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Ram Launches Free Agent Driver Program for a Ram 1500 Spot in 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Creating Opportunity for New Talent

by MikeNovember 18, 2025

Drivers from across the motorsports world are invited to pilot the No. 25 Ram 1500 truck for Kaulig Racing during the 2026 season
Identity of the Free Agent driver will be shared just before each race, keeping the program fresh and unpredictable
First Free Agent driver will be chosen and revealed in February 2026
Full-time drivers Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, Daniel Dye, and Justin Haley will anchor three of the five Ram 1500 entries

Ram is shaking up the grid with a bold new initiative for its return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2026. The brand today announced a unique Free Agent Program for the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing — bringing an unexpected and unknown lineup of drivers from different racing disciplines to compete throughout the season.

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Viking Motorsports Names New Driver And Crew Chief

by MikeNovember 7, 2025

Parker 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

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

WELCOME, 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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Brenden “Butterbean” Queen Named First RAM 1500 Driver for Kaulig Racing

by MikeOctober 17, 2025

LEXINGTON, N.C. (October 16, 2025) – Kaulig Racing announced today that newly crowned ARCA Menards Series (AMS) Champion, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, has been named the team’s first RAM 1500 driver for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season.

Kaulig Racing, the anchor team for RAM’s return to NASCAR, revealed it would field five trucks in the NCTS beginning in 2026. Queen is the first of five spots to be announced.

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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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Finalists Set For The Fourth Annual PT Autosport Aspiring Driver Shootout

by Lou ModestinoOctober 3, 2025

MILLVILLE, NJ (October 2, 2025) – PT Autosport today announced the eight Aspiring Driver Shootout finalists who will compete at New Jersey Motorsport Park in early November, with the winner earning financial support of up to $250,000 ($50,000 guaranteed) to pursue their racing career.

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Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Winner Ricky Craven Named Honorary Pace Car Driver For New Hampshire’s Mobil 1 301

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 10, 2025

Maine native Ricky Craven will lead the field to green for New England’s only NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs race on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

LOUDON, N.H. – On Sunday, Sept. 21, Ricky Craven, two-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race winner and Newburgh, Maine native, will get behind the wheel of the official Toyota GR Supra pace car as he leads 36 of NASCAR’s best to the green flag for the Mobil 1 301 NCS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS).

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AE Victory Racing Driver Development Continues to Grow Beyond the Track

by MikeAugust 29, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – August 28, 2025 — AE Victory Racing is celebrating the continued growth and development of its drivers as they expand their impact both on and off the track. True to the team’s mission of supporting drivers in their careers and personal growth, AE Victory Racing is proud to highlight the unique paths its drivers are pursuing in between WRL race weekends.

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TOP LINER and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Announce the “Top Driver” Challenge with Adam Andretti

by MikeAugust 26, 2025

Buford, GA – August 25, 2025 – TOP LINER spray-in truck bed liners, in partnership with Andretti Indoor Karting & Games and professional Trans Am driver Adam Andretti, today announced the launch of the TOP LINER “Top Driver” Challenge, an exciting promotional sweepstakes that blends the thrill of motorsport with the accessibility of indoor karting.

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Bethel Native and Drift Driver Grant Anderson is Sliding Sideways into Lime Rock Park for GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends August 15-17

by Lou ModestinoAugust 12, 2025

After drifting on roads from Canada to Japan, Bethel-local heads back to Lime Rock Park for a weekend that blends motorsport, lifestyle and car culture.

LAKEVILLE, CONN. (8 August 2025)- Lime Rock Park has spent more than six decades as the most iconic road course in New England. It’s hosted legends like Paul Newman, Sam Posey, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, even legendary newscaster Walter Cronkite, and has echoed with the sounds of nearly every type of racing engine built in the last century.

While honoring its tradition, Lime Rock is also writing a new chapter.

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