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By Adam Carabine Haas Factory Team (Xfinity Series) Two full-time entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series   Car No. 00 Sheldon Creed Sheldon Creed - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Sheldon Creed drove the 18 car for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2024 Final Standings Position – 6th  Best 2024 Finish – P2 six times, at Daytona, Sonoma, New Hampshire, Michigan, Watkins Glen and Bristol Points – 2,264 Average Finish – 11.67   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 103 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 6th in 2024 with Joe Gibbs Racing   ----------   Car No. 41 Sam Mayer Sam Mayer celebrates his third win of the 2024 season, at the Charlotte Roval - Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images 2024 Stats Sam Mayer drove the 1 car for JR Motorsports Final Standings Position – 9th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 three times, at Texas, Iowa, and the Charlotte Roval Points – 2.205 Average Finish – 18.00   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 117 Wins – 7 Best Career Season Finish Position – 3rd in 2023 with JR Motorsports   2025 Hopes and Expectations What was previously referred to as Stewart-Haas Racing now becomes the Haas Factory Team, and with it, two new drivers for their Xfinity Series program.  Sheldon Creed, the king of P2, and Sam Mayer both had good runs at their respective previous employers, so HFT did a good job in their recruiting.  The question remains whether there will be any growing pains with the “Stewart” part of SHR no longer involved in the team.  If all goes well on the team’s end, expect to see Sam Mayer try to push his way back into the Final Four, and at this point Sheldon Creed just needs a win!

By Adam Carabine Spire Motorsports (Truck Series) Four full-time entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series   Truck No. 07 Rotating Drivers   This is a brand new entry for Spire Motorsports   ----------   Truck No. 7 Rotating Drivers   2024 Stats This ride had seven different drivers in 2024 Final Standings Position – N/A Best 2024 Finish – P1 twice, Kyle Busch at Atlanta and Texas Points – 2,192 Average Finish – 13.26 ----------  Truck No. 71 Rajah Caruth Rajah Caruth - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Caruth was in this ride last season as well Final Standings Position – 7th  Best 2024 Finish – P1 at Las Vegas Points – 2,213 Average Finish – 11.57   Career Truck Series Stats Starts – 50 Wins – 1 Best Career Season Finish Position – 7th in 2024 with Spire Motorsports   ---------- Truck No. 77 Andres Perez de Lara Andres Perez de Lara - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats This is his first full-time season in the Truck Series   2025 Hopes and Expectations Spire had a solid 2024 season in the NASCAR Crafstman Truck Series, earning a few wins with their rotating driver crews and the historic victory for Rajah Caruth at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Caruth comes back, with hopes of making it back to the playoffs and hopefully earn another win or two.  Andres Perez de Lara is a fresh face joining the team, though he comes straight from winning the 2024 ARCA Menards Series Championship.  Spire would love for him to make the playoffs, but would settle for him showing that he belongs in the Craftsman Truck Series with some consistent finishes inside the Top 15-20.

Press Release | NASCAR NASCAR and Bowman Gray Stadium announced today that the winner’s trophy for the Cook Out Clash will be named the Bobby Allison Memorial Trophy. It’s in honor of the late NASCAR Hall of Famer and former multi-time winner at The Madhouse. “Few drivers are as engrained in the history of Bowman Gray Stadium than the legendary Bobby Allison,” said Justin Swilling, NASCAR’s Project Manager for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. “We reached out to Wood Brothers Racing, who shared photos of previous NASCAR Cup Series trophies awarded to Bowman Gray Stadium winners, and Jostens designed a trophy that lived up to that legacy. And when the Wood Brothers suggested we name the trophy after such a legendary figure in Bowman Gray Stadium history as Bobby Allison, it made perfect sense.” One of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, Bobby Allison carries an extensive list of accomplishments that includes his 1983 NASCAR Cup Series championship season, three DAYTONA 500 victories in 1978, 1982 and 1988, two NASCAR Modified Division championships in 1964 and 1965, two NASCAR Modified Special Division titles in 1962 and 1963, and a fantastic 1972 season when he won 10 races, had 12 second-place efforts, and 11 poles while finishing second to Richard Petty in the Cup Series championship standings. The 1971 Myers Brothers Memorial 250, the 29th and most recent Cup Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium, was won by Bobby Allison in a disputed finish due to the circumstances of the race and the size of the car he drove. It was not until Oct. 23, 2024, when NASCAR officially recognized Allison’s victory and awarded him the 85th win of his career, placing him fourth on the all-time Cup Series wins list. Allison passed away the following month. The trophy itself is a marvelous Jostens design standing 31 inches tall. It is made of handcrafted wood with a rich, black finish and black powder-coated metal cup. The custom gold metal columns accent a 24-karat gold, hand-polished car and Cook Out Clash logo cut by a 600w laser. Jostens also designed the Cook Out Madhouse Classic Trophy, which is an exquisite 25-inch tall masterpiece of handcrafted wood and laser-cut aluminum. Competition will be fierce Sunday night as the world’s top drivers compete for that trophy in the first Cup Series Race at Bowman Gray Stadium since 1971. The event, broadcast live on FOX, sold out in November, and only a limited number of seats remain for the Cook Out Madhouse Classic on Saturday. A ticket to Saturday’s race will also include Cup Series practice and qualifying as the 2025 season revs its engines in historic fashion. Fans are encouraged to visit NASCARClash.com to secure remaining experiences and parking while supplies last. On-site parking for Sunday is sold out and only a limited number of on-site spots remain for Saturday. Thus, fans should act swiftly in securing both on-site and off-site parking for the event while supplies last. NASCAR has created off-site parking options at Innovation Quarter and Allegacy Stadium that include climate-controlled transportation to and from the event. (Photo Credit: x.com/nascarclash )

Press Release | TEAM PENSKE Team Penske announced today that Tim Cindric has decided to step back as the overall day-to-day leader of Team Penske’s racing programs. Tim will remain as the President of Team Penske’s INDYCAR efforts and have oversight to the team’s racing archives and historical assets. Ron Ruzewski will continue as Managing Director for the INDYCAR team. Michael Nelson will remain as the President of Team Penske’s NASCAR Program and Vice President of Operations while Jonathan Diuguid will continue in the role of Managing Director of Porsche Penske Motorsport. Both Nelson and Diuguid will report directly to Roger Penske. From Tim Cindric: “I have lived my dream job for the past 25 years as the overall leader of the Penske Racing organization. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the business while achieving many milestones together. I’ve decided I need to make a change that provides me with the flexibility I need at this stage of my career. I appreciate the understanding Roger has provided throughout our conversations and I’m confident this team will continue to succeed as we have a proven leadership team in all areas.” (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | SIRUSXM Today Dirty Mo Media, the multimedia content platform of NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr, announced the addition of a new podcast – co-hosted by Dale Jr. and his wife, Amy – to the company’s programming slate. “Bless Your ’Hardt” will debut February 6 with new episodes available every week. The series will provide listeners with an unfiltered and entertaining look into the lives of Amy and Dale Jr. as they navigate through chaos, success, failure and real-life issues of marriage and parenting in the Earnhardt house. From Amy Earnhardt: “We’re really excited to invite everyone into the crazy, beautiful, and sometimes messy world we live in! I’ve been interested in doing a podcast for a while now and have just been waiting for the right fit. ‘Bless Your ’Hardt’ is going to be a fun way to share stories and antics about what it’s like to juggle life, marriage and parenting life in the Earnhardt house. Looking forward to another project with Dale and hope our listeners enjoy!” From Dale Earnhardt Jr.: “This podcast is going to be a lot of fun. Amy and I have always wanted to figure out what her experience in the podcast space could look like. The past year we enjoyed doing a few podcasts together and the response from our listeners was tremendous. I’m excited for us to tackle a weekly show, and it’s going to be interesting to see where these stories and conversations lead us. I expect a lot of laughs.” “Bless Your ‘Hardt” is the latest new addition to the Dirty Mo podcast slate, following the debut of “Herm & Schrader” in November, a new podcast series hosted by legendary wheelmen Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader. These new podcasts join an acclaimed lineup of popular podcasts that will be launching new seasons in the lead-up to this year’s Daytona 500 and the start of the 2025 NASCAR season. “Dale Jr. Download,” the official podcast of Dale Earnhardt Jr., begins its 13th season on February 4, connecting racing’s past, present and future with dynamic guests and candid commentary from the two-time Daytona 500 winner and 16-time Most Popular Driver. Dale is joined at the table each week by close friend and top NASCAR spotter, T.J. Majors. “Door Bumper Clear” returns on February 3 with Freddie Kraft alongside new co-hosts Tommy Baldwin and Karsyn Elledge. “Actions Detrimental,” hosted by three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, returns for its third season on February 3. Regarded as the last of the old guard of candid, honest drivers, Hamlin shares his perspective on the latest NASCAR news and puts his audience right in the cockpit of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota every week with a thorough race recap. “The Teardown,” hosted by longtime motorsports journalists Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, launched it’s eighth season on January 5. “Business of Motorsports,” hosted by Kelley Earnhardt Miller, just completed its third season and will return next NASCAR offseason. Dirty Mo Media is part of the SiriusXM Podcast Network. SiriusXM Media, the company’s advertising division, has exclusive global ad sales rights to Dirty Mo Media’s slate of sports podcasts and “Dale Jr. Download” airs twice a week on the SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel. Additionally, the two companies will collaborate on special event broadcasts during the season, including at the Daytona 500. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | DGM RACING DGM Racing welcomes CJ McLaughlin and Main Street Auto to the team’s No. 92 Chevrolet Camaro. McLaughlin will pilot a third entry for the Central Florida based team at the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season-opener at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 15. McLaughlin joins DGM Racing teammates, Ryan Ellis and Josh Bilicki, who will pilot the Classic Collision No. 71 and the Rita’s Italian Ice No. 91 Chevrolets, respectively. Main Street Auto is an auto service and repair shop headquartered in Atlanta, GA. As a young organization founded in 2021, Main Street Auto has demonstrated rapid growth, expanding to nearly 100 stores across the southeast. “I’m excited to be back at Daytona with DGM Racing and proud to have Main Street Auto on board for this race,” McLaughlin shared. “The DGM Racing team are true racers, and it already feels like home working with them. With a great race team and great sponsors behind me, I’m looking forward to getting on track and making the most of this opportunity at such a special place.” McLaughlin’s debut with DGM Racing will mark his fifth attempt at Daytona International Speedway, with his best finish being 19th. McLaughlin has driven for several teams since his first NASCAR appearance in 2019. Between 45 NXS starts and his stint in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, McLaughlin has accumulated 50 NASCAR starts. DGM Racing’s three Chevy Camaros will hit the track for practice at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 14, at 4:30 p.m. ET and qualifying Saturday, February 15, at 10:00 a.m ET.. The United Rentals 300 is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, at 5:00 p.m. ET. All NXS races, practices, and qualifying sessions will be broadcast live on The CW. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

(Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Preston Pardus and Pardus Racing will return to the Xfinity Series for select races in 2025, starting with the third race at COTA. Pardus is a road course specialist and has made at least four Xfinity starts per season since 2019, with three top 10 finishes, including a career-best seventh at the Charlotte Roval in 2021. It’s always great to see more entries on the list, as it brings fresh faces to the sport. We wish Preston the best in his upcoming races and are excited to bring you more motorsports content in 2025. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and keep up with all the latest news on RacingRefresh.com!

(Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Spire Motorsports has announced that Cup Series drivers Justin Haley and Michael McDowell will compete in the season-opening Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona. Haley will drive the No. 7 truck, while McDowell will pilot the No. 07 truck. It's always exciting to see Cup Series drivers join the Truck Series, especially at Daytona, where the prestige is heightened. We’re looking forward to a great race and the upcoming content we’ll be sharing in 2025. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and keep it tuned to RacingRefresh.com for all the latest motorsports news!

Press Release | NHRA Multitime Top Fuel national event winner and team owner Josh Hart has announced the extension of his primary sponsorship with R+L Carriers, one of the nation’s leaders in the freight-shipping industry. The partnership will focus on the dynamic business-to-business relationships and marketing opportunities for R+L Carriers. The marketing relationship will showcase the wide variety of business opportunities R+L Carriers provides their customers. “R+L Carriers has been with our team throughout my professional career,” said Hart. “We hosted hundreds of guests and gave them an amazing experience at the track, and we want to get them into the winner’s circle this season. We are excited about our offseason changes, and we will be back in 2025 better than ever. The great thing about having a partner like R+L Carriers is it is a relationship as much as a business agreement.” Throughout Hart’s career, the business owner and entrepreneur has focused on winning and customer service. With two Top Fuel national event wins and the 2023 Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout victory to his credit, Hart is focused on making the 2025 NHRA season his best yet. Hart has established himself as a rising star in the NHRA and a championship contender for the 2025 Top Fuel world title with the addition of crew chief Jason McCulloch and several crew changes. “Coming from the fast-paced trucking industry, we are thrilled to partner with a team who puts family and service first,” said Greg Bronner, R+L Carriers vice president of Marketing and Business Critical Sales. “Josh Hart exhibits the highest level of integrity and a welcoming spirit at every event. His racing team embraces each fan with the same enthusiasm we approach every customer interaction at R+L Carriers. We’re looking forward to this upcoming season of Top Fuel competition.” (Photo Courtesy NHRA)

Press Release | NHRA Wichita Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4), marking a new chapter for the facility and providing a premier drag racing experience for racers and fans in the region. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Wichita Raceway Park is now under the ownership of Keith Starr. The track has worked to expand its local track programs and enhance the facility and will look to continue that growth by partnering with NHRA. “The NHRA brings stability and a wealth of resources to our track, which benefits not just us as owners but also the racers who call WRP home,” Starr said. “This partnership allows us to provide a structured environment with clear opportunities for racers to grow and achieve their goals. The support from the NHRA ensures that we can continue to build a bright future for drag racing in Wichita Falls.” As one of the more than 100 NHRA member tracks, Wichita Raceway Park will be eligible to offer racers in the area a variety of NHRA-sanctioned racing opportunities in the future, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Street Legal, NHRA Jr. Street, and more. Additionally, the track will have the chance to host NHRA specialty events like the NHRA Summit King of the Track and more. WRP will give its local racers the chance to compete on a national stage, while also showcasing the track’s commitment to the grassroots racing community in the area. It also adds another standout facility to the NHRA’s growing South Central Division, giving local racers a wealth of opportunities to compete and gain access to NHRA’s extensive racing programs. “We are excited to have Wichita Raceway Park back in our Member Track Network,” NHRA South Central Division Director Jonathan Johnson said. “I have spoken to Keith several times before our conversations became more serious, and his vision and focus for WRP are exciting from our point of view. The real beauty of his track is the amount of people around him who take on roles and care about the various programs he is putting on at the racetrack.” For more information about Wichita Raceway Park, including their event schedule for the season, visit https://wichitaracewaypark.com.  (Photo Courtesy NHRA)

Press Release | NHRA INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 29, 2025) – Ahead of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, NHRA officials announced today that $25 million in purse and payouts will be awarded to teams during the 20-race national event schedule. The multi-million dollar payout includes the event purse for drivers in the Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series on the national event tour, as well as the year-end championship purse for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, payouts for the All-Star Callout races in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in the four professional categories and other incentive programs. It also includes the payout for a regular season championship, which will be introduced this year and will be awarded to the regular season points leader in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA is set to award almost $400,000 of additional purse to the regular season champions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, contributing to the $25 million up for grabs this year during the highly-anticipated 2025 season. “It is always our goal to incentivize our amazing racers at all levels and we’ve been intently focused on introducing new ways to reward our drivers and race teams. We’re excited to award $25 million to these incredible teams and competitors who race at such a high level and put on a tremendous show for our fans across the country,” NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. “We are thrilled to introduce programs like a regular season championship across our four professional categories, which provides added excitement to the regular season and the world’s biggest drag race, the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals. From our specialty races and bonus programs to our battle for regular season and world championships, we are looking forward to a spectacular 2025 season.” The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Series season opens March 6-9 with the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway, the first of 14 races during the regular season. The points reset for the championship competitors during the last six races of the year, with the Countdown to the Championship playoffs determining the overall world champion across the NHRA’s four professional categories. In 2024, Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) claimed world championships in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Brown won his fourth title in the loaded category, while Prock picked up his first championship in dominant style. Greg Anderson won his sixth world title in Pro Stock in a winner-take-all final round and Herrera rolled to his second straight title. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Prock, Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Herrera were the points leaders at the conclusion of the regular season. For more information on NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com. 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Regular Season March 6-9: 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, Fla. March 21-23: 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, Firebird Motorsports Park, Phoenix March 27-30: 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Pomona, Calif. April 11-13: 25th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas April 25-27: 15th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, zMAX Dragway, Charlotte May 16-18: 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, Route 66 Raceway, Chicago May 30-June 1: 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals, New England Dragway, Epping, N.H. June 6-8: 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol Dragway, Bristol, Tenn. June 20-22: 5th annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, Virginia Motorsports Park, Richmond, Va. This will be a two-day pro event with three qualifying sessions on Saturday. June 26-29: 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio July 18-20: 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, Pacific Raceways, Seattle July 25-27: 37th annual DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, Calif. Aug. 14-17: 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn. Aug. 27-Sept. 1: 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis. NHRA COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS Sept. 11-14: 40th annual Reading NHRA Nationals, Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, Pa. Sept. 19-21: 17th annual NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals, zMAX Dragway, Charlotte. Sept. 26-28: 14th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, World Wide Technology Raceway, St. Louis Oct. 9-12: 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, Texas Motorplex, Dallas Oct. 30-Nov. 2: 25th annual NHRA Nevada Nationals, The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Nov. 13-16: 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Pomona, Calif. For more ticket information, please visit www.nhra.com (Photo Courtesy NHRA)

Press Release | NHRA INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 30, 2025) – NHRA announced today its comprehensive free coverage plan on NHRA.tv and its NHRA YouTube page for the upcoming season in the popular Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. In all, the NHRA will stream more than 30 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2025 campaign, including extensive action from across all seven divisions, special events and more. The full schedule of complimentary races is available at NHRA.tv, with additional races expected to be added in the coming weeks. All 20 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in 2025 can be viewed on NHRA.tv, with the price remaining at $159.99 for the entire season or $24.99 per national event. The test session at Gainesville Raceway on March 4-5 will also be streamed for free on NHRA.tv, which leads into the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 6-9 at the historic facility. The complimentary coverage will begin with the Division 7 double-divisional race on Feb. 20-23 at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix and gives fans their first glimpse of NHRA racing action in 2025. The season-long free coverage takes place from February through November and will feature thrilling action from all seven NHRA divisions in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. To watch the select divisional races for free, fans simply need to sign up for a complimentary account on NHRA.tv. Streaming coverage of the divisional races is sponsored by Strange Engineering, Summit Racing Equipment, Edelbrock, Laris Motorsports Insurance, Right Trailers, Competition Products, Total Seal, CTech Manufacturing and Speedmaster, and will provide fans a free look into the thrilling NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and some of the world’s top racers. Starting in Phoenix for the Division 7 kickoff event, race fans can watch several divisional races every month on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page. That includes six events in May, and five races in June, July and August, concluding with the Division 7 race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Nov. 6-9. Complimentary coverage will also include major events like the JEGS SPORTSnationals in July at National Trail Raceway and the Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals on March 14-16 at No Problem Raceway, along with several of the popular doubleheader races throughout the winter, spring, summer and fall. Along with the complimentary coverage, fans who purchase the full NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season on NHRA.tv get incredible access to watch nearly 60 live events this year, along with access to hours of original and special content, previous years of racing and much more. For more information about the NHRA, including the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, visit www.nhra.com. (Photo Courtesy NHRA)

Press Release | JOHN FORCE RACING HendrickCars.com, the online home of Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group, the country’s largest privately-held auto retail organization, today announced an extension of its drag racing partnership with John Force Racing and its three World Championship-winning drivers: Brittany Force, Austin Prock and Jack Beckman. Cornerstone of the endeavor is primary sponsorship of Brittany Force, the two-time Top Fuel World Champion and first woman to win a four-wide race, at both NHRA tour events contested this year at ZMax Dragway – the original 4Wide Nationals (April 26-28) and the newly-minted Carolina 4Wide Nationals, second race in the Countdown to the Championship (Sept. 20-22). Beyond its star turn with Brittany at ZMax, HendrickCars.com will serve as major associate sponsor on her national record-holding dragster for the other 18 events in the Mission Foods series. Additionally, HendrickCars.com will assume the role of major associate sponsor on the Chevrolet SS driven to the 2024 World Championship by the 29-year-old Prock, and again will be an associate on the companion Chevrolet driven by Beckman on behalf of recovering JFR founder and CEO John Force. “It’s an honor and a pleasure to work with Rick Hendrick and HendrickCars.com on this partnership,” Force said. “I’ve known Rick a long time. He sets the standard when it comes to excellence and success in motorsports. I’m excited for my daughter and hope our teams can bring home a few ‘Wally’ winner’s trophies for HendrickCars.com. “I’m honored to be teamed up once again with HendrickCars.com,” said Brittany Force, winner of last October’s NHRA Nevada Nationals at Las Vegas, “and we’re looking forward to celebrating a victory in their hometown.” The JFR collaboration gives HendrickCars.com an across-the-board World Championship presence in an NHRA series in which it also sponsors six-time and reigning NHRA Pro Stock Champion Greg Anderson and his Chevrolet. John Force and Anderson are the only pro drivers in the sport to have won as many as 100 tour events. While Hendrick is known for his success in the NASCAR series in which Hendrick Motorsports drivers have won a record 312 events and 14 Cup championships, he actually traces his competitive roots to drag racing. “I’ve had a lifelong passion for drag racing. It’s how I first fell in love with motor sports, going to the local dragstrip with my dad.” said the chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group. “I’ve been a fan of John and his family for a long time, and our company is proud to partner with everyone at John Force Racing. They’re terrific representatives of HendrickCars.com, and we look forward to another exciting season.” (Photo Courtesy NHRA)