2024-04-26

Airborne Park Speedway begins writing a new chapter

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Airborne Park Speedway begins writing a new chapter in its long and storied history on Sunday, April 28, at 5:00 p.m. The track's 70th season of stock car racing opens with the "Leon Gonyo Memorial" event and a special 40-lap, $4,444-to-win race, kicking off a new promotional era that has garnered an entire off-season's worth of positive attention from both the local Plattsburgh, N.Y., community and the racing industry.

Airborne Park Speedway's operations are now under the management of former multi-time track champion driver Mike Bruno, who, along with his wife Alayne, has successfully owned and promoted Vermont's Devil's Bowl Speedway since 2012. Airborne's special Sunday-night opener leads into an exciting, all-new "Thursday Night Thunder" weekly schedule on the 4/10-mile dirt track from May to September. Fans are encouraged to attend in person, but as an alternative, every event in 2024 will be streamed live on DirtTrackDigest.TV.

The Be Cool Heating & Air Conditioning "358" Modified division will headline weekly competition at Airborne Park Speedway in 2024, and the North Country's biggest racing stars are expected to be on hand for Sunday's 40-lap, $4,444-to-win lid-lifter. The race is named in honor of the late Leon Gonyo, a former Airborne champion, whose No. 4 racecars were a staple in the region until his passing in 2015.

Reigning king Chris Raabe will begin his title defense on Sunday, but the Alexandria, Ont., native will have plenty of company in an international battle at the front of the field. Among the top American and Canadian drivers expected to challenge Raabe are former Airborne track champions Steve Bernier, Patrick Dupree, and George Foley, former Super DIRTcar Series champion Tim Fuller, and local favorites like Mike Mahaney, brothers Félix and Jeremy Roy, Carey Terrance, Matt Woodruff, and Justin Stone, to name just a few.

The J&S Steel Sportsman Modified class will also have a big race on Sunday, with a 30-lap, $1,200-to-win feature; more than 30 drivers have registered to compete weekly at Airborne in the Sportsman division, and as many as 40 are expected to race on Sunday. In addition, the weekly 9th State Cannabis Renegade and Mini Stock classes will begin their championship seasons, and the non-weekly Limited Sportsman division will make a special appearance.

Racing begins at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. Pit area gates open at 12:00 noon, grandstand gates open at 3:00 p.m., and hot laps begin at 4:00 p.m. Grandstand general admission is $15, and free for children aged 12 and under. Pit passes are $28 for valid Airborne Park Speedway license holders and $38 for non-members. Live streaming video coverage is $24.99, available at www.DirtTrackDigest.TV.

Airborne Park Speedway is located at 70 Broderick Road in Plattsburgh, N.Y., one mile south of Exit 36 on the Interstate 87 Northway.  Visit www.AirborneParkSpeedwayNY.com for more information, call (518) 554-8606, or find Airborne Park Speedway on Facebook at Facebook.com/AirborneParkSpeedway.



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2024-04-22

There’s No Place Like Home Track Racing at Peterborough Speedway

There's No Place Like Home Track Racing at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

With a solid line-up of weekly classes and special guest divisions, Central Ontario motorsports fans are looking forward to the 2024 schedule and Making Memories for Life at Peterborough Speedway.

 

Action kicks-off with the Pure Country 105 Season Opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 18th. The green flag flies at 5:00 on a line-up that includes Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, SwitchTire Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Jiffy Lube Super Stock and KOD Disposal Late Model racing, plus the Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series, with a Fan Appreciation driver autograph session at intermission.

 

"The long hours and hard work of the off-season come to fruition when we unlock the gates on opening night," said Peterborough Speedway track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "We're looking forward to a strong season of action and can't wait to get everything started for our 2024 campaign."

 

With a legacy spanning close to 60 consecutive years of weekly operation, it is ironic that one of the most popular divisions at the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile is also one of its newest. Since its inception just over 2 years ago, the Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model class continues to grow.

 

In 2023, a stellar field showed their stuff throughout the regular season and during the annual Autumn Colours Classic showcase. Lucas Cousineau scored the point championship in the Pro Junior Late Model ranks, while Avery Kirkpatrick took the Junior Late Model crown. In total, nearly 25 different racers made at least one start in the class during the year. With 9 appearances on the schedule for the upcoming campaign and new drivers expected to join the fray, it is expected that fans will continue to cheer on these talented young drivers.

 

Bullring bullet points: In response to numerous inquiries, track staff has announced dates for a pair of pre-season open test sessions. The first will be Saturday, May 11th from 11:00 'til 4:00. Teams can also put their equipment through its paces Thursday, May 16th from 4:00 'til dusk. Admission for either practice session will be $25.00 for car and driver. $15.00 per crew member.

 

Be sure to see the newly designed www.peterboroughspeedway.com for the latest track news and information heading into Peterborough Speedway's exciting 2024 schedule.

 

Fans can expect to see exciting action from the Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model division during the upcoming 2024 season at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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


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2024-04-15

Promo Team Continues to Build the Peterborough Speedway Brand

Promo Team Continues to Build the Peterborough Speedway Brand

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 


Local racetrack operators never stop working toward the goal of giving fans the best show for their family entertainment dollar. Shortly after introducing a new design for their www.peterboroughspeedway.com website, the popular Central Ontario oval's promotional team is happy to announce that they will once again have cars on display at Lindsay Square.

 

From April 28th to May 5th, fans will have the opportunity to pick-up a copy of the track's weekly event schedule and see the 2024 rides of 3rd generation KOD Disposal Late Model runner Jacob Mercer and the unveiling of the No. 99 of Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model rookie of the year hopeful, 11-year-old former go karter Brody Coates. The No. 38 Mini Stock of Carol 'Duckie' Dawson – who finished 6th in last year's point standings – will also be part of the show. Peterborough Speedway owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse days having cars at the mall is a tradition that has been part of the speedway's publicity itinerary for several decades, spanning multiple generations.

 

"We're thankful to the team at Lindsay Square for welcoming the race teams and our fans for this pre-season event once again this year," explained Josiasse. "Shows like this are an excellent marketing opportunity for racers, the track and the sport of local weekly auto racing."

 

Everything is getting closer and fans are counting the days 'til the 2024 season opener Saturday, May 18th and looking forward to getting another year of local racing underway and taking another step toward 'Making Memories for Life'. The Pure Country 105 Season Opener offers free spectator grandstand admission and a complete program with 5 home track divisions, plus the Ontario Legend Car Series. Grandstand gates open at 3:00, with the first green flag of the schedule at 5:00.

 

Before the season starts, take a self-guided tour of the freshly designed Peterborough Speedway website. You'll find the latest track news and schedule information. Ticketing options, driver profiles and You Tube videos. Get all the news you'll need at www.peterboroughspeedway.com or see the track's social media sites and pages.

 

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

 

3rd generation runner Jacob Mercer (No. 81) will have his KOD Disposal Late Model ride at Lindsay Square – April 28th to May 5th – as part of the annual Peterborough Speedway pre-season display.

 

Last year's 6th place finish has Carol Dawson looking forward to the 2024 season. Her No. 38 SwitchTire Mini Stock will be part of the Peterborough Speedway show – starting April 28th – at Lindsay Square.

 

Photo attachment: BroCo Motorsports image

 

Go kart graduate Brody Coates (No. 99) will show-off his Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model during the Peterborough Speedway pre-season display – April 28th to May 5th – at Lindsay Square.

 

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


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2024-04-12

THE CW NETWORK TO EXCLUSIVELY BROADCAST FINAL EIGHT RACES OF CURRENT NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON THIS FALL

THE CW NETWORK TO EXCLUSIVELY BROADCAST FINAL EIGHT RACES OF CURRENT NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON THIS FALL

 

NASCAR Xfinity Series Coverage on The CW Begins on Friday, September 20
from Bristol Motor Speedway

 

All 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Races to Air Exclusively on The CW

 

The CW's Previously Announced Seven-Year NASCAR Xfinity Series Deal Set to Begin in 2025

 

BURBANK, CA (APRIL 11, 2024) – The CW Network today announced it will be the exclusive broadcast home for the final eight races of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series this fall. Live coverage begins on Friday, September 20 with the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The series continues through the fall with the final seven Xfinity Playoff races of the season, culminating in the Xfinity Series Championship from Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, November 9. All of the races will be produced by NBC Sports, with Rick Allen serving as lead race announcer alongside analysts Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte, and NBC Sports' Vice President of Motorsports Jeff Behnke overseeing production.

 

"As The CW prepares to be the new broadcast home of the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, we want to thank our partners at the league and at NBC Sports for welcoming the network into the NASCAR broadcast family and for the early opportunity to showcase these thrilling final eight Xfinity Series races of the season," said Dennis Miller, President, The CW Network. "We can't wait to give racing fans an early preview of all the exciting action the NASCAR Xfinity Series has to offer on The CW and we look forward to establishing the network as a new destination for live motorsports."

 

"We have incredible media partners who collaborate at an exceptional level to showcase the excitement of live NASCAR racing," said Brian Herbst, NASCAR Senior Vice President, Media and Productions. "We're looking forward to having The CW get a head start as the home of the NASCAR Xfinity Series with the help of NBC Sports and continuing to deliver our fans thrilling on-track action."

 

"We have a great partnership with NASCAR and welcome The CW to the family of NASCAR broadcasters," said Rick Cordella, President, NBC Sports. "This sneak peek of NASCAR Xfinity Series races will continue to feature NBC Sports' critically acclaimed NASCAR production while assisting in the transition for fans to watch the Xfinity Series on The CW full-time in 2025."

 

Composed primarily of NASCAR's younger, up-and-coming drivers, the NASCAR Xfinity Series features the sport's future stars often competing side-by-side against NASCAR's biggest names – many of whom earned their stripes and won championships in the Xfinity Series. NASCAR Xfinity Series races in some of the nation's largest markets—from Chicago to Dallas to Miami—and at the sport's most iconic tracks, including Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and the series championship at Phoenix Raceway.

 

Starting in 2025, The CW Network will become the exclusive home to the NASCAR Xfinity Series, extending through the 2031 racing season. The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races annually, along with practice and qualifying events each weekend. For the first time in series history, every NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television with additional content available through The CW's digital platforms. Also in 2025, all NASCAR Xfinity Series races and ancillary content will be fully produced by the Emmy Award-winning NASCAR Productions group, in close collaboration with The CW Network.

 

Below are the start times for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series races airing on The CW this fall (all times ET). Race start times subject to change.

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol Motor Speedway

7:00pm Pre-race coverage

7:30pm Race start

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Kansas Speedway

3:30pm Pre-race coverage

4:00pm Race start

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega Superspeedway

3:30pm Pre-race coverage

4:00pm Race start

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Roval

3:30pm Pre-race coverage

4:00pm Race start

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

7:00pm Pre-race coverage

7:30pm Race start

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway

3:30pm Pre-race coverage

4:00pm Race start

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville Speedway

3:30pm Pre-race coverage

4:00pm Race start

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway

7:00pm Pre-race coverage

7:30pm Race start

 

 

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About The CW Network

The CW is America's fifth major broadcast network and reaches 100% of US television households. The CW delivers 15 hours of primetime entertainment programming per week in addition to over 300 hours of sports per year as the broadcast home to LIV Golf, ACC football and basketball games, "Inside the NFL," WWE NXT beginning in 2024 and NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025. The fully ad-supported CW App, with more than 100 million downloads to date, is available for free to consumers on all major platforms and is home to the latest episodes and seasons of The CW's primetime programming, live streaming of LIV Golf tournaments and a library of entertaining film and television content for on-demand viewing. The CW is 75%-owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company and largest CW affiliate group. For more information about The CW, please visit www.cwtv.com.

 

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 14 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), five regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and the 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 five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

 

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.


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