Powerball becomes Official Partner of NASCAR

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Official NASCAR Release

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR announced Wednesday that Powerball, the game that has inspired the country with the chance to become a millionaire all while raising billions of dollars for good causes, has become an Official Partner of NASCAR and the “Official Lottery Game of NASCAR.”

“NASCAR and Powerball have shared in the goal of providing exhilarating excitement for decades while also giving back to the communities in which we are a part of,” said Daryl Wolfe, NASCAR executive vice president and chief revenue officer. “Powerball creates millionaires every year, and we can’t wait to see the different winning opportunities this partnership will bring to our loyal fans throughout the country.”

To kick off the new partnership and the 2023 season, NASCAR and Powerball will create a season-long promotion that will culminate with one lottery player winning a $1 million prize in a special drawing broadcast live from the Phoenix Raceway during NASCAR Championship Weekend, Nov. 3-5. Further information and details of the promotion, as well as how to enter, will be announced at a later date.

“Powerball and NASCAR both have the extraordinary ability to create memorable moments that bring everyone together, to dream and cheer for something big,” said Drew Svitko, Powerball Product Group Chair and Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director. “That’s why Powerball is proud to partner with NASCAR to bring extra excitement throughout the season, which includes awarding a $1 million prize to a player in Phoenix!”

Powerball tickets are two dollars per play. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. More than half of all proceeds from the sale of a Powerball ticket remain in the jurisdiction where the ticket was sold. Drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also live-streamed on Powerball.com.

The 2023 NASCAR regular season begins on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2:30 p.m. ET with The Great American Race, the 65th Annual Daytona 500. The race will air live on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

For more information on Powerball, please visit Powerball.com.

Posted on February 15, 2023March 15, 2023 by Staff Report

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Posted on February 15, 2023 by Adam Fenwick

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – One could see the smile on William Byron’s face from a mile away.

On Tuesday, for the second consecutive night, Byron was standing in Victory Lane at New Smyrna Speedway after winning a super late model race.

This time it was the Clyde Hart Memorial, a 100-lap race that pays tribute to the Florida track’s late owner. It marks the second consecutive year Byron opened his season by winning at New Smyrna, the same venue where he turned his first laps in a super late model in 2015.

(Photo: Adam Glanzman/NASCAR)

“I actually ran about 10 laps, and Jeff Fultz, my crew chief, said to bring it in, and we blew something in the right-front and went straight into the Turn 1 wall,” Byron said as he recalled his first laps in a super late model. “I was fast up until that point. Maybe it knocked some sense into me after that.”

A lot has changed for Byron since he turned those first laps at New Smyrna. He is now an established NASCAR Cup Series star who is about to begin his sixth season driving for Hendrick Motorsports at the sport’s top level.

Yet there he stood, in Victory Lane at a half-mile short track located 20 minutes from Daytona International Speedway.

He could be doing anything with his days leading up to Sunday’s 65th running of the Daytona 500, but he chose to race at New Smyrna. He chose to return to his roots.

“It’s just nice to come over from the big track and have the chance to race a few nights. It’s a good race track,” Byron said. “It puts on good shows. They’re quick. I like everything about it. How quick the show is, it’s a good thing for late model racing.”

Byron’s success at New Smyrna is a continuation of the success he enjoyed in his return to super late model racing last season. Driving for Donnie Wilson Motorsports, Byron collected multiple triumphs throughout the course of the 2022 campaign.

Those wins came at a variety of tracks, including New Smyrna, Wisconsin’s Slinger Super Speedway, North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway and Tennessee’s Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.

William Byron during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing event at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2023. (Photo: Adam Glanzman/NASCAR)

So what is the key to Byron’s success with Donnie Wilson Motorsports?

“I think we just have good chemistry,” Byron said. “We’ve spent a lot of time together over the last year, so we’ve got a good notebook. They’ve got good notes from the past, too. When I came over, our notebook was already pretty strong. We’ve built on it a little bit, but certainly it was already in a pretty good place.”

For Byron, racing at the grassroots level is key to his own personal development.

He believes it helps make him a better driver when he races in the NASCAR Cup Series against drivers like Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott, all of whom like to venture into grassroots racing from time to time.

(Photo: Adam Glanzman/NASCAR)

Even more than that, in racing at the grassroots level, Byron is supporting the level of the sport that helped him become the star in the NASCAR Cup Series he is today.

“Honestly, I do it for my own reasons. To get better, I think that’s the biggest thing. Just trying to improve and be the best I can be for my team on Sundays,” Byron said. “There are a lot of other reasons, too. The fans, the support and giving back to grassroots racing to keep it healthy.

“You don’t want to see it dwindle and die. You want to make sure it’s still on good footing, and the guys that come in that are younger have good people to race against. That’s important.”

When all the Victory Lane photos were done and technical inspection was complete, Byron walked out the same gates he walked in eight years ago when he turned his first laps in a super late model.

His focus is now firmly on Sunday’s Daytona 500, but the smile he wore in Victory Lane on Tuesday night at New Smyrna wasn’t going away anytime soon.

“I’ll be happy all the way to Sunday. Hopefully we can keep the momentum going.”

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Official NASCAR Release

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR announced it will name the 75 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR history as it celebrates the past, present and future of the sport throughout its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary.

A blue-ribbon committee comprised of former drivers, team owners, industry personnel, NASCAR executives and current and former media members will determine the 75 Greatest Drivers. The unranked list will be unveiled this spring and culminate with an in-person celebration of the esteemed group during the Goodyear 400 race weekend at Darlington Raceway, May 12-14. Fans can purchase tickets to Darlington Raceway at www.nascar.com/tickets.

“From the incredible races to the unforgettable moments to our larger-than-life stars, there is so much to celebrate during this 75th Anniversary season,” said Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO. “The 50 Greatest Drivers list from our Silver Anniversary is an anchor program to that era, and an honor each of those athletes holds dear. We look forward to adding 25 new drivers as we recognize the 75 Greatest Drivers by recalling the talents and heroics that made each so remarkable.”

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As a result of the selection process for the 75 Greatest Drivers, NASCAR also will shift the voting timeline for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The Nomination Committee and Honors Committee will both meet on Wednesday, May 24 to select the nominees. Voting Day for the Class of 2024 will be Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Additional details about the 75 Greatest Drivers and other 75th Anniversary programs will be announced in the future. Fans can visit the newly launched NASCAR 75 content hub to stay up to date, enjoy interactive historical timelines, sift through entire seasons-in-review, pick their four-driver “dream team,” watch new interviews with iconic drivers and more.

The NASCAR regular season gets underway with the 65th running of the DAYTONA 500^®, the Great American Race, on Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

MORE: See the complete 2023 schedule

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Staff Report

Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday that driver Alex Bowman and sponsor Ally Financial have both reached multi-year extensions with the team that will keep the pairing together on the flagship No. 48 Chevrolet for years to come.

Bowman, who has been a full-time driver for Hendrick Motorsports since the 2018 season, was entering the 2023 season on the final year of a two-year extension he signed in the summer of 2021. Now, with the “Great American Race” looming Sunday (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) to kick off NASCAR’s historic 75th season, Bowman’s future is secure with the No. 48 team through at least 2026 with his three-year contract.

MORE: Story behind Bowman’s paint scheme

“It means a lot obviously to have Mr. Hendrick and Ally have that much faith in me for that long is really special, so glad it’s signed and done before the season started and we can get that out of the way and just focus on going and winning races,” Bowman said during Wednesday’s Media Day sessions. “The constant questions about it every week definitely are not my favorite thing, so glad to have it done and over with and excited for what the future holds.”

Meanwhile, Ally Financial and Hendrick Motorsports reached a five-year extension through 2028 that will continue the digital financial services company’s full-season primary sponsorship of the No. 48 NASCAR Cup Series team.

“When Ally makes a commitment to something, they’re all in,” team owner Rick Hendrick said in a press release. “It’s been extremely rewarding to see their passion for the No. 48 team and the unique ways they use the sponsorship to engage with our fans. Not only do these initiatives positively influence Ally’s business — they leave a lasting impact on the communities where we race. It’s a special partnership that’s just getting started.

“We’re thrilled to extend with Alex, who is one of NASCAR’s most exciting young stars. In addition to being hugely talented, he has incredible passion and commitment that set him apart. He’s a proven winner, and I don’t know of anyone who has worked harder to reach this level. The opportunity to continue our relationships with Alex and everyone at Ally is a great way to kick off 2023. It’s a tremendous combination.”

Sunday will kick off Ally’s fifth season as the sole primary sponsor of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team. Since joining the 14-time Cup Series champions in 2019, the brand has been one of the most active in auto racing with a variety of marketing programs that include recently becoming an Official Partner of NASCAR.

MORE: This week’s Daytona schedule

“We couldn’t ask for a better partner than Hendrick Motorsports, so extending our relationship for the next five years was a no-brainer,” said Andrea Brimmer, Ally’s chief marketing and public relations officer. “We’re one team, and Ally, together with Hendrick Motorsports and Alex, are a winning combination. Through this extension and our recently announced NASCAR sponsorship, we are fully committed to being an active part of the sport and deepening our engagement with fans.”

“Alex is our guy, and a true ally. He’s an incredible driver who shares our passion for connecting to the community,” Brimmer added. “We’re proud to stand by him as his longest sponsor and expand on this true partnership.”

Bowman, 29, joined Hendrick Motorsports full time in 2018 and has won five points-paying Cup races since moving to the No. 48 team in 2021. The Tucson, Arizona, native has earned a playoff berth in each of his five years with the organization. Entering Daytona 500 qualifying on Wednesday night (8:15 ET on FOX Sports 1), he will seek to start from the front row of NASCAR’s biggest event for the sixth consecutive time.

The move locks up the entirety of the four-driver Hendrick Motorsports lineup to long-term deals.

Kyle Larson re-signed last September to drive the No. 5 Chevrolet through the end of the 2026 season.
Chase Elliott is set to continue as driver of the No. 9 Chevy through 2027, announcing an extension before last February’s Daytona 500.
William Byron has a deal in place through 2025 to drive the No. 24 Camaro ZL1. He reupped last May.

“We obviously have a really good group between the four of us,” Bowman said. “We all bring something different to the table, and I feel like having that and building on that for the foreseeable future is really cool. It’s a great group and I think it’s a positive thing.”

MORE: Alex Bowman through the years

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Zack Albert

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Trackhouse Racing solidified its driver roster Wednesday, announcing a multiyear deal to keep Daniel Suárez in the No. 99 Chevrolet.

Suárez returns for his third season with the Justin Marks-owned organization and his seventh in the NASCAR Cup Series. The news came ahead of Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500 (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

“I am very, very happy where I am,” Suárez said from Wednesday’s Daytona 500 Media Day. “You know, the future of Trackhouse is very bright. I feel like I’m experienced enough now to understand those things and to understand how important people is. And not only does Trackhouse believe in me, and I believe in Trackhouse since Day 1, and we’re building something great here. I think that we have something special going on, and it would be silly not to see that and to take advantage of that and to take it to the next level.”

Suárez joined Trackhouse for its first season in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, when the group launched as a single-car team. The 31-year-old driver notched his first Cup Series victory last season at Sonoma Raceway, qualifying for the postseason grid for the first time and becoming the first Mexican-born racer to win at NASCAR’s premier level.

“Obviously, everyone at Trackhouse Racing is pleased with the performance and professionalism of Daniel both on and off the track,” Marks said. “Culture has been of prime importance since the idea of Trackhouse existed only on a whiteboard in an office. Daniel has fulfilled every expectation, and we look forward to the future. The best is yet to come.”

Suárez had recently renewed his agreement with Trackhouse last August, signing a one-year deal through the end of this season. Terms of the new contract were not disclosed, but Suárez said the timing of announcing the deal before the new season begins was a prime objective.

“I am the kind of person that once I start racing, I like to focus on that,” Suárez said. “Last year, when we announced the 2023 extension that we did, we did it right before the playoffs, and I didn’t even want to talk about it. I was just focusing on my thing, and I was just so focused on my thing. So I feel like, at times, it can be a distraction. So this time that when we started having all these conversations, I told them, ‘Hey, let’s just get it out of the way before the Daytona 500.’ ”

Suárez entered NASCAR’s top division after claiming the Xfinity Series championship in 2016. He raced for three teams (Joe Gibbs Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing, Gaunt Brothers Racing) before finding his place with Trackhouse.

None of those earlier stops took root. Suárez was at JGR for his first two seasons before two one-year stops with the SHR and Gaunt operations. When Suárez signed the deal last week, he said that Marks pointed out to him that his Trackhouse tenure is now his longest stay in the Cup Series.

“If you look at it, that tells you how important the consistency is, and working with the people and to continue to build,” Suárez said. “I feel so fortunate that Trackhouse has given me that opportunity to be able to build a team around me and a team to continue to get better.”

Trackhouse has since expanded, adding a second full-time entry with Ross Chastain in the No. 1 Chevy. The organization also debuted a third part-time team last year, founding the Project 91 initiative for global motorsports stars to compete in NASCAR.

MORE: Alex Bowman, Ally sign contract extensions

That growth of Trackhouse’s racing operations has synced with its strides into the entertainment world and its commitment to building a brand outside the motorsports industry. Those missions were part of the team’s Tuesday launch of its #ThisIsTrackhouse campaign for the 2023 season.

“I don’t want to talk bad about anyone, but what I have experienced with Trackhouse and with Justin and with (team president) Ty Norris, it’s just way different — way different — than everything I have experienced in the past,” Suárez said. “The culture-wise, people-wise, how they care about me, it’s quite special. I have never been part of something like this, not even close.

“So, I’m just very, very fortunate of where I am right now. I feel like we have amazing people, we have amazing partners, people that believe in us, and we’re having fun. At the end of the day, that’s the most important thing, right? Enjoy this journey, have fun, go out there and compete and do what we love the most, which is compete and race for wins.”

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Brandon White

Tuesday’s 2023 edition of the Clyde Hart Memorial 100 at New Smyrna Speedway came down to a process of elimination.

Stephen Nasse, William Sawalich and Bubba Pollard all encountered their own separate issues that took them out of contention, which opened the door for William Byron to take his fourth consecutive victory in the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.

Despite coming into the Clyde Hart Memorial 100 with momentum from his triumph the previous night, Byron was not fast enough to be eligible for the top-eight qualifying redraw initiated by the ASA Southern Super Series and had to settle for a starting position of ninth.

It did not take long for Byron to start working his way through the field. Luck favored Byron once he reached the fourth position, as the mechanical problems encountered by Nasse, Pollard and Sawalich enabled Byron to cruise to an easy victory over Jake Finch.

Casey Roderick pressured Finch for the second position but ultimately settle for third. Connor Mosack ended up fourth with Byron’s teammate in Giovanni Ruggiero coming home in fifth.

The Clyde Hart Memorial 100 headlined a smaller docket for the World Series of Asphalt’s fifth night, with the Modifieds and 602 Modifieds making up the other two features. Below are the other key takeaways from Tuesday’s on-track action at New Smyrna.

It was another dominant evening for Matt Hirschman in the Modified division. After passing Patrick Emerling for the lead on Lap 5, Hirschman easily cruised to his second World Series of Asphalt victory, strengthening his case for a fourth championship.
Emerling held off a late charge from Eric Goodale to finish second behind Hirschman. Anthony Bello came home in fourth, with Ronnie Williams completing the top five.
Tommy Baldwin Jr.’s son Luke Baldwin continued the proud tradition associated with the 7NY by taking his first World Series of Asphalt victory in the 602 Modified Tour. Trevor Catalano, who took the first two 602 Modified features in the event, finished in second, with Ethan Durocher, Andrew Lewis and Cody Norman completing the top five.

Wednesday’s festivities in the World Series of Asphalt include the prestigious John Blewett III Memorial for the Modified division, along with features for Pro Late Models, Florida Modifieds and Super Late Models.

FloRacing has the coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Posted on February 14, 2023February 19, 2023 by Official NASCAR Release

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As NASCAR reflects on its history to start its 75th anniversary season, nine legends of the sport – all of whom have won the Daytona 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series championship – will come together to serve as grand marshals for the 65th running of the “Great American Race.”

Five NASCAR Hall of Famers and four future Hall of Famers in Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Bill Elliott, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch and Joey Logano will collectively give the command to fire engines for the Daytona 500 on Sunday (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, Sirius XM NASCAR).

MORE: Full Daytona 500 schedule | Complete winner history

“If a driver has won both a Daytona 500 and a NASCAR Cup Series championship, they have accomplished the two most difficult feats possible in our sport and deserve to be put on a pedestal,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. “As we start NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season, it’s important to honor these legends. There’s no better time to give fans the chance to celebrate the past than before a sold-out crowd at Daytona International Speedway.”

The grand marshal corps represents Daytona 500 champions across six decades. Their accomplishments are outlined below:

1960s – Richard Petty

NASCAR’s first seven-time Cup Series champion (1964, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1979) is a member of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010. Petty’s 200 Cup Series wins are the most all-time and include seven Daytona 500 victories (1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1982).

1970s – Bobby Allison

A three-time Daytona 500 champion (1978, 1982, 1988), Allison won the 1983 Cup Series championship. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after compiling 84 career Cup Series wins.

1980s – Bill Elliott

Elliott’s two Daytona 500 wins (1985, 1987) preceded his Cup Series championship in 1988. The 16-time Most Popular Driver was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015.

1990s – Dale Jarrett and Jeff Gordon

Jarrett (1993, 1996, 2000) and Gordon (1997, 1999, 2005) have three Daytona 500 wins apiece. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, captured his Cup Series title in 1999 and had 32 Cup victories. Gordon sits third on the all-time wins list with 93, and won four Cup championships (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001) en route to his 2019 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

2000s – Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick

NASCAR’s most recent seven-time champion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016), Johnson has a pair of Daytona 500 wins (2006, 2013) out of his 83 victories, which are tied for fifth all-time. Harvick is tied for seventh on the all-time wins list with 60, including a 2007 Daytona 500 win. He was the 2014 Cup Series champion.

2010s – Kurt Busch and Joey Logano

Busch won the 2004 Cup Series championship and the 2017 Daytona 500, and has tallied 34 Cup Series victories in his career. Logano is the reigning Cup Series champion, and also won the championship in 2018. His Daytona 500 win came in 2015.

The action during Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth kicks off on Wednesday with Daytona 500 Qualifying Presented by Busch Light determining the front row for the Daytona 500. Then on Thursday, it’s high stakes on the high banks in the Bluegreen Vacations Duel, as drivers such as Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana battle it out for the chance to race on Sunday.

101: Explaining how Daytona 500 qualifying works

Friday sees the return of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the Next Era Energy 250. Then, the racing continues with a doubleheader on Saturday, with the ARCA Menards Series Race followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner 300.

Then, on Sunday, the drivers of the NASCAR Cup Series will make their 2023 season debut in the 65th running of the Daytona 500.

Fans are encouraged to reserve their place in history during Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth by logging on to Daytona500.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP. Additionally, fans can buy or sell reserved seats for the Daytona 500 by visiting SeatGeek, the Official Ticket Marketplace of NASCAR.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway via daytonainternationalspeedway.com, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the NASCAR Tracks App, for the latest speedway news.

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Staff Report

The order for how drivers will roll off pit road during Wednesday evening’s qualifying session for Sunday’s 65th Daytona 500 (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) has been unveiled. A random draw determined the order with the top 20 in owners’ points in 2022 being the last 20 to go.

The two fastest qualifiers Wednesday (8:15 p.m., FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will lock into the front row for the “Great American Race,” while the rest of the field will have their starting spot in the Daytona 500 set following the Bluegreen Vacations Duels Thursday night.

Also locking their position into the Daytona 500 Wednesday night will be the two fastest open teams. The drivers that need to qualify their way into Sunday’s race are Jimmie Johnson, Travis Pastrana, Chandler Smith, Zane Smith, Austin Hill and Conor Daly.

MORE: How Daytona 500 qualifying works | Full Speedweeks schedule

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Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by Staff Report

The 2023 NASCAR regular season kicks off Sunday with the 65th running of the Daytona 500 (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), but before that, 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson will appear on the next episode of the “Stacking Pennies” podcast with Corey LaJoie.

The 30-year-old driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports will look back at his offseason as he prepares for 2023. Larson will also discuss his racing experiences outside the NASCAR circuit, including his involvement in “DIRT,” a six-episode docuseries on FloRacing detailing the driver’s navigation through the dirt-racing realm.

Drawing from his 10-plus-year tenure in the Cup Series, Larson will also talk about what he noticed in the Next Gen car coming off his 2021 title season. With Larson also participating in the Indianapolis 500 in 2024, the NASCAR Cup driver will be eager to prepare for the process in due time.

“I’m pumped about that,” Larson said on the podcast when discussing the Indy 500. “I’m happy it’s going to be next year and not this year because May is not that far away, and I would feel not prepared come 500-time [to do] it this year, so yeah, I’ll get to do as much studying as I can this year.”

The episode is set to release on Wednesday afternoon.