(Statesville, N.C) – Christian Eckes is coming home in 2026. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Eckes is returning to the organization to compete full-time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) in 2026. The 2024 NCTS regular season titlist will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST in pursuit of his first championship. Eckes will be paired with Dave Elenz, who will serve as crew chief and lead the No. 91 team.
Stock Car Racing
Three Time NASCAR Modified Champion John Beatty Jr. To Lead Riverhead Raceway 2025 Parade Of Champions At Awards Celebration
On any level of racing winning consecutive championships is a difficult task, earning three in a row while not impossible is as impressive as it is rare. During the 75th Anniversary season at Riverhead Raceway in 2025, John Beatty Jr. of Merrick accomplished something that had not been done in thirty years, and just twice over 75-years when he earned his third straight NASCAR Modified championship. Beatty will be feted along with eleven other Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisional champions at the Riverhead Raceway awards celebration Friday January 23rd at Giorgio’s Premier Caterers of Baiting Hollow.
Joe Gibbs Racing to Partner with Columbia Bank in 2026
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (November 20, 2025) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has signed a multi-year agreement with Columbia Bank to sponsor Chase Briscoe’s No. 19 Toyota Camry in three races in 2026. The No. 19 will sport the Columbia Bank blue and white colors at Circuit of the Americas on March 1, Sonoma Raceway on June 28, and Phoenix Raceway on October 18.
Along with their primary partnership on the No. 19, Columbia Bank will serve as the Official Banking Partner of Joe Gibbs Racing and provide everyday banking services for the team.
Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix And Caesars Entertainment Extend Partnership Through 2030
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 20, 2025) – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has announced the extension of its agreement with Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming and entertainment company in the U.S., continuing their role as a Founding Partner through 2030. The renewed multi-year partnership reinforces a shared commitment to delivering the thrill of Formula 1® racing alongside the dynamic energy, entertainment and hospitality that define Caesars Entertainment’s portfolio of eight resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
MillerTech Returns to Front Row Motorsports in Multi-Year Agreement
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 20, 2025) – Powering Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, MillerTech is now set to return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) for the 2026 and 2027 seasons to grow deeper into the RV/marine/off-grid channels and connect with fans beyond the track.
Built on the core values of stewardship, community, commitment and excellence to deliver superior quality products for a unique and beneficial experience “Powering Your Adventure”, MillerTech is excited to extend their partnership with FRM and Gragson.
Broad Arrow Announces, “Global Icons,” An Online Collector Car And Memorabilia Sale Scheduled For January 2026
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company (NYSE: HGTY), is thrilled to announce Global Icons, a multi-location online auction of motor cars and memorabilia set for January 2026, with live preview displays at multiple locations throughout the UK and Europe. A new auction concept for Broad Arrow, Global Icons will comprise three parts, including two collector car auctions—Global Icons: Europe Online and Global Icons: UK Online—along with Global Icons: Memorabilia Online, featuring a motorsport memorabilia offering.
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. Extends Partnership With JR Motorsports
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 19, 2025) – JR Motorsports announced today that Kampgrounds of America, Inc., the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds, will return to the organization for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. KOA will be a primary partner for one race with Connor Zilisch and the No. 1 Chevrolet, support multiple JRM Chevrolets as a full-season associate partner, and maintain a year-long partnership with Wyatt Miller, uniting motorsports and outdoor enthusiasts.
Niece Motorsports Tabs Tyler Reif as Anchor Driver of the No. 42 Chevrolet in 2026
Salisbury, NC (November 19, 2025) – After earning a top-10 finish in his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut, Henderson, Nevada’s Tyler Reif has been signed on for a larger schedule with Niece Motorsports beginning next year.
Reif, 18, is a multi-time winner across ARCA Menards Series, Pro Late Models, Jr. Late Models, and U.S. Legends Cars competition. His consistency produced an ARCA Menards Series West owner championship in 2024. This year, Reif primarily competed in ARCA East, finishing second in the points standings.
ECOSAVE Named Title Sponsor of NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at Dover Motor Speedway
DOVER, Del. (Nov. 18, 2025) — ECOSAVE, a commercial and industrial energy-efficiency company, will serve as the entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway’s one-mile concrete oval on Friday, May 15, 2026. The event — the ECOSAVE 200 — marks the first time the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will compete at The Monster Mile since 2020.
Jeb Burton Returns to Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport for Fourth Season
STATESVILLE, NC (November 18, 2025) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that veteran driver Jeb Burton will return to the team for his fourth consecutive season, piloting the No. 27 Chevrolet in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
Burton’s return follows a highly successful 2025 campaign, which saw him achieve a runner-up finish at Talladega Superspeedway, secure eight top-10 finishes, and conclude the season 14th in the overall driver points standings. His consistent performance and leadership have been instrumental in the team’s growth and development.