The NASCAR Chicago Street Race has landed Arby’s as the sponsor. On Wednesday, NASCAR announced the fast-food chain will join the league as the newest founding partner of the race, which will take place at Chicago’s Grant Park on Sunday, July 6. Arby’s is no stranger to NASCAR as it serves as an anchor partner for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and driver Cody Ware in the Cup Series.

“It’s a watershed moment anytime you have a new brand joining the sport for the first time, especially when it’s a partner like Arby’s with such a unique, recognizable brand,” Craig Stimmel, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, NASCAR, said in a press release. “The fact that we’re welcoming Arby’s to NASCAR on the streets of Chicago speaks to the tremendous momentum behind the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and the sport overall.”

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“Arby’s is thrilled to hit the track as a Founding Partner of the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race,” Jeff Baker, Chief Marketing Officer at Arby’s, said. “This marks an exciting moment for our brand in the world of motorsports, with one of the most dynamic and groundbreaking events in racing. Nothing goes better with NASCAR than one of our delicious Arby’s sandwiches, and we can’t wait to bring the meats to the streets for race fans and Arby’s fans in Chicago and beyond.

Arby’s joins Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Xfinity’s Xumo brand as the third Founding Partner of the 2025 Chicago Street Race. The restaurant was founded in 1964 and has 3,600 locations around the world. Its main headquarters are located in Atlanta.

“Arby’s is all about bringing joy to their fans, and that’s exactly our goal with the NASCAR Chicago Street Race,” Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race President, said. “As anticipation rises in the Chicago market, we know that Arby’s will be a perfect fit for the fun and enjoyment that we plan to bring back to Grant Park this Independence Day Weekend.”

The Chicago Street Race began in 2023 and Shane van Gisbergen won the Cup Series event that year. Alex Bowman won the race in 2024.

The PGA Tour is reportedly on the verge of appointing NFL executive vice president Brian Rolapp as its new CEO, a move aimed at bolstering commissioner Jay Monahan’s leadership, ESPN reports. Monahan had announced last year that the PGA Tour was in search of a new CEO for the 2025 season, with hopes of a merger agreement with LIV Golf.

However, the new season kicked off without a fresh face at the helm, leading to increased scrutiny of Monahan’s leadership, particularly from two-time PGA Tour winner Andrew Landry. Several high-profile names were considered for the position, including NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps and TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles. But it appears Rolapp, who has spent 22 years with the NFL, is set to make the switch to the PGA Tour.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham report that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed Rolapp’s departure in a memo sent to team executives and presidents on Thursday. The PGA Tour is expected to finalize Rolapp’s appointment during a board meeting on Monday.

Rolapp, who played a key role in the NFL’s recent growth spurt, has been touted as a potential successor to Goodell. Despite his impending move to the PGA Tour, it’s anticipated that he will remain a top contender for the NFL commissioner role when Goodell eventually steps down.

Monahan revealed last year a search for a fresh CEO in a heartfelt note to PGA Tour followers at the season’s conclusion. “We’re bringing new perspectives onto our team to help realize the incredible opportunities ahead for our sport,” he penned.

“Including launching a search for a CEO of the PGA Tour. We can learn so much from across the world of sport and entertainment and I’m excited to meet candidates for this important new role.”

Rolapp, who’s been with the NFL for over two decades and has held his current position since 2017, previously served as the NFL’s chief operating officer and as senior vice president of media strategy and digital media.

The departing NFL executive has played a key part in securing advertisement contracts, arranging television deals, and managing league sponsorships, raking in more than $10 billion annually for the league. Now Rolapp takes on the mission to navigate the PGA Tour, amid ongoing talks with rival LIV Golf.

Discussions on merging continue, albeit with no substantial progress since the initial agreement paperwork in June 2023. While Monahan holds out hope for a merger, golf champion Rory McIlroy remains skeptical.

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“Look, I think it takes two to tango,” remarked McIlroy. “So if one party is willing and ready and the other isn’t, it sort of makes it tough. I think the narrative around golf would welcome a deal in terms of just having all the best players together again.”

PGA luminary Bryson DeChambeau weighed in on the tour’s dynamics, opining: “But I don’t think the PGA Tour needs a deal. I think it would still be the ideal scenario for golf as a whole. But from a pure PGA Tour perspective, I don’t think it necessarily needs it.”

While at an event in Hong Kong, the LIV Golf star shared his vision saying, “I continue to see LIV Golf growing. It’s going to grow at an exponentiating pace for years to come, and we aren’t going anywhere.”

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Defending Carrera Cup North America champion Loek Hartog will embark on an unprecedented three-week endurance challenge this summer. Fresh off his 2024 title in Kellymoss’s Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, the 22-year-old Dutch driver will contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Manthey Racing (June 14–15), the Nürburgring 24 Hours with Dinamic GT (June 21–22) and the Spa 24 Hours with Rutronik Racing (June 28–29).

Hartog’s Le Mans drive marks his debut at the French classic, where he will pilot the 911 GT3 R alongside seasoned Manthey engineers. He then heads to Germany for his first appearance at the Nürburgring race before returning to Spa for a second outing on the Belgian circuit. Each event will test his endurance skills and ability to collaborate within multi-driver teams.

Last year, Hartog dominated the 16-round Carrera Cup season, claiming seven wins and eight pole positions en route to a championship margin exceeding 100 points. He also competed on both sides of the Atlantic in Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe. In 2025 he has added GT4 America duties for ACI Motorsports as a co-driver in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport.

“Three big 24-hour races back to back are a new level of intensity,” Hartog said. “My sprint-race experience taught me to push boundaries, but endurance racing is about teamwork, consistency and staying present.” He has set his sights on advancing to the IMSA WeatherTech grid by 2026, aiming to leverage factory support and strong partnerships with gentleman drivers.

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