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Yamaha OAI Expands Off-Road Access Support with $387,000 Grants

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA awarded over $387,000 in grants through its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI). The company supported off-road access support efforts to protect and improve OHV opportunities across the U.S. These efforts focused on large-scale projects in Oregon and Georgia. “Yamaha continues to support a range of projects that address challenges to outdoor […]

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Yamaha Motor Corp., USA awarded over $387,000 in grants through its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI). The company supported off-road access support efforts to protect and improve OHV opportunities across the U.S. These efforts focused on large-scale projects in Oregon and Georgia.

“Yamaha continues to support a range of projects that address challenges to outdoor recreation, and we’re eager to partner with those who share our passion for building and protecting access to the spaces we all enjoy,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “It’s gratifying to see these collaborative efforts evolve into large-scale projects that help make outdoor recreation accessible to everyone.”

Major OHV Investments Receive Off-Road Access Support

This quarter, Yamaha OAI grants supported 12 projects. The list included major OHV riding areas and trail systems in Oregon. The Great Outdoors Fund (supported by Florence Motorsports) received funding for Phase Two of an OHV signage project. The project will expand across the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area to promote safety, stewardship and regulations.

The Rogue Valley SxS Club (supported by Waterworld Boat and Powersport) will use its grant for trail maintenance. The club will focus on clearing the 270-mile Prospect OHV trail system and removing downed trees from designated trails.

OHV Construction and Conservation (supported by Power Motorsports) will create a loop trail around Tillamook State Forest’s OHV area. The “Tour of the Tillamook Powered by Yamaha” project includes trail development, maintenance and new signage. This project includes 49 trails: 17 double-track, 13 4×4 and 19 single-track routes.

The Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association (supported by Cycle Specialty) received funding for trail improvements across the state. The group will maintain more than six motorized trails and riding areas. Their work includes bridge repair, culvert installation and new signage.

Yamaha OAI grant funds will also protect California’s historic Perris Raceway (supported by Langston Motorsports). Additionally, the initiative will continue supporting the All Kids Bike program for kindergartners nationwide.

Additional Recipients

Yamaha OAI also awarded Q1 2025 grants to the following organizations:

  • Burbank Police Department
  • Everything Outdoor Fest — D2 Powersports (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
  • Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation — Brooks Yamaha Inc. (Manhattan, Kansas)
  • Stewards of the Sierra National Forest Inc. — Clawson Motorsports (Fresno, California)
  • Truckee Dirt Riders — Michael’s Reno Powersports (Reno, Nevada)

Yamaha OAI continues accepting quarterly grant applications to fund urgent access projects and land rehabilitation. The initiative prioritizes safe OHV use, trail and land maintenance, and sustainable access to public lands.

The application deadline for the second quarter of 2025 is June 30. Yamaha invites land managers, riding clubs, and stewardship organizations to apply.





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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 […]

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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.

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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.

Photo: Dominic Aragon/TRE

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.

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images



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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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


2025 Lancia Y HF; via Stellantis.

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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What I’m hearing about NASCAR’s 2026 schedule: Mexico City, Chicago and more

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is starting to come together. Bowman Gray Stadium will again host the “Clash” exhibition season opener, the Daytona 500 will be held on Feb. 15, Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the championship and the Coca-Cola 600 and Southern 500, two of the sport’s crown-jewel races, will be on their respective […]

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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is starting to come together. Bowman Gray Stadium will again host the “Clash” exhibition season opener, the Daytona 500 will be held on Feb. 15, Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the championship and the Coca-Cola 600 and Southern 500, two of the sport’s crown-jewel races, will be on their respective traditional holiday weekends.

But what about some of the big unknowns that will go a long way to dictating what the 2026 schedule looks like? Here’s the latest, based on conversations with a dozen league and team sources in the NASCAR industry.

Mexico City

NASCAR wants to return, and Mexico City would like NASCAR back, but racing in 2026 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit is still uncertain, even after what most considered a successful weekend for the first Cup points race outside the continental United States since the 1950s. The problem, according to those industry sources, is finding room on both parties’ calendars.

In NASCAR’s debrief after last month’s race, teams made clear to the league the logistics needed to be smoother — preferably by scheduling an off week either before or after Mexico City. NASCAR acknowledges that it’s best to have an off week around Mexico City.

But how would this happen, considering NASCAR’s 38-week schedule affords little room for a break?

The best option, multiple sources said, would be to shift Mexico City to either the week before or after Easter — the lone weekend next year between Daytona and the Homestead finale that Cup isn’t expected to be racing. Finding a spring date on NASCAR’s schedule, however, is challenging, as several tracks traditionally hold races at that time of year. NASCAR also needs a solution that makes sense logistically and reduces the burden on hauler drivers, who had to travel from outside Detroit to Mexico City in just a few days.

Visiting Mexico City at another time of the year will be difficult due to the 2026 sports schedule. Starting in June, the month NASCAR held its event this year, Mexico City is hosting the FIFA Men’s World Cup soccer tournament, with five matches scheduled from June 11 to July 5. Then, in the fall, Formula One makes its annual stop, effectively eliminating that window, leaving early spring as the only option.

While returning to Mexico City for 2026 is uncertain, both sides want to continue the relationship, according to industry sources. It’s just a matter of finding the right time — and it’s becoming likelier that it might have to be 2027.

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There’s a lot of support in the NASCAR industry for a return to Mexico City, but it may have to wait until 2027. (Sean Gardner / Getty Images)

Chicago Street Course

Would NASCAR like to race in downtown Chicago next year? Yes, provided the league can strike the right deal.

Are both the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago amenable to NASCAR coming back for a fourth consecutive year? Yes, provided they can strike the right deal.

These caveats have left the future of the Chicago Street Course up in the air.

Staging a race around Grant Park is not easy for NASCAR or the city. It’s expensive and requires shutting down several major roads. Is there a date other than the Fourth of July weekend that works better? And would NASCAR, after three successful years, be better served leaving, letting the anticipation for a return build, then coming back sometime in the future?

The popularity of the race is a significant factor in the decision. NASCAR loves it, and so do league and team sponsors. Drivers have spoken glowingly about it, too, including Kyle Larson. “It’s probably my favorite event in NASCAR each year,” he said.

And, most importantly, local officials appear to have warmed up to it. This was made known to NASCAR in recent discussions regarding the race’s future, according to sources involved with the talks. The support at the state and local levels has increased the likelihood of a fourth race in downtown Chicago.

The Chicago Street Course is a big piece of the puzzle that will shape the 2026 schedule. Expect a resolution soon.

Chicagoland

With the uncertainty surrounding the Chicago Street Race, should NASCAR consider going back to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.? Many drivers would be in favor of that solution to stay in the market and return to the 1.5-mile track that hosted Cup and Xfinity Series races from 2001 to 2019.

Swapping the Chicago Street Race for Chicagoland would allow NASCAR to maintain a presence in the third-largest media market in the U.S. and add another oval to the schedule that should produce high-quality racing. The capital improvements that NASCAR would need at the track — estimated around $4 million, according to industry sources — are not high, though NASCAR would pay the bill.

A return to Chicagoland could happen in 2026, but it’s no sure thing. Right now, the focus within NASCAR, those sources said, is to finalize the San Diego race and sort out the respective futures of Mexico City and the Chicago Street Race. Chicagoland, though, is an option if a spot opens up.

San Diego

Nothing has changed since The Athletic’s report last month on NASCAR nearing a deal for a race in the San Diego area. Discussions are ongoing, industry sources said, and the expectation is that an agreement will be reached. An announcement is tentatively slated for later this month.

A street course race in San Diego would accomplish NASCAR’s goal of adding one new big event to its schedule each year, following in the footsteps of the Clash being held at both the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Bowman Gray Stadium, returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway after a nearly 30-year absence, the Chicago Street Course, Mexico City and several others.

All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

After the All-Star Race bounced around for several years, the venerable short track in North Carolina’s foothills has helped restore some of the importance. The All-Star Race feels special again.

NASCAR recognizes this, and the 2026 All-Star Race is expected to return to North Wilkesboro Speedway for a fourth consecutive year, industry sources said, even as there’s rising support to see the track host a Cup Series points race, which it last did in 1996.

Circuit of the Americas

Circuit of the Americas and Speedway Motorsports — which effectively rents out the Austin, Texas, road course — have operated on a year-to-year basis for the past few years. This partnership is expected to continue in 2026, industry sources said, with NASCAR tentatively slated to race there in early March — a renewal coming after what was widely viewed as the best NASCAR race there.

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Long Time Partner Alarm Tech Returns as Primary Sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver David Starr – Speedway Digest

David Starr is set to make his return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend, driving the No. 53 car for Joey Gase Motorsports at Dover Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 19. Leading the charge as primary sponsor is Starr’s long-time partner, Alarm Tech, a trusted name in life safety systems. Their continued support highlights […]

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David Starr is set to make his return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend, driving the No. 53 car for Joey Gase Motorsports at Dover Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 19.

Leading the charge as primary sponsor is Starr’s long-time partner, Alarm Tech, a trusted name in life safety systems. Their continued support highlights a lasting commitment to Starr’s racing journey and the NASCAR community.

Also backing the effort are associate sponsors Lil Miss Ene III, M&M Mechanical, and Lewis Transport.

Starr’s most recent appearance in the Xfinity Series came earlier this year at Darlington Raceway in the spring, and he also competed in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, continuing to showcase his veteran presence across both series.

“I’m excited to be back in the No. 53 and especially grateful to be doing it with Joey Gase Motorsports,” said Starr. “It’s always an honor to carry the Alarm Tech brand. They’ve stood by me for years and I’m proud to represent them and all the great companies on the car this weekend.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover Motor Speedway takes place on Saturday, July 19, with practice from 11:00 AM to 11:55 AM, qualifying at 12:05 PM, and the race is set to begin at 4:30 PM.

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NASCAR loses a full-time driver after Sonoma; replacement confirmed

Just past the halfway point of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, a full-time driver has lost his ride and been replaced, less than two weeks after failing to qualify for the street race in Chicago, Illinois. Kris Wright landed his first Xfinity Series ride since wrapping up the 2022 season with Brandonbilt Motorsports, as […]

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Just past the halfway point of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, a full-time driver has lost his ride and been replaced, less than two weeks after failing to qualify for the street race in Chicago, Illinois.

Kris Wright landed his first Xfinity Series ride since wrapping up the 2022 season with Brandonbilt Motorsports, as he was named the full-time driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Our Motorsports for the 2025 season. However, limited success through the season’s first 19 race weekends has led to him being replaced.

Wright’s only top 15 finish of the year was a ninth place effort at Martinsville Speedway in March. He only managed two other finishes higher than 24th: an 18th place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May and a 17th place finish at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in June. He recorded nine DNFs and/or finishes lower than 30th.

Kris Wright replaced by a fan-favorite at Dover

Though a full-time replacement has not been announced for Our Motorsports for the season’s final 14 races, one has been confirmed for this coming Saturday afternoon’s race at Dover Motor Speedway, and it’s a driver whom many fans believe is a significant upgrade for Chris Our’s team.

Kaz Grala is set to drive the No. 5 car this weekend at the “Monster Mile”, and many fans are hoping that this opportunity leads to more opportunities for the 26-year-old Boston, Massachusetts native.

Grala finished in 17th place in the championship standings in his lone full season in the series two years ago with Sam Hunt Racing and recorded nine top 10 finishes along the way. He has always seemingly made the most of his limited opportunities in NASCAR national series competition, going all the way back to his Truck Series debut in 2016.

Last year, he ran part-time for Rick Ware Racing in the Cup Series but did not make any Xfinity Series starts, though he did fail to qualify for one race at RSS Racing. He has made just one national series start so far this year, that coming in the recent Xfinity race in Chicago when he returned to Sam Hunt Racing, and he finished in 22nd place.

So far, Saturday’s BetRivers 200 is the only race for which Our Motorsports have confirmed a driver for the No. 5 Chevrolet throughout the remainder of the 2025 season.

The BetRivers 200 is set to be shown live on the CW Network from Dover Motor Speedway starting at 4:30 p.m. ET this Saturday, July 19. Start a free trial of FuboTV now and don’t miss any of the action from the “Monster Mile”!



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