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Redemption for Justin Allgaier in dominant NASCAR Xfinity win at Nashville
Justin Allgaier now has 28 career NASCAR Xfinity Series wins, earning his third victory of the season on Saturday night. The veteran driver absolutely dominated the Nashville event, winning both stages and collecting the checkered flag ahead of JR Motorsports teammate Connor Zilisch. Allgaier led 101 of 188 laps, putting a difficult loss at Charlotte […]

Justin Allgaier now has 28 career NASCAR Xfinity Series wins, earning his third victory of the season on Saturday night. The veteran driver absolutely dominated the Nashville event, winning both stages and collecting the checkered flag ahead of JR Motorsports teammate Connor Zilisch.
Allgaier led 101 of 188 laps, putting a difficult loss at Charlotte behind him. He was leading late in that race just one week ago, but went against his crew chief and chose to stay out on older tires in a decision that proved costly.
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The Haas Factory Team duo of Sam Mayer and Sheldon Creed finished third and fourth, respectively. Newly crowned Coke 600 winner Ross Chastain made a late-race pass on Aric Almirola to take the final spot inside the top five. Almirola, Austin Hill, Jesse Love, Carson Kvapil, and Sammy Smith filled out the remainder of the top ten.
Daniel Dye originally finished ninth, but was disqualified after failing post-race rear height checks.
The final stage began with a restart stack-up that saw several cars go spinning. Brandon Jones, Christian Eckes, Ryan Ellis, Josh Williams, Kyle Sieg, and Anthony Alfredo with both Eckes and Ellis suffering race-ending damage.
Things got back underway following a lengthy cleanup with Creed in control, but not for long as Zilisch ran him down. After packing some air on the left rear of the No. 00 Ford, he powered into the race lead.
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Zilisch’s time out front was short-lived as a caution for polesitter William Sawalich spinning down the backstretch brought the field back together. On pit road, Jones won the race off as he did not take tires, having already used his final set following the previously mentioned restart incident.
Allgaier made a bold three-wide move for the lead, snatching the lead away in what would be the winning pass. Zilisch stayed close for most of the final run, but he never managed to mount a real challenge.
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Sheldon Creed, Haas Factory Team Ford
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Ryan Ellis, DGM Racing Chevrolet
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Daniel Dye, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, Jesse Love, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
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Myles Rowe Savoring Historic Victory, Eager for More Success
After switching race teams this offseason but retaining the same loyal backing he’s had for the past four years, Myles Rowe made history last weekend by becoming the first Black driver to win an INDY NXT by Firestone race. Rowe drove his No. 99 Abel Motorsports/Force Indy entry to victory lane at Iowa Speedway, claiming […]

After switching race teams this offseason but retaining the same loyal backing he’s had for the past four years, Myles Rowe made history last weekend by becoming the first Black driver to win an INDY NXT by Firestone race.
Rowe drove his No. 99 Abel Motorsports/Force Indy entry to victory lane at Iowa Speedway, claiming his maiden win in his 23rd career start.
“I have such a good support system,” Rowe said. “I wouldn’t ask for it any other way, from my family to my friends to the team. Even within the series, the support just never ends. I’m super grateful for that, and I use it as energy every time I’m at the track. When I win, I feel like a lot of other people win too. That’s something really special to be a part of.”
Rowe emphasized the importance of representation in motorsports.
“I think it’s crucial to see someone who looks like you doing well, someone to look up to, especially when you’re young and everything feels so big and out of reach,” he said. “That’s even more true in motorsports, where the costs can keep people out before they even get started.
“A lot of things had to fall into place, but with enough passion and desire, here I am. I’m just glad I can be a face that represents what’s possible. I was one of those kids who believed in the impossible and now I’m watching it unfold. I hope other kids will believe in that too — that belief is what will shape the world to come.”
Rowe’s journey began in karting, eventually leading to the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series in 2017 and 2018. But a lack of funding forced him to step away from racing in 2019. The 2020 pandemic made finding sponsorship even more difficult. At that point, Rowe turned to photography while attending New York City’s Pace University, fearing that his racing days were over.
Then, in July 2020, Penske Entertainment launched the Race for Equality & Change initiative aimed at creating opportunities for minorities and women in motorsports. From that initiative, Force Indy was born. In 2021, Rod Reid, founder of NXG Youth Motorsports, offered Rowe a shot in the USF2000 Championship.
Rowe seized the opportunity, becoming the first Black driver to win in the series with a victory at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
In 2022, he stayed in USF2000 with Pabst Racing while Force Indy moved up to INDY NXT. That season, Rowe scored five wins and finished just six points behind champion Michael d’Orlando.
Row advanced to USF Pro 2000 in 2023 while still with Pabst and continued support from Force Indy. Another five-win season earned him the championship title, making him the first Black driver to win a North American open-wheel championship.
That title came with a scholarship to compete in INDY NXT, where Force Indy partnered with HMD Motorsports. Rowe struggled through the season and finished 11th in the standings.
Ahead of the 2025 season, Rowe made the move to Abel Motorsports, a decision that’s already paying dividends.
In addition to his historic Iowa victory, Rowe has recorded seven top-five finishes in nine starts and currently sits fourth in the championship standings.
“Switching teams was definitely a big help,” he said. “The whole package we have now has allowed me to fight at the front more consistently. I’m very happy with the decision we made.
“My support system has only gotten stronger. I’m really proud to be doing this with Abel Motorsports. I love that team. They mean so much to me, just like Pabst Racing did. I’m thrilled to be part of this.”
Despite having a week to celebrate before the next race: a doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on July 26–27. Rowe isn’t resting on his laurels. The Georgia native is already focused on building momentum.
“I’m obviously just looking for more,” he said. “Racing drivers, we’re never satisfied. I want more of this, and I want to carry it into INDYCAR.
“This win is great, but I’m already thinking about Laguna.”
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NASCAR headed for San Diego in 2026
NASCAR is headed for San Diego next season. RACER has learned a deal has been reached for NASCAR to return to Southern California next year, and the announcement of the event could come as soon as next week. San Diego has been a rumored destination of the sport for the last few months, and RACER […]

NASCAR is headed for San Diego next season.
RACER has learned a deal has been reached for NASCAR to return to Southern California next year, and the announcement of the event could come as soon as next week. San Diego has been a rumored destination of the sport for the last few months, and RACER noted last week that Coronado has recently floated as the potential destination.
It is unclear where the exact location of next year’s race will be, or where it will fit onto the schedule. NASCAR is still working through potential returns to Mexico City and Chicago (pictured above), with the latter interested in extending its deal past the three year contract that recently concluded but at a different date on the schedule. NASCAR raced in Chicago in early July the last three years.
San Diego will fill the void of NASCAR not having run a points race in Southern Californian since 2023. Fontana, the site of the facility formerly known as Auto Club Speedway, fell off the schedule amid plans to turn the 2-mile oval into a short track. Those plans, however, were officially acknowledged as “paused” earlier this year by NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps.
The full 2026 schedule is not expected until the end of the summer or early fall.
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Mando Deodorant Joins Josh Bilicki and DGM Racing as Primary Sponsor at Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Speedway Digest
Mando Deodorant is set to make its NASCAR debut as the primary sponsor of Josh Bilicki’s No. 91 DGM Racing Chevrolet at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 26th. The partnership with Bilicki and DGM Racing brings Mando to the national stage in one of the most highly anticipated events on the NASCAR Xfinity Series […]

Mando Deodorant is set to make its NASCAR debut as the primary sponsor of Josh Bilicki’s No. 91 DGM Racing Chevrolet at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 26th. The partnership with Bilicki and DGM Racing brings Mando to the national stage in one of the most highly anticipated events on the NASCAR Xfinity Series calendar.
Mando was founded on a simple idea: deodorant should actually work. Built for guys who put in long days, Mando is clinically proven to stop odor before it starts—and keep it gone. It keeps you fresh from morning to night. No reapplying. No letdowns. Just all-day confidence, every time.
“Mando is a brand that stands for confidence, performance, and bold moves, which makes this partnership with Josh Bilicki and DGM Racing a natural fit,” said a spokesperson for Mando. “Josh is a fierce competitor on track and a hard-working athlete off it. We’re excited to introduce Mando to the loyal and passionate NASCAR fanbase as we launch into motorsports for the first time.”
Bilicki, a Wisconsin native and veteran of more than 220 NASCAR national series starts, is looking forward to representing the brand at one of the most historic racetracks in the world.
“Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a special place to race, and I’m proud to bring a new partner like Mando to the sport at such a marquee event,” said Bilicki. “Mando is all about staying fresh and confident in any situation, and that’s something every driver can relate to. I’m excited to carry their colors on my No. 91 Chevrolet and give them a strong debut.”
The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will take place on Saturday, July 26th at 4:30 PM ET and will be televised live on The CW Network.
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Two NASCAR veterans’ ties go from the finish line to the school car line
DOVER, Del. — While Aric Almirola and Justin Allgaier came up in a generation that saw many prospects fail in their quest for a long-lasting NASCAR career, they have succeeded in reaping the rare fruits of their labor. Photo: Dominic Aragon/TRE Photo: Dominic Aragon/TRE To appreciate those fruits, it’s important to understand the soil its […]

DOVER, Del. — While Aric Almirola and Justin Allgaier came up in a generation that saw many prospects fail in their quest for a long-lasting NASCAR career, they have succeeded in reaping the rare fruits of their labor.


To appreciate those fruits, it’s important to understand the soil its seeds were delicately sowed in.
Since the dawn of the Xfinity Series in 1982, NASCAR Cup Series drivers have always raced in the series – becoming known as “Buschwhackers” as a play on the NASCAR Busch Series name.
Companies, including big consumer brands like Arby’s, Holiday Inn and Dish Network and lesser-known brands with deep pockets like Rockwell Automation, took advantage of “Buschwhacking” to partner with Cup Series stars without having to pay the premium of a Cup sponsorship deal at the height of NASCAR’s popularity.



As a result, Buschwhacking reached its peak from 2006 to 2010. Cup drivers took home every Xfinity championship and won in 157 of the 175 races run in that time.
One of those 18 non-Cup wins has an asterisk next to it.
In June 2007, Aric Almirola won from the pole at The Milwaukee Mile. Almirola started the race and led laps after Hamlin arrived late from California. However, Joe Gibbs Racing had to relent to Rockwell Automation’s request, putting Hamlin in the car. Hamlin ultimately drove the car to the win, credited to Almirola’s per NASCAR rules.
At season’s end, Almirola and Rockwell Automation left JGR.
Eight became a magic number for Almirola and Allgaier. Both drivers started behind eight NASCAR Cup Series drivers in their NASCAR Xfinity Series debut. Both drivers also made waves in the sport in 2008.
Almirola jumped up to the NASCAR Cup Series to split Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s old No. 8 Chevrolet with Mark Martin. In his first of 12 starts, at Bristol Motor Speedway, Almirola finished eighth.

In October, Allgaier made his Xfinity debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Like Almirola in the Cup Series, Allgaier did well enough in his limited starts to land a ride full-time in 2009.


Unfortunately for Almirola, funding issues dropped him back to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2010.
Yet, 2010 became the most successful year for both drivers.


In March 2010 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Allgaier scored a rare win for an Xfinity regular. Meanwhile, in Trucks, Almirola earned two wins, 11 Top-5 finishes, 21 Top-10s and a runner-up points finish.
Almirola was also on standby for Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson and ran the final five NASCAR Cup Series races for Richard Petty Motorsports after Kasey Kahne left the team. Almirola netted a fourth-place finish in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.



All of that allowed Almirola to join Allgaier in the Xfinity Series in 2011. The next two years proved to be even better for them.
In 2011, Allgaier picked up sponsor Brandt when he moved to Turner-Scott Motorsports in the Xfinity Series. In 2012, Almirola landed with sponsor Smithfield upon bagging a Cup ride with Richard Petty Motorsports.


Brandt has stuck with Allgaier through two Xfinity stints, from 2011 to 2013 and 2016 to now. To date, Allgaier sits ninth on the all-time Xfinity wins list with 28 wins. With four more wins, Allgaier will pass Jack Ingram, who is currently highest on the wins list of all drivers who shaped their legacy in the series.
Meanwhile, Smithfield sponsored Almirola until he hung up his Cup helmet in 2023 with three wins and five playoff appearances.

With his Cup days appearing to be over again, Almirola stepped back to the Xfinity Series. There, he found success – and Allgaier.
“When he was decided what he was going to do for kind of the next chapter of his career, we talked a lot,” Allgaier said. “I told him, I said, ‘listen, man, you’re gonna have more fun than you’ve ever had your entire life.’”
Almirola won three times in 2024 while Allgaier finally won the championship.


Once young guns struggling to find their place in NASCAR, Almirola and Allgaier became veterans battling young guns to find their place in the sport.
Often, the veterans battle each other.

At Phoenix Raceway in March 2025, Allgaier and Almirola combined to led 151 of the 200 laps run. Allgaier led most of those laps – 130 – but had to pass Almirola and fend him off throughout the race. Ultimately, Almirola won in overtime.
“It’s hard to be happy for somebody else but on the other side of it and when you have somebody that’s a friend, it’s really easy to root for them. You know, if you can’t win it, you hope that it’s somebody that you respect,” Allgaier said about Almirola after Phoenix.
A week later at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the two drivers combined to lead 153 of 200 laps. Again, Allgaier led most of those laps – 102 – but he redeemed himself in a fierce battle for the win and 1-2 finish with Almirola in second.

When they get back home, it’s all about family for Almirola and Allgaier. They each have a wife and two children — and their families have hung out and participated in Bible study groups together.
“Over the years, I feel like we’ve actually grown to have a great friendship,” Almirola said. “I think the world of their family. They have similar values to Janice and I, and the way we raise our kids. And Justin’s a great husband and a great dad.
“We’re competitive on the racetrack, absolutely. But you know we smile and wave at carpool line too.”


With the freedom to essentially race whenever, wherever, with nothing stopping them from the finish line or the carpool line, they have become the old guys who rule the roost.
“It’s okay, I know I’m old,” they both said when asked about each other.
While the likes of Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick have stepped away from full-time racing after coming up in a young gun-friendly era of NASCAR, Almirola and Allgaier have emerged as survivors of a lost generation to carry a torch that burns bright with wisdom and speed straight from the driver’s seat.
Someday, Allgaier and Almirola will step away — but they’ll have stories to share beyond the final checkered flags in the air.

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Nascar driver debuts commemorative paint scheme honoring Dep. Cailee Campbell, others
SANOMA, CA. — A driver in the Nascar Xfinity series debuted a commemorative paint scheme this past weekend to honor fallen officers, including Oswego County Sheriff’s Deputy Cailee Campbell, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen . The No. 2 Car of Jesse Love featured 345 names of officers whose […]

SANOMA, CA. — A driver in the Nascar Xfinity series debuted a commemorative paint scheme this past weekend to honor fallen officers, including Oswego County Sheriff’s Deputy Cailee Campbell, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen .
The No. 2 Car of Jesse Love featured 345 names of officers whose lives were lost in the line of duty, including 147 officers who died in 2024. Each of those names was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year.
The memorial is maintained by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
“Honoring the fallen, telling the story of law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve,” is the mission of the organization.
The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook that the commemorative paint scheme was an “incredible” and “meaningful way” to honor the legacy of Dep. Campbell and other fallen heroes.
Deputy Campbell died in the line of duty in September of 2024.
Deputy Hoosock and Officer Jensen died in the line of duty in April of 2024.
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electric Lancia HF arrives to take on Renault 5
Storied Italian brand Lancia announced its return to motorsport with the launch of 212 hp Ypsilon Rally4 Trofeo Lancia cup car – but the really exciting news was buried in the press release. A new, motorsport-inspired, all-electric 280 hp street version of the new Lancia Y is here. What’s more, it’s bringing back the iconic HF […]


Storied Italian brand Lancia announced its return to motorsport with the launch of 212 hp Ypsilon Rally4 Trofeo Lancia cup car – but the really exciting news was buried in the press release. A new, motorsport-inspired, all-electric 280 hp street version of the new Lancia Y is here. What’s more, it’s bringing back the iconic HF badge.
Back in the 1980s, the quickest, gnarliest, most dangerous cars in the world raced against each other in the Group B rally class. Renault ran the mid-engined R5 Turbo, Audi ran the devastating Ur-Quattro, and Lancia ran its legendary Delta HF Integrale. There’s a newfound interest and romanticism about that era these days, fueled in part by the companies, themselves, and low-production monsters like the 580 hp R5 Turbo 3E.
It’s proven to be a successful formula. The new-age Renault 5 selling like hotcakes, and the sizzling R5 Turbo 3E selling out in minutes.
Now Lancia is getting into the mix, with a less insane (but still lickedy-quick) 280 hp rally-inspired EV of its own, and it’s bringing back the classic HF nameplate – complete with a modernized version of the iconic “galloping elephant” badge.
Symbols of Lancia’s heritage, the badge’s core elements—the HF acronym and the iconic elephant—have been simplified in both line and form, creating a new balance that conveys innovation, premiumness, and the Italian spirit, with a touch of eclecticism, all while respecting the unmistakable geometries of the Lancia brand. In particular, the colors come from the official logo of the 1966 Fulvia Coupé, while the slant of the letters is inspired by the Lancia Delta logo from the 1990s to express speed and radicality.
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As a car, the new Lancia Ypsilon HF EV features a lowered suspension and a wheel track that’s been widened by 3 cm (a little over an inch) compared to the standard model. Visually, dedicated front bumpers featuring an HF logo, special 18″ lightweight aluminum alloy wheels, an aerodynamic rear diffuser, and wheel arches that create, “assertive, muscular forms designed for performance and inspired by the brand’s most radical, iconic cars.”
The changes set the stage, and clue bystanders in to the car’s sporting possibilities – and those possibilities are very, very real.
Big, AWD shoes to fill

The last car to wear the HF badge, the Lancia Delta, was the single most successful model in the history of rally racing, scoring constructors’ championships in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992 – and that doesn’t include the Lancia 037 that won it in 1985, or the Stratos and Fluvia HF models that dominated the 1970s, either. All told, the brand has scored 11 victories at Dakar and an almost unimaginable 27 world championships.
Those are some big shoes tires to fill, and Lancia has given its new electric hot hatch 280 hp and 345 Nm (255 lb-ft) of torque, delivered to the ground through a Torsen limited-slip differential that can direct torque to the inside or outside tires, steering the car like a tank and maximizing its mechanical grip through corners.
The Alcon braking system—featuring monobloc four-piston calipers and enlarged 355-mm discs—ensures power, stability, and fatigue resistance; meanwhile, the fine-tuning of the chassis and suspension—with rigidity increased by up to 67% at the front and 153% at the rear anti-roll bar—guarantees precise and engaging driving dynamics.
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The sprint from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) happens in about five-and-a-half seconds on the way to the Lancia’s electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h. That ‘s about 112 mph – which is positively moving on loose dirt and gravel, I promise!
Parent company Stellantis says its new Lancia Ypsilon HF offers 370 km (about 230 miles) of range with standard tires (based on the WLTP cycle), thanks to a highly efficient, 400V, 54 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of fast charging that adds up to 100 km of range for every 10 minutes it’s plugged into a DC fast charger.
Pricing wasn’t announced, but expect something in the €35-40,000 range. Order books are open now, with deliveries set to begin later this year.
Electrek’s Take
Look, I’m not here to lie to you people – I am a huge Lancia fan. I’ve owned a few Betas (two coupes and a gorgeous HPE shooting brake in Azzurro Metallizato), a Delta, a Montecarlo … and I’ll very probably own one or two more before I finally kick the bucket. As such, there is absolutely zero chance that I’m looking at this thing objectively.
I absolutely must have one, and I promise that I’ll race anyone who pulls up alongside me in a Renault or Audi. Bet.
SOURCE | IMAGES: Stellantis.

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