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Thursday July 10th --- SUNday July 13th

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Shane van Gisbergen triumphs at Sonoma for third NASCAR Cup win of 2025

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Sunday July 13th...Shane van Gisbergen proved on Sunday that it’s impossible to keep a road course superstar down for more than a brief interlude.

After finishing second to Connor Zilisch in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race, van Gisbergen was back on top on a pleasant Sunday afternoon in wine country, winning the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.

Paul Menard Earns First Watkins Glen Win, Fourth Victory of 2025 in Trans Am’s 50th Race at The Glen

James Beaton Best in XGT, Josh Carlson Wins Once Again in SGT

Sunday July 13th...22 years after making his first-career start at Watkins Glen International in the NASCAR Cup Series, Paul Menard finally took checkered flag at the historic racetrack in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s 50th race at The Glen. After rolling off third in his No. 3 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Ford Mustang, the 2024 champion made the pass for the lead on lap 17 and was engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with Adam Andretti (No. 17 Top Liner Chevrolet Camaro) until the checkered flag waved.

Italy Reigns in IMSA GT Classes at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

DragonSpeed Ferrari Takes GTD PRO Win, WTR Lamborghini Triumphs in GTD

Sunday July 13th...A pair of Italian manufacturers – Ferrari and Lamborghini – both rolled the dice on strategy and came up aces in the two GT classes in Sunday’s Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

AO Racing’s “Spike” the Dragon Slays the Field to Capture Elusive First IMSA LMP2 Win

After Six Poles, Hyett Finally Tops the Podium in IMSA Competition

– Sunday July 13th...Given the number of Motul Pole Awards PJ Hyett has accumulated, an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race win always seemed to be a matter of “when,” not “if.”

Palou Runs Season Win Total to Seven at Iowa Speedway

Sunday July 13th...Alex Palou hasn’t needed much luck in this historically strong NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, but he got some in a big way at Iowa Speedway.

Palou was in third place late in the Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup when it came time for the final round of pit stops. Josef Newgarden and David Malukas brought their Chevrolet-powered cars in for fuel ahead of Palou, but Palou’s Honda was able to stay out longer.

AO Racing Leads Trio of New IMSA Class Winners at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

AO in LMP2, DragonSpeed in GTD PRO, WTR in GTD All Claim First Wins in New IMSA Classes

Sunday July 13th...Sunday’s Chevrolet Grand Prix from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park featured a great volume of drama with the three IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship classes in action.

All three class winners claimed their first IMSA wins in new classes, having all triumphed in other WeatherTech Championship classes previously in their IMSA tenures.

Connor Zilisch holds off Shane van Gisbergen for thrilling Sonoma win

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Saturday July 12th...In closing laps of the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway, the pupil schooled the master.

Taking shot after shot from JR Motorsports teammate Shane van Gisbergen over the final two laps, Connor Zilisch held off the more experienced driver to claim his third NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the season and the fourth of his career.

Rowe Breaks Through with First Series Win

Saturday July 12th...Myles Rowe took a historic INDY NXT by Firestone victory at Iowa Speedway and then took a bow.

Wesley Smith Shines in Wholesale Batteries Inc. POWRi WAR/MWRA Win at Valley Speedway

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Saturday July 12th...Wesley Smith would thrill in an instant classic night of the Wholesale Batteries Challenge Series at Valley Speedway action with the POWRi WAR/MWRA Sprints in the King of Kansas City to notch his league-leading sixteenth career feature victory in a hard-fought battle to the line.

Johnson’s Has a Successful Debut in the Miller 100 at Hawkeye Downs

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Saturday July 12th...three-time ASA Midwest Tour champion Casey Johnson recorded his second win of the season in his first-ever visit to Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Sheppard Wins First Career Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway

Saturday July 12th...randon Sheppard started sixth and passed race leader Gordy Gundaker on lap 15 to win the 19th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals presented by Wieland on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway.

IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Race 2 Postponed at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Sunday July 13th...The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) have announced the postponement of Race 2 of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge originally scheduled to take place Sunday morning

Delight and despair for JMR as Ibrahim and Green win again

Action packed race ends with chaotic last lap shootout

Class wins for Origine’s Li/Fjordbach, Harmony’s Deng/Luo and Garage 75’s Tjiptobiantoro/Colombo

Saturday July 12th...Prince Jefri Ibrahim scored his third win of the season, and second in three rounds alongside co-driver Ben Green, in an action and incident packed second race at Fuji where JMR’s other Corvette lost third place at the final corner of the last lap.

Tyler Kicera Claims First CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Win Since 2022 at Watkins Glen International

Roberto Sabato Scores First-Career Pro/Am Challenge Win

Saturday July 12th...In a surprising turn of events following the checkered flag in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli event at Watkins Glen International, Tyler Kicera was declared the winner in Round 8 of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series following the disqualification of provisional race winner and points leader Tristan McKee.

O’Ward Outduels Newgarden to Win Synk 275 powered by Sukup at Iowa Speedway

Saturday July 12th...Pato O’Ward again celebrated a victory in a monumental race at Iowa Speedway, this time at the expense of his NTT INDYCAR SERIES rival.

CTMP Results in Yet Another WeatherTech Championship LMP2 Pole for Hyett

“Spike” Driver Scores Second Straight Motul Pole Award; Sixth in IMSA Career

Saturday July 12th... PJ Hyett is making a habit out of earning the Motul Pole Award in the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Catalano Captures VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Win in Entertaining CTMP Opener

Walker, Porto Deliver Pole-to-Flag Wins in GTDX, GSX

Saturday July 12th...The three key contenders in the headlining Le Mans Prototype 3 (P3) class delivered an entertaining opening 45-minute race to the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Verhagen Earns Maiden IMSA Pole in No. 1 Paul Miller Racing BMW at CTMP

Vasser Sullivan Earns Fourth Consecutive CTMP Pole in GTD with Hawksworth in No. 12 Lexus

Saturday July 12th...In a Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) qualifying session that saw a variety of drivers and manufacturers atop the time charts through the first half of the 15-minute session, American Neil Verhagen threw down a lap of 1 minute, 15.046 seconds (117.959 mph) with nine minutes left in the session and held on the remainder of the way to earn the first Motul Pole Award of his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship career in qualifying for Sunday’s Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

CarBahn Leads BMW 1-2 in Michelin Pilot Challenge at CTMP

Honda, MMG Wins Its Second Straight in TCR

Saturday July 12th...eff Westphal was in one of those situations where he and CarBahn with Peregrine racing didn’t know whether the leading No. 39 BMW M4 GT4 EVO could make it to the finish of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge’s Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120 without stopping for a splash of fuel.

14-Year-Old Tristan McKee Scores First-Career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pole, Sets New Track Record at Watkins Glen

Barry Boes Best in Pro/Am Challenge, Fourth-Fastest Overall

Saturday July 12th...Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series race at Watkins Glen International. 14-year-old Tristan McKee in the No. 28 Spire/Gainbridge/SLR-M1 Chevrolet Camaro set the fastest time, earning his first-career pole award and setting a new track record of 1:49.077. McKee currently leads the series point standings, in addition to the Rookie of the Year and Young Gun Award rankings.

Shane van Gisbergen completes second straight NASCAR pole sweep

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Saturday July 12th...For the second straight weekend, Shane van Gisbergen dominated NASCAR time trials—and predictably so.

On his second lap Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, the New Zealander became the only driver to top 96 mph on the 1.99-mile, 12-turn road course.

Saturday's Kentucky Sprint Nationals at Florence Speedway Canceled by Afternoon Showers and Severe Evening Weather

Saturday July 12th...Next for Kubota High Limit Racing is Ohio's Fremont Speedway on Monday, then Joker's Jackpot at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday-Thursday

Yuan and Ye lead Origine one-two

Friday July 11th...Reigning champions Bob Yuan and Leo Ye bounced back from a tough outing in Thailand to claim their third GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS victory of the season and return to the top of the drivers' standings in Race 1 at Fuji.

Thornton Returns to Lucas Oil Victory Lane with Win at Lucas Oil Speedway

Friday July 11th...Ricky Thornton Jr. returned to Lucas Oil Victory Lane on Friday night as he won night one of the 19th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals presented by Wieland. Thornton’s winless drought with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing extended back to his last victory with the series on May 17 at Eagle, Nebraska.

‘Ringer’ van der Zande Leads Chevrolet GP Practice

Tower Tops GTP While Pfaff Lamborghini, Vasser Sullivan Lexus Lead GT Classes

Friday July 11th...If you checked the timing screens at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Friday afternoon shortly after the start of practice for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Chevrolet Grand Prix, then tuned back in at the end of the 90-minute session, not much changed. All three class leaders posted their best times within the first 10 laps they turned on the fast and furious 2.459-mile, 10-corner road course just outside greater Toronto.

Thunderstorm Washes Out NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice at Iowa Speedway

Friday July 11th...Inclement weather forced the cancellation of the first day of NTT INDYCAR SERIES action at Iowa Speedway, setting up a busy two days for the Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend.

Thunderstorms Send Hauger to Pole at Iowa Speedway

Friday July 11th...INDY NXT by Firestone points leader Dennis Hauger will start from the No. 1 position for the INDY NXT by Firestone at Iowa Speedway race after the qualifying session was rained out. The field for the 75-lap race will take the green flag based on entrant points entering the event.

Garrett Alberson Wins a Thriller at 34 Raceway

Thursday July 10th...It was finally Garrett Alberson’s night on Thursday at 34 Raceway as the Las Cruces, New Mexico native won his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the season. Alberson, who entered the event leading in most feature laps this season without a win, earned $15,000 for his second career Series victory.

Monday July 37th thru sunday juLY 13th

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Championship Battles Tighten as GT World Challenge America Hits VIR

Friday July 11th...The GT World Challenge America powered by AWS championship heads to the rolling hills of VIRginia International Raceway for rounds seven and eight of an already spectacular 2025 season. From July 18th to 20th, the world-class GT3 grid will tackle one of North America’s most scenic and technically demanding natural terrain road courses.

Pirelli GT4 America Heads to VIR for Mid-Season Title Clashes

Friday July 11th...The Pirelli GT4 America championship rolls into VIRginia International Raceway from July 18th to 20th for rounds six and seven of the 2025 season. The championship battle has tightened in every class, with manufacturers and teams locked in fierce competition as the season reaches its crucial midpoint.

TC America Championship Raises the Bar at VIR

Friday July 11th...Following the summer break, the TC America powered by Skip Barber Racing School championship continues its 2025 campaign with rounds eight and nine at the picturesque and demanding VIRginia International Raceway. Known for its fast, flowing layout and classic natural terrain, VIR will host two 25-minute races as the sprint action ramps up heading into the back half of the season.

GT America Set for Pivotal Weekend at VIR

Friday July 11th...The GT America powered by AWS championship rolls into the scenic Virginia countryside for rounds eight and nine of the 2025 season, with VIRginia International Raceway set to host a pair of high-stakes sprint races from July 18th to 20th. As one of the most demanding and picturesque circuits in North America, VIR’s fast, flowing corners and technical sections will test drivers and teams alike in the single-driver format.

Supercars by the sea: GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club ready for action at Misano

Friday July 11th...The GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club will kick-start the second half of its 2025 season with a return to the Italian seaside circuit of Misano next weekend (July 18-20).

MUST SEE RACING SET TO INVADE THE BUCKEYE STATE

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Friday July 11th...The Must See Racing Presented By Perfit-Parts.Com National 410 Series and the Midwest Lights Series are just over a week away from the busiest stretch of their season. They are set to present 6 feature events between the two series over a five-day period beginning July 19 at Midvale Speedway in Midvale, Ohio.

Record 44-car grid set to resume Sprint Cup campaign at Misano

Thursday July 10th... Misano will welcome a record-breaking grid for next weekend’s GT World Challenge powered by AWS event (18–20 July), with the 44-car entry list establishing a new benchmark for the Sprint Cup.

Super Subs and Rivals Ready for Revised CTMP Field

Acura MSR Teammates and Other Newcomers Join LMP2 Grid at CTMP

Thursday July 10th..Tom Blomqvist expects something from himself this weekend. He calls it “standard expectations for a professional racing driver,” but they carry more weight than usual.

NASCAR Weekend Preview: Sonoma Raceway

Thursday July 10th... SVG looks to extend road course domination to Sonoma Raceway Two questions are front and center as the NASCAR Cup Series heads for Somona Raceway for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 (3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). First, can any other driver in the series halt Shane van Gisbergen’s streak of perfection on road and street courses?

1955 Chevrolet Nomad & The Makes No Cents Car Show

Thursday July 10th...Our featured classified this week is this 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

What to Watch For: Chevrolet Grand Prix at CTMP

LMP2 Headliner, Intense Championship Battles and Canadian Contenders

Thursday July 10th...And now for something completely different

This weekend’s Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) is not just the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s lone visit to Canada, it’s also the only time the spotlight will shine on the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) category this season. With the exotic Grand Touring Prototypes (GTP) enjoying a weekend off, it’s up to the LMP2 drivers, teams and machinery to set the pace on one of North America’s most challenging road courses.

Trans Am Series Race Preview: Watkins Glen International

Wednesday July 9th...The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli heads to the historic Watkins Glen International for Round 8 of the 2025 season. The Glen has been hosting the Trans Am Series since 1968, when Jerry Titus won the first event in the Over 2.0 category and Tony Adamowicz was victorious in the Under 2.0 class. With 48 previous Trans Am races at the Finger Lakes track, Sunday’s TA/GT event will see the series take the green flag for the 50th time at the picturesque road course.

Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend Fast Facts

Wednesday July 9th...The Synk 275 powered by Sukup and Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup will be the 11th and 12th races of the 2025 season. There have been three winners in 10 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races in the 2025 season. Alex Palou (Streets of St. Petersburg, The Thermal Club, Barber Motorsports Park, Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, Indianapolis 500 and Road America), Kyle Kirkwood (Streets of Long Beach, Streets of Detroit and World Wide Technology Raceway) and Scott Dixon (Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course).

Help Determine Where SVRA's Season Champions Banquet Should Be Held

Wednesday July 9th...This November, we have an exciting opportunity to host SVRA's season-ending banquet at Circuit of The Americas. The alternative is to continue holding the Champions banquet at Sebring International Raceway, coinciding with SVRA's first event of 2026.

After Le Mans, AWA Corvette Flies the Flag At Home

Fan Favorite Livery Heads to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Wednesday July 9th...AWA didn’t win the LMGT3 class in the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, but its Canadian maple leaf-liveried Corvette Z06 GT3.R won the hearts of the international racing community from the heart of France.

FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR HEADS TO BRADFORD ON SUNDAY FOR RICHEST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL EVENT IN TRACK'S HISTORY WITH $4000 ON THE LINE

Wednesday July 9th...After a two-race Independence Day holiday weekend in West Virginia, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series will return to action this Sunday night (July 13) at Bradford Speedway. Race #7 of the weather-plagued season will be the first and only appearance of the season at the 1/4-mile bullring. Warmups will get underway at 5:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing.

Don't Let These Runoffs Registration Dates Pass You By

Tuesday July 8th...Driver and volunteer registration opens July 9! But just as important is signing up for these SCCA Runoffs contingency programs.

Entry List Notebook – IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at CTMP

GTDX Title Tilt, Canadian Crew Highlight Visit to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Tuesday July 8th...The presence of GT3-specification cars in the new Grand Touring Daytona X (GTDX) class has been a welcome addition to the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge series. Through six races, their pace has been close to the pacesetting Le Mans Prototype 3 (P3) class and the championship battle is the closest among any IMSA-sanctioned class heading into July as the series heads to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Celebrate IMSA’s Expanded Virtual World Presence on National Video Game Day

With Host of Titles and Platforms, IMSA Virtual Racing Grows

Tuesday July 8th... IMSA’s presence in the virtual world has grown by leaps and bounds over several years.

As today, July 8, marks National Video Game Day, it’s a great time to look at where you can find IMSA cars and content in the gaming space.

Kenyon Midget Series - Salem Speedway - 7/12/2025

Tuesday July 8th...The Kenyon Midget Series joins the 500 Sprint Car Tour at Salem Speedway this Saturday for the Joe James / Pat O’Connor Memorial.

Back-to-Back Vintage Races @ Lime Rock, Aug 29-Sept 1 & Watkins Glen, Sept 4-7!

Monday July 7th...The Northeast Vintage Palooza Celebrates Great Vintage Racing Events At Lime Rock Park and Watkins Glen

Shane van Gisbergen has raised the bar in NASCAR road racing

Monday July 7th...here’s a line about the pinball wizard in the Who’s rock opera “Tommy” that goes “What makes him so good?”

After Sunday’s Grant Park 165 on the Chicago Street Course, race fans, pundits and competitors alike were asking the same thing about Shane van Gisbergen.

Fuji’s SRO GT PowerTour event ushers in second half of 2025

Monday July 7th...Following three events and six races across the continent’s southeast, part two of the 2025 GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS campaign begins this weekend at Fuji Speedway where Prince Jefri Ibrahim leads a top four covered by just seven points.

Midwest Tripleheader Next for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Monday July 7th...This weekend, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series makes its return to the Midwest.

Entry List Notebook – Michelin Pilot Challenge Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120

Looking at the Canadians in the Field Racing on Home Soil

Monday July 7th...Most Canadians racing on home soil at this weekend’s IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120 have had strong, steady or sneaky good seasons across the Grand Sport (GS) and Touring Car (TCR) classes.