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NASCAR Organizational Test at Rockingham Speedway Rescheduled To Friday, 2/6/26

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Feb.1, 2026) – Due to the ongoing effects from this weekend’s historic winter storm and the continuing impact on the surrounding areas, the previously scheduled Feb. 3-4 organizational test for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Rockingham Speedway has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, and be conducted as a single-day test.

Track Enterprises will once again serve as the Official Promoter of Rockingham Speedway’s Easter Weekend NASCAR classic.

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Atlantic City Goes Full Throttle with Two-Night Indoor Auto Racing Weekend at Jim Whelen’s Boardwalk Hall

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

Fast Cars, Bright Lights, Late Nights: Atlantic City’s Ultimate Winter Race Weekend Hits Boardwalk Hall

Atlantic City, NJ (January 28, 2026) — The NAPA Auto Parts Race Weekend isn’t just a night at the races — it’s a reason to spend the entire weekend in Atlantic City. (more…)

FOX Puts Mexico At Full Speed With NASCAR

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

NASCAR joins FOX Latin America and accelerates its motorsports offering in Mexico

Mexico City, January 28, 2026 – FOX reaffirms its position as the undisputed leader in the sports media industry in Mexico and Latin America by announcing the addition of NASCAR to its screens starting February 1. This strategic partnership not only expands FOX’s already robust portfolio of broadcast rights, but also reflects its goal of bringing together the properties with the highest audience reach, relevance, and loyalty in the region.

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Luke Fenhaus To Make NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Debut With First-Year Hettinger Racing Team

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Midwestern short-track star Luke Fenhaus will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut in the Feb. 14 United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

The 21-year-old racer from Wausau, Wisconsin, will drive the No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Hettinger Racing, a team that is also making its O’Reilly Series debut at Daytona.

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Joe Gibbs Racing Celebrating 35th Anniversary in 2026

by MikeJanuary 30, 2026

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (January 27, 2026) – Joe Gibbs Racing, the winningest team of all-time across NASCAR’s three national series, is set for its 35th season in 2026. The organization has a variety of activations planned to celebrate the team’s history, fans, partners, and the Gibbs family.

Over the team’s history, Joe Gibbs Racing has earned 448 victories in NASCAR national series competition, including 227 NASCAR Cup Series wins and 221 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series wins. JGR’s pedigree includes championships with Kyle Busch, Bobby Labonte, and Tony Stewart in the Cup Series, and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championships with Busch, Ty Gibbs, Daniel Hemric, and Daniel Suárez. The team also helped launch the careers of other standout drivers like Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Erik Jones and Joey Logano.

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USAC National Champion Justin Grant to Drive As Briggs Danner TQ Midget Teammate During Atlantic City’s NAPA Auto Parts Weekend, January 30–31

by MikeJanuary 27, 2026

Justin Grant (left) stands with past Indoor Auto Racing Series Champion, Ryan Flores (right) before the 2024 NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Indoor Race Weekend. (Photo: Pete MacDonald)

Atlantic City, NJ (January 24, 2026) — Fresh off his five career USAC National Driving Championship in 2025, Justin Grant will head back east to compete in the Indoor Auto Racing Series at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. for a second time during the Friday–Saturday NAPA Auto Parts Weekend on January 30–31.

Grant will pilot a brand-new Kevin Graver–built TQ Midget joining recent series winner Briggs Danner as a teammate. Grant, who also captured the 2025 USAC Silver Crown Championship despite suffering a broken foot in a mid-season crash, made his Indoor Series debut in 2024 driving for Lou Cicconi.

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Ross Chastain Set for Four-Race Slate with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

STATESVILLE, NC (January 20, 2026) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that Ross Chastain will compete in four events during the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the #32 Chevrolet.

A multi-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner, Chastain will bring top-level experience to the #32 entry while competing at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Circuit of The Americas, Watkins Glen International, and Sonoma Raceway. Known for his versatility and competitive driving style, Chastain has proven himself across ovals, road courses, and superspeedways at NASCAR’s highest level.

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Four TQ Midget Rookies To Make Debut At Allentown Indoor Auto Racing Series Opener

by MikeDecember 30, 2025

Allentown, PA – Four Young Gun drivers from three different states will take on TQ Midget Car veterans at the Indoor Auto Racing Series opener during the Ironton Global Indoor Races on Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10, at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA.

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Hettinger Racing To Compete Fulltime in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series

by MikeDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 23, 2025) – Hettinger Racing will compete fulltime in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026.

Owned by second-generation racer Chris Hettinger, the team will field the No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse and receive technical support from Ford Racing. Roush Yates Engines will be the team’s engine supplier.

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Mason Maggio Named in Driver Lineup for DGM Racing’s No. 91

by MikeDecember 17, 2025

Lake Wales, Fla., (December 17, 2025) – DGM Racing is pleased to announce Mason Maggio as part of its 2026 driver lineup for the No. 91 Chevrolet in the inaugural NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) season. Born and raised in South Florida, Maggio joins NASCAR’s only full-time NOAPS Florida-based team alongside veteran and fellow Florida native Josh Williams of Port Charlotte.

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