NASCAR dominates auto racing TV audience
The NASCAR Cup Series claimed the top 15 television audiences for racing in the United States in 2024, and 37 of the top 38.
The Chicago race was the tops for the Xfinity Series, coming in at 39th on the list.
The season opening Truck Series race at Daytona was 63rd.
The information was compiled by nascarman on Twitter.
The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco fires off its 2025 season in the Sunshine State at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Fla., with the sixth edition of the ‘Sunshine Swing’ speedweek.
Four consecutive nights of racing follow a Tuesday Open Practice Feb. 4-8, 2025, at the Wendell Durrance-operated venue.
STSS Modifieds and Sportsman compete at the pristine facility located between Jacksonville and Gainesville.
The All-Tech events kick off Season No. 12 for the Short Track Super Series, which was launched April 6, 2014, at N.Y.’s Orange County Fair Speedway.
‘Sunshine Swing’ car registration is now open via the My Race Pass app at the following link: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1996/registrations/10749
Paul Mancini of New Gretna, N.J. (STSS Modified) and Dylan Madsen of Spencertown, N.Y. (STSS Sportsman) have officially filed the first ‘Sunshine Swing’ entries.
An open practice on Tuesday (Feb. 4) sets the stage for four consecutive nights of racing at All-Tech to kick-start the ’25 Northeast Modified season.
Wednesday (Feb. 5) brings a 30-lap, $4,000-to-win STSS Modified main event and a 25-lap, $1,500-to-win headliner for the STSS Crate 602 Sportsman.
On Thursday (Feb. 6), STSS Modifieds go 35 laps with $5,000 up for grabs and STSS Crate 602 Sportsman race 25 laps with $1,500 going to the winner.
Friday (Feb. 7) sees the STSS Modified main increase to 40 laps offering $6,000 to the winner, while STSS Crate 602 Sportsman increase to 30 laps and a $2,000 top prize.
Saturday’s (Feb. 8) finale is topped by a 50-lap, $7,500-to-win STSS Modified main and a 30-lap, $2,000-to-win Crate 602 Sportsman program.
Again in ’25, ‘Sunshine Swing’ champions will be crowned in both the STSS Modified and STSS Crate 602 Sportsman divisions.
The entire week of racing will be televised on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv).The ‘Sunshine Swing’ tire rule for both STSS Modifieds and STSS Crate 602 Sportsman is as follows: Right-Rear: American Racer 53 ONLY; Left-Rear: American Racer 44 ONLY; Right-Front: American Racer 44 ONLY; Left-Front: Any American Racer tire.
All-Tech Raceway is located at 1024 SW Howell Road Lake City, FL 32024. To learn more, visit www.alltechraceway.com, call 386.754.RACE (7223), like All-Tech Raceway on Facebook or follow @alltechraceway on (X).
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on (X) or Instagram.
The Short Track Super Series is presented by Bob Hilbert Sportswear, FloRacing, American Racer, Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, BDR Speed, NJ Quality Drywall, River Valley Builders, Ollie’s, Penske Racing Shocks, Saint Lawrence Radiology, Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, Bicknell Racing Products, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Madsen Overhead Doors, Belmont’s Garage, Wegner Automotive, DIG Race Products, ATL, Dirt Draft, Swagger Factory Apparel, F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Algonkin Motel LLC, Beyea Custom Headers, Design for Vision, Sunglass Central, Dirt Track Digest TV, DKM Fabrication, EIBACH, Fastline Performance, Flach Performance Products, Henry’s Headers & Exhaust Systems, JK Signworks, JLR Technologies, Dave Prime Jr. MAC Tools, PEM Engineering, Schultz Racing Fuel Cells, Superior Remodeling, TV 12 Racing Products, VAHLCO Wheels & Wilwood Disc Brakes.
The 38th Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Show is set to feature a true icon of American motorsports, Bill Elliott, who will attend the show for special appearances, autograph sessions, and stage events celebrating his incredible career.
Known as “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville,” Elliott is one of the most accomplished and beloved drivers in NASCAR history, and fans will have the opportunity to meet him in person on Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
Elliott’s storied career includes 44 NASCAR Cup Series victories, two Daytona 500 wins (1985, 1987), three Southern 500 victories, and one Brickyard 400 victory. He made history in 1985 by winning the Winston Million and recording a NASCAR modern-era single-season record of 11 superspeedway victories. His accolades also include setting the fastest qualifying speeds at both Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, records that still stand today.
As one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers and a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Class of 2015), Elliott’s impact on the sport is undeniable. He won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award a record 16 times and is regarded as one of the best and most influential drivers in the history of stock car racing.
Bill Elliott’s Special Appearances at the Motorsports 2025 Show:
– Autograph Session on Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Bill Elliott will meet fans, sign autographs, and share stories from his legendary career. Fans will have the chance to interact with one of the most respected drivers in motorsports history.
– Stage Show Celebrating Ray Evernham’s 50th Year in Racing on Friday, January 24 at 2:00 PM: As part of the special 50th anniversary celebration of Ray Evernham’s career, Elliott will join the 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and Jay Signore (his former boss of the International Race of Champions) for an exclusive stage show. The session will dive into their experiences working together, recalling their unforgettable moments on and off the track.
– Autograph Session with Ray Evernham on Friday, January 24: Prior to the stage show, Elliott will join Ray Evernham for a joint autograph session. Fans can meet both NASCAR legends and take home memorabilia from these two motorsports icons.
A Weekend of Celebrating Racing Legends and Future Stars
The Motorsports 2025 Show will also feature Erin Crocker-Evernham, the first woman to win a World of Outlaws Sprint Car race, who will be honored for the 20th anniversary of her historic win. Erin will headline a special Women in Racing seminar on Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, where she will share insights into her groundbreaking career.
This year’s show will celebrate the legacies of racing icons like Bill Elliott, Ray Evernham, and Erin Crocker-Evernham, while also providing opportunities for fans to meet up-and-coming stars and discover new innovations in motorsports.
Additional Event Highlights:
– On-Stage Interviews with Bill Elliott, Ray Evernham, and Erin Crocker-Evernham, where they will reflect on their careers and discuss their impact on the world of motorsports.
– Autograph Sessions: Bill Elliott, Erin Crocker-Evernham, and other prominent drivers will be available for autographs at various times during the show.
– Women in Racing Seminar with Erin Crocker-Evernham, focusing on her achievements and the role of women in the sport.
Competitions and Fun Activities:
The event will also feature exciting competitions and activities for fans of all ages, including:
– Aqua Duck Water Transport-sponsored Ms. Motorsports Competition, capping off Friday’s activities at 8:00 PM.
– Little Miss Motorsports Competition on Saturday afternoon, where young racing enthusiasts can show off their spirit.
– RAACE Foundation-sponsored Big Wheel Races and a thrilling Two-Man Tire Change Competition for fans to enjoy.
Tickets and Event Information:
Tickets for the 38th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show are available online and at the door. The event is open to motorsports fans of all ages, with something for everyone—from autograph sessions and stage shows to exhibits and displays. For full event details, ticket information, and to learn more about the weekend’s special programming, visit motorsportstradeshow.com or follow us Facebook.
To request a full-color show brochure or more information, email motorsports@aarn.com with your name, address, and phone number, or call Danny Sammons at 609-888-3618.
David Gravel of Watertown, Connecticut was voted “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the first time in his career. Gravel captured the World of Outlaws championship for the first time. Among David’s fifteen WoO wins included the Brad Doty Classic at Attica and Eldora’s King’s Royal. David also topped the High Limit Series $100,000 Joker’s Jackpot at Eldora. Gravel received twelve of the fifteen first place votes. Williams Grove National Open and 12-time WoO winner, Carson Macedo of Lemoore, California, received two first place votes, and Jackson Nationals and six-time WoO winner, Donny Schatz, received one.
Those drivers ranked second through fifth in the poll were, Macedo, High Limit champion and ten-time feature winner, Brad Sweet of Grass Valley, California, Schatz, and ten-time winner and World Finals titlist, Tyler Courtney of Indianapolis, Indiana.
High Bank Nationals winner and WoO Rookie of the Year, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Tuscarora 50 and Skagit Nationals winner, Rico Abreu, 15-time winner Anthony Macri, eight-time WoO winner, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Bob Weikert Memorial winner, Danny Dietrich completed the top ten.
The Big Game Motorsports #2 was voted the 410 “Team of the Year” for the first time.
Corey Day will receive his second straight North American Sprint Car Poll honor as the “Wild Card Award” Award winner for being voted the most entertaining 410 driver.
Landon Crawley of Benton, Arkansas is the “Rookie of the Year” in the 410 class after his successful first campaign with the World of Outlaws.
Jonathan Bateman has earned “Promoter of the Year” honors in the 410 class for the first time. Jonathan and his team helped smooth the transition of all of the big events at Eldora Speedway after the untimely passing of Jerry Gappens.
“Builder/Manufacturer of the Year” honors in the ‘410’ poll will go to Life Line Sprint Car Fire Suppression Systems for the first time.
Jeremy Elliott of SprintCarUnlimited.com is a first time recipient of the “Media Member of the Year” Award.
“Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport”
A deserving recipient will receive the 2024 “Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport,” the highest honor in the North American Sprint Car Poll. The late Eloy Gutierrez is this year’s recipient. Eloy revolutionized timing and scoring, after coming up with an electronic system in the late 1990’s. Instant results and lineups are something we all take for granted to- day, but if not for Eloy’s innovations, would not be possible. The Albuquerque, New Mexico native lost his battle with cancer this year.
Past recipients of the North American Sprint Car Poll’s “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Award” are as follows: Kevin Rudeen, Shane Carson, Tod Quiring, Carlton Reimers, Kyle Larson, the late Bill Simpson, the late Greg Hodnett, Dave Pusateri, the late Bryan Clauson, Dave Darland, Sammy Swindell, Fred Rahmer, Johnny Gibson, the late Jerry Reigle, Steve Sinclair, Kasey Kahne, Tom Schmeh, the late Dick Jordan, the late Fred Brownfield, Doug Auld, the late Hank Gentzler, Tony Stewart, Emmett Hahn, Allan Holland, Dave Argabright, Ron Shuman, the late Kevin Gobrecht, Jack Hewitt, the late Jack Miller, Brad Doty, Art & Carol Malies, Dave Bowman, the late Ralph Capitani, the late Ted Johnson, Mark Kuchan, Steve Kinser, the late Don Martin, Steve Beitler, Lee Brewer, Jr., Mark Kinser, Frank Lewis, the late Earl Baltes, Casey & Beverly Luna, Elayne Hoff, Jean Lynch, the late J.W. Hunt, and Bert Emick.
The North American 410 Sprint Car Poll is an annual awards program of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. All awards will be distributed in 2025 at tracks and events throughout North America.
2024 North American 410 Sprint Car Poll Top 20
Position. Name, Hometown, Points (First Place Votes)
1. David Gravel, Watertown, CT, 1350 (12)
2. Carson Macedo, Lemoore, CA, 765 (2)
3. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA, 598
4. Donny Schatz, Fargo, ND, 362 (1)
5. Tyler Courtney, Indianapolis, IN, 357
6. Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Penngrove, CA, 272
7. Rico Abreu, St. Helena, CA, 251
8. Anthony Macri, Dillsburg, PA, 250
9. Sheldon Haudenschild, Wooster, OH, 196
10. Danny Dietrich, Gettysburg, PA, 167
11. Corey Day, Clovis, CA, 161
12. Giovanni Scelzi, Fresno, CA, 95
13. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA, 82
14. Logan Schuchart, Hanover, PA, 72
15. Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA, 62
16. Brent Marks, Myerstown, PA, 55
17. Trey Starks, Puyallup, WA, 40
18. Aaron Reutzel, Clute, TX, 34
19. AJ Flick, Apollo, PA, 32
20. James McFadden, Alice Springs, NT, Aust., 30
21. (tie) Jade Hastings, Grand Forks, ND, 30
For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum and the special events happening here, visit www.SprintCarHoF.com and follow us on
Modifieds are back at one of the nation’s most beloved dirt tracks.
Port Royal Speedway – the Central Pennsylvania mecca known as the Speed Palace – hosts the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco to kick off the series’ Northeast season Friday-Saturday March 14-15.
Competing during the spring ‘Speed Showcase’ are the STSS Modifieds, STSS Sportsman and Pro Stocks.
“Port Royal is an annual highlight on our schedule for drivers and fans,” STSS founder Brett Deyo said. “We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to compete at the Speed Palace in the spring after a well-attended event last year.”
The weekend format is as follows:
· Early hauler and camper parking 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Pit area weekend wristbands will also be sold during this period.
· Open Practice (all divisions welcome) from 10 a.m.-Noon on Friday (March 14). Pit gates open at 8 a.m.
· Qualifying for Modifieds, Sportsman and Pro Stocks takes place on Friday night (March 14) with hot laps at 6 p.m. and qualifying races at 7 p.m.
· Live music and a party will take place after the completion of Friday’s racing in the Commercial Building (approximately 10 p.m.)
· Consolations, followed by feature events on Saturday take place with hot laps at 2 p.m. and racing at 3 p.m. (times may be adjusted due to weather and temperatures)
· Sunday (March 16) will be utilized as a weather date.
STSS Modifieds will compete in a 60-lap main event offering $12,000 to the winner from a balanced payout of more than $73,000. The pay structure reflects the 2025 series initiative to ‘spread the wealth’ through the field offering $4,500 for fifth, $2,000 for 10th and $1,500 for 15th.
The complete payout is as follows: 1 - $12,000; 2 - $7,000; 3 - $6,000; 4 – $5,000; 5 - $4,500; 6 - $4,000; 7 - $3,500; 8 - $3,000; 9 - $2,500; 10 - $2,000; 11 - $1,900; 12 - $1,800; 13 - $1,700; 14 - $1,600; 15 - $1,500; 16 - $1,400; 17 - $1,300; 18 - $1,200; 19 - $1,100; 20-Last - $1,000. Total: $73,000
Again in ’25, STSS Sportsman will compete in their most lucrative event of the season at Port Royal. The winner of a 40-lap event receives $4,000 from a total purse of nearly $14,000.
Pro Stocks run 25 laps around the Speed Palace with a minimum winner’s share of $1,250.
Registration for competitors is now open for the ‘Speed Showcase’ weekend via My Race Pass: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1996/registrations/10753
Due to the nature of springtime facility conditions, the Juniata County Agricultural Society and speedway management will provide updates on the availability and scope of camping.
Details on the condition of the campground will be provided as the event draws closer in addition to further updates.
The ‘Speed Showcase’ event will be streamed live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv).
