Christopher Bell Claims Victory in Domination of Phoenix

Christopher Bell claims victory in Toyota domination of Phoenix

Reid Spencer

NASCAR Wire Service

AVONDALE, Ariz. (March 10, 2024) — There were so many variables in Christopher Bell’s victory in Sunday’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway that it’s difficult to pinpoint the determinative factor.

First, Toyota introduced a new body style in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. Second, NASCAR debuted a new short-track competition package in Sunday’s race. … Read more

Chandler Smith wins Xfinity race at Phoenix

Chandler Smith wins Xfinity race at Phoenix

Justin Allgaier wrecks from the lead late

AVONDALE, Ariz. (March 9, 2024) – Chandler Smith had a message for his Joe Gibbs Racing team after taking the checkered flag in overtime in Saturday’s Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway.

“We’ll take ’em when we can get ’em,” Smith radioed before celebrating his second career victory with … Read more

Sawalich Wins Rain Shortened ARCA Race at Phoenix

William Sawalich earns redemption with rain-shortened victory at Phoenix

BRANDON WHITE 

AVONDALE, Arizona (MARCH 8, 2024)— A late-race spin from the lead at Phoenix Raceway last March prevented William Sawalich from winning in his ARCA Menards Series debut.

The reigning ARCA Menards East Series champion earned redemption in Friday’s General Tire 150 by putting together a typically efficient run from the pole. A thunderstorm descending upon one-mile tri-oval with less … Read more

Brockhouse, Bollman, and Mayhew Winners in Chilly Willy Legends

Tucson, Arizona (January 20, 2024) – The second day of racing for Legends and Bandoleros in the Chilly Willy at Tucson Speedway (AZ) took place on Saturday, January 20. Ayrton Brockhouse won both Semi-Pro / Young Lions features, while Jake Bollman and David Mayhew split the Pro / Masters wins.

Results below, as posted on My Race Pass.

LEGENDS Semi-Pro / Young Lions

Sierra Cycles A Feature 1 (40 Laps): … Read more

Thirkettle Stays Hot at Tucson

Travis Thirkettle Flexes his Muscles and Stays Hot at Tucson Speedway
Bakersfield, CA – When it comes to Travis Thirkettle, the iron is hot. The Canyon County, CA driver is certainly striking at the right time at his opponents, and it has paid off in three consecutive victories to begin the 2023 campaign in the Spears Modified Series. The desert town of Tucson only served as another reminder of
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Gomes Stays on a Roll with Tucson Win

Bakersfield, CA – Jacob Gomes came to Tucson Speedway (AZ) on a roll in the Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series. He escaped the wild west frontier town with a JM Environmental “Wild West Shootout – Heatseeker 127” win, and $10,000 in hard earned cash. Gomes started the season with a $25,000 win in the “All-Star Showdown 200” at Irwindale Speedway (CA), followed it up with a $10,000 victory at the
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Johnson Tops Non-Winged Sprints

R.J. Johnson Back On Top With ASCS Arizona Non-Wing

Bryan Hulbert – CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (March 25, 2023) Garnering his 17th career victory with the ASCS Arizona Non-Wing Sprints, R.J. Johnson returned to Victory Lane Saturday night at Central Arizona Raceway.

Taking off from the right of the front row, the win is R.J.’s first of the season with the wingless series.

Leading from start to finish, the advantage at … Read more

Byron Makes it Two in a Row

Late caution—again—lifts William Byron to NASCAR Cup victory at Phoenix  

Reid Spencer 

AVONDALE, Ariz. (March 12, 2023) — Kyle Larson and Kevin Harvick hate late-race cautions.

William Byron loves them.

After a two-tire call under the fourth caution flag in Sunday’s United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway, Byron surged past Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson in overtime to win his second straight NASCAR Cup Series race.

Byron can … Read more

Sammy Tops Phoenix Xfinity Race

Sammy Smith drives dominant car to NASCAR Xfinity win at Phoenix 

Reid Spencer 

AVONDALE, Ariz. (March 11, 2023) — High school senior Sammy Smith made the most of the fastest car in Saturday’s United Rentals 200, becoming the youngest NASCAR Xfinity Series winner Phoenix Raceway at age 18.

In a race that featured 11 cautions for 69 laps, Smith held off teammate Ryan Truex after a restart with 15 of … Read more

Jake Helsel Captures Feature at Central Arizona Raceway

Jake Helsel Captures First ASCS Southwest Feature Win At Central Arizona Raceway

Bryan Hulbert – CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (March 11, 2023) Leading it all Saturday night at Central Arizona Raceway, Washington’s Jake Helsel captured his first career victory with the ASCS Southwest Region.

The second ASCS Regional Tour that Helsel has won with, the win came in the Bob Ream owned No. 8.

Going fourth to first in his Heat … Read more