Noah Gragson and the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Team
Talladega Superspeedway Competition Notes
YellaWood 500
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Event: Race 36 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-miles)
of Laps: 188
Time/TV/Radio: 2:00 PM ET on NBC/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90
Noah Gragson Notes
Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team return to the Talladega Superspeedway this weekend. The 2.66-mile Talladega, Alabama track is a favorite for Gragson, having earned his career best Cup Series finish (3rd) in the 2024 Fall event with Stewart-Haas Racing. In the Cup Series’ first visit to the track this season, Gragson earned his season best finish of fourth. Gragson has a storied history at the superspeedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In eight starts, Gragson has one win, three top-five, and six top-10 finishes.
Rush Truck Centers returns this weekend with Gragson and the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team for the 188-lap race. With more than 150 Rush Truck Centers dealerships located across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, visit rushtruckcenters.com to find a location near you. For the entire month of October, Front Row Motorsports will run pink Rush Truck Centers mud flaps on their NASCAR Cup series tractors in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
Cummins also joins Rush Truck Centers for this weekend’s race. Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is comprised of five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by their global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. From buses that transport kids to and from school to the trucks that carry essentials, to construction, mining equipment, trains and ships, and critical backup power for places like data centers and hospitals, Cummins powers the future through innovations that make people’s lives better. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy – the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. Learn more at cummins.com.
Rush Truck Centers is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Race to Talladega technician referral contest. This year’s contest was an overwhelming success, with 397 applicants referred by eligible Rush Enterprises technicians. The two technicians who referred the highest number of candidates, along with three additional technicians selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries, were invited to attend this weekend’s race. Rusty Rush was joined by Vice President of Service Operations Victor Cummings to draw the winners. To enter the contest, current technicians referred a candidate to apply for a technician role within the company. Technician recruiting and retention are key strategic initiatives for the company and are critical to their ongoing success. Rush Truck Centers is always looking for talented technicians to join their team. If you’re passionate about keeping trucks on the road and want to turn your skills into a rewarding career, visit careers.rushenterprises.com to apply today.
Congratulations to this year’s winning technicians:
Jose Ramirez Diaz, Custom Vehicle Solutions – Denton (10 referrals)
Donnie Peyatt, Rush Truck Centers – Cleveland (8 referrals)
Brandon Blakely, Rush Truck Centers – Memphis
Jose Lopez Cota, Rush Truck Centers – Tucson
Matt Sallee, Rush Truck Centers – Greeley
“Talladega’s one of those places where you have to be patient and smart all race long,” said Gragson. “We had a great car in the spring and finished fourth, which showed what this team is capable of. Everyone’s been working hard, and I’m looking forward to getting back out there and building on that.”
Road Crew
Driver: Noah Gragson
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Crew Chief: Drew Blickensderfer
Hometown: Decatur, Illinois
Car Chief: Joey Forgette
Hometown: Iron Mountain, Michigan
Engineer: Dillon Silverman
Hometown: Chico, California
Engineer: Scott Bingham
Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Mechanic: Chris Trickett
Hometown: Grafton, West Virginia
Mechanic: Tony Infinger
Hometown: Fort Valley, Georgia
Tire Specialist: Chris Aunspaw
Hometown: Zelienople, Pennsylvania
Engine Tuner: Matt Moeller
Hometown: Monroe, New York
Spotter: Nick Del Campo
Hometown: Blauvelt, New York
Transporter Co-Driver: Nate “Cookie” Eller
Hometown: Granite Falls, North Carolina
Transporter Co-Driver: Matt Murphy
Hometown: Augusta, Georgia
Pit Crew
Front Tire Changer: Thomas Hatcher
Hometown: Middleburg, Florida
Rear Tire Changer: Adam Riley
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Tire Carrier: Jarren Davis
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Jackman: Nate McBride
Hometown: Vidalia, Georgia
Fueler: Ray Hernandez
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
ABOUT RUSH TRUCK CENTERS
More than a dealer network, Rush Truck Centers is the premier solutions provider for the commercial vehicle industry. With more than 150 Rush Truck Centers dealerships across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, no one can match our network reach and scale. We provide our customers an integrated, one-stop approach to the service and sales of new and used trucks and commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts, service and collision repair capabilities, alternative fuel systems, vehicle technology solutions, and a range of financial services including financing, insurance, and leasing and rental options. Since 1965, we’ve earned our reputation for excellence, fairness, positive attitude and solutions that exceed customer expectations. That’s why we can say with confidence; when it comes to trucking, no one offers you more. Visit rushtruckcenters.com or follow us on social media: X @rushtruckcenters, Instagram @rush_truck_centers and facebook.com/rushtruckcenters.
ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.
