Three-time World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu will take his first official step into MotoGP on Tuesday, when his 2026 machine is unveiled in Siena, Italy, marking the start of a new era for both the Turkish star and Yamaha.

Razgatlıoğlu, a Red Bull athlete and one of the most dominant figures in WorldSBK history, will make his MotoGP debut with factory-supported Prima Pramac Yamaha.

The unveiling will present the Pramac Yamaha bike he will race in 2026, his rookie season in the premier class, as anticipation builds around one of the most talked-about transitions in modern motorcycle racing.

After winning WorldSBK titles in 2021, 2024 and 2025, Razgatlıoğlu opted to chase his long-held MotoGP ambition rather than extend his reign in superbikes.

The move also brings him full circle to Yamaha, the manufacturer with which he claimed his first world championship and established his reputation as an elite talent.

In 2026, Razgatlıoğlu will race with the No. 7 and benefit from full access to Yamaha’s factory data, technical support and development resources, an uncommon level of backing for a MotoGP rookie.

That support is designed to ease his adaptation from production-based machines to MotoGP prototypes, where margins are razor-thin and development is relentless.

Prima Pramac Racing, one of the paddock’s most respected independent teams, enters a fresh chapter alongside Razgatlıoğlu.

The Italian outfit made history in 2024 by winning the MotoGP riders’ title, underlining its ability to compete at the highest level.

Now aligned with Yamaha, Pramac aims to play a key role in the manufacturer’s push to return to the front of the grid.

Razgatlıoğlu’s WorldSBK resume speaks for itself.

He ended Jonathan Rea’s long-standing dominance in 2021, then delivered back-to-back titles with BMW, combining fearless braking, aggressive race craft and adaptability across different machinery.

Those traits have fueled belief that, while the MotoGP learning curve will be steep, his ceiling is exceptionally high.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hometown Food Company acquired the Chef Boyardee business from Conagra in June 2025 and is now significantly increasing the marketing investment behind the famous Chef Boyardee brand. Chef Boyardee is heading to the Daytona 500 in a big way—fueling race fans with food, fun, and nostalgia through a new NASCAR Cup Series motorsports partnership with KHI Management and Hyak Motorsports.

Through this partnership, Chef Boyardee will activate alongside Hyak Motorsports’ No. 47 Chevrolet, driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., delivering the brand’s largest-ever race-week fan experience and celebrating the next chapter of growth following the brand’s recent acquisition by Hometown Food Company, a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners.

Ricky has been an incredible ambassador for our brands in the 12 years that we have been sponsoring his car in the Cup Series,” said Henk Hartong, Chairman and CEO of Brynwood Partners. “We are excited to bring Chef Boyardee back to the track at Daytona and Talladega this season, both places where Ricky has taken the checkered flag previously. We look forward to bringing the Chef Boyardee 47 to Victory Lane at Daytona in February.”

Fueling Fans with a Record-Setting Giveaway

Throughout race week, Chef Boyardee will seek to distribute more than 100,000 meals directly to fans, marking one of the largest single-event food giveaways in the brand’s history. The effort comes at a time when grocery prices remain top of mind for households nationwide, reinforcing the brand’s role as a familiar, affordable staple for generations of families.

Meet the Ravioli Roamer

At the center of the activation is the Ravioli Roamer, a custom Chef Boyardee vehicle that will travel across the infield, midway, and campgrounds delivering surprise-and-delight meal giveaways during peak moments—from campground check-ins to post-race snack runs and late-night munchies.

Additional fan experiences include:

• A Chef Boyardee Fan Hub with interactive games and photo moments
• Surprise appearances by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., joining fans in select zones for meet-and-greets and giveaways
• High-energy sampling moments designed to keep fans fueled all weekend long

A Look Ahead Under New Ownership

The Daytona 500 activation offers a preview of what’s next for Chef Boyardee under Brynwood’s ownership, with plans for brand refreshes, product innovation, and new product launches beginning in 2026, while staying true to the flavors and formats that have made the brand a household name.

By pairing one of motorsports’ most iconic races with one of America’s most iconic food brands, Chef Boyardee’s Daytona 500 presence celebrates comfort, culture, and connection—one plate at a time.

A Motorsports Partnership Built for Fans

The Daytona 500 activation brings together legacy brands and high-performance racing at one of the most culturally significant sporting events in the country. KHI Management, a full-service sports and entertainment marketing agency founded by NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick, played a critical role in connecting Chef Boyardee and Hyak.

Chef Boyardee will activate through Hyak Motorsports, the NASCAR Cup Series team formerly known as JTG Daugherty Racing. Rebranded in late 2024, Hyak Motorsports is led by principal owner Gordon Smith alongside co-owners Brad Daugherty, Mark Hughes, and Ernie Cope, and fields the No. 47 Chevrolet for Stenhouse Jr. The team maintains a technical alliance with Hendrick Motorsports. The name “Hyak,” meaning “fast,” reflects the organization’s renewed focus on performance on and off the track.

About Chef Boyardee
Chef Boyardee® is a classic American food brand rooted in Italian culinary tradition. Founded in 1928 by Chef Hector Boiardi, the brand has become a household staple, bringing convenient, comforting pasta meals to families for nearly a century. The Chef Boyardee® plant in Milton, PA, remains the heart of its production and heritage.

About Hometown Food Company
Hometown Food Company, based in Chicago, IL, was formed by Brynwood Partners in August 2018. The portfolio includes the exclusive U.S. rights to the iconic Pillsbury™ brand’s shelf-stable baking products, including Funfetti®, along with Hungry Jack®, Birch Benders®, Arrowhead Mills®, White Lily®, Jim Dandy®, De Wafelbakkers®, Martha White® and Chef Boyardee brands.

About Brynwood Partners
Based in Greenwich, CT, Brynwood Partners, is an operationally-focused private equity firm that has been making control investments in North American-based lower middle market companies since 1984. The firm targets non-core brands and companies operating in the consumer sector. Brynwood Partners currently manages more than $2.3 billion in assets for its limited partners, which include U.S. and international pension funds, fund-of-funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth family investment offices and financial institutions. For more information, please visit www.brynwoodpartners.com.

SOURCE Hometown Food Company

                                          Leading Online Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Supplier to be Featured as Primary Partner

                                                                                        with Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 Team

Huntersville, N.C. (Jan. 12, 2026) – 23XI Racing announced today that SupplyHouse, a leading e-commerce provider of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies, has joined the team as an Official Partner.

The partnership will feature the SupplyHouse brand as the primary paint scheme for several races with Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team, debuting at Kansas Speedway on April 19.

The relationship marks the company’s first entry into the sports world, highlighting its commitment to supporting the trades and expanding its connection with skilled professionals nationwide.

In addition to the SupplyHouse-branded paint schemes on Reddick’s No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE, SupplyHouse will be an associate partner throughout the season and will appear on the No. 45 team’s equipment and Reddick’s driver uniform.

SupplyHouse also plans to host tradespeople at various races to show appreciation for the many men and women who are involved in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.

Founded in 2004, SupplyHouse provides professional-grade plumbing, HVAC, and electrical products to contractors, trade professionals, and DIYers nationwide.

With more than 280,000 active SKUs, fast shipping from distribution centers across the country, and an industry-leading focus on customer experience, SupplyHouse continues to redefine how the trades shop online.

As part of the partnership, the company will look to grow its loyal customer base by connecting with NASCAR’s passionate community of tradespeople and fans.

“This partnership gives us a meaningful way to connect with the pros who drive our industry forward,” said Kaylin Staub, Chief Marketing Officer of SupplyHouse.

“Our customers value hard work, smart problem-solving and high performance – the same qualities that define 23XI. Partnering with them allows SupplyHouse to show up in a space our customers already enjoy, while giving us a unique platform to highlight the importance of the trades.

From a marketing standpoint, it’s an opportunity to deepen relationships, build visibility, and engage with current and future customers in an environment that reflects our shared energy for rolling up our sleeves, doing great work, and celebrating a job well done.”

“We are excited to welcome SupplyHouse to the 23XI family and proud to bring another new brand into the sport,” said Steve Lauletta, 23XI team president.

“We know that many of the professionals who rely on SupplyHouse are also NASCAR fans, and we look forward to representing them throughout the season and giving them a team to cheer for each weekend.”

“As anticipation heats up for the 2026 season, I’m excited to welcome SupplyHouse to the 23XI team,” said Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE.

“SupplyHouse supports some of the most vital workers in our economy and I’m honored to represent all those tradespeople and the work they do.”

About SupplyHouse:

Founded in 2004, SupplyHouse is a leading e-commerce company specializing in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., with distribution centers in Nevada, Texas, Ohio, and New Jersey, the company is redefining what it means to support the trades — from providing access to top-quality products to fostering education and recognition programs that strengthen the future of skilled labor.

About 23XI Racing:

23XI Racing – pronounced twenty-three eleven – was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin in 2020. With rising NASCAR star Bubba Wallace selected to drive the No. 23 Toyota Camry, the team made its NASCAR Cup Series debut in the 2021 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Wallace made history on October 4, 2021, when he captured his first career Cup Series win, becoming just the second African American to win in the Cup Series, and earning 23XI its first-ever victory. 23XI expanded to a two-car organization in 2022 with Cup Series Champion and Hall of Famer Kurt Busch driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry.

With a win at Kansas Speedway in May of 2022, Busch earned 23XI the team’s first-ever playoff berth. Tyler Reddick joined the team in 2023 to drive the No. 45 car. In 2024, Reddick won the Regular Season Championship and raced to a spot in the Championship 4, a first for both the team and Reddick.

23XI currently features the lineup of Bubba Wallace in the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE, Tyler Reddick in the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE and Riley Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE.

Corey Heim currently serves as the team’s development driver and races occasionally in the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE.

The team operates out of Airspeed, a state-of-the-art facility in Huntersville, N.C.

Source: 23XI Racing

Get the can opener ready, Chef Boyardee is set to become a primary sponsorship partner of Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and the No. 47 Hyak Motorsports team during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. On Monday, the race team announced a three-race primary sponsorship agreement with the iconic brand.

Additionally, Chef Boyardee will receive associate sponsorship placement for the entirety of the upcoming NASCAR season.

“We’re excited to welcome Chef Boyardee to the Hyak Motorsports family. They’re a brand everyone knows, and bringing them into NASCAR is something the entire team is looking forward to,” said Stenhouse in a team press release. “We’re ready to start the season off strong and represent Chef Boyardee throughout the year.”

The Chef Boyardee colors will adorn the No. 47 Chevrolet beginning with The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday, February 1. After the annual pre-season exhibition event, the brand will return to sponsor Stenhouse in the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 15. Chef Boyardee’s three-race primary sponsorship stint will wrap up at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 26.

Brynwood Partners, which owns the Chef Boyardee brand, has been aligned with Stenhouse for more than a decade as a primary sponsorship partner. The company couldn’t be prouder to continue its commitment to the 2023 Daytona 500 champion in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series season.

“Ricky has been an incredible ambassador for our brands in the 12 years that we have been sponsoring his car in the Cup Series,” said Henk Hartong, CEO of Brynwood Partners. “We are excited to bring Chef Boyardee back to the track at Daytona and Talladega this season, both places where Ricky has taken the checkered flag previously.  We look forward to bringing the Chef Boyardee 47 to Victory Lane at Daytona in February.”

According to the press release, Chef Boyardee will collaborate with Hyak Motorsports through on-car branding, team assets, and integrated fan-engagement activations designed to reach audiences both at the track and at home. Additionally, the sponsorship will include digital and social media content, behind-the-scenes features, and fan-focused activations, which will be designed to highlight the connection between Chef Boyardee, Hyak Motorsports, and NASCAR’s most ardent fans.

Stenhouse, 38, has collected four wins in the NASCAR Cup Series over a career that has spanned 475 starts. Stenhouse’s four wins have come at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, where he has collected two wins apiece. Stenhouse started off the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season strong, as he found himself in Playoff contention through an 11th-place finish in the Coca-Cola 600, the 13th race of the season.

However, Stenhouse found bad luck in the weeks after the Coca-Cola 600, which continued for the duration of the season. Among the bad luck was an ongoing one-sided feud with Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar, which was seemingly resolved.

Stenhouse would end the 2025 campaign 30th in the championship standings. He’ll look to rebound in a big way in 2026.

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The No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro will have a bright, new look during the 2026 season as the team brings a new sponsor to the NASCAR Cup Series.

The team announced on Monday morning that Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will have Chef Boyardee as a primary sponsor in select races and as a full-season associate sponsor. He will showcase the food brand with a red scheme featuring the Spaghetti & Meatballs and Beef Ravioli flavors.

Excited to welcome @ChefBoyardee to the team for the 2026 season!

Chef Boyardee will sponsor the No. 47 team for multiple races this season starting with The Clash and Daytona 500 👨🏻‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/0wphwIiM3z

— Hyak Motorsports (@HYAKMotorsports) January 12, 2026

The Chef Boyardee scheme will make its debut on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 with The Clash weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium. It will then return for the season-opening Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15. Stenhouse is a former two-time winner at the 2.5-mile superspeedway, which includes the 2023 Daytona 500.

The final race featuring the Chef Boyardee scheme will be at another track where the veteran driver has success. He will showcase the red and green scheme during the April 26 race at Talladega Superspeedway.

“We’re excited to welcome Chef Boyardee to the Hyak Motorsports family,” Stenhouse said in a press release.

“They’re a brand everyone knows, and bringing them into NASCAR is something the entire team is looking forward to. We’re ready to start the season off strong and represent Chef Boyardee throughout the year.”

The addition of the new sponsor comes as Stenhouse and Hyak Motorsports prepare to get back into contention for wins. The team missed the playoffs and went winless after posting back-to-back winning seasons in 2023-2024. The number of top-10 finishes fell from six in 2024 to only three last season.

Yet, Stenhouse said during the season finale weekend at Phoenix Raceway that he and crew chief Mike Kelley had many ideas about how to improve early in the race weekend. The practice and qualifying sessions particularly stood out for them.

“We know what we did to get our balance better, and now it’s just trying to figure out how to use all four tires better and just be faster,” Stenhouse told FanBuzz in November. “Looking at data (at Phoenix) I felt like we’re still good on the long run, which has been a good thing for us over the last month and a half. But it’s going fast early, qualifying.

“Looking at practice… after 16-17 laps, I felt like we actually started running some little better lap times than (Kyle Larson) at the same time that we were out there together. But early in the run, he’s going through the corner two-and-a-half, three miles an hour faster than I am through the center.

“And so just trying to figure out how to do that. We have some ideas, but it’s going to take more effort, more work in the offseason to get all that done.”

(GMM) Alex Dunne (pictured) has played down speculation surrounding his shock decision to leave McLaren’s driver development program last year, insisting the move was a calculated step toward his ultimate goal of reaching Formula 1.

The Irishman’s mid-season exit in October raised eyebrows across the paddock, coming after a breakout rookie Formula 2 campaign with Rodin Motorsport and two Formula 1 practice appearances for McLaren – including a standout FP1 debut in Austria.

Speaking to Irish outlet Balls.ie, Dunne made clear that the call was his own, despite external assumptions about politics or stalled talks elsewhere. “For me, there’s a goal and a plan in place and that’s to be a Formula 1 driver,” Dunne said.

“From the options that I knew I had, the decision we made was one that had to be made to be in F1. I think it’s as simple as that – it was actually my decision.”

Dunne admitted the choice was not universally supported at home. “When my dad and I were talking about it, he wasn’t 100 percent sure,” he said. “Normally, he’s the one who is 100 percent sure.”

Now 20, Dunne’s McLaren departure was strongly linked with Red Bull, amid a turbulent period for the energy drink giant’s F1 program. Those rumors intensified late in the year with the departure of Dr Helmut Marko.

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Dunne, meanwhile, stressed there was no fallout with McLaren and said he’ll “always thank” the Zak Brown-led outfit. He has since re-signed with Rodin Motorsport for the 2026 F2 season, keeping his F1 ambitions alive.

When asked whether another driver academy announcement could follow, he remained deliberately vague. “We’ll have to wait and see,” he smiled.

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