2023-12-12

Championship Point Fund, License Info Released for 2024 Season at Airborne Park


Championship Point Fund, License Info Released for 2024 Season at Airborne Park

 

For Immediate Release

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The 2024 season at Airborne Park Speedway already promises to be a big one. Little by little, pieces of the future of the historic half-mile are being put together. In the last two weeks, it has been announced that the Short Track Super Series will make its first ever stop at Airborne Park Speedway on May 30th, Sprint Cars of New England on Aug 10thand that Airborne Park will be independently sanctioned. 

Now, more pieces of the 2024 Airborne Park Speedway puzzle are revealed. 

The 358 Small-Block Modified base point championship will pay $5,000 to win. The Crate Sportsman title will pay $2,000, with a $3,000 bonus attached if the champion wins the Sportsman title at Devil's Bowl Speedway as well, bringing the total prize money for the double-duty feat to $10,000. The bonus is courtesy of Chris Reckner at Elmo's Speed and Supply the official Hoosier Tire supplier at both tracks.

The Renegade and Four-Cylinder championships will each pay $500 to win. All point fund money will be paid out at the 2024 Airborne Park Speedway Banquet of Champions, location and date to be determined. 

To be eligible for point fund money, drivers must hold 100% attendance at Airborne Park Speedway events in 2024 and purchase a track license. Pit pass fees for regular shows will be $28 for license holders and $38 for non-license holders. Temporary licenses will be available for drivers for one night of racing. Pit pass fees will be increased for bigger events. 

Hoosier Racing Tires and Sunoco Race Fuels will be the official tire and fuel of Airborne Park Speedway in 2024. Small-Blocks will be permitted to run VP Racing Fuel as per the DIRTcar rulebook, which will be followed for the Small-Blocks in 2024.

For more information regarding the 2024 season at Airborne Park Speedway, visit the track's Facebook page at facebook.com/AirborneParkSpeedway . A track website is being built and is expected to be live in January. 

Airborne Park Speedway is located on Broderick Road in Plattsburgh, N.Y., two miles off Interstate 87, Exit 36. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/AirborneParkSpeedway , email AirborneParkSpeed@gmail.com.

Contact: Mike Bruno       


                                              


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2023-12-07

Airborne Park Speedway to be Independently Sanctioned in 2024

For Immediate Release

                     PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.— Airborne Park Speedway's weekly headline division, the 358 Small-Block Modifieds, will not carry any sanctioning banner in 2024.

The comeback modified division will follow the DIRTcar 358 rulebook with minor adjustments for the 2024 season. Track management reached out to DIRTcar about sanctioning races for the 358s in the exciting new season ahead, but an agreement could not be reached.

The early parts of a schedule for 2024 are being pieced together now, and so far, we know this much:

Thursday nights will be the regular, weekly night of racing to begin at 7PM with a three hour show featuring the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, Renegades and Four cylinders. Select Saturday night shows will feature the Sportsman division with the possibility of one or two small-block races on Saturdays, provided there are no conflicts with other track schedules. Sprint Cars, Vintage cars, Pro Stocks, Mini Sprints and more are expected to join the Sportsman class on Saturday nights depending on the week.

An opening night date is still to be determined, but Airborne Park Speedway operator Mike Bruno has stated that the 2024 season will begin with a Saturday night race before moving to Thursdays.

For more information regarding the 2024 season at Airborne Park Speedway, visit the track's Facebook page at facebook.com/AirborneParkSpeedway . A brand new track website is being built and is expected to be live in January.

Airborne Park Speedway is located on Broderick Road in Plattsburgh, N.y., two miles off Interstate 87, Exit 36. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/AirborneParkSpeedway , email AirborneParkSpeed@gmail.com or call (518) 554-8606.

 

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2023-11-21

Nouveau nom et modèle de partenariat pour la série NASCAR Canada



Nouveau nom et modèle de partenariat pour la série NASCAR Canada

Evirum et Pinty's premier duo de partenaires présentateurs

de la série la plus réputée au Canada en sport motorisé

 

DAYTONA BEACH (Floride, États-Unis) – le 21 novembre 2023. À partir de 2024, la série NASCAR Canada portera le nom de série NASCAR Canada présentée par Evirum et Pinty's. La série, actuellement série NASCAR Pinty's, entamera sa 18e saison en tant que série en sport automobile de haut niveau au Canada.

 

Le calendrier 2024 de la série NASCAR Canada est également dévoilé et comprend 13 courses dans six provinces.

 

« Les amateurs canadiens de sport automobile sont incroyablement passionnés, et le nouveau nom de la série NASCAR Canada reflète bien leur fierté nationale », a déclaré Chad Seigler, directeur des activités internationale de NASCAR. « La série présente les plus grandes vedettes canadiennes en action sur les meilleurs circuits du pays. Avec un grand nombre de jeunes pilotes talentueux et d'équipes compétitives, l'intérêt pour la série n'a jamais été aussi grand. Nous sommes enthousiastes à l'idée de poursuivre sur notre lancée et d'offrir des courses enlevantes aux amateurs du Canada ».

 

Pinty's, dont la série porte le nom depuis 2016, et Evirum sont les partenaires présentateurs de la prochaine saison, chacun s'investissant dans toutes les sphères de l'industrie, y compris les équipes, les pistes et les promotions pour les amateurs.

 

« Evirum est ravie de se joindre à NASCAR Canada en tant que l'un de ses Partenaires présentateurs et comme Fournisseur officiel en gestion des matières résiduelles et solutions environnementales. Notre implication dans cette excitante série remonte à la saison dernière, où nous avons offert notre soutien à certains pilotes, promoteurs de courses et opérateurs de circuits. Lorsque l'opportunité de devenir partenaire de la série s'est présentée, c'était pour nous une évolution naturelle alignée avec notre présence croissante au Canada et aux États-Unis. Nous sommes impatients de partager notre expertise avec NASCAR Canada et ses parties prenantes afin de supporter leurs efforts en matière de recyclage et de développement durable », a exprimé Julien Remillard, président d'Evirum. 

 

Par ailleurs, Yanick Gervais, président-directeur général d'Olymel a déclaré « Nous sommes très fiers d'associer une nouvelle fois le nom de notre marque Pinty's à NASCAR Canada en tant que partenaire présentateur et de soutenir ainsi le sport automobile au Canada, qui comptera désormais une nouvelle course au Québec. »

 

Le calendrier de la saison 2024 comprend un mélange d'événements traditionnels et une clôture inédite de la saison, à l'Autodrome Montmagny – à la fois, la première visite à cette piste de la série NASCAR Canada et la première finale de la série se déroulant au Québec (22 septembre). À l'instar des saisons 2011 à 2019, la saison commencera au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) le week-end du « Victoria Day » (19 mai).

 

Suivant l'événement au Eastbound Speedway (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador - 22 juin), la saison 2024 marquera le retour de la série sur le circuit du Riverside Speedway, en Nouvelle-Écosse, pour un programme double (29 et 30 juin), formant ainsi une tournée sur la côte Est.

 

La populaire course sur terre battue tenue au Ohsweken Speedway reviendra pour une troisième année (11 juillet), suivie de la traditionnelle tournée dans l'Ouest canadien, au Sutherland Automotive Speedway de Saskatoon (20 juillet) puis au Edmonton International Raceway (27 juillet).

 

Le légendaire Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, couru pour la première fois en 1967, se déroulera le dimanche 11 août.

 

NASCAR a également annoncé qu'Alan Labrosse, dirigeant de longue date en sports motorisés au Canada, a été nommé directeur général de NASCAR Canada. M. Labrosse, membre du Temple de la Renommée du Sport Automobile Canadien, sera chargé de la croissance et de la promotion de NASCAR au Canada, ce qui inclut la supervision de la série NASCAR Canada. Après une carrière de pilote réussie, M. Labrosse s'est tourné vers l'aspect commercial du sport. Il a été propriétaire et exploitant de l'Autodrome Saint-Eustache pendant 13 ans et a été promoteur, propriétaire d'équipe et agent.

 

Toutes les courses de la série seront diffusées en direct sur la nouvelle plateforme de diffusion en continu par abonnement de TSN, TSN+, et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis. La rediffusion des courses sera disponible sur TSN et RDS2 au Canada (calendrier de diffusion à venir).

 

Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur X, Facebook et Instagram.

 

Calendrier 2024 - Série NASCAR Canada

DATE

PISTE

VILLE

Dimanche 19 mai

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Bowmanville, Ont.

Samedi 1 juin

Autodrome Chaudière

Vallée-Jonction, Que.

Samedi 22 juin

Eastbound International Speedway

Avondale, N.L.

Samedi 29 juin

Riverside Speedway

Antigonish, N.S.

Dimanche 30 juin

Riverside Speedway

Antigonish, N.S.

Jeudi 11 juillet

Ohsweken Speedway

Ohsweken, Ont.

Samedi 20 juillet

Sutherland Automotive Speedway

Saskatoon, Sask.

Samedi 27 juillet

Edmonton International Raceway

Wetaskiwin, Alb.

Dimanche 11 août

Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières, Que.

Samedi 17 août

Delaware Speedway

Delaware, Ont.

Samedi 24 août

Circuit ICAR

Mirabel, Que.

Dimanche 1 septembre

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Bowmanville, Ont.

Dimanche, 22 septembre

Autodrome Montmagny Speedway

Montmagny, Que.

 

CALENDRIER SUJET À CHANGEMENTS

 

À propos de NASCAR

Célébrant son 75e anniversaire en 2023, la National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) est le plus important organisme de sanction en sport automobile en Amérique du Nord, et propriétaire de 16 des principales installations de divertissement en sport automobile aux États-Unis. NASCAR organise des courses dans trois séries nationales (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™ et NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), dans quatre séries internationales (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), dans quatre séries régionales (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West et NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) et une série locale (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). L'International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) régit l'IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, la principale série américaine de courses d'endurance pour voitures de sport. NASCAR est également propriétaire de Motor Racing Network (MRN), Racing Electronics et ONE DAYTONA. Basée à Daytona Beach, en Floride, avec des bureaux dans huit villes d'Amérique du Nord, la NASCAR sanctionne plus de 1 200 courses par année dans 12 pays (dont plus de 30 États aux États-Unis). Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.NASCAR.com  et www.IMSA.com et suivez NASCAR sur Facebook, Twitter, Instagram et Snapchat ("NASCAR").

 

À propos d'Evirum 

Evirum est une société canadienne de courtage en gestion des matières résiduelles offrant des solutions écoresponsables à travers l'Amérique du Nord afin de minimiser l'impact environnemental et promouvoir le recyclage, en plus de proposer une vaste gamme de pratiques innovantes. Evirum s'engage à fournir aux entreprises, événements et industries les meilleures pratiques et services en matière de développement durable (evirum.com).

 

À propos d'Olymel

Olymel est au Canada le chef de file dans le secteur de la production, de la transformation et de la distribution des viandes de porc et de volaille. L'entreprise s'est donné pour mission de nourrir le monde avec passion et avec des produits dont la qualité est irréprochable. L'entreprise possède des établissements de production et de transformation au Québec, en Ontario, en Alberta, en Saskatchewan et au Nouveau-Brunswick et emploie plus de 13 000 personnes. Son chiffre d'affaires annuel est de l'ordre de 4,5 milliards de dollars. L'entreprise commercialise ses produits principalement sous les marques Olymel, Lafleur, Flamingo, La Fernandière, Pinty's, Tour Eiffel et F. Ménard.

 

Contact:

Josh Hamilton

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NASCAR Canada Series Receives New Name with Presenting Partner Model Evirum and Pinty's are initial presenting partners for Canada’s premier motorsport series





NASCAR Canada Series Receives New Name with Presenting Partner Model
Evirum and Pinty's are initial presenting partners for Canada's premier motorsport series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov 21, 2023) — Beginning in 2024, NASCAR's Canadian series will be known as the NASCAR Canada Series with Evirum and Pinty's serving as Presenting Partners. The series, currently the NASCAR Pinty's Series, is entering its 18th season as the top national motorsport in Canada.

NASCAR officials also unveiled the 2024 schedule for the NASCAR Canada Series, which features 13 races across six provinces.

"Canadian motorsports fans are incredibly passionate, and the new NASCAR Canada Series name appropriately captures their nationalistic pride," said Chad Seigler, NASCAR chief international officer. "The series features Canada's biggest racing stars, competing at the top tracks across the country. With an influx of talented young drivers and a garage full of healthy and competitive teams, interest in the series is at an all-time high. We are excited to build off recent momentum and deliver great racing to fans across Canada."

Pinty's, which has served as series entitlement partner since 2016, and Evirum are Presenting Partners of the series, with each investing across the industry, including teams, tracks and fan promotions.

"Evirum is excited to join NASCAR Canada as one of their Presenting Partners and as its Official Residual Materials Management and Environmental Solutions Provider," said @Julien Remillard, Evirum president. "Our involvement in this thrilling series dates back to last season, where we offered support to some drivers, race promoters and race track operators. When the opportunity to become a Series Partner presented itself, it was a natural progression in alignment with our expanding presence across Canada and the United States. We eagerly anticipate sharing our expertise with NASCAR Canada and its stakeholders to bolster their recycling and sustainability efforts."

"Once again, we are very proud to associate the name of our Pinty's brand with NASCAR Canada as a presenting partner, thus supporting motorsport in Canada, which will now have a new race in Quebec," said Yanick Gervais, Olymel president and CEO.

The schedule for the 2024 season features a mix of traditional events with a new season finale at Autodrome Montmagny – the first visit to the track for the NASCAR Canada Series and the first series finale to be held in Quebec (Sept. 22). The season will open at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on Victoria Day weekend (May 19) as it did every year from 2011-2019.

In between, the series will again race at Riverside Speedway in Nova Scotia with a doubleheader weekend (June 29-30), creating an East Coast Swing following the race at Eastbound Speedway in Newfoundland and Labrador (June 22).

The popular dirt race at Ohsweken Speedway will return for the third year and will move to July 11, before the traditional Western Swing to Sutherland Automotive Speedway in Saskatoon (July 20) and Edmonton International Raceway (July 27).

The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, which has been run since 1967, returns on Sunday, August 11.

NASCAR also announced that longtime Canadian motorsports executive Alan Labrosse has been named General Manager of NASCAR Canada. Labrosse, a member of the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, will be charged with growing and promoting NASCAR throughout Canada, which includes oversight of the NASCAR Canada Series. Following a successful career as a driver, Labrosse transitioned to the business side of the sport. He owned and operated Autodrome St-Eustache for 13 years and has served as a promoter, team owner and agent.

All NASCAR Canada Series races air on TSN and RDS in Canada and FloSports in the United States. The full broadcast schedule will be announced at a later date.

Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Canada Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on X, Facebook and Instagram.


2024 NASCAR Canada Series Schedule
DATE TRACK CITY
Sunday, May 19 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Bowmanville, Ont.
Saturday, June 1 Autodrome Chaudière Vallée-Jonction, Que.
Saturday, June 22 Eastbound International Speedway Avondale, N.L.
Saturday, June 29 Riverside Speedway Antigonish, N.S.
Sunday, June 30 Riverside Speedway Antigonish, N.S.
Thursday, July 11 Ohsweken Speedway Ohsweken, Ont.
Saturday, July 20 Sutherland Automotive Speedway Saskatoon, Sask.
Saturday, July 27 Edmonton International Raceway Wetaskiwin, Alb.
Sunday, Aug. 11 Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières, Que.
Saturday, Aug. 17 Delaware Speedway Delaware, Ont.
Saturday, Aug. 24 Circuit ICAR Mirabel, Que.
Sunday, Sept. 1 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Bowmanville, Ont.
Sunday, Sept. 22 Autodrome Montmagny Speedway Montmagny, Que.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE


About NASCAR
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series and the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

About Evirum
Evirum is a Canadian residual materials management brokerage company offering eco-responsible solutions across North America to minimize environmental impact and promote recycling and other innovative practices. Evirum is committed to providing companies, events and industries with the best sustainable practices and services. evirum.com

About Olymel
Olymel is the Canadian leader in producing, processing, and marketing pork and poultry meat. The company's mission is to feed the world with passion and products of impeccable quality. The company has production and processing facilities in Québec, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, and employs over 13,000 people. Annual sales are in the order of $4.5 billion. The company markets its products mainly under the Olymel, Lafleur, Flamingo, La Fernandière, Pinty's, Tour Eiffel and F. Ménard brands.


Contact:
Josh Hamilton
NASCAR Communications


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2023-11-02

Brad Moran Named to Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Brad Moran Named to Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Toronto native has dedicated more than 30 years to motorsports career 

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2023) — NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran has been announced as an inductee in the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The Toronto native has spent more than 30 years in motorsports as a competitor, track owner and official.  

 

Moran joined NASCAR in 2008 to oversee NASCAR's Touring Series, including the NASCAR Pinty's Series in Canada. He moved to the helm of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in July 2016, guiding the series through its first season of the playoff format. Moran was named NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director prior to the 2022 season and was instrumental in the implementation of the Next Gen car.

 

"Brad has been an incredible asset to NASCAR since joining our team and this honor is well deserved," said Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Senior Vice President, Competition. "His work has strengthened NASCAR from the grassroots level to the NASCAR Cup Series, and his dedication to motorsports has improved the industry in Canada and the United States."

 

Prior to joining NASCAR, Moran owned Barrie Speedway in Ontario for seven years. The track hosted both the NASCAR Pinty's Series and NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Weekly Series, which helped develop Moran's relationship with NASCAR officials.

 

Moran is one of 15 inductees in the upcoming class that will be honored during the Canadian International Autoshow on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Toronto. Joining Moran in the hall of fame class is long-time NASCAR Pinty's Series competitor Mark Dilley. Dilley has 143 career starts, fourth most in series history. 

 

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').


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2023-10-27

Ron Silk Avoids Trouble and Captures Second NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship

Ron Silk Avoids Trouble and Captures Second

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship

Cup Series regular Ryan Preece scores emotional race

win in Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200

 

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 27, 2022) – A season-long battle between two veteran champions came down to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale and Ron Silk held on to secure his second career Tour championship with a sixth-place finish in the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR Cup Series regular Ryan Preece took home the Grandfather clock, winning in a sentimental car he prepared at his home shop.

 

Silk won his first championship in 2011, and when he joined up with the newly formed Haydt Yannone Racing team to start the 2022 season, another championship was on his mind. The title landed the new team their first owner's championship in only their sophomore season on the Tour.

 

Entering Thursday night's championship battle, Silk held a 13-point lead over three-time (2018, 2020, 2021) Tour champion Justin Bonsignore. Silk needed to finish eighth or better to ensure himself the win, regardless of Bonsignore's performance, but the path to the championship wasn't a clean one for Silk.

 

"It's been a long season, kinda weird racing tonight knowing the scenario, you gotta finish eighth or better if he wins," said Silk on knowing what it would take to win the title. "I tried to keep myself in a decent position most of the night, got turned around once on the backstretch but luckily didn't hit anything. It feels great, lot goes into this and it's really rewarding to get another one."

 

Bonsignore spent most of the night in the top five, while Silk had to battle through a pair of crashes in front of him along the way to only his second top-10 finish, and first since 2009, at Martinsville in seven starts.

 

On Lap 72, a backstretch incident between Bryan Narducci and Kyle Bonsignore also sent Silk spinning as he and several others came together in an attempt to avoid the mess in front of them. However, he came out of it pointed in the right direction and was able to quickly recover and continue on.

 

His championship hopes had a second scare on Lap 118 when a pair of cars spun in front of him in Turn 4, but he was able to maneuver around them without incident.

 

After that, Silk was able to maintain his spot in the top 10, securing his title despite a second-place effort from Bonsignore.

 

Preece, who drives the No. 41 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, decided three weeks ago to work with his father, Jeff, to prepare a car to race at Martinsville. The chassis they raced had special meaning to Preece, as his last Whelen Modified Tour win in it came at Richmond Raceway in 2021 as the No. 6 entry for Eddie Partridge. Partridge passed away hours after celebrating in Victory Lane with Preece that night.

 

"Most people, when you're at the Cup level and you come down and win, you probably wouldn't see so much emotion," said Preece. "But I put a lot of effort in my racing. I just put a lot into this. It hit me on the stage, the 'Virginia is for Lovers,' the last time I won on the Tour was Richmond, and that was the day I lost one of my best friends and my car owner. Which that is the same car that we bought from his wife."

 

The win marked the 26th on the Whelen Modified Tour for the 2013 Tour champion, who got his first win in the series at Martinsville in 2008.

 

Jake Johnson was crowned the Sunoco Rookie of the Year after a strong finish to his season. The driver of the No. 3 had one top five (a second-place finish in his last start of the season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Oct. 8) and seven top 10s over 13 races contended.

 

Martinsville's Playoffs race weekend continues on Saturday, Oct. 28, a 3:30 p.m. ET with the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead on Tools 250. Then, on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., Playoff drivers will put everything on the line in the final race before the Championship in the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Limited tickets remain for Sunday's showdown, and fans can purchase tickets to the 2023 NASCAR Playoffs Race Weekend via phone at 877-RACE-TIX or online at martinsvillespeedway.com.

 

 

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').   

   

Contact:                                                                                            

Steph Harris

NASCAR Communications


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