Bethesda, MD – [November 12, 2025] — Collars & Co., the Shark Tank-backed menswear brand redefining men’s apparel, today announced NASCAR icon Jimmie Johnson as its newest brand ambassador. Known for his record-tying seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and enduring commitment to performance and precision, Johnson embodies the Collars & Co. ethos: elevated style that moves with you.
Brand-New Racing Festival “Fan Prix™” Partners with Saleen to Bring “Dream to Drive” Tryouts to Las Vegas Race Week
Just one highlight of the free and easy-to-access event hosted by Racing icon Romain Grosjean, happening November 21–22, 2025, with Dream to Drive: Racing Saleen and AAA Mountain West Group as official partners
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A free, brand-new racing festival is making its debut on the Las Vegas Strip this Race Week as Fan Prix launches November 21–22 at Resorts World Las Vegas, bringing an action-packed lineup of motorsport, technology and lifestyle activations for all ages.
Open to the public, Fan Prix is convenient to attend, featuring Resorts World’s easy access and complimentary self-parking for locals. The event offers racing enthusiasts and casual fans alike the opportunity to get closer to the sport with celebrity appearances, interactive exhibits, and exclusive fan experiences.
Ferrucci Enters 2026 Chili Bowl
Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT, is confirmed to compete in the next Chili Bowl Midget Nationals (the 2026 event) for Abacus Racing. He also competed in the most recent event, the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals, where he raced the No. 16 entry with primary sponsorship from Webco Engineering.Ferrucci, an NTT IndyCar Series driver, is a frequent participant in the Chili Bowl, a race he has called the “Indy 500 for the dirt world”. He looks to improve his performance in the upcoming event, having had a “wild ride” in the 2025 edition. He made his Chili Bowl debut in 2021.
Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour Official Release 2026 Schedule of Events
Barre, VT — After several weeks of planning, Officials with the Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour announced today the 2026 Schedule of Events for North America’s most historic Late Model touring series with 14 point-counting events on a fifteen-stop schedule. Along with the $60,000+ Milton CAT point fund and $20,000 champion’s share on the line, the 2026 schedule begins with ten stops at ten different facilities and features traditional marquee events for the international stars as well as several exciting changes to shake up the season!
Auto Racing And Other Motorsports Television Listings for November 11-16, 2025
These auto racing and other motorsports television listings are from Racing TV Schedule, and are subject to change. Times are eastern.
Gary Putnam Named NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series Director
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2025) – NASCAR announced today that Gary Putnam has been named the new Series Director for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, becoming the fifth person to hold the position in the Tour’s storied history. Putnam succeeds Jimmy Wilson, who has overseen the series since 2013. Earlier this year, Wilson accepted the role of Sr. Technical Director of NASCAR Regional.
Putnam joins an esteemed line of Series Directors that includes Jerry Cook (1985–1992), Ed Cox (1993–2007), Chad Little (2008–2012), and Jimmy Wilson (2013–2025). His appointment marks a new chapter for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as it enters its 41st season in 2026.
Stafford Rewind Video Series Launches to Highlight the Top Finishers in 2025
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway is shining the spotlight on the stars of the 2025 season with Stafford Rewind, a digital content series highlighting the top-five finishers in each of the track’s five weekly divisions.
Over the past few weeks, Kyle Rickey and Rob Hahn of the Stafford media team visited each of the 2025 top-five finishers to talk about their seasons, tour their race shops, and highlight the people and sponsors that make their programs go. The series will feature daily videos and stories across Stafford’s social media channels, beginning today with the Street Stock division’s fifth-place finisher, Tyler Trott.
Ryan Ellis Joins Young’s Motorsports for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Season
MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Young’s Motorsports confirmed today that Ashburn, Va., native Ryan Ellis will join the team for the full 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, beginning with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Ellis joins the family-owned organization under a multi-year agreement, with 2026 marking his third full-time season in the newly rebranded series. He looks to build on his experience of 164 career series starts to date.
Top Runners, Special Award Winners Honored at Thunder Road Annual Banquet of Champions
Barre, VT – Saturday saw the Thunder Road family of race teams come together one final time to celebrate the 2025 season at the annual Banquet of Champions. After decades away, the Banquet returned to the famed Barre Auditorium much to the delight of most attendees with the catering courtesy of Jockey Hollow and Good Measure Brewing providing the bartending services for the evening’s festivities.
RICO RULES: Rico Abreu Dominates World Finals Opener, David Gravel Clinches Title
Chalk up another one for Rico Abreu.
It’s been a dream season for the St. Helena, CA native, and he’s got no intentions of letting his foot off the gas as 2025 winds down.
Abreu entered World of Outlaws World Finals week with a nation-leading 20 Sprint Car victories this year. One thing lacking from his résumé was a win at North Carolina’s The Dirt Track at Charlotte with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. He’d been close with a trio of runner-ups including one in his most recent appearance, but he doesn’t have to be the bridesmaid anymore.