Race Weekend Central

Harrison Burton, Matt Tifft Included in 2016-2017 ‘NASCAR Next’ Class

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(Photo: Nigel Kinrade / NKP)

NASCAR has selected the next class of drivers who have the potential to reach great heights in the sport on Tuesday afternoon with the announcement of the 2016-17 NASCAR Next class. This 11-driver group was chosen through an evaluation process that featured the opinions of NASCAR executives, the Drivers Council, and media members. To fit …

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Kyle Busch Adds SiriusXM Sponsorship for Charlotte Truck Race

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(Photo: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

When Kyle Busch competes in Friday’s Camping World Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, he will have new sponsor SiriusXM across the hood. This is the first of a six-race partnership for the satellite radio company with Kyle Busch Motorsports. The company’s colors will adorn Busch’s No. 18, a part-time ride in the series. …

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Entry List: North Carolina Education Lottery 200

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(Photo: Mike Neff, Frontstretch)

The Camping World Truck Series is in action for the third consecutive week as the series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200. 38 trucks are entered for Friday night’s event, meaning six will not make the field. Austin Theriault will make his second series start of the season for Brad …

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Entry List: Sprint Showdown

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(Photo: Mike Neff, Frontstretch)

Drivers who haven’t qualified for the Sprint All-Star Race will have one last opportunity to earn a spot in the field on Friday night in the Sprint Showdown. 25 cars are entered, bringing the total to 40 cars competing this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Under the new race format, the three segment winners will …

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Entry List: Sprint All-Star Race

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(Photo: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

The Sprint Cup Series heads home to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the next two weeks. The first of two races takes place this weekend with the Sprint All-Star Race. There are 15 drivers eligible for the event and this field was decided based on 2015 race winners, past Sprint Cup Series champions and former All-Star …

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Kansas TV Ratings Up From Rain Delayed 2015 Race

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(Photo: Russell LaBounty / NKP)

Following a steady downward trend in TV ratings to begin the 2016 season, the past two races have shown increases. Last week’s Talladega overnight rating pulled even with the 2015 race and the final rating showed a slight increase. Saturday night’s Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway saw an increase in overnight TV ratings during …

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Dover Adds SAFER Barrier, Expands Pit Stalls Ahead of Race Weekend

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(Photo: NASCAR via Getty Images)

Dover International Speedway announced a few safety improvements that are being made ahead of this weekend’s triple-header. The track added 479 feet of SAFER barrier along the backstretch and turn three inside wall. Additionally, 401 feet of the barrier was added in front of the turn three nside guardrail and 78 feet was added to …

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