2023-01-30

NASCAR présente ses pilotes du Garage 56 pour les 24 heures du Mans NASCAR rassemble 3 des meilleurs pilotes de leur spécialité : la NASCAR, le sport prototype et la Formule 1

 NASCAR présente ses pilotes du Garage 56 pour les 24 heures du Mans

NASCAR rassemble 3 des meilleurs pilotes de leur spécialité : la NASCAR, le sport prototype et la Formule 1

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Floride (28 janvier 2023) - NASCAR a dévoilé aujourd'hui le nom des 3 pilotes qui prendront le volant de la NASCAR Garage 56 lors des prochaines 24 Heures du Mans, à l'occasion du 100e anniversaire de cette course légendaire.

 

Jimmie Johnson, sept fois champion de NASCAR Cup Series, Mike Rockenfeller, ancien vainqueur des 24 Heures du Mans, et Jenson Button, champion du monde de Formule 1 2009, se partageront le volant de la Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Next Gen, qui devrait être approuvée par l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) dans les semaines à venir.

 

Le projet Garage 56 est un partenariat entre NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet et Goodyear – soit l'équipe, le constructeur et le manufacturier de pneus ayant remportés le plus de titres en 75 ans d'histoire de la NASCAR.

 

« Depuis le début du projet Garage 56, notre objectif est d'aligner les meilleurs pilotes du monde pour nous représenter au Mans », a déclaré Jim France, président et directeur général de NASCAR. « L'équipe composée de Jimmie, 'Rocky' et Jenson est tout ce dont nous pouvions rêver - trois pilotes d'élite qui ont gagné au plus haut niveau des sports mécaniques dans le monde. A l'occasion du 75e anniversaire de NASCAR, nous sommes honorés que ces champions de classe mondiale contribuent à porter haut et fort les couleurs et le vrombissement d'une NASCAR aux fans du Mans, et dans le monde entier. »

 

L'année dernière, Jim France a été récompensé du prix Spirit of Le Mans 2022 en reconnaissance de son impact de longue date dans le sport automobile et de son travail pour obtenir un accord de convergence historique entre l'IMSA et l'ACO. La première chicane de la ligne droite de Mulsanne au Mans s'appelle désormais la "Chicane Daytona" et la chicane du Daytona International Speedway - autrefois appelée "l'arrêt de bus" - s'appelle désormais la "Chicane Le Mans".

 

Au cours de son illustre carrière, Johnson a remporté sept championnats de NASCAR Cup series et 83 courses pour Hendrick Motorsports et Chevrolet, ce qui constitue un record. Il est récemment devenu copropriétaire de l'équipe LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, qui participera aux Daytona 500 le mois prochain. Johnson a participé aux essais de la voiture Garage 56 à Sebring en décembre.

 

"Je suis très enthousiaste. Les 24 heures du Mans figuraient en tête de la liste des courses auxquelles je rêvais de participer", a déclaré Johnson. "Voir ce souhait se réaliser - et s'associer avec tout le monde et ce groupe de pilotes - est vraiment une opportunité incroyable et je suis reconnaissant d'en faire partie."

 

Rockenfeller, qui a notamment remporté les 24 heures du Mans 2010, les 24 heures du Mans 2005 en catégorie GT, les ROLEX 24 at Daytona 2010 et le championnat allemand de DTM 2013, a été le principal pilote d'essai du projet Garage 56. Il a piloté la voiture à l'occasion de tous les tests sur piste et a passé d'innombrables heures derrière le volant sur le simulateur.

 

« Jusqu'ici, ce projet a été une grande aventure collective », a déclaré Rockenfeller. « Avoir été impliqué dès le premier jour était déjà un grand honneur, mais être associé à Jimmie et Jenson au Mans est incroyable. »

 

Button a eu l'une des carrières les plus prolifiques de l'histoire de la F1. Couronné de 15 victoires et 50 podiums en plus de son titre de Champion du monde 2009, il est largement considéré comme l'un des meilleurs pilotes britanniques de tous les temps.

 

« Passionné de sport auto depuis toujours, il y a certaines voitures que j'ai toujours rêvé de piloter, certains pilotes que j'ai rêvé d'affronter ou d'épauler et des épreuves auxquelles j'ai voulu participer », a déclaré Button. « En juin, plusieurs de ces rêves deviendront réalité lors d'un seul et même événement lorsque j'aurai l'occasion de faire briller NASCAR sur la scène mondiale aux côtés de mes complices Jimmie et 'Rocky' pour le 100e anniversaire de la course la plus prestigieuse au monde. Je suis vraiment impatient de partager cette aventure avec NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet et Goodyear, ainsi qu'avec les fans actuels et futurs de NASCAR du monde entier. »

 

Les trois pilotes participeront aux deux jours d'essais la semaine prochaine à Daytona International Speedway.

 

Jordan Taylor, qui participe actuellement au championnat IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar pour Corvette Racing, servira de pilote de réserve et aidera à coacher les pilotes. Taylor a remporté les 24 heures du Mans 2015 en classe GTE Pro et a terminé sur le podium à quatre reprises. Il est quatre fois champion IMSA.

 

À propos de NASCAR

La National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) fêtera son 75e anniversaire en 2023. C'est l'organisateur du sport automobile n°1 aux États-Unis et le propriétaire de 16 des principaux circuits du pays. La NASCAR est composée de trois séries nationales (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, et NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), quatre séries internationales (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), quatre séries régionales (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West et le NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) et une série locale (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). L'International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) dirige l'IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, la première série américaine d'endurance. NASCAR possède également Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics et ONE DAYTONA. Basé à Daytona Beach, en Floride, avec des bureaux dans huit villes d'Amérique du Nord, NASCAR organise plus de 1 200 courses par an dans 12 pays et plus de 30 États américains. Pour plus d'informations, visitez les sites www.NASCAR.com et www.IMSA.com, et suivez la NASCAR sur Facebook, Twitter, Instagram et Snapchat ("NASCAR").

 

À propos de l'International Motor Sports Association (IMSA)

L'International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) a été fondée en 1969 et possède une longue et riche histoire dans le domaine du sport prototype. Aujourd'hui, l'IMSA est l'organisme qui dirige le championnat IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar, la première série d'endurance en Amérique du Nord. L'IMSA se charge également de l'IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge et l'IMSA Prototype Challenge, ainsi que quatre séries monotypes : Ferrari Challenge North America, Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup présentée par BFGoodrich Tires, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America et Porsche Carrera Cup North America. IMSA - une société de la famille NASCAR - est le partenaire stratégique exclusif en Amérique du Nord de l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) qui gère les 24 heures du Mans dans le cadre du championnat du monde d'endurance de la FIA. Ce partenariat permet à certains concurrents du championnat IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar de gagner des entrées automatiques aux prestigieuses 24 heures du Mans.

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter IMSA.com, www.twitter.com/IMSA, www.facebook.com/IMSA ou www.instagram.com/imsa_racing.

 

À propos de Hendrick Motorsports

Fondée par Rick Hendrick en 1984, Hendrick Motorsports est l'équipe la plus victorieuse de l'histoire de la NASCAR Cup Series. Au plus haut niveau, l'organisation détient des records inégalés pour chaque catégorie statistique majeure, y compris le nombre de championnats remportés (14), le nombre de victoires (291) et le nombre de tours menés (plus de 77 000). L'équipe a remporté au moins une victoire par saison sur 38 saisons, dont actuellement une série de 37 saisons consécutives (1986-2022). L'équipe engage quatre Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 à plein temps en NASCAR Cup Series pilotées par Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott et Kyle Larson. Hendrick Motorsports emploie environ 600 personnes à Concord, en Caroline du Nord, à son siège social qui s'étend sur plus de 100 acres. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter HendrickMotorsports.com ou interagir sur Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

À propos de Chevrolet

Fondée en 1911 à Détroit, Chevrolet est aujourd'hui l'une des plus grandes marques automobiles au monde, disponible dans 80 pays avec plus de 3,2 millions de voitures et de camions vendus en 2020. La gamme Chevrolet comprend des véhicules électriques et efficients en carburant qui offrent des performances attrayantes, un design émouvant, des dispositifs de sécurité passive et active et une technologie intuitive, le tout à un prix avantageux. Vous trouverez plus d'informations sur les modèles Chevrolet sur le site www.chevrolet.com.

 

À propos de The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear est l'un des plus grands manufacturiers de pneus au monde. Elle emploie environ 72 000 personnes et fabrique ses produits dans 57 sites répartis dans 23 pays à travers le monde. Ses deux centres d'innovation d'Akron, dans l'Ohio, et de Colmar-Berg, au Luxembourg, s'efforcent de développer des produits et des services de pointe qui constituent la norme technologique et de performance de l'industrie. Pour plus d'informations sur Goodyear et ses produits, consultez le site www.goodyear.com/corporate.



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NASCAR Announces Garage 56 Driver Lineup for Historic Entry at Le Mans

NASCAR Announces Garage 56 Driver Lineup for Historic Entry at Le Mans

Three-driver lineup features top stock car, sports car and open wheel racers worldwide

 

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2023) – NASCAR today announced a prestigious driver lineup to pilot its Garage 56 entry in the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 100th anniversary of the legendary race.

 

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, former 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller, and 2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button will share the driver's seat of the Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, which is anticipated to be approved for entry by l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) in the coming weeks.

 

The Garage 56 project is a partnership between NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet and Goodyear – the winningest team, manufacturer and tire in the sport's 75-year history.

 

"Since the beginning of the Garage 56 project, it has been our goal to partner with the top racers in the world to represent us in Le Mans," said Jim France, NASCAR chairman and CEO. "The lineup of Jimmie, 'Rocky' and Jenson is everything we could have dreamed of – three elite drivers who have won at the highest levels of motorsports worldwide. As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of NASCAR, we are honored to have these world-class champions help bring the sights and sounds of a NASCAR race car to fans in Le Mans, and across the world."

 

France was honored last year with the 2022 Spirit of Le Mans Award in recognition of his longtime impact in motorsports and his work securing a historic convergence agreement between IMSA and the ACO. The first chicane at Le Mans' Mulsanne Straight is now called the "Daytona Chicane" and the chicane at Daytona International Speedway – once referred to as "The Bus Stop" – is now called the "Le Mans Chicane."

 

Johnson won a record-tying seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and 83 races for Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet in his illustrious career. He recently became part owner of NASCAR Cup Series team LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and will race in next month's Daytona 500. Johnson helped test the Garage 56 car at Sebring in December.

 

"I'm super thrilled – it's been at the top of my bucket list to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans someday," Johnson said. "To have this opportunity come – and to partner with everybody and this driver lineup – is truly an incredible opportunity and one that I am thankful to be a part of."

 

Rockenfeller, whose sports car accolades include winning the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans GT Class, the 2010 ROLEX 24 at Daytona and the 2013 German DTM championship, has served as the lead test driver for the Garage 56 project.  He has driven the car at every on-track test and spent countless hours behind the wheel in the simulator.

 

"It has been a great journey so far with the whole team and project," Rockenfeller said. "To be involved as a driver from day one until now was already a great honor, and to now have Jimmie and Jenson alongside me as teammates in Le Mans is unbelievable."

 

Button had one of the most prolific careers in F1 history finishing with 15 wins and 50 podiums on top of his 2009 World Championship and is widely considered one of the top British drivers of all time.

 

"As a lifelong racing fan, I have always dreamed of racing certain cars, with and against certain drivers and competing in certain events," Button said. "In June, a number of those dreams will come true in one event when I get to bring NASCAR to the world stage alongside my pals Jimmie and 'Rocky' for the 100th anniversary of the most prestigious race in the world. I'm really looking forward to sharing this journey with NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet and Goodyear, and current and future NASCAR fans from around the world."

 

All three drivers will participate in next week's two-day test at Daytona International Speedway.

 

Jordan Taylor, who currently competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Corvette Racing, will serve as the backup driver and help coach the drivers. Taylor won the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE Pro Class and has finished on the podium four times. He is a four-time IMSA champion.

 

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').

 

About the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA)

International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) was originally founded in 1969 and owns a long and rich history in sports car racing. Today, IMSA is the sanctioning body of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America. IMSA also sanctions the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and the IMSA Prototype Challenge, as well as four one-make series: Ferrari Challenge North America, Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America and Porsche Carrera Cup North America. IMSA – a company within the NASCAR family – is the exclusive strategic partner in North America with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) which operates the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The partnership enables selected IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competitors to earn automatic entries into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information please visit IMSA.com, www.twitter.com/IMSA, www.facebook.com/IMSA or www.instagram.com/imsa_racing.

 

About Hendrick Motorsports

Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport's premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every major statistical category, including championships (14), points-paying race victories (291) and laps led (more than 77,000). It has earned at least one race win in a record 38 different seasons, including an active streak of 37 in a row (1986-2022). The team fields four full-time Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 100 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, available in 80 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

 

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.


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2023-01-26

Hurley x NASCAR Collaborate to Launch Line of Beach and Surf Apparel

Hurley x NASCAR Collaborate to Launch Line of Beach and Surf Apparel




 

Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2023) – NASCAR and Hurley, the iconic action-sports brand, announced today a collaboration that will deliver a brand-new collection of men's and women's beach and surf apparel. Two racing themed product lines will drop during NASCAR's 75th anniversary season in 2023, with the first available now on Hurley.com, and another dropping prior to the NASCAR Darlington Throwback Weekend in April.

 

"Hurley is one of the most influential brands in the world when it comes to action-sports and beach apparel," said Megan Malayter, NASCAR managing director of licensing and consumer products. "As two companies who were born on the beach, we're thrilled to be collaborating with Hurley to bring this exclusive Hurley x NASCAR collection to fans in 2023."

 

Hurley was founded in Huntington Beach in 1999 on the principle of empowering and fueling the voice of the next generation. Through the lens of inclusion, Hurley has partnered with the world's best surfers, skateboarders, snowboarders, musicians and artists, and is an iconic global youth culture brand with roots sunk deep in beach lifestyle.

 

"We're excited to bring the Hurley energy that has solidified its stake in surf, snow and skate to a new audience through the Hurley x NASCAR collection. Racing and surfing take dedication, commitment and drive and have many of the same key attributes. We have fused the two as one in the latest Hurley x NASCAR collection while taking our brand trackside," said Ralph Gindi, COO and co-founder of Bluestar Alliance, parent company of Hurley.

 

Hurley has developed cutting-edge, fashionable beachwear for both collections including items such as board shorts, swimwear, athleisure, tees, hats and woven tops. The first line of product, which dropped today, will feature designs that reflect an authentic 1990s feel. The second line will appropriately carry a look that represents vintage NASCAR, drawing on the rich history of the sport's quintessential branding.

 

One of Hurley's feature athletes is NASCAR's own Noah Gragson, who will pilot the No. 42 Chevrolet for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB in 2023. Hurley, as well as several of its athletes, will be on site at Daytona International Speedway for the DAYTONA 500, giving fans the opportunity to purchase items from the collection in person. Follow all of the excitement here https://www.instagram.com/hurley/.

 

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season begins with the 65th running of the DAYTONA 500®, the Great American Race, on Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. UNOH Fanzone passes are still available at www.daytona500.com or by calling 1-800-PIT-SHOP.

 

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Peterborough Speedway’s 2023 Season Waits in the Staging Area

Peterborough Speedway's 2023 Season Waits in the Staging Area 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 



As they have every year since 1967, members of the promotional team at Peterborough Speedway are getting ready to launch another exciting line-up of local racing at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. 

 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 20th as Pure Country 105 presents the 2023 season opener, with free spectator grandstand admission. This year's lid-lifter features the best of the home track's weekly divisions, with the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, newly branded Switch Tire Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Jiffy Lube Super Stock and KOD Disposal Late Model runners, plus the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says it's a great way to kick-off the 57th consecutive season of action at the popular Central Ontario venue. 

 

"We've put together a regular season run of 16-straight Saturday nights and will wrap-up the year with the 30th annual edition of the season ending Autumn Colours Classic," said J.P. Josiasse. "Our Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Nights – presented by Pepsi – return for this year's schedule. Spectator grandstand admission passes – for a great night of racing and driver autograph session at intermission – will be just $4.00 June 10th, July 1st and August 12th." 

 

As in previous years, Peterborough Speedway racers will defend the home turf in extra distance invitational events. The Switch Tire Mini Stock field is slated for a 50 lapper Saturday, May 27th, while the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stockers will run the same distance in a feature tilt Saturday, July 8th. The headliner of the 2023 regular season's special events will be a 100-lap APC Pro Late Model/50-lap Qwick Wick Firestarter Super Stock double-dip, presented by KOD Disposal Saturday, June 17th.

"It'll be a great season and everyone is counting the days to the first green flag of the year," J.P. Josiasse said. "Our complete schedule is posted now at www.peterboroughspeedway.com/schedule/ and available through our social media platforms shorty. We'll also have updates on our marketing partners and track sponsorship packages available soon." 

 

Stay on top of everything you'll need to know as Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval heads into the 2023 season. Go to www.peterboroughspeedway.com or see the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media profiles.  

 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

Peterborough Speedway's home track divisions are looking forward to the Saturday, May 20th 2023 regular season kick-off. 

 

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 


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Kingsway Auto Centre Returns as Peterborough Speedway Junior Late Model Sponsor

Kingsway Auto Centre Returns as Peterborough Speedway Junior Late Model Sponsor 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 



Right out of the box, the Junior Late Model division became a fan favourite at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. 

 

Building on a solid foundation that saw more than a dozen of the talented young speedsters take the green flag during the 2022 line-up, Peterborough Speedway officials are pleased to announce that Kingsway Auto Centre will once again be the title sponsor for the track's newest racing division. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says he's happy to have Dwight Lavoie and the Kingsway Auto Centre team continue as a marketing partner of one of the track's regular classes. 

 

"On and off the track, Dwight Lavoie has been a fixture at Peterborough Speedway for many years," Josiasse explained. "With feature race checkered flags and track championships to his credit, he also spent time as a member of the safety and technical inspection team. In addition to his passion for motorsports, Dwight has also been a volunteer coach in minor hockey where his competitive nature helped win a championship." 

 

With a combined 80 years of automotive service experience, Dwight Lavoie and his Kingsway Auto Centre staff are committed to providing the best vehicle repair and preventative maintenance for whatever you drive. They inspect and maintain vehicles by listening to their customers and providing only the services they need. You can count on their dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable team. To learn more about Kingsway Auto Centre, visit their location at 779 Erskine Avenue in Peterborough. Call 705.741.0919 or head to www.kingswayautocentre.com.  

 

Bullring bullet points: It isn't too early to start making the plans for the Pure Country 105 2023 season opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 20th. The first event of the new schedule will feature action with the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Super Stock, KOD Disposal Late Model and the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series, as well as a Fan Appreciation autograph session at intermission…Peterborough Speedway will once again be part of the Toronto Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo, presented by eBay Motors – March 10th, 11th and 12th – at the International Centre. 

 

For the latest pre-season news and information from Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval, head to www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms. 

 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

The crowd favourite Junior Late Model division will return to Peterborough Speedway's line-up for the 2023 season, with sponsorship once again provided by Kingsway Auto Centre. 

 

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2023-01-25

ASA STARS National Tour Announces Details of $100,000 Point Fund



Macon, IL (January 24, 2023) - The structure of a minimum $100,000 point fund was announced today for the ASA STARS National Tour. The champion is slated to receive at least $25,000 with the Top 10 in the standings at season's end to also receive a check for their performance.

"We welcome all drivers to compete in the ASA STARS National Tour, and we want to enhance things for those who commit to the tour full-time by the top 10 in points," said Bob Sargent, President of Track Enterprises, which operates the national tour and the three regional tours (ASA / CRA Super Series, ASA Midwest Tour and ASA Southern Super Series). "Our hope is that we are able to increase this point fund in the future, but we feel confident this will help the full-time teams.

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All drivers and car owners are required to be licensed to be eligible for the point fund as well as the Winner's Circle and Contingency Award programs, which will be announced soon.

Applications for teams are now available to download at www.asastarsnationaltour.com. Those forms are available via a PDF document. Teams will be required to complete the form and return as instructed on the application.

The ASA STARS National Tour will open the 10-race, six-state tour at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Tickets are available for purchase online at https://bit.ly/ASA5FlagsTixs.

For the full ASA STARS National Tour schedule, plus Super Late Model rules and other information, please visit the series website at www.asastarsnationaltour.com, and be sure to follow the series on social media (Facebook: STARS National Series | Twitter: @racewithstars | IG: @starsnational).

ASA STARS National Tour

The ASA STARS National Tour will debut in 2023 for Super Late Model racing in America. Announced in October, many of the best drivers in America are expected to compete in the 10-race national tour with a minimum $100,000 point fund. The championship team will be guaranteed $25,000.

The national series is made up of three races from each of the regional pavement Super Late Model Series under the Track Enterprises banner; the ASA CRA Super Series, the ASA Midwest Tour and the ASA Southern Super Series.

A Winner's Circle program will also be part of the ASA National Tour for licensed drivers/teams with perfect attendance. The program details will be announced at a later date, but it will be in the same vein as ASA utilized in its heyday.

Track Enterprises, a Racing Promotions Company based in Illinois, will operate the ASA STARS National Tour. It announced the acquisition of the CRA sanctioning body in January and followed that up with the purchase of the Midwest Tour in July. In October, Track Enterprises President, Bob Sargent announced a partnership with the Southern Super Series which set the table for the formation of the ASA STARS National Tour.

-ASA STARS National Tour Press Release


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2023-01-24

Cabo Wabo Tequila: The First Official Tequila Sponsor of NASCAR

Cabo Wabo Tequila: The First Official Tequila Sponsor of NASCAR

 

Multiyear agreement cements the brand's status as Official Tequila of Daytona International Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Michigan International Speedway and

Talladega Superspeedway

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – (Jan. 24, 2023) – Cabo Wabo, an unquestionably Mexican tequila made with an undeniable American attitude, is now officially a NASCAR partner.

 

NASCAR and Campari America announced today that Cabo Wabo Tequila is the first-ever "Official Tequila Sponsor of NASCAR." As part of a wide-ranging, multiyear agreement, Cabo Wabo Tequila becomes the Official Tequila of Daytona International Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Michigan International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.

 

"Cabo Wabo's reputation for doing things bigger, bolder and better perfectly aligns with the spirit of our sport," said NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Jeff Wohlschlaeger. "We welcome Cabo Wabo Tequila to the NASCAR family as we begin the celebration of our 75th Anniversary season."

 

For Cabo Wabo Tequila, celebration isn't possible without its unmatched commitment to excellence. A super-premium tequila born in the agave fields of Mexico and praised in bars and backyard barbeques across America, Cabo Wabo is Thick Cut tequila made using 100% Blue Weber Agave. Each sip evokes full-on agave flavor thanks to the purposefully thicker cut distillate of agave used to deliver a more unfiltered, raw agave-forward taste. It's this unmistakable taste that goes with an unmistakable American attitude – one that cuts no corners and makes no apologies, inspiring all to revel in the good life.

 

"NASCAR fans are known for the same brand loyalty as our beloved Cabo Wabo Tequila fans," said Campari America's Vice President of Marketing Andrea Sengara. "Like our tequila, NASCAR fans live unapologetically and expect nothing but greatness from their race day, and their race day drinks. With this partnership, we're delivering on both and giving fans a new way to bring the bold to their favorite sport."  

Fans will quickly notice Cabo Wabo's bold attitude at some of NASCAR's biggest events, including the DAYTONA 500. Throughout the season, the brand will activate via branded on-site experiences, presenting sponsorships of concerts, a consumer sweepstakes, racing-themed digital and social media content, and more.

 

Cabo Wabo is all about living, working and playing hard. That's why the brand is giving fans 21 and older a new way to level up their race watching experience either at the track, or from the comfort of their own home with a Cabo Wabo Smokeshow. The Cabo Wabo Smokeshow combines the bold flavors of Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila with smokiness of Montelobos Espadin Mezcal and is served over ice with a lime wheel garnish.  

 

The NASCAR season begins Sunday, Feb. 5, with the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, an exhibition featuring the sport's biggest stars and performances by international superstars Cypress Hill and Wiz Khalifa. Two weeks later, on Feb. 19, the regular season begins with the DAYTONA 500. Both races will air live on FOX. Whether watching a race on T.V., or live at the track, Cabo Wabo reminds you to always drink responsibly. The brand recognizes that sometimes the boldest thing we can do is take our foot off the gas. It is encouraging fans to downshift every once in a while and hydrate in between drinks with a "Make the Pitstop" onsite experience featuring complimentary water and co-branded reusable water bottles.

 

To learn more about Cabo Wabo Tequila, click here.

 

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').

 

About Cabo Wabo Tequila

Cabo Wabo is an unquestionably Mexican tequila made with an undeniably American attitude. It embodies the freedom to live, work and play hard, without limitations or borders. The award-winning tequila is born in the agave fields of Mexico, where the process of making the liquid starts with only the best piñas to ensure its 100% Blue Weber Agave delivers super-premium quality and taste. From there, we purposefully use a thicker cut of the agave to produce a more unfiltered, raw, agave-forward taste. The result is a Thick Cut tequila that screams bigger, bolder and better with each sip and shines with smooth, authentic flavor and a unique personality. Please visit www.CaboWabo.com to learn more about the Cabo Wabo portfolio: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and our signature cocktail, The Caborita. Please drink responsibly.

 

About Campari Group/Campari America

Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. Campari Group has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group is headquartered in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, and owns 22 plants worldwide with its own distribution network in 23 countries. The shares of the parent company, Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM), have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001.

 

Campari America LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano N.V. Campari America has built a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers.  Campari America manages Campari Group's portfolio in the US with such leading brands as SKYY® Vodka, SKYY Infusions®, Grand Marnier®, Campari®, Aperol®, Wild Turkey® Kentucky Straight Bourbon, American Honey®, Russell's Reserve®, The Glen Grant® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Forty Creek® Canadian Whisky, BULLDOG® Gin, Cabo Wabo® Tequila, Espolón® Tequila, Montelobos® Mezcal, Ancho Reyes® Chile Liqueur, Appleton® Estate Rum, Wray & Nephew® Rum, Coruba® Rum, Ouzo 12®, X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur®, Frangelico®, Cynar®, Averna®, Braulio®, Cinzano®, Mondoro® and Jean-Marc XO Vodka®.

 


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