Northeast correspondent Lou Modestino sends in the weekly TV listings for motorsports for the week of August 18 – 24, 2025. Listings are from RacingTVSchedule, and times are eastern.
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NASCAR Xfinity Series To Have New Name In 2026
NBC Sports reports NASCAR has signed O’Reilly Auto Parts to be the entitlement sponsor of the Xfinity Series beginning next year, the sanctioning body announced Monday.
The series will be known as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series beginning in 2026.
This season marks the end of Xfinity as the sponsor for NASCAR’s No. 2 series. Xfinity has sponsored the series since 2015.
Maine NASCAR Veteran Ricky Craven Buys Speedway 95 In Hermon
WMTW reports that Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven has purchased Speedway 95 in Hermon, taking over from longtime owner Delano Merritt, who has been the sole owner of the track since 2010, according to a press release.
How Did Northeast NASCAR Drivers Do At Richmond?
Austin Dillion won the Cup race at Richmond. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ended up fourth while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended his evening in 35th place.In the Craftsman Truck Series race, Corey Heim won that event. Corey LaJoie came in fourth. Next was Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA who ended up sixth. Corey LaJoie is the son of two-time Xfinity Champion Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT.
Checking the track’s grandstand, it looked like the crowd was good. In my opinion I’d have to say at least 60 % full!
NCS Race Recap: Austin Dillon Erases Last Year’s Heartbreak, Punches Ticket To Playoffs
RICHMOND, Va. – Austin Dillon claimed his sixth career NASCAR Cup Series race trophy, earned a 2025 Playoff bid and just as importantly, he enjoyed some sweet redemption in Saturday night’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway.
Dillon led 107 laps on the night, including the final 49 to claim the victory and automatic berth in the 16-driver Playoff field – vaulting from a 25th place position in the championship standings before the green flag to a championship berth at the checkered flag in a clutch effort from the 2018 Daytona 500 winner and his No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team.
NCTS Race Recap: Corey Heim Wins Richmond Finale As NASCAR Truck Playoff Field Set
RICHMOND, Va. – Corey Heim earned a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ best seventh victory of the season in the eero 250 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway Friday night, but this first short track victory for the Regular Season Champion took a fast Toyota truck, some real perseverance and a bit of racing good fortune.
The 23-year-old Georgia native started from pole position in the series’ regular season finale on the historic three-quarter mile venue, but he quickly had to deal with his front row starting mate, Ty Majeski who pressed him all night. Majeski swept both stage wins and his race best 143 of the 250 laps out front was more laps led than he turned in the entire season.
Niece Motorsports Welcomes New Ownership Group to Accelerate Growth
Richmond, VA (August 15, 2025) – Niece Motorsports, a powerhouse in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, is proud to announce a new chapter in its storied history. Josh Morris, CEO of DQS Solutions & Staffing, along with Greg Fowler, CEO of J.F. Electric, and family, have joined forces to become the majority owners of the team. While their companies have long supported Niece Motorsports as sponsors, this personal investment marks a deeper commitment to the team’s future. Niece Motorsports will continue to compete under its established name, building on a foundation of performance, passion and growth.
Nu Way Named Title Sponsor, Blues Hog As Presenting Sponsor For Upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
MADISON, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2025) – Nu Way Concrete Forms, in celebration of the St. Louis-based company’s 70th anniversary, will serve as title sponsor for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, Sept. 6, at World Wide Technology Raceway.
In addition to Nu Way in the entitlement role, St. Louis’ award-winning barbeque company Blues Hog will serve as the presenting sponsor.
High Stakes At Richmond: Cup Series Playoff Spots And Regular Season Title On The Line
RICHMOND, Va. – There is both recent precedent and high motivation when it comes to the chances of a new winner claiming a Playoff position with only two races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season to settle the 16-driver championship field.
Richmond Heats Up Under The Lights For The NASCAR Truck Series Regular Season Finale
After 17 races featuring 10 different winners – including seven championship contenders it all comes down to Friday night’s eero 250 at Richmond Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) to formally set the 10-driver NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff field.