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2022-06-09

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Welcomes 2022 Class

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Welcomes 2022 Class

The NASCAR industry welcomed a program-record 36 interns

leading up to the 2022 Coca-Cola 600

Daytona Beach, Fla. (June 9, 2022) – The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) kicked off its 21st year hosting undergraduate and graduate students across the sport. This year's NDIP class includes interns from nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), multiple student-athletes and two returning NDIP alumni.

The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program is a 10-week program that offers hands-on experience across various roles in the motorsports industry. College students of color selected to participate network with industry executives and learn from experts in one of the largest professional sports industries.

"We're excited to welcome a new class of interns and students from diverse backgrounds who will be exposed to an incredible industry of professionals eager to showcase what our sport is all about," said Brandon Thompson, NASCAR Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, and the first NDIP alum to be elevated to an officer role at NASCAR. "NASCAR continues to evolve and the NDIP is one of several programs introducing younger and more diverse audiences to our sport. It's an important effort and we couldn't be more thrilled about our '22 class."

NDIP was launched in 2000 and since then more than 500 college students have participated in the industry's longest-running diversity initiative. The program has grown to include several industry partners, providing career opportunities to various NDIP participants: 23XI Racing, General Motors, Hendrick Motorsports, RFK Racing, Rev Racing, RCR, Sonoma Raceway, World Wide Technology Raceway.

In addition to Thompson, the sanctioning body employs several former interns including Jusan Hamilton, Sr. Director, Racing Operations & Event Management; Kathryn Lee, Sr. Director, Marketing Activation; Marvin Aylor, Director, Partnership Marketing; Cole McGinnis, Sr. Manager, Licensing and Consumer Products; Greg Carty, Manager, Licensing and Consumer Products; Jason Simmons, Sr. Manager, International Operations & Strategy; Jordan Leatherman, Sr. Manager, Diversity & Inclusion; Erica Wilkerson, Sr. Manager, Youth & Multicultural Marketing; Jazz Warren, Coordinator, Track Communications; Josh Pena, Coordinator, Event Experience; and Victoria Garcia, Associate Producer.

NDIP is open to college students representing the following races/ethnic minority classifications: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Latino or Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

The 2022 NASCAR Diversity Internship Class includes:

Intern Name	Department Name	School
Alexander Cadavid	Rev Racing	North Carolina State University
Amani Ghonim	NASCAR Aerodynamics	University of Southern California
Ariann Taylor	NASCAR Digital Media Interactive	Georgia State University
Austin Dickey	IMSA Marketing	University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Brian Bak	NASCAR Data Strategy	Chapman University
Camila Sanchez	NASCAR International	University of Notre Dame
Chardon Mucker	NASCAR Sales Academy	Prairie View A&M University
Chidera Udeh	NASCAR Diversity & Inclusion	University of Oklahoma
Chien-Hung Tsai	NASCAR Strategy & Innovation	Texas A&M University
Daniel Céspedes	NASCAR Sports Betting	Dartmouth College
Deja Dorsey	NASCAR Content Team	University of Southern California
Dillon Marshall	NASCAR Sales Academy	Delaware State University
Freddie Allen	Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing	High Point University
Giancarlo Fuentes	NASCAR Southeast Region, Track Marketing	University of Florida
Isha Shafqat	NASCAR Competition Technology	University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Jack Chen	The NASCAR Foundation	Stevens Institute of Technology
Janakinandan Pemmasani	NASCAR Finance	University of Cincinnati
Jiani Bryant	NASCAR Productions	North Carolina A&T University
Jimmil Hawkins	Motor Racing Network	Columbus State University
Joshua Sky	NASCAR National Sales	Syracuse University
Kimberly Betty	General Motors	Kettering University
Mariette Gervitz	NASCAR Driver & Team Marketing	George Washington University
Marissa Jones	World Wide Technology Raceway	Maryville University
Maurice Grier	NASCAR Legal	Howard University
Najah Liggans	23XI Racing	Spelman College
Nicholas Torres	NASCAR Brand Marketing	University of Notre Dame
Phillip Hall	Sonoma Raceway	St. John's University
Precious Johnson	NASCAR Human Resources	Florida A&M University
Precious Sullivan	NASCAR Gaming & eSports	Virginia State University
Ruben Mohme	NASCAR Sourcing & Procurement	University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Ryan Hernandez	NASCAR Communications	University of Houston
Sarah Hall	Hendrick Motorsports	Fisk University
Shemya Stanback	Richard Childress Racing	Catawba College
Susan Wong	NASCAR Social Media	Arizona State University
Sydney Stuart	NASCAR Multicultural & Youth Marketing	Howard University
Trey Gomez	NASCAR Communications	Texas State University

About NASCAR

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 consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty's Series, NASCAR Peak Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro 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 in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

Contact:

Marielkis Salazar

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications

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2022-06-08

Parker Traves Shines in a Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Start at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

It took a while longer than anyone had expected but drivers and teams with the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series were happy to finally open the 2022 schedule Saturday, June 4^th at Peterborough Speedway.

Coming from inside the 3^rd row, Parker Traves followed his friend and teammate Matt Haufe and moved into the 3^rd spot in the running order with just 3 laps on the scoreboard. The pair had been chasing race leader Hudson Nagy since the drop of the green flag and had started to work through traffic at the tail-end of the field with only 5 laps complete.

While the leaders had to work through slower cars, those running a lap down were also battling for race positions at the same time as the front runners. That led to the first yellow flag in the 30 lap affair at the halfway mark and saw Haufe take control of the field on the ensuing restart.

Haufe is no stranger to the Dart Heating and Air Conditioning victory lane at Peterborough Speedway but with the race slowed a number of times for yellow flags during the closing stages, all eyes were on Parker Traves. A member of the Canadian Legend Car dealer network, Traves took full advantage of the tour's unique 'choose' rule and grabbed the lead from Haufe. The driver of the No. 60 machine held the point through a green, white checkered finish to become the tour's first winner of the 2022 season.

Haufe rebounded from a late race restart at the tail of the field to finish 2^nd. Dawson Drimmie, Jordan Latimer, Josh Inglis, Mark Griffin, Nick Portt, Glenn Morris, Steve Gareau, Caleb Drimmie, Chad Strawn, Joe Adams, Hudson Nagy, Cameron Townson, Jeff McKibbon, Wally Wilson and Adam Cuthbertson completed the running order.

Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series Peterborough notes: Adam Cuthbertson's 17^th place finish came from a penalty from race officials after a pair of warnings about bumping a competitor…15-year-old Cameron Townson logged a 14^th place in his first ever racing start…The Canadian Legend Car Series thanks long-time sponsor Trailers Plus for their continued support of the tour. The Saturday, June 4^th event at Peterborough Speedway was sponsored by Peter Smith GM in Belleville.

Canadian Legend Car Series 2022 Schedule

Saturday, May 21st Peterborough Speedway

Postponed to Saturday, June 4th

Saturday, June 4th Peterborough Speedway

Parker Traves, Matt Haufe, Dawson Drimmie, Jordan Latimer, Josh Inglis

Saturday, June 11th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, June 25th Sunset Speedway

Saturday, July 9th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, July 23rd Sunset Speedway

Saturday, July 30th Sauble Speedway

Saturday, August 6th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, August 13th Sunset Speedway

Saturday, August 27th Sauble Speedway

Saturday, September 3rd

Sunday, September 4th Sunset Speedway

2022 Canadian Legend Car Asphalt

Nationals

Saturday, September 17th Sunset Speedway

Saturday, September 24th Flamboro Speedway

Friday, October 7th

Saturday, October 8th

Sunday, October 9th 2022 Autumn Colours Classic

Peterborough Speedway

For additional details on the 2022 Canadian Legend Car Series schedule or to obtain parts, service, set-up chassis and engine repair as well as technical support, head to www.facebook.com/canadianlegendcars, www.cdnlegendcars.ca or message canadianlegendcars@gmail.com.

Photo attachment: Canadian Legend Car Series

Parker Traves (No. 60) picked-up the checkered flag during the first 2022 event for the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series – Saturday, June 4^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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Peterborough Speedway Hosts the Lucas Oil Summer Kick-Off Saturday, June 11th

Peterborough Speedway Hosts the Lucas Oil Summer Kick-Off Saturday, June 11^th

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

The action at Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval is about to get even hotter, as Lucas Oil Products presents the Summer Kick-Off – Saturday, June 11^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Make your plans now to head to the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road for a great night of racing with the hometown Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck and KOD Disposal Super Stock divisions, plus the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series and Kid's Rides at intermission.

Pit gates open at 2:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 5:00 and the first green flag at 6:00. Event passes can be ordered online by using the 'buy tickets' option on the track website or the trackside walk-up window on raceday.

Still to come this month will be the much-anticipated return of the APC Pro Late Model tour, with the Qwick Wick Firestarter Super Stock Series, presented by KOD Disposal, Saturday, June 18^th. The local Bone Stock and Renegade Truck teams will also be part of the show. For this event, pit gates will open at 12:30, with the spectator grandstand unlocked at 3:00 and racing at 5:00.

The year's annual Autism Awareness Night – in support of www.cnaf.net, the Canadian National Autism Foundation – Saturday, June 25^th will play host to the home track Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Super Stock and Late Model divisions, along with the GEN-3 Electrical Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and the Can-Am TQ Midgets, presented by Qwick Wick Firestarter.

Whenever you're at Peterborough Speedway be sure to stop by the souvenir booth and check out the brand-new lines of track swag for 2022. T-shirts, hoodies, ball caps and a wide variety of items that all show the logo of your favourite Saturday night race place, Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval. The souvenir booth is also the spot to pick-up the delicious freshly-made brownies that have everyone talking on raceday.

For the latest schedule details, news and information always head to www.peterboroughspeedway.com, or look to the track Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms.

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

The KOD Disposal Super Stock teams will return to action for the Summer Kick-Off, presented by Lucas Oil Products – Saturday, June 11^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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2022-06-01

Racing’s Saturday Night Spotlight Shines at Peterborough Speedway

Racing's Saturday Night Spotlight Shines at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval continues its 55^th consecutive season of action Saturday, June 4^th with the year's first Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Pepsi.

Catch a full night of racing at Peterborough Speedway with the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock and hometown Late Model divisions, plus the Outlaw Midgets and the season opener for the Canadian Legend Car Series. Grandstand admission is just $4.00 and there will also be an on-track driver autograph session at intermission.

"Our season opener saw some impressive car counts across the board and we're hoping to build on that momentum throughout the 2022 season," explained track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "COVID-19 restrictions have been eliminated. Now its time to get out and enjoy a family night at the speedway again."

This weekend, pit gates will open at 1:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 4:00 and the field will take the night's first Great Canadian RV green flag at 5:00. For event passes, fans can always choose the 'buy tickets' option on the track website or buy tickets at the track walk-up window on raceday.

Looking ahead at the schedule finds the Summer Kick-Off, presented by Lucas Oil Products with the Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Renegade Truck, Super Stocks and Legends Saturday, June 11^th. KOD Disposal presents the long-awaited return of the APC Pro Late Model Series, along with the Qwick Wick Firestarter Super Stocks, Bone Stocks and Renegade Trucks Saturday, June 18^th. Saturday, June 25^th sees the home track Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Super Stock and Late Model divisions joined by the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and TQ Midgets for the annual Autism Awareness Night. Start making plans for an exciting month of June at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road.

Full 2022 schedule details, news and information are always available at www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms.

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

Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock teams will be part of the Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Pepsi – Saturday, June 4^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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2022-05-30

Canada’s Toughest 3rd Mile Oval Kicks-Off its 2022 Schedule

Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval Kicks-Off its 2022 Schedule

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Thanks to all the hard work and dedication of track staff and friends from the provincial motorsports community, the team at Peterborough Speedway was able to bounce back to action Saturday, May 28^th for the 'Beat the Storm Night' a week after the facility sustained catastrophic damage during a derecho storm.

The 2022 Pure Country 105 Season Opener saw the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Trucks come to the line first for main event action, as reigning rookie of the year Kyle Gordon and Shawn Murray brought the pack to the green flag. Gordon took the early lead, with Stephen Bierworth heading pit-side to replace a flat tire with only a couple of circuits on the scoreboard. Gordon's No. 52 pick-up was set on cruise as he led every lap. Stacy Switzer, Paul Boundy, Bill O'Hara and Kurt Batty rounded-out the top 5.

Brad Lavalle and Steve Finnegan showed the way as the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stockers rolled from the staging area. At the drop of the green flag, Finnegan shot into the lead from his outside front row starting spot. He built-up a 2 second lead over Lavalle, who relinquished the runner-up spot to Jake Kelly just passed the halfway mark. While the lead duo was pacing the field, Sean Kennedy was trying the outside line to wrestle the 3^rd spot away from Lavalle, who thwarted every attack. Finnegan opened the 2022 schedule with a checkered flag over Kelly, Lavalle and Kennedy. Angelo Novis scored a top 5 finish.

Next to take the Great Canadian RV green flag was the Jiffy Lube Mini Stock field, with Kevin Strutt and reigning track champion Jeremy Kelly on the front row. Kelly grabbed an early lead over Strutt, with a 3-wide fight for 3^rd in his rear-view mirror. The pack started to catch slower traffic with less than a handful of circuits on the board and after a lap 9 yellow flag, Tyler Junkin took the lead with former Bone Stock champion Shawn Solomon moving into 2^nd. Even with tight battles throughout the field, Junkin took the win. Solomon, Kelly and Strutt were next across the line, with Rob Crick finishing 5^th.

With 25 laps to settle the score Mark Gordon and Bailey Jacobs led the KOD Disposal Super Stock runners to the stripe. As his son Kyle had done in the Renegade Truck 'A' main, Mark Gordon took the lead early and despite having Jacobs on his back bumper, never looked back. The pace was slowed for a pair of yellow flags before the lap counter showed 10 complete but close was as close as Jacobs could get to the leader. Paul Boundy's strong run resulted in a 3^rd place finish, just ahead of a hard charging Brandon Feeney who said his No. 38 machine was the best car he'd ever had at the track. Crowd favourite Marlie Owen was 5^th at the checkered flag.

The Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, presented by GEN-3 Electrical was the final feature event of Peterborough Speedway's 2022 opening night. Randy Hollingsworth and Bob Franks brought the field to the line. A 3-wide fight for the front saw Chad Strawn take the lead with OMRS newcomer Rob Richards moving into 2^nd. After a lap 3 restart, John Baker Jr. moved into the runner-up position but his night ended early because of rear-end issues. Strawn claimed the first checkered flag of the season with hard charging youngster Alex Cuzzilla taking 2^nd. Richards was 3^rd, with Tyler Bouillon – also in his first career series start 4^th. Rob Warnes was 5^th at the stripe.

Kyle Gordon took a pair of Renegade Truck heat races, while Finnegan racked-up a couple of Bone Stock qualifiers. Jake Kelly and Sean Kennedy split the other 2. Shawn Solomon made the most of his Mini Stock debut with 2 preliminary round victories. Defending track champion Jeremy Kelly and Rob Crick had the others. Paul Boundy and Bailey Jacobs split the Super Stock qualifiers, with Alex Cuzzilla setting the pace with his 2 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series heats. John Baker Jr. and Chad Strawn landed the others.

Bullring bullet points: With close to a full house on hand to watch the action, Darrin Crowher of Omemee, Ontario took home close to $1050.00 in the night's 50/50 draw…It was rough night for Dylan Wills. After experiencing some mechanical gremlins earlier in the night, his No. 28 Mini Stock burst into flames during the feature event. Track clean-up crews came to the aid of the driver, who was unhurt…The future of local racing appears to be in very good hands as fans were delighted by the first laps for the Junior Late Model class, featuring Lyla Sikma and Kaiden Beatty. The class will return to the track Saturday, July 9^th and officials are expecting the ranks to grow as additional teams come on board.

In the wake of the Saturday, May 21^st damaging wind and rainstorm, Peterborough Speedway officials learned the true meaning of racing teamwork as many drivers and friends took time away from their regular jobs and family commitments to help get things into race-ready condition for the event dubbed 'Beat the Storm Night'. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says there were far too many people to mention and thank individually, but he took a few minutes following the trackside Fan Appreciation autograph session to express his appreciation and gratitude.

Next on the 2022 docket will be the year's first Fan Appreciation Night – presented by Pepsi – with general admission grandstand tickets at only $4.00. On track action has the season opening events for the hometown Late Model and Canadian Legend Car divisions, on a night that also includes the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stocks and Outlaw Midgets. Pit gates open at 1:30, with spectator grandstands unlocked at 4:00 and racing at 5:00.

For complete news and information on the exciting season of action at Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval, see www.peterboroughspeedway.com or check the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms.

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

Reigning rookie of the year Kyle Gordon (No. 52) opened the 2022 season with a win in the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck feature – Saturday, May 28^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Steve Finnegan (No. 26) claimed the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock main event – Saturday, May 28^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

It was a family winning affair as Mark Gordon (No. 52) wheeled his Camaro to KOD Disposal Super Stock victory lane – Saturday, May 28^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Chad Strawn (No. 77) started his year in fine style taking the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, presented by GEN-3 Electrical win – Saturday, May 28^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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2022-05-27

Peterborough Speedway Moves its 2022 Opener to Saturday, May 28th

Peterborough Speedway Moves its 2022 Opener to Saturday, May 28^th

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

After having the word 'pivot' as part of their vocabulary for last couple of years, officials at Peterborough Speedway were once again forced to make a last minute change to the posted schedule. On what had been lined-up as this year's first night of racing, a fierce storm – with high winds and driving rain – blew in, necessitating a shift to Saturday, May 28^th for the venue's 2022 Pure Country 105 Season Opener.

"I don't think I've ever seen a storm like that before," track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse explained. "The sky got dark and then the wind picked-up. After that, all we could do was watch things develop and wonder when it was going to stop and how much damage there would be."

Josiasse says once things settled-down, he and a few members of the track promotional team took a walk around the property and tried to make some mental notes on the scope of the destruction. Right off the bat, the call to postpone the night's racing activity was the first decision to be made.

Next, it was time to start planning the site clean-up and look at options for when the 2022 schedule could get rolling.

"Even with the amount of damage that the storm caused, we have to look at things in a positive light," Josiasse offered. "With free grandstand admission, opening night is always one of the most popular events on our schedule. We were about an hour away from opening the spectator gates and the place would have been filled with fans. We're very fortunate that no one was injured."

Luckily, the weather since the storm has been relatively calm. That has allowed a team of staff and volunteers to work on cleaning-up the grounds and making some necessary repairs that will lead to the reopening. The Saturday, May 28^th show will feature free spectator admission and racing with a 50 lap main event for the Jiffy Lube Mini Stocks, plus the hometown Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck and KOD Disposal Super Stock divisions. Also on the calendar will be the season opener for the GEN-3 Electrical Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and the debut of the Junior Late Model class. Pit gates will open at 1:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 3:00. Racing starts at 5:00.

Be sure to visit www.peterboroughspeedway.com or follow the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms for the latest news and information on the 2022 season at Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval.

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2022-04-29

NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE FORMAT INTENSIFIED WITH QUALIFYING ELIMINATION BRACKET, STAGE WINNER AND PIT CREW INCENTIVES

NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE FORMAT INTENSIFIED WITH QUALIFYING ELIMINATION BRACKET, STAGE WINNER AND PIT CREW INCENTIVES

Four-round qualifying procedure highlighted by head-to-head elimination bracket and four-tire pit stop
First three stage winners, fastest pit stop earn advantage with top starting positions in the final stage for the $1 million payday
All-Star Race highlights a May 20-22 NASCAR tripleheader weekend with a pre-race concert by country music superstar Blake Shelton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (APRIL 28, 2022) - NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway today announced the format and eligibility for the NASCAR All-Star Race on Sunday, May 22, that features four stages and 125 laps of on-track competition for a $1 million payday, stage winner incentives, amplified roles for the pit crews, and a distinctive head-to-head elimination qualifying format.

The NASCAR All-Star Race returns to Texas Motor Speedway for the second consecutive season and this 38^th edition brings some unique twists for the eligible Cup drivers pursuing the winner-take-all $1 million payday. The most prominent twist will come in the form of a four-round qualifying format with head-to-head elimination rounds and the pivotal role of the pit crews.

Qualifying

Opening round is the traditional single-car, one-lap format in reverse order of the current 2022 owner points.
Fastest eight qualifiers transfer to a three-round, head-to-head elimination bracket.
Elimination bracket will feature two cars staged in adjacent pit stalls near the end of pit road.
At the sound of an alert, each pit crew will perform a four-tire stop and, at the drop of the jack, drivers will exit their pit stalls (with no speed limit) onto the track.
First car back to the start/finish line advances to the next round.
Final pairing competes for the pole.

Race Format

The race will consist of four stages, with the first three 25 laps in length and the fourth and final being a 50-lap shootout for the $1 million prize. The new format has provided a major incentive to win any of the opening three stages or the pit stop competition during the break between Stages 2 and 3.

Stage 1 (25 laps): Stage 1 winner will start on the pole in the final stage as long as he finishes 15^th or better in Stages 2 and 3.

Stage 2 (25 laps): Stage 2 winner starts second in final stage as long as he finishes 15^th or better in Stage 3.

Special Stage Break (Pit Stop Competition): Each team must pit and perform a four-tire stop. The team with the shortest time on pit road (pit in/pit out) wins the pit crew award and the driver will start fourth in the final stage as long as he finishes 15^th or better in Stage 3.

Stage 3 (25 laps): Stage 3 winner starts third in final stage.

Stage 4 (50 laps): Stage 1 winner starts first, Stage 2 winner second, Stage 3 winner third and pit stop competition winner fourth. If a "natural" caution occurs between laps 15-25 of the final stage, standard race procedures will be in effect. If no "natural" caution occurs during that time, NASCAR will call an "All Star" competition caution. Winner of the Stage 4 earns $1 million.

"The NASCAR All-Star Race highlights our best athletes -- from the driver to road crew to the pit crews -- and this year's edition brings that to another level," said Scott Miller, NASCAR Sr. Vice President, Competition. "Fans will have a full weekend of exciting competition starting with a unique qualifying format and an All-Star Race that features the top talent in our sport."

"The incredible intensity of the drivers and teams as well as the Texas-sized excitement from our race fans is what makes the NASCAR All-Star Race just that much more special," Texas Motor Speedway General Manager Rob Ramage said. "The never-seen-before qualifying format will put even more pressure on drivers and pits crews to perform at their peak. Combining that with the easier-to-follow race format will create more action-packed competition for race fans at Texas Motor Speedway and those watching on FS1 as they watch their favorite drivers battle to earn a $1 million payday."

The NASCAR Open will immediately precede the NASCAR All-Star Race and will consist of three stages (20 laps / 20 laps / 10 laps). Each segment winner will advance to the NASCAR All-Star Race as will the winner of the Fan Vote. Fans can vote for their favorite driver who has not qualified for the NASCAR All-Star Race by visiting NASCAR.com for details.

Drivers eligible for the NASCAR All-Star Race consist of:

Cup Series drivers who have earned a points-paying race victory in either 2021 or 2022.
Previous NASCAR All-Star Race winners who are competing full-time this season.
Previous NASCAR Cup Series champions who are competing full-time this season.

Drivers who currently have clinched a starting spot (through Talladega) and making return visits to the NASCAR All-Star Race are AJ Allmendinger, Aric Almirola, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, Chase Briscoe, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, William Byron, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Michael McDowell, Martin Truex Jr., and Bubba Wallace.

Cup Series rookie Austin Cindric qualified for his first NASCAR All-Star Race appearance by winning the Daytona 500 in February.

Country music superstar Blake Shelton will perform a live 60-minute concert May 22 beginning at 3 p.m. as part of the NASCAR All-Star pre-race festivities. The full day of NASCAR competition and entertainment activities will conclude with a 60-minute post-race concert performed by legendary Mexican ranchero music group Banda MS.

Coverage of the NASCAR All-Star Race - sponsored by NASCAR's Premier Partners Busch Light Beer, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity – will begin May 22 at 5 p.m. ET on FS1. The NASCAR Open will begin at 6 p.m. on FS1, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, MRN, and 95.9 The Ranch and the NASCAR All-Star Race at 8 p.m. on FS1, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, MRN, and 95.9 The Ranch.

TICKETS:

Tickets for the May 20-22 NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend, including the Blake Shelton concert, are on sale now at https://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/events/season-tickets/.

MORE INFO:

Keep track of all of Texas Motor Speedway's busy schedule by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Keep up with all the latest news and information on the speedway website and TMS mobile app.

MEDIA INQUIRIES:

David Hart | Vice President of Public Relations | Texas Motor Speedway

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2022-04-28

Kenny U-Pull Joins the Peterborough Speedway Sponsorship Team By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorspo

Kenny U-Pull Joins the Peterborough Speedway Sponsorship Team

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Central Ontario's favourite motorsports experience is ready to roll as Peterborough Speedway kicks-off its 2022 season Saturday, May 21^st. Billed as Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval, the popular facility on Mount Pleasant Road is pleased to open its 55^th consecutive year of Saturday night racing by welcoming Kenny U-Pull to the track's sponsorship team as the title backer of the Tech Lane.

With close to 10 locations across the province – including the Peterborough site at 1726 Morton Line in Cavan – Kenny U-Pull gives used vehicles a second life by offering customers the opportunity to pull out used parts themselves for a fraction of the manufacturer's price in a safe, clean and eco-friendly environment. Kenny U-Pull is a distinctive auto recycling centre that is changing the rules of the traditional 'do it yourself' industry.

Kenny U-Pull also buys used cars. They make selling your car simple, hassle-free and they give the best price offers! Plus, they'll take care of all the paperwork and tow it for free! Locations are open 7 days-a-week from 9:00 'til 5:00. To check the inventory and find more details, be sure to visit www.kennyupull.com or call 844.536.6987.

"Our fans, drivers and race crews are looking forward to getting the new season underway," explained track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Bringing new sponsorship support from the team at Kenny U-Pull on-board is a win-win situation for the sport and everyone associated with Peterborough Speedway. Everyone has been through a lot over the last few years and its time to start moving in the right racing direction."

For the first night of the 2022 schedule, action gets underway with the Pure Country 105 season opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 21^st. Fans will experience a full night of racing with the hometown Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, KOD Disposal Super Stock and Late Model divisions, along with the Canadian Legend Car Series. Pit gates open at 12:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 3:00 and the night's first green flag at 5:00.

Be sure to keep an eye on www.peterboroughspeedway.com and the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms as opening night for the new season draws closer.

The new schedule of action is less than a month away. Officials at Peterborough Speedway are happy to announce that Kenny U-Pull at 1726 Morton Line in Cavan will sponsor the track's Tech Lane.

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

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