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(Photo Credit: Adam Glanzman/NASCAR) By Logan Morris Amber Balcaen still has goals to achieve in racing and she has no intention of stopping until she achieves them. In 2025 she has one goal in mind and that’s to win. I had the chance to speak to her recently and she made that very clear. With her newly minted opportunity at Nitro Motorsports in the ARCA Menards Seres, She feels this is the right fit to achieve that goal.     “I want to win. I’m coming into this season with the belief that I can win, and I really think I can do that with Nitro Motorsports. They’re great guys, and they build fast cars. As for what else I have lined up in 2025, I’m still working on it. I’m hustling every day, trying to stay on track, keep my sponsors happy, and inspire others to pursue their dreams. I won’t give up on mine.” She’s determined to win before she ever considers calling it a day. Her passion has not waned as we head toward the 2025 season.  “Racing is in my blood—it’s my passion. That drive never goes away. The more I race, the more confidence I gain in my abilities. I feel more capable than ever of winning, and I’m not leaving the sport until I win in the ARCA series. That’s my goal, and that’s what drives me.” Photo Credit: x.com/ amberbalcaen10 ) With her background as a motivational speaker, she understands how to persevere in trying times. "I’ve been racing for 23 years, and I’ve done it all on my own—no big management team behind me. I’ve raised over $5 million for sponsorships and built my own brand. I run all my own social media, websites, and everything. Through both racing and business, I’ve learned a lot—made mistakes and learned from them. Now, I want to share those lessons to help others make their journey a little easier.” In a recent practice session at Daytona, Amber Balcaen had the fastest car on the track. Going to the top of the board was a major confidence booster heading into the season. “I’m really excited to work with Nick Tucker and the whole Nitro Motorsports team. We clicked right away, which is usually something that takes time to build. I trust them, and I think they trust me. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together.” The ARCA Menards Series kicks off next month at Daytona on February 15th.

By Ryan Wu Racing Bulls Two entries in Formula One   Car No. 6 Isack Hadjar  – this will be his first year competing in Formula One Photo from www.x.com/visacashapprb ---------- Car No. 22 Yuki Tsonoda Photo from www.x.com/visacashapprb 2024 Stats Yuki Tsonoda was in this ride last season as well Final Standings Position – 12th  Best 2024 Finish – 7th, 3 times, at the Australian, Miami, and Sao Paulo Grand Prix Points – 30   Career F1 Stats – Yuki Tsonoda Starts – 87 Wins – 0 Podiums – 0   2025 Hopes and Expectations Yuki Tsunoda returns to the Red Bull junior team for what is likely his final season, with his contract set to expire at the end of 2025. Joining him is Isack Hadjar, the 2024 Formula 2 runner-up, who has been promoted to the team. The key question is whether Tsunoda can deliver a strong enough performance to secure a seat elsewhere or, if Liam Lawson struggles at Red Bull, position himself as a potential mid-season replacement. After Daniel Ricciardo's season-long struggles and eventual demotion, the Red Bull junior team regressed in 2024, losing ground as a competitive mid-table threat. With a motivated Yuki Tsunoda and the addition of promising newcomer Isack Hadjar, the team aims to regain consistency and re-establish itself as a strong mid-table contender in 2025.   Bold prediction Yuki Tsunoda fails to show any meaningful improvements and loses his F1 seat altogether for 2026.

Press Release | ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Two-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Daniel Suárez will headline the slate of fan entertainment and activities at Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Speedway Open House on Saturday, Jan. 25, which is free and open to the public. Suárez’s most recent NASCAR victory came in last year’s running of the Ambetter Health 400 at AMS, which saw the driver of the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet triumph in a thrilling three-wide photo finish. Before he hits Atlanta’s high banks to defend his win in next month’s running of the Ambetter Health 400 (Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. ET), Suárez will make an appearance at the Jan. 25 Speedway Open House for a Q&A with fans and an autograph session with eligible ticketholders in the speedway’s luxurious Club One suite. The NASCAR Cup Series star’s fan engagement will be just one part of a day full of activities and entertainment for fans to enjoy during the Speedway Open House. The Speedway will open its doors to fans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with live music by singer and songwriter Presley Barker and fan Q&As will special guests all happening in Club One. Attendees will also enjoy games and activities at the speedway and be welcomed explore the 1.54-mile oval and surrounding facility. Following the Speedway Open House at 3 p.m., fans in attendance will also have an opportunity to enjoy grassroots Legends and Bandolero racing on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s ¼ mile Thunder Ring. The Speedway Open House event is free to attend, however Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR event ticketholders will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the Daniel Suárez autograph session. Fans interested in attending the Speedway Open House should let AMS know at https://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/openhouse/. Atlanta Motor Speedway’s first major event of 2025 comes just four weeks after the open house when NASCAR visits Georgia for the Ambetter Health 400 weekend Feb. 21-23. The Speedway Open House will enable guests to scout the best seats for that race weekend as well as the June 27-28 Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart weekend and other events like Monster Jam, which comes to AMS April 12 and 13. Fans can find updates on the Speedway Open House and more information about 2025 events at AMS at www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | NASCAR Today NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced that Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, has become the Official Propane of NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports through a multi-year partnership. As the Official Propane of NASCAR, Suburban Propane will provide the propane for the new, propane-powered track dryers that NASCAR will add to its fleet starting this season. These dryers are used alongside NASCAR’s Air Tundras, as well as traditional jet dryers utilized for drying the racetrack. In addition, Suburban Propane becomes the Official Propane of Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Phoenix Raceway, Richmond Raceway, Talladega Superspeedway and Watkins Glen International. As part of the partnership, Suburban Propane will provide on-site services for campers at each track property during NASCAR event weekends, and propane for in-stadium concessions. As the Official Propane of Speedway Motorsports, Suburban Propane becomes the Official Propane of Sonoma Raceway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Dover Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. Suburban Propane will provide support services year-round to speedway operations staff and campers on-site at each track property during NASCAR event weekends. “Uniting Suburban Propane, NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports represents a strong partnership among three longstanding and well-recognizable American brands serving a broad and diverse audience,” said Nandini Sankara, Vice President, Marketing & Brand Strategy and Spokesperson for Suburban Propane. “As the Official Propane of NASCAR, we are excited to make a meaningful contribution at the racetracks and foster a dynamic collaboration that meets the needs of NASCAR and its fans.” The Suburban Propane-branded and powered track dryers will debut in February 2025, servicing NASCAR races across the country. In addition, a new co-branded logo involving Suburban Propane and NASCAR will be displayed on all Suburban Propane bobtails and at customer service centers across Suburban Propane’s 42-state footprint. “Through this new partnership with Suburban Propane, we share a commitment to ensuring an optimized experience at NASCAR events across the country – both on and off the track,” said Michelle Byron, NASCAR executive vice president and chief partnership and licensing officer. “There’s nothing like attending a NASCAR race, and together with Suburban Propane we aim to continue to enhance the race experience for our fans where dependability and speed go hand in hand.” “We’ve had very positive business relationships between Suburban Propane and some of our speedways for many years,” said Kevin Camper, Speedway Motorsports Chief Commercial Officer. “We’re now expanding those relationships company wide and will work with Suburban to provide convenient propane refill stations accessible to fans near our campgrounds. It’s a pleasure to add a service-oriented company like Suburban Propane to our family of Speedway Motorsports Official Partners.” With this new partnership, Suburban Propane expands its impressive roster of professional sports, corporate, and charitable partnerships throughout its 42-state footprint. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | SPIRE MOTORSPORTS Today, Spire Motorsports announced B’laster Holdings will join the team’s family of partners and serve as the primary sponsor for 2021 Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell in two NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025. B’laster will also maintain an associate sponsorship presence with McDowell and the No. 71 Cup Series team across the 2025 season. The B’laster livery will be showcased aboard McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet for the April 27 Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway and again when NASCAR’s senior circuit makes its debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City June 15. Founded in 1957, B’laster’s portfolio of products includes penetrants, lubricants, cleaners, solvents, removers, grease, protectants, and refrigerants. The Ohio-based company first partnered with McDowell for multiple races during the 2024 season and has maintained a presence in NASCAR since 2019. “B’laster and NASCAR go hand-in-hand,” said B’laster Products President & CEO, Randy Pindor. “It was a no-brainer for us that we wanted to continue to have a presence in the Cup Series. Michael McDowell really made some waves in 2024, and we are excited to be able to continue working with him and the Spire Motorsports team for 2025.” McDowell, a native of Glendale, Ariz., is a veteran of 501 starts and a two-time Cup Series race winner. He made his series debut in 2008 and has since recorded six pole positions, 11 top-five and 44 top-10 finishes in NASCAR’s premier division. “I’m thrilled to have the B’laster team join me at Spire Motorsports in 2025,” said McDowell. “B’laster was with me last year and I am thankful to have them partner with our No. 71 team. B’laster is so important to both the automotive and powersports spaces and their products are second to none. I hope I can take the B’laster colors to Victory Lane and make the most of our partnership.” McDowell comes to Spire Motorsports from Front Row Motorsports where he was the organization’s leader in wins, starts, and top-five finishes. In addition to his victory in the 2021 Great American Race, the father of five proved his versatility with a road-course win in the 2023 Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He earned NASCAR Cup Series Playoff berths in 2021 and 2023. The 67th running of the Daytona 500 will be televised live on FOX, Sunday, Feb. 16 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be the first NASCAR event streamed live on Amazon Prime. The first of 36 points-paying races on the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | CW SPORTS The CW Network announced its broadcast team for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Veteran broadcaster Adam Alexander will serve as lead play-by-play announcer and will be joined by Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray and NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman as race analysts. Dillon Welch and Kim Coon will serve as pit reporters, and Carla Gebhart will host the studio show “NASCAR Countdown Live” before every race. The CW’s coverage of the 2025 Xfinity Series season begins on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Daytona International Speedway, with “NASCAR Countdown Live” (4 to 5 p.m. ET) followed by the race (5 to 8 p.m. ET). For the first time in series history, all 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races will be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television with additional content available through The CW’s digital platforms. All 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series races and ancillary content will be fully produced by the Emmy® Award-winning NASCAR Productions group, in close collaboration with The CW. Adam Alexander is the preeminent voice for NASCAR, serving as the lead play-by-play announcer for The CW’s Xfinity Series as well Prime Video and TNT Sports’ Cup Series coverage. In addition to play-calling responsibilities, Alexander will also work with NASCAR Studios to develop content for NASCAR and CW platforms. Before joining The CW, Alexander led FOX Sports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series coverage, a position which he has held since 2015 as part of FOX’s coverage of the series. Alexander also co-hosted “NASCAR Race Hub,” FS1’s daily NASCAR news and informational program, and called select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races, along with serving as play-by-play announcer for various FOX college football and college basketball games. Jamie McMurray is a former professional driver whose stellar career spanned 16 full-time Cup Series seasons from 2002-2018 and included winning the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 in 2010. In 2019, he joined FOX Sports as a NASCAR analyst for “NASCAR Race Hub” and “NASCAR RaceDay,” among other duties. In 2020, he became an analyst for all FOX NASCAR pre- and in-race studio coverage of the Cup Series and Xfinity Series, in addition to calling multiple Xfinity Series and Truck series races and a Cup Series race in 2023. Parker Kligerman is a NASCAR driver and media personality with a career spanning all three of NASCAR’s premier series. With three wins, 39 top-five finishes, and 105 top-10 finishes, he recently retired from the Xfinity Series after a two-year run as the marquee driver for Big Machine Racing, earning the team their first and second playoff berths. Since 2015, Kligerman has served as an analyst and pit reporter for NBC Sports. He has also created original motorsports programming and is currently the co-host of “The Money Lap” podcast. Dillon Welch is an auto racing announcer and Emmy® Award-winning television producer. From 2014-16, Welch traveled nationally as the public address announcer for the United States Auto Club. He joined the Motor Racing Network in 2015 as a turn announcer and pit reporter for select NASCAR national series events. Beginning in 2018, he was visible on NBC Sports telecasts as a pit reporter and booth announcer covering NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA. Kim Coon has spent the last 14 years covering NASCAR most recently as part of NBC’s coverage of the Cup Series and Xfinity Series. She has covered NASCAR for Motor Racing Network, as well as roles for IndyCar and American Flat Track. Most notably, she co-hosted “Off the Grid” on NBC as well as NASCAR’s popular “Glass Case of Emotion” podcast with driver Ryan Blaney. Carla Gebhart is an Emmy® Award-winning anchor who currently serves as the Sports Director at WJZY-TV (FOX), the Nexstar-owned television station serving Charlotte, North Carolina, and the surrounding area. She hosts a nightly sports show for WJZY-TV called “Charlotte Sports Live,” where she reports the latest news from NASCAR, the NFL, NBA, and college athletics. She also hosts other shows related to the Carolina Panthers and NASCAR, which are syndicated regionally and nationally. Comprised primarily of NASCAR’s younger, up-and-coming drivers, the Xfinity Series features the sport’s future stars often competing side-by-side against NASCAR’s biggest names — many of whom earned their stripes and won championships in the Xfinity Series. NASCAR Xfinity Series races in some of the nation’s largest markets — from Chicago to Dallas to Miami — and at the sport” most iconic tracks, including Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and the series championship at Phoenix Raceway. The full race schedule for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series on The CW can be found here. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | RFK RACING Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) has announced that NASCAR veteran Derrick Finley will serve as the Crew Chief for the organization’s third NASCAR Cup Series entry, the No. 60 Ford Mustang driven by Ryan Preece, in the upcoming 2025 season. Finley, who joined RFK in 2022, brings over 20 years of experience as a NASCAR crew chief. In addition to leading as a crew chief on multiple occasions, his career within the NASCAR ecosystem includes roles such as Director of Operations, Technical Director, and Competition Director with various organizations. RFK will rely on his strategic insight, leadership skills, and technical expertise to ensure that the No. 60 is fully integrated into RFK as it expands to a three-car organization in 2025. Notably, Finley served as the crew chief for the #Stage60 program throughout the 2024 season, leading the No. 60 team in three races with drivers David Ragan (Daytona), Cam Waters (Sonoma) and Joey Hand (Chicago). “We’re thrilled to have Derrick lead the No. 60 team,” said RFK driver/co-owner Brad Keselowski. “His experience and technical knowledge of the sport will play a crucial role in the initial development and growth of the No. 60 team.” “I am incredibly excited to lead the No. 60 team,” said Finley. “I’m looking forward to working with Ryan (Preece) and the entire team. It’s a great opportunity to help start up a new team as we continue to grow at RFK Racing.” “Derrick will be a big help in getting the team integrated in the RFK processes” added Preece. “His experience with the procedures the organization has in place will help lay the foundation for the No. 60 car.” Finley, who holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of New Mexico, provides a unique blend of hands-on technical and engineering experience that will be of great benefit to the young team. The No. 60 team will kick off its season with the Busch Light Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium (Feb. 2) before heading to Daytona Beach, Florida, for the famed Daytona 500 (Feb. 15). (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

Press Release | REAUME BROTHERS RACING Reaume Brothers Racing announces the continuation of its partnership with driver Tyler Tomassi for the 2025 season. Tomassi will pilot the No. 2 Ford F-150 at both Nashville Superspeedway and Bristol Motor Speedway in the fall during the upcoming campaign. Since his debut, Tomassi has made multiple starts across both the NCTS and ARCA Menards Series, gaining valuable experience on the national racing stage. He’s eager to continue expanding his knowledge and building on his growing notebook as he strives for greater success in the sport. “I’m really excited to be back racing with RBR,” Tomassi said. “I want to thank Josh (Team Owner) and the entire crew for this amazing opportunity to drive their Ford F-150’s again. I’m looking forward to taking on both new and familiar tracks, especially Nashville and Bristol. I believe Nashville will help me adapt to larger tracks in the series, while racing at Bristol for a second time gives me the advantage of prior experience, which I’m sure will prove valuable on the racetrack.” Josh Reaume, owner of Reaume Brothers Racing, is excited to welcome Tomassi back for more races in 2025 following a successful 2024 performance at Lucas Oil Raceway, which saw flashes of impressive moments. With Tomassi’s growing experience, Reaume is optimistic about the upcoming season. “In his debut with us last year, Tyler ran a very smart race and learned a lot. We’re looking forward to building on that this season,” Reaume said. (Photo Credit: x.com/RBR_Teams )

(Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Johnny Sauter, the 2016 NASCAR Truck Series champion, is uncertain about his NASCAR future and racing plans for 2025. He is prioritizing his son Penn's racing career, as he turns 15 next week and will compete in about a dozen super late model events with ThorSport's support. Johnny admitted he has no immediate NASCAR plans due to the unpredictable nature of opportunities. While we hope to see Johnny back on the track, it's exciting to see the next generation of Sauter getting ready to race. We think it's great that Penn will start his racing journey with ThorSport's support, and we’ll keep following his progress.

(Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Ryan Seig has announced that SciAps will return as his sponsor for the full 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. In 2024, Ryan had a strong year with four top-five finishes, doubling his score from the previous three seasons. He came close to victories at both Texas and Las Vegas, finishing second in both races. With continued progress, the team is set for a promising season ahead. Be sure to hit that subscribe button and stay tuned to Racing Refresh for all the latest motorsports news!

Press Release | YOUNG'S MOTORSPORTS Young’s Motorsports announced today that Anthony Alfredo has joined the organization for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season. The Ridgefield, C.T. native will pilot the team’s flagship No. 42 entry full-time with support from Dude Wipes and RANDCO Industries. The 2025 season will mark Alfredo’s fourth full-time Xfinity Series campaign. The 25-year-old finished the 2024 Xfinity season 15th in the championship driver standings, collecting an Xfinity Dash 4 Cash win at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway and adding two more top-fives and seven top-10s to his impressive statistics in 118 career Xfinity Series starts. “I am very excited to join the Young’s Motorsports team this season,” Alfredo said. “I certainly respect what Tyler and his team are building. “It’s clear they are determined to become a serious contender in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and I look forward to being a part of that. I am grateful for the opportunity and am ready to make the most of it.” Set for their sophomore season of Xfinity Series competition, Young’s Motorsports is looking forward to building on their career-best fourth-place performance at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway last April. “This is huge for us,” Young’s Motorsports team principal Tyler Young said of Alfredo. “Anthony is a wheelman. The Xfinity Series competition is stout, he absolutely has what it takes to win in this field. I am pumped we get to keep growing our Xfinity program with him this season.” Longtime organization crew chief Andrew Abbott will continue to direct the work of the team’s Xfinity Series program. Since 2019, Abbott has had 130 Xfinity starts, including four top-’s and 13 top-10’s to his credit. Alfredo will debut in the No. 42 Dude Wipes Camaro at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, on The CW Network. Established in 2009 and a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular since 2012, Young’s Motorsports owns 508 truck starts and two victories. The team expanded to full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series competition in 2024, recording one top-five and two top-10 finishes in its inaugural season. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)

(Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Audibel will be sponsoring Sam Mayer as he joins Haas Factory Team this season. Sam, a seven-time Xfinity race winner, had a standout performance last year, leading 224 laps and making it to the Round of 8 in the playoffs twice. With his consistent success, Sam looks set to have another strong season. It’s always great to see new partnerships in the sport, and we’re looking forward to what this season brings. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more updates from the world of motorsports!

By Adam Carabine Spire Motorsports (Cup Series) Three full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series   Car No. 7 Justin Haley Justin Haley with his No. 51 Rick Ware Racing ride ahead of the Daytona 500 - Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images 2024 Stats Justin Haley started the 2024 season in the No. 51 for Rick Ware Racing, but was moved to the No. 7 for the final seven races of the year Final Standings Position – 31st  Best 2024 Finish – P7 at Talladega in the No. 7 Points – 503 Average Finish – 23.42   Career Cup Series Stats - Justin Haley Starts – 144 Wins – 1 Best Career Season Finish Position – 22nd in 2022 with Kaulig Racing   ---------- Car No. 71 Michael McDowell Michael McDowell poses with his Busch Light Pole Award (one of six he won in 2024) at Talladega - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images 2024 Stats Michael McDowell spent last season in the No. 34 Car for Front Row Motorsports Final Standings Position – 23rd  Best 2024 Finish – P2 at Sonoma Points – 624 Average Finish – 21.31   Career Cup Series Stats - Michael McDowell Starts – 501 Wins – 2 Best Career Season Finish Position – 15th in 2023 with Front Row Motorsports   ----------   Car No. 77 Carson Hocevar Carson Hocevar takes in some Cup Series Practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images 2024 Stats Carson Hocevar also spent last season in the No. 77 car – it was his rookie season in the Cup Series Final Standings Position – 21st  Best 2024 Finish – P3 at Watkins Glen Points – 686 Average Finish – 18.31   Career Cup Series Stats - Carson Hocevar Starts – 45 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 21st, 2024 with Spire   2025 Hopes and Expectations Spire has an impressive driver lineup that should leave fans hopeful for good results in 2025.  McDowell serves as the veteran presence who has shown he can compete on road courses and drafting tracks.  Hocevar is coming off a 2024 Rookie of the Year campaign that left many wondering if he might be the next big talent.  Haley was lauded for getting the most he could out of the low-funded Rick Ware Racing equipment, so much so that he was swapped for Corey LaJoie near the end of the season.   It's probably too big of a stretch to ask for all three of these cars to be in the playoffs, but it’s not unrealistic to hope for one of their drivers to make it to the postseason, and to challenge for the Round of 12.

By Adam Carabine Alpha Prime Racing Two full-time entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series   Car No. 4 (Previously the No. 43) Parker Retzlaff Parker Retzlaff after winning the pole at Martinsville in 2024 - Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images 2024 Stats Parker Retzlaff ran the last two seasons full-time in the No. 31 for Jordan Anderson Racing Final Standings Position – 21st  Best 2024 Finish – P3 at Daytona Points – 468 Average Finish – 23.52   Career Xfinity Series Stats – Parker Retzlaff Starts – 75 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 16th in 2023 with Jordan Anderson Racing   ---------- Car No. 44 Brennan Poole Brennan Poole in the No. 44 car (with Cole Custer in the No. 00) at Darlington in 2024 - Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images 2024 Stats Brennan Poole was in this ride last year full-time as well Final Standings Position – 18th  Best 2024 Finish – P5 at Talladega Points – 572 Average Finish – 20.03   Career Xfinity Series Stats Starts – 157 Wins – 0 Best Career Season Finish Position – 6th, in 2017 with Chip Ganassi Racing   2025 Hopes and Expectations The No. 4 Car had a lacklustre season last year with Ryan Ellis at the helm, and are looking for a bounce back there.  Brennan Poole showed some good moments last season, but there is definitely room for improvement.  Neither Poole nor Parker Retzlaff have won a race in the Xfinity Series, and the team’s best chance probably comes at drafting ovals.  Alpha Prime probably doesn’t have the cash to compete for the playoffs from a points perspective, but with the win-and-you’re-in model in place, they could sneak their way in there with a SuperSpeedway win.

Press Release | MBM MOTORSPORTS MBM Motorsports can confirm that NASCAR has deemed Mike Wallace is not eligible to compete in the 2025 Daytona 500, despite eleven previous 500 starts and several superspeedway wins, due to lack of recent races in major professional motorsports. We are devastated for Mike and the Wallace family that this opportunity will not come to fruition. For MBM, we must regroup at this late stage with the loss of our driver and sponsor for The Great American Race. Our team is working swiftly to sign another funded driver for Speedweeks in order to still attempt the 67th Daytona 500. (Photo Courtesy NASCAR)