BRIGHTON, N.Y. — Bidleman Harley-Davidson and Powersports on West Henrietta Road lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise after getting hit by thieves twice.

The first break-in occurred Saturday night into Sunday morning when a pickup truck rammed into a door, allowing the suspects to steal three dirt bikes.

On Tuesday, the thieves returned, using a box truck to break through a back door. This time, they made off with eight more dirt bikes. Despite police arriving within eight minutes on both occasions, the suspects were already gone.

General Manager Richard Overholt suspected the group had scoped out the shop beforehand.

“We had some suspicious characters with a phone around their neck taking videos,” Overholt said.

He added that while they allow customers to take pictures and videos, these individuals seemed unusual, moving from bike to bike without a clear purpose.

“One of them was outside taking videos of the building. And that’s kind of when we walked out and was like, what’s going on?”

In response, a 24-hour security guard is now on site. Overholt plans to meet with another security firm on Monday to install cameras on the targeted building. Brighton Police have several leads but have not made any arrests.

Overholt stressed that no customer bikes were stolen, only those on sale in the targeted building.

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For more than 30 years, Cook Out Summer Shootout has helped shape the next generation of NASCAR stars, developing young talents and shaping them into champions of the future. Each week drivers battle bumper-to-bumper around Charlotte Motor Speedway’s famed quarter-mile, chasing trophies and testing their limits. This year, three young drivers have taken that challenge to the next level – running in two different divisions each night.

Running in both a Bandolero and a Legend Car in the same night requires adapting to entirely different machines, adjusting to changing track conditions and physically handling double the track time. Despite the grueling schedule, these young drivers aren’t just managing—they’re contending for championships.

Brexton Busch, 10, Bandits & Chargers Divisions

At just 10 years old, Brexton Busch — son of NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch — is one of the few drivers in Summer Shootout history to double-up, competing in both the competitive Bandits and non-points earning Chargers division.

Each Tuesday, Busch climbs out of his neon green Bandolero and, with only one race in between, jumps straight into his Legend Car, adjusting his mindset and preparing for a completely different challenge.

“I’m just thinking what the line and braking is gonna be for the next car,” said Busch on his mindset in between races.

Despite being a Legend Car rookie, Busch has already shown he can handle the jump, tallying two Chargers wins, while staying nearly untouchable in the Bandits battle with six victories. Even with all the action, Busch admits he still feels most confident in his Bandolero.

“I just know how everyone drives in Bandits,” he said. “Next year, I’ll know how to get past people in both divisions.”

Earlier this season, Busch made headlines with back-to-back double wins in Rounds 5 and 6, taking the checkered flag in both divisions two nights in a row. Now heading into the final round, he holds a commanding 55-point lead in the Bandits division.

With his dad also racing in a Legend Car this summer, Brexton says the two often compare lap times in a friendly father-son competition. While the long-term goal may be NASCAR, Brexton’s focus right now is clear: finish strong and leave the Bandits division with a championship before making the full-time jump to Legends.

Landon Thrasher, 12, Outlaws & Young Lions Divisions

Tennessee native Landon Thrasher is no stranger to a challenge — or chasing redemption. After falling short of a national title last season, Thrasher doubled down this summer, taking on two of Summer Shootout’s most competitive divisions: Outlaws and Young Lions.

For Thrasher, every week is go time. After finishing his Bandolero race, Thrasher bolts through the pits to his Legend Car, where his mom is waiting to help strap him in for round two.

“I am super exhausted after the Bando race.I just know that I have to be careful, be steady and just drink a lot before the race,” Thrasher said. “I just have to remember how each car drives and how fast the Legend is compared to the Bando.”

Adding to his dream-chasing feat, Thrasher travels from Tennessee to Charlotte to compete at America’s Home for Racing for the grassroots showdown. Since he feels most at home in the car, the long haul doesn’t bother him.

“I mean, it’s awesome. I love far drives, I love road trips!”

For Thrasher, the grind is paying off as he enters the final round as the Outlaws points leader with 790 points and seven wins, also making gains in the stacked Young Lions division, sitting 10th in points among some of the best Legend Car talent in the country.

Gerald White III, 10, Bandits and Chargers Divisions

Ten-year-old Gerald White III has spent the past two summers traveling from Lakeland, Florida to Charlotte, camping out with his family to chase his racing dreams. This season, he added a Legend Car to his routine — joining the Bandits and Chargers mix.

“My dad asked if I wanted to race both and I said, ‘yeah’,” White said. “One of my friends actually races both, Landon Thrasher, and it’s really fun.”

For Gerald, the learning curve between cars has been steep. Legend Cars are faster, heavier and much harder to brake — something White learned the hard way.

“With the brakes on the Legend Car, you have to push them super hard. But in the Bandolero, if you hit them super hard, you’re in the wall,” he said. “The first time, I smacked the wall because I was so used to driving the Bandolero.”

Back home, White trains with his uncle at Auburndale Speedway, working on racecraft through playful bump-drafts and drills. That effort paid off in Round 8 when he scored his first Bandits win. Now he sits fourth in Bandits points entering the finale, hungry for more.

“Oh, it’s the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway! I mean, what other NASCAR track is going to have anything like it?”

Next year, White plans to go full-time in Legends — and chase even bigger goals.

From buckling into two different race cars to balancing learning curves and points battles, these young drivers are pulling off something rare, demanding and impressive. As they gear up for Championship Night, they’ve already proven they’re not just drivers to watch — they’re racers rewriting what’s possible at Cook Out Summer Shootout.

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Lewis Hamilton has vowed not to become just another Formula One champion who falls short at Ferrari, declaring he’s making “a big, big push” behind the scenes to steer the Scuderia back to title glory.

Speaking ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion and all-time race wins leader emphasized his determination to break Ferrari’s long-standing drought – a drivers’ title the team hasn’t claimed since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007.

Hamilton, who made a high-profile switch from Mercedes to Ferrari this season, has yet to reach the podium after 12 races with Formula One’s most storied team.

“I see a huge amount of potential within this team,” Hamilton told reporters Thursday. “The passion – nothing comes close to that. But it’s a huge organization with a lot of moving parts.

“And not all of them are firing on all the cylinders that they need to be. That’s ultimately why the team has not had the success that I think it deserves.

“So, I feel that it’s my job to challenge absolutely every area, to challenge everybody in the team – particularly the guys that are at the top who are making the decisions.”

Hamilton named Raikkonen – apparently forgetting that the Finn won his sole title with Ferrari – along with multiple world champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel, as part of a list of drivers who ended up frustrated in red.

“I refuse for that to be the case with me,” said the 40-year-old Briton, who is chasing an eighth title but knows time is not on his side. “So I’m going the extra mile.

“I think if you take the same path all the time, you get the same results. So I’m just challenging certain things. They’ve been incredibly responsive. We’ve been improving in so many areas.”

Hamilton said he had been busy at the factory since his home grand prix at Silverstone, where he finished fourth, holding meetings and going over everything he felt needed to change.

He has called meetings attended by leaders from various departments, as well as team principal Fred Vasseur.

“I’ve sent documents. After the first few races, I did a full document for the team. Then during this break, I had another two documents that I sent in, and then I come in and want to address those,” he said.

“Some of it’s structural adjustments that we need to make as a team in order to get better in all the areas we want to improve.

“And the other one was really about the car – the current issues that I have, some things that you do want to take on to next year’s car, and some that you need to work on changing.”

Hamilton is sixth in the standings, 16 points behind fifth-placed teammate Charles Leclerc. He has so far beaten the Monegasque only twice in regular grands prix.

The Briton won in Belgium last year – his 105th and most recent career victory.

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NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series team Mike Harmon Racing called on the help of stock car fans after they ran into major hauler issues on their way to Indianapolis for this weekend’s action as their woes in 2025 continue. The truck appeared to catch fire, leaving the team needing a new one to pull the hauler to Indy.

It’s not the first time this summer that a NASCAR team has suffered a fire en route to the next race. Last month, the No. 55 hauler of the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series team Venturini Motorsports caught fire on I-40 West in Jefferson County, Tennessee.

“Does anyone have a dually with a 2 5/16th ball in the bed to help transport to Indy….” Mike Harmon Racing said in a plea. “They are at approx mile marker 70 on Black Mountain near Asheville. It comes after Denny Hamlin’s eyes exposed his fury amid a NASCAR lawsuit.

“There are NO rentals so if someone has a personal truck willing to help trailer to Indy. The team members are fine, Mike is fine! We need help ASAP.”

The team received an overwhelming number of responses and was sent on its way to Indianapolis. “We are all set. Thank you to everyone who reached out; it’s greatly appreciated,” the team added.

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The team’s hauler fire, carrying its Truck charter, comes after they re-entered the series this season with Dawson Cram.

“We’re thrilled to return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series,” said team owner Mike Harmon. “This isn’t just about getting back on the track—it’s about proving that hard work and determination still count in this sport.”

Mike Harmon’s continuation in NASCAR also comes after he had to deny that the team was shutting down earlier this year after pulling out of an Xfinity race. “We want to set the record straight here with MHR,” the team statement read.

“Any rumors suggesting that MHR is closing operations are baseless and false without any merit. We decided to withdraw from Bristol as a strategic move to allow us to focus on next week’s race at Rockingham Speedway.

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“At MHR, we remain fully committed to our fans, sponsors, and the Xfinity Series. Our team and Mike Harmon are hard at work for our next race. We thank all of our fans for their unwavering support for our team. We can’t wait to see you out on the track next week.”

Cram has mostly shared the team’s honors with Carson Ware, an experienced 25-year-old NASCAR star. However, the team hasn’t recorded a top-20 finish in either the Xfinity or Truck Series this year.

What’s Happening?

A new rumor claims that Kaulig Racing could add a Truck Series team to its fleet in 2025; however, this could be with another OEM rather than Chevrolet.

What’s the Rumor?

As NASCAR rolls closer to the playoffs, the 2026 NASCAR rumor mill is heating up. Though the Cup Series’ silly season will remain rather quiet into next year, all eyes are closely watching the Craftsman Truck and Xfinity Series garages for news and rumors.

Specifically, when it comes to the Truck Series, most fans are curious about NASCAR’s newest OEM, Ram trucks, and what teams they will bring into their fleet for their return to NASCAR in 2026.

On Wednesday, a new rumor gained traction within the NASCAR community, claiming that Kaulig Racing could enter a Craftsman Truck Series team in 2026. Kaulig, owned by businessman Matt Kaulig, has been a long-time staple of the NASCAR Xfinity Series and is in its fourth season of full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition.

Furthermore, the well-known rumor mill account that posted this rumor, nascarrumornostalgia, claimed that Kaulig could enter the Truck Series with Ram, rather than their long-time partner, Chevrolet.

First things first, this is just a rumor, and neither the team nor OEM has commented on this matter. As with any rumor, it’s important to approach this with caution, as even if it is true, deals can fall through just as they’re about to cross the finish line.

Looking past the idea of Kaulig starting a Truck Series team, which is not uncommon for Cup Series teams, a rumor of this magnitude raises a lot of questions about Kaulig Racing, Ram, and potentially Dodge’s long-term NASCAR plans.

The Bigger Picture of Ram and Dodge in NASCAR

Since Ram confirmed its return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competition in 2026, fans and insiders have been looking for clues as to who will carry the brand in 2026.

According to reports, ARCA regular Rette Jones Racing, Niece Motorsports, and a returning GMS Racing were among the teams rumored to be interested in joining Ram. With Niece already declaring that they are not leaving Chevrolet and the clock ticking until the 2026 season starts, there is yet to be a straight answer as to who will race Ram trucks in 2026.

Ram’s return is part of a bigger initiative from Stellantis, which plans to bring a new manufacturer, presumably Dodge, to the NASCAR Cup Series by 2027 or 2028. Like new OEMs of the past, such as themselves, Dodge could build a startup team for its first season back, though fans theorize it could be easier to flip one of the three other OEMs’ smaller charter-owning teams.

While Kaulig would be a good fit for this switch, as it is a winning organization with multiple charters, and support from Dodge could push them to the top, a reality in which the team creates a relationship with Ram presents two problems.

First, Kaulig would likely have to enter two different OEMs at once, as Dodge will not be in the Cup for at least one to two more seasons. But, in the past, some teams have entered different OEMs at different levels, such as Petty Enterprises running Rams in the Truck Series and Pontiacs in the Cup Series in the 1990s.

Second, if they were to sever their relationship with Chevrolet, Kaulig would lose their close connection to Richard Childress Racing, which may not be worth sacrificing to get in the good graces of NASCAR’s newest OEM.

Kaulig, RCR, and Chevrolet

It’s no secret that Kaulig Racing has deep ties to Richard Childress Racing. Of course, Childress’ grandson, Ty Dillon, drives Kaulig’s No. 10 entry in the Cup Series; the team also gets its engines from ECR and has its race shop on the RCR campus.

Nonetheless, this past offseason, Kaulig made aggressive moves to improve its team and build it to be more competitive in the future. These efforts included signing Christian Eckes to an Xfinity Series contract and bringing in former DEI, MWR, and Trackhouse executive Ty Norris, who has experience with new OEMs, as its Chief Business Officer.

While there are no visible signs that Kaulig could head out on its own, aligning itself with Ram and Dodge would be a high-risk, high-reward move.

The 2026 NASCAR season is still a ways away. Over the next few months, rumors such as this one will come to the forefront of the NASCAR community. But as always, some will come true, and many will turn out to be false.

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Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Get Bioethanol Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… In nine previous appearances at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Dillon has two top-10 finishes, including a best finish of ninth in 2016. In his most recent appearance at the track in 2024, the Welcome, North Carolina native finished 13th. Dillon has made four NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the track, earning a best finish of fifth in 2012.

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Mutual Respect… A fan of all sports, Dillon and his teammate, Kyle Busch, are scheduled to attend Indianapolis Colts Training Camp on Saturday, July 26. The RCR drivers will watch practice, participate in a jersey swap and hang out with Blue, the team’s mascot.

Meet Dillon… Dillon is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fan Midway on Sunday, July 27 at 10:10 a.m. Local Time. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet and get new merchandise to wear on race day. Immediately following, Dillon is scheduled to visit the Team Chevrolet Stage for a Q&A session on Sunday, July 27 at 10:50 a.m. Local Time.

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:

What are your expectations going back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

“Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been good for our No. 3 Get Bioethanol team. We’ve been able to have solid races in the past. Last year, we had a pretty good qualifying effort starting 11th. I’m excited to get there. Speed is something I like. That track is very line-sensitive with trying to hit your marks as precisely as you can. You’re looking for those white lines and just trying to put the car in the perfect place. From our standpoint, we should have a good Chevrolet going from Richard Childress Racing, and the ECR engines always run well on those types of tracks. It’s good to have straightaway speed on a track that’s tough to pass at.”

You’ve won two out of the four Crown Jewel races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. How special would it be to get another one in the Brickyard 400?

“It would be huge for me and everyone at Richard Childress Racing to win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I think only four or five drivers have won all four in the past, and it would be special to add one more to that list.”

Kyle Busch and the No. 8 zone Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Kyle Busch will make his 18th career NASCAR Cup Series start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Sunday’s Brickyard 400. Over his previous 17 starts at the track, he has completed 2,570 of 2,749 laps (93.5 percent) competed and finished inside the top-10 in 70.6 percent of those races. Busch has scored two Brickyard 400 victories and holds an average finishing position of 12.8.

A First to Remember… In 2015, Busch secured his maiden Cup Series win at the iconic oval in Speedway, Indiana. The Las Vegas, Nevada native maintained the lead on the final restart and held off a late-race charge from Joey Logano during a green-white-checkered finish.

Speedway Success… Busch has a strong track record at speedways over two miles in length. Throughout his career, the two-time Cup Series Champion has racked up 15 wins, 55 top-five finishes, 87 top-10 finishes, and has led a total of 2,875 laps.

Beyond the Cup Series… Busch has made seven NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning four victories. The veteran racer has completed 100 percent of green-flag laps (663), leading a total of 358 circuits in commanding style.

Clean Sweep… At Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2015, Busch not only won the Cup Series event but also dominated the weekend by capturing a victory in the Xfinity Series.

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KYLE BUSCH QUOTES:

What expectations do you have of going into the Brickyard 400 this weekend?

“I love coming to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I’ve had a lot of success over the years and have won the Brickyard 400 twice. We should have won it in 2017 and got wrecked out on a late restart. The Chevrolet camp has been really fast over the years. I think we should be pretty close heading into Sunday. We had a fast No. 8 Chevrolet last year. We were right there in the top-five coming down on the closing laps, and Kyle Larson stole the win, so we want to improve this weekend and get a win.”

How would you assess your season so far?

“It is not due to a lack of effort. Everybody at Richard Childress Racing is working as hard as they can to figure it out, looking at all the notes to find out where the speed is at. The balance and drivability of the cars have been good this year, and we’ve had good improvements over the last couple months.”

Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Jesse Love has made one career NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, driving the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet last season. The Menlo Park, California native was collected in a multi-car accident on lap one but recovered to finish in the 13th position.

Season In Review… With 20 races complete in the Xfinity Series regular season, Love has earned one win (Daytona International Speedway), five top-five and 13 top-10 results. Leading 170 laps, the 2024 Sunoco Rookie of the Year has completed 96.7 percent of laps competed (3119 of 3227).

Points Check… Love currently holds the fifth position in the Xfinity Series driver championship point standings – 27 points behind fourth-place Austin Hill.

Double Duty… Love will make his fourth career NASCAR Cup Series start on Sunday when the 20-year-old pilots the No. 62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet for Beard Motorsports.

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Meet Love… On Saturday, July 26 at 11:45 a.m. Local Time, Love and his teammate Austin Hill are scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Fan Midway, located in the infield of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Stop by to meet the young gun before the green flag waves.

JESSE LOVE QUOTE:

Describe racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“I’m comfortable with racing at Indianapolis. With our Xfinity Series package, I wish we had big horsepower so we could make moves. I say that and last year’s race had a pretty crazy finish, but for the most part, it’s sometimes lully. Our Whelen Chevrolet should be good there though. We are going way differently than we were last year. Racing double duty should be fun too, so looking forward to that. The goal is to learn as much as I can both days and prepare.”

Austin Hill and the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Austin Hill has made two career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, earning two top-10 results (ninth in 2019, sixth in 2024). One season ago, the Winston, Georgia native started from the rear after unapproved adjustments, consistently moved forward, and captured a sixth-place finish.

Closing In on Playoffs… Through 20 Xfinity Series regular season races, Hill has claimed three wins (Atlanta Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway), nine top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. Leading 287 laps, the 31-year-old has completed 93.7 percent of laps competed (3025 of 3227).

Standings Update… Hill currently sits in the fourth position in the Xfinity Series driver championship point standings – only five points behind third-place Sam Mayer.

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Meet Hill… On Saturday, July 26 at 11:45 a.m. Local Time, Hill and his teammate Jesse Love are scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Fan Midway, located in the infield of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Stop by to meet the veteran racer before the green flag waves.

AUSTIN HILL QUOTES:

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the most historic tracks in all of motorsports. Does that give any extra motivation for drivers, knowing the place carries emotion?

“Yeah, for me personally, every racetrack we go to, I treat them all the same way. I just want to go out there and do the best job that I can for our No. 21 Bennett team. But in saying that, Indianapolis is special and carries so much history, so it does add a little bit extra to the piece of the pie. Going into that race, you want to leave there victorious, and you want to be the one holding the trophy up.”

Describe racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“It’s a very unique racetrack with four different corners. And then on top of that, last year we ran with our speedway, restricted plate package which put a whole different element into the racing. It’s a cool place to go to when you’re going down the front stretch and have the stands on both sides. It almost feels like you get tunnel vision for a second down the front stretch. Overall, it’s a really, really cool event.”

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