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Four ARCA Series in 2020; NASCAR K&N Pro Series becomes ARCA Menards Series
For years, ARCA operated independent of NASCAR. Yet, ARCA was very much a part of the stock car racing ladder. Names like 7-time champion Jimmie Johnson came through the division and countless others.
In April 2018,
Read MoreNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proposes that state sends $8 million to help fund The Rock Speedway; Joey Logano comments
Dan Lovenheim led a group of Charlotte, North Carolina residents in the bid of Rockingham Speedway in 2018. They’ve been cooking up big plans in the last couple years.
Several months ago,
Read MoreThe appeals panel has upheld the L6 NASCAR penalty to Ty Gibbs, Todd Gilliland with adjustments
16-year-old racing driver Ty Gibbs is the grandson of NASCAR Cup Series team owner Joe Gibbs. He’s in the Toyota Driver Development with a bright future ahead.
During the off-season, he ran a test session with DGR Crosley Racing.
Read MoreRacing returns to the Milwaukee Mile
On September 29, 1876 a private horse track was built from dirt in West Allis, Wisconsin. On September 11, 1903 the track hosted it’s first session of cars on a new pavement surface.
Following the 2015 season, the track has been mostly activity free.
Read MoreAll 20 ARCA Racing Series events will be televised in 2019
The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards 2019 schedule has been released and includes 20 races at 18 different race tracks in 13 states, starting with the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in February and concluding with the finale at Kansas Speedway in October.
Read MoreFollowing the purchase of ARCA, NASCAR announces plans for the short track racing series
NASCAR is developing a very clear short track racing feeder system
Back in April, NASCAR purchased the ARCA Racing Series. Months later, they have announced their plans for the stock car racing division.
In addition,
Read MoreThe ARCA Racing Series has issued a fine and a penalty following the altercation at Salem Speedway
Michael Self: “He got his retaliation in a big way.”
The Kentuckiana Ford Dealers Fall Classic 200 at Salem Speedway brought the ARCA Racing Series and the fireworks to the show.
Read MoreBurton wins in his first start at a superspeedway
LONG POND, Pa. (June 1, 2018) — ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards rookie Harrison Burton looked more like a veteran in his career-first superspeedway start, handily winning the General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 Friday afternoon at Pocono Raceway.
View ARCA Pocono Raceway results below.
Read MoreBobby Dale Earnhardt: “I’m proud of the Earnhardt name. I’m working to move up the racing ladder like every other driver.”
N. CAROLINA: Earnhardt-Shearer Racing (ESR) has announced that Bobby Dale Earnhardt will team with Honor Flight to help promote the organizations core mission as well as to promote veteran needs and support current troops.
Read MoreThe two short tracks were not a part of the deal
In addition to the ARCA Racing Series, Ron Drager also owned two race tracks. Toledo Speedway is a .5-mile located in Toledo, Ohio. Flat Rock Speedway is a .25-mile located in Flat Rock, Michigan.
A little over a week ago,
Read MoreSalem Speedway brought a crash between the drivers – Following an apology, Decker found it hard to be mad due to matching suit colors
20-year-old Natalie Decker was spun out by Travis Braden at Salem Speedway. There wasn’t a fight in the pit area. There wasn’t a yelling match. Instead,
Read MoreTest at Charlotte open to public
CONCORD, N.C. (May 9, 2018) — It’s been 14 years since ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards haulers have driven through the gates at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That will change this Thursday, May 10 when an ARCA open test takes center stage on the 1.5-mile track in preparation for the General Tire 150 coming Thursday night May 24.
Read MoreNASCAR and ARCA operated on a handshake deal for 67 years
To date, NASCAR and ARCA have essentially operated in a close partnership. Until this week, nothing was signed. But, they’ve been operating on a handshake deal since the 1940’s.
Now, they have joined forces. NASCAR has purchased ARCA.
Read MoreChase Purdy Set for ARCA Debut at Winchester with MMM
STATESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 1, 2017) –17-Year old Chase Purdy will make his ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards debut Sunday at the Winchester Speedway driving for Mason Mitchell Motorsports (MMM). He will be behind the wheel of the No. 78 Bama Buggies Chevrolet for the 200-lap event.
Read MoreARCA Statement on Toledo Speedway – Brian Finney Racecar Fire Update
About a week and a half ago, there was a fire at Toledo Speedway. It took place during ARCA practice for an event the following day.
A car driven by Brian Finney caught fire. His racecar remained on fire,
Read MoreToledo Speedway Fire – Brian Finney – ARCA Racing Series
What year are we in exactly? The disturbing video below will take you back. All the way back, to the 1970’s. A time when F1 races continued while wrecked racecars remained on the race track. A dinosauric time period in terms of racing safety.
Read MoreNatalie Decker Venturini Motorsports Driver; Toledo, Elko and Pocono Await – Previously, she became the first female driver to score a podium in ARCA Midwest Tour
March 15, 2017 (Concord, NC) – Announced today, 19-year old Natalie Decker from Eagle River, WI will join Venturini Motorsports (VMS) for three races during the 2017 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season.
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