UYRS to host STEM Family Day in Philly
The Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) & Fishtown District present the UYRS Celebrity Grand Prix & STEM Family Day that introduces young, inner-city children to the world of motorsports & STEM. This year’s Grand Prix will be hosted in conjunction with NASCAR Rising Star Kyle Larson and Friends.
They will have STEM MIDWAY to engage the local community throughout the day. Families and children will be able to experience demonstrations from UYRS corporate partners and learn more about their impact on the community. Proud to say I was part of Urban Youth Racing School events some years back. Past Honorary Drivers, Masters of Ceremony, Grand Marshalls and special guests have included; 5-time NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr; Daniel Saurez; Bubba Wallace, Tina Gordon (NASCAR Driver), ReggieShowers
(NHRA Driver), Styles (The LOX), Rocwiller (Hip Hop Producer),NAAM Brigade (Philly Group) and Carvin Haggins (R&B Producer) and many more. For more info check in at https://linktr.ee/UYRS. Date and time
Sat, August 7, 2021 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT Location
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
1001 North Delaware Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 ***
News that Brad Keselowski would enter a partnership with Roush Fenway Racing next season clicked some puzzle pieces into place for 2022. Other pieces in the ever-changing tumult of the NASCAR Cup Series’ team-anddriver alignments remain unsolved, including one of the prime names involved — Ryan Newman.
RFR president Steve Newmark indicated that its deal with Keselowski was reached in March and that talks of expanding to a three-car Cup Series operation soon followed. Ultimately, Newmark said, the organization opted to continue as a two-car effort but with the possibility of keeping Newman with a partial schedule.
Keselowski indicated he had been involved in those talks with Newman, saying he was bullish on keeping the veteran driver in the fold if sponsorship and support allowed.
NBC Sports will continue to be the exclusive home of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge – “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – and will provide coverage of all NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, qualifying, practices and Indy Lights races across its linear, digital and streaming platforms, including Peacock. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES will see a significant increase in network exposure in 2022, with 13 races broadcast on NBC. USA Network and Peacock Premium will show the remaining races. Telemundo Deportes will provide Spanish-language coverage of the season-opening race, the Indianapolis 500 and the season finale.
Peacock will stream all races on NBC and USA Network and will continue as the streaming home of NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying and practices sessions, Indy Lights races and full-event replays. Peacock will stream two races exclusively, which will be announced at a later date.
The media rights extension comes on the heels of viewership milestones for NBC Sports’ coverage of both the Indianapolis 500 and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on NBC was the most-watched edition of the race since the 100th Running in 2016, and NBC Sports is off to its most-watched NTT INDYCAR SERIES season ever through the first nine races of 2021, with viewership up 30% vs. comparable coverage in 2020.
The full 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES coverage schedule on NBC, USA Network and Peacock will be announced in the coming months.
Big Payoff, Short distance is the storyline for a first time Thunder on the Hill Modified feature winner on Tuesday night, August 3 at Grandview Speedway.
Thanks to Pioneer Pole Buildings a hefty $5,000 will go to a first time modified winner under the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series banner.
For all other drivers, an extra $500 was added to the winners share courtesy of GT Radiators, offering $3,500 to win the 30 lap main event. The GT Radiator bonus payoff continues with second paying an extra $200 plus, GT Radiators will offer $100 to win each of the modified heat race events. All this attention is going to the Modifieds who will be joined by the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets in the Ken Brenn Midget Masters. This spectacular Modified & USAC Midget Doubleheader will get underway at 7:30 PM with gates opening at 5 PM.
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This special night of racing is dedicated to Ken Brenn, an individual with a reputation rich in midget history and someone who once promoted midget racing at Grandview. Ken Brenn is an absolute “class act” and has been part of the local racing fabric for many years, enjoying much success in the midgets, also a modified car owner and a former promoter of the Bridgeport Speedway. Ken, who just turned 93, plans on attending this special event in his honor.
The Tuesday, August 3 event at Grandview Speedway opens the five race Eastern Swing of the NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Speed Week. Track gates at Grandview will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
Time trials and qualifying events will lead up to the Ken Brenn Midget Masters 30-lap feature event paying $4,000 to the winner.
Adult admission tickets are $28, Children 6 to 11 are $10, Children 5 and under will be admitted free. The pit fee is $40, and a license is not required.
And the very next night you can see the Midgets in action as part of the USAC East Tour at Kutztown’s Championship Energy Action Track USA. The Midgets will be joined by the Hyper Racing 600 Sprints. Racing action gets the green at 7:30 p.m.