2022-04-01

GEN-3 Electrical Ontario Modifieds Series Announces its 2022 Line-Up


GEN-3 Electrical Ontario Modifieds Series Announces its 2022 Line-Up 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

After dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions over the past 2 seasons, officials with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, presented by GEN-3 Electrical are pleased to announce a return to action with its 2022 schedule. OMRS spokesperson Rick Warnes says it will be great to see everyone back at the track. 

 

"We weren't able to hold a driver's meeting again this year so we sent a mass email message to our teams to bring everyone up-to-date," said Warnes. "There will be some minor rule changes and with the supply of tire casings, Towel City will be providing recap tires on American Racer casings, as our series remains committed to offering everyone the same competitive, cost-effective racing we have since our inception in 2010." 

 

Warnes also pointed-out that the 2022 schedule will consist of 8 events, with 6 held at the tour's home base of Peterborough Speedway and a pair of dates at Flamboro Speedway. Officials are also happy to confirm Saturday, August 20th as the date for the inaugural running of the special OMRS memorial event to pay tribute to long-time competitor and former series official Bill Pickford. 

 

"I think everyone associated with this club is excited about getting the new season underway," Rick Warnes explained. "We ran a few races at Peterborough last year but haven't crowned a series champion since 2019 when John Baker Jr. took the honours. These teams put their heart and soul into everything they do on the track and their efforts need to be recognised." 

 

Ontario Modifieds Racing Series 2022 event schedule 

 

Saturday, May 28th                            Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, June 25th                          Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, July 2nd                             Flamboro Speedway 

Saturday, July 23rd                            Peterborough Speedway 

Saturday, July 30th                            Flamboro Speedway 

                                                            Kid's Ride Night 

 

Saturday, August 13th                       Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            Fan Appreciation Night. 

                                                            $4.00 grandstand admission 

Saturday, August 20th                       Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            Inaugural Bill Pickford Memorial 

 

Saturday, September 3rd                 Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            2022 Championship Clash 

 

The 2022 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series schedule is presented by  

GEN-3 Electrical and sponsored in part by TNT Performance Products, Conview Concrete, Sterling Tire, Thinkpath Design, Bourque Transmission, All or Nothing Brewhouse and Clarke Motorsports Communications. 

 

Learn more about the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series by liking the OMRS Ontario Modifieds Racing Series Facebook group or see www.ontariomodifiedsracing.com.  

 

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

 

Drivers and teams with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series – presented by GEN-3 Electrical – are looking forward to kicking-off the 2022 season Saturday, May 28th at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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


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2022-03-10

NASCAR Names O’Donnell Chief Operating Officer; Kennedy Returns to Competition Team

NASCAR Names O'Donnell Chief Operating Officer;

Kennedy Returns to Competition Team

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 10, 2022) – NASCAR today announced two key executive leadership moves, promoting Steve O'Donnell to Chief Operating Officer and returning Ben Kennedy to the Competition team where he will assume a key leadership position as Senior Vice President, Racing Development & Strategy.

 

"With more than 25 years of NASCAR experience across a variety of disciplines, Steve O'Donnell has earned the respect of the entire industry, and his collaborative leadership in the competition space has positioned the sport for incredible growth for years to come," said Steve Phelps, NASCAR president. "In a short time, Ben Kennedy has proven to be an innovative, thoughtful leader with bold ideas and a tireless work ethic. He returns to his competition roots with this new role, one in which he will no doubt excel."

 

As COO, O'Donnell will continue to provide oversight of all NASCAR Competition and Racing Operations, while adding Track Operations and Strategic Development to his purview. With these added duties, all NASCAR-owned track properties, track presidents and respective events fall under O'Donnell's responsibilities. 

 

As Chief Racing Development Officer since 2014, O'Donnell guided vital innovative advancements, including the introduction of the development of the Next Gen car, the implementation of the new Playoff format for all three of NASCAR's national series and the enhanced race format system that was implemented in 2017.

 

O'Donnell has worked in various areas in the company since joining NASCAR in 1996 as a marketing services representative. After being promoted to manage that group – including work on NASCAR's 50th Anniversary project – he was elevated to Director of Series Marketing. From there, he moved to Competition as Managing Director of Events and Operations to head the All-American Series and Touring Series before being promoted to Vice President of Racing Operations in charge of the national series. In 2008, he was named to Sports Business Journal's prestigious "Forty Under 40" list.

 

"NASCAR is in a prime position for growth, and I look forward to helping our talented team continue the work necessary to build our sport," O'Donnell said. "I am deeply passionate about NASCAR, its fans and those who work in our industry. Together, we will continue the unprecedented collaboration to ensure our sport's success."

 

In returning to NASCAR's Competition team, Kennedy will maintain oversight of the national series schedule development, while assuming immediate oversight of Racing Operations, Track Services/Transportation/Officiating, Industry Relations and the NASCAR Touring & Weekly Series. He will work with O'Donnell in managing the areas of at-track competition and racing innovation.

 

Kennedy, a former race car driver who competed at the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series levels, has held a variety of positions within NASCAR since leaving the driver's seat following the 2017 season. Kennedy began his corporate career as General Manager of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series before a promotion to Managing Director, Racing Operations and International Development.

 

Most recently, Kennedy held the position of Senior Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, where he helped guide overall company strategy, including developing the most dynamic NASCAR Cup Series schedule in 50 years in 2021 and innovating the Busch Light Clash by building a quarter-mile oval inside the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in February of 2022.

 

"I am excited to return to the Competition team and continue to learn from some of the most innovative leaders across our sport," Kennedy said. "The racing this season with the Next Gen car is some of the best we've ever seen. It is truly an exciting time in NASCAR, and I look forward to helping this talented team grow our sport."

 

Both O'Donnell and Kennedy will assume their new roles effective immediately.

 

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:

Mike Forde

NASCAR Communications


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2022-02-23

NASCAR, NBC Sports Announce 2022 Grassroots Racing Coverage on USA Network

NASCAR, NBC Sports Announce 2022 Grassroots Racing Coverage on USA Network

All Races from the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to Air Tape-Delayed on USA Network

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2022) – NASCAR and NBC Sports announced today broadcast coverage for the 2022 slate of grassroots races on USA Network, including events in the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

 

USA Network will air tape-delayed coverage of every race from the three series – except those that are combined ARCA Menards Series events – for a total of 30 race broadcasts. All televised coverage on USA Network will stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

 

All races from the ARCA Menards Series East and West (when not combined with ARCA Menards Series events), and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will air live on FloRacing.

 

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

The season kicked off with the New Smyrna Visitors Bureau 200 at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12. USA Network begins its grassroots coverage with a tape-delayed broadcast of the event on Friday, Feb. 25 at 12 p.m. ET.

 

ARCA Menards Series East

The 2022 campaign started with the Race to Stop Suicide 200 at New Smyrna Speedway on Tuesday, Feb. 15. USA Network will provide tape-delayed coverage of the event on Friday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. ET.

 

ARCA Menards Series West

The NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Irwindale Speedway marks the first USA Network race of the season for the ARCA Menards Series West. It will air live on FloRacing on Saturday, March 26 at 10:05 p.m. ET before USA Network provides tape-delayed coverage on Friday, April 1 at 1 p.m. ET.

 

"NBC Sports is a fantastic partner and supporter of grassroots racing," said Brandon Igdalsky, NASCAR managing director, touring series. "Showcasing the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and ARCA Menards Series East and West on USA Network delivers grassroots racing to a potential new fanbase, spotlights the stars of tomorrow, and provides avid fans with another quality content option."

 

Complete event/air dates and times for all three series on USA Network are below. All times eastern and schedule subject to change.

 

2021 ARCA Menards Series East Schedule

Date

Location

FloRacing

Coverage

USA Network Coverage

Time

Tue. Feb. 15

New Smyrna Speedway

Fri. Feb. 25

1:00 PM

Sat. March 19

Five Flags Speedway

Live – 6:05 PM

Mon. March 28

1:00 PM

Fri. April 29

Dover Motor Speedway

Live – 5:30 PM

Fri. May 6

1:00 PM

Sat. May 7

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Live – 9:35 PM

Fri. May 13

12:00 PM

 

2021 ARCA Menards Series West Schedule

Date

Location

FloRacing

Coverage

USA Network Coverage

Time

Sat. March 26

Irwindale Speedway

Live – 10:05 PM

Fri. April 1

1:00 PM

Sat. April 23

Kern County Raceway Park

Live – 10:00 PM

Fri. April 29

1:00 PM

Sat. June 4

Portland International Raceway

Live – 7:30 PM

Fri. June 10

12:00 PM

Sat. June 11

Sonoma Raceway

Live – 2:30 PM

Thurs. June 16

2:00 PM

Sat. July 2

Irwindale Speedway

Live – 10:00 PM

Fri. July 8

12:00 PM

Sat. Aug. 20

Evergreen Speedway

Live – 9:30 PM

Fri. Aug. 26

2:00 PM

Sat. Sept. 3

Portland International Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. Sept. 11

1:00 PM

Sat. Oct. 1

All American Speedway

Live – 9:45 PM

Fri. Oct. 7

3:00 PM

Fri. Oct. 14

The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Live – 11:35 PM

Fri. Oct. 21

12:00 PM

Sat. Nov. 5

Phoenix Raceway

Live – 10:00 PM

Fri. Nov. 11

1:00 PM

 

2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule

Date

Location

FloRacing

Coverage

USA Network

Coverage

Time

Sat. Feb. 12

New Smyrna Speedway

Fri. Feb. 25

12:00 PM

Fri. April 1

Richmond Raceway

Live – 6:30 PM

Sat. April 9

4:00 PM

Sat. May 14

Riverhead Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Fri. May 20

12:00 PM

Sat. May 21

Lee USA Speedway

Live – 7:00 PM

Fri. May 27

12:00 PM

Sat. May 28

Jennerstown Speedway

Live – 8:00 PM

Thurs. June 2

2:00 PM

Sat. June 18

Monadnock Speedway

Live – 8:30 PM

Sat. June 25

11:30 AM

Sat. June 25

Riverhead Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. July 3

1:00 PM

Sat. July 9

Wall Stadium

Live – 8:00 PM

Fri. July 15

6:30 PM

Sat. July 16

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Live – 6:00 PM

Fri. July 22

12:00 PM

Fri. July 29

Claremont Motorsports Park

Live – 9:00 PM

Fri. Aug. 5

1:00 PM

Wed. Aug. 17

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. Aug. 21

1:00 PM

Sat. Aug. 27

Langley Speedway

Live – 8:30 PM

Fri. Sept. 2

12:00 PM

Sat, Sept. 3

Oswego Speedway

Live – 7:30 PM

Sun. Sept. 11

12:00 PM

Sat. Sept. 17

Riverhead Raceway

Live – 8:00 PM

Sun. Sept. 25

1:30 PM

Sat. Oct. 8

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Live – TBD

Sat. Oct 15

2:00 PM

Thurs. Oct. 27

Martinsville Speedway

Live – 8:00 PM

Fri. Nov. 4

1:00 PM



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2022-02-21

NASCAR Partners with Stepp’s Towing Service, Inc. for Track Recovery Services


Stepp's to supply towing and wrecker vehicles for NASCAR national series events

Daytona Beach, FL (February 9, 2022) – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR®) announced today an official partnership with Stepp's Towing Service, Inc., a Florida-based company that has been designated the Official Track Recovery Service Partner of NASCAR.

 

Stepp's Towing Service will provide towing and wrecker vehicles for a majority of NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™ and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ events. NASCAR's Track Services team members began training with the vehicles last month, working in conjunction with the American Medical Response safety team.

 

"Recovery response is a critical part of NASCAR, allowing us to safely host events without taking away from the excitement and competition that fans are used to seeing on the track each week," said Mike Phillips, Managing Director of Track Services, NASCAR. "The addition of Stepp's Towing Service gives our on-track recovery teams the support they'll need to continue providing a best-in-class on-track response throughout the season." 

 

Founded in 1960, Stepp's Towing Service began as a single tow truck operation and has grown to offer a multitude of services including towing, heavy transport, environmental response, and auto salvage. 

 

"We are extremely excited and proud to be an Official Partner and the designated Official Track Recovery Service Partner of NASCAR," said Todd Stepp, President and CEO of Stepp's Towing Service, Inc. "With over 60 years of experience providing top quality towing, heavy transport and recovery services in the state of Florida, we are fully committed and prepared to deliver that same level of service on a national basis across the NASCAR national series with a highly proficient, well-trained and dedicated team of towing professionals."

 

The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season begins with the 64th running of the Daytona 500® on Sunday, February 20 (FOX at 2:30 p.m. ET).

 

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