Driving is surely fun, but not following the traffic rules can leave you with hefty tickets, and that is something that is surely frustrating. With the development of technologies in the traffic department, many tickets have become online or will be sent to your doorstep. The issue is that many drivers think that they can ignore such tickets or pay them at a later date without any serious consequences.
But the truth is, traffic tickets are usually manageable until you have ignored them. Having an unpaid ticket can quickly turn into a nightmare, as it may bring about other issues like an added fine amount, getting your license suspended, or, at times, even a warrant.
For example, a speeding ticket is quite hefty in itself, but failing to pay a ticket for speeding or forgetting it can make the penalty amount much bigger than the original fine. Apart from that, each state has different consequences when it comes to not paying a traffic ticket on time.
Which is why it is important to understand how an unpaid ticket can affect your driving record and license.
What happens when you don’t pay a ticket?
Every ticket comes with a deadline by which the fine must be paid or, in some cases, you must appear in court for your hearing. But missing that deadline or failing to show up in court will be considered non-compliance.
In such situations, you may get a “failure to appear” notice from the court or an increased penalty amount. In some cases, a report of non-compliance will be sent to your state’s motor vehicle agency and may lead to actions such as suspension of your license.
How does an unpaid ticket impact your driving record?
All traffic violations automatically go into your driving record. And, no one wants a permanent point on their record. But if you think that the record will vanish by not paying the fine, then you are mistaken. In fact, leaving a ticket unpaid only causes more damage, as they add an extra violation to your record.
Depending on the state where you stay, the impact of leaving your ticket unpaid varies. While some states may add more violation points to your records, other states may add separate penalties for ignoring the ticket. More points on your record may lead to higher insurance rates and even get your license suspended.
What are the issues caused by an unpaid ticket?
1. Suspension of license: Suspension of license is one of the most common issues faced by those having unpaid tickets. Once your license is suspended, you will have to pay the original fees and the reinstatement fee and also provide proof of compliance to be able to drive again.
Driving with a suspended license will get you in even more trouble, which can even lead to arrest and vehicle impoundment.
2. Registration renewal issues: Even if you escape without paying the fine for a long time, having an unpaid traffic ticket can affect the renewal of your vehicle’s registration. In many states, the renewal of your car’s registration will be kept on hold until you have paid the fine.
Apart from your vehicle’s registration, this can also affect the renewal of your driver’s license.
3. Increased insurance costs: No one wants to pay ahuge insurance premium, but by leaving your tickets unpaid, you are increasing the chances of your insurance premium being increased. This is because most insurance companies view unpaid tickets as a sign of risky driving behavior.
Conclusion
Ignored or unpaid traffic tickets can lead to added penalties and other enforcement actions.
Unpaid tickets can lead to late fees and court notices.
It will be listed in your driving record.
Unpaid traffic tickets increase the risk of your license getting suspended.
It can affect the renewal of your car’s registration.
NHOF Class of 2026 Blue Jacket Ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 22, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
By Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From blue collar to blue jacket.
That’s a turn of phrase coined by Kurt Busch, but it could apply equally to the three newest inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Drivers Busch, Harry Gant and the late Ray Hendrick, all of whom emerged from relative obscurity to reach the pinnacle of their profession, entered the Hall as the Class of 2026 during Friday night’s induction ceremonies at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Busch and Gant were elected via the Modern Era Ballot by the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel. Hendrick was chosen from five Pioneer Ballot nominees.
Also honored on Friday were legendary promoter H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler with the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR and veteran reporter Deb Williams with the Squier-Hall Award for Media Excellence.
“From blue collar to blue jacket”—the blazer awarded to each inductee into the Hall of Fame—was Busch’s description at a pre-induction party of his meteoric journey from a hobby racer who worked on his father’s cars in his native Las Vegas to a championship in the NASCAR Cup Series, stock car racing’s foremost division.
After winning the Southwest Tour championship in 1999, Busch graduated to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series through team owner Jack Roush’s “Gong Show” audition for prospective drivers.
In 2000, his only full season in trucks, Busch won four times, claimed Rookie of the Year honors and finished second in the series standings behind teammate Greg Biffle. By mid-season, Roush already had earmarked him for a full-time Cup Series ride.
Busch struggled during his first season and finished 27th in the standings, but a year later he rocketed to third in the final rankings after winning at Bristol, Martinsville, Atlanta and Homestead-Miami.
Two years later, Busch won the first Cup championship contested under the 10-race Chase format, despite a freak occurrence in the decisive season finale at Homestead, when his right front tire broke loose from his No. 97 Ford as the car approached pit road.
Busch rallied to finish fifth and wrapped the title by eight points over NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson.
Busch, 47, went on to win 34 Cup Series events, tied with Martin Truex Jr. for 26th all-time. His resume includes a victory in the 2017 Daytona 500 and a rare sweep of the NASCAR All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2010.
The final inductee of the evening, Busch, received his Hall of Fame ring from brother Kyle Busch. With 97 victories between them, Kurt and Kyle boast more Cup victories than any other pair of brothers in NASCAR history.
“To be here with the alumni of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, NASCAR executives, the voting panel, team owners, sponsors, my family and friends, and the thousands of fans who are watching tonight, this is something I never could have imagined,” Kurt Busch said.
Busch offered special thanks for the support of his parents, Tom and Gaye Busch, and those who encouraged him during his early racing days.
“I was just a blue-collar kid from Las Vegas, with a dream to be a racer,” Busch said. “Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all the support through the years. The work ethic that you instilled in me, and the village of people around me in Las Vegas… you guys were always there to help me out, both on and off the track. Love ya.”
Busch scored his last Cup victory at Kansas Speedway in 2022 in a 23XI Racing Toyota Camry, making him the only driver to win at NASCAR’s highest level for four different manufacturers—Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge and Toyota.
Busch’s versatility as a driver was on full display in 2014, when he finished sixth in a one-off appearance in the Indianapolis 500 before flying to Charlotte to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
Like Busch, Gant got his start racing hobby cars, in his case on the old dirt track at Hickory Motor Speedway.
Unlike Busch, Gant got a late start in NASCAR’s premier division, running his first Cup race for owner Junie Donlavey in 1973 at age 33. It wasn’t until 1979 that Gant decided to sell his construction business and commit to NASCAR racing full-time.
Gant holds two “age” records in NASCAR’s top division. He is the oldest driver ever to win a Cup race, a feat he accomplished at age 52 years, 219 days on Aug. 16,1992 at Michigan. Gant also is the oldest driver to win his first Cup race; he was 42 years, 105 days old when he took his first checkered flag on April 25, 1982 at Martinsville.
Gant is most famous, however, for the streak that earned him the nickname “Mr. September.” Driving the No. 33 Skoal Bandit, which carried him to all 18 of his Cup victories, Gant won consecutive races at Darlington, Richmond, Dover and Martinsville in September of 1991.
In addition to his success in NASCAR’s premier division, Gant also won 21 events in what is now the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
For his accomplishments, Gant was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023.
“Thank you to NASCAR and the France family for giving us a Hall of Fame like this and giving us a place to make a living,” Gant said after receiving his Hall of Fame ring from Kyle Petty.
“And thank you to the fans. I owe this to them. I hear from a lot of fans that they voted for me for the Hall of Fame. I thought I’d get in eventually, but I’m proud of everybody that voted for me.”
A prolific racer and prolific winner, Ray Hendrick was a driver who would compete “anywhere and everywhere”—everywhere, that is, where there was prize money at stake.
In a career that spanned nearly 40 years, Hendrick won 44.4 percent of his starts and finished in the top-five in four of every five races he entered. At the conclusion of his career in the late 1980s, Hendrick had more than 700 wins to his credit in modified and late model sportsman divisions, having earned the moniker “Mr. Modified.”
Winner of 20 races at Martinsville alone—including a sweep of a modified and late model sportsman event on the same day—the Richmond, Va., native, named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, succumbed to cancer in 1990 at age 61.
Though Ray Hendrick and NASCAR Hall of Fame car owner Rick Hendrick are not related by blood, Rick Hendrick was inspired as a teenager in the 1960s while watching Ray Hendrick’s “Flying 11” modified car dominate races in Virginia.
“On behalf of the Hendrick family, we are proud to be here tonight to honor our father, ‘Mr. Modified’ Ray Hendrick,” said Ronnie Hendrick, Ray Hendrick’s son, after receiving the Hall of Fame ring from the inductee’s grandsons, Chuck Hendrick and Ray Hendrick III.
“We would like to thank NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and everybody who voted to have him inducted into the Hall of Fame tonight. We also want to thank all of the fans for their support.
“I’m not so sure Ray realized just how many fans he had throughout the years. If our dad was here tonight, he would be so honored and thankful to be recognized among so many other great drivers.”
Wheeler, who passed away last year at age 86, was NASCAR’s first great impresario, a reputation he earned during his 33-year tenure as president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Wheeler’s bold, innovative and often outlandish stunts highlighted the races he promoted, notably the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, which often featured armed forces maneuvers rife with explosions in the Charlotte infield.
It was Wheeler’s brainchild to bring Janet Guthrie to compete in the 1976 Coke 600 after she failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, and it was his vision to light the 1.5-mile track.
Wheeler’s daughters, Patti Wheeler and Tracy Hardy, accepted the award during Friday night’s ceremonies.
Williams, a pioneering journalist in a field that had been dominated by men, is the 14th winner of the Squier-Hall Award, named for broadcasters Ken Squier and Barney Hall.
Williams began her career at United Press International (UPI) as one of the first female NASCAR reporters and spent 18 years with Winston Cup Scene—10 of those as editor of the definitive racing magazine.
Citing the contributions of Squier and Hall, Williams said, “To me, this award is the Mt. Everest of Motorsports journalism awards. So, to receive this award tonight means I have reached the top of Mt. Everest in my profession.”
During the ceremony, NASCAR Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley also recognized 1960 NASCAR Cup champion Rex White and veteran driver Greg Biffle, who died in 2025.
Biffle, who was killed in a private plane crash along with his wife and two children, is the recipient of the NMPA Myers Brothers Award and the inaugural North Carolina Motorsports Association’s philanthropy award.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2026) – Defending Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin Champion Jeremy Fletcher recovered from a heartbreaking Race 1 DNF at Daytona International Speedway with a win in Race 2 on Friday. He was followed across the line by another driver looking for redemption, Tyler Gonzalez (No. 57 BSI Racing), who finished Thursday’s race at the back of the field because of a tire puncture.
Green flag running was limited in Friday’s Round Two race due to three full-course caution periods. The restarts were helpful for several star drivers who had poor starting positions.
The first half of the race was all about the rookies. Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout runner-up Ethan Lampe (No. 31 Advanced Autosports) had a tremendous start, going from ninth on the grid to the lead by the end of lap one. The first full-course caution came before the first lap was complete and Lampe was credited with leading the first eight laps under yellow, before the green flag came back out.
Two-time series champion Jared Thomas (No. 96 JTR Motorsports Engineering) challenged Lampe for the lead in the limited time between the first and second full-course caution. But it was another rookie, Vaughn Mishko (No. 9 Advanced Autosports), who Lampe had to contend with up front before the final full-course caution.
When the race restarted it became a three-lap dash to the finish and the experience of series veterans showed. Thomas, Fletcher and Nathan Nicholson (No. 56 Advanced Autosports) pounced on the high banks of NASCAR Turn Four, drafting to the front to take the white flag.
Fletcher commenced the final lap leading the field. Behind him, Thomas got hit and knocked off track at Turn Three and then second-place Marcello Paniccia (No. 19 Saito Motorsports) was bumped out of the way in Turn Six. This gave Fletcher a cushion up front, but it was erased by the time he entered the Le Mans Chicane.
Fletcher had Gonzalez and Gresham Wagner (No. 5 JTR Motorsports Engineering) filling his mirrors coming onto NASCAR Turn Four. It looked like Gonzalez might have the right run to get the victory, but at the line it was Fletcher by 0.054-second.
It was Fletcher’s first Daytona race win, checking off a bucket list item for the reigning champion.
“I haven’t figured out a word to describe this,” Fletcher said. “I am super happy right now and super excited for the whole MMR team. This one’s been on the bingo card, like I’ve been saying all weekend—I wanted to get this one checked off, and I think we did just that. After yesterday, this feels really good right now.”
“I got knocked off track a couple times, but it kind of is what it is; you have to deal with it and fight back. After yesterday, I knew I don’t want to be stuck in the mid pack. Everyone has nothing to lose right now, or they think they don’t, and that’s (racing incidents) what comes of it. Happy I could stay toward the front and then have that little dash at the end.”
Gonzalez was subdued with the runner-up finish, having been told by his team to stay put because Fletcher had a penalty coming, a penalty that did not come to fruition.
“I had good momentum going when the yellows came out,” Gonzalez said. “I think, if anything, it just killed time for everybody and made it a shorter race and a little more chaotic.
“(On the last lap) I definitely wasn’t trying to be as far forward as I was, but everybody wrecked right in front of me in both corners,” Gonzalez added. “And then the 22 [Fletcher] had an incident under review, and I was told to push him across the line and I’d win. That’s what I did, but now it seems like that’s not a thing anymore.
“BSI always gives me a great car. I don’t want to sound arrogant, but I think it would have been a very similar result yesterday as today.”
Potentially the happiest driver on the podium was third-place Ruben Caceres (No. 84 Spark Performance). The rookie is local to Daytona Beach and struggled to even get on the entry list for the MX-5 Cup season opener. In his three previous MX-5 Cup starts, his best finish was 20th.
“I have no words,” an emotional Caceres said. “I think two weeks ago, we finally got our hands on the car. We didn’t know we were going to be here, until Sparky [team owner Nathanial Sparks] gave us a huge help. At one point in time when that chaos happened early on, I thought our race was over. I mean, we were down to 40th, I think, if not worse, and then a bunch of cautions lined up, and we were able to make up a bunch of spots.
“At the end of it all, I mean, I have no idea. I don’t know anybody in this series, in my third race ever, so I didn’t think I had that many friends. But I look at my mirror, and I’m getting a run on Tyler [Gonzalez] and Jeremy [Fletcher], and I have this train of guys pushing me! For a minute there, I was excited just to set myself up on the podium. And then I was like, ‘Holy cow, I have a chance to win this thing, dude,’ I think I was screaming and probably crying the whole way around the cooldown lap. I didn’t think I’d have another opportunity with the series after last year, but we made something happen, and I’m super stoked that we could.”
Lampe, who led the most laps in the race, ended up fourth at the checkered flag.
Wagner completed the top five and earned the Penske Shocking Performance Award in the process. The two-time series champion advanced a remarkable 28 positions from the grid to the checkered flag.
Alex Bachoura (No. 33 Spark Performance) earned the Takumi Award for the highest finishing driver over the age of 40.
Ellie Gossett (No. 77 BSI Racing) earned her second-straight Highest Finishing Female Award and second-straight check for $2,000.
Both MX-5 Cup races from Daytona are available to rewatch anytime on the IMSA and RACER YouTube channels.
Rounds Three and Four of the 2026 MX-5 Cup season take place February 27 – March 1 at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
About: The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature spec series for Mazda Motorsports. The series has been operated by Andersen Promotions since 2017 and is currently sanctioned by IMSA. Mazda-powered grassroots champions can earn Mazda scholarships for this pro-level series. The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup awards more than $1 million in prizes and scholarships.
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 23, 2026) – For the fourth annual Open Wheel Showdown Las Vegas this November, Hoosier Racing Tire returns as the official tire provider. Open Wheel Showdown features Winged Sprint Cars, Open Wheel Modifieds, Super Modifieds, Legends, and Bandoleros competing November 5-7, 2026, at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
“We can’t thank Hoosier Racing Tire enough for their support of our event,” promoter Davey Hamilton, Jr. said. “Support from the motorsports industry has been vital to the success of this race, helping turn our dreams into a reality. Our relationship with the Gerhardt family on the West Coast goes back many decades, and we are excited to continue that relationship for our biggest race ever in 2026!”
The 2026 edition includes the headlining $50,000 to win Sprint Car feature plus increased awards in the Modifieds and for the Larry Trigueiro Memorial for the Super Modifieds, which each racing for a coveted $10,000 prize. Race weekend programming includes a Wednesday kick-off gala dinner at the South Point Hotel & Casino, with tickets on sale at www.OpenWheelShowdown.comwhich are moving quickly. Thursday is the optional practice day before Sprint Cars, Modifieds, and Legends will participate in qualifying night action on Friday, November 6. Championship features are Saturday, November 7.
Event details, including registration, schedules, and ticket information, will be available at www.openwheelshowdown.com.
Stay tuned for more announcements as the event approaches.
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The Open Wheel Showdown is the premier pavement open wheel event in the country, attracting top drivers and teams from across the country to compete for record-breaking purses and national attention.
Special-edition Model Commemorates Driver’s 9th WRC Title
TOKYO, Jan 23, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) today announced the creation of the Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition special edition of the GR Yaris and unveiled the model’s currently under-development prototype at the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Round 1: Rallye Monte-Carlo.
A special-edition vehicle that commemorates driver Ogier’s ninth WRC title and tying of the all-time WRC record
Based on the GR Yaris’ “Aero performance package” and featuring exclusive equipment that includes the 4WD control “SEB.” mode, which was developed with Ogier, and the exterior color “Black Gravite(*1)”, which symbolizes TGR’s motorsports activities
Purchasing lottery application acceptance from spring 2026
The GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition is a special-edition model that commemorates TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) driver Sébastien Ogier’s 2025 WRC title. The battle for the 2025 WRC title went down to the wire, with the drivers’ championship hanging in the balance until the conclusion of Rally Saudi Arabia, which was the season’s final round. The win earned Ogier, who competed last year in 11 races and secured 10 podium finishes, including six victories, his ninth overall title, tying the all-time WRC record. Throughout the season, Ogier demonstrated the very qualities for which TGR strives: a stance for persistently taking on challenges to secure victory, a spirit for never giving up no matter what the situation, and the resolve to push beyond the limits. The special-edition model was developed to celebrate Ogier’s victory and a remarkable milestone etched into rally history, as well as to express gratitude to all the fans who support and cheer on TGR-WRT.
The GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition for the Japanese market is to be available in a total of 100 units through a purchasing lottery, with applications accepted from spring 2026 via the TGR official smartphone application “GR app”. The model is also to be released in certain European markets in a limited run of 100 units.
Main features
The GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition features exclusive equipment that incorporates Ogier’s preferences and individuality, based on the GR Yaris “Aero performance package” launched in 2025.
Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition special edition
Exclusive 4WD control mode developed with Ogier
An exclusive 4WD control mode was developed together with Ogier, in which a “SEB.” mode replaces the “TRACK” mode of the base vehicle. The “SEB.” mode is a 4WD control mode with 40:60 front/rear torque distribution designed to enable vehicle control through rear-wheel driving force while maintaining front-wheel steering responsiveness. It aims to contribute to shorter times in competitive driving by increasing car-driver unity and improving vehicle control at high speeds.
It also features a “MORIZO” mode, which replaces the “GRAVEL” mode of the base vehicle. The “MORIZO” mode is a 4WD control mode that maximizes the binding force (direct connection) between the front and rear wheels during acceleration and eases it only as needed during braking to achieve a high level of both traction and cornering performance. Ogier particularly favored-and chose to adopt-the arrangement of driving force distribution that Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda, aka Morizo, developed through racing in rallies.
An interior and exterior packed with Ogier’s preferences
The interior and exterior were crafted to achieve both the high quality and refinement sought by Ogier and the functionality required in rallies.
The exterior color is the new “Black Gravite”, which was exclusively developed for the GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition and is a color that symbolizes TGR’s motorsports activities in 2025. It is complemented by wheels in matte black. The brake calipers are in Ogier’s signature blue, while the radiator grille incorporates a tricolor decoration inspired by the flag of Ogier’s home country of France.
The steering wheel-developed for improved motorsports operability-features an outer diameter that is slightly smaller than that in the case of the base model and modified steering-wheel-mounted switches laid out independently, drawing on lessons learned from rally. The stitching is in blue, gray, and red (for a tricolor accent).
The vertical parking brake features a newly developed leather-wrapped grip with exclusive gray stitching, and the interior also features a special serial-number plate commemorating Ogier’s 2025 WRC title.
GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition Special Equipment(*2)
Exclusive body color (Black Gravite)Exclusive wheel color (Matte Black)Exclusive colored brake calipers (Blue)Tricolor-decorated radiator grilleMorizo-autographed front windshieldSébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition exclusive emblem (on the back door)Exclusive vinyl (used in the lower section of the doors and rear fenders)
Interior:
Leather-wrapped vertical parking brake lever & cover with gray stitchingTricolor stitching (on GR-exclusive steering wheel)Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition-exclusive serial-number plateExclusive GR Full TFT gauge display (for displaying “SEB.” mode / “MORIZO” mode)
(1) “Gravite”, which is pronounced as rhyming with “graphite”, is from the French word for “gravity”. (2) As the GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition is currently under development, the equipment described is subject to change without notice.
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Proceeds assist local children in need through Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter
Pace car passenger and Monster Monument photo options available
DOVER, Del. (Jan. 23, 2026) – Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter will offer three opportunities in 2026 for Monster Mile fans to drive their personal vehicles on the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval.
Dover Motor Speedway’s 2026 Laps for Charity events are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 27. Each event allows participants to drive multiple circuits around the one-mile, high-banked concrete oval that has challenged America’s best drivers every year since 1969.
Multiple options are available on each date for Laps for Charity participants:
REGULAR SESSION: For $75 per vehicle, participants will take five laps around the track behind a Dover track vehicle.
VIP SESSION: For $125 per vehicle, participants can take eight laps around the track individually behind a Dover track vehicle.
PACE CAR PASSENGER: For $50 per person, sit shotgun in Dover’s Ford Mustang Mach-1 pace car as it turns five laps around the Monster Mile.
PHOTO AT THE MONSTER MONUMENT: For $25 per vehicle, take a photo to commemorate the day with your vehicle in front of the famous 46-foot-tall Monster Monument at Victory Plaza. Photos will be available to download on the SCC-Dover website following the event.
TRACK TREASURES TRAILER (Prices vary by item): Mementos, NASCAR collectibles, one-of-a-kind autographed items, clothing and advertising banners will be available for purchase near the Monster Monument.
Passenger vehicles only are permitted. Convertibles are allowed. Motorcycles, trikes, slingshots and all other all-terrain vehicles are not permitted. Appropriate rollover protection is encouraged for convertibles and open-top vehicles, and drivers and passengers are advised to wear eye protection when driving with tops down.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register their vehicles at https://www.speedwaycharities.org/dover/. Walk-up registrants will be accepted as space allows, though early registrants will receive priority access to the track. Directions, track access points, session times and additional event details will be shared with participants closer to each event date
Car clubs can also sign up for exclusive track access during the event.
SCC-Dover’s focus is raising funds for Delaware- and Mid-Atlantic-based nonprofit organizations that assist children in need.
“These events allow us to combine the excitement of Dover Motor Speedway with our ongoing commitment to helping children in need,” said Gary Camp, executive director of Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter, and Dover Motor Speedway vice president for marketing and communications. “Every lap driven helps support local organizations that make a positive impact on the lives of children throughout our community.”
NASCAR TICKETS:
Dover Motor Speedway’s full 2025 race schedule includes:
Friday, May 15: ECOSAVE 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race (5 p.m., FS1)
Saturday, May 16: BetRivers 200 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race (4 p.m., The CW, Motor Racing Network)
Sunday, May 17: NASCAR All-Star Race (1 p.m., FS1, Motor Racing Network)
Visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com to buy tickets or register for the Speedway’s email list to receive updates and announcements.
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About Speedway Children’s Charities: Speedway Children’s Charities is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fueling hope and opportunity for children in need. Through strategic funding and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, SCC supports programs that provide critical assistance for vulnerable children, access to essential medical care, and educational and enrichment opportunities. Since 1982, Speedway Children’s Charities has distributed more than $77 million in grants nationwide, helping children build brighter, healthier and more successful futures. For more information, visit www.speedwaycharities.org.
zone™ Premium Nicotine Pouches and Richard Childress Racing Continue Successful Partnership in 2026 with zone Activating as Anchor Primary Sponsor for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 Team in the NASCAR Cup Series
Year Three to Highlight The Moments Before Key Races and Launch New Flavors
WELCOME, N.C. (January 23, 2026) – zone™ premium nicotine pouches will continue its relationship with Richard Childress Racing as the anchor partner for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 zone Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026. zone, a tobacco-free and smoke free experience for adult nicotine consumers, will work with RCR to introduce new flavor profiles and build upon successful marketing initiatives featuring Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion and one of the sport’s most prolific drivers.
Since first partnering in 2024, RCR and zone have collaborated on robust at-track hosting, activations, strategic content, and marketing and communications campaigns that successfully help bring the brand and its most popular flavors—including Wintergreen, Dragonfruit, Citrus, Spearmint, and Mint—closer to adult nicotine consumers. In 2026, the companies will build on those successful initiatives – focusing on pre-race moments and lifestyle, while also introducing new flavor profiles. Among other activities, fans can expect new, limited and exciting livery beginning early season.
“The countdown to the 2026 season starts now and zone is thrilled to partner with Kyle Busch for a third-consecutive year in the No. 8 zone Chevrolet at some of motorsports’ most intense races,” said Rishi Dhingra, executive vice president of marketing for ITG Brands, the parent company of zone. “Kyle and the entire team at RCR provide a powerful platform to create meaningful, exclusive touch points—especially in the moments leading up to NASCAR’s biggest events.”
“zone and RCR have worked hand-in-hand to build and launch unique, customizable marketing campaigns geared towards adult nicotine consumers and everyone at RCR is thrilled to watch our relationship continue to evolve as we head into the third year of our partnership,” said Mike Verlander, president of Richard Childress Racing.
zone will continue to serve as the anchor primary on Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet in 2026, beginning with the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The race airs live on FOX at 8 p.m. ET. Busch will also drive the No. 8 zone Chevrolet for all Speedweeks activities, including the Duels at Daytona on Thursday, February 12 (7 p.m. ET live on FOX Sports 1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR radio) and the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 15 (2:30 p.m. ET live on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) before racing the No. 8 zone Chevrolet in multiple races throughout the 2026 season.
zone is available to 21+ age-verified adult nicotine consumers in select retailers across 12 U.S. markets.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (January 23, 2026) — Magnus Racing is once again pulling back the curtain with the return of its pitside webcast for the 2026 Rolex 24 At Daytona. Running for the full 24 hours of competition, the stream gives viewers an unfiltered look at what really goes on during endurance racing: the decisions, the problem-solving, and the occasional chaos that comes with racing around the clock.
The Rolex 24 At Daytona brings 60 cars across multiple classes to the iconic Daytona International Speedway road course, and driving our No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 we’ve got John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly, Nicki Thiim, and Madison Snow, three of whom have won the Rolex 24.
The webcast will continue in an un-hosted format, putting the focus squarely on the inner workings of the pit box of the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO. With live cameras and access to team radio communications, fans will hear the conversations between drivers John Potter, Spencer Pumpelly, Madison Snow, and Nicki Thiim, as well as engineers, strategists and beyond, offering a rare, real-time perspective on how a Daytona 24-hour effort comes together.
As always, fan interaction is part of the experience. The webcast will stream live on the team website, as well as YouTube, where viewers can follow along and jump into the chat throughout the race. Team members will periodically respond to questions and comments as time allows, straight from the pit box.
The Magnus Pitside Webcast will be available via the team’s website at http://magnusracing.com/watchlive, YouTube channel (youtube.com/@MagnusRacing44), with direct links shared across the team’s social channels (@MagnusRacing). The green flag for the Rolex 24 At Daytona flies Saturday, January 24 at 1:40 PM ET, with flag-to-flag race coverage on Peacock in the United States and on IMSA’s YouTube channel for international audiences.
But first, this year’s theme for our autograph session is The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. The film follows an eccentric oceanographer as he leads his crew on a globe-trotting mission to hunt down a mythical creature. It celebrates teamwork, stubborn optimism, questionable decisions, and sticking together when things get weird. Naturally, it felt appropriate as a theme for the Rolex 24. Get in line today at station 10 in the Hard Rock BET Fan Zone to join the fun!
Rollover crashes are some of the most frightening accidents a driver can experience. Unlike a normal collision, the car can flip, sometimes more than once. Passengers can be tossed around inside, even if they’re wearing seatbelts. And the tricky part? Some injuries don’t show up right away—you might feel fine initially, then notice pain or dizziness hours later.
Rollover accidents are particularly dangerous because several forces hit your body at the same time. There’s the initial impact, the spinning of the vehicle, and the roof sometimes collapsing.
Seatbelts and airbags help, but they aren’t perfect shields. Knowing which injuries happen most often can make a big difference in spotting problems early and getting treatment before things get worse.
Head and Brain Injuries
Head injuries are probably the most common and sometimes the most serious. When the car flips, your head can strike the roof, the windows, or other parts of the car.
Typical injuries include:
Concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Skull fractures
Bruising of brain tissue
Symptoms don’t always appear immediately. You might get a headache, feel dizzy, or notice memory lapses later on. Even if everything feels okay at first, it’s a good idea to see a doctor. Sometimes what seems minor can turn serious.
Neck and Spine Injuries
The twisting motion during a rollover puts a lot of strain on your neck and spine. Injuries here can be tricky—they may not hurt right away but can cause problems later.
Some injuries include:
Herniated or slipped discs
Pinched nerves
Fractures in the neck or back
Limited mobility
Even minor pain should be checked. Early treatment can prevent long-term issues, like difficulty walking or sitting comfortably.
Chest and Rib Injuries
Your chest often takes a beating in a rollover. Seatbelts save lives, but they can bruise or even break ribs in violent crashes.
Common injuries:
Broken ribs
Sternum fractures
Damage to lungs or other internal organs
Breathing may be painful, and internal injuries aren’t always obvious at first. It’s better to get examined, even if the discomfort feels mild.
Limb Injuries
Arms and legs are also at risk. In a rollover, limbs can get trapped, slammed against the car, or partially ejected if a seatbelt fails.
Injuries may include:
Broken arms, wrists, legs, or ankles
Dislocations
Severe bruising or cuts
Treatment depends on severity. Some injuries require casts, surgery, or therapy to recover fully.
Soft Tissue and Internal Injuries
Even when bones remain intact, soft-tissue injuries still occur frequently. Muscles, ligaments, and tendons can tear. Internal organs, such as the liver, kidneys, or spleen, can also be damaged.
Symptoms don’t always appear immediately. Abdominal pain, swelling, or unusual fatigue can be warning signs. Quick medical attention is essential—don’t wait it out.
Why Knowing This Matters
Rollover accidents are unpredictable. Even careful drivers wearing seatbelts can get hurt. Understanding the most likely injuries to occur helps you:
Get care promptly
Document injuries for insurance or legal purposes
Avoid complications later
Prompt treatment can be life-changing, especially for head, spinal, or internal injuries. Minor pain or delayed symptoms shouldn’t be ignored—they can get worse quickly.
Key Takeaways
Head and brain injuries may appear hours after the accident.
Neck and spine injuries can cause long-term mobility issues.
Chest trauma can affect ribs, sternum, or organs.
Arms and legs are vulnerable to fractures, dislocations, or bruising.
Soft tissue and internal injuries may show up later.
Quick medical attention is crucial.
Rollover crashes are sudden and violent. Knowing which injuries are common helps you act fast, protect your health, and get proper care. Awareness, documentation, and prompt medical evaluation are your best tools after any rollover accident.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (January 23, 2026) – AO Racing is proud to welcome Champion Porsche as the newest sponsor of its fan-favorite Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr, Rexy. The partnership brings together two names deeply rooted in Porsche motorsport success, and a natural fit following Rexy’s 2024 championship season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class.
“Bringing Champion Porsche on board Rexy for the 2026 season is a full circle moment for me,” said Team Principal Gunnar Jeannette. “I grew up in South Florida with Champion running their iconic Porsche 993 GT2’s & GT1 cars. I even crewed for the team as a teenager for a few races! For AO Racing to be partnering with one of the most iconic Porsche Dealerships seems like a match made in heaven.”
Champion Porsche’s motorsport arm, Champion Motorsport, carries one of the most respected résumés in professional sports car racing. With a history that includes multiple championships and an overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Champion name has long been synonymous with precision engineering, relentless preparation, and winning at the highest level. That same philosophy aligns with AO Racing’s championship-proven program.
Freshly adorned with Champion Porsche branding, applied personally by Rexy himself, the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr will proudly carry its newest partner into competition in this weekend’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. The GT3 Rawr will take the green flag on, marking the first on-track appearance of the new partnership on one of sports car racing’s biggest stages.
Rexy’s 2024 GTD Pro title marked a milestone season for AO Racing, combining top-tier performance with a personality that has captured fans across the paddock and beyond. While Rexy may bring a bit of prehistoric presence to the grid, the results speak squarely in modern terms: consistency, execution, and a championship earned through determined grit.
Champion Motorsport’s expertise extends beyond the racetrack into the development of high-performance aftermarket components for Porsche road cars, applying lessons learned in professional competition to every product they produce. That blend of heritage and innovation mirrors AO Racing’s approach on track, where preparation and execution turn personality into performance.
About Champion Porsche:
Founded in 1988, Champion Porsche has long set the benchmark for excellence as America’s leading Porsche Center. Our continually evolving 22-acre campus in Pompano Beach, Florida stands as a true destination for all things Porsche, powered by a team of passionate enthusiasts dedicated to the brand. Motorsport is deeply woven into our DNA, shaped by a long-standing history with IMSA and a legacy defined by multiple wins and podium finishes during our Champion Racing era, culminating in our historic overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005. Visit www.championporsche.com and follow us on social media @championporsche.
