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Legendary rap mogul sets reunion concert in Alabama
Growing up in a Third Ward ghetto, the New Orleans native later founded iconic label No Limit Records, was part of rap group TRU, and scored iconic solo hits like 1997’s “Make ‘Em Say Uhh.” Miller’s made hundreds of millions in real estate and other businesses, too. Been a prolific philanthropist for decades. He’s also […]


Growing up in a Third Ward ghetto, the New Orleans native later founded iconic label No Limit Records, was part of rap group TRU, and scored iconic solo hits like 1997’s “Make ‘Em Say Uhh.” Miller’s made hundreds of millions in real estate and other businesses, too. Been a prolific philanthropist for decades. He’s also acted in films like “Gone in 60 Seconds,” and featured in TV shows like Nickelodeon’s “Romeo!” and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” Miller’s even been involved in pro wrestling and played professional basketball. Most recently, he was named president of basketball operations for University of New Orleans.The concert is a tie-in with Huntsville JuneFest, a June 28 car show at Milton Frank Stadium. Spokes N’ Vogues, the locally-based venture that’s customized vintage cars for rap legends including Snoop Dogg and Too $hort, is involved with both events. This summer, Master P’s returning to his musical roots. He’s headlining a June 27 “No Limit Soldiers” reunion concert at Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater. Other acts on the bill include rappers Silkk The Shocker (Miller’s brother), Mia X, Fiend and Mac. Percy Miller has more than earned his stage name of Master P. He’s an all-time, rags-to-riches, rap mogul and renaissance man. Tickets are to 5 plus fees and go on sale 10 a.m. Friday via axs.com.
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Longtime NASCAR Announcer Rick Allen Set To Join CARS Tour Broadcast
It’s been a while since race fans have heard the voice of Rick Allen. After calling NASCAR Cup Series races on NBC Sports from 2015 until 2024, and before that the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for many years, Allen was left on the sidelines entering the 2025 TV deals for NASCAR. But on Saturday night, […]

It’s been a while since race fans have heard the voice of Rick Allen. After calling NASCAR Cup Series races on NBC Sports from 2015 until 2024, and before that the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for many years, Allen was left on the sidelines entering the 2025 TV deals for NASCAR. But on Saturday night, fans of the CARS Tour will hear Allen’s voice alongside Blake McCandless on the FloRacing broadcast of the “Mini’s Mission 125” from Dominion Raceway.
2025 CARS Tour at Dominion Raceway
Allen’s participation came about initially as a bit of a joke between friends when Allen made an appearance on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’’s “Dale Jr. Download” podcast back in May. While at the time they were joking together, a hole opened up for the June 14 race from Dominion as regular announcer Eric Brennan would not be able to make that event.
“(Dale) had me on and we talked about what I was doing and what I wanted to do, and I think jokingly he said, ‘I’ve got two CARS Tour races I need an announcer for,” explained Allen to FloRacing. “So I raised my hand and said I’m available. He thought I was joking, but I said I’m not joking, I’d do it for him as a favor.
“A week after the podcast he reached out to me and said, ‘Are you serious about potentially doing one of the CARS Tour races or both of them?’ I told him I’d love to look at it and see if my schedule would allow it. I said, ‘Let me do the June 14th race at Dominion and we’ll go from there.’ So for the immediate future we’re doing this one and we’ll see how it goes.”
Allen said the main goal for this week is to have fun and watch racing and talk about racing, which is something that he has not been able to do on-air since the end of the 2024 season. And even though Saturday’s race is a Late Model Stock Car race on a pavement short track, it’s allowing him to get back to his roots a little bit. Allen got his start calling races at the dirt track of Eagle Raceway in his home state of Nebraska.
“I cut my teeth on a little short dirt track in Nebraska. I love that racing. I love that atmosphere. I had a great time doing it when I started calling races,” Allen said. “So just to get back there and have some fun and watch a little racing and see if I can add a little bit to this broadcast. And to enjoy myself and take the weekend for what it is, which is me being able to watch a race and have a little fun on the broadcast side.”
One thing that Allen is going to have to learn, and quickly, is who is driving which car. In CARS Tour competition, duplicate car numbers are allowed, which is very different from the upper levels of NASCAR where there can only be one car per car number. In the CARS Tour, it’s not strange to see multiple cars with the number 88, for example. The diehards of the Tour know that Connor Hall is in the 88, while Doug Barnes Jr. is the 88B. But for Allen, it’s the little things like that that will take some learning while he hammers through his prep work for the weekend.
“I was going through the entry list and one of my first questions for our production meeting this afternoon is, ‘Are you guys messing with me?’ Because, there are four number four cars entered in this race. What’s that all about?” Allen asked with a laugh. “I think these guys are playing a trick on me, so we’ll have to figure that out.
“But I’m definitely studying. I always like to be very prepared. I want to know as much as possible about anybody and everybody that could be part of the broadcast,” said Allen. “That means crew members, drivers, family members. I want to know as much as I can about that. That’s kind of where my studying is. The racing really presents itself, so that’s just calling the action on the track. But I like to add to the broadcast by telling people a little more about the people they are watching. Whether it’s a sporting event or a show, whatever it is, I like to learn.”
One of the added elements to this particular weekend is the meaning behind the event. “Mini’s Mission” is the foundation started by full-time CARS Tour competitor Mini Tyrrell after Tyrrell learned about his childhood friend being diagnosed with cancer. This entire weekend is meant to place a spotlight on children who are battling pediatric cancer and their families who are there alongside them every step of the way.
For Allen, that means not just learning who the drivers are and which car they drive and their stats, but also about each child and their family that is being matched with every driver in the field, as well as their stories.
Allen explained that he’s been part of a similar foundation with a similar cause for the better part of the last decade. Allen said that a young man named Jack Hoffman from Nebraska was diagnosed with brain cancer, and Allen has been with his foundation because of how much his story touched him.
“I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for these kids that are just handed this disease, and how valiantly they fight it,” Allen said. “When I was reading about Mini’s Mission, it really touched my heart that I’ve been put into this broadcast for a reason. There’s a reason I’m here, and there’s a reason it was this one and it was Mini’s Mission that is the title of the race.
“Kids fighting this disease is something that I want to give 100-percent attention to, and that’s hopefully the way I’m going to start this broadcast out. I know as racers and as fans of racing, we tune in to watch a race. But I hope that we’re going to educate and let people know and give them a reason to look up the cause and be sympathetic to these kids that are fighting a fight that they didn’t sign up for. They’re fighting very valiantly, and their families are right there with them.”
The “Mini’s Mission 125” broadcast from Virginia’s Dominion Raceway will begin at 4:15 p.m. ET with qualifying. The 125-lap main event is expected to see the green flag fly at 7 pm. ET.
Fans can watch Saturday’s race and listen to Rick Allen live on FloRacing with a FloRacing subscription. Fans can join FloRacing by clicking here.
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Marcus Armstrong Ignites Indy 500 Buzz with Spectacular Spectrum Sponsorship Deal
A groundbreaking partnership has been forged in the world of motorsports as Spectrum cable extends its deal with Meyer Shank Racing. The acclaimed racing team announced Spectrum cable as the new primary sponsor for the upcoming Indianapolis 500, adorning the No. 66 Honda driven by the talented Marcus Armstrong. But that’s not all – the […]

A groundbreaking partnership has been forged in the world of motorsports as Spectrum cable extends its deal with Meyer Shank Racing. The acclaimed racing team announced Spectrum cable as the new primary sponsor for the upcoming Indianapolis 500, adorning the No. 66 Honda driven by the talented Marcus Armstrong. But that’s not all – the broadband provider has committed to sponsoring four additional races, solidifying their support for the team and the sport.
The collaboration between Spectrum cable and Meyer Shank Racing signifies a significant milestone in the racing world, with both entities poised to dominate the track and the airwaves. The sleek design of the No. 66 Honda, now emblazoned with Spectrum’s branding, is set to turn heads and capture the attention of racing enthusiasts around the globe.
Fans and industry insiders alike are buzzing with excitement over this dynamic partnership, eagerly anticipating the thrilling races that lie ahead. With Spectrum cable’s unwavering support, Meyer Shank Racing is gearing up for a season of adrenaline-pumping action and fierce competition.
Stay tuned as the countdown to the Indianapolis 500 begins, with the No. 66 Honda and Marcus Armstrong poised to make a statement on the track with Spectrum cable riding along as the ultimate partner in speed and technology.
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Happinessa achieves season’s-best result, secures Lady Trophy victories
Happinessa secured Lady Trophy victories as she overcame challenging conditions in the NASCAR Euro Series at Brands Hatch, where the Bremotion driver bounced back from a high-speed crash in the previous round at Vallelunga to secure her first top-15 finish of the season. Photo credits: Bart Deahese / EuroNASCAR Happinessa secured Lady Trophy victories as […]

Happinessa secured Lady Trophy victories as she overcame challenging conditions in the NASCAR Euro Series at Brands Hatch, where the Bremotion driver bounced back from a high-speed crash in the previous round at Vallelunga to secure her first top-15 finish of the season.
Happinessa secured Lady Trophy victories as she overcame challenging conditions in the NASCAR Euro Series at Brands Hatch. The Bremotion driver bounced back from a high-speed crash in the previous round at Vallelunga to secure her first top-15 finish of the season.
Happinessa also experienced her first competitive wet weather running in race one as the German driver continues to progress in her debut season of racing.
Following a period of recovery and recuperation after a significant incident at Vallelunga, Happinessa returned to the NASCAR Euro Series at Brands Hatch. The German driver demonstrated great determination to come back to competitive action less than one month after this incident with the Bremotion team working hard to prepare her car. Despite being the shortest circuit on the NASCAR Euro Series schedule, the iconic Brands Hatch circuit was a challenging one to master with Happinessa keen to battle within the competitive midfield.
On-track action began on Friday with two free practice sessions for the drivers to familiarise themselves with the Brands Hatch Indy layout. Happinessa completed 14 laps in session one and set a quickest time of a 52.225 which placed her 17th overall. In session two, the German racer battled technical issues with the Bremotion team working hard to rectify these ahead of Saturday’s action.
Following overnight rain at Brands Hatch, the track was damp away from the racing line for Saturday morning’s qualifying session. Happinessa was caught out by these tricky conditions early in the session as she spun into the gravel trap at Paddock Hill bend. The Bremotion driver therefore ended qualifying in 21st position and was looking ahead to the two races which followed.
Race one of the weekend took place on Saturday afternoon with Happinessa lining up from 21st on the grid. The track was initially dry, before light rain started to fall as the drivers fired their engines. As the pace laps commenced, the rain intensified and a number of drivers headed for the pits to change onto the wet tyres.
Happinessa remained on the circuit and as a result, she was running in a career-high position of fifth prior to the green flag being displayed. Track conditions remained extremely wet as the race got underway and a number of cars began aquaplaning off the circuit. As a result, the race was red flagged after one lap with Happinessa doing a superb job to remain on track as she ran in ninth position.
Following a short delay while the rain eased, the cars returned to the circuit behind the safety car with Happinessa taking up her ninth position. The Bremotion driver then pitted prior to the green flag being displayed due to an issue with her wipers which made it unsafe for her to continue as the rain persisted at Brands Hatch.
Conditions remained extremely challenging throughout the race and Happinessa was able to rejoin the circuit with six laps remaining to gain valuable wet weather experience. Although she was unable to achieve the finish she had hoped due to the extended stay in the pits, Happinessa claimed the Lady Trophy victory.
For the second race of the weekend on Sunday afternoon, conditions had improved at Brands Hatch and the track was fully dry. Happinessa lined up from 22nd position on the grid and was immediately promoted to 19th with three drivers failing to take the start. As the green was flag was displayed, the Bremotion driver made an excellent getaway and gained four on-track positions to end lap one inside the top-15.
Happinessa was doing well in the initial stages to defend from Michael Bleekemolen, however the veteran racer moved ahead on lap three. A recovering Thomas Toffel also overtook the Bremotion driver on lap four, before Happinessa came under attack from Sven Van Laere. The German racer did a good job to defend her position, while also setting her fastest time of the entire event on lap five.
On laps seven and eight, technical issues for both Toffel and Claudio Remigio Cappelli elevated Happinessa back into the top-15 as she targeted her best overall finish to date. With both cars requiring retrieval on the exit of Druids, the race first entered a full course yellow period before the safety car was deployed.
The race resumed on lap 14 and after again defending well from Van Laere, the Belgian driver moved ahead on lap 16 with Mike Wise following him through. Happinessa was quick to reclaim the position from Wise, while a retirement for Bleekemolen saw the Bremotion racer enter the top-15 once again. As the race entered the closing stages, Happinessa did a nice job to manage faster traffic moving ahead as the leaders put the German driver one lap down.
Happinessa remained ahead of Wise and extended her margin to the American debutant with just two laps remaining. Fluid was then spilt on the track entering Paddock Hill bend and this led to a number of drivers leaving the track and hitting the barriers.
Fortunately, Happinessa remained on the circuit and the race was subsequently red flagged due to the slippery track conditions. Therefore, Happinessa was credited with her best result of the season in 15th, while also claiming the Lady Trophy for the second straight race.
Happinessa overcame adversity during the weekend to score her best result in the NASCAR Euro Series. The Bremotion driver showed good improvements as she tackled changeable track conditions at Brands Hatch. She will now be looking to build upon this progress when the championship returns to Autodrom Most in Czechia, following an extended summer break, on the weekend of August 30th/31st.
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What Does a Weekend at Michigan International Speedway Look Like?
Watching NASCAR races on TV is one way to spend a race weekend. However, if you’re lucky enough to attend an actual race, the experience is always better. That’s exactly what this past weekend was like for me. I spent the weekend at my home track, Michigan International Speedway. It wasn’t my first time, since […]

Watching NASCAR races on TV is one way to spend a race weekend. However, if you’re lucky enough to attend an actual race, the experience is always better. That’s exactly what this past weekend was like for me. I spent the weekend at my home track, Michigan International Speedway. It wasn’t my first time, since I’ve been going to races since I was a little boy. MIS never disappoints. Hence why I like going every year.
What does a weekend at Michigan International Speedway look like?

There is racing action from Friday until Sunday, when NASCAR visits the Irish Hills. A little advice: Sure, the ARCA Menards Series raced on Friday, but that is also the best day to get your merchandising shopping done. I am a big die-cast collector myself. So when I made my way to the Chase Elliott hauler looking for his Amazon Prime 1/64 die-cast, I was very lucky. I got the last one, as the workers at the hauler had to pull the car from their display case. Sometimes you can’t be as fortunate.
Elsewhere, Friday was a good day to get an idea of where your favorite driver could be appearing. Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson would both be signing at their haulers on Sunday. Only 100 wristbands were being given on Friday, plus fans had to purchase a 1/24 die-cast to receive the wristband. I won’t lie, I was one of those people as I got a wristband to get Larson’s autograph.
Another great thing about MIS was seeing all the sponsors with their activation booths. That included a huge RAM Trucks display. Which I’ll get back to more on, given all the rumors that were floating around over the past weekend.
That Truck Wreck on Saturday Was Wild
The best part of going to a NASCAR race is that you never know what could happen. I like taking my dad to the races, and we both had a great time. The Craftsman Truck Series on Saturday didn’t disappoint. From great racing on track for the first time in the series in five years. To maybe one of the craziest moments seen in years.
The truck racers had a big moment with under 10 laps to go on a restart, as none of them got going, leading to a massive wreck. The best part of that incident was that it happened right in front of where I was seated in the grandstands. I’ve seen some wild things in my 28-plus years in NASCAR, but to see that in person was insane.
If that wasn’t enough to see such a great crowd for the Truck Series was simply special. I don’t have a total number, but boy, was everyone around me having a great time. Especially the rowdy group that was throwing Jello-shots at everyone else in the crowd. I suppose that’s just how NASCAR fans do it at Michigan. There is nothing wrong with that.
Cup Race Didn’t Disappoint
Sunday was a great day all around. Sure, plenty of people weren’t happy with Denny Hamlin crossing the line first, but that didn’t ruin my weekend. I got to see hard racing and plenty of drama around the race track.
I spent the morning listening to plenty of the drivers speak at their Q&A sessions. That was before I had to go jump in line to get Kyle Larson’s autograph. While I was doing that, my sister lucked out, as she was at the race with me. She got to get her favorite driver’s autograph on her hat. She got it signed by Elliott at the Chevy display.
It’s great to see all these drivers making appearances, and especially for the fans to interact with their favorite driver. It’s the biggest opportunity I’ve seen for people to get a chance to get something signed by the drivers at MIS in several years. While all that was going on, the biggest reason why I knew the RAM Display was so important was that the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series had a huge announcement at 1 pm on Sunday before the Cup race.
It’s not a secret anymore. Dodge RAM is returning to the Truck Series. I knew it was true the minute I saw the display on Friday. So welcome back, Dodge. As for the racing action on Sunday. From my seat at the end of pit road heading into turn one, I got to see all of the action. From Alex Bowman’s massive head-on crash into the outside wall off of turn two, to Denny Hamlin outdueling William Byron before he ran out of fuel.
Read More: RAM Trucks returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026
Not to mention the pair of Larson fans who were making the rounds on Social Media for cheering him on every lap. Those guys were about four rows below me to the right.
Just some good ol boys cheering on Kyle Larson. They’ve been doing this all race for every car Larson passes. Needless to say they’ve done it a lot
love their energy!! #Nascar #KyleLarson pic.twitter.com/m11Oq93kcV
— ACS Racing Network (@ACS_onYouTube24) June 8, 2025
It was yet another great NASCAR weekend at Michigan International Speedway. I’m glad to have been there, and will continue to go to my hometown for as long as possible. There’s nothing like living just about 45 minutes away from a NASCAR track.
Read Next: Chevy Flexes Power, But Denny Hamlin Stands Tall in Irish Hills
Main Photo: Meg Oliphant, Getty Images
Recording Date: 6/8/2025
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Camping Sold Out, Limited Grandstand Tickets Remain for Next Week’s NASCAR Cup Series Race – Speedway Digest
With NASCAR’s annual visit to Pocono Raceway just over a week away, limited grandstand tickets remain for next Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM while all camping is sold out for the tripleheader weekend. Limited seats remain in the 100, 200 and 300 sections as Pocono Raceway seeks a third consecutive sellout of […]

With NASCAR’s annual visit to Pocono Raceway just over a week away, limited grandstand tickets remain for next Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM while all camping is sold out for the tripleheader weekend.
Limited seats remain in the 100, 200 and 300 sections as Pocono Raceway seeks a third consecutive sellout of the marquee NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 22, beginning at 2 p.m. ET (TV: Amazon Prime, Radio: MRN, SiriusXM). The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM already has attracted fans from 50 states and 13 international countries. Click HERE for more information and remaining grandstand ticket options.
The entire inventory of 3,300 camping sites on property sold out earlier this week, with infield camping selling out for the fifth consecutive year.
Tickets remain available for the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series MillerTech Battery 200 on Friday, June 20, at 5 p.m. and Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 on Saturday, June 21, at 3:30 p.m.
For additional information about The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM race weekend, please visitwww.poconoraceway.com.
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Motion Motorsport Report for InsideTrackNews.com – June 11 2025
Dave Mathers In this week’s Motion Motorsport Report, Dave Mathers is revved up about the return of the ISMA Supermodifieds to Delaware Speedway last Friday. He also looks at other news and races around Ontario and the racing world. GRAND SLAM HOME RUN! Delaware Speedway played host last Friday night to the return – after […]


In this week’s Motion Motorsport Report, Dave Mathers is revved up about the return of the ISMA Supermodifieds to Delaware Speedway last Friday. He also looks at other news and races around Ontario and the racing world.
GRAND SLAM HOME RUN! Delaware Speedway played host last Friday night to the return – after eight long years – of the bad, fast, and exciting Super Modifieds, and the results were nothing short of spectacular! The largest crowd in many years filled the stands and the parking lots – and reportedly cleaned out the concession stands.

As always, the pit rumor mill was buzzing, with many suggesting the series will be back next year on the Saturday of the Canada Day weekend. Thanks to the new ownership group, the track was wisely repaved a few years ago, making side-by-side racing possible – something that simply wasn’t feasible on the old surface. Race results are found below.
In yet another head-scratching move from the IndyCar technical staff, A.J. Foyt Enterprises’ car, driven by second-place finisher Santino Ferrucci in Detroit, was fined $25,000 and docked 25 driver points for – get this – having a driver ballast that didn’t meet the 185-pound combined weight requirement by less than a pound, violating the narrow tolerance of 0.00 to +1.00 pounds. Yes, the ‘Danica Patrick Rule’ is intended to prevent unfair advantages for lighter drivers, but here’s the kicker: the car was TEN pounds overweight! Really?

Rumours are swirling that NASCAR may increase horsepower for the Cup cars. Teams have been lobbying for more power to better complement the Next Gen chassis, and let’s face it – what driver doesn’t want more horsepower? While we’re unlikely to return to the 900+ HP days, a bit more oomph could certainly spice things up.
From Jayski.com: A three-judge panel from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the preliminary injunction that allowed 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete as chartered teams and receive the associated financial benefits. Good news for NASCAR.
Reports are also circulating about NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps attending a NASCAR Brazil race, igniting speculation that a Cup Series race could be headed there. But what about CANADA? Tons of fans here, and no international flights required!
After many years, I finally got to meet superstar race photographer Alan Arseneault last Friday night at Delaware. I’ve admired his incredible racing photos for years but had never met him in person. Great guy.

At a press event at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), Stellantis announced its return to NASCAR. RAM trucks will initially enter the Truck Series, with strong rumors of a future move to Xfinity and Cup. Good news!
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FAMILY FUN WEEKEND AT ST. THOMAS DRAGWAY
The group that brings you the exciting 660 Sportsman Nationals is presenting the inaugural Family Fun Weekend June 20-22 at St. Thomas Dragway.
The jam-packed drag racing event will feature: Rick Ream’s Wheelstanding Studebaker Firetruck, Neale Armstrong’s Northern Warrior Jet Dragster, Nostalgia Funny Cars – Matt Stambaugh Generation X vs Paul & Brian Noakes new ’67 Chevy II dubbed Wheeler Dealer (below), CJR Hellcats, Canada’s fastest Durango & 9-second Trackhawk, a Batmobile, the Ecto1 from Ghostbusters, the Blues Brothers Car, Ontario Nostalgia Drag Racing and bracket racing. First Responders and Service Club members receive special discount pricing!
Click on the flyer at right for more info, and visit the 660 Sportsman Nationals Facebook page for the latest news and everything you need to know about this first-time event.
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NASCAR Cup Series – At MIS qualifying, Chase Briscoe (Toyota) snagged his third straight pole, edging out Kyle Busch (Chevy) and Denny Hamlin (Toyota). The field featured 36 cars: 15 Chevys, 12 Fords, and 9 Toyotas. Tyler Reddick had to start at the back after some “unapproved adjustments.”
Stage 1 went smoothly, with Chris Buescher taking the stage win. The first caution came on lap 59 when Noah Gragson and John Hunter Nemechek spun on the backstretch. Soon after, Cole Custer and Alex Bowman collided, with Bowman hitting the wall hard. Briscoe and Daniel Suarez also got caught up, prompting a yellow and then red for debris.
On lap 72, Nemechek backed it into the wall in Turn 4. Another yellow. Ryan Blaney spun entering pit road on lap 109 – yet another yellow. William Byron claimed Stage 2. On lap 145, Todd Gilliland hit the wall in Turn 2 after a left rear tire blew.
At the checkered flag, it was Denny Hamlin with a fuel-mileage victory over Chris Buescher and Ty Gibbs. Three of the top four finishers near the Motor City were Toyotas. In the points, William Byron leads Kyle Larson by 41, and Hamlin by 82.
Next race: Mexico City, Friday, 3 p.m. on TSN 3

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Bonfield Event Park, located east of North Bay, Ontario, plays host to the Spring Bracket Race (June 13-15). Visit www.thebafm.com or call (705) 487-3663 for info.
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Xfinity Series – Next race: Mexico City, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. on CW
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Saturday at MIS, Luke Fenhaus (Ford) earned the pole over Carson Hocevar (Chevy) and Matt Crafton (Ford). Canadian Stewart Friesen (Toyota) started 17th. The 32-truck field included 16 Chevys, 10 Fords, and 6 Toyotas – still no RAMs. Corey Heim took both Stage 1 and 2 wins. At halfway, Heim led over Kaden Honeycutt and Hocevar.
The first caution came just three laps into the restart when Jack Wood backed it into the wall in Turn 4. Rajah Caruth also found the Turn 2 wall shortly after, with a little help. A tangle between Nathan Byrd and Morgen Baird led to another yellow and eventually a red for wall repairs.

The final 20 laps were wild, with the lead changing several times. Ross Chastain got fully sideways after contact with Hocevar but saved it. A tire carcass caused another yellow with 9 to go. On the restart, a wreck collected Daniel Hemric, Chastain, and eight others, after Tanner Gray turned Chastain. And once again, Live Timing had a meltdown – showing Hemric 15 laps down and Corey LaJoie 12 laps back with four laps to go.
NASCAR overtime! Lawless Alan Body slammed the wall after contact but kept rolling. Hemric blew a tire with two to go – another yellow. On the third green-white-checkered attempt, Friesen took advantage of others going high and restarted on the inside front row. At the flag, it was “Oh, Canada!” – Friesen took the win over Grant Enfinger and Fenhaus.

In points, Heim (finished 18th) leads Chandler Smith by 133 and Hemric by 151. Friesen sits 10th, 258 points back.
Next race: Pocono, Friday, June 20
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CASC-OR – The VARAC Vintage Grand Prix returns to CTMP June 12-15. And the BARC Canadian Touring Trophy Races are slated for July 26-27 at CTMP. Click HERE to visit the CASC-OR homepage.
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Formula One next race: Montreal, Sunday
IndyCar next race: Gateway, Sunday
IMSA – At Mid-Ohio, the BMW of Machavern/Selldorff won GS, beating the Mercedes of Morad/Ward and the Porsche of Heylen/Mars. In TCR, Gottsacker/Filippi’s Hyundai triumphed over teammates Brown/Dupont and the Honda trio of Yoshihara/Montour/Wittmer. 22 GS and 15 TCR entries. Next race: Watkins Glen, Sunday, June 22
24 Hours of Le Mans: Saturday & Sunday
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This Saturday, Flamboro Speedway hosts the annual Don Biederman Memorial featuring the Outlaw Super Late Models, the Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks and a Cruise Night. Biederman was a legendary stock car racer who was a prominent racer at Flamboro. Here’s a link to a gallery of images featuring Biederman. And click HERE or on the banner above for more info about the Biederman Memorial Night.
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NHRA – Back in 1967, I asked a tech guy at Bristol why they called it Thunder Valley. “Wait for the first pair of Top Fuelers,” he said. When they ran, the sound echoed back 30 seconds later. We both laughed.
Top Fuel – Tony Stewart led qualifying with a 3.755 at 325.77. Canadian Dan Mercier was 10th. Stewart also won the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge over Doug Kalitta. Steve Torrence took the event win over Justin Ashley. Two upsets, 10 smokers.
Funny Car – Austin Prock led qualifying with a 3.931 at 329.10. Canadian Spencer Hyde qualified 11th. J.R. Todd won the Challenge over Jack Beckman. Ron Capps won the final. Five upsets, 10 smokers.
Pro Mod – Mason Wright topped 21 entries with a 5.803. Canadians Jordan Lazic and Justin Bond qualified 6th and 10th. JR Gray beat Mike Stavrinos in the final by 0.011 seconds. Two upsets, three smokers.

Pro Stock – Dallas Glenn topped qualifying. Aaron Stanfield won the Challenge. Greg Anderson beat Glenn in the final. Two upsets, seven smokers.
Pro Stock Bike – Brayden Davis led qualifying. Gaige Herrera won the Challenge, but Richard Gadson beat Herrera in the final. Three upsets.
Mountain Motor Pro Stock – John DeFlorian Jr. led qualifying and won the final. Three upsets.
Factory Stock Showdown – Lee Hartman topped qualifying. Mark Pawuk won the final over James Betz. Four upsets, one smoker.
Next race: Virginia, Sunday, June 22
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WASAGA BEACH CRUISERS – CRUISE FEST WEEKEND
The Wasaga Beach Cruisers are holding their Cruise Fest Weekend on Saturday, June 21 in Klondike Park in Wasaga Beach, ON. Their weekly Monday night cruise events started May 12 at the Stonebridge Gazebo across from the Walmart parking lot. The cruise nights start between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. and run until dusk. Click HERE for more information about Cruise Fest.
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NASCAR Canada Series – The race at Chaudière was postponed to Saturday, August 2 due to weather. Next race: Sunset, Saturday, June 21
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APC Series – At Flamboro Speedway, Jake Sheridan earned the pole over Kyle Steckly and Cole Quinton. At the flag, Steckly won over Shae Gemmell and Sheridan. Eight cars finished on the lead lap. In the points, Josh Stade leads Gemmell and Shawn Chenoweth by five. Next race: Peterborough, Saturday.

Ontario Sportsman Series – Next race: Sunset, Saturday
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Brockville Ontario Speedway: This Saturday at The BOS the Surprenant Truck Shop Crate Sprints, Modified, Sportsman, Novice Sportsman, Street Stocks and Pro Stocks take to the track. Click HERE for more info. Looking ahead, the Empire Super Sprints make their way to The BOS on June 21. And on July 12, the Ogilvie’s Triple Crown Series takes to the track. And you won’t want to miss the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds on July 30!
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Delaware Speedway – As Rodney Dangerfield would say: “What a crowd!” 18 Super Modifieds thrilled fans on the repaved half-mile. Vermillion, Ohio’s Tyler Shullick smashed Ryan Litt’s longstanding track record with a 15.383. Mike Ordway was second, Kyle Edwards third, and London’s Mark Sammut seventh. Heat winners were Josh Sokolic, Mike McVetta, and Sammut. In the
50-lap feature, Trent Stephens passed pole-sitter Ordway on lap 10 and led the rest of the way. A single caution flew when Johnny Benson spun on lap 33. At the finish, it was Stephens over Ordway and Edwards. Sammut advanced from 10th to finish fifth. Canadian Mike Lichty finished seventh.
In Super Stocks, Cody Wilds and Trevor Collver won the heats, with Collver winning the feature over Carson Nagy and Nic Ramsay. In V8 Stocks (14 cars), Lucas Orr and Jeremy Taggart won the heats. Barry Watson took the feature over Taggart and Kaden Patrick. The crowd enjoyed a laugh when the spectator lights were finally turned on at 9:30 p.m.!
Next race: Autograph Night – V8 Stock, Bone Stock 40 Special, Friday
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Edmonton International Raceway – This Saturday (June 14) is First Responders & Health Car Workers Appreciation Night at EIR. The evening will feature a Meet the Drivers Autograph Session, Late Models, Pure Stocks, Future Stocks, IMCA and Stackers. Click HERE for more info related to Saturday and additional news about all the things happening at Western Canada’s only NASCAR-sanctioned speedway.
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Other Ontario Short Track/Drag Racing Notes:
Buxton Speedway: Late Models, TS, MOD, MM, MS – Saturday
Bonfield Event Park: The Spring Bracket Race takes place June 13-15 at the facility located 30 minutes east of North Bay, ON.
Ohsweken Speedway: Halloween in June – Friday
Full Throttle Motor Speedway: Midgets, Legends – Saturday
Sunset Speedway: Ontario Sportsman Series – Saturday
Grand Bend Speedway: NASCAR Weekly Series – Saturday
Grand Bend Motorplex: Great Canadian Truck Show – this weekend
St. Thomas Dragway: FUN WEEKEND – this weekend
Toronto Motorsports Park: Motorsports Mayhem – this weekend
Speed Promotions Racing (No Prep): TMP – weekend of July 12
Can Am Stock/Super Stock: Grand Bend – this weekend
Quick 32 Sportsman Series, Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS), and 5.50 Super Series: June 21, Empire Dragway
John Scotti NHRA Canadian Championship Series: Luskville – this weekend
Shannonville Drags: July 18–20
Any comments can be sent to Dave Mathers via email at motionman@rogers.com or by Facebook Messenger.
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