Connect with us
https://yoursportsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/call-to-1.png

Motorsports

Collet breaks through for first Indy NXT win of 2025 at Road America

The wait finally is over for Caio Collet. Collet passed championship leader Dennis Hauger with less than five laps remaining and drove away to win the Grand Prix of Road America on Sunday, his first Indy NXT by Firestone victory this season. Collet’s No. 76 HMD Motorsports car crossed the finish line 1.7093s ahead of […]

Published

on


The wait finally is over for Caio Collet.

Collet passed championship leader Dennis Hauger with less than five laps remaining and drove away to win the Grand Prix of Road America on Sunday, his first Indy NXT by Firestone victory this season. Collet’s No. 76 HMD Motorsports car crossed the finish line 1.7093s ahead of Hauger’s No. 28 Nammo car fielded by Andretti Global.

Former Rookie of the Year Collet entered this event with three podium finishes in the first six races this season, including two runner-up finishes. His victory was the first this season for HMD Motorsports, as Hauger and fellow Andretti Global rookie teammate Lochie Hughes have combined to win every race.

“At the beginning of the season, we couldn’t match them, to be honest,” Collet said. “It was really frustrating. Every time we went on track, it was hard to be second or third. But we kept working hard, and we need to keep working because they are a great team with great drivers. We need to keep pushing.”

Hughes rounded out the podium finishers in the No. 26 McGinley Clinic/USF Pro Championship car after passing Josh Pierson in the No. 14 HMD Motorsports machine on the last of 20 laps around the 14-turn, 4.014-mile circuit. Pierson ended up tying his career-best finish of fourth.

Myles Rowe placed fifth in the No. 99 Abel/Force Indy car in the caution-free race.

Hauger led from the pole on an unseasonably hot day with air temperatures in the high 80s. Collet stayed close from the second starting position, keeping the gap around 0.5-0.6s as the duo marched away from the rest of the 19-car field.

Collet’s patience expired on lap 16. He drove alongside Hauger on the long front straightway and made an outside pass in Turn 1 stick. Collet then eased away from Hauger over the last four laps.

“I kept up the pace, kept up the pressure,” Collet said. “Yesterday, I think I lost the pole to myself. Dennis did a phenomenal lap, but I think I left a bit in the tank and was very frustrated. Today I really wanted to give the win to the team.”

Said Hauger: “I think we’ve been on the back foot compared to Collet all weekend. We did everything right today, but they were just a bit stronger. I tried to do what I could, but it just wasn’t meant to be. Still a decent weekend.”

Hauger’s lead over second-place Hughes grew from 19 to 28 points with his fifth podium finish of the season. Collet is third, 70 points behind Hauger.

The next race is the Indy NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio on Sunday, July 6 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. It’s good track for Collet, who earned his sole previous Indy NXT victory there in July 2024. 

RESULTS



Link

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Motorsports

NASCAR teams 23XI and Front Row seek urgent court order to retain charters

The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are locked in a lengthy legal battle over the charter system, which is the equivalent of the franchise model […]

Published

on


The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025.

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are locked in a lengthy legal battle over the charter system, which is the equivalent of the franchise model in other sports. 23XI, owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front Row, owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, last September rejected NASCAR’s final proposal on extensions and instead filed an antitrust suit.

The case is winding its way through the court system but now with urgency: the teams were set to lose their charters Wednesday and in the latest filing, they allege NASCAR has indicated it will immediately begin the process of selling the six tags that guarantee entry into every race as well as monetary rewards and other benefits.

After the filing NASCAR was ordered to respond by 5 p.m. Wednesday — which means there would be no ruling on if the charters will be revoked likely until Thursday, at the earliest.

“Today we filed a motion in the district court for a renewed preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to protect the teams’ ability to race chartered for the remainder of the 2025 Cup Series season and prevent irreparable business harm to 23XI and Front Row Motorsports until we can present our case at trial in December,” said Jeffery Kessler, attorney for the teams.

“New information surfaced through the discovery process that overwhelmingly supports our position that a preliminary injunction is legally warranted and necessary. The teams’ love of stock car racing and belief in a better future for the sport for all parties – teams, drivers, employees, sponsors, and fans – continues to motivate their efforts to pursue this antitrust case.”

There were large portions of the filing redacted because the arguments are based on information learned through discovery, making it confidential, for now. But, the urgency is likely tied to NASCAR indicating it plans to immediately begin selling the charters if they are revoked.

Should the teams have their six combined charters revoked, the drivers would have to qualify on speed to make each week’s race and would receive a smaller percentage of the purse. They may also have to refund money paid out through the first 20 races of the year.

NASCAR accused 23XI and Front Row of filing “a third motion for another unnecessary and inappropriate preliminary injunction” and noted it has made multiple requests to the teams “to present a proposal to resolve this litigation.”

“We have yet to receive a proposal from 23XI or Front Row, as they have instead preferred to continue their damaging and distracting lawsuit,” NASCAR said in a statement. “We will defend NASCAR’s integrity from this baseless lawsuit forced upon the sport that threatens to divide the stakeholders committed to serving race fans everywhere.

“We remain focused on collaborating with the 13 race teams that signed the 2025 charter agreements and share our mutual goal of delivering the best racing in the world each week, including this weekend in Dover.”

Also on Monday, Rick Ware Racing and Legacy Motor Club had a short virtual hearing in a North Carolina court over their fight for a charter.

Legacy, owned by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, contends it had an agreement with RWR to lease one of its two charters in 2026. RWR contends the agreement was for 2027 and it already has a contract with RFK Racing to lease that team a charter next season.

Legacy on Monday asked for and was granted the right to depose RWR over the recent revelation that T.J. Puchyr, one of the founders of Spire Motorsports, plans to purchase the race team. Legacy contends if Ware is selling the team, then one of the charters should be transferred to its organization.

Legacy also argued that Ware did not disclose he was entering into a sales agreement with a third party — Puchyr, who is now a consultant and brokered the initial lease deal between RWR and Legacy — in an April hearing. The judge in that case warned that RWR could be in contempt of court if it misrepresented its intentions in the first hearing.

___

AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.



Link

Continue Reading

Motorsports

MOTORSPORTS: Thanks to good weather, local tracks were alive with racing | Sports

There was plenty of pavement track action this past weekend, with Spencer Speedway roaring back to life on Friday with the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 featuring the Race of Champions Modifieds. Saturday, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was at the Lancaster Motorplex. Oswego Speedway hosted a special event for […]

Published

on


There was plenty of pavement track action this past weekend, with Spencer Speedway roaring back to life on Friday with the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110 featuring the Race of Champions Modifieds. Saturday, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was at the Lancaster Motorplex. Oswego Speedway hosted a special event for Winged 350 Supermodifieds the same night.

In action closest to home, Matt Hirschman added his second Race of Champions Modified win of 2025, backing up his win in the Rocket 76 at Evans Mills, claiming the Tommy/Tony 110 at Spencer. Patrick Emerling was second ahead of Paulie Hartwig III, Jake Lutz and Mike Leaty.

Hirschman established his car as dominant, but Leaty had an opening and took the lead on lap 41. During a cycle of caution-period pit stops, Hirschman slipped out of the pits ahead of Leaty and never looked back.

The Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak traditionally takes place at Lancaster Motorplex. The event will return there later this season; this 35th running of the Tommy/Tony tribute was held-over at Spencer from 2024. Multiple attempts to run the event during the 2024 season were sidelined. Spencer has three races remaining on their schedule — all in August — including the massive Maynard Troyer Classic VI. The Durar/Jankowiak event served as the tune-up for the Troyer Classic, scheduled for Aug. 29.

“I think what was important tonight for me was we’ve got a big race coming up later this year, the Maynard Troyer Classic,” said Hirschman in a Race of Champions release. “Tonight was important to be here, I think, to size ourselves up and see what we had. This is not a place I’ve ever had a string of much success at, but we’ve picked up some wins here now.

“If we were running the 60, whatever lap it is this year, I think Mike Leaty’s your winner, so we might still have some work to do.”

While the planning never stops, Hirschman did take time to reflect on the milestone victory.

“First and foremost, though, Tommy/Tony night, 110, two fallen heroes from this area up here. I’ve won this race a bunch of times, mostly, I think, at Lancaster. Tommy Druar, Tony Jankowiak, it’s great to see that their families are still involved, their kids are racing, and keep that going after such a tragic loss for both of them,” said Hirschman. “My guys had a great pit stop that got us back out in first, and we adjusted on it a little bit. I think we picked up some speed again then and had a good, strong car to the finish, but Mike also had trouble. He’s the guy to beat here. When he won in dominant fashion at Lancaster a few weeks ago, that put a little pressure on me for Evans Mills, because I’m like, I don’t know if we’re going to beat him at Spencer, so we better get a win at Evans Mills, which we did.”

Emerling was second after Leaty faded through the top five; Emerling struggled with an alternator issue in his heat and had to start deep in the field. Hartwig III’s podium effort comes in his second RoC Modified Series start of 2025.

Tommy Barron won the 25-lap Asphalt Super Stocks feature; Joe Mancuso and Chris Batorski finished with the podium spots while David Bailey and Tim Faro filled the top five. Joey VanLare won the 15-lap 602 Sportsman feature over Carter Ridgeway and Austin Patteron. Patsy Catalano won the Four-Cylinder feature over Caiden Ingerick and Blake Giglio. Ashley Schoonmaker won the Six-Cylinder feature.

The Race of Champions Modifieds return to action on July 26 at Holland Speedway for the Crosby 100. The Asphalt Sportsman series will race July 19 at Chemung Speedrome in the Tribute to Ed McGuire 51.

At Spencer Speedway, the Race of Champions Sportsman Series returns on Aug. 1, with grandstands opening at 5 pm. Adult admission is $20. The next date is Aug. 15, hosting the Apple Harvest Night at the Races with the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series. Grandstands open at 5 p.m. Adult admission is $20.

The Maynard Troyer Classic VI is scheduled for Aug. 29. Grandstands open at 5 p.m. Adult admission is $27.

At Oswego, Brendan Young scored the 350 Supermodified feature, winning the 25-lap main from the outside pole. Kyle Perry was next, with Talen Hawksby, Dave Cliff and Brian Sobus running in the top five. Noah Ratcliff took the 30-lap Small Block Supers feature, racing to the win from sixth on the grid. Andy Jodway followed, with Camden Proud charging up from 12th to take third. Drew Pascuzzi and Greg O’Connor filled the top five. The Supermodifieds were off, racing a two-day program at Berlin in Michigan

Austin Beers won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Lancaster Motorplex, his third straight win in starts at the facility.

He tallied his second-ever Modified Tour win there in 2023, his second win of that season after winning at Richmond Raceway. Returning in 2024, Beers raced from fifth to first, leading 74 laps in that win. Now, his third in a row at Lancaster came after holding off Patrick Emerling.

“I’m wore out,” Beers said. “I was on the edge every single lap trying not to give up anything. We had the best in the business behind us with Justin Bonsignore, Patrick Emerling; Matt [Hirschman] was there, too. I’m so thankful to get the three-peat,” said Beers in a NASCAR release.

By taking his third at Lancaster, Beers helped match a notable Modified Tour record. He is the seventh different winner in seven events this season, matching the string set in 1999. Tony Hirschman broke that streak with back-to-back victories in races No. 7 and No. 8.

The Modified Tour win list thus far includes Emerling, Ron Silk, Craig Lutz and Matt Hirschman, along with Justin and Kyle Bonsignore.

“This shows how tough this tour is,” Beers said. “There’s six other guys that could still win, like [Stephen] Kopcik, the Catalanos and [Tyler] Rypkema. A lot of guys could still win here, but it means a lot to get another win at Lancaster. I love this place.”

Consistency has been Beers’ standard all season, with only a single finish outside the top five at Riverhead. However, he had not won, either. And Lancaster’s win was in question for a period. An early caution allows the Beers crew to improve his No. 64. He started building momentum, racing to second behind Kyle Bonsignore after pit stops on lap 76. He inherited the lead when Bonsignore pitted during the final caution period, and then held off a motivated Emerling. Emerling had raced to second last year behind Beers at Lancaster as well.

Emerling charged to the rear bumper, but could not displace Beers. Hirschman finished third behind Beers and Emerling. Kyle Bonsignore and Jacob Lutz completed the top five.

The Modified Tour will next race a Saturday-Sunday doubleheader at Monadnock Speedway, with the Duel at the Dog 200 taking place on July 19 and the Cheshire County Clash 200 occurring the following day. The two races make up the final two legs of the Whelen Short Track Cup. FloRacing will have live coverage of all the on-track activity.

TOURING SERIES

Matt Sheppard won the Short Track Super Series event at Outlaw Speedway last Thursday. The win was Sheppard’s second straight at Outlaw Speedway, having won last Friday. It is also his 53rd career STSS win, matching Stewart Friesen on the all-time STSS win list. Sheppard found the middle to be the fastest line, holding off Friesen for the win. In winning the 50-lap Machuga Memorial, Sheppard collected $7,078.78. After Friesen, Alex Yankowski, Bobby Varin and David Hebert filled the top five.

Taylor Doxtater won the 25-lap Sportsman feature ahead of Justice Mayo, Blake Parsons, Karl Comfort and Andrew Clark. Glenn Whritenour won the Street Stock feature, taking their 20-lap feature over Jimmy Grant, Shane Wolf, Chris Woodard and Brett Crawford. Nate Power won the 20-lap four-cylinder feature. Zach Daugherty was next ahead of Jayson Smart, Gavin Hall and Jeff Moore.

Outlaw is back to Friday night action this week. The Short Track Super Series returns to Afton Speedway on July 16.

AREA RESULTS SATURDAY

Matt Sheppard won his 95th career feature at Land of Legends Raceway, bringing him to stand third all-time in feature wins at Land of Legends Raceway. Bob McCreadie (99 wins) is next, and only four ahead. Alan Johnson is atop the all-time win list, with 129. After 30-laps of racing, Mat Williamson was second ahead of Erick Rudolph, Justin Haers and Alex Payne. Tyler Guzzardi was a first-time winner at Land of Legends, celebrating a victory in the 25-lap Sportsman feature. Frank Guererri Jr. was next, followed by Nick Ventura, Richard Murtaugh and Matt Guererri. Bobby Parrow delivered a win in the 305 sprints, taking the 20-lap feature over Spencer Burley and Ethan Gray; John Smith and Darryl Ruggles filled the top five. Jimmy Grant dueled with Rick Crego in the Street Stock feature, and came out on top after 20-laps of racing. Marc Minutolo was third ahead of CJ Guererri and Mike Welch. Blane Smith broke a decade-plus winless streak, taking the 15-lap Hobby Stock win over Bubby Kerrick and Jared Hill while Frank Burnell and Minutolo ranked in the top five. Chris Darling topped Brianna Murtaugh in the 12-lap New Legends Sportsman feature. Land of Legends will welcome a DIRTcar Sportsman Series West and Central combined tour event next Saturday with a 30-lap main. The track will host the 182nd Ontario County Fair Championships on Wednesday July 23. The card will include the 13th Les Whyte Top Gun Shootout: Empire Street Stock Series. They will race a 30-lap main paying $1,500-to-win. The Hobby Stock “Hoedown” will be a 20-lap main paying $750-to-win along with Vintage Cars. There will be no racing on July 26 in lieu of the Ontario County Fair.

At Fulton Speedway, Matt Caprara won the 35-lap Modified feature. Sean Beardsley was second ahead of Max Hill, Chris Mackey and Ryan Dolbear. Emmett Waldron keeps on trucking, winning the 25-lap Sportsman feature over Jason Parkhurst and Josh Livingston. Jimmy Moyer and Hunter Hollenbeck filled the top five. John Pietrowicz won the 15-lap Hobby Stock main over Ron Hawker and Andrew Galvin. Jacob Gurecki scored a win in the 15-lap Novice Sportsman feature. Joe August topped Jipp Ortiz in the 25-lap Dirt Modified Nostalgia Tour feature.

Fulton will be off Saturday, July 19.

FRIDAY

At Brewerton Speedway, Ron Davis III became the eighth different modified winner in eight events thus far. He took the 35-lap win over Jason Parkhurst and Chris Hulsizer. Tyler Trump and Tim Sears Jr. filled the top five. Nick Ventura triumphed in the DIRTcar Sportsman 25-lap feature; he had Riley Rogala and Tony Finch II on his bumper, with Tyler Corcoran and Cody Manitta filling the top five. Mike Mullen scored the 33-lap Mod Lite Brian Crutchley Memorial, taking home a huge $10,000 payday in the process. Joe Isabell was next, ahead of Justin Williams, PO Trudeau and Joe Garafolo. Nathan Powers won the 15-lap Four-Cylinder Super Stock feature over Jack Taskey and Justin Guyle. Aaron Push won the Dirt Modified Nostalgia Tour 25-lap main over Brad Litzenberger. Brewerton will be off July 18.

Matt Sheppard won Friday night at Utica-Rome, coming out on top of a spirited battle with Alex Yankowski. Rocky Warner was third in the 30-lap main, followed by Justin Wright and Danny Johnson. Mike Richmond took the checkers in the 25-lap Sportsman main, followed by Tyler Peet and Jeremy Slosek. Shane Playford (Pro Stock), Jayden Wust (Limited Sportsman), Rudy King (Four-Cylinder), Brett Putman (All Star Slingshot) and Preston Trautschold (Junior Slingshot) earned class wins.

Billy Dunn won Can-Am Speedway’s Autograph Night event, taking the 25-lap 358-Modified feature over Shaun Shaw and Tim Fuller. It was the 900th Modified feature contested at Can-Am. Tyler Meeks and Ryan Bartlett filled the top five. Richard Murtaugh tallied a win in the 20-lap Sportsman main, holding off Logan Brown and Keegan Nier. Jessica Power and Gavin Eisele filled the top five. Tiger Chapman (602 Sprints), Tony Fezzo (Thundercar) and Genavieve Bartlett (Limited Sportsman) earned class victories.



Link

Continue Reading

Motorsports

Logistics, the torque powering motorsport, and Middle East momentum

The roar of Formula 1, the thrill of a Riyadh concert, the spectacle of a Dubai exhibition, these iconic moments dazzle the world. But behind the scenes, logistics powers it all. From timed deliveries to seamless setups, companies like DHL aren’t just support; they’re the silent force turning vision into reality, ensuring every light, sound, […]

Published

on


The roar of Formula 1, the thrill of a Riyadh concert, the spectacle of a Dubai exhibition, these iconic moments dazzle the world. But behind the scenes, logistics powers it all. From timed deliveries to seamless setups, companies like DHL aren’t just support; they’re the silent force turning vision into reality, ensuring every light, sound, and movement hits the mark with precision.

The Middle East’s mega event boom is no accident. With strategic investments in infrastructure, tourism, and cultural capital, countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia are turning the region into a global epicenter for entertainment, sports, and business showcases. According to forecasts, the Middle East events market is set to hit a staggering $76.67 billion by 2028.

But what the numbers don’t show is the incredible operational feat behind the scenes. These events aren’t just displays of glamour; they’re logistical marvels. Every component from custom-built staging and light rigs to climate-sensitive musical equipment and high-definition broadcasting tools must arrive on time and in flawless condition.

That complexity is amplified when stages need to be replicated across borders in a matter of days, think a music tour hopping from Muscat to Jeddah to Abu Dhabi. Transporting hundreds of tonnes of equipment across multiple cities isn’t a creative exaggeration; it’s standard operating procedure.

Speed, Strategy, Precision

What makes event logistics in the Middle East uniquely challenging? It’s a cocktail of unpredictable weather, complex regional regulations, and the sheer scale of operations. Navigating the patchwork of customs requirements across Gulf nations demands not just precision documentation but also trusted local partnerships.

Environmental conditions add another layer of intensity; 50°C heatwaves, sandstorms, and humidity-sensitive cargo can all derail the best-laid plans. And yet, time and again, logistics providers like DHL pull off high-pressure feats across tight timelines.

That same precision is being deployed on the world’s fastest stages, Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3. In a major development, DHL has now been appointed as the Global Logistics Partner for the FIA, the governing body of world motorsport. This extends their role beyond Formula 1 to include transport, setup, and maintenance of essential racing infrastructure such as mobile offices, garages, and racetrack signaling systems. It’s a testament to the trust placed in their speed, reliability, and execution under pressure.

“We share essential values such as safety, quality, speed, and precision,” and we are both deeply committed to sustainability. said Paul Fowler, Head of Global Motorsports Logistics at DHL.

Established in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) initially embarked on a mission to establish consistent governance and safety standards in the realm of motor sport. Today, it serves as the global governing body for premier racing championships, including Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3, while also driving innovation, sustainability, and fairness across the motorsport ecosystem.

Tech-powered resilience

One of the biggest shifts transforming logistics today is digitization. Real-time shipment tracking, emissions monitoring, and predictive simulations of potential delays now form the backbone of major event logistics. These tools don’t just solve problems, they help anticipate them.

For example, DHL’s “Stretch” robot, developed with Boston Dynamics, can autonomously unload up to 700 packages per hour, easing pressure during high-density event windows like back-to-back race weekends or large expos. In pressure-cooker moments, such speed and consistency make a difference.

As part of their FIA partnership, DHL will operate trucks in Europe powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a low-emission alternative fuel, aligning motorsport logistics with decarbonization goals. It’s a small but significant step in making one of the world’s fastest industries greener.

Sustainability in motion

With mega events come mega emissions, but that narrative is evolving. DHL and other providers are embedding sustainability into their operations, from electric delivery trucks and AI-powered route optimization to biofuel-powered aircraft and smart, reusable packaging.

Even temperature-controlled containers are being reimagined to reduce energy consumption while keeping sensitive gear safe. These aren’t optional upgrades anymore; they’re mission-critical, especially with governments pushing for greener events.

“Pushing for greater sustainability across both motorsport and mobility is a priority for the FIA. This partnership with DHL is a great opportunity to drive sustainable practices across our industry,” said Craig Edmondson, FIA’s Chief Commercial Officer.

As mega events expand across the Gulf, logistics is becoming a crucial partner in meeting net-zero ambitions. It’s no longer enough to move fast; movement must now be clean, efficient, and transparent.

More than just delivery

Vision of a global stage for entertainment, sports, and innovation, the demand for logistics will only intensify. But this is no longer a support role; it’s a strategic function.

Companies like DHL aren’t just delivering goods, they’re making sure everything needed for the show to go on arrives exactly when and where it should. Whether it’s a Formula 1 race or a major concert, their role is critical to the success of every event on the calendar.

The story behind the spotlight

When logistics succeeds, it disappears because nothing goes wrong. There’s a certain poetry to the fact that logistics, by nature, seeks no applause. It exists to support, to streamline, to make others shine, not just for delivering events, but for delivering the future.





Link

Continue Reading

Motorsports

J.J. Yeley Included in 37-Car Dover NASCAR Cup Entry List

On Monday, NASCAR revealed the preliminary entry list for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, and confirmed there are 37 cars on the list. The 37-driver is comprised of 36 full-time Chartered NASCAR Cup Series cars (as of right now) and one “Open” entry. JJ Yeley, who has competed […]

Published

on


On Monday, NASCAR revealed the preliminary entry list for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, and confirmed there are 37 cars on the list.

The 37-driver is comprised of 36 full-time Chartered NASCAR Cup Series cars (as of right now) and one “Open” entry.

JJ Yeley, who has competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for NY Racing over the last couple of seasons, will return to the series in the No. 44 Chevrolet. This will mark the sixth start in the NASCAR Cup Series of 2025 for Yeley.

Here is the complete entry list for the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, the 21st race of the 36-race season.

Car

Driver

Team

Sponsor

Manufacturer

1

Ross Chastain

Trackhouse Racing

Moose Fraternity

Chevrolet

2

Austin Cindric

Team Penske

AutoTrader

Ford

3

Austin Dillon

Richard Childress Racing

BREZTRI

Chevrolet

4

Noah Gragson

Front Row Motorsports

MillerTech

Ford

5

Kyle Larson

Hendrick Motorsports

HendrickCars.com

Chevrolet

6

Brad Keselowski

RFK Racing

BuildSubmarines.com

Ford

7

Justin Haley

Spire Motorsports

Gainbridge

Chevrolet

8

Kyle Busch

Richard Childress Racing

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Chevrolet

9

Chase Elliott

Hendrick Motorsports

NAPA Auto Parts

Chevrolet

10

Ty Dillon

Kaulig Racing

Sea Best

Chevrolet

11

Denny Hamlin

Joe Gibbs Racing

Progressive

Toyota

12

Ryan Blaney

Team Penske

Menards / Libman

Ford

16

AJ Allmendinger

Kaulig Racing

Chevrolet

17

Chris Buescher

RFK Racing

Trimble

Ford

19

Chase Briscoe

Joe Gibbs Racing

Bass Pro Shops

Toyota

20

Christopher Bell

Joe Gibbs Racing

Rheem

Toyota

21

Josh Berry

Wood Brothers Racing

Advance Auto Parts

Ford

22

Joey Logano

Team Penske

Shell Pennzoil

Ford

23

Bubba Wallace

23XI Racing

Space Force / Leidos

Toyota

24

William Byron

Hendrick Motorsports

Raptor

Chevrolet

34

Todd Gilliland

Front Row Motorsports

Love’s Travel Stops

Ford

35

Riley Herbst #

23XI Racing

Tree Top

Toyota

38

Zane Smith

Front Row Motorsports

Horizon Hobby

Ford

41

Cole Custer

Haas Factory Team

HaasTooling.com

Ford

42

John Hunter Nemechek

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

Hertz

Toyota

43

Erik Jones

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

Dollar Tree

Toyota

44

JJ Yeley

NY Racing

Chevrolet

45

Tyler Reddick

23XI Racing

SiriusXM

Toyota

47

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

HYAK Motorsports

Fun Pops

Chevrolet

48

Alex Bowman

Hendrick Motorsports

Ally

Chevrolet

51

Cody Ware

Rick Ware Racing

Mighty Fire Breaker

Ford

54

Ty Gibbs

Joe Gibbs Racing

Monster Energy

Toyota

60

Ryan Preece

RFK Racing

Castrol

Ford

71

Michael McDowell

Spire Motorsports

Delaware Life

Chevrolet

77

Carson Hocevar

Spire Motorsports

Miner Docks, Door and More

Chevrolet

88

Shane van Gisbergen #

Trackhouse Racing

WeatherTech

Chevrolet

99

Daniel Suarez

Trackhouse Racing

Jockey Infinite Cool Underwear

Chevrolet

Recommended Articles:



Link

Continue Reading

Motorsports

Brenda Pressley Begins Her Run in Tony-Winning Best Play Purpose | Broadway Buzz

Brenda Pressley(Photo c/o Polk & Co.) Brenda Pressley begins her Broadway run in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Purpose on July 15. She takes over the role of matriarch Claudine Jasper, replacing the production’s original Tony-nominated Claudine, LaTanya Richardson Jackson. Pressley began her theatrical career in And Still I Rise, written and directed by Maya Angelou, and has performed […]

Published

on


Brenda Pressley
(Photo c/o Polk & Co.)

Brenda Pressley begins her Broadway run in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Purpose on July 15. She takes over the role of matriarch Claudine Jasper, replacing the production’s original Tony-nominated Claudine, LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

Pressley began her theatrical career in And Still I Rise, written and directed by Maya Angelou, and has performed on Broadway in the original company of Dreamgirls, as well as in The Lyons opposite Linda Lavin, Richard Greenberg’s The American Plan and Cats. Pressley joins the current acclaimed ensemble of Purpose, which includes Jon Michael Hill, Harry Lennix, Glenn Davis, Alana Arenas and Kara Young.

Set in the home of a powerful Black family, Purpose follows the return of the youngest son—and an unexpected guest—that forces the Jaspers to confront faith, identity and the echoes of Black radicalism. The production earned six 2025 Tony Award nominations, with nods for Hill, Lennix, Davis and Jackson, and wins for Best Play and for Young’s featured performance (her second consecutive Tony win). 

Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Purpose will run at the Hayes Theater through August 31.



Link

Continue Reading

Motorsports

Nascar blasts 23XI and FRM’s ‘unnecessary and inappropriate’ injunction

23XI and FRM have to return charters to Nascar on 16th July Teams claim the sport will sell its charters immediately, putting them in ‘irreparable jeopardy’ Nascar has dismissed the latest attempt from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to retain their charters as ‘unnecessary and inappropriate’. In June, the US Court of Appeals […]

Published

on


  • 23XI and FRM have to return charters to Nascar on 16th July
  • Teams claim the sport will sell its charters immediately, putting them in ‘irreparable jeopardy’

Nascar has dismissed the latest attempt from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to retain their charters as ‘unnecessary and inappropriate’.

In June, the US Court of Appeals overturned the injunction agreed in December 2024 that allowed 23XI and FRM to compete in the Nascar Cup Series and receive the same benefits as other chartered teams while still pursuing their lawsuit against the series.

But 23XI and FRM have now filed a motion for another temporary restraining order and a new preliminary injunction that, if approved, would enable them to retain their charters until the court case finally takes place in December later this year.

Both teams have cited new evidence that Nascar plans to ‘immediately move to sell or issue Plaintiffs’ charters to other entities – putting Plaintiffs in irreparable jeopardy of never getting their charters back and going out of business’. The pair claim to have received a letter from Nascar confirming this intention.

Nascar has dismissed the attempted injunction and wants a response from the courts by 16th July, and has also claimed that 23XI and FRM are refusing to return the money they earned under the 2025 charters thus far.

‘It is unfortunate that instead of respecting the clear rulings of the Fourth Circuit, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are now burdening the District Court with a third motion for another unnecessary and inappropriate preliminary injunction,’ Nascar said in a statement.

‘As both the Fourth Circuit and the District Court suggested, Nascar has made multiple requests to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to present a proposal to resolve this litigation. We have yet to receive a proposal from 23XI or Front Row, as they have instead preferred to continue their damaging and distracting lawsuit.

‘We will defend Nascar’s integrity from this baseless lawsuit forced upon the sport that threatens to divide the stakeholders committed to serving race fans everywhere. We remain focused on collaborating with the 13 race teams that signed the 2025 charter agreements and share our mutual goal of delivering the best racing in the world each week, including this weekend in Dover.’

23XI and FRM have three charters each which are worth tens of millions of dollars. With only 36 charters across the Cup Series, six charters becoming available at once would result in intense external interest and, with that, the likely demise of both 23XI and FRM.

If the teams were to continue as open entries for the rest of the season, they would earn less than a third of what a chartered team makes for competing in a race. FRM team owner Bob Jenkins claimed in the original injunction that the payout from the purse would be so low as an open entry that it would not cover the costs of going to the racetrack.

BlackBook says…

Much to Nascar’s chagrin, this saga continues to rumble in the background of the current Cup Series season.

23XI and FRM are showing no signs of backing down, issuing a statement highlighting the ‘irreparable harm’ that would be done if the charters were sold by Nascar, while asserting that the new information ‘overwhelmingly supports our position that a preliminary injunction is legally warranted and necessary’.

This latest development could spell trouble for Nascar. Their apparent intention to sell the teams’ charters immediately could serve as evidence of the anti-competitive behaviour alleged by 23XI and FRM in the original lawsuit.

Indeed, Nascar risks losing basketball icon Michael Jordan, who co-owns 23XI and is a considerable marketing asset for the series. With overall TV viewership already in decline, can Nascar afford to lose such an iconic American figure? Only time will tell.



Link

Continue Reading

Most Viewed Posts

Trending