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By Ryan Wu McLaren F1 Two full-time entries in Formula One   Car No. 4 Lando Norris Photo from www.x.com/McLarenF1 2024 Stats Norris was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 2nd  Best 2024 Finish – P1 four times, at the Miami, Dutch, Singapore and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Points – 374   Career Formula One Stats Starts – 128 Wins – 4 Podiums - 26   ----------   Car No. 81 Oscar Piastri Photo from www.x.com/McLarenF1 2024 Stats Piastri was also in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 4th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 twice, at the Hungarian and Azerbaijan Grand Prix Points – 292   Career Formula One Stats Starts – 46 Wins – 2 Podiums – 10   2025 Hopes and Expectations McLaren will retain the same driver duo that delivered their first Constructors' Championship in over two decades, with a combined total of six wins and 21 podiums. Lando Norris finally shed his unfortunate ‘Lando No Wins’ moniker and ended up with four wins. The key question is whether the team can sustain their impressive growth and if Lando Norris can continue his rise as a genuine title contender.   Bold Prediction McLaren will remain as the main title competitor to Red Bull for another season but will ultimately fall short again in their drivers’ championship chase.

By Adam Carabine Joe Gibbs Racing (Cup Series) Four full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series   Car No. 11 Denny Hamlin Denny Hamlin looks over qualifying at Talladega last season - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Hamlin was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 8th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 three times, at Bristol, Richmond, and Dover Points – 2,328 Average Finish – 13.89   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 686 Wins – 54 Best Career Season Finish Position – 2nd in 2010 with Joe Gibbs Racing   ----------   Car No. 19 Chase Briscoe Chase Briscoe celebrates after winning the Southern 500 in Darlington - Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images 2024 Stats Chase Briscoe was in the 14 car last year with the now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing Final Standings Position – 14th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 at Darlington Points – 2,184 Average Finish – 18.81   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 144 Wins – 2 Best Career Season Finish Position – 9th in 2022 with Stewart-Haas Racing   ----------   Car No. 20 Christopher Bell Christopher Bell on-track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last season - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Bell was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 5th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 three times, at Phoenix, Charlotte, and New Hampshire Points – 2,412 Average Finish – 12.81   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 180 Wins – 9 Best Career Season Finish Position – 3rd in 2022 with Joe Gibbs Racing   ----------   Car No. 54 Ty Gibbs Ty Gibbs on track at Pocono Raceway last season - Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images 2024 Stats Gibbs was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 15th  Best 2024 Finish – P2 at Darlington Points – 2,169 Average Finish – 17.42   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 87 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 15th in 2024 with Joe Gibbs Racing   2025 Hopes and Expectations With the retirement of Cup Series veteran Martin Truex Jr., Joe Gibbs Racing welcomes Chase Briscoe into the fold as their lone new driver for 2025.  He showed some promise at Stewart-Haas Racing, but never fully materialized into the dominant force (particularly at Road Courses) he was in the Xfinity Series.  A step up in equipment should help him here.  Ty Gibbs looks to be on the precipice of that first career Cup Series win.  Christopher Bell has shown himself to be a safe bet to make the Final Four (though he narrowly missed out last season).  Then there’s Denny Hamlin, who many tout as the best driver to never win a championship.   Joe Gibbs Racing will be hoping for Ty Gibbs to earn that first victory and make a solid playoff push, Briscoe to grow into his ride and compete for wins, Bell to challenge for the championship, and at this point in Hamlin’s career it might be championship or bust.

By Adam Carabine JR Motorsports Four full-time entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series   Car No. 1 Carson Kvapil Team Owner Dale Jr. and Carson Kvapil ahead of a race at Martinsville last season - Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images 2024 Stats Kvapil ran part-time in the 88 car for JR Motorsports last season Final Standings Position – N/A Best 2024 Finish – P2 at Dover Points – 227 Average Finish – 13.22   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 9 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – N/A   ---------- Car No. 7 Justin Allgaier Crew Chief James Pohlman and Justin Allgaier pose with their 2024 Xfinity Series Championship trophy - Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images 2024 Stats Allgaier was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 1st  Best 2024 Finish – P1 twice, at Darlington and Michigan Points – 4,035 Average Finish – 13.55   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 471 Wins – 25 Best Career Season Finish Position – 1st last season with JR Motorsports    ----------   Car No. 8 Sammy Smith Sammy Smith - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Smith was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 11th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 at Talladega Points – 2,185 Average Finish – 15.18   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 75 Wins – 2 Best Career Season Finish Position – 6th in 2023 with Joe Gibbs Racing   ----------   Car No. 88 Connor Zilisch Connor Zilisch celebrates after winning his first Xfinity Series start at Watkins Glen - Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images 2024 Stats This will be Zilisch’s first full-time season in the Xfinity Series Final Standings Position – N/A Best 2024 Finish – P1 at Watkins Glen Points – N/A Average Finish – 5.25 (only 4 starts)   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 4 Wins – 1 Best Career Season Finish Position – N/A     2025 Hopes and Expectations JR Motorsports has an interesting collection of drivers lined up for their 2025 season.  With defending champion Justin Allgaier being the ‘old guard,’ he’ll be the leader of a younger team.  Both Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch will be competing for Rookie of the Year in ’25, but watch for them to be competitive early.  Sammy Smith is the wildcard of the group, as he enters his third full-time Xfinity Series season.    Allgaier will be a perennial contender for the championship, and so anything less will be a step back.  Smith needs to make the playoffs and push for a spot in the Final Four.  There might not be room for both Kvapil and Zilisch in the playoffs, but they’ll certainly try – and it’s not unrealistic to think they’ll have a shot.

By Adam Carabine McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Four full-time entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series   Truck No. 18 Tyler Ankrum Tyler Ankrum ahead of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega last season - Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images 2024 Stats Ankrum was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 8th  Best 2024 Finish – P2 at Las Vegas Points – 2,183 Average Finish – 13.43   Career Truck Series Stats Starts – 136 Wins – 1 Best Career Season Finish Position – 8th twice, in 2019 with DGR-Crosley, and 2024 with McAnally-Hilgemann   ----------   Truck No. 19 Daniel Hemric Daniel Hemric ahead of an Xfinity Race at Nashville in 2023 - Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images 2024 Stats Hemric was in the Cup Series last season Final Standings Position – 29th  Best 2024 Finish – P9 four times, at Talladega, Dover, Nashville and Daytona Points – 515 Average Finish – 22.97   Career Truck Series Stats Starts – 50 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 6th in 2016 with Brad Keselowski Racing   ----------   Truck No. 81 Connor Mosack Connor Mosack's 2025 Production Day shot - Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images 2024 Stats This will be Mosack’s first full-time season     Career Truck Series Stats Starts – 11 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – N/A   ----------   Truck No. 91 Jack Wood Jack Wood's 2025 Production Day Shoot - Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images 2024 Stats Wood ran part-time in this ride last season Final Standings Position – N/A Best 2024 Finish – P12 at North Wilkesboro Points – 228 Average Finish – 20.85   Career Truck Series Stats Starts – 61 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 24th in 2022 with GMS Racing   2025 Hopes and Expectations McAnally-Hilgemann Racing has a mixture of some veteran leadership and some young blood this season.  They’re likely hoping to compete for a championship with either Tyler Ankrum or Daniel Hemric, but that might be just too lofty of a goal.  Hemric is taking a step back after a few years in the Cup Series – will his Cup experience give him a leg up? Or will it take him a bit to get used to the Trucks again.  Ankrum has been solid, but he hasn’t had that winning acumen to bank on.  Connor Mosack is running for Rookie of the Year, and Jack Wood is still young and unproven.  McAnally-Hilgemann has decent equipment, so they’ll have plenty of opportunity to succeed.

By Ryan Wu Scuderia Ferrari Two full-time entries in Formula One   Car No. 16 Charles Leclerc Photo from www.x.com/scuderiaferrari 2024 Stats Leclerc was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 3rd  Best 2024 Finish – P1 three times, at the Monaco, Italian, and US Grand Prix Points – 356   Career Formula One Stats Starts – 147 Wins – 8 Podiums – 43   ----------   Car No. 44 Lewis Hamilton  Photo from www.x.com/scuderiaferrari 2024 Stats Hamilton was with Mercedes last season Final Standings Position – 7th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 twice, at the British and Belgian Grand Prix Points – 223   Career Formula One Stats Starts – 356 Wins – 105 Podiums – 202   2025 Hopes and Expectations Ferrari will welcome seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton on a two-year deal, alongside Charles Leclerc, who finally achieved a long-awaited victory at his home race in Monaco in 2024. The major question for the team is whether Hamilton and Leclerc can work harmoniously and if Ferrari's recent improvements will be enough to help Hamilton secure a record-breaking eighth World Championship. Hamilton's performances in previous years' cars have fans excited about this new partnership, and he personally ended a two-year win drought this past season. Leclerc secured three victories in 2024, achieving the highest points total of his career.   Bold Prediction The excitement doesn’t last long, as driver controversies will follow Scuderia throughout the year, with questions lingering about who the ‘number one’ driver is. As a result, Ferrari will slip in the standings.

By Adam Carabine 23XI Racing Three full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series   Car No. 23 Bubba Wallace Bubba Wallace - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Wallace was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 18th  Best 2024 Finish – P3 at Bristol Points – 878 Average Finish – 15.51   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 255 Wins – 2 Best Career Season Finish Position – 10th in 2023 with 23XI Racing   ---------- Car No. 35 Riley Herbst Riley Herbst celebrates his Xfinity Series victory at Phoenix last season - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats This will be Herbst’s first full-time year in the Cup Series   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 8 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – N/A   ----------   Car No. 45 Tyler Reddick Tyler Reddick with his trophy after winning at Homestead last season - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Reddick was in this ride last season Final Standings Position – 4th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 three times, at Talladega, Michigan and Homestead Points – 5,031 Average Finish – 13.19   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 182 Wins – 8 Best Career Season Finish Position – 4th in 2024 with 23XI Racing   2025 Hopes and Expectations The three drivers of 23XI are all at different stages, and will each be looking for something different in 2025.  Riley Herbst will be vying for Rookie of the Year, and will likely just be looking to get his feet under him.  Bubba Wallace needs to find victory lane this year, or his seat may start getting warm.  Last year, he was vocally disappointed in his performance, especially with teammate Tyler Reddick winning the Regular Season Championship.  Bubba will be looking for some more consistency and at least a win.  Reddick has shown consistency and the ability to put wins up – he just needs to seal the deal.  Last year was his first time in the Championship Four, but he’ll be hungry to return and possibly take home the big prize while he’s at it.

Press Release | SPIRE MOTORSPORTS Chili’s® Grill & Bar is shifting into high gear for the 2025 NASCAR season with the launch of its new ‘Ride the Dente’™ campaign. The campaign is part of a multi-race partnership extension with Spire Motorsports, celebrating Chili’s freshly rebranded Presidente Margarita®, which will be showcased across Chili’s owned social channels and on FOX during the race in Daytona this week. The Presidente, or ‘Dente’, has been a menu staple since 1994, featuring reposado tequila, brandy, orange liqueur and a head-turning presentation. Chili’s team members walk through the restaurant, shaking the margarita loudly by hand, before pouring it into a handblown, blue-rimmed glass reserved only for the Presidente. It’s served alongside a blue shaker, that now features a refreshed logo, giving guests the opportunity to pour seemingly endless margaritas. But the ‘Dente isn’t just a deliciously flashy margarita; it’s the answer to any occasion. Night out with friends? Ride the ‘Dente. Hard day at the office? Ride the ‘Dente. Chili’s returning to Daytona? Ride the ‘Dente. This philosophy, along with the iconic blue shaker and all the non-stop fun it stands for, comes to life in Chili’s new ‘Ride the ‘Dente’ country song and music video. Ride the ‘Dente Country Song and Music Video The full-length country song and music video – featuring the Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevy – spotlights a charismatic race-car-driver-turned country star, taking viewers on a wild ride from the racetrack to a larger-than-life celebration at Chili’s. Fans can watch the video on Chili’s YouTube channel, social media, and during race broadcasts throughout the NASCAR season. “Our partnership with Spire Motorsports started as a way to bring Chili’s to the track and connect with NASCAR fans over what we do best – serving up our famous Presidente Margaritas,” said George Felix, Chili’s Chief Marketing Officer. “This year, we’re cranking it up a notch. We wanted to take our relationship with NASCAR fans to the next level, and what better way than breaking into country music to tell the story of the ‘Dente? ‘Ride the ‘Dente’ will be the newest Chili’s earworm – and hopefully the new shorthand for grabbing a marg at Chili’s. And this is just the beginning of what we have planned this season.” Spire Motorsport Partnership Renewal Chili’s multi-race partner extension with Spire Motorsports kicks off with Daytona-winning racer Justin Haley and championship-winning crew chief Rodney Childers making their points racing debut together in the No. 7 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevrolet ZL1 throughout Daytona Speedweeks. It culminates with the 67th annual Daytona 500 Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX. “We are beyond grateful to have Chili’s on this journey with us again in 2025,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson. “We expect big things from Justin, Rodney and that whole No. 7 group this year, but we learn something every day from everyone at Chili’s and love how they push the envelope with their activations and promotions. The car looks great, the firesuits stand out and every time we’ve sat down at the table with Chili’s, they always come up with something new and creative. It’s inspiring and it’s obviously working when you see the growth that they’ve experienced. There is so much that our organization can learn from Chili’s, and I ask our team to match that energy every day.” On the track, Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevy’s design ties western flourishes with a custom Ride the ‘Dente logo on the hood. Justin Haley will sport a showstopping firesuit featuring a personalized Texas-sized belt buckle detail, faux denim jeans and a western, button-down motif. A close look at the Chili’s pepper logos on the doors reveals the names of all 1,105 general managers at corporate-owned Chili’s restaurants – honoring the hardworking teams that bring the Chili’s experience to life every day. “I’m pumped to have Chili’s back on board the No. 7, especially in the Daytona 500,” said Haley. “It’s one of my favorite tracks and the Daytona 500 is a race I’ve been looking forward to since my return to Spire. We had a lot of fun last year and I’m excited to see what we get into this year. There’s no better way for fans to gear up for the Great American Race than to pour a couple of ‘Dentes and settle in for 500 miles of chaos at Daytona. We’ll do our best to put the No. 7 Chevy up front and Ride the ‘Dente all the way to Victory Lane.” Race fans in the Daytona area have a chance to meet Haley and fellow Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar and see the No. 7 Ride the ‘Dente Chevy at Chili’s Ormond Beach this Friday, Feb. 14 at noon. The drivers will be signing autographs, taking part in a Q&A session with Barstool Sports’ Rubbin’ is Racing podcast hosts Spider and Large, and shaking Presidente Margaritas of their own. Chili’s will also hit the track on Saturday, Feb. 15 for the Chili’s ‘Ride the ‘Dente’ 200 at Daytona International Speedway, the season-opening event for the ARCA Menards Series. Marking Chili’s first as an official entitlement partner, the green flag drops at noon ET. For Chili’s guests who aren’t in Daytona, the opportunity to Ride the ‘Dente always exists on the menu at their local Chili’s, including on one of Chili’s favorite days of the year, National Margarita Day. On Saturday, Feb. 22, guests can stop by their local Chili’s to enjoy the margarita that delights millions each year and Ride the ‘Dente themselves. (Photo Courtesy Spire Motorsports)

Press Release | NHRA Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is set to debut the first canopy-equipped Top Alcohol Dragster with the backing of Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants. A global leader in the motorsports, aerospace, and medical manufacturing industries, Hangsterfer’s latest contribution to NHRA Drag Racing includes partnering with Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports Accelerate program and Sampey as they prepare to debut the first enclosed canopy cockpit on an A/Fuel Dragster at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway next month. As a former member of Don Schumacher Racing, AB Motorsports team owner and driver Brown was the second NHRA driver to compete in the modern canopy Top Fuel dragster that first hit the track in 2012. NHRA officials have since approved the canopy-style dragster body to compete in the Top Alcohol Dragster category beginning this season. “We’re excited to be the first to field a canopy car in the Top Alcohol Dragster class,” Brown said. “I first started racing in a canopy car in 2013, and it’s something I feel strongly about. Safety is always first and foremost, and I’m glad we were able to implement this on Angelle’s car. A huge thank-you to Hangsterfer’s for supporting this initiative. This is the next step in seeing the category continue to be a developmental platform for the future crop of Top Fuel drivers. Our goal has always been to steadily prepare Angelle to move to Top Fuel, and by converting our race-proven backup car into an A/Fuel car, we’re moving towards that objective.” Sampey began preparations for the upcoming race season on Feb. 10 at Bradenton Motorsports Park with her Michalek Brothers Racing (MBR) team, led by brothers Corey and Kyle. The team will continue to test at the Florida facility through Feb. 12, and the canopied Hangsterfer’s dragster will make its official on-track entry on March 6 to begin qualifying for the Gatornationals. “I’ve never been more excited to start a race season, and I truly mean that,” Sampey said. “Hangsterfer’s has stepped up to support AB Motorsports and the Accelerate program to allow me to live my dreams and improve behind the wheel of this A/Fuel Dragster with the goal of graduating up to Top Fuel in the near future.” Last season, Sampey raced the green and black Hangsterfer’s dragster to the final round at the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend before capturing her first career win on four wheels at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading in September. It was her 47th NHRA triumph to go along with her three NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championships. “We had such a wonderful first full season in A/Fuel last year with Hangsterfer’s and my MBR team, and that was capped off by winning at Reading last fall and doubling up with Antron’s team,” added Sampey. “That really was one of my greatest days in racing. I got to attend the IMTS [International Manufacturing Technology Show] in Chicago, spend much of the PRI Show in Indy, and the Blackhawk Industrial Tradeshow in Oklahoma City this January with my Hangsterfer’s family, and they sincerely have become family in a very short time. I can’t wait for the great things in store in 2025.” Hangsterfer’s, which joined Brown’s Matco Tools Top Fuel team while at Don Schumacher Racing, enters a second decade in support of the four-time NHRA Top Fuel champion and 80-time race winner. Hangsterfer’s branding will again adorn the sides of the Matco Tools car, along with primary branding on Sampey’s A/Fuel Dragster, which will compete in up to 15 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series races throughout the 2025 season. The Hangsterfer’s sales team also will host more than 300 guests, trackside, in AB Motorsports’ Pit-Side Experience hospitality area that flanks Brown’s Top Fuel pit. “Hangsterfer’s, with Mike Ditzel and the Jones family, continues to be such an amazing partner and avid supporter of our team and the sport of NHRA Drag Racing,” Brown added. “They continue to help our organization grow for the future while working very closely with our partners to cultivate B2B relationships, which helps us with a better product on the track, while the support and technology from Hangsterfer’s help our vendor partners produce a better-quality product.” The Hangsterfer’s/ABM partnership has proven beneficial in opening doors to vendors who now utilize Hangsterfer’s products in their facilities. ABM vendors such as Point 1, DSR Performance, Race Winning Brands, and Darton Sleeves all use Hangsterfer’s coolant and cutting fluid in their CNC machines thanks to relationships which were born trackside at the dragstrip. “Hangsterfer’s has been a sponsor of Antron Brown for more than a decade now, and we are proud to be a part of his success in becoming a champion team owner and driver,” Mike Ditzel, Hangsterfer’s director of Motorsports Performance Products, said. “My personal relationship with Antron has grown beyond the dragstrip. To call Antron a friend is an understatement. “With ABM’S Accelerate program, we are proud to have supported Angelle Sampey as she turned the page from Pro Stock Motorcycle to driving the Hangsterfer's A/Fuel Dragster. We’re excited to see her turn on more win lights in 2025 and compete for an NHRA championship.” (Photo Courtesy NHRA)

Press Release | ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Atlanta Motor Speedway announced today ZZ Top lead singer and guitarist Billy F Gibbons will be the grand marshal for the upcoming Ambetter Health 400. As part of his grand marshal duties, Gibbons will say the most famous words in motorsports, compelling the starting field to life when he says, “Drivers, start your engines.” “Time to roll…fast and faster!” Billy F Gibbons will growl as motors rev. With his signature beard and African headgear, Billy F Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top. His iconic vocals and riffs played a major role in the band’s ascent to becoming one of the country’s top rock bands with renowned tracks like “La Grange”, “Tush”, and later “Give Me All Your Loving” and “Sharp Dressed Man”. Over the course of more than five decades more than 50 million ZZ Top albums have been sold as well as a significant number of Billy F Gibbons solo albums. Billy and his ZZ Top bandmates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, his friend and admirer. His solo releases include the Afro-Cuban flavored “Perfectamundo”, the bluesy, “The Big Bad Blues”, and the hard rockin, “Hardware” all of which are underscored by what he refers to as the “Three T’s”: Tone, Taste and Tenacity. More recently he’s released “Livin’ It Up Down In Texas” as heard on the soundtrack to the hit series Land Man. It was written by Gibbons also with Billy Bob Thornton, the series star, and Nashville singer/composer and Land Man actor Mark Collie. Gibbons will kick off the Ambetter Health 400, the main event of Atlanta’s spring NASCAR weekend. The weekend features races across all three of the sanctioning body’s national touring series, including the Fr8 Racing 208 and Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250. Tickets and camping accommodations for the Feb. 21-23 Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR weekend are available at www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com. (Photo Courtesy Atlanta Motor Speedway)

Press Release | VOLPI PR Volpi Foods, a leader in authentic, craft-cured meats, is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. After a successful debut last year, this partnership will deliver a unique blend of racing excitement and gourmet experiences, highlighting Volpi Foods’ dedication to being America’s Premium Protein™. As part of the expanded collaboration, Volpi Foods will serve as the primary sponsor for five races throughout the season, growing from the original two late-season races in the 2024 race year. Volpi Foods’ iconic branding will be featured on the race team’s Chevrolets in the following races, all key markets for the Volpi: February 15 – Daytona International Speedway (Daytona, FL) Jordan Anderson, No. 32 Volpi Foods Chevrolet March 1 – Circuit of the Americas (Austin, TX) Austin Green, No. 32 Volpi Foods Chevrolet May 3 – Texas Motor Speedway (Dallas, TX) Blaine Perkins, No. 31 Volpi Foods Chevrolet July 5 – Chicago Street Course (Chicago, IL) Austin Green, No. 32 Volpi Foods Chevrolet September 6 – World Wide Technology Raceway (Madison, IL) Jordan Anderson, No. 32 Volpi Foods Chevrolet “After seeing an uptick in both brand awareness and sales after our 2024 sponsorship debut, we are thrilled to continue and expand our partnership with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport for another exciting season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said Lorenza Pasetti, CEO of Volpi Foods. “Motorsports and Volpi Foods share a commitment to tradition, passion, and excellence, and we look forward to engaging with racing fans across the country.” Jordan Anderson, team owner and driver, expressed his excitement about the continued collaboration: “Having Volpi Foods return as a partner is a tremendous honor as we share this journey of growth together. Their dedication to quality and innovation perfectly aligns with our team’s core values. We’re looking forward to representing their brand on and off the track in 2025 as we introduce fans across the country to their great tasting products.” This renewed partnership underscores Volpi Foods’ dedication to bringing high-quality, hand-crafted meats to consumers while deepening its connection to NASCAR fans. With an expanded presence in the Xfinity Series, Volpi Foods continues to strengthen its commitment to the sport and its passionate supporters. Throughout the 2025 season, fans can look forward to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, interactive social media campaigns, and, in select markets, special promotions leading up to and during the races. (Photo Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Press Release | SNOW BELT MGMT NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Nick Leitz today announced he is partnering with Dexerdry for the BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover Motor Speedway on July 19. “The Dexerdry team is extremely excited to be one of the corporate sponsors for the 07 car in the Xfinity series for 2025. Super stoked for July 19 at The Monster Mile in Dover!” said John Ardolina, president and CEO of Dexerdry. Dexerdry is a New Jersey-based manufacturer of thermoplastic inserts for weatherproofing deck surfaces. Dexerdry uses a patented above-joist weather diverting system for decks, porches and balconies that prevents water and debris from falling through the seams of deck boards providing more outdoor living experiences. Dexerdry provides virtual dry space under any outside deck and is easy to install and maintain. It is an economical solution that provides more usable outdoor living space. “I’m thrilled to bring Dexerdry into NASCAR,” said Leitz. “Dexerdry has a really innovative product, and I know NASCAR fans are going to love it.” The BetRivers 200 (200 laps | 200 miles) is the 20th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. Practice starts on Saturday, July 19 at 11:05 a.m. followed immediately by qualifying. The field is set to take the green flag that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. with live coverage on The CW, the Performance Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are Eastern Standard Time. (Photo Credit: x.com/ SSGLR0708 )

Press Release | BIG MACHINE RACING Parker Kligerman will be back in the Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers fire suit, driving the #75 Chevrolet in this Friday’s Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. “When Scott and I talked about 2025 and the cool things we could do together,” says Parker, “The Rolex 24 at Daytona was a must. We also looked for opportunities to chase some checkered flags together. Well, thanks to Henderson Motorsports and Spiked Coolers, we have that opportunity—starting at Daytona. With the orange and white Spiked Coolers colors, this is my favorite paint scheme I’ve ever raced and I really want to get it in victory lane! “I know with Chris Carrier and the whole Henderson Motorsports group, we have a real shot at achieving our goal of winning. If nothing else, like most things we have done together, this truck is going to stand out at Daytona—and hopefully from the front, where it belongs.” Overview: Event: Fresh from Florida 250 Date: Friday February 14, 2025 Location: Daytona International Speedway Time: 7:30 pm eastern Miles: 250 Stages: 20/40/100 laps (Photo Credit: x.com/ joe_srigley )