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Kaulig Racing Announces Mopar As Full-Season Sponsor of Daniel Dye Driving the No. 10 Ram 1500 in the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series

by MikeJanuary 15, 2026

WELCOME, N.C. — Kaulig Racing today announced Mopar, a global brand with a rich racing history tracing back to the inception of NASCAR, as a new full-season partner, bringing the iconic Mopar name to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026.

As part of Ram’s much-anticipated return to NASCAR racing after more than 10 years away, Mopar — the performance parts, accessories, service and customer care brand of Stellantis — will be the primary sponsor for each of Daniel Dye’s races in the No. 10 Ram 1500 truck.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to Drive for Niece Motorsports in NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Debut

by MikeJanuary 15, 2026

Salisbury, NC (Jan. 14, 2026) – Niece Motorsports proudly welcomes DAYTONA 500 and two-time NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., to drive for its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) team.

Stenhouse Jr., an accomplished veteran, primarily competes in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 47 Chevrolet for HYAK Motorsports. The Olive Branch, Mississippi, native has made nearly 600 starts in the top-three national series throughout his career, but has never raced a truck before.

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Tony Stewart Joins Ram’s Free Agent Program with Kaulig Racing at Daytona Truck Race

by MikeJanuary 15, 2026

Auburn Hills, MI – January 13, 2025 — NASCAR fans, get ready: Tony Stewart, three-time Cup Series champion and motorsports icon, is officially returning to the NASCAR stage at Daytona in 2026. Stewart will team up with Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing as the first competitor in Ram’s groundbreaking Free Agent program within the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

Stewart, known to fans as “Smoke,” last competed in the NASCAR Truck Series in 2005 and the Cup Series in 2016 before shifting his focus to NHRA drag racing with Dodge. His return marks a monumental moment for the sport—blending Stewart’s legendary competitive spirit with Ram’s bold re-entry into NASCAR.

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Flying Lizard Motorsports’ Darren Law Steps Out of Driving Retirement for Daytona Return with VRC

by MikeJanuary 15, 2026

Phoenix, Ariz., (January 13, 2026) – Flying Lizard Motorsports Team Principal Darren Law will step back into the driver’s seat later this month, taking a break from team ownership to compete with Vintage Racing Company (VRC) in the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona International Speedway.

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IMSA Insider: Who’s Coming to The 2026 Roar Before the Rolex 24?

by MikeJanuary 13, 2026

Two Weeks in Daytona Set to Launch 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season

By Tony DiZinno

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The field is set to launch the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, first with today’s release of the entry list for next week’s Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. As this test is mandatory for all teams participating in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the entry list for the Roar should look substantially the same as the entry list for the race when it is released next week.

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The Comeback with a Backbone: Single-Mom Alli Owens Charges Into ARCA to Champion Blue-Collar America and Empower the Next Generation of Women

by MikeDecember 22, 2025

As a sole-custody single mother of three, a lifelong racer, and a woman carved from the blue-collar foundation of grassroots America, Alli Owens is officially announcing her return to the ARCA Menards Series — and she’s coming back with purpose, conviction, and a message the sport needs to hear.

The Daytona Beach, Fla. native will make her official return in next month’s open practice session at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, before arriving for her return to series competition at the “World Center of Racing” for the season-opening race on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

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Full Field Set for Fifth Straight Year to Open 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season

by MikeDecember 12, 2025

Capacity Grid Set Again for 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona IMSA — Photo by IMSA

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.

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IMSA Insider: Who Made Waves at IMSA’s Daytona November Test?

by MikeNovember 21, 2025

TDS ORECA Leads in LMP2 IMSA Daytona Test

By Tony DiZinno

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The two prototype classes of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition took to the Daytona International Speedway on Friday, as updated Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) cars and a bevy of Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) cars enjoyed a sunny day of running at the IMSA-sanctioned November test.

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Aaron’s Rent-to-Own Extends Partnership with Front Row Motorsports

by MikeNovember 18, 2025

Aaron’s Rent-to-Own Company Returns as Anchor Partner in Multi-Race, Multi-Year Agreement

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 18, 2025) – Returning to the NASCAR Cup Series circuit with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Zane Smith for the 2025 season, Aaron’s Rent-to-Own has now extended their partnership with the organization in a multi-race, multi-year agreement for the 2026 and 2027 Cup Series seasons.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s is a leading provider of rent-to-own and retail purchase solutions of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods with nearly 1,200 locations in 47 states and Canada.

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Grillo’s Pickles Returns to Front Row Motorsports for Third Season

by MikeNovember 14, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 14, 2025) – After an exciting 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season with Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 team, Grillo’s Pickles has announced an extension to their partnership with Front Row Motorsports to span across both Gilliland’s and Noah Gragson’s Ford Mustang Dark Horses for the 2026 Cup Series season.

Partnering with Front Row Motorsports in 2024, the Boston-based company has become one of the most recognizable names in NASCAR, thanks to its fan-favorite green and white “Pickle Car” and unique collaborations, including their project with New York City graffiti artist Snoeman at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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