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David Starr launches podcast

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NASCAR veteran David Starr is launching motorsports’ newest racing podcast, set to debut next month.

Starting Dec. 1, “Let’s Go Racing with David Starr” will be available every Tuesday on Apple, Spotify, Google Play, and more.

Starr will be joined by co-hosts Tyler Jones, Radio Host for KLWN Kansas City/Lawrence; and Dominic Aragon, editor-in-chief of The Racing Experts.

Starr is a six-time winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and has competed in all three national NASCAR touring series.

“We’ll be talking about all things racing, life, friendship, and more,” Starr said. “Fans will enjoy the inside scoop and the stories that we will share.”

Jones is the host of the KLWN Morning Show and is a 13-time Native American Journalist Association Award Winner. Jones has also hosted The Jones Report podcast since 2011.

“David represents everything that is right about NASCAR and I’m honored that we get to have a platform to share his stories, connecting with his passionate fan base,” Jones said. “Dominic and I are excited to work together with David, one of the most genuine people the sport has ever seen.”

A member of the National Motorsports Press Association, Aragon brings his experience from working in television and radio in New Mexico, along with managing The Racing Experts since 2010, to the podcast table.

“I’m so excited to get the opportunity to work with David and Tyler,” Aragon said. “I’ve known both of them for almost 10 years, so when we started talking about collaborating, launching a podcast made so much sense. I think everyone will enjoy the platform and stories we will be sharing.”

Like “Let’s Go Racing with David Starr” on Facebook for more updates.

Read more at https://theracingexperts.com/david-starr-launches-podcast.

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Hailie Deegan Delivers Thanksgiving Turkeys in Detroit to Help Those In Need

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NASCAR STAR HAILIE DEEGAN DELIVERS 3,325 POUNDS OF THANKSGIVING TURKEYS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED IN DETROIT, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE NEW 2021 FORD F-150

DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 19, 2020 – With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, people are often looking for unique ways to help those in need.

Ford Performance NASCAR star Hailie Deegan got the chance to help out at least 258 needy families in Detroit today, as she delivered that many Thanksgiving turkeys to both the Ford Resource and Engagement Center and Gleaner’s Community Food Bank with the assistance of the new 2021 Ford F-150.

“Hailie’s Holiday Haul” was made possible by the new 2021 F-150 that she drove from Ford Performance headquarters in Dearborn to Detroit this morning.

“We put this new 2021 F-150 to the test today, I can tell you that,” Deegan said. “It is so cool to drive through Detroit and get to see the community with this huge haul of turkeys in the back, knowing that we are helping so many people today. I have never been prouder to be a part of the Ford family.”

Deegan, who will pilot a Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series next season, was touched by the response to her visit to the motor city.

“It is really cool to see how what we are doing today is impacting the community here in Detroit,” Deegan said. “Seeing how happy these families are to receive these gifts is awesome. It is cool to see everything that Ford is doing to give back to the community and I am just honored to be able to help with that. Seeing how grateful these families are to receive a turkey this time of year, that for many of us might seem so small, makes me feel good about being able to help out.”

The Ford Resource and Engagement Center in Detroit is part of a Ford Fund program that brings nonprofit partners together in a collaborative environment to support surrounding communities. Over the last five years, Ford Fund has developed a global network of these facilities to strengthen communities and help make people’s lives better around the world.

Gleaner’s Community Food Bank in Detroit has been serving southeastern Michigan since 1977, and seeks to achieve a healthy, hunger-free community through programs featuring education, advocacy, access and community engagement. It partners with 500 partner soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and other agencies throughout southeast Michigan and delivers 45 million pounds of food every year.

About Ford Performance
Ford’s racing program is part of the Ford Performance organization based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for major racing operations globally, including NASCAR (Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series), IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, FIA World Rally Championship, Virgin Australia Supercars, Formula Drift, and NHRA Funny Car and sportsman drag racing. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit www.fordperformance.com, www.facebook/FordPerformance, Ford Performance on Instagram and @FordPerformance on Twitter.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.

Kryptonite Kustomz Returns as Official Custom Car and Truck Wrap Shop of the ADRL

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LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. – American Drag Racing League Officials announced today that Kryptonite Kustomz has returned as the Official Custom Car and Truck Wrap Shop of the ADRL.

Kryptonite Kustomz has taken custom car and truck wraps to a whole new level. Specializing in high impact, eye catching wraps for everything from race cars and team support vehicles, personal vehicles looking for that added touch of personalization, and business vehicles looking to get the most out of their advertising budget by turning any vehicle into a rolling billboard.

“The ADRL has long been known for having some of the wildest looking hot rods in drag racing,” said Kryptonite Kustomz Owner Chris Davis. “Most of those race cars were designed and wrapped right here at Kryptonite Kustomz. We look forward to playing a major role in the future of the ADRL”

To learn more about Kryptonite Kustomz, follow them on social media or visit their website at www.kkwraps.com.

The schedule for the 2021 ADRL Tour was announced at Dragstock XII, this year’s season finale. The season kicks off March 26-27, 2021 with the ADRL Gateway Drags and finishes up Oct. 22-23, 2021 with Dragstock XIII in St. Louis. The Texas Motorplex is hosting Dragpalooza April 30-May 1, 2021 and the ADRL US Drags Sept. 10-11, 2021. The ADRL Summer Drags (June 4-5) and ADRL Fall Drags (Oct. 1-2) will be run at facilities to be announced.

2021 ADRL Tour Schedule:

March 26-27: ADRL Gateway Drags (WWT Raceway)
April 30-May 1: ADRL Dragpalooza (Texas Motorplex)
June 4-5: ADRL Summer Drags (TBD)
Sept. 10-11: ADRL US Drags (Texas Motorplex)
Oct. 1-2: ADRL Fall Drags (TBD)
Oct. 22-23: ADRL Dragstock XIII (WWT Raceway)

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For more information on the American Drag Racing League and to stay up-to-date on breaking news, follow them on their official page on Facebook at Facebook.com/ADRLDrags and on Instagram and Twitter at @ADRLDrags. Fans can also visit the official ADRL website at ADRLDrags.com.

2021 Schedule Set for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2020) – NASCAR today announced the 2021 schedule for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™. The schedule is highlighted by trips to traditional and new tracks alike, including a new battle in the dirt at an iconic NASCAR track, and a second dirt contest at another storied – yet brand-new – venue.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ first dirt affair will take place at Bristol Motor Speedway (March 27), joining the NASCAR Cup Series for an action-packed weekend on the short track’s return to dirt.

Then, on July 9, trucks will roll into Knoxville Raceway for what will be a highly anticipated contest on one of the most storied tracks in the country.  Located in Knoxville, Iowa, Knoxville Raceway hosted its first race in 1901, but is best known for a long, rich history of Sprint Car racing. When the Camping World Truck Series hits the dirt surface in the Hawkeye State, it will mark the first time a NASCAR national series has competed at Knoxville.

“The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series provides some of the most intense and entertaining competition in all of racing,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR vice president of racing development. “The 2021 iteration of the schedule will build upon that intensity through a wide variety of long-tenured race tracks and new venues like Knoxville Raceway. The variety of disciplines will increase the demand on drivers and culminate with a truly battle-tested champion at Phoenix.”

The Camping World Truck Series will kick off 16 national series tripleheader weekends in 2021, including at Circuit of the Americas (May 22) and Nashville Superspeedway (June 18). In addition, the Camping World Truck Series will return to fan-favorite Watkins Glen International for the first time since 2000 on Aug. 7.

The series will also share the stage with the NASCAR Cup Series on Saturday, June 26 in Pocono as all three national series take part in the NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader weekend at the Tricky Triangle.

As was originally scheduled in 2020 prior to the pandemic, World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway will return to host the start of the Playoffs (August 20). Two historic short tracks will determine which drivers continue their Playoffs run, as Bristol Motor Speedway (Sept. 16) trims the field to eight and Martinsville Speedway (Oct. 30) decides which four drivers will race for a championship at Phoenix Raceway (Nov. 5).

Broadcast times and networks for all three national series will be announced at a later date.

Below is the full 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule (Playoff races in bold font):

2021 NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES SCHEDULE

DateRace / Track
Friday, February 12Daytona
Friday, February 19Homestead-Miami
Friday, March 5Las Vegas
Saturday, March 20Atlanta
Saturday, March 27Bristol Dirt
Saturday, April 17Richmond
Saturday, May 1Kansas
Friday, May 7Darlington
Saturday, May 22COTA
Friday, May 28Charlotte
Saturday, June 12Texas
Friday, June 18Nashville Superspeedway
Saturday, June 26Pocono
Friday, July 9Knoxville
Saturday, August 7Watkins Glen
Friday, August 20Gateway
Sunday, September 5Canadian Tire
Thursday, September 16Bristol
Friday, September 24Las Vegas
Saturday, October 2Talladega
Saturday, October 30Martinsville
Friday, November 5Phoenix

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

Daytona International Speedway set to Host First Race of 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

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NASCAR Announces Full 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2020) – Since 2000, the season opener for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has been hosted by storied Daytona International Speedway. Next February will be no different for the NextEra Energy 250 that has produced some of the most memorable finishes in the sport as NASCAR announced the 2021 slate for the Series today.

The NextEra Energy 250 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will go off on Friday, Feb. 12, as part of DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth. The race will be just two days before the 63rd Annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14, President’s Day Weekend. It will mark the 40th straight time (dating back to 1982) The Great American Race has started off NASCAR’s Cup Series season. Denny Hamlin can rewrite history and become the first driver to capture three consecutive checkered flags in the DAYTONA 500.

This year, for the first time in history, two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races actually took place at the World Center of Racing. Grant Enfinger held off Jordan Anderson by just 10 one thousandths of a second to capture the NextEra Energy 250 on the 2.5-mile 33-degree banking in February while Sheldon Creed, the 2020 Camping World Trucks Champion, laid claim to victory for the monumental first-ever DAYTONA Road Course race for the series in mid-August.

Families attending the NextEra Energy 250, as well as the NASCAR Racing Experience 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, Feb. 13, can take advantage of free grandstand admissions to all kids 12 years of age or younger. Tickets to the DAYTONA 500 and all events part of Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, can be purchased by calling 1-800-PITSHOP or visiting www.DAYTONA500.com.

The full ’21 schedule for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule can be found at www.nascar.com. While the season-opener for the ARCA Menards Series – the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire – will take place at Daytona on Saturday, Feb. 13 as part of a double header with the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ NASCAR Racing Experience 300, the full ARCA 2021 schedule will be announced in the near future. Start times and television networks for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series races will be also announced at a later date.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest Speedway news throughout the season.

About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of “The Great American Race” – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the “World Center of Racing,” boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to race at Watkins Glen International, August 7

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Series to compete at New York’s Home for NASCAR for first time since 2000

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Nov. 19, 2020) – For the first time in more than 20 years, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will race at Watkins Glen International. The sanctioning body announced the 2021 Truck Series schedule today, and it will include New York’s Home for NASCAR on Saturday, August 7.

The race will be part of a doubleheader with the previously announced NASCAR Xfinity Series event. The weekend will be capped off by the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen race, Sunday, August 8. This is the first time that all three NASCAR national series will compete on a single weekend at The Glen.

“We are thrilled to have the Camping World Truck Series return to WGI,” Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup said. “Some of the most exciting and iconic finishes in the Truck Series have been on the road courses. To have all the stars of NASCAR race at our historic road course will be an amazing treat for our fans and a great way to showcase the diverse racing of the sport.”

The Glen will also welcome two local drivers of the Camping World Truck Series to the circuit for their home race. Christian Eckes, 2019 ARCA Menards Series champion is from Middletown, N.Y. and Stewart Friesen hails from Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. As a rookie in the Truck Series in 2020, Eckes earned a spot in the 10-driver Playoff field.

From 1996–2000, Watkins Glen International hosted the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series each year. The inaugural race in 1996 was won by four-time series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Ron Hornaday Jr. Canadian-native Ron Fellows’ two Truck Series wins both came at The Glen (1997, 1999). He is the only driver to win more than one Truck Series race in the five events at WGI. The last winner of a Truck Series race at The Glen was Greg Biffle, June 24, 2000.

The schedule for the ARCA Menards Series 2021 season will be announced in the near future. In addition, start times and television network information for all NASCAR sanctioned series races will also be announced at a later date.

The full 2021 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series schedules can be found at NASCAR.com. Additionally, for more information on Go Bowling at The Glen event weekend, please visit TheGlen.com.

About Watkins Glen International
Located within five (5) hours (~300 miles) of 25% of the US population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, four-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today. Keep up with The Glen on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit www.TheGlen.com.

Pocono Announces 2021 NASCAR and ARCA Races and Multi-Day Ticket Bundles with Free Friday Event Ticket

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FIVE RACES IN THREE DAYS AT POCONO IN 2021
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series Races Added to 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader Week; Multi-Day Ticket Bundles Available

LONG POND, Pa. (November 19, 2020) – Pocono Raceway’s 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader Week schedule will feature five races in three days from Friday, June 25 – Sunday, June 27. Tickets and camping options are on sale now, including Multi-Day Ticket Bundles available for Saturday and Sunday.

Below are major highlights from today’s announcement:

  • NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Date Announced: Pocono Raceway will host a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, June 26. It will also be the 12th annual Camping World Truck Series race held at ‘The Tricky Triangle.’
  • ARCA Menards Series Date Announced: The General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible200 ARCA Menards Series race is scheduled to take place at Pocono Raceway on Friday, June 25, 2021. This will be the 68th ARCA Menards Series race held at ‘The Tricky Triangle.’
  • Five Raceway Races In Three Days: Pocono Raceway is scheduled to host a the General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, June 25, a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and the first of two NASCAR Cup Series races on Saturday, June 26, as well as the Pocono Green 225 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons NASCAR Xfinity Series race and a second NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 27. Additional event details will be announced later.
  • Only Happening at Pocono: The NASCAR Doubleheader Week will showcase the only time the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Cup Series are scheduled to compete on the same day in 2021, the only NASCAR Xfinity Series race held on a Sunday next year and the only time two NASCAR Cup Series race will take place on back-to-back days at the same track. Additional details regarding the NASCAR Doubleheader Week will be announced later.
  • Multi-Day Ticket Bundles Available: Multi-day Ticket Bundles are available for purchase in the 100, 200 and shaded 300-Levels of the Grandstand, as well as the Terrace Club, Club Pocono and Victory Circle Club sections. Multi-Day Ticket Bundles offer the convenience of a one-stop shop where a fan can select their tickets quickly and without having to navigate multiple ticket page options. To purchase a Multi-Day Ticket Bundle, visit www.poconoraceway.com/ticket or call our Ticket Office at 1-800-722-3929.
  • Kids Attend Free: Kids, ages 12 and under, will receive free admission to the NASCAR races at Pocono Raceway in 2021. This includes free access to the 100 and 200 levels of the Grandstand, Fan Fair and camping areas. Kids may attend Friday’s events without a ticket, but they must be accompanied by an adult ticket holders at all times. All attendees, regardless of age and including kids, must have a ticket for Grandstand access on Saturday and Sunday. Kids tickets, for Saturday and Sunday, are offered free of charge during the ticket purchase process.
  • Additional Tickets on Sale Now: Additional select ticket and camping options for all NASCAR events at Pocono Raceway are available online at www.poconoraceway.com or by calling 1-800-722-3929.
  • Complimentary Perks for Ticket Holders: Parking is free of charge for all NASCAR events at Pocono Raceway in 2021. All Saturday and Sunday tickets, purchased directly through the track, include the complimentary Worry-Free Weather Guarantee. There are also flexible payment options available for ticket purchasers. To learn more, visit www.poconoraceway.com.
  • Note: All events, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Children must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder for gate admission and at all times while on Pocono Raceway property. Certain terms, conditions and fees may apply for ticket purchases. Pocono Raceway reserves the right to determine changes in seat/camping locations or to make changes to seating/camping assignments.

About Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 50 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including two NASCAR Cup Series, one NASCAR Xfinity Series, one NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and one ARCA Menards Series events each year. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 200 events including a wide-range of car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.

Talladega Superspeedway’s 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race to Again Play a Major Role in Determining Season-Long Champion

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IMSA-Sanctioned Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series Added to Inaugural 2021 NASCAR Weekend At Circuit of The Americas

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  • Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series will compete during the inaugural NASCAR at COTA event, May 21-23 at Circuit of The Americas
  • Three-day general admission weekend packages are now on sale starting at just $99 at com. Fans can save an additional 20 percent by purchasing before Dec. 1.

CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 19, 2020) – The inaugural NASCAR weekend at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) just got even bigger. The Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) will join a jam-packed weekend alongside the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at COTA in Austin, Texas, May 21-23, 2021.

“NASCAR’s inaugural weekend at COTA will be one of the most entertaining motorsport festivals of the entire year,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “With the addition of the IMSA Lamborghinis, we’ve put together a wide-open, three-day adrenaline rush for both stock car and sports car fans.”

Racing at COTA for the first time since 2017, the Lamborghini series will run two 45-minute practice sessions on Friday and two 50-minute races – the first Saturday evening and then another Sunday afternoon. Competition will include the four North American continental championship categories: PRO, PRO-AM, AM and Lamborghini Cup. Schedules are subject to change.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be returning to Circuit of The Americas with Lamborghini Super Trofeo in 2021,” said Chris Ward, Head of Motorsports – Lamborghini America.

“The circuit remains a favorite with our teams and drivers, and we are particularly excited to be returning on such a special weekend to coincide with the inaugural visit of the NASCAR Cup Series. I know our Texas Dealers are already planning their activations for what will be a fantastic weekend of on-track action.”

Three-day weekend packages are on sale now at NASCARatCOTA.com with general admission access starting at just $99 and reserved seating starting at just $125. Fans can save an additional 20 percent on adult weekend packages by purchasing by midnight on Dec. 1.

Fans will get their first glimpse of the weekend action as drivers from the NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series and the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series take their first practice laps on the world-renowned road course on Friday, May 21. On Saturday, May 22, the on-track action will heat up with practice and qualifying sessions for each series, NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series races as well as the first Lamborghini race. The weekend will conclude with the second Lamborghini race plus qualifying and the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA on Sunday, May 23.

Fans who have already made deposits for weekend ticket packages will be contacted directly to finalize their seat selections, while new purchases can be made at NASCARatCOTA.com.

Three-day weekend ticket packages are the most affordable way to catch all the action for the May 21-23 event. Single-day tickets will go on sale Feb. 1.

Announcements regarding race length, course selection and the complete weekend schedule will be made at a later date.

TICKETS:
Fans can purchase a three-day weekend general admission pass starting at $99 and a three-day reserved seat starting at $125 for all practice, qualifying and race events online at NASCARatCOTA.com. LIMITED TIME ONLY — fans can save an additional 20 percent on adult weekend package purchases through Dec. 1. Fans can also purchase NASCAR at COTA or NASCAR All-Star Race tickets by calling the Texas Motor Speedway ticket office at 833-450-2864.

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Fans can connect with NASCAR at COTA and get the latest news by following on Twitter and Instagram or becoming a Facebook fan.

Skeen Eyes First Trans Am Championship in Road Atlanta Finale

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TA2® field gains competitive edge in doubleheader Road Atlanta finale

BRASELTON, GEORGIA (19 November 2020)- American muscle returns to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta this weekend for a championship showdown with an action-packed weekend of Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli racing staged as part of the Atlanta SpeedTour event (November 19-22).

With the recent cancelation announcement of the season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the deeply talented TA2® powered by AEM field will now have just two races to determine the champion after a dynamic 2020 season that first kicked off at Sebring in March. (Tickets)

In the doubleheader finale, 70 points are still up for grabs, including a possible 10 bonus points- three bonus points for snagging each pole position in qualifying and extra points in each race for leading a lap and leading the most laps.

Pole position for Sunday’s race will be based on the fastest race lap set in Saturday’s 100-mile feature. (Live Stream)

Leading the TA2® title chase is Stevens-Miller Racing pilot Mike Skeen (No. 77 Liqui Moly/Turn 14 Distribution Ford Mustang).

Despite having to make a chassis change mid-season when a fiery crash at Road America left his Camaro beyond repair, Skeen’s consistent performance has positioned him 37 points ahead of second-place contender Rafa Matos. Skeen has been reliably rapid, with four victories further bolstered by two additional podium visits.

Having headed the tables since taking a Sebring win to open the year, the change of schedule doesn’t change Skeens approach as he looks forward to the Road Atlanta weekend.

“The cancelation doesn’t really change our strategy,” explained Skeen. “If anything, it takes a little pressure off as there are fewer opportunities for something to happen and derail our efforts toward winning the championship. My goal this weekend is to win some more races and if we can make it through Saturday without an incident, we will be pretty safe going into the final round.”

But, if there’s anyone on the grid who is looking to turn the tables this weekend, it is 2018 champion Matos. Matos is hot off a win in the No. 7 Silver Hare Racing Chevrolet Camaro at Circuit of The Americas, and backing up his first victory of the season is four additional podium visits, one of which saw him start 25th and storm to a third-place result.

Matos has proven that it doesn’t matter where he’s gridded in the starting lineup, he’s a threat for podium contention, especially at Road Atlanta. Matos remains undefeated in TA2® on the 2.54-mile road course, securing the win from pole-position in 2018 and following it up with another victory in 2019.

“This championship is far from over, the victory at COTA reassured that the Silver Hare team is going to be very well prepared for this last stretch of the championship,” said Matos. “As a driver, I’m super excited to be in the hunt. I have won Road Atlanta in the last two years and would be nice to have another win. Now with the double header, it’s going to be a huge weekend for the points.”

Now, with just two rounds remaining, a perfect points weekend while holding Skeen to a scoreless pair of races is the only chance that Cameron Lawrence (No.8 3-Dimensional Services Group Ford Mustang) has at being a three-time champion. Entering the finale, Lawrence trails Skeen by 64 points.

Though, if 2020 has thought anything it is to always be ready for the unexpected to happen. Lawrence’s return to TA2® has not been without its obstacles, but his end-of-season run is on an uptick. At CoTA, the Peterson Racing driver finished with a solid second-place result, his fourth podium of the season, and just last week Lawrence won big at Sebring in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

While another title is mathematically possible for Lawrence, ending his season with a victory is more probable and his top focus for Atlanta.

“I certainly hope the Trans Am podium at COTA and IMSA Sebring win will be good momentum going into Road Atlanta,” Lawrence said. “The guys at Peterson Racing have been improving car setup every weekend and Road America, VIR and COTA is a testament to that. I’ve done well in the past at Road Atlanta so hopefully we can move up one more spot on the podium.”

Though Skeen, Matos and Lawrence are battling for a title, they have a stacked field of competition entered on the weekend who are happy to help take that fight down to the wire, as past winners like Thomas Merrill, Scott Lagasse and Misha Goikhberg are quite capable of swooping in and stealing valuable points from the championship campaigners.

Returning to the roster is the Canadian duo of Goikhberg and BC Race Cars. Last season under the BC Race Cars banner, Goikhberg (No. 10 BC Race Cars Chevrolet Camaro) edged Matos out of a pole-position start at Road Atlanta. This season, he’s armed with a new teammate in West Coast TA2® Vice Champion elect Michele Abbate as she makes her National Trans Am debut this weekend with BC Race Cars.

“I truly cannot put into words how thrilled and thankful I am for this opportunity,” said Abbate. “I am most excited to be driving for Blaise and Penny of BC Racecars because the amount of knowledge, experience, and prep work that their entire team puts into their program is bar none. Their results speak for themselves and the experience will be invaluable to me as a driver.

“I will literally have everything I need to set me up for success and I am more than excited to capitalize on the opportunity to learn throughout the weekend,” continued Abbate. “It will be really great to see how I compare to the national tour drivers in this set up – unlike my much older chassis that we are running in the West Coast.”

The Atlanta SpeedTour event starts on Thursday, November 19 with testing. The official weekend commences on Friday, November 20 with practice in the morning followed by qualifying in the afternoon starting with the Trans Am class at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Saturday begins with the TA/XGT/SGT/GT race at 10:45 a.m. Eastern followed by the TA2® powered by AEM feature at 3:55 p.m. Eastern. The combined class finale will take the green on Sunday at noon Eastern.

The Atlanta SpeedTour is open to fans. Tickets are available at: SpeedTour.net.
All three races will be live streamed (starting Saturday) on the Trans Am by Pirelli Racing App.

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