NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series teams have familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setups for this weekend’s night races at Daytona International Speedway.
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NASCAR Channel Available on The Roku Channel August 19
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2025) – NASCAR today announced that the NASCAR Channel, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) network, will be available to millions more fans when it launches on The Roku Channel on Tuesday, August 19.
Crafton Shifts Gears, Majeski To Drive ThorSport No. 88 Full-Time In 2026
Sandusky, OH – ThorSport Racing today announced a new chapter for its storied No. 88 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry. Three-time series champion Matt Crafton will conclude his full-time driving career after the 2025 season. His 23-year partnership with Menards stands as the longest-running driver/primary sponsor relationship in NASCAR history. Beginning in 2026, teammate and 2024 series champion Ty Majeski will take the wheel of the No. 88 full-time.
O’Reilly Auto Parts to Assume Title Sponsorship of NASCAR’s Secondary Series
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series hits the starting line February 14, 2026, and airs exclusively on The CW Network
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 18, 2025) — In an evolution of O’Reilly Auto Parts’ long-standing relationships throughout the sport, NASCAR and O’Reilly Auto Parts today announced a multiyear partnership – one that will make the leader in the automotive replacement parts industry the title sponsor of what is now known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series. This landmark partnership aligns two American-born powerhouses, each with a rich legacy of fueling performance and passion from the grassroots up. The multi-dimensional sponsorship also includes promotional opportunities and brand integrations in partnership with The CW Network, the exclusive broadcast home of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
NASCAR Xfinity Series To Have New Name In 2026
NBC Sports reports NASCAR has signed O’Reilly Auto Parts to be the entitlement sponsor of the Xfinity Series beginning next year, the sanctioning body announced Monday.
The series will be known as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series beginning in 2026.
This season marks the end of Xfinity as the sponsor for NASCAR’s No. 2 series. Xfinity has sponsored the series since 2015.
Maine NASCAR Veteran Ricky Craven Buys Speedway 95 In Hermon
WMTW reports that Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven has purchased Speedway 95 in Hermon, taking over from longtime owner Delano Merritt, who has been the sole owner of the track since 2010, according to a press release.
How Did Northeast NASCAR Drivers Do At Richmond?
Austin Dillion won the Cup race at Richmond. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended up fourth while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended his evening in 35th place.In the Craftsman Truck Series race, Corey Heim won that event. Corey LaJoie came in fourth. Next was Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA who ended up sixth. Corey LaJoie is the son of two-time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT.
Checking the track’s grandstand, it looked like the crowd was good. In my opinion I’d have to say at least 60 % full!
NCS Race Recap: Austin Dillon Erases Last Year’s Heartbreak, Punches Ticket To Playoffs
RICHMOND, Va. – Austin Dillon claimed his sixth career NASCAR Cup Series race trophy, earned a 2025 Playoff bid and just as importantly, he enjoyed some sweet redemption in Saturday night’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway.
Dillon led 107 laps on the night, including the final 49 to claim the victory and automatic berth in the 16-driver Playoff field – vaulting from a 25th place position in the championship standings before the green flag to a championship berth at the checkered flag in a clutch effort from the 2018 Daytona 500 winner and his No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team.
NCTS Race Recap: Corey Heim Wins Richmond Finale As NASCAR Truck Playoff Field Set
RICHMOND, Va. – Corey Heim earned a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ best seventh victory of the season in the eero 250 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway Friday night, but this first short track victory for the Regular Season Champion took a fast Toyota truck, some real perseverance and a bit of racing good fortune.
The 23-year-old Georgia native started from pole position in the series’ regular season finale on the historic three-quarter mile venue, but he quickly had to deal with his front row starting mate, Ty Majeski who pressed him all night. Majeski swept both stage wins and his race best 143 of the 250 laps out front was more laps led than he turned in the entire season.
Niece Motorsports Welcomes New Ownership Group to Accelerate Growth
Richmond, VA (August 15, 2025) – Niece Motorsports, a powerhouse in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, is proud to announce a new chapter in its storied history. Josh Morris, CEO of DQS Solutions & Staffing, along with Greg Fowler, CEO of J.F. Electric, and family, have joined forces to become the majority owners of the team. While their companies have long supported Niece Motorsports as sponsors, this personal investment marks a deeper commitment to the team’s future. Niece Motorsports will continue to compete under its established name, building on a foundation of performance, passion and growth.