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Julie Nataas to Drive Worsham’s Nitro Funny Car at U.S. Nationals, Marking 20th Anniversary of Worsham’s Historic Sweep

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Indianapolis, IN — August 20, 2025 – It’s been Twenty years since Del Worsham and his father Chuck authored one of drag racing’s great stories. In 2005, Worsham stunned the Funny Car class by winning both the all-star shootout and the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals on the same weekend, a rare “double-up” that earned him $225,000 and a permanent place in Indy history. The victory was made even more special by the family partnership behind it, with Chuck calling the tune-up that carried Del past Frank Pedregon in a razor-tight Monday final. For the Worshams, Indy became the stage where a father and son proved they could take on the sport’s biggest names and win it all.

Two decades later, the story comes full circle. This Labor Day weekend, Del Worsham will return to the same stage as a team owner and tuner, celebrating that milestone anniversary by putting another rising star in his Toyota GR Supra Nitro Funny Car. Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster World Champion and one of the sport’s most versatile young drivers, will strap in with Worsham calling the shots from the starting line.

“The U.S. Nationals means everything to a racer,” said Nataas, who already has her own history at Indy, including two JEGS Allstars wins and the 2022 U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster crown. “I’ve had unforgettable moments here in Top Alcohol Dragster, but coming back in Del’s Funny Car with the backing of Airmine and Toyota, on the anniversary of his sweep, is incredibly meaningful. This event is full of history, and I can’t wait to add to that story again this year.”

For Worsham, the decision to bring Nataas to Indy is equal parts celebration and mentorship. “Julie has proven herself at every level she’s competed in,” he said. “We’ve already built a strong foundation together, and Indy is the perfect place to continue her growth. To bring her back here on the 20th anniversary of one of my biggest career moments, it feels like the story has come full circle.”

The U.S. Nationals, known as the “Big Go,” begins August 29 and will feature the largest field of competitors and fans of the season. For Del Worsham, the weekend is a chance to honor a landmark victory. For Julie Nataas, it’s an opportunity to carry that legacy forward in her own climb up the Nitro Funny Car ranks. And for fans, it’s the rare convergence of past and future, a celebration of history with the promise of more to come.

Fans can follow Nataas throughout the weekend on Instagram and Facebook for exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The event will be televised on FS1, with live streaming available through NHRA.tv.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Gears Up For Rousing 67th NASCAR Season

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  • America’s Home for Racing to host two NASCAR tripleheader weekends in 2026 with its traditional spring and fall weekends hosting each of the top three national series
  • The Coca-Cola 600 will honor America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic Memorial Day Weekend celebration on Sunday, May 24, 2026, while the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 will serve as a Round of 12 cutoff event in NASCAR’s Playoffs, Oct. 11, 2026
  • For a full schedule of events from America’s Home for Racing, ticket information and upgrades, visit charlottemotorspeedway.com

CONCORD, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Race fans, start your engines and mark your calendars, the 2026 NASCAR season at America’s Home for Racing will feature two tripleheader weekends of intense racing action, memorable military salutes and edge-of-your-seat Playoff excitement. The iconic Coca-Cola 600—Memorial Day weekend’s most electrifying motorsports event—will drop the green flag on Sunday, May 24, 2026, while the heart-pounding Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 Playoff showdown promises more thrills, drama and championship-defining moments on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.

Summer’s Best NASCAR Tradition

As America celebrates its 250th birthday next year, race fans will get revved up during the unofficial kickoff to summer with the most patriotic event in sports, the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600. Packed with military honors, fan-favorite concerts, driver meet-and-greets and high-octane racing, this crown jewel event promises unmatched energy and excitement on and off the track. The weekend will feature all three of NASCAR’s top series as the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series takes to the track on Friday, May 22, 2026, in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 and the up-and-comers of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series test their mettle on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the BetMGM 300. The weekend builds to a crescendo with the historic Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR’s only 600-mile event, on Sunday, May 24.

A ROVAL™ Weekend Built for Playoff Glory

As the NASCAR Cup Series inches toward the championship, the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend offers high-stakes drama when the Playoff field narrows—and legends are made—at the only road course in NASCAR’s playoffs. Once again serving as the cutoff race before the Round of 8 begins, four drivers will see their championship hopes dashed after 400km on the one-of-a-kind, 17-turn circuit. The weekend will also feature star-studded showdowns in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (Friday, Oct. 9) and the return of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the Blue Cross NC 250 (Saturday, Oct. 10).

Why America’s Home for Racing is a Must-Visit for Fans

For newcomers, it’s a firsthand ticket to NASCAR’s most iconic race weekends. From heart-stopping finishes to vibrant fan zones, pre-race concerts, huge military tributes and more, fans will be immersed in the sport’s biggest events, right in the heart of NASCAR country.

For returning fans: The Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekends have historically provided unforgettable moments on and off the track. Nowhere else can fans immerse themselves in their favorite sport by visiting nearby race shops or taking a trip down memory lane at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

As NASCAR’s home track, every lap matters and every trophy matters more, creating can’t-miss moments at every race. In addition to always putting FANS first, Charlotte Motor Speedway has helped launch the careers of some of NASCAR’s biggest names, from NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon and Buddy Baker to Bobby Labonte and David Pearson, several of the sports prominent drivers earned their first-ever Cup series victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Could another name be added to the list in 2026?

Race start times, television broadcast partners, any additional support series races and a full on-track schedule will be announced at a later date.

Secure a Spot on the Front Row of NASCAR History

Tickets, camping and weekend packages for the Coca-Cola 600 are available now at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or by calling 800-455-FANS. Tickets for the 2026 Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend will go on sale at a later date. Lock in early-bird pricing, scoring the best seats and packages before they vanish. Kids 12 and under get in for just $10 all weekend long.

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Window World 400 Marks NWS’ First NASCAR Cup Series Points Race Since 1996

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  • North Wilkesboro Speedway will host the Window World 400 NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, July 19, 2026, marking the iconic track’s first points race in Cup Series competition since Sept. 29, 1996
  • The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will also return to the historic oval for the fourth year in a row, with a 250-lap event slated for Saturday, July 18
  • Fans can buy tickets to both 2026 North Wilkesboro NASCAR events, as well as tickets for the this fall’s Oct. 18 zMAX CARS Tour Championship Saturday, by visiting www.northwilkesborospeedway.com/

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Gordon, Earnhardt, Labonte, Martin and Wallace were household names when North Wilkesboro Speedway last hosted a NASCAR Cup Series points race on Sept. 29, 1996, a memorable race won by Jeff Gordon. The names have since changed to Logano, Larson, Bell, Elliott, Blaney, Byron and Hamlin – and they’ll be racing for points when NASCAR roars back to North Wilkesboro for the Window World 400 on July 19, 2026.

Thirty years after its most recent points race at stock car racing’s highest level, North Wilkesboro’s five-eighths-mile oval will come alive with a 400-lap, Sunday-night spectacular that will have its winner punch a ticket into the NASCAR Playoffs.

One of NASCAR’s original race tracks, North Wilkesboro has successfully hosted the past three NASCAR All-Star Races, with the most recent May event featuring an unforgettable battle between Joey Logano and eventual winner Christopher Bell. This year’s race – and its incredible fan and sponsor support – paved the way for the track’s next premier event to have championship implications.

“This year reminded everyone how great the action is at North Wilkesboro Speedway,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “It’s a challenge for the drivers and the teams to master this short track and because of that, you don’t know who’s going to win until the checkered flag flies.

“It’s going to be cool to see 400 laps of wheel-to-wheel racing under the lights at North Wilkesboro and how the strategies in a longer race play out. Whoever wins the Window World 400 will really have to earn it, because now, it’s about more than big money and bragging rights. There’s a playoff berth on the line.”

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, which debuted at North Wilkesboro in 1996 and returned in 2023, retains a spot on the 2026 calendar for a 250-lapper on Saturday, July 18. Competition schedules, additional entertainment and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.

“You know I’m a big believer in the value of short track racing and its history in our sport, so to me this is the biggest news on the 2026 schedule,” said North Wilkesboro Speedway Chairman of the Board and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr.

“When I was preparing North Wilkesboro with Marcus (Smith) in 2019 for an iRacing scan, I felt like I was working inside an iconic time capsule. Now the track is more amazing than ever, born again after a lot of dedication and hard work. I can’t wait to see 400 laps of night racing there. It’s massive for the surrounding community, but every fan of NASCAR is going to feel like a winner next July.”

Window World’s presence as the Cup Series race entitlement sponsor builds on a relationship the company has had with its home track dating back to 2022.

“As a North Wilkesboro-based company and knowing what it means to this community, it’s been a true honor and privilege for us to be a partner with North Wilkesboro Speedway throughout their rebirth,” said Window World CEO Tammy Whitworth.

“Sponsoring a points race in the NASCAR Cup Series gives us the chance to bring an even greater spotlight on this region and all the good things that happen here. Through our national network of store owners and employees, we’ll do our part to bring positive attention to Wilkes County and the North Carolina mountains next summer.”

Affordable tickets and camping are on sale now at www.NorthWilkesboroSpeedway.com.

MORE INFO: Fans can connect with North Wilkesboro Speedway and get the latest news regarding all events at North Wilkesboro by following on X and Instagram, or becoming a Facebook fan.

BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY RACES INTO 2026 HOSTING A PAIR OF NASCAR TRIPLEHEADERS

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BRISTOL, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Bristol Motor Speedway will crank up the stock car horsepower two times in 2026 to reach maximum tripleheader performance as the iconic Tennessee high-banked concrete oval will welcome back a pair of three-day NASCAR weekends, it was announced today by race officials.

The World’s Fastest Half-Mile will host its traditional NASCAR spring weekend with the headlining Food City 500 Cup Series race April 10-12. In September, the Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend will be held one week later than this year, on Sept. 17-19, and the popular race will again serve as the NASCAR Round of 16 Playoff elimination race.

Both weekends also will showcase the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The Bristol spring weekend will open with the 250-lap Craftsman Trucks race on April 10 and be followed by the Xfinity Series 300-lap event on April 11. In September, the Craftsman Trucks will feature Playoff action Thursday, Sept. 17 under the lights in the UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics. The NASCAR Xfinity Series will again hold its Playoff opener at Bristol as the Food City 300 will take center stage Friday night, Sept. 18.

“At Bristol there’s nothing we love more than the opportunity to exceed expectations,” said Jerry Caldwell, president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway. “By hosting three of NASCAR’s marquee series two times in 2026 — that’s plenty of chances to create more epic finishes and continue Bristol’s legacy as a track that creates legends. The Food City 500 in April is one of the first true short track gut-checks of the year, and our Bass Pro Shops Night Race Playoff weekend in September is where championship dreams either take flight or get shattered. The Last Great Colosseum isn’t for the faint of heart — and we are thrilled to see what 2026 brings.”

Bristol Motor Speedway continues to offer one of the best values in all of sports and entertainment. Tickets for children 12 and under are just $10 for the Food City 500 in April and the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in September. Kids tickets are free with a paid adult for all NASCAR Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series races. To purchase tickets to any of the scheduled races, weekend packages, parking and camping, fans should visit the Bristol Motor Speedway website, or call the BMS Ticket Sales Center at (866) 415-4158.

About Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway, known as The Last Great Colosseum, sits in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee near the Virginia state line. The 0.533-mile concrete oval, with 28-degree banking, hosts two major NASCAR Cup Series weekends each year. The venue has staged iconic moments such as the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol football game between the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech (NCAA-record 156,990 fans), the MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds (MLB regular-season record crowd of 91,032), the 2020 NASCAR All-Star Race, the rebirth of NASCAR Cup Series racing on dirt from 2021–2023 and sold-out concerts for Morgan Wallen and Kenny Chesney. Fans enjoy Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided screen video board. The adjacent Bristol Dragway is the home to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and the dragway can transform into the Thunder Valley Amphitheatre for concerts. Opened in 1961 and acquired by Speedway Motorsports in 1996, Bristol remains one of America’s most unique and versatile sports and entertainment destinations. For more information, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com.

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: A GT-Only Challenge

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Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams looking for additional successes at VIR

DETROIT (August 20, 2025) – Corvette Racing’s four Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams get the chance to take center stage this weekend during the only GT-only weekend for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR – Virginia International Raceway – comes at a pivotal time of the season for the Corvette Racing program. With cars in both GT classes – GTD PRO and GTD – there is plenty to think about ahead of the year’s final IMSA sprint race.

That’s especially true in GTD PRO as Chevrolet leads the Manufacturers Championship standings with three rounds to go. The program is in a good spot in the Drivers and Teams title races, as well, with the two Corvette GTD squads having plenty to race for in their class.

Corvette Racing has been a force at VIR over the years. The program has eight victories there – six in IMSA by the Corvette Racing factory team and two more in GT World Challenge America competition by DXDT Racing.

Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports (GTD PRO)

· No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims

· No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg

With three rounds to go, Garcia and Sims continue to lead the GTD PRO Drivers Championship, as does the No. 3 Pratt Miller squad in the Teams standings. Both the No. 3 and No. 4 Corvettes have come on strong the last three races with racing luck going against each entry.

The pair of Pratt Miller Z06 GT3.Rs led early at Road America before being spun less than a minute apart while running up front. Despite that heartbreak, the potential for a breakthrough GTD PRO victory has been evident throughout the year with five podiums between the two entries.

A trip to VIR could be just what the doctor ordered. Corvette Racing’s factory team – run by Pratt Miller – claimed six victories at VIR since 2012. Garcia was part of four of those wins and Milner has two in Corvette Racing entries… plus a pair a year ago in GT World Challenge America competition.

AWA (GTD)

· No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell, Orey Fidani

Bell and Fidani hope to improve on last year’s sixth-place class finish VIR in AWA’s No. 13 Corvette. At Road America three weeks ago, the duo was in contention late but suffered significant contact that prevented a challenge for the team’s second win of the season.

The goal for VIR is for Fidani and Bell – a past prototype winner at VIR – to continue running toward the front in hopes of not just a podium finish but also another win in the chase for a repeat IMSA Akin Award. The AWA Corvette was the highest finishing GTD entry with a Bronze-rated driver at Road America, and another similar result will go a long way toward Fidani repeating at Akin Award winner and AWA returning next year to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

DXDT Racing (GTD)

· No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Alec Udell, Robert Wickens

DXDT’s No. 36 Corvette has been knocking on the door of a podium finish all season. Wickens and Udell led late at Road America before multiple rounds of contact knocked the Corvette from the lead in the final minutes. Qualifying up front has been the norm for the DXDT Corvette with second-row starts in the last four races.

Wickens has placed second and third the last two years at VIR in the Michelin Pilot Challenge’s TCR class. Meanwhile, Udell is a two-time winner at VIR in the Corvette Z06 GT3.R as he was Milner’s teammate in last year’s sweep in GT World Challenge America’s Pro class in a DXDT Corvette.

The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 24. The race will air live on USA Network starting at 2 p.m. Live streaming on Peacock in the United States and IMSA.com outside the U.S. from 2 to 5 p.m. ET IMSA Radio will provide the audio call at IMSA.com, XM 206 and SiriusXM Online 996.

CORVETTE RACING BY PRATT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTES

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I obviously would like to win again at VIR, as we have as a team six times and myself four times. Our Corvettes have been very good there regardless of car or category. Being able to win that race this season would put us in a very good position to go forward and win the GTD PRO championship. We’ve been very close to a win this year and have been in position in almost every race. Road America was the latest example even though we were off the podium. So I hope it’s the same this weekend except we can finish it off this time.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is another fantastic track to drive in the IMSA championship. Back in the GTLM days with no ABS, it was probably a little bit more of a challenge because the risk factor is so high there. You had a lot of combined braking zones that you had to manage. So going back there last year felt a little more straightforward with ABS, as you’d expect. But it is a great track with a lovely sequence of corners and fantastic undulation. It can be difficult to pass around there, and the fact that it is a GT-only race as I think it would be pretty sketchy with multi-class racing. But it’s an awesome track to drive and I’m looking forward to going back there.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Aside from the end result at Road America, things are trending in a good way for us going to VIR. Nicky and I were both really happy with the performance and balance of the Corvette, and it’s gotten better and better in this summer run. This obviously is a track that I really enjoy and is one of the great tracks in America. It’s always been a big thrill driving our Corvettes around there through the years and I see no reason why this year won’t be any different. What I do hope is different, though, is our luck and that we can finally break through with a win after all the hard work the team has put in this year.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Last year’s race at VIR wasn’t very successful for us. We had some issues on the pit stop that cycled us back, which is one of the unfortunate stories for us the last 18 months. Hopefully we can be clean this time around. We’re coming off the event at Road America where we were quite unlucky with both Corvettes. I felt like we were fast enough to fight for the win. Fingers crossed that at VIR we are able to manage our strengths and finish at the front. The championships are getting too close! We’re in the lead of the Manufacturers Championship, and Antonio and Alex are leading in Drivers points. So it’s getting more and more important to have clean races and that’s our goal at VIR.”

AWA PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTES

MATT BELL, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is another iconic IMSA circuit. It’s always fun to get back to this rollercoaster of a track! Our focus is to head into the last endurance events of the year with the Akin points lead. We’ve had a great car for the whole season so I know we’ll be competitive here again. I’m looking forward to getting involved into another great IMSA battle!”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m looking forward to being back at VIR. It’s a very technical and challenging circuit, but I think there’s a lot of potential for us to score a good result. We’re all determined to do well in the last sprint race of the season before we focus on the remaining endurance events. Our Corvette has had good pace, we have strong momentum coming out of the previous race, and we know this is an important opportunity to score points and accomplish what we’re setting out to do as a team.”

DXDT RACING PRE-EVENT DRIVER QUOTES

ALEC UDELL, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “VIR is an awesome racetrack. It’s a place that I think will suit the Corvette Z06 GT3.R well, which should play to our advantage. Everything has been trending in a positive way through the season. The DXDT team gave us really strong execution on strategy and pit stops in the last race at Road America. After not capitalizing on it, we’re feeling hungry and focused for the race this weekend. I’m excited to get back behind the wheel and put the pedal down.”

ROBERT WICKENS, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s last race this year for me. It’s been an incredible experience racing the Corvette Z06 GT3.R. I hope to have success at VIR with DXDT Racing and GM, and built for 2026.”

2025 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Points

GTD PRO Drivers Standings

  1. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 2254
  2. Albert Costa – 2224
  3. Klaus Bachler/Laurin Heinrich – 2157
  4. Mike Rockenfeller/Sebastian Priaulx – 2094
  5. Dan Harper/Max Hesse – 2024
  6. Nicky Catsburg/Tommy Milner – 1960

GTD PRO Teams Standings

  1. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 2254
  2. No. 81 DragonSpeed – 2224
  3. No. 77 AO Racing – 2157
  4. No. 64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports – 2094
  5. No. 48 Paul Miller Racing – 2024
  6. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 1960

GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings

  1. Chevrolet – 2330
  2. BMW – 2313
  3. Ferrari – 2274
  4. Ford – 2248
  5. Porsche – 2227

GTD Drivers Standings

  1. Philip Ellis/Russell Ward – 2147
  2. Jack Hawksworth/Parker Thompson – 2035
  3. Casper Stevenson – 2030
  4. Kenton Koch – 1951
  5. Patrick Gallagher/Robby Foley – 1885
  6. Matthew Bell/Orey Fidani – 1716
  7. Alec Udell – 1384

GTD Teams Standings

  1. No. 57 Windward Racing – 2147
  2. No. 12 Vasser Sullivan Racing – 2035
  3. No. 27 Heart of Racing Team – 2030
  4. No. 96 Turner Motorsport – 1885
  5. No. 120 Wright Motorsports – 1865
  6. No. 13 AWA – 1716
  7. No. 36 DXDT Racing – 1567

GTD Manufacturers Standings

  1. Mercedes-AMG – 2361
  2. Ferrari – 2207
  3. Lexus – 2168
  4. Aston Martin – 2141
  5. Porsche – 2114
  6. Chevrolet – 2032

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: By the Numbers

  • 3: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at VIR since 2012 – Corvette C6.R (2012-2013), Corvette C7.R (2014-2019) and the eighth-generation, mid-engine Corvette. The Corvette C8.R raced at VIR for the final time in IMSA competition in 2023, and the Z06 GT3.R debuted at the circuit in 2024
  • 4: VIR class wins for Antonio Garcia, the most among drivers entered in this year’s race. Tommy Milner is tied for second with three
  • 6: IMSA class wins at VIR for Corvette Racing. Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin won in ALMS GT competition in 2012, and Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen won overall in 2016 and 2017. Garcia and Jordan Taylor drove the C8.R to a win in 2020 and 2023 with Milner and Nick Tandy victorious in 2021
  • 8: Overall VIR race wins for Corvette Racing regardless of series – 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024. The first five came in IMSA competition with DXDT Racing winning once overall in the 2024 GT World Challenge America’s event as it swept the Pro class
  • 13: Number of VIR victories in IMSA for Chevrolet since 2002, including the American Le Mans Series and the Rolex Sports Car Series; that’s the most among manufacturers
  • 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001
  • 32: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
  • 39: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Ross Chouest in GT America at Road America
  • 72: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Olivier Hart for Steller Motorsport at the 24 Hours of Spa
  • 72: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year
  • 148: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 117 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, four in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and one each in the European Le Mans Series and GT America
  • 340: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999
  • 8,462.76: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its 12 previous events at Virginia International Raceway
  • 445,587.90: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles. That means Corvette Racing has raced to the moon and more than halfway back!

Corvette Racing at VIR (wins in bold)

2012

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 8th in GT (Garcia fastest race lap)

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GT (Clinched ALMS GT title)

2013

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GT (Clinch GT team, manufacturer titles)

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GT

2014

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 7th in GTLM (Taylor replaced Magnussen – injury)

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM

2015

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 8th in GTLM

2016

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM (Magnussen pole)

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM (Gavin fastest race lap)

2017

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM

2018

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM

2019

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM

2020

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM

2021

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 1st in GTLM (Milner pole)

2022

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTD PRO (Taylor fastest race lap)

2023

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTD PRO

2024 – GT World Challenge America

No. 63 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Alec Udell – 1st,1st in Pro

No. 08 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Bryan Sellers/Scott Smithson – 6th, 3rd in Pro-Am

2024 – IMSA

No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alec Udell – 9th in GTD PRO

No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 8th in GTD PRO

No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani – 6th in GTD

2025 – GT World Challenge America

No. 11 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Blake McDonald – 3rd, 2nd in Pro-Am

No. 50 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Ross Chouest/Aaron Povodelo – 8th, 4th in Pro-Am

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Raise a Glass: NASCAR Returns to Wine Country June 27-28, 2026

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SONOMA, Calif. (August 20, 2025) – The high-speed action of NASCAR racing returns to wine country June 27-28, 2026, as Sonoma Raceway hosts Northern California’s only appearance by America’s most popular form of motorsports.

Set amongst the rolling hills of Sonoma Valley, the weekend will feature two premier events: a NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, June 27, and the 36th running of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 28.

“There’s nothing like NASCAR in wine country, and we’re fired up to welcome fans back to Sonoma in 2026,” said Brian Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sonoma Raceway. “It’s the kind of weekend that captures everything fans love about NASCAR – heart-pounding action, stunning views and unforgettable memories.”

Coming just one week after the first-ever San Diego Street Race at Naval Base Coronado, the Sonoma weekend marks Race 18 of the season for both the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. It will also be the second road course stop of the year for each series—an early-season turning point as the playoff picture begins to take shape.

The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will also mark the beginning of TNT Sports’ highly-anticipated NASCAR Cup Series broadcast run, bringing fans a new wave of coverage starting in Sonoma.

Additionally, Sonoma’s race weekend will launch the second-annual NASCAR “In-Season Challenge,” bringing a new level of competitive intensity as drivers battle for five races in a bracket-style tournament for a $1 million bonus.

Drivers will once again take on the 1.99-mile, 10-turn road course, including the popular chute configuration, delivering high-speed corners, tight passing zones, and plenty of elevation changes—perfect ingredients for thrilling, strategy-filled racing in one of NASCAR’s most scenic settings.

Beyond the track, fans can look forward to a complete weekend experience, including practice and qualifying sessions, interactive displays, family-friendly entertainment, and one of the most picturesque viewing environments in the sport. With Sonoma’s sunny summer weather, hillside vantage points, and a vibrant fan atmosphere, the 2026 NASCAR weekend promises to be a true celebration of speed, strategy and West Coast racing culture.

On-track competition schedules and additional TV broadcast information will be provided at a later date.

Affordable tickets, camping, premium, upgrade, and parking options for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 race weekend are on sale now. Tickets for children ages 12 and under start at just $10. More information can be found by visiting SonomaRaceway.com or calling (800) 870-RACE [7223].

Sonoma Raceway is a 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course and quarter-mile drag strip located at Sears Point in Sonoma County, California. Built in 1968 the track is carved into rolling hills with 160 ft of total elevation change. It is host to one of the few NASCAR Cup Series races each year that are run on road courses. It is one of the world’s busiest racing facilities, with track activity scheduled an average of 340 days a year. A complete and versatile motorsports complex, it is home to one of the nation’s only high-performance automotive industrial parks with approximately 70 tenants.

Nashville Superspeedway Announces 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend Dates

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Three days of NASCAR action return to Middle Tennessee, headlined by the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on May 31

LEBANON, Tenn. – Nashville Superspeedway will once again serve as the launchpad for summer in Middle Tennessee when NASCAR returns in 2026 for a triple-header weekend next May 29-31.

The weekend will open May 29 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on May 30 and capped by the May 31 headliner — the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.

“Year after year, we’re so honored to welcome NASCAR back to Middle Tennessee,” said Matt Greci, general manager of Nashville Superspeedway. “Our fans and community have embraced this weekend as a can’t-miss celebration to kick off the summer. The team here at Nashville Superspeedway takes pride in blending the best in racing with the energy and hospitality that Nashville is known for. This race weekend always delivers exciting finishes and unforgettable memories, and we know that 2026 will be no exception.”

Over the years, Nashville Superspeedway has seen some of NASCAR’s biggest stars take the checkered flag, including Cup Series champions Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and Joey Logano — whose record five-overtime victory in 2024 stands as one of the most dramatic in recent memory — along with Nashville-based Trackhouse’s Ross Chastain.

Start times, on-track competition schedules, additional entertainment and broadcast information for all three races will be released at a later date.

Tickets for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, which have sold out for the Cup Series race each of the past three years, are available now. Fans can secure their seats by visiting nashvillesuperspeedway.com or calling 866.RACE.TIX.

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Nashville Superspeedway stands as Middle Tennessee’s premier racing destination, nestled in one of America’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding regions. Our 1.33-mile D-shaped concrete track, featuring 14 degrees of banking, holds the distinction of being NASCAR’s largest all-concrete venue. Nashville Superspeedway’s rich racing heritage includes five NASCAR Cup Series races, 26 NASCAR Xfinity Series events, 18 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competitions and nine INDYCAR SERIES battles — including the 2024 INDYCAR SERIES championship finale. As a Speedway Motorsports property, Nashville Superspeedway serves as a year-round entertainment venue welcoming families and race fans from across the nation.

NASCAR RETURNS TO POCONO RACEWAY JUNE 12-14

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Pocono Raceway has sold out the NASCAR Cup Series race the last three consecutive seasons with its largest crowds since 2010, including this past June (pictured). Photo credit: Pocono Raceway.
  • NASCAR Cup Series headlines tripleheader weekend that also includes the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series.
  • Cup Series race set for Sunday, June 14 – one week earlier than this season.
  • Single-day race tickets and weekend packages on sale now at www.poconoraceway.com

LONG POND, Pa. (Aug. 20, 2025) – The NASCAR Cup Series stars will head to the Pocono Mountains next summer as Pocono Raceway plays host to the series for a 53rd consecutive year on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

The action-packed June 12-14 tripleheader showcasing the Cup Series also will include the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series on the legendary 2.5-mile “Tricky Triangle.” The weekend will feature a race each day, beginning with the stars of ARCA on Friday, June 12.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will compete Saturday, June 13, leading into Sunday’s highly anticipated Cup Series race – an event that has sold out three years in a row and continues to be one of the most in-demand stops on the NASCAR calendar.

The 2026 edition will be slightly different than this season as the race weekend falls a week earlier next year, along with the ARCA Menards Series competing. The series first raced on the 3/4-mile oval at Pocono in 1969 and then the 2.5-mile triangle 70 times since 1983. Some of the biggest names in NASCAR have launched their careers with an ARCA victory at Pocono, including Justin Allgaier (2008), Joey Logano (2009), Kyle Larson (2014), Chase Briscoe (2016), Ty Majeski (2019), Ty Gibbs (2020), Corey Heim (2021) and Jesse Love (2023).

A scheduling conflict led to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series being unavailable for the 2026 weekend, but Pocono Raceway expects to welcome the series back in 2027.

Single-day tickets and weekend packages are on sale at www.poconoraceway.com, with Cup Series tickets beginning as low as $65. Families can take advantage of the “Kids Free” program, where children 12 and under are admitted free all three days with a ticketed adult. Click here for more information on the “Kids Free” program.

Race start times and television broadcast partners will be announced at a later date.

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 60 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series events. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 300 events including Elements Music & Arts Festival and a wide range of entertainment events, 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.

Meyer Shank Racing Duo Heads to Milwaukee for INDYCAR Homestretch

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Armstrong will debut the No. 66 St. Thomas University Honda and wear a custom designed race suit created by a student in the Fashion & Merchandising program at STU

Pataskala, Ohio (20 August 2025) – Looking to put the finishing touches on the finest season in its history in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) heads to the venerable Milwaukee Mile for the penultimate race of the 2025 campaign.

Sunday’s Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 (2:00pm ET, FOX, SiriusXM ch. 218) not only sets the stage for the following week’s season finale, but it also gives the MSR duo a chance to put a bow on a year that has seen both drivers in the top 10 in the championship chase for much of the second half of the season.

Felix Rosenqvist’s (No. 60 SiriusXM Honda) and Marcus Armstrong (No. 66 St. Thomas University Honda) have set new standards for the Ohio-based MSR team through a season where MSR leads the entire INDYCAR SERIES in top-10 finishing percentage by a team with 20 top 10s in 31 starts (64.5%).

This weekend’s trip to the Milwaukee Mile gives both drivers a chance not only to boost their team’s standings, but also gives an opportunity for career-best year-end results for both drivers.

Rosenqvist is just five points out of sixth place in the title hunt, which would match his previous best, posted in his rookie season of 2019. Armstrong, who is ninth in the standings, but just two points out of eighth, looks to earn his first top-10 season finish since placing second in the FIA Formula 3 championship in 2019.

Armstrong will take to the track in Milwaukee with a fresh new look on the No. 66 Honda, featuring branding from Miami’s St. Thomas University (STU). The collaboration stems from a unique partnership launched in March between MSR and STU, aimed at giving students real-world experience across various disciplines including Fashion & Merchandising, Big Data Analytics, Culinary Arts, and Sports Administration.

As part of the initiative, students from the Fashion & Merchandising program were challenged to design a custom race suit for Armstrong to wear during the Milwaukee weekend. After a series of design submissions and an online fan vote hosted by MSR and STU, one design emerged as the favorite.

The winning concept—titled “Retro Motorsports Revival”—was created by Fashion & Merchandising student Lucia B. Her design has now been brought to life and will make its official debut this weekend. Lucia, along with several faculty and staff from STU, will be trackside to witness the exciting culmination of their creative collaboration.

The two-day weekend will feature a busy Saturday, with a morning practice (9 a.m., FS2) that leads into single-car qualifying at 2 p.m. (FS1). Final practice follows at 4:30 p.m., leading to Sunday’s 250-lap race which will air on FOX starting at 2 p.m. ET. SiriusXM will also host live INDYCAR Radio coverage of all sessions on XM Ch. 218.

Marcus Armstrong: “Short oval racing at a fun little track. I enjoyed it last year and we qualified well for the second race (P3). But unfortunately, we didn’t get to do a lot after we were taken out before the start. It’s a track I gelled with well last year, and hoping to get on the podium again after a strong oval result in Iowa. Also, looking forward to meeting everyone from STU! With their integration into the car and race suit, they can see it all come to life on race weekend.”

Felix Rosenqvist: “I’m very excited for Milwaukee, as it’s a great race track and with great fans. Definitley looking forward to a little oval action again. We’ve been fast on the ovals this year, so hoping we can string together a good result and at least another top-ten. It was probably one of the best races last year in terms of passing and action. So, we’re looking forward to putting on a good show!”

New England’s Only NASCAR Weekend Moves to August in 2026

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Scenes from the USA TODAY 301 NASCAR Cup Series weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 21-23, 2024 in Loudon, NH. Photo by Adam Glanzman

The NASCAR Cup Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway Aug. 22-23, 2026.

LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR announced the 2026 national series schedule today that includes an Aug. 22-23 stop at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). New England’s only NASCAR weekend will feature the Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) regular season finale followed by the second-to-last regular season race for the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS).

“Next year’s NASCAR weekend will literally be a pressure cooker for those drivers,” said New Hampshire Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath. “The drivers will undoubtedly be putting it all on the line, and the Truck drivers specifically will be fighting for their final chance to make it to the NASCAR Playoffs. New England race fans are in for a wild weekend of racing at ‘The Magic Mile’ next August. What a perfect way to close out a summer of fun with family and friends.”

TV/radio broadcast start times, network affiliations, additional racing action and entertainment will be announced at a later date.

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Race fans who attend the Sept. 19-21, 2025 NASCAR Playoffs weekend at NHMS will be the first ones able to lock in their favorite seats and campsites for NHMS’s Aug. 22-23, 2026 NASCAR weekend by renewing while they’re on site next month.

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