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  It is less than two months away: the 57th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville from August 6th through the 9th. So many events are planned at this year's huge show! There will be around 10,000 classic cars and trucks, music, events, and much more, for all ages! And that includes activities inside the cool air conditioned Expo Center! Learn more: www.https://nsra-usa.com.​

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  The summer season in NASCAR kicked off in dramatic fashion at Nashville in the Cup Series as Denny Hamlin outsmarted both Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell in a duel to the checkered flag. The driver of the Joe Gibbs Racing #11 now has 62 all-time in the Cup Series wins.  Michigan is this weekend. Hamlin has won there 3-times, including in 2025.  After Michigan, the races include Pocono, and the Coronado Street Course in Southern California. 

The ARCA Series is Racing Friday night in Michigan. Clarksville, Indiana based Kimmel Racing is expected to have a car entered in the field. Though an underfunded team, they're not afraid to take on the well-financed teams. Plus, they are the only true local team in Kentuckiana to have consistently raced in ARCA, and dipped their feet into NASCAR as well.  

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  Louisville's Ben Rhodes will be racing at Michigan this weekend in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He finished 28th at Nashville in a big off-night for his ThorSport #99 Racing Team. Over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend he had a top 5 finish at Charlotte.  The two-time NASCAR Champion is overdue for a win. The O' Reilly Auto Parts drivers are off this weekend. 

Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist did not win the Detroit Grad Prix.  However, he had a strong showing coming in 6th.  The win went to Alex Palou.  The Indy Cars are back in action this weekend at World Wide Technology Park in Illinois.  

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   The NHRA had strong side-by-side action in the Potomac Nationals in Maryland!  Top Fuel went to Shawn Langdon, Greg Anderson claimed the event championship in Pro Stock, Austin Prock took Funny Car, and Angie Smith won in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Lucas Oil is a longtime sponsor of the series. The drivers are back competing this weekend in the New England NHRA Nationals!   

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 Yes, people are still talking about the sudden passing of NASCAR Great Kyle Bush. And they will for some time. The 41-year old died May 21st from pneumonia complications.  This after he just won a NASCAR truck race May 15th at Dover. Bush had been battling respiratory issues for some time. Thoughts and prayers continue for his family, team, and all those connected to him. Questions need to be answered. Why didn't medical officials step in to do more? Will protocols at tracks and on teams be changed to now take illness seriously when it comes to drivers, even crew members.  We expect NASCAR to change rules and guidelines and waivers when illness is front and center.  And that should include having a licensed ER doctor and qualified medical team at each track during every race, and during race week.  And that includes any follow-up.  There is no doubt something was overlooked, perhaps many people missed symptoms, and failed to step up, when it was needed most.  Communities and sports leagues across America took steps years ago to deal with athletes and heat.  It is past time to go beyond that, and add severe or extreme sickness in the workplace.  With that said, it is not uncommon for a celebrity, a personality, or someone in a prominent role or position to "tough it out".  And that includes every day people.  If we've learned anything from the loss of Kyle Bush, the attitude of "riding a sickness out" or "dealing with it later" has to change. No longer can it just be talked about. Action is required. NASCAR will do it. Other sports and businesses, must follow.   

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​  ​  Kyle Busch was revered by fans across America. True, some didn't like his antics. But they cannot deny his skill. And that included local tracks. Over the years, Kyle Busch spent time at regional and local. He'd race, and often would stay to sign autographs.  He supported grass roots racing and we urge you to do the same. The Sportsdrome Speedway, just off I-65 in Jeffersonville, is a small flat track full of fun and excitement. It is just 10 minutes from the bridges in downtown Louisville.  The half-mile high banked track at the Salem Speedway is only an hour from Louisville in Southern Indiana.  Other area tracks include the Ponderosa Speedway (the Baddest Bullring in the Bluegrass state) located in central Kentucky at Junction City near Danville (About an hour and fifteen minutes southeast of Louisville). The 2026 event schedule may be the best in years!  Just south in Bowling Green (KY) and you'll enjoy Beech Bend. There is an amusement park, camping, and racing. The Beech Bend dragstrip brings in the fans and has a wide range of events. And if you like local drag racers, one fun place to witness side-by-side battles is in West Point Kentucky, the Ohio Valley Dragway. It is a 1/8th mile track on Dixie Highway, less than a half-hour from downtown Louisville.  A reminder, be sure to check out track websites and social media for the latest news and information, and that includes any last minute changes and potential weather issues.  

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  ​  We always thank our supporters, including our main sponsor, Lucas Oil Products!  Also, Herrings Outdoor Sports!  It is a great place for all of your summer attire. They carry the most famous and best clothing beach-lake outdoor brands. & accessories!  They ship throughout the US!  Other sponsors include locally owned Bright Pest Control and Bright Retail in Louisville, (Offering Do-It-Yourself Professional Pest Products with a retail store), PNC Bank (Sponsor of Scott Dixon's Indy Car Series Car), Sportsdrome Speedway  (Celebrating nearly 80 years of Racing!), VoiceTel Kentucky (Offering consulting, telephone service, security, and network installation to businesses throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. When experience counts: Call VoiceTel, locally owned and operated (502-493-3200), Jim Ellis/Attorney-At-Law [Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Contract Law (502) 58-Ellis], ICA Dumpsters, Dynamic Chiropractic Louisville, Lyndon Mower Repair, Temco Roofing,  and Apple Appliance Repair. They serve Kentuckiana and can fix just about any appliance (And they clean dirty dryer vents)!   We also thank our media connections in all series, NASCAR/NASCAR Media, Indy Car, Monster Jam, ARCA, Google Images, media directors, other contributors, and NHRA for helping us bring the sport to the fans!  ​​ 

  Are you ready for a great summer of racing!  We are! Check out the Lucas Oil Online Race Report !