DAYTONA BEACH, FL (April 25, 2026) – NASCAR today announced pivotal leadership changes with its Board of Directors naming Steve O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer, positioning the sport for its next phase of growth and innovation. These planned transitions follow a period of sustained momentum and business strength for NASCAR, driven by multi-year media rights agreements, long-term charter extensions and robust partner relationships.
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Viking Motorsports Names New Driver And Crew Chief
Parker Retzlaff will drive the Viking Motorsports No. 99 Chevrolet with Danny Efland as the crew chief
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 7, 2025) – Viking Motorsports announced today that Parker Retzlaff will take the wheel of the No. 99 Chevrolet for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Alongside this exciting change, the team also welcomes Danny Efland as crew chief, marking a new chapter in the organization’s relentless pursuit of excellence and competitive growth.
Richard Childress Racing Appoints Jim Pohlman Crew Chief of the No. 8 Chevrolet And Driver Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Cup Series Beginning in 2026
WELCOME, N.C. (October 16, 2025) – Richard Childress Racing announced this week that Jim Pohlman will rejoin the organization in 2026 to assume the role of crew chief for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Matt Kaulig Names Chris Rice Chief Executive Officer of Kaulig Racing
HUDSON, Ohio (September 25, 2025) – Kaulig Racing announced today the promotion of Chris Rice from President to Chief Executive Officer. Rice, who has been with the team since its inception in 2016, has played a vital role in the organization’s growth and success in NASCAR.
Highmark Building Efficiency Establishes Crew Chief Award For Riverhead Raceway Whelen Modified Tour Events
- Honoring Glenn Dixon & Jason Shephard
Behind every successful driver and race team stands a dedicated crew chief who coordinates operations leading up to and through race day. Thursday afternoon Riverhead Raceway and HighMark Building Efficiency announced a $250 Crew Chief of the Race Award for both NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events scheduled at the historic bullring. The first award will honor Glenn Dixon June 14th, while the second on September 6th remembers Jason Shephard, two Long Island natives who left their footprint on WMT racing.
Rodney Childers Out As Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Crew Chief
Spire Motorsports made a crew chief change for its No. 7 Chevrolet team, announcing Wednesday that veteran Rodney Childers and the team agreed to mutually part ways during the off-week break.
The move comes as the NASCAR Cup Series is set to resume this weekend with Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 (3 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM) at Talladega Superspeedway.
Parella Motorsports Holdings Appoints Lee Giannone As New Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, N.Y. | AUSTIN, Texas (January 30, 2025): Parella Motorsports Holdings (“PMH”), a premier motorsports organization dedicated to fostering excellence in racing and delivering world-class experiences to drivers, teams, and fans, has today announced the appointment of Lee Giannone to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Front Row Motorsports Confirms Full Driver, Crew Chief, and Number lineup For NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Layne Riggs Returns to Front Row Motorsports for 2025
Front Row Motorsports Confirms Full Driver, Crew Chief, and Number lineup For NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
MOORESVILLE, NC (January 27, 2025)- Coming off his banner rookie season at Front Row Motorsports (FRM), Layne Riggs is set to return to FRM to drive one of the teams’ Ford F-150’s for the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) season. (more…)
City Garage Motorsports Announces Partnership With Veteran Crew Chief David Ifft
LAKELAND, Fla. – City Garage Motorsports (CGM) announces that esteemed veteran crew chief David Ifft will lead the No. 85 team, with driver Becca Monopoli, in the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona. (more…)
RFK Racing Names Derrick Finley as Crew Chief for No. 60 Ford in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series
CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2025) – Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) has announced that NASCAR veteran Derrick Finley will serve as the Crew Chief for the organization’s third NASCAR Cup Series entry, the No. 60 Ford Mustang driven by Ryan Preece, in the upcoming 2025 season. (more…)