The INDY NXT Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park did not disappoint as Christian Rasmussen put on a dominant performance, leading every lap to take home the victory from the pole position. Rasmussen, driving for HMD Motorsports with Dale Coyne Racing, finished 1.9983 seconds ahead of his teammate Nolan Siegel, who finished second.
It was a weekend of complete domination by HMD Motorsports, as Rasmussen’s victory was complemented by Toby Sowery, who filled in for Josh Pierson, taking third place on the podium. Unfortunately, HMD’s Josh Green and Danial Frost collided on the final lap, which resulted in Frost being assessed a 30-second post-race penalty, causing both drivers to finish outside of the top five.
Weather Postpones 51st NAPA Spring Sizzler to May 12th & 13th at Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)— Unfavorable weather has forced Stafford Speedway officials to postpone the 51st NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® to Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th.
The updated schedule moves the NAPA Auto Parts Duel and American Canadian Tour 75 to an evening event Friday, May 12th with feature racing schedule for 6:45pm. The 51st NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® will now be held Saturday, May 13th with feature racing scheduled for 3:15pm. All tickets are good for the rescheduled dates.
The Crayon 301 NASCAR Cup Series race is just around the corner, and the drivers are gearing up for an action-packed weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell, Brad Keselowski, and Chase Elliott recently took part in a Goodyear Tire test at the track, getting valuable laps and insights that will be beneficial when they return in July.
For Bell, who drives the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, the test was crucial in securing his spot in the playoffs. While last year saw many winners, this year is proving to be more challenging, so every race matters. He believes that the test will help him and his team be successful when they return for the race.
Forty Teams from Across the Northeast Entered into ACT Spring Sizzler 75 at Stafford
Barre, VT — As of Wednesday morning, the American-Canadian Tour office in Barre, Vermont has received forty official entries for the ACT Spring Sizzler 75 on Saturday, April 29th at Stafford Motor Speedway. The entry list features drivers from all six New England states, New York and the Canadian Province of Quebec. Tour champions, track champions, local standouts and regional stars are ready for the ACT return to Stafford Motor Speedway for the first time in 38-years with only one able to join the winner list led by Northeast legends Jean-Paul Cabana and Robbie Crouch.
This weekend’s Würth 400 race at Dover Motor Speedway promises to be an exciting event, with 400 laps (400 miles) and three stages that break down into 120 laps, 130 laps, and 150 laps. The on-track action will begin on Saturday, April 29 with practice and qualifying sessions.
Over the last 18 NASCAR Cup Series races at Dover Motor Speedway, only three teams have visited Victory Lane. Hendrick Motorsports has nine wins, Joe Gibbs Racing has five, and Stewart-Haas Racing has four. Chase Elliott won last year’s race for Hendrick Motorsports, the team’s 22nd victory at the track. Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing have also had success at Dover in recent years.
