John Newby
@johnnewby.bsky.social
Senior Writer at Savage Ventures covering NASCAR and Auto News.
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Big fan of Blue Heelers, coffee, and station wagons with ridiculous engines.
NMPA member.
Big fan of Blue Heelers, coffee, and station wagons with ridiculous engines.
#NASCAR - Tony Stewart originally only planned on one Truck Series start with Kaulig Racing.
Now that he can win a "driveable" trophy, his future with the team is open-ended.
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Now that he can win a "driveable" trophy, his future with the team is open-ended.
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Tony Stewart's future in Truck Series is 'open-ended' ahead of return
Tony Stewart originally planned on making a single Truck Series start for Kaulig Racing, but now his future is open-ended.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
#NASCAR - Tony Stewart originally only planned on one Truck Series start with Kaulig Racing.
Now that he can win a "driveable" trophy, his future with the team is open-ended.
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Now that he can win a "driveable" trophy, his future with the team is open-ended.
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Fox Sports has taken a unique approach to hyping up #IndyCar coverage, such as having Josef Newgarden lick raw meat off his thumb.
I set out to find out why the broadcaster went this route.
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I set out to find out why the broadcaster went this route.
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Early success created welcome challenge for Fox Sports & IndyCar
The early success of Fox Sports' TV spots for the NTT IndyCar Series created a unique challenge entering 2026.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Fox Sports has taken a unique approach to hyping up #IndyCar coverage, such as having Josef Newgarden lick raw meat off his thumb.
I set out to find out why the broadcaster went this route.
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I set out to find out why the broadcaster went this route.
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#NASCAR - Discount Tire is back for an expanded schedule this year while supporting all three Team Penske Cup drivers and all three IndyCar drivers.
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Longtime Team Penske partner returns for expanded schedule
Discount Tire, a longtime partner of Team Penske, will return to the fold this season as part of an expanded deal.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
#NASCAR - Discount Tire is back for an expanded schedule this year while supporting all three Team Penske Cup drivers and all three IndyCar drivers.
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#NASCAR and Fox Sports will debut a new documentary revisiting Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash. It will air after the Duel races on Feb. 12.
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NASCAR, Fox Sports prep documentary about Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash
Fox Sports and NASCAR are set to release a new documentary revisiting Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash in the 2001 Daytona 500.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
#NASCAR and Fox Sports will debut a new documentary revisiting Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash. It will air after the Duel races on Feb. 12.
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#NASCAR - Joe Gibbs Racing will showcase a special logo across multiple series this season while celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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Joe Gibbs Racing unveils new logo for 35th anniversary season
Joe Gibbs Racing has unveiled a new logo for the 2026 season. The team will celebrate its 35th anniversary in NASCAR.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:20 PM
#NASCAR - Joe Gibbs Racing will showcase a special logo across multiple series this season while celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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#NASCAR Cup Series cars are on track this weekend (weather permitting), and they will feature a new tire compound.
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NASCAR schedule starts with tire change, increased horsepower
NASCAR and Goodyear are bringing a new tire compound to the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium while pursuing increased falloff.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
#NASCAR Cup Series cars are on track this weekend (weather permitting), and they will feature a new tire compound.
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#NASCAR - Corey Heim won't compete full-time in any series this season, but he will make several starts.
The first two will take place with 23XI Racing and Tricon Garage.
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The first two will take place with 23XI Racing and Tricon Garage.
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Corey Heim sets first starts of 2026 after leaving full-time ride
Reigning Truck Series champion Corey Heim has set his first starts of the 2026 NASCAR season after leaving his full-time ride.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM
#NASCAR - Corey Heim won't compete full-time in any series this season, but he will make several starts.
The first two will take place with 23XI Racing and Tricon Garage.
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The first two will take place with 23XI Racing and Tricon Garage.
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One of the biggest races of the year returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May.
That's right, the Wienie 500 is prepped for its second run.
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That's right, the Wienie 500 is prepped for its second run.
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High octane hot dog race returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Wienie 500, a high octane hot dog race, returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May while setting up the Indy 500.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM
One of the biggest races of the year returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May.
That's right, the Wienie 500 is prepped for its second run.
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That's right, the Wienie 500 is prepped for its second run.
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The #NASCAR Clash takes place this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium... that is, if winter weather does not disrupt anything.
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Winter weather creates concerns for NASCAR's return to Bowman Gray
The potential for a winter storm in the Winston-Salem area has created some concerns about NASCAR's preseason exhibition event.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The #NASCAR Clash takes place this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium... that is, if winter weather does not disrupt anything.
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#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 - Spire Motorsports and Kaulig Racing kicked off Clash week by making sponsor announcements and showing off new schemes.
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#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
#NASCAR - Legacy Motor Club has brought in a big name from the fitness world to serve as a sponsor.
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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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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
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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This spot will air during the NFC championship game tonight.
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#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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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
#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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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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Reposted by John Newby
#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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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 - 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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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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#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 - Fox Sports has its broadcast lineup for the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium next weekend.
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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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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 - 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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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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#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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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
#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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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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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
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
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
Some highlights include:
Dry therapy and wet therapy rooms
Every piece of workout equipment imaginable
Medical and rehab staff on site
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
From earlier today, Kaulig Racing and RFK Racing will run tributes to Greg Biffle during the Daytona 500.
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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
Hailie Deegan returns to stock car racing as she joins Bill McAnally Racing for the full ARCA West season.
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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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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
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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The official quick service restaurant of #NASCAR and as a primary partner of 23XI Racing.
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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
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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#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 - Ross Chastain joins forces with Jordan Anderson Racing in select races next season while trying to hit 56 starts.
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#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 - The No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet will feature five drivers in 2026.
Full schedule:
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Full schedule:
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