Kyle Larson remains interested in a NASCAR comeback, though he said he hasn’t explored the options for a return to stock cars.
“Well, I’ve been so busy just racing pretty much every day of the week that I haven’t even had time to work on anything, but I would love an opportunity if it came,” he said during a recent interview with MRN Winged Nation (that was posted Tuesday to YouTube) about his impressive tear through dirt racing this summer. “But at the same time, I’m also having a ton of fun right now.”
Larson has focused solely on dirt racing since being indefinitely suspended by NASCAR and losing his ride at Chip Ganassi Racing for using a racial slur during an iRacing event in April.
, Artomobilia Officials Postpone Inaugural‘Revolanté: A Celebration of Revolutionary Automobiles,’ to 2021
Artomobilia Offering Alternative 2020 Event for Car Enthusiasts, the “Lemonade 10000,” August 29
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 – In light of ongoing efforts to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the City of Carmel’s decision to cancel 2020 Artomobilia Weekend’s activities in downtown Carmel, officials from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and Artomobilia announced July 29 that the inaugural concours-style car show “Revolanté: A Celebration of Revolutionary Automobiles,” has been postponed to August 29, 2021.
Revolanté was set to debut August 30 during 2020 Artomobilia Weekend at The Bridgewater Club in Carmel, featuring approximately 100 high-end classic cars ranging from exquisite pre-war models to mid-century Indianapolis 500 winners to 1960s muscle and sports cars, plus late-20th century supercars.
All ticket sales were to directly benefit the IMS Museum’s educational and exhibit programming and restoration efforts. The Museum is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in the infield of the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“Our team very much respects the decision of Carmel city officials to cancel not only Artomobilia, but a number of public events for the balance of 2020,” said Carmel Artomobilia Event Director John Leonard. “The IMS Museum team and all of our partners did a great job preparing for a spectacular Revolanté debut, with protocols in place given the ongoing COVID emergency. We will, however, take what has been set in motion and build an event for next year that will ‘wow’ the public and our participating car collectors alike.”
In the wake of the cancelation of Revolanté and Artomobilia’s other events in Carmel, Leonard and his team are preparing to take the hugely popular show on the road – literally. Given the “lemon” that car enthusiasts have received due to the show cancelation, Artomobilia is hosting the “Lemonade 10000” road rally on Saturday, Aug. 29.
The rally will start and end at the Clay Terrace outdoor mall in Carmel, taking a 77-mile path through the bucolic scenery and winding back roads of Indiana’s Hamilton, Madison and Boone counties. To register your car or learn more about the Lemonade 10000, please visit: https://www.artomobiliaweekend.com/.
Like most museums and arts organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted revenues and finances for the IMS Museum. Donations are always welcomed and assist museum staff in preserving and sharing the glorious history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its events. At this time, your support is appreciated more than ever. To learn more about the many ways you can show your support – including memberships and our popular “Adopt-a-Car” program
About the IMS Museum: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is home to one of the world’s premier motorsports and automobile collections, with interpretive emphasis on the Indianapolis 500 and its role as an American icon of sporting tradition and innovation.
Located inside the famed 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, the IMS Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which relies on the support of visitors, members, donors and corporate partners, who make possible our daily operations, exhibits, educational programming, and restoration and preservation initiatives.
Due to mounting concerns over the health and economic effects of COVID-19, Econn Motorsports announced today they are not moving forward with the traditional Bud 150 which had been scheduled for August 19th at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. An open practice previously scheduled for August 5th has also been canceled. The recent outbreaks of COVID-19 cases associated with professional sporting events was chief among the reasons for the decision.
“We had initially thought that the virus would be of minimal concern by now, but the numbers are still very concerning”, said Terry Eames of Econn Motorsports. “We remain committed to keeping oval track racing alive at Thompson and will continue to work with the Hoenig family about the possibility of events later in the year”, Eames added.
The Granite State Pro Stock Series heads to one of the original tracks on the schedule as they make their first and possibly only visit to the quarter mile bull ring Friday August first. The Winchester NH oval was one of the first facilities to sign on with the then fledgling series and has been a staple ever since.
Mike O’Sullivan picked up his only win of the 2019 campaign at the tricky high banked oval and returns, hoping to turn his 2020 season around. The two time series champion scored a top five finish at the second round at Claremont but has struggled to get the finishes hes expects in his other two starts.
DJ Shaw is expected to compete this weekend at a track where the win has eluded him thus far. Shaw has had the dominant car in recent events at the Monadnock high banks but bad luck has derailed his efforts. Although the Precision JLM team has yet to file an entry, they have stated that they intend to race.
Ray Christian III leads the way in the 2020 point standings but only by fourteen points over Joey Polewarczyk. Angelo Belsito sits twenty four markers back on the heels of two straight wins. All three will take their fight to Monadnock where none of the three have ever won and Christian III is the only one to ever race there.
Rookie Competitors Casey Call and Cody Leblanc both plan to attend this event as they battle for rookie of the year honors along with Ryan Lineham. All three have posted solid finishes this year and look to continue to learn at a track that is traditionally tough on rookies. Lineham has yet to officially enter but has stated he intends to be there.
Josh King is a former winner at Monadnock and had a very successful test at the quarter mile bull ring before kicking off his season. King looks to get back to victory lane for the first time since 2017 at the track closest to his Vernon Vt shop and he’ll try to do it in a brand new race car. King has run the car twice now and hopes he has all the kinks worked out of it.
Barry Gray is a former Pro Stock champion at both the track and with the series. Gray missed the most recent event at Claremont Motorsports Park to concentrate on getting his car right for one of his best tracks. He looks to get back to a victory lane he is very familiar with.
Other entries include Kevin Folan, Mike Mitchell and and Jake Matheson. Folan and Mitchell are veteran competitors and Matheson is in his second year out of the legends car ranks. All three have raced at Monadnock previously and look for strong runs.
Post time for this event will be at 6:00pm and the GSPSS will be joined by the Monadnock Speedway weekly racing divisions.
August 15 the series heads for Beach Ridge Speedway in Scarborough Maine for a 150 lap affair. This will be the first ever visit to the coastal speedway and the first time the the traveling pro stockers have raced in the state of Maine in several years.
For more information visit www.gspss.net or check them out on there various social media pages.
Source: Mike Parks President Granite State Pro Stock Series
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Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models (50 laps* spotlight)
Kennebec Equipment Rental Outlaw Mini (25 laps)
Hancock Heights Modifieds (30 laps)
Portland Glass Strictly Streets (25 laps)
* Per state of Maine CDC guidelines, face coverings are required where social distancing is not possible. * Hand sanitizing stations provided * Concessions will be open & limited – you may bring your own food if you wish * If are ill or are concerned about your safety, we respectfully ask you to not come .. remember this is an invitation to join us (not a mandate)
The remainder of the 2020 season will feature the following for races & race teams:
no points / no championships
Heats: open draw for starting position in all heats
Feature: Start where qualified – (exception) previous feature winners will start feature behind all non-winners – top 3 from the previous week to back
scaled payout based on car count
after week 1 there will only be 2 rounds of practice for each division
2020 GRANDSTAND TICKETING INFORMATION
GRANDSTAND NOTE 1: Per guidelines posted by the state of Maine under the “Spectator Sports” addendum to “Large Gatherings”, all race tracks – including Wiscasset Speedway – have been permitted to have a limited number of fans in the grandstands with restrictions
maximum of 200 people (4) separate sections of 50 people
other restrictions on entrances/restrooms/concessions
GRANDSTAND NOTE 2: Because of the required safety recommendations, the following changes have been made for the remainder of the season.
No smoking in the facility (patrons may go out to their vehicle)
No 50/50 sales
No program sales
Limited concessions (you may bring your own food)
Limited Kids Club activities (Kids Club table will be outdoors near the main entrance)
Kids must remain with parents when on the grounds
Souvenir stand will be open, but a limited number of customers permitted at once.
Face masks recommended wherever social distancing is not possible (entering & exiting the facility, concessions, restrooms, souvenirs)
Hand sanitizing stations provided throughout the grounds
Because we have a limit of 200 grandstand seats available per show, we are offering the following ticketing options
OPTION 1. VIP SEASON PASS
(COST = $55 All ages)
VIP TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 7/27 THRU FRIDAY 7/31
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM call (207) 491-3720
(credit card only, first come first serve, do not leave a message)
This will provide preferred admission to the 10 remaining regular race programs – does NOT include Boss Hogg 150 or Fall Fury
Fans purchasing VIP pass will be able to reserve specific grandstand section, but not a specific seat
Will provide pass holder preferred early entry to grandstands from a separate check-in table = 1 hr prior to general admission grandstand sales (typical race day will have 4 pm VIP admission / 5 pm general admission / 6 pm race program)
If VIP ticket holder arrives after general admission sales begin – and maximum occupancy has been reached, they may use the ticket to get a $5 discount off pit admission.
Purchased passes can be picked up (will-call) at the VIP check-in table on race day
OPTION 2. RACE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
(COST = $5 per show – based on availability / no presale)
When general admission sales begin for each race program – we will only sell the number of tickets remaining after VIP ticket holders have checked-in by 5 pm, in order to reach our maximum occupancy limit of 200. (the number of tickets available will vary week to week)
Once we have reached maximum occupancy (200) anyone remaining will have the option of purchasing a pitside ticket for $20
OPTION 3. RACE DAY PIT ADMISSION
(COST = $20 per show – no presale)
Minor release forms required – available at the pit gate
Children must remain with an adult at ALL times
Pit ticket holders are not permitted on the grandstand side
NASCAR and the TV Networks continue to find ways to improve TV ratings
Source: Jayski.com
JULY 29, 2020 AT 6:55 AM
Despite generally lower ratings, Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern reports that NASCAR President Steve Phelps says the industry has not seen the last of mid-week races.
According to Sports Media Watch, “The four midweek Cup Series races this season have averaged 1.71 million viewers across FS1 and NBCSN, down 37% from the average for Sunday races on those networks (2.73M). Adding in last week’s NASCAR All-Star Race, the midweek average of 1.75 million is still down 36% from Sunday levels.”
Kevin Harvick a frequent visitor to Victory Lane! (Credit: AP/BleacherReport photo)
Also Joe Logano of Manchester, CT is 15/1, Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT is 660/1 and Corey LaJoie, son of two time Xfinity Champion Randy Lajoie of Norwalk,CT, is 1,000/1
With only a limited number of fans allowed to take part in Sunday’s 30th anniversary running of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway and its partners have rolled out a multitude of opportunities for fans to remain engaged and entertained through virtual activations no matter where they watch.
“We have been challenged on a number of fronts this year as a result of the pandemic, but we remain committed to providing the best possible experience for every race fan, whether they join us in person or through our new virtual platforms,” said David McGrath, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “Working creatively with our partners, we’ve created a series of activations to make the fans an active part of this unique Foxwoods Resort Casino 301.”
Activations include:
Winner’s Circle:
As NASCAR returns to racing at “The Magic Mile,” New Hampshire Motor Speedway is giving race fans a chance to win a VIP prize package that includes a two-night stay at Foxwoods Resort Casino, a $250 food and beverage credit and two Monza World-Class Karting passes to test your driving skills at the indoor karting track at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
All fans need to do to enter is visit the Watch and Win page and answer a few simple questions to register. Then be sure to watch Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino at 3 p.m. on NBCSN. Entries must be received by 3 p.m. on Sunday to be eligible.
A winner will be announced via New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s social media channels.
Souvenir Program:
Get ready for the weekend with New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s first-ever digital souvenir program. The 84-page program features exclusive feature stories, colorful photos, driver bios, a timeline of the speedway’s rich 30-year history and so much more. Celebrate the historic 30th anniversary season as drivers prepare to write the next chapter with the free program, available here.
Virtual Fan Zone:
Even if they can’t make it to the track, fans will have the chance to learn more about many of New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s partners, get access to exclusive content and more in a first-of-its-kind Virtual Fan Zone. Accessed through the speedway’s website, the Virtual Fan Zone gives fans a chance to interact with sponsors like Coca-Cola, Toyota, New Hampshire Lottery and GEICO, among others, to get them revved up for fun at “The Magic Mile.”
In addition to getting in on the fun before the races go green, fans are encouraged to tune in to pre-race coverage of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on NBCSN. Coverage will also be broadcast on Performance Racing Network radio affiliates beginning at 2 p.m.
Well finally here on July 27,2020 we have our first positive announcement of our 2020 race season. On Saturday, the 25th it was confirmed by the management of the New London Waterford Speed bowl we will be opening our 2020 season there on August 8th, 2020 ( pending the town issuing a CO permit ).
We are looking forward to bringing The Modified Racing Series thunders back to life at the New London -Waterford Speed bowl the facility has been undergoing a major renovation project over the last few years . This Project is a work in progress that is going to make it a premier racing venue in New England.
More details on this event will follow in the coming days including purse structure and the final times and race details.
Notice to all competitors there will be no member ship fees this year do to the current situation. We will apply the prepaid membership fees to the entrance fees for each event or you can chose to apply it towards the membership for 2021 season.
Things that we do know at this point are that the event entrance fee is going to be 100.00 for each event ,tires will remain at 165.00 each . Also, for the remainder of the 2020 season the series will be allowing the NASCAR WMT SPEC engine to run in the series following NASCAR WMT rules and must have all NASCAR seals.
