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Noah Gragson and Chandler Smith will team up with Rural King as a primary sponsor for multiple NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2025, Front Row Motorsports announced April 9. (more…)
Craftsman Truck Series
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Bristol Motor Speedway
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: Weather Guard Truck Race
The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway
Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval
The Date: Friday, April 11
The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 7:30 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 133.25 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 65),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 130), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 250)
Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace To Open NASCAR’s Return To Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (April 7, 2025) – NASCAR legends Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace are set to appear at ThunderFest in downtown Rockingham on Thursday, April 17, ahead of NASCAR’s April 18-19 return to Rockingham Speedway. The duo will also host an unfiltered interactive Q&A April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Rockingham Speedway Fan Zone DJ Stage ahead of the Black’s Tire 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, offering fans unique insights and stories from their legendary racing careers.
Statements on the Passing of Shigeaki Hattori
“Shigeaki Hattori was a passionate racer and highly successful team owner, but beyond all his team’s statistics – which includes a NASCAR Truck Series championship – Shige was a genuine, beloved member of the garage who worked tirelessly to lift our sport and his people. We are deeply saddened by his tragic passing. NASCAR extends its thoughts and prayers to his family and many friends.” – NASCAR
“Everyone at Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. is saddened to learn of Shige Hattori’s tragic passing. Toyota’s history with Shige spans decades. Through his long run as a driver to his history-making championship success as an owner, Shige’s motivation and work ethic to achieve at the highest level never wavered. His endearing personality was infectious and unforgettable. We are thinking of his family and friends as they process this terrible loss.” – Tyler Gibbs, President, TRD, USA
We at The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) add our condolences to Hattori’s family, friends, and co-workers.
Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Tricon And Brandon Jones Announce University Of Arkansas, College Of Engineering Sponsorship For Bristol
Alumnus JR Jones Puts College of Engineering and Iconic Razorback Logo in Spotlight for Friday Night Event
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 7, 2025) – The pursuit of excellence, a hallmark of NASCAR, TRICON Garage (TRICON), the University of Arkansas and the College of Engineering will all come together Friday, April 11, when TRICON driver Brandon Jones races under the University of Arkansas colors and iconic Razorback logo in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. (more…)
Bare Knuckle Boxing Enters into Multi-Race Partnership with Front Row Motorsports
Boxing League to Parter with Layne Riggs in Multiple Races During 2025 season
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 4, 2025) – Layne Riggs will bring a new look to his Ford F-150 as Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) and Front Row Motorsports enter an exciting, new partnership.
Originating in South Florida with combat sports legend Dada 5000 and Mike Vazquez (who in 1999 formed HRT Motorsports, NASCAR’s first Hispanic racing team), BKB is the oldest professional bare knuckle boxing company in the world and its largest in terms of roster, library and distribution. BKB is broadcasted in millions of homes across the globe, including a recent groundbreaking live television deal with VICE TV in North America. (more…)
Tricon Partners With Call Before Your Dig For Lime Rock
Toni Breidinger to Drive CBYD Tundra at Historic Connecticut Road Course
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 3, 2025) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Call Before You Dig Inc. (CBYD) and Manafort Brothers, Inc for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) debut at Lime Rock Park. CBYD, a Connecticut-based non-profit dedicated to promoting excavation safety will serve as the primary partner on Toni Breidinger’s No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the event. (more…)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Off Weekend, Next Race Is At Bristol
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: Weather Guard Truck Race
The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway
Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval
The Date: Friday, April 11
The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 7:30 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 133.25 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 65),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 130), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 250)
Black’s Tire Teams Up With Tricon For The Rock
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 1, 2025) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) is excited to announce that it is joining forces with longtime partner Black’s Tire Service (BTS) to celebrate NASCAR’s return to the historic Rockingham Speedway. BTS will serve as the primary partner for Tanner Gray and the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the company’s entitlement race, the Black’s Tire 200.
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk: Results of New England Drivers From Martinsville
Denny Hamlin won the Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in seventh and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished eighth.
Austin Hill ended up the winner in the Xfinity race. Kris Wright came in ninth. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT had a bad day and finished in 38th place. Kris Wright drives the Chris and Mary Our entry who both reside in Chatham, MA on Cape Cod.
The Craftsman Truck event was taken by Daniel Hemric. Gio Ruggerio of Seekonk, MA finished 12th and Luke Baldwin of Long Island, NY was 22nd.