With heavy downpours during the afternoon and more rain expected, promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley were forced to cancel Friday’s night racing events.
The scheduled Dave Kamp Memorial races will now be held this upcoming Friday, August 9th. The 410-winged sprints have been removed from the August 9th racing card and the Big Creek Concrete 602 Rookie Crate Sportsman have been added.
One of the best things about racing is that there are so many ways to look at its history. For all the wins and losses, there are people and stories. For every stat that can be analyzed, there are things that happen that nobody will ever see again. Sometimes that’s a good thing.
NASCAR is off this week, so no new memories will be made, but here’s a selection of five stats and stories that illustrate just how many ways there are to tell the story of the sport.
1. There are six internationally-born drivers with Cup Series wins
In the spirit of the Olympics, NASCAR’s drivers have come from all corners of the world. OK, no they haven’t. Which makes sense in that stock car racing isn’t as common internationally as open wheel.
All six international winners come from different countries. Mario Andretti (Italy) paved the way, winning the 1967 Daytona 500, his only win in just 14 career Cup Series starts.
He’s joined by Canada’s Earl Ross (1 win), Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya (2 wins), Australian Marcos Ambrose (2 wins), New Zealand’s own Shane van Gisbergen (1 win to date) and Mexican Daniel Suarez (2 wins to date).
It’s a good illustration of why it would be so difficult to make racing an Olympic sport: while racing is popular around the world, there are so many types of vehicles that there’s no one kind that would give an even playing field, and the expense of each country having multiple types of cars compete would be prohibitive and a logistical challenge.
2. Jimmie Johnson’s recent struggles aren’t as uncommon as you might think.
Jimmie Johnson deserves a good amount of slack for the last couple of years. He hadn’t driven the Next Gen before the 2023 Daytona 500 (and learning it while driving part-time is a major obstacle). His team’s equipment is mid-tier, and he’s spent most of the last year dealing with a family tragedy.
His final three winless seasons as a full-time driver are more of a mystery, but Johnson is far from alone as a driver who didn’t take his winning ways all the way to the end of his career. Of the drivers in the top 10 of all-time winners, only five won in their last full-time season:
David Pearson (11 wins in 1969, his last full-time effort). Pearson also ran 18 part-time seasons afterwards and was winless in the last seven of them.
Jeff Gordon (one win in 2015). His win at Martinsville sent Gordon to the title race in his last season. He did make eight winless starts in 2016 as a fill-in for an injured Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Bobby Allison (one win in 1987). Allison planned a full-time campaign in 1988 before a career-ending injury derailed him, and he had one win that season as well, before his accident.
Cale Yarborough (six wins in 1980). Like Pearson, Yarborough ran several years part time, winning a total of 14 additional races, though he didn’t visit victory lane in the last three.
Dale Earnhardt (two wins in 2000). Earnhardt raced just once in 2001, in the Daytona 500, and suffered a fatal injury in a last-lap crash in that race.
If you’re wondering, Johnson’s company from among that top 10 includes Richard Petty (winless in his last eight seasons), Darrell Waltrip (also winless in eight seasons before retiring) and Kevin Harvick (no wins in 2023 after a pair in ’22). Kyle Busch is ninth on the all-time wins list but is still active full-time.
3. Also, consistency matters.
It’s not just about winning titles, either. Winning a race is about being in position to capitalize on any situation, whether it be a mistake on track, a fuel mileage situation or an incident. For young drivers, learning to race inside the top 10 and top five are precursors to winning.
It should not be a surprise, then that of those 10 drivers on top of the all-time wins list, nine are also among the top 10 in all-time top fives and eight are on the all-time top 10 list. They won so much because they put themselves in the front of the field, where they could gamble in the right situations, or take advantage of someone else’s gamble in others.
In case you’re wondering (and you know you are), Johnson just misses the all-time top five list (he’s 12th), while Mark Martin (20th all-time in wins) slides in in seventh. Johnson’s back in the top 10 category, but Pearson (12th) and Yarborough (20th) fall off in favor of Martin (third) and Ricky Rudd (10th; 37th in wins).
4. Ford’s first Cup win comes with a hell of a story
Ford took home its first win at Dayton Speedway in Dayton, Ohio, on June 25, 1950. Driver Jimmy Florian beat Dick Linder, the only other driver on the lead lap, by an unknown margin of victory to give Ford its first win in NASCAR’s Grand National division, now the Cup Series.
Florian, who never ran a full-time schedule or won another race, drove his own car to victory lane that day, and in the process, earned a rather dubious nickname: “Shirtless.”
Why, you ask?
Well, because when Florian climbed from the car, he wasn’t wearing a shirt.
Why, you ask?
Because it was hot, and there was no rule that said he had to wear one. Oh, and also, there was no rule that drivers had to wear a seatbelt, so Florian, who started the race with a shirt but without a seatbelt, took the shirt off at some point.
Funny enough, NASCAR soon made an addition to the rulebook requiring that drivers wear shirts. Go figure.
5. And in truly random fashion…
NASCAR’s historical statistics are stored over at Racing-reference.info, and a thing you can do there is click a link that takes you to a random page. You might get a specific race, a driver or owner’s stats, or a track’s races. If you like surprises and also racing (and who doesn’t?), the link is at the bottom of the page, on the right.
This time, it hit on the first of two Daytona 500 qualifiers in 1977. And because there’s a story in everything, here are some from that day:
Petty won the first qualifier with Pearson second. Yarborough won the second qualifying race and went on to win the Daytona 500 that year as well.
Both qualifying races boasted 33 starters, a total of 66 entrants at a time when the 500 had 42 cars in the race. Among those who failed to qualify was Hall of Famer Herschel McGriff.
Illustrating just how different the racing at Daytona was before restricted engines were a thing, of the seven drivers who failed to finish in the first 50-lap qualifier, not a single one was due to a crash. Three engine failures headline the list of mechanical woes that caused the DNFs.
The second qualifier featured 11 DNFs, with just two due to crashes, equal to the number designated simply “quit” (AJ Foyt and Buddy Arrington, because I know you want to know).
Engine failures weren’t an uncommon sight in the qualifiers those days as teams used a different engine than they’d race in the 500, and it was designed to put out maximum horsepower, not durability.
The attrition numbers in the 1977 Daytona 500 rival Daytona races today—25 of 42 cars didn’t make it to the checkers—but the reasons were much different from the laundry list of crash victims we see now. There were three crash DNFs, 15 engine failures, six miscellaneous mechanical failures and one fire Yarborough’s win in the 500 was just the frosting. The race week has so much to tell.
They all do, if we listen to their stories
– The Esses at Watkins Glen, a high-end motorsports community neighboring one of the world's most iconic race tracks – Watkins Glen International – has joined Sahlen's as a Diamond Sponsor of the 10th annual IMRRC Cameron R. Argetsinger Award gala honoring McLaren Racing's Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown..
The event returns to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, on September 12, where the inaugural dinner was held honoring multi-race-team owner Chip Ganassi in 2014. Past honorees have also included Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Lyn St. James, Richard Childress, Bpbby Rahal, the France Family and Mike Helton.
Presented by NASCAR, Watkins Glen International and IMSA, the dinner and presentation will be held prior to the running of the NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen event, September 11-15, at WGI.
Building on 75 years of racing history, The Esses community will be “living among the legends” of past celebrated racers and teams. The trackside living will provide full amenities such as direct access to WGI, concierge services, and club house. The location also provides access to the historic village of Watkins Glen, and the greater Finger Lakes region. More information may be found at https://theesses.com.
"The Esses is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor for the IMRRC’s 10th Annual Cameron R. Argetsinger Award to Zak Brown," said David Suess, CEO of The Esses. "Zak’s leadership and skills have transformed the McLaren Racing team to be a force in the racing community. The soul and DNA of The Esses community is 'living among legends – legends like Zak Brown and all other past legends who have driven and managed racing teams at Watkins Glen International. The IMRRC is the voice of those legends!!"
Famed motorsports TV commentator Dr. Jerry Punch will be the M.C. of the event, while Bobby Rahal, the 1986 Indy 500 winner and current NTT INDYCAR SERIES team owner, will introduce Brown at the gala and will interview him on stage. Rahal is also a past Chairman of the Board of the IMRRC.
The gala is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased at https://imrrc-1948.square.site/product/argetsinger-award-ticket/124?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false. Sponsorship packages are also available. Contact Mark Steigerwald at mark@racingarchives.org. All proceeds benefit the IMRRC, a 501(c)(3 organization.
The award memorializes Cameron R. Argetsinger, often referred to as the father of American road racing. He was a visionary who, in 1948, conceived, organized, and drove in the first port-war road race in America through the roads of Watkins Glen. He brought Formula 1 to WGI in 1961 and the circuit hosted the United States Grand Prix for 20 years. He was president of the IMRRC for five years, until his death in 2008.
Kevin Harvick, Regan Smith among partners buying into Charlotte Checkers hockey team
The Charlotte Checkers have announced that Zawyer Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling interest in the team. Michael Kahn, the team’s current CEO who has held majority ownership since 2006, will remain as the largest minority partner.
The Checkers’ day-to-day business operations and front office staff will not change as a result of the ownership transfer.
“We are excited to welcome the Charlotte Checkers to the Zawyer Sports family,” said Zawyer Sports & Entertainment CEO Andy Kaufmann. “The Checkers are a team rich with history and an incredible fan base and we are honored to do our part in making Checkers Nation proud – not just on game days, but all year long in this very special community. We have already made an impact here in the community with Gastonia Baseball, and we are eager to grow our footprint in the region by providing local families with quality entertainment, community outreach and competitive hockey.”
“The time is right to bring in a managing partner that will continue to grow and expand the Charlotte Checkers footprint and the Checkers’ commitment to the City of Charlotte,” said Kahn. “Andy Kaufmann and his team at Zawyer Sports & Entertainment are that partner. While I will remain involved and the entire front office staff will remain intact, the additional resources that Andy and Zawyer will bring to the organization as we continue to grow hockey in both Charlotte and the surrounding region are both numerous and exciting. Further, with the addition of several high-profile minority partners coming on board, sponsorship and opportunities will continue to increase. This is a monumental day for Charlotte Checkers hockey and one that makes the Checkers future very bright.”
The Checkers are the latest addition to Zawyer Sports & Entertainment’s family of teams. The organization owns and operates three ECHL franchises: The Jacksonville Icemen, Tahoe Knight Monsters and the Checkers’ newest affiliate, the Savannah Ghost Pirates. It also owns and operates the Gastonia Baseball Club, Community First Igloo in Jacksonville and 32 Degrees Marketing, a full-service agency. Additionally, Zawyer operates the ECHL’s Allen Americans and Atlanta Gladiators as well as Ghost Pirates Ice in Savannah.
Prominent partners in Zawyer’s group include NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, NFL linebacker Myles Jack, Carolina Panthers long-snapper J.J. Jansen and Fox NASCAR analyst Regan Smith.
There will be no change to the team’s NHL affiliation with the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers or to the team’s status as the primary tenant at Bojangles Coliseum.
“The Florida Panthers partnership with the Charlotte Checkers is pivotal in the development and compete level of our Panthers Pipeline and roster,” said Florida Panthers Senior Vice President, Hockey Operations Paul Krepelka. “We are grateful to Michael Kahn for his time at the helm of our affiliate and can’t wait to welcome Zawyer Sports to Charlotte. Andy Kaufmann and his team have a proven track record that will continue to elevate this great franchise and provide opportunities for our athletes and staff.”
“Bojangles Coliseum has been a cornerstone of our community since the 1950s, with hockey holding a special place in its rich history,” said Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority CEO Steve Bagwell. “Since the Checkers returned to the Coliseum a decade ago, they have become an integral part of the BOplex, bringing renewed energy and excitement. We celebrate a new era as we welcome Andy Kaufmann and Zawyer Sports & Entertainment as the new owners of the Charlotte Checkers. Together, we embark on this exciting journey, reaffirming our commitment to delivering exceptional sports and entertainment experiences to Charlotte and continuing the proud legacy of Bojangles Coliseum and the Charlotte Checkers.”
The American Hockey League Board of Governors approved the transaction at their annual meetings last week.
“On behalf of our Board of Governors, I would like to thank Michael Kahn for his excellent stewardship of the Charlotte Checkers franchise in our league over the last 14 years,” said Scott Howson, American Hockey League President and CEO. “We are very excited to welcome Andy Kaufmann and Zawyer Sports, and we look forward to working with him as he continues to build on the success of the Checkers.”
The Checkers’ 2024-25 home opener will be played against the Cleveland Monsters at Bojangles Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Season tickets, mini plans and groups are on sale now. Individual tickets and a full promotions schedule will be available in the coming weeks.
NFL considering 18 game schedule that could move Super Bowl back to Presidents Day weekend
The NFL Players Association and the NFL have had discussions at a “very high level” over potentially adding an 18th regular-season game to the schedule, NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell told The Washington Post.
Howell told the Post that talks between the NFLPA and the league have not reached the stage of formal negotiations, but he acknowledged that he plans to discuss the issue with players in the near future.
“We have talked at a very, very, very high level superficially, with a recognition … about, ‘Yeah, this is something that we should be talking about. And we should really kick the tires and understand what else goes into that decision-making process,'” Howell told the Post. “Where does the 18th game come from? I think the foregone conclusion is well, you just grab it, like, in what would otherwise be [preseason games] in August. You play it forward.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said earlier this year that he favored an 18-game season, adding that he envisions a lengthened schedule that would culminate in a Presidents Day weekend built around the Super Bowl on Sunday night. [Emphasis added]
This change would likely impact the NASCAR schedule. The Daytona 500 has been held on Presidents Day weekend the last several years.
Jimmie Johnson says team ownership tougher than expected
Not yet two years out of full-time racing and now back fully into the NASCAR world after his IndyCar foray, [Jimmie] Johnson is still grappling with the change in expectations and patience it takes to build something in his own image after 83 NASCAR Cup wins, seven championships and 12 ‘crown jewel’ victories in 19 full-time seasons.
“I didn’t think it would be this tough,” Johnson told IndyStar during an exclusive sit-down this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “It’s a tough sport, and we have a great vision and have made a massive commitment to that long-term vision, so we’re on the journey.
“But I thought last year, we were kinda at the bottom — and then we went down a little lower and found a lower bottom. I do think we’re climbing our way out now, but there’s just so much that goes into it, and we’re getting the pieces in place and moving it along.”
“I want to race, but I don’t want the third car to be a detriment to the other two. The revenue we generate can help us use the third car to develop new talent and can help us develop new setup ideas, but when you run nine races, you need a pretty robust crew to run that car, and that’s inefficient for only nine races,” he said. “If you take it down to 3-5 races, you don’t need that crew, but then you’re pulling against the Nos. 42 and 43 cars, so we’re trying to find that balance.
Those expectations, he said, are not unlike his two seasons and 29-race IndyCar career, where he logged a pair of top-6 finishes in Year 2 but otherwise finished outside the top-20 more often than inside it. In hindsight, Johnson says now, he wishes he’d made the leap earlier and left full-time NASCAR competition before 2020 – a full-time career that ended with three-straight winless seasons.
“I really do miss it,” Johnson said of his IndyCar days. “I feel like I should’ve made the switch a few years earlier. I always have believed that you need five years – five years is the sweet spot before you really understand a given vehicle.
When asked whether he’d consider an Indy 500 return, Johnson, who turns 49 in September, said he’s “had some options” since his lone start in 2022 with Chip Ganassi Racing, and he didn’t completely turn down the notion.
NMPA Announces New Hall of Fame Inductees
The National Motorsports Press Association will induct four new members into its Hall of Fame in 2025, with Indianapolis 500 and Baja 1000 winner and Trans-Am champion Parnelli Jones leading the group.
Jones was elected to the NMPA Hall of Fame alongside NASCAR championship crew chief Tim Brewer, NHRA championship owner Don Schumacher, and Lyn St. James, the first woman to win Rookie of the Year in the Indianapolis 500 who was named one of the “Top 100 Women Athletes of the Century” by Sports Illustrated.
Jones received the most votes with 91.78% and Schumacher received 72.60% of the votes cast. Brewer and St. James were voted in with each receiving 71.23%.
To be elected to the NMPA Hall of Fame, a nominee must receive more than 65% of the votes cast by members. The four new inductees will be honored at the annual NMPA Hall of Fame ceremony in early 2025.
Additional details about the event will be announced at a later date. Biographies of the new inductees can be found below.
The NMPA Hall of Fame, which highlights all inductees and other award honorees, is located on the grounds of Darlington Raceway. It has been in operation since 1965.
Following this past weekend’s Laps For Charity event, which attracted more than 140 vehicles and raised more than $19,000 to help area children in need, Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter is seeking applicants for its next round of charitable donations and holding another Laps For Charity event where NASCAR fans and car enthusiasts can drive their vehicles on the Monster Mile.
“Funds raised at the July 20 Laps For Charity event go a long way in helping us reach our 2024 goal of $100,000,” said Gary Camp, executive director of SCC-Dover and Dover Motor Speedway’s vice president for marketing and communications. “In 2023, 16 local organizations received donations totaling $80,000 on behalf of SCC-Dover, and we plan to continue to grow that figure every year to help as many children as we can.
“Our team works all year long at our many events to raise funds with the help of our generous race fans and donors. We are excited to be able to distribute the funds to worthy children’s charities in our region later this year.”
SCC-Dover’s focus is raising funds for Delaware and mid-Atlantic-based nonprofit organizations with a concentration on assisting Delaware children.
Interested organizations can learn more about grant requirements and apply at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/dover-grants/. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, Sept. 15.Donations will be presented to the chosen groups in December.
The Monster Mile’s next Laps For Charity event is set for Saturday, Sept. 14, where fans can drive multiple circuits around the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval.
Several options are available for Laps For Charity participants:
REGULAR SESSION: For $75 per vehicle, participants will take five laps around the track behind a Dover track vehicle.
VIP SESSION: For $125 per vehicle, participants can take eight laps around the track individually behind a Dover track vehicle.
PACE CAR PASSENGER ($50 per person): Sit shotgun in Dover’s Ford Mustang Mach-1 pace car as it turns five laps around the Monster Mile.
PHOTO AT THE MONSTER MONUMENT ($25 per vehicle): Take a photograph to remember with your vehicle in front of the famous 46-foot tall Monster Monument at Victory Plaza. Photos will be available to download on the SCC-Dover website following the event.
TRACK TREASURES TRAILER (Prices vary by item):Mementos, NASCAR collectibles, one-of-a-kind autographed items, clothing and advertising banners will be available for purchase near the Monster Monument.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register their vehicles at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/dover/september-laps-for-charity/registration/. Walk-up registrants are permitted but first-priority access to the track will be given to early registrants. Directions, track access points, session times and more details will be shared with participants prior to the event.
Car clubs can also sign up for exclusive track access during the event. Email gcamp@dovermotorspeedway.com for more details.
Dover Motor Speedway’s owner, Speedway Motorsports, established the first Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) chapter in 1982. Since then, SCC chapters across the United States have raised more than $69 million in grants for organizations that assist children.
For more information on the Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter, or to donate, email gcamp@dovermotorspeedway.com.
Kyle Larson wants to try Coca-Cola 600 / Indianapolis 500 double again next year
Planning the racing schedule for next year may not be the first thing on Kyle Larson’s mind after winning Sunday’s thrilling Brickyard 400, but the 2021 Cup Series champion has interest in a second shot at the Indianapolis 500.
While Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick provided a “not yet” to a potential deal for Larson to run the 109th Indy 500, Larson is on board for a sequel.
“We’ve definitely been talking about it,” Larson said in Sunday’s post-race press conference. “I think weighing what’s important to everybody … it sounds good, I’ll say, so far, but things could change, so we’ll see. Obviously, I’d love to do it. I think everybody knows that I would love to do it because, in my mind, I did not get to do it this year. I hope that the pieces can fall into place and we can hopefully get things put together and announce something and get excited about doing the double next year.”
The 40-plus year partnership between Team Penske and PPG – one of the longest-running business relationships in motorsports history – will continue in 2024 and beyond with today’s announcement of a multi-year extension of PPG’s sponsorship across the team’s NASCAR and INDYCAR programs.
The distinctive blue-and-white PPG paint scheme will continue to be featured in NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition as two-time series champion and back-to-back Indianapolis 500 winner, Josef Newgarden, will race the No. 2 PPG Chevrolet in 2024 and into the future. Under the partnership extension, PPG will continue to serve as an associate partner on the No. 12 Chevrolet driven by two-time INDYCAR champion Will Power, and the No. 3 Chevrolet driven by six-time INDYCAR SERIES race winner Scott McLaughlin. PPG will also continue as a Team Penske partner in the NASCAR Cup Series, serving as an associate sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang driven by 2022 DAYTONA 500 champion Austin Cindric, the No. 12 Ford Mustang driven by reigning Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney, and the No. 22 Ford Mustang driven by two-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano.
“Our relationship with PPG was really one of the first business-to-business partnerships of its kind in motorsports,” said Team Penske President Tim Cindric. “It began over 40 years ago and we are really proud of everything we have accomplished together on and off the race track. Their commitment to motorsports has been far-reaching. We are looking forward to continuing to wear their colors in the winner’s circle for years to come.”
The Team Penske and PPG partnership began with the 1984 INDYCAR SERIES season. Over the last 40-plus years, Team Penske and PPG have amassed unparalleled successes together. Notable accomplishments include, 17 Indianapolis 500 victories, 11 INDYCAR titles, four NASCAR Cup Series championships, three DAYTONA 500 wins, seven NASCAR Xfinity Series titles, four Australian SuperCars Championship triumphs and a Bathurst 1000 victory.
“I am honored and excited to continue representing PPG in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES,” said Newgarden. “They are a legacy partner not only of Team Penske, but of the series as well. A company with terrific products deserves a beautiful paint scheme and the No. 2 PPG Chevrolet certainly has that. Fans love it as much as we do. I have a lot of wins with PPG and I am looking forward to plenty more in the future.”
Building on the partnership with Team Penske, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) also announced today that PPG has extended its title sponsorship of the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400, a crown jewel of the NASCAR season, for multiple years. In addition, PPG will continue as the Official Paint and Finishing Supplier of IMS.
“We are excited to build upon our extensive history with Team Penske, INDYCAR, and IMS,” said Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. “To be able to expand and strengthen these relationships speaks to the commitment and success we’ve had together. I look forward to seeing the PPG name on Team Penske cars and at the Brickyard 400 for years to come.”
Team Penske’s most recent NASCAR victory at IMS came with Cindric in 2021 on the famed facility’s road course behind the wheel of the No. 22 PPG Ford Mustang. Team Penske and PPG have visited victory lane together 13 times across INDYCAR and NASCAR competition as a primary partner.
“For more than four decades, PPG has been one of the most trusted, innovative and dedicated partners in motorsports,” said Roger Penske. “We look forward to building on our long-term relationship with PPG at Team Penske for many years to come. We are also excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to feature PPG and their commitment to enhancing our communities across INDYCAR and at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.”
NHRA ANNOUNCES 2024 SWEEPSTAKES FEATURING SIX MAJOR PARTNERSHIPS
NHRA officials announced today the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners.
Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Summit Racing Equipment and RevZilla are all part of this year’s NHRA Sweepstakes, which is offering more than $25,000 worth of prizes winnings to lucky NHRA fans.
One grand prize winner will be awarded a 2024 Keystone Coleman 17B travel trailer from Camping World.
Six first-prize winners will each be awarded a K&N Performance Cold Air Intake System.
One second-prize winner will be awarded an A-iPower GXS7100iRD Dual Fuel/Remote Start Inverter Generator
One third-prize winner will be awarded a certificate that is good for one set of four passenger or light truck tires from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
One fourth-prize winner will be awarded a $1,000 SummitRacing.com gift card. The gift card is only valid at summitracing.com and is subject to the terms and conditions of Summit Racing.
One fifth-prize winner will be awarded a $1,000 RevZilla.com gift card. The gift card is only valid at RevZilla.com and is subject to terms and conditions.
To enter, fans may visit the NHRA Sweepstakes landing page to complete the online entry form. Please visit NHRA Sweepstakes Official Rules for terms and conditions. The sweepstakes will begin at 9 a.m. ET on July 19, 2024, and end at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 6, 2024. No purchase necessary. Terms and conditions apply.
The promotional team at the Clinton County Speedway is bringing back “Pack the Track” night on Friday, August 9th with free general admission to everyone. It has been 20 years since Pack the Track night has been offered to fans.
“Thanks to the generous support of two local businesses, we are able to offer free general admission to everyone. We want to pack the track and showcase what a great entertainment value the speedway provides to families,” says Jason McCahan, speedway promoter. “Bill’s Happy Camper and NAPA Toner Auto Parts have been great partners of the speedway and have joined forces to make this event possible.”
Fans will witness a five-division show featuring the RaceSaver Sprints cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, East Coast Legends, and the Four-Cylinder stock cars. Gates will open at 5PM, Hot-laps begin at 7PM.
The Piston Foundation, whose mission is to help more young people become classic car technicians, announced its partnership with Petrolicious, the premier video platform for classic car enthusiasts, and its parent company duPont Registry Group, based in Miami, Florida.
This new partnership includes coordination of promotional efforts to help grow awareness of The Piston Foundation's scholarship program among the Petrolicious audience and membership. In return, The Piston Foundation, through its media resources, will continue its efforts to recognize the charitable work of Petrolicious and the duPont Registry Group in the car community.
“I’m excited to welcome Petrolicious as our newest Piston Community Partner," said Jeff Mason, President and COO of The Piston Foundation. "Petrolicious is all about the passion for collector cars, and so is The Piston Foundation. We look forward to being a part of the Petrolicious community and working together to raise funds for the Piston scholarship program which supports education, training, and job opportunities for the next generation of collector car technicians.
"Petrolicious tells stories about the cars we love. We’re partnering now so there will always be another car story to tell."
“We’re thrilled – at Petrolicious and its parent company duPont Registry Group – to start this journey with The Piston Foundation," said Eric Gilbert, Head of Special Projects, duPont Registry Group. "There is a clear alignment between The Piston Foundation and Petrolicious: classic and collectible automobiles are at the center of our activities, not to mention our passion. As a media partner, we are committed to amplify the message of The Piston Foundation.
"We firmly believe that its mission is essential to grow the industry and, at its simplest level, ensure that classic cars can still function for years to come. This partnership will also unlock multiple content creation opportunities, from feature stories to films, the latter being what Petrolicious is known for,”
Petrolicious recently published an extensive interview with Jeff Mason to launch the partnership, at https://petrolicious.com/articles/getting-to-know-the-piston-foundation. Petrolicious will continue to feature the work of the Foundation on its platform through Piston Scholar Stories – interviews with past and current Piston Scholarship recipients.
The Piston Foundation announced earlier this month that 20 Piston Scholarships have been awarded for 2024, for the fall semester. Since the program's inception in 2022, The Piston Foundation has granted Piston Scholarships to 53 aspiring students who are training for careers in automotive restoration, collection management, and vintage motorsports.
Additional information and details on The Piston Scholars may be found at https://pistonfoundation.org/blog/piston-scholarship-awards-fall-2024/
Information on The Piston Foundation Community Partners may be found at https://pistonfoundation.org/about/community-partners/.
