Surviving the racing season from April to the end of August can be just as grueling as the big race itself.

The father-son team qualified for the Oxford 250 for the first time last year, but after Greg Peters’ death in July, John goes into this year’s race without his crew chief and biggest supporter.

Matty Sanborn and Kayla Frye tied the knot Friday at the place where it all began.

Drew’s most recent attempt to make it into the 250 didn’t go well, and he wants another shot at glory two decades after his triumph.

Speaking at Oxford 250 media day, defending champion Johnny Clark said he knows that a lot can happen leading up to, and during, the big race.