2020-05-30

DIRTcar Weekly Racing Roundup – Week of May 25

Posted: 28 May 2020 06:31 PM PDT

CONCORD, NC – May 29, 2020 – The weather is warming up, states are beginning to re-open and so are the racetracks. Eight different tracks hosted DIRTcar-sanctioned racing action over Memorial Day weekend and produced 16 different winners. This upcoming weekend, 15 tracks with DIRTcar classes are scheduled to be in operation. Here's a look back on who took the Memorial Day weekend checkers and what's on deck for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Memorial Day Weekend Recap

Saturday, May 23
BIG O SPEEDWAY in Ennis, TX, is one of very few dirt tracks in the nation currently operating on a weekly basis. On Saturday night, 10 DIRTcar Late Models took to the quarter-mile oval for a 25-lap Feature that saw Jim Moon, of New Florence, MO, take his second checkered flag of the season at BIG O.

Jim Moon in BIG O Speedway Victory Lane

CLARKSVILLE SPEEDWAY is another track currently open for weekly racing with spectators; this past weekend was their fifth Saturday in action since the start of the season in February. Winners listed below.

Late Models – Allen Weisser
UMP Modified – Trent Young
Pro Late Model – Joe Mike
Factory Stock – Joseph Hamm
Sport Compact – Michael Rittenberry

COMP Cams Highlight of the Week: Michael Rittenberry – This was Rittenberry's fifth consecutive win in five races in the Sport Compact division at Clarksville this year.

ELKINS RACEWAY held DIRTcar UMP Modified competition on Saturday night, won by Dave Defibaugh.

Christian Thomas in Fayetteville Speedway Victory Lane (Gen 3 Performance Imaging Photo)

FAYETTEVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY – The newly reconfigured oval in Fayetteville, NC, opened its gates to spectators on Saturday night to witness the action on the new 3/8-mile red clay oval – the first since the downsizing from its previous half-mile distance. Christian Thomas took the UMP Modified checkers for his second DIRTcar victory of the season.

MERRITT SPEEDWAY – The first of two nights of racing action in the Michigan oval's opening weekend saw Chad Finley (Late Model) and Jeff Erickson Jr. (UMP Modified) score wins on Saturday night. Finley collected $2,000 for his big win.

PLYMOUTH SPEEDWAY – Weather forced the postponement of two Feature events on Saturday night at the Indiana oval, but not before Ryan Cripe found Victory Lane in the UMP Modified division.

Chad Finley in Merritt Speedway Victory Lane (Randy Ellen Photo)

Sunday, May 24
JACKSON COUNTY SPEEDWAY – The Ohio oval, operating under new management this season, boasted a car count of 100+ on Sunday night and ran three DIRTcar divisions. Winners listed below.

Late Model – JR Gentry
UMP Modified – Seth Daniels
Sport Mod – Blake Sheets

MERRITT SPEEDWAY – Sunday night's finale saw 2018 DIRTcar Late Model national points champion Rusty Schlenk take the win and $2,000 in the Late Model Feature; Chad Bauer scored the victory in the UMP Modified division.

What to Watch for This Weekend

Jeff Erickson Jr. in Merritt Speedway Victory Lane (Randy Ellen Photo)

Thursday, May 28
TYLER COUNTY SPEEDWAY – One of Tyler County Speedway's biggest weekends of the year kicks off this Thursday night as the first of three legs in the Dirt Modified Mega 100. The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds will take to "The Bullring" for a 25-lap, $1,000-to-win show on Thursday night, then head to the sister Ohio Valley Speedway on Friday night before coming back to Tyler County for the finale on Saturday night.

The DIRTcar Late Models will also be on tap for a $5,000-to-win King of the Ring 40 main event. Pit gates open at 4pm, racing starts at 7. NO fan attendance permitted.

Friday, May 29
OHIO VALLEY SPEEDWAY – After getting rained out last weekend, the 3/8-mile West Virginia oval is keyed up for a big Friday night of action as leg #2 of the Mega 100 weekend for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds continues for $2,000-to-win over 30 laps. They will be joined by the DIRTcar Late Models, $1,500-to-win.

JR Gentry in Jackson County Speedway Victory Lane (Photo by Sam's Full Throttle Racing Photography)

Saturday, May 30
BIG O SPEEDWAY – Another round of weekly competition is on tap at the Ennis, TX-oval, featuring the DIRTcar Late Models. It's Boy & Girl Scouts Night, so bring your little scouts in uniform and they'll watch for FREE

BROWNSTOWN SPEEDWAY – The Indiana oval opens up the pit gates this weekend for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Sportsmans, Factory Stocks and Sport Compacts. NO spectators permitted; grandstands closed. Facemasks highly recommended. Pit admission $35. Gates open at 2pm, Hot Laps at 6.

CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY – Opening day for the Illinois oval is finally going down with fan attendance at 25 percent of grandstand capacity. DIRTcar classes competing include UMP Modifieds, Pro Modifieds, Stock Cars, Factory Stocks and Sport Compacts. Gates open at 3pm.

Blake Sheets in Jackson County Speedway Victory Lane (Photo by Sam's Full Throttle Racing Photography)

DAVENPORT SPEEDWAY – The quarter and half-mile oval combo facility in Iowa welcomes the return of the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Broadcast coverage provided by DIRTVision presented by Drydene.

NO fan attendance. Grandstands will be closed. Pit gates open at 3pm, Hot Laps begin at 6.

ELKINS RACEWAY – The second consecutive week of spectator-less racing continues at the West Virginia facility with a regular show featuring the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds.

FEDERATED AUTO PARTS RACEWAY AT I-55 – Pevely, MO's famed 1/3-mile, high-banked oval returns to regular weekly racing this weekend with fans in the grandstands. Social distancing rules are in place and facemasks are encouraged.

Ryan Cripe in Plymouth Speedway Victory Lane (Photo by Greg Gaster)

DIRTcar Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Pro Mods, Sportsmans and Sport Compacts will all be in action. Pit gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm. Hot Laps will begin at 6:30, racing at 7:00 PM.

Jackson County Speedway – The second consecutive weekend of racing kicks off at the Ohio oval this Saturday night, featuring the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and Sport Mods.

Merritt Speedway – $2,000 is up for grabs again in Merritt's DIRTcar Late Model division, accompanied by the UMP Modifieds. Pits open at 2pm, grandstands open at 3, racing starts at 6.

Oakshade Raceway – Opening night for the popular Ohio oval is finally here, albeit without fan attendance. DIRTcar Late Models and Sportsmans are on the racing docket.

Chad Bauer in Merritt Speedway Victory Lane (Photo by Randy Ellen)

Plymouth Speedway – The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds are back on the racing docket this weekend at the Indiana oval; Pit gates open at 2pm, Hot Laps at 4:30.

Richmond Raceway – Kentucky gets set to "Unleash the Beast" once again this week with a showing of the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds in their weekly program. No fan attendance. Pit gates open at 2pm.

Tyler County Speedway – The final night of action for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds in the Dirt Modified Mega 100weekend wraps up with the third and final leg, heading back to America's Baddest Bullring for 40 laps and $3,000 to win.

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2020-05-27

CTCC CONFIRMS A REVISED 2020 CALENDAR

Shannonville (ON), May 27, 2020 – RACE Events Inc. is pleased to announce a revised 2020 calendar for CTCC presented by Pirelli.

As the Ontario COVID-19 restrictions slowly decrease, motorsports organizations were able to reopen and resume their activities. With only a few months left to the racing season in Canada, this revised calendar has been adjusted to reflect the current situation.

What was a six-event competition has now been cut in half. Three double-headers concentrated in the province of Ontario will define the 2020 championship.

Revised Schedule 2020
Round 1 & 2 – July 25-26, 2020 – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Round 3 & 4 – August 14-16, 2020 – Shannonville Motorsport Park
Round 5 & 6 – August 28-30, 2020 – Calabogie Motorsports Park

"I believe that all of us are doing the best we can under the circumstances and patience and creativity are amongst the many qualities we will need in order to conquer this challenge," shares Dominique Bondar, General Manager of RACE Events. "Racers are an incredibly determined and ambitious group, and so are we. The shortest racing season in history and probably the hardest to win is about to start, and we are ready to take it on."

The safety of our staff and competitor is paramount and all restrictions will dictate our direction moving forward. We hope that competitors have a an enjoyable and satisfying experience after this long waiting period.

About CTCC
CTCC presented by Pirelli is a Sports Car Racing Championship and a leader in Canadian motorsport. It provides race fans with close and exciting competition between some of Canada's finest and fastest race car drivers. CTCC takes pride in the fact that it is Canadian owned and operated, and that it is one of the longest-running professional sports car series in Canada. It showcases race cars based on their original street version since 2007.

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Information:
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2020-05-26

Autoroute 15, à Laval - Début des travaux d'asphaltage des voies de desserte de l'autoroute 15 le 1er juin

LAVAL, QC, le 26 mai 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Le ministère des Transports informe les usagers de la route de la mise en œuvre, dès le 1^er juin, de travaux d'asphaltage des voies de desserte de l'autoroute 15, entre le boulevard Cartieret l'autoroute 440, à Laval. Réalisés de nuit afin d'en limiter les répercussions sur le réseau routier, ces travaux entraîneront des fermetures complètes des bretelles d'accès et de sortie de l'autoroute 15 ainsi que des voies de desserte. Ils nécessiteront également des fermetures complètes de la voie de desserte de l'autoroute 440 en direction est et partielles sur le réseau municipal.

Ces travaux, qui visent à améliorer le confort de roulement et la sécurité des usagers de la route, s'échelonneront du 1^er juin à la mi-juillet. Lors des fermetures complètes, des chemins de détour balisés seront mis en place sur le réseau.

En cas de conditions météorologiques défavorables ou de contraintes opérationnelles, ces travaux pourraient être reportés ou annulés. Afin de planifier adéquatement vos déplacements, informez-vous sur les entraves en cours et à venir en consultant le Québec 511.

Ces projets sont inscrits dans la liste des investissements routiers 2020-2022 de la région de Laval.

Le Ministère remercie les usagers de la route pour leur collaboration. Pour la sécurité des usagers de la route et celle des travailleurs, le respect de la signalisation en place est essentiel.

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The Super Series Launches Its 2020 Revised Schedule

Shannonville (ON), May 25, 2020 – RACE Events Inc. is pleased to launch the 2020 revised calendar of the Super Series, the regional and most popular motorcycle racing series. Based on its originally planned calendar, the Super Series (formerly known as RACE) will hold three racing events and a test weekend, starting June 5, 2020.

As the Ontario COVID-19 restrictions slowly decrease, motorsports organizations were able to reopen and resume their activities. Since the restrictions currently in place have a direct impact on how a race weekend timetable will be structured, patience and creativity are amongst the many qualities the team will need in order to conquer this challenge. The best strategy at this point will be to plan one event at the time.

Revised Schedule 2020
Friday, June 5 – Test Day
Saturday, June 6 – PreSeason Racing School
Sunday, June 7 – Test Day

Round 1 – July 17-19
Round 2 – August 21-13
Round 3 – September 18-20

With the strong determination of giving a face-lift to the series, Dominique Bondar, General Manager of RACE Events brings to the team a vast knowledge of racing and has assembled a team that will help her achieve her goal. The PreSeason Racing School will also be managed by the team.

Louey Jabouri – Race Director
Taking on the role of Race Director, Louey brings a wealth of racing knowledge to the team with decades of experience in both motorcycle and car racing. As a former competitor in both fields, Louey is a perfect fit to lead the events as he has a deep understanding of the distinctiveness of motorcycle racing.

David Grummett – Technical Director
David possesses all the qualities needed to be part of this team as Technical Director. With over 30 years of experience as a riding instructor and many more as a competitor himself, he has won two Eastern Canada and one National Pro championships in addition to the Yamaha Cup track record at Shannonville. David was part of the series back in 1986 teaching the racing school and will be back at it again this year. Today, his professional life forces him to orbit around the motorcycle sphere and helps reveal his profound passion for that industry.

Jill Grummett – Chief Timing & Scoring
Jill, by accepting to take the role of the Chief Timing & Scoring, closes a long loop in the history of the series. Formerly managing the series herself and taking on almost all the responsibilities that came with the job, Jill comes back with a unique knowledge and tangible and very contagious enthusiasm.

Trevor Lamas – Official
Trevor joins the new team, bringing his years of experience as a series official. Trevor is also a series official with CTCC and has been for the past 8 years. He brings with him knowledge of different racing disciplines like drifting and open wheels.

William Kowalczyk - Official
Pro racer William Kowalczyk comes on board as Technical Scrutineer. New to the role of official, William wanted to help and stay involved. This is a good example of what racers can do to give back to the sport. He is a perfect fit to take on what we hope will become a busy schedule.

Don Empey – Media Director
Continuing as Media Director will be Don Empey who has covered the Super Series since 2004. He has a vast knowledge of the series and with his fantastic personality was able to grow great relationships with the competitors over the years.

Anaïs Grenier-Chayer – Registrar
Anaïs is the first person the competitors will meet as she takes on the duty of registrar. Anaïs brings to the team a youthful exuberance and commitment to streamline the registration process. Much of the process will be modernized to web-based application.

The safety for all our competitors and staff is paramount and all restrictions will dictate our direction moving forward. We hope that competitors have a an enjoyable and satisfying experience after this long waiting period.

All competitors may register online on the Super Series website www.super-series.ca

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Mohawk Int’l Raceway: DIRTcar Track Spotlight

Mohawk Int'l Raceway: DIRTcar Track Spotlight

Posted: 13 May 2020 11:21 AM PDT

HOGANSBURG, NY – On the land of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne sits one of the finest DIRTcar facilities in the Northeast, Mohawk Int'l Raceway. The smooth, wide track with excellent lighting and grandstands provide a premier race experience for both competitors and race fans.

DIRTcar sanctions Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Sportsman Modifieds at Mohawk which attracts top-flight talent from both New York and Canada. In addition to the track's point fund, each DIRTcar driver will have an opportunity to take home another check at the banquet in November.

Some of the best DIRTcar 358 Modified drivers in the North Country battle it out on this border town track. Last year, Chris Raabe, the 29-year-old driver from Alexandria, ON, won the track championship over star drivers such as second-place points-getter Michael Maresca. Maresca is a threat to win anywhere he races including when he races with the Super DIRTcar Series.

Down the line, DIRTcar 358 Modified Series contender Lance Willix, another second-generation driver Louie Jackson Jr., plus the legendary Watertown, NY native Tim Fuller are all regulars in the Mohawk pits.

Tim Fuller is one of the all-time best around the Frogtown oval. In 2018 Fuller set the single-season win record with 10 trips to Victory Lane. Rain forced the schedule down to only 15 races and Fuller never finished lower than third to secure his second consecutive track championship.

On Monday, July 13 the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series hits the four-tenths of a mile semi-banked high-speed oval for a crucial points-paying tour stop. Last year, Super DIRTcar Series champion Mat Williamson powered his way to the win in the series race, getting the jump on the best North Country drivers in the business.

The 358 Series returns on September, 18 for the final round of action before NAPA Super DIRT Week kicks off at Utica-Rome Speedway. The points gathered at Mohawk are vital for going into the Super DIRT Week stretch of four races in five days in October.

Not to be outdone, the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified drivers at Mohawk put on a phenomenal show every Friday night. NAPA Super DIRT Week Chevy Performance 75 winner in 2018 Shane Pecore won the track championship last year ahead of rivals Thomas Cook, Zach Arquett, Brianna Ladouceur, and Ben Wheeler.

On September 19, the DIRTcar Sportsman North Region and Pro Stock Series makes a stop making for an action-packed fall weekend to bring down the curtain on the 2020 season.

The North Region for the DIRTCar Sportsman Series also will have a special Thursday event on June 25. It'll be tough rowing for Series regulars against the best of Mohawk's Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship roster.

Mohawk Int'l was born in 1987 as Frogtown International Speedway as a vision from Dennis White to build a race track on his hometown reservation.

The speedway is right on the border of the US and Canada on New York State's northern border. Cornwall, Ontario is direct across from the St. Lawrence River. Cornwall Motor Speedway races DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Sportsman every Sunday.

On your trip, stop at the Frederic Remington Art Museum and peer into the American West with incredible paintings, sketches, and sculptures. It's a great place to stop with the family.

For wine lovers, the River Myst Winery is a great escape to treat your partner during your racing weekend.

The 2020 Mohawk Int'l Raceway schedule has not been released but make sure to bookmark Mohawk's website and follow them on social media on Twitter and Facebook for updates.

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2020-05-20

NASCAR and IMG ARENA Announce Global Sports Betting Initiatives

NASCAR and IMG ARENA Announce Global Sports Betting Initiatives

IMG ARENA To Unveil First-Ever NASCAR Virtual Sports Betting Product;

IMG ARENA To Offer NASCAR Streaming Rights to International Sports Betting Operators

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 20, 2020) – NASCAR^® and IMG ARENA, a leading sports betting service and content hub, announced today that IMG ARENA has licensed official assets to create a virtual sports betting game that replicates some of NASCAR's most iconic tracks, including Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and Watkins Glen International. The virtual product, created by Leap Gaming*, will be offered to sports betting operators around the world. This deal expands IMG ARENA's growing portfolio of virtual sports betting products, which now includes tennis, football, cycling, horse racing, speedway racing and greyhound racing.

Additionally, NASCAR and IMG ARENA have formed a long-term partnership that will provide international sports betting operators the ability to live-stream NASCAR Cup Series races for the first time. Cars returned to the track on May 17^th at Darlington Raceway, and the remaining 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season will be available to betting operators outside of the U.S. and Canada.

"IMG ARENA is the leading partner for global sports and entertainment media. We are excited to work together to provide a global audience the ability to engage with our sport virtually and in real-time," said Scott Warfield, Managing Director of Gaming, NASCAR. "The international sports gaming landscape is mature and vibrant, and this partnership allows us to offer compelling products that further enhance our international footprint."

"Adding NASCAR to our client roster is a proud achievement. The brand is renowned in sport and entertainment with the high-octane race series providing must-watch, appointment-viewing content for more than 70 years," said Freddie Longe, Executive Vice President and Managing Director at IMG ARENA. "The partnership significantly bolsters our streaming and official virtual sports offering with a product that we expect to be popular in a number of different markets."

This partnership comes on the heels of an announcement made earlier this year introducing Penn National Gaming as NASCAR's first authorized gaming operator in the United States. The partnership centered around a free-to-play, mobile game named NASCAR Finish Line, which offers users the chance to win a $25,000 jackpot every race.

Headquartered in London, IMG ARENA works with more than 460 leading sportsbook operators worldwide, providing always-on services including 24/7 live streaming and on-demand virtual sports products designed to evolve and inspire engagement by placing fans at the heart of the action. Its ground-breaking data collection system ensures that the fastest and most accurate sources of data are delivered live from the action to the end user in less than a second.

In the past year, NASCAR announced a series of agreements to prepare the industry and its fans for the rapidly growing sports betting landscape in the U.S., including its first authorized gaming operator, an exclusive data partnership, an integrity partner to safeguard and protect the sport, and unique content deals. Furthermore, the sanctioning body granted all teams and tracks the ability to sell marketing sponsorships to sports betting companies and licensed sportsbooks.

Catch the NASCAR Cup Series tonight, Wednesday, May 20, in the Toyota 500 from Darlington Raceway at 6 p.m. ET live on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

*IMG ARENA has been an investor in Leap Gaming since 2018. The two companies have a shared vision of developing official virtual content for federations such as NASCAR.

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2020-05-19

NASCAR Adjusts Start Time for NASCAR Cup Series

Due to forecasted inclement weather, NASCAR will adjust the start time of Wednesday evening's Toyota 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway to 6 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Steph Harris

NASCAR Racing Communications

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2020-05-14

NASCAR Announces Second Installment in Return to Racing Schedule

NASCAR Announces Second Installment in Return to Racing Schedule

Slate Includes 13 Races in Four Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2020) - NASCAR today announced the next installment of races in its return to racing, featuring events at Bristol Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. The slate of races include events in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Series and the ARCA Menards Series.

The second installment is as follows:

DATE TRACK SERIES DISTANCE NET START (ET)

Sat, May 30 Bristol Xfinity 160 mi FS1 3:30 PM

Sun, May 31 Bristol Cup 266 mi FS1 3:30 PM

Sat, June 6 Atlanta Gander Trucks 200 mi FS1 1:00 PM

Sat, June 6 Atlanta Xfinity 251 mi FOX 4:30 PM

Sun, June 7 Atlanta Cup 500 mi FOX 3:00 PM

Wed,June 10 Martinsville Cup 263 mi FS1 7:00 PM

Sat, June 13 Miami Gander Trucks 201 mi FS1 12:30 PM

Sat, June 13 Miami Xfinity 250 mi FOX 3:30 PM

Sun, June 14 Miami Xfinity 250 mi FS1 12:00 PM

Sun,June 14 Miami Cup 400 mi FOX 3:30 PM

Sat, June 20 Talladega ARCA 202 mi FS1 2:00 PM

Sat, June 20 Talladega Xfinity 300 mi FS1 5:30 PM

Sun,June 21 Talladega Cup 500 mi FOX 3:00 PM

All the above dates will continue to be run without fans in attendance. The remainder of the adjusted schedule for all NASCAR series will be announced at a later date.

"As we prepare for our return to racing at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, the industry has been diligent in building the return-to-racing schedule," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. "We are eager to expand our schedule while continuing to work closely with the local governments in each of the areas we will visit. We thank the many government officials for their guidance, as we share the same goal in our return – the safety for our competitors and the communities in which we race."

In addition, NASCAR today announced the postponement of events at Kansas Speedway (May 30-31); Michigan International Speedway (June 5-7), the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio (May 30) and the Gander Trucks Series race at Texas Motor Speedway previously scheduled for June 5, as well as the cancelation of all NASCAR national series races and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Iowa Speedway for the 2020 season. The NASCAR Xfinity race at Iowa Speedway scheduled for June 13 has been realigned to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, June 14. Further Iowa Speedway realignment dates will be announced in the future.

The NASCAR Cup Series will return to racing at Darlington Raceway this Sunday, May 17, with a 400-mile event scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, live on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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 Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international 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, Americrown Service 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:

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NASCAR Communications

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NASCAR announces next slate of events in return to racing

NASCAR announces next slate of events in return to racing

May 14, 2020

Staff report

NASCAR Wire Service

NASCAR today announced the next slate of races in its return to racing, featuring events at Bristol Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Series and the ARCA Menards Series will all see action in the newly released schedule.

NASCAR had previously announced that Darlington Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway would host the first two weeks of racing following a two-month stoppage of action due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Like those two weekends of races, the newly announced dates will also be run without fans in attendance.

Bristol Motor Speedway will be the next track on the schedule following Charlotte, hosting an Xfinity Series race on May 30 followed by the NASCAR Cup Series on May 30. Atlanta Motor Speedway (June 6 and 7) will feature a race by each of the three national series, including a double-header on Saturday with the Xfinity Series and Gander Trucks.

Martinsville Speedway will then host a mid-week NASCAR Cup Series race under the lights on Wednesday, June 10, three days after racing at Atlanta.

Homestead-Miami Speedway will be next on the list, hosting a NASCAR Cup Series night race on Sunday, June 14, that will be preceeded by an Xfinity Series race earlier in the day. That will be the second of two Xfinity Series races at Miami, which will also be part of a double-header with the Gander Trucks on Saturday, June 13.

The announced slate will wrap up at Talladega Superspeedway, starting with an ARCA Menards Series and Xfinity Series double-header on Saturday, June 20, and the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, June 21.

The NASCAR Cup Series will return to racing at Darlington Raceway this Sunday, May 17, with a 400-mile event scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, live on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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NASCAR Honors Healthcare Workers in First Race Back withThe Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway

NASCAR Honors Healthcare Workers in First Race Back with

The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway

NASCAR Cup Series Racing Returns on May 17 on FOX

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2020) – As NASCAR returns to the racetrack for the first time in more than two months, the sport will honor frontline healthcare workers in The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

The special NASCAR Cup Series race entitlement at Darlington Raceway follows the launch of The Real Heroes Project, a collaborative initiative by 14 sports leagues including NASCAR to recognize and pay tribute to medical professionals serving on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.

"As the coronavirus challenges our country in unprecedented ways, the frontline healthcare workers – the nurses, paramedics, emergency physicians and many others – continue to inspire us with their strength and bravery in caring for their fellow Americans," said Jill Gregory, NASCAR executive vice president and chief marketing and content officer. "These men and women are the real heroes and the NASCAR industry is incredibly proud to honor their selflessness and service as we return to racing on Sunday."

Through a collaboration with NASCAR, FOX Sports and the race teams, each driver's name will be replaced above the driver-side window with the name of an individual healthcare worker currently battling the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, The Real Heroes Project logo will be displayed on the side panel of each racecar.

The healthcare workers honored on the cars, selected in part by local FOX affiliates from cities across the country, will serve as grand marshals for The Real Heroes 400 and appear in an on-air mosaic to simultaneously give the command for drivers to start their engines for the race.

"Real heroes" from the state of South Carolina include healthcare workers from St. Francis Downtown hospital in Greenville S.C., and McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, S.C., located just south of Darlington Raceway.

The sports leagues behind the Real Heroes Project launched a public service announcement on May 6 that featured some of the biggest names in sports including a pair of NASCAR Cup Series champions in Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch and Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kevin Harvick. The PSA features more than 30 athletes sharing personal thank-you messages with their healthcare heroes and replacing the names on their own jerseys and uniforms with the names of individual medical professionals.

The campaign encourages sports fans to pay tribute to the frontline healthcare workers in their lives on social media using #TheRealHeroes.

As NASCAR resumes the 2020 race season on Sunday, The Real Heroes 400 will be the first of three national series races at Darlington Raceway in the span of four days – all taking place without fans in attendance. The NASCAR Xfinity Series will return to action on Tuesday, May 19 (8 p.m. ET on FS1), followed by the second NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington on Wednesday, May 20 (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1).

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2020-05-09

Devil’s Bowl Speedway COVID-19 UpdateFriday, May 8, 2020

Dear Fans, Racers, and Friends,

We hope and trust that you all are staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are certainly unprecedented times that have affected, and will continue to affect, every aspect of our daily lives. While it is certainly frustrating to not always be allowed to enjoy things that we have sometimes taken for granted – like dirt track racing at Devil's Bowl Speedway – the health and safety of everyone is far more important.

Some encouraging news: Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday, May 6, announced new guidance under Addendum 13 of Vermont's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order, which will allow outdoor recreational activities to resume, albeit under strict guidelines. With this new guidance, Governor Scott has granted permission for the state's stock car tracks to open with limited practice sessions.

As of this writing, we have postponed the date of our 54^th season opening race event at Devil's Bowl Speedway. The racing event on Sunday, May 17, has been cancelled. For now, the smart choice is to take things step-by-step and await further guidance from Governor Scott. We will evaluate any further changes daily, and we will be sure to communicate any adjustments promptly.

We have been working to ensure that Devil's Bowl Speedway will follow mandated health and safety guidelines, and we are pleased to say that we are ready to begin holding private testing sessions next week.

Please note that these testing sessions will be held under many restrictions in accordance with the "arrive, play, and leave" guidance in Addendum 13 to Executive Order 01-20 (Play Smart and Play Safe: Restart Phase V), issued by Governor Phil Scott on May 6, 2020. It is crucial that all participants understand and adhere to the following rules:

1. HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES:

1. No persons shall be permitted on the grounds of Devil's Bowl Speedway if they are sick or symptomatic with fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath.

2. Each person will have their temperature taken (with a non-contact thermometer, if available) before entering the premises.

3. The use of face masks covering the nose and mouth will be mandatory for Devil's Bowl Speedway employees. All others will be highly encouraged to use face masks, and Devil's Bowl Speedway will make every effort to have a supply available.

4. Hand sanitizer will be made available for everyone.

5. When possible, walking paths will be indicated with direction and traffic flow.

6. Race team trailers/pit stalls will be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet apart. Participants will be required to stay in their respective pit stalls as much as possible, and to always maintain proper physical distancing of six (6) feet or more from other groups.

7. Personal vehicles will be parked no less than ten (10) feet apart in the parking lot.

8. Restrooms will be open, with hot water and soap readily available.

9. Registration windows will not be open. Upon arrival, each team will be given a registration form/waiver of release, a pen, and five (5) pit pass wristbands, to limit physical contact. Teams will be directed to leave completed forms at a designated area to be determined.

10. Food concessions will not be open.

2. FACILITY OPERATING PROCEDURES:

1. Racing and general admission ticket sales will be suspended at Devil's Bowl Speedway until such time that it is safe to have spectators attend as in any previous non-pandemic period. Only closed, private testing sessions will be held until further notice.

2. Officials and staff will work strictly on a volunteer basis, with a limited number of staff permitted to be on Devil's Bowl Speedway grounds.

3. Competitors are not required to attend – registration and attendance is strictly voluntary.

4. Test sessions will be available only to residents of Vermont, per the Governor's orders, to include drivers, team and family members, track staff and officials, or others.

5. Grandstand seating will be closed.

6. Test sessions will be by reservation only. Race teams will not be permitted to attend unless they have received prior approval from Devil's Bowl Speedway officials.

7. Testing sessions will be restricted to a maximum of ten (10) race teams.

8. Teams will be restricted to not more than five (5) persons per racecar including the driver.

9. A flat fee of $125 will be charged per team, plus a 4% credit card transaction fee ($5). Payment for registration ($130 total) must be made electronically via credit card at the time of reservation, prior to entering the facility.

10. The pit area will be open at 4:30 p.m., with testing sessions held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The facility will close, and all persons must exit by 8:45 p.m.

11. No personal vehicles will be permitted in the pit area.

12. There will be no tires or fuel sold on site.

13. Rental electronic scoring transponders will not be available.

3. TESTING DATES FOR RESERVATION:

· Wednesday, May 13 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pits Open 4:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

· Thursday, May 14 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pits Open 4:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

· Friday, May 15 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pits Open 4:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

· Saturday, May 16 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pits Open 4:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

· Sunday, May 17 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pits Open 4:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

4. PRICING & RESERVATION INFORMATION:

· First come, first served at all dates

· Teams must register and complete payment prior to attending

· Each test session – 1 racecar, 5 people – $130.00 (credit, debit, or PayPal)

· Individual track rental is available – contact for details and pricing

· Contact:

o Mike Bruno – (802) 236-9141

o Justin St. Louis – (802) 355-3282

o Email – devilsbowlspeedway@gmail.com

We realize – and deeply regret – that this current order excludes our dedicated and passionate supporters from New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and elsewhere; nearly half of our regular fan and competitor base is from outside Vermont, along with several track officials and key personnel. We understand the Governor's reasoning for this exclusion, though we hope that those restrictions can be relieved soon.

We have been clear since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that we cannot and will not race without our fans present. Racing in front of an empty grandstand would be a poor financial decision for our business, and it would simply be unfair to hold a race without the people who love and support it.

Whether the Governor's orders change or not, Devil's Bowl Speedway will not survive either in spirit or on the bank ledger without the support of ALL our fans and participants, whether they are from Vermont or not. Other facilities are planning to race without spectators while offering a live video stream, but that is not a viable option for Devil's Bowl Speedway, and it will not be in our plans. We can get by on test sessions for now, but we will wait to hold racing events until it is safe to do so with everyone present.

With that said, we are excited and relieved that things are moving in a positive direction for Vermont, and we will do what it takes to ensure that the opening of Devil's Bowl Speedway does not set that progress back. We encourage you to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic has not gone away. Several of our own loved ones and many more in our extended racing family have been affected by this disease, and we continue to take things very seriously. Racing is a way of life for many of us, but it should not force a choice between life and death. We will do our part to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while easing back into a normal routine. It may still take some time, but we will get there eventually.

We truly, deeply appreciate the support of everyone in the racing community. We will remain in contact with you as this process develops quickly. Get those cars ready, and as C.J. Richards used to say: "Keep the faith."

We will see you soon!

Mike Bruno, Owner/Promoter

Alayne Bruno, Owner/Administration

Justin St. Louis, Media/Marketing

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