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NASCAR star Denny Hamlin set for financial boost as Joe Gibbs Racing announce new deal

It’s been an up and down year for Denny Hamlin on and off the track in 2025, but the 44-year-old has been boosted with news of a Joe Gibbs Racing deal this week. The veteran racer has already won three of the first 15 NASCAR Cup Series races this year, finishing second in another […]

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It’s been an up and down year for Denny Hamlin on and off the track in 2025, but the 44-year-old has been boosted with news of a Joe Gibbs Racing deal this week.

The veteran racer has already won three of the first 15 NASCAR Cup Series races this year, finishing second in another two, and is fifth in the drivers’ championship points standings despite missing last weekend’s race in Mexico City.

The reason for missing that race was one of the major ‘ups’ in Hamlin’s 2025, with his fiancee Jordan Fish giving birth to their third child in the days leading up to the road course event.

Hamlin’s issues have been more focused around 23XI Racing, the team he co-owns with Michael Jordan, but the Joe Gibbs Racing team he drives for have gone from strength to strength this week with a new partnership with Bob’s Discount Furniture.

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Hamlin opens up on new Joe Gibbs deal

Hamlin will debut the No. 11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota Camry XSE at Iowa Speedway in August, with fans getting a first glimpse of it at the grand opening of the Bob’s Discount Furniture location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Thursday, July 17th.

In a statement announcing the deal, Joe Gibbs said: “We are thrilled to partner with Bob’s Discount Furniture. Racing every weekend all across the country, we will have the opportunity to promote their great furniture at everyday low prices to race fans everywhere.

“We are especially excited to have the opportunity to celebrate their expansion into North Carolina at the grand opening event at their new Winston-Salem store on July 17th.”

Hamlin added: “We’re excited to welcome Bob’s to our No. 11 team and to have their new locations opening up close to home. If you look at their marketing and social media, they do a great job being creative, so we’re really looking forward to what kind of ideas we can work on together both on and off the racetrack.”

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NASCAR Considering Return To Chicagoland Speedway In Joliet: Reports

JOLIET, IL — NASCAR is considering a return to Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway, according to reports. “While we currently do not have a timeline or specific series, we do hope to bring NASCAR racing back to Chicagoland Speedway at some point in the future,” a NASCAR spokesperson told Crain’s Chicago Business. For many years, the racetrack, […]

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JOLIET, IL — NASCAR is considering a return to Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway, according to reports.

“While we currently do not have a timeline or specific series, we do hope to bring NASCAR racing back to Chicagoland Speedway at some point in the future,” a NASCAR spokesperson told Crain’s Chicago Business.

For many years, the racetrack, which first opened over two decades ago, hosted two NASCAR races, providing a major revenue boost to the region. In 2020, NASCAR pulled its Joliet event amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sports Business Journal reported earlier this month that NASCAR was “evaluating a possible return to Chicagoland Speedway for next year,” citing “people familiar with the matter.”

NASCAR has maintained its state business license at the site, according to Crain’s.



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Autoport Partners with Primal Motorsports to Deliver Radical-Driven Motorsport Experiences at Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort

Elite Founding Members to Receive a Free Radical SR1 XXR MOORE COUNTY, N.C., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Autoport, a visionary leader in motorsports real estate and infrastructure development, has agreed to partner with Primal Motorsports, the premier Radical Motorsport racecar dealer and racing school, to deliver Radical-driven motorsport experiences to members and guests at […]

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Elite Founding Members to Receive a Free Radical SR1 XXR

MOORE COUNTY, N.C., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Autoport, a visionary leader in motorsports real estate and infrastructure development, has agreed to partner with Primal Motorsports, the premier Radical Motorsport racecar dealer and racing school, to deliver Radical-driven motorsport experiences to members and guests at Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort.

UMPR is a premier motorsports destination spanning 400 acres in the heart of North Carolina featuring a FIA grade 2 sanctioned, 3.2-mile circuit with multiple configurations, private AutoPort car condos, resort-style amenities, and public attractions. The community is located within 75 miles of more than 60% of the state’s population including the metro areas of Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Pinehurst.

Primal Motorsports will operate a full-time Radical dealership at UMPR with a showroom up to 20,000 square feet featuring the latest Radical models, full service and parts center, and storage for customer racecars. Primal’s facility will be strategically located near the clubhouse with direct paddock access enabling UMPR members and guests to benefit from 1, 2 and 3 day racing schools, daily racecar rentals and a member-only racing series.

“Our partnership with Primal and Radical brings a new level of excitement to the Uwharrie project,” stated James Forte, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Autoport and Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort. “This area of North Carolina is known for its rolling hills and expansive views, making it the ideal location for the road course we’ve configured. Imagine flat-shifting the six-speed sequential gearbox at 9,000 rpm over 90 feet of elevation change through 20 turns surrounded by pine forest. 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and nearly 2Gs in the corners and under heaving braking. That’s the experience of Primal and Radical at Uwharrie Motorsports Park!” he continued.

As part of their partnership with Primal, Autoport is offering a free Radical SR1 XXR to the first 10 fully paid Elite Founding Members. Elite membership to UMPR is priced at $1M and includes an equity stake in the project, zero membership initiation fees or monthly dues, priority site selection for car condos and an advisory board seat. UMPR also offers Gold, Family and Corporate memberships starting at $95K.

“We truly value the team’s vision and enthusiasm for Uwharrie Motorsports Park as well as the community that’s gathered momentum behind the project. We look forward to combining efforts with the Autoport team to deliver exceptional sales, service, and driver education programs alongside the excitement of Radical race cars to their members and guests across all skill levels,” said Ryan Nicol, CEO of Primal Motorsports. 

Radical Motorsport is the largest racecar manufacturer in the UK and the second largest globally, represented by 35-strong dealer network spanning 24 countries. 

According to Tom Drewer, Americas Director of Radical Motorsport, “As the birthplace of motorsports in the US, North Carolina is the perfect location for Radical’s further expansion in the States. The Uwharrie project offers the ideal setting to explore our platform given their location in the Sandhills and their free Radical give-away all but guarantees an exciting member-only racing series from day 1 of grand opening.”  

About Autoport and Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort (UMPR)
Autoport, a visionary leader in motorsports real estate and infrastructure development, is building Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort, a premier motorsports destination spanning 400 acres in the heart of North Carolina. Featuring an FIA grade 2 sanctioned, 3.2-mile multi-configuration circuit, private AutoPort car condos, resort-style amenities, and public attractions, Uwharrie is designed to offer an unparalleled experience for motorsports enthusiasts and the broader community. Whether on the track or off, UMPR delivers a unique fusion of speed, luxury, and recreation. For more info, visit www.uwharriempr.com. 

About Primal Motorsports
Primal Motorsports is a multifaceted company focused on the performance driving enthusiast, offering a comprehensive suite of services to fuel your passion for motorsport.  Primal offers a professional racing school, serve as an authorized Radical dealer, and provide expert performance shop services to maintain and enhance your race car.  Whether you want to drive, buy, or service your race car, Primal Motorsports has you covered. For more info on Primal Motorsports, e-mail [email protected] or visit our website, www.PrimalRacing.com.

About Radical Motorsport
We make racers. That’s been Radical Motorsport’s mantra for over 25 years. Britain’s largest racing car manufacturer produces over 150 cars a year from its Peterborough base, with the majority finding their way to North America. A favorite of country club members, Radical is known for producing high-caliber drivers including 2023 Le Mans LMP2 Pro-Am winner George Kurtz. Radical produces multiple models from its GT4 beating entry-level SR1, highly popular SR3, the turbocharged 425bhp SR10, and closed-cockpit RXC. The Radical Cup North America, which allows drivers to star alongside INDYCAR, is just one of 13 premier championships offered globally, while the cars are also eligible for SCCA and NASA competition and welcomed by many track day organizations. For more info on Radical, visit www.radicalmotorsport.com.  

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NASCAR drivers excited to make history at Naval Base Coronado

CORONADO, Calif. (KGTV) — NASCAR is steering into uncharted territory by bringing its racing to the streets of Naval Base Coronado for the first time ever. The announcement was made Wednesday, marking a major milestone not just for motorsports, but for San Diego and the military community. The three-day race weekend is locked in for […]

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CORONADO, Calif. (KGTV) — NASCAR is steering into uncharted territory by bringing its racing to the streets of Naval Base Coronado for the first time ever. The announcement was made Wednesday, marking a major milestone not just for motorsports, but for San Diego and the military community.

The three-day race weekend is locked in for June 19–21, 2026, and will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.

The 2026 event will be the first NASCAR race ever held on an active military base, and drivers say they’re ready to make history.

“It’s a big honor,” said Ty Gibbs. “I’m a proud American, and it’s really cool to see NASCAR step out and try new things.”

“I just heard it was gonna be the streets of San Diego, and I was like, oh that would be neat. But then I learned it was gonna be on the base — I was like, that’s the coolest thing ever,” said NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney.

Blaney says racing on base — and in front of active-duty service members and their families — will be an unforgettable moment. “Not many people can say they get to hang out at Coronado and with all the men and women that work here. Really cool,” he added.

For Southern California native Zane Smith, it’s personal. “When I heard those rumors around San Diego, I was like, please be true,” Smith said. “This will be a dream come true — not only for me, but for a lot of my fans, friends, and family.”

“It’s hard sometimes to get to races across the country, so bringing the show here is super special.”

The emotional impact of this moment is already leaving an impact on local organizers like Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego — who is a big sports and racing fan himself.

“You gotta pinch me,” Neville tells us. “This is incredible — for us, for the community, for San Diego.

This marks the sixth consecutive year NASCAR has added a new venue to its schedule — part of a larger push to grow the sport’s reach and diversify its fan base.

“There will be avid fans traveling from all over the country — even internationally,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s Executive Vice President. “But there will also be many new fans who’ve never been to a NASCAR event before.”

And for drivers like Blaney, it’s a chance to inspire the next generation. “I think about when I was five years old, looking up to drivers and wanting to be like them,” he said. “It’s pretty special that now we get to be those people.”

For more information on how to get tickets for the event next summer, you can head to NASCARSanDiego.com.

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Functional aesthetics and motorsport: Massimo Osti’s vision

The Massimo Osti Archive in Bologna has only one flaw: there’s no air conditioning, the best travel companion on a sweltering mid-July day. The fault lies with an outdated electrical system that doesn’t allow for a 380V socket connection. This is the first anecdote shared with us by Lorenzo Osti, Massimo’s son and president of […]

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The Massimo Osti Archive in Bologna has only one flaw: there’s no air conditioning, the best travel companion on a sweltering mid-July day. The fault lies with an outdated electrical system that doesn’t allow for a 380V socket connection. This is the first anecdote shared with us by Lorenzo Osti, Massimo’s son and president of C.P. Company, as he welcomes us into a space that calling an archive feels like an understatement. What stands before us is a treasure trove that gathers a tiny fraction of Massimo Osti’s production: around 2,000 garments ranging from military vintage and his early pioneering pieces for Anna Gobbo, to Chester Perry items, Stone Island coats, C.P. Company jackets, prototypes, sketches, and much more, including textile innovations developed under the Left Hand and Massimo Osti Production brands.

Between a jacket made from a friend’s stolen shower curtain and a sketch of the first version of the Goggle jacket, the archive exploration regularly reveals garments and accessories dedicated to the world of sports. For example, notable pieces include ski boots made for Stone Island and the iconic Stone Island-branded tennis bags with rubber patches outlining the racket heads. Every corner of the archive is decorated with a Stone Island-branded golf bag.

References to motorsport are not lacking. After all, the very legend of C.P. Company is strengthened by car racing and Massimo Osti’s intuition to create a garment that could be worn by drivers in the 1000 Miglia—the Goggle jacket developed for C.P. Company and inspired by a Japanese army helmet. On one of the exposed brick columns hangs a red and green motorcycle suit, bearing none of Osti’s brand names. This is no mistake or oversight—the suit is in the archive as a study object. Osti’s research was always guided by the functionality of a garment, the properties of the materials, and the meaning of every single component. Each evaluation was recorded in one of his signature notebooks, to later be translated into fashion whenever the opportunity arose.

In the case of motorcycle suits, this creative process culminated in the early 2000s with a collaboration with Levi’s, resulting in a reversible Modular Padded Jacket equipped with protective panels on the chest and back, inspired by the sliders found on motorcycle gear. As mentioned, the archive is also full of prototypes, such as a sky-blue mechanic’s jumpsuit hidden among hundreds of garments on racks. In 1984, Osti was tasked with redesigning the work uniforms for Volvo employees and entrusted Andrea Pazienza with the creation of illustrations. Each department would have had its own unique patch. It was a visionary collection dedicated solely to workers, but it was never produced due to cost constraints.

However, that jumpsuit is yet another example of how Osti’s genius continues to captivate even 20 years after his passing—an anniversary now marked by a special exhibition titled “Ideas From Massimo Osti” held at Palazzo Pepoli, right in Bologna, the city he was deeply connected to. Through evocative scenography, including a faithful reconstruction of his studio on Via Gaibola with worktable, chained scissors, and stapler to prevent loss, the exhibition traces the creative legacy of a visionary figure who revolutionized fashion with a unique and instantly recognizable aesthetic.

While the archive subtly suggests how motorsport may have influenced Osti’s vision, the exhibition walls flip the perspective, offering clear evidence of how Massimo Osti aimed to, and at times succeeded in, influencing motorsport. For instance, his name is associated with one of the first electric car races held on the streets of Rome in 1990. The Massimo Osti Studio label is clearly visible on the Boxel P488, designed by engineer Paolo Pasquini. Today, fashion brands compete for partnerships with Formula 1 teams, and much of that pioneering spirit can be credited to Osti—a visionary who helped bring fashion beyond its traditional boundaries. Also featured in the exhibition, open to the public until September 28, are further examples of fashion-motorsport fusion, such as Vespa design sketches featuring components developed with Stone Island, like rubber patches to protect the outer fairings from scratches and dents.

The exhibition offers a deep look into Massimo Osti’s multifaceted artistic soul. An engineer-designer who believed that the most innovative ideas could emerge from mistakes. A sportswear pioneer who, through a rigorous and visionary approach, reshaped the aesthetics of sportswear long before it became a trend. And if the curated selection of iconic garments from his career isn’t inspiring enough, the words of Massimo Osti himself may do the trick. Written in a notebook on display next to a Chinese-sourced agenda labeled with “MO”—which would later become the Massimo Osti Production logo—is a simple yet powerful handwritten phrase in block letters: “Say what you do and do what you say.”





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NASCAR Cup Series Heads to San Diego Street Course in 2026 – SportsTravel

NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego next June to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy by hosting all three of its national series over a three-day weekend. It will be NASCAR’s second street race in the sport’s history, following a three-year run in Chicago and first […]

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NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego next June to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy by hosting all three of its national series over a three-day weekend.

It will be NASCAR’s second street race in the sport’s history, following a three-year run in Chicago and first on an active military base. The course layout is not complete but is expected to be around 3 miles.

“This a huge win for San Diego and we are so grateful to NASCAR for their partnership,” said Mark Neville, Sports San Diego chief executive officer. “Without a doubt, the NASCAR San Diego Weekend will have a significant and favorable impact on San Diego’s tourism and hospitality industry. On top of that, being the first ever NASCAR race on an active military base is going to be quite the spectacle and you can’t beat Naval Base Coronado.”

NASCAR is partnering with Sports San Diego on operational and promotional support for the race weekend. The San Diego weekend will be a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the past three years. The move to the San Diego area does not eliminate a return to Chicago, where NASCAR will still maintain an office and effort an eventual return, perhaps as early as 2027.

“As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are honored for NASCAR to join the celebration as we host our first street race at a military base, Naval Base Coronado,” Ben Kennedy, executive vice president and chief venue and racing innovations officer, said Wednesday. “NASCAR San Diego Weekend will honor the Navy’s history and the men and women who serve as we take the best motorsports in the world to the streets of Naval Base Coronado.”

The base is known as the “West Coast Quarterdeck” and is a consortium of nine Navy installations that stretch from San Clemente Island 50 miles off the coast of Long Beach to the Mountain Warfare Training Facility 50 miles east of San Diego.

NASCAR named Amy Lupo, who has been with the series since 2021, as president of the race. She spent more than 20 years at ESPN expanding the X Games when she lived in San Diego early in her career.



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Front Row Motorsports: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Competition Notes- Todd Gilliland

Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 gener8tor Ford TeamIndianapolis Motor Speedway Competition NotesBrickyard 400 Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025Event: Race 24 of 38Series: NASCAR Cup SeriesLocation: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-miles)#of Laps: 160Time/TV/Radio: 2:00 PM ET on TNT Sports/SiriusXM channel 90 Todd Gilliland Notes Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 team will face the Indianapolis Motor […]

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Competition Notes
Brickyard 400

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Event: Race 24 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-miles)
#of Laps: 160
Time/TV/Radio: 2:00 PM ET on TNT Sports/SiriusXM channel 90

Todd Gilliland Notes

Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 team will face the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the tracks Brickyard 400. In his sole previous start at the 2.5-mile oval in 2024, Gilliland started 24th and finished sixth in an overtime finish.

gener8tor & Gilliland reunite at The Brickyard, adding some local flair with IU LAB on board. IU LAB is a new Biosciences innovation center that Indiana University is building in downtown Indianapolis’ 16 Tech District. Where academia meets industry to drive biotech innovation and train the next generation of life science leaders & entrepreneurs, gener8tor is proud to provide accelerator services to the program. More information can be found at iulab.iu.edu.

“Dover was disappointing, but the good thing about this sport is there’s another opportunity every week,” said Gilliland. “I had a solid run at the Brickyard last season, so I’m hoping I can replicate that this weekend. It’s cool to have gener8tor make their season debut at Indy, and with IU LAB on board too. They are bringing a lot of guests this weekend, including innovators participating in the IU LAB program, so hopefully I can make them proud with a good, clean run.”

Road Crew

Driver: Todd Gilliland

Hometown: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

Crew Chief: Chris Lawson

Hometown: Medway, Ohio

Car Chief: Joe Marra

Hometown: Somers, New York

Engineer: Marc Rullo

Hometown: Ringwood, New Jersey

Engineer: Kevyn Rebolledo

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Spotter: Brit Andersen

Hometown: Branford, Connecticut

Underneath Mechanic: Michael Brookes

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Interior Mechanic: Chance Burke

Hometown: Siler City, North Carolina

Tire Specialist: Billy John

Hometown: Pitman, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Tim Meyer

Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska

Transporter Driver: Randy Bernier

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Danny Olszowy

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Rear Tire Changer: Justin Fox

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Paul Steele

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Jackman: Landon Honeycutt

Hometown: Mount Pleasant, North Carolina

Fueler: Zeke Nance

Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia

ABOUT GENER8TOR

gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities, and nonprofits to operate programs and conferences in more than 41 communities across 22 states and two countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized gener8tor as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.





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