Tony Stewart Wins His First NHRA Drag Racing Championship

The three-time NASCAR Cup champion adds a regional crown in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to his impressive list of racing accomplishments.

 

Tony Stewart is now an NHRA drag racing champion.

Fifty-three year old Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup champion who has also won three races and the 1997 Indy Racing League championship in IndyCar and who currently races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, won the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division crown on Saturday at St. Louis. 

 

There was no backing into the championship, either, as the 53-year-old Stewart rocketed his McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol dragster past Gary Pritchett with an ET of 5.216 seconds at 274.16 mph. Pritchett, who led Stewart by 21 points in the championship, ran 13.242 seconds, 73.96 mph.

 

Stewart won the eliminations from the No. 2 qualifying position.

 

This is Stewart's first divisional championship in the Top Alcohol class in his second year of competition. This year, he won three of the five events he entered and finished runner-up in another.

 

"It was a pretty cool deal today. This is redemption from last year at this same event. When we were here a year ago, all we had to do was get through the first round and we would have clinched the division championship.

 

Obviously, we were also racing for the world championship points as well. But, we had a problem. The car shook and the competitor we ran against had their best run of the season against us. It was a bitter pill to swallow. We were having to come from behind today. Even with two wins and a runner-up coming into today, if he (Gary Pritchett) made it to the finals, we had to beat him to win this thing.

 

Out of five races this season, we ran Gary in four of them and we were in the finals together in all four. To win three against him is awesome. He’s a tough competitor and Randy Meyer’s team always does a great job.

 

I’m really proud of my McPhillips Racing team. These guys did an awesome job. It’s a nice redemption weekend for us. We struggled here last weekend in the Top Fuel car. To be able to come here and win the race and have low ET of the event in the finals and win the division championship is just really cool. For everything we’ve done in motorsports, to be able to add this to our resume' is really special."

 

Stewart will be back in action Oct. 9-13 weekend at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Texas NHRA Fall Nationals. With just three events remaining on the 2023 national schedule Stewart sits ninth in the Top Fuel dragster standings.

 

Got the win at @WWTRaceway and @NHRA North Central Division champ. Today was special. #NHRA | @TonyStewart | @mobil1racing | @Mahindra_USA pic.twitter.com/cbKQ32wTop

— Tony Stewart Racing Nitro (@TSRnitro) October 6, 2024

 

source: Autoweek Media

NASCAR / ARCA / SRX Race Weekend Recap (Indianapolis, Eldora Speedway)

Winners: Michael Mcdowell (Cup); Ty Gibbs (Xfinity); Ty Majeski (Trucks) Jesse Love (ARCA) plus Tony Stewart (SRX) 

 

NASCAR Cup

Michael Mcdowell Wins Cup Series Race at Indy Road Course; Clinches Playoff Berth

 

Michael McDowell dominated Sunday’s Cup Series race at the Indianapolis Road Course to score his first win of the 2023 season after holding off a hard charging Chase Elliott.

 

The driver of the No. 34 becomes the 13th driver to punch his ticket to the postseason on a victory. It’s McDowell’s second career win in the Cup Series. His first came in the 2021 Daytona 500.

 

“I was really trying to pace myself,” McDowell said. “I figured there would be a late-race caution, and I didn’t want to burn my stuff up. I was just trying to maintain that gap.

 

“Then when I got into traffic, (Elliott) started closing, I had to push it, but I just can’t believe it.”

 

Absolutely speechless. We’re going #NASCARPlayoffs racing once again!! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/kxal46YwCs

— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) August 13, 2023

Pole: Daniel Suarez

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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on 08/20/2023 for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. 

 

NASCAR Xfinity

Ty Gibbs Distances Field, Wins Xfinity Series Race at Indy Road Course

 

In conjunction with brisk speed out front, Ty Gibbs brushed off a 43-minute weather delay to find Victory Lane in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Saturday evening.

 

The win was Gibbs’ first in seven Xfinity Series races this season and the 12th of his Xfinity Series career. Sam Mayer finished runner-up, with AJ Allmendinger, Austin Hill and Justin Allgaier rounding out the top five.

 

“Definitely about time,” Gibbs told NBC Sports’ Dave Burns. “Really cool to get one here at the Brickyard. I grew up racing go karts in New Castle down the street, so really special to me. Thank you to He Gets Us, all glory to Jesus Christ.

 

“Awesome car, great car. Thank you, Jason Ratcliff. This is the man right here. Jason did a great job. Thank you. This is just so special to me.”

 

p1 💥 P1 ⁰⁰@TyGibbs wins the @_Pennzz 150 presented by @AdvanceAuto.⁰⁰#NASCAR | @JoeGibbsRacing 🍾🧱 pic.twitter.com/UuKP0aeUrI

— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) August 13, 2023

Pole: AJ Allmendinger

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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on 08/19/2023 for the Shriners Children's 200 at Watkins Glen International. 

 

 

NASCAR Trucks

Ty Majeski Dominates Truck Series Playoff Opener at IRP

 

Ty Majeski took the checkered flag Friday night at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to open the Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs.

 

The win marked the first of the 2023 season for the No. 98 ThorSport Racing Ford and locks Majeski into the Round of 8.

 

“We’re peaking at the right time. This is exactly when we peaked last year. It looks like we’re trending in the same direction. Hopefully this is just the start of our playoff run. We want to go and win Milwaukee, right? That’s my home race. Go win Kansas. We’ve had great trucks at all those places. Bristol and Homestead we’ve won, and Phoenix we’re in the mix to the end. That’s the end goal,” Majeski said.

 

An incredible rebound from Richmond, but @TyMajeski and the No. 98 team are just getting started in the #NASCARPlayoffs. pic.twitter.com/KklWPaPpf0

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) August 12, 2023

Pole: Christian Eckes

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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on 08/27/2023 for the Clean Harbors 175 at the Milwaukee Mile.

 

 

ARCA

Jesse Love Bags Seventh Win of 2023 in Reese’s 200 At IRP

 

After getting passed in the late stages of the ARCA race by Luke Fenhaus, Jesse Love executed the final restart of the evening perfectly to regain the lead from Fenhaus and drive away to Victory Lane in Friday’s Reese’s 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

 

“This is such a phenomenal team,” Love said. “I didn’t think I did a great job at saving my stuff and that came back to bite me when [Fenhaus] came by. He was really fast and I was giving this thing all it was worth. I cooled [my tires] down as much as I could [before the restart] hoping it would pay dividends and it did.”

 

7th win of the season for Jesse!!!#FlyTheV #TeamToyota pic.twitter.com/sUw1VuKvqP

— VenturiniMotorsports (@VenturiniMotor) August 12, 2023

Pole: Jesse Love

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Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on 08/18/2023 for the General Tire 100 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International at Watkins Glen International.

 

Next Race: The ARCA Series West will return on 08/19/2023 for the NAPA Auto Parts ARCA 150 at Evergreen Speedway.

 

Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on 08/20/2023 for the Dutch Boy 100 at Springfield Mile at Illinois State Fairgrounds.

 

 

Superstar Racing Experience

Tony Stewart Wins His Home SRX Race at Eldora

 

For the fourth time in five dirt races for the Camping World SRX Series, Tony Stewart went to victory lane.

 

On Thursday night, Stewart took the win at the track he owns, Eldora Speedway, in the 75-lap feature race for the SRX superstars. It was a sweep of the night for the 2021 series champion, as he also won both heat races leading into the feature event. The first-ever heat race sweep gave Stewart the luxury of starting on the pole for the feature, and he would not relinquish the top spot.

 

“What an awesome night at Eldora Speedway Brought home the win and got to climb the fence again for our friends at Bass Pro Shops! Great having Ron Capps join the Superstar Racing Experience. Thanks to all the fans that came out and to Camping World for their support.” Tony Stewart

 

Just like old times… 🥹 pic.twitter.com/2tyLvVxFO7

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) August 12, 2023

Pole: Tony Stewart

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Next Race: The Superstar Racing Experience will return on 08/17/2023 for the season finale at Lucas Oil Speedway.

 

 

source: NASCAR / ARCA / SRX Media

No Surprise - Tony Stewart Wins in the Dirt

SRX Race at Eldora Speedway

 

Smoke (Tony Stewart) drove around Eldora Speedway like he owned the place during Thursday's SRX event at the Rossburg, Ohio dirt track. Oh wait - Stewart has owned the Big E (Eldora Speedway) since 2004.  Last night, he led all 75 laps of the main event to claim his first SRX win of the 2023 season.

 

With the win, Stewart is now a perfect two-for-two in SRX races at the track that he owns. The win was his fifth overall SRX victory and his fourth win at a dirt track. In addition to his two wins at Eldora, the three-time #NASCAR Cup Champion also has victories at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 and Knoxville Raceway. The only dirt track SRX race he hasn't won came last year at Sharon Speedway, where he finished second.

 

Stewart won both heat races to claim the pole for Thursday's race and dominated the main event before needing to hold off a hard-charging Hailie Deegan to claim the win. Deegan was in a back-up car after being involved in a six-car crash during the first heat race.

 

 

What was a bit of a surprise was the hard-charging drive delivered by second place finisher Hailie Deegan.

 

“That’s one thing people don’t realize, Hailie Deegan is a hell of a dirt track racer,” Stewart said. “If she gets to second, she’s going to put on pressure. I just had to try to get some clean laps on restarts, get in a rhythm and get going.”

 

Deegan was involved in a first heat crash when Austin Dillon, making his SRX debut, lost his radiator hose and slid straight into the outside wall.

 

“When it happened, I was immediately right behind him (Dillon),” Deegan told Frontstretch. “Nothing I could do in that situation. That’s the first time that’s happened to me, where someone’s blown up directly in front of me.”

 

Deegan finished the race in her backup car and received a huge standing ovation and tons of cheers from fans.

 

“Oh man, I don’t know what’s happened the last couple of weeks or what’s changed, but I feel a lot more confidence the last couple of months,” Deegan said with a broad smile on her face. “I feel like these last two or three races, it’s coming (together) and I’m starting to get those finishes, getting more speed and it’s all coming together.

 

“I’ve been working real hard the last couple of weeks and it’s really paying off.”

 

 

 

IT’S A SMOKE CLEAN SWEEP IN ELDORA🧹🧹🧹

Tony Stewart wins all 3 events in his backyard! Only 1 more SRX race left in 2023… pic.twitter.com/DZ1scH7NCV

— Rubbin is Racing (@rubbinisracing) August 11, 2023

SRX at Eldora Speedway Results

1. Tony Stewart
2. Hailie Deegan
3. Ryan Newman
4. Bobby Labonte
5. Matt Kenseth
6. Marco Andretti
7. Chase Briscoe
8. Ken Schrader
9. Brad Keselowski
10. Ron Capps
11. Austin Dillon (DNS)
12. Tony Kanaan (DNS)

Tony Stewart is BACK in victory lane in Thursday Night Thunder.

Hear straight from Smoke following a dominate performance at Eldora. pic.twitter.com/yKDDhBB0e6

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) August 11, 2023

.@HailieDeegan talks about her rollercoaster night that saw her come back from wrecking in the heats to earning her best career #SRX finish of second.

🎥:@AnthonyDamcott pic.twitter.com/TV0ooamuQp

— Frontstretch (@Frontstretch) August 11, 2023

𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: Eldora.#CampingWorldSRX | @EldoraSpeedway pic.twitter.com/P9JBOnXOnn

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) August 11, 2023

 

source: Floracing Media

SRX - Thursday Night Thunder

Hailie Deegan and Tony Stewart are on the Front Row for Heat 1

 

Remember tonight’s ‘Thursday Night Thunder.’ This evening is the second event of the ‘Camping World SRX Series.’ Due to unprecedented flooding at the Thunder Road Speedbowl, race number two of the 2023 season returns to Stafford Speedway again.

 

Denny Hamlin won the 2023 Camping World SRX Series season-opener last week at Stafford. Hamlin, a full-time competitor in the NASCAR Cup Series, is not competing full-time in SRX, and will not race on Thursday evening.

 

If you are not lucky enough to be in the stands, you can catch all the action at 9:00 pm ET on ESPN or the ESPN App.

 

Heat One Starting Line-Up

1. Hailie Deegan
2. Tony Stewart
3. Paul Tracy
4. Ryan Newman
5. Greg Biffle *
6. Ken Schrader
7. Brad Keselowski
8. Daniel Suarez *
9. Bobby Labonte
10. Marco Andretti
11. Ryan Preece *
12. Kenny Wallace *
13. Tony Kanaan *

Note: * designates a guest driver

Every single lap makes a difference. That's why we're adding more😏

This week's Stafford race will feature an altered race format compared to Race No. 1, adding more laps per race segment for even more on-track action. #CampingWorldSRX pic.twitter.com/5koDIPQvTr

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) July 20, 2023

 

source: SRX Media

New Season of SRX Series Racing Begins Tonight

“Thursday Night Thunder” Back to ESPN

 

Kicking off six consecutive Thursday nights of prime-time racing action, the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Series makes its debut on ESPN on Thursday, July 13, at 9 p.m. ET, bringing “Thursday Night Thunder” back to ESPN. The Camping World SRX Series pits champion-level drivers from different racing series against each other in identically-prepared race cars, competing on some of America’s iconic short tracks.

 

The first event will be at the half-mile Stafford (CT) Motor Speedway and will include 12 drivers from NASCAR and IndyCar racing in competition. Previous NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Bobby Labonte and Brad Keselowski will be in the field racing against former IndyCar stalwarts Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan and Paul Tracy. Rising star Hailie Deegan also will be in competition as will NASCAR Daytona 500 winners Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman and former NASCAR stars Clint Bowyer and Ken Schrader.

 

Two-time NASCAR champion Joey Logano will serve as guest analyst for the first race, joining lap-by-lap announcer Allen Bestwick in the booth to call the action. ESPN SportsCenter anchor Nicole Briscoe will host the telecast while Matt Yocum will report from the pits.

 

The event launches a new, multi-year media rights agreement between SRX and ESPN that will see the series air exclusively on ESPN, bringing back the Thursday Night Thunder branding.

 

Thursday Night Thunder, which originally aired on ESPN in the 1980’s, saw legends of racing, including SRX co-founder Stewart, launch their careers.

 

About SRX:

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) was created by Sandy Montag and The Montag Group, Investor and former NASCAR COO, George Pyne, NASCAR Hall of Famer and legendary driver Tony Stewart, and NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief and Owner Ray Evernham. Over the first two seasons of SRX, the six-race series has featured drivers from a variety of racing backgrounds with an emphasis on champion-level drivers. SRX has seen some of the sport’s biggest names compete including: Tony Stewart, Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott, Tony Kanaan, Paul Tracy, Bobby Labonte, Willy T. Ribbs, Hailie Deegan, Ryan Blaney, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Marco Andretti, Matt Kenseth, Michael Waltrip, Josef Newgarden, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Helio Castroneves, and many more.

 

CHAMP.#CampingWorldSRX | @MarcoAndretti pic.twitter.com/CRwkt4X85f

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) July 13, 2023

In 2022, the series field featured a total of five NASCAR Cup Series Championships, three IndyCar Series Championships, four Daytona 500 Winners, five Indianapolis 500 Winners and four NASCAR Hall of Fame Drivers. Tony Stewart claimed the inaugural SRX Championship in 2021 and Marco Andretti claimed the 2022 Championship.

 

 

SRX Entry List
Stafford Motor Speedway

1. Kevin Harvick
2. Denny Hamlin
3. Ryan Newman
4. Tony Stewart
5. Hailie Deegan
6. Brad Keselwoski
7. Marco Andretti
8. Ken Schrader
9. Paul Tracy
10. Tony Kanaan
11. Bobby Labonte
12. Clint Bowyer

#4EVER a Superstar.#CampingWorldSRX |@KevinHarvick pic.twitter.com/MmUJyNstQX

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) July 13, 2023

 

source: ESPN Media

Superstar Racing Experience Announces Additional 2023 Drivers

Marco Andretti, Paul Tracy and Ryan Hunter-Reay will compete full-time, with Josef Newgarden and Tony Kanaan racing part-time.

 

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) has announced a slew of world- class open wheel drivers who will compete in the 2023 SRX Series. Marco Andretti, the reigning SRX Champion, will defend his title, racing full-time this summer. He is joined by IndyCar legend and SRX veteran, Paul Tracy, and IndyCar Series and Indy 500 Champion, Ryan Hunter-Reay, who is back with SRX full-time after making his debut last summer.

 

The trio is joined by their IndyCar contemporaries, Tony Kanaan and Josef Newgarden, who will be racing part- time in 2023. Kanaan, an IndyCar series, and Indy 500 Champion himself, will race in SRX 3 times this summer (Stafford, Thunder Road and Eldora). Josef Newgarden, a current driver for Team Penske and 2-time IndyCar Series Champion, will return to SRX for his second race, joining the field at Motor Mile on July 27th.

 

Andretti, Tracy, Hunter-Reay, Newgarden and Kanaan join previously announced all-stars: Hailie Deegan, Brad Keselowski, Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Helio Castroneves, Clint Bowyer, Kenny Wallace and Tony Stewart – as 2023 SRX drivers. SRX will air on six consecutive Thursday nights at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App, bringing back the iconic “ESPN Thursday Night Thunder” branding.

 

2023 SRX Series Announced Drivers:

 

Stafford (7/13):

1. Denny Hamlin
2. Clint Bowyer
3. Kevin Harvick
4. Tony Kanaan
5. Brad Keselowski
6. Hailie Deegan
7. Bobby Labonte
8. Ryan Newman
9. Paul Tracy
10. Ryan Hunter-Reay
11. Marco Andretti
12. Tony Stewart

 

Thunder Road (7/20):

1. Tony Kanaan
2. Brad Keselowski
3. Hailie Deegan
4. Bobby Labonte
5. Ryan Newman
6. Paul Tracy
7. Ryan Hunter-Reay
8. Marco Andretti
9. Tony Stewart

 

Motor Mile (7/27):

1. Helio Castroneves
2. Kyle Busch
3. Clint Bowyer
4. Josef Newgarden
5. Brad Keselowski
6. Hailie Deegan
7. Bobby Labonte
8. Ryan Newman
9. Paul Tracy
10. Ryan Hunter-Reay
11. Marco Andretti
12. Tony Stewart

 

Berlin (8/3):

1. Helio Castroneves
2. Kyle Busch
3. Kevin Harvick
4. Brad Keselowski
5. Hailie Deegan
6. Bobby Labonte
7. Ryan Newman
8. Paul Tracy
9. Ryan Hunter-Reay
10. Marco Andretti
11. Tony Stewart

 

Eldora (8/10):

1. Tony Kanaan
2. Brad Keselowski
3. Hailie Deegan
4. Bobby Labonte
5. Ryan Newman
6. Paul Tracy
7. Ryan Hunter-Reay
8. Marco Andretti
9. Tony Stewart

 

Lucas Oil (8/17):

1. Helio Castroneves
2. Clint Bowyer
3. Kenny Wallace
4. Brad Keselowski
5. Hailie Deegan
6. Bobby Labonte
7. Ryan Newman
8. Paul Tracy
9. Ryan Hunter-Reay
10. Marco Andretti
11. Tony Stewart

 

Marco Andretti Quotes:

 

Marco Andretti:

“My Thursday nights are a lot more interesting this year. Looking forward to driving against even more of my fast friends this season. SRX keeps getting bigger and better. Pumped to put on a fun show for the fans.”

 

“Can’t wait to have a shot at trying to win it again. I’m feeling more and more comfortable in the cup guy’s sandbox. A lot more talent this year to continue to learn from.”

 

SRX CEO, Don Hawk:

“We at SRX welcome back Marco and look forward to him having the bullseye on his back as he begins his quest to defend his 2022 Championship.”

 

“Marco is intense, he’s competitive and he’s going to find himself in a very strong field that’s full of drivers that just want to win each race each week.”

 

 

Paul Tracy Quotes:

 

Paul Tracy:

“I am super excited to be going into my 3rd season with SRX. To see this concept start from nothing, and be where it is today has been incredible. I’m also super excited to be back on ESPN with the revival of Thursday night thunder. It’s a win/win for the drivers and race fans.”

 

Don Hawk:

“It’s exciting for SRX to announce the return of our own Mr. Excitement. Paul has been working hard all off-season to bring a new mindset and physical conditioning to his SRX program. I believe he’s got the talent to see the podium several times in 2023 (following up his first SRX podium in 2022).”

 

 

Ryan Hunter-Reay Quotes:

 

Ryan Hunter-Reay:

“What an honor it is to be selected as one of the full-time drivers for the 2023 SRX season competing against some of the most accomplished names in motorsports. Tony Stewart, Don Hawk and the entire SRX operation have done a phenomenal job building this series to where it is today. Last season we all witnessed a huge surge in momentum for SRX and that trend has strengthened with the signing of more top drivers as well as the shift to racing on Thursday nights on ESPN.”

 

“Obviously, this discipline of racing was completely out of my wheelhouse, however, I learned a tremendous amount last season and look to apply those lessons for a strong showing this summer.”

 

Don Hawk:

“Here’s my sleeper pick as the most improved driver from 2022. I believe that Ryan will be very consistent, and sneaky competitive as he now knows the car better and how to race these guys to maximize points.”

 

“Ryan Hunter Reay has a year under his belt with SRX and has the big picture in mind for 2023. He knows how to race and how to win so watch out for this dark horse every Thursday Night on ESPN.”

 

 

Josef Newgarden Quotes:

 

Josef Newgarden:

“One of the most appealing things to me about competing in SRX is the ability to run at some of these historic short tracks where some of the legends of motorsports have competed. Last year’s race at the Nashville Fairgrounds was a perfect introduction to the series at an iconic facility that is working to make it back to big time racing. Motor Mile Speedway is another historic track that has hosted racing for decades. I’ve heard it’s a true short track with demanding racing and lots of paint swapping. It should be a great race.”

 

Don Hawk:

“Having Josef back again is something we wanted to make happen. Thank you to Roger Penske for approving this one – Josef is a blast to watch race and we are lucky to have him back behind the wheel of an SRX car.”

 

 

Tony Kanaan Quotes:

 

Tony Kanaan:

 “I’m so happy to be racing in SRX for the third season in a row. Having been with the series since the beginning, it’s so exciting to see the way the competition has grown. Let’s go!”

 

Don Hawk:  

“Having a driver the caliber of Tony returning to SRX for several races this year is something we wanted to have happen from day one of the seasons planning.” CEO Hawk

 

“With Tony announcing he’s retiring from Indy Car this year, it’s a huge plus for SRX and the fans to be part of the tour to honor a special shoe like him. We’re excited to have Tony back and we will have something special on tap to recognize his many motorsports accomplishments.”

 

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) was created by Sandy Montag and The Montag Group, Investor and former NASCAR COO, George Pyne, NASCAR Hall of Famer and legendary driver Tony Stewart, and NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief and Owner Ray Evernham. Over the first two seasons of SRX, the six- race series has featured drivers from a variety of racing backgrounds with an emphasis on champion-level drivers. SRX has seen some of the sport’s biggest names compete including: Tony Stewart, Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott, Tony Kanaan, Paul Tracy, Bobby Labonte, Willy T. Ribbs, Hailie Deegan, Ryan Blaney, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Marco Andretti, Matt Kenseth, Michael Waltrip, Josef Newgarden, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Helio Castroneves, and many more.

 

In 2022, the series field featured a total of five NASCAR Cup Series Championships, three IndyCar Series Championships, four Daytona 500 Winners, five Indianapolis 500 Winners and four NASCAR Hall of Fame Drivers. Tony Stewart claimed the inaugural SRX Championship in 2021, and Marco Andretti claimed the 2022 Championship.

 

 

Before anyone asks…

Yes, all of our tracks this year have lights. 😉 https://t.co/IdsUVXMcYq

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) February 28, 2023

 

 

 

source: SRX PR Media

Sellout Crowd Set to Watch Camping World SRX Series Finale

Saturday At Sharon; Event To Broadcast Live On CBS

 

 

 

One of the most anticipated events in the long and storied history of Sharon Speedway, which dates back to 1929, is set to take place this Saturday night (July 23) at the Hartford, Ohio facility. The second year Camping World SRX Series will compete on the 3/8-mile red clay oval for their season finale. The event is a sellout with no tickets available on Saturday; however, the event will be live on CBS at 8 p.m.

 

Nothing like a little Saturday Night Showdown at Sharon between father and son. 😏 #CampingWorldSRX pic.twitter.com/vMwx83f7ng

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) July 22, 2022

A star-studded lineup of 13 high profile racers will take part including the much-anticipated battle between track co-owner Dave Blaney and his son Ryan, who have rarely raced against each other. Dave owns 37 career wins at his home track led by 34 in the "410" Sprint Car division including a popular 2021 World of Outlaws victory. Ryan made one Limited Sprint Car start at Sharon many years ago.

 

Sharon Speedway will always hold a special place in Tony Stewart's heart as it was the site of his first career winged "410" Sprint Car victory, which came in the inaugural "Lou Blaney Memorial" in 2009. Stewart is the defending SRX Champion and is fresh off a win at I-55 Speedway last weekend to remain perfect on dirt.

 

Other SRX stars that will be competing include 2020 NASCAR Cup Champion Chase Elliott, 2003 NASCAR Cup Champion Matt Kenseth, 2000 NASCAR Cup Champion Bobby Labonte, former Daytona 500 winners Ryan Newman and Michael Waltrip, former NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series Champion Greg Biffle, 2003 KART Champion Paul Tracy, Mario Andretti's grandson Marco Andretti who leads the Series points, along with Ryan Hunter-Reay and Tony Kanaan.

 

We are now official SOLD OUT for Saturday's @SRXracing event...THANK YOU FANS! Please do not show up Saturday without a ticket. The event will be live on CBS beginning at 8 PM.

— Sharon Speedway (@SharonSpdwy) July 21, 2022

Fans can not only experience viewing from the frontstretch and backstretch grandstands, but also from the infield fan zone, which includes concessions and restrooms. Sharon is the only track in the area to have viewing from the unique infield perspective. There will be times throughout the night when fans can cross on the frontstretch back and forth. If you plan on utilizing the infield fan zone, we recommend you bring lawn chairs or lawn chairs are available for purchase.

 

The entire covered grandstand is for reserved ticket holders only. The following are available for general admission on the frontstretch; Section D Rows I-P Seats 1-54 (turn 1); Section F Rows I-P Seats (turn 4). The entire backstretch grandstands (located on the East side of the track) is available for general admission.

 

There will be handicap accessible viewing areas both on the frontstretch and backstretch. Handicap parking is available on the West side of the track (frontstretch). A limited amount of handicap parking will be available at the East side entrance, but recommend to arrive early.

 

Parking lots will open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. All admission gates will open at 2 p.m. The Whatchamacallitz Band will be playing in the pavilion from 2-4 p.m. and then from 6-7 p.m. SRX practice will take place from 4-6 p.m. Racing is scheduled for 8 p.m. As a reminder, coolers nor outside food or beverages are not permitted. Pit passes are not available for this event.

 

Camping is also sold out. Camping opened at 5 p.m. Thursday and campers are asked to arrive prior to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, if possible, before the parking lots open. You must be checked in before setting up. Those that arrive late Thursday or Friday night, can spend the night, but are asked not to setup until being checked in during the morning.

 

Fans may utilize all of the grounds except the HOT PIT AREA, which will be fenced and monitored; however, fans may get up to the fence to hopefully see their favorite driver(s) with the ability to take pictures and possibly some interaction. There is NO organized autograph session.

 

Coming up next Saturday (July 30) will be a "Super Series" event featuring the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply "410" Sprint Cars for $3,000 to-win along with the Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks, HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and Whelen Econo Mods. Race time is 7 p.m. 

 

 

 

Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located at 3241 Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter @sharonspdwy.

 

 

source: Sharon Speedway

NASCAR / SRX Race Weekend Recap (NHMS & I-55)

Winners: Christopher Bell (Cup); Justin Allgaier (Xfinity); plus Tony Stewart (SRX)

 

NASCAR Cup

Christopher Bell Lands First Win of Season

 

Christopher Bell has quietly established himself as a New England force over the past three years coming up the NASCAR ranks and on Sunday afternoon, he convincingly earned his biggest triumph to date there, a victory in the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter 301 and a ticket to the 2022 Playoffs.

 

Bell led the last 42 laps of the 301-lapper at the 1.058-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway, claiming the trophy — and the traditional lobster hoist in Victory Lane — with a massive 5.767-second victory over last week‘s race winner Chase Elliott.

 

It‘s only the second NASCAR Cup Series win for the third-year driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota but oh, so significant as it launches the 27-year-old Oklahoman into a provisional postseason berth. The 14th different winner of the season came into the race ranked last among the top 16 drivers that would advance to the Playoffs. Now he has bolstered his hopes of a title run.

 

“Man, that one was much-needed right there,” said Bell, who won three consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series races at the track from 2019-2021 and was runner-up in last year‘s NASCAR Cup Series race there.

 

Big thank you to @rheemracing, @DEWALTtough, @ToyotaRacing, @Yahoo & @JoeGibbsRacing for all the support. We knew we were due. 🏁 #TeamToyota pic.twitter.com/OPg6hCq3RQ

— Christopher Bell (@CBellRacing) July 18, 2022

Pole: Martin Truex Jr

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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, July 24 for the M&M's Fan Appreciation 400 at Pocono Raceway. 

 

 

NASCAR Xfinity

Justin Allgaier Zooms to Xfinity Series

 

Justin Allgaier prevailed in an action-packed Crayon 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, earning his third victory of the season and a very special birthday present for his wife, Ashley. A race trophy.

 

The driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet delivered Chevy’s first win at the 1.058-mile track in 15 years. It’s Allgaier’s third win of the season — coming a comfortable 3.869 seconds ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver Trevor Bayne, who was trying to earn the JGR team its seventh consecutive New Hampshire win.

 

“We finished second here last year to one (Toyota) and I told these guys I really wanted to win here,’’ said Allgaier, who now has three wins in the last eight races. “This place has been so much fun over the years.’’

 

“First of all, it’s my wife’s birthday, so if I can’t be with my wife on her birthday, the best thing to do is take home a trophy to her. Just proud of the team.”

 

3 wins in his last 8 races, @J_Allgaier.

Don’t sleep on the No. 7 as an #XfinitySeries title contender. pic.twitter.com/9mpo2v3M6I

— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) July 16, 2022

Pole: Josh Berry

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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, July 23 for the Explore The Pocono Mountains 225 at Pocono Raceway. 

 

 

NASCAR Trucks

Trucks Were Off Last Weekend

Siri: 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗

💰 @CoreyHeim_
💰 @RyanPreece_
💰 @pkligerman #TheTrip pic.twitter.com/gSrgZJs548

— NASCAR Camping World Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) July 14, 2022

 

Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Saturday, July 23 for the CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono Raceway. 

 

 

ARCA

The ARCA Series Did Not Race Last Weekend

#MondayMotivation Who will #Deliver a Smokey Burnout this weekend at @PoconoRaceway? #GeneralTireDelivers200 @ARCA_Racing pic.twitter.com/0ZyzUg3n4a

— General Tire (@GeneralTire) July 18, 2022

 

Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Friday, July 22 for the General Tire Delivers 200 at Pocono Raceway.

 

 

Superstar Racing Experience

Tony Stewart Wins in the Dirt

 

Although it's hard to believe that any dirt track in America is brave enough to keep Tony Stewart out of its winner's circle, a win in a feature race at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 had eluded Smoke entering Saturday night. But even as the biggest wreckfest of the 2022 SRX season ensued, Smoke was able to preserve his spotless record in SRX on dirt and finally check an item off his bucket list.

 

"This place is pretty awesome. Kenny Schrader and these fans are diehard race fans, and you aren't gonna find fans that are any more diehard in this country for late models and modifieds and sprint cars than here at Pevely," Stewart told CBS Sports. "… It's hard. It's been a 90 degree day, it's sunny, windy, everything that kills dirt tracks, and their staff did an awesome job giving us an awesome racetrack there.

 

"I love it when it gets up close to the wall like that. That's when I'm having the most fun."

 

That’s a memory that will last a lifetime. #CampingWorldSRX | @CBSSports pic.twitter.com/uDDvRPBt2t

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) July 17, 2022

Pole:Tony Stewart

Race Results:

1. #14 - Tony Stewart
2. #98 - Marco Andretti
3. #52 - Ken Schrader
4. #39 - Ryan Newman
   
5. #69 - Greg Biffle
6. #99 - Ernie Francis Jr. 
   
7. #15 - Michael Waltrip
8. #3 - Paul Tracy
9. #38 - Hailie Deegan
10. #6 - Tony Kanaan
11. #18 - Bobby Labonte
    
12. #5 - Matt Kenseth
13. #1 - Ryan Hunter-Reay

 

 

Next Race: The SRX Series’ Season Finale will happen on Saturday, July 23 for the at Sharon Speedway.

 

source: NASCAR Media

NashCar Weekend Recap

Winners: Kyle Larson (Cup); Kyle Busch (Xfinity); Ryan Preece (Trucks) plus Tony Stewart (SRX)

 

Kyle Larson Pours It On, Wins Cup Series’ First Race at Nashville Superspeedway

 

Kyle Larson continued his streak of superiority Sunday afternoon, winning the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway — his third consecutive win, following three consecutive runner-up finishes. He hasn’t finished worse than second place in a NASCAR Cup Series race since May 2.

 

It’s a high performance mark the series hasn’t seen in more than a decade when former Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson won four straight points-paying races in 2007. Larson’s win Sunday was his third straight points-paying victory, but he also won the All-Star Race $1 million-to-win exhibition last week at Texas Motor Speedway.

 

“It was a great day,” Larson said, smiling at the understatement. “We never really had to run behind people, so I don’t know if one of my teammates got out front again, it probably would have been hard to pass them. This Valvoline Chevrolet was really good. It cut the middle of the corner really well and our pit crew did an awesome job again. I just hope we can keep it going.”

 

A victory that will go down in history 🏆#NASHCAR #Ally400 pic.twitter.com/k6iDmIlXjZ

— Nashville Superspeedway (@NashvilleSuperS) June 21, 2021

 

 

Kyle Busch Fends Off Allgaier, Collects 100th Xfinity Series Win

 

Kyle Busch earned his historic 100th NASCAR Xfinity Series victory Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway in epic fashion – starting on the pole position, leading a race-high 122 of the 189 laps and bettering the field on three restarts in the closing 20 laps of the Tennessee Lottery 250.

 

For the second race in a row, Busch had to hold off veteran Justin Allgaier on a series of late-race restarts. The margin of victory was a mere 1.11 seconds – the two dueling side by side in the final laps and exchanging the lead seven different times in the final stage of racing. The victory makes Busch a perfect 3-for-3 in Xfinity Series starts this season, and it’s the second time he has won from the pole.

 

“I remember growing up as a kid and watching (NASCAR Hall of Famer) Mark Martin win every week in that 60 car, just the domination he had,” said Busch, driver of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. “And he’s No. 2 with 49 wins. Wanted to give a huge shoutout to Rowdy Nation out there, we appreciate you, Rowdy Nation. I saw a lot of you standing up when Allgaier took the lead then a lot of you sat back down when I took the lead. So, an awesome day for Rowdy Nation.”

 

Sweet, sweet victory 🏁@mmschocolate | #TeamToyota pic.twitter.com/yIqx6xzAY4

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) June 20, 2021

 

 

Ryan Preece Wins his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut

 

Ryan Preece took the lead from Grant Enfinger with seven laps remaining in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway to earn his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory Friday night in his first race in the series.

 

Preece, the 30-year-old Connecticut native who competes full time in the NASCAR Cup Series, is only the fifth driver in history to win in his Truck Series debut.

 

“That was a lot of fun,” Preece said. “Really I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t know anything. I was just taking the guidance from (crew chief) Chad (Johnston) and my teammates and told them I’d be better in the race than I was in qualifying and practice. And fortunately, I lived up to that.”

 

Preece’s of 🍕 for everyone! @RyanPreece_ gets DGR it’s second ever @NASCAR_Trucks win! pic.twitter.com/WnBVc8cNpm

— David Gilliland Racing (@dgr_racing) June 19, 2021

 

Tony Stewart Takes the Checkered Flag for His First SRX Win

 

Tony Stewart won the Camping World SRX Series race Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, leading twice for a race-high 43 laps to take his first victory as a driver at the half-mile, semi-banked dirt oval roughly 40 miles southeast of Des Moines.

 

“It’s the first time I’ve been in victory lane at Knoxville,” said Stewart, who has witnessed his sprint car drivers at Tony Stewart Racing win the prestigious Knoxville Nationals 11 times. “This is where I’ve watched Donny Schatz and Steve Kinser and the greatest of the greats in sprint car racing. This is the place I’ve always wanted to be, for sure, so this is pretty cool.”

 

“This is the Sprint Car Capital of the World, and I want to thank the Knoxville staff and all the fans. They’re not used to tin tops, and if they see tin, they want to see it on top of the cage, not surrounding the cage. Just appreciate the fans and everybody for letting us come here.”

 

How 'bout that?! Pretty cool to celebrate in victory lane at Knoxville. 😎 pic.twitter.com/7Coxab5AAG

— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) June 20, 2021

 

 

source: NASCAR Media & Inside Track

Dixie Vodka Announces Partnership with Tony Stewart of Stewart-Haas Racing

Dixie Vodka, the award-winning craft vodka based in Charleston, SC, announced today a partnership with Tony Stewart of Stewart-Haas Racing, one of NASCAR's most celebrated drivers. The partnership represents a natural extension for Dixie Vodka, which is not only one of the fastest-growing craft spirits brand in the Southeast, but also claims the honor of the first Official Vodka of NASCAR and serves as the title sponsor for the Dixie Vodka 400 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway each February.

 

 

"The opportunity to partner with legendary driver Tony Stewart is exciting for everyone on the Dixie team and further expands our presence in the motorsports world," says Matti Anttila, founder and CEO of Grain & Barrel Spirits, the parent portfolio of Dixie Vodka. "Already the Official Vodka of NASCAR, we are quickly becoming the go to vodka for motorsports fans across the country."

 

As a result of the partnership, Dixie Vodka will be recognized as the Official Vodka of Tony Stewart, as well as the Official Vodka of Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH and the Official Vodka of the All Star Circuit of Champions.

 

TONY'S TEA HITS SHELVES IN JUNE

In collaboration with Stewart, Dixie Vodka has also created a new, ready-to-drink canned cocktail called "Tony's Tea," which will debut this June alongside a series of three other canned cocktails from the brand. Tony's Tea features a combination of iced tea and lemonade spiked with Dixie Vodka's award-winning flagship Southern Vodka.

 

"I'm always on the go, but that doesn't mean I sacrifice quality for speed. That's why I partnered with Dixie Vodka," Stewart said. "Their attention to detail is second to none, and when we were looking to create a great-tasting and ready-to-drink cocktail, Dixie Vodka delivered. Ice it and open it and Tony's Tea is ready to go. I'm looking forward to working with Matti and his team at Dixie Vodka to introduce this line of canned cocktails to our fans."

 

ABOUT DIXIE VODKA:

Launched in 2014 and based in Charleston, SC, Dixie Vodka was established with the simple mission of creating an all-American premium craft vodka that represents the best of Southern flavor, craftsmanship and hospitality. With six signature flavors – including its flagship Southern Original, Black Pepper, Citrus, Mint, Peach and Wildflower Honey – Dixie Vodka partners with local farmers across the South to infuse regionally cherished ingredients into its award-winning products, each of which is six-times distilled from American corn. 

 

In 2020, Dixie Vodka was ranked the ninth-fastest growing spirits brand in the United States by the Beverage Information Group and remains the largest premium craft vodka produced in the Southeast. In partnership with the Southern-raised sport that transcends regional boundaries, Dixie Vodka is proud to serve as the Official Vodka of NASCAR, the title sponsor of the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and the Official Vodka of Stewart-Haas Racing. Dixie Vodka donates at least 1% of all profits through its 1% for the Planet program, a commitment to supporting non-profits that work to protect the future of the planet. 

 

A core brand within the Grain & Barrel Spirits portfolio – an innovation-driven beverage platform that develops and scales craft spirits brands led by founder Matti Anttila – Dixie Vodka can be found on Facebook and Instagram, and on shelves in more than 30 states.

That’s one good looking 🏆😎 https://t.co/DbfsN3wbsH

— Dixie Southern Vodka (@DixieVodka) March 1, 2021

 

source: Dixie Vodka