2023-05-09

Doug Gonder Promoted to Series Director of NASCAR Pinty’s Series


Doug Gonder Promoted to Series Director of NASCAR Pinty's Series

He previously served as assistant series director of Canada's largest motorsports series

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2023) — NASCAR announced today the promotion of Doug Gonder to series director of the NASCAR Pinty's Series. He previously served as assistant series director under Cherie Putnam, who retired at the end of last season.

 

Gonder, a London, Ontario native, first joined NASCAR as an official in 2012 focusing on technical inspection, including pit road, templates, car and engine. He was promoted to assistant series director in 2022. Prior to joining NASCAR, Gonder worked as an official in the ARCA Menards Series and at Delaware Speedway, where he started his career as a race official in 2005.

 

"Doug is a trusted figure among competitors in the garage and is the perfect choice to lead the NASCAR Pinty's Series into the future," said Tony Spiteri, general manager of NASCAR Canada. "His relationships and technical experience are invaluable as the series continues to grow, welcoming new competitors, new racetracks and new fans." 

 

In addition to Gonder's promotion, NASCAR also announced the 2023 series competition leadership structure. Longtime series official Sam Putnam has been promoted to technical director. Mike Hennink, who has been with the series since its inception, will serve as supervisor of officials. Rob Sharpe returns as race director, a position he's held since 2019. Stephanie Azevedo returns for her sixth season as series coordinator.

 

The 2023 NASCAR Pinty's Series season opens this Saturday with the NTN Ultimate Bearing Experience 250 at Sunset Speedway. All series races will stream live on TSN's new subscription based, streaming platform, TSN+ and FloRacing in the United States. Tape-delay broadcasts will air on TSN and RDS2 in Canada.

 

Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Pinty's Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram.

 

 

Contact:

Caitlin Patrick

NASCAR Pinty's Series 



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Doug Gonder nommé directeur de la série NASCAR Pinty’s


 

 

Doug Gonder nommé directeur de la série NASCAR Pinty's

Précédemment directeur adjoint de la plus importante série de sport motorisé au Canada

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Floride (9 mai 2023) — NASCAR annonce aujourd'hui la promotion de Doug Gonder au poste de directeur de la série NASCAR Pinty's. Par le passé, il était directeur adjoint de la série sous la direction de Cherie Putnam, qui a pris sa retraite à la fin de la saison dernière.

 

Doug Gonder, originaire de London (Ontario), occupe le poste d'officiel chez NASCAR de 2012 à 2022, se concentrant sur l'inspection technique, l'allée des puits, les gabarits, la voiture et le moteur. Il devient directeur adjoint de la série en 2022. Avant de rejoindre NASCAR, Doug Gonder agit à titre d'officiel en série ARCA Menards et au Delaware Speedway, où il a lancé sa carrière d'officiel en 2005.

 

« Doug peut compter sur la confiance des participants et demeure le choix idéal pour diriger et développer la série NASCAR Pinty's », déclare Tony Spiteri, directeur général de NASCAR Canada. « Ses relations et son expérience technique sont inestimables alors que la série poursuit sa croissance, accueillant de nouveaux concurrents, de nouveaux circuits et de nouveaux amateurs. »

 

Outre la promotion de Doug Gonder, NASCAR annonce également aujourd'hui l'équipe de direction des compétitions pour 2023. Sam Putnam, un officiel de longue date de la série, est promu au poste de directeur technique. Mike Hennink, actif dans la série depuis sa création, occupera le poste de superviseur des officiels. Rob Sharpe revient comme directeur de course, un poste qu'il occupe depuis 2019. Stephanie Azevedo est de retour pour sa sixième saison en tant que coordinatrice de la série.

 

L'ouverture de la saison 2023 de la série NASCAR Pinty's se déroulera en soirée, ce samedi 13 mai, avec le NTN Ultimate Bearing Experience 250 sur le circuit ovale de Sunset Speedway. Toutes les courses de la série seront diffusées en direct sur la nouvelle plateforme de diffusion en continu par abonnement de TSN, TSN+ et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis. La rediffusion des courses sera disponible sur TSN et RDS2 au Canada.

 

Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur Twitter, Facebook et Instagram.

 

 

Contact:

Caitlin Patrick

NASCAR Pinty's Series 


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2023-05-01

Peterborough Speedway Season Preview Returns to Lindsay Square

Peterborough Speedway Season Preview Returns to Lindsay Square 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

Race fans from across Central Ontario are looking forward to the 2023 schedule launch at Peterborough Speedway. The Pure Country 105 Season Opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – is slated for Saturday, May 20th at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. 

 

For the first time since the 2019 season, Lindsay Square will once again host cars from the popular venue on Mount Pleasant Road. Track officials will also be on hand to speak with fans and provide copies of this year's event schedule. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says this is a great opportunity to see what's new for the exciting line-up of action. 

 

"Just like our racers, track staff has been working hard to make sure everything is ready to roll for the opening night," said J.P. Josiasse. "Our regular season is made-up of 16 consecutive Saturday nights, with the schedule wrapping-up with the 30th anniversary edition of the Autumn Colours Classic." 

 

Cars will be on display during regular Lindsay Square hours from Sunday, April 30th to Sunday, May 7th. Lindsay Square is located at 401 Kent Street West. For more information, see www.lindsaysqaure.ca.  

 

Following pre-season practice sessions scheduled for Thursday, May 11th, Saturday, May 13th and Thursday, May 18th, Peterborough Speedway's 57th season of racing gets underway Saturday, May 20th. Get complete details on this year's line-up at www.peterboroughspeedway.com or through the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms. 

 

Photo attachment: Peterborough Speedway staff 

 

Fans can get their first look at some of the equipment they'll see this year at Peterborough Speedway during the track's season preview event this week at Lindsay Square. 

 

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

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2023-04-30

Catch the 2023 Edge of Your Seat Action at Peterborough Speedway

Catch the 2023 Edge of Your Seat Action at Peterborough Speedway 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

Take a seat in the grandstands for a night of family motorsports entertainment and you'll understand why Peterborough Speedway has been nicknamed Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. 

 

The tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road routinely produces some of the most impressive racing in the province, from the home track favourites to touring divisions alike. Heading into the venue's 57thconsecutive season of operation, track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says the promotional team has been working overtime to put together an exciting schedule. 

 

"It has been a busy off-season, but I'm confident that we'll have everything ready to go when it comes time for this year's lid-lifter," J.P. Josiasse explained. "Just like the weekly racers, our track team will be going through a checklist and crossing things off leading-up to the green flag at the Saturday, May 20th Pure Country 105 season opener." 

 

Josiasse says the 2023 kick-off – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – will include the home track Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, SwitchTire Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Jiffy Lube Super Stock and KOD Disposal Late Model divisions, plus the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series and a Fan Appreciation Autograph Session at intermission. Pit gates will open at 12:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 3:00 and the new season's first green flag at 5:00. 

 

Track officials recently announced that there will be a trio of open practice sessions leading-up to this year's season opener. Cars will hit the track Thursday, May 11th at 4:00, Saturday, May 13th at 11:00 and Thursday, May 18th at 4:00. Testing track time is subject to weather conditions. Updated info will be posted on the speedway website and social media platforms. 

 

In accordance with insurance coverage regulations, Peterborough Speedway staff and officials will once again require anyone entering the track through the pit gate to present a completed 2023 pit waiver. There is a QR code and full instructions on the track website or through the online link athttps://ps2000ltd.speedwaiver.com/yvmag. Event passes for the new season of action can be purchased through the advance ticket link on the track website or at the walk-up, trackside general admission ticket window on raceday. 

 

Central Ontario's motorsports community has marked their calendars and is counting the days until the 2023 schedule gets rolling – Saturday, May 20th – at Peterborough Speedway. For the latest track news, details and information, be sure to head towww.peterboroughspeedway.com or see the venue's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms. 

 

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

 

A Fan Appreciation Autograph Session will once again be part of the 2023 Pure Country 105 Season Opener – Saturday, May 20th – at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

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

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2023-03-10

NASCAR Launches Immersive Gaming Experience ‘NASCAR Speed Hub’ on Roblox

NASCAR Launches Immersive Gaming Experience 'NASCAR Speed Hub' on Roblox

The new experience brings together the Roblox community around NASCAR's past, present and future

 

Daytona Beach, Fla. (March 10, 2023) – 'NASCAR Speed Hub' today makes its virtual debut on Roblox. NASCAR Speed Hub is an immersive experience that lets players design cars, unlock exclusive virtual items, play mini games, and connect to other popular experiences on the platform. Partnering with metaverse studio Dubit, NASCAR's Roblox experience also builds around a popular collaboration with Jailbreak developers Badimo. 

 

"This is the next step in expanding NASCAR's presence in the metaverse and engaging with the community in unique and creative ways," said Nick Rend, NASCAR managing director of gaming & esports. "At NASCAR we want to encourage the emerging generation of digital natives to manifest their passion for NASCAR racing their own way. NASCAR Speed Hub on Roblox is an exciting new space that lets players create and evolve their NASCAR story on their terms." 

 

NASCAR Speed Hub is an immersive 3D experience filled with social experiences. Players can unlock virtual items, customize cars, and learn about NASCAR Racing in a fun, creative, and playful environment on the Roblox platform that's connecting millions of people through shared experiences. 

 

At the heart of the hub is a time trial that allows players to collect currency and upgrade their car. Upgrades are a critical component to competing for bragging rights on the global leaderboard. The 'Quest for Diamonds' is a mini game that sees NASCAR's 75th Anniversary diamonds spread throughout partner games which are accessed through the hub.

 

"We are thrilled to bring the excitement of NASCAR to the Roblox platform in a unique way, involving the phenomenal community of builders," said Andrew Douthwaite, Dubit chief commercial officer. "Roblox has a vibrant platform of designers and players, and when it came time to launch a persistent space, it was important for NASCAR to also include creators."

 

Jailbreak players who complete a time trial in NASCAR Speed Hub will earn a limited time NASCAR-themed 75th anniversary skin as part of a new vehicle launch. 

 

"NASCAR's passion for community building on the Roblox platform is remarkable," said Alex Balfanz, co-founder of Badimo. "Our fans loved the Jailbreak x NASCAR experience and the virtual items we previously launched are some of the most talked about in our community." 

 

The NASCAR Speed Hub will eventually include additional user generated and official content. 

 

For images and video click here

 

To view the sizzle reel click here

 

To enter the NASCAR Speed Hub click here

 

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

About Dubit

Dubit is a global studio that builds branded metaverse games, experiences, and events. Its team of over 140 professionals provides brands and agencies with the production, marketing and research services to develop, launch and promote successful experiences in the metaverse. Dubit has recently built games and concerts for clients such as H&M, Nickelodeon, UEFA, The Grammys, Samsung, and Hyundai. Dubit has also partnered with over 100 experiences across Roblox to provide brand integrations into already popular games. Brands can harness these established audiences, and Dubit's portals and technology allows it to direct this traffic into a client's branded game.

Dubit launched the Metaverse Gaming League, the first esports league in the metaverse. Streamed every week, the League links up client brands and partner games and gives away thousands of dollars in prizes.

About Badimo

Badimo was created in 2017 by two longtime friends, Alex Balfanz in Florida and his partner Keanu in Arizona, with a passion for creating games they themselves wanted to play. Their biggest project, Jailbreak, was an instant success when it was launched six years ago. Jailbreak has been played more than 6 billion times by hundreds of millions of players around the world and has seen more than 100 major content updates over the years. For more information, you can follow Badimo on Twitter @Badimo.

 

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James Hallas

NASCAR Communications


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Ontario Modifieds Racing Series Teams Head Into the 2023 Season

Ontario Modifieds Racing Series Teams Head Into the 2023 Season 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 



Racing Gods will soon be smiling on fans of the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, presented by GEN-3 Electrical as the popular group kicks-off its 2023 schedule Saturday, May 27th at Peterborough Speedway. 

 

This year, there will be 9 regular season dates on the line-up. 6 at Peterborough Speedway and another 3 at Flamboro Speedway. Series spokesperson Rick Warnes says race teams and fans have enjoyed the relationship OMRS has built at the 2 tracks. 

 

"We've shared a strong partnership with everyone at Peterborough and Flamboro for more than a decade and we don't see that changing anytime soon," Rick Warnes said. "The group will host the 2nd annual edition of the Bill Pickford Memorial – Saturday, August 26th – at Flamboro Speedway, with the season championship finale at the OMRS first ever appearance – Friday, October 6th – during the 30th annual edition of the Autumn Colours Classic at Peterborough Speedway." 

 

Since its inception in 2010, the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series has been committed to powering and preserving affordable open-wheeled modified racing.  

 

Heading into the 2023 schedule, last year's champion Alex Cuzzilla – who celebrated his 20th birthday in December – will be searching for his second straight series title. The talented youngster from Nestleton, Ontario will face some tough competition as OMRS officials are expecting a stellar field – including former champions Robert Warnes and John Baker Jr. – to take the green flag for this year's dates. 

 

2023 OMRS Modifieds Racing Series schedule 

 

Saturday, May 27th                            Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, July 1st                               Flamboro Speedway 

Saturday, July 15th                            Peterborough Speedway 

Saturday, July 22nd                           Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, August 5th                         Flamboro Speedway 

Saturday, August 12th                       Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            Double Toonie - $4.00 admission 

Saturday, August 26th                       Flamboro Speedway 

                                                            2nd Annual Bill Pickford Memorial 

 

Saturday, September 2nd                 Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            Championship Clash 

 

Friday, October 6th                            Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            Autumn Colours Classic 

 

The 2023 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series is once again presented by GEN-3 Electrical and sponsored in part by TNT Performance Products, Thinkpath Design, Bourque Transmission, All or Nothing Brewhouse and Clarke Motorsports Communications. 

 

Follow the series events throughout the year through OMRS Ontario Modifieds Racing Series at www.facebook.com.  

 


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2023-03-08

Jiffy Lube Sponsorship Moves to the Peterborough Speedway Super Stocks

Jiffy Lube Sponsorship Moves to the Peterborough Speedway Super Stocks 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

When the green flag waves to launch Peterborough Speedway's 2023 season, fans will notice that the Jiffy Lube brand will be displayed on cars in the track's Super Stock division. 

 

Whatever you drive and wherever you drive it, your vehicle deserves nothing short of the best when it comes to car care and maintenance. From warranty-approved oil changes, with free fluid top-up and visual vehicle inspection, the trained technicians at Jiffy Lube at 646 Reid Street in Peterborough are experts in preventive maintenance and have all the bases covered. Local owner/operator Albert Youssef says they are car guys at heart and actually spend time racing at Peterborough Speedway, so you can trust the Jiffy Lube team to keep your vehicle going strong. 

 

"Like at trackside, our team will check your fluids, tires, and filters and even provide free top-ups, all in a jiffy," said local owner/operator Albert Youssef. "It's like having your personal pit crew. Our team knows exactly what your vehicle needs and is committed to help you maintain your vehicle to prevent costly repairs. We have been doing this in our community for over 40 years and will get you in and out in a Jiffy." 

 

Head to www.jiffylubeontario.com/peterborough-646-reid-st for details on the area location's business hours, services, savings and promotions, as well as special offers. Get more in a Jiffy! 

 

"The 2023 schedule takes the green flag Saturday, May 20th with the Pure Country 105 Season Opener, featuring free spectator grandstand admission," explained Peterborough Speedway track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "We're looking at an exciting line of action this year and our promotional team is happy to have the local team at Jiffy Lube on hand as the title sponsor of the Super Stock division." 

 

Josiasse says www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram continue to be the source for the latest news and information on the upcoming schedule at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. 

 

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

 

Victor Vowles (No. 53) carried the Jiffy Lube sponsorship during last year's Autumn Colours Classic. 

The Peterborough Jiffy Lube location will back the Super Stock field in 2023 at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. 

 

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2023-02-20

Chasing Success, Domonick Merkley Gets Ready for the 2023 Season

Chasing Success, Domonick Merkley Gets Ready for the 2023 Season 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 


His 2022 campaign was the type of season Domonick Merkley had been waiting for.

The former Mini Stock runner finished 9th in the final Brockville Ontario Speedway Sportsman-Modified standings, on the strength of his first career feature event win, 3 top 5 and 7 top 10 finishes in 16 starts. Impressive stats on their own, but when combined with a 13th place showing in the final Ogilvie's Auto & Fleet Series rundown and solid runs in back-to-back starts during Brighton Speedway's Applefest Weekend, the 24-year-old Automotive Service Technician from Johnstown, Ontario has built a solid foundation for his 2023 schedule. 

 

"Local racing – even once a week – requires a lot of hard work, time and commitment," said Domonick Merkley. "Now that the cross border travel restrictions have been lifted, I'm going to look at doing some road trips this year. The team and I have made tentative plans to run some shows at Can Am and Mohawk in addition to our regular Saturday nights at Brockville and occasional stops at Cornwall. Much of what I'm able to do throughout the year will depend on resources and my work schedule." 

 

Coming from a long line of racers that started with his father and brothers Tyler and Brent who used to campaign Street Stock rides and his cousins Nick and Curtis who still do, Domonick Merkley is keenly aware of the costs associated with fielding a competitive weekly ride throughout the year. He's thankful for the ongoing support of his sponsorship partners, including Snap On Tools dealer Tim Covell, Gananoque Chevrolet, CSN Collision Centre, Gananoque, Thurler Logistics and Excavation, Merkley AG Tire, DT Mobile Wash and C & D Custom Creations. Merkley says he's also thankful for the help he receives in the shop and at the race track. 

 

"My brother Tyler, my girlfriend Catie Bannan and I take care of the car through the week," explained the driver, who selected his No. 98 car number to match the year he was born. "I'm very lucky to race close to home. Its great to have family members and friends cheering for me at every event. At this level of the sport, everyone is willing to help each other in the pits, no matter how badly they want to beat you when the green flag flies." 

 

In his time away from the track, Domonick Merkley – who is a graduate of South Grenville High School and Algonquin College – enjoys playing video games with his friends, spending time with his son and 4-wheeling.  

 

Follow Domonick Merkley and the No. 98 DIRTcar Sportsman-Modified team throughout the 2023 Brockville Speedway season, beginning Saturday, May 13th and on the team's Merkley Racing Facebook and Instagram social media platforms. 

 

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

 

After finishing 9th in the 2022 Sportsman-Modified standings, Domonick Merkley (No. 98) is looking forward to kicking off the new season – Saturday, May 13th – at Brockville Ontario Speedway. 

 

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2023-02-16

NASCAR to Name 75 Greatest Drivers as Part of 75th Anniversary Celebration


NASCAR to Name 75 Greatest Drivers as Part of 75th Anniversary Celebration

Voting timeline for NASCAR Hall of Fame class shifting to accommodate selection process

 

Daytona Beach, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2023) – NASCAR today announced it will name the 75 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR history as it celebrates the past, present and future of the sport throughout its 75th "Diamond" Anniversary.

 

A blue-ribbon committee comprised of former drivers, team owners, industry personnel, NASCAR executives and current and former media members will determine the 75 Greatest Drivers. The unranked list will be unveiled this Spring and culminate with an in-person celebration of the esteemed group during the Goodyear 400 race weekend at Darlington Raceway, May 12-14. Fans can purchase tickets to Darlington Raceway at www.nascar.com/tickets.

 

"From the incredible races to the unforgettable moments to our larger-than-life stars, there is so much to celebrate during this 75th Anniversary season," said Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO. "The 50 Greatest Drivers list from our Silver Anniversary is an anchor program to that era, and an honor each of those athletes holds dear. We look forward to adding 25 new drivers as we recognize the 75 Greatest Drivers by recalling the talents and heroics that made each so remarkable."

 

As a result of the selection process for the 75 Greatest Drivers, NASCAR also will shift the voting timeline for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The Nomination Committee and Honors Committee will both meet on Wednesday, May 24 to select the nominees. Voting Day for the Class of 2024 will be Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

 

Additional details about the 75 Greatest Drivers and other 75th Anniversary programs will be announced in the future. Fans can visit the newly launched NASCAR 75 content hub to stay up to date, enjoy interactive historical timelines, sift through entire seasons-in-review, pick their four-driver "dream team," watch new interviews with iconic drivers and more.

 

The NASCAR regular season gets underway with the 65th running of the DAYTONA 500®, the Great American Race, on Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').


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Powerball(R) Becomes Official Partner of NASCAR(R)

Powerball® Becomes Official Partner of NASCAR®

Partnership is a First Between Powerball and a Major Sports League; Includes Powerball Being Named "Official Lottery Game of NASCAR"

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – (Feb. 15, 2023) – NASCAR announced today that Powerball, the game that has inspired the country with the chance to become a millionaire all while raising billions of dollars for good causes, has become an Official Partner of NASCAR and the "Official Lottery Game of NASCAR."

 

"NASCAR and Powerball have shared in the goal of providing exhilarating excitement for decades while also giving back to the communities in which we are a part of," said Daryl Wolfe, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. "Powerball creates millionaires every year, and we can't wait to see the different winning opportunities this partnership will bring to our loyal fans throughout the country."

 

To kick off the new partnership and the 2023 season, NASCAR and Powerball will create a season-long promotion that will culminate with one lottery player winning a $1 million prize in a special drawing broadcast live from the Phoenix Raceway during NASCAR Championship Weekend, Nov. 3-5. Further information and details of the promotion, as well as how to enter, will be announced at a later date.

 

"Powerball and NASCAR both have the extraordinary ability to create memorable moments that bring everyone together, to dream and cheer for something big," said Drew Svitko, Powerball Product Group Chair and Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director. "That's why Powerball is proud to partner with NASCAR to bring extra excitement throughout the season, which includes awarding a $1 million prize to a player in Phoenix!"

Powerball tickets are two dollars per play. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. More than half of all proceeds from the sale of a Powerball ticket remain in the jurisdiction where the ticket was sold. Drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also live streamed on Powerball.com. 

 

The 2023 NASCAR regular season begins on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET with The Great American Race, the 65th Annual DAYTONA 500. The race will air live on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

For more information on Powerball, please visit Powerball.com. 

 

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

About Powerball

Powerball holds the current world record for largest national lottery jackpot at $2.04 billion. Powerball celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and since its first drawing in 1992, the game has helped generate more than $28 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries. More than half of all proceeds from the sale of a Powerball ticket remain in the jurisdiction where the ticket was sold. Powerball tickets are two dollars per play. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EST from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Powerball drawings are also live streamed on Powerball.com.

 


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