“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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July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025 – Nitro Motorsports heads to the iconic Watkins Glen International (WGI) this weekend for Round 8 of the Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli and CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series. Fielding another impressive eight-car lineup, Nitro Motorsports is ready to take on the 3.4-mile, 11-turn road course steeped in American motorsport history.

Leading the charge for the team will be Thomas Annunziata, who currently sits second in the National Driver’s Championship following a strong point haul at Road America. With multiple wins to his credit, Annunziata is one of the favorites heading into the weekend. He’ll be joined by Sam Corry and Julian DaCosta, who hold fourth and fifth in the TA2 championship standings, as both drivers have been at the front of the field in 2025. In the Rookie Championship, Corry, DaCosta, and Gian Buffomante are all in the hunt, sitting third, fourth, and fifth, respectively, and they look to climb the leaderboard this weekend.

The Nitro Motorsports driver roster for Watkins Glen also includes Cale Phillips, Seamus McKendree, and Boris Said Sr., a formidable group determined to make an impact at one of North America’s most legendary circuits. Veteran Cale Phillips, who has scored multiple TA2 Pro/Am podiums in 2025, will be searching for another trip to the podium steps in 2025 and continue to add to Nitro Motorsports results resume.

Team owner Nick Tucker shared his excitement for the event. “Watkins Glen is a classic on the schedule and an important round for the team. We’ve had strong results so far this season, and with eight talented drivers pushing hard, I’m confident we’ll be fighting up front all weekend. It’s fantastic to see so many of our drivers in the championship hunt, and we can’t wait to get rolling.”

The weekend kicks off Friday with optional testing and official practice sessions. Saturday will feature split-group qualifying, setting the grid for the 30-lap feature race scheduled to go green at 1:05 PM ET. Fans can catch all the action live on speedsport1.com.

For more information on Nitro Motorsports, please visit them online or contact Nick Tucker via email HERE or visit them online at www.RaceNitro.com.

It has already been a hectic week in the NASCAR world. From a wild racing weekend on the streets of Chicago, to some major breaking news stories. This is the NASCAR News Flash for July 7th through the 12th.

23XI and Front Row Denied Rehearing, Clash Returning to Bowman Gray and More: NASCAR News Flash

There were plenty of crazy moments in the closing moments in Chicago. You had quite the drama between several different drivers. Including a heated exchange between Joey Logano and Ross Chastain. That, however, might not be the biggest news of the week.  23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports received some not-so-great news. Not to mention, the Clash will return to the ‘Madhouse’ for 2026.

23XI and Front Row Motorsports Rehearing Denied, Won’t Be Chartered Teams Come Dover

While there have been plenty of headlines surrounding 23XI and FRM’s standing as chartered race teams this season. They will have to face a real reality come next week at Dover. A massive bombshell dropped for both teams this week. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the teams’ request for a rehearing in their lawsuit against the Sport.

That now means, as early as the Dover Race Weekend, both teams’ three cars will have to qualify their way into the races as open cars. Affecting drivers Bubba Wallace (No. 23), Tyler Reddick (No. 45), and Riley Herbst (No. 35) from 23XI.  Noah Gragson (No. 4), Todd Gilliland (No. 34), and Zane Smith (No. 38) from FRM are also in a tough situation.

It would also mean that FRM and the 23XI team, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, would make less money than the chartered teams. It also begs the question of what becomes of those six charters in the future.

In a statement from Jeffery Kessler, Attorney for both teams in this case, cited the disappointment in the lack of a full rehearing, and that the teams are still committed to competing every week.

#NASCAR … Statement from Jeffrey Kessler, attorney for 23XI Racing and Front Roe Motorsports l, on decision by 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to deny rehearing for those teams to keep chartered status …

“We are disappointed by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to…

— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) July 9, 2025

” We are disappointed by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to deny our request for a full rehearing,” Kessler said. ” This decision has no bearing on the strength of our antitrust case, which we look forward to presenting at trial. We are committed to racing this season as we continue to fight for more competitive and fair terms for all teams to ensure the future of the sport, and remain fully confident in our case.”

At this point, it pretty much makes all six drivers expendable in a way. Each has proven to be a very capable driver, so it will be interesting to see what happens over the next several weeks. It certainly makes things much more difficult for all who are battling for the 2025 NASCAR playoffs at this rate.

Clash Returns to Bowman Gray for 2026

In a statement shared on Wednesday, NASCAR officials announced that the return of the Cook Out Clash exhibition race. The first race of the 2026 NASCAR season will once again be at the historic Bowman Gray Stadium. Joey Dennewitz, the NASCAR Regional’s Managing Director was happy to announce the return of the event for the second-straight year.

” We wrote a new chapter in the storied history of motorsports at Bowman Gray Stadium with the Cook Out Clash this year,” Dennewitz said. ” As NASCAR’s first weekly race track, we are proud to bring the 2026 Cook Out Clash back to the original home to grassroots racing. Thanks to the City of Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem State University for their continued partnership at ‘The Madhouse.’”

The first run their this season did not disappoint, and it saw NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver, Chase Elliott, emerge victorious. Which made him a perfect way for NASCAR to promote the return in a promotional video on Social Media.

At a place that remembers everything, we’re writing history you can’t forget.

The @nascarclash returns to The Madhouse in 2026! pic.twitter.com/AmV20IxdMA

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 9, 2025

Logano vs Chastain Rivalry Should Be Fun

A very heated exchange occurred following Sunday’s race in Chicago. Ross Chastain and Joey Logano had a bit of a run-in in the closing laps of the race, and the pair exchanged words after the event. Though you couldn’t make out exactly what was said, during their moment of talking to each other. After Logano walked away, he claimed Chastain admitted to wrecking him on purpose and called for Ross to be fined, to the media that was walking with him.

Joey Logano not happy with Chastain#NASCAR #GrantPark165 pic.twitter.com/lwXMu6LKuy

— Dalton Hopkins (@PitLaneCPT) July 6, 2025

It also appears that Chastain’s onboard camera and audio caught him admitting he did it on purpose. NASCAR did announce there will be no penalties for rough driving from Chicago, so Joey will just have to get even with Ross. It just seems like stubborn drivers butting heads in all reality. Which should make for a fun rest of the season for the pair.

“He admitted it! He admitted he wrecked me! Which means he should get fined if he wrecked me on purpose!”@joeylogano talked about his convo with Ross Chastain #NASCAR #GrantPark165 pic.twitter.com/syQ9vpBd45

— Dalton Hopkins (@PitLaneCPT) July 6, 2025

Plenty of storylines as NASCAR heads to Wine Country and Sonoma Raceway.

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Main Photo: Sean Gardner, Getty Images

Recording Date: 2/2/2025