Thursday, May 22 will provide a special night of racing at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway, appropriately nicknamed “The Birthplace of NASCAR Stars.”
Two rising figures in stock-car racing, Keelan Harvick and Brexton Busch, will race in the evening’s Legend Car feature, which is the support division for the ASA STARS National Tour Ross & Witmer 255 being the main event. Busch, the son of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, will make his Legend Car debut.
Harvick, the son of 2014 Cup champ Kevin Harvick, will look to defend last year’s victory in this event.
The ASA STARS race, scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET, is also loaded with talent, including 2020 Cup champion Chase Elliott. The Legend Car feature will roll off earlier in the evening at 5 p.m. ET.
Below are storylines for Thursday, plus the complete Super Late Model entry list.
ASA STARS at Hickory Motor Speedway: Storylines
- Cole Butcher riding momentum after Nashville win
Cole Butcher enters Hickory fresh off a dominant win at Nashville and sits atop the ASA STARS National Tour standings. The Canadian standout looks to stay hot on one of short track racing‘s most challenging surfaces.
- Return to Historic Hickory: A throwback battle awaits
The ASA STARS Tour returns to Hickory Motor Speedway, a venue steeped in racing history. With worn pavement and tight corners, the .363-mile bullring is sure to deliver old-school thrills and fierce competition.
- Kevin Harvick named Grand Marshal of the Ross & Witmer 255
NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick has been announced as the Grand Marshal for the marquee midweek event. The 2014 Cup Series champion brings additional spotlight and prestige to a can‘t-miss night of racing.
- Chase Elliott joins the field for Hickory showdown
In a blockbuster move, Chase Elliott will compete in the Ross & Witmer 255. The 2020 NASCAR Cup champion returns to his short-track roots in front of what‘s sure to be a strong Hickory crowd.
- Keelan Harvick and Brexton Busch set for first head-to-head battle
In a special INEX National Qualifier, Keelan Harvick and Brexton Busch — sons of NASCAR champions Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch — will go head-to-head in Legend Car competition for the first time. All eyes will be on this next-generation showdown as two of racing‘s youngest rising stars battle for bragging rights.
Entry list – ASA STARS at Hickory
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