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Tyler Reif Set for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Debut With Niece Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway

by MikeOctober 8, 2025

Salisbury, NC (October 8, 2025) – ARCA Menards Series standout Tyler Reif has joined Niece Motorsports to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut in the series’ season finale at Phoenix Raceway.

Reif, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, eyes his NCTS debut on the heels of a runner-up finish in ARCA Menards Series East points. In a season where he picked up five top-10s in eight starts, Reif proved to be a strong championship contender in his rookie campaign with Sigma Performance Services.

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How Did Northeastern Competitors Do At The Charlotte Roval?

by Lou ModestinoOctober 7, 2025

Shane Gisbergen won the Charlotte Roval NASCAR Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up sixth. Joe Logano of Middletown, CT managed to take 20th.

Connor Zilisch won the NASCAR Xfinity race. Kaz Grala of Boston came in fourth, and Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ended up 25th.

Corey Heim won the Craftsman Truck race. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in third, and Parker Kligerman of Weston, CT ended his day in 35th.

NASCAR Truck Series Drivers Start March Toward Championship 4

by MikeOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers are set to enjoy a coming-out party in Friday’s Ecosave 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course (3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Where the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series already have history at the 2.28-mile circuit, the NASCAR Trucks will race there for the first time.

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The Roval At Charlotte Motor Speedway Hosts NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Elimination Race This Sunday, Oct. 5, At 3 P.M. ET On USA Network

by MikeOctober 2, 2025

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 1, 2025 – It’s a cutoff race! NBC Sports will present live coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series’ final Round of 12 playoff race with the Bank of America ROVAL 400 from Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in Charlotte, N.C., this Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network. Live pre-race coverage on USA Network begins at 2:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Green.

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course (Roval)

by MikeOctober 2, 2025October 2, 20251

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course (Roval)

Next Race: Ecosave 250
The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course
Track Length: 2.28 Mile Asphalt Road Course
The Date: Friday. October 3
The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 3:30 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 152.76 miles (67 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 67)

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Corey LaJoie To Race A Craftsman Truck On Charlotte’s Roval

by Lou ModestinoOctober 1, 2025

Corey LaJoie (originally of Norwalk, CT) will drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado in Friday’s EcoSave 250 on the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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TOP LINER™ Partners with Ben Meier for Inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Charlotte ROVAL

by MikeOctober 1, 2025

Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA – September 30, 2025 – In an exciting new partnership with TOP LINER™ Spray-on Truck bed liners, rising young racer Ben Meier will take a major step forward in his career this Friday, October 3 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at the world-famous Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. The EcoSave 250 race marks the first-ever Truck Series event on the 2.32-mile, 17-turn road course, setting the stage for a night of history, speed, technical precision and prime time drama.
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Off Weekend, Charlotte ROVAL Next

by MikeSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Charlotte ROVAL

Next Race: ROVAL Fall NCTS Race
The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course
Track Length: 2.32 Mile Asphalt Road Course
The Date: Friday. October 3
The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 3:30 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 152.76 miles (67 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 40), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 67)

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Track Talk – Northeastern Drivers’ Performance At New Hampshire

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 23, 2025

Here’s this week’s Track Talk, from northeastern correspondent, Lou Modestino.

Corey Heim won the Craftsman Truck at New Hampshire. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA took fourth while Corey LaJoie (originally from Norwalk, CT) ended up eighth. Mike Christopher of Plainville, CT ended up 13^th.Long Island, NY Star Patrick Emerling was not as lucky and the best he could do was to finish 28th.

In the Cup Series race on Sunday. Ryan Blaney won, with pole winner Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finishing fourth. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 14th.

Nice to see that NHMS had a big crowd on hand. Moving the event to a Play-off date from Mid-July was the right thing to do.

There’s A Lot Happening In NASCAR This Weekend

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 19, 2025

NASCAR returns to the Magic Mile. After a seven-year hiatus from the Playoff spotlight, New Hampshire Motor Speedway roars back into championship relevance, hosting its 58th Cup Series race and the first Round of 12 event since 2017 (Mobil 1 301 | Sunday | 2:00 p.m. ET | USA Network, HBO Max). Once a staple of the postseason grind, Loudon was long the gateway to title contention. Now, it returns— carrying with it a legacy of triumph, turmoil, and championship dreams.

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