HICKORY, N.C.: With his 2023 racing season winding down, recently crowned Hickory Motor Speedway track champion Kade Brown returns to the historic short track looking to capture another checkered flag in Saturday’s highly anticipated Fall Brawl.

As it has in previous years, the race is guaranteed to deliver action. As one of the biggest annual Late Model Stock Car races in the Southeast, it always does.

The Fall Brawl at Hickory Motor Speedway again falls in the first half of November this year.

The 26th edition of the 200-lap race on the legendary. 0.363-mile asphalt oval will feature some Late Model Stock best of the best, with Brown eyeing the $4,000 prize for first place as part of $17,000 in posted awards and bragging rights.

Brown is one of 19 drivers who has filed an entry for the race, featuring NASCAR Xfinity Series winner Josh Berry and Xfinity Series drivers Connor Mosack and Akinori Ogata, among others.

“I’m excited to return to Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend,” said Brown. “The Fall Brawl always provides a lot of excitement – but the race for me is another opportunity to continue to build my resume and showcase my potential to the race fans and against my competition.”

With cooler temperatures expected for Saturday night’s race after a week of summer vibes, Brown believes handling will be crucial while tire conservation could separate the contender.

“Even though this weekend’s race isn’t a weekly show, you must treat it as such,” added Brown. “It won’t be as hot as it has been all week at Hickory this weekend, which should increase the speeds but put handling at a premium. Conserving your tires or knowing when to press the attack will also be equally important.

“I feel pretty confident that my team has a good baseline on where we need to be, so it is capitalizing on the speed from practice and qualifying and keeping ourselves in the hunt for 200 laps on Saturday night.”

No matter what happens on Saturday night, Brown has been reflecting on his impressive season, which has seen him capture 11 wins. At the same time, he also flourished on the CARS Tour scene throughout the season, which saw Brown deliver a career-best second-place finish at Hickory in late July.

“This season has been a dream season,” added Brown. “To capture a track championship is incredibly important to me and our partners. I could not do it without the people in my corner every week. It hasn’t been easy, but nothing should be. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I have surrounded myself with good people and am excited about the future.”

ValAsta, Carolina Driveline, Race City Steel and Puryear Tank Lines will be the primary partners on Brown’s No. 23 Chevrolet for the Saturday night showdown.

“I am lucky to have great partners that allow me to go out there all year and live a dream,” explained Brown. “Without them, this weekend and this season would not have been possible. Celebrating in Victory Lane is the biggest thank you that I can give them and a return trip there on Saturday night is what I am aiming for.”

Following his 28th race of the season, Brown is tentatively scheduled to compete in two more races at Florence Motor Speedway on November 18, 2023, and his season-finale in the Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National Motorsports Park on November 25, 2023.

Pit gates for Saturday’s action will open at 8:30 a.m. ET, with early optional practice beginning at 9 a.m. ET and running through noon. Official practice begins at 1 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 2:30 p.m. ET and feature racing at 4:15 p.m. ET.

In addition to Late Models, Limited Late Models and the Carolina Pro Late Models will also be a part of Saturday’s racing program in Catawba County.

FloRacing’s coverage is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET.

For more on Kade Brown, please like his Facebook page (Kade Brown Racing), or follow him on Instagram (@kadebrownracing), TikTok (@kadebrown99) and X | Twitter (@kadebrownracing).

Both will Pilot the No. 62 Ford for Kevin Harvick Inc.

Harrisburg, N.C. (November 10, 2023) – Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today Josh Berry and Ryan Preece will join the team’s late-model program competing in races during November and December 2023.

Berry, driver of the No. 4 Ford in the Cup Series, will return to his roots competing in three Late Model Stock races behind the wheel of the No. 62 Ford Mustang. Berry will make his KHI debut on November 11 for the Fall Brawl at Hickory Motor Speedway where he will be paired for the first time with his Cup crew chief, Rodney Childers.

“I’m really looking forward to running the KHI late model,” said Berry. “Late Model Stock racing is something I’ve done a lot of in the past, so to get to do that with KHI and Kevin as they are rebuilding is going to be a lot of fun.”

In addition to this weekend’s race at Hickory Motor Speedway, Berry will also compete in the South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway on November 18 and the Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National Motorsports Park on November 26.

On December 3, Preece will climb behind the wheel of the No. 62 Morton Buildings Ford Super Late Model for the coveted Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. This will mark Preece’s second appearance competing in the late model crown jewel event.

“The Snowball Derby is a prestigious race for all those full fender guys, and me coming from the Northeast and open wheels, I almost feel like the outlaw,” Preece said. “That guys who is not from the series and I’m going to come in and try to take their trophy. Driving for Kevin Harvick and KHI, and representing Morton Buildings, it would mean a lot to me to bring the Tom Dawson trophy back to North Carolina and maybe back to Connecticut one day.”

The Fall Brawl and the South Carolina 400 can be watched live on FloRacing.com and the 56th running of the Snowball Derby can be seen live on RacingAmerica.tv.

About Kevin Harvick Inc.

Established in 2001 by NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana, Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Truck Series and ARCA Series through the 2011 NASCAR season. During that time, KHI earned 10 Xfinity Series wins, 45 Truck Series wins and three Truck Series championships, including two championships with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday, Jr. Following the 2011 season, KHI stepped away from full-time competition until its return in 2023.

— Race of Champions Management Negotiating ‘New and Improved’ 2024 Plans –

Elma, N.Y. – (November 10, 2023) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2024 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

Lancaster Motorplex has added Thursday, June 27th and Saturday, August 17th, Thursday, June 27th, the Race of Champions Modified Series will run the “Ol’ Boy Cup 60”, while on Saturday, August 17th, the Series will run the 35th Annual” Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110”. For the first time in the history of the event a lap sponsorship program will be established which will be managed by the families involved and distributed at the event.

Race of Champions Management is also able to announce the race dates for Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y.

Opening night at Spencer will be Friday, May 31st. A special event will take place on Friday, June 14th. Friday, July 12th. Friday, August 2nd, will be the traditional running of the “Whittaker Ford F-50” Race of Champions Modified Series race, 50-laps and $5,000-to-win. Friday, August 17th and the” Maynard Troyer Classic V” on Friday, August 30th. Full details on the running of the Maynard Troyer Classic V and the balance of the Spencer Speedway schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

Race of Champions Management is continuing to work on several traditional and potential “new” events, including a potential change for the Race of Champions Weekend.

Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” is also posting four Race of Champions Family of Series dates, beginning with Saturday, May 25th. Additional dates include Sunday, June 16th, Saturday, June 29th, and the end-of-season Saturday, October 5th benchmark event for the Race of Champions and Wyoming County. Full details of all events will be announced shortly.

“We are working diligently to get our entire schedule out to participants and fans,” stated Joe Skotnicki, Race of Champions. “We know some things need to change so we are looking at everything and every option. We are in negotiation with several traditional venues as well as some venues new to the Series. This past season was an exciting one and we are just looking at continuously improving our product as well as giving racers and fans an opportunity to compete at premier events throughout the region.”

Race of Champions along with Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, Pa., and Evans Mills (NY) Speedway management are currently working on announcing their dates in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned as more dates become available for the Race of Champions Family of Series including the entire schedule release in the near future.

The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV, MAVTV Plus, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” The 74th annual Race of Champions weekend concluding with the running the 74th annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 will take place in 2024 and is the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

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Campagnano di Roma, Italy (November 10, 2023) – Embarking on its second season in the fiercely competitive Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship, Flying Lizard Motorsports is set to culminate the year in the picturesque Italian countryside. The championship will unite with its European and Asian counterparts to determine the ultimate world champions. The thrilling conclusion begins with the final doubleheader of the North American championship, scheduled for November 16-17, followed by the final showdown on November 18-19, where all three series will converge for the quest to claim the coveted world title. This finale event will feature the participation of all four Flying Lizard Lamborghini Super Trofeo cars, each aiming to conclude the season on a successful note.

“The World Finals for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series is such a great event,” reflected Program Manager Darren Law. “It is all about Lamborghini and great racing. It is exciting to have the opportunity to race a such great track in Italy. Last year the event was held at the Portimão circuit in Portugal and provided great racing and an exciting finish as Slade Stewart won the North American championship and almost won the World Finals. We still have a lot of racing to do, and it is a busy weekend with a total of four races in four days. Since neither the team or the drivers have been to Vallelunga, so we have all been studying the track, watching videos, and most of the guys have been putting in time on their simulators. We still have a shot to be on the podium with all our cars in both the races and the championship standings, so we can’t wait to get this event started.”

Hosting the prestigious event is the Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi circuit, sitting 20 miles north of Rome, Italy. The 2.538-mile, 15 turn circuit was first built as a sand oval in 1959 but came to its present permanent road course layout in 2005. With fast straights and tight turns, the course will surely host exciting race action to close out the season.

In the No. 14 Lamborghini Super Trofeo pink unicorn entry, drivers Slade Stewart and Andy Lee enter the final race of the year in sixth place in the championship point standings with a total of 65 points. After winning the LB Cup class championship in 2022, Stewart partnered with Lee to advance to the Pro/Am class, which provided a strong level of competition. Their top finish to date is their second-place result in race two at VIRginia International Raceway. With a maximum of 32 points still within reach, the dynamic duo harbors aspirations of clinching third place in the final standings.

For the No. 68 entry of Chris Bellomo and Johannes Van Overbeek, they hold 60 points in the championship points tally, just five points shy of their teammates in the No. 14. Their partnership commenced with the team’s lone triumph of the season in Round One, followed by podium visits with a commendable second-place finish at Road America and a respectable third place at VIRginia International Raceway. This pairing also has the potential to close out the season from third place in the final standings.

Paul Nemschoff and Marc Miller have enjoyed a strong debut season in the single-make series, steering the No. 41 entry. Their journey has been adorned with podium finishes at prestigious venues like WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen International, and VIRginia International Raceway. Currently occupying the eighth place in the Pro/Am point standings, they trail Bellomo and van Overbeek by just one point, also hinting at the possibility of concluding the season among the top three.

Representing Flying Lizard in the Am class up to this point, driver Tom Tait has exhibited remarkable progress in the No. 64 Super Trofeo car. His journey has included securing his first series podium at Road America, in addition to a pair of commendable fourth place finishes at Virginia International and Laguna Seca, along with a notable top-five finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As the season approaches its conclusion, Tom Tait has decided to make a change for the final round by having his coach, professional driver Guy Cosmo, join him for the final round of the US championship event. This will be the first time Tom Tait has entered the ultra-competitive Pro/Am class and Cosmo’s season debut with Flying Lizard in the Super Trofeo series.

The world finals are set to commence with test sessions on Monday, November 13, with the North American series’ final two races scheduled for Thursday and Friday, November 16 and 17, respectively. Subsequently, all three series will convene for the World Finals, which promises an electrifying showdown to determine the series’ top competitors. Notably, the Am and LB Cup classes will compete separately from the Pro and Pro Am classes, each vying for supremacy in two final races to crown the World Champions.

All the high-stakes action will be broadcast live on the Lamborghini Squadra Corse YouTube page, with live updates available through Flying Lizard Motorsports’ media channels.

Schedule | All Times CET

Monday, November 13 | Super Trofeo North America Finale Begins
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Test Session 1
11:20 AM – 12:20 AM Test Session 2
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Test Session 3

Tuesday, November 14
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM Test Session 4
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM Test Session 5
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM Practice 1

Wednesday, November 15
9:15 AM – 10:05 AM Practice 2
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Qualifying 1
3:35 PM – 3:55 PM Qualifying 2

Thursday, November 16
1:45 – 1:50 PM Grid Walk
2:05 PM – 2:55 PM Race 1

Friday, November 17
1:10 PM – 1:15 PM Grid Walk
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Race 2

Saturday, November 18 | Super Trofeo World Finals Begin
7:40 AM – 7:55 AM Warm Up – Am/LC
8:05 AM – 8:20 AM Warm UP – Pro/Pro Am
10:15 AM – 10:35 Qualifying Session 1 – Am/LC
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM Qualifying Session 2 – Am/LC
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM Qualifying Session 1 – Pro/Pro Am
11:45 AM – 12:05 PM Qualifying Session 2 – Pro/Pro Am

About Flying Lizard Motorsports
Based out of Sonoma, California, Flying Lizard Motorsports is one of the most iconic sports car teams in motorsports, having celebrated ten driver and team championships, as well as competed internationally at the 24 Hours of Le Mans eight times.

The Lizards burst on the American Le Mans Series scene in 2004, competing in the GT class until 2012. In 2013, the team moved to the GTC class, still competing in legendary events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona. In 2014, the team expanded its program to include running two Audi R8 LMS in the TUDOR Championship, and in 2015, again expanded the program to include two Porsches in Porsche Club racing. Flying Lizard closed out the season with a dominating win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill with Toyo Tires, a win they repeated in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The 2020 season proved the team’s most successful to date, earning four titles in the GT4 America championship. Flying Lizard Motorsports has proven to be a championship contender no matter the race series or race car. For more information, visit lizardms.com.

About Lamborghini Newport Beach

Lamborghini Newport Beach is the authorized sales & service franchise for Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. serving Orange County, California.

Representing Lamborghini since 2010, Lamborghini Newport Beach is continuously one of the top US retailers year after year. With many years of combined experience, their team of professionals has all the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist you with purchasing the Lamborghini of your dreams, or properly maintaining the one in your garage. All Lamborghini Newport Beach technicians are fully factory certified, and all sales staff holds master certifications. Their newly opened state of the art facilities are now located at 44 Auto Center Drive, inside the Irvine Auto Center.

About Emerald Center

Emerald center is a premier lifestyle and home furnishings retail mixed use center featuring IKEA and over 2 million square feet of mixed use development serving the Southeast Phoenix market. Emerald center is located at the Northeast corner of I-10 and Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ.

About Chandler Pavilions

Chandler Pavilions is the most successful retail power center in Chandler, Az. With Marquis tenants including Home Depot, Lowes, Sam’s Club, REI, Flemings Steak House, and over twenty restaurants l, totaling 2 million square feet of retail tenants. Chandler Pavilions is located at the northeast and southwest corners of I-10 and Ray Rd, Chandler Az.

— Ol’ Boy Cup VIII and 35th annual tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 on Deck at Lancaster –

Elma, N.Y. – (November 9, 2023) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendar with race dates for the 2024 racing season to attend exciting Race of Champions “Family of Series” events.

Lancaster Motorplex has added Thursday, June 27th and Saturday, August 18th. On Thursday, June 27th the Race of Champions Modified Series will run the Ol’ Boy Cup 60, while on Saturday, August 18 the Series will run the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110. For the first time in the history of the event a lap sponsorship program will be established for the event.

Race of Champions Management is continuing work on several traditional and potential “new” events, including a potential change for Race of Champions Weekend.

Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome has confirmed that the Spring Race of Champions Modified Series date remains on the traditional Mother’s Day Weekend schedule taking place on Saturday, May 11.

“Save-the-Date” with the “TBA” (To Be Announced) with more information in front of them include Saturday, June 29; Saturday; July 13 and the weekend of September 6th, 7th and 8th in addition to September 20th, 21st and 22nd.

Stay tuned as more dates become available for the Race of Champions Family of Series including the entire schedule release in the near future.

The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV, MAVTV Plus, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” The 74th annual Race of Champions weekend concluding with the running the 74th annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 will take place in 2024 and is the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

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