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CORVETTE RACING AT BAHRAIN: No. 33 Takes P6 in Finale

Hard-fought race to close FIA WEC season for TF Sport Corvettes

SAHKIR, Bahrain (November 8, 2025) – TF Sport’s No. 33 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R of Daniel Juncadella, Jonny Edgar and Ben Keating closed their season Saturday with a sixth-place LMGT3 finish in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Eight Hours of Bahrain.

It was the first points-scoring finish since July for the No. 33 Corvette trio, which opened the season in February with a class victory at Qatar and entered Bahrain with hopes of fighting for top-three finish in the class championship.

Fortunes weren’t any better for the No. 81 Corvette of Charlie Eastwood, Jonny Edgar and Tom Van Rompuy. Winners in the previous WEC round at Fuji, they arrived this week with an outside chance at the LMGT3 title. However they finished 11th on Saturday and out of the points to place fifth in the class standings, one spot ahead of their teammates.

There were different tire and driver rotation strategies throughout the LMGT3 race. For the two Corvette, Keating and Van Rompuy started with each doing a triple-stint in the heat. Keating took tires on his first stop in an effort to gain track position and doubled those to the driver change just past the 2.5-hour mark while Van Rompuy double stinted his opening set and got fresh tires for his final run.

Edgar and Andrade had to suffer with tire-saving as well with the goal of being able to have three fresh sets of tires for both Corvettes at the end. Both double-stinted one set of tires and then took a split set shortly after the restart following the first of two Safety Car periods. The final driver swaps came inside the final two hours, 45 minutes with Eastwood climbing into the No. 81 Corvette first followed by Juncadella in the No. 33.

A late safety car period created some drama but ultimately the pace of the leading cars was too much for the Corvettes to overcome.

TF Sport and the Corvette Z06 GT3.R program will start the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship with the 1812KM of Qatar on March 28.

TF SPORT POST-EVENT QUOTES

DANIEL JUNCADELLA, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “That’s the season for us in WEC. Unfortunately it wasn’t what I expected from this season. It was looking good after Qatar with the first win but unfortunately the rest of the season we struggled to match the pace of the cars up front. Today we could only manage P6 after struggling in the last stint and sixth in the championship result. A disappointing result but a lot of positives to take into next season.”

JONNY EDGAR, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “The safety car was pretty unlucky with the timing of it. We were on pretty good tires at the time but had to put a set on during the Safety Car because otherwise on the restart we would have dropped to the back. We had a set on from qualifying because you have to use them at some point. But that stint was pretty OK. To make sure we have tires left to the end we had to put on a set from my stint back on, so they were more than a half-stint old compared to others. As everyone’s tires wore, my pace got closer and closer. Overall I’m pretty happy all things considered. It was a shame about the Safety Car timing. A stint later or earlier probably would have helped us more, but what happened probably helped a few competitors catch up.”

BEN KEATING, NO. 33 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I feel good. It was a lot of fun out there. It was kind of hot in the beginning. Everybody has such different strategies in a long race. You have to double-stint tires at some point so everyone is doing a whole different combination of things. I’m really proud of the TF Sport guys because I think they called it really well. I had a lot of fun, but it’s mayhem. I think I had contact five or six times. Thank goodness the Corvette is such a strong car! It was beautiful because we all kept it straight and on the track. This was the kind of racing where it’s fun and you enjoy it.”

(On the strategy) “I was saving fuel a lot because it was also saving the tires. We were doing longer stints than most of the other cars and trying to save my tires for the third stint. I was pretty happy and did a decent lap at the very end of the double-stint. So the strategy was good.”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “A tricky day for us. We obviously were carrying ballast from the previous success we’ve had in the last few rounds. We just missed a podium for the championship. It is what it is and we didn’t have the pace. Still, it was an amazing year with everyone from TF Sport and Corvette Racing. The jump that we made from last season to here is huge, and hopefully we can go and gain a couple more steps next year.”

RUI ANDRADE, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “A difficult finish with how we came into the weekend. Both cars had a bit more exceptions. We were fighting for the championship and the 33 was fighting for the top-three. Unfortunately we just didn’t have the pace all weekend. We tried a risky strategy to save tires early in the race and try to be competitive late. Even this didn’t pay off, even with a safety car. We got bunched up and the other cars were a bit too quick for us. But it was a good season with a lot of positives to take away. We can all be pretty happy. The drivers and team did a great job. From where we were last year to coming here to fight for the championship after race wins and podiums, it was a big step forward. Everyone should be proud.”

TOM VAN ROMPUY, NO. 81 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Not the result we were hoping for. We just missed out on the third position in the championship with not scoring points today. It was a tough race for us with the pace we had and also struggling with the tires. We tried to maximize what we had. We took a gamble on the strategy but the race didn’t come to us. It’s been a nice two years with TF Sport, Corvette and Pratt Miller. I’d like to thank all the people involved for all their efforts. It was a nice adventure and I hope someday it will continue. I’m looking back on two great seasons and had big fun. So today wasn’t the result we were hoping for but that’s racing.”

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Consistency Fuels Hannah Bell’s Late-Season Podium Hunt for Performance Vehicle Works Racing at Hickory Motor Speedway

Driver of the No. 05 Alliance Packaging Chevrolet eyes fifth straight top-10 in seventh and final Hickory Motor Speedway start in 2025

HICKORY, N.C. — As the 2025 season comes to a close in Catawba County this weekend, Hannah Bell and her Performance Vehicle Works Racing team return to Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway on Saturday night, November 8, with a brand-new race car and plenty of optimism heading into their final start of the year.

Following a nearly two-month break since her last outing, Bell and her team have been hard at work preparing the new Performance Vehicle Works Racing No. 05 Chevrolet.

The fresh chassis marks a significant step forward for the program, serving as both a test and a showcase for what’s ahead in 2026.

“This weekend is a big one for us,” said Bell. “We’re bringing a brand-new car to the track, and that’s really exciting.

“We’ve spent the last several weeks putting everything together, and Saturday will be the first chance to shake it down in practice and see how it responds under race conditions.

“It’s a great opportunity to learn, make notes and start building toward next season.”

Bell’s most recent outing on September 13, 2025, delivered her fourth consecutive top-10 finish at the historic half-mile oval — further solidifying her reputation for consistency and resilience in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.

Hannah Bell

Now, the 27-year-old driver is determined to keep that streak alive and push toward her first podium before the season ends.

“Scoring another top-10 last time out was good for our team, but I know we have more in us,” said Bell.

“We’ve shown we can be consistent, and now the goal is to take that next step and fight for a top-five or a podium. Hickory Motor Speedway has taught me a lot this season, and I feel like we’re closer than ever to putting it all together.”

The Performance Vehicle Works Racing team, backed by Alliance Packaging, has battled through its share of adversity in 2025, including early-season mechanical setbacks.

But those challenges have only strengthened their resolve, with Bell steadily improving in her No. 05 Chevrolet throughout the year.

Bell has also embraced the opportunity to get comfortable back behind the wheel of a Late Model, leaning on the trust and effort of her Performance Vehicle Works Racing crew.

The team has stood firmly behind her through both highs and challenges, giving their all each week to provide a fast, competitive car.

That support has helped Bell continue to learn, adapt, and gain confidence with each start.

“This season has really been about growth,” added Bell. “Every race has been another chance to learn and improve, and the results are showing that.

“To have four straight top-10s at Hickory is something I’m proud of, but the competitor in me wants more.

“With just one race left this season, we’re focused on closing strong and hopefully breaking through with the kind of finish this team deserves.”

The November 8 race at Hickory marks the final Late Model start of Bell’s 2025 campaign, with an outlook on the 2026 season not too far on the horizon.

For Bell, it’s not just about results — it’s about proving that her first full Late Model season has laid the groundwork for even greater success in 2026.

“This last race means a lot,” she said. “Of course, I want to keep our top-10 streak alive, but just as important is putting ourselves in a position to challenge at the front.

“The work we’re doing now will pay off next season, and I want to finish 2025 showing that we’re ready to take that next step.”

Bell’s Limited Late Model schedule continues with support from her long-term partner, Alliance Packaging.

Racing begins at Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday night, November 8, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on FloRacing.com.

For more on Hannah Bell, please follow her on Instagram (@Hgbell) and TikTok (@HannahBell05).

Gravel, Davenport, Payne Top the Field At Friday’s World of Outlaws World Finals

David Gravel celebrates in Victory Lane with his son after winning Friday's NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series feature at the World of Outlaws World Finals. (CMS/HHP photo)
  • With championship titles on the line, David Gravel (World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series), Jonathan Davenport (World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models) and Alex Payne (Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds) each secured feature victories in Friday night World of Outlaws World Finals action
  • With one final day of dirt-slinging excitement remaining, tickets are still available at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or can be purchased at the gate

CONCORD, N.C., (Nov. 7, 2025) – In Friday night’s dirt-slinging action, David Gravel (World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series), Jonathan Davenport (World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models) and Alex Payne (Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds) emerged victorious with one night left of adrenaline-charged competition.

On top of an action-packed slate of racing competition, fans were also treated to one of dirt racing’s most iconic sights — the fan-favorite Friday night 3×4-Wide Salute. As the field fanned out across The Dirt Track at Charlotte, the thunderous display served as a fitting season finale, with the packed grandstands rising to their feet to take in the breathtaking show of horsepower and pride.

GRAVEL SEALS THE DEAL IN THE DIRT

Adding another chapter to an already dominant season, Gravel marked another tally in the win column after battling through intense competition in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car division.

Gravel, who came into the night locked in as the 2025 Sprint Car champion after a stellar season of 17 victories, but the battle was far from easy in Friday’s sprint to the finish line.

Brent Marks, who dominated the red clay all day, started on the pole, followed by Thursday night’s feature winner Rico Abreu, while Gravel started sixth. While it looked like Marks would run away with the race early, it wasn’t until a series of cautions that Abreu and Gravel went full throttle in their 900-horsepower machines to get around Marks, going wheel-to-wheel in a dash to the checkered flag.

As the laps dwindled, the competition heated up. The field shuffled and all eyes were up top as Gravel and Abreu traded positions, all the way to the white flag. Gravel was able to make a final charge with one lap to go, sliding around Abreu to seal the deal with only 0.629 seconds to spare.

Abreu, Sprint Car legend Donny Schatz, Chase Randall and Spencer Bayston completed the top five.

With one day left, Gravel looks to put the cherry on top of the season with one more trip to Victory Lane before claiming his second consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car title at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

SUPERMAN SOARS TO RECORD SEVENTH CHARLOTTE WIN

“Superman” Jonathan Davenport once again lived up to his nickname Friday night as he walked away from The Dirt Track at Charlotte $15,000 richer after capturing the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Models Feature.

The Georgia native’s triumph marked his seventh triumph at Charlotte, tying Jimmy Owens for the most Outlaw victories at the famed four-tenths-mile clay oval.

“I would’ve never believed it from my first win here in a crate car to now out here at the World Finals. To have my name up there with all the greats like Scott (Bloomquist), Jimmy (Owens) and Chris (Madden), sure is special,” Davenport said in Victory Lane.

It didn’t take long for the action to heat up as Davenport launched from the pole, quickly pulling away from Drake Troutman. Excitement unfolded deeper in the pack as Tyler Erb Jr. sliced through the field, climbing from 11th to seventh by Lap 12.

Meanwhile, in the caution-free race, Davenport showed no mercy at the front. As the laps clicked away, he navigated lapped traffic with precision all the way to the checkered flag, followed by Troutman and Brandon Sheppard to round out the podium.

“Phenomenal race track,” Davenport said. “I felt like when I was going through traffic, I could go anywhere there. Had some better momentum around the middle than at the bottom, because it’s so flat there.”

Despite finishing 16th in Friday night’s feature, Bobby Pierce’s consistency throughout the season secured the 2025 World of Outlaws Late Models championship, clinching the title with one night of racing still to go.

PAYNE DOMINATES ON THE DIRT TRACK

In Friday’s Super DIRTcar Series action, Alex Payne brought home the third win of his career, his second in seven days and his first-ever triumph at the World of Outlaw World Finals – in a wild 30-lap feature.

The race was paused for a red flag on the opening lap after racer Tyler Siri made contact with the wall in Turn 3. Siri was responsive following the incident and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

When racing resumed, Payne dominated the field from the pole, pulling away from the pack by more than six seconds en route to a commanding victory.

“I’m speechless again. I could really get used to this,” Payne said. “Man, what an effort. What a car. What a crowd. Look at this place. Holy crap, this is awesome. You might not know me, but we’re working on that… We’ve been working so hard to come here and compete with these guys. I made some decisions that I didn’t know were right or wrong, but we’re here.”

After winning his heat race earlier in the evening, defending series champion Mat Williamson needed only to start the feature race to accumulate enough points to earn his third series title. His runner-up finish in Friday’s A-main was more than enough to mathematically secure his title. With the championship secure, the Ontario, Canada native can enjoy Saturday’s victory lap.

“We haven’t won as much as we did last year, but we had a lot of seconds, thirds and fourths,” Williamson said. “That’s what it takes to win a championship. It’s fun to be able to come down here and just race and not think about points.”

Tim Fuller, Erick Rudolph and Felix Roy rounded out the Top 5 in Friday’s action.

TICKETS:

The 2025 season concludes with one final night of action Saturday, followed by a championship ceremony and the crowning of three new champions. Saturday single-day tickets start at $75; tickets are available online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets or can be purchased at the gate.

KEEP TRACK:

Follow all the World of Outlaws Final action through the hashtag #WorldFinals. Connect with The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on X, Facebook and Instagram.

JEFF MONTGOMERY WINS FIRSTLINE SYSTEMS POLE SUFFLE AT OPEN WHEEL SHOWDOWN

LAS VEGAS, NV (November 7, 2025) – Jeff Montgomery of Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada led wire-to-wire in Friday’s Firstline Systems Pole Shuffle for Winged Sprints, earning the pole position for Saturday’s $50,000 to win BITNILE Open Wheel Showdown in Las Vegas. Montgomery topped an all-star cast of Elliott’s Trailers & Carts Winged Sprint Cars in the 12-car, 10-lap event to cap BR Motorsports qualifying night.

“It means a lot. It shows what kind of race team we have. At the end of the day, starting on the pole doesn’t win it. You have to lead one lap – the last lap – that’s the one that pays the money. If I can run the 10 laps I just ran at the end of this race tomorrow night, we should have no problem winning it. We have the best winged pavement sprint car drivers in the world here so I have my hands full,” Montgomery said.

Jake Trainor of Medway, Mass. led Winged Sprint Cars qualifying presented by Hamada, timing in at 11.774 seconds at 114.659 miles per hour.

Trainor, JoJo Helberg, Bobby Santos, 2023 winner Aaron Willison, 2024 winner Kody Swanson, and Montgomery won the 12-lap Beast Chassis heat races. Idaho’s Mike Anderson then won the Wildwood Brakes C-Main.

The 12 drivers who transferred out of the heat races drew for the starting lineup for the shuffle, with Montgomery drawing the pole alongside Trainor. Montgomery and Trainor will be the front row for Saturday’s 100-lap, $50,000-to-win contest. Santos finished the shuffle in third, setting the stage for a powerful second row alongside Swanson.

2024 Klotz Synthetics Modifieds winner Aaron McMorran led qualifying action before heat races went to Kyle Tellstrom, 2025 Bullring Modified champion Kyle Jacks, and Kris Price.

Windshield Defense INEX Legends qualifying was led by New York’s Ben Morabito. INEX Bandoleros and the Inaugural Larry Trigueiro Memorial for Super Modifieds wrapped up practice action Friday as well. Both divisions will time trial before racing begins on Saturday.

Admission gates open at 11am Saturday followed by final practices. Opening Ceremonies are at 2:15pm followed by four B-Features and five Championship Features for the 2025 BITNILE Open Wheel Showdown.

Tickets are available via the Las Vegas Motor Speedway website or at the gates. Pit Passes will be sold at the gate and include grandstand access.

Live coverage of the entire event is on Speed Sport 2.

For more information, visit www.OpenWheelShowdown.com

About the Open Wheel Showdown:

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.

Eddie Tafoya Jr. Closes Out His 2025 Racing Season Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway

Eddie Tafoya Jr. wheel packing at Perris last Saturday. Kenny Lonngren photo.

Eddie Tafoya Jr. Closes Out His 2025 Racing Season Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway

Chino Hills, CA — November 7, 2025 — A racing season that began 271 days ago and 2,449 miles away in Barberville, Florida, will come to a close this Saturday night when Eddie Tafoya Jr. caps off his campaign just 36 miles from home in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series at Perris Auto Speedway. In the span since his first race of the year, the Chino Hills, California, driver has competed 24 times with three different associations, at eight tracks, in three states.

Perris Auto Speedway—where his father, Eddie Tafoya Sr., also raced sprint cars—is the track the 28-year-old knows best. He first turned laps there in 2018, winning the track’s Young Gun Sprint Car Series title. One year later, he captured the prestigious USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year award, with most of his early laps coming on the famed Riverside County half-mile clay oval.

Tafoya’s latest appearance on the 29-year-old track came last Saturday night in USAC/CRA competition. It was his ninth start of the season at Perris, where he qualified sixth with a blistering 16.711-second lap. That effort put him in the second 10-lap heat race, where he started fourth, charged forward, and finished third.

His qualifying time and heat race finish placed Tafoya on the outside of the front row in his sharp-looking #57T. Unfortunately, early turn-two chaos dropped him back in the pack. Had it been a Speedway Motorcycle race, a “first corner bunching” restart might have been called, putting him back up front—but this was sprint car racing, and the green stayed out.

In one of the toughest fields of the season at Perris, Tafoya regrouped and held strong inside the top 10 all night, finishing 10th at the checkered flag.

Remarkably, even without running full-time in 2025, Tafoya enters Saturday’s season finale 10th in the championship standings. In nine Perris starts this year, he’s logged eight top-10s and two top-fives, highlighted by a fourth-place finish on September 13th.

“No plans for next year yet,” Tafoya said when asked about the off-season and 2026. “Just the same off-season stuff as usual—tearing the cars down and getting them ready to go for the start of next season. It comes up fast.”

Saturday’s program at Perris will also feature a custom car show. Spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., with racing beginning 30 minutes earlier than usual at 6:30. It will also be Fan Appreciation night and all fans 13 and over will get in for the discounted rate of $25.00.

This Saturday, Perris

Event Info:

  • Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
  • Location: Perris Auto Speedway, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA
  • Times: Spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., racing at 6:30 p.m.
  • Tickets: Ages 13+ – $25.00 | Seniors (65+) – $25.00 | Kids 6–12 – $10.00 | Children 5 & under – Free
  • Parking: $20.00 (Fairgrounds parking is card only)
  • Tickets: Advance tickets at tix.com | Plenty of walk-up tickets available
  • Track Info: perrisautospeedway.com | 951-940-0134

Tafoya can be followed on Instagram at @eddietafoya51.

Team Tafoya Racing would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, Gasper Transportation, CMI Precision Machining, Owen’s Insurance Services, Keen Concrete, DRC Chassis, and Rider Racing Engines for their continued support of the 2025 season. If you would like to join forces with the team for another fun and exciting year of racing in 2026, please contact Tafoya at Eddie Tafoya Jr. at (909) 393-3999 or mailto:teamtafoya@aol.com

Eddie Tafoya’s 2025 Results

2/10/25 Volusia Speedway Park USAC National Sprint Cars 5th B Main

2/11/25 Volusia Speedway Park USAC National Sprint Cars 7th B Main

2/12/25 Ocala Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 5th B Main

2/13/25 Ocala Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 19th A Main

2/14/25 Ocala Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 18th A Main

2/15/25 Ocala Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 20th A Main

2/22/25 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main

3/1/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main

4/5/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

4/11/25 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 13th A Main

4/12/25 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

5/24/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th A Main

6/7/25 Bakersfield Speedway USCS Sprint Cars 9th A Main

6/21/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main
7/19/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main

8/16/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

8/30/23 Calistoga Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 16th A Main

8/31/25 Calistoga Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

9/1/25 Petaluma Speedway USCS Sprint Car 4th A Main

9/13/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main

9/27/25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main

10/24/25 Central Arizona Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 23rd A Main

10/25/25 Central Arizona Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 13th A Main

11/1//25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 10th A Main

Rette Jones Racing to Field Entry for Casey Roderick in All American 400

NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Rette Jones Racing confirmed today that it will field an entry for veteran Super Late Model standout Casey Roderick in this weekend’s 40th annual All American 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in Tennessee.

The crown-jewel event, sanctioned by the ASA STARS National Tour, will close out the 2025 season and feature the top Super Late Model competitors from across North America.

Roderick, the 2024 ASA STARS National Tour champion, has long established himself among the elite in Super Late Model competition.

His decorated résumé includes three Southern Super Series championships and a Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Track Championship.

The 33-year-old Georgia native is also no stranger to success in the prestigious 400-lap event, having previously won the All American 400 in Music City.

A former NASCAR competitor, Roderick will pilot the No. 30 Port City Racecars Ford, serving as a teammate to Rette Jones Racing developmental driver Kyle Steckly.

“It’s exciting to join Rette Jones Racing for such a marquee event,” said Roderick. “Mark [Rette] and Terry (Jones) have built a first-class program that’s proven capable of running up front anywhere, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to drive their No. 30 Ford this weekend in Nashville.

“The All American 400 is one of those races every Late Model driver circles on their calendar, and to have another shot at victory with a team like this means a lot.”

Rette Jones Racing co-owner Mark Rette said the team’s relationship with Roderick made this collaboration a natural fit for one of the sport’s most prestigious events.

“Casey is a champion and a proven winner at every level,” Rette said. “His experience, especially at Nashville, brings a ton of value to our program and we’re proud to have him represent RJR alongside Kyle this weekend.”

Roderick echoed that excitement about working with his young teammate. “Kyle’s an impressive young driver who’s been making a name for himself in both Canada and the United States,” he added.

“We’ve already talked about bouncing ideas off each other throughout the weekend. Hopefully, we can both unload strong, push each other and give Rette Jones Racing a pair of cars capable of contending for the win on Sunday.”

The All-American 400 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch will mark race 12 on the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour calendar, drawing an elite field of national champions, short track standouts and rising stars.

With the prestigious race on deck, the team will have two rounds of practice on Friday, November 7 and a final one-hour session on Saturday, November 8, followed by qualifying that evening, launching at 5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, November 9, at 11:30 a.m., fans will have the opportunity to meet their favorite drivers during an on-track autograph session —just ahead of the green flag for the race at 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET).

Fans unable to attend in person can watch the races live via TrackTV.com, providing full flag-to-flag event coverage.

For more on Casey Roderick, like him on Facebook (Casey Roderick Motorsports), follow him on Instagram (@casey__roderick) and X | Twitter (@CaseyRoderick26).

For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and X | Twitter (@RetteJones30).

About Rette Jones Racing:

Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the mission of building a competitive racing organization grounded in hard work, perseverance, and a racer’s mentality.

Owned by veteran racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, the team is set to field full-time entries in both the 2025 ASA STARS National Tour and the NASCAR Euro Series.

Additionally, RJR plans to compete in select events across the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR national series platforms.

Beyond its own racing efforts, Rette Jones Racing provides technical support and setup intelligence through its growing technical alliance partnership program.

RACE OF CHAMPIONS MANAGEMENT CONTINUES TO ANNOUNCE “SAVE-THE-DATE” OPPORTUNITIES AS FANS BUILD THEIR 2026 RACE CALENDAR

— Race of Champions Management Negotiating New 2026 Plans; Adjusts Holland Speedway Date —

Elma, N.Y. – (November 7, 2025) – Race fans and competitors can continue to fill their calendars with key dates for the 2026 racing season, as Race of Champions management releases additional “save-the-date” announcements for upcoming “Family of Series” events.

Race of Champions management is actively finalizing several traditional events while negotiating the addition of new ones for the 2026 season.

The 2026 dates for Holland (N.Y.) Speedway were originally announced in late August at the track’s season-closing event. Holland will host Race of Champions events on Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, August 29.

The Race of Champions Modified Series event, initially slated for Saturday, July 25, will now move to Saturday, July 18 to avoid scheduling conflicts with other touring Modified series. The adjustment ensures competitors have the opportunity to race on the “high banks” without overlap.

In addition, Race of Champions and Holland Speedway management are introducing a fourth event, scheduled for Saturday, August 8, which will feature the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series. Full event details will be announced soon.

The Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series will also compete at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 11.

The Race of Champions Family of Series will then return to Lake Erie Speedway for the traditional Race of Champions weekend on Thursday, September 10; Friday, September 11; and Saturday, September 12, with Sunday, September 13 reserved as the inclement weather date. Complete event details and full weekend schedules will be released at a later date.

The Race of Champions “Family of Series” includes the Modifieds; Sportsman Modifieds; Late Models; Super Stocks; Street Stocks; 602 Sportsman Modifieds and the FOAR SCORE Dash Four Cylinder Series as always.

“We are always working diligently on our schedule,” stated Joe Skotnicki, Race of Champions. “The schedule is a jigsaw puzzle that’s constantly in motion as circumstances change. We do our best to accommodate everyone and understand that some dates may shift from time to time. This past season was exciting, and we’re focused on continuously improving our product and giving racers and fans the opportunity to compete at premier events throughout the region.”

All Race of Champions “Family of Series” events will continue to be streamed live on RoCModifiedSeries.TV powered by Racing America in 2026. For more information on the Racing America streaming platform, visit offer.racingamerica.com/race-of-champions. Subscribers receive every Race of Champions Series event plus access to 200+ live short track races across North America, expanded coverage throughout the sport, and more than a decade of racing archives. (www.racingamerica.tv)

Stay tuned as more 2026 dates become available, including the full Race of Champions Family of Series schedule in the near future.


About the Race of Champions: The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.


Primary marketing partners include Hoosier Racing Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, FX Caprara, Racing America, Airport Collision, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com, and Speed Sport.

The 76th Annual Race of Champions will take place in 2026, continuing its legacy as the second-longest consecutively run auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

Interstate Batteries Provides ‘Motorsports Therapy’ to Veterans

A Staunch Supporter of Semper Fi & America’s Fund, Interstate Batteries Uses its Longstanding NASCAR Cup Series Program To Help Service Members Dealing With PTS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2025) – A roaring exhaust note that pierces eardrums. Engine vibrations felt throughout the body. The unmistakable scent of burning rubber. The high-pitched squeal of tires struggling to maintain grip as asphalt gets eaten up in a blur.

For NASCAR Cup Series drivers, these sensations describe a typical Sunday. For veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress (PTS), it’s motorsports therapy.

Ahead of Veterans Day, Interstate Batteries partnered with Semper Fi & America’s Fund to bring nearly 20 veterans to Charlotte Motor Speedway where they enjoyed the visceral sensation of driving a NASCAR Cup Series stock car. It replicated the high-intensity experience of the kind of stressful and traumatic events these veterans experienced in combat, but in a controlled and safe environment where their adrenaline rush was placed within positive context, reducing the negative associations of their body’s natural fight-or-flight response.

“This is probably the safest adrenaline rush these guys have had since their time in combat,” said Tracey Brunetti, manager of outreach development, Semper Fi & America’s Fund. “It’s really healing for them. It’s allowed them to find camaraderie among shared experiences of service members.”

Semper Fi & America’s Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides vital support to critically wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans and military families. With the help of Interstate Batteries, the leading replacement battery brand in the United States with nearly 40 years of NASCAR involvement, Semper Fi & America’s Fund organized this NASCAR-based racing excursion for veterans whose minds and bodies still feel the scars of combat.

“Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides immediate and lifetime care for our combat wounded, ill and injured service members, including veterans and military families from all branches of the United States Armed Forces,” Brunetti said. “Experiences like this from our partners at Interstate Batteries supports one of our pillars of integrative wellness and helps keep our service members feeling supported.”

NASCAR has long honored those who serve and have served in the U.S. military. Bobby Labonte, the 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion and a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame who is most associated with the green-and-black Interstate Batteries car he drove for the majority of his career, has seen the sport recognize the sacrifice of active-duty personnel, veterans and their families firsthand through special events and on-track tributes.

“In NASCAR, we’ve always honored the military, and having met so many people over my career, it’s always great to come out and see what these men and women have done for our country,” Labonte said. “It’s great to be able to give back to them in a small way and to see them out here enjoying the day and doing something they have dreamed of for years.”

At Charlotte Motor Speedway, Semper Fi & America’s Fund put veterans on the same 1.5-mile oval that icons such as Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon won on during their illustrious careers. In fact, it’s where Labonte earned the first of his 21 Cup Series victories – the 1995 Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

Just like Labonte did for his 25 years as a Cup Series driver, these veterans got to climb into a Cup Series stock car emblazoned with Interstate Batteries and drive it as fast as their nerves would let them after, of course, getting some ride-along laps with a professional racer beforehand.

“I think all of us military guys really like the adrenaline rush,” said Sgt. Jon Lujan, U.S. Marine Corps. “This was something that was unbelievable. You can’t replicate it unless you’re actually on the racetrack, and going almost 150 miles an hour was amazing. I didn’t know the car was going to stick going that speed, but Bobby Labonte told us to just push the pedal to the metal and the car will stick.

“Semper Fi & America’s Fund is really good at bringing together veterans and putting them in environments where they can flourish. One of our environments is recovery through sport, and with NASCAR being a sport, it’s bringing us all together. We all have another group of friends that we can rely on whenever things get tough.”

Returning home from combat isn’t always as simple as unpacking your gear. Service members go from a place where every detail of every moment matters, to one where life moves right along as if nothing ever happened. It takes time and support to adjust to a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar, especially for individuals dealing with PTS.

“Any veteran that needs an outlet or just to get away from the four walls, to get out and do this, they’re going to be a different person when they walk off the track,” said Sgt. Maj. Dathan Edwards, U.S. Marine Corps.

Participating in racing, specifically like the one organized by Semper Fi & America’s Fund with guidance from longtime racing supporter Interstate Batteries, can foster teamwork and camaraderie, reducing feelings of isolation while building a supportive community.

“These events really do good at bringing in individuals from all walks, not just from your hometown, but just everywhere,” said Sgt. John Shafer, U.S. Marine Corps. “It kind of lets us mingle together, build new relationships, new friendships, learning about what other people did in the military.

“And then you leave here, you’ve got another lifeline to call upon if you’re having a hard time, if they’re having a hard time, and that’s what brings us together.

“That’s what we did when we were deployed – we had each other’s backs, and now that we’re out post-service, we need to do the same and have each other’s backs. It’s a great lifeline to have and I look forward to helping out the Fund any way I can.”

Driving a racecar at 150 mph with tutelage from a NASCAR Hall of Famer is an experience that is hard to replicate.

“My cheeks still hurt, I’ve been smiling so much. It’s been a great experience,” Sgt. Shafer said. “Special thanks to Interstate Batteries for putting this together with Semper Fi & America Fund. It’s going to be something I’m going to remember for a long time.”

About Semper Fi & America’s Fund

Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families and was started in 2004 by military spouses who immediately jumped in to provide bedside support to wounded and injured service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, it has provided more than $500 million in grants, programs and services to 38,000 service members, veterans and military families. Now with more than 20 years of serving military families, it is considered one of the Nation’s most trusted charities, one of only four veteran nonprofits to receive an A+ rating from CharityWatch, out of more than 45,000 veteran organizations. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together. Learn more at: TheFund.org.

About Interstate Batteries

For more than 70 years, Interstate Batteries® has powered people down roads, trails and waterways and businesses to succeed. Best known for its starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) batteries, this product has been under car hoods since 1952, each one backed by the company’s service, quality and value. Interstate All Battery Center® provides portable power in both retail and commercial markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Interstate Batteries is an industry leader in recycling efforts, as well as a global leader in safe lead handling practices. Guided by a set of common values, the company’s purpose is to glorify God and enrich lives while delivering the most trustworthy source of power to the world. For more information, visit www.InterstateBatteries.com.

Shane Sexton Returns to 410 Sprint Car Action Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway

"Shugah'" Shane Sexton's #74 GAS Chassis Special is ready for action. GAS Photo.

“Shugah’” Shane Sexton Returns to 410 Sprint Car Action Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway

Perris, California — November 6, 2025 — “Shugah’” Shane Sexton returns to 410 sprint car racing with the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series this Saturday night, November 8th, at Perris Auto Speedway. Saturday’s event will mark his fourth start of the year in the GAS Chassis #74 and his first since recording a 15th-place finish in the annual Salute to Indy at Perris on May 24th.

While this weekend’s race will only be his fourth in a 410 sprint car in 2025, Sexton has been far from idle. Since that May outing, he’s been turning laps in his lightning sprint car—primarily with the SoCal Lightning Sprint Cars at San Diego County’s Barona Speedway. His lightning sprint highlight came on June 7th when he powered to victory in the SCLS main event.

“The lightning sprint really took off,” Sexton said of his time away from the USAC/CRA Series. “So, we just kind of made that our priority and chased points after that.”

Sexton made eight total starts with the SCLS this season, earning five podium finishes, including the June win. Unfortunately, an early-season engine failure delayed his debut until the fifth race, putting him behind in the points chase. Undeterred, he battled back hard through the remainder of the season and nearly clinched third in the championship standings.

“I did everything I needed to do,” Sexton said of the SoCal Lightning Sprint finale two weeks ago at Barona. “I was able to get myself into what would have been third in points, passing all the cars I needed to pass and keeping the ones behind me I needed to. The car broke on the last lap.”

That failure—a broken left rear torsion arm—ended his night. However, the conclusion of the race created confusion.

“The unfortunate part is that the race ran one lap longer than it was supposed to,” he lamented. “We did 21 laps instead of 20. I don’t know how that happened. Someone, unfortunately, messed up somewhere, and I paid for that. It is one of those things that is unfortunate. It was out of our control. We did what we needed to do to the right people (officials after the race). It just did not get resolved. It was just one of those things. It was no one’s fault. We have to settle for sixth in points. We were so strong all season, but the results don’t really show that. We missed races at the beginning because of a blown engine. I feel if we hadn’t had that, we probably would have won the thing (championship).”

After this Saturday’s USAC/CRA race, Sexton will make his final start of 2025 on November 25th at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield. The event will mark his second appearance of the season with the California Lightning Sprint Car Series. His other start with the long-running club came in June at Ventura Raceway, where he finished 12th in the main event.

“In the off-season, we are going to try to make the lightning a little bit better with some upgrades,” Sexton said of 2026. “If we cannot get it better, we will upgrade to a Triple X chassis. With the 410 sprint car, if nothing goes wrong this weekend, we are going to back off the valves and put that thing on the shelf. We are going to do a lot more racing next year between both cars.”

In addition to Sexton’s return to 410 sprint car competition, Saturday’s program will also feature the “Speed and Style” Car Show, spotlighting vehicles from Riverside Cars N Coffee. Race tickets include full access to the car show.

Adding even more excitement, Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night! Ticket prices have been reduced to just $25.00 for fans ages 13 and up (including seniors). Kids ages 6–12 are $10.00, and children 5 and under are free. Parking on the fairgrounds is $20.00 (payable by card only). Advance tickets are available at tix.com, with walk-up sales available at the gate.

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, California. For more information, visit www.perrisautospeedway.com or call (951) 940-0134. On-site camping is available for $25 per night, beginning at noon on Fridays.

Thank You to Our 2025 Partners: Gas Chassis, Mike Pridgeon Race Engines, Savage Racing, and Elite Powder Coating.

Businesses interested in partnering with Shane Sexton’s exciting program are encouraged to contact him at ShaneSexton7@gmail.com or (610) 362-5921.

Shane Sexton 2025 Race Results

Date Track Series Results

3/1 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 17th A Main

4/5 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 18th A Main

5/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main

6/7 Barona Speedway So Cal Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

6/21 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main

7/19 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

8/1 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

8/2 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main

8/16 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 3rd A Main

9/13 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

10/4 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

10/25 Barona Speedway SoCal Lightning Sprints 8th A Main

Hero MotoCorp Set to Enter UK Market Through MotoGB Partnership

Photo by Alexey Malakhov on Unsplash

Hero MotoCorp, the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has declared that it is officially entering the United Kingdom in a joint venture with MotoGB Ltd, a distributor based in Lancashire. The relocation is the 51st foreign market of the company, and it comes at a time when Hero is consolidating its European market after recent market expansions in Italy and Spain. Its Euro 5+ line, headed by the Hunk 440, is designed to suit riders who desire balanced performance in both daily urban commuting and long-range touring, two areas where motorsport-inspired engineering is increasingly becoming a factor.

Although there hasn’t been any official indication of a clear plan to expand into motorsports, this transition could change motor racing in the UK. For example, since betting on the sport is usually affected by performance dynamics, mechanical accuracy, and race-day performance, if the likes of the Hero Mavrick 440 could be designed for this specific purpose, this brand could be a real contender. However, under current conditions, punters continue to learn from ReadWrite experts on how to read odds changes based on rider performance, bike specifications, and track conditions. These systems reflect the analytical aspect of racing, reading data, predicting performance, and knowing the trade-off between risk and performance. It is the same attention to detail that manufacturers apply to engineering road bikes based on track innovations.

The collaboration between Hero and MotoGB means that the company will be able to enter the UK market with a well-developed distribution and service system, including retail support and parts supply. The extensive experience of MotoGB in international motorcycle brands provides Hero with an instant operational edge, enabling it to match the expectations of local dealers without sacrificing the reliability that has propelled its international expansion.

The motorsport culture and the developed motorcycle scene in the UK offer a special opportunity for Hero to consider entering that market. British consumers have a long-standing love affair with road bikes that have the DNA of racing machines that can be used in the real world. The Hunk 440 fits well into this segment. It has been developed with strong handling, mid-range torque, and high safety standards that meet Euro 5+ standards, and provides the type of dynamic performance that appeals to riders who are keen on motorsport accuracy.

The entry of Hero into the UK is part of its overall internationalization strategy to establish a unified presence in competitive markets. The focus on emission control, technical perfection, and reliability on the track that Europe has been focusing on gives the ideal platform on which the brand can transform into a commuter-focused manufacturer at a global scale. The recent expansions of the company in southern Europe have already demonstrated high adaptability, and the UK market, with its motorsport engineering standards, introduces a new dimension to the expansions.

This entry also indicates the capability of Hero MotoCorp to match consumer demands with engineering innovations acquired in performance disciplines. Its model of partnership is based on long-term trust with distributors, and its product design is based on durability in real-life conditions that resonate with the challenges of racing.