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John Newby
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Senior Writer at Savage Ventures covering NASCAR and Auto News.
NMPA member.
Big fan of Blue Heelers, coffee, and station wagons with ridiculous engines.
#NASCAR - Spire Motorsports and Kaulig Racing kicked off Clash week by making sponsor announcements and showing off new schemes.
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Spire Motorsports, Kaulig Racing kick off Clash week with sponsor news
Spire Motorsports and Kaulig Racing kicked off Clash week by making sponsor announcements for the 2026 season.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
#NASCAR - Legacy Motor Club has brought in a big name from the fitness world to serve as a sponsor.
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Legacy Motor Club joins forces with major fitness brand, NoBull
Legacy Motor Club will represent a new sponsor during the 2026 season as NoBull joins as the official track shoe.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The Fox Sports run of #IndyCar ads continues with Pato O'Ward ripping around a neighborhood in a garbage truck.
This spot will air during the NFC championship game tonight.
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IndyCar's Pato O'Ward takes over garbage truck in new TV spot
Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward took on a new role to hype up the 2026 IndyCar Series season. He raced a garbage truck.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
#NASCAR - As Hendrick Motorsports toured athletic facilities and Fort Bragg to get inspiration, they saw a common brand - Sorinex.
So how did they go from seeing the name to unveiling a custom athletic center filled with Sorinex gear?
I have the in-depth answer. 👇
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Championship mindset brings Sorinex & Hendrick Motorsports together
Hendrick Motorsports turned to Sorinex, a South Carolina-based company, to build out its new training facility.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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#NASCAR - Thursday afternoon, Hendrick Motorsports
showed off its new 35,000-square-foot athletic center.
What does it include? Literally everything the employees need for health and wellness.
Oh, and it has a barbershop.
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Hendrick Motorsports opens doors of new athletic center
Hendrick Motorsports kicked off 2026 by unveiling a brand new facility focused on health, wellness, and anything else employees could need.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:26 AM
#NASCAR - Fox Sports has its broadcast lineup for the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium next weekend.
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Fox Sports sets broadcast lineup for Clash at Bowman Gray
Fox Sports has set its broadcast lineup for the Feb. 1 exhibition Cook Out Clash Cup Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
#NASCAR - Thursday afternoon, Hendrick Motorsports
showed off its new 35,000-square-foot athletic center.
What does it include? Literally everything the employees need for health and wellness.
Oh, and it has a barbershop.
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Hendrick Motorsports opens doors of new athletic center
Hendrick Motorsports kicked off 2026 by unveiling a brand new facility focused on health, wellness, and anything else employees could need.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:26 AM
#NASCAR - Earlier today, I had an opportunity to tour the Hall of Fame and see the new Glory Road exhibit focused on team owners.
Here are the cars that will be on display for the next three years, as well a look into the design process.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame unveils 3-year tribute to team owners
The NASCAR Hall of Fame has unveiled a tribute to team owners, one that will take over Glory Road for the next three years.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I still need to write up a couple of stories, but I spent the afternoon at the new Hendrick Motorsports/Atrium Health training facility.
Some highlights include:
Dry therapy and wet therapy rooms
Every piece of workout equipment imaginable
Medical and rehab staff on site
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
From earlier today, Kaulig Racing and RFK Racing will run tributes to Greg Biffle during the Daytona 500.
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RFK Racing, Kaulig Racing honor Greg Biffle at Daytona 500
RFK Racing and Kaulig Racing will honor the late Greg Biffle with special door numbers during the Daytona 500.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Hailie Deegan returns to stock car racing as she joins Bill McAnally Racing for the full ARCA West season.
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Hailie Deegan returns to stock car racing in 2026
Hailie Deegan will return to stock car racing during the 2026 season as she joins forces with a championship-winning team.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Hardee's has returned to NASCAR in multiple ways.
The official quick service restaurant of #NASCAR and as a primary partner of 23XI Racing.
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Hardee's races back into NASCAR with 23XI Racing sponsorship
Hardee's is making its return to NASCAR while simultaneously joining forces with 23XI Racing and Bubba Wallace.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Earlier today, Xfinity Racing announced it will have a much larger presence at 23XI Racing while serving as Bubba Wallace's majority primary sponsor.
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Bubba Wallace secures majority primary sponsor for 2026
Bubba Wallace has secured a majority primary sponsor ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, his sixth with 23XI Racing.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
#NASCAR - Ross Chastain joins forces with Jordan Anderson Racing in select races next season while trying to hit 56 starts.
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Ross Chastain expands O'Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule
Ross Chastain has expanded his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule while joining a new team for 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM
#NASCAR - The No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet will feature five drivers in 2026.
Full schedule:
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JR Motorsports, HendrickCars unveil No. 88 car's schedule
The No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro will feature five different drivers during the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:38 PM
#NASCAR - Travis Pastrana returns to NASCAR this February with Niece Motorsports.
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Travis Pastrana returns to NASCAR for Daytona start
Travis Pastrana will return to NASCAR in February to take on Daytona International Speedway and fight for another top-15 finish.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:40 PM
#NASCAR has updated the Rule Book ahead of the 2026 season. Here are some of the takeaways, which include an updated qualifying order metric.
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OEM provisionals, eligibility rules headline NASCAR Rule Book update
NASCAR has issued a significant update to the Rule Book ahead of the 2026 season while changing the language in numerous sections.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
#NASCAR - It's a reunion for SS GreenLight Racing as Cole Custer takes on 5 more races. He won for the team in 2022.
RIP California Speedway.
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SS GreenLight Racing reunites with NASCAR champion
SS GreenLight Racing has announced it will reunite with a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion for select races.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
#NASCAR - Tonight, Ford Racing announced that it will bring the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC to the Cup Series in 2027.
Details:
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Ford Racing bringing new Mustang to NASCAR in 2027
Ford Racing is bringing a brand-new Mustang to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, continuing a trend of development for the OEM partner.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM
#NASCAR - The Truck Series lineup is adding some big names for Daytona. This time, it's Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. makes series debut at Daytona
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will make his Craftsman Truck Series debut during the 2026 season as he joins a new team.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
#NASCAR - Richard Childress Racing announced multiple competition changes ahead of the 2026 season.
The team also confirmed the return of the part-time No. 33 Cup Series entry.
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Richard Childress Racing makes competition changes for 2026
Richard Childress Racing has made competition changes ahead of the 2026 Cup Series season while focusing on improvements.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
#NASCAR - It was a busy day at North Wilkesboro Speedway as Cup Series drivers tested cars and answered questions.
Here are some of their comments about increased horsepower, win and you're in, maximizing test time, and Tony Stewart's return.
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Notes from a rare NASCAR offseason test at North Wilkesboro
Cup Series teams headed to North Wilkesboro Speedway on Tuesday for a rare offseason test. Here are some takeaways from media sessions.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:58 AM
#NASCAR - From earlier today, Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports will continue to Ride the 'Dente as part of a multi-year extension with Chili's.
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Spire Motorsports extends Chili's sponsorship over multiple seasons
Carson Hocevar will continue to Ride the 'Dente in 2026 and beyond after Chili's signed a multi-year contract extension.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
#NASCAR - Kyle Busch has a simple message for Tony Stewart as the Hall of Famer returns to the Truck Series for the first time since 2005.
Don't expect to finish.
More from his media session:
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Kyle Busch's simple message for Tony Stewart ahead of Truck return
Kyle Busch delivered a simple message about Tony Stewart deciding to return to the Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM