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Charters change hands; Petty down to one team?

Interviewed on SiriusXM NASCAR radio Thursday afternoon, Go Fas owner Archie St. Hilare said the #32 team has leased the charter from Richard Petty Motorsports' #44 team for the 2017 season. Furthermore, Go Fas has leased the #32 team charter for next season to Wood...

DiBenedetto to drive for Go Fas:

Go Fas Racing announced that Matt DiBenedetto will pilot the #32 Go Fas Racing Ford for all 36 scheduled events in NASCAR's Premier Series during the 2017 season. DiBenedetto comes to GFR after completing two full seasons in NASCAR's Premier Series where he tallied...

Martinsville Speedway debuts new logo for 70th Anniversary:

In 1947 there were no credit cards, no computers and no NASCAR. However, there was Martinsville Speedway. The half-mile racetrack opened its doors for the first time and has held races ever since. In celebration of 70 years, the track will have a special 70th anniversary...

Richmond selects St. John & Partners and PCG SportsDesk Media as New Agencies of Record:

Richmond International Raceway announces it has named St. John & Partners and PCG SportsDesk Media as its two new agencies of record. SJ&P; was selected as the creative and media buying agency of record and PCG SportsDesk will be the digital media agency of...

Drive Your Car on Track at Sonoma Raceway:

Race enthusiasts often wonder how to get their car on track at Sonoma Raceway. Those drivers can turn their fantasies into reality as the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) hosts the 4th annual Laps for Charity event on Saturday, Jan.21. This once...

Stocks For Tots at NASCAR Technical Institute:

The 28th annual Stocks For Tots holiday event and fundraiser will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. The event which started in 1989 has raised more than $1 million and collected more than 60,000 toys to aid raising awareness...

Chris Buescher’s car number revealed:

JTG Daugherty racing tweeted Monday afternoon, 'You have been asking and guessing what car # @Chris_Buescher will be driving in 2017, it will be the #37.'....

Biffle has ‘several offers’ for next season:

Asked on Twitter Sunday if he had a ride for 2017, Greg Biffle responded, 'Not yet working on it. I'm blessed to have several offers just wanting to make the right decision and drive a car I can win in.'...

Congrats

to Brad Keselowski and girlfriend Paige White on their engagement. Keselowski broke the news Sunday on Twitter. The couple have a daughter, Scarlett. A wedding date was not announced....

Iowa Speedway tickets now on sale:

Kicking off the holiday season with a 'bang,' Iowa Speedway is officially on sale with single event and weekend ticket packages for its 2017 season. Super Fans can become Superheroes by securing their seats for an action-packed summer in 2017. Single event tickets...

Wrestler John Cena Named Honorary Pace Car Driver:

WWE Superstar and actor John Cena will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the 58th annual DAYTONA 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Cena will pace the 40-car field to the green flag in a Toyota Camry. Cena, a 15-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, has been...

Indy 500 not considering early start time to facilitate ‘The Double’:

IndyCar head Mark Miles said Hulman and Co., which owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the open wheel series are not currently considering a return of the Indianapolis 500 to the traditional 11:00am start time to facilitate drivers competing 'The Double,' in conjunction...

Charlotte named ‘Outstanding Facility of the Year’ at PRI:

The Greatest Place to See the Race earned one of the motorsports industry's highest honors this week at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis. Charlotte Motor Speedway received The Race Track Business Conference's 'Outstanding Facility of the Year...

BK Racing briefly locked out of race shop:

Concerns over BK Racing losing their lease at their current shop location appear to be a misunderstanding and, in fact, the race team is negotiating and extended lease with BAM Property Holdings, Kickin' the Tires has confirmed. A sign posted, Wednesday evening, on...

Congrats to Clint and Lorra Bowyer

on the birth of their daughter, Preseley Elizabeth on Friday. Bowyer tweeted the news Friday afternoon. Presley joins brother, Cash....

Kentucky Speedway going Smoke-Free in Grandstands:

Kentucky Speedway grandstands will be smoke-free, including the use of e-cigarettes and vapor cigarettes, beginning with the 2017 season. This policy applies to all seating areas, including suites, clubs and terrace boxes. The speedway will continue to permit smoking...

Ragan will not return to BK Racing:

BK Racing and driver #23-David Ragan have parted ways. The news comes one day after team owner Ron Devine announced Matt DiBenedetto would no longer continue with the organization. 'BK Racing is in the process of trying to restructure the company,' Devine told Motorsport...

Earnhardt, Jr. feeling healthy; ready to talk contract extension:

#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he believes he is more healthy now than he was before a crash at Michigan in June that caused a concussion, triggering balance and vision issues as well as nausea that kept him out for the final 18 races of 2016. He feels so good that he...

Buescher ready for transition to JTG Daugherty:

Having his 2017 plans in place eases much concern but Chris Buescher, 16th in points for 2016, said there are 'still a lot of moving pieces floating around.' Some are comparable to what he faced heading into this past season when he transitioned from the XFINITY Series...

Martinsville to give Grandfather Clock Trophy to Ticket Holder:

In celebration of 70 years, the winner of the STP 500 won't be the only one leaving Martinsville Speedway with an iconic grandfather clock trophy. One lucky ticket holder will win one as well. For each ticket purchased before March 29, fans will be entered into the...