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Chandler Smith will drive a second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry for Front Row Motorsports in 2025.

TRUCKS: Chandler Smith Added to 2025 Front Row Motorsports Lineup

Chandler Smith, a five-time winner in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will return to the series full-time in 2025 for Front Row Motorsports.

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NASCAR to Appeal Court's Injunction Ruling; Asks Court for Delay

Live Fast Motorsports Announces Seven-Race 2025 NASCAR Cup Schedule

Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Hall of Famer, Passes Away at Age 89

Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction to 23XI, Front Row in NASCAR Lawsuit

How Fast Are NASCAR Race Cars?

Parker Retzlaff Moves to Alpha Prime Racing for 2025 Xfinity Season

Haas Factory Team Will Be 'Pseudo Fourth [RFK] Car' Says Crew Chief Aaron Kramer

TRUCKS: Jack Wood Promoted to Full-Time with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing

Tim Brown, Bowman Gray's Winningest Driver, Running NASCAR Clash for RWR

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Parker Kligerman will compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, driving for Forte Racing in partnership with Big Machine Racing.

Parker Kligerman Running Rolex 24 with Forte Racing, Big Machine Racing

Zeigler Auto Group will continue its support of Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports for eight races in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025.

Zeigler Auto Group Continuing Relationship with Spire, Carson Hocevar in 2025

Greg Van Alst Joins Joey Gase Motorsports for 2025 Xfinity Season

Christian Rose, a former Division 1 College Baseball Pitcher, will be going full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racing in 2025.

Former D-1 Baseball Pitcher Going Full-Time NASCAR Truck Racing in '25

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Talladega Superspeedway will move to the middle race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 on the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, which was released on Thursday.

NASCAR Officially Reveals 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

Aug 23, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; Cars are three deep coming out of turn three during the Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Schedule

2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Schedule

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2024 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

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23XI Racing

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Front Row Motorsports

Hendrick Motorsports is one of NASCAR's most successful organizations, and in 2024, celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Hendrick Motorsports

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Joe Gibbs Racing

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JTG Daugherty Racing

Feb 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Hemric (31) during qualifying for the NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

Kaulig Racing

May 26, 2024; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones (43), driver Jimmie Johnson (84) and driver Michael McDowell (34) at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) races through the first turn during the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

RFK Racing

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Race Results: 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix

Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway

Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead

Oct 20, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas

Kyle Larson took the win in Sunday's Bank of America ROVAL 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL over Christopher Bell.

Race Results: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at the Charlotte ROVAL

Oct 6, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (47) celebrates a win after the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega

Sep 29, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; The car of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain (1) is covered in confetti following his win at the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images

Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas

Sep 21, 2024; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) and his son Owen after winning the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol

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2024 NASCAR Cup Series Point Standings After Phoenix

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings After Martinsville

Tyler Reddick (No. 45) is locked into the Championship 4 field with a win at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, while Kyle Larson (No. 5) is the first driver outside the cutline with one race left in the Round of 8 of the Playoffs.

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings After Homestead

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings After Las Vegas

Oct 13, 2024; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates after winning the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings After Charlotte's ROVAL

Oct 6, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (47) battles Brad Keselowski (6) on the final overtime lap of the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings After Talladega

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings After Kansas

As the NASCAR Cup Series point standings get reseeded for the Round of 12, Kyle Larson is back on top, after earning another seven playoff points at Bristol.

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings After Bristol

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Wood Brothers Racing will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, with a number of fan-driven initiatives.

Wood Brothers Racing Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2025

Rajah Caruth will return to Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for 2025.

TRUCKS: Rajah Caruth Returning to Spire Motorsports No. 71 in 2025

Chris Lawson will return to Front Row Motorsports in 2025, serving as the NASCAR Cup Series crew chief for Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

Chris Lawson Returns to Front Row Motorsports to Crew Chief No. 34

Trackhouse Racing will partner with TF Sport to field an entry in the 2025 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in January, with Connor Zilisch, Shane Van Gisbergen, Scott McLaughlin, and Bean Keating behind the wheel.

Trackhouse Partnering with TF Sport to Field Rolex 24 Entry

On Thursday, NASCAR announced that it would be revamping its practice and qualifying format for the 2025 NASCAR National Series campaign.

NASCAR Updates Practice and Qualifying Procedures for 2025

Ty Dillon will drive the No. 10 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing in 2025, an opportunity that the Lewisville, North Carolina-native is calling the best of his NASCAR Cup Series career.

Ty Dillon: Kaulig Racing 'Best Opportunity I Will Have Had in My Cup Career'

Ty Majeski has had his $12,500 fine upheld by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel, after skipping Championship 4 Media Day to cast a vote in the election.

Fine Upheld for Ty Majeski After Missing Championship Media Day to Vote

NASCAR has issued a response to the second preliminary injunction request from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, in an attempt to be awarded temporary charters.

NASCAR Claims Nothing Has Changed Between Teams' Two Injunction Requests

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Rick Ware, owner of Rick Ware Racing, has been named part of the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2025, along with AJ Allmendinger, Justin Marks, and Boris Said.

Ware, Allmendinger, Marks Added to West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Richard Childress Racing will field a third, part-time entry in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025, the team confirmed in a press release on Monday.

RCR to Field Third Part-Time Entry with Multiple Drivers in 2025

Starting in 2025, NASCAR National Series vehicles will no longer be required to have the American Ethanol "Get Bioethanol" branding around or inside the fuel port.

NASCAR No Longer Requiring American Ethanol Branding on Fuel Port

Kaulig Racing is making some major competition leadership changes ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series campaign.

Kaulig Racing Announces Competition Roster Moves for 2025

Justin Marks says that Trackhouse Racing's Project91 program is destined to return soon, after not appearing during the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series campaign.

Justin Marks: Return of Project91 Coming 'Sooner Rather Than Later'

Connor Mosack will compete full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025, driving the No. 81 Chevrolet Silverado for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.

TRUCKS: Connor Mosack Joins McAnally-Hilgemann Racing for 2025

NASCAR has filed a motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the sanctioning body and its CEO Jim France earlier this year.

NASCAR Files Motion to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit from 23XI, FRM

Tyler Allen has been promoted to crew chief in the NASCAR Cup Series, working with Ty Gibbs. Jason Ratcliff will take over on the No. 54 Xfinity Series entry with Taylor Gray.

Tyler Allen Named Shot-Caller for Ty Gibbs; Jason Ratcliff to Work with Gray

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Spire Motorsports Adds McCall, Gerringer to Competition Department

Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and his guest Ashley Anderson during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center.

Chase Elliott Named NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for the Seventh Time

Martin Truex Jr. still intends to compete in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500, but says it will not be with 23XI Racing.

Martin Truex Jr.: 2025 Daytona 500 Start Won't Be with 23XI Racing

Jackman Pat Gray's Unconventional, Pivotal Role in Logano Championship

Denny Hamlin (left) will have a new crew chief in 2025 as Chris Gabehart (right) has been promoted to competition director for Joe Gibbs Racing. Chris Gayle will be Hamlin's new crew chief.

Gabehart Named JGR Competition Director; Gayle New Hamlin Crew Chief

JTG Daugherty Racing has rebranded its NASCAR Cup Series operation to HYAK Motorsports.

JTG Daugherty Racing Rebrands to HYAK Motorsports

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have dropped the appeal of their denied preliminary injunction request, due to changed circumstances.

23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports Drop Appeal of Injunction Denial

Jeremy Bullins will partner with Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing as crew chief of the No. 6 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in 2025.

Jeremy Bullins Reunites with Brad Keselowski to Lead RFK No. 6 Team

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Gio Ruggiero will compete for Rookie of The Year Honors in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025, driving the No. 17 Toyota Tundra for TRICON Garage.

TRUCKS: Gio Ruggiero Called Up to Run Full-Time in TRICON Garage No. 17

Hendrick Motorsports has revealed a newly-designed UniFirst paint scheme that Chase Elliott will carry in five NASCAR Cup Series events during the 2025 season.

UniFirst, Hendrick Motorsports Unveil Refreshed Paint Scheme for 2025

NASCAR Files Opposition to 23XI/Front Row's Expedited Injunction Motion

NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones, and his wife Holly, have welcomed their first child, son David Wayne Jones.

Erik Jones, Wife Holly, Welcome First Child David Wayne Jones

Nov 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) leads Bubba Wallace (23) during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway.

23XI/Front Row Re-File Preliminary Injunction Request with New Evidence

Toni Breidinger will move to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series full-time with TRICON Garage in 2025.

TRUCKS: Toni Breidinger Goes Full-Time in 2025 with TRICON Garage

HYAK Motorsports co-owner Brad Daugherty says his No. 47 team had the opportunity to continue with its Kroger partnership in 2025, but chose to go in a different direction.

HYAK Motorsports Had Opportunity to Continue with Kroger; Wanted Fresh Start

Tyler Ankrum will return to the driver's seat of the No. 18 Chevrolet Silverado for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign.

TRUCKS: Tyler Ankrum Returning to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing

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The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series will utilize a new 2.3-mile 20-Turn "National" Course Layout at Circuit of the Americas in 2025.

COTA's Shorter "National" Course Layout to be Used in NASCAR in 2025

Richard Boswell has been named the 2025 crew chief for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team, and RCR announced several key competition position hires, and promotions on Wednesday.

RCR Acquires Boswell as Dillon's Crew Chief; Announce Other Key Moves

Daniel Hemric, who drove full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Kaulig Racing in 2024, will move to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2025.

TRUCKS: Hemric Takes Over No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Entry in 2025

Riley Herbst, who won the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway, will move to 23XI Racing as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series competitor in 2025.

Riley Herbst Moves to NASCAR Cup Series as 23XI Expands to Three Cars

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has added Travis Mack, who will serve as the crew chief for John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 42 team in 2025.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Adds Travis Mack as No. 42 Crew Chief

Todd Gilliland (shown here at Richmond Raceway in August 2024) will move to the No. 34 Ford for Front Row Motorsports for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Todd Gilliland Shifts to Front Row Motorsports Flagship No. 34 in 2025

RFK Racing has entered a partnership with Kroger, and will field a third full-time NASCAR Cup Series entry (No. 60) for Ryan Preece.

RFK Racing Lands Kroger Partnership, Adds Preece to Third Full-Time Car

Tanner Gray will return to the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage in 2025, marking his sixth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

TRUCKS: Tanner Gray Returning to TRICON to Drive No. 15 in 2025

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Adam Alexander and Steve Letarte will join Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in the broadcast booth for the five-race stints for both TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video.

Adam Alexander, Steve Letarte Join Dale Jr. in TNT, Prime Booths for 2025

Shown here in 2023, Tony Stewart (left) and Leah Pruett welcomed their first child, a son named Dominic James Stewart into the world this weekend.

Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett Welcome Son Dominic James Stewart

23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan (pictured) and Front Row Motorsports will be permitted to compete as open teams in 2025 while continuing to pursue an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.

NASCAR to Remove Anticompetitive Release From 2025 Open Team Agreement

Chad Johnston, who served as the crew chief for Ryan Preece at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2024, will move to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB as the Manager of Race Engineering in 2025.

Chad Johnston Joins LEGACY MOTOR CLUB as Manager of Race Engineering

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are seeking an expedited appeal of Judge Frank D. Whitney's injunction denial from last Friday.

23XI, FRM Seeking Expedited Appeal of Injunction Denial

Shane Flake (second from left), and Danny Emerick (center) captured the 2024 Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown championship.

Emerick Tops Vester for Seventh Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown Crown

Kyle Busch will compete in the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Center in January 2025.

Kyle Busch Making Chili Bowl Nationals Debut in January 2025

Noah Gragson has been reunited with his helmet after leaving it on an airplane coming back from Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

Noah Gragson Reunited With Helmet After Leaving It on Airplane