By SEMA News Editors
NASCAR Studios Launches New Shows to Debut for Playoffs
NASCAR Studios is launching three new shows to provide fans with additional entertainment and insight throughout the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
NASCAR's partnership with TNT Sports gets a head start before 2025 broadcast rights begin with the new weekly studio show "NASCAR Inside the Playoffs," hosted by veteran broadcasters Shannon Spake and Steve Letarte, along with Dylan 'Mamba' Smith. A rotating cast of current and former drivers will join each week, beginning with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch in the first two episodes. Jordan Bianchi, NASCAR reporter for The Athletic, will join to cover breaking news. The show debuts on Thursday, September 5, on truTV and Max.
"NASCAR Daily," hosted by Spake, will air Monday through Friday on YouTube and podcast platforms, balancing breaking news with regular guest appearances and recurring segments.
The third new addition, the "Drop the Jack" podcast, will feature Smith and a slate of pit crew members from across the series. The weekly show will appear on YouTube and podcast platforms on Thursdays.
All three shows will be produced at the new NASCAR Productions home in Concord, North Carolina.
For more information, visit nascar.com.
6 New Members Highlight 2024 National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Class
The National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame will induct six new members to its Class of 2024: Harry Conklin, Bob East, Bobby East, Junior Knepper, Ken Schrader and Jimmy Sams.
In addition, longtime Indianapolis Speedrome promoter John Stiles will be recognized with the inaugural National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Founder's Award.
The announcement was made during the recent USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship event at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame is headquartered.
The six inductees will be honored during the 40th annual luncheon and induction ceremony on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Fair Meadow Hall at the Tulsa Fairgrounds in Oklahoma, as part of the celebratory events surrounding the Chili Bowl Nationals indoor midget race.
For more information, including inductee bios, visit the announcement on the USAC website here.
SCCA Announces 2024 'Spirit of the Sport' and 'Perseverance Award' Winners
The SCCA has announced the winners of the 2024 Johnson Spirit of the Sport Award and Dick Berger Perseverance Award.
The announcement was made ahead of the 51st running of the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships in Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, Nebraska.
David Nolan has been selected for the Johnson Spirit of the Sport Award, which recognizes Solo community members who bring the spirit of fun to their fellow participants. The recipient is chosen annually by the previous three winners of the award, which is named in honor of the inaugural recipient: Exalted Grand Shepherd Roger E. Johnson.
Robert Chrismas, meanwhile, was selected for the Dick Berger Perseverance Award, which recognizes someone who is undaunted by limited success over many National Championship events but keeps coming back to enjoy the camaraderie and community and hopes for a trophy in the competition. Past Dick Berger Perseverance Award recipients include Phil Alspach, Francis "Frank" Miller, and Roger H. Johnson.
For more information, visit the SCCA announcement here.