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Press Release | RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING Bardstown, Kentucky-based Rebel® Bourbon kicks off 2025 as the Official Bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, the No. 8 Chevrolet, and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch. Following a successful first year in 2024, Rebel Bourbon once again joins RCR and cranks up the fan fun as a multi-race primary sponsor with more opportunities in store for the 2025 season including a new Rebel paint scheme. Busch will race the No. 8 Rebel Bourbon Chevrolet in select NASCAR Cup Series races beginning with the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday, March 2 in Austin, Texas. “We can’t wait to keep the excitement going in 2025 after connecting with thousands of Rebel, Kyle Busch and RCR fans last season who have a rebellious spirit and live against the grain,” said Philip Lux, brand manager for Rebel Bourbon. “We’re building on the success of year one with a lot more in store for fans at the track, in race markets and at retail plus a lot of interactive social content in year two.” Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet will feature an all-new full Rebel Bourbon branded wrap. The design honors the craftsmanship of award-winning Rebel Bourbon. Inspired by American oak Rebel Bourbon barrels, the roof and hood feature a rich wood-grain design on the top half of the car. The bottom half features dark visuals made to resemble char from inside the barrels, which gives Rebel Bourbon its signature color and unapologetically bold flavor during aging. The Rebel logo stands out loud and proud, and Rebel branding also will appear on Busch’s uniform, helmet, and other elements throughout the 2025 racing season. “Rebel Bourbon did a tremendous job of promoting the partnership in their inaugural season,” said Torrey Galida, president of Richard Childress Racing. “The authentic connection between Rebel Bourbon and RCR allows us to showcase our shared core values and celebrate our rebel spirit. We are excited to expand their program during the 2025 season and look forward to building on the established momentum.” Visit RCRRacing.com and RebelBourbon.com to learn more about the partnership in the coming weeks. Rebel Bourbon and Richard Childress Racing remind everyone 21 and older to drink responsibly – and never drink and drive. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS Entering into their 16th year of NASCAR partnerships, Texas-based commercial vehicle dealer, Rush Truck Centers, will join Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in a new partnership for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Since 1965, Rush Truck Centers has been the premier solutions provider for the commercial vehicle industry, earning their reputation for excellence, fairness, positive attitude and solutions that exceed customer expectations. Rush Truck Centers provides their customers with an integrated, one-stop approach to the service and sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts, and more with over 150 dealerships across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. Having partnered with the 26-year-old Las Vegas native at Stewart-Haas Racing during the 2024 season, Rush Truck Centers will now move with Gragson to FRM, serving as the primary partner of Gragson and the No. 4 team in eight NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025, beginning at the Daytona 500. Rush will also serve as a full-season associate partner for Gragson and the No. 4 team. Additionally, the partnership will go beyond the racetrack, with all three of FRM’s NASCAR Cup Series racecars being transported via Peterbilt Model 389 tractors provided by Rush Truck Centers, making Rush Truck Centers the “Official truck dealer and service center of Front Row Motorsports.” Below is the full race schedule for the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang Dark Horse. 2/16 – Daytona International Speedway (Daytona, FL) 3/2 – Circuit of the Americas (Austin, TX) 5/4 – Texas Motor Speedway (Fort Worth, TX) 5/11 – Kansas Speedway (Kansas City, KS) 6/1 – Nashville Superspeedway (Nashville, TN) 7/27 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indianapolis, IN) 9/13 – Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN) 10/19 – Talladega Superspeedway (Talladega, AL) Gragson shares his excitement in continuing to carry the Rush Truck Centers brand. “It’s always a ton of fun representing Rush Truck Centers both on and off the track. Rusty and the entire Rush Truck Centers team create a welcoming, family atmosphere—race days are all about coming together, having a great time, and connecting with new faces while catching up with old friends,” said Gragson. “We’re thrilled to have Rush Truck Centers support us at eight races this year, continuing the incredible partnership we built last season. I’m super excited to see what we can achieve together in 2025!” Rush Truck Centers also comments on their new partnership with FRM and continued relationship with Gragson. “Rush Truck Centers is proud to continue our active involvement in NASCAR with this move to FRM as the primary sponsor of Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team,” said W.M. “Rusty” Rush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Rush Enterprises. “We’ve been involved in racing since 2010 and have a passion for winning – in business and on the track. We see that same passion in Noah and the entire FRM team, so we are excited to be part of the storied history of the No. 4 car as we begin this new chapter in our NASCAR story,” Rush continued. Gragson will debut the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang Dark Horse on February 16th at the Daytona International Speedway for the “Great American Race”, the Daytona 500. Fans can watch the action live on FOX at 2:30 pm ET. Fans can also listen live from the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90. (Photo Credit: x.com/Team_FRM )

NASCAR Heat Race Starting Lineup – The field will be spilt into (3) practice groups, with each group receiving (3) sessions. Each competitor’s fastest lap time from their final practice session will determine the starting lineup for the heat races. The fastest qualifier will be on the pole for Heat 1; second-fastest will be on the pole for Heat 2; third-fastest qualifier will be on the pole for Heat 3; fourth-fastest will be on the pole for Heat 4; etc. Heat Races – Four heat races of 25 laps each with only green flag laps counted – no overtime in play. The top five from each heat race advance through to The Clash. Last Chance Qualifier – Cars that do not transfer to The Clash will compete in the Last Chance Qualifier Race with their starting position determined by where they finished in their respective heat races. The LCQ race is 75 laps with only green flag laps counted – no overtime in play. The top two finishers in the LCQ will transfer to The Clash. The Cook Out Clash Feature – The main event will feature 23 drivers competing for 200 laps with only green lag laps counted – the race must end under green. A timed break will be observed at the halfway point of the race (Lap 100). Lineup : The first 22 starting spots for The Clash is set through finishing positions in the heat races and the LCQ. The 23rd and final starting spot is reserved for the driver who finished the highest in the 2024 season driver points standings who did not already transfer into The Clash. (Photo Credit: x.com/nascarclash )

Press Release | JOE GIBBS RACING Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has signed a multi-year agreement with King’s Hawaiian. As part of the partnership, Denny Hamlin will drive the No. 11 King’s Hawaiian Toyota Camry XSE in four NASCAR Cup Series races this season. 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of King’s Hawaiian. While the company has grown since Robert Taira founded his first bakery in Hilo, HI in 1950, King’s Hawaiian has remained a family-owned business dedicated to making irresistible food that brings people together, sparking good times and inspiring joy in every bite. Today, they are best known for their best-selling Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Slider Buns, and Hamburger Buns, as well as the newest addition to the snacking game, irresistibly sweet and salty Pretzel Bites! “We are thrilled to have King’s Hawaiian join our family at Joe Gibbs Racing,” said Joe Gibbs, owner and founder of Joe Gibbs Racing. “Their dinner rolls and other products have really become a part of the daily lives of so many families over the past 75 years and we look forward to helping them celebrate such a significant anniversary this season both on and off the track.” King’s Hawaiian is scheduled to be the primary sponsor of Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota for races at Atlanta Motor Speedway (June 28), Daytona International Speedway (August 23), Bristol Motor Speedway (September 13), and Martinsville Speedway (October 26). In addition to its four-race primary sponsorship, King’s Hawaiian will also be featured as a full-season associate partner with Hamlin and the No. 11 team. “As two family-owned businesses with a shared commitment to excellence and a long-standing tradition of continuous innovation and entrepreneurship, we are thrilled to announce this partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and Denny Hamlin,” said Raouf Moussa, chief marketing officer for King’s Hawaiian. “This collaboration represents a perfect alignment of values and a unique opportunity to engage with the passionate NASCAR community to showcase our irresistible products and aloha spirit to millions of fans across the country.” Hamlin will be competing in his 20th full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Entering 2025, Hamlin is tied for 12th on the all-time wins list with 54 victories, including three wins last year. 2025 is a year of change for the 44-year-old Virginia native as he will be working with crew chief Chris Gayle after Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Hamlin’s previous crew chief Chris Gabehart has been promoted to the team’s competition director role. The King’s Hawaiian slate of races lines up well with Hamlin’s on-track success. He owns victories at all four tracks, including five at Martinsville, four at Bristol, three at Daytona, and one at Atlanta. “We’re very excited to welcome King’s Hawaiian to our team,” said Hamlin. “It’s certainly a product we are very familiar with in our household and a great brand that has made a strong commitment to our sport. I’m looking forward to all the exciting things that we can do on and off the track to elevate their program to the next level.” (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | REAUME BROTHERS RACING Reaume Brothers Racing welcomes Alabama native Cody Dennison to their 2025 driver lineup in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the number 2. Cody moves from the ARCA Menards Series to make eight starts with RBR beginning this spring. “I’m so grateful and shocked this is actually happening. I’m excited to get a feel for the trucks and to work with Josh,” said Dennison. “I’m really happy my sponsors were on board with the idea and plan to learn a lot to build this program.” The 34 year old brings with him partners Timcast, Elite Bath & Showers and Airbrean Designs. Dennison began his professional racing career in 2022 running four events in the Grand National Super Series. The following year he ran eighteen of twenty-two races for ShoTime Motorsports. In 2024, Dennison was invited to pre-season testing at the Daytona International Speedway by Wayne Peterson Racing. This led to eighteen starts in the ARCA Menards Series rounding out the season seventh in points with two top tens – primarily with Fast Track Racing. “Having run ARCA with Lawless Alan in 2024, we noticed that Cody at times was able to carry his equipment to impressive results and we’re excited to see what he can do in our trucks,” said RBR team owner Josh Reaume. “He’s proven he can pick up on things quickly running a variety of tracks. We’ve put together a strategic schedule for him, so it should be fun.” Be sure to catch Cody’s debut at Martinsville March 28th at 7:30pm on FS1. Other races include Rockingham 4/18, Texas 5/2, Kansas 5/10, Charlotte 5/23, Pocono 6/20, Lucas Oil 7/25 and Richmond 8/15. (Photo Credit: x.com/RBR_Teams )

Press Release | FREEDOM RACING ENTERPRISES Spencer Boyd, owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises (FRE), announced today that the team will field the No. 67 in select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2025. Ryan Roulette was also announced as the pilot for three races with sponsorship from VFW. Boyd will continue to drive the team’s full-time effort in the No. 76 in 2025. This growth is in line with FRE’s strategy to operate an efficient team with a focus on performance where it matters the most. Additional races for the number 67 may strategically be added throughout the season. “This is a great next step for our team,” commented team owner Spencer Boyd. “We wanted to expand with the right partners and in a manner that we can manage well. I want to be the truck team that screams patriotism, so with the addition of Ryan Roulette, a B-52 pilot for our military, I could think of no better place to start the No. 67 program. He has some great experience in ARCA and am delighted he has chosen FRE for the next step in his career.” Ryan Roulette is currently racing part time in the ARCA Menards series since his first race in 2021. An eager Ryan Roulette commented on the upcoming season, “I’m looking forward to getting in a truck and representing VFW in the (NASCAR Craftsman Truck) Series for the first time since they were on the hood with Ron Hornaday Jr. FRE has built a reputation of being a hard-working organization and Spencer is a fair businessman who knows what it’s like being in my position, so I naturally gravitated to all of those attributes when I was looking for the right team to partner with. They showed great improvement in their first year of operation and I look forward to helping build a strong program with the No. 67.” The No. 67 has competed in 31 NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series races since 1998. Most recently Jeffrey Earnhardt raced it once in 2024 and David Ragan has the most starts in the number with ten races. The three races for Roulette are yet to be announced as the partnership develops. (Photo Credit: x.com/joe_srigley )

(Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Brad Perez will return to Alpha Prime Racing in 2025, competing in at least four Xfinity races in the No. 45 car over the season. Perez has previously made 12 Xfinity starts, with his best finish being 18th at COTA, which is where he'll debut this season. We’re excited to see if he can improve on that 18th-place finish. This is great news for Brad Perez as he continues to build his career in racing. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and stay tuned to RacingFresh.com for all the latest motorsports news!

Press Release | COOKERLY PR Hire Heroes USA, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce, today announced a year-long partnership with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Garrett Smithley. Through this partnership, Smithley’s #14 car will include a Hire Heroes USA-themed paint scheme during multiple NASCAR Xfinity Series races beginning with the season opener at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. “For nearly two decades, Hire Heroes USA has supported more than 100,000 service members, veterans and military spouses in finding civilian employment,” said Ross Dickman, CEO of Hire Heroes USA. “Garrett’s personal connection to the military makes him an ideal ambassador to help us raise awareness about our mission and increase our impact.” Smithley, a seasoned driver with a career spanning more than 15 years, began racing in 2007 in Bandolero cars, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2008 at both Atlanta Motor Speedway and Lanier National Speedway. He advanced to Legends car racing and later competed in the ARCA Racing Series, the Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR Cup Series, achieving a career-best 21st-place finish in 2022. This year, Smithley is competing with SS-Green Light Racing based in Mooresville, North Carolina. The partnership with Hire Heroes USA holds special significance for Smithley whose family has a history of military service. “Both of my grandfathers are veterans, so this partnership is especially meaningful to me,” said Smithley. “NASCAR fans are incredibly patriotic, and the sport is passionate about honoring and recognizing veterans. I’m proud to represent Hire Heroes USA on the track and share their incredible mission.” For more information about Hire Heroes USA and its work to support veterans and their families, visit www.hireheroesusa.org. (Photo Credit: x.com/GarrettSmithley )

Press Release | ROCKINGHAM SPEEDWAY Rockingham Speedway will host an open organizational test Tuesday, Jan. 28, in preparation for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series return to the historic one-mile oval. Track Enterprises announced in August that it reached an agreement with Rockingham Speedway ownership to bring the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series back to the venerable Richmond County speedway April 18-19, 2025. Dozens of teams from both the Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will fine-tune their machines throughout the course of the day. Fans will be allowed, free of charge, to watch the teams put their respective machines through their paces from the Turn 4 grandstands beginning at 9 a.m. The day’s on-track activities will mark the only pre-season test for both divisions and will be a valuable day-long shake down as teams prepare for the 250-lap Xfinity Series race and the Black’s Tire 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. “We’re excited to see cars and trucks on the track and to let race fans catch a glimpse of what they can expect when NASCAR returns to Rockingham Easter Weekend,” said Bob Sargent, President, Track Enterprises. “This will be the first opportunity of the new year for a lot of these teams to work together before they head for Speedweeks in Daytona, so not only is this test important to our team, it’s equally important to all the race teams that will be here. It’s a unique situation so we’re thrilled to see them get some pre-season work in at the Rock.” It’s been 21 years since the Xfinity Series last visited, while the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series last competed at Rockingham in 2013. The Xfinity Series was a regular player at the historic venue from 1982-2004 and features a cast of some of the sport’s most respected names on its list of former winners including David Pearson, Sam Ard, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Harry Gant, Mark Martin, Terry Labonte and Jamie McMurray. Martin was an indomitable force at Rockingham in Xfinity Series competition throughout his career having collected 11 wins in 25 starts, including four straight during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. McMurray matched Martin’s four-peat by recording four wins in a row from 2002-2004. “It brings back a lot of memories, obviously, coming here,” McMurray said during a November Goodyear tire test. “I was talking to some of the other crew guys in the garage, and it’s weird, you pulled up and you don’t remember things, but then all of a sudden, how to get in, where the tunnel was, it all comes back to you. There were some incredible races that happened here, so I’m glad that they’re going to come back and give it a shot.” More recently, The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series raced at Rockingham twice from 2012-2013 with Kasey Kahne and Kyle Larson collecting the victories for late team owner Steve Turner and Turner Motorsports. Matt Crafton, a 25-year CRAFTSMAN Truck Series veteran, is the only current series regular to have competed at the high-banked, D-shaped oval when the division last raced there almost a dozen years ago. Separate from Larson, current NASCAR Cup Series competitors Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Erik Jones, Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace were all part of the field when the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series last tested its mettle at Rockingham. While he’s yet to make any laps at the famed south-central North Carolina oval, 2024 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Most Popular Driver Rajah Caruth, has next week’s test circled on his calendar and looks forward to visiting Rockingham Speedway for the first time. “Personally, as a massive NASCAR fan and both a student and historian of the sport, going to a historic place such as Rockingham is going to be such an amazing experience,” explained Caruth. “Seeing North Wilkesboro come back to life and being able to race there the last two years was amazing. I can’t wait to see the same type of excitement and enthusiasm surround Rockingham. The track is high banked and high speed so that’s right in my wheelhouse. All the times I’ve driven down to Myrtle Beach, Florence, and Darlington over the years you see the sign for Rockingham. I’ve never been down that way but always wondered what it was like, so I can’t wait to go for the first time.” Race tickets will be available for purchase in person at the track the day of the test. Fans can also log on to racetherock.com for continuing details, schedule updates or to purchase tickets for NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to Rockingham Speedway April 18-19. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY If there was a data analyzer used to measure fun at Bristol Motor Speedway chances are that New England-based SciAps would be the company on the leading-edge of developing and producing that technology. That’s why this partnership is a perfect fit for SciAps, a global leader in instrumentation and portable analytics, to be named the entitlement sponsor of a new NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in the spring of 2025. The SciAps 300 is scheduled for Saturday April 12 (5 p.m., The CW and PRN Radio) on the famed all-concrete high-banked short track nestled in the hills of Northeast Tennessee. More than 30 NASCAR Xfinity Series high horsepower race cars will take the green flag that afternoon looking to earn points toward the 2025 season championship and ultimately a regular season victory. With the addition of the Xfinity Series race is will be the first time Bristol Motor Speedway will run all three of NASCAR’s top series in the same spring weekend. “We are thrilled to welcome SciAps into the Bristol Motor Speedway family of sponsors,” said Jerry Caldwell, president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway. “The addition of the SciAps 300 to the spring race weekend menu gives our fans what they’ve wanted for many years, an opportunity to enjoy all three of NASCAR’s top divisions of racing. We look forward to working with SciAps to help them accomplish their marketing goals and initiatives while we continue to provide our fans with the best racing and world class service available in the motorsports world.” SciAps casts a wide net across many segments of the tech world. Its products are used in aerospace, military, law enforcement, recycling and oil/gas, to name a few industries. This is the second consecutive NASCAR race for SciAps to sponsor in the Xfinity Series. Last year the company partnered with Bristol sister-track New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the SciAps 200 Xfinity Series race. “We had a great experience last year at ‘The Magic Mile’ with the SciAps 200 working with our friends at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,” said SciAps CEO Don Sackett. “As a company committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and seeking excellence in our products, we have been able to find many parallels in the precision and innovation showcased in NASCAR. We are looking forward to continuing our efforts to assist all in the quest for speed and performance this year on a totally different sized short track in Bristol Motor Speedway. We look forward to entertaining our guests and enjoying some amazing racing in the SciAps 300 at ‘The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.’” On the track, fans can expect to see the best drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity Series battling in thrilling fashion to earn a coveted Bristol Gladiator Sword and custom trophy. Leading that charge will be SciAps-sponsored driver Ryan Sieg, who pilots the No. 39 SciAps Ford. Other drivers to watch include veterans Sheldon Creed, Austin Hill, Harrison Burton, defending series champ Justin Allgaier, and hungry rising stars Jesse Love, William Sawalich, Connor Zilisch, Taylor Gray, Christian Eckes and Carson Kvapil. Bristol’s lone Xfinity race in 2024 was won by Cole Custer, who is now full-time on the Cup Series. The last driver to win a spring Xfinity Series race at Bristol was Noah Gragson in 2020. In addition to cheering on their favorite drivers during the weekend, Bristol Motor Speedway fans will definitely want to take advantage of so many activities to make a complete weekend of family fun. There will be great video entertainment provided by Colossus TV, the world’s largest center-hung video screen, premium VIP experiences, tailgating, on-site camping, concerts and other entertainment at the Food City Fan Zone Stage headlined by Trackside Live with Kenny Wallace and John Roberts, great food and beverages in the concession stands throughout the property, and so much more. The SciAps 300 is a part of a full weekend of racing activities at Bristol Motor Speedway. In addition to the SciAps 300, the weekend will feature the WEATHER GUARD Truck Race, a 250-lap race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series under the lights on Friday, April 11 (7:30 p.m., PRN Radio), and Sunday afternoon’s historic Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race (April 13, 3 p.m., PRN Radio). (Photo Credit Bristol Motor Speedway)

Press Release | JOEY GASE MOTORSPORTS WITH SCOTT OSTEEN Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen confirmed today the signing of Argentinian driver Baltazar Leguizamon to compete for them in the No. 35 car at COTA on March 1, 2025. Baltazar Leguizamon, a former F3 winner, will pilot the No. 35 and be the first ever Argentinian to make a NASCAR Xfinity Series start. ”I’m very proud to get this opportunity,” said Leguizamon. “Being the first Argentinian driver in history making his first race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, very thankful to Joey Gase Motorsports to work on a deal for me to drive the Chevrolet Camaro number 35, Team Chevy, sponsors and all NASCAR fans supporting this project! I’m very excited to start the 2025 season at COTA!” “We are thrilled to have Baltazar in our car at COTA and hope we can have him in the seat for many more races,” said Gase. “He is a great talent and is looking forward to the COTA race weekend.” (Photo Credit: x.com/J_G_Motorsports )

(Photo Credit: x.com/NHRAReinhart ) Alan Reinhart, the long-time voice of the NHRA, announced he will not be returning in 2025 due to a lack of agreement on new contract negotiations. He expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and clarified that there are no hard feelings. Reinhart shared that details about his next steps would be announced soon, and he's excited about the new adventure ahead. As a team new to the NHRA scene, we want to thank Alan for all the years of excitement and fun he brought to the track. We wish him the best in his future endeavors and look forward to his next chapter.

By Adam Carabine Niece Motorsports Three full-time entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series   Truck No. 42 Matt Mills Photo from www.x.com/niecemotorsport 2024 Stats Matt Mills was in this ride last season as well Final Standings Position – 23rd  Best 2024 Finish – P4 at Charlotte Points – 328 Average Finish – 23.22   Career Truck Series Stats Starts – 46 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 23rd in 2024 with Niece Motorsports ---------- Truck No. 44 Christian Rose Photo from www.x.com/niecemotorsport 2024 Stats This will be Rose’s first full-time season in Xfinity   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 2 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – N/A   ---------- Truck No. 45 Kaden Honeycutt Photo from www.x.com/niecemotorsport 2024 Stats Kaden Honeycutt drove a part-time schedule for Niece Motorsports last season Final Standings Position – 19th  Best 2024 Finish – P4 twice at both Kansas races Points – 384 Average Finish – 14.93   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 34 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 19th in 2024 with Niece Motorsports   2025 Hopes and Expectations Niece Motorsports brings in Rookie of the Year candidate Christian Rose into the fold with a ride that is only newly full-time.  Matt Mills returns after a somewhat disappointing year, though he had big shoes to fill taking over his ride from Carson Hocevar.  Kaden Honeycutt remains with the team as well for another year, albeit this year in a full-time capacity.    Niece has proven they can build trucks that win, though not necessarily on a week-to-week basis.  A successful season for them likely has one win across their three full-time rides, and an improvement across the board from their 2024 campaigns.

By Ryan Wu Haas F1 Team Two full-time entries in Formula One   Car No. 31 Esteban Ocon   Photo from www.x.com/haasf1team 2024 Stats Ocon spent 2024 with the BWT Alpine team Final Standings Position – 14th  Best 2024 Finish – P2 at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Points – 23   Career Formula One Stats Starts – 156 Wins – 1 Podiums – 4 ----------   Car No. 87 Oliver Bearman – this will be his first full-time season in F1 Photo from www.x.com/haasf1team Career Formula One Stats Starts – 3 Wins – 0 Podiums – 0   2025 Hopes and Expectations Haas enters 2025 with an all-new driver lineup following the departures of Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg, who delivered strong performances in 2024 and helped the team achieve their best-ever Constructors' finish in 7th place. The team now welcomes the experienced Esteban Ocon and rising star Ollie Bearman, aiming to climb higher in the midfield after narrowly missing out on 6th place to Alpine.   Bearman, in particular, demonstrated his potential with an impressive 7th-place finish in Saudi Arabia, where he stepped in for Carlos Sainz on short notice. Haas is likely counting on Ocon’s flashes of brilliance to bring greater consistency to the team, enabling them to score more points and make further progress in the competitive midfield battle.   Bold Prediction Ocon develops greater consistency and Bearman shows that his cameo last season was not a fluke and Haas finishes in 6th, their highest ever finish in the Constructors’ Standings.

By Adam Carabine Richard Childress Racing (Cup Series) Two full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series   Car No. 3 Austin Dillon Austin Dillon celebrates his controversial win at Richmond - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Austin Dillon has been in this ride since 2014 Final Standings Position – 32nd  Best 2024 Finish – P1 at Richmond Points – 493 Average Finish – 22.53   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 408 Wins – 5 Best Career Season Finish Position – 11th, 2017, 2020 and 2022 with RCR ---------- Car No. 8 Kyle Busch Kyle Busch celebrates winning the pole at Dover - Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images 2024 Stats Kyle Busch was in this ride last season as well Final Standings Position – 20th  Best 2024 Finish – P2 at Daytona and Darlington Points – 766 Average Finish – 18.31   Career Cup Series Stats Starts – 714 Wins – 63 Best Career Season Finish Position – 2x Champ, in 2015 and 2019 with Joe Gibbs Racing   2025 Hopes and Expectations Richard Childress Racing took a stab when landing big-time free agent Kyle Busch two seasons ago, hoping he would elevate their program.  However, whether he’s not accustomed to lesser equipment, or age is catching up with him, his 2024 season was underwhelming.  Austin Dillon’s likely got this ride until he says he doesn’t want to race anymore, considering his grandfather owns the team, but his results have not been commensurate with that amount of leash.  While he did earn a win last season, it was seen as such a dirty move that NASCAR removed his playoff eligibility as a result.   RCR will want Dillon to not make any waves, and Busch to find his way back to victory lane in order for 2025 to be a successful season.