Viking Motorsports Names New Driver And Crew Chief

Parker Retzlaff will drive the Viking Motorsports No. 99 Chevrolet with Danny Efland as the crew chiefParker 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.

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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

Jim Pohlman to be Kyle Busch's crew chief in 2026WELCOME, 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.

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RFK Racing Joins Forces with NTangible as Official Mental Fitness Partner, Enhancing Pit Crew Performance Through Groundbreaking Assessment

RFK Racing Joins Forces with NTangible as Official Mental Fitness Partner, Enhancing Pit Crew Performance Through Groundbreaking Assessment

CONCORD, N.C. (July 8, 2025) — Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing today announced a strategic partnership with NTangible, a leading provider of mental fitness assessments for elite performers. As the newest member of the RFK Tek Alliance, NTangible will deliver advanced mental fitness evaluations to RFK Racing’s pit crews, supporting efforts to enhance performance under pressure and sustain a competitive advantage in the high-intensity environment of motorsports.

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Highmark Building Efficiency Establishes Crew Chief Award For Riverhead Raceway Whelen Modified Tour Events

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.

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Pit Crews Battle for $100,000 During NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge Presented by Mechanix Wear

Pit Crews Battle for $100,000 During NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge Presented by Mechanix Wear
  • The fan-favorite NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear will hit pit road Friday, May 16, as part of the jam-packed NASCAR All-Star Race Week schedule
  • Winning crew receives a signature jack and air gun pit crew trophy and $100,000
  • Race week packages, single-day tickets and camping to all NASCAR All-Star Race Week events are on sale at northwilkesborospeedway.com

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 12, 2025) – NASCAR fans already know the names of the stars on track, but in May, the often unsung heroes on pit road will get their moment to shine.

The NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway on Friday, May 16, as part of NASCAR All-Star Race Week festivities. Held exclusively at the historic short track, this high-octane, timed pit stop event is more than just a sideshow, it’s a full-blown battle of speed, precision and composure under pressure.

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Milwaukee Tools, Nelson ACE Continues Support for Thunder Road Crew Chiefs

Barre’s Nelson’s ACE Hardware and Milwaukee Tools have continued their support of the hardworking crew and crew chiefs of Thunder Road’s race teams throughout 2025! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – With the ink just drying, Thunder Road officials are excited to announce the continued partnership with Barre’s Nelson ACE Hardware and the Milwaukee Tools brand at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. Milwaukee Tools through Nelson ACE will support the hardworking crews and crew chiefs of Thunder Road’s racers with a weekly Crew or Crew Chief of the Week award and a special season ending prize to boot!

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Rodney Childers Out As Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Crew Chief

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.

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Extraordinary Crew Members, Ivy League Graduates Play Key Role For RFK

Extraordinary Crew Members, Ivy League Graduates Play Key Role For RFK

Princeton and Brown University Grads Helping Anchor Over-The-Wall Teams

CONCORD, NC (February 20, 2025) — Ivy League graduates are often seen as future doctors, lawyers, CEOs, and world leaders, shaping the world with their intellect and influence. But every so often, an Ivy League athlete breaks the mold, and in a rare twist, two of them now play a large role with Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing. (more…)

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Front Row Motorsports Confirms Full Driver, Crew Chief, and Number lineup For NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series

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…)

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