Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona going into the Shriners Children’s 500 on Sunday, March 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).
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Off To A Strong Start, Christopher Bell Is Poised For A Breakout NASCAR Cup Series Season
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
AUSTIN, Tex. — If you’re looking for a subtitle for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, try “Christopher Bell Unbound.”
Freed from the embargo that prevented him from racing on dirt for three years, Bell is competing with joy this season—and with performance to match.
Katherine Legge Announces Debut In Phoenix At Shriners Children’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race With Live Fast Motorsports
Mooresville, NC – February 27,2025 – Live Fast Motorsports is thrilled to announce that pioneering motorsport driver Katherine Legge has entered the Shriners Children’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on March 9, 2025, racing the No. 78 DROPLiGHT Chevy Camaro. This marks Legge’s debut in the NASCAR Cup Series, underscoring her determination and versatility in professional racing.
The Sun Never Sets at Rick Ware Racing — NASCAR, NHRA and AFT All On Tap This Weekend for RWR
Scope of RWR’s Racing Endeavors on Display This Weekend With Simultaneous Season Openers for NHRA and American Flat Track in Florida, While NASCAR Races in Phoenix
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2025) – The calendar notifications on Rick Ware’s mobile phone are incessant. The frequent buzzes and constant dings are ever-present reminders that the sun never sets at Rick Ware Racing (RWR).
Hendrick Motorsports Announces Star-Studded 16-Race Xfinity Series Schedule
In 2025, Hendrick Motorsports will field its No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet in a 16-race NASCAR Xfinity Series slate featuring the organization’s four NASCAR Cup Series stars and newcomer Corey Day. The effort will be led by crew chief Adam Wall.
William Byron will kick off the schedule March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, marking his first of two races in the No. 17 Chevy. Kyle Larson will also make two appearances while teammates Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman will each drive once. (more…)
Kubota Extends Trackhouse Racing Sponsorship
Agreement Runs Through 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Season Plus Xfinity Race at JR Motorsports
Concord, North Carolina – Kubota Tractor Corporation and Trackhouse Racing announced today that Kubota’s familiar black and orange paint scheme will appear on the team’s Chevrolets through the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Kubota will also continue as the Official Tractor Company of Trackhouse Racing as it has since 2022. (more…)
Aaron’s Returns to NASCAR with Front Row Motorsports in Multi-Race Partnership
Lease-to-Own Retailer to Partner with Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 19, 2025)- After much speculation and hype, Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is excited to announce a new partnership with Aaron’s.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s is a leading provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods with nearly 1,200 locations in 47 states and Canada. (more…)
Richard Childress Racing Announces 2025 Partnership with Samsara
Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Cloud, is returning as a multi-race primary partner for Jesse Love and the No. 2 Chevrolet during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. RCR implemented Samsara’s platform to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of its fleet operations, which will extend across the United States and to Mexico City for the first time. Love will pilot the Samsara Chevrolet, beginning with the spring race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, March 8.
Ryan Ellis Re-signs Shippy’s Rolling Plains Construction
Lake Wales, Fla., (February 5, 2025) – For the third consecutive year, Shippy’s Rolling Plains Construction will serve as a primary sponsor for Ryan Ellis’ No. 71 at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, March 8th. (more…)
NASCAR Xfinity Series Schedule for Greg Van Alst and Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen Announced
MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Motorsports veteran and former ARCA | CRA Series champion Greg Van Alst will begin his new NASCAR Xfinity Series tenure with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Sat., Feb. 15, 2025. (more…)