Race Weekend Central

Friday Faceoff: Is it Time for On-Track Qualifying to Come Back?

#10: Jeb Burton, Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet Camaro at Homestead-Miami Speedway, March 2021. Photo: NKP

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Thanks to a social media fan vote, Anheuser Busch dubbed this weekend’s Cup race the “Buschy McBusch Race 400”. Is such naming genius or silly? Do you even consider it relevant either way? Luken Glover: I think it was a great way to get the fans involved, and I think many expected a crazy name …

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Derrick Lancaster Still in ‘Critical, but Stable’ Condition

Derrick Lancaster and Thad Moffitt race at Talladega ARCA Menards Series Photo NKP

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Four days after being involved in a vicious crash on the backstretch of Talladega Superspeedway, ARCA Menards Series driver Derrick Lancaster remains in “critical, but stable” condition according to an update provided by Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass. He has been placed on a ventilator and has since then opened his eyes and is aware …

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Entry List: 2021 ARCA Menards Series Dutch Boy 150 at Kansas Speedway

2021 ARCA Phoenix Pack Racing - Corey Heim, No. 20 Venturini Motorsports Toyota and Ty Gibbs, No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (Credit: NKP)

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The ARCA Menards Series returns to action for the second consecutive week as it makes its first of two trips in 2021 to Kansas Speedway for Saturday’s (May 1) Dutch Boy 150. This weekend’s 100-lap event will feature 19 drivers, meaning all will automatically qualify. It’s the smallest field of the year thus far after …

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Valvoline Sponsoring Kyle Larson and William Byron

2021 spring Las Vegas Cup race #24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Liberty University, #5: Kyle Larson, HendrickCars.com Photo NKP

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Valvoline is increasing its primary sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports drivers Kyle Larson and William Byron from three races to five throughout the 2021-2022 NASCAR Cup Series seasons, the team announced April 27. For 2021, the lubricant brand will adorn the No. 24 Chevrolet of Byron for two events at Darlington Raceway’s throwback weekend on May 9 …

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Richard Petty Motorsports Adds Multi-Year Sponsorship with The Lonely Entrepreneur

Erik Jones primary sponsor The Lonely Entrepreneur bringing awareness to Black Entrepreneur Initiative Photo RPM

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Richard Petty Motorsports announced this morning (April 27) the addition of a new primary sponsorship with The Lonely Entrepreneur for three NASCAR Cup Series events in 2021 while also serving as an associate sponsor for the rest of the season. The New York-based organization will team up with RPM through its Black Entrepreneur Initiative, climbing …

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Keelan Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Among Talladega iRacing Pro Invitational Entries

Virtual Talladega 2020 Iracing Invitational Jeff Gordon Fence Chris Graythen Getty Images

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When you think of a second-generation NASCAR driver, you probably don’t think of the name “Harvick”. That will change Wednesday, April 21. The entry list for the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race at virtual Talladega Superspeedway was revealed Tuesday evening (April 20) and featured several guest invites in addition to the chartered entries. Among …

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Live Fast Motorsports Honors Red Farmer with Special Paint Scheme at Talladega

#78: B.J. McLeod, Live Fast Motorsports, Ford Mustang Surface Sunscreen

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Live Fast Motorsports revealed a special paint scheme that will adorn their No. 78 Ford at Talladega Superspeedway in this weekend’s GEICO 500 honoring NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021 member Red Farmer Tuesday evening (April 21). The reveal of the special livery stems from a newly-formed partnership between the young Live Fast Motorsports …

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Chris Buescher Adds AutoTempest Sponsorship

Chris Buescher walks before 2021 spring Phoenix Cup race Fastenal firesuit Photo: NKP

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AutoTempest has teamed up with Roush Fenway Racing as a primary sponsor for NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher for two races this season, RFR announced April 20. The debut of the Ford-powered team’s newest primary partner will be on May 2 in the Buschy McBusch Race 400 at Kansas Speedway. “We’re excited to partner …

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Entry List: 2021 General Tire 200

2019 Talladega Arca Brandon Lynn Car Cck Photography

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After a month-long break, the ARCA Menards Series will join the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup series for its annual rotation at Talladega Superspeedway in the General Tire 200. The 200-mile event is the third race of the 2021 ARCA Menards Season and is the first since Phoenix Raceway in March. The 76-lap race will feature …

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