In a world where long-tenured Nascar sponsorship is hard to come by, Legacy Motor Club is doing things differently.

The Jimmie Johnson-owned team just inked a major extension with its leading partner, Dollar Tree. The retailer, which joined Legacy Motor Club last year, will be continuing its partnership with the Toyota-backed team through 2028. The firm currently sponsors both of Legacy’s Cup cars with Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek.

“We’re excited to extend our partnership with Legacy Motor Club through 2028,” Rick McNeely, chief merchandising officer of Dollar Tree, said. “This continued collaboration puts our brand in front of millions of loyal NASCAR fans and gives us the opportunity to drive deeper engagement with customers in a bold, high-energy environment. We’re looking forward to what’s ahead with Jimmie (Johnson), John Hunter, Erik, and the entire Legacy MC team.”

Legacy is currently having its best year since it transitioned from Richard Petty Motorsports to Petty GMS, followed by Legacy Motor Club (2023). Nemechek is currently on pace to top Jones’ team record of six top 10s in 2023, as he has six top 10s through 19 races.

“It’s an honor to continue carrying the Dollar Tree brand on our cars,” Nemechek said. “Their support helps us deliver results on track, bring value back to their vendor partners and helps build fandom of the Club.”

Legacy Motor Club, under Johnson’s leadership, has made noticeable improvements on and off the track. The team signed Cal Wells III as the CEO, and it has a strategic partnership with Knighthead Capital Management.

Legacy Motor Club is currently in the midst of a complicated lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing over the acquisition of one of RWR’s charters. Legacy believes the team agreed to purchase one of Ware’s charters ahead of the 2026 season, attempting to expand to three cars.

Ware is arguing it is for 2027. However, Ware has an agreement to lease one of its charters to its strategic ally, RFK Racing, in 2026. Ware also reportedly inked a deal to sell his team to former Spire Motorsports co-owner TJ Puchyr, according to the Associated Press. However, Ware was not sourced in the report, leaving questions about the team’s future.

“Having such a recognizable brand like Dollar Tree with us for years to come gives the CLUB stability and energy,” said Jones. “We are building a legacy together and hope to enjoy success for years to come.”

“Dollar Tree is a foundational partner to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB,” added Cal Wells III, CEO of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. “Their continued investment and commitment will enable us to execute our competitive vision and strengthens our ability to support championship aspirations.”

This weekend, both LEGACY MOTOR CLUB drivers head to Sonoma Raceway for the next stop on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Jones is currently 17th in the championship standings, 50 points below the playoff cut line, while Nemechek is 20th, 68 points below the cutoff.

-Photo credit: Matthew T. Thacker, Lumen Digital Agency for Toyota Gazoo Racing

Photo credit: Porsche

Porsche’s Formula E program returns to the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit on 17–18 May for the Berlin E-Prix, the only event that has featured in every championship season since 2015. The team enters its home race leading the teams’ standings by 10 points and sitting three points behind Nissan in the manufacturers’ table. In the drivers’ championship, Pascal Wehrlein is second and António Félix da Costa is third; both remain in contention with four races left.

Berlin poses distinctive technical demands. The 2.34-mile course is laid on concrete slabs of varying roughness, forcing crews to balance grip and tire longevity. A mandatory 34-second pit stop will return this weekend, adding 3.85 kWh of energy at 600 kW through the championship’s common rapid-charging system.

Porsche’s recent form at Tempelhof is strong. Da Costa delivered the team’s first Berlin victory in 2024 and has three wins from 19 starts, while André Lotterer secured second place during the pandemic-affected 2020 finale. Wehrlein has twice finished in the top five but is still seeking a first Berlin podium.

Photo credit: Porsche

After Sunday’s race, Porsche will field Ayhancan Güven, a Turkish DTM winner, and 16-year-old German driver Elia Weiss in the official rookie test. Both will use the current 99X Electric race car, providing data for next season’s development.

Team principal Florian Modlinger identified tire management and setup as key preparation items, noting that simulator work has focused on the track’s concrete surface. Wehrlein and da Costa have called the home event a highlight, expecting significant support from employees and local fans.

Motorsport Games Celebrates Significant Month for Le Mans Ultimate and Studio 397

MIAMI, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games” or “the Company”) is today reporting on reaching key operational milestones for Le Mans Ultimate, the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and RaceControl, the Company’s matchmaking and online racing system, which provides enhanced access to online features, including championships, extended registration periods, and priority driver reports.

June was a pivotal month for the FIA World Endurance Championship as the biggest motorsport endurance event of the year in real-life took place – the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from which Le Mans Ultimate draws its name and inspiration. Motorsport Games and Studio 397 B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Studio 397”), planned and executed significant activities, updates and promotion around this extraordinary event.

On June 10, Motorsport Games delivered a large update, bringing support for Teams and Driver Swaps along with Custom Liveries for RaceControl Pro subscribers – the Company’s online ecosystem platform that supports optional subscriptions for power-users, granting additional features. Following this, on June 13, the Company announced an official release date for the game to transition to “version 1.0” full release away from Early Access, adding two new cars free for all players (Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR LMH and Mercedes AMG LMGT3 Evo). Finally, Studio 397 confirmed the addition of the European Le Mans Series to the game as an expansion to the existing agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, the organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.

The net result of June activity has resulted in new heights for the growing Le Mans Ultimate racing simulator title. Firstly, reaching an all-time peak concurrent player count– higher than the initial launch levels in February 2024 and over double that in the previous month. This latest title in the Company’s portfolio has also set a record for a Studio 397 product by generating revenues over the past eighteen months approximately eleven times faster than the prior racing title, rFactor 2. Similarly, subscriptions to the RaceControl service, which provides additional support to all our titles including Le Mans Ultimate, grew by 148% in June 2025 compared to the prior month, breaking all monthly revenue records since the new service was deployed in December 2024.

“We continue to be encouraged by the positive reception of the game, as evidenced by the achievements during this significant month for the title” commented Stephen Hood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Motorsport Games.

Hood continued, “With the version 1.0 release set to follow shortly with new exciting content on July 22, alongside quality of life fixes, followed by new licensed content in the form of the European Le Mans Series, not to mention the much requested Career Mode confirmed to be in development and expected to be delivered in early 2026, we are delighted with the upward trajectory of both product and service performance.”

About Motorsport Games:

Motorsport Games is a racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series. Combining innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers, Motorsport Games strives to make racing games that are authentically close to reality. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship, releasing Le Mans Ultimate in Early Access. Motorsport Games also owns the industry leading rFactor 2 and KartKraft simulation platforms. rFactor 2 also serves as the official sim racing platform of Formula E, while also powering F1 Arcade through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport Games is also an award-winning esports partner of choice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, creating the renowned Le Mans Virtual Series. Motorsport Games is building a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives excitement, every esports event is an adventure, and every race inspires.

For more information about Motorsport Games visit: www.motorsportgames.com.

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