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NASCAR Hall of Famer Johnson to Give NFL Legend Brady a Ride at Indy

A pair of seven-time champions are set to have an unforgettable experience later this month. Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, will give a ride to Tom Brady, a seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion quarterback, in the IndyCar Fastest Seat in Sports ahead of the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, […]

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A pair of seven-time champions are set to have an unforgettable experience later this month.

Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, will give a ride to Tom Brady, a seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion quarterback, in the IndyCar Fastest Seat in Sports ahead of the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The IndyCar Fastest Seat in Sports in a special two-seater version of an open-wheel IndyCar Series race car.

Johnson, 49, competed in the 2022 Indianapolis 500. The legendary driver led two laps in his lone Indianapolis 500 start, but finished 28th after crashing seven laps shy of the finish.

The California native, who captured 83 wins over a NASCAR Hall of Fame career says there’s just something special about the Indianapolis 500.

“I love the Indy 500,” Johnson said. “There is an energy and excitement around the ‘500’ that is unlike anything I have experienced before. Certainly, pre-race ceremonies are the ultimate racing experience that I’ve had outside of the car. I’m thrilled to be a part of the program and to see the stands full one more time. I’m extremely honored to come back and do it and to be able to also share this experience with another seven-time champion.”

Among his many career accomplishments as a quarterback in the NFL, Brady, now the lead FOX NFL analyst, was a five-time Super Bowl MVP, three-time Associated Press Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017), and 15-time Pro Bowler.

Brady will be added to an impressive list of celebrities, who have served as the passenger in the IndyCar Fastest Seat in Sports. Past passengers of the custom two-seater IndyCar Series race car include World Series champion Alex Rodriguez, musicians Lady Gaga, Diplo, and Jon Bon Jovi, actors Mark Wahlberg, and Simu Liu, among many others.

After Johnson takes Brady for a ride around the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the Indianapolis 500, Johnson will fly to Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he is set to compete in his 700th NASCAR Cup Series start in the Coca-Cola 600 later that evening.

Johnson finished third in the NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in February.

Johnson’s fellow NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson is expected to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 25. Larson, who attempted ‘The Double’ a season ago, saw his attempt thwarted by weather delays at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

If Larson can pull off competing in both events on the same day, he’ll become the first driver since Kurt Busch in 2014 to run the Indianapolis 500, and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day.

Only four drivers (John Andretti, Tony Stewart, Robby Gordon, and Kurt Busch) have ever completed ‘The Double’.

The 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will be televised on FOX with coverage kicking off at 10:00 AM ET. The race can also be viewed on FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports App.

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Ahead of Indy 500, Sen. Todd Young pushes tax break for IMS upgrades

Watch ‘More Than a Race,’ our mini-documentary on the Indy 500 Indianapolis is the 500. A.J. Foyt once said, “If it wasn’t for the Indianapolis 500, none of you would’ve ever heard of me.” The same might be said of Indianapolis. The Indianapolis 500 is just around the corner and a new bipartisan bill from […]

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The Indianapolis 500 is just around the corner and a new bipartisan bill from Indiana U.S. Sen. Todd Young would help racing venues like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway make future track improvements and safety updates.

Young, a Republican, and Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, of Virginia, on May 14 introduced the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act, a proposal the senators originally introduced in 2023. The legislation would make permanent a tax break for motorsports assets at tracks, such as IMS or the Kokomo Speedway, that was set to expire at the end of this year.

Under the legislation, the taxable value of upgrades at racing venues would continue to depreciate at a faster rate, meaning larger tax breaks for IMS. If the current rate expired, it would take assets like ticket booths or upgraded race track surfaces longer to lose taxable value and put tracks, including those in Indiana, at a disadvantage, according to a news release from Young’s office. It could also mean fewer upgrades to improve the fan experience.

Updates at IMS following the 2023 IndyCar season included new cushioning around the track and video boards.

“Motorsports are engrained in Indiana’s history and culture and play a major role in our state’s economy,” Young said in a statement. “This bill will make a simple fix to our tax code and to give speedways the ability to make needed improvements, invest in safety, and enhance the spectator experience.”

While IMS is likely the first motorsports track that comes to mind for Hoosiers, the Kokomo Speedway’s clay track is also a historic racing venue and has been in operation since 1947.

Reece O’Connor, president of the Kokomo Speedway, said the legislation from Young and Warner will impact all levels of Indiana motorsports.

“Regardless of the size of the racetrack, or the type of racing that fans enjoy there, we all need certainty to continue investing in improvements that help drive the local economy and improve the sport,” O’Connor said in a statement.

And, of course, in less than two weeks more than 300,000 people are expected to flock to IMS to witness the 109^th running of the Indy 500. Infrastructure updates are important at IMS, too, said IMS and IndyCar president Doug Boles.

“Investing in our infrastructure and our customer experience is a constant emphasis,” Boles said in a statement. “This legislation is beneficial to our planning and execution of projects and upgrades that our fans expect when they visit the Racing Capital of the World.”

Contact IndyStar state government and politics reporter Brittany Carloni at brittany.carloni@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter/X @CarloniBrittany.

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How To Watch NASCAR All-Star Race 2025

North Wilkesboro Speedway will be the place to be this weekend as NASCAR and CARS Tour are hitting the scene. The highlight of the action-packed event will be the NASCAR All-Star Race, set to cap off the weekend on Sunday evening. The annual, non-championship exhibition race hosts drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, specifically those […]

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North Wilkesboro Speedway will be the place to be this weekend as NASCAR and CARS Tour are hitting the scene.

The highlight of the action-packed event will be the NASCAR All-Star Race, set to cap off the weekend on Sunday evening. The annual, non-championship exhibition race hosts drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, specifically those who have won points races, past All-Star winners, and former Cup Series champions.

Leading up to the All-Star Race is a schedule that includes zMAX CARS Tour racing, the Window World 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck series race, the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

With so much to see and do, fans that are spectating in-person or at home can experience the thrill right here on FloRacing.

When Is The NASCAR All-Star Race 2025?

The NASCAR All-Star Weekend takes place from Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18. The All-Star Race is set for 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 18. A CARS Tour Pro Late Model race will also be held at the track on Thursday, May 15.

How To Watch The NASCAR All-Star Race 2025

Both CARS Tour events and Sunday’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events will be streamed live on FloRacing and the FloSports app. The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Window World 100 will be broadcast live on FS1.

2025 NASCAR All-Star Weekend Schedule

Thursday, May 15, 2025

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5:00 p.m. – Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
6:00 p.m. – Gate 1 open
6:15 p.m. – zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Qualifying
7:00 p.m. – zMAX CARS Tour The Reverend Whiskey 75 Qualifying
8:00 p.m. – zMAX CARS Tour The Reverend Whiskey 75

Friday, May 16, 2025

All-Star Friday presented by Raymer Oil

8:30 a.m. – North Wilkesboro Speedway Credentials open
2:30 p.m. – Fan Zone, Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
3:30 p.m. – Gates and Suites open
4:00 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Pit Road Entry/Exit Practice (Open and All-Star)
5:05 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Practice (Open and All-Star)
6:10 p.m. – NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear (Open qualifying)
7:05 p.m. – NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear (All-Star Heat qualifying)
8:15 p.m. – Window World 100 zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Race (100 Laps)

Saturday, May 17, 2025

WINDOW WORLD 250

7:30 a.m. – North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR Credentials open
9:00 a.m. – Fan Zone, Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
9:35 a.m. – NCTS Window World 250 practice
10:00 a.m. – Gates and Suites open
10:35 a.m. – NCTS Window World 250 qualifying
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Backstretch Crossover Gate open
1:10 p.m. – NCTS Window World 250 driver introductions
1:30 p.m. – NCTS Window World 250 (250 Laps)
4:00-5:15 p.m. – Backstretch Crossover Gate open
5:20 p.m. – NASCAR All-Star Race Heat 1
6:15 p.m. – NASCAR All-Star Race Heat 2
Post-Race – Jake Owen concert presented by Raymer Oil

Sunday, May 18, 2025

NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE

9:00 a.m. – Fan Zone, Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
10:00 a.m. – Gates and Suites open
10:15 a.m. – NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour practice 1
10:55 a.m. – NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour practice 2
11:30 a.m. – North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR Credentials open
11:30-12:40 p.m. – Backstretch Crossover Gate open
12:45 p.m. – NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying
1:20-2:00 p.m. – Backstretch Crossover Gate open
1:50 p.m. – NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver introductions
2:00 p.m. – FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race (150 Laps)
3:30-5:30 p.m. – Backstretch Crossover Gate open
5:10 p.m. – NASCAR All-Star Open driver introductions
5:30 p.m. – NASCAR All-Star Open
7:30 p.m. – NASCAR All-Star Race driver introductions
8:00 p.m. – NASCAR All-Star Race

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Save Mart Ups the Ante on Annual Chase the Savings Sweepstakes

The Chase the Savings Sweepstakes is available at all Save Mart and Lucky locations across California and Nevada. The Save Mart Companies has announced the return of its “Chase the Savings Sweepstakes” at all Save Mart and Lucky locations across California and Nevada. This marks the 33rd year of partnership with Sonoma Raceway and the Toyota/Save Mart 350 […]

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The Chase the Savings Sweepstakes is available at all Save Mart and Lucky locations across California and Nevada.

The Save Mart Companies has announced the return of its “Chase the Savings Sweepstakes” at all Save Mart and Lucky locations across California and Nevada. This marks the 33rd year of partnership with Sonoma Raceway and the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race sponsorship, one of the longest-running title sponsorships in NASCAR history.

This year, the grocer is giving away $1.5 million in prizes — an increase from last year’s $1 million — with enhanced winning odds for shoppers to score free products.

The sweepstakes’ grand prize consists of a record-breaking $50,000 cash prize, groceries for a year, fuel for a year, and an exclusive VIP Race Weekend Sonoma Getaway.

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IndyCar on FOX shifts start times for five races to avoid conflicts

IndyCar has made some surprise changes to its schedule, starting on June 15 with its second oval race of the season following the 109th Indianapolis 500. The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at WWT Raceway will now be held on Sunday night. Additionally, IndyCar has adjusted the start times for four other races in the second […]

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IndyCar has made some surprise changes to its schedule, starting on June 15 with its second oval race of the season following the 109th Indianapolis 500. The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at WWT Raceway will now be held on Sunday night. Additionally, IndyCar has adjusted the start times for four other races in the second half of the season.

Originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m. on Father’s Day, the event at WWT Raceway will now start at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. This will be IndyCar’s first primetime Sunday night race broadcast on network TV and the first night race at the 1.25-mile oval since 2019.

“This is a massive primetime showcase under the lights for the stars of the NTT IndyCar Series,” said IndyCar President Douglas Boles.

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“This is also a tremendous display of partnership from both FOX Sports and our friends at World Wide Technology Raceway, who’ve worked with us to generate this exciting opportunity for our sport. Race weekend in St. Louis is just a month away, and fans in venue and around the country are in for a real treat when IndyCar arrives in town.”

The schedule change is expected to provide drivers, who have been pushing for more night races on the IndyCar calendar as they often provide better racing conditions — namely, cooler temperatures . WWT Raceway also saw the most on-track passes of any event during the 2024 season. This change is also good news for fans, who will now be able to enjoy the event from the grandstands in pleasant summer evening temperatures.

The new timing of the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 will prevent IndyCar from clashing with the inaugural NASCAR Cup race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, as well as the Canadian Grand Prix.

The other events changing start times

Additionally, IndyCar and Fox have agreed to change the start times of four other events to avoid other broadcast conflicts with NASCAR, though not all of them.

Consequently, the race at Road America will move from 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET on June 22. Additionally, the race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 6 and Race 2 at the Iowa Speedway on July 13 will change from 2 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. Finally, the race on the Streets of Toronto, planned for July 20, will move from 2 p.m. to noon.

IndyCar expects that the adjustments to tune-in times will “capitalize on opportunities to further build an audience” for the series. So far in 2025, the average race audience has grown by 15 percent since the beginning of IndyCar’s partnership with Fox.

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Express carwash grand opening in Rock Hill

ROCK HILL, S.C. — NASCAR Car Wash announced an express carwash grand opening at its new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The site is located at 1921 Mount Gallant Rd. and opens with a celebration on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes free food, giveaways […]

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ROCK HILL, S.C. — NASCAR Car Wash announced an express carwash grand opening at its new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

The site is located at 1921 Mount Gallant Rd. and opens with a celebration on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes free food, giveaways and membership prizes.

Express carwash grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony with local chamber

NASCAR Car Wash will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m.

The York County Chamber of Commerce will partner with NASCAR Car Wash for the event.

NASCAR Car Wash invites the public to attend both events and explore the new site’s features.

A next-level carwash experience

The Rock Hill site delivers speed, efficiency and top-tier care with an advanced express wash system.

Customers stay in their vehicles as they enter a state-of-the-art dual belt conveyor system.

This system ensures smoother, safer movement than traditional chain-driven tracks.

Premium wash features and free finishing touches

Inside the tunnel, advanced equipment provides a complete and high-quality clean.

Features include:

High-pressure washing and Neoglide brushes for a gentle and effective clean
Premium waxing for long-lasting shine and protection
Spot-free rinse for a streak-free finish
High-velocity, low-decibel dryers for quick, quiet drying.

After the wash, customers enjoy free finishing touches, including:

Vacuum stations
Air guns, towels and glass cleaner
Mat cleaning equipment
A pre-treat “Pit Stop” area with tire air and windshield washer fluid.

About NASCAR Car Wash

NASCAR Car Wash is family-owned and currently operates two locations in Mooresville, North Carolina.

The Rock Hill site extends NASCAR’s values of precision and performance to car care.

The brand delivers a premium wash experience at an exceptional value.

For more information, visit www.nascarcarwashes.com or follow @NASCARCarWashes on social media.

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