Auburn Hills, Mich. – One week ahead of Ram Racing’s return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, the brand has officially crowned the winner of its competitive reality series, Race for the Seat. Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell claimed the final open seat on Kaulig Racing’s 2026 Truck Series roster and will drive the No. 14 Ram 1500 when the season kicks off next weekend at Daytona.
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New Direct Connection-Licensed Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose Certified for ABC-Sanctioned Late Model Competition
- Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose from Direct Connection-licensee Five Star Racecar Bodies certified for Approved Body Configuration (ABC)-sanctioned Late Model competition
- Charger front fascia and rear fascia graphics kits are also available for Late Model racers
- Both the nose and rear graphics feature the look of the new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger, including a graphic version of the Fratzog logo, the new symbol of Dodge next-generation vehicles
- Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose and Charger front and rear fascia graphics kits will be on display at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis
- The Dodge Charger Nose, constructed with Five Star’s ultra-durable, high-impact proprietary plastic blend, was approved by ABC following extensive wind tunnel testing
- Other recent Direct Connection initiatives inspired by the new Dodge Charger include the new 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection, bringing the heritage-inspired look and feel of the all-new Charger to grassroots NHRA Factory Stock Showdown drag racing
- Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose and front and rear fascia graphics kits will be available for Late Model racing teams to order beginning on January 1, 2026
The all-new Dodge Charger Scat Pack Nose, produced by Direct Connection licensee Five Star Racecar Bodies, is now officially certified for 2026 Approved Body Configuration (ABC)-sanctioned Late Model competition.
SMX Next World All-Stars Set for Postseason Competition During SMX Playoffs
Championship on the Line for the Sport’s Elite Prospects with a Pair of Races at zMAX Dragway and The Dome at America’s Center
CONCORD, N.C. (September 5, 2025) – The SMX League has announced the field of prospects that will comprise the SMX Next World All-Stars for the 2025 season, where a championship will be on the line for the sport’s most promising young athletes. A pair of World All-Stars races will be contested in the journey to crown the first SMX Next World Champion, with Playoff 1 on September 6 from zMax Dragway in Concord, North Carolina, and the Final on September 13 from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, both of which will be run as part of the SMX World Championship Playoffs.
Front Row Motorsports: Daytona International Speedway Competition Notes – Zane Smith and the No. 38 Aaron’s Lucky Dog Ford Team
Zane Smith and the No. 38 Aaron’s Lucky Dog Ford Team Daytona International Speedway Competition Notes
Coke Zero Sugar 400
- Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Event: Race 28 of 38
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Location: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-miles)
- # of Laps: 160
- Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 PM ET on NBC/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90
Front Row Motorsports: Daytona International Speedway Competition Notes – Noah Gragson and the No. 4 Zep Ford Team
Front Row Motorsports / Noah Gragson / Coke Zero Sugar 400
- Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Event: Race 28 of 38
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Location: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-miles)
- # of Laps: 160
- Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 PM ET on NBC/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90
Front Row Motorsports: Daytona International Speedway Competition Notes- Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Grillo’s Pickles Ford Team
Front Row Motorsports: Daytona International Speedway Competition Notes- Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Grillo’s Pickles Ford Team
Coke Zero Sugar 400
- Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Event: Race 28 of 38
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Location: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-miles)
- # of Laps: 160
- Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 PM ET on NBC/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90
GMG Racing Shines in The Rain Saturday in SRO America Competition at Road America
– Kyle Washington Finishes Third in Wet and Wild GT America Powered by AWS Sprint Saturday in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R
– Washington and Co-Driver Tom Sargent Fight to Top-Five GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS Podium Finish Sunday in the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R
– Timely Pass in Rain-Shortened McLaren Trophy America Saturday Race Secures Win for GMG Racing Founder and Team Principal James Sofronas in the No. 14 GMG Racing McLaren Trophy Evo; Extends Am-Class Championship Lead with Only the Indianapolis Finale Remaining
ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin (August 19, 2025) – GMG Racing shined in the rain Saturday in SRO America competition at Road America with a McLaren Trophy America Am-class win in a race cut short by inclement weather and a third-place finish in a rain-soaked GT America powered by AWS sprint.
Front Row Motorsports: Richmond Raceway Competition Notes- Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Team
Front Row Motorsports – Cook Out 400
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Event: Race 27 of 38
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Location: Richmond Raceway (0.75-miles)
- # of Laps: 400
- Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 PM ET on USA/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90
Front Row Motorsports: Richmond Raceway Competition Notes – Zane Smith and the No. 38 Long John Silver’s Ford Team
Front Row Motorsports – Cook Out 400
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Event: Race 27 of 38
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Location: Richmond Raceway (0.75-miles)
- # of Laps: 400
- Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 PM ET on USA/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90
Front Row Motorsports: Richmond Raceway Competition Notes – Noah Gragson and the No. 4 ArmorGuard Coatings Ford Team
Front Row Motorsports’ Noah Gragson: Cook Out 400
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Event: Race 27 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Richmond Raceway (0.75-miles)
# of Laps: 400
Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 PM ET on USA/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90