 where Derek will be driving car #66 in SRO's GT America series.

 

"I am so thrilled to be supporting this amazing book that Brooke has brought to life through the drawings from my daughter Paige. Supporting and inspiring kids to live their dreams and follow their hearts is something she has spent her life devoted to. I will be at Fan Zone sitting next to her and signing as many books as I can for the kids at this race. Can't wait to see and feel the energy of these young racers in their carts in real time," said Derek.

 

The MINI Grand Prix hosts two categories of mini racers with 15 participants each in a mini pedal cart they build themselves. Proceeds of this event are supporting ROCKETOWN -a Nashville youth charity. 

 

 

Fans are invited to the Fan Zone area of the racetrack to meet driver Derek DeBoer and author/wife Brooke DeBoer on August 5th from 5:30-7pm. Special edition limited release hardcover books will be available for purchase on site or at Fairytales Bookstore - Nashville.

 

To purchase FASTLIFE, LET'S GO RACING check out their website and support them by following their Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Channel.

 

Come see us at the @MusicCityGP FanFest this Thursday! Special edition @fastlifetvshow books will be there…. https://t.co/SH8nuqkTjH pic.twitter.com/6OXoW8Yetx

— Derek DeBoer (@4derekdeboer) July 31, 2021

 

About Chop Chop Media

Brooke DeBoer, owner of Chop Chop Media, created FastlifeTV with the original intent of telling a story about her husband chasing a dream to become a professional race car driver. The show also was intended to give fans a behind the scenes view into the crazy world of professional motorsports. As many projects do, it continued to morph. Brooke has now turned the story into a children's book! Brooke is also a Life Coach and helps others to turn their dreams into a reality.

 

About JoFactor Entertainment

JoFactor Entertainment is a children's empowering publishing company founded in 2019 by Joanne Boufis, CEO. This company publishes timeless classics for a new generation with children's stories of empowerment, emotional intelligence, and cultural inclusivity. The company's vision is that every person who touches their stories, and the products that emulate from them should have an experience of empowerment, freedom, and a better life.

 

For more information, please visit their website and follow them on social media.

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

NASCAR Dads More Competitive Than Their Kids

So many racers kids are now on the track themselves. Hearing Clint Bowyer talk about the competition between the other dads like Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch is great.

 

With his young son Cash Bowyer sitting on the studio couch, Dad Clint Bowyer opens up about racing with his little boy and shares some fun about what it's like to be alongside other racecar driver dads in the local dirt track scene.

 

 

 

source: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Dirty Mo Media

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announced as Official Youth Community Partner of NASCAR

NASCAR and Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced a multiyear partnership Sunday that will support the nonprofit’s mission of enabling and enriching the lives of young people. As the Official Youth Community Partner of NASCAR, Boys & Girls Clubs of America will work with NASCAR and industry stakeholders to engage more than 4.6 million youth and teens across the country with NASCAR content and experiences.

#NASCAR forms partnership with @BGCA_Clubs that will will focus on three core areas – STEM education, career development and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. https://t.co/uyywKp25Xa

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) April 25, 2021

The nationwide partnership will focus on three core areas — STEM education, career development and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives — and extend across all NASCAR platforms and race tracks. Programming will include both virtual and at-track experiences with an emphasis on local Boys & Girls Club locations within NASCAR race markets.

 

Partnership efforts will build on the continuing work of The NASCAR Foundation to advance children’s well-being, including ongoing relationships with several Boys & Girls Clubs across the country.

 

“As a community leader, Boys & Girls Clubs of America continues to have immeasurable impact on the lives of our country’s youth, and NASCAR looks forward to engaging those efforts in meaningful ways,” said Steve Phelps, president of NASCAR. “Through this partnership and together with the NASCAR industry, we have boundless opportunities to advance the mission and objectives of Boys & Girls Clubs of America while at the same time introducing young future fans to our great sport.”

 

Said Boys & Girls Clubs of America president and CEO Jim Clark: “Kids and teens need safe places and caring mentors now more than ever, and local Boys & Girls Clubs around the country are doing whatever it takes to empower youth and build new opportunities so they can achieve every success in life. We are very excited to partner with NASCAR to elevate this support in communities even further, enabling more high-quality programing and experiences that will have a positive impact on kids and teens.”

 

As young people continue to emerge from the pandemic and navigate virtual learning, the first year of the partnership will focus on developing high-quality education programming that will live on MyFuture, Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s digital learning platform.

 

Additionally, NASCAR’s work with Boys & Girls Clubs of America will focus on career development and mentoring across a breadth of industry disciplines and will include engagement with industry executives and other employees.

 

Throughout the partnership, NASCAR will collaborate with drivers, teams and tracks to amplify the sport’s commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and deepen the engagement with Club youth and teens. NASCAR partners will also have the opportunity to integrate with the new partnership, and several partners will look to build on their own longstanding relationships with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

 

Eric Shanks, CEO and executive producer of FOX Sports, and Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, are both members of the non-profit’s Board of Governors. Shanks attended Boys & Girls Clubs as a youth and is now a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame. Next month, Lazarus will serve as chair of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Annual Conference.

 

NBCUniversal, parent company of NASCAR Premier Partner Xfinity, has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs for nearly 20 years to drive digital equity. The company has opened WiFi-Connected Lift Zones at Boys & Girls Clubs across the country, including an upcoming Martinsville, Virginia, location to celebrate the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash, to provide a safe space for students to access Internet for free to participate in distance learning and conduct schoolwork.

 

Coca-Cola is currently celebrating 75 years of partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and is also represented on the non-profit’s Board of Governors. The NASCAR Premier Partner is also a founding sponsor of the non-profit’s Workforce Readiness Strategy, supporting essential skill development, career exploration, employability skills and credentialing, and work-based learning opportunities for young people at Clubs. Coca-Cola, NASCAR and Boys & Girls Clubs of America look forward to partnering.

 

Toyota’s partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America is focused on closing the opportunity gap for the nation’s youth and inspiring future innovators, problem solvers and leaders who will make a positive impact on the community.

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides high-quality programming that helps level the playing field and provide opportunities to young people that will help them build the skills they need to become the leaders, innovators and problem-solvers who shape the world.

Keelan Captures Pole in His First Go-Kart Race

Keelan Paul Harvick, Kevin's son, participated in his first go-kart race recently. The seven-year-old captured his first pole and ran all the laps!!!

Long week of racing but my favorite race of the week was Keelan’s first!!! Got his first pole ran all the laps and we had fun!! #62 pic.twitter.com/Ha1QpO5bNc

— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) June 1, 2020

I bet Momma DeLana was a nervous wreck!

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2. History Through the Lens of NASCAR
3. 600 Miles of Remembrance
4. Four Days of NASCAR Excitement
5. The Briscoe Family Suffers a Miscarriage

History Through the Lens of NASCAR

Free Virtual Summer Camp for Grades 7th Plus

Each year, 20 million families rely on summer camps as a way to fill the days with engaging and educational activities. But with no end in sight to U.S. social distancing, this year’s traditional summer camps are much less likely to open or have already closed.

Even if social distancing restrictions loosen, many parents will continue to be concerned about exposing their kids to large groups.

Varsity Tutors will be hosting a "Virtual Summer Camp" starting on Monday (June 1st) through the end of August. Each half-day camp will be a week-long, with interactive enrichment-based classes. Plus, they'll be completely free!

One of the more unique classes is: History Through the Lens of NASCAR, which is designed for grades Seventh (7th) through Twelfth (12th). 

In the class, students will learn about the origins of #NASCAR racing and how the evolution of the sport parallels and even leads to changes in American history and culture. Students will learn about the cities that host speedways, the improvements in technology that have made racing faster and safer, and the growth of the sport and its business into its unique place in American culture today.

Remember this class is free!

Meet the Instructor

Lyndsey M. Lyndsey is a career educator with a Master's degree in education and experience teaching everything from elementary school to high school. The niece of a science fiction novelist, she loves how the genre inspires students' creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.

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Eleven-Year-Old Supports Victory Junction with Hand Drawn RPM Bubba Poster

Wallace's #43 Darlington Poster Honoring Adam Petty Auction

Mitchell is an eleven-year-old who loves NASCAR, everything Petty, and Bubba Wallace! He goes to lots of NASCAR races with his dad and always make posters to show support for his driver, Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 and his team, Richard Petty Motorsports. 

For the Darlington race, Bubba drove a throwback scheme, designed to honor Adam Petty's win in the ARCA series, and the sponsor of the car, Victory Junction Camp. Mitchell made the poster in honor of Adam Petty, his legacy, and the camp.

Winner of the Best in Show for #NASCARThrowback weekend, @BubbaWallace accepts the award on stage with the late Adam Petty’s pit crew 🏆 #BojanglesSo500 pic.twitter.com/GnDHu05FDd

— Darlington Raceway (@TooToughToTame) September 1, 2019

That poster (pictured above) is autographed by Bubba Wallace, Kyle Petty, and the King of NASCAR - Richard Petty.  You can bid on this NASCAR artwork with all the proceeds of the sale to benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc.

Interview of Mitchell by his Father

1) Mitchell, why did you make this poster?

Answer: To support Bubba Wallace and Richard Petty Motorsports. In memory of and honor of Adam Petty because of how good of a person he was. I am just happy Bubba got to drive that car.

2) Mitchell, why do you want to auction this poster off?

Answer: Because that is what Adam Petty would do. He would donate money to Victory Junction and he would do everything he could to make kids smile and I think something I dedicated to him should help a camp he wanted to make. I am just happy that my poster is gonna go for money that I can donate to get somebody to go to camp. My goal is to try to do the same thing that Adam would do. I want to be able to help that camp. I want to be a counselor when I turn 18. I want to help as much as I can to honor Adam Petty.

3) Why is Victory Junction special to you?

Answer: Because it is Adam Petty's legacy. It is what he wanted to make. I have been to Victory Junction Camp twice (not as a camper). When I was there I felt proud to be a 43 fan and to know about Adam Petty. It is a special place, just for kids who might not be able to go to camps like 4h or other camps I can go to.

4) What makes Adam Petty special to you?

Answer: He was just a great person. Everything he did for everybody was remarkable. There are not many people like that and I think that's pretty awesome.

Darlington marked Mitchell's 7th NASCAR race of the season and his 7th #43 poster this season. He makes them all for Bubba Wallace and the #43 team. He wanted to give the poster to the camp, but I made the suggestion that he auction it off for proceeds to go to Victory Junction Camp. He jumped all over it. He is so excited! His goal is no small one. He wants to raise enough money to send one camper to camp ($1,500-$2,500!). While I understand he likely won't reach his goal, I hope we can raise some funds for Victory Junction and some exposure as well! Mitchell's Dad

Click Here to Bid on Poster

 

Adam Petty

Adam Kyler Petty was an American professional racing driver. He was the fourth generation from the Petty family to drive in races in the highest division of NASCAR racing. He is believed to be the first fourth-generation athlete in all of modern American professional sports.

Tragically, on May 12, 2000, in a practice session for the Busch 200 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Petty's throttle stuck wide open going into turn three, causing the car to hit the outside wall virtually head on. Petty was killed instantly when he suffered a basilar skull fracture. He was just nineteen years old.

The Petty family founded Victory Junction in honor of their son and to honor his dream of helping children.

A tribute to Adam Petty ❤️💛💙💚

Such a special moment for the Petty family! pic.twitter.com/OS4geMMNCe

— KylePettyCharityRide (@KPCharityRide) August 6, 2019

100% of the sale of this item will benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc.

Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camp experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering; all in a medically-safe environment at no cost to the camper or their family. Located in the hills of Randleman, North Carolina, Victory Junction is spread across 84 acres, allowing children to do what they do best - be kids, play, imagine, make friends and enjoy the adventures and experiences of camp life.

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Happy Birthday to "The Intimidator"

Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. (April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001) was an American race car driver and team owner, best known for his involvement in stock car racing for NASCAR. Earnhardt began his career in 1975 when he drove in the 1975 World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of the Winston Cup Series (later the Sprint Cup Series).

Earnhardt won a total of 76 races over the course of his career, including one Daytona 500 victory in 1998. He earned seven NASCAR Winston Cup Championships and his aggressive driving style earned him the nickname "The Intimidator."

He also carried the title of “Dad.”

In 1995, Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s hero card featured his three children Kerry (then 25), Kelly (then 22), and Ralph Dale Jr. (then 20). The Earnhardt children are the third generation of racers and were just beginning their racing career. Like their father, Dale Sr. and their grandfather, Ralph racing was in their blood.

Today would have been Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. sixty-sixth birthday. Happy Birthday to "The Intimidator."

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#NASCAR Drivers Giving Back Great Job Smoke!

This is one of the reasons NASCAR Race Mom Loves #NASCAR

We received a package from Tony Stewart! It was delivered by a couple of Vincennes Police Officers, DJ Halter, and Ben Hammond. Thank you so much! Nathan loved it.

Posted by Nathan's Courageous Battle on Saturday, 18 April 2015

Great Job Smoke!  

 

 

Nominate Now for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award #nascar

Do you know of a great volunteer making an impact in the lives of children? Everyone is encouraged to nominate an outstanding volunteer in your community for The NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide, the sport's highest community service honor.

 Learn more and nominate at NASCAR.com/award by May 8, 2015! 

So what is the award process? Why does YOUR support matter? From the collective nominations made by NASCAR fans like you, four finalists will be selected and announced in the fall of 2015, and the winner - determined by online fan vote - will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to the children's charity they represent. And since the award's inception in 2011, The NASCAR Foundation has awarded $700,000 to charities in honor of 16 remarkable finalists. That is more than 52,000 children helped by the donations made to the charities they support!

Plus, they have made it is easy for you to spread the word to your contacts. Just use the below sample tweet and post to encourage your social network contacts to submit their nominations!

Share with Twitter:

Do you know a NASCAR fan championing a kid's cause? Nominate your volunteer for @NASCAR_FDN @nationwide88 #BJFHAward. nas.cr/Award

Share with Facebook

Hey #NASCAR Friends, The NASCAR Foundation's Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide honors volunteers that dedicate themselves to improving the lives of children through a charitable organization. Nominate your everyday champion making a difference #forthekids today by visiting http://nas.cr/Award. #BJFHAward

NASCAR Honors Moms with Launch of First Mother’s Day Campaign

Fans Encouraged to Share Photos of the NASCAR Experiences They Had With Mom For a Chance to Win Once-In-A-Lifetime NASCAR-Themed Prizes

Family has always been a pillar of NASCAR®, as the sport was built by the contributions of iconic family names such as France, Petty, Earnhardt and Jarrett. From nurturing young drivers in their aspirations for a career in motorsports, to bringing families together at the track, to celebrating in Victory Lane, moms have served as the bedrock of NASCAR. 

To further celebrate this tradition and spirit, NASCAR today launched “NASCAR with Mom,” a Mother’s Day initiative aimed at sharing and celebrating memorable NASCAR moments with Mom.

Leading up to Mother’s Day Weekend – through the #NASCARwithMOM sweepstakes supported by NASCAR’s Official Partners 3M, Ford and Goodyear – fans are encouraged to share their most memorable NASCAR Mom photos on social media using the hashtag #NASCARwithMOM or by visiting www.NASCAR.com/NASCARwithMOM for the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime NASCAR experience.

The Grand Prize package includes a ride in the Goodyear Blimp and an all-inclusive VIP experience for two during the 2015 Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, including tickets with VIP access. Additionally, five first place prize winners will receive a NASCAR Racing Experience Qualifier for two. Fans can enter to win starting today through May 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

“Mothers have made an indelible impact on our sport since the moment it was founded in 1947 – from the legacies of Anne B. France and Lynda Petty to the modern-day accomplishments of others like Teresa and Kelley Earnhardt,” said Kim Brink, NASCAR senior vice president, marketing. “NASCAR with Mom honors the moments and memories fans and families in NASCAR have had with their mothers, and recognizes the critical role moms will play in the future of our sport.”

NASCAR Race Mom in by the garages with NASCAR Driver
Moses Smith - her oldest son.

During Mother’s Day weekend, NASCAR, 3M, Ford and Goodyear will be also surprising moms and their children with unique experiences at the Acceleration Nation Experience at the track leading up to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™, SpongeBob SquarePants 400 race at Kansas Speedway.

Click here to Check out one of my
fondest racing memories with my son

Newman vs. Larson

Could this photo be any cuter!  In January of 2013 NASCAR Rising Star, Kyle Larson shared this photo of  Chase Contender Ryan Newman and himself via twitter.

Last race, NASCAR Veteran Ryan Newman's rough last-chance pass of the Rookie, Kyle Larson, at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday drew plenty of attention and criticism.

"I think if Kyle Larson was in my shoes, he'd have done the exact same thing," Newman said afterward. "I didn't take him out. He still finished the race ... but I think in a day or two he'll understand, if he doesn't now. It's hard to rationalize that, but like I said, I did what I had to do and tried to keep it as clean as I possibly could. I don't like racing that way, but there's a lot on the line here, and we'll keep digging."

What did the young rookie think about all the drama?

"Coming to the finish, there were a lot of cars racing really hard. I knew the 31 (Newman) was right around me, and knew he needed to gain some spots to keep from getting eliminated from the Chase. "It's a little upsetting he pushed me up to the wall, but I completely understand the situation he was in, and can't fault him for being aggressive there. I think a lot of drivers out here would have done something similar if they were in that position."

Somehow the photo above describes this situation perfectly without any word.

Chase Elliott Win #NASCAR Nationwide Title

From earlier: @chaseelliott became the youngest #NASCAR champ in national series history. http://t.co/pu8BiTs6Hl pic.twitter.com/ywySVrLNyL
— #MyChaseNation (@NASCAR) November 9, 2014

After a fifth place finish, Eighteen-Year-Old William Clyde Elliott II, more widely known as Chase Elliott, left the Phoenix International Raceway as NASCAR's Youngest National Series Champion. The son of 1988 Winston Cup Series champion Bill Elliott and Cindy Elliott also made history as the first rookie to win a NASCAR national series championship.

Chase's Father had not expected such a remarkable season.  “Absolutely no way,” Bill reported. “To be able to set foot in his first Nationwide car in January this year, to be here at the end of November as a Nationwide champion, it’s an incredible feat, not only for him but for the team.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., co-owner of Elliott's JR Motorsports race team, has said that his driver is likely to run another full season on NASCAR's No. 2 circuit next year. However, Hendrick, also a co-owner at JRM, sounded as if a few premier series starts would also be sprinkled into that mix.

Bickford Clinches Sunoco Rookie of The Year #nascar #knwest

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - James Bickford went from a 25th-place finish in his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West debut to winning his first career race and now top rookie honors in the series.

James Bickford clinched the Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in the NASCAR
K&N Pro Series West with two races remaining on the 2014 schedule.
(Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

The 16-year-old Napa, California, native has clinched the Sunoco Rookie of the Year title with two races remaining in the K&N West. Bickford holds a 32-point advantage over Rich DeLong III with events at All American Speedway in Roseville, California, and Phoenix International Raceway remaining in season.

Bickford, driving the No. 6 Sunrise Ford/Lucas Oil/Eibach Ford, began the 2014 season with a tough outing at Phoenix and a 15th-place finish at Califonia's Irwindale Speedway through the first two events. He finished 10th in the season's third event at California's Stockton 99 Speedway and from there would go on to post seven top fives and nine top 10s in his next 10 events, including his first career win at State Line Speedway in Post Falls, Idaho, on July 12.

Bickford is the third consecutive driver and fifth overall to earn the rookie title driving for car owner Bob Bruncati, who is known for providing an opportunity for young drivers to showcase their talent in the series. He joins current teammate Dylan Lupton (2013), Austin Dyne (2012), Luis Martinez Jr. (2010) Jason Bowles (2007) as drivers who have garnered the top rookie owners for Bruncati.

Past drivers to win the Sunoco Rookie of the Year honor in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West include Derrike Cope, Chad Little, Bill Sedgwick, Rick Carelli, David Gilliland and Dylan Kwasniewski.

Bickford will be honored for his Sunoco Rookie of the Year Award at the NASCAR Touring Series Awards on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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#NASCAR 's Jeff Gordon's 2014 Corvette Raffle

Wow is it that time already! #NASCAR Race Mom better hurry and buy her Raffle Ticket.

Enter now to win Jeff Gordon's personal 2014 Corvette Convertible Stingray with 3LT. And, if winning wasn't enough, all Federal taxes for the Corvette will be paid for as well! 

Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer research and access to treatment. Each raffle ticket is $100, only 7,500 tickets will be sold. 

The raffle will end on September 29, 2014 or when all tickets have been sold, which ever occurs first. Jeff Gordon will personally hand over the keys to the lucky winner. 

 Click here to buy your tickets

NASCAR Race Mom has her fingers crossed that she be the lucky winner to meet Superstar Gordon and drive home in his Corvette Convertible.  Nevertheless NRM is already a winner knowing that her $100 will help children in need!






Please read the Rules and Regulations before purchasing a ticket.

Dylan Kwasniewski's Special Guest

Dylan Kwasniewski and the No. 42 team had a special guest with them this weekend at Mid-Ohio. Nationwide Children’s Hospital Patient Champion Reid Zupanc will serve as an honorary crewmember on the up & up team at Mid-Ohio.

In July 2011, Reid was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma. Following the diagnosis, Reid had multiple surgeries, six months of chemotherapy treatment, many labs drawn, multiple scans, a skin graft, lung fungus, and countless doctors appointments.

He will also have tissue expanders put in the top of his head so that in the future, he can have a full head of hair. Currently, Reid is free from treatment, but regularly visits Nationwide Children’s Hospital for preventative scans.

Kwasniewski started the race in twelfth and finished eighth.

Photo Credit:  2014 Action Sports Photography, Inc.

First #KNWEST Win For 16-Year-Old Bickford

James Bickford celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NAPA
Auto Parts/Toyota 150 Saturday night at State Line Speedway in Idaho.
(William Mancebo/Getty Images for NASCAR)

James Bickford showed Saturday night he's a fast learner. And a fast driver.

The Napa, California, driver in just his seventh NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race, passed former champion Greg Pursley with four laps to go in the NAPA Auto Parts/Toyota 150 at State Line Speedway to go en route to capturing his first career win.

Pursley finished second -- .725-seconds back of Bickford's No. 6 Interstate Plastics/Sunrise Ford on the quarter-mile oval -- and Brandon McReynolds was third. Braeden Havens, who won the 21 Means 21 Pole Award earlier in the day, finished fourth and David Mayhew rounded out the top five.

Bickford, who turned 16 in March, is the cousin of four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon. His previous best finish was a fourth-place run at Iowa Speedway in May.

James’ father, Tom, is John Bickford’s brother. Gordon, 42, was reared by stepfather John Bickford from the time he was a Vallejo toddler.

James Bickford drove to his first victory in his seventh career NASCAR K&N Pro
Series West race Saturday night. William (Mancebo/Getty Images for NASCAR)

James, who won the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model championship at All American Speedway in his rookie year in 2013, drives for Bob Bruncati Racing in the No. 6 Sunrise Ford. He replaced driver Derek Thorn, who is the reigning K&N West champion.

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Little In Perfect Position For First #KNEAST Win

Avoids Wreck To Take K&N Pro East Checkers At New Hampshire

Jesse Little only led the final lap - but that was all he needed to pick up his
first NASCAR K&N Pro Series East career win Friday in the Granite State 100
at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (Getty Images for NASCAR)

Third-place was the perfect position for Jesse Little on the white flag lap at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday. The end result was him standing in Victory Lane with his first career NASCAR K&N Pro Series East win.

It was truly amazing. And to do it on my mom's birthday, too - it's an amazing birthday present that I can hand her that trophy.

"It's one I'll never forget."

Jesse Little celebrates in Victory Lane following his NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
win in the Granite State 100 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (Getty Images for NASCAR)

Jesse Little, age seventeen is the son of former NASCAR driver Chad Little. Jesse drives the No. 97 Chevrolet and earned the K&N Pro Series East Rookie of the Year honors in 2013.

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