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HARLAN – It turned out to be a beautiful night for racing at SCS after dodging rain showers in the area most of the day. A nice field of 116 cars checked in and the racing was great as usual. Conductix-Wampfler was the nights sponsor for American Cancer Society night. We Thank them for their […]
HARLAN – It turned out to be a beautiful night for racing at SCS after dodging rain showers in the area most of the day.
A nice field of 116 cars checked in and the racing was great as usual. Conductix-Wampfler was the nights sponsor for American Cancer Society night. We Thank them for their support.
In Coca-Cola IMCA Sport Compact action we had four heat races and a B feature as we had 32 signed in. Those winners were Tanner Hoffman, Michael Gardner, Kaytee Devries and Brad Gallagher. Picking up the B Feature was Tanner Beam. In the A Main Michael Gardner passed Brad Gallegher to capture the win. Gallegher was second followed by Zach Day , Kaytee DeVries and Braxton Wallace. Another fine field of Compacts at SCS.
In KNOD IMCA Hobby Stock action Heats were won by Seth Butler, Skyler Pruitt and George Reeh. Feature action saw the pole sitter Skyler Pruitt take the lead at the drop of the green and went on for the win. Jason Tetzlaff took second, Jeff Fink in third ,Joel Magee fourth and Gage Neese in fifth.
In Keast Motors IMCA Sport Mod action 30 of these were on hand. Taking heat race wins were Cody Olson, Zeke Hillgartner, Jake Sachau and Chase Monson. In the B Feature Austin Hardisty battled with Tyler Gross in a back and forth with Hardisty prevailing finally. In feature action Zeke Hillgartner looked like the man to beat as he had he lead and looked to be on his way to victory. However, his cousin Hayden Hillgartner was able to get around him and pick up the win in a exciting race. Zeke finished second, Austin Hardisty third, Gage Hilgenberg fourth and Josh Thomsen in fifth. It is great to see so many sport mods.
Next up was Joe’s Carting Outlaw Mini Mods. John Schwindt and Bobby Daniels picked up heat races, In feature action John Schwindt, Bobby and Lucas Daniels jockeyed for the lead. In the end Lucas Daniels prevailed with Bobby Daniels in second, Schwindt in third , Zach Schafer in fourth and Fynn Heath -Preston in fifth, This class has more competitors coming soon.
Lastly Murphy Equipment IMCA Stock Car Heats. Winners were Braden Richards, Brad Deery and Mike Albertsen. In a great feature Steve Churchill took the early lead battling with Brad Deery. After some great racing and several incidents causing cautions. Larry Robinson Jr. Ended up with the lead and went on for the win over Mike Albertsen with Richards grabbing third , Riley Christensen fourth and Austin Meiners rounded out the top 5. Another exciting race in this class , which you would expect.
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2025 NASCAR Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Odds and Predictions
On Sunday, July 20, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover Motor Speedway for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400. This event marks the 21st race of the season and the fourth round of the In-Season Challenge. More commonly known as “The Monster Mile,” Dover is an intermediate track that has similar characteristics of a short […]
On Sunday, July 20, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover Motor Speedway for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400. This event marks the 21st race of the season and the fourth round of the In-Season Challenge.
More commonly known as “The Monster Mile,” Dover is an intermediate track that has similar characteristics of a short track. This venue has been a part of NASCAR since 1969, when Richard Petty won the first race here.
Last weekend, Shane van Gisbergen won another road race as he dominated the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma. It was his third win in the last five races. All three wins were on road courses.
This weekend, Denny Hamlin comes in as the odds-on favorite to win the NASCAR Dover race. He’s followed by Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, and Chase Elliott. SVG is a massive +30000 longshot on the concrete mile.
In addition to the field trying to win this race, the In-Season Challenge will see the final four drivers battle it out for the right to race in the finals next week.
With that said, let’s take a look at the latest NASCAR Dover odds, courtesy of the top sports betting sites, and make our Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 predictions for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Dover Motor Speedway.
Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Race Profile
Dover Motor Speedway (DMS) was formerly known as Dover International Speedway up until a few years ago. So, you might still see sources calling it by that name.
The track broke ground in October 1967, and held it’s first Cup Series race in July 1969. “The King” Richard Petty won the first two races and three of the first four at this track.
Dover used to hold two annual races each season. However, the second event was taken off in 2021, and given to Nashville.
DMS is a one-mile, oval-shaped track with a concrete surface (1995). It features four turns with high banking of 24 degrees and two straights with nine-degree banking.
Sunday’s Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 breaks down as follows:
Total Miles: 400 miles
Total Laps: 400 laps
Stage 1: 120 laps
Stage 2: 130 laps
Final Stage: 150 laps
The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 will begin at 2pm ET live on TNT and MAX.
Recent Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Winners
The great Jimmie Johnson holds the record for the most wins at Dover with 11. Hendrick Motorsports, Johnson’s old team, has the record for the most victories at Dover with 22. Kyle Busch leads all active drivers with three wins at DMS.
The following is a list of the most recent winners:
2024: Denny Hamlin
2023: Martin Truex Jr.
2022: Chase Elliott
2021: Alex Bowman
2020: Denny Hamlin
2019: Martin Truex Jr.
2018: Kevin Harvick
2017: Jimmie Johnson
2016: Matt Kenseth
2015: Jimmie Johnson
In regards to this specific Dover race, Johnson holds the record with six wins. Bobby Allison sits in second with five victories. Hendrick Motorsports has won this Dover event 12 times. Hamlin and Busch are the only active drivers with multiple wins in this Dover race.
NASCAR Dover Odds
Check out the latest Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 odds:
NASCAR Odds
NASCAR Odds
Denny Hamlin +375
Kyle Larson +500
Ryan Blaney +700
William Byron +700
Chase Elliott +900
Ross Chastain +1200
Christopher Bell +1200
Tyler Reddick +1600
Chase Briscoe +1600
Alex Bowman +1800
Kyle Busch +2000
Ty Gibbs +2500
Carson Hocevar +2500
Brad Keselowski +3000
Chris Buescher +3000
Joey Logano +3000
Josh Berry +3500
Ryan Preece +4000
Bubba Wallace +6000
Austin Cindric +6000
Denny Hamlin is the clear-cut odds-on favorite to win this race. He’s the defending race winner and has multiple Dover wins in his career. However, drivers like Larson, Blaney, Byron, and Elliott are right on his rear bumper.
Continue reading below to see my breakdown of the betting favorites along with provided some value plays and a longshot driver. You can also compare my picks with the best handicappers.
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Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Favorites
The following drivers are considered by oddsmakers to be the odds-on favorites to win the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400:
Denny Hamlin +375
Standings: 5
Win: 3
Top 5: 9
Top 10: 10
For the second time in his last three races, Denny Hamlin has finished 20th or worse. It led him to slip from fourth to fifth in the standings.
However, Hamlin heads to Dover where he’s had plenty of success at over the years. In 34 DMS starts, Hamlin has two wins, eight Top 5s, 16 Top 10s, and a 15.6 average finish.
Hamlin won last year’s race, has two Top 5 results in a row, and has three Top 7s in the last four races which he’s led laps in, as well.
The #11 car absolutely dominated the race last year as he led 136 of the 400 laps. That was nearly 70 more laps led than Truex Jr., who had led the second most laps.
I think Hamlin is a Top 10 car with a race-winning ceiling. However, I don’t think his odds offer any value from winning the race through a Top 10 result. It’s a risky bet with Hamlin considering other drivers offer more value and have better average finishes.
Kyle Larson +500
Standings: 3
Win: 3
Top 5: 9
Top 10: 12
Kyle Larson is one of the drivers that offer better value than Hamlin. In 16 DMS starts, Larson has one win, eight Top 5s, 12 Top 10s and leads the field with an 8.2 average finish.
Larson finished runner up last year to Hamlin and has five Top 6 finishes in the last six races at Dover. He has four Top 3s over that span and won at DMS in the fall of 2019.
I prefer the value with Larson over Hamlin and think he has just as good of a chance at winning this race on Sunday.
Ryan Blaney +700
Standings: 7
Win: 1
Top 5: 7
Top 10: 8
Ryan Blaney is another favorite that I am fading his race-winning odds this weekend. The #12 car has two Top 7s in a row, but only one Top 5 and four Top 10s in 14 overall DMS starts. His 17.4 average finish is well below other favorites and he seems to be slightly below drivers like Larson, Hamlin, Elliott and others.
I wouldn’t touch Blaney this weekend unless it’s in a driver matchup where you are picking him to lose. Sure, he could finish in the Top 5, but his Dover resume suggests more of a 12-17 range.
William Byron +700
Standings: 1
Win: 1
Top 5: 7
Top 10: 11
William Byron’s lead in the driver standings has shrunk to just 14 points over his teammate Chase Elliott. And, he comes into Dover with just one Top 10 in the last four races. In fact, he has two crashes in the last three races and three finishes of 27th or worse in the last four events.
This is definitely a driver in a slump. And, his Dover resume doesn’t give us confidence either. In 10 DMS starts, Byron has three Top 5s, four Top 10s and a 14.9 average finish. He crashed out of last year’s race and has two finishes of 22nd or worse in his last three Dover starts.
Byron is capable of sneaking into the Top 5 this weekend, but I wouldn’t bet on it. He’s highly overvalued this weekend like Blaney is. I would skip the #24 altogether on Sunday.
Chase Elliott +900
Standings: 2
Win: 1
Top 5: 7
Top 10: 11
Unlike Blaney and Byron, I’m high on Chase Elliott this weekend in Dover. In fact, he’s one of my top plays this weekend.
In 14 DMS starts, Elliott has two wins, 10 Top 5s, 10 Top 10s, and a 9.5 average finish which is the second best among the field.
Elliott has a win and three Top 5s in the last four Dover races. In fact, outside of two DNFs (crash and blown engine), Elliott has 12 Top 12s.
I believe Elliott is a Top 10 driver with a race winning ceiling on Sunday. And I love his value for a Top 5 finish which I will go into more detail further below.
Ross Chastain +1200
Standings: 8
Win: 1
Top 5: 3
Top 10: 9
Ross Chastain sits inside the Top 10 of the driver standings. However, I think he’s also slightly overvalued this week. Chastain has just two Top 5s and two Top 10s in 10 DMS starts. Those results came in the last three DMS races.
Chastain was 12th last year, but 2nd in 2023, and 3rd in 2022. He also led laps in those two races where he finished in the Top 3.
With that said, Chastain has just one Top 10 in the last five Cup Series races, which was two weeks ago in Chicago. He finished 24th last weekend. Prior to the two road course races, Chastain was 26th at Pocono and 33rd in Atlanta.
I really don’t feel confident in Chastain finishing higher than the 8 to 13 range.
The Best Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Betting Value
The following drivers are my NASCAR picks for the best betting value in the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 based on their previous success at the Dover International Speedway:
Tyler Reddick +1600
Standings: 4
Win: 0
Top 5: 5
Top 10: 8
In six Dover starts, Reddick has two Top 10s and a 14.5 average finish. He’s completed every start, which is more than we can say about half of the field. Reddick has a 9.0 average finish in the last two DMS races.
Of the Top 9 drivers in the standings, Reddick is the only one without a win. However, he’s heating up on the season. Reddick has three straight Top 6 finishes from Atlanta to Chicago to Sonoma. These are three very different races, as well.
Another reason why I like Reddick this weekend is due to his chance of advancing to the final round of the In-Season Challenge. The #45 car is the top driver left in the field. Yet, he will battle Ty Gibbs who is my other value bet this weekend.
I think both of these drivers have a chance at finishing in the Top 10 on Sunday. With that said, I am leaning towards Reddick to score a higher finish, but barely.
Ty Gibbs +2500
Standings: 17
Win: 0
Top 5: 3
Top 10: 5
Like Reddick, Ty Gibbs is coming on strong over the last two months. In his last six Cup races, Gibbs has two Top 5s, three Top 10s, and six Top 14s. He was 7th at Sonoma last weekend and runner up at Chicago two weeks ago.
In two Dover races, Gibbs has an 11.5 average finish as he was 13th in 2023, and 10th last year. He edged out Reddick by one spot last year.
This weekend, I think Reddick gets the better by one. However, I do like Gibbs Top 10 odds of +140. There’s value here and it’s a safer play than his race-winning odds.
The most risk I would take for Gibbs is his Top 5 odds of +400. That’s also better than Reddick’s at +275. However, I feel more comfortable with the duo finishing in the 6-11 range than cracking the Top 5. Yet, with a chance for advancing in the tournament, anything can happen.
The Top Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Longshot
Joey Logano +3000 is my top longshot pick for the second week in a row. I stated to skips his race-winning odds and jump on the reigning Cup Series Champ for a Top 10 pick at Sonoma. And, Logano came through with a 9th place result.
Although his Top 10 odds aren’t as high as last weekend, he still has a +160 line to finish in the Top 10. Logano has three Top 10s in the last six Dover races and five in the last nine. He sports 15 Top 10s in 28 DMS starts, which is a 53.6% Top 10 finishing rate.
Logano has averaged a 10.0 finish in the last two Cup Series races. Take a flier on a second consecutive Top 10 result.
Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Predictions
Will the real Kyle Larson please stand up. One of the top drivers in the Cup Series has not finished better than 7th in the last five races. He hasn’t won since Kansas, which was nine races and nearly three months ago.
With that said, I think we’re going to see the dominant Larson return this weekend. And, with a field of drivers that aren’t any better than the #5 car at Dover, over the last few years, you have to like his chances.
Larson has five Top 6 finishes in the last six DMS races. He was runner up last year to Hamlin and also won in 2019. A poor car in 2023, is the one blemish on his record since 2016. If u ignore that result, then Larson has five Top 5s, eight Top 10s, and nine Top 12s in the nine other races since then.
The only other drivers I feel confident in contending for the checkered flag are Elliott, Hamlin and the surprise pick of Alex Bowman, who I will break down in more detail below. I’m taking Larson to win in Dover and regain some much-needed momentum for the Playoffs in six weeks.
NASCAR Dover Prop Bets
Check out the following NASCAR prop bets for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400:
Either To Finish In The Top 3 at Dover
I really like these two Hendrick Motorsports teammates. In fact, if you add Larson, then I’m super high on three of Hendrick’s four drivers. I’m not as confident in William Byron this weekend.
Elliott and Bowman have combined to finish in the Top 3 in two of the last four Dover races. They’ve also won two of the last four DMS events.
Bet: Bowman or Elliott (+150)
The Best Top 5 Bet for Dover
Chase Elliott (+160) has the best Top 5 finishing rate at 71.4%. He’s tallied 10 Top 5s in 14 starts, which includes three in the last four races. Over that span, Elliott has a 5.0 average finish. The #9 car was 5th last year, 11th in 2023, won the race in 2022, and finished third in 2021.
Bet: Chase Elliott (+160)
The Best Top 10 Bet for Dover
Alex Bowman (+300) is a sneaky play this weekend, and I love the value that he provides for a Top 10 finish. Bowman has one win, five Top 5s, and six Top 10s in 13 starts.
However, the #48 car tallied all of that success in the last seven DMS races. Bowman finished in the Top 3 for both races in 2019. He has four Top 8s in the last four races, which includes winning the 2021 edition of this event.
You would be hard pressed to find a better Top 10 pick that combines success and results like Bowman does.
Winning Manufacturer
Chevrolet (+100)
Toyota (+175)
Ford (+320)
Ford has just one win in the last nine Dover races. Toyota has four over that span, as does Chevy. However, Toyota has won the last two editions of this race.
With that said, I am still taking Chevy to win. The manufacturer has been on a tear as of late. I love the chances of Larson, Bowman, and Elliott this weekend. Let’s also not forget that Kyle Busch drives a chevy and he has three wins at Dover.
Team of Race Winner
Hendrick Motorsports (+145)
Joe Gibbs Racing (+190)
Team Penske (+550)
Trackhouse Racing (+1200)
RFK Racing (+1200)
23XI Racing (+1400)
Richard Childress Racing (+2000)
Spire Motorsports (+2200)
Let’s hedge our bets here. I have rolled with Hendrick Motorsports for most of the prop bets and the race winning prediction. But I am going to hedge this approach with Joe Gibbs Racing for this prop bet. Hamlin is the odds-on favorite to win this race. JGR has won the last two editions of this race, as well.
I think Ty Gibbs offers value, and I will never count out a driver like Christopher Bell who has two Top 6s in the last three DMS races.
Bet: Joe Gibbs Racing (+190)
Winning Car Number
Over 12.5 (+100)
Under 12.5 (-130)
Since we’re not on road courses, and don’t have SVG as a contender this weekend, we can get back to the basics and that means siding with the top drivers in the Cup Series like Hamlin, Elliott and Larson.
All three drivers are Under 12.5 and are some of the favorites to win this race. With this option, we also have drivers like Blaney, Chastain, Busch, Cindric, and Keselowski.
Over the last 11 Dover races, there have been seven different winners. Of those seven winners, two are retired in Truex and Harvick. Of the five remaining winners, four of them are Under 12.5.
Columbus’ motorsports history: interview with Bobby Rahal
Central Ohio once had a thriving auto racing scene, sparking curiosity from a Curious Cbus viewer about Columbus’ rich motorsports history. Legendary racer and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal shares how Columbus became home to vibrant grassroots racing, the Columbus 500 and helped launch national talent. “The history of motor racing in the state […]
Central Ohio once had a thriving auto racing scene, sparking curiosity from a Curious Cbus viewer about Columbus’ rich motorsports history. Legendary racer and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal shares how Columbus became home to vibrant grassroots racing, the Columbus 500 and helped launch national talent.
“The history of motor racing in the state of Ohio goes way back,” said racing legend Bobby Rahal. “Really probably as far back as Indiana and Indianapolis in itself.”
Ohio once hosted numerous dirt tracks and road circuits, including the famed Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, which opened in the early 1960s and the Put-in-Bay races of the 1950s.
“It truly was grassroots,” Rahal recalled. “Every car dealer had a team…every auto parts store had a car or was involved in it.”
Columbus itself was home to the Columbus Motor Speedway and the Columbus 500, a street race that brought international attention to the city.
“The Columbus 500 was a significant race because it brought IMSA European-style racing into the streets of Columbus, Ohio,” Rahal explained. “Some of the best drivers in the world came to the streets in Columbus and competed for a trophy that was highly sought after.”
The area also nurtured local talent. Drivers like Bob Johnson, Don Sessler, and Chuck Dietrich found national success, helping to cement Ohio’s place in American motorsports.
Though many of the local tracks have since closed, the spirit of racing remains strong.
“The passion, the fervor for racing is as strong today in the Columbus area as it ever was,” Rahal said. “I don’t see that going away.”
Dover Motor Speedway set to debut ‘Miles Beach’ for NASCAR weekend
A Volkswagen Bug is now a Pokemon Car that talks and sings in Camden Take a peek inside the Volkswagen Bug that has been customized into a talking and singing Pokemon Car in Camden. Benjamin Chambers, Delaware News Journal Dover Motor Speedway will transform into “Miles Beach” from July 17-20. Here are some fun events […]
A Volkswagen Bug is now a Pokemon Car that talks and sings in Camden
Take a peek inside the Volkswagen Bug that has been customized into a talking and singing Pokemon Car in Camden.
Benjamin Chambers, Delaware News Journal
Dover Motor Speedway will transform into “Miles Beach” from July 17-20.
Here are some fun events from “Miles Beach.”
This year, NASCAR weekend collides with the Delaware State Fair.
“Flip-flops and freedom” might become the unofficial theme when NASCAR fans meet boardwalk bliss at Dover Motor Speedway’s new “Miles Beach” makeover during race weekend.
The Monster Mile will transform into “Miles Beach” from July 17 to 20.
Miles Beach will be located in the Speedway’s Fan Zone and feature dozens of family-friendly events and beach-themed attractions, many of which will be free, including for guests not attending the races.
Here’s what to know about Miles Beach and some fun highlights that will be on tap there and how to get Dover race tickets. We also have a traffic guide for the race, as Miles Beach overlaps with the first weekend of the Delaware State Fair (July 17-20).
600 tons of sand and more at Miles Beach in Dover
Miles Beach will be decorated with 600 tons of sand to create a beach area with lots of seating and shade, plus a boardwalk (at the entrance), palm trees, beach balls, Adirondack chairs, vintage cars and beach grass, according to a press release from Dover Motor Speedway. There also will be a 25-foot-tall lighthouse.
World’s Largest Rubber Duck is coming to Monster Mile
Dover will squeeze The World’s Largest Duck when it visits Miles Beach. The yellow duck is 60 feet tall and weighs 15.5 tons. This duck is super photogenic.
White Lightning Bar + Arcade at Dover Motor Speedway
This indoor/outdoor spot will be on tap all weekend and offers a full bar with Anheuser-Busch products, plus over a dozen classic arcade favorites.
Tasty food and drinks at Dover Motor Speedway
Guests can enjoy the First State’s Orange Crushes, Dolle’s salt-water taffy and popcorn, crispy boardwalk fries, and a variety of ice cream delights and other beach-inspired nibbles.
Live appearances and performances from the Miles Beach Stage
The weekend will be full of entertainment and celebrity and NASCAR driver appearances. There will be performances on and around Miles Beach by the Mariachi Arrieros Band, Trinidad North Steel Drum Band, The Red Hot Ramblers and Homestead Bluegrass Band. More performances will be announced.
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When is Miles Beach at Dover Motor Speedway?
July 17: 3 to 9 p.m. (THOR Camper Welcome Party)
July 18: Noon to 9 p.m.
July 19: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monster Mile Bash)
July 20: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids tickets for NASCAR Dover race
Kids 12 and under get in free to the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series at Dover Motor Speedway with a ticketed adult and get in for just $10 for the NASCAR Cup Series race. NOTE: Not available in all sections; race weekend tickets may be limited. Limit four per ticketed adult in certain grandstand sections. Tickets are required for gate entry for all guests, regardless of age.
Tickets for NASCAR Dover race
Sunday tickets: Simple as it gets, tickets are available for the NASCAR Dover race on July 20.
Triple Access Package: This is a deal for race fans who want to experience a little more than just the race. This package provides fans with two Sunday tickets in the turns, two Frontstretch Access passes before the race and a parking pass for the race.
Multi-day tickets: Fans can get in to see all three races of the Dover tripleheader, including the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series, and save money along the way. Fans will be able to add July 18 and tickets for both ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series races for just $50, plus fees, and July 19 tickets for the NASCAR Xfinity Series for just $30, plus fees.
What roads will be closed for NASCAR at Dover Motor Speedway?
DelDOT is closing Leipsic Road to through traffic from Route 13 to Persimmon Tree Lane from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 18, July 19 and July 20. This is mainly to help traffic flow after the races are done each day, according to Charles “C.R.” McLeod, director of community relations for DelDOT.
When will traffic be the worst during NASCAR at Dover Motor Speedway?
The DelDOT spokesperson said he expects the heaviest event-related traffic in and around Dover will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 20, as race fans head to the track.
That would be a good time to avoid unnecessary travel on Route 13 and use an alternate route since “we expect heavy traffic volume,” McLeod said.
Traffic is also expected to be thicker than Texas toast when the race ends during the evening.
McLeod said this will also cause congestion when you add northbound traffic heading home from the beaches, so those travelers will want to also keep that in mind when thinking about what time they pass through Dover.
DelDOT’s special event staff will be present at both NASCAR and the State Fair, helping to keep traffic moving as best as possible, McLeod said.
“We ask people for their patience and caution both in Dover and Harrington as these two large-scale events are happening.”
Free shuttle bus to and from Christiana Mall on July 20
On July 20, a free shuttle bus is available starting at 8 a.m. at the Christiana Mall to Dover Motor Speedway. The “race express” bus will be near Nordstrom at the park-and-ride site. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information and the bus schedule, call shuttle provider Advance Student Transportation at (302) 998-6726.
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When are the NASCAR races at Dover Motor Speedway?
July 18 from 5-7 p.m.: General Tire 150 ARCA Menards Series race (on FS1).
July 19 from 4:30-7 p.m.: BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race (on The CW, Performance Racing Network).
July 20 from 2-6 p.m.: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race (on TNT, Performance Racing Network). For more information, visit dovermotorspeedway.com.
The Tennessean reporter Austin Chastain, and News Journal reporter Ben Mace contributed to this report.
If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@gannett.com. Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at delawareonline.com/newsletters.
Platinum-selling DJ Dillon Francis to Headline Monterey Motorsports Festival during Car Week
MONTEREY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2025 / DJ Dillon Francis will be the first headline act to ever appear at Monterey Car Week when he plays a live set at the Monterey Motorsports Festival on August 16. He’ll play a 75min set to close out the show on the Monterey Arena Stage […]
MONTEREY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2025 / DJ Dillon Francis will be the first headline act to ever appear at Monterey Car Week when he plays a live set at the Monterey Motorsports Festival on August 16. He’ll play a 75min set to close out the show on the Monterey Arena Stage from 9:45PM during the event that runs from 5-11PM on Saturday night.
As its name suggests, Monterey Motorsports Festival is about cars, music and culture. For car enthusiasts, the 22-acre Monterey Fairgrounds – located just three miles from Cannery Row – will be packed with vehicles from every genre. Standout attractions announced to date include the exclusive Car Week appearance of New Zealand drifter and Red Bull athlete, Mad Mike with his MADMAC P1 – a 1000hp Rotary-engined McLaren. Plus the Giugiaro-designed Peralta S will make its US debut and first public appearance since it was unveiled to its owner earlier this year. We’ll have many more automotive announcements in the weeks leading up to the show itself.
For music fans, the Monterey Motorsports Festival will be headlined by platinum-selling superstar DJ, producer and entertainer Dillon Francis. He’s known both for his unique sound – combining EDM, Latin, Trap, and even pop influences into dance anthems – as well as unforgettable live performances, allowing him to carve out a unique position in the world of electronic dance music.
Francis burst onto the scene in 2010 and soon became a founding member of the Moombahton movement before releasing hits such as Get Low (with DJ Snake), Coming Over (with Kygo), and Anywhere . He’s since become a staple at the world’s biggest music festivals, playing everywhere from Coachella and Lollapalooza to EDC and Ultra Music Festival. Francis has also collaborated with a wide range of artists including Diplo, Calvin Harris, Brendon Urie, BabyJake, Yung Gravy, and more.
You can catch Dillon Francis live at Monterey Motorsports Festival 2025, where he’ll headline the Arena Stage on Saturday, August 16, 2025, closing out a night of music, motors, and high-octane celebration during Monterey Car Week.
Supporting him will be musical acts including The Outlaw Mariachi ( @theoutlawmariachi ) with their own brand of Mariachi-style cover-band rock as well as Don’t Stop Believing ( @DSBband ), rated as the best Journey cover band in the world. There will also be local bands Latin Jazz Collective and Sensory Tribe to keep the party rolling.
Anybody who doesn’t want to miss the only appearance of Dillon Francis, Mad Mike, the Peralta S, and many more attractions can obtain tickets now from montereymotorsportsfestival.com .
PAOLO MANCA, FOUNDER OF MMF
“After several years fine-tuning Monterey Motorsports Festival, we’re finally in a place to offer something Car Week has never seen before: combining both a top level car show, including a number of new model debuts and motorsports personalities with world class music acts plus local food, wine-tasting and more. And all of this will be available at an accessible price point for an unforgettable Saturday night at Car Week.”
TICKETS
The Monterey Motorsports Festival is intended to appeal to everybody; from car enthusiasts to music fans, wine buffs, and more. It’s also priced to be accessible to everybody. Tickets are available from montereymotorsportsfestival.com at $129. Kids under 12 are admitted free, and there’s a Junior Ticket currently priced at $69 for 13-17 year olds.
Additionally, visitors can upgrade to the Vino & Vibes option at $229, which includes General Admission, access to a curated selection from top wineries, views of the event and exclusive winery access. Vino and Vibes is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and indulge in the finer things.
As in previous years, the 2025 Monterey Motorsports Festival will offer an impressive selection of machines and activities for the entire family. There will be everything from Hypercars and Supercars to American Muscle, Race Cars, Overland & 4-Wheelers, JDM, European and the latest EVs.
*Please note: Monterey Motorsports Festival is a private, ticketed event. Tickets will remain available while supplies last.
EDITOR’S NOTE
A video from Monterey Motorsports Festival 2024 is available to view and share here: youtube.com/watch?v=d3Gm9xiqHbU
ABOUT MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL
The Monterey Motorsports Festival is the premier Saturday event during car week. It offers an elevated and curated experience, which is affordable for attendees, families, and automotive enthusiasts. This is the only event open to the general public on Saturday night, showcasing automotive unveilings, classic cars, supercars, hypercars, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, live entertainment, curated food and more.
MEDIA CONTACT
Greg Emmerson ( greg@theidagency.com )
SOURCE: MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL
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Legacy sues T.J. Puchyr for “underhanded attempt” to buy RWR
There are at least five different lawsuits going on at the moment in relation to charter disputes in NASCAR, and three of them involve Legacy Motor Club as either the plaintiff or defendant. After suing Rick Ware Racing for allegedly backtracking on a signed contract to sell a charter to Legacy for 2026, RWR has since countersued […]
There are at least five different lawsuits going on at the moment in relation to charter disputes in NASCAR, and three of them involve Legacy Motor Club as either the plaintiff or defendant.
After suing Rick Ware Racing for allegedly backtracking on a signed contract to sell a charter to Legacy for 2026, RWR has since countersued Legacy. While Legacy claims they have a signed Charter Purchase Agreement for a 2026 charter, RWR claims they are trying to take a charter other than the one originally agreed upon.
And while this is unfolding, a report from the Associated Press has emerged, saying that T.J. Puchyr had entered into an agreement to purchase all of Rick Ware Racing.
In this latest suit, they claim Puchyr is wrongfully interfering with Legacy’s attempt to purchase a charter from RWR. This comes after Judge Daniel A. Kuehnert warned RWR that they could face “serious ramifications” if they tried to sell, despite previously indicating in court that they had no such plans.
Puchyr was working with Legacy?
John Hunter Nemechek, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Toyota
Photo by: Chris Graythen – Getty Images
Legacy revealed in a filing this week that Puchyr was actually working with the team as an “Independent Contractor Agreement” through his consulting firm, Rucus. They also say he had direct knowledge of their purchase agreement with RWR as he helped to broker it before making his own offer to buy the race team in the midst of this charter dispute.
In the suit, Legacy claims, “As part of that agreement, Mr. Puchyr was given access to confidential and sensitive business information so that he could promote Legacy and its principals in order to help Legacy secure (a) sponsorship deal. Legacy trusted Mr. Puchyr. By engaging Mr. Puchyr, Legacy expected him to act with integrity and to refrain from actions that would undermine Legacy’s operations, reputation, or competitive standing. It further expected Mr. Puchyr to avoid any conflicts of interest, disclose any circumstances that might compromise his impartiality, and comply with ethical standards that reinforce Legacy’s trust in his services.”
They go on to say that he has betrayed their trust and is now interfering in their ongoing legal battle with RWR as he aims to buy the entire organization. They make serious accusations against Puchyr, saying he has “worked behind the scenes to upend Legacy’s deal with RWR,” adding: “He has openly and proudly boasted about his malfeasance, criticizing Legacy and its principals, while touting his underhanded attempt to strip Legacy of its bargained-for right to Charter from RWR.”
Legacy also claims Puchyr made “personal attacks” against Legacy’s co-owner and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson. Per the filing, Puchyr said he didn’t think Johnson “‘has all the facts, doesn’t understand the deal we had’ and ‘tried to humiliate Rick publicly.'”
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Myles Rowe Savoring Historic Victory, Eager for More Success
After switching race teams this offseason but retaining the same loyal backing he’s had for the past four years, Myles Rowe made history last weekend by becoming the first Black driver to win an INDY NXT by Firestone race. Rowe drove his No. 99 Abel Motorsports/Force Indy entry to victory lane at Iowa Speedway, claiming […]
After switching race teams this offseason but retaining the same loyal backing he’s had for the past four years, Myles Rowe made history last weekend by becoming the first Black driver to win an INDY NXT by Firestone race.
Rowe drove his No. 99 Abel Motorsports/Force Indy entry to victory lane at Iowa Speedway, claiming his maiden win in his 23rd career start.
“I have such a good support system,” Rowe said. “I wouldn’t ask for it any other way, from my family to my friends to the team. Even within the series, the support just never ends. I’m super grateful for that, and I use it as energy every time I’m at the track. When I win, I feel like a lot of other people win too. That’s something really special to be a part of.”
Rowe emphasized the importance of representation in motorsports.
“I think it’s crucial to see someone who looks like you doing well, someone to look up to, especially when you’re young and everything feels so big and out of reach,” he said. “That’s even more true in motorsports, where the costs can keep people out before they even get started.
“A lot of things had to fall into place, but with enough passion and desire, here I am. I’m just glad I can be a face that represents what’s possible. I was one of those kids who believed in the impossible and now I’m watching it unfold. I hope other kids will believe in that too — that belief is what will shape the world to come.”
Rowe’s journey began in karting, eventually leading to the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series in 2017 and 2018. But a lack of funding forced him to step away from racing in 2019. The 2020 pandemic made finding sponsorship even more difficult. At that point, Rowe turned to photography while attending New York City’s Pace University, fearing that his racing days were over.
Then, in July 2020, Penske Entertainment launched the Race for Equality & Change initiative aimed at creating opportunities for minorities and women in motorsports. From that initiative, Force Indy was born. In 2021, Rod Reid, founder of NXG Youth Motorsports, offered Rowe a shot in the USF2000 Championship.
Rowe seized the opportunity, becoming the first Black driver to win in the series with a victory at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
In 2022, he stayed in USF2000 with Pabst Racing while Force Indy moved up to INDY NXT. That season, Rowe scored five wins and finished just six points behind champion Michael d’Orlando.
Row advanced to USF Pro 2000 in 2023 while still with Pabst and continued support from Force Indy. Another five-win season earned him the championship title, making him the first Black driver to win a North American open-wheel championship.
That title came with a scholarship to compete in INDY NXT, where Force Indy partnered with HMD Motorsports. Rowe struggled through the season and finished 11th in the standings.
Ahead of the 2025 season, Rowe made the move to Abel Motorsports, a decision that’s already paying dividends.
In addition to his historic Iowa victory, Rowe has recorded seven top-five finishes in nine starts and currently sits fourth in the championship standings.
“Switching teams was definitely a big help,” he said. “The whole package we have now has allowed me to fight at the front more consistently. I’m very happy with the decision we made.
“My support system has only gotten stronger. I’m really proud to be doing this with Abel Motorsports. I love that team. They mean so much to me, just like Pabst Racing did. I’m thrilled to be part of this.”
Despite having a week to celebrate before the next race: a doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on July 26–27. Rowe isn’t resting on his laurels. The Georgia native is already focused on building momentum.
“I’m obviously just looking for more,” he said. “Racing drivers, we’re never satisfied. I want more of this, and I want to carry it into INDYCAR.
“This win is great, but I’m already thinking about Laguna.”