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Remembering Scott Fraser (Oct. 20, 1970 to March 20, 2004)

March 20, 2019

This is the 15th anniversary of Scott's passing - on the 10th anniversary we published our heartfelt tribute - it resonates to this day... http://www.checkerstowreckers.com/remembering-scott-fraser-the-10th-ann...

2019 Kulwicki Driver Development Program Semifinalists Announced

February 26, 2019

Miscellaneous

CONCORD, NC – The seven drivers who will represent the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) for the 2019 racing season will come from a diverse group of 21 semifinalists that were announced on this morni...

Daytona Speedweeks TV Schedule Feb. 9-17

February 7, 2019

NASCAR

Here you go! A comprehensive, printable, television schedule for 2019 Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway, including action for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Gander Outdoor Wor...

General Tire Becomes Official Tire of NASCAR International Series

February 6, 2019

NASCAR

NASCAR and General Tire have announced a multi-year partnership naming the tire company the “Official Racing Tire” and “Exclusive Tire Supplier” of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series and NASC...

Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame to Honour 10 Journalists

January 30, 2019

Miscellaneous

TORONTO, ON - The Canadian International AutoShow and the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame announced today a working relationship that, among other things, will see the Hall’s Induction ceremony become an annu...

Craven Joins FOX Sports as NASCAR Analyst

January 30, 2019

NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, NC - Ricky Craven, veteran NASCAR driver and longtime television analyst, joins the FOX NASCAR on-air team in 2019. Craven, the 1991 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES champion and multi-race winner acro...

Austin MacDonald to Enter World Series at New Smyrna

January 29, 2019

Regional

PICTOU, NS - Austin MacDonald, 15, is headed for the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida. MacDonald, grandson of Maritime racing legend Rollie MacDonald, will drive hi...

Last Lap Pass Gives Bell His Third Chili Bowl Nationals Victory

January 20, 2019

NASCAR

TULSA, Okla. - A finish for the ages, Kyle Larson looked to have his first Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire in hand, but with a furious run as the leaders worked into traffic, Christoph...

Sydney Race Track Sold; Will Re-Open This Year

January 17, 2019

Regional

SYDNEY, NS - Stock car racing will return to Cape Breton Island in 2019. Greg Dowe of Bedford has purchased what was most recently known as Cape Breton Miners Memorial Speedway from Bill Vasil. The quarter-...

J.D. Gibbs, Co-Founder of Joe Gibbs Racing, Has Passed Away

January 12, 2019

NASCAR

Officials for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced early Saturday morning that J.D. Gibbs, the son of team owner Joe Gibbs, passed away Friday evening. Gibbs was the oldest son of team owner Joe Gibbs, who ...