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USAC National Champion Justin Grant to Drive As Briggs Danner TQ Midget Teammate During Atlantic City’s NAPA Auto Parts Weekend, January 30–31

by MikeJanuary 27, 2026

Justin Grant (left) stands with past Indoor Auto Racing Series Champion, Ryan Flores (right) before the 2024 NAPA Auto Parts Atlantic City Indoor Race Weekend. (Photo: Pete MacDonald)

Atlantic City, NJ (January 24, 2026) — Fresh off his five career USAC National Driving Championship in 2025, Justin Grant will head back east to compete in the Indoor Auto Racing Series at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. for a second time during the Friday–Saturday NAPA Auto Parts Weekend on January 30–31.

Grant will pilot a brand-new Kevin Graver–built TQ Midget joining recent series winner Briggs Danner as a teammate. Grant, who also captured the 2025 USAC Silver Crown Championship despite suffering a broken foot in a mid-season crash, made his Indoor Series debut in 2024 driving for Lou Cicconi.

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Nathan Nicholson to Drive the No. 76 Truck at First Three Road Courses

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

Mooresville, NC (January 21, 2026) – Spencer Boyd, veteran driver and owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises, announced today that he will be stepping out of the seat for the first three road course races of the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series season. Nathan Nicholson, who finished third in the 2025 Mazda MX Cup Championship, will turn his first laps in the No. 76 Whelen Engineering Chevrolet Silverado during the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg weekend.

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Bob Tasca Steps From NHRA Funny Car Seat, Hires Champion Austin Prock to Drive His Mustang

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 19, 2026

As part of a lavish, globally streamed Ford Racing online presentation from Detroit late Thursday and in what he called “a new era” for his organization, Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI announced he is stepping away from the driver’s seat and becoming an NHRA Funny Car team owner only, at least for now.

And he has hired two-time and reigning champion Austin Prock to drive the Dark Horse Mustang, starting in the 2026 season that will kick off in March with the NHRA Gatornationals at Florida’s Gainesville Raceway.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to Drive for Niece Motorsports in NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Debut

by MikeJanuary 15, 2026

Salisbury, NC (Jan. 14, 2026) – Niece Motorsports proudly welcomes DAYTONA 500 and two-time NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., to drive for its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) team.

Stenhouse Jr., an accomplished veteran, primarily competes in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 47 Chevrolet for HYAK Motorsports. The Olive Branch, Mississippi, native has made nearly 600 starts in the top-three national series throughout his career, but has never raced a truck before.

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Anthony Alfredo Tapped to Drive Second Viking Motorsports

by Lou ModestinoDecember 4, 2025

Viking Motorsports is bringing Anthony Alfredo of Ridgewood CT into its stable for the upcoming season, with the Ridgefield, Connecticut-native getting the nod to pilot the team’s newly-established second entry in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

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Brand-New Racing Festival “Fan Prix™” Partners with Saleen to Bring “Dream to Drive” Tryouts to Las Vegas Race Week

by MikeNovember 12, 2025

Just one highlight of the free and easy-to-access event hosted by Racing icon Romain Grosjean, happening November 21–22, 2025, with Dream to Drive: Racing Saleen and AAA Mountain West Group as official partners

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A free, brand-new racing festival is making its debut on the Las Vegas Strip this Race Week as Fan Prix launches November 21–22 at Resorts World Las Vegas, bringing an action-packed lineup of motorsport, technology and lifestyle activations for all ages.

Open to the public, Fan Prix is convenient to attend, featuring Resorts World’s easy access and complimentary self-parking for locals. The event offers racing enthusiasts and casual fans alike the opportunity to get closer to the sport with celebrity appearances, interactive exhibits, and exclusive fan experiences.

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Corey LaJoie Will Drive For Spire Motorsports In The Truck Series At Phoenix

by Lou ModestinoOctober 29, 2025

Corey LaJoie will race Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.

Last weekend at Martinsville Speedway, LaJoie registered a fifth-place showing after battling water temperature issues early. The Concord, N.C., native rallied from outside the top 20 to secure his third top-five finish of the 2025 campaign.

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Corey LaJoie To Drive No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado At Martinsville

by Lou ModestinoOctober 23, 2025

Corey LaJoie will drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado in the Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway.
Last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, LaJoie piloted his No. 77 Gainbridge Chevy to an eighth-place finish in the Love’s RV Stop 225. After battling inside the top five for much of the afternoon, LaJoie lined up on the front row for NASCAR Overtime when his drafting line broke apart before ultimately finishing eighth.

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Viking Motorsports Announces Driver Change, Connor Mosack To Drive The No. 99 Chevrolet For Final Three Races

by MikeOctober 14, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 13, 2025) – Viking Motorsports announced today that Connor Mosack will drive the No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet for the final three races of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, beginning at Talladega Superspeedway.

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MiataCon Returns to Lime Rock Park, Celebrating The Spirit of the Mazda MX-5 and the Generations Who Drive It

by Lou ModestinoOctober 10, 2025

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (9 October 2025)- What began in 2022 as an idea to bring Miata enthusiasts together for good vibes and friendly competition has grown into a national celebration of Mazda’s iconic roadster and the generations who drive it. MiataCon 2025 returns to Lime Rock Park October 24-25, uniting drivers, owners and fans from across the country for a weekend dedicated to the world’s most popular sports car.

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