Imagine if at 16 years old you were the youngest driver in the field and you were making your first appearance in the best wingless sprint car series west of the Mississippi.  Then imagine if you were using a 360 engine while the other 24 drivers in the field were all powered by 410 cubic inch engines.  You would probably be intimidated.  Not so with talented teenage racer Braden Chiaramonte who faced those challenges in the 20^th annual “Sokola Shootout” at Perris Auto Speedway last Saturday night.  The teen performed admirably throughout the event earning respect from fellow competitors and the fans.

One week after winning round #2 of the POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car/California Lightning Sprints “Best of the West” series and placing ninth in the open comp sprint main at Imperial Valley, Chiaramonte arrived at Perris ready to battle with the best in the west.  During qualifying, he began to alleviate any doubts unfamiliar race watchers may have had about him when he was 16^th fastest in the 25-car field with an impressive time of 17.067.

If anyone was still not convinced after qualifying, his heat race surely showed that he was more than capable of competing against that level of drivers.  In the 10-lapper, Chiaramonte finished fourth after continually fending off a series top 10 regular, a USAC National Series driver, and three other 410-powered cars.

For the main, Chiaramonte was coming from the 16^th spot in a stacked field.  There was no way anyone could tell he was a rookie in the group.  He methodically worked his way forward and was up to the 11^th spot.  He was driving past the 10^th-place car when contact sent him into the wall.  When he got clobbered, it flattened the left rear and bent the wheel.  Fortunately, the teen limped back to the pit area, got it changed, and returned to the battle.  Even though he had to restart at the rear and there were not a lot of laps remaining, he managed to get back to the 16^th position at the finish.

“Fun Night last Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway,” the teen told his followers in a post on Facebook on Tuesday.   “Running with the 410s, qualified 17^th out of 25 cars.  Finished fourth in my heat and started 16^th in the main.  Was up to 11^th and passing 10^th.  Got put into the wall and got a flat.  Overall, it was a fun night of racing. Big thanks to everyone for all the help.” 

As it stands right now, Chiaramonte is racing this Saturday.  He just does not know where!  He plans on running for “Rookie of the Year” in Northern California’s winged Sprint Car Challenge Tour.  The season opener for that series is slated for Saturday at the Placerville Speedway.  However, like all of California, the famous track has been pounded by recent storms.  More rain was scheduled for Thursday and temperatures are going to be cold on Saturday.   If that show gets canceled, the plan is to travel east to the Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande for the ASCS non-wing race.  In addition, if he heads to the “Copper State,” he will take the micro and race it on the same program.  Keep an eye on Chiaramonte’s Facebook page to see where he ends up racing.

Chiaramonte would like to thank all his sponsors who have made this week’s races possible.  RTL Traffic Control, AM Ortega, King Racing Products, Tiner-Hirst Enterprises, and Keizer Wheels.\

As the full 2023 season is just starting to unfold, Chiaramonte and his team are making plans for a busy year. If you are interested in becoming a marketing partner with one of the most talented and personable young drivers in the sport, please feel free to call or e-mail Daniel Chiaramonte This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (619) 988 7563. 

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The field for the 51^st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® set for April 29-30 continues to grow and the latest entry is the Mike Curb owned #77 Curb Records / Mohawk Northeast modified, prepared by Gary Putnam with Max McLaughlin as the driver.  McLaughlin has made two previous starts at Stafford, both behind the wheel of the Curb/Putnam #77 car and he is looking forward to returning to the Connecticut half-mile.

“The 77 car is one of the nicest cars out there, Gary [Putnam] builds a beautiful race car, and every time we race I feel like we have a shot to win,” said McLaughlin.  “It’s always fun driving for Gary and Stafford is a really cool place that I enjoy going to. I haven’t been able to get there as much as I would like so when this came up and the schedules worked out, it was definitely something that I was excited to see.  Thanks to Gary for building two race cars this winter and letting me drive again.  Asphalt rides don’t come along too often and Gary has been the only guy to keep me in an asphalt car the last couple of years so I’m very thankful for him and it’s always a good time running for him.”

Despite never having raced at Stafford or in an Open Modified car before his Stafford debut in 2020, McLaughlin posted finishes of 4^th in the 2020 NAPA Fall Final 150 and 11^th in the 2021 edition of the NAPA Spring Sizzler®.  If not for some unfortunate circumstances, McLaughlin feels like he could have won or at the very least been in contention to win both of his previous starts at Stafford, a track that has been notoriously tough for new drivers over the years.

“We had a shot at winning my first Stafford race, but our radios went out during the race,” said McLaughlin.  “We ended up finishing fourth that day but I feel like we should have had a better result.  The last time we were at Stafford we got caught up in a wreck and that race ended up getting rain shortened and we finished 11^th.  I didn’t have any expectations coming to Stafford the first time and I had never driven an asphalt modified before, so it was all new and a lot of learning.  Sometimes when you go in with no expectations, you tend to run a little better.  Gary always gives me a good car, and this is going on our third year together and we all get along really well so if we can get any luck, I think we can win a lot of races for sure.”

In 11 starts with the #77 team, McLaughlin has scored 4 top-5 and 5 top-10 finishes.  Based upon those results and his previous 2 starts at Stafford, McLaughlin thinks he can be counted among the contenders to take the Sizzler® trophy home, but he knows he is going to face some very stout competition.

“I think we can definitely be a contender, we wouldn’t be going to the track if we didn’t think we could win,” said McLaughlin.  “Matt Hirschman is on an absolute tear right now and he’s always pretty good anywhere he goes so I’m sure everyone has their eyes on him.  Then you have your normal guys who are always good and then the Stafford regulars who are always good, so it’s going to be one of the tougher asphalt modified fields but I think we can be a contender.  If we can put ourselves in a good spot towards the end of a long race, we can have a shot at winning.”

In order to be a contender to win the Sizzler®, McLaughlin will first have to qualify for the 100-lap main event through either a 40-lap NAPA Duel race on Saturday, April 29, or the Last Chance Qualifier on Sunday, April 30 before the main event.  McLaughlin is excited about the prospect of qualifying through heats rather than time trials as that format is right up his alley with all his dirt racing experience.

“I’m not too familiar with the format but I’d say that every time you go out on track, if you plan to try to win, you should be in pretty good shape,” said McLaughlin.  “With the qualifying races and the last chance qualifier, it’s just like dirt racing and that’s what I do 100 times a year.  It’s exciting and I think that brings on good racing.  You have to race hard but also race smart in the Duel races in order to save the car so you have something that you can race with on Sunday.  It’s a cool format and I prefer that rather than deciding qualifying with one lap.  I won the pole at Oswego once, but other than that, I don’t qualify well at all so I’m definitely a fan of the heat races for sure.”

McLaughlin’s father Mike notched a total of 6 feature wins at Stafford with 5 modified wins and 1 Busch North victory.  A NAPA Spring Sizzler® victory would not only be huge for McLaughlin, but it would help turn around the fortunes of the #77 team who with McLaughlin have been so close to several wins only to see them slip away.

“A win in the Sizzler® would be special,” said McLaughlin.  “My Dad has a lot of history at Stafford, we have a lot of friends in Connecticut, Gary is from Connecticut, and Stafford is a track that’s pretty special to me, so to be able to win the most prestigious modified race would be pretty awesome for sure.  The Sizzler® is a race that I’ve always watched but I’ve never been able to get to it with my dirt racing schedule.  We’ve been so close to winning with the #77 team, we stayed out at Richmond and Martinsville and a caution never came out, we were running third at Jennerstown and lost a lap in the pits, and then we put ourselves in contention to win at Martinsville a couple months ago and we ran out of fuel.  We’ve had a lot of bummers so it would be nice to be able to turn things around and get the 77 team that big win that we’ve been so close to getting so many times.  We’re all very hungry and everyone on the team is really pumped up.”

The 51st Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® kicks off on Saturday, April 29, and will consist of two 40-lap NAPA Duel qualifying races for the Open Modified division. The 40-lap races will each pay $3,500 to win and will set the field for Sunday’s NAPA Spring Sizzler®. The American Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Models will also make their return to Stafford Speedway on April 29th with a 75-lap feature with over 40 cars expected for the race.  Limited Late Model, Street Stock, and Vintage All-Star divisions will complete Saturday’s racing program.

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Sunday, April 30th will play host to the $20,000 to win 51st NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler®.  Filling out Sunday’s racing card will be qualifying and feature racing for the SK Modified®, SK Light Modified, and Late Model divisions along with last chance qualifiers for the Spring Sizzler®.

For more information, visit staffordspeedway.com, follow Stafford Speedway on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or contact the track office at 860-684-2783.

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The final pieces of NASCAR All-Star Race festivities at North Wilkesboro Speedway are rounding into focus, with single-day general admission tickets now on sale for the race week’s first act: the ASA Stars National Tour, CARS Pro Late Model and CARS Late Model Stock races May 16-17.

A host of prominent personalities will take to the track for the action-packed, two-day All-Star Race undercard, with NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick having entered the CARS Tour Late Model Stock field for the Window World 125 on May 17.

The ASA Stars National Tour ECMD 150 on May 16 and the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour’s Window World 125 and Crossroads Harley-Davidson 75 on May 17 are sure to kick up the excitement for a weekend spectacle featuring NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series action, in addition to live concerts and plenty of fun for fans visiting North Wilkesboro.

TUESDAY, MAY 16 SCHEDULE:
10:30 a.m. – Parking lots open, shuttle open, Fan Zone open, ticket office open
11:30 a.m. – Gates open
11:45 a.m. – CARS Late Model Stock practice
12:15 p.m. – CARS Pro Late Model practice
1:00 p.m. – ASA Stars National Tour practice
2:00 p.m. – ASA Stars National Tour practice
3:00 p.m. – CARS Late Model Stock practice
3:20 p.m. – CARS Pro Late Model practice
3:40 p.m. – CARS Late Model Stock practice
4:00 p.m. – CARS Pro Late Model practice
4:30 p.m. – ASA Stars National Tour qualifying
5:45 p.m. – Pre-race autograph session
7:00 p.m. – Pre-race ceremonies
7:30 p.m. – ASA Stars National Tour ECMD 150

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 SCHEDULE:
10:30 a.m. – Parking lots open, shuttle open, Fan Zone open, ticket office open
11:30 a.m. – Gates open, ticket office open
11:45 a.m. – CARS Late Model Stock practice
12:20 p.m. – CARS Pro Late Model practice
12:55 p.m. – CARS Late Model Stock practice
1:30 p.m. – CARS Pro Late Model practice
4:45 p.m. – CARS Late Model Stock qualifying
5:15 p.m. – CARS Pro Late Model practice
6:00 p.m. – Fan Fest
7:15 p.m. – Driver Introductions
7:45 p.m. – Pre-race ceremonies
8:00 p.m. – CARS Pro Late Model Crossroads Harley-Davidson 75
CARS Late Model Stock Window World 125

Schedules are tentative and subject to change. Specific on-track schedules and the NASCAR All-Star Race format will be released at a later date.

TICKETS:
General admission tickets for the late model races are $30 per night or $50 for both nights. Parking is also on sale for May 16-17 as well as the remainder of NASCAR All-Star Race weekend.

Weekend ticket packages for all Friday/Saturday/Sunday activities including NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series practice and qualifying sessions; Midland, Chase Rice and Dierks Bentley concerts; NASCAR All-Star Open; NASCAR All-Star Race and Tyson 250 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race are on sale. Single-day tickets for All-Star Friday presented by Raymer Oil and Saturday’s Tyson 250 are also on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.northwilkesborospeedway.com.

MORE INFO:
Fans can connect with North Wilkesboro Speedway and get the latest news regarding NASCAR All-Star week and North Wilkesboro Speedway by following on Twitter and Instagram or becoming a Facebook fan.

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.Last year Layne Riggs won the season-opening twin races for the Sentara Healthcare Late Model Stock Car Division at South Boston Speedway and rolled on to win the South Boston Speedway championship and the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series national championship.

This year it was Carter Langley making a sweep of South Boston Speedway’s season-opening Sentara Healthcare Late Model Stock Car Division twinbill, earning his first and second career wins in Late Model Stock Car Division racing in the process.

Will history repeat itself in 2023? It’s far too early to tell. For now, though, Langley continues to savor his first two career Late Model Stock Car Division wins while looking ahead to another twinbill in the URW Credit Union Fools Rush 262 racing program at South Boston Speedway on Saturday afternoon, April 1. Race time is 3 p.m.

“I didn’t expect the first and second wins to come this close together,” Langley remarked after completing the sweep of the March 18 season opener. “I couldn’t think of a better place than here for it to happen.”

The win in the opening race gave Langley a big boost of confidence heading into the second race of the season-opening twinbill.
“It really calmed me down inside the car,” he pointed out. “Knowing you haven’t won a Late Model Stock Car race yet really kills your nerves. Winning the first race and then winning the second race back-to-back really gives you a big boost of confidence.”

While Langley has a big boost of confidence with his first two career wins, he understands it is very early in the season and he must focus on one race at a time and one event at a time if he is to have a successful season.

“Winning the first two races means a lot, but you can’t get your head too big to begin with,” Langley pointed out. “Hopefully we can keep the momentum going throughout the season.”

The Zebulon, North Carolina resident competed at South Boston Speedway full-time in 2021, scoring a pole win, five Top-Five finishes and nine Top-10 finishes in 15 starts.
He competed in one race during the regular season at South Boston Speedway last season, finishing fifth in the track’s 200-lap showcase event on July Fourth weekend. Langley logged eight Top-10 finishes in 17 starts while competing on the CARS Tour last season.

This season Langley plans to compete at South Boston Speedway full-time.

“I really like this track,” Langley remarked. “I missed being here last year and being around this family-oriented track. I really didn’t have that much fun last year. I figured I would back it down a little bit, be good this year, and go after it again next year.”

The URW Credit Union Fools Rush 262 racing program, South Boston Speedway’s first special event of the 2023 season, will be highlighted by The Flying VA Classic, a 99-lap race for the stars and cars of the SMART Modified Tour.

Last year’s 99-lap SMART Modified Tour race at South Boston Speedway featured seven lead changes among five drivers, with race winner, Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pennsylvania, leading three times for a total of 39 laps.Twenty of the 30 cars that competed in the race broke the 100-mph mark in qualifying and 16 cars finished on the lead lap.

In addition to The Flying VA Classic SMART Modified Tour race and the twin 71-lap races for the Sentara Healthcare Late Model Stock Car Division fans will see the competitors in the Virginia State Police HEAT Hornets Division battle it out in a 21-lap race.

Advance adult general admission tickets for the URW Credit Union Fools Rush 262 are priced at $17 each and may be purchased online on South Boston Speedway’s website, www.southbostonspeedway.com or by calling the speedway office at 434-572-4947 or toll free at 1-877-440-1540 during regular business hours.

Tickets at the gate on race day will be $20 each. Seniors ages 65 and older, military, healthcare workers, and students (with ID) can purchase tickets for $17 each at the gate on race day.

The tentative URW Credit Union Fools Rush 262 event-day schedule has frontstretch spectator gates opening at 10:45 a.m. Practice is set to start at 11 a.m., qualifying is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and the first race of the day is set to get the green flag at 3 p.m.

Fans and competitors can find the latest news and updates from South Boston Speedway on the speedway’s website and through the track’s social media channels. Information may also be obtained by phoning the speedway at 434-572-4947 or toll free at 1-877-440-1540 during regular business hours.
 

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One of college football’s toughest quarterbacks continues to be Too Tough to Tame.

Darlington Raceway announced today that it has signed a new a NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) agreement with Coastal Carolina University standout Grayson McCall. This continues a relationship that began last year when McCall became the first student-athlete to partner with a NASCAR track under the NCAA’s new NIL regulations.

“Nobody embodies the Too Tough to Tame spirit of our track like Grayson McCall,” said Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp. “We thoroughly enjoyed working with him to promote our events last season and marveled at his commitment to excellence both on and off the football field. We look forward to continuing this impactful relationship this year and cheering him on in all his endeavors.”

McCall will continue promoting events at Darlington Raceway, including the upcoming Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR, May 12-14. That weekend culminates in the Goodyear 400 and the celebration of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers of all time. McCall will also have an active presence on the track’s digital platforms and be featured in some of the track’s marketing campaigns, while also promoting NASCAR and Darlington on his own social channels.

“The spirit of competition, speed and aggressiveness are no more personified in the sport of NASCAR than just about anywhere. I personally feel that intensity in football,” McCall said. “This year is a special one for me, and continuing my partnership with my friends at Darlington Raceway during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary is a step towards fulfilling the legacy I want to leave here and solidifying the brand I’m working to build. Their support of the Chants has been great, and I can’t wait to get back to the track!”

“Working with Kerry and the team at Darlington continues to demonstrate the power of creative partnerships,” said Faryn Heatly, ESM Sports Marketing Agent. “Doubling down on Grayson's ability to help drive incremental value to the track experience is exactly the strategy we all sought to expand on. Year two brings with it a great experience in digital opportunities and media, one that can serve as a model for evolution and sustainment in the NIL space.”

McCall, a native of Indian Trail, N.C., is a senior at Coastal Carolina University. With McCall leading at quarterback over the last three seasons, the Chants have boasted a 31-7 overall record including the school’s first Sun Belt Conference Championship, first bowl game, first bowl win, and first time in the AP/Coaches Polls and entering into the College Football Playoff Rankings. Grayson currently holds the CCU school record with 95 total touchdowns responsible for and 78 touchdown passes.

In 2021, McCall ranked in the upper echelon of NCAA Division I FBS quarterbacks including first in passing efficiency (207.6) and yards per pass attempt (11.92), second in completion percentage (73.0) and passing yards per completion (16.32) and top-25 in five other categories (points responsible per game, passing touchdowns, passing yard per game, total offense per game, points responsible for). At season’s end, he was recognized with the Blanchard-Rogers Trophy as the State of South Carolina’s most outstanding college football player.

This past season, McCall’s on-field performance earned him honors as All-Sun Belt First Team, Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year, and Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year. This Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year award makes him the first and only player to receive the honor three times in Sun Belt Conference history. In the upcoming season, McCall will work to continue cementing his legacy as the most decorated player in Coastal Carolina history. He is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the collegiate ranks and is projected to be a notable NFL draft pick.

To learn more about McCall, visit his website at www.therealmccall.com or his Coastal Carolina webpage.

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Guests who attend the NASCAR Food City Dirt Race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, April 7-9, will find an abundance of entertainment options in the BMS Fan Zone, located at BMS Entrance 1 (North) near the famed Bristol tower and It’s Bristol Baby monument.

The BMS Fan Zone includes a wide wonderland of shows, activities and attractions, including the return of the extreme Globe of Death, NASCAR race simulators, a hard-bucking Mechanical Bull, BMS Freestyle bikes, an Axe Throwing station, the BMS Kid Zone and the ultra-popular Food City Fan Zone Stage.

One of the main attractions in the BMS Fan Zone is the Food City Fan Zone Stage, with Trackside Live segments hosted by Alex Weaver. The Food City Fan Zone Stage will provide guests with music, driver and celebrity appearances, games, SCC auctions, driver Q&A chats, prizes and so much fun.

Among the scheduled activities include stage appearances throughout the weekend by NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series drivers, along with other special guests and entertainers. The WJHL TV-11 Daytime Tri-Cities tandem of Amy Lynn and Chris McIntosh will get things going on Friday when they host their show live from the stage at 9 a.m. One of the main stage highlights of the weekend will be Saturday’s BMS Race Day Revival at 2:30 p.m. with hosts Kenny Wallace and John Roberts. That duo will be joined during their show by spicy host Jose Castillo, FOX NASCAR personality Kaitlyn Vincie and other special guests for fun interviews and high jinks.

On Saturday night, ‘80s Tribute Band Spank! will perform following the checkered flag of the WEATHER GUARD® Truck Race on Dirt. A list of drivers who are scheduled to appear on stage is listed below.

Among the popular attractions in the BMS Fan Zone will be the return of the high-soaring BMX Freestyle team, who will wow the crowd with their daredevil skills in shows throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. The amazing extreme Globe of Death will thrill guests over the weekend as the stunt riders perform inside an oval steel cage. Guests can channel their inner lumberjack at the Axe Throwing station, try to last 8 seconds on a surly mechanical bull and jump inside a racing simulator to test their race driving skills.

The BMS chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities will host live auctions from the Food City Fan Zone Stage on both Saturday (3 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m.)

Children also will be able to have tons of fun at the BMS Kid Zone, where there will be Easter activities on Sunday; several mascot appearances including BMS’s popular Bump and Run and on Sunday a special appearance by the Easter Bunny; a cornhole game area; coloring stations; an inflatable bounce house; euro bungie; photo opportunities and much more. The BMS Kid Zone is open Friday through Sunday in the BMS Fan Zone.

Schedules for both the BMS Fan Zone and the Food City Fan Zone Stage are below. Please visit Bristol Motor Speedway’s website for schedule updates.

Friday, April 7
9 a.m.              Daytime Tri-Cities live with Amy Lynn and Chris McIntosh 
Noon-4 p.m.    Axe Throwing
Noon-4 p.m.    Race Simulator
Noon-4 p.m.    Mechanical Bull
Noon-4 p.m.    Kids Zone
Noon-4 p.m.    Food City Fan Zone Stage
                        2:30 p.m. Matt DiBenedetto
                        3 p.m.  Tyler Ankrum
                        3:15 p.m. Lawless Alan and Carson Hocevar
                        3:45 p.m. Nick Sanchez
                        4 p.m.  Grant Enfinger, Rajah Caruth, Daniel Dye
                        4:30 p.m.  Richard Petty and PVA announcement
                        5 p.m.  NASCAR practice sessions to air on big screen TV

Saturday, April 8
Noon-4 p.m.    Axe Throwing  
Noon-4 p.m.    Race Simulator
Noon-4 p.m.    Mechanical Bull
Noon-4 p.m.    Kids Zone
Noon-4 p.m.    Food City Fan Zone Stage
                       1:45 p.m. Navy Ceremonial Guard
                       2 p.m. Navy Band
                       2 p.m. Globe of Death exhibition (round 1)
                       2:15 p.m.  BMX Freestyle Team exhibition (round 1)
                       3 p.m. SCC live auction
                       3:45 p.m. Tyler Reddick interview with host Alex Weaver
                       4 p.m. Justin Haley interview with Alex Weaver
                       4 p.m. Globe of Death exhibition (round 2)
                       4:15 p.m. BMX Freestyle Team exhibition (round 2)
                       10 p.m. ‘80s Tribute Band Spank! post-race concert  

Sunday, April 9
Noon-4 p.m.    Axe Throwing
Noon-4 p.m.    Race Simulator
Noon-4 p.m.    Mechanical Bull
Noon-4 p.m.    Kid Zone
Noon-4 p.m.    Food City Fan Zone Stage
                        12:30 p.m. Moonshiners Mark & Digger
                        1 p.m. Chase Briscoe
                        1:15 p.m. Navy Ceremonial Guard
                        1:30 p.m. Navy Band
                        2 p.m. SCC live auction
                        2 p.m. Globe of Death exhibition (round 1)
                        2:15 p.m. BMX Freestyle Team exhibition (round 1)
                        2:30 p.m. Race Day Revival with Kenny Wallace/John Roberts
                        2:30 p.m. Corey LaJoie and Marcus Smith
                        3 p.m. Christopher Bell
                        3:15 p.m.  Kyle Larson
                        3:30 p.m.  Austin Dillon
                        3:45 p.m.  Kyle Busch
                        4 p.m.  BMS Easter Celebration on Fan Zone big screen TV
                        4 p.m.  Globe of Death exhibition (round 2)
                        4:15 p.m. BMX Freestyle Team exhibition (round 2)

The Bristol race weekend is highlighted by the NASCAR Cup Series returning to its roots with the Food City Dirt Race on Sunday evening, April 9 (7 p.m., FOX and PRN Radio). The WEATHER GUARD® Truck Race on Dirt will see the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series take to the clay-covered track on Saturday (8 p.m., FS1 and MRN Radio) and will be preceded by Bush’s Beans Qualifying, which offers four heat races to set the starting lineups in each series. On Friday, teams in both the Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series will be able to fine-tune their machines during Bush’s Beans Practice Day.

In addition to cheering on their favorite drivers during the weekend and enjoying the Easter Celebration, Bristol Motor Speedway fans will definitely want to take advantage of so many activities to make a complete weekend of family fun. There will be great video entertainment provided by Colossus TV, the world's largest center-hung video screen, premium VIP experiences like the Super Fan Suites, tailgating, a visit to the BMS Kids Zone, BMS Fan Zone and Fan Midway, on-site camping, concerts and other entertainment at the Food City Fan Zone Stage like the Race Day Revival with Kenny Wallace and John Roberts, great food and beverages in the concession stands throughout the property, and so much more.

To purchase tickets for the Food City Dirt Race, WEATHER GUARD® Truck Race on Dirt and Bush’s Beans Qualifying, please visit the BMS website, or call the BMS Ticket Sales Center at (866) 415-4158.

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