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  • Kurt Busch wins the pole for the Coca-Cola 600

    Kurt Busch wins the pole for the Coca-Cola 600

    In the first qualifying session since NASCAR’s return to on-track racing amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Kurt Busch claimed the pole position for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch, driver of the No. 1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing, secured the pole with a time of 29.79 seconds at 181.269 mph, which was 0.009 seconds faster than Jimmie Johnson (29.799 seconds/181.214 mph).

    The pole award was Busch’s 28th of his Cup Series career, second at Charlotte and first of the season. It also marked Busch’s first pole while driving for car owner Chip Ganassi and the first time the 2004 series champion won the pole since Talladega Superspeedway in October 2018.

    “I’m just so proud of [crew chief] Matt McCall and all our guys and the way we have to communicate right now, and get through everything as far as those last-minute details and those fine adjustments,” Busch said on FOX Sports. “But, wow, what a Chevrolet brigade up front. This is pretty sweet! GEARWRENCH is on our car only a few times a year and I really want to push them up front. This is an awesome pole. I was more geared up, in my mind, towards downforce and being ready for 600 miles, so this means Matt McCall has something up his sleeve and we should be good tonight. This is a great run and happy birthday, Chip [Ganassi]!”

    Johnson, an eight-time winner at Charlotte and four-time Coke 600 champion, will start on the front row in his 19th and final start in the 600-mile event.

    Matt DiBenedetto will start the main event at the rear of the field in a backup car after he slapped the outside wall entering Turn 4 while attempting to complete his qualifying lap. Aric Almirola was also involved in an incident, where he spun entering Turn 4 and made the slightest of contact to the outside wall before spinning toward the infield. While the damage was repairable and prevented Almirola from dropping at the rear of the field in a backup car, he will start at the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments. Brad Keselowski, J.J. Yeley and Timmy Hill will also drop to the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments.

    The race will commence on May 24 at 6:28 p.m. ET on FOX.

    Starting lineup:

    1. Kurt Busch

    2. Jimmie Johnson

    3. Chase Elliott

    4. Matt Kenseth

    5. Tyler Reddick

    6. Austin Dillon

    7. Joey Logano

    8. Martin Truex Jr.

    9. Brad Keselowski – will start at the rear of the field

    10. William Byron

    11. Kyle Busch

    12. Alex Bowman

    13. Denny Hamlin

    14. Erik Jones

    15. Christopher Bell

    16. Ty Dillon

    17. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

    18. Ryan Newman

    19. Chris Buescher

    20. Clint Bowyer

    21. Ross Chastain

    22. Kevin Harvick

    23. Bubba Wallace

    24. Corey LaJoie

    25. John Hunter Nemechek

    26. Ryan Blaney

    27. Michael McDowell

    28. Cole Custer

    29. Ryan Preece

    30. Quin Houff

    31. Gray Gaulding

    32. Timmy Hill – will start at the rear of the field

    33. Matt DiBenedetto – will start at the rear of the field

    34. J.J. Yeley – will start at the rear of the field

    35. Brennan Poole

    36. B.J. McLeod

    37. Daniel Suarez

    38. Garrett Smithley

    39. Joey Gase

    40. Aric Almirola – will start at the rear of the field

  • NASCAR Announces Second Installment in Return to Racing Schedule

    NASCAR Announces Second Installment in Return to Racing Schedule

    Slate Includes 13 Races in Four Series

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2020) – NASCAR today announced the next installment of races in its return to racing, featuring events at Bristol Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. The slate of races include events in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Series and the ARCA Menards Series.

    The second installment is as follows:

    DATE               TRACK             SERIES                        DISTANCE        NET      START (ET)

    Sat, May 30      Bristol               Xfinity                           160 mi              FS1      3:30 PM

    Sun, May 31      Bristol               Cup                              266 mi              FS1      3:30 PM

    Sat, June 6       Atlanta              Gander Trucks              200 mi              FS1      1:00 PM

    Sat, June 6       Atlanta              Xfinity                           251 mi              FOX     4:30 PM

    Sun, June 7      Atlanta              Cup                              500 mi              FOX     3:00 PM

    Wed,June 10     Martinsville        Cup                              263 mi              FS1      7:00 PM

    Sat, June 13      Miami              Gander Trucks              201 mi              FS1      12:30 PM

    Sat, June 13      Miami               Xfinity                           250 mi              FOX     3:30 PM

    Sun, June 14     Miami               Xfinity                           250 mi              FS1      12:00 PM

    Sun,June 14      Miami               Cup                              400 mi              FOX     3:30 PM

    Sat, June 20      Talladega          ARCA                           202 mi              FS1      2:00 PM

    Sat, June 20      Talladega          Xfinity                           300 mi              FS1      5:30 PM

    Sun,June 21      Talladega          Cup                              500  mi             FOX     3:00 PM

    All the above dates will continue to be run without fans in attendance. The remainder of the adjusted schedule for all NASCAR series will be announced at a later date.

    “As we prepare for our return to racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, the industry has been diligent in building the return-to-racing schedule,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. “We are eager to expand our schedule while continuing to work closely with the local governments in each of the areas we will visit. We thank the many government officials for their guidance, as we share the same goal in our return – the safety for our competitors and the communities in which we race.” 

    In addition, NASCAR today announced the postponement of events at Kansas Speedway (May 30-31); Michigan International Speedway (June 5-7), the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio (May 30) and the Gander Trucks Series race at Texas Motor Speedway previously scheduled for June 5, as well as the cancellation of all NASCAR national series races and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Iowa Speedway for the 2020 season. The NASCAR Xfinity race at Iowa Speedway scheduled for June 13 has been realigned to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, June 14. Further Iowa Speedway realignment dates will be announced in the future.  

    The NASCAR Cup Series will return to racing at Darlington Raceway this Sunday, May 17, with a 400-mile event scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, live on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

    About NASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

  • William Byron tames the virtual Monster Mile in dominating fashion

    William Byron tames the virtual Monster Mile in dominating fashion

    William Byron once again found success in the NASCAR Pro Invitational iRacing Series, winning at Dover.

    It had come down to a late race restart, and with four fresh tires, Byron passed Timmy Hill in the closing laps to take home the win.

    “It was a lot of fun today,” Byron said. “There was a lot of cautions so I just had to kind of pace myself. It was hard to predict when we were going to get a longer run so it’s hard to know what to do with the tires in terms of how much to save. My help there, Nick, Matt Holden, did a great job of really kind of leaving the strategy up to them as far as what tires to take. I think four tires at the end was the right call to be aggressive. Just thankful for their support and ready to get back to our normal racing here soon.”

    Ross Chastain led the field down to the green early on, but it would be short lived as Parker Kligerman would take over the lead.

    An early caution would fly when Daniel Suarez’s No. 96 would get loose off Turn 2, sending the Toyota into the inside wall. The car would slide up the racetrack into the back half of the field, collecting Matt DiBenedetto, Kevin Harvick, and Chad Finchum.

    Denny Hamlin would lead on the restart, with Kligerman right behind him. For Kligerman, he would find trouble as Hill would hit the No. 77 coming into Turn 1. Kligerman’s Toyota would hit the outside wall, collecting Kyle Busch.

    Byron would lead on the restart, but a yellow would fly on Lap 42 when Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch and Erik Jones would make contact, sending them crashing down the backstretch.

    Garrett Smithley would lead due to a two tire stop. However, William Byron would power his way around the No. 51, immediately taking the first position.

    Kurt Busch would find his troubles after battling Joey Logano. The No. 1 would check up off Turn 2, but would get hit from behind, sending the Monster Energy Chevy into the inside wall. Others behind would crash trying to check up, triggering a massive pileup.

    Smithley would be the leader on the restart, with the Hendrick cars of Alex Bowman, Jimmie Johnson, and Byron in hot pursuit.

    Logano would have a close shave with the inside wall as the No. 22 would get loose off Turn 4, nearly sending his Ford into the barrier.

    Hill would march his way towards the runner-up spot, while Chastain would begin to pressure Johnson for fourth. The No. 6 would muscle his way forwards, as Johnson’s car would begin to fade.

    J.J. Yeley’s motor would blow up, and many drivers would slam into the No. 52 trying to avoid the slow car. Multiple cars would slam into each other checking up, eventually hitting the slow Yeley. As a result another yellow would fly.

    Hill would beat Byron off pit lane, putting the No. 66 up front on the restart

    Johnson would hit the inside wall off Turn 4 shortly afterwards. The Ally Bank Chevy would slide up into Chris Buescher’s path, also collecting Kligerman in the process and bringing out another caution flag.

    Hill and Byron would lead the field down to the green, and the two would try and pull a gap on the rest of the field.

    John Hunter Nemechek would begin to move his way forwards as he would climb to the third position.

    With 51 laps to go Byron would take the lead from Hill off Turn 4. The No. 24 had set up the No. 66 off Turn 2, and with the momentum he had, he went down the inside of Hill’s Toyota, taking the top spot.

    A few laps later Suarez and Bowman would collide off Turn 4. Logano, Kyle Busch, and Austin Dillon would get swept up as Suarez’s No. 96 would slide down the track.

    Byron would have a big jump on the restart over Hill, while third on back would tussle for position with 37 to go.

    More carnage ensued as Regan Smith and Ty Dillon would crash on the frontstretch, bunching the field up yet again.

    The No. 24 would continue to lead on the restart, but as Byron neared the 15 to go mark, another yellow would fly as Nemechek and Hamlin would make contact off Turn 4, sending the No. 11 Fedex Toyota into the outside wall. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch, and Michael McDowell would have damage in the crash.

    With varying strategies, Hill would lead on the final restart with two tires. Landon Cassill would try and block Byron, but the No. 89 would slide up the track and into the wall. Chastain would get swept up, but no caution would fly.

    The four tires would kick in as Byron would pass Hill for the lead with seven laps to go. Christopher Bell would take over the second spot. However it wouldn’t be enough as the No. 24 would take the checkered flag at Dover.

    Results:

    1. William Byron
    2. Christopher Bell
    3. Timmy Hill
    4. Erik Jones
    5. Michael McDowell
    6. Denny Hamlin
    7. Ryan Blaney
    8. Alex Bowman
    9. Garrett Smithley
    10. Aric Almirola
    11. Brennan Poole
    12. Cole Custer
    13. Bobby Labonte
    14. Joey Logano
    15. Kyle Busch
    16. Kurt Busch
    17. Ross Chastain – Disconnected
    18. Kevin Harvick
    19. J.J. Yeley
    20. Corey LaJoie – Disconnected
    21. Landon Cassill
    22. Chad Finchum
    23. Austin Dillon
    24. Joey Gase
    25. Tyler Reddick
    26. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
    27. John Hunter Nemechek – Disconnected
    28. Jimmie Johnson – Disconnected
    29. Ryan Preece – Disconnected
    30. Daniel Suarez – Disconnected
    31. Regan Smith
    32. Ty Dillon – Disconnected
    33. Brad Keselowski – Disconnected
    34. Parker Kligerman – Disconnected
    35. Chris Buescher – Disconnected
    36. Matt DiBenedetto – Disconnected
  • NASCAR Returns to Racing with Events at Darlington, Charlotte

    NASCAR Returns to Racing with Events at Darlington, Charlotte

    Return Slate Includes Seven Races in Three Series Across FOX Networks

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 30, 2020) – NASCAR today announced it will return to racing on May 17, which will kick off a slate of races that includes seven events in three series at two race tracks – Darlington Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

    The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series will each host its first on-track event since mid-March. 

    The NASCAR Cup Series will return to Darlington Raceway on Sunday, May 17, with a 400-mile event scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, live on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

    What follows is a unique schedule that includes midweek races in primetime and a NASCAR crown jewel – the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway – in its traditional Memorial Day Weekend home for the 60th consecutive season.

    The opening slate of races is as follows:

    DATE               TRACK             SERIES                        DISTANCE        NET      START (ET)

    Sun, May 17      Darlington          Cup                              400 mi              FOX     3:30 PM

    Tue, May 19      Darlington          Xfinity                           200 mi              FS1      8:00 PM

    Wed, May 20     Darlington          Cup                              500 km             FS1      7:30 PM

    Sun, May 24      Charlotte           Cup                              600 mi              FOX     6:00 PM

    Mon, May 25     Charlotte           Xfinity                           300 mi              FS1      7:30 PM

    Tue, May 26      Charlotte           Gander Trucks              200 mi              FS1      8:00 PM

    Wed, May 27     Charlotte           Cup                              500 km             FS1      8:00 PM

    Each of NASCAR’s return events will be run without fans in attendance. Further schedule adjustments will be announced in the future.

    “NASCAR and its teams are eager and excited to return to racing, and have great respect for the responsibility that comes with a return to competition,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. “NASCAR will return in an environment that will ensure the safety of our competitors, officials and all those in the local community. We thank local, state and federal officials and medical experts, as well as everyone in the industry, for the unprecedented support in our return to racing, and we look forward to joining our passionate fans in watching cars return to the track.” 

    “We are excited to welcome back the FOX NASCAR season to our airwaves to provide a return to live sports, a move toward normalcy and a much-needed distraction during these unprecedented times,” said Mark Silverman, President, National Networks, FOX Sports. “While we are thrilled to return to the race track, the health and safety of our employees and all race participants is our top priority.  We will continue working in lockstep with our partners at NASCAR and the race tracks to follow all national and local health guidelines.”

    Following thorough collaboration with public health officials, medical experts and state and federal officials, NASCAR has implemented a comprehensive health and safety plan. In accordance with CDC, OSHA and state and local government recommendations, nearly every aspect of how the event is conducted will be significantly modified, including:

    • One-day shows;
    • Mandated use of personal protective equipment throughout the event;
    • Health screenings for all individuals prior to entering the facility, while inside the facility and exiting the facility;
    • Social distancing protocols throughout the event;
    • Strict limits on the number of individuals who are granted access into each facility

    As NASCAR works towards the execution of these events, the sanctioning body will continue to work with state and local authorities based on trends and local restrictions.

    In-race competition procedures remain largely unchanged, though NASCAR will eliminate practice for all events during this opening return slate, as well as qualifying for all events except the Coca-Cola 600.

    About NASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

  • Ryan Newman Granted Waiver from NASCAR

    Ryan Newman Granted Waiver from NASCAR

    Newman Eligible for Championship After Missing Three Races

    CONCORD, N.C., (April 28, 2020) – A day after being medically cleared following recovery from his last-lap Daytona 500 crash, Ryan Newman has been granted a playoff waiver from NASCAR and will be eligible to run for the Championship.

    Newman, in his 19th full season in the NASCAR Cup Series, missed three races – all on the West Coast – and is 29th in owners points. He will pilot the No. 6 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway when NASCAR returns to the track.

  • Ryan Newman Cleared for All Racing Activities

    Ryan Newman Cleared for All Racing Activities

    Roush Fenway Statement on Ryan Newman

    Ryan Newman has been medically cleared to resume all racing activities and will pilot the No. 6 Ford once NASCAR returns to action.

  • Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion Matt Kenseth Set to Join Chip Ganassi Racing

    Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion Matt Kenseth Set to Join Chip Ganassi Racing

    Kenseth Will Assume Driving Duties in the No. 42 for Remainder of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Season

    CONCORD, N.C. (Apr. 27, 2020) – Chip Ganassi Racing announces today that when the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the track for the remainder of the 2020 season, Matt Kenseth will be behind the wheel of the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro. Kenseth, the former Cup Series Champion and two-time Daytona 500 Champion, most recently competed full-time at NASCAR’s highest level in 2017, where he finished seventh in the points and won the second to last race of the season at Phoenix Raceway.

    The Wisconsin native is a 39-time Cup Series winner and will join a talented group on the No. 42 team, which entered the 2020 season following a best-ever sixth place finish in the 2019 point standings, a fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs, and a playoff race win at Dover International Speedway. With a newly designed Chevrolet Camaro for the 2020 season, the No. 42 team started the year strong, with three top-10 finishes in the first four races.

    NOTES OF INTEREST:

    • Running Up Front – With 18 years of experience in the Cup Series, Kenseth has consistently run near the front, averaging 10 top-five and just over 18 top-10 finishes a year in his 18 full-time seasons behind the wheel. During his career, Kenseth posted at least one win in all but four seasons and made the playoffs in all but one season in which he was eligible, finishing his full-time career with eight consecutive appearances.
    • A Winning Attitude: Overall, the former Cup Champion, has 39 Cup wins including the Daytona 500 twice, the Coke 600, the Southern 500 and the All-Star race. He has 181 top-5s and has finished in the top-10 in points in 13 of his 18 seasons. When Kenseth scored his first Dayton 500 victory in 2009, he became only the fifth driver in NASCAR history to win a Cup Series Championship, the Rookie of the Year Award and the Daytona 500 — joining Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, David Pearson, and Richard Petty.
    • Return to Team Chevy: While this marks the first time Kenseth will race with Team Chevy in the Cup Series, he is no stranger to the manufacturer. Kenseth began his racing career in 1988 in a Camaro and made his debut in the NASCAR Southeast Series in 1994 behind the wheel of a Chevrolet, and continued racing Chevrolet’s in the Xfinity Series through the 2001 season.

    QUOTEBOARD:

    • Chip Ganassi, Owner, Chip Ganassi Racing: “I have always said that when we have to fill a driver spot, that I owe it to our team, our partners and our fans to put the best available driver in the car. We are doing exactly that with Matt. Throughout my time in NASCAR, I have always admired the way Matt Kenseth raced. He has proven to be a consistent winner, strong competitor, and respectful driver, and I’m glad we are able to add another NASCAR champion to the team for the remainder of this season.”
    • Matt Kenseth, Driver No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro: “This was an unexpected opportunity for sure. I can’t say racing was even on my radar two weeks ago. After spending some time thinking about it and all the unique circumstances surrounding all of us right now, it just seemed the timing and the opportunity was perfect to come back. I know I have a lot of work ahead of me to get up to speed in a relatively short period of time, but I’m looking forward to the challenge. I’m excited to work with Kurt again and to meet all my new CGR team members, and I’m really looking forward to getting back in a Chevrolet. In 1988, I started my career in a Camaro and I can’t wait to finally race a Chevy in the Cup Series. I also need to thank Chip and all his partners for this opportunity. Hopefully we will be on the track soon.”

    About Chip Ganassi Racing:

    Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 30 years and is considered one of the most successful as well as innovative owners the sport has anywhere in the world. Today his teams include three cars in the NTT IndyCar Series and two cars in the NASCAR Cup Series. Overall his teams have 19 championships and over 220 victories, including four Indianapolis 500s, a Daytona 500, a Brickyard 400, eight Rolex 24 At Daytonas, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ganassi boasts state-of-the-art race shop facilities in Indianapolis and Concord, N.C., with a corporate office in Pittsburgh, Pa.

    For more information log onto www.chipganassiracing.com

  • Matt Kenseth announced as Kyle Larson’s Replacement in the No. 42 for 2020

    Matt Kenseth announced as Kyle Larson’s Replacement in the No. 42 for 2020

    Chip Ganassi Racing announced today that Matt Kenseth is set to come back to NASCAR to drive the No. 42 Chevrolet once NASCAR resumes for the 2020 season.

    Kenseth has not competed in the Cup Series since Homestead in 2018, where he finished sixth driving for Jack Roush.

    “This was an unexpected opportunity for sure,” Kenseth said. “I can’t say racing was even on my radar two weeks ago. After spending some time thinking about it and all the unique circumstances surrounding all of us right now, it just seemed the timing and the opportunity was perfect.”

    Credit One, McDonald’s, Clover, and AdventHealth will remain as sponsors on the car when racing is back in full swing following the Coronavirus shutdown.

    It is yet to be determined if Kenseth will be eligible to run for the Cup Series Championship, as NASCAR has yet to make a decision on the matter.

    The news comes a couple of weeks after Larson was fired during a sim racing event for using a racial slur.

  • Richard Childress Launches Personal Memorabilia Auction and Sale to Assist COVID-19 Relief Efforts

    Richard Childress Launches Personal Memorabilia Auction and Sale to Assist COVID-19 Relief Efforts

    Thousands of rare, hard-to-find and exclusive items available now on eBay

    WELCOME, NC (April 23, 2020) – Legendary NASCAR team owner Richard Childress has launched an auction and sale of memorabilia and other items to benefit national and local COVID-19 relief efforts. The auction and sale include thousands of rare, hard-to-find and exclusive items from Richard Childress’ 50+ years in NASCAR.

    Among the items being auctioned is an original No. 3 Chevrolet once raced by Dale Earnhardt, complete with engine and impeccably preserved. This marks the first time that Childress has parted with an original Earnhardt car from his collection.

    “I’ve grown my personal collection of memorabilia throughout my career in NASCAR and have enjoyed each of these items but it’s time to open it up to collectors and use the proceeds to support much needed causes during this unique time in history,” said Childress. “From the Earnhardt years, to the Harvick years to our current drivers and beyond, there are items in this collection that will appeal to a variety of collectors. It’s so special to me to be able to share these exclusive items and give back to America at the same time. All proceeds will benefit charities and organizations who need our help right now to fight COVID-19.”

    A variety of national and local causes will benefit from the auction and sale, with Childress contributing all proceeds to various COVID-19 relief efforts, including providing support to national and local first responders and front-line workers in need of personal protection equipment. A portion of proceeds will also benefit Feeding America, which is providing meals to children out of school, providing support to food banks and continuing the distribution of essential food and non-food household items.

    Childress’ personal memorabilia collection includes rare and hard-to-find items, including pre-production models of diecasts, some of which never went into production. In addition to items from the RCR family of drivers, the collection includes memorabilia from other well-known drivers from NASCAR and other forms of motorsports. Additional items will be added to the auction and sale periodically.

    To bid or purchase items from Childress’ personal collection, visit https://www.ebay.com/str/RichardChildresscollection. Bidders interested in the Dale Earnhardt racecar should contact RCR directly.

    About Richard Childress Racing:
    Richard Childress Racing (rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2020 Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR champion, 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Dow/Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road/E-Z-GO/American Ethanol/Symbicort/RigUp Chevrolet), along with Rookie of the Year contender and two-time Xfinity Series champion Tyler Reddick (No. 8 Caterpillar Chevrolet). Its Xfinity Series program includes Anthony Alfredo, Myatt Snider (TaxSlayer Chevrolet) and Kaz Grala in select races during the year.

  • NASCAR Statement – Martinsville Speedway

    NASCAR Statement – Martinsville Speedway

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 17, 2020) – “NASCAR is postponing the scheduled events on May 8-9 at Martinsville Speedway. Our intention remains to run all 36 races, with a potential return to racing without fans in attendance in May at a date and location to be determined. The health and safety of our competitors, employees, fans, and the communities in which we run continues to be our top priority. We will continue to consult with health experts and local, state and federal officials as we assess future scheduling options.”