MOORESVILLE, N.C. Parella Motorsports Holdings, owner of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) and Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), has partnered with the live motorsports network SPEED SPORT 1 to broadcast and market its marquee road racing events and to help develop and distribute both archival and new programming.

In addition to Trans Am, FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC, PMH owns Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook (PSSA) and International GT (IGT). Select events from each series will be shown live or tape delayed on SPEED SPORT 1.

Trans Ams 12-round national championship, which includes the premier TA class, the extremely competitive CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series and the XGT, SGT, GT and GT1 production classes, will be televised live on SPEED SPORT 1. The first two rounds, which aired on SS1 Sebring and Road Atlanta drew record viewership for the series.

The relationship between the Trans Am Series and SPEED SPORT dates back decades. Nearly 60 years ago, the March 30, 1966 issue of National Speed Sport News reported the very first Trans Am race, and the outlet has covered nearly every Trans Am race since. Today, SPEED SPORT has evolved into a complete motorsports media company, and with the success of its own television network, SPEED SPORT 1, will support Trans Am on every level while exposing the series to millions of new fans.

We could not be more excited to be bringing the Trans Am Series to SPEED SPORT 1, said Andy Lally, President of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.. With our diverse classes and 75-minute race format, we believe our series produces some of the most exciting road course racing in the country, and its our objective to expose it to the widest possible audience. SPEED SPORT 1 is free and available almost everywhere, from Amazon Prime to Roku, SlingTV and more, making it accessible to all of our fans across North America and around the world.

In addition to its Trans Am coverage, SPEED SPORT 1 will also provide live coverage of select FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC races. With the 2025 season of FR Americas comprised of 21 races, F4 U.S. promoting 18 rounds and Ligier JFC featuring 16 events, races that arent broadcast live will air on tape delay, allowing viewers to watch the entire season.

Were thrilled to bring FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC to motorsports enthusiasts around the world, said Scott Goodyear, President of FR Americas, F4 U.S. and Ligier JFC. The exposure potential thats available to our drivers, teams and partners through SPEED SPORT 1s diverse streaming platform provides a great opportunity for added value, while also allowing our drivers to showcase their talent to new audiences. Were thrilled to work with SPEED SPORT 1, and look forward to showcasing why Parella Motorsports Holdings open-wheel ladder is among the best in the world.

SPEED SPORT 1, which launched in 2023, is a FAST channel Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Television network. It is available on mainstream platforms with reach exceeding 200 million monthly active users, including Amazon Prime, Roku Channel, PlutoTV, SlingTV and more. SS1 is accessible for free to anyone with an internet-connected TV, mobile device, computer or gaming console.

With a focus on live domestic motorsports, SPEED SPORT 1 is backed by the oldest and most trusted brand in motorsports SPEED SPORT, and is owned and managed by partners with key leadership experience at ESPN, Speedvision, MAVTV, MTV, Disney, SPEED Channel, and Motortrend TV. No subscription or fees are required. SS1 is already a leading destination for live and fresh racing action from across the country and around the world.

SPEED SPORT will provide crucial marketing and editorial support of the events through its cornerstone  motorsports news website, SPEEDSPORT.com, its wildly-popular daily racing newsletter, The Daily, extensive social media reach, and via its news and studio television programming.

We are thrilled to add the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, as well as FR Americas, F4 U.S., Ligier JFC and all the associated series owned by Parella Motorsports Holdings to our SPEED SPORT 1 lineup, said Joe Tripp, SPEED SPORT CEO. Trans Am is one of the pillars of our programming strategy.  Its positioning as the longest-running professional road racing series in North America, as well as our shared history, makes it the perfect fit as we align our programming to match what our brand is known for the best of American short track, stock car, drag racing, off-road racing and road racing.  And of course, its all available free with no fees or subscription required.

2025 Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Schedule

Broadcast times will be announced soon. See SPEEDSPORT1.com for listings.   Tickets and event information at GoTransAm.com

• Sonoma Raceway April 24 27
• WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca May 2-4
• Lime Rock Park May 23 26
• Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course June 19 22
  Road America June 26 29
• Watkins Glen International July 11 13
• Canadian Tire Motorsport Park August 28 31
  VIRginia International Raceway September 18 21
• Barber Motorsports Park October 17 19
• Circuit of The Americas Oct 30 November 2

2025 FR Americas, F4 U.S. & Ligier JFC Schedule

Broadcast times will be announced soon. See SPEEDSPORT1.COM for listings.   Tickets and event information is available on each series respective website or at SpeedTour.net.

• Road America May 15-18 (FR Americas, F4 U.S., Ligier JFC)
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway June 12-15 (FR Americas)
• Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course June 19-22 (FR Americas, F4 U.S., Ligier JFC)
• New Jersey Motorsports Park July 31-August 3 (FR Americas, F4 U.S., Ligier JFC)
• Canadian Tire Motorsport Park August 28-31 (FR Americas, F4 U.S.)
• VIRginia International Raceway September 18-21 (FR Americas, F4 U.S., Ligier JFC)
• Barber Motorsports Park October 17-19 (FR Americas, F4 U.S., Ligier JFC)

About Parella Motorsports Holdings

Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) owns several major road racing series and hosts racing festivals across the United States under the SpeedTour brand name. With Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC), International GT (IGT) and Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook (PSSA), events feature a diverse range of cars, including vintage and historic racecars, modern Trans Am vehicles, open wheel and sports cars. Additionally, PMH also holds the long-term commercial rights to SCCA Pro Racing, which sanctions Trans Am, FR Americas, F4 U.S., Formula Race Promotions and Formula 2000. With 24 events on the 2025 schedule, SpeedTour will exceed 6,000 entries. Featuring elements like racing, car shows and concerts, SpeedTour events often attract more than 25,000 spectators. Several races are broadcast live on SPEED SPORT 1, with many others live streamed at SpeedTour.TV and covered by SpeedTour Magazine. By blending tradition with innovation, the organization strives to create unparalleled experiences for drivers, teams, sponsors and spectators. For more information about PMH and its SpeedTour events, visit speedtour.net.

About SPEED SPORT 1  

SPEED SPORT 1 is the first network dedicated to FREE, LIVE motorsports, presenting hundreds of live events and thousands of hours of premium motorsport content and lifestyle programming from around the globe annually. Designed for the sports most passionate fans, SPEED SPORT 1, along with SPEED SPORT, Americas oldest and most trusted motorsports media brand celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024, has assembled a team with backgrounds at ESPN, Speedvision, Speed Channel, FS1, NASCAR, MTV, Disney, and MAVTV to develop a television network dedicated to motorsports most passionate fans.

For more information, visit SPEEDSPORT1.com.

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Its time for a new edition of SPEED SPORT Power Rankings. Who will be on top this week?

1. Alex Palou

Despite an off weekend, three-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou remained at the top of the power rankings this week. Palou has won both NTT IndyCar Series races this season. His season resumes at this weekends Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Last Week: 1

2. Denny Hamlin

With his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Denny Hamlin jumped to second in the power rankings. Last Week: Not Ranked

3. David Gravel

Reigning World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion David Gravel leads the series with five victories this season. Last Week: 3

4. Bobby Pierce

Bobby Pierce has won eight dirt late model features this season. Last Week: 4

5. Greg Anderson

Six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion romped to his second victory in three races this season, topping the 65^th Winternationals at Pomona, Calif. Anderson leads the standings after three races. Last Week: 5

6. Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson was involved in a pair of crashes Sunday at Darlington Raceway. Larson has a Cup Series victory and has also won in the Craftsman Truck Series, the World of Outlaws and High Limit Racing this season. Last Week: 2

7. Devin Moran

Devin Moran has won four Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races this season, including the Indiana Icebreaker. Last Week: 6

8. Lando Norris

Lando Norris has a victory and two second-place finish in three Formula 1 races this season. He leads the standings. Last Week: 7

9. Christopher Bell

A three-time NASCAR Cup Series winner this season, Christopher Bell finished third Sunday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Last Week: 9

10. Cole Butcher

Cole Butcher earned his second consecutive ASA STARS National Tour victory Saturday at Virginias Dominion Raceway. Last Week: Not Ranked

On The Move: Denny Hamlin earned his second straight NASCAR Cup Series victory and the 56^th of his career, moving him to second in the power rankings.

What To Watch For?: NASCAR goes to Bristol, NHRA goes four-wide in Sin City and its the 50^th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Dropped Out: NHRA Top Fuel point leader Shawn Langdon and late model racer Ricky Thornton Jr. dropped from the top 10 in the power rankings.

DARLINGTON, S.C. If Denny Hamlins win a week ago at Martinsville, Va. was a competitive relief, his victory Sunday at Darlington, S.C. was championship swagger.

A week ago he ended a 31-race winless streak to take a convincing win at the Martinsville half-miler. And on Sunday, the veteran came through in the closing laps of the Goodyear 400 at Darlington, a track he was already the winningest active driver (five) and marked the first time since 2012 that Hamlin had won back-to-back races.

The early-season multiple wins give Hamlin and his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team a different sort of competitive energy. And this week heads to Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway as the defending winner of the Food City 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

Following his victory Sunday night, Hamlin acknowledged the team is vibing winning when its running well (Martinsville) and winning when its not necessarily the best car (Darlington).

Hamlins 56th NASCAR Cup Series trophy Sunday came after he led only 10 laps compared to Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron who led a career high 243 of the 297 laps, won both Stage 1 and 2 and started from pole position.

Reminded of this, Hamlin smiled and recalled races where he also led hundreds of laps but did not celebrate in victory lane.

[Todays win] shows up the same in the stats column, he offered. No one will ever remember years from now. Theyre just going to know we won Darlington, and theyll forget why, which is unfortunate for them [Byron], Hamlin allowed.

Last week, I talked about how this is one you pound the chest, we kicked everyones ass, I kicked everyones ass, Hamlin said comparing Sundays win to his victory at Martinsville where he led 274 of the 400 laps.

Do I feel that way today? I dont (smiling). It still feels good. It just doesnt have the feel when you go out and you are dominate.

There is still plenty of time for that, however.

Not only has Hamlin long proven himself perpetually championship caliber his 56-wins including three Daytona 500 trophies are second most on the grid. But he has a couple of other huge benefits that few in the sport can claim. His team owner is three-time Super Bowl winning NFL Hall of Fame Coach and NASCAR Hall of Fame owner Joe Gibbs. And Hamlin co-owns the 23XI Racing team with NBA legend Michael Jordan.

Being around that rarefied air of sporting success is a stroke of fortune that pays off in massive ways both subtle and obvious. Excellence is expected and its a good bet that surrounding yourself with champions creates a sort of competitive osmosis.

The expectations are higher and that is where Hamlins own leadership comes in. His pit crew proved itself top-shelf, crucially getting him out first on the final pit stop and position him for a chance to claim the overtime win.

Momentum has certainly shifted and the 44-year-old Hamlin is there to ride it. He is a legitimate pick to win any race, any week, any venue. And his two wins in only eight races this season have had a significant effect on the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship outlook with Hamlin moving up four positions into second place 49 points behind Sundays runner-up Byron. Its the biggest move forward this week of any driver in the series.

Its great the team got me one here, Hamlin said. If we can win races where we have a seventh to 10th place car, I feel good about going out there and executing when weve got the best car.

Obviously, our pit crew is well and capable of keeping us up front. I can still do it. I can still do it at a high level. I like our outlook to win a lot of races this year.

FARMER CITY, Ill.  The kickoff to racing season in Illinois is here and Farmer City Raceway  is set to play host to the World of Outlaws Late Models once again for this weekends Illini 100.

The first quarter-mile bullring on the 2025 schedule has earned a reputation of side-by-side, door-banging racing and unforgettable finishes, and this years edition of the springtime tradition is set to provide even more thrills.

The weekend gets underway with a practice night on Thursday, April 10, before a pair of full programs on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. Fridays show wraps up with a 40-lap, $12,000-to-win, feature before the 60-lap, $20,000-to-win, finale on Saturday night.

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and MARS Modified Championship is also on the card.

WELCOME HOME

The Land of Lincoln is home to several members of this seasons full-time roster, and theyre all looking forward to their first chance of the year at a strong showing in front of their home crowd. Given recent history at Farmer City, they have good reason to be excited.

The last time a driver from somewhere other than Illinois won a World of Outlaws race at Farmer City was nine years ago, when Josh Richards got the job done in 2016. Since then, the list of drivers who have gone to victory lane at one of their home tracks includes Brandon Sheppard, Brian Shirley,  Mike Spatola, Bobby Pierce and Nick Hoffman,   who lived in Belleville, IL prior to moving south to Mooresville, N.C.

For Pierce, a weekend on home soil could provide the perfect opportunity to build on his 30-point advantage on top of the standings. His three World of Outlaws wins in the last four seasons are merely the tip of his Farmer City iceberg. In his last 10 feature starts at the track between World of Outlaws, DIRTcar Summer Nationals and MARS competition, Pierce has finished outside of the top five once and has a 3.1 average finish over that span.

While Hoffmans first Late Model start at Farmer City came two years ago, his track record since then is nearly flawless. The Thrill From Mooresville has never finished worse than second in three World of Outlaws nights. That mirrors his numbers with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals, as he has also never finished off the podium in four Hell Tour starts at Farmer City.

However, neither of them have been turning laps around the bullring for as long as Brian Shirley, who made his first Summer Nationals appearance at the track in 2003 and debuted with the World of Outlaws a few years later in 2006. Squirrel won on Illini 100 weekend for the first time in 2017 before backing it up in 2019, and hes added two wins each with the Hell Tour and MARS in the years since.

JOINING THE CLUB

One name missing on the list of Illinoisans with a World of Outlaws win at Farmer City is Carpentersvilles Dennis Erb Jr.

The 2022 Series champion has partaken in 15 World of Outlaws races at the track since 2006. His fifth-place run that year was his first of four top fives, with the other three coming since 2019. While Erb has yet to add the Illini 100 trophy to his collection, he still knows how to win at Farmer City, as evidenced by Summer Nationals wins in 2009 and 2015 as well as a pair of Northern Allstars triumphs in 2004.

While Erbs 2025 campaign may have gotten off to a slow start, a season-best sixth-place effort in the Saturday program at Swainsboro Raceway showed that things could be headed in the right direction for the No. 28 team. Erb finds himself in a logjam in the middle of the points table, with 42 points separating six drivers between seventh and 12th, so a solid weekend in familiar territory could vault him up several spots in the championship chase.

KEEPING PACE

The rest of the field has their sights set on breaking the Illinois stranglehold on Farmer City, and one of the leading candidates to do it is Ryan Gustin.

Gustin may be entering the Illini 100 without a Farmer City win, but that hasnt fazed him yet this year his wins at Volusia Speedway Park  and Swainsboro were the first World of Outlaws victories of his career at both tracks.

Gustin will need to keep the No. 19r at the front to avoid losing ground to Pierce and Hoffman at a track they both excel at, but The Reaper has done that in the past at Farmer City. His first trip to the track resulted in a podium effort with MARS in 2020, and he has a World of Outlaws top five to his credit from 2023.

What Gustin isnt looking for, though, is a repeat of last year, when he finished 16th and 21st in two nights of action.

DEFENDING THE FARM

Anytime the World of Outlaws full-timers roll into Illinois, they know theyll have to wrestle the trophy away from some of the toughest regional competition in the country.

Reigning series champion Sheppard has been racing at Farmer City since the dawn of his Late Model career at age 14, and its been one of his favorite places to wheel a race car ever since.

The New Berlin, Ill., native has three World of Outlaws wins at the track to his credit, although its been a while the last one came in 2019. Hell look to end that drought this weekend and grow his margin as the winningest driver in series history.

Three-time and defending DIRTcar UMP Late Model national champion Jason Feger won 16 times across the region in 2024 on his way to the title, including one at Farmer City on May 31. The Bloomington, IL gasser finished top 10 on both nights of the Illini 100 last year and has his sights set on finally picking up a win in one of the states biggest races.

No one has won more races at Farmer City as of late than Fairburys McKay Wenger. The No. 99 team won six times in 10 starts at the bullring last season and is on the hunt for his best World of Outlaws run since a seventh in the 2021 Prairie Dirt Classic.

Other staples of the Illinois scene expected to be in contention include Spatola, Shannon Babb, Frank Heckenast Jr., Ryan Unzicker and many more.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. Schluter-Systems, a leader in innovative tile installation solutions, kicks off its 2025 motorsports initiatives this weekend at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway by serving as the primary partner for NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey LaJoie in Sundays Food City 500.

LaJoie is a longtime ambassador of Schluter-Systems, with this season serving as his ninth with the company. LaJoie will drive the No. 01 Schluter-Systems Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Rick Ware Racing at Bristol, where he will make his 275^th career Cup Series start and his 14th at the .533-mile, high-banked oval.

Schluter-Systems continues to be an incredible partner, LaJoie said. Theyve been with me since 2017 and together weve built a really great program. They bring customers and employees to the racetrack each and every week. Its impressive to see how much the program has grown over the years. Its a partnership thats evolved into a friendship. Were in this journey together and I cant thank them enough for their support.

Founded by Werner Schlüter in 1975, Schluter-Systems has become an established authority, setting new standards for tile installation while providing educational opportunities for thousands of tile professionals every year.

Partnering with Corey LaJoie and Rick Ware Racing is an excellent opportunity for Schluter-Systems to connect our passion for innovation and precision with the dynamic world of motorsports, said Dee DeGooyer, chief sales officer, Schluter-Systems, North America. This marks our ninth consecutive year supporting Corey, which speaks to the strength of our relationship and the shared values that have driven it forward. Just as every tile installation depends on a strong foundation and attention to detail, success on the track demands the same level of planning, performance and reliability. We see this partnership as a natural extension of our commitment to quality.

Schluter-Systems will return to LaJoies No. 01 machine for the June 28 Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Prior to that event, Schluter-Systems will partner with RWR driver Cody Ware for the May 18 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway and delve into the NHRA Mission Food Drag Racing Series, where Schluter-Systems will serve as the primary partner for RWRs Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican in the NHRA New England Nationals May 30-June 1 at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire.

Were thrilled to expand our partnership with Schluter-Systems across all of our motorsports entities, said Rick Ware, team owner. Their continued support of Corey LaJoie speaks volumes, and were proud to welcome them back to not only our Cup car at Bristol and Atlanta, but also as a key partner for Cody Ware in the All-Star Race and with Clay Millican in NHRA.

Schluter-Systems is a brand that understands the value of long-term relationships and consistency both on the jobsite and at the race track. Their commitment to supporting talent and engaging with passionate fanbases makes them an ideal partner as we grow our presence across motorsports.

When not a primary partner, Schluter-Systems will serve as an associate partner across all of RWRs motorsports endeavors, which includes NASCAR, NHRA and Progressive American Flat Track, where RWR riders Briar Bauman and Chase Saathoff compete in SuperTwins and 450 Singles, respectively.

By fielding entries in different series, were able to provide a broader reach to our partners, Ware said. When we earn success in one discipline, its every partners success too. This also allows Schluter-Systems to reach a variety of demographics. They can engage more of their customers and VIP guests with more opportunities and different experiences. Schluter-Systems

has really taken advantage of this. We host their guests at every NASCAR and NHRA weekend, as well as AFT events. Theyre a great partner and motorsports has proven to be a strong platform to grow their business.