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Race of Champions in Conjunction With Bkh Speed & Auto Parts Announces Tribute to 2001 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series National Champion & 2008 Whelen Modified Tour Champion Ted Christopher

On: May 9, 2024

The memory of Ted Christopher, 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion, will be celebrated at six 2024 racing events with the presentation of the “Ted Christopher Passing Cars Award.” Race of Champions owner Joe Skotnicki will honor the memory of Christopher at several events with a $113 bonus to beContinue Reading

William Sawalich – No. 18 Starkey/SoundGear Toyota Camry Preview – Music City 150 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 9, 2024

In: Racing News

No. 18 Starkey/SoundGear Toyota Camry News and Notes: Twitter: @WilliamSawalich I Facebook: William Sawalich I Instagram: @williamsawalich From the Driver’s Seat: William Sawalich: “This is a race we’ve had circled on the schedule since last year. We feel like one got away from us. We had a good car last, so I knowContinue Reading

After a Week Off, Braden Chiaramonte Heads to Northern California for Two Races This Week

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 9, 2024

In: Racing News

After spending last weekend watching his older sibling Bronsen win the Weedle Industries Perfect 10 Challenge Desert Race in Johnson City, California, Braden Chiaramonte will strap into the Tiner/Hirst #94TH sprint car for two races this weekend. The rising open-wheel star will be at the Silver Dollar Speedway in ChicoContinue Reading

David Gravel’s Lincoln Victory Lifts Big Game Motorsports to Historic Milestone

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 9, 2024

In: Racing News

Sprint Car Racing history was made Wednesday night at Lincoln Speedway. All the hype heading into Lincoln Speedway’s Federated Auto Parts Gettysburg Clash was the renewal of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and Pennsylvania Posse rivalry. And while the atmosphere was alive and well in theContinue Reading

Wayne Taylor Getting Chance to Live Out Lifelong F1 Dream

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 9, 2024

In: Racing News

By Mark Robinson IMSA Wire Service Wayne Taylor has achieved many of his dreams as a championship-winning sports car driver and team owner. This week, however, the owner of the namesake IMSA team will realize an ambition he’s held as a teenager: driving a true Formula 1 car on aContinue Reading

ASCS National Tour Returns to Oklahoma For Red Dirt Raceway Debut

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 8, 2024

In: Racing News

More than 200 checkered flags have been claimed in Oklahoma with the American Sprint Car Series National Tour, and on Friday, May 10, one will be claimed at Red Dirt Raceway for the first time. The National Tour will make its debut at the 1/4-mile track in Meeker, OK, forContinue Reading

1 MONTH ALERT: River Cities, Ogilvie Setup June Doubleheader Weekend For World of Outlaws

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 8, 2024

In: Racing News

For the first time in 2024, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will venture north for a North Dakota and Minnesota weekend in June. First, “The Greatest Show on Dirt” will make its 32nd visit to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND on Friday, JuneContinue Reading

Dominic Scelzi Scores Second-Place Finish at Kings Speedway

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 8, 2024

In: Racing News

Dominic Scelzi recorded his second straight podium result at Kings Speedway last Friday. The night began with a third-place qualifying effort before Scelzi advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race, earning a spot into the dash. He gained a position in the race to place fourth. “WeContinue Reading

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course This Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock Highlights Big Motorsports Weekend

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 8, 2024

In: Racing News

The 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads to Indianapolis for the “Month of May” with live coverage of the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The race marks the fourth of five races airing on NBC toContinue Reading

Perpetual Man in Motion, McAleer Helps Raise Gradient’s Mojo

By: Speedway Digest Staff

On: May 8, 2024

In: Racing News

By Jeff Olson IMSA Wire Service Before the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Stevan McAleer received instructions from Gradient Racing owner Andris Laivins: Just finish the race. It had been a rough start to the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Gradient’s No. 66 Acura NSX GT3. A mechanicalContinue Reading