Maple Grove forced to cancel NHRA Nationals
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the owners of Maple Grove Raceway along with NHRA have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Mopar ExpressLane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. This is one of the major events in drag racing.
“We are extremely disappointed being forced to cancel the September National event, which has been a staple event for the past 35 years. The pandemic along with Pennsylvania Governor
Tom Wolf have severely limited attendance at events for the 2020 season,” said Maple Grove Raceway President, Kent Lewis.
All fans who purchased tickets for the 2020 Mopar ExpressLane NHRA Nationals on September 11-13th, please reach out to the Maple Grove Raceway office. The best way to reach thenm is via email.
Needed in the email are the following:
• First and Last Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Order ID (number found on the tickets)
• Whether you wish to receive a refund for 2020 OR you wish to transfer your payment for 2020 to go towards the
2021 event.
All emails can be sent to bwitmer@maplegroveraceway.com. If you do not have email, please call our office at (610) 856-9200. For those who need to call, be mindful of the higher call volume and have all the information ready.
All reserved seats will revert back to the 2019 Preferred Customers, since the 2020 event will not happen. Fans MUST contact Maple Grove Raceway in order to receive a refund or credit from their 2020 tickets. No 2020 ticket stubs will be accepted at the gate for 2021.
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Bobby Labonte is the latest former champion added to the new Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), which now has four drivers for its short track series that will begin next year.
The news was announced by the SRX and Labonte, who was inducted in the NASCAR Hall of Fame this year after a career that included the 2000 Cup title and the 1991 Xfinity Series championship. Labonte had 21 victories over 729 starts in NASCAR’s premier series.
Labonte joined Paul Tracy, Tony Kanaan and Tony Stewart (his former teammate from 19992005 at Joe Gibbs Racing) as announced drivers in a lineup that is expected to have a dozen drivers competing in six races next year.
SRX was co-founded by NASCAR Hall of Famers Stewart and Ray Evernham and was unveiled July 13. Several drivers have expressed interest in the new circuit, which is modeled on the International Race of Champions (IROC) series that matched drivers from various auto racing disciplines in equally prepared cars for an annual four-race series for 30 years
NASCAR and BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and iGaming platform, has announced a multi-year sports betting partnership. As an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, BetMGM will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging sports betting experiences, including introducing in-race betting options, for racing fans across the United States.
“Partnering with a best-in-class operator like BetMGM positions NASCAR to build on the positive energy and momentum we’re seeing around gaming and in particular the live in-race experience,” said Scott Warfield, NASCAR Managing Director, Gaming. “We’re excited to have such an iconic brand on board to expand our offerings and deepen our engagement with the most passionate fans in sports.”
As an Authorized Gaming Operator, BetMGM will have rights to NASCAR marks and will promote NASCAR offerings on BetMGM’s mobile app, BetMGM.com, BetMGM’s social media channels, and in BetMGM’s retail sports books. BetMGM is currently licensed for sports betting in seven states and has plans to be in 11 states by the end of 2020. BetMGM and NASCAR will introduce cross-promotional opportunities that may include promotion of BetMGM on NASCAR’s digital platforms, NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Mobile app, and social media channels.
NASCAR has experienced across-the-board growth in its sports betting handle thanks in part to the popularity of the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series as well as the sport’s successful return to racing in May. BetMGM has seen NASCAR turnover grow by nearly 1,300% in just the first seven months of the year. Last year, NASCAR became the first sports league to join the National Center for Responsible Gaming. ***
Jack Gunn was a friend. After a week off on August 22, Selinsgrove Speedway will return to action on Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 pm with the running of the 40th annual Acme Companies Jack Gunn Memorial for Modern Heritage 410 sprint cars on Sr. Citizens Night.
The night will also include the Apache Tree Service Kids Money Scramble for ages 0 – 12, when $500 in silver coins will be up for grabs by age groups 0 – 4, 5 – 9 and 10 – 12.
The race for the Modern Heritage 410 sprinters will mark the first time in 20 years that the prestigious Gunn Memorial has been run as a 410 sprint car contest. It became a 358 sprint feature in 2001 before moving to a 360 sprint car race in