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  • Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Benebone Ford Mustang Dark Horse

    Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Benebone Ford Mustang Dark Horse

    Martinsville Speedway Competition Notes

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 30, 2024) – Michael McDowell will celebrate his 500th career NASCAR Cup Series start at Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the penultimate race of the 2024 season.

    McDowell will become the 47th different driver in series history to make 500 starts or more and is one of six active full-time drivers in the Cup Series to reach the 500 start-plateau joining Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski. The 39-year-old also made is first Cup Series start at Martinsville in 2008 driving for Michael Waltrip Racing. McDowell will be making his 28th start at the Martinsville Speedway, looking to improve on his 21st place result in the spring.

    Benebone will be back on the No. 34 FRM Ford Mustang Dark Horse this weekend returning back to the track since Watkins Glen International, where McDowell finished 7th-place.

    The NASCAR Cup Series track activity will begin Saturday, November 2nd with practice and qualifying at 1:00 pm ET on the NBC Sports app. The Xfinity 500 will be Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00 pm ET. Fans can watch the action live on NBC or listen via the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90.

    No. 34 Benebone Ford Mustang Dark Horse:

    DRIVER MICHAEL MCDOWELL:

    “It’s pretty special to be making my 500th career Cup Series start and to achieve such a big milestone in my career. Martinsville was where I got my first ever start back in 2008, so it’s cool that it has come full circle to this weekend. Just want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey – team owners, sponsors and fans – who have supported me all these years.

    “It’s awesome to have Benebone back on the car this weekend. We’ve run well every time they’ve been on our Ford Mustang Dark Horse this season, so we’re going to try to keep the momentum up at Martinsville.”

    CREW CHIEF TRAVIS PETERSON:

    “For anyone to have raced in this sport for as long as Michael has is pretty remarkable, especially with some of the names he’s included with. It’s an awesome honor to be on the box for his 500th start and I know the team is excited as well to be a part of this milestone.”

    ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

    Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

  • Kaulig Racing Weekly Preview | Martinsville Speedway

    Kaulig Racing Weekly Preview | Martinsville Speedway

    Race Notes

    Martinsville Speedway
    XFINITY 500
    NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
    Sunday, November 3 at 2:00PM EST
    NBC | MRN | SiriusXM
    Team Notes

    • Kaulig Racing has made 10 NCS starts at Martinsville Speedway.
    • So far in the 2024 season, Kaulig Racing has earned one pole award, one runner-up finish, 11 top 10s, 26 top 20s and led 108 laps.

    Shane van Gisbergen, No. 16 Acceptance Insurance Camaro ZL1

    • Shane van Gisbergen will make his 12th NCS start this season, his first at Martinsville Speedway.
    • During his limited schedule in the 2024 NCS season, Van Gisbergen has earned a runner-up finish, two top 10s and led 49 laps with Kaulig Racing. He also earned the team its first NCS pole award.
    • The three-time Supercars Champion will carry the green and blue Acceptance Insurance livery this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Acceptance Insurance has been helping people save money on their car insurance for more than 50 years. The company specializes in helping drivers with imperfect records find a policy customized to their needs and their budget. Acceptance’s low-cost insurance products also include renters’ insurance, as well as many other insurance options.

    “I’m looking forward to racing the Cup car at Martinsville this weekend and getting a feel for how the car races on a short track. It will still be a challenge for me as I continue to learn on the ovals but excited to see how my Acceptance Insurance Chevrolet stacks up with the rest of the field. It’s going to be fun!” – Shane van Gisbergen on Martinsville Speedway

    Daniel Hemric, No. 31 High Point Paint Services Camaro ZL1

    • Daniel Hemric has made three starts at Martinsville Speedway, earning two top-20 finishes.
    • Hemric has earned four top 10s, 12 top-20 finishes and led 15 laps in the 2024 season.
    • Hemric has completed 8,879 of 8,932 laps (99.4%), the most of any other driver in the 2024 season.
    • As a part of High Point Paint Services’ sponsorship of Hemricl at Martinsville Speedway, High Point Paint and Sherwin-Williams are donating a total of $30,000 to the Daniel Hemric Be The Change Scholarship at Rowan Cabarrus Community College. This contribution will allow for more scholarships to be granted annually from the endowment fund.

    “Few people have supported my racing career longer than Hoyt Demis and High Point Paint Services, so it’s great to see them on the car this weekend. Making it more special is that High Point Paint and Sherwin-Williams are donating $30,000 to our Be The Change Scholarship at Rowan Cabarrus Community College, which will allow us to increase the number of scholarships we award annually. On the competition side of things, there are a lot of variables going into this weekend with the tires. We’re all looking forward to that challenge and maximizing our day at all costs.” – Daniel Hemric on Martinsville Speedway  

    Race Details

    Martinsville Speedway
    National Debt Relief 250
    NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS)
    Saturday, November 2 at 3:30PM EDT
    The CW | MRN | SiriusXM
    Team Notes

    • Kaulig Racing has made 24 starts at Martinsville Speedway. The team has earned three top fives and 11 top-10 finishes there.
    • Landon Cassill’s second-place finish at Martinsville in the NXS’ first trip there in 2022 marked Kaulig Racing’s best result at the half-mile track.
    • So far in the 2024 NXS season, Kaulig Racing has earned four wins, 14 top fives, 33 top-10 finishes and 372 laps led.

    Josh Williams, No. 11 Alloy Employer Services Chevrolet Camaro

    • Josh Williams has made seven starts and recorded one top 10 in the NXS at Martinsville Speedway.
    • Williams finished 10th at Martinsville in the NXS’ first 2024 race there, his first top 10 of the season. The next day, he drove the No. 16 Camaro ZL1 in the NCS race at Martinsville, finishing two laps down in 27th.
    • Williams sits 17th in the NXS points standings with four top 10s and 14 laps led.

    “Winding down the year with Martinsville, another one of my favorite race tracks. I’m a short-track guy, so I’m excited to get going there and hopefully have a good finish and maybe chase a clock.” – Josh Williams on Martinsville Speedway

    AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Amarr Chevrolet Camaro

    • AJ Allmendinger has made six NXS starts at Martinsville Speedway. He has led 68 laps and earned one top five and two top-10 finishes.
    • So far in the 2024 NXS season, Allmendinger has earned one win, seven top fives, 17 top-10 finishes and led 258 laps.
    • Allmendinger secured his spot in the Championship 4 after leading 102 laps and winning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the Round of 8.

    “Martinsville has always been one of my favorite racetracks, and this is the first time we are able to go there without having to worry about points. We have the opportunity to just focus on strategy to put ourselves in the best position to win a Martinsville Grandfather Clock.” – AJ Allmendinger on Martinsville Speedway

    Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Wendy’s Chevrolet Camaro

    • Shane van Gisbergen will make his second-career NXS start at Martinsville Speedway in the No. 97 Wendy’s® Chevrolet.
    • At Martinsville in April, Van Gisbergen was one spot shy of the top 10, recording an 11th-place finish in his first race at the short track.
    • Wendy’s® will serve as the No. 97’s primary sponsor on Saturday. Van Gisbergen’s paint scheme will feature Wendy’s® Frosty and Fries.

    “Martinsville [Speedway] is an epic place, and I really enjoyed racing there in the spring. It’s another massive challenge for me and the racing is super intense once the field takes the green flag. Excited to see how much my team can keep improving and hope for another solid result in my Wendy’s Chevrolet on Saturday.” – Shane van Gisbergen on Martinsville Speedway  

    About Kaulig Racing

    Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 23 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries, with a part-time fourth entry at select events. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

  • Bootie Barker Set to Call Final Race for No. 23 Team at Phoenix

    Bootie Barker Set to Call Final Race for No. 23 Team at Phoenix

    Charles Denike to replace Barker, who will remain with 23XI, following season finale

    Huntersville, N.C. (Oct. 30, 2024) – 23XI Racing announced today that veteran crew chief Bootie Barker will call his final race with Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team at the season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Following the end of the season, Barker will be replaced by Charles Denike, the current crew chief for the No. 19 truck team at McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Barker will remain with 23XI and continue to work with the competition leadership team to prepare cars and strategize for races. His new role will be based at Airspeed.

    “23XI has been good to me, and I hope I have been as good for 23XI,” said Bootie Barker. “Loyalty is important to me and I will continue to do all I can in my new role to help everyone here succeed. I was fortunate to be a part of 23XI’s inception, and I look forward to being a part of the team’s continued journey.

    “Since joining 23XI, Bootie has provided Bubba and the No. 23 crew with the leadership and confidence they needed to grow into the team they are today,” said Dave Rogers, 23XI Director of Competition. “As we began to look ahead to next season, we decided that Bootie’s experience would best serve the organization in a different role based at Airspeed. His input will continue to be an asset to our teams. We’re excited to welcome Charles to the organization and look forward to getting started with him at the end of the season. He will be a terrific addition to the No. 23 team and 23XI as we continue to work to be better.”

    “Bootie has meant a lot to me and the No. 23 team,” said Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Toyota Camry. “We’ve been together for some special moments, and I’m glad he’s still going to be a part of what we’re building at 23XI. I’m excited to work with Charles and see what we can accomplish together.”

    Denike joins 23XI and the No. 23 team after working as a team manager, race engineer, and crew chief in several of NASCAR’s touring series. In 2012, Denike began his racing career with Precision Performance Motorsports as the team manager overseeing their K&N Pro Series East and Xfinity Series teams. While with the team, he oversaw their expansion into the Xfinity Series and served as a crew chief with the K&N team before moving to GMS Racing in 2016. In his first three years at GMS, he worked as a race engineer on the truck and Xfinity programs before moving to the crew chief role in 2020. Denike was crew chief for three trucks at GMS over three seasons, earning two wins, before moving to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2022 to crew chief the No. 19 truck. In 2023, Denike helped earn the company’s first win and first playoff berth, and to date has earned nine wins. The move to 23XI will be Denike’s first experience in the Cup Series.

    “I am excited for the 2025 season with the No. 23 team and to work with Bubba and all of 23XI Racing beginning in the offseason,” said Charles Denike, newly named crew chief for the No. 23 team. “Bubba is a proven winner, and I believe we will bring out the best in each other. Thank you to Michael, Denny, and Dave for the opportunity to join the 23XI family. They have built an incredible culture at Airspeed. I am a believer that winning is a process. When you step foot into Airspeed, you see the tools and resources that it takes to win and are surrounded by people with the same vision and mindset. I am looking forward to this next chapter and to be able to contribute to 23XI’s growth and journey to winning championships.”

    Before his NASCAR career, Denike served nine years in the US Army as an engineer officer. During his military service, Denike served as an Executive Officer, Plans Officer, Company Commander, and Brigade Engineer on various duty assignments, including underwater searches and inspections, battalion and future operations planning, construction manager, and facilities manager. Denike earned the rank of Major before being honorably discharged from active duty. Denike earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Science in engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

    About 23XI Racing

    23XI Racing – pronounced twenty-three eleven – was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin in 2020. With rising NASCAR star Bubba Wallace selected to drive the No. 23 Toyota Camry, the team made its NASCAR Cup Series debut in the 2021 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Wallace made history on October 4, 2021, when he captured his first career Cup Series win, becoming just the second African American to win in the Cup Series, and earning 23XI its first-ever victory. 23XI expanded to a two-car organization in 2022 with Cup Series Champion Kurt Busch driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry. With a win at Kansas Speedway in May of 2022, Busch earned 23XI the team’s first-ever playoff berth. 23XI currently features the lineup of Bubba Wallace in the No. 23 Toyota Camry and Tyler Reddick in the No. 45 Toyota Camry. The team operates out of Airspeed, a state-of-the-art facility in Huntersville, N.C. that opened in January of 2024.

  • Layne Riggs and the No. 38 Infinity Communications Ford F-150

    Layne Riggs and the No. 38 Infinity Communications Ford F-150

    Martinsville Speedway Competition Notes

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 30, 2024) – Layne Riggs returns to his short-track roots as the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to Martinsville Speedway.

    With just two races remaining on the schedule, the Bahama, NC native heads to the Southern Virgina short-track looking to further solidify his spot as this year’s Sunoco Rookie of the Year for the Truck Series. So far, Riggs has earned two wins, seven Top-5’s, and eight Top-10’s.

    The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will practice & qualify on Friday, November 1st at 1:30 PM ET. The 200-lap event is scheduled for later that evening at 6:00 PM ET. Fans can watch the action live on FS1 or listen in via the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90.

    No. 38 Infinity Communications Group Ford F-150:

    DRIVER LAYNE RIGGS:

    “I love Martinsville, and any short-track really. We had a really good qualifying run there in the Spring, but we didn’t quite execute to get the finish we wanted. I think we have a good shot at it this weekend, though. The team has been on it from an execution standpoint, I just have to go out there and do what I do best to put us in contention.

    “It’s great to see Infinity Communications back on our Ford F-150. They have been on the frontlines during these hurricanes, and I couldn’t be more proud of them for all they do. Hopefully I can pay them back with a trip to Victory Lane.”

    ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

    Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

  • Toyota Racing Weekly Preview 10.30.24

    Toyota Racing Weekly Preview 10.30.24

    This Week in Motorsports: October 28 – November 3, 2024

    NCS/NXS/NCTS: Martinsville Speedway – Nov. 1-3
    NHRA: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Nov. 1-3

    PLANO, Texas (Oct. 30, 2024) – NASCAR and the NHRA both reach their penultimate races this weekend as championship battles intensify. NASCAR’s three national series are in Martinsville for the Round of 8 cutoff race to decide who will race in Phoenix for the championship. NHRA is in Las Vegas for the second time this season as the Countdown to the Championship nears its conclusion.

    NASCAR National Series – NCS | NXS | NCTS

    Camry XSE drivers fight for chance at a championship … After his monumental victory at Homestead on Sunday, Tyler Reddick has locked himself into the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway – the first NCS title race appearance for he and 23XI Racing. His Camry XSE teammates, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin have work in front of them to also advance to the championship race. Bell is in a solid position as things currently sit, 29 points above the cutline, while Hamlin will enter Sunday’s race 18 points below.

    Toyota continues Championship 4 streak… With Reddick’s victory, Toyota will continue its streak as the only manufacturer to have at least one driver in every Championship 4. Since NASCAR switched to this points system in 2014, Toyota has been represented by Hamlin (2014, 2019, 2020, 2021), Kyle Busch (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), Carl Edwards (2016), Martin Truex Jr. (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021) and Bell (2022, 2023).

    Hamlin back at favorable Martinsville … In racing for a spot in the Championship 4, Hamlin is back at Martinsville Speedway, which has been a strong track for he and the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 team of late. The 43-year-old has three top-five finishes in the last four Martinsville races, and four in the last seven. Hamlin also has five career victories at the half-mile oval (2008, 2009, 2010 – twice and 2015). Adding a sixth Martinsville triumph to his name would secure Hamlin a spot in the Championship 4 for the sixth time in his career and first since 2021.

    Toyota seeks to continue pole streak … Following the pole by Reddick last weekend at Homestead, which capped off its 13th-all time national series race weekend pole sweep, Toyota will look to pace the field for the third consecutive weekend. This would be the third time this season Toyota would have three poles in a row and would give the manufacturer its 13th pole of the season, as it already has the most in the Cup Series.

    Smith to go all in at Martinsville … Entering Saturday’s race 28 points below the Xfinity Series Playoff cutline, Chandler Smith will be going for victory at Martinsville. The half-mile Virginia oval has been a solid place for the Georgia native, who has two top-10s in his three career Xfinity Series starts, including a third-place finish in the spring.

    Bubba Pollard makes GR Supra debut … Georgia native Bubba Pollard will make his second career Xfinity Series start, and Toyota debut, with Sam Hunt Racing this weekend in the No. 26 GR Supra. Pollard, an accomplished late model racer and champion, made his Xfinity Series debut in the spring at Richmond, where he finished an impressive sixth place.

    It comes down to Martinsville for Heim and Gray … Friday night’s 200-mile race at Martinsville Speedway offers one last chance for Corey Heim and Taylor Gray to lock themselves into the Truck Series Championship 4. Heim, who seeks his second consecutive appearance in the title race, currently sits a favorable 49 points above the cutline after a fourth-place result last weekend at Homestead, which included his first pole of the 2024 season. For Gray, he is currently 24 points below the cutline following his 10th-place finish at Homestead. He has been strong at Martinsville Speedway so far in his career with top-10 finishes in all three of his starts.

    NHRA – Top Fuel | Funny Car

    Ashley, Brown lead Toyota title fight contingent … With just two races remaining in the 2024 NHRA season, Toyota continues to hold serve in Top Fuel. Justin Ashley, following his victory at Ennis three weeks ago, holds a 44-point advantage over Toyota teammate, Antron Brown in the Top Fuel points standings heading to Las Vegas this weekend. Following those two is Shawn Langdon in third, 76 points behind and Steve Torrence in fourth, 88 points back. Doug Kalitta is seventh and Billy Torrence is 10th in the current standings. In Funny Car, Ron Capps remained in the fourth points position after a finals appearance at Ennis. J.R. Todd is eighth and Alexis DeJoria is 10th going into Las Vegas.

    Toyota looks to continue streaks … After the win by Ashley in Top Fuel and finals appearance by Capps in Funny Car in Ennis, Toyota continued its incredible hot streak in NHRA. Ashley’s triumph made it 16 Top Fuel victories for Toyota in the last 19 races, dating back to Pomona last November. The final appearances by Ashley and Capps marked 41 consecutive NHRA races that Toyota has had at least one finalist.

    About Toyota

    Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

    Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 47 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 30 electrified options.

    For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

  • Wood Brothers Racing Names Miles Stanley as Crew Chief for 2025

    Wood Brothers Racing Names Miles Stanley as Crew Chief for 2025

    Historic team readies for 75th anniversary season

    STUART, Va. (October 30, 2024) – Miles Stanley, a seasoned race engineer in the NASCAR Cup Series and longtime employee of Team Penske, will transition to Wood Brothers Racing in 2025 – the team’s 75th anniversary season – to serve as crew chief of the famed No. 21 Ford Mustang with driver Josh Berry.

    Stanley, a native of Akron, Ohio, currently serves as Team Penske’s performance engineering manager, a role he has held for three years. Previously, Stanley served as the race engineer for Joey Logano’s championship-winning No. 22 team from 2013 to 2019. He was instrumental in the team’s success those seven seasons including 21 wins and qualifying for the NASCAR Playoffs Championship 4 three times which led to the series title in 2018.

    After finishing fifth in the Cup Series standings in 2019, Stanley transitioned to the No. 12 team in 2020 with Ryan Blaney behind the wheel. The duo battled for race wins throughout the season, extending Ryan Blaney’s streak of four consecutive seasons with a win and playoff berth. In 2021, Stanley earned his first opportunity as a crew chief with Team Penske in the Cup Series, leading the team’s part-time No. 33 entry with Austin Cindric before taking on his current role in 2022 where he also contributed to the organization’s 2022 and 2023 Cup Series championships.

    “The Wood Brothers name is synonymous with the sport of NASCAR, and to be able to serve as the crew chief for the iconic No. 21 is an incredible opportunity,” said Stanley. “I’m looking forward to working with Josh Berry, whose skills and enthusiasm are sure to bring great value to the team. It’s an exciting time for the Wood Brothers with the addition of Josh Berry and the celebration of their 75th anniversary in NASCAR in 2025. We’ll be ready to hit the ground running.”

    Stanley attended the University of Akron and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2007. After completing college, Stanley began his career in open-wheel racing, working for Polestar Racing Group in the Champ Car Atlantic Series. During his time there, Stanley served as both an engineer and crew chief.

    In 2009, Stanley transitioned from open-wheel racing to stock cars as he joined Robby Gordon Motorsports, first serving as race engineer, then becoming a crew chief for Gordon’s part-time Cup Series team. Stanley joined BK Racing for its 2012 Cup Series campaign as the head of race track engineering. He oversaw the engineering programs on both the No. 83 and No. 93 Cup Series cars before he got the opportunity to join the Penske organization for the 2013 season.

    “Miles has built an impressive resume filled with wins and championships, and he has a deep, technical understanding of the sport. His commitment and impressive track record make him a perfect fit for the No. 21 team as we enter an exciting new chapter,” said Jon Wood, president, Wood Brothers Racing. “Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most talented crew chiefs in NASCAR, and I look forward to seeing what Miles and Josh accomplish on the track next year.”

    Stanley’s first race atop the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing pit box will be for the inaugural Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Sunday, February 2, to kick off the 2025 Cup Series season.

    About Wood Brothers Racing
    Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 100 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 120 poles in NASCAR’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glenn’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop.

  • JR Motorsports — NXS Martinsville Speedway Review

    JR Motorsports — NXS Martinsville Speedway Review

    JR Motorsports Team Preview
    TRACK – Martinsville Speedway (.526-mile short track-oval)
    NXS RACE – National Debt Relief 250 (250 laps / 131.5 miles)
    TUNE IN – CW, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90 at 4:00 p.m. (ET)

    Sam Mayer

    No. 1 – 10X Health Chevrolet

    Mayer 2024 NXS Stats

    Starts: 31

    Wins: 3

    Top 5s: 8

    Top 10s: 13

    Laps Led: 224

    Avg. Finish: 17.8

    Points: 7th

    • Sam Mayer will make the short trip to Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the final race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Round of 8 looking to race his way into the Championship 4.
    • The young driver has six previous starts at the .526-mile short track where he has tallied three top-five and four top-10 finishes with a best of second coming this past spring.
    • In 24 starts on tracks measuring one mile or less in length, Mayer has recorded one win (Iowa, 2024), nine top fives and 13 top 10s.
    • With one race left to make it into the Championship 4, the 21-year-old currently sits seventh in the playoff standings, 47 points below the cutline.

    Sam Mayer

    “The past few weeks have not worked out for us points-wise, but I know this No. 1 JR Motorsports team is ready for Martinsville and we are going to give it our all. We have put in the work all year long and this group deserves a chance at that championship. Martinsville has always been one of my favorite tracks and I have a lot of confidence here as we came up just one spot short in the spring. Mardy (Lindley, crew chief), myself and the guys are ready to take that top spot and head to Phoenix.”

    Justin Allgaier

    No. 7 Jarrett 25 Years Chevrolet

    Allgaier 2024 NXS Stats

    Starts: 31

    Wins: 2

    Top 5s: 8

    Top 10s: 18

    Laps Led: 705

    Avg. Finish: 14.2

    Points: 1st

    • Justin Allgaier enters the third and final race in the Round of 8 at Martinsville as the points leader, 32 markers above the NXS Playoff cutline.
    • Allgaier is the defending winner of this race, having gone to Victory Lane in dramatic fashion after taking the checkered flag in a photo finish to clinch his spot in the Championship 4.
    • Overall, in eight career NXS starts at Martinsville, Allgaier has earned five top fives and seven top 10s to accompany last season’s win.
    • In his NXS career on short tracks, Allgaier has amassed six wins, 28 top fives and 46 top 10s in 77 career starts.

    Justin Allgaier

    “We were in a similar position entering Martinsville last year and were fortunate enough to come away with the win and move on to the Championship 4. That just further gives me all the confidence in the world in Jim (Pohlman, crew chief) and everyone on this Jarrett Chevrolet as we look ahead to this weekend. Martinsville has been a strong track for us and I know we will be just as solid once we hit the track for practice on Friday. We just need to be smart all day long and keep the fenders as clean as we can on our JR Motorsports Camaro. If we can do that, then I feel extremely confident that we will accomplish what we have set out to do and have ourselves in a great position come the end of the day.”

    Sammy Smith

    No. 8 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet

    Smith 2024 NXS Stats

    Starts: 31

    Wins: 1

    Top 5s: 6

    Top 10s: 15

    Laps Led: 65

    Avg. Finish: 15.6

    Points: 8th

    • Sammy Smith has been highly competitive at Martinsville in the past with two top fives and three top 10’s in only four starts with the NXS, setting him fifth best in average running position according to NASCAR’s Loop Data Statistics.
    • Smith led a race-high 147 laps in this event last season before taking the checkered flag in the third position.
    • Smith has 10 career NXS starts on short tracks with three top fives, six top 10’s and an average finish of 10.0.
    • The Iowa native currently sits below the playoff cutline heading into the final race of the Round of 8 looking to score a victory, to move on to the Championship 4.
    • Pilot Flying J will share the TV panel this week with Tribe Transportation. Tribe is a Native American woman-owned business that is a high service national carrier specializing in temperature-controlled transportation based in the Georgia foothills.

    Sammy Smith

    “The Round of 8 tracks have not been too kind to us these past couple weeks and it’s been tough on this whole No. 8 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet team. Everyone puts in the work needed to have a winning car, but we don’t have the results to show for it so we know that has to change heading into Martinsville. Growing up on short tracks, I feel really confident and I know the guys are just as hungry as I am to win our way into the Championship 4.”

    Brandon Jones

    No. 9 Menards / Dawn Chevrolet

    Jones 2024 NXS Stats

    Starts: 31

    Wins: 0

    Top 5s: 1

    Top 10s: 8

    Laps Led: 45

    Avg. Finish: 19.1

    Points: 14th

    • Brandon Jones will return to Martinsville this weekend after earning his first pole of the season at the .526-mile oval earlier this year.
    • Of his eight previous starts at Martinsville, the 27-year-old Georgia native has recorded one win, three top-fives and five top-10s.
    • Of all active tracks in the NXS, Jones has led a career best 142 laps at Martinsville.
    • Dawn, your favorite grease-fighting partner, will adorn the hood of Jones’ Camaro this weekend for both the first time this season and the first time at Martinsville.

    Brandon Jones

    “Martinsville is a track I always enjoy going to and we have had some great luck there in the past. We had the speed to win the pole back in the spring, so I know this Menards/Dawn team will make sure we unload another fast car on Saturday. Hopefully we can make all the right decisions and put ourselves in contention for the win at the end. These guys have worked so hard this season and it would be great to give them the finish they deserve.”

    JRM Team Updates

    JR Motorsports at Martinsville Speedway: JR Motorsports has competed at Martinsville Speedway a combined 35 times in the NXS since its first trip there in 2006. In those starts at the .526-mile short track, the organization has recorded three wins, 18 top fives and 24 top 10s, with an average finish of 10.3.

    Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith and Brandon Jones will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports / Legacy MC souvenir rig on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET.

  • LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Race Preview | Martinsville Speedway

    LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Race Preview | Martinsville Speedway

    CLUB ENTRY LIST

    JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
    POINT STANDINGS: 34TH

    ERIK JONES
    POINT STANDINGS: 31ST

    CLUB NOTES

    EJ Stats: Erik Jones has 15 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) starts at Martinsville Speedway and five NASCAR Truck Series (NTS) starts at the Virginia track. His best finish in the NCS is eighth, earned in the fall of 2021. This past April, Jones finished the race 12th overall. Jones has one top-10 and five top-15s at the short track. With five starts in the NTS, Jones has two top-fives, earning a third-place finish in the spring of 2015, and four top-10 finishes overall.

    JHN Stats: This weekend, John Hunter Nemechek will be making his fourth NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) start at the track that they call “the paperclip”. During those three starts, he has an average starting spot of 23rd and an average finishing spot of 29th. However, the North Carolina native has seen success at the half-mile speedway as he collected the grandfather clock with his 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series victory, that being is his second, as he also secured one in 2018 when he won the NASCAR Truck Series race.

    Beshore at Martinsville: Crew chief Ben Beshore has four NCS starts at Martinsville Speedway, to include three starts with Kyle Busch who finished second in the fall race of 2021. He has three starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and a pair of wins to show for it – finding victory at the Virginia short track with driver Harrison Burton in 2020 and with John Hunter Nemechek in 2023.

    Appearances: Richard Petty and Kyle Petty will stop by the LEGACY MOTOR CLUB merchandise trailer on Sunday, at 10:00 a.m. In addition, they will have a question and answer session at 10:30 a.m. in the Fan Zone.

    John Hunter Nemechek will also stop by the LEGACY MOTOR CLUB merchandise rig to sign some autographs on race morning at 11:30 a.m. EST.

    Going for G.O.L.D.: Partners Dollar Tree Family Dollar has a “Go for G.O.L.D.” (Grand Opening Look Daily) program. Each week throughout the season, the No. 42 and No. 43 will feature one of the local stores on the deck lid of the Toyota Camry XSE.

    PETTY 75TH ANNIVERSARY

    ABOUT PETTY 75th: The 2024 season marks a significant milestone in the history of the Petty family as they have helped define stock car racing for 75 years. Their commitment to the sport and the people who make it possible – behind the wheel, under the hood, in the back office, and beyond – has shaped the growth and success of NASCAR. Their LEGACY lives on with the countless fans, drivers, technicians, and team members they touched. Throughout 2024, LEGACY M.C. will celebrate the Petty family and share countless memories with friends and fans at racetracks across the country.

    Petty Legacy at Martinsville: The Petty’s have a long history with the half-mile, Martinsville Speedway. In the early days of NASCAR, in 1949, Lee Petty won his very first NASCAR race at the historic short track. It was 10 years later, Richard “The King” Petty earned his first victory at the track. Petty currently holds the record for most wins at Martinsville Speedway at 15. LEGACY M.C. co-owner, Jimmie Johnson has nine victories at the track they call the paperclip.

    Grand Marshall: Over 40 members of the Petty family, including the “King” himself, Richard Petty, are set to give the command ahead of the second-to-last race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season at Martinsville Speedway, calling for drivers to start their engines before the Xfinity 500 on Sunday, Nov. 3.

    The King’s Hat: Earlier this spring, Martinsville Speedway unveiled their version of the King’s Hat. Be sure to check out Martinsville Speedway social media handles for location and activities surrounding the King’s Hat.

    CLUB QUOTES

    John Hunter Nemechek, Driver of the No. 42 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota Camry XSE:

    “The spring race at Martinsville was a rough race for our No. 42 LEGACY MOTOR CLUB team, however, Erik [Jones] and the No. 43 bunch had a decent run. We are looking back at all the notes plus see what we were able to learn from the test session there earlier this summer to help us out as a whole organization. Things can happen fast at Martinsville, so it will be important to have a good qualifying lap then just stay out of trouble in the race to set us up for a good finish and something we can build on for 2025.”

    Erik Jones, Driver of the No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota Camry XSE:

    “I think we can build off of (the) spring Martinsville (finish), for sure. It’s been a place we’ve had a handful of tests over the last few years, fortunately, we got to go test there again this summer and I think we learned some things that should help us out. Martinsville has become a lot about track position. Last year we were able to qualify well and keep up front all day and not have mistakes and stay on the lead lap and have an opportunity to run in the top-10, and just missed out. I think we’ve been building week to week, Ben and I, and what we need from each other and getting our cars better. Hopefully, we can put everything together for Martinsville to have a good weekend through Saturday and qualify well and race well on Sunday.”

    PHOTO OF THE WEEK

    LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s John Hunter Nemechek and Trevor Bayne met up with Major League Pickleball team, Orlando Squeeze, while in Miami to play some pickleball following a Squeeze match and before LEGACY M.C. hit the track. (Photo by: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB)

    BROADCAST INFO

    MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY 

    SUNDAY, NOV. 3 @ 2:00 PM ET

    ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

    ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ is a professional auto racing club owned by businessman and entrepreneur Maurice “Maury” J. Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The CLUB competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series fielding the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE of John Hunter Nemechek, the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE of Erik Jones, and the No. 84 limited schedule entry for Jimmie Johnson. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty “The King” serves as CLUB Ambassador. With a unique title signifying a nod to car clubs of past eras, LEGACY M.C. is an inclusive club for all motorsport enthusiasts to celebrate the past and future legacies of its members, while competing for wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ on Facebook, X, Instagram and at www.LEGACYMOTORCLUB.com.

    ABOUT DOLLAR TREE, INC.: Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operated 16,622 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of October 28, 2023. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company, visit www.DollarTree.com.

    ABOUT PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY: The U.S. leader in fully integrated life safety systems, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems nationwide. With over 200 locations and 6,000 team members nationwide, Pye-Barker is an industry leader and ranks No. 954 on the Inc 5000 and No. 9 on the SDM 100.

  • Stefan Parsons To Drive Niece Motorsports’ No. 44 Chevrolet at Phoenix

    Stefan Parsons To Drive Niece Motorsports’ No. 44 Chevrolet at Phoenix

    Parsons to Drive No. 44 PopSells.com Silverado RST in Season Finale.

    Salisbury, NC (Oct. 30, 2024) – Niece Motorsports has entered a partnership with PopSells.com which sees Stefan Parsons behind the wheel of the team’s No. 44 entry at Phoenix Raceway.

    Parsons, a native of Cornelius, North Carolina, is a second-generation driver with a rich family history in the sport. Stefan’s father, Phil Parsons, is a former race-winning NASCAR Cup Series driver turned FOX Sports analyst. His uncle, Benny Parsons, is a NASCAR Hall of Famer (Class of 2017) having won the 1973 Cup Series championship.

    As the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season comes to a close, Parsons looks to wrap up an impressive part-time schedule. In 10 NCTS starts this season driving the No. 75 Chevrolet for Henderson Motorsports, Parsons earned three top-10 finishes with a best result of sixth place in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

    “I am very much looking forward to joining Niece Motorsports for the season finale in Phoenix,” said Parsons. “It’s been a good season for us in the Truck Series this year, and I can’t wait to get a shot at driving one of Al Niece’s trucks. I know this team has some top-notch equipment and it shows with the results they have on a weekly basis. I can’t thank PopSells.com enough for their support of me, along with Al, Cody (Efaw), and Chevrolet for this opportunity.”

    Pop, which will serve as Parsons’ primary partner for the race, is the country’s largest online, full-service marketplace for recreational vehicles and boats. Since its founding in 2009, the company has brought joy to more than 60,000 buyers and sellers through secure, hassle-free transactions. Visit PopSells.com to view a full catalog of available units.

    “We are excited to partner with Stefan and Niece Motorsports for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race,” said Michael Adams, CEO of Pop. “Our brand has been well-represented by Stefan all season, on and off the track.”

    The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will conclude its season with the championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, November 8th. Live coverage of the event will be aired on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at 8:00 PM ET.

    Visit niecemotorsports.com for all the latest news.

    About PopSells.com: Founded in 2009, Pop (popsells.com) has grown to be the world’s largest online, full-service, marketplace for boats and recreational vehicles.

    About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2024, Niece Motorsports enters its ninth season in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as X @NieceMotorsport.

  • FUNNY CAR’S BOB TASCA III AFTER LAS VEGAS SWEEP AT FORD PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS

    FUNNY CAR’S BOB TASCA III AFTER LAS VEGAS SWEEP AT FORD PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS

    Funny Car rookie Daniel Wilkerson also looks to put on a show for Ford at thrilling late-season race at The Strip at LVMS

    LAS VEGAS (Oct. 29, 2024) – The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs haven’t gone the way Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III had hoped, but the veteran standout can still end the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with a big finish starting at this weekend’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

    Tasca has been a longtime Ford driver, which makes this weekend even more important as he campaigns his 11,000-horsepower Ford Performance Mustang Dark Horse this weekend in Las Vegas. A win at his sponsor’s race would certainly add a major high note to close out the season and Tasca also has a chance to sweep both races at Las Vegas this year.

    He won the 4-Wide race in the spring in thrilling fashion and he hopes to replicate that this weekend, while also moving back up the points standings. Tasca is in fifth, 211 points behind leader Austin Prock, who has the opportunity to clinch the Funny Car world championship this weekend.

    Tasca, though, is focused on putting a show in front of his sponsors and fans, with cool temperatures setting the stage for monster runs this weekend.

    “The energy in Las Vegas is always electric and racing in front of fans who love this sport as much as we do is a privilege,” said Tasca, who has three wins and four final-round appearances this year. “This weekend is all about execution and making sure every move gets us closer to another Vegas Wally this season for Ford Performance and our entire team.”

    Last season, Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock) all won the late-season race in Las Vegas. This year’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, with elimination coverage at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 3. It is the fifth of six races in the Countdown to the Championship and the 19th of 20 races in the 2024 season, and Tasca isn’t the only Ford driver looking for a big weekend in Las Vegas.

    Funny Car rookie Daniel Wilkerson has enjoyed a strong year, but nothing would make his season sweeter than a victory in Las Vegas in his 11,000-horsepower Scag Power Equipment Mustang. He’s come close, advancing to the final round at the spring race in Charlotte.

    He’s also been competitive throughout the year and is currently sixth in points with a goal of moving into the top five in his first full season in the Funny Car ranks. There’s a host of challengers, including reigning world champ Matt Hagan, J.R. Todd and Ron Capps, but Wilkerson is thrilled for the weekend, as well as the chance to introduce new people to the sport in Vegas.

    “I can’t wait to represent Ford Performance at their own race this weekend,” Wilkerson said. “We will be doing one of my favorite things on Wednesday with Ford which is sending folks down the dragstrip in street cars that have never been in competition before. It is so fun to see people’s reactions to drag racing for the first time, and usually one or two of them vow to get into the sport in one way or another after this experience. Tim (Wilkerson, crew chief and Daniel’s father) has a pretty good combination to run up in Las Vegas too, so I can’t wait to see what he and the guys put together for this weekend.”

    Prock leads teammate Jack Beckman, who is racing for John Force, by 147 points, with Hagan 168 points back. Force will also be in attendance this weekend, making his first appearance at the track since his crash in late June in Richmond.

    In Top Fuel, Justin Ashley will look to hold off an array of championship drivers. He jumped into the points lead with his Dallas win and currently has a 44-point advantage over Antron Brown. Shawn Langdon, Steve Torrence, Tony Schumacher and Clay Millican are also in the championship mix.

    Dallas Glenn currently leads the way in Pro Stock, as the 2021 NHRA Rookie of the Year holds a 53-point advantage over another young standout, Aaron Stanfield. Greg Anderson is 90 points back, while reigning Pro Stock champion Enders, whose 10 wins are the most in NHRA history at The Strip, is 111 points out of first.

    Gaige Herrera is after a second straight title in Pro Stock Motorcycle, with the defending event winner ahead of six-time champ Matt Smith by 62 points. Other standouts include Hector Arana Jr., Jianna Evaristo, Chase Van Sant and Richard Gadson.

    The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals also will feature thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals. The weekend will also include action in Legends Nitro Funny Car class and a spectacular jet dragster exhibition after nitro qualifying on Friday and Saturday.

    It’s also the final race of the 2024 season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, Johnson’s Horsepowered Mountain Motor Pro Stock and the new Holley EFI Factory X category.

    Fans are invited to the Nitro Alley Stage in the pits, where they can take part in Nitro School, meet and greets, influencer interviews and much more. Vegas race fans can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that celebrate each of the drivers racing for the prestigious Wally on Sunday and includes the SealMaster Track Walk. The final can’t-miss experience of any NHRA event is the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday, where fans are invited to congratulate the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals event winners.

    As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. They can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their hot rods between rounds, get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers and more. They can also visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and race vendors create an exciting atmosphere that includes displays, merchandise, food, and fun.

    NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. PT on Friday, Nov. 1, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. PT on Nov. 3. Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday with eliminations at 5:00 p.m. ET.

    To purchase tickets to the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, call 800-644-4444 or visit www.lvms.com. Children 12 and under are admitted free in general admissions areas with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com.

    About Ford Performance

    Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with RedBull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

    About Mission Foods

    MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

    About NHRA

    NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With 110 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.