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Kroger And RFK Racing Team Up For 2025 NASCAR Season

by MikeNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

RFK Racing To Field Third Cup Series Team With Ryan Preece

CINCINNATI, OHIO. (November 19, 2024) – Beginning with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series racing season, Kroger will move its primary sponsorship to Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing. In addition, RFK Racing will begin fielding a third Ford Mustang in 2025 with Ryan Preece joining the team to pilot the No. 60. Kroger and nearly 20 brands will appear across the RFK Racing cars of Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher and Preece throughout the season.

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Trans Am Series Introduces TA Cup Class for 2025

by MikeNovember 19, 2024

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced a new racing class for the 2025 season. Named TA Cup, the class will utilize high-performance spec tube-frame vehicles with silhouette bodies, which will be eligible for competition in the Western Championship, as well as in the National Championship under the Pick 6 Challenge. The machines are produced by Chris Evans Inc. (CEI), owned by two-time Western Championship title winner Chris Evans. (more…)

TNT Sports Announces Esteemed Broadcast Booth for NASCAR Cup Series Coverage Starting June 2025

by MikeNovember 18, 2024

Previously Announced NASCAR Icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Be Joined by Daytona 500-Winning Crew Chief Steve Letarte & Veteran Motorsports Commentator Adam Alexander for TNT Sports’ Exclusive NASCAR Cup Series Coverage

TNT Sports to Present NASCAR’s Inaugural Five-Race In-Season Tournament, Beginning with Atlanta’s Night Race Showdown on Saturday, June 28, 2025

TNT Sports is readying the return of NASCAR to its networks and platforms in 2025, announcing its broadcast booth for all its flag-to-flag live race coverage, which includes NASCAR’s inaugural in-season tournament, starting with Atlanta’s Night Race on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

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Prime Video Announces 2025 NASCAR Booth

by MikeNovember 18, 2024

Adam Alexander and Steve Letarte join Dale Earnhardt Jr. to complete Prime Video’s NASCAR Broadcast booth starting with exclusive NASCAR Cup Series coverage in 2025

NEW YORK–November 18, 2024– Prime Video announced their inaugural broadcast booth for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series coverage, beginning in 2025. NASCAR Hall of Famer and race analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be joined by race caller Adam Alexander and race analyst Steve Letarte kicking off their coverage live at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Hueytown Community Honors NASCAR legend Bobby Allison After Funeral

by MikeNovember 18, 2024

HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WBRC) – One of the most successful drivers in NASCAR Cup Series history was laid to rest in Alabama on Saturday.

Loved ones said farewell to racing legend Bobby Allison at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home in Hueytown. (more…)

BREAKING NEWS: Statement from 23XI and Front Row Motorsports Ownership

by MikeNovember 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Just announced from attorney Jeffrey Kessler, who represents 23XI and Front Row Motorsports in their lawsuit against NASCAR…

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Emerick Tops Vester for Seventh Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown Crown

by MikeNovember 16, 2024

Shane Flake (second from left), and Danny Emerick (center) captured the 2024 Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown championship. / Will Bellamy | Racing America

For 38 weekends throughout the 2024 season the focus in the NASCAR Cup Series garage was solely on the drivers, the pit crews, and the on-track product. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Hendrick Motorsports mechanics got their chance to be the stars of the show in the 23rd annual Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown Presented by Valvoline. (more…)

Bowman Gray Stadium Prepares for Next Generation of NASCAR Racing

by MikeNovember 15, 2024

Crews Begin Installation of New Musco Lighting System, SAFER Barrier, and Catch Fences as Facility Prepares for Historic 2025 NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2024) – Work is well underway to get Bowman Gray Stadium ready for its next generation of racing, which begins next year with The Clash on Feb. 1-2, 2025. NASCAR, City of Winston-Salem, and Winston-Salem State University announced several initiatives today that are preparing the facility for a future that includes the return of NASCAR Cup Series racing to its historic quarter-mile oval for the first time since 1971.

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World-Renowned NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Partners with FloSports to Make Historic Debut at 39th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals Powered by NOS Energy Drink Streamed Exclusively on FloRacing

by Lou ModestinoNovember 15, 2024

Busch Entrance in Lucas Oil Midget Car Follows Appearances at the USAC National Midget Events at Bakersfield Speedway and Ventura Raceway Starting on November 26

Austin, TX – November 14, 2024 – Legendary NASCAR driver and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kyle Busch, today announced a partnership with FloSports that will put him on the clay in a Lucas Oil midget car for a historic debut at the 39th Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Powered by NOS Energy Drink streamed exclusively on FloRacing this January. Kyle’s debut follows similar appearances at the USAC National Midget events at Bakersfield Speedway (November 26) and Ventura Raceway (November 30). The 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink will run from January 13-18, 2025 at the famed SageNet Center. (more…)

Joey Logano Takes on New York City During 2024 Champion’s Tour

by MikeNovember 14, 2024

2024 NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano is making rounds in the Empire State this week as he continues the celebration of his third title. As part of his Champion’s Tour for winning this year’s Bill France Cup, the No. 22 Team Penske driver is taking part in TV shows, taking the trophy to the top of the Empire State Building and more. Scroll through to see photos from his big week. (more…)