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FOX Sports Opens 2026 NASCAR Season with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on FOX

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports kicks off its 26^th season of NASCAR coverage with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and the FOX Sports app.

Mike Joy, FOX NASCAR’s play-by-play announcer since 2001, embarks on his 26^th season with the network alongside analysts Clint Bowyer, marking his sixth season in the FOX broadcast booth, and 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick in his third year. Also returning to the FOX NASCAR broadcast crew are analyst Larry McReynolds, also entering his 26^th season at FOX, and veteran pit reporters Jamie Little (12^th season) and Regan Smith (ninth).

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RFK Racing to Field Fourth Daytona 500 Entry, Bringing Back No. 99 with Corey LaJoie Driving Trimble Ford Mustang

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

Trimble Expands Sponsor Partnership, Bolstering RFK Racing Lineup With Corey LaJoie for the Great American Race

CONCORD, NC (January 20, 2026) – RFK Racing today announced it will field a fourth entry in next month’s Daytona 500, with Trimble serving as the primary sponsor. RFK Racing will reprise the No. 99 – a number the organization ran from 1996-2014 – with Corey LaJoie set to drive the Trimble Ford Mustang in the Feb.15 race.

The No. 99 carries a storied legacy within RFK Racing, standing as one of the most successful numbers in the organization’s history. Over a 19-consecutive-season stretch, the No. 99 delivered 40 NASCAR Cup Series victories for RFK Racing. Jeff Burton piloted the No. 99 from 1996 to 2004, earning 17 wins. That success continued with Carl Edwards, who carried the number from 2004 to 2014, adding 23 victories.

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Tohatsu Returns as an Anchor Partner with Spencer Boyd in 2026

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

Mooresville, NC (January 20. 2026) – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series mainstay, Spencer Boyd announced that Tohatsu will return as an anchor partner for the 2026 season. The award-winning outboard motor company is celebrating 70 years of outboard engine production in 2026 and is entering their third season of partnership with Boyd.

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Ross Chastain Set for Four-Race Slate with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

STATESVILLE, NC (January 20, 2026) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that Ross Chastain will compete in four events during the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the #32 Chevrolet.

A multi-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner, Chastain will bring top-level experience to the #32 entry while competing at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Circuit of The Americas, Watkins Glen International, and Sonoma Raceway. Known for his versatility and competitive driving style, Chastain has proven himself across ovals, road courses, and superspeedways at NASCAR’s highest level.

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Motorsports Legend Travis Pastrana Returns to NASCAR with BRUNT Workwear

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

NORTH READING, Mass., January 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BRUNT Workwear, the fastest growing work boot and apparel company for trade workers in the U.S., announces the return of motorsports icon and 11-time X Games gold medalist Travis Pastrana to NASCAR. To mark BRUNT and Pastrana’s second full year of partnership, Pastrana will race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season-opening Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13th, 2026 with BRUNT as his primary sponsor in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet.

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Beard Motorsports Begins Ninth NASCAR Season with 2026 Daytona 500 Bid

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Jan. 20, 2026) – Beard Motorsports announced today that it will attempt to qualify for the Feb. 15 Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway to kick off the team’s ninth season competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. For the third consecutive year, Anthony Alfredo will be behind the wheel of the No. 62 Beard Chevrolet, this time with primary sponsorship from DUDE Wipes.

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General Tire Extends Partnership with the ARCA Menards Series for the 2026 Season

by MikeJanuary 19, 2026

Fort Mill, S.C. — January 15, 2026 — General Tire announced today that it will extend its long-standing partnership with the ARCA Menards Series for the 2026 season, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2016. As a proud supporter of the series for a decade, General Tire remains committed to empowering rising talent, elevating competition, and bringing fans closer to the action on some of the nation’s most iconic tracks.

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The Farmyard Store Steps Up to Partner with the White Mountain Flying Tigers for 2026

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 17, 2026

The Farmyard Store Steps Up to Partner with the Flying Tigers for 2026 — The Flying Tiger division at White Mountain Motorsports Park has partnered with The Farmyard Store and Newport Rental in Derby, Vermont for the 2026 season! (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — Officials with White Mountain Motorsports Park are excited to announce an expanded partnership for the 2026 season at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track. The Farmyard Store, after supporting several teams and the track as a billboard sponsor, has signed on to support the famed Flying Tiger division for the upcoming season!

For over two decades The Farmyard Store and Newport Rental have been a staple place to shop in Derby, Vermont. Whether for True Value Hardware, farm, garden, pet or animal supplies they have it. The expansive stove and generator divisions offer sales, service and installation of all the major brands like Harman, Vermont Castings, Kohler and Generac standby generators. Newport Rental Center incorporates a large inventory of rental equipment, contractor supplies, septic, pipe and precast products.

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The Joie of Seating Partners with ASA STARS National Tour

by MikeJanuary 17, 2026

Woodville, WI – Officials from the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour have announced that The Joie of Seating has joined the series as a Contingency Partner for the upcoming season, adding another valuable incentive program for competitors.

As part of the partnership, The Joie of Seating will award a $5,000 bonus at both Hickory Motor Speedway and Tri-County Motor Speedway to the winner if they are utilizing a The Joie of Seating Seat. The program provides a significant reward for teams while highlighting one of the industry’s most respected safety and seating manufacturers.

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Tony Stewart Joins Ram’s Free Agent Program with Kaulig Racing at Daytona Truck Race

by MikeJanuary 15, 2026

Auburn Hills, MI – January 13, 2025 — NASCAR fans, get ready: Tony Stewart, three-time Cup Series champion and motorsports icon, is officially returning to the NASCAR stage at Daytona in 2026. Stewart will team up with Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing as the first competitor in Ram’s groundbreaking Free Agent program within the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

Stewart, known to fans as “Smoke,” last competed in the NASCAR Truck Series in 2005 and the Cup Series in 2016 before shifting his focus to NHRA drag racing with Dodge. His return marks a monumental moment for the sport—blending Stewart’s legendary competitive spirit with Ram’s bold re-entry into NASCAR.

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