22-year-old to make drafting track debut in October

STATESVILLE, N.C. (July 8, 2025) – Motorsports Business Management (MBM Motorsports) and Tyler Tomassi have paired up once again for a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry in the Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, October 17.

The 22-year-old Rhode Island native drove one of his best NASCAR races to date on the 2.5-mile Tricky Triangle in Pocono, securing his second-career Top 25 finish. Now he will have his first opportunity to tackle a drafting superspeedway this fall back behind the wheel of the No. 69 MBM Ford F-150.

“I am thrilled to drive in my first ever superspeedway race! Talladega has been on my bucket list to experience my whole life as a NASCAR fan. Now, not only do I get to go to this renowned track, I get to go there as a driver,” said an excited Tomassi. “I can’t thank Carl Long and the entire MBM group enough for everything. Let’s get it!”

MBM Motorsports team owner Carl Long fielded the Floridian Motorsports No. 21 truck at this track last year, an entry that Mason Maggio drove inside the Top 3 and earned a Top 20 finish. Long knows how to coach up a young driver coming to a superspeedway early in their career.

“Tyler showed us a lot at Pocono, and I am proud that our MBM team gets to field him in his first Talladega attempt. Superspeedway racing is a unique skill set that takes both talent and luck to get right. We are working hard to give Tyler everything he needs to have a great run,” said Long.

MBM has yet to finalize the primary sponsor of the No. 69 truck for the 85 racing laps around the 2.66-mile superspeedway.

FOX Sports 1 has live television coverage of the Love’s RV Stop 225 on Friday, October 17, beginning at 4 pm ET.

Source: MBM Motorsports

CHICAGO — NASCAR’s first in-season tournament hasn’t made much of an impression on its drivers so far. Ty Gibbs said Sunday he didn’t know who his second-round opponent was until after the Cup Series race.

That might be about to change.

Gibbs is one of eight drivers still in the mix for the $1 million prize that goes to the winner of the five-race, bracket-style competition. While Shane van Gisbergen was closing out his Cup victory in Chicago this weekend, some of the most compelling action on the downtown street course was at least connected to the inaugural In-Season Challenge.

Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace raced each other hard in the final laps after they tangled in Chicago last year. Bowman got the better of the head-to-head matchup, finishing eighth and eliminating Wallace from the tournament.

After the 2024 Chicago street race, Wallace was fined $50,000 for slamming his door into a victorious Bowman during his celebration. Bowman had clipped Wallace on Lap 25, sending him spinning into the wall of that race.

John Hunter Nemechek was 15th, one spot better than his opponent, Chase Elliott. Gibbs had a strong day and finished second, good enough to beat AJ Allmendinger in sixth. Ty Dillon, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Preece, Zane Smith and Erik Jones also moved on.

The 14th-seeded Smith upset No. 3 seed Chris Buescher by finishing 14th. He is matched up with Gibbs for Sunday’s road race at Sonoma.

“I hate we had to knock another Ford out, but it’s super cool to advance,” Smith said.

With the in-season tournament — part of a new media rights deal that includes TNT — NASCAR is following in the footsteps of the NBA and soccer leagues around the world. After Sonoma this weekend, it concludes with races at Dover and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bowman said the tournament wasn’t on his mind as he battled with Wallace at the end in Chicago. Whatever the reason for the contact, their head-to-head matchup certainly added a bit of intrigue to the racing behind van Gisbergen’s victory.

With the money involved and the field trimmed to eight drivers, there could be more moments like the duel between Bowman and Wallace in the final weeks of the challenge.

“I wasn’t expecting that to happen or to get raced like that, but we did,” Bowman said. “We just have to move on from it and keep digging.”

It sure sounds as if Dillon is enjoying the competition. Dillon, the No. 32 seed, eliminated Brad Keselowski on Sunday after he upset top-seeded Denny Hamlin at Atlanta on June 28.

There was absolutely no drama in Dillon’s win after Keselowski was collected in an early crash that began with Carson Hocevar hitting the wall and spinning out between Turns 10 and 11. Hocevar was eliminated by Reddick.

“I’m just so proud of Kaulig Racing and our No. 10 team,” Dillon said. “I knew in a basketball city, going up against Brad in a game of knockout, I was going to have a good chance.”

Dillon takes on Bowman and Preece faces Reddick in the next round. But the most interesting contest just might be Nemechek versus Jones in a matchup of Legacy Motor Club teammates.

“I felt like if we could have gotten through the first round, these next two rounds are really good for us,” Preece said. “Our road course program is pretty strong, and we keep making it better. So going into Sonoma, I think we’re up against Tyler Reddick, so he’s really good at road courses as well, but I like being the underdog.”

NEW YORK, NY AND IXTAPAN DE LA SAL, MEXICO / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / Skip Barber Racing School (SBRS), widely regarded as the “gateway to motorsports,” has entered into a landmark agreement with the San Roman family and their investment group to develop and operate a full-service racing circuit and karting center in the renowned resort town of Ixtapan de la Sal, Mexico.

This visionary initiative marks the debut of SBRS’s first-ever Racing Resort-a destination blending high-performance racing instruction, luxury accommodations, and immersive motorsport experiences. The development will be nestled within Gran Reserva, a storied estate known for its world-famous hot springs, championship golf course, and award-winning spa that has hosted global icons from Ava Gardner to Johnny Weissmuller.

“We are thrilled to partner with the San Roman family in what we believe is Latin America’s epicenter for motorsports,” said Michael Berg, CFO of SBRS. “This site will allow us to serve drivers and sponsors from across Mexico, Latin America, and the globe. Its close proximity to Toluca (30 minutes) and Mexico City International Airport (1.5 hours) makes it a uniquely accessible destination.”

Chairman Ricardo San Roman added, “Our resort has long been a retreat for global celebrities. With Skip Barber Racing School as our partner, we now create an entirely new destination category-a luxury motorsports hub. There is simply nothing like it.”

This expansion represents both a brand milestone and a cultural inflection point, meeting a surging regional appetite for elite motorsports experiences. The Ixtapan Racing Resort will serve as a hub where premium automotive brands, professional drivers, and motorsports enthusiasts converge.

Vince Caruso, CEO of New to The Street and Accel Media International, commented:

“As a longtime partner to the Skip Barber Racing School and with our extensive outdoor and national TV media footprint, this opens enormous opportunities to promote experiential motorsports globally. This is the beginning of something extraordinary.”

New to The Street is a globally syndicated media powerhouse broadcasting on Fox Business and Bloomberg-with a dominant outdoor media presence and a thriving digital audience. Their YouTube channel, @NewtotheStreetTV, now boasts how recently? approximately 2.9 million subscribers instagram.com+9youtube.com+9instagram.com+9-a testament to their expansive digital influence.

About Skip Barber Racing School:
Founded in 1975, Skip Barber Racing School is the world’s largest automotive education and entertainment company. It conducts driving and racing schools, defensive driving programs, and high-performance experiences across the most iconic racetracks in North America.

About New to The Street:
New to The Street is a globally syndicated media platform broadcasting on Fox Business, Bloomberg, and leading digital channels. With over 2.9 million YouTube subscribers, expansive social media, and iconic NYC outdoor billboards, it provides unmatched visibility for growth-stage and blue-chip brands across all sectors.

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SOURCE: New To The Street

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This September’s entertainment lineup at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) includes more than a few new features as well as some traditional fan-favorites that are sure to make New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend unforgettable.

WHAT’S NEW?

“The Magic Mile” Happy Hour Show | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m.

Grab a drink, relax and enjoy “The Magic Mile” Happy Hour Show hosted by Jose Castillo and Vermont’s own Mamba Smith at The Groove. This live Saturday night talk show will feature Maine’s own two-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) winner and 1995 Rookie of the Year Ricky Craven, 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch and other special guests.

Draw the Line Concert | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 8:30-10 p.m.

Draw the Line – the only “Officially Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show” – will hit “The Magic Mile” Entertainment Stage, located just outside the infield tunnel, Saturday night and perfectly recreate the sound, energy and vibe of an Aerosmith concert. If you love Aerosmith, this is a show you “Don’t Wanna Miss!”

Being Petty: The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Experience Concert presented by THOR Industries | Friday, Sept. 19 | Approx. 9 p.m.

Being Petty: The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Experience will hit The Flat Track stage following SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels and the fireworks show and share all the excitement and emotion of a live performance from the original band. The song list covers all phases of Tom Petty’s incredible musical legacy, including all of the hit songs form the 1970s through the 2010s, plus some surprise “deep cuts” for the true fans.

Tim Dugger Concert | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 12:15-1 p.m.

Alabama native and NASCAR enthusiast, Tim Dugger, will perform live on Sunday on “The Magic Mile” Entertainment Stage. He’s full of musical talent, southern charm and a little bit of wit. While frequenting bars and clubs near racetracks, Tim developed not only a loyal following of race fans, but he also became a favorite of several NASCAR drivers and their crews.

Synergy SpeedLab: Mobile Sim Racing Experience | Friday – Sunday, Sept. 19-21

Test your racing skills all weekend in the Fan Zone at the SpeedLab: Mobile Sim Racing Experience. As you enter the SpeedLab, you’ll see racing history everywhere, but especially in the two bright red retro sims. There’s also a custom-built 1937 Legend Car sim with a screen as a windshield that’s proudly perched just outside the rear door on an elevated platform along with two big screens so spectators can see the driver’s view as well as the in-car camera view.

New Features in the NASCAR Kids Zone | Friday – Sunday, Sept. 19-21

The NASCAR Kids Zone has become a favorite pit stop of families at NHMS, and this year, kids can enjoy a couple new features, including Hobby-Grade RC Cars and a Reaction Race, in addition to their favorites. The 1/12 NASCAR stock cars will be racing around a racetrack in the NASCAR Kids Zone, and kids can test their reaction skills using lighted reactions buttons in a 30-second race and try to beat the times of some of the NASCAR drivers.

Camper Appreciation Musical Bingo presented by THOR Industries | Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 6-8 p.m.

We’ve added a fun new musical theme to this year’s Bingo Night for campers. Win cool prizes and enjoy opening evening at The Groove on Wednesday. We’ll supply the BINGO cards, dobbers and prizes – you bring your musical knowledge and friends.

Line Dancing at The Groove | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7-9 p.m.

Kick up your heels as line dancing instructors lead the way around The Groove’s dance floor Thursday evening while the April Cushman Band performs live.

New Games and Rides in the Fan Zone | Friday – Sunday, Sept. 19-21

We’ve added new games and rides to the Fan Zone for race fans of all ages to enjoy. Ride bumper cars, navigate through the glass firehouse, fly a helicopter and win prizes by winning the water gun race.

TRADITIONAL FAN-FAVORITES

The Groove fan hangout, located in the S2 Lot, will feature live performances from the April Cushman Band (Thursday | 7-9 p.m.) and The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos (Saturday | 9-11 p.m.) with more seating added this year. Race fans can also sign up to ride the Elm City Party Bike all weekend long at The Groove and enjoy a fun and social way to explore the NHMS property while exercising.

Race fans can enjoy Trackside Live (Sunday | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) is back Sunday morning on “The Magic Mile” Entertainment Stage. This high-energy pre-race entertainment show hosted by Kenny Wallace and John Roberts will feature some of the top NCS stars before they battle it out on the racetrack.

Families can enjoy the popular NASCAR Kids Zone in the Fan Zone all weekend featuring the new Hobby-Grade RC Cars and Reaction Race along with the LEGO Build and Race, Victory Lane, Toyota Coloring Book Car, Gaming Garage, Slot Car Racing and Adventure Force: Crash Racers.

Campers can enjoy Family Movie Night (Thursday | 8 p.m.), featuring “Captain America: Brave New World” on the infield screens. Get your popcorn and snacks, and then find your favorite seats in the grandstands or get comfy on a blanket on the grassy backstretch hill.

The Fan Zone will be open Friday (12-5 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) in the S2 Lot across from the infield tunnel full of games, rides, live performances, giveaways, driver appearances and more.

Friday night at The Flat Track, race fans can enjoy giant inflatable games – giant pong, giant cornhole and a bounce house – during SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels. Then, once the final checkered flag flies, an amazing fireworks display will light up the sky presented by THOR Industries.

The New England Racing Museum, located behind The Flat Track near the speedway’s South Entrance, will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily, Wednesday through Sunday. Race fans are encouraged to explore the history of New England motor racing through more than 30 historic race cars and motorcycle displays as well as an iRacing simulator, library and other interactive exhibits.

Race fans can enjoy Saturday’s and Sunday’s on-track action from Rock Point, an open viewing area featuring lawn games, picnic tables and a cash bar perched atop a beautifully landscaped area in turn four. It’s the perfect place to watch as the drivers mash the throttle and race toward the finish line.

NHMS’s Food Court, located behind the Main Grandstands, will be open Friday through Sunday and is the perfect pit stop to fuel up with delicious grab ‘n’ go options, race weekend favorites and more.

Be sure to check NHMS.com/Events/NASCAR-Cup-Series/Entertainment/ for more information on all of these features and more.

For a full NASCAR weekend schedule, visit NHMS.com/Events/NASCAR-Cup-Series/Schedule/.

Tickets:
For tickets and camping for New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend, featuring the NCS and Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoff races, Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race and SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels, fans should visit NHMS.com or call 833-4LOUDON. Tickets for kids 12 and under are just $10 on Sunday, free on Doubleheader Saturday and start at $10 on Friday.

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Data from last week’s Chicago Street Race will help the NASCAR Cup Series field this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, as they will race on the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tires. Sonoma is the fourth road course race of the season with all three previous races utilizing the same tire setup.

This is the only time this season that NASCAR will visit road courses on back-to-back weekends. 

“Last week’s Chicago race on the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tires should help the Cup Series teams in their Sonoma preparations,” said Stu Grant, Goodyear general manager of global race tires. “With consecutive road course races – and the Mexico City race just a few weeks before – teams should have a solid dataset to help dial in their setups.” 
 
The Xfinity Series will move to a different Eagle tire after running the first three road courses on the same tire. Teams will use a different tire code starting at Sonoma due to a minor tread compound update.  
 
Both series will have wet weather tires available in the case of inclement weather. In addition to the difference in tread pattern, these tires feature white “Goodyear Eagle” lettering on the sidewalls instead of the traditional yellow.

NASCAR Cup Series
Race: Toyota/Save Mart 350 (110 laps / 218.9 miles)
Track: Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile road course)
Date/Time: Sunday, July 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV/Radio: TNT, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle 
Tire Code: D-5242
Previous Usage in 2025: COTA, Mexico City, Chicago
Tire Circumference: 2,279 mm (89.7 in.)
Recommended Minimum Inflation: LF – 22 psi, RF – 20 psi, LR – 17 psi, RR – 17 psi
Total Dry Weather Sets: 7 (5 new race / 1 qualifying transfer to race / 1 practice)
Total Wet Weather Sets: 6 (4 new race / 1 qualifying transfer to race / 1 practice)

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NASCAR Xfinity Series
Race: Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 (79 laps / 156.95 miles)
Track: Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile road course)
Date/Time: Saturday, July 12, 4:30 p.m. ET
TV/Radio: CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle 
Tire Code: D-6166
Previous Usage in 2025: First use
Tire Circumference: 2,240 mm (88.2 in.)
Recommended Minimum Inflation: LF – 22 psi, RF – 20 psi, LR – 17 psi, RR – 17 psi
Total Dry Weather Sets: 6 (3 new race / 1 qualifying transfer to start race / 2 practice)
Total Wet Weather Sets: 4 (3 new race / 1 practice)

Goodyear PR

MTS US, an Italian-based motorsport training school that opened in Indianapolis in May, celebrated its first graduating class June 29.

Ten students from Indiana, North Carolina, New York and Wisconsin received diplomas during a ceremony at the MTS Training Center, 4007 Guion Lane, including 21-year-old Ryley Lynch, a Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate.

According to a MTS announcement, Lynch soon will start a new job with Graham Rahal Performance, where he’ll work on high-performance vehicles like Porsche and Lamborghini.

“I’ve always loved motorsports, but it seemed like a hard industry to break into,” Lynch stated. “MTS gave me the only real opportunity I’ve seen to do it. The people I got to learn from —some of them I never imagined I’d even meet in my lifetime, let alone work with side by side.”

MTS US offers hands-on training for aspiring race mechanics and data engineers. Founded by professional driver and racing team manager Eugenia Capanna, MTS prepares students for careers with teams in F1, MotoGP, IndyCar and other top racing series.

“Since opening our doors in Indianapolis, we’ve dreamed of this moment — seeing our very first group of students cross the finish line,” Capanna stated. “Their hard work, resilience and commitment have set the standard for every class that will follow. They are not just graduates — they are the foundation of our legacy in the Racing Capital of the World.”

Applications are open for the next cohort, which begins Aug. 22. MTS expects to enroll 15 to 30 students in the mechanical program and five to 10 in its data engineering track.

For more, visit mtschool.it/usa-students.