MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 25, 2025) – Sam Hunt Racing is proud to welcome Oregon State University (OSU) as the primary partner for Dean Thompson and the No. 26 OSU / Thompson Pipe Group GR Supra in the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) event at Portland International Raceway. Set for Saturday, August 30, the Pacific Office Automation 147 marks the fourth annual running of the race in the Pacific Northwest, and is the only standalone NXS event in the region—driving deep local engagement and university pride.
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Ryan Blaney’s Win At Daytona Is A Powerful Omen For Team Penske
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—It happens every fall—in NASCAR’s Next Gen era, at least.
As reliably as jack-o’-lanterns populate the front porches of America with Halloween approaching, the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs take a turn toward a certain Ford team when the end of summer nears.
Kaulig Racing Named Anchor Team for Ram’s Return to NASCAR
Daytona Beach, FL (August 23, 2025) – Ram officially confirmed Friday that Kaulig Racing will become the anchor factory team for the truck maker’s highly anticipated return to NASCAR, starting with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026.
Kaulig Racing, founded a decade ago by Ohio-based entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist Matt Kaulig, is poised to field up to five Ram 1500 trucks in NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series starting with the February 13, 2026, season kick-off race at Daytona International Speedway. The race will mark the first time a factory supported team will carry the Ram badge in a NASCAR race since 2012.
Wright Motorsports Set for Double Duty at VIR
ALTON, Va., (August 20, 2025) – Wright Motorsports is gearing up for a busy weekend at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), where the team will compete in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. The historic 3.27-mile circuit will host the Michelin GT Challenge, one of IMSA’s signature GT-only events, giving fans a weekend filled with pure sports car racing.
Race Guide: 4 Hours of Spa & GT Challenge at VIR For AO Racing
Two tracks, one team! This weekend, Spike and Rexy each have their own race weekend on separate continents, with Spike continuing his points-leading run in the European Le Mans Series at Spa-Francorchamps. and Rexy making his VIR debut in the Michelin GT Challenge in IMSA WeatherTech. Here’s everything you need to know for both events!
This weekend, both cars will have live streams! Spike will once again have a live on-board camera on our YouTube Channel! Tune in and join the chat with team members and other fans!
Rising Star Racing and Simplify to Sponsor Michael d’Orlando for the Remaining Two INDY NXT by Firestone Races in 2025
August 8 – 10
Portland, Oregon
Indianapolis, Indiana (Wednesday August 20th, 2025) – Rising Star Racing and Simplify are proud to announce it will partner with American INDY NXT by Firestone racing talent Michael d’Orlando for the two remaining 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone races. As part of the agreement, d ’Orlando’s car will feature a livery promoting Rising Star Racing and Simplify. Michael will compete this weekend at the INDY NXT by Firestone at the Milwaukee Mile before completing the season in Tennessee at the Nashville Superspeedway the following week.
Fresh Look Entering The Playoffs For Kaden Honeycutt
CRAFTSMAN Truck Series rookie Kaden Honeycutt goes into his first Playoff appearance in rather unusual circumstances. The talented 22-year-old drove a truck for Niece Motorsports the first 16 weeks of the season and is now steering the No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota for the Playoffs.
Honeycutt addressed the change in teams Tuesday and said he was optimistic going forward, driving the truck for the injured owner-driver Stewart Friesen.
New Playoff Outlook, New Playoff Tracks For The Craftsman Truck Series
This season’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series seven-race Playoff slate will feature a couple different venues – the one-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway and the Charlotte ROVAL road course high on the minds of the drivers.
Rette Jones Racing, Kyle Steckly Ready for Midweek Showdown at Owosso Speedway
OVID, Mich: With the ASA STARS National Tour entering the homestretch, Kyle Steckly and his Rette Jones Racing team head to Owosso Speedway for Wednesday night’s Michigan 300, looking to create noise on the track.
It has been no secret that the team has endured its fair share of misfortune this season, but on the heels of a season-high third-place finish at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway in last month’s Red Bud 400, Steckly and his team head to the Great Lakes state ready to be in the spotlight.
Automotive Giants Prepare For Dynamic SEMA Show
— Ford, Honda, Mopar/Stellantis, Nissan, and Toyota are set to ignite SEMA Las Vegas this November —
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2025) – The aftermarket industry is gearing up for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, including hundreds of first-time participants, this year’s event promises to be the most dynamic and expansive yet.