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  • WINNER-TAKE-ALL FINAL ROUND LEADS TO GREG ANDERSON’S MOST MEANINGFUL NHRA PRO STOCK TITLE

    WINNER-TAKE-ALL FINAL ROUND LEADS TO GREG ANDERSON’S MOST MEANINGFUL NHRA PRO STOCK TITLE

    Pro Stock’s all-time wins leader caps 2024 season with unbelievable comeback, sixth title and 106th career win

    INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 27, 2024) – Greg Anderson has enjoyed as much success as nearly everyone in NHRA history. But this year’s sixth Pro Stock championship might have been the most meaningful accomplishment of his stellar career.

    Anderson got the situation he longed craved for – a winner-take-all final round in Pomona – and the veteran delivered in a major way, defeating KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn in a thriller with a run of 6.501-seconds at 211.30 mph in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro to narrowly defeat Glenn’s 6.516.

    It handed the driver with the most wins in Pro Stock history (106) an unbelievable moment in a situation many would have thought improbable just few short weeks prior. As he’s been prone to do throughout his championship career, Anderson found another level when he needed it, warding off the young talent for one more year and winning a championship he said meant more than any of the previous five.

    “I definitely feel that way,” Anderson said. “Our class is in good shape, that’s the good news. We’ve got so many young guns who can drive the wheels off these things and they’re racing for wins and championships. Yes, they’re trying to push me out the door, but I’m dragging my feet. People ask me when I’m going to quit and I’ll quit when I can’t win anymore. Apparently, I can’t quit yet. It’s not going to be tomorrow.”

    With his sixth world championship, Anderson ties longtime rival Erica Enders and legend Warren Johnson for the second-most titles in Pro Stock history. This one will certainly go down as one of the most remarkable, as both young standouts Glenn and Aaron Stanfield seemed to take control this season and during the Countdown to the Championship.

    Anderson won early, taking victories in Phoenix and the 4-Wide race in Charlotte, the latter which handed him the points lead. That only lasted a race, but Anderson stayed in the top four throughout the regular season as his car took a handful of No. 1 qualifiers. He lost in the final round at Bristol and then entered the Countdown to the Championship third in points.

    Anderson advanced to the semifinals at the first three playoff races and then made it to the finals in both Dallas and Las Vegas, qualifying No. 1 at both races. Each race ended in defeat, though, as the championship seemed to be slipping from his grasp.

    Stanfield won in Vegas, taking over the points lead with Glenn not far behind. Anderson knew he needed Pomona magic and, lo and behold, everything seemed to go his way at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. He qualified No. 1 and then the eliminations ladder broke down almost perfectly, as Anderson could potentially face Stanfield in the semifinals and Glenn in the finals.

    He knew if he won the race the championship was his and the veteran went to work, dipping into the 6.40s during the first three rounds on Sunday. That included an impressive 6.488 against Stanfield, setting up the incredible teammate versus teammate, winner-take-all scenario in the final round. Anderson had just enough to track down Glenn, ensuring the veterans still had the final say in the class. Since 2018, either Anderson or Enders have won every Pro Stock title, with Anderson winning twice in that span.

    “I had been struggling the last 3-4 months. I had not been able to close the deal,” Anderson said. “I’ve had a great, great car and couldn’t win a race. We kept working and kept dreaming that we could get one and (Pomona) was that day. My car was flawless and I didn’t screw it up driving, we got four win lights and a championship and I just about can’t believe it. I’ve been thinking about this scenario for the last week-and-a-half and it came true.

    “I love racing at Pomona and it’s a perfect place to end it all. I was happy to be part of that final round. I just got it done and had a great hot rod. It was a great team win. Dallas was deadly on the tree all weekend and thank goodness I just did enough.”

    The dramatics of the final round carried Anderson to an unreal 15th win at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, and he finished 2024 with three wins, six finals and eight No. 1 qualifiers.

    By winning his sixth world title, he also gave KB Titan Racing its 10th overall championship, a spectacular number that will have a chance to grow in 2025. Anderson beamed with joy following his Pomona triumph, praising all the people who have made his wonderful career possible.

    “We’ve built a heck of an organization here,” Anderson said. “The thing I’m most proud of is putting this race team together. Ken Black handed it to me and that’s what I’m most proud of, the people I’ve surrounded myself with. People are everything and I’ve got a great bunch of them. This team dug in and we persevered at the end. I’m just a lucky man. All the support means everything to me.”

    The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 6-9 with the NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway. For more information about NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, please visit www.NHRA.com.


    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, Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle 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.

  • JEFF AND SETH DYER FINISH THE 2024 SEASON THIS WEEK

    JEFF AND SETH DYER FINISH THE 2024 SEASON THIS WEEK

    (Yucca Valley, CA, November 26, 2024) With the holidays beckoning just around the corner, Jeff Dyer and his teenage son Seth are set to finish their 2024 racing seasons this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Wednesday’s show will be the 8th annual Western States Lightning Sprint Car Championship for the California Lightning Sprint Cars at the Bakersfield Speedway. Both Jeff and Seth will be racing in that one. Friday and Saturday, Jeff will compete in the Inland Rigging Ultimate Sprint Car Series portion of the 83rd Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway.

    Wednesday’s race had originally been scheduled for Tuesday night. However, heavy rainstorms on Monday and Tuesday forced the event’s postponement until Wednesday. It will be the final race in the 30th season for the California Lightning Sprint Cars. Jeff, a California Highway Patrol Officer, when he is not racing, sits comfortably in third heading into the finale. Seventeen-year-old Seth is seventh in the CLS championship standings, but he is only 10 points out of sixth.

    Jeff’s best finish with the CLS on “The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile High Banked Clay Oval” in 2024 came on March 16th when he placed second. Seth’s best showing at the “Okie Bowl” came when he finished fourth on May 18th. However, in June the teen led the first nine laps of the main event and seemed to have the field covered until he slowed with a broken engine.

    After Wednesday, the team will slap restrictors on the Cal Smith Racing/Dyer Motorsports yellow #39 410 sprint car and head to the prestigious Turkey Knight Grand Prix at Ventura. It will be Jeff’s first appearance in one of the USA’s most famous dirt track races. On Friday night, he will be one of 60 cars trying to race their way into Saturday’s finale. Only the top 42 in points on Friday will race again on Saturday.

    The two nights of racing at the track, which is located at the beach on the Ventura County Fairgrounds, will be Jeff’s first time in a full-size sprint car at Ventura in 2024. However, he has been a force on the tiny track this year in lightning sprints. In five starts, he has two runner-up results, two third-place finishes, and he came home ninth once.

    Adult general admission tickets at Bakersfield are $25.00. For kids 6-12, general admission tickets are $15.00. For children 5 and under, general admission tickets are free. For seniors 65+ and military (ID required), general admission tickets are $22.00. The track is located at 5001 N. Chester Ext., in Bakersfield (93308). The track website is http://www.bakersfieldspeedway.com/ and the office phone number is (661) 393-3373.

    At Ventura, spectator gates will open at 3:00 p.m., with cars on the track at 3:30 on both days. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.venturaraceway.com. Additional information is available at 805-648-7223. The famous track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura (93001).

    For fans who cannot make it to the track, all three nights will be streamed live on Flo Racing.

    Seth wrapped up the GAS Chassis Young Gun portion of his 2024 season at Perris Auto Speedway on November 9th. A clogged fuel line between the tank and the filter forced him to drop out of the race early.

    In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

    Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.

    Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

    2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

    3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

    3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

    3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

    3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

    4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

    4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

    4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main

    5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

    5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

    5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

    6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

    6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

    6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

    7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

    7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

    7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

    9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 8th A Main

    9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main

    9/28/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main

    10/5/24 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

    10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 13th A Main

    10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

    10/19/24 Imperial Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

    10/26/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

    11/1/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 24th A Main

    11/2/24 Mohave Valley Raceway Western World Championships 21st A Main

    Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

    3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

    3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main

    4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

    5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

    5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

    5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway GAS Chassis Young Guns 4th A Main

    6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

    6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

    7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main

    7/27/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 5th A Main

    8/17/24 Perris Auto Speedway GAS Chassis Young Guns 1st A Main

    9/13/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 11th A Main

    9/14/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 6th A Main

    9/21/24 Perris Auto Speedway GAS Chassis Young Guns DNS

    9/28/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

    10/5/24 Merced Speedway California Lightning Sprints 11th A Main

    10/18/24 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

    10/26/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

    11//24 Perris Auto Speedway GAS Chassis Young Guns 3rd A Main

  • FUNNY CAR’S AUSTIN PROCK LEAVES NO DOUBT EN ROUTE TO DOMINANT NHRA CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

    FUNNY CAR’S AUSTIN PROCK LEAVES NO DOUBT EN ROUTE TO DOMINANT NHRA CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

    Prock’s record-breaking season, including monumental 341.68 mph blast, 8 wins and 15 No. 1 qualifiers, leads to first world title

    INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 26, 2024) – Making a dream a reality is never easy, but surrounded by family and a standout team, Funny Car’s Austin Prock lived out a lifelong aspiration during his dominant, championship-winning 2024 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

    Prock left no doubt, turning in one of the most incredible seasons in recent Funny Car history, blistering track records, setting national marks and making the fastest run in NHRA history in the process.

    It was everything Prock dreamed of – and much, much more – when he made his Funny Car debut this season. Filling in for John Force Racing President Robert Hight, a three-time world champion, Prock had big shoes to fill, but it’s an opportunity he relished. Prock raced alongside star crew chief and his father, Jimmy Prock, and his brother, Thomas, fulfilling a dream that only seemed to get better as the season went on.

    Prock won eight races, tying him with Hight and Ron Capps for the most in a single season in Funny Car since 2000, with his playoff victory in Las Vegas putting him in position to clinch the world title during qualifying in Pomona. The 2019 Rookie of the Year did that and then went 3.804-seonds – the quickest run in Funny Car since 2017 and the fourth-quickest in history – to close out qualifying and his championship season with an emphatic exclamation point in his 11,000-horsepower Cornwell Tools/AAA Chevrolet Camaro SS.

    “If you have a dream, go for it,” Prock said. “If you’re passionate about something, go after it. You’re not going to be the best if you don’t put in the most work and the most effort, and all I’ve ever cared about is driving a race car. We’ve always been passionate about it and we’ve always been surrounded by great people.

    “I didn’t feel much pressure at all, all season long. I was nervous getting into a totally different car, but this is what I’ve dreamed of. I just tried to block everything out and focus on what I needed to do. I study my craft every day and see things I can do better. I know I can drive a race car, it was just a matter of if I could do it at a championship level. I was not going to be a weak link. I told myself I was going to work hard and get the job done, and we did it.”

    Prock grabbed everyone’s attention immediately in Gainesville, qualifying No. 1 with a stout 3.820 and advancing to the final round. His first career Funny Car victory came two races later in Phoenix, following it with a runner-up to his boss, John Force, in Epping and a victory in Bristol.

    The following race was an emotional one, but Prock won in Richmond following Force’s devastating crash in eliminations. He added another victory in Seattle and then closed out the regular season in style, picking up his first career U.S. Nationals victory. In that span, Prock was building something special in qualifying, too, putting him close to a record Force set nearly 30 years ago.

    Force took 13 No. 1 qualifiers that year, but Prock sped past that, tying the mark in Dallas with a 3.813 and then setting the single-second Funny Car (and nitro) record for top qualifiers in a season with a 3.817 in Las Vegas. He added one more for good measure thanks to his 3.804 in Pomona, giving him 15 No. 1 qualifiers in 20 races.

    The championship was always the main goal and Prock left no doubt there, either. He won the first two playoff rounds and put together 14 straight round wins at one point from Indy through St. Louis. The championship was practically sewn up in Vegas and by Saturday night in Pomona, Prock was able to exhale with the trophy in his hands.

    “You always come into a race season wanting to do well and everyone on this team just did an outstanding job,” Prock said. “We all kept our heads down through the good moments, the bad moments and that’s what it takes to be a champion. This year has just been filled with so much emotion.

    “I’ve been working towards this for 19 years. I started driving race cars when I was 10 years old and all I could think of was being a professional race car driver in any manner and winning the world championship, and we got it done this year. I got to do it with my family, with my dad turning the knobs with my brother. I’m really proud of that.”

    The numbers speak for themselves, as Prock enjoyed six of the seven quickest runs in Funny Car this season. He qualified No. 1 in five of the six Countdown races, advancing to 12 final rounds and racking up a spectacular 53-12 record in 2024. To fully finish off the season with a remarkable bow, Prock went an amazing 341.68 mph during eliminations in Pomona, making the fastest run in NHRA history. It was a lasting parting shot for the season, but if Prock has his way, it won’t be his last.

    “We don’t plan on letting up anytime soon,” Prock said. “We plan on getting better in the off-season, and we want to get these Camaros quicker and faster. I’m excited for next year and it’s a heck of an opportunity. I’m proud to be part of John Force Racing and all the great partnerships we have.”

    The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 6-9 with the NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway. For more information about NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, please visit www.NHRA.com.


    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, Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle 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.

  • FOURTH NHRA WORLD TITLE WORTH THE WAIT FOR TOP FUEL’S ANTRON BROWN

    FOURTH NHRA WORLD TITLE WORTH THE WAIT FOR TOP FUEL’S ANTRON BROWN

    Brown gets past loaded field in Pomona, earns 80th career win to cap off dream weekend, first title as team owner

    INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 25, 2024) – On a day that summed up just how incredible the competition is in the Top Fuel category, Antron Brown’s fourth world championship – and first as a team owner – came only after a remarkable run through a loaded field at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

    Eight years after he won his third title, Brown had to earn every bit of his fourth championship at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, knocking off Justin Ashley, Shawn Langdon, Brittany Force and Doug Kalitta to cap off one of the biggest days in his spectacular career.

    It was necessary work to win a title, but by no means was it easy work for Brown and his standout team. Ashley entered the weekend as the points leader, Langdon was third (one point behind Brown), and both Kalitta and Force were in championship contention. An early defeat would have ended Brown’s championship dreams, but the four-time champion embraced the moment – as he always seems to do in pressure situations – and slipped past Ashley in a side-by-side thriller in his 11,000-horsepower Matco Tools/Toyota dragster.

    He then got past Langdon and clinched the championship against Force, going 3.693-seconds to claim NHRA’s ultimate prize. For good measure, Brown finished the weekend with his 80th career win, the final brushstroke on a championship that puts the amazing Brown in even more elite territory.

    “This is what you have to do to win a championship,” Brown said. “If you look at the Top Fuel class right now, it’s incredible. You can keep going down the list. I’m telling you, pound-for-pound, Top Fuel is the toughest class out there. Just winning the first round now is like winning a final round.

    “You’ve got to be at a top-notch level no matter who you’re racing. We’ve done our fair share of winning this year and once we got in a groove, it really helped our confidence. But no matter what, this is a team that stays humble and stays hungry, and we’re always learning to improve. That’s what we did Sunday in Pomona.”

    All year, Brown and his team rose to occasion. By winning a fourth championship, he joins Tony Schumacher, Steve Torrence and Joe Amato as the only Top Fuel drivers to win four or more championships, while his 80 wins are good for sixth-most in NHRA history.

    This season was filled with highlights for the fan-favorite, starting the year with a victory and a huge payday at the Pep Boys Top Fuel All-Star Callout. Brown then won regular-season races in Chicago, Norwalk and Sonoma, entering the Countdown to the Championship fifth in points.

    He was a dynamo to open the postseason, winning back-to-back races in Reading and Charlotte to jump into the points lead. But as quickly as things came together, adversity came in the loaded Top Fuel field, as Brown post just two round wins at the next three races, falling to second in points.

    Nobody, though, could take command in that stretch – another nod to the incredible competition in the class – giving Brown an opportunity to finish the job in Pomona. He did that and more, knocking off the points leader and three world champions to capture his first championship since officially forming AB Motorsports.

    “This is super special,” Brown said. “We just never lost faith. It’s truly been a blessing. It hasn’t been easy and we’ve had those races where you’ve had to do the unthinkable to get it done, and I’m so proud of my team for getting it done. We’ve been through these moments time and time again to win a championship. That’s where the experience kicks in and it was a lot of fun to go through them.”

    It was certainly a difficult road, as Brown qualified just 12th in Pomona to set up the marquee matchup with Ashley right off the bat. Brown was stellar on the starting line and had just enough to squeak past Ashley, going 3.696 to his 3.704. After a 3.693 against Force, Brown closed out the day with a 3.681 to defeat Kalitta and claim his sixth victory of the season.

    Brown was perfect in final-rounds in 2024, again rising to the occasion when the situation called for it. He remained firmly focused on a championship all season, but now that it’s here, the champion was thrilled to take a minute to reflect on what he accomplished and the road it took to get there.

    “I’m not one of those people to look at all those accolades. I’m always hungry for the next, so this championship is going to sit well this off-season,” Brown said. “This class is only going to get tougher, so we’re going to have to keep working harder. Looking at all the things we’ve done the last three years, it’s been incredible. I’m just so blessed to be on a team with the group of people we have. Everyone on this team digs in deep and we have so many key people who make this happen. That’s a testament to all the work we do together. We have a lot of strong links and we have a group that never quits.”

    The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 6-9 with the NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway. For more information about NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, please visit www.NHRA.com.


    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, Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle 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.

  • NASCAR Racing Experience Announces “Monday After the Race” Schedule for Fans to Drive a Real NASCAR Race Car

    NASCAR Racing Experience Announces “Monday After the Race” Schedule for Fans to Drive a Real NASCAR Race Car

    CHARLOTTE, NC (November 25, 2024) – Driving 101, which operates the NASCAR Racing Experience, is excited to launch its brand-new “Monday After the Race” program, offering race fans the ultimate opportunity to drive a real NASCAR race car the day after attending a NASCAR race. Starting in 2025, this exclusive program will be available at select speedways, giving fans the chance to continue their race weekend excitement by getting behind the wheel themselves.

    This unique experience allows fans to take the track just 24 hours after witnessing NASCAR action live. The same speedways where they cheered on their favorite drivers will be opened up for fans to feel the rush of driving a real NASCAR race car on the very track where the pros competed the day before.

    “We’re thrilled to offer the ‘Monday After the Race’ experience,” said Robert Lutz, President and CEO of NASCAR Racing Experience. “There’s nothing like attending a NASCAR race, but now we’re giving fans a chance to take it a step further. Imagine the thrill of driving the same track, in your favorite race car, right after watching the pros in action. It’s the perfect way to top off a race weekend.”

    The “Monday After the Race” program will be available at several major speedways, including Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, and Texas Motor Speedway, among others. Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly, so early booking is encouraged. For more information on participating tracks, schedules, and booking details, visit www.NASCARRacingExperience.com.

    About NASCAR Racing Experience: NASCAR Racing Experience is the leading experiential racing company in North America, offering the most realistic racing programs available to motorsports fans nationwide. There’s no lead car to follow and drivers race without an instructor alongside. The drivers compete in real NASCAR race cars driven by NASCAR drivers including Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Michael McDowell, Ty Gibbs and Corey Lajoie, among others.

    Reservations can be made at www.NASCARRacingExperience.com. Gift Cards are available for any amount and never expire. The customer service department is available seven days a week. NASCAR Racing Experience programs are conducted at 17 race tracks across the United States and offer a vast array of corporate outings and motorsports themed events. For more information call 704-886-2400 or visit www.NASCARRacingExperience.com.

  • Wyatt Coffey kicks off relationship with JS Racing & Development with win at Screven

    Wyatt Coffey kicks off relationship with JS Racing & Development with win at Screven

    SYLVANIA, Ga. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The new relationship between Jeff Smith’s JS Racing & Development and rising star Wyatt Coffey got off to a fast start Saturday night at Screven Motorsports Park.

    Competing in the 602 Bandit class during the Georgia State Outlaw Championship, Coffey piloted the No. 2 602 Late Model to victory in his first night working with JS Racing & Development.

    “I feel great being able to win in my first night racing with Jeff and Zack Smith,” said the 11-year-old Coffey. “To be able to work with someone like Jeff and to be able to learn from him is incredible. I’m so glad we could win in our first night together and hopefully it’s the first of many.”

    Coffey qualified fourth for the 15-lap feature, setting him up for a strong run once the green flag waved at the third-mile clay oval.

    He moved into third on the opening lap and was second by lap five before making the race-winning pass on the ninth circuit. He would go on to lead the remainder of the event, crossing the finishing line first with a comfortable 1.816-second buffer on the runner up.

    The win signifies the start of a new partnership for Coffey, who will work with JS Racing & Development as he continues his ascent up the racing ranks following a successful season that saw Coffey win multiple championships and countless races.

    JS Racing & Development is led by veteran Dirt Late Model competitor Jeff Smith and his son Zack Smith. Jeff Smith is the son of legendary dirt racing star Freddy Smith. A winner with both the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Lucas Oil Late Model Series, Jeff Smith is excited to work with Coffey and help guide him as he navigates his way up the racing ranks.

    “The opportunity to mentor and coach people in racing has intrigued me for a long time. I have done it in the past and really enjoyed it,” said Jeff Smith. “This was my 40th year behind the wheel and I have been involved in racing my whole life with my Dad and Grandfather. To be able to share my knowledge and experience with others is very satisfying.

    “Having the opportunity to meet Wyatt through Tonya at MPM Marketing was perfect timing. Wyatt has accumulated quite a list of accomplishments already at such a young age. I’m looking forward to helping him continue to progress in his racing endeavors.”

    Wyatt Coffey would like to thank Longhorn by Wesley Page, his mom, dad, poppy, Jeff, Zack and RE, Tonya McCallister and MPM Marketing, along with his sponsors Coltman Farms Racing, Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction Inc., ArborLife Professional Tree Care, United Tire & Auto, Bradley’s Trucking, R&M Automotive, Bennett’s Hometown Garage, Payne’s Enterprises, Todd Rental, Mt. View Auto Sales, Checkered Flag Graffix, CB Industries and Triple R Cattle.

    About McCallister Precision Marketing

    McCallister Precision Marketing (MPM) focuses on assisting up-and-coming race car drivers with career advancement and promotion. McCallister Precision Marketing helps drivers build confidence in front of and behind the camera, giving them the tools they need to advance to the next level. The company also provides companies with a strategic plan for their sales, marketing and promotional needs. We believe in building positive relationships with our clients so that we may provide them with the most professional, yet personal guidance they need, in order to achieve their racing goals. Our clients include race car drivers, race team owners, companies and racing series’. We also work closely with charities and charity events. For more information on McCallister Precision Marketing, visit www.MarketWithMPM.com, email TonyaMac44@MarketWithMPM.com or call 803-361-6199.

  • RAFA Racing’s 2024 Season Ends Too Early at COTA Six Hour

    RAFA Racing’s 2024 Season Ends Too Early at COTA Six Hour

    The RAFA Racing by JDX Porsche Cayman Was in Contention For a Podium Before Being Punted Off Track With More Than Two Hours Remaining

    AUSTIN, Texas (November 24, 2024) – RAFA Racing by JDX saw the 2024 championship-winning season end more than two hours shy of the Porsche Endurance Challenge season finale’s checkered flag on Sunday at Circuit of the Americas.

    Co-drivers Ian Porter, Rafael Martinez and Caroline Candas were fighting back through the mixed-class field featuring Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars and in-class Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsports, running fourth with two-hours, 15-minutes remaining in the six-hour race. With Candas in the car, a multiple-laps-down GT3 Cup car piloted by Alan Metni hit Candas in the rear through the Esses, putting her into the wall and ending Porter’s hopes of adding a second championship to his rookie season of racing.

    Porter entered the race tied for the Porsche Endurance Challenge point lead, then put the No. 85 Grid Finder Porsche Cayman on pole for the race during Saturday’s qualifying. He led the opening stint of the race, handing off to Candas and then Martinez in the opening two hours.

    Though the team stumbled with a pit stop timing error early and received a penalty, each driver handled the track and the traffic and the trio sat on the lead lap at the half way point of the race.

    Running a trio of professional racing rookies against a field of drivers ranging in FiA rating from Bronze all the way to Platinum, the RAFA Racing team remained on the lead lap and in contention for a spot on the podium as the clock ticked toward the two-hour-remaining mark.

    But just two laps into her stint, Candas was hit from behind through the esses and the day, and the season, came to an end. The offending car served a drive through penalty while the RAFA Racing by JDX Cayman sat in the Circuit of the Americas garage.

    It was an unfortunate end to a successful first season of racing for the team. Porter captured wins driving solo in the one-hour races at both Road America and Sonoma, and added 12 more on his way to the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America championship in the same car. Candas added two wins of her own in Porsche Sprint Challenge, finished second in the standing, and collected the Porsche Junior and Mobil 1 Female Development titles in the class. Martinez got in on the action, earning a podium stateside in the Porsche Sprint Challenge West race at Sonoma and an SRO European Championship Pro-Am podium at Hockenheim.

    The RAFA Racing team, which runs with the motto “Race As Family Always,” completed the 2024 season with family members Grid Finder, 8Twelve Wheels, the team and crew at JDX Racing, Sphere, Nine Banded Whiskey and Random Golf Club by its side. The team now turns its attention to the 2025 season, with an announcement of the full scope of plans in the coming weeks.

    RAFA Racing Quote Board

    Rafael Martinez, Driver: “The result wasn’t what we were going for, but what we showed is that we have a lot of potential. We had three rookies and have never done an endurance race before, and we held our own against some serious talent. The fact that we held our own, and showed that we had the potential to compete, if not for the win, but for a podium for sure. We kind of shot ourselves in the foot with some user errors as rookies, but we were in fourth place and a chance to come out in third and potentially second before we got taken out. I’m really happy with the team and the big turn out we had.”

    Caroline Candas, Driver: “We were really good on the race pace. If we take out the two penalties, we were really competitive. I think at the end of the day we could have been on the podium and that’s why I’m really disappointed with what happened on track. I’m really disappointed for Ian, because we were here to help him with his championship, and we were fighting for it. Ending in this situation is not what I wanted. It was my first endurance race and I appreciate all of it. It’s what I want for my future. I want to do the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and this was a little taste. It allowed me to discover what it’s all about and it was a pleasure to share it with Ian and Rafael and I’m thankful to them for the opportunity.”

    Ian Porter, Driver: “The season itself has been really good. I think it was a really strong showing. It was a cool moment out here at the six hours because I could compare my lap times to the people I aspire to be. It was cool to see my lap times were pretty close even though I’ve only been doing this for a year. It was an unfortunate ending, but I don’t think we were set up for the most success with an amateur lineup when other teams were flying people in from around the world. It was a lot of fun.”

    About RAFA Racing Club:

    RAFA Racing, utilizing the motto “Race As Family Always,” is a motorsports club and race team founded by and made for high-performance auto drivers, supporters, and fans of all types. Started by Rafael Martinez, the Club aims to create a space for high-performance car enthusiasts to enjoy like-minded individuals, network and share ideas on and off the track, and bond as one team with a common interest. The RAFA Racing Team made its debut in 2023 with a runner-up finish in the McLaren Trophy Europe Series, and expands that footprint to include Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and SRO GT4 Europe in 2024. The Club’s off-track presence can be felt on social media and beyond, including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook and at RafaRacing.Club.

  • Pro Football Hall of Famer, FOX NFL Analyst Michael Strahan To Drive Pace Car at 109th Indianapolis 500

    Pro Football Hall of Famer, FOX NFL Analyst Michael Strahan To Drive Pace Car at 109th Indianapolis 500

    INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024) – Michael Strahan, a Pro Football Hall of Fame member, two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner, longtime “FOX NFL Sunday” analyst and “Good Morning America” co-host, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, live on FOX. The announcement was made during today’s “FOX NFL Sunday.”

    Strahan, who was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame alongside the entire “FOX NFL Sunday” cast, will drive the 1,064-horsepower 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe – capable of 233 mph, the highest top speed of any car ever made in America by an auto manufacturer – and lead the field of 33 drivers to the start of the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Exact Pace Car details, including the livery, will be announced at a later date.

    “Michael is an impressive addition to the lineup of all-star athletes and celebrities to serve as honorary Pace Car driver for the Indianapolis 500,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “From the gridiron to the broadcast studio, Michael is no stranger to leading a fast-paced field. As we kick off a new era of INDYCAR and the Indy 500 on FOX, Michael will have one of the best seats in the house for the start of the world’s greatest race.”

    Previous recent Pace Car drivers include Morgan Freeman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Robin Roberts, Patrick Dempsey, Ken Griffey Jr., Tyrese Haliburton and many others.

    FOX Sports is the new exclusive home of all INDYCAR action, with all 17 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races set to broadcast on network television via FOX in 2025. This includes the world-famous Indianapolis 500, annually the largest single-day spectator sporting event on the globe. Coverage of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” will be extensive for fans across the country, with a five-hour Race Day window on FOX.

    The Pace Car driver announcement continues FOX’s promotional kickoff for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season and the Indianapolis 500. The announcement of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Grand Prix of Arlington, coming in March 2026, was featured during FOX’s “America’s Game of the Week.” In addition, FOX College Football analyst and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram arrived for FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff” in Bloomington, Indiana, in an INDYCAR SERIES car, continuing to deliver the message that INDYCAR’s home in 2025 will be FOX.

    Visit ims.com to submit a ticket application for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25 and for more information on the complete Month of May schedule at IMS.

  • Eli Tomac and Shane McElrath dominate down under with FIM World Supercross Championship Australian GP clean sweep

    Eli Tomac and Shane McElrath dominate down under with FIM World Supercross Championship Australian GP clean sweep

    Eli Tomac and Shane McElrath extend FIM World Supercross Championship leads with WSX and SX2 clean sweep at WSX Australian GP at HBF Park in Perth. Eli Tomac and Shane McElrath staged a dominant performance at the double-header 2024 WSX Australian GP by completing a victory clean sweep in the FIM World Supercross Championship’s WSX 450cc and SX2 250cc classes.

    In their respective categories, Tomac and McElrath were the class of the field on Saturday and Sunday at HBF Park, with both riders staging near-perfect weekends by coming out on top in almost every single session in Perth. For Tomac, his weekend started off on the wrong foot when two-time WSX vice champion, Joey Savatgy, won SuperPole on Saturday, and after a slow start to the first moto of the weekend, it appeared that the eight-time AMA Motocross and Supercross title winner was struggling for pace.

    But by staging a resurgent comeback, Tomac was able to silence his early critics, winning GP Race 1 on Saturday before dominating the rest of the round by leading every lap and taking victory in each remaining moto, from GP Race 2, all the way to the SuperFinal. On Sunday, this domination only continued although Tomac finally met his match in the form of Savatgy, who came out on top in a scintillating GP Race 2 in the third round of the season.

    With three wins, however, Tomac’s advantage was ultimately unbeatable, with a 1-3-1-1 record on Sunday handing the CDR Yamaha Supported by Star Racing rider a third overall WSX victory of the 2024 season.

    Eli Tomac, Rider, CDR Yamaha Supported by Star Racing, said: “It’s been a very memorable weekend – I only missed out on the win in one moto. It was awesome for us to win seven out of eight races and then win SuperPole on Sunday. Perth was a very interesting track, with soil we don’t race on normally so that was challenging all weekend, and then just another great weekend on points. I’ve built up a solid lead, I was happy with the motorcycle all weekend, and then my starts were awesome in all of the races. I’ve had a great stay here in Perth, and I’m excited to go to Abu Dhabi which is a new place for me, another new culture, and I’m excited to see it and showcase some supercross.”

    Over both rounds in Australia, Savatgy and Ken Roczen were Tomac’s closest challengers, with Roczen finishing as the runner-up on Saturday and placing third on Sunday, while Savatgy outperformed the German on Sunday to secure second overall after finishing third on Saturday. For WSX’s defending two-time World Champion, Roczen, the weekend overall was difficult, with the Pipes Motorsports Group rider consistently playing catch up after losing ground with slow starts and making several small but costly mistakes.

    His 2-3-2-2 record from Saturday and 3-2-3-2 run on Sunday place him second in the WSX Riders’ Standings with 257 points – 46 points adrift of Tomac who leads with 303 points after taking 10 individual race wins this season.

    Ken Roczen, Rider, Pipes Motorsports Group, said: “I have mixed feelings. My starts are still not great, and I have to say, and this is not an excuse by any means, but I struggled with this dirt big time – it’s just not my favourite at all. I’m also on new suspension so I just felt a little bit unfamiliar, but I tried as hard as I could. The most important thing is that we’re healthy and we tried everything we can to do the best, and now we have 10 days now to reset, come back in Abu Dhabi and try to win there. I’m excited for the next race – it’s unique there and very hot.”

    Savatgy, who was the only rider other than Tomac to win a WSX session in Perth, holds third in the WSX Riders’ Championship and trails Roczen by just six points heading into the 2024 season finale – the WSX Abu Dhabi GP, taking place on 4 December at Etihad Arena.

    Joey Savatgy, Rider, Fire Power Honda, said: “I’m happy. My starts were better on Sunday and to be honest, it’s just been an intense weekend with a lot of racing. It was very hot on Sunday as well. In the final moto I knew I could finish behind Ken and still get second overall, and the track was gnarly so I just mailed it in. I’m ready for a day off to rest and recover for Abu Dhabi.”

    In SX2, Shane McElrath was as equally dominant as Tomac, taking the overall victory on both Saturday and Sunday while coming agonisingly close to an elusive clean sweep in both rounds, taking three wins out of four in each. On Saturday, the Fire Power Honda rider’s night started out with a thrilling battle against Coty Schock in the first moto, and although McElrath was pipped to the top spot, he was able to outrace the Rick Ware Racing rider as the night progressed.

    While Schock was a close match throughout, his mistakes proved to be costly, with a spectacular accident in GP Race 2 denting his overall and handing the advantage to McElrath and crucially, his team-mate, Enzo Lopes, who ended Saturday second overall, going 3-2-3-2. Schock’s record, 1-5-2-3, was good enough for third in round two, with the native of Dover, Delaware, claiming his first GP Race victory in the FIM World Supercross Championship.

    On Sunday for the third round of the 2024 season, McElrath continued where he left off although both Schock and Lopes remained a consistent threat. After topping SuperPole, and GP Races 1 and 2, the North Carolinian was dethroned in GP Race 3 when Schock cruised to a controlled win, but by winning the SuperFinal, McElrath again took the overall victory.

    Shane McElrath, Rider, Fire Power Honda, said: “I’m really happy with my weekend. It’s been a heavy weekend of riding, the track was very technical, it was changing throughout the races, it was really hot, and it was tough having the back-to-back races. The temperatures went down on Sunday afternoon and in the evening which helped the track and helped my body out, but praise the Lord, this has been a good weekend. It’s been hard, but we always keep fighting. I stayed present, continued executing, and I’m happy with how I did that. It gave me strength. I’m really excited for Abu Dhabi, we’re looking good on points and I want to keep winning and doing my job.”

    Thanks to his win in GP Race 3, Schock finished as the runner-up on Sunday but faces a significant 57-point disadvantage in the SX2 Riders’ Standings, with McElrath leading with 293 points compared to Schock’s 236.

    Coty Schock, Rider, Rick Ware Racing, said: “I wouldn’t say Sunday was any better than Saturday, but in terms of the result, it was better. I’m really happy with my riding, and just trying to minimise those little mistakes is part of racing. Shane has done his time, and it’s really showing now, and I know that one day, I’ll get there. Right now, I’m just paying my dues. The fans this weekend have been awesome. I didn’t even know that I had fans in Australia, and Perth is a really cool city. I’m going to explore a bit more of Australia, but I’m pumped for Abu Dhabi. I’ve never been there and it’s the opportunity of a lifetime.”

    Lopes, who was Schock’s primary threat for the runner-up spot in round three, finished third overall after being dealt a cruel blow in GP Race 3 when a box cover got caught in his rear wheel and forced him to retire. Despite this, the Brazilian superstar is just two points adrift of Schock in the SX2 Riders’ Championship.

    Enzo Lopes, Rider, Rick Ware Racing, said: “I’m a bit disappointed about Sunday because I’m on the podium, but I missed the third moto. I think I could have had the win in GP Race 3, because it was the only good start I had over the weekend. I’m disappointed, but I’m happy – I’m healthy, got two overall podiums, and I’m third in points so there’s a lot to be proud of. I’m really excited for the next race in Abu Dhabi. I’m flying out early so I can enjoy a bit of time there. For the finale I want to get my starts down, and I want to focus on my technique, but I felt like this weekend was good. I felt like I was the fastest rider in SX2, but I just couldn’t get my starts right – Shane was better.”

    The 2024 FIM World Supercross Championship season will conclude on 4 December with the WSX Abu Dhabi GP where the series will crown four World Champions at Etihad Arena.

    For more information, please visit www.wsxchampionship.com.

  • RACE OF CHAMPIONS AND THOMPSON SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCE NEW SERIES DATE FOR THE 75TH ANNUAL RACE OF CHAMPIONS

    RACE OF CHAMPIONS AND THOMPSON SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCE NEW SERIES DATE FOR THE 75TH ANNUAL RACE OF CHAMPIONS

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 AS PART OF 63rd ANNUAL WORLD SERIES WEEKEND

    –Lake Erie Speedway to remain on Race of Champions Modified Series Schedule
    –Race of Champions Weekend to Take Place September 12, 13 and 14 –

    Thompson, CT – (November 20, 2024) – Race of Champions and Thompson (CT) Speedway management have come to an agreement for the iconic facility to host the historic 75th annual Race of Champions to be held as part of the 63rd annual World Series Weekend on Saturday, October 11, 2025 bringing two great modified racing traditions together.

    The 75th annual Race of Champions will be a 150-lap event paying $12,500-to-win as well as a spot on the legendary Al Gerber Memorial trophy. The race will remain similar to past events, with pit stops as it has had in the past. Three (3) crew members will be permitted over and only one (1) tire will be permitted to be changed per caution to maintain the strategy and competition that the event has shown in past years.

    “”It’s an honor for both Tom (Mayberry) and myself to be able to host this iconic event as part of the 63rd Sunoco World Series Weekend,” said American-Canadian Tour managing partner Cris Michaud. “We’re proud to bring the 75th annual Race of Champions to Thompson Speedway and play a role it it’s legendary history.”

    It will be the first time the race is run in Connecticut, following Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

    The World Series will also see the Race of Champions Modified Series crown it’s Series champion as it will be the final point-paying event for the 2025 season.

    Race of Champions management is also announcing that the September 12, 13 and 14 event will remain “Race of Champions Weekend” at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, PA. The event weekend will highlight each of the Race of Champions “Family of Series” in addition to the Modified Series being highlighted in a race on Saturday, September 12 as part of the weekend. The remainder of the schedule for the Lake Erie event will be released at a later date.

    The Race of Champions Modified Series is also scheduled to appear at Lake Erie Speedway on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

    All Race of Champions “Family of Series” events will continue to be streamed on RoCModifiedSeries.TV powered by Racing America in 2025. For more information in regard to the Racing America streaming platform visit; offer.racingamerica.com/race-of-champions/. In addition to the entire year featuring all Race of Champions Series races, subscribers will receive access to 200+ live short track races from tracks across North America as well as expanded media coverage throughout the sport and more than 10 years of short track racing archives. (www.racingamerica.tv)

    Stay tuned as more dates become available for the Race of Champions Family of Series including the entire schedule release in the near future.

    The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Racing America, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. The 72nd and 75th annual Race of Champions weekend will take place in 2025 and remains the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

    For more information, contact;

    Race of Champions Media at media@rocmodifiedseries.com

    Follow us on Twitter; Instagram and Facebook; @RoCModSeries or visit our website: www.rocmodifiedseries.com