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Kaz Grala will return to the Xfinity Series with RCR

Kaz Grala will return to the Xfinity Series with RCR

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Richard Childress Racing announced Friday that Kaz Grala will return to the organization in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2020.

Grala will share the driving duties of the No. 21 Chevrolet Camaro with Anthony Alfredo and Myatt Snider.

21-year old Grala competed in five of the 33 events on the NXS schedule in 2019 for Richard Childress Racing.

In those…

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Keith McGee ‘My goal is to improve every week’

Keith McGee ‘My goal is to improve every week’

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Alaskan and Air Force veteran Keith McGee has big racing plans for the 2020 NASCAR racing season, that is if funding falls just right.

In 2019, he made four starts in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, tallying up two-top ten and three top-15 finishes.

McGee’s best finish of 10th not only occurred twice but came back-to-back at Meridian and Roseville.

Prior…

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Brittney Zamora: ‘As a driver you always want more’

Brittney Zamora: ‘As a driver you always want more’

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Brittney Zamora had quite the successful 2019 racing season and she will look to carry momentum over to her 2020 racing ventures.

The 2019 season marked the first time that Zamora competed full-time in the K&N Pro Series West as she piloted the No. 99 Toyota for Bill McAnally Racing with sponsorship from both ENEOS and NAPA Filters.

In 14 starts last…

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Wyndham Rewards extends sponsorship with Roush Fenway and Ryan Newman

Wyndham Rewards extends sponsorship with Roush Fenway and Ryan Newman

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Roush Fenway Racing has announced a multi-year extension with Wyndham Rewards as a primary sponsor on Ryan Newman’s No. 6 Ford Mustang.

Wyndham Rewards will make their 2020 debut as a primary sponsor at the 400-mile NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 23rd.

“It’s great to have Wyndham Rewards back on board,” said Newman in a team…

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First time in 33 years Bobby Gerhart will miss Daytona

First time in 33 years Bobby Gerhart will miss Daytona

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

For the first time in 33 years Bobby Gerhart will miss the ARCA Menards season opener at Daytona International Speedway in February.

The reason?

The Lebanon, Pennsylvania native recently suffered a heart attack and as a result the 61-year old won’t be racing at Daytona.

I guess you could say I got the greatest Christmas gift of all,” Bobby Gerhart told

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Tommy Joe Martins and Martins Motorsports will return to Xfinity Series full-time in 2020

Tommy Joe Martins and Martins Motorsports will return to Xfinity Series full-time in 2020

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Tommy Joe Martins and his own Martins Motorsports will return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series full-time in 2020.

Martins will serve as primary driver of the No. 44 Chevrolet with long-time sponsor and family friend, Rodney Riessen joining Craig Martins as co-owners of the Mooresville based team.

“It’s so exciting,” driver Tommy Joe Martins said, “Extremely…

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Henderson Motorsports to expand 2020 Truck schedule with developmental drivers

Henderson Motorsports to expand 2020 Truck schedule with developmental drivers

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Henderson Motorsports, one of the longest standing teams in NASCAR with look to add additional races to their 2020 schedule after a strong 10th place finish in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway last month.

In a press release released on Wednesday, Henderson Racing indicated the team will be looking to field…

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Joey Logano to test NextGen car at ISM Raceway today and Tuesday

Joey Logano to test NextGen car at ISM Raceway today and Tuesday

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano will join fellow competitor Austin Dillon as the second Cup Series driver to test the NextGen car when he tests at ISM Raceway outside of Phoenix today and Tuesday.

The NextGen car is set to debut in 2021 and follows up a test session that took place from October 8-9 at Richmond Raceway with Austin Dillon behind the wheel.

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Chase Elliott Wins 2019 NMPA Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters

Chase Elliott Wins 2019 NMPA Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Chase Elliott driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has been named the winner of the 2019 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver presented by Hooters.

Elliott was announced the winner Thursday during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards program at the Music City Center in Nashville.

The award marks the second time the…

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Anthony Alfredo joins Richard Childress Racing’s Xfinity program for 2020 season

Anthony Alfredo joins Richard Childress Racing’s Xfinity program for 2020 season

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo will join Richard Childress Racing’s championship winning NASCAR Xfinity Series program for the 2020 season. Alfredo will share the driving duties of the No. 21 Chevrolet Camaro with Myatt Snider.

“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to compete in the Xfinity Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2020,” said Anthony Alfredo in…

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Corey LaJoie having career best Cup season but remains unsigned for 2020

.@CoreyLaJoie is having the best season of his Cup career heading into Sunday's season finale at @HomesteadMiami, but the driver known as SuperShoe still remains unsigned for 2020. #NASCAR #FordEcoBoost400

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

MIAMI, FL — Monster Energy NASCAR Cup driver Corey LaJoie is heading into Sunday’s season-finale Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway having the best season of his Cup career in the No. 32 Ford for Go Fas Racing. However, the driver known as SuperShoe still remains unsigned for the 2020 Cup season with only one race remaining on the 2019 schedule.

Last…

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Flashback Friday: Tyler Reddick captures win and Xfinity Series title

In this season's final edition of #FlashbackFriday we relive when @XfinityRacing driver @TylerReddick won at @HomesteadMiami and claimed the Xfinity Series Championship! #NASCAR #NXS #XfinitySeries #FordEcoBoost300 #FBF #Flashback

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

In this season’s final edition of Flashback Friday, Kickin’ The Tires relives when NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick won the Ford EcoBoost 300 and the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2018 for JR Motorsports.

Jr Motorsports driver Tyler Reddick started his 2018 Xfinity Series season with a win in the season opener PowerShares…

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Throwback Thursday: Joey Logano claims Homestead win and first Cup Championship

In this season's final edition of #ThrowbackThursday we relive when @Team_Penske driver @joeylogano won at @HomesteadMiami claiming the victory and his first #MENCS Championship! #NASCAR #Throwback #TBT #FordEcoBoost400

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

In this week’s edition of Throwback Thursday, Kickin’ The Tires relives when NASCAR driver Joey Logano won the Ford EcoBoost 400 from Homestead-Miami Speedway and also claimed his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship on November 18, 2018 for Team Penske.

Joey Logano spoiled the day for the big-three of Martin Truex Jr, Kyle Busch and…

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Ryan Blaney hopeful for decent run at Homestead after being eliminated from playoffs

After being eliminated from the #Championship4, @Team_Penske driver @Blaney is still hopeful for a decent run next weekend at @HomesteadMiami. #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs #Bluegreen500

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney came into Sunday’s Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway with one more shot to make the Championship 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway next weekend. Despite finishing the 312-lap event with a solid third place finish in his No. 12 DEX Imaging Ford, Blaney was eliminated from title contention.

Blaney entered the day starting with a solid…

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Michael Annett’s top-10 finish not enough to advance to Championship 4

.@MichaelAnnett's Top-10 finish @ISMRaceway wasn't enough to advance the @JRMotorsports driver to the #Championship4, but Annett reiterated it's been a "Really good season" #NASCAR #NXS #DesertDiamond200 #NASCARPlayoffs

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Michael Annett finished Saturday afternoon’s Desert Diamond Casino 200 from ISM Raceway with a solid ninth place finish, but it wasn’t enough to propel the JR Motorsports driver into the Championship 4 next weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Annett who ultimately finished the race in the same position he started, ninth, had one of his…

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Flashback Friday: Last lap pass surges Matt Kenseth to Phoenix win

In this week's edition of #FlashbackFriday we relive when @mattkenseth won at @ISMRaceway in 2017 for @JoeGibbsRacing. #FBF #Flashback #NASCAR #MENCS #CanAm500

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

In this week’s edition of Flashback Friday, Kickin’ The Tires relives when NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth won the Can-Am 500 from ISM Raceway on November 12, 2017 for Joe Gibbs Racing.

NASCAR veteran driver Matt Kenseth won for the first time in 2017 during Sunday’s Can-Am 500 in Phoenix, passing Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott on the final lap in his No. 20…