MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2025) – Team Penske will celebrate a landmark season in 2026 as the organization honors 60 years of performance, innovation and excellence across global motorsports. What began in 1966 as a small sports car operation has evolved into one of the most successful teams in racing history, with accomplishments spanning open-wheel, stock car and sports car competition.
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NASCAR settles lawsuit with race teams, grants form of “evergreen” charters
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Moments after Judge Kenneth D. Bell announced a settlement agreement and dismissed the jury Thursday in the case of “23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR,” the healing already had begun.
NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell was smiling as he slapped Michael Jordan on the back. The co-owner of 23XI, one of the plaintiffs in the case, smiled back and the two men—adversaries in the antitrust litigation just a day earlier—talked pleasantly for a moment.
New Clash Preview Event Announced for NASCAR’s Cook Out Clash Weekend
During Cook Out Clash, NASCAR fans will experience unprecedented access to cars and drivers inside the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center on Friday, Jan. 30
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Dec. 12, 2025) – NASCAR fans will get an exclusive first look at Cook Out Clash Weekend when the all-new Clash Preview kicks off the festivities on January 30 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center. Serving as the official start to an action-packed weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium, the event will offer an immersive, up-close NASCAR experience for fans of all ages.
Mobil 1™ Thanks Honda By Unveiling One-of-a-Kind Oracle Red Bull Racing Art Mural
Spring, Texas, 12th December 2025 – ExxonMobil’s global leading synthetic motor oil brand Mobil 1, has unveiled a specially commissioned, bespoke artwork highlighting its past six seasons with Honda in Formula 1. Over the past few years, the Mobil 1 brand and Honda have supported Oracle Red Bull Racing in achieving four Drivers’ and two Constructors’ World Championships.
Full Field Set for Fifth Straight Year to Open 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the fifth consecutive year, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will open its new season with a capacity grid set to run the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The full field of 61 cars set to contest the 64th running has been revealed with roughly six weeks to go until cars hit the track for the mandatory Roar Before the Rolex 24 test January 16-18, then Rolex 24 At Daytona race weekend January 22-25.
New Direct Connection-Licensed Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose Certified for ABC-Sanctioned Late Model Competition
- Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose from Direct Connection-licensee Five Star Racecar Bodies certified for Approved Body Configuration (ABC)-sanctioned Late Model competition
- Charger front fascia and rear fascia graphics kits are also available for Late Model racers
- Both the nose and rear graphics feature the look of the new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger, including a graphic version of the Fratzog logo, the new symbol of Dodge next-generation vehicles
- Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose and Charger front and rear fascia graphics kits will be on display at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis
- The Dodge Charger Nose, constructed with Five Star’s ultra-durable, high-impact proprietary plastic blend, was approved by ABC following extensive wind tunnel testing
- Other recent Direct Connection initiatives inspired by the new Dodge Charger include the new 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection, bringing the heritage-inspired look and feel of the all-new Charger to grassroots NHRA Factory Stock Showdown drag racing
- Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose and front and rear fascia graphics kits will be available for Late Model racing teams to order beginning on January 1, 2026
The all-new Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose, produced by Direct Connection licensee Five Star Racecar Bodies, is now officially certified for 2026 Approved Body Configuration (ABC)-sanctioned Late Model competition.
CRA Unveils New Series Title Sponsor: Turn One CRA Pro Series
Champion Racing Association (CRA) announced today that the long-running CRA JEGS All Stars Tour will undergo a major rebranding ahead of the 2026 season. Beginning next year, the series will compete under its new official name: the Turn One CRA Pro Series on a multi year deal. The rebrand reflects an elevated level of industry support and a renewed commitment to advancing Pro Late Model competition across the region.
Spire Motorsports, Gio Scelzi Ante Up for 2026 with Full-Time High Limit Racing Entry
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 11, 2025) – Spire Motorsports is “all in” for 2026. In addition to its NASCAR-focused efforts, the Mooresville, N.C.-headquartered organization will campaign a 410 winged sprint car entry full time for the 66-race Kubota High Limit Racing series with standout open-wheel pilot Giovanni “Gio” Scelzi. The team will work closely with Clauson Marshall Racing and chase the division’s 2026 championship.
VIR Land Ownership Unlocks Strategic Growth Opportunity
ALTON, Va. (Dec. 10, 2025) — In a major milestone for road course racing in North America, VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) has officially acquired full ownership of the land it operates on, ending a decades-long lease and opening new doors for growth and development.
CEO and Co-owner of VIR, Connie Nyholm, announced the news with enthusiasm, stating, “I am immensely pleased to tell all of our dedicated fans, renters, teams, sanctioning bodies, tenants, employees, community stakeholders—everyone—that we recently closed on the purchase of all of the land underlying VIR. VIR can now live on in perpetuity.”
Grandview Speedway Announces To All Competitors That There Are No Rule Changes Heading Into The 2026 Season, Season Passes Are Now Available
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway…. remaining the same for the 2026 season.
The Rogers Family, who promote and operate Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa., have completed their yearly review of race car specifications and race night rules/procedures and have announced to all competitors that there will be NO CHANGES heading into the 2026 racing season.