BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, April 16, 2025 — Texas A&M University is revving its engines for a return to NASCAR in 2025 through a season-long partnership with Haas Factory Team (HFT), building on the university’s 2024 involvement with the Gene Haas-owned organization. Additionally, Texas A&M is making its NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut as a sponsor of fan-favorite driver Felix Rosenqvist for the 2025 season.
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Beard Motorsports Tabs Jesse Love for Texas and Indy
- 20-Year Old Californian and Second-Year Xfinity Series Regular To Pilot No. 62 C4 Energy Chevrolet in Upcoming Cup Series Outings
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (April 16, 2025) – Beard Motorsports has announced the addition of a pair of NASCAR Cup Series races on its 2025 schedule that will feature 20-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Jesse Love behind the wheel of its No. 62 Chevrolet for the first time – the May 4 Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, and the iconic Brickyard 400 July 27 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
‘I about lost it’: Tony Stewart says his first NHRA win is special for personal, professional reasons
by Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star
Tony Stewart ticked off another career accomplishment last weekend, winning an NHRA Top Fuel race. But for the winner of so many karting, USAC, World of Outlaws, IROC, NASCAR and IndyCar races through the decades, this win really struck home.
It was the first one attended by his son, 5-month-old Dominic.
“There’s (Stewart’s wife) Leah (Pritchett) coming up the steps with Dominic, and I am not gonna lie, I about lost it. That was the cherry on top. And by the end of the day, it was the two scoops of ice cream,” he said. “That’s a sentimental moment.” (more…)
Kasey Kahne Enjoying NASCAR Return With Richard Childress Racing
By Dustin Albino, NASCAR
After grinding as a full-time NASCAR competitor for nearly two decades, Kasey Kahne needed time away. He was forced to miss the final 11 races of the 2018 Cup Series season with Leavine Family Racing while battling extreme dehydration, which ultimately ended his full-time NASCAR career.
It took some time for Kahne to reconnect with the sport he dedicated his life to. But after glancing at the 2025 national series schedules, one race stuck out to the 18-time Cup Series winner.
NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Off Week, Looking Ahead To Talladega
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Jack Link’s 500
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, April 27
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Purse: $11,055,250
TV: FOX, 2 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 500 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)
NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes – Rockingham Speedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black’s Tire
The Place: Rockingham Speedway
Track Length: 0.94 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Saturday, April 19
The Time: 4 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 3 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 235 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 250)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Rockingham Speedway
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: Black’s Tire 200
The Place: Rockingham Speedway
Track Length: 0.94 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Friday, April 18
The Time: 5 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 188 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)
Registix, JR Motorsports Join Forces in Multi-Year Agreement
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 16, 2025) – JR Motorsports announced today that Registix, a leader in the reverse logistics industry, rooted in home improvement, equipment, and specialized consumer product liquidations, will join the organization in a multi-year deal, beginning in June at Pocono Raceway. The North Carolina-based company will be featured as a primary partner in five NASCAR Xfinity Series events in both 2025 and 2026 across multiple JRM entries, starting with Connor Zilisch and the No. 88 Chevrolet at “The Tricky Triangle” on June 21. Registix will also partner with Dirty Mo Media, Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s multi-media entertainment company and branded content studio, throughout the duration of the agreement.
Go West, Young Woman: Sprint Car Racer McKenna Haase is Going Pavement Late Model Racing in California
DALLAS (April 16, 2025) – McKenna Haase has always blazed her own trail en route to becoming a professional sprint car racer. But after more than a decade of traversing a dirt-covered career path, the 28-year-old has decided to pave that path with asphalt. Haase is making a career change from 900-horsepower sprint cars to pavement-pounding late model stock cars.
Nicokick and zone™ Partner to Sponsor Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Car at Talladega
- Nicokick’s first co-branded campaign with zone™ accelerates online engagement and brand visibility in motorsports
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nicokick.com, the leading U.S. platform and preferred digital retail partner for zone™ premium nicotine pouches, is revving up its motorsports presence with a new sponsorship of Kyle Busch’s iconic No. 8 car at the upcoming Talladega race on April 27.
