Motorsports Industry News

May 21, 2024

MOTORSPORTS NEWS

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Earn that bread: Joey Logano dominates 2024 All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

It was a study in domination and impeccable strategy. Leading a NASCAR All-Star Race record 199 of 200 laps, pole winner Joey Logano kept Denny Hamlin and peripatetic Kyle Larson at bay on Sunday night in winning the 40th running of the event and banking the $1 million top prize…

Corey Heim dominates rain-delayed NASCAR Truck race at North Wilkesboro

Corey Heim dominated Sunday’s weather-delayed Wright Brand 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but the driver of the No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota had to share the spotlight with his teammate, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, who finished fourth in his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut…

Fight Between Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch Mars NASCAR All-Star Show

After Ricky Stenhouse Jr. exited Sunday night’s NASCAR All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on lap 2 due to a hit from Kyle Busch, Stenhouse told the media he would see Busch after the race…

Justin Bonsignore’s Xfinity Series debut was earned in the Modified Tour at New Hampshire and the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona

Three-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore will join Joe Gibbs Racing to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 22…

NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program opens Memorial Day weekend

This Memorial Day weekend will serve as the launching pad for the NASCAR community to formally honor and recognize the United States Armed Forces through its annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program…

More Than Racing: Drivers Share Thoughts On Racing On Memorial Day Weekend at Coca-Cola 600

With rousing pre-race tributes, enlistment ceremonies and awe-inspiring aerial demonstrations, the Coca-Cola 600 is about more than racing, as drivers, teams and fans take in the crown jewel event at the iconic Charlotte Motor Speedway. In addition to serving as one of NASCAR’s premiere races, the Coca-Cola 600 honors and remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, a notion that is not taken lightly by the men who suit up and strap into their cars every Sunday…

Constant Contact Announces Sponsorship of Jayson Alexander Racing for 2024 NASCAR Season

Constant Contact, a digital marketing and automation platform that has helped millions of small businesses and nonprofits (SMBs) globally, today announced that it will be the primary sponsor of Jayson Alexander Racing during select ARCA Menards and Carolina Pro Late Model Series races in 2024…

NASCAR charter market sees supply rise with SHR assets, possibly stopping upward price trend

NASCAR charter prices have been on an upward trend the last several years, but that march could be halted – at least temporarily – if Stewart-Haas Racing unloads several of them over the coming months as expected, according to industry executives familiar with the matter. The assets, which are NASCAR’s version of franchising for teams, have risen from being worth just a couple million dollars in the opening years of the system to the most recent sale — a purchase last year by Spire Motorsports from Live Fast Motorsports — being for a number that approached $40M last year…

NASCAR pushing for more fan engagement

NASCAR ’s “Full Speed” docuseries, which released its first season on Netflix in January, is an example of behind-the-scenes content perfectly suited to streaming, Connor Schell , founder of partnering production studio Words + Pictures, said in the opening panel of SBJ/Leaders in Sports’ 4se con...

How Fans Can Support Speedway Children’s Charities Throughout Coca-Cola 600 Weekend

One world-class NASCAR driver will be crowned victorious following the 65th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, but with the help of kind-hearted fans and initiatives spearheaded by Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC), kids in the greater Charlotte area will be the real winners. Charlotte Motor Speedway’s nonprofit will host a bevy of “fund-racing” events throughout the historic Memorial Day weekend to raise money in support of charitable foundations within the community…

Women in Motorsports North America Announces Second Year of SHEro AWomen in Motorsports North America Announces Second Year of SHEro Award Recognizing Women Making Significant Contributions to Motorsports Women in Motorsports North America Announces Second Year of SHEro Award Recognizing Women Making Significant Contributions to Motorsports

Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) and Jostens, the official award provider of NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and numerous motorsports awards, announces the second year of the unique SHEro Award and recognition program today. The SHEro Award provides a means to highlight and celebrate an outstanding woman who has demonstrated unique effort and results contributing to advancing motorsports. The award also provides a means to inspire the next generation of females entering the sport…

Upcoming Events

Joey Logano’s 2nd Annual Concert For Charity at Coyote Joe’s on Thursday, May 23rd

100% of proceeds benefit the Joey Logano Foundation supporting children and young adults during times of crisis, focused around the foster care system.

 Grab Your Tickets Here

 We have a great mix of old school and new school country music artists who will bring chart-topping country music hits all night long. Our event lineup consists of:

 Headliners:

·      Tracy Lawrence - Grammy Award Winner & 8 Career Billboard #1 Hit Singles  https://www.tracylawrence.com/ 

·      Walker Hayes – who is fancy like Applebee’s https://www.walkerhayes.com/

·      Larry Fleet – fresh off recent tours with Willie Nelson, Jon Pardi and more.  One of the hottest rising stars in the country music industry https://larryfleet.com/

·      The Frontmen featuring…

·      Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar) – 10 Career #1 Hot Country Hit Singles, CMA & ACM Award Winner 

·      Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) - 6 Career #1 Billboard Hit Singles

·      Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas) - 3 Career #1 Billboard Hit Singles


Opening Acts:

·      Gillian Smith – who you will recognize from rocking out the pre-show at last years event https://gilliansmithmusic.com/

·      Gyth Rigdon - NBC’s “The Voice” season 16 runner up (Team Blake Shelton) http://www.gythrigdonmusic.com/

Get Tickets Here

Join the Drive: 2024 NCMA Golf Tournament

Rev your engines and tee up for a day of excitement on the greens at the 2024 North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) Golf Tournament! Get ready to experience a thrilling blend of camaraderie, competition, and connection, all while supporting a great cause.

Date: Monday, June 17, 2023

Location: The 500 Club, 175 Club House Dr, Statesville, NC 28677


Click the image below to learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities. Interested in Sponsoring the event? Contact David Miller at 704.905.2126 or email at david@motorsportsnc.org

NCMA Golf Tournament Registration Site

The High Performance Expo, hosted by the North Carolina Motorsports Association, to Debut in Charlotte, the Heart of the Auto Racing Industry, from June 3-5, 2025

The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX), the exclusive business and consumer show of the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA), will be held from June 3-5, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center, followed by area-wide enthusiast activities. The event will bring together all segments of the racing and performance community for the first time in the heart of the auto racing industry…

NCMA is happy to share information regarding its membership through the Daily Industry News. If you have information that you’d like disseminated, please send details to david@motorsportsnc.org

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