Trackhouse Racing and JR Motorsports have come together to provide Daniel Suárez with an awesome opportunity. When the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez road course in Mexico City on June 14, Suárez will be behind the wheel of the No. 9 JRM Chevrolet.

The Monterrey, Mexico native’s ride is going to be sponsored by Quaker State. JRM noted in a press release that the event will mark the series’ return to Mexico and a homecoming for Suárez. It’s a perfect storm for the partnership. Check out the scheme below.

NASCAR has announced that the 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, will return to Homestead-Miami Speedway to conclude the 2026 season. This will be the first time since 2019 that NASCAR’s three national series will crown their champions at the South Florida racetrack.

The announcement marks a Homestead homecoming for the conclusion to the NASCAR Playoffs, as the track previously hosted the NASCAR Championship from 2002 to 2019.

NASCAR Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be Nov. 6-8, 2026.

As part of this shift, the NASCAR Championship Weekend will move to a new rotating model as part of a fan-centric effort to ensure that the season’s exciting conclusion is shared among NASCAR’s marquee venues and key markets. Similar to other major sports championships, NASCAR will showcase its championship weekend on the new rotating model to provide greater exposure for its season’s finale in multiple markets.

“Homestead-Miami Speedway has a history of competitive, championship racing that will provide nostalgia for veteran drivers and fans and exhilaration for NASCAR’s new generation,” said Ben Kennedy, executive vice president, chief venue and racing innovation officer. “As we move forward, the rotating model will provide new challenges for competitors as well as opportunities for unique venues to host our loyal fans at NASCAR Championship Weekend.”

“As we celebrate our 30th season, it is fitting we will start our next decade returning to our championship roots at Homestead-Miami Speedway,” said Guillermo Santa Cruz, Homestead-Miami Speedway president. “The 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend will offer the brightest young stars of the sport the opportunity to join the illustrious 18-year history of championship racing in South Florida alongside veteran fan-favorite drivers.”

Three active drivers who were crowned Cup Series champions at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be hoping that history repeats itself in 2026 – Kyle Busch of Richard Childress Racing (2015, 2019), Brad Keselowski of RFK Racing (2012), and Joey Logano of Team Penske (2018). Logano also has added two championships at Phoenix Raceway (2022, 2024).

Phoenix Raceway has been a model racetrack hosting NASCAR Championship Weekend with sellouts and an unparalleled fan experience since 2020. As part of the 2026 NASCAR schedule, Phoenix Raceway will continue to host two Cup Series race dates and be a part of the NASCAR Championship as it will continue to host a prominent race in the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs. Those dates will be announced. The racetrack also will be included in the championship rotation, so NASCAR Championship Weekend will return to conclude a future season.

Tickets for 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway can be purchased at 866-409-7223 or online at www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com.

Founded by Miami businessman, racing enthusiast and philanthropist Ralph Sanchez, Homestead-Miami Speedway has been open since 1995 following an initiative to spur economic recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The 650-acre facility features a 1.5-mile oval and 2.21-mile road course which also hosts on-track events nearly 300 days per year and generates more than $301 million annually for the region. NASCAR crowned champions in all three of its national series at Homestead-Miami Speedway for 18 straight years (2002-19).

For more information on Homestead-Miami Speedway, including tickets and schedule information for the 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend on Nov. 6-8 visit www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com.

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Garner Trucking is set to return to Spire Motorsports for a two-race primary sponsorship of the No. 7 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Named the Official Transportation Partner of Spire Motorsports in 2023, the brand will serve as a primary sponsor for Justin Haley at Nashville Superspeedway (June 1) and Michigan International Speedway (June 8).

“The Garner/Spire collaboration has been a highlight of our 65 years in business,” said Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, President, CEO, and Owner of Garner Trucking, Inc.. “Vern Garner, our founder, was a huge NASCAR fan. My dad would have enjoyed the thrill of sending our truck drivers as VIP’s to the races and seeing Garner on a premier NASCAR Cup Series car! It is in that spirit that the entire Garner team enjoys being part of Spire Motorsports. Truckers and NASCAR, we go together.”

Garner Trucking, celebrating its 65th Anniversary in 2025, provides Spire Motorsports with the semi-tractors that the team uses to transport its equipment across the country to various NASCAR National Series events.

NEWS: @GarnerTrucking will sponsor @Justin_Haley_ and @SpireMotorsport in NASCAR Cup Series events at Nashville and Michigan.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/OoMTRjZW2T

— Joseph Srigley (@joe_srigley) May 27, 2025

The family-owned and -operated business was founded in 1960 by Vern and Jean Garner. Currently headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, Garner Trucking is highly regarded for its excellent safety record and on-time delivery. The brand is now owned and operated by second-generation daughter Sherri Garner Brumbaugh.

Garner Trucking has been honored by leading freight transportation organizations, including the Truckload Carriers Association, Women in Trucking, and the Next Generation in Trucking Association, solidifying its reputation as an industry leader.

Since their first partnership with Spire Motorsports in May 2022 at Kansas Speedway, Garner Trucking has served as the primary sponsor of the No. 7 Chevrolet five times in the NASCAR Cup Series, with a best finish of 15th at Michigan in 2023.

Nashville Superspeedway will mark the first time that the brand has adorned the No. 7 Chevrolet with Justin Haley behind the wheel, having sponsored former Spire driver Corey LaJoie from 2022 to 2024.

“Everyone at Spire Motorsports appreciates the support from Sherri and the entire team at Garner Trucking,” said Haley. “Our trucks stand tall going up and down the road, and when they pull into the race track for the weekend. We’re looking forward to representing Garner for the next two weekends. I feel like our cars keep getting better, and Nashville and Michigan should be good tracks for us, so I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how we stack up.”

In his full-time return to Spire Motorsports in 2025, Haley currently sits 29th in NASCAR Cup Series point standings, with a single top-10 result that came at Homestead-Miami Speedway in March.

The Cracker Barrel 400 from Nashville Superspeedway will take place on Sunday, June 1, at 7:00 PM ET on Prime Video. The event will take place on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Continuing to build a marque series, the Spears CARS Tour West announced today the hiring of veteran motorsports leader, Chris Wright, as the new series director. Wright joins the Spears CARS Tour West after most recently leading the ARCA Series East and West for NASCAR. 

“I’m very thankful for Kevin and DeLana Harvick and Tim and Lisa Huddleston for reaching out to me and wanting me to be a part of their team to help continue to build the Spears CARS Tour West brand,” said Wright. “I’m also grateful for my time at NASCAR and the France family for giving me the opportunity to help build the ARCA Series, especially on the West Coast.” 

“Given Chris’ racing background and knowledge, we think he will be an integral part of the CARS Tour West’s expansion and growth,” said series co-owner, Kevin Harvick. “This will give the competitors a lot of experience to lean on as we grow and reshape West Coast racing.”

Growing up in a racing family and with a career in motorsports that has spanned more than three decades, Wright has worked for his family-owned team and Hall of Famers. He has worked in multiple areas of motorsports including as a crew chief and series director, and with each transition, he has left the last place better than he found it. His career has provided him with the platform to be a part of race wins, championships and help shape the next generation of racers. 

“Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed working with veterans who knew what they wanted while in the driver’s seat and knew how to get it done, but later in my career, I’ve been able to work with a younger generation, male and females, and really found I had a knack for helping them develop their careers,” said Wright. “So, in this level of racing, particularly with the late model scene, you get to see both sides of that. You get to see the veterans, the Derek Thorn’s and Kevin Harvick’s, and you get to see the Keelan Harvick’s go through the ranks. I’ve been fortunate to see guys like Jesse Love come up through the ranks and are now making it in the higher series and making a name for themselves after coming up through the West Coast ranks.”

Wright joined NASCAR in 2013 as the series director for the NASCAR ARCA East Series (previously the K&N Pro Series East) and in 2017, Wright became the series director for the NASCAR ARCA West Series (previously the K&N Series West). Wright became the first, and only person to date, to manage both the East and West NASCAR Touring Series at the same time, and leaves the ARCA East Series as the longest standing series director. During his time managing the ARCA West Series, Wright built relationships across the West Coast and helped to rebuild the NASCAR ARCA West Coast brand into what it is today. 

“I really feel like there’s a lot of opportunity on the West Coast,” continued Wright. “I hope we are able to tap into the relationships I’ve built and continue to build the CARS Tour West into a premier racing series and create a series that people want to be a part of.”

The 2025 Spears CARS Tour West Series continues this weekend at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway for the highly anticipated Harvick Showdown between father and son, Kevin and Keelan Harvick. NASCAR Hall of Famer and West Coast legend, Ron Hornaday Jr. will serve as the grand marshal. The Mission Bank 250 on Saturday, May 31, will air live on FloRacing.com. 

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The 2025 running of the famed Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend saw William Byron and Ross Chastain duel it out on track before the Trackhouse Racing driver ultimately clinched the victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway, marking his first win of the season. While Denny Hamlin looked like a contender to win at one point, issues on pit road with fueling meant he was ultimately sidelined from the showdown.

However, in peak Denny Hamlin fashion, some fans seemed to think the Joe Gibbs Racing driver caused Byron to lose position to Chastain. Calling out specific ‘Hendrick Motorsports fans’ who seemed to have built the notion online, the No. 11 driver did not mince his words about their opinion.

Hamlin called them out on his podcast, Actions Detrimental, certainly not holding back. “What the f— are people watching? I was behind him (Byron) when he stepped on his d—.”

Issues with fueling on the final planned pit stop for his team meant Hamlin ran out of fuel while he was dueling for position with Byron. Hence, an unscheduled stop for Hamlin put him several laps down from the competition. This essentially closed out any hopes of winning the race for the No. 11 crew.

Once the Toyota Camry XSE driver did make it out, he was seen ahead of the No. 24 of Byron. This is when the No. 1 driven by Chastain was chasing the HMS driver for the lead. Since Hamlin was not in contention and was being lapped, he allowed both the leader and the second-place car to overtake him into turn one on the track by lifting more than necessary to make the corner.

“What are these people watching?” asked Hamlin

Subsequent events saw Byron lose out due to another lapped car, driven by Joey Logano, which caused him to lose momentum later as the laps counted down. This is when Hamlin self-admittedly repassed both Byron and Chastain, not for position, but to keep his hopes of a decent finish alive if a caution came out. Byron also spoke about his confusion about how Logano drove in a post-race interview.

“What are these people watching?” questioned a dumbfounded Hamlin. “How can I hold him up when I’m behind him? How can people be that dumb? If you said that, you’re an idiot. I mean, that is asinine,” he summed up.

Hamlin and his persona as the NASCAR villain could be one factor at play here, with fans supporting Byron looking for reasons to put his loss on Hamlin instead of accepting that Ross Chastain did a better job than William Byron in the specific scenario, just as the laps closed out on the 600-mile-long race.

And as always, Hamlin seems to be revelling in the fact that he is faced with flak, warranted or not.

Throughout most of the Coca-Cola 600, William Byron was a constant at the very front of the field, but so was Denny Hamlin. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver led 53 laps, second only to Byron in that category. But when the checkered flag flew, he was scored 16th as the last car on the lead lap.

Hamlin, who won the Coke 600 in 2022, was running second during the final cycle of green-flag pit stops. However, after getting back out on track, he was faced with some troubling news as he did not have enough fuel to reach the checkered flag. 

William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet; Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Photo by: Logan Riely / Getty Images

During the pit stop as the fueler put the second can in, it never actually connected properly and fuel began to spill all over the ground. Hamlin could only keep racing, helplessly hoping for a caution that never came. He finally pitted with 12 laps to, giving up the third position on track as eventual race winner Ross Chastain had already passed him.

He had few words to share after the race, and when asked if there needs to be a conversation with the team, Hamlin said: “I mean, they’re the pros. I’m not a pit guy, but I tried to do everything I could for the National Debt Toyota Team. Fun battling up front. It was a heck of a battle there and would have liked to see it through, but unfortunately just didn’t get enough gas in it and had to come back in.”

Unfortunately, mistakes on pit road are not a new phenomena for Hamlin, who has been vocal about other issues in the past, saying his crew was in a “slump” last fall as mistakes held him back during the 2024 playoff run.

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