NEWTON, Iowa – Aug. 1, 2025 – PRLog — Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change, one of the fastest-growing brands in the quick-lube industry, is proud to announce its role as the primary sponsor of the No. 51 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Iowa Speedway. The car, driven by Cody Ware and fielded by Rick Ware Racing (RWR), will compete in the Iowa Corn 350, airing live Sunday at 3:30 p.m. EDT on USA Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

With a national footprint of over 65 locations, Costa Oil is known for its drive-through, no-appointment oil changes completed in just 10 minutes. The sponsorship reinforces the brand’s continued commitment to growth, visibility, and community engagement.

“We’re thrilled to be back on track as a primary sponsor of the No. 51 car at Iowa Speedway with Cody Ware and Rick Ware Racing,” said Costa Kapothanasis, CEO of Costa Oil. “We won with RWR and Carson Ware in a Pro Late Model on the CARS Tour, and it’s a relationship that has grown with Carson in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and now with Cody in the NASCAR Cup Series.

“This collaboration isn’t just about visibility on race day – it’s about reinforcing the Costa Oil brand across the country. Rick Ware has been instrumental in delivering value beyond the paint scheme. His commitment to creating long-term, strategic partnerships has elevated this sponsorship into something much bigger than a logo placement.

“Every time our car hits the track, it builds awareness that directly benefits our franchisees and lends even more credibility to us as we continue scaling into a nationally recognized brand. It’s a true alliance.”

The Iowa event holds special importance for Costa Oil, which operates multiple 10-Minute Oil Change locations across the state, including one just minutes from the track at 1217 1st Ave. East, Newton, IA.

“Our initial collaboration with Carson Ware in the Xfinity Series was more than a marketing opportunity – it helped set the tone internally for what this partnership means,” said Brandon Cornelius, Chief Operating Officer, Costa Oil. “When our team gathered earlier this year at Pocono to support RWR at that race, it brought a renewed sense of pride and culture throughout the organization. Now, taking that next step to be a full primary at Iowa, it’s the kind of milestone that feels like a dream realized for all of us at Costa Oil.”

Founded in 2013, Costa Oil aims to be America’s premier choice for fast, reliable automotive services. The company provides high-quality oil change services backed by exceptional customer care, including complimentary fluid top-offs and tire-pressure checks.

“We’re proud to showcase Costa Oil’s first primary race partnership with RWR this weekend at Iowa,” said Rick Ware, team owner of Rick Ware Racing. “They’re a fast-growing company that’s changing the game in the quick-lube space by focusing on speed, convenience and customer care – all values we live by in motorsports. Costa Oil is a brand that shares our drive to grow, compete and deliver results.”

About Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change
Costa Oil is a fast-growing national brand specializing in drive-through, 10-minute oil changes with no appointment necessary. With a focus on speed, service, and quality, Costa Oil provides an elevated customer experience that helps both individuals and fleet operators stay on the road.

About Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change

Founded with a vision to streamline automotive maintenance, Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change is a rapidly expanding quick lube chain focused exclusively on fast, efficient oil changes. With over 65 corporate and franchise locations nationwide, Costa Oil has redefined what it means to deliver quality automotive service—eliminating upsells, cutting wait times, and putting the customer back on the road in under 10 minutes.

Learn more at www.costaoils.com or follow Costa Oil on social media:
📸 Instagram: @costaoils

🐦 Twitter/X: @costaoilco
📘 Facebook: Costa Oil

About Rick Ware Racing

Rick Ware Racing (RWR) is one of the most diverse and competitive teams in American motorsports. Competing across the NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA, IMSA, and more, RWR is known for its entrepreneurial approach to racing and its commitment to building sustainable partnerships with high-growth companies. With a footprint that spans several series and continents, RWR is the motorsports brand for forward-thinking businesses.

For more, visit www.wareracing.com.

Media Contact

Vincent Mancini
Customer Relations
Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change
📧 Vincent@costaoils.com

📞 (717) 745-6617

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QUALIFYING FORMAT:

Two consecutive qualifying laps

STARTING LINEUP PROCEDURES:

Starting Positions 1st through 17th will be determined from qualifying.

Provisional Starting Positions 18th and 19th have been established for up to two additional starting positions which will be available to the highest ranking of the Top 30 car owners in the current 2025 NASCAR Canada Series Championship car owner point standings who has not qualified for one of the original 17 starting positions.

Provisional Starting Positions 20th and 21st have been established for up to two additional starting positions which will be available to the highest ranking of the Top 30 drivers in the current 2025 NASCAR Canada Series Championship driver point standings who has not qualified for one of the original 17 starting positions.

Provisional Starting Position 22nd has been established for up to one additional starting position which will be available to any past NASCAR Canada Series Champion driver who participated as a driver in the 2024 NASCAR Canada Series and who did not qualify for one of the original 17 starting positions. If a former NASCAR Canada Series Champion driver is not assigned this position, it will then be assigned to the next eligible driver who did not qualify for one of the original 17 starting positions based on the current 2025 NASCAR Canada Series Championship driver points standings.

RACE PROCEDURE:

The Bud Light 250 is to be run with two (2) breaks. The breaks will occur at or near the conclusion of laps 80 and 160. The caution vehicle will stop in Turn 2 (two) for three (3) minutes. The Event will use a Modified Live Pit Stop Procedure, meaning vehicles cannot gain or lose positions while pitting, however they must exit on time to maintain their respective position

TIRE ALLOTMENT:

The maximum tire allotment available for this event is as follows: One (1) tire for practice, four (4) tires for qualifying and to begin the race and four (4) additional tires for use during the race for a total of nine (9) tires. If this is your first event on an oval, the maximum tire allotment available is as follows: Four (4) tires for practice, four (4) tires for qualifying and to begin the race and four (4) additional tires for use during the race for a total of twelve (12) tires.

CHAUDIERE RACE FACTS: BUD LIGHT 250

RACE:	BUD LIGHT 250
PLACE:	CHAUDIERE
DATE:	SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2025
TIME:	5:30 P.M. ET
TELEVISION:	CANADA: REV TV | US: REV TV YOUTUBE (LIVE)
TRACK LAYOUT:	0.25-MILE PAVED OVAL
LAPS / MILES:	250 LAPS / 62.50 MILES
BREAKS:	@ OR NEAR LAPS 80 & 160
2024 WINNER:	ANDREW RANGER
2024 POLE:	MARC-ANTOINE CAMIRAND
EVENT SCHEDULE:	SATURDAY (ET): 12:00 – 12:45P: NCANS PRACTICE; 4:00P: NCANS QUALIFYING (SINGLE CAR); 5:30P: NCANS RACE
TWITTER:	@NASCARCanada_
EVENT HASHTAGS:	#NASCARCanada

Brent Crews Motorsports team to make debut at Watkins Glen on August 8th with Pristine Auction as primary sponsor

Mooresville, N.C. (August 1, 2025) — Rising Toyota development driver Brent Crews has announced the formation of his own NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team, Brent Crews Motorsports, which is set to make its official debut at Watkins Glen International on Friday, August 8 and run select races thereafter.

Backed by Pristine Auction as the primary sponsor, this bold new No. 70 Toyota entry into the national series marks a significant step in the 17-year-old’s fast rising career, which took a big step forward this season as a part-time driver in the No. 1 Toyota Tundra for TRICON Garage.

“I grew up going to dinner on race weekends with guys like Nick Tucker and Brian Keselowski listening to stories about building race cars and engines out of spare parts and barely getting to the track,” said Crews.  

“Even though everyone would tell them they were crazy, it always sounded like so much fun to me. When we started talking about me buying a truck to run Watkins Glen, no one was willing to tell me it was a bad idea and it just kind of snowballed from there. I sold all my micro sprints to raise some of the money and here we are.”

The launch of Brent Crews Motorsports reflects Crews’ vision to take control of a piece of his motorsports future and create an organization that champions young talent, innovation, and performance. 

A Proven Competitor Across Multiple Disciplines 

Crews began racing go-karts at age six. It was at the karting track where Crews and his stepfather Matt Lankford met Nick Tucker nearly ten years ago. Nitro kart was born soon after and Crews became the lead driver of what is now Nitro Motorsports.

This year, Crews is scheduled to run nine races for TRICON Garage in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) and nine races for Joe Gibbs Racing in the ARCA Menards Series.

He’s already off to a great start in 2025, having won a Golden Driller at the Tulsa Shootout, his ARCA Menards Series debut with Joe Gibbs Racing at Phoenix, and two additional ARCA victories at Rockingham and IRP.

Crews has three NCTS starts this season so far in the No. 1 Toyota Tundra for TRICON Garage with an impressive performance at North Wilkesboro and again at Lime Rock, where he recorded a top-10 finish. This new entry will supplement his scheduled races with TRICON and he will be behind the No. 1 truck for his fourth career start with the team at Richmond International Raceway.

“My stepdad Matt and I have always done things outside the box,” Crews added. “We went National Midget racing when I was 12 and became the youngest Midget winner in history with Pristine Auction on the side of the car, so I’m super pumped to have them back on board.

“I don’t really know where this is going to go, but with all the buzz around road course guys right now, it didn’t seem right to miss Watkins Glen. I love the track. I have a win there. I don’t know what to expect from our team, but I will give it everything I’ve got. Watching on TV was NOT an option.”

Brent Crews Motorsports will temporarily operate out of the Nitro Motorsports Trans-Am shop in Mooresville, N.C. and will unveil more partners and team personnel in the coming weeks. Crews is earmarked as the primary driver of the No. 70 truck.

The team’s debut at Watkins Glen International will be a key test of its readiness and ambition as it steps onto one of the sport’s most iconic road courses.

For more information on Brent Crews’ racing history visit www.BrentCrews.com

For more updates on Brent Crews Motorsports, follow @BCMinsider on X, Instagram, Facebook.

Source: Brent Crews Motorsports

Earlier today, Connor Zilisch got mixed up in the big news about Brent Crews launching his own NASCAR Truck Series team. So, he’s coming out with a statement to clear things up. Maybe Chevy wasn’t too happy about the news.

At times, things can be misunderstood and misconstrued. That appears to be what happened earlier today.

Jeff Gluck of The Athletic reported on the news about Brent Crews Motorsports. He also included a bit about Connor Zilisch, Jesse Love, and Jack Baldwin being “executives.” Turns out that last part was just a joke. The four young drivers are simply good friends.

Gluck later corrected his statement. Now, Connor Zilisch has chimed in as well.

“There was a misunderstanding in conversations with Brent’s new truck team and me being an executive,” Zilisch posted. “I’m excited to cheer him on as a friend next weekend at Watkins and I’m pumped to go for 4 in a row this weekend in Iowa with JRM, Chevy, and Trackhouse!”

There was a misunderstanding in conversations with Brent’s new truck team and me being an executive. I’m excited to cheer him on as a friend next weekend at Watkins and I’m pumped to go for 4 in a row this weekend in Iowa with JRM, Chevy, and Trackhouse! https://t.co/S3oCEEkBqc

— Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) August 1, 2025

I’m sure that Chevrolet didn’t like their generational prospect being linked to a Toyota Truck Series organization. Brent Crews and Connor Zilisch are friends, but they are rivals on the track and via their manufacturers.

Both Crews and Zilisch are seen as future Cup Series talents. Potentially generational, era-defining talents. As they both continue to develop and make big decisions, like starting a new Truck Series team at 17, it will be interesting to see if they live up to the hype.

Connor Zilisch not involved in Brent Crew Motorsports

It appears that this little misunderstanding did have some kind of an impact. Drivers like Connor Zilisch don’t put out statements like that without being encouraged or outright told to do so.

Brent Crews is doing something very bold. He is starting his own Truck Series program. He will have it operating out of the Nitro Motorsports shop for now. However, there is potential for this team to grow in the future.

The race at Watkins Glen next weekend is going to be a lot of fun. It is a classic NASCAR road course track. There will be great races all weekend long. Zilisch is doing an Xfinity/Cup Series double. He could very well win one or both races as well.

Between Brent Crews and Connor Zilisch, how many races will we see them win at Watkins Glen? If Crews is in the ARCA race as well, the two friends could sweep the weekend.

With only three race weekends remaining in the 2025 season, excitement is building for Bass Tire Family Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, coming up on Saturday, August 9. Headlined by a 100-lap feature for the Pro Late Models, the night promises high-speed thrills, family fun, and championship implications.

The 5/8-mile track will see the return of two premier divisions — the Pro Late Models and the Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers Super Trucks — as the fight for the championship intensifies. The tight Pro Late Model points battle has Hunter Wright of Lebanon, TN leading by just six points over Mt. Juliet’s Chase Johnson. Both drivers have scored a feature win this year, while Trey Craig, Corey Deuser, and Aidan Potter sit solidly in the top five.

The 1/4-mile bullring will feature action from the Paschall Heating & Air Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, US Air Force Legends, Pest Doctor Front Runners, and CP Race Wear Bandoleros, creating a full night of racing entertainment across all divisions.

Championship chases across the board are heating up:

• In Limited Late Models, Carl Porter, Jr. holds the edge thanks to a win and third-place finish this season, with Johnathan Dishman just five points back.
• Phillip McCord has dominated the Pure Stock standings with two wins and two fast times, while Jeffery Belt, Dylan Jones, John Bradley, and Matt Barnes round out the top contenders.
• Ray Gann, of Nashville, TN, leads the Pest Doctor Front Runners by six points over Randell Waterston, both with wins to their name. Matt Hamlett, Tony Gann, and Brett Lee are within striking distance.
• Michael Crafton of Franklin, TN is a perfect two-for-two in US Air Force Legends Pro/Masters action, leading the points over Oliver Cordell, Boston Oliver, Dylan Fetcho, and Kevin Rollins.
  In the Semi-Pro class, Dylan Faulkner is out front, while Ayden Oliver of Bowling Green, KY leads the Young Lions.
• In CP Race Wear Bandoleros, Landon Thrasher from Murfreesboro, TN is 15 points ahead after back-to-back wins and fast times.

In addition to the exciting on-track competition, Bass Tire Family Night will feature special fun for fans of all ages — including giveaways, funnel cakes, the always-popular t-shirt gun, and bounce houses for kids!

 TICKETS & EVENT INFO:

• Friday, August 8 – Open Practice: 3:00–7:00 PM
• Saturday, August 9
  • Pits Open: 10:00 AM
  • Practice: 1:00 PM
  • Qualifying to Follow
  • Racing Begins: 5:00 PM
• Tickets & details: nashvillefairgroundsspeedway.racing
• Kids 11 & Under are FREE, Adult tickets start at just $12.00 in advance

With only three events left this season — August 9, October 4, and the All American 400 Weekend (Nov 7–9) — now is the time to catch all the action before the season comes to a dramatic close.

Make your plans now and join us for an exciting and family-friendly night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway!

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