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(Photo Credit: mbmmotorsports.com) Press Release | MBM MOTORSPORTS STATESVILLE, N.C. (June 26, 2024) – MBM Motorsports is proud to announce a new sponsor for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on July 20, 2024 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Falling In Reverse, a hugely popular post-hardcore rock band, will sponsor veteran driver B.J. McLeod in the Pennzoil 250 presented by Advance Auto Parts. The #13 Falling In Reverse Chevrolet Camaro will be the “Popular Monster” on track in Indy! Falling In Reverse, formed in 2008 by lead vocalist Ronnie Radke, releases their new album, Popular Monster, on August 16, 2024. The rap metal group, which boasts more than 8.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, has tour stops across North America through October, then will make several stops in the United Kingdom in December, as part of The Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination. Their latest hit song, All My Life (feat. Jelly Roll), has surpassed 5.7 million views on YouTube in less than three weeks. With the Falling In Reverse and MBM partnership, fans have an opportunity to win a prize, unparalleled in recent memory. By visiting FallingInReverseSweepstakes.com through July 8, 2024, United States residents aged 18 and up are eligible to enter to win a real Falling In Reverse racecar! This former ARCA/K&N West chassis with fiberglass body is wrapped with the Falling In Reverse logos, and it could be yours! See the Official Rules on the prize entry website for full details. No purchase necessary. B.J. McLeod is stoked for this combination to hit the track: “I’m really looking forward to racing with MBM again in Indianapolis as they partner with Falling In Reverse. I really appreciate Carl and his team for putting this deal together.” “I love the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all the history of the track. Getting to drive in the Xfinity Series on the Indy oval again and simultaneously getting to promote one of my favorite bands is just awesome. I can’t wait!,” said McLeod. The Wauchula, Florida native has more than 350 NASCAR national series starts, including nine starts on the hallowed Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. He is aiming to make his tenth start at the Brickyard for the same team with which he debuted here. “I am looking forward to the Xfinity race with B.J. driving the #13 car again,” said MBM team owner Carl Long. “He showed a lot of speed the very first time we had him in the car in 2015 in his first trip there.  B.J. is one of the smartest drivers of them all when he is behind the wheel. I am looking forward to a strong run, and possibly getting the band to make some noise with us on the pit box!” The Pennzoil 250 also marks a return to the original Xfinity Series entry number for MBM Motorsports. Beginning at Indianapolis and beyond, MBM will use #13 as our primary Xfinity car number. The Xfinity Series teams hit the 2.5-mile oval for 50 minutes of practice on Friday, July 19th. Qualifying commences early Saturday afternoon July 20th, beginning at 12 pm ET. Race coverage on USA Network follows later that day at 3:30 pm ET for 250 miles of racing.

(Photo Credit: spire-motorsports.com) Press Release | SPIRE MOTORSPORTS MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 25, 2024) – A familiar face will be paired with a familiar partner when the NASCAR CRAFSTMAN Truck Series (NCTS) returns to Nashville Superspeedway for the Rackley Roofing 200. Rush Truck Centers, the nation’s largest provider of premium products and services for the commercial vehicle market, will serve as the primary sponsor aboard Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado when Clint Bowyer returns to the driver’s seat in a NASCAR-sanctioned event for the first time since the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season finale. “I’ve had some great sponsors over the years, and I’m thankful for all of them, but I take a very special pride in my connection to Rush Truck Centers and couldn’t be prouder that they’ve decided to come on board for this race,” said Bowyer. “When we first announced that I was going to drive for Spire Motorsports at Nashville and be working with (crew chief) Brian Pattie, we talked about getting the band back together, so to speak. Well, to have Rush Truck Centers sponsor the truck is kind of the trifecta. I’m pretty excited about how all this is coming together.” Bowyer will reconnect with crew chief Brian Pattie who guided the 44-year-old’s NCS efforts from 2012-2015. Pattie led the affable racer to three wins in 2012 and ultimately a runner-up finish in the NCS championship point standings when the potent duo was paired together at Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR). In addition to replicating the traditional Rush Truck Centers livery the Emporia Kan., native raced during his final season on NASAR’s senior circuit, Bowyer’s No. 7 entry will also showcase a special sweepstakes benefitting Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). In March, Rush Truck Centers announced a sweepstakes for a chance to win the final Peterbilt Model 389X ever built, and the only 2025 model year ever produced. Eligible participants are encouraged to visit winthelast389.com for details and to make a contribution to WWP and be automatically entered to win. The Model 389X embodies the history of trucking with its traditional styling and stunning display of chrome and class. This one-of-a-kind Peterbilt Model 389X has been customized to match the paint scheme of the 1965 Peterbilt Model 358 proudly displayed at Rush Truck Centers’ headquarters which commemorates the year the company was founded. “This is probably the coolest sweepstakes I’ve ever seen,” added Bowyer. “That model Peterbilt is a piece of Americana. There’s no telling how many truckers made a living behind the wheel of a Pete 389 and how much freight those trucks have pulled up and down the road. For someone to be able to win that truck – the last one ever built and the only 2025 – is absolutely incredible. It’s a priceless truck. Literally, one of a kind. Rush stepped up in a big way to help an organization that does very important work providing free, life-changing programs and services for America’s heroes and their families. I’m really proud to help promote such a worthy initiative.” Nashville Superspeedway marks the site of Bowyer’s second-career NASCAR Xfinity Series start, where he tallied nine total races from 2004 – 2008. He has one win over those nine starts at the 1.33-mile oval and parlayed those efforts into an uber-impressive 2.8 average finish, competing on NASCAR’s junior circuit. In 14 NCTS starts from 2006 – 2016, Bowyer recorded two pole positions, three wins, nine top-five and 10 top-10 finishes. While he hasn’t competed in a NASCAR sanctioned event since dropping the window net for the final time in November 2020, Bowyer made three Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) starts last season and was a threat for the win in each outing. After 12 races, the No. 7 team sits fifth in the 2024 NCTS owner point standings after posting two wins, five top-five and eight top-10 finishes. Kyle Busch earned both the teams 2024 wins by collecting the checkered flag at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. In the series most recent stop at World Wide Technology Raceway, Andres Perez started 16th and finished ninth. “Clint has big shoes to fill, but we’re pretty sure he’s up to the task,” quipped Pattie. “He’s been to the shop a couple times and he’s the same as he ever was. We never skipped a beat. We know he’s up for the job and Clint is always up for a good time, so we’re looking forward to Friday night. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” The Rackley Roofing 200 from Nashville Superspeedway will be televised live on FS2 Friday, June 28, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The 13th of 23 NCTS races on the 2024 schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. *No donation required to enter or win; see winthelast389.com for details and complete rules.

(Photo Credit: mbmmotorsports.com ) Press Release | MBM MOTORSPORTS STATESVILLE, N.C. (June 25, 2024) – Motorsports Business Management (MBM Motorsports) announced today that Knoxville, Tennessee native Chad Finchum will return to the NASCAR Cup Series to drive the No. 66 Cooper&Hunter / Land Loan TN Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30. With more than 20 years of experience in air conditioning and ventilation, Cooper&Hunter has grown into a leading HVAC market player. The brand is dedicated to technological innovation and consumer-driven product development, generating HVAC equipment that adheres to the highest quality standards, providing reliable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective air conditioning solutions. Cooper&Hunter marketing director Jake Neto commented on the brand’s ongoing presence in NASCAR: “We are thrilled to continue our sponsorship with MBM Motorsports, a team we deeply admire and respect for their achievements and values. Supporting Chad Finchum, an HVAC technician, client, and driver, who has consistently demonstrated his skills and talent in the sport, is a source of pride for us. We believe this partnership perfectly represents HVAC NASCAR speed.” Also jumping onboard for Nashville is Land Loan TN, providing loans with convenient and easy terms for Tennessee landowners. They are a private lending organization offering bridge loans with flexible terms and specifically tailored for raw land assets. Finchum will be competing in his home state for the third time in Cup. The 29-year-old’s best premier series qualifying run to date came in his one prior start at this track in 2021. “I am excited for the challenge of returning to the NASCAR Cup Series along with my first start in the Next Gen car,” driver Chad Finchum said. “Having partners like Cooper&Hunter and Land Loan TN behind me to grow with MBM Motorsports is special, and I hope that we can give them something to cheer about on Sunday.” MBM Motorsports team owner Carl Long also commented on the developing partnership, as Cooper&Hunter and Land Loan TN sponsor a NASCAR Cup Series entry for the first time. “The entire team at Cooper&Hunter has been amazing to grow with,” team owner Carl Long said. “We began our relationship with them in Miami last year and are expanding their involvement with Chad and the team this season.” The Cooper&Hunter / Land Loan TN No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse hits the track Saturday, June 29 for practice and qualifying. Coverage of the Ally 400 on network NBC begins on Sunday, June 30 at 3:30 pm ET.

(Photo Credit: Twitter.com/JoeGibbsRacing ) Press Release | JOE GIBBS RACING HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 25, 2024) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the team has signed Chase Briscoe to a multi-year contract to drive the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry XSE in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2025. Bass Pro Shops, North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, will continue its role as the majority primary sponsor of the No. 19 Camry next season.   Briscoe, who is in his fourth full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series, is currently ranked 16th in the points standings after a runner-up finish in Sunday’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He scored his first career victory at Phoenix Raceway in March 2022. That same season, Briscoe advanced to the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs and finished the season a career-best ninth in the final standings. In his Cup Series career, he has posted 12 top-five finishes, 27 top-10s and two pole awards. The Mitchell, Indiana native was also the 2021 Sunoco Rookie of the Year.   Briscoe began his career racing on dirt tracks in Indiana before transitioning to stock cars in 2015. His resume includes 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series victories, including a series-leading nine wins in 2020, and a pair of NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victories. Briscoe claimed Rookie of the Year honors in both series. He is also the 2016 ARCA Menards Series champion.   “I’m excited for this opportunity with Joe Gibbs Racing and Bass Pro Shops,” Briscoe said. “From a competition standpoint, JGR is the place to be if you want to go win races week in and week out and to race for the championship every year. I am blessed that Johnny Morris and Bass Pro are on board to help us carry on the legacy of the 19 car. For me personally, being an avid outdoorsman, there’s a lot of pride in now being a part of the Bass Pro brand and I’m extremely grateful for this partnership. Getting to meet Johnny, I feel like I share a lot of the same values as him and Coach, and I’m ready to get to work and prove that they have made a great choice putting me in this car.”   Bass Pro will be featured prominently on the No. 19 Camry throughout the 2025 campaign, starting with the season-opening DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Bass Pro’s presence in motorsports continues a strong partnership that has helped raise broad awareness for significant conservation initiatives and the great outdoors.   “We have been honored to stand beside Martin Truex Jr. for the last 21 years and together with our friends at Joe Gibbs Racing over the last seven years,” said Johnny Morris, noted conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops. “We are proud to represent sportsmen and women across North America as we extend this relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota and Chase Briscoe.”   Briscoe will be paired with crew chief James Small. Small has guided Martin Truex Jr. to eight victories since taking over crew chief responsibilities in 2020. He led the No. 19 team to a runner-up finish in the 2021 Championship 4 as well as the 2023 regular season championship.   “We are extremely excited about the future of our 19 team with Chase (Briscoe) behind the wheel and the partnership with Johnny, J.P. and everyone at Bass Pro Shops,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. “I talk about it often, but one of the great things about our sport is the relationships you have the opportunity to build around your teams and certainly we are just so thankful to have that with everyone at Bass Pro Shops. We obviously do a lot of research before selecting our drivers and through the process everything kept pointing us back to Chase. With James’ (Small) leadership, Chase behind the wheel, and the support from Bass Pro, and of course Toyota, we couldn’t be more excited about the future of our 19 team.”

(Photo Credit: rcrracing.com ) Press Release | RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING WELCOME, N.C. (June 25, 2024) – Long-time Richard Childress Racing competition executive Andy Petree has announced his retirement from the 55-year-old race team. Keith Rodden has been appointed interim competition director of RCR. “I’m incredibly grateful to Richard Childress for the impact he has had on my career, as well as the wonderful memories and on-track success we have enjoyed together,” said Petree. “Although my day-to-day involvement with RCR is changing, I will always be a fan and supporter of everyone in Welcome, North Carolina. I wish RCR the best for the rest of this season and beyond.” A 35-year veteran of the motorsports industry, Petree first joined Richard Childress Racing in 1993 as the crew chief for the famous No. 3 Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt. With Petree’s help, Earnhardt earned his sixth and seventh championships in 1993 and 1994. The pair also secured 15 wins, seven poles, 56 top-five and 47 top-10 finishes together. Petree most recently led RCR’s competition team as executive vice president. In that role, he guided the organization to 26 race wins (nine in the NASCAR Cup Series and 17 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series) and helped RCR earn the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2019. Under Petree’s leadership, RCR made seven NASCAR Cup Series Playoff appearances from 2017-2023. He was also instrumental in overseeing the development of the Next Gen Chevy. “Andy Petree has been a tremendous supporter of RCR for many years and we wish him success in the future,” said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. “Our organization won two championships with Andy during his first stint at RCR, and we have made the NASCAR Playoffs and won races with him during his most recent tenure. I am grateful for his contributions to the team, leadership and friendship over the years. Keith Rodden has big shoes to fill as interim competition director, but I know his passion for motorsports and dedication will help drive RCR forward during a key time for our organization.” Rodden, a veteran crew chief and race engineer, will take on a larger role across the organization to help maximize the capabilities of RCR’s Chevys and provide leadership, coordination and support. The changes are effective immediately.

Each Week here at Racing Refresh we like to take a look back to the week that was in motorsports on X. Let's get started! 10. We here at Racing Refresh are sending best wishes to John Force and his entire team. We look forward to seeing him back on track soon. 9. It looks like it was a robust interview process for Coach Gibbs and company. 8. I think the future is incredibly bright for Rajah in NASCAR. He's going to win races, and when he does it's going to be wonderful for the sport. 7. Barney Hall is missed every day. He's one of the standards in NASCAR broadcasting that everyone else is compared to. 6. Congrats to the lovely couple! I think the kid is going to be a racer! 5. Wet-Weather Bob is a hit. 4. Teams voted against wipers before the start of the season. 3. During these uncertain times, it's sad that Claire B Lang lost her long-time role. We're so thankful that she's still a constant fixture at the track. 2. I couldn't agree more. If they felt slicks were unsafe, I get that. But, NASCAR needs to embrace the strategy when it's given to them. 1. It was like a dirt track. We saw NASCAR history on Sunday.

(Photo Credit: NHRA.com ) Press Release | JOHN FORCE RACING "Sixteen-time world champion John Force remained in the intensive care unit at a Virginia hospital Monday following a catastrophic engine failure that sent his Funny Car slamming into a concrete guardwall at 302 miles per hour during the first round of Sunday’s PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. After NHRA Safety Safari personnel extricated and stabilized the 16-time champion, he was transported by medical helicopter to a trauma hospital where he still was being observed and evaluated on Monday. Attending doctors purposely were moving slowly in assessing the extent of the injuries to the Hall of Fame owner and driver because of the intensity of the impact. Medical staff will not provide a treatment and recovery timetable until a total evaluation is completed. Force’s daughter Brittany, a two-time World Champion, was joined at the hospital by her mother, Laurie, and sisters, Adria, Ashley, and Courtney. The family will maintain a presence while the team competes this weekend in Norwalk, Ohio. Updates on the 157-time tour winner’s condition will be released at the discretion of the medical staff."

NHRA Funny Car driver, and sixteen-time Funny Car Champion John Force was injured Sunday during a crash at the Virginia Nationals. You can view the team's statement from their social media below. Photo Credit: ( X.com/JFR_Racing )

Note: Qualifying was canceled due to rain.

Note: Qualifying was canceled due to rain.