CLAREMONT, N.H. — MDP Motorsports Promotions proudly presents a thrilling double-header event at Claremont Motorsports Park, featuring the Granite State Pro Stock Series and the Todd Martell Memorial 60.

In a powerful return to where it all began 14 years ago, the Granite State Pro Stock Series heads back to Claremont Motorsports Park for a landmark 125-lap main event, boasting a $4,000-to-win purse. This highly anticipated feature will see some of the region’s top Pro Stock competitors battle it out on one of New England’s most storied short tracks.

Adding to the excitement is the Todd Martel Memorial 60, a special tribute race honoring the memory of a local racing legend and celebrating the spirit of competition he brought to the track. Fans can expect door-to-door action and heartfelt moments as drivers compete in his honor. This will also be round one of the Summer Six Pack Series with other events at Lee USA Speedway and Hudson International Speedway throughout the summer months.

Rounding out the card will be the popular Lavalley Building Supply Pure Stocks, Six Shooters and our first 4cy; endure of 2025.

Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and the race starts at 6. 

On the Cusp … Jake Bollman is on the cusp of victory lane entering his first ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) start at Colorado National Speedway (CNS) on Saturday night. The Californian came within two laps of notching his first-career victory last month at Tucson Speedway after he led 15 laps late in the event. Despite the close brush with victory, Bollman recorded a career-best third-place finish in his sixth career AMSW start. The 18-year-old will take the green flag for the first time in the AMSW at CNS on Saturday night but has previously competed at the 0.375-mile bullring in legends car competition.

Centennial Celebration … Bollman has an opportunity to capture a milestone achievement in the Centennial State on Saturday night. His No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet SS is featuring the custom gold paint scheme, marking the 100th anniversary of the NAPA brand, similar to the paint scheme that fellow NAPA drivers Daniel Hemric, Chase Elliott, Brad Sweet, and Ron Capps have showcased this spring. Bollman has the chance to be the first to pull into victory lane with the gold 100th anniversary design and could also capture the 100th AMSW points-paying win for Bill McAnally Racing (BMR).

BMR in the Rockies …  CNS is hosting Bollman and the AMSW for the first time in four years as the teenager is seeking the ninth win for BMR in Colorado.  Jesse Love was the most recent BMR driver to take the checkered flag at CNS in 2020. Eric Holmes, Paulie Harraka, Chris Eggleston, and Hailee Deegan have also been victorious at CNS in BMR entries since 2008. Dating back to Eggleston’s first of three victories in 2014, BMR has won five of the last eight AMSW events at Colorado.

Tune In … Coverage of the tour’s first event at CNS since 2021 will be available on FloRacing at 10:00 p.m. ET (www.floracing.com). Stay connected with the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care team by following @BMR_NASCAR on Twitter, @bmrnascar on Instagram, and Bill McAnally Racing on Facebook.  

Jake Bollman Quote:

On making his first start at CNS:

“I feel great about this weekend, especially after coming so close at Tucson a few weeks ago. That was only our second race together, and I think we’ve put together a great foundation for the rest of the season. (Crew chief) Cayden (Lapcevich) and I are enjoying working together and I think we should be one of the cars to beat on Saturday. I’ve only raced here in a legends car, so having a longer practice will be a big benefit to us to get our NAPA Chevrolet dialed in. It’s super cool to be able to drive this gold paint scheme. It’d be great if we could put it in victory lane and celebrate NAPA’s 100th anniversary in style this weekend.”

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Two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn’t pull any punches on the latest episode of his “Dale Jr. Download” podcast.

Earnhardt’s passion for the Xfinity Series isn’t just due to his past, he obviously has a clear rooting interest due to his work with JR Motorsports. That being said, he’s not afraid to be honest about NASCAR’s second-tier circuit.

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Just a week ago, Earnhardt admit that he’s worried about Xfinity’s future due to NASCAR’s focus on the Cup Series Next Gen car.

“I believe that the parts and pieces that we’re all using to race Trucks or Xfinity are a bit obsolete and I wish they weren’t. I wish there were companies still out there making these parts,” Earnhardt said, via On3. “When the Cup car moved away from the rear-end housing and suspension — all these type things that we currently run — it’s put things in question in terms of physically, what’s the future of the Xfinity car.”

One potential way Xfinity can improve its product is by changing up its schedule. During this week’s “Dale Jr. Download” episode, he made it clear that he wants to see more races at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

“There’s been a lot of conversation about the Xfinity Series racing at North Wilkesboro. There’s not much to that,” Earnhardt said. “If they put a race there, I’ll run it. I said that years ago, I said that when Wilkesboro came back. I said it every year. That’s not a new bit of information.”

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Earnhardt then made it clear that he’s fed up with Xfinity races at Martinsville Speedway.

“I’d rather have an Xfinity race there than Martinsville. That [expletive] we’re doing at Martinsville is for the birds. I don’t love taking my cars over there and watching them get destroyed and watching our drivers destroy each other. So I’d love them to not go to Martinsville and go to Wilkesboro. That’d be better.”

Ouch.

Martinsville Speedway has been around since 1947. There have been Xfinity races there for the past five years.

Do you agree with Dale Jr.’s stance on Martinsville?

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Calls For NASCAR To Get Rid Of Historic Speedway first appeared on The Spun on May 23, 2025

600 Miles of Remembrance

CONCORD, N.C. – Hendrick Motorsports has signed William Byron to a four-year contract extension that will keep him behind the wheel of the No. 24 Chevrolet through the 2029 NASCAR Cup Series season. At just 27 years old, Byron has emerged as one of the sport’s most competitive drivers, having already earned 14 Cup-level race wins – including two in the DAYTONA 500 – and six consecutive playoff appearances. 

Byron opened the 2025 season with his second straight DAYTONA 500 victory, becoming the youngest multi-time winner in the event’s storied history, and currently ranks second in the Cup standings after 12 points-paying races. Since being paired with crew chief Rudy Fugle in 2021, he has tallied 13 wins – the second-highest total in the series over that span. 

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“We’ve built something special with the No. 24 team,” said Byron, who is in his eighth full-time season in the Cup Series. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue working with amazing people at Hendrick Motorsports who believe in me, especially Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick. We’ve accomplished some great things that we’re really proud of, but we have even bigger goals ahead. I’m excited to go after them with this team and this organization.” 

Byron, who Hendrick Motorsports signed in 2016 at age 18, earned Cup Series rookie of the year honors in 2018 and has become a perennial playoff contender, including back-to-back Championship 4 appearances in 2023 and 2024. He is the only driver other than NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon to win for Hendrick Motorsports in the iconic No. 24 Chevrolet. 

“William is the real deal,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “What makes him so special is that he combines natural ability with an unrivaled work ethic. You see it in the great ones – the drivers who could get by on talent alone but choose to outwork everyone anyway. That’s William. On top of it all, he’s a person of high character and embraces his role as a leader. We’re proud to have him in our lineup and look forward to many more wins together.”  

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A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Byron will compete at his home track this weekend with double-duty at Charlotte Motor Speedway: Saturday in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (CW Network at 4:30 p.m. ET) and Sunday in the crown jewel Coca-Cola 600 (Prime Video at 6 p.m. ET).

Piloti, the high-performance footwear brand, announced its official team sponsorship of Prema Racing and its endorsement partnership with Robert Shwartzman for the 2025 Indianapolis 500, taking place on Sunday.

The collaboration marks Piloti’s presence on the global motorsport stage as it supports one of the most talked about entries in this year’s “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” As Prema Racing makes its highly anticipated two-car debut to the Indy 500 grid, Piloti joins as an official sponsor, outfitting the team with its latest performance driving products designed for both track precision and paddock comfort.

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“We have worked hard to find authentic automotive brands like Piloti to partner with Prema at the Indy 500,” said Prema Racing CEO Piers Phillips. “Piloti understands the deep desire to race and win, and Prema appreciates the high-quality products that Piloti brings to the team.”

Piloti is also unveling a personal sponsorship of driver Robert Shwartzman, 2025 Indianapolis 500 pole winner, who will be piloting the No. 83 Prema Racing car at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. Shwartzman is a rising star in international motorsport and a former Ferrari F1 test driver and AF Corse Ferrari hypercar winner.

Shwartzman will also debut a custom-designed pair of Piloti driving shoes for race day. “I’m thrilled to be working with Piloti this year,” said Shwartzman. “Their owners are racers and understand the deep desire to win! I’m excited to be part of the brand and its rich heritage in racing.”

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“Robert is the real deal and represents the next generation of motorsport excellence,” said Bill Sweedler, chairman of Piloti. “Our partnership with him—and our collaboration with Prema—showcases Piloti’s commitment to innovation, performance, and supporting events, teams, and drivers at the pinnacle of competition.”

The partnership will be highlighted through exclusive Piloti x Prema content, a limited-edition collaboration, and brand activations during the race weekend. The collaboration ushers in a new chapter in Piloti’s motorsport legacy, that includes footwear, apparel and accessories.

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