Hickory, NC — The pits were abuzz at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, March 16th with the stars of the Pro All Stars Series, American-Canadian Tour and the all-new Mighty Mini Stock Series taking their first spins on the rough and tough 1/3-mile oval.

Hickory, NC — It was announced today in Charlotte, North Carolina that American-Canadian Tour and Thompson Speedway standout Derek Gluchacki has made the list of semi-finalists for the highly acclaimed Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP). The program has partnered with racers from across North America the past seven seasons to offer a stipend of sponsorship money as well as working with these racers to provide assistance with publicity, marketing, sponsorship development and industry networking throughout the season. Gluchacki has been chosen from a massive list of applicants from across the continent as one of fifteen semi-finalists, before the final seven drivers are determined, in memory of Alan Kulwicki and his iconic #7 team he took to the 1992 NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Barre, VT — While the St. Patrick’s Day 125 and Easter Bunny 125 for the American-Canadian Tour are not set as point-counting events for the 2023 season, they nonetheless hold major implications for teams making the trip south. The winners of these two events will be the first to punch their tickets for the All-Star Late Model Showdown at Thunder Road in Barre, Vermont as part of the huge SRX Racing event on Thursday, July 20th. The special 64-lap event, to celebrate Thunder Road’s 64th season, will feature the best of the best American-Canadian Tour, Thunder Road, Serie ACT Quebec and White Mountain Motorsports Park campaigners in front of what will possibly be the biggest crowd in Thunder Road history.

Barre, VT — With the countdown truly beginning on this first day of March, the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) ranks are swelling as stars from both sides of the border are ready to converge on ‘The Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars,’ Hickory Motor Speedway. Alongside the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and the Mighty Mini Stock Series, the ACT Tour teams are preparing for the St. Patrick’s Day 125 on Friday, March 17th and the Easter Bunny 125 on Saturday, March 18th. So far, nearly twenty top speedsters are preparing their mounts for the Southern invasion, all with eyes on the prize to start 2023 on a high note.

Barre, VT, Vallee-Jct., QC & Montmagny, QC — Following the announced return of Serie ACT Quebec teams, sponsors and officials have excitedly jumped on board in support of the renewed ACT-sanctioned venture North of the Border. Already, eleven top caliber teams from Quebec have registered for the 2023 season, each expected to tackle the bulk of the 2023 Serie ACT Quebec powered by XPN Canada schedule. 

Barre, VT — As the newly-minted Mighty Mini Stock Series is gearing up for their world debut at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway, an exciting new element has been added by a long-time supporter. The Twin 50-lap events for these four-cylinder masters are set to be a showdown between Northeast invaders and Southern warriors defending their home turf. The driver who earns the lowest combined total points after Friday, March 17th’s St. Patrick’s Day 50 and Saturday, March 18th’s Easter Bunny 50 will be crowned ‘King of the Mini Stocks’ at Hickory Motor Speedway alongside the American-Canadian Tour and Pro All Stars Series.

Barre, VT — The 45th season of the American-Canadian Tour is already setting up to be a spectacular year filled with star power drama and excitement. Over a dozen teams have already filled their full season entries to compete in thirteen prestigious events across New England and Quebec at ten unique venues. A strong balance of genuine touring stars and fresh faces already dot the year-long roster with competition expected to be some of the best of the decade for the international touring series.

Barre, VT — The 2023 American-Canadian Tour season is already setting up to be a memorable one as icons of modern ACT Tour racing and a fresh batch of young talent prepare to meet. Out of the batch that have made their way to the Barre, Vermont office, four registrations showcase bristling young talent that is ready to battle for the 2023 ACT Rookie of the Year honors against the best of the best from across the Northeast.