By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
AUSTIN, Tex. — The NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of The Americas brings a new day on a “new” track.
For Trackhouse Racing driver Shane van Gisbergen, it brings a new and welcome opportunity.
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Austin Hill Aims to Extend Richard Childress Racing’s Domination
by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
So far this season, Richard Childress Racing is batting 1.000, having swept all available Playoff points in the first two races of the year.
Jesse Love won the season opener at Daytona in the No. 2 RCR Chevrolet. A week later, Austin Hill put the No. 21 RCR Camaro in Victory Lane at Atlanta for the fifth time in the last six races at the 1.54-mile drafting track.
RFK Racing Announces Strategic Corporate Restructuring
Veteran Sports Marketing Pro Dawn Turner Named SVP of Brand Strategy, Marketing and Communications
Concord, NC (February 27, 2025) – Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) today announced a strategic corporate restructuring designed to fuel long-term growth. Effective mid-March, RFK will implement key organizational changes within Marketing, Communications and Partner Services.
Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Return Of The Great American Getaway Entitlement For NASCAR Cup Series Race At Pocono Raceway
- The VISITPA.COM-sponsored race is coming back to “The Tricky Triangle” on Sunday, June 22, as part of a NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
- Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, and included $64 million in funding in his proposed 2025-26 budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year.
LONG POND, PA (February 27, 2025) – Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that his Administration is partnering with Pocono Raceway for the second year in a row as the race entitlement sponsor for the annual NASCAR Cup Series event. The 160-lap, 400-mile race will return as “The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM” on Sunday, June 22. (more…)
Black’s Tire Celebrates Grassroots Racing with Kaulig Racing
LEXINGTON, N.C. (February 27, 2025) – For the third consecutive year, Kaulig Racing has teamed up with Black’s Tire Service (BTS) to celebrate grassroots racing in NASCAR. BTS, a longtime partner in NASCAR, will be the primary sponsor onboard Kaulig Racing’s No. 16 Chevrolet with driver Christian Eckes for the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) races at Darlington Raceway (Saturday, April 5) and Rockingham Speedway (Saturday, April 19). (more…)
23XI and Upper Deck Expand Relationship with Multi-Year Deal
Huntersville, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2025) – 23XI Racing announced today a multi-year expansion of its relationship with Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles. Last year, the collaboration debuted with Upper Deck featured on the No. 45 Toyota Camry at Darlington Raceway, as Tyler Reddick raced his way to the regular season championship. The expanded collaboration will continue to see Upper Deck highlighted on-track with 23XI’s drivers and feature Upper Deck Authenticated memorabilia and race-used collectibles.
Second New Manufacturer Emerges As Contender To Join NASCAR With Dodge Eyeing Return
by Nick Geddes, ON3
Dodge is eyeing a return to the NASCAR Truck Series as soon as the 2026 season and according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, another manufacturer could also be on the way in the future. (more…)
NASCAR Cup Stars Take In The Sights And Sounds Of Mexico City
By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service
MEXICO CITY — This is not the pina colada Cancun of your cruise ships, but a vibrant, sprawling, city center full of busy international vibes; welcoming and interesting. Smiling friendly people with places to be.
Beautiful snow-covered mountain peaks loom over Mexico City. Small, colorful taco stands decorate every corner, busy with lunch regulars. The sidewalks are filled with people and the traffic lanes are filled with mopeds and cars, door-to-door, bumper-to-bumper. Car horns and dog barks fill the air. It is a full sensory experience.
And the first big billboard rising out of the Mexico City airport? It advertises Chevrolets.
Four Loko Backs Ryan Ellis at Bristol with a New CAMO Flavor
Lake Wales, Fla., (February 25th, 2025) – DGM Racing and Ryan Ellis are proud to announce that Four Loko will be the primary sponsor of Ellis’ No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12th. The partnership celebrates the launch of Four Loko’s newest flavor: Four Loko CAMO, which debuted earlier this year, building on Four Loko’s legacy of innovation and dominance by continuing to drive culture forward and delivering top-selling products that redefine the flavored malt beverage (FMB) market. (more…)
NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Circuit of The Americas
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
The Place: Circuit of The Americas
Track Length: 2.40 Mile Asphalt Road Course
The Date: Sunday, March 2
The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $11,055,250
TV: FOX, 2:30 p.m. ET
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 228.0 miles (95 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 45), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 95) (more…)