opportunity | The MotorSportsNews.Net(work)

VIR Land Ownership Unlocks Strategic Growth Opportunity

by MikeDecember 12, 2025

ALTON, Va. (Dec. 10, 2025) — In a major milestone for road course racing in North America, VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) has officially acquired full ownership of the land it operates on, ending a decades-long lease and opening new doors for growth and development.

CEO and Co-owner of VIR, Connie Nyholm, announced the news with enthusiasm, stating, “I am immensely pleased to tell all of our dedicated fans, renters, teams, sanctioning bodies, tenants, employees, community stakeholders—everyone—that we recently closed on the purchase of all of the land underlying VIR. VIR can now live on in perpetuity.”

(more…)

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.

(more…)

Landen Lewis Signed to NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Opportunity with Niece Motorsports

by MikeOctober 23, 2025

Salisbury, NC (October 23, 2025) – Reigning zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series champion, Landen Lewis, has been signed by Niece Motorsports to a part-time driving opportunity in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) beginning in 2026.

Lewis, age 19 from Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, has made a name for himself competing on the short tracks in the grassroots ranks. His natural ability and work ethic have ranked him high on the list of rising prospects in the garage.

(more…)

AE Victory Racing Heads to Road Atlanta with Momentum and a Growing Legacy of Opportunity

by MikeJuly 22, 2025

AE Victory Racing returns to the grid for the upcoming WRL round at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with fresh talent, a growing commitment to community-driven coaching, and more opportunities in motion for women in motorsports.

(more…)

Austin Green Capitalizes on First NASCAR Opportunity

by MikeSeptember 18, 2024

By Dustin Albino

The Green family lineage runs deep in NASCAR. Both David Green and Jeff Green are Xfinity Series champions. Now, it’s Austin Green, David’s son, who’s carrying on the familial tradition.

Austin has been racing since he was 4 years old. He began racing go karts before transitioning to bandoleros and legend cars, running races like the Summer Shootout at the Charlotte Motor Speedway quarter mile. He was inspired by his father and uncles to chase the same dream. (more…)

Corey Day Lands Four-Race NASCAR Truck Opportunity with McAnally-Hilgemann

by MikeSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Corey Day, a standout on dirt, has quickly been working his way up the racing ladder, and on Monday McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced that they have added the 18-year-old driver to their NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series stable for a four-race stint this season. Day will split his four races between the team’s No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado and a new No. 81 MHR Chevrolet Silverado. (more…)

Winners Streak: Big Opportunity For NASCAR Cup Playoff Seeking Competitors at Talladega

by MikeApril 19, 2024April 22, 2024

With six different winners in the first nine races of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, this weekend’s GEICO 500 (Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) offers a plethora of opportunity for a seventh different winner to pull into Victory Lane and secure their spot in the Playoffs.

(more…)

Logano: Darlington A “Missed Opportunity” Despite Strong Result

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 7, 2022

Joey Logano may not have swept the Darlington races in 2022, but a strong showing in Sunday’s race was enough to put him atop the championship standings.

(more…)

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Team DGR’s Todd Gilliland Wins Knoxville, Steals Opportunity To Win A Spot In The Playoffs

by MikeJune 22, 2022

Team DGR called upon the expertise of NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland to pilot their No. 17 Ford at Knoxville Raceway last weekend and the decision paid off big-time with a trip to Victory Lane, the first for the organization this season. Ultimately the win was great for Gilliland, but for the drivers vying for the final five spots in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs, it stole a chance for one of the championship contenders to lock themselves into the postseason with a win.

(more…)

Unexpected Berlin Trip is Huge Opportunity for Griffith

by Lou ModestinoJune 10, 2022

One of the most frustrating professional months of Derek Griffith’s racing career produced a bright spot-on Saturday at Jennerstown when he was asked to drive the TK Racing No. 71 on this week for Money in the Bank at Berlin Raceway.

(more…)