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NASCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway Announce 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race Format

by MikeApril 23, 2025

Manufacturer Showdown, Promoter’s Caution, Extended Race, New Pit Crew Challenge Eligibility Among Fresh Format Elements

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 23, 2024) – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held on Sunday, May 18, for the third consecutive year at iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway. This season’s format will again feature two heat races to set the All-Star Race starting lineup and a 100-lap All-Star Open, plus an extended 250-lap main event. In addition to a longer All-Star Race, several new aspects will debut including a Manufacturer Showdown, a Promoter’s Caution, modifications to Open qualifying, and Pit Crew Challenge eligibility. All eyes will be on the stars of the sport as they take on these new elements at the historic .625-mile track in the annual exhibition.

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Analyzing the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 From Talladega

by MikeApril 23, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 22, 2025) – Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series statistical performances at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, going into the Jack Link’s 500 on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

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Drivers Praise Return To Rockingham, Hoping It Stays On The Schedule

by MikeApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

The NASCAR Cup Series’ season-opening Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium left race fans clamoring for more.

Last weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series doubleheader at Rockingham Speedway had the same effect.

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NASCAR Announces Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award

by MikeApril 21, 2025

Busch and LaJoie join ballot for the first time; Wheeler up for Landmark nod

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 21, 2025) — NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

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Parade Lap Honoring Bobby Allison to Precede NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

by MikeApril 17, 2025

Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven by grandson Robbie Allison

TALLADEGA, Ala. (April 17, 2025) – Talladega Superspeedway announced today that the late NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison will be honored during a special parade lap as part of pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500. Allison’s famed 1969 Mercury Cyclone will be driven around the track by his grandson Robbie Allison following the National Anthem.

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Mystik Lubricants Enters into Partnership with Zane Smith

by MikeApril 17, 2025

CITGARD to Return to Front Row Motorsports as an Associate Sponsor

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 16, 2025) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is proud to announce a multi-race sponsorship for Mystik® Lubricants, for select NASCAR Cup Series events with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team as well as an all-season associate sponsorship. CITGO® CITGARD® Heavy Duty Engine Oils brand will also join Zane as an associate sponsor.

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Texas A&M University Announces New NASCAR, INDYCAR Partnerships Not Simply To Be Seen, But To Stand For Something Nationwide

by MikeApril 17, 2025

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, April 16, 2025 — Texas A&M University is revving its engines for a return to NASCAR in 2025 through a season-long partnership with Haas Factory Team (HFT), building on the university’s 2024 involvement with the Gene Haas-owned organization. Additionally, Texas A&M is making its NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut as a sponsor of fan-favorite driver Felix Rosenqvist for the 2025 season.

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Beard Motorsports Tabs Jesse Love for Texas and Indy

by MikeApril 17, 2025

20-Year Old Californian and Second-Year Xfinity Series Regular To Pilot No. 62 C4 Energy Chevrolet in Upcoming Cup Series Outings

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (April 16, 2025) – Beard Motorsports has announced the addition of a pair of NASCAR Cup Series races on its 2025 schedule that will feature 20-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Jesse Love behind the wheel of its No. 62 Chevrolet for the first time – the May 4 Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, and the iconic Brickyard 400 July 27 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Off Week, Looking Ahead To Talladega

by MikeApril 16, 2025

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Jack Link’s 500
The Place: Talladega Superspeedway
Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, April 27
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Purse: $11,055,250
TV: FOX, 2 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 500 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)

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Nicokick and zone™ Partner to Sponsor Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Car at Talladega

by MikeApril 16, 2025

Nicokick’s first co-branded campaign with zone™ accelerates online engagement and brand visibility in motorsports

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nicokick.com, the leading U.S. platform and preferred digital retail partner for zone™ premium nicotine pouches, is revving up its motorsports presence with a new sponsorship of Kyle Busch’s iconic No. 8 car at the upcoming Talladega race on April 27.

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