2022-02-23

NASCAR, NBC Sports Announce 2022 Grassroots Racing Coverage on USA Network

NASCAR, NBC Sports Announce 2022 Grassroots Racing Coverage on USA Network

All Races from the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to Air Tape-Delayed on USA Network

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2022) – NASCAR and NBC Sports announced today broadcast coverage for the 2022 slate of grassroots races on USA Network, including events in the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

 

USA Network will air tape-delayed coverage of every race from the three series – except those that are combined ARCA Menards Series events – for a total of 30 race broadcasts. All televised coverage on USA Network will stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

 

All races from the ARCA Menards Series East and West (when not combined with ARCA Menards Series events), and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will air live on FloRacing.

 

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

The season kicked off with the New Smyrna Visitors Bureau 200 at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12. USA Network begins its grassroots coverage with a tape-delayed broadcast of the event on Friday, Feb. 25 at 12 p.m. ET.

 

ARCA Menards Series East

The 2022 campaign started with the Race to Stop Suicide 200 at New Smyrna Speedway on Tuesday, Feb. 15. USA Network will provide tape-delayed coverage of the event on Friday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. ET.

 

ARCA Menards Series West

The NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Irwindale Speedway marks the first USA Network race of the season for the ARCA Menards Series West. It will air live on FloRacing on Saturday, March 26 at 10:05 p.m. ET before USA Network provides tape-delayed coverage on Friday, April 1 at 1 p.m. ET.

 

"NBC Sports is a fantastic partner and supporter of grassroots racing," said Brandon Igdalsky, NASCAR managing director, touring series. "Showcasing the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and ARCA Menards Series East and West on USA Network delivers grassroots racing to a potential new fanbase, spotlights the stars of tomorrow, and provides avid fans with another quality content option."

 

Complete event/air dates and times for all three series on USA Network are below. All times eastern and schedule subject to change.

 

2021 ARCA Menards Series East Schedule

Date

Location

FloRacing

Coverage

USA Network Coverage

Time

Tue. Feb. 15

New Smyrna Speedway

Fri. Feb. 25

1:00 PM

Sat. March 19

Five Flags Speedway

Live – 6:05 PM

Mon. March 28

1:00 PM

Fri. April 29

Dover Motor Speedway

Live – 5:30 PM

Fri. May 6

1:00 PM

Sat. May 7

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Live – 9:35 PM

Fri. May 13

12:00 PM

 

2021 ARCA Menards Series West Schedule

Date

Location

FloRacing

Coverage

USA Network Coverage

Time

Sat. March 26

Irwindale Speedway

Live – 10:05 PM

Fri. April 1

1:00 PM

Sat. April 23

Kern County Raceway Park

Live – 10:00 PM

Fri. April 29

1:00 PM

Sat. June 4

Portland International Raceway

Live – 7:30 PM

Fri. June 10

12:00 PM

Sat. June 11

Sonoma Raceway

Live – 2:30 PM

Thurs. June 16

2:00 PM

Sat. July 2

Irwindale Speedway

Live – 10:00 PM

Fri. July 8

12:00 PM

Sat. Aug. 20

Evergreen Speedway

Live – 9:30 PM

Fri. Aug. 26

2:00 PM

Sat. Sept. 3

Portland International Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. Sept. 11

1:00 PM

Sat. Oct. 1

All American Speedway

Live – 9:45 PM

Fri. Oct. 7

3:00 PM

Fri. Oct. 14

The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Live – 11:35 PM

Fri. Oct. 21

12:00 PM

Sat. Nov. 5

Phoenix Raceway

Live – 10:00 PM

Fri. Nov. 11

1:00 PM

 

2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule

Date

Location

FloRacing

Coverage

USA Network

Coverage

Time

Sat. Feb. 12

New Smyrna Speedway

Fri. Feb. 25

12:00 PM

Fri. April 1

Richmond Raceway

Live – 6:30 PM

Sat. April 9

4:00 PM

Sat. May 14

Riverhead Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Fri. May 20

12:00 PM

Sat. May 21

Lee USA Speedway

Live – 7:00 PM

Fri. May 27

12:00 PM

Sat. May 28

Jennerstown Speedway

Live – 8:00 PM

Thurs. June 2

2:00 PM

Sat. June 18

Monadnock Speedway

Live – 8:30 PM

Sat. June 25

11:30 AM

Sat. June 25

Riverhead Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. July 3

1:00 PM

Sat. July 9

Wall Stadium

Live – 8:00 PM

Fri. July 15

6:30 PM

Sat. July 16

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Live – 6:00 PM

Fri. July 22

12:00 PM

Fri. July 29

Claremont Motorsports Park

Live – 9:00 PM

Fri. Aug. 5

1:00 PM

Wed. Aug. 17

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. Aug. 21

1:00 PM

Sat. Aug. 27

Langley Speedway

Live – 8:30 PM

Fri. Sept. 2

12:00 PM

Sat, Sept. 3

Oswego Speedway

Live – 7:30 PM

Sun. Sept. 11

12:00 PM

Sat. Sept. 17

Riverhead Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. Sept. 25

1:30 PM

Sat. Oct. 8

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Live – TBD

Sat. Oct 15

2:00 PM

Thurs. Oct. 27

Martinsville Speedway

Live – 8:00 PM

Fri. Nov. 4

1:00 PM



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2022-02-21

NASCAR Partners with Stepp’s Towing Service, Inc. for Track Recovery Services


Stepp's to supply towing and wrecker vehicles for NASCAR national series events

Daytona Beach, FL (February 9, 2022) – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR®) announced today an official partnership with Stepp's Towing Service, Inc., a Florida-based company that has been designated the Official Track Recovery Service Partner of NASCAR.

 

Stepp's Towing Service will provide towing and wrecker vehicles for a majority of NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™ and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ events. NASCAR's Track Services team members began training with the vehicles last month, working in conjunction with the American Medical Response safety team.

 

"Recovery response is a critical part of NASCAR, allowing us to safely host events without taking away from the excitement and competition that fans are used to seeing on the track each week," said Mike Phillips, Managing Director of Track Services, NASCAR. "The addition of Stepp's Towing Service gives our on-track recovery teams the support they'll need to continue providing a best-in-class on-track response throughout the season." 

 

Founded in 1960, Stepp's Towing Service began as a single tow truck operation and has grown to offer a multitude of services including towing, heavy transport, environmental response, and auto salvage. 

 

"We are extremely excited and proud to be an Official Partner and the designated Official Track Recovery Service Partner of NASCAR," said Todd Stepp, President and CEO of Stepp's Towing Service, Inc. "With over 60 years of experience providing top quality towing, heavy transport and recovery services in the state of Florida, we are fully committed and prepared to deliver that same level of service on a national basis across the NASCAR national series with a highly proficient, well-trained and dedicated team of towing professionals."

 

The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season begins with the 64th running of the Daytona 500® on Sunday, February 20 (FOX at 2:30 p.m. ET).

 

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Sparkling Ice(R) Joins Tony Stewart Racing

Sparkling Ice® Joins Tony Stewart Racing

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine to Serve as Primary Sponsor of

Leah Pruett's Top Fuel Dragster for Two NHRA Events in 2022

 

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Feb. 21, 2022) – Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, part of the Talking Rain® Beverage Company, has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) for its inaugural season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.

 

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine will serve as the primary sponsor for TSR driver Leah Pruett and her 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster in two NHRA events this year – this weekend during the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, and July 29-31 in the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent Washington. For all other races, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine will be an associate sponsor on Pruett's Top Fuel dragster with logo placement atop the driver canopy.

 

"Leah Pruett has carved a well-earned place at the very top of her sport and Sparkling Ice is proud to be a longtime supporter," said Chris Hall, CEO, Talking Rain Beverage Company. "Her drive and determination are second to none, and we approach our business the same way, striving for excellence in all that we do."

 

Pruett has served as an ambassador for Sparkling Ice since 2014 and the brand has been a part of all nine of her Top Fuel victories.

 

"I've had the privilege of sampling all that Sparkling Ice has to offer and with Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, they have a beverage to suit every aspect of your day," Pruett said. "We race 22 weekends in the span of 10 months while crisscrossing the country, and sometimes you need a little pick me up. Sparkling Ice +Caffeine does the trick, especially when it's hot and you need some genuine refreshment. I love their product and I love how my Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Top Fuel dragster looks on the track."

 

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine is a zero sugar, full-flavored sparkling water containing 70 milligrams of caffeine, along with vitamins and antioxidants. Sparkling Ice +Caffeine comes in six refreshing flavors: Black Raspberry, Blue Raspberry, Cherry Vanilla, Orange Passion Fruit, Strawberry Citrus and Citrus Twist.

 

As part of Sparkling Ice +Caffeine's activation surrounding this weekend's Arizona Nationals, Pruett will make two appearances on Thursday at stores where Sparkling Ice +Caffeine is sold. From 3-4 p.m. MST, Pruett will be at Safeway on 4970 S. Alma School Road in Chandler, and then from 4:15-5 p.m. she will be at Bashas' on 4940 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler.

 

About Sparkling Ice:

Sparkling Ice beverages are made with sparkling water, real fruit flavor, vitamins, antioxidants, and naturally sourced colors. Full of flavor with zero sugar, Sparkling Ice and Sparkling Ice +Caffeine offer better-for-you beverage options with products available in retailers nationwide. With 23 fizzy, fruity flavors, the Sparkling Ice brand is on a mission to provide flavor for all. In 2020, the brand launched a series of campaigns to promote a message of positivity and togetherness across America, including the Cheers to Heroes campaign, honoring everyday heroes, and the Cheers to You Town Beautification Program, celebrating small towns across America through community-driven projects. Sparkling Ice is the number one selling brand from Talking Rain Beverage Company. The brand is committed to connecting with like-minded partners who prioritize corporate, social, and environmental responsibility, so together, they can educate and inspire the continuous work that supports these efforts. Through innovative carbon reduction initiatives, positive social programs, and philanthropic support, the Sparkling Ice brand aims to create a lasting impact in the community. To learn more about Sparkling Ice, please visit www.SparklingIce.com.

 

About Talking Rain® Beverage Company:

An iconic brand in the Seattle-area for more than 30 years, Talking Rain is a Washington-based beverage company situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. This innovative company is outselling global brands in flavor-categories across the U.S., while beginning to find success internationally with the brand's bold-flavored, lightly carbonated sparkling water.

 

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NASCAR and NACE Starleague Bring Sim Racing to College Campuses Nationwide


The eNASCAR College iRacing Series will launch this month with three-race schedule

 

Daytona Beach, FL (February 15, 2022) – College students nationwide will have the chance to compete at Daytona International Speedway - virtually that is. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR®) and NACE Starleague, the largest collegiate esports league in North America, announced today the launch of the eNASCAR College iRacing Series, bringing competitive sim racing to more than 500 colleges and universities nationwide.

 

The new series will be presented by NASCAR Official Partners Coca-Cola, Logitech, Playseat and Southern Computer Warehouse.

 

"Gaming and Esports are an important component of NASCAR, allowing us to reach new fans who are often engaging with the sport for the first time," said Nick Rend, Managing Director of Gaming and Esports, NASCAR. "Our various eNASCAR initiatives have seen exponential growth. We felt this was the right time to extend our reach to a younger audience and launch the eNASCAR College iRacing Series to show students the opportunities that sim racing and our sport hold for them."

 

More than 10,000 students will have the option to compete in the eNASCAR College iRacing Series through NACE Starleague, which was established in 2021 as a strategic partnership between the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and CSL Esports, a Playfly Sports Company.

 

"It is paramount for CSL Esports and Playfly Sports to continue growing and expanding within NACE Starleague," said Rob Johnson, CEO, CSL Esports. "Integrating sim racing as part of the league not only provides greater opportunity for students with varied gaming interests, but furthers our long-term mission of linking education, in this case engineering-focused knowledge, with Esports competition."

 

The 2022 season opens on Thursday, February 24 with the Playfly Sports 30 race at Daytona International Speedway. Qualifying takes place now through Monday, February 21. The top 40 students who post the fastest qualifying times will advance to the race with the eNASCAR Scholarship Fund awarding the highest finishers a combined $50,000 in scholarships throughout the calendar year.

 

Students will compete with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series vehicles emblazoned with their school branding. Competition will be led via iRacing.com, the official simulation partner of NASCAR, which provides one of the top online racing simulation portals and features officially-sanctioned, laser-scanned replicas of race tracks around the world.

 

For more information or to register, visit https://www.enascar.com or https://www.cslesports.com.

 

2022 eNASCAR College iRacing Series Schedule*

 

Spring

·       Daytona International Speedway

Qualifying: February 7 - 21

Race (60 Laps): February 24 at 8 p.m. ET

 

·       Charlotte Motor Speedway

Qualifying: March 7 - 21

Race (80 Laps): March 24 at 8 p.m. ET

 

·       Watkins Glen International

Qualifying: April 10 - 24

Race (30 Laps): April 27 at 8 p.m. ET

 

Fall

·       Four-race schedule to be released at a later date

 

*Tentative and subject to change

 

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