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NASCAR Teams Must Share Financial Data With NASCAR, Judge Rules

NASCAR has argued it can’t effectively defend itself against accusations by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports that the association doesn’t fairly share industry revenues with teams unless it knows how much revenue teams actually generate. On Wednesday, a federal district agreed.  U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell ordered Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Spire Motorsports IV, […]

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NASCAR has argued it can’t effectively defend itself against accusations by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports that the association doesn’t fairly share industry revenues with teams unless it knows how much revenue teams actually generate.

On Wednesday, a federal district agreed. 

U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell ordered Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Spire Motorsports IV, Trackhouse Racing, Penske Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing Enterprises, Wood Brothers Racing, RFK Racing, Legacy Motor Club, Hyak Motorsports, Rick Ware Racing and Haas Factory Team to turn over documents that will provide financial insights to NASCAR. These teams aren’t suing NASCAR and aren’t parties to the antitrust litigation, but they do possess evidence that is relevant to the legal claims and defenses.

Bell ruled that as soon as reasonably practicable, these teams must provide annual top-line financial data to an account they and NASCAR select. This data will include total revenue, total costs and net profits/losses, and should be offered on an anonymized, average per-car basis for each year since 2014. Bell also emphasized that teams must reveal sponsorship income—which NASCAR insists is a “major component of the industry revenue” at issue and which is separate from revenue teams receive from NASCAR in charters—in calculating total revenue. 

Bell has ordered NASCAR and the teams to jointly select an independent accounting firm by this Friday at noon local time. If they can’t agree, Bell says each must suggest one name to him by Friday at noon. 

The accountant will be tasked with confidentially sharing information with NASCAR but is barred from providing an individual team’s information to other teams. Along those lines, Bell specified the accountant must use a spreadsheet that includes a “Highly Confidential Attorneys Eyes Only” designation and lists the per-car annual averages for each team “without identifying the team associated with each set of numbers.”

The teams have refused to voluntarily turn over their financial data. They have mainly cited privacy concerns, with sponsorship information potentially comprising trade secrets and other categories of documents that businesses normally prefer to keep confidential. Bell reasoned that his order, which limits the necessary disclosures and includes anonymized features, protects “the legitimate interests of the non-party teams.”

NASCAR will be on the hook for the accountant’s costs, but the teams, Bell wrote, “must bear their own expenses, including attorneys’ fees.”

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Gainbridge, Project Zin Supporting Michael McDowell at Sonoma

In his last three starts at the 1.99-mile course, McDowell has recorded no finish worse than seventh, including a runner-up result in last Summer’s running of the race, while driving for Front Row Motorsports. The father-of-five is one of the most experienced drivers on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit, recording more than 500 career starts. […]

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In his last three starts at the 1.99-mile course, McDowell has recorded no finish worse than seventh, including a runner-up result in last Summer’s running of the race, while driving for Front Row Motorsports.

The father-of-five is one of the most experienced drivers on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit, recording more than 500 career starts. Since joining the series in 2008, McDowell has scored a pair of victories (2021 Daytona 500 and 2023 Indianapolis Road Course).

“This is a great way to represent an important cause,” said McDowell. Family is such a substantial part of life — mine especially, right? I’ve got five kids. The impact they’ve had on my life is something I’ll never take for granted, and I always want them to strive for success, no matter what that may be.”

“Teaming up with Gainbridge and Project Zin gives the NASCAR community a chance to reinvest in the programs offered by the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area and make a real difference in the lives of children and families who need support. It’s going to be a special weekend all the way around, and I hope I can put on a good show for them.”



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Is This NASCAR’s Last Chicago Street Race?

1. Will Sunday be the final NASCAR Cup Series race on the Chicago street course? Luken Glover: It’s looking likely. There are several contributing factors to the logistics of the event, such as business and road closures, the expiration of the initial three-year agreement for the city to host the race and poor weather. The return […]

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1. Will Sunday be the final NASCAR Cup Series race on the Chicago street course?

Luken Glover: It’s looking likely. There are several contributing factors to the logistics of the event, such as business and road closures, the expiration of the initial three-year agreement for the city to host the race and poor weather. The return on investment has been solid, but it’s enough to clear the majority of the hurdles NASCAR faces to keep it going. There is also the possible return of Chicagoland Speedway, and with NASCAR in talks with San Diego to host a street race there in the future, it could spell the end of the Chicago street course experiment. 

James Krause: No. From my understanding, the city has some aldermen looking to talk to NASCAR about the event’s future after this weekend, and NASCAR has an interest in returning. While you can argue the juice might not be worth the squeeze for some in Chicago, NASCAR touted the event as having created an economic impact of $128 million. Plus, the racing is fantastic with a course that perfectly combines long straightaways, tight corners and passing opportunities. Cost to the city and its taxpayers? The $5 million allocated made up .009% of the state’s $55.2 billion budget. Too worried about the crime? Bad news: Richmond, Va., Indianapolis and St. Louis all have a higher homicide rate than Chicago.

Mark Kristl: Yes, and that’s OK. These three races proved NASCAR could successfully race on a street course, and hopefully there’s a street course race somewhere else in the future. Regarding the 2026 July 4 race, that’s tough to answer because next year is the United States’ 250th anniversary, so there’s extra prestige there. How about Michigan International Speedway? The 2-mile track is loved by the manufacturers, the camping scene there is alive and well, and the daytime racing would serve as a perfect occasion to end the night with spectacular fireworks and a top-notch concert.

2. This weekend will be the first non-Daytona 500 Cup race to have a driver not qualify since 2018. Which open car will be on the outside looking in at Chicago?

Christopher Hansen: Josh Bilicki may be the odd man out in terms of qualifying for Sunday’s race given the competition he’ll face from the other open drivers. Austin Hill and Corey Heim seem poised to make it in with their natural abilities on road courses from the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Will Brown, competing in a third Kaulig Racing entry, is also likely to qualify his way into the field with his road racing background. That leaves Katherine Legge to battle Bilicki for the final spot. Despite both drivers having some road course experience, Bilicki will be left watching from the sidelines after qualifying.

Mike Neff: Looking at the five drivers who have to qualify on time, there are three who should be a layup to make it. Heim and Hill are regular competitors in NASCAR, and they’re driving for 23XI Racing and Richard Childress Racing, respectively. Barring a disaster, they will be in. Brown is not a household name in the states, but he is on the same level as Shane van Gisbergen. Kaulig is experienced and has done well on road courses in the past. It is going to be a coin flip between Legge and Bilicki, but the experience card is in Bilicki’s wallet. He has more races in stock cars, and Legge has struggled as she attempts to learn them. Legge is going to be the odd driver out.

Wyatt Watson: The dishonor will fall on either Legge or Bilicki. Legge is still trying her hand at stock car racing going into her third-ever Cup race with Live Fast Motorsports. She was about eight-tenths off the pace from Ryan Truex in qualifying at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. She has previous experience in the Xfinity Series, but not to the level that matches Bilicki in NASCAR. While Bilicki will possibly be in the slowest car in the field, his biggest challenge will be to make a lap as he qualified for last year’s race without a time. It’s very close to call, but give the edge to Bilicki here.

3. Of the Cup Series’ four current broadcast partners, which one provides the best coverage, and which needs the most improvement?

Watson: Amazon Prime Video has blown everybody out of the water in the span of five races. Its pre-race and post-race shows harken back to the Speed Channel days with in-depth analysis and interviews from a good chunk of the field. Adam Alexander has thoroughly impressed on both his coverage there and at TNT so far with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte, and its presentation during the race is very nice as well. Going commercial-free for a major part of the final run to the checkered flag is a major positive for Prime as well. What I can’t stand is FOX’s coverage. Mike Joy and the pit reporting are the only positives to really write about here, and the revered veteran Joy has been sadly walking it back the last couple of seasons. Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer bring some of the driest commentaries of all time and have made races far less interesting. Overall, it just seems like FOX is not invested in the sport, and that feeling has never been clearer with both Prime’s spectacular performance and the excellent coverage FOX provided for the NTT IndyCar Series.

Kristl: Prime did a phenomenal job in its first year broadcasting the Cup Series. The announcers brought the right amount of enthusiasm, and the post-race show was lively, insightful and enjoyable for the fans. The pre-race intro was awesome, and the postrace content was thorough. FOX needs the most improvement. Too often, I heard Joy talk about something, but the cameras took too long to show it. Michael Waltrip’s grid walk is an embarrassment to the sport when it should be a chance to have some fun and learn or hear something relevant prerace. Its post-race content usually consists of a few interviews, a brief mention of the next race and then FOX transitions to its next show. Everyone knew when Call Me Kat was coming on, though … and it still wound up canceled. FOX should use the Prime broadcasts to significantly improve its 2026 Cup coverage.

Glover: Prime couldn’t have done much better in its introduction to broadcasting NASCAR races, featuring a booth with good chemistry, strong presentation and unique in-race analysis. Its post-race show moved the needle forward, featuring interviews with drivers and more postrace breakdown. NBC deserves a lot more credit for its graphics and overall presentation, providing a much sharper feel than FOX. Speaking of FOX, it is the broadcast partner leaving the most to be desired. Statistical and graphic errors, lackluster camera shots, lackadaisical post-race coverage and a lack of energy from the booth are some of its largest issues that need to be improved quickly. 

4. Which driver has been the most pleasant surprise in the Truck Series so far this season, and who has been the biggest disappointment?

Neff: For starters, we have to take Heim out of the conversation. He is absolutely dominating the series and it is unquestionable. Behind Heim, it has been Kaden Honeycutt who has really been surprising. He has shown consistency across all types of tracks and is threatening to break through with a stage win sometime soon. Honeycutt is top five in points and should be a threat to make the Championship 4 come playoff time. As for disappointment, ThorSport Racing in general has underwhelmed. The biggest disappointment of the squad has been Matt Crafton. A multi-time champion, he has simply been struggling tremendously this season, 16th in points and with just one stage win. He has three top 10s and an average finish of 18.2, the worst of his entire career.

Hansen: In his first full-time season competing in the Truck Series, Honeycutt has really come into his own in the last few races. He is on the cusp of breaking into victory lane anytime now and has proven that his No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet has the speed to consistently run up front, leading laps and challenging for wins. Ty Majeski, the defending series champion, is the biggest disappointment simply because he doesn’t seem to have the same sort of speed he had in 2024. Majeski is precariously sitting right on the playoff cut line, only 38 points ahead of Jake Garcia for the last playoff spot on points. With only three races remaining before the playoff grid is set, Majeski will likely need a win to assure he’ll have a chance to defend his championship.

Krause: I’ve been surprised by Daniel Hemric‘s consistency. He probably needs a few more wins to be a championship threat to Heim, but he’s tied with Heim in top 10s at 11 and is tied for the second most top fives with seven. Speaking of title threats, Majeski, like most of ThorSport, has been a non-factor almost all year. Lime Rock Park was his best finish of the year in second, and at short tracks, his strongest track type, he has just one top 10 in three races. If Majeski can’t get a win at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park or Richmond Raceway like he did last year, forget repeat champion — he might not make the playoffs. 


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Entering his fifth year with Frontstretch, Luken Glover is the author of The Underdog House, shedding light on the motivation and performance of NASCAR’s dark horse teams as they strive to fight to the top. Additionally, Glover reports for the site at various events, and he contributes in the video editing department.

A 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Glover is a middle school math and PE teacher, as well as a basketball coach. He is passionate about serving in his church, playing/coaching a wide variety of sports, and researching motorsports history.



James Krause joined Frontstretch in March 2024 as a contributor. Krause was born and raised in Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University. He currently works in La Crosse, Wisconsin as a local sports reporter, including local short track racing. Outside of racing, Krause loves to keep up with football, music, anime and video games.


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What is it that Mike Neff doesn’t do? Mike announces several shows each year for the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association. He also pops up everywhere from PRN Pit Reporters and the Press Box with Alan Smothers to SIRIUS XM Radio. He has announced at tracks all over the Southeast, starting at Millbridge Speedway. He’s also announced at East Lincoln Speedway, Concord Speedway, Tri-County Speedway, Caraway Speedway, and Charlotte Motor Speedway.


Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch‘s primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch‘s Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt’s written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch’s social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.

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Gainbridge, Project Zin Co-Sponsoring Michael McDowell at Sonoma

Gainbridge, as part of its continuing efforts to support cultural and community initiatives making an impact across the nation, will partner with Project Zin to serve as co-primary sponsors for Michael McDowell and the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet at Sonoma Raceway. Project Zin, a two-day celebration featuring dishes and wine pairings from some of […]

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Gainbridge, as part of its continuing efforts to support cultural and community initiatives making an impact across the nation, will partner with Project Zin to serve as co-primary sponsors for Michael McDowell and the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet at Sonoma Raceway.

Project Zin, a two-day celebration featuring dishes and wine pairings from some of the most illustrious chefs and eclectic vintners in the Bay Area, will take place August 15-16 at Bricoleur Vineyards in Sonoma, California.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area and its mission to empower, inspire, and provide support to individuals and families within the Down Syndrome community.

“When our son Brady was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, our world shifted overnight,” said Clay and Carrie Mauritson. “What felt like one of the hardest moments in our lives became one of the greatest blessings. Project Zin is our way of giving back—creating something joyful, purposeful, and rooted in community. It’s a celebration of inclusion and possibility, and we’re so proud to support the incredible work of the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area through this event.”

McDowell, driver of the No. 71 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series, is a two-time race winner in the series. The native of Avondale, Arizona is a veteran of more than 500 starts at NASCAR’s top-level and has captured victories at two of the most historic venues on the circuit – Daytona and Indianapolis.

In his last three starts at the 1.99-mile Sonoma Raceway, McDowell hasn’t finished worse than seventh-place, including a runner-up result in last year’s annual trip to the Sonoma, California road course.

“This is a great way to represent an important cause,” said McDowell. “Family is such a substantial part of life — mine especially, right? I’ve got five kids. The impact they’ve had on my life is something I’ll never take for granted, and I always want them to strive for success, no matter what that may be. Teaming up with Gainbridge and Project Zin gives the NASCAR community a chance to reinvest in the programs offered by the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area and make a real difference in the lives of children and families who need support. It’s going to be a special weekend all the way around, and I hope we can put on a good show for them.”

In the first half of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series campaign – his first driving for Spire Motorsports – McDowell has recorded one top-five, two top-10s, and seven top-15 finishes, including a recent fifth-place finish at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez – the Cup Series’ first trip to Mexico City.

After 18 races, McDowell sits 22nd in NASCAR Cup Series point standings, 77 points below the cutline to make the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway will take place on Sunday, July 13 at 3:30 pm ET on TNT Sports, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

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NASCAR Chicago Street Race odds, predictions, props: 2025 Grant Park 165 picks by model that nailed 24 winners

The Chicago Street Race has quickly become one of the most thrilling visual spectacles in the NASCAR Cup Series, and the 2025 Grant Park 165 on Sunday will also serve as the second round of the first-ever NASCAR In-Season Challenge. Shane van Gisbergen won the first Cup race on the Chicago Street Course in 2023. […]

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The Chicago Street Race has quickly become one of the most thrilling visual spectacles in the NASCAR Cup Series, and the 2025 Grant Park 165 on Sunday will also serve as the second round of the first-ever NASCAR In-Season Challenge. Shane van Gisbergen won the first Cup race on the Chicago Street Course in 2023. Now, the road-racing specialist is the +210 favorite in the 2025 Grant Park 165 odds after winning three weeks ago in Mexico City. Then in 2024, it was Alex Bowman who won the Grant Park 165 and he’s listed at +1900 in the NASCAR at Chicago odds and you can also find him for as high as +270 in the latest NASCAR props from DraftKings.

The green flag drops at 2 p.m. ET and the race is scheduled for 75 laps around the 12-turn, 2.2-mile circuit winding through the streets of Chicago. Before entering any 2025 Grant Park 165 picks, NASCAR DFS lineups on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel, or locking in NASCAR props on sites like PrizePicks, Sleeper Fantasy, and Underdog Fantasy, be sure to see the latest 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race predictions from SportsLine’s proven projection model.

Developed by daily Fantasy pro and SportsLine predictive data engineer Mike McClure, this proprietary NASCAR prediction model simulates every race 10,000 times, taking into account factors such as track history and recent results.

The model began its 2025 season by calling Chase Elliott to win for a +300 payout at the Clash at Bowman Gray and was also high on Byron as a +2000 longshot at Daytona. Then it predicted Kyle Larson’s win in Miami for a +350 payout, Christopher Bell’s +600 triumph in the NASCAR All-Star Race, Denny Hamlin’s +650 victory in Michigan, Shane van Gisbergen’s +330 victory in Mexico and Elliott’s win in Atlanta for a +1500 return. In 2024, it nailed Larson to win in Las Vegas for a 21-5 sports betting payout and predicted Denny Hamlin’s wins in Bristol at 5-1 and Richmond at 17-4.

It also impressively nailed five of Larson’s wins during his historic season in 2021. All told, the model has nailed a whopping 24 winners since 2021. Anyone who followed its lead on betting apps and sportsbooks on those NASCAR picks could have seen huge returns. New users also have the opportunity to take advantage of the latest Bet365 promo code, BetMGM promo code and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

Now, the model simulated the 2025 Grant Park 165 10,000 times. Head to SportsLine to see the complete projected NASCAR at Chicago leaderboard.

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For Sunday’s 2025 Chicago Street Race, the model is high on Chris Buescher, even though he’s a +2200 longshot in the latest 2025 NASCAR at Chicago odds from FanDuel. He’s a target for anyone looking for a huge payday and first-time users can also get up to $150 in bonus bets if their first $5 bet wins with this FanDuel promo code.

After a breakout three-win season in 2023, Buescher missed the NASCAR playoffs entirely last season, but did manage to collect his sixth career victory in the NASCAR Cup Series during the postseason. He’s yet to win in 2025, but he’s in a solid position on points, as he’s sitting ninth in the NASCAR standings entering the week and has a 52-point lead over first man out Ryan Preece. However, with that bubble shrinking in each of the last three weeks, he won’t want to leave his playoff fate to chance.

Buescher has 17 career top-10 finishes in 39 starts on street courses and road courses in the NASCAR Cup Series, including a win at Watkins Glen last season. He also finished 10th in the inaugural Chicago Street Race and was top 10 in both of the road races that have taken place so far this season.

The model has also revealed a shocking NASCAR prop for Sunday: AJ Allmendinger finishes top 10 for a +120 payout. He’s a potentially a strong value pick for your Chicago NASCAR prop bets.

The 43-year-old is facing a pretty significant points deficit with eight races to go in the regular season, as he’s 59 points behind current bubble boy Bubba Wallace. However, he’s an established road racer and the Chicago Street Race is a huge opportunity to make up ground. All three of Allmendinger’s NASCAR Cup Series victories have come on road courses and he’s also had nine of his 21 career top-fives and 22 of his 84 career top-10s in road races. See which other drivers to avoid and the rest of the projected NASCAR leaderboard at SportsLine.

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The model is also targeting two other drivers with Chicago NASCAR odds of 22-1 or longer to make a serious run at the checkered flag. Anyone who backs these drivers could hit it big. You can see all of the model’s NASCAR picks, props, and projected leaderboard over at SportsLine.

So who wins the 2025 Grant Park 165, and which longshots are must-backs? Check out the latest 2025 NASCAR at Chicago odds below, then visit SportsLine now to see the full NASCAR Chicago Street Race projected leaderboard, all from the model that has nailed 24 winners, and find out.

2025 NASCAR Chicago odds, drivers, lineup

See the full NASCAR at Chicago picks at SportsLine

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Shane van Gisbergen +210
Christopher Bell +750
Kyle Larson +900
Ty Gibbs +1200
Tyler Reddick +1200
Chase Elliott +1400
William Byron +1600
Alex Bowman +1900
Will Brown +2200
Chris Buescher +2200
AJ Allmendinger +2200
Michael McDowell +2300
Ross Chastain +2800
Chase Briscoe +3100
Daniel Suarez +3100
Kyle Busch +3400
Ryan Blaney +4000
Carson Hocevar +4000
Denny Hamlin +4000
Austin Cindric +5000
Joey Logano +10000
Ryan Preece +11000
Justin Haley +11000
Brad Keselowski +11000
Corey Heim +11000
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. +12000
Bubba Wallace +14000
Todd Gilliland +14000
Austin Dillon +14000
Cole Custer +14000
Zane Smith +14000
John Hunter Nemechek +14000
Erik Jones +21000
Noah Gragson +25000
Josh Berry +25000
Austin Hill +25000
Riley Herbst +30000
Josh Bilicki +34000
Ty Dillon +34000





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Luxury Brand Sponsorship and SoHo Sneaker Surprise

Revolutionary Racer Toni Breidinger Makes Headlines with Unique Sponsorship Deals Toni Breidinger, the trailblazing racer from TRICON Garage, is causing a stir in the racing world with her unconventional sponsorship deals. The Victoria’s Secret model recently announced a groundbreaking two-race sponsorship deal with luxury fashion brand Coach, showcasing their signature black and white colors on […]

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Revolutionary Racer Toni Breidinger Makes Headlines with Unique Sponsorship Deals

Toni Breidinger, the trailblazing racer from TRICON Garage, is causing a stir in the racing world with her unconventional sponsorship deals. The Victoria’s Secret model recently announced a groundbreaking two-race sponsorship deal with luxury fashion brand Coach, showcasing their signature black and white colors on her #5 Toyota Tundra. But that’s not all – Breidinger turned heads by sipping coffee out of a Coach sneaker during a promotional shoot, pushing the boundaries of traditional sponsorships.

This isn’t the first time Breidinger has made waves with her partnerships. She previously featured in Coach’s Soho Sneaker campaign, where she starred in a promotional video filmed on the bustling streets of New York City. The young racer shared a behind-the-scenes clip from the shoot, revealing her innovative use of the Soho sneaker as a cup holder, adding a touch of glamour to the racing world.

Despite some ups and downs on the track, including an 18th-place finish at Rockingham Speedway, Breidinger remains a force to be reckoned with. While her TRICON Garage teammate Corey Heim dominates the drivers’ standings, Breidinger continues to break barriers and challenge the status quo with her unique collaborations and fearless attitude.

In another groundbreaking move, Breidinger recently announced a partnership with iconic restaurant chain Dave and Buster’s, marking their debut in NASCAR sponsorship. As the official summer ambassador for Dave and Buster’s, Breidinger will proudly display the company’s branding as the primary sponsor on her #5 Toyota in the upcoming New York race on August 8. Fans can also look forward to the launch of her custom fire suit during the same weekend, adding a dash of excitement to the racing event.

Reflecting on the innovative collaboration, Breidinger expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I’ve been a fan of Dave & Buster’s for as long as I can remember. I always stop in when I’m on the road. I love the games and energy, so getting to partner with a brand I genuinely enjoy is really exciting for me.” The partnership promises an interactive experience for fans, with the announcement of Dave & Buster’s Leaderboard Challenge offering exclusive rewards such as VIP access to NASCAR tickets and even a brand new car.

As Breidinger gears up for her 16th Truck Series start at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the racing world is abuzz with anticipation. Fans can catch all the action on Friday, July 25, at 8 p.m. ET, as this fearless racer continues to break barriers and redefine the world of motorsports.



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Former Xbox Dev Claims Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport Team ‘Is No More’

As part of Microsoft’s sweeping job cuts this week, it’s been reported that Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios has lost almost 50% of its staff – and according to a former worker, the losses are even more significant than that. Fred Russell — former content coordinator at Turn 10 — has posted out to […]

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Former Xbox Dev Claims Turn 10's Forza Motorsport Team 'Is No More'

As part of Microsoft’s sweeping job cuts this week, it’s been reported that Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios has lost almost 50% of its staff – and according to a former worker, the losses are even more significant than that.

Fred Russell — former content coordinator at Turn 10 — has posted out to Facebook that the Forza Motorsport team has been “shuttered” and “is no more”. Xbox content creator Klobrille has also jumped on this news, going on to speculate that Turn 10 may now be a support team for Forza Tech & Forza Horizon moving forward.

Fred Russell:
“Turn 10 Studios has shuttered the Forza Motorsport space and the team is no more. A very sad day for one of the best car racing video games. I loved my time there.”

Now, it’s worth noting that Russell hasn’t been at the Xbox developer for a good number of years now, so there’s every chance that assumptions are being made based on what’s been circulating publicly. However, there’s also a big chance that the former Forza dev still has connections with those recently working on the game – and there’s more evidence of major changes at Turn 10 as well.

Another Facebook post, this time from a senior design director at Microsoft who’s worked on Forza Motorsport since the beginning, talks about a major job loss on their end too. Scott Catlin has taken to the social media platform to reminisce about their time working on the franchise – adding that they “had a good run” making Xbox’s premiere racing series since 2005.

Scott Catlin:
“After nearly a quarter century, I was laid off from Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios on Wednesday. I’m still unpacking the effect it will have on me and my family – they have only ever known me as the husband and father that worked at Xbox, making racing games and playing with cars. I met some amazing people, friends that I’ll cherish for ever. We had a good run. FORZA!!”

At the time of writing, Microsoft hasn’t made a public statement on the future of Turn 10 and its Forza Motorsport series, but all signs are pointing towards Xbox’s long-time sim racer beginning to wind down. What we do know is that another Forza game of some sort is planned for 2026; widely believed to be the next entry in the Horizon series from Playground Games.



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