2021-06-24

Canadian Tire Reignites Partnership with NASCAR Pinty’s Series

Canadian Tire Reignites Partnership with NASCAR Pinty's Series

Canadian Tire and Motomaster Batteries Join NASCAR Pinty's Series in Official Capacities

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 24, 2021) – NASCAR today welcomed previous series entitlement sponsor Canadian Tire back to the NASCAR Pinty's Series as the "Official Retailer of NASCAR in Canada." Motomaster Batteries also becomes the "Official Battery of the NASCAR Pinty's Series."

 

As part of the partnership, Canadian Tire and Motomaster Batteries will each be race entitlement sponsors for 2021 NASCAR Pinty's Series races – the Canadian Tire 150 at Autodrome Chaudière on Aug. 29 and the Motomaster Batteries 125 at Flamboro Speedway on Sept. 12.

 

"Canadian Tire has played an important role in the development of the NASCAR Pinty's Series and we are thrilled to welcome them back to the NASCAR family," said Chad Seigler, NASCAR Vice President of International Business Development and Partnerships. "With a full season planned for 2021, we are eager to continue to build the Pinty's Series as Canada's leading stock car series, and teams and fans alike should be excited to see the commitment to the sport from Canadian Tire and Motomaster Batteries."

 

"Canadian Tire has a longstanding history of supporting motorsport in Canada," said Kim Saunders, Vice President of Community and Partnerships at Canadian Tire Corporation. "We're proud to return as NASCAR partners again this year."

 

Canadian Tire has a rich motorsports history having sponsored the NASCAR Pinty's Series from its first year under the NASCAR umbrella (2007) through 2016 when Pinty's Delicious Foods took over naming rights. The company has also served as facility naming rights holder and primary marketing partner of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) since 2012.

 

The NASCAR Pinty's Series will hold two races at CTMP on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5. The series had raced at the historic venue every year before the pandemic-shortened season in 2020.

 


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2021-04-29

NASCAR To Honor Military Families and Communities ThroughNASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola

NASCAR To Honor Military Families and Communities Through

NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola

Industry-wide platform to honor, host and serve military families and communities during Military Appreciation Month

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 29, 2021) – As part of the annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative, the NASCAR industry will honor United States Armed Forces heroes and their families throughout Military Appreciation Month, beginning this weekend at Kansas Speedway.

 

Now in its seventh year, NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola begins for the first time at Kansas Speedway with the Buschy McBusch Race 400 (May 2 at 3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM) and concludes with the return of 600 Miles of Remembrance during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway taking place Memorial Day weekend (May 30, at 6 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM).

 

"The NASCAR industry takes tremendous pride in honoring those who serve our country, along with their families and communities," said Michelle Byron, vice president of partnership marketing, NASCAR. "It's impossible to describe their sacrifices to protect and support our communities throughout the past year during the pandemic – it's our privilege to recognize them through NASCAR Salutes annually."

 

In conjunction with this program, U.S. Naval Officer and NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji, will be welcomed as the newest Coca-Cola ambassador and will host many of the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola events.

 

As part of the 2021 platform, NASCAR and Coca-Cola will celebrate the military community by showcasing stories of everyday heroes from local bases, in partnership with the USO, while also hosting at-track and virtual experiences led by Iwuji for military families through Troops to the Track.

 

Beginning this weekend at Kansas Speedway, a weekly pre-race show will launch on NASCAR.com and Facebook hosted by Iwuji alongside NASCAR personality Kim Coon. The show will highlight NASCAR Salutes for fans who are unable to attend a race in person and feature special celebrity guests, including Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers, race dignitaries and more.

 

"Coca-Cola is proud to support and honor the sacrifice and service of all military members and their families in partnership with NASCAR," said Chris Bigda, director of sports marketing, Coca-Cola North America. "We are excited to welcome Jesse as a Coca-Cola ambassador to help bring communities together that share an appreciation for our military and the love of racing."

 

Throughout NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola, FOX Sports will highlight military service stories from the industry across its NASCAR programming. Fans can learn more about the heroes honored throughout the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program by visiting NASCAR.com/Salutes. Fans can participate this year by sharing a military member or family they salute on social media tagging #NASCARSalutes.

 

During the Coca-Cola 600 race weekend, NASCAR and Coca-Cola will host Gold Star Families, many of whom will have loved ones honored during the annual Memorial Day weekend 600 Miles of Remembrance. All 40 NASCAR Cup Series cars will feature the name of a fallen service member on the windshield during the race in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

 

Among the other NASCAR Salutes events and activities are the following:

  • Throughout the platform, fans can follow and engage with the NASCAR Salutes conversation on social media using #NASCARSalutes.
  • At Kansas Speedway and Darlington Raceway, as part of NASCAR Troops to the Track Hosted by Coca-Cola, active servicemembers from local bases will receive grandstand tickets.
  • AMR, the "Official Emergency Medical Services Partner of NASCAR," will feature the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola branding on its NASCAR safety trucks and safety team helmets throughout the program.
  • In support of NASCAR Salutes, Charlotte Motor Speedway is again hosting its annual Mission 600 as a prelude to its pre-race salute to the troops prior to the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend. This year's program includes a mix of virtual and in-person experiences to connect members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family and other drivers with military bases.
  • Mack Trucks, the "Official Hauler of NASCAR," will again adorn NASCAR Salutes colors on its flagship NASCAR hauler. This year's Mack Anthem scheme will be chosen by fans through a social media vote taking place until Friday, April 30 and will be unveiled on Saturday, May 1.
  • M&M'S, the "Official Chocolate of NASCAR," will provide 100 tickets to active-duty service members and their families from Fort Hood as a part of their partnership with Operation Gratitude during NASCAR's debut weekend at Circuit of the Americas.
  • For more than 10 years, Goodyear has transformed its NASCAR race tires by replacing its iconic "Eagle" sidewall design with a message to honor America's military.  In 2021, for the third season, Goodyear will feature "Honor and Remember," in recognition of the organization that worked closely with the industry for "600 Miles of Remembrance" to honor military lives lost while serving.
  • Through a new special at-track experience in partnership with Coca-Cola, the USO and Charlotte Motor Speedway, a group of service members and their families will have the opportunity to learn to race simulators from eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series competitors. The simulators will then be donated to the USO.
  • During the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Xfinity, a Proud Premier Partner, will display red, white and blue Xfinity windshield headers on their race cars to showcase their company's commitment to hiring 21,000 veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses who bring unique skills and experiences to Comcast NBCUniversal.
  • During Memorial Day weekend, Camping World will celebrate with red, white and blue windshield decals on all trucks racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Camping World is a strong supporter of all military branches and proudly displays 3,200 square foot American flags at its nationwide retail locations.
  • Leading into the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR drivers will discuss 600 Miles of Remembrance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (channel 90) during a special military tribute show airing at 1 p.m. ET. The Dialed In Salute to the Troops special, hosted by Claire B. Lang, will feature interviews with several drivers as well as service members from different branches of the military.
  • During the broadcast of the Coca-Cola 600, FOX will display the name of every U.S. Armed Forces member who lost his or her life since last year's Memorial Day weekend race as part of a special tribute titled "FOX Sports Remembers," an initiative begun in 2009. FOX's scroll will begin running during its pre-race show at 5:30 p.m. ET.

 

 

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').



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2021-03-22

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Announces New Admission Pricing and Policies


Devil's Bowl Speedway Announces New Admission Pricing and Policies

Season passes available; weekly $12 adult ticket pricing returns

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                  DBS-031821-1



 

WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil's Bowl Speedway has announced fan-friendly pricing and policies for the 2021 dirt track season. As Vermonters demonstrate an ability to effectively control and mitigate the pandemic, management at the West Haven track remains optimistic that state health and safety regulations will soon look closer to normal.

State-mandated restrictions last year severely limited group sizes, forcing Devil's Bowl Speedway to make changes to remain financially stable. Those changes included eliminating free admission for children, eliminating discount pricing for seniors and teens, and raising ticket prices to $15 for all ages.

Although many restrictions are expected to remain in place for 2021, track promoter Mike Bruno has made changes to help families enjoy events more affordably. As a result, Devil's Bowl will reintroduce a lower $12 adult price (all ages, 13 and up) for weekly events, and a more affordable $5 child ticket will be offered at all events.

The new infield drive-in parking area – which was created to facilitate social distancing – quickly became an exciting option for fans, and it will remain an important part of Devil's Bowl moving forward. A new access road, a new entry and exit point, and a new infield food and beverage concession stand will be constructed in the spring, which will greatly improve the infield experience. Infield admission will remain $20 for adults and free for kids.

Online advance ticket sales remain a convenient option for the grandstands in addition to at-track sales on race day. Infield tickets will only be sold at the speedway on race day in 2021 due to the uncertainty of rain and resulting soft grounds that would close the infield.

Pit area admission remains consistent at most weekly events at $25 for 2021 Devil's Bowl Speedway license holders and $35 for non-members. Discussions are underway about the possibility of online advance sale pit passes.

Special events will have different pricing in the grandstands, infield, and pit area, and all prices and policies are subject to change dependent upon state mandates.

Season passes are now available for the grandstands and the pit area. Grandstand general admission season passes are $300 for adults and $50 for kids. Reserved general admission seating is also available for an additional $50. Season pit passes area available for $600 for members and $800 for non-members.

Mike's Fuels of Bridport, Vt., presents Devil's Bowl Speedway's 55th season opener on Saturday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. The 30-lap Sportsman Modified feature will pay a whopping $2,500 to win, and the Limited Sportsman, Super Stock, Mini Stock, and 500cc Mini Sprint classes will also be in action.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, Vt., four miles north of U.S. Route 4, Exit 2, and just 20 minutes from Rutland, Vt.  For more information, visit www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112. Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway, and on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.

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2021-03-04

Ontario Modifieds Racing Series Unveils a Tentative 2021 Schedule

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

It's a simple concept that's easy to understand. Racers just want to race. That's what made things so tough for OMRS drivers and teams. Despite the best intentions of tour officials, the 2020 schedule fell victim to government restrictions caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus and was cancelled before anyone had even turned a lap on the track. With an optimistic look to the future, a tentative calendar of events has been released that could see the popular series – presented by GEN-3 Electrical – run 7 shows. 

 

"Everyone has their fingers crossed and we're hoping things will head in a different direction for 2021," said Ontario Modifieds Racing Series spokesperson Rick Warnes. "Early indications point to about a handful of new teams joining the fold and even though it has been more than a year since he celebrated clinching the title, each driver in the field has their sights set on unseating reigning champion John Baker Jr." 

 

Subject to COVID safety guidelines in place at the host venues, this year's agenda will get rolling with a pair of dates – Saturday, May 29th and Saturday, June 19th – at Peterborough Speedway. Action shifts to Flamboro Speedway Saturday, July 3rd. While all OMRS shows pay the same number of team points toward the overall title, Warnes says the highlight of the schedule will be the inaugural running of the Bill Pickford Memorial – Saturday, August 14th – at Peterborough. 

 

"A good friend of the sport and strong ambassador for the series, Bill passed away toward the end of the 2019 season," explained Rick Warnes. "At the year's awards celebration, we announced plans for an event to honour Bill's memory and his dedication to our brand, as well as stock car racing across the province. Taking the checkered flag in this prestigious race is sure to become an annual badge of honour for OMRS drivers." 

 

Ontario Modifieds Racing Series Tentative 2021 Schedule 

 

Saturday, May 29th                            Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, June 19th                          Peterborough Speedway 

 

Saturday, July 3rd                              Flamboro Speedway 

Saturday, July 10th                            Peterborough Speedway 

Saturday, July 31st                            Flamboro Speedway 

 

Saturday, August 14th                       Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            Inaugural Bill Pickford Memorial 

 

Saturday, September 4th                  Peterborough Speedway 

                                                            2021 Championship Clash 

 

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, dates may be changed, cancelled or added. 

 

2021 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, presented by GEN-3 Electrical action is sponsored by All or Nothing Brewhouse, Sterling Tire, Bourque Transmission, Conview Concrete, Thinkpath Design, TNT Performance Products and Clarke Motorsports Communications. 

 

For the latest schedule information, driver profiles and more, visit www.facebook.com/OMRS or www.ontariomodifiedsracing.com.  

 

With an eye on possible COVID-19 provincial restrictions, the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, presented by GEN-3 Electrical has released a tentative 2021 schedule. 

 

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


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2021-02-26

NASCAR Announces Multiyear Partnership With DoorDash DoorDash Accelerates Presence in Sport with Wide-Ranging Official Partnership and Commitment to Supporting Local Businesses

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2021) –NASCAR announced today a multiyear partnership with DoorDash, the nation's leading last-mile logistics platform, that will designate it as the "Official On-Demand Delivery Platform of NASCAR." The wide-ranging agreement will span across the sanctioning body and 11 NASCAR-owned facilities.

 

Over the course of their partnership, DoorDash and NASCAR, two of the fastest-growing brands with Gen Z consumers*, will collaborate meaningfully to empower local communities. Additionally, DoorDash will look to deepen its connection with race fans by bringing the DoorDash experience to NASCAR tracks over the coming years through highlighting local restaurants within racing communities.

 

"DoorDash is a category leader and one of the fastest growing brands in the country, their expanded presence in NASCAR underscores the incredible momentum being generated around this historic season," said Frank Kelleher, senior vice president and chief sales officer, NASCAR. "Together, NASCAR and DoorDash are committed to giving back to the communities in which we race while drastically improving the fan experience at our facilities."

 

DoorDash entered the sport in 2020 by announcing a partnership with NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and a founding partnership of 23XI Racing. The DoorDash logo is prominently featured on the hood of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing, seen during the first two points races of the season at Daytona International Speedway.

 

"This partnership enables us to expand our engagement and build a further connection with the racing community, while activating against our values of diversity and empowering local communities," said Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, DoorDash's VP, Marketing. "We are committed to leveraging our platform and resources to create a more inclusive environment for racing fans in the coming years and look forward to working with NASCAR to create unique and authentic experiences for fans and food-lovers alike."

 

As part of the relationship, DoorDash will also activate across NASCAR's rapidly growing social and digital platforms. Additionally, eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series broadcasts will integrate DoorDash branding throughout the remainder of its season. DoorDash also joins the NASCAR Fuel for Business Council, bringing together an exclusive group of Official NASCAR Partners to construct business-to-business opportunities and co-marketing programs. 

 

*Source: Morning Consult, 2020

 

Tune-in to the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and MRN.

 

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (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™), three regional series, one local grassroots series, three international series and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). 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.comand www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR onFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

About DoorDash

DoorDash is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local and national businesses in more than 4,000 cities and all 50 states across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in 2013, DoorDash enables local businesses to address consumers' expectations of ease and immediacy and thrive in today's convenience economy. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time. Read more on the DoorDash blog or atwww.doordash.com.

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2021-02-23

Peterborough Speedway 2021 Schedule Mixes Home Track Favourites with Special Guests

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

Whether you prefer the tag line 'Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval' or the 'Tight, Tricky Bullring on Mount Pleasant Road', Peterborough Speedway's 2021 calendar has something for everyone. 

 

Subject to provincial government COVID-19 guidelines, the year is planned to get underway Saturday, May 22nd with the Country 105 Season Opener, featuring free spectator grandstand admission. The lid-lifter will play host to the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Late Model and Trailers Plus Ontario Legend divisions – with a fan appreciation autograph session at intermission. Racing starts at 5:00. 

 

"Everyone is excited to be talking about the new season of action," said track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Like everyone else, we're waiting on approval from the province, but our promotional team wanted to get the ball rolling now and make sure everything is ready to go when the green flag flies." 

 

While local and regional racers have fueled the success of the popular Central Ontario oval for more than half a century, fans at Peterborough Speedway are annually treated to some of the country's top touring series. Pending government approval required to run the full schedule, the OSCAAR Hot Rod and Modified, Ontario Sportsman Series, APC Super Stocks, Can Am TQ Midgets, Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and Outlaw Super Late Model teams will be part of this year's line-up. 

 

"We're thrilled to have this year's edition of the Canadian Legend Asphalt Nationals on the schedule," said Josiasse. "The 2-day event – August 28th and 29th – will also include many of our weekly divisions, plus the Outlaw Midgets and OSCAAR Hot Rods. Of course, the season will wrap-up with a Peterborough Speedway tradition – the 28th Annual Autumn Colours Classic – October 8th, 9th and 10th." 

 

Ideally, Peterborough Speedway would like to run the originally proposed 16 event regular season, plus Autumn Colours in 2021 but understand that might not be possible because of COVID 19 restrictions. Track management and promotional personnel are also looking at another option they're calling 'Plan B', that would see the regular schedule start in early June and run every other week until Labour Day. Keeping the safety of fans, staff, drivers and race teams in mind, there will some form of racing this year. Realistically, it could even be following a yet to be developed 'Plan C' proposition. 

 

Peterborough Speedway's complete 2021 schedule will have its official release in the weeks to come. For additional details, be sure to visit the Facebook and Twitter social media platforms or see www.peterboroughspeedway.com.  

 

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

 

Subject to provincial government guidelines, the 2021 schedule at Peterborough Speedway will start with the Country 105 Season Opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 22nd.  

 

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


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2021-02-15

NASCAR Expands International Reach To Nearly 200 Countries And Territories


NASCAR Expands International Reach To Nearly 200 Countries And Territories

Broadcasts available globally in 25 different languages, to over 500 million households

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – When the engines rev for the 63rd running of the DAYTONA 500, more fans than ever across the globe can experience the sights, sounds and action of NASCAR.

 

NASCAR, along with broadcast agency partner IMG, has made NASCAR content available to nearly 200 countries and territories in over 25 languages for a household reach of over 500 million to start 2021. This reach represents a high-water mark for the sport.

 

"NASCAR is a strong global brand, and we take great pride in growing the sport to every corner of the world," said Nick Skipper, NASCAR senior director, media strategy. "It's a pleasure working with best-in-class partner IMG to deliver NASCAR entertainment to new and existing audiences internationally."

 

Live NASCAR races can be seen in some of the largest countries in the world, including China, India, Brazil and Russia. Additionally, live broadcast coverage reaches key markets across the Americas and Europe, such as Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

 

NASCAR has forged partnerships with some of the biggest broadcasters in the world, including China's Tencent, Discovery in India, Sweden's Viasat, TSN in Canada and ESPN in Latin America.

 

This season marks the second year of NASCAR's partnership with Tencent, which will air nine NASCAR Cup Series races live, including the DAYTONA 500.

 

In addition to live racing, the NASCAR International Production group delivers nearly 200 hours of on-demand content to partners annually. During sports' hiatus at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, NASCAR's ability to deliver content to international partners allowed them to fill hundreds of hours of programming time. The eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, which set records for televised esports viewership, was shown in 160 countries and territories.

 

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').


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2021-02-05

NASCAR and Rev Racing Announce 2021

NASCAR and Rev Racing Announce 2021
NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Class

Class of Eight Diverse Drivers Includes Program Veterans and New Participants Set to Compete in
ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series and U.S. Legends Cars

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Date) – Eight talented young drivers from various backgrounds were selected to the newest class of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program, NASCAR and Rev Racing announced today.

The 2021 roster for the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program includes returning veterans, a rising iRacer, two FB y BOHN Mikel's Trucks drivers and the 2020 World Series Dirt Nationals champion.

Nick Sanchez, Rajah Caruth, Isabella Robusto, Lavar Scott and Regina Sirvent are Rev Racing veterans returning to the program in 2021. This season will mark the first year of NASCAR Drive for Diversity participation for drivers Justin Campbell, Andres Perez de Lara and Jaiden Reyna.

Sanchez will race full-time in the ARCA Menards Series after a successful rookie season in the ARCA Menards Series East. Caruth, a prominent iRacer who made his transition to the racetrack in 2019, is advancing to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East while also continuing to race in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series in 2021.

Scott and Sirvent are advancing to join Caruth in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series after racing Legend cars in the 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program for Rev Racing. Robusto will also compete in the Late Model division. Newcomers Campbell, Perez de Lara and Reyna will race U.S. Legend cars.

"We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished drivers to our successful development program," said Jusan Hamilton, NASCAR Director, Racing Operations and Event Management. "We're enthusiastic about their future and look forward to working with each driver as they advance their racing careers."

Traditionally, drivers are selected after participating in a two-day NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Combine sponsored by Honda Generators that includes on-track assessments. The 2020 combine was canceled due to the impact of COVID-19, so candidates were evaluated based on applications, references, historical success and previous on-track performance by a panel comprised of NASCAR industry members. To apply, interested drivers submitted a racing resume and video highlights to NASCAR and Rev Racing.

The NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program was created in 2004 to develop and train ethnically diverse and female drivers both on and off the track. NASCAR Cup Series drivers Bubba Wallace, Daniel Suárez and Kyle Larson are alumni of this program, which is operated by Rev Racing in Concord, N.C.

"We could not be more pleased with the 2021 class selection," said Max Siegel, Rev Racing Owner. "Each year the competition in the sport continues to rise and so does the talent of our applicant pool. We feel very confident in our ability to be competitive and look forward to a successful season."

Wallace debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2018 and finished second in the DAYTONA 500 that season. He also has six wins in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, where he became the first African American driver since Hall of Famer Wendell Scott to win a NASCAR race. This season, Wallace will make his debut with the 23XI Racing team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.

Suárez won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in 2016 and became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR national series championship. This season Suárez will debut with Trackhouse Racing, a team co-owned by music icon Pitbull. Kyle Larson is a six-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner and has qualified for the NASCAR Playoffs four times. This month at Daytona International Speedway, Larson will begin his first season driving for Hendrick Motorsports.

 

The 2021 class features the following drivers:

  • Nick Sanchez – ARCA Menards Series: The 19-year-old driver from Miami, Fla. had a fourth-place finish during his ARCA Menards debut in 2020. He finished third in the 2020 ARCA Menards Series East point standings with two top-fives and three top-10s.

 

  • Rajah Caruth – ARCA Menards Series East and NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series: The 18-year-old driver returns to Rev Racing and will compete in the ARCA Menards Series East. The Washington D.C. native won once at Greenville Pickens Speedway in a Late Model stock car in 2020. Caruth also finished sixth in points at the Charlotte Summer Shootout racing in the Semi-Pro Division.

 

  • Isabella Robusto – NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series: The Fort Mill, S.C. native, 16, returns to Rev Racing after finishing third at Hickory Motor Speedway in 2020. She also won the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Young Racer Award for the second time.

 

  • Lavar Scott – NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series: Scott secured two podium finishes at the 1/5 Mile Trophy Dash at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a Legend car and won back-to-back races in a 600 Micro Sprint. The 17-year-old from Carney's Pointe, N.J., also won the World Series Dirt Nationals.

 

  • Regina Sirvent – NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series: The State of Mexico, Mexico native competed in the FB y BOHN Mikel's Truck Mexico Series, winning twice. The 17-year-old driver had a third-place finish at the Charlotte Summer Shootout with three top fives and five top 10s.

 

  • Justin Campbell – U.S. Legend Car: The 15-year-old from Griffin, Ga., earned a top-10 finish in the standings at the 2020 Thursday Thunder Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In 2018, he competed in a Bandolero with two top-10 finishes and a win.

 

  • Andres Perez de Lara – U.S. Legend Car:  The Mexico City, Mexico native competed in Formula 4 and won four races. The 15-year-old driver also competed in the FB y BOHN Mikel's Truck México Series and had one win. Perez De Lara was 2020's youngest winner in Latin American Formula 4.

 

  • Jaiden Reyna – U.S. Legend Car: Reyna earned two first place finishes at Lincoln Speedway in the Young Lion Division. The 14-year-old from Cornelius, N.C., also had ten firsts, one second and one third place finish at the 2020 Charlotte Summer Shootout in the Young Lion Division.

 

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').

About Rev Racing

Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry's leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit http://revracing.net or follow on Twitter @RevRacin.


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Saison 2021 complète en série NASCAR Pinty’s

Douze (12) courses dont une première participation sur la terre battue du Ohsweken Speedway

 

DAYTONA BEACH (Floride) – Après les six courses du « Pinty's Fan Cave Challenge » tenues en 2020, la série NASCAR Pinty's revient à la normale pour 2021 en annonçant une saison de 12 courses qui se dérouleront sur huit circuits au Québec et en Ontario. À l'instar de 2017, un champion sera couronné après la dernière ronde prévue au Jukasa Motor Speedway le 25 septembre prochain. 

« Notre équipe a dû travailler d'arrache-pied pour créer un programme pour 2021 qui se veut novateur et complet afin de mettre en valeur les courses passionnantes auxquelles sont habitués les amateurs de la série Pinty's, » a déclaré Chad Seigler, vice-président NASCAR, responsable du développement international. « Notre objectif est de maximiser la sécurité des participants. Ainsi, au minimum pendant les premiers week-ends de la saison, chaque circuit accueillera seulement les équipes de la série NASCAR Pinty's.  À ce jour, nous ne savons pas quand les amateurs pourront assister aux courses en personne. Nous continuons à travailler avec les promoteurs et autorités concernées afin de permettre l'accès aux spectateurs aussitôt que possible. La santé et la sécurité des participants, officiels et supporteurs demeurent notre priorité. »

À noter :

  • L'Autodrome Ohsweken accueillera, pour la première fois de l'histoire de la série Pinty's, une course sur terre battue le mardi 17 août (inscrite au calendrier de 2020 puis annulée suite à la crise sanitaire).

 

  • Une tournée québécoise tenue à la fin du mois d'août comptera trois courses sur deux jours. Le Circuit ICAR accueillera sa première course le samedi 28 août (la série n'y est pas retournée depuis 2017). Les équipes se déplaceront ensuite vers l'Autodrome Chaudière le dimanche 29 août pour un programme double sur le tracé d'un quart de mille qui présente toujours des courses spectaculaires.

 

  • La série Pinty's offrira un second programme double au CTMP le dimanche 5 septembre lors de la visite annuelle de la série des camionnettes NASCAR Camping World.

 

  • Toutes les courses de la série Pinty's seront diffusées sur TSN et RDS. Les horaires de diffusion seront publiés ultérieurement.

 

Calendrier 2021 de la série NASCAR Pinty's

DATE

PISTE

VILLE

Dimanche le 23 mai

Sunset Speedway

Innisfil (Ontario)

Samedi le 19 juin

Jukasa Motor Speedway

Hagersville (Ontario)

Dimanche le 18 juillet

Flamboro Speedway*

Millgrove (Ontario)

Dimanche le 18 juillet

Flamboro Speedway*

Millgrove (Ontario)

Dimanche le 15 août

Circuit Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières (Québec)

Jeudi le 17 août

Ohsweken Speedway

Ohsweken (Ontario)

Samedi le 28 août

Circuit ICAR

Mirabel (Québec)

Dimanche le 29 août

Autodrome Chaudière*

Vallée-Jonction (Québec)

Dimanche le 29 août

Autodrome Chaudière*

Vallée-Jonction (Québec).

Dimanche le 5 septembre

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park*

Bowmanville (Ontario)

Dimanche le 5 septembre

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park*

Bowmanville (Ontario)

Samedi le 25 septembre

Jukasa Motor Speedway

Hagersville (Ontario).

 

* Programmes doubles

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