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Purdy Chases Best Career Finish with MDM Motorsports in Menard’s 200 at Toledo

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Chase Purdy on Fan4Racing Radio, Monday, May 21, 2018, at 9:30 pm ET. Photo – Rey Del Rio/Getty Images

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Taking the lead on the last restart of the race, the two-time NASCAR Next driver, Chase Purdy was on his way to a victory in the ARCA Racing Series’ Menard’s 200 at Toledo Speedway on Sunday. He was five car lengths ahead of his nearest competitor until lapped traffic gave his teammate, Zane Smith a chance to make a big move with nine laps left in the race to get his second straight victory. Purdy was still happy with his best career finish of second-place. Continue reading →

Deegan’s Championship Fire Earns her Return Spot in NASCAR Next Class

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Photo – Scott Hunter/NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — To be honest, Brian Deegan didn’t see that championship fire in his daughter, Hailie, when she first began racing.

With his eldest son, Haiden, sure. He’s only 12 years old but has always had the kind of daring and reckless personality that already has earned him the nickname “Danger Boy Deegan” on the motocross circuit. Even youngest son, Hudson, who races trucks and motocross at age 8 showed that classic Deegan fearlessness early.

But Hailie — smart, laid-back, happy-go-lucky Hailie — began racing go-karts at age 8 just to keep her occupied while Brian Deegan competed as a motocross and X Games motorcycle star and on the trucks circuit. It was just fun. Nothing more. Continue reading →

NASCAR Next Class of 2018 Unveiled

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Industry Initiative Spotlights Future Stars of the Sport

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2018) – The nine drivers who comprise the 2018 NASCAR Next class are no strangers to accolades. This year’s group of emerging stars includes the Rookies of the Year in both the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, as well the ARCA Rookie of the Year, a former USAC Midget Champion and Lucas Oil Off Road Driver of the Year.  Continue reading →

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona Preview

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams are revving up for the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway tonight, Friday, February 16th at 7:30 pm ET. Television pre-race coverage begins at 7 pm ET on FOX Sports 1 with radio coverage available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Distance: 250 miles (100 laps);
Stage 1 (Ends on lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on lap 40)
Final Stage (Ends on lap 100)

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60 ARCA Drivers Begin Preparation for 55th Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2018) – After this week’s two-day test session shaking down new sleek composite bodies at Daytona International Speedway, the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards will return for the season-opening 55th annual Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire on Feb. 10. Continue reading →