WELCOME, NC (March 4, 2026) – Garrett Mitchell, commonly known as “Cleetus McFarland” to his millions of YouTube subscribers, is scheduled to make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) debut in 2026 for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) with support from Tommy’s Express, a rapidly growing national car wash chain with more than 270 locations across the United States, Canada and France. Mitchell is scheduled to race the No. 33 Tommy’s Express Chevrolet as a third entry in RCR’s championship-winning NOAPS program.
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Corey LaJoie To Pilot Kaulig No. 25 RAM Truck at Darlington
Correspondent Lou Modestino checks in with a report from Michael Bellifemini of Frontstretch….
Kaulig Racing announced Saturday (Feb. 28) that the next driver of the free agent, No. 25 Kaulig RAM truck will be Corey LaJoie at Darlington Raceway on Friday (Mar. 20).
Here’s How Northeast Drivers Finished At COTA (NASCAR) and St. Pete (Indy Car)
Tyler Reddick won the Cup race at COTA (3 in a row!) . Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 15th. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 18th.The O’Reilly race was taken by Shane Van Gisbergen with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ending his day in 23rd.
In the NASCAR Craftsman race At St. Pete, Layne Riggs won that one with Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA finishing 25th . Stewart Friesen of NJ was next.
Also, Alex Palou won the Indy Car event while Santino of Woodbury, CT ended his bad day in 24th.
22 NASCAR Drivers Rally Behind Victory Junction, Urging Fans to Apply, Volunteer, Work, or Give
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2026) – Twenty-two NASCAR drivers have joined together in a unified video encouraging fans and families across the racing community to apply for camp, volunteer, join the seasonal staff, or make a donation to the Victory Junction year-round camp serving children with complex medical and physical needs.Drivers featured include Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Alex Bowman, Tyler Reddick, Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez, Austin Cindric, Ty Dillon, Erik Jones, Harrison Burton, Grant Enfinger, Daniel Dye, Tanner Gray, Josh Berry, Rajah Caruth, Lanie Buice, Isabella Robusto, and Lavar Scott, among others.
Hailie Deegan Set for Bill McAnally Racing Return at Kern
Familiar Shoes
After a short break from stock car racing to pursue open-wheel competition, Hailie Deegan is back with familiar faces. The Temecula, Calif., native will return to the ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) with Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) for the 2026 season. Deegan launched her progression through the NASCAR ranks at BMR, where she took her first major step on the national radar from 2017-19. The pairing produced three wins and 13 top-five finishes across two AMSW seasons. Deegan’s return to BMR is a strategic move to reestablish comfort and compete to win races on a weekly basis.
REVISED – Race Of Champions Management Announces Up-To-The-Minute Division-By-Division Schedule For Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” – Revised
Elma, NY (February 27, 2026) — Race of Champions management is announcing the slight revision of the 2026 schedule. There was one wrong date on the Modified schedule and the Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Dash Series has been removed the August 8, 2026 schedule at Holland (NY) Speedway. Race of Champions management has released its “Up-to-the-Minute” schedule, detailing division-by-division plans for the entire Race of Champions “Family of Series” for the upcoming 2026 season.
Robust schedules for both the Race of Champions Modified and Sportsman Modified Series headline the announcement.
ARCA Menards Series West at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway: Oil Workers 150 Pres. by West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame
ARCA Menards Series West
THE RACE: Oil Workers 150 Presented by West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame
THE PLACE: Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway
THE DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2026
THE TIME: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
TV: FloRacing, Live
NASCAR, Dover Motor Speedway Announce Revamped 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Format
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2026) – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race, set for Sunday, May 17, marking the first time the annual event will be held at Dover Motor Speedway. Known as “The Monster Mile,” the one-mile concrete oval will provide a dramatic new backdrop for the sport’s premier non-points event. For the first time in the 42-year history of the race, the battle for a $1 million prize will take place in the Northeast, bringing the live experience to a new region of race fans.
Endurance Karting – The Jacksonville Grand Prix Is This Weekend!
The 24th Annual Jacksonville Grand Prix ONLY 1 SPOT REMAINS! Come race for a great cause directly supporting the Spina Bifida of Jacksonville for a thrilling 6 Hour race at the North Florida Kart Club in Jacksonville, FL!
How Northeast Drivers Performed At Echo Park Last Weekend
Tyler Redick won the Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in ninth, while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 18th.
Sheldon Creed won the O’Reilly/Xfinity Series Division race. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 24th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT was 25th.
In the Craftsman Trucks It was Kyle Busch who went to Victory Lane with Gio Ruggiero coming in third while Stewart Friedman of NJ came in 20th.