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SHELL INTRODUCES “RACE DAY REWARDS” PROGRAM FOR 2026 RACE SEASON

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Shell ® Fuel Rewards®members will save 22¢ per gallon when filling up on every race day this season

HOUSTON, Texas (February 10) – Today, Shell announced a new and rewarding program for fans and all consumers tied to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race season. Starting with this Sunday’s race in Daytona, Shell ® Fuel Rewards® members can save 22¢ per gallon on all grades of Shellgasoline when opting in to the offer and filling up on race day.

Fans and consumers who are not Shell ® Fuel Rewards® members can simply download the Shell App to join Fuel Rewards and opt in to the offer to redeem the season-long benefit that runs the entire 10-month season from February to November*. Then, on every Cup Series scheduled race day, when fans and consumers go to their desired participating Shell station to fill up, the price will roll back 22¢ per gallon on all grades of Shellgasoline – including Shell V-Power®  NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline.

“We are so thrilled to be bringing this offer not only to motor racing fans, who are some of the most loyal fans in all of sports, but also to consumers as an introduction to the sport,” said Zoë Baldwin, General Manager of Mobility Marketing North America for Shell. “The Race Day Rewards program is unique in that it rewards all fans and general consumers alike, is simple to opt in to, and provides 37 opportunities to save at the pump all season long.”

Consumers can join the Shell ® Fuel Rewards® program via this link or via the Shell app: www.fuelrewards.com/racedayrewards. 

Download the Shell App:

‎Shell: Fuel, Charge & More App – App Store
Shell: Fuel, Charge & More – Apps on Google Play

For questions regarding the Shell ® Fuel Rewards® program, please email support@fuelrewards.com. 

“I believe that Shell provides many of the highest quality fuels and lubricants in the business,” said Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang Darkhorse for Team Penske. “Now, with this amazing program, everyone has 37 opportunities, all season, to save 22 cents off per gallon on the scheduled race day!  Sundays, and sometimes Saturdays, are special to me because I get to do what I love, but now fans can feel good about heading to the pump on race day!”

About Shell Motorsports

Shell USA, Inc. is an affiliate of Shell plc, a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with operations in more than 70 countries. In the U.S., Shell operates in 49 states with approximately 12,000 Shell-branded stations. The Shell downstream organization manages a portfolio of top-quality brands, including Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline, Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines, and Pennzoil®.

Shell’s motorsports technical alliances around the world provide a testing ground for fuel and lubricant technologies and products in demanding road conditions. Shell gains knowledge through these alliances to help address the mobility energy challenge with efficient solutions that power and protect motorists around the globe.

http://www.shell.com, http://www.shell.us, 

About Shell® Fuel Rewards®

The Shell® Fuel Rewards® program is the premier national loyalty program that connects national and regional brands with millions of consumers who enjoy earning cents-per-gallon savings at the pump. Shell® Fuel Rewards® members earn fuel savings with their Shell fuel fill-ups, on everyday purchases from a variety of retailers, through participating restaurants and from their Shell convenience store purchases. These fuel savings can be redeemed at participating Shell locations across the United States. To learn more about the Shell Fuel Rewards® program, visit The Fuel Rewards® program at Shell – save on every fill | Shell USA, Inc. or download the Shell App.

Shell “Race Day Rewards” Rules and Restrictions:

*Restrictions apply. Limit 20 gallons. At participating Shell stations. Offer begins February 15, 2026 and ends November 8, 2026 (“Offer Period”). To qualify for this offer (“Race Day Rewards”) you must (1) be a current Fuel Rewards® member or join at http://www.Fuelrewards.com/racedayrewards (2) download or have downloaded the Shell App, (3) have linked or link your Fuel Rewards® account in the Shell App, and (4) activate the Race Day Reward on or before a scheduled NASCAR Cup race day during the Offer Period in the Shell App (members only need to opt-in once during the 2026 season). Upon activation, Shell® Fuel Rewards® members will be able to redeem the 22¢/gal savings only on scheduled NASCAR Race Days at a participating Shell station. In the event of a weather delay, members will be able to redeem the 22c/gal savings on the rescheduled race day. The offer earned from this promotion may stack with other reward balances in the member’s Shell® Fuel Rewards® account.  To redeem this reward, enter your Alt ID or swipe a Fuel Rewards® card or a linked payment card prior to filling at a participating Shell station.

Void where prohibited, only available in US. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable offer terms, Fuel Rewards® savings are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per purchase per vehicle or fraud limits placed by Shell and/or limits placed on your payment card by your financial institution, each of which may be lower. Dispenser may require a price of up to $0.109/gallon. Once you begin to dispense fuel using your Fuel Rewards® savings, you must dispense to the applicable offer’s gallon limit or you forfeit any remaining discounted gallons of fuel. If rewards from multiple offers are combined in a redemption, the lowest gallon limit for such offers will apply. If you have a rewards balance greater than the current per-gallon price of fuel, the price will roll down to the maximum capability of the fuel equipment, and your remaining rewards will be saved for a future fuel purchase. For purchases of $75 or more, please go inside to pay. Unbranded diesel and alternative fuels may not be eligible. To learn more, visit fuelrewards.com/status or call (888) 603-0473. Effective as of April 28,2025 the Fuel Rewards® program is owned and operated by Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US. Offers may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Not valid where prohibited by law. Please see www.fuelrewards.com for complete Fuel Rewards® program details and Terms and Conditions. Other restrictions may apply. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Ford Racing NASCAR – Daytona 500 Advance

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DAYTONA 500

Friday, February 13 – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, February 14 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, 5 p.m. ET (CW)
Sunday, February 15 – NASCAR Cup Series, 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX)

The NASCAR season gets started full speed this weekend as all three of the sport’s top touring series hit the track for the first time in 2026. Daytona Speedweeks will feature the debut of O’Reilly Auto Parts as a series title sponsor and culminate with the 68th running of the Daytona 500.

FORD AND THE 500

Ford has won the Daytona 500 a total of 17 times with the last being four years ago when Austin Cindric (2022) captured the race in just his second attempt. Tiny Lund registered Ford’s first win in ‘The Great American Race’ when he subbed for Marvin Panch and drove the Wood Brothers to their first 500 win in 1963. Bill Elliott, Dale Jarrett and Matt Kenseth are the only drivers to win the event more than once with Ford, but that could grow by one if either Joey Logano or Cindric find Victory Lane on Sunday.

BLANEY GOING FOR CONSECUTIVE DAYTONA WINS

Ford driver Ryan Blaney will be making his 12th start in the Daytona 500 this weekend and he would like nothing better for it to end up the way it did a few months ago. That’s when Blaney came from 13th to first in the final two laps of the regular season finale to win the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in August. That marked his second career summer Cup win at Daytona, a facility that has been feast or famine for him throughout his career. That’s because in 21 all-time series starts, he has nine finishes of seventh or better, seven finishes of 30th or worse, and nine DNFs. The last Cup driver to win consecutive races at DIS was Jimmie Johnson in 2013.

PREECE RIDING HIGH

Ryan Preece comes into this weekend’s Daytona 500 still riding high after his win in last week’s Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The Connecticut native successfully navigated rain, sleet, ice and other obstacles to lead the final 45 laps and post the first win of his NASCAR Cup Series career. As a result, he will try to become the first driver to win the Clash and 500 since Denny Hamlin did it in 2016. In six career Daytona 500 starts, Preece has a pair of top 10 finishes with his best effort being sixth in 2021.

BUESCHER ON TOP 10 RUN AT DAYTONA

Ford Mustang Dark Horse driver Chris Buescher has been on a roll of late with RFK Racing at Daytona International Speedway, coming into this weekend’s “Great American Race” having finished 10th or better five times in his last six starts at the superspeedway. That includes a victory in the 2023 regular season finale when he got a decisive push from teammate and co-owner Brad Keselowski, and led the final two laps of overtime. In 10 Daytona 500 starts, Buescher’s best finish is third (2020).

SMITH HOPING TO JOIN CINDRIC ON FORD DAYTONA LIST

Zane Smith will be making his third Daytona 500 start and a victory on Sunday would make him the second active Ford driver to win at the World Center of Speed in multiple series. Smith has a pair of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victories with those coming in back-to-back seasons (2022 and 2023) while Cindric registered his Daytona wins in Cup (2022) and NOAPS (2021).

RYAN PREECE: “For me, it’s going out for qualifying night, try to get it on the pole, and keep this momentum going. When you have this good feeling, you want to harness it and keep capitalizing on it, just let it set the bar for the season, how you want to continue to be. The people that know me from racing modifieds and where I come from, how I won races, they know my passion, they know my drive and how I hate losing more than I love winning. I want people nationally, around the country, to see that, too. I’m looking forward to it.”

RYAN BLANEY: “You work with your guys through the week and in the winter, but nothing is better than working with them at the racetrack, kind of getting that camaraderie back, the communication side down, just getting back to what you’re used to. I look forward to getting back with my guys, getting the year rolling, and seeing how the week goes in Daytona.”

CINDRIC KICKS OFF ROOKIE SEASON IN STYLE

Austin Cindric started off his first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series with Team Penske with a bang by winning the 2022 Daytona 500 in only his second attempt. Cindric got a push and then had to fend off his teammate, Ryan Blaney, coming to the checkered flag to become the first rookie to win the Great American Race. Blaney made contact with Cindric and hit the outside wall, sealing the No. 2 driver’s fate to claim his first career Cup Series victory. It was a stellar day for Ford overall, claiming four of the top-five and seven of the top-10 finishing positions. Chase Briscoe came home 3rd, Blaney 4th and Aric Almirola 5th to complete the top five.

LOGANO GIVES FORD FIRST SWEEP OF DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS

Joey Logano survived an intense final 10 laps, including a green-white-checkered finish, to give Ford a sweep of Daytona Speedweeks by winning the 57th running of the Daytona 500 in 2015. The win came on the heels of Tyler Reddick winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Ryan Reed taking the checkered flag for the first time in the NASCAR XFINITY Series event. It also capped an undefeated month of racing at Daytona for Ford, which also won the season-opening Rolex 24 Hours.

TINY LUND COMES UP BIG FOR WOOD BROTHERS

Ford won the Daytona 500 for the first time on Feb. 24, 1963 when Tiny Lund took the Wood Brothers to Victory Lane and completed a script that would have made Hollywood envious. Lund didn’t have a ride for the 500, but was at the track watching Marvin Panch test a Maserati when the car went out of control, flipped upside-down and caught on fire. Lund, along with four others, rushed to the scene and eventually pulled Panch to safety. Panch, who was the primary driver for the Wood Brothers, was unable to race in the 500 due to his injuries, so the team tabbed Lund as a substitute. Lund defied the odds by winning the race on one set of tires to give Ford and the Wood Brothers their first victory in “The Great American Race.”

NOAPS CHANGES

NASCAR’s second tier series is now known as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, but that isn’t the only change happening in 2026. Ford will have a pair of new drivers in addition to one new race team as Hettinger Racing joins the roster. The team announced that Luke Fenhaus will drive the No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Daytona as they compete for the first time in the series. AM Racing is back and will have a new driver with Nick Sanchez getting behind the wheel for his Ford Racing debut.

SHIFTING NUMBERS

ThorSport Racing has seen two drivers shift numbers for 2026. Ty Majeski is moving over to take the wheel of the No. 88 Ford F-150 that three-time series champion Matt Crafton piloted for 25 years. Going into the No. 98 that Majeski drove the past three seasons is Jake Garcia, who will be competing in his third full-time campaign with the organization. Rookie Cole Butcher will assume Garcia’s No. 13 while two-time series champ Ben Rhodes, who joined ThorSport in 2016, stays in his familiar No. 99 for the eighth straight year.

FRONT ROW DUO RETURNS

This will mark the second straight season Layne Riggs and Chandler Smith team up at Front Row Motorsports. Both drivers made the playoffs a year ago and combined to win all five of Ford’s series races with Riggs winning three times and Smith twice. Riggs, who has five career series victories in two full seasons, will be back in his No. 34 Ford F-150 while Smith prepares for double duty this weekend as he drives his regular No. 38 truck and attempts to qualify for the Daytona 500 in the No. 36 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for FRM.

FORD’S DAYTONA 500 WINNERS

1963 – Tiny Lund (Wood Brothers)

1965 – Fred Lorenzen (Holman-Moody)

1967 – Mario Andretti (Holman-Moody)

1969 – LeeRoy Yarbrough (Junior Johnson)

1978 – Bobby Allison (Bud Moore)

1985 – Bill Elliott (Harry Melling)

1987 – Bill Elliott (Harry Melling)

1992 – Davey Allison (Robert Yates)

1996 – Dale Jarrett (Robert Yates)

2000 – Dale Jarrett (Robert Yates)

2009 – Matt Kenseth (Jack Roush)

2011 – Trevor Bayne (Wood Brothers)

2012 – Matt Kenseth (Jack Roush)

2015 – Joey Logano (Roger Penske)

2017 – Kurt Busch (Stewart-Haas)

2021 – Michael McDowell (Front Row)

2022 – Austin Cindric (Roger Penske)

FORD’S NOAPS DAYTONA WINNERS

1995 – Chad Little (1)

2004 – Mike Wallace (2)

2015 – Ryan Reed (1)

2016 – Aric Almirola (2)

2017 – Ryan Reed (1)

2021 – Austin Cindric (1)

FORD’S NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES DAYTONA WINNERS

2000 – Mike Wallace

2003 – Rick Crawford

2004 – Carl Edwards

2006 – Mark Martin

2015 – Tyler Reddick

2020 – Grant Enfinger

2022 – Zane Smith

2023 – Zane Smith

As the spirit of America, the Ford Mustang is the world’s best selling sports car and one of the planet’s most popular race cars. With Mustang-based race cars competing in international sports car competition (GT3 and GT4), NASCAR, NHRA, Formula Drift, in Supercars, at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and in its own bespoke regional one-make series – Mustang Cup and Mustang Challenge – the platform has an unprecedented global reach. This weekend, 18 Mustang race cars are scheduled to race across all disciplines. Learn more about Mustang at www.FordRacing.com .

Spectrum Partners with Carson Hocevar, Spire Motorsports for NASCAR Cup Series Campaign

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Multi-Year Partnership Jump Starts with 68th Running of Daytona 500 and Spans Tracks Nationwide

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Start your engines: Spectrum is headed to NASCAR, debuting a new multi-year partnership with Spire Motorsports and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar. Spectrum will rev up as the team’s primary sponsor for multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, beginning Sunday, Feb. 15 with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

“NASCAR is built on speed, passion and innovation — and that spirit aligns perfectly with what we deliver every day at Spectrum as America’s Connectivity Company,” said Sharon Peters, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Spectrum. “Carson and Spire are not only incredible competitors, but also proud Spectrum customers. With our fastest, most reliable Fiber-Powered Internet and Seamless Connectivity, we help fans follow every moment of the race wherever they watch — and support the teams and businesses behind the sport with the technology and reliability they depend on.”

Following the season-opener at the famed 2.5-mile Daytona Beach superspeedway, Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevrolet will continue to feature the Spectrum livery at a host of races as NASCAR’s premier division traverses the country. Additionally, the Spectrum partnership serves as a reunion of sorts for Hocevar. As a young driver growing up in Portage, Mich., Hocevar sported a logo from Spectrum on his cars.

“Spectrum is a blue chip, iconic American brand that we know resonates with the NASCAR fan base,” said Spire Motorsports Co-Owner Jeff Dickerson. “This is a high-energy partnership to roll out, beginning with the Daytona 500. Carson is one of the most talented drivers across the sport, so I’m not sure we could have found a more perfect fit. We’re thrilled to welcome Spectrum to Spire Motorsports’ family of partners and to see them market their platform to the NASCAR fanbase by building a program around our No. 77 team and one of the sport’s most exciting personalities.”

Hocevar Draws on Racing Roots as He Begins Spectrum Partnership at Daytona 500
Hocevar is fresh off a 2025 campaign featuring two top-five and nine top-10 results, including a pair of career-best runners-up finishes at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway. The sophomore driver also secured his first career pole award at Texas Motor Speedway.

“It’s really cool to have Spectrum on our No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro,” said Hocevar. “It’s truly a full circle deal. Spectrum was on my quarter midget cars and late models growing up. My dad made a deal to put their logos on my race cars in exchange for local commercials for his coin and jewelry store. It’s surreal to reflect on that time and think now I’m racing on Sundays, going into my third season in the Cup Series with Spectrum as a key partner. I’m eager to get to work and wear the Spectrum blue at Daytona.”

Hocevar was impressive throughout his rookie season in 2024, earning top rookie honors on the strength of one top- five, six top-10 and 13 top-15 finishes.

The 23-year-old driver made his NASCAR Cup Series debut for Spire Motorsports on June 4, 2023, at World Wide Technology Raceway. In addition to his first appearance in NASCAR’s premier division, Hocevar made four NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts for Spire Motorsports in 2023, earning top-10 finishes at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway (sixth) and Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (eighth).

The 68th running of the Daytona 500 will be televised live on FOX, Sunday, Feb. 15 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The first of 36 points-paying races on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule will also be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Spectrum to Fuel Hocevar’s NASCAR Cup Series Campaign Across 2026 Race Schedule
Carson Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevy Camaro will fly the distinctive Spectrum colors and branding at the following NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026:

  • February 15 – Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla.
  • February 22 – Autotrader 400, Hampton, Ga.
  • April 12 – Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn.
  • May 3 – WÜRTH 400, Fort Worth, Texas
  • May 10 – Go Bowling at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y.
  • June 21 – Anduril 250, San Diego, Calif.
  • July 19 – Window World 450, North Wilkesboro, N.C.
  • September 6 – Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington, S.C.
  • September 13 – Enjoy Illinois 300, Madison, Ill.
  • October 4 – South Point 400, Las Vegas, Nev.
  • October 11 – Bank of America 400, Concord, N.C.
  • October 25 – YellaWood 500, Talladega, Ala.
  • November 8 – NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Homestead, Fla.

About Spectrum

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company available to 58 million homes and small to large businesses across 41 states. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.

More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.

About Spire Motorsports
Spire Motorsports fields full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and High Limit Racing.

The team, co-owned by longtime NASCAR industry executive Jeff Dickerson and TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss, earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent win came on May 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

In 2026, Spire Motorsports will campaign the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., organization will also field the No. 77 410 sprint car in High Limit Racing competition.

Jobber Backs Hettinger Racing and Driver Luke Fenhaus at Daytona, Bringing Blue Collar Grit to NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Season Opener

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Home Service Software Company Partners With Driver Luke Fenhaus to Spotlight the Shared Mindset of High-Performance Operators

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Jobber, the leading provider of software for blue collar businesses, has joined Hettinger Racing and will serve as the primary partner for driver Luke Fenhaus and the No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the season-opening NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race Feb. 14 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Powering over 350,000 service pros across more than 50 industries, Jobber brings together quoting, scheduling, payments and customer communication in one platform. Jobber AI, the first purpose-built intelligence layer designed to meet the unique needs of service pros, is woven throughout the platform, driving results, delivering actionable insights, and keeping businesses responsive 24/7.

Beyond software, Jobber has a long track record of investing in blue collar businesses through its Jobber Grants program, events, free tools and educational resources that have helped hundreds of thousands of service pros connect with one another, become stronger business owners, and grow with confidence.

“NASCAR is all about athletes like Luke who know how to grind,” said Sam Pillar, CEO and co-founder of Jobber. “Drivers, crews and team owners are all focused on getting a little better every lap. That’s the same mindset we see in blue collar entrepreneurs – people who care deeply about their craft and are always looking for ways to run smarter and grow.”

Daytona serves as a double debut for Hettinger Racing and Fenhaus. Team owner Chris Hettinger is a veteran team owner in the grassroots Late Model ranks whose organization is making its NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut in the Feb. 14 United Rentals 300. Fenhaus is a Midwestern short-track star who is also making his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Daytona. Together, they aim to put the green-and-blue No. 5 Jobber Ford Mustang at the front of Saturday’s 38-car field.

“We’ve been steadily building toward this moment and we’re incredibly proud to have Jobber on our Ford Mustang for our first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race,” said Hettinger, who also owns Victory Custom Trailers in his home state of Michigan. “Our race team, and Luke in particular, embody Jobber’s customers. We’re hands on, always on the go, and we want to win. We don’t need anything slowing us down. Jobber understands that, and for a business owner like me, they’re essential to a smooth-running operation.”

Fenhaus has been making a steady climb up the NASCAR ladder, winning in Late Models to secure seats in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and now, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The 21-year-old from Wausau, Wisconsin, is a two-time ARCA winner who made 12 Truck Series starts in 2025, earning a career-best third-place finish after winning the pole June 7 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.

“Late Models are my foundation, ARCA helped me take the next step, and the Truck Series taught me what it takes to compete at a national level. To be making my NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Daytona is something I’ve worked toward for a long time, and I’m ready for it.

“I’m proud to represent Jobber and gracious for their support. For a racer like me who’s scratching and clawing for every opportunity, their partnership means everything.”

Practice for the United Auto Rentals 300 takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 13. Qualifying begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 with the 120-lap race going green at 5 p.m. The CW will provide live, flag-to-flag coverage as will SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Jobber:

Jobber is the award-winning platform that puts blue collar first. Built for service pros, Jobber streamlines and automates operations so crews can run more efficiently, increase profitability and scale with confidence. More than 350,000 service pros in over 50 industries – including landscaping, plumbing, cleaning and contracting – use Jobber to serve over 27 million properties in more than 60 countries. Jobber continually ranks as one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies by The Globe and Mail, Fast Company, and Deloitte. For more information, visit jobber.com.

Front Row Motorsports: Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Mustang Dark Horse Team Daytona 500 Competition Notes

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Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Team
Daytona 500 Competition Notes
Daytona 500

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Event: Race 2 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-miles)
#of Laps: 200
Time/TV/Radio: 2:30 PM ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Todd Gilliland Notes

Todd Gilliland enters into his fifth NASCAR Cup Series season this Sunday at the 2026 Daytona 500, embarking on his second season in the No. 34 Ford. Gilliland ended the 2025 season with 11 top-15 finishes with his best finish coming at the Fall Talladega race where the 25-year-old driver finished second. Gilliland’s best finish at the Daytona International Speedway also came last season in the track’s summer event where he finished 11th.

Love’s Travel Stops returns with Gilliland and the No. 34 team for the season opener. Fans are encouraged to download the Love’s Connect App to unlock exclusive benefits and savings. Users can save 10¢ per gallon on gas and up to 25¢ per gallon on auto diesel, along with access to great mobile-only deals. Fans can download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.

“There’s no better place to kick off the season than Daytona, and I can’t wait to get back on track,” said Gilliland. “Front Row’s superspeedway program has always been strong. We really found our stride toward the end of the 2025 season, especially with the second-place finish at Talladega, and I expect us to come out swinging and open the year with a solid result.”
Road Crew

Driver: Todd Gilliland

Hometown: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

Crew Chief: Chris Lawson

Hometown: Medway, Ohio

Car Chief: Joe Marra

Hometown: Somers, New York

Engineer: Marc Rullo

Hometown: Ringwood, New Jersey

Engineer: Kevyn Rebolledo

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Spotter: Brit Andersen

Hometown: Branford, Connecticut

Mechanic: Michael Brookes

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Interior Specialist: Ethan Deguevara

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Tire Specialist: Billy John

Hometown: Pitman, New Jersey

Mechanic / Engine Tuner: Kyle Moon

Hometown: Troy, New York

Transporter Co-Driver: Randy Bernier

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Rick Grissom

Hometown: Bakersfield, California

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Danny Olszowy

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Rear Tire Changer: Paul Steele

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Tire Carrier: Austin Chrismon

Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Jackman: Ryan Selig

Hometown: Lindenhurst, Illinois

Fueler: Zeke Nance

Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia

ABOUT LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with 640 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Founded in 2004 by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, FRM has earned top honors including a 2021 Daytona 500 victory and the 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship. Based in Mooresville, N.C., FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and No. 38 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with the No. 34 and No. 38 teams in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. For more information, visit teamfrm.com and follow Front Row Motorsports on social media — X: @Team_FRM, Instagram: @teamfrm, Tik Tok: @Team_FRM, YouTube: @FrontRowNASCAR, and Facebook: facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Front Row Motorsports: Noah Gragson and the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang Dark Horse Team Daytona 500 Competition Notes

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Noah Gragson and the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang Dark Horse Team
Daytona 500 Competition Notes
Daytona 500

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Event: Race 2 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-miles)
#of Laps: 200
Time/TV/Radio: 2:30 PM ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Noah Gragson Notes

This year’s Daytona 500 will be Gragson’s fifth overall and second with Front Row Motorsports (FRM). In the “Great American Race”, Gragson has a career best finish of 9th, earning the finish in 2024 with Stewart-Haas Racing and crew chief Drew Blickensderfer.

Gragson has shown speed at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway, with a 15.3 average finish in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and a win in 2020 with JR Motorsports. He added a top-five finish at Daytona in 2022. Last season, Gragson finished 28th in his first Daytona 500 start with Front Row Motorsports.

Kicking off its 17th season as a NASCAR partner, Rush Truck Centers returns as primary sponsor of the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse and Gragson in the DAYTONA 500 and continues as the Official Truck Dealer and Service Center of Front Row Motorsports and Noah Gragson. For over 60 years, Rush Truck Centers has provided premium products and services for the commercial vehicle market at over 150 dealerships across North America. Through their commitment to keeping customers up and running, Rush Truck Centers has also proudly served the area around Daytona Beach (Fla.), with nearby locations in Orlando (Fla.) and Jacksonville (Fla.). The familiar Rush Truck Centers colors will also adorn the No. 4 at eleven (11) additional races throughout the year and be represented as an associate partner on each Front Row Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series entry over the entire 2026 season. The New Braunfels (Tex.) based company will next be on-track as a primary sponsor with Front Row Motorsports at their home event, at Circuit of the Americas in Austin (Tex.) on March 1st. Each week, the Front Row Motorsports Ford Mustang Dark Horse race cars are transported to the track behind the power of Peterbilt Model 579 tractors, provided by Rush Truck Centers. To find a Rush Truck Centers location near you, visit rushtruckcenters.com.

Through their longstanding B2B partnership, Cummins, Inc. will also join Rush Truck Centers on the No. 4 for “The Great American Race”. A global power solutions leader, Cummins 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.

“I’m pumped to be back at Daytona,” Gragson said. “Superspeedway racing gives you a real opportunity, and our focus this year is putting ourselves in position for a better result. We’ve worked hard as a team, learned from our experiences, and we’re looking to improve on last season and start the year on a strong note.”
Road Crew

Driver: Noah Gragson

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Crew Chief: Grant Hutchens

Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska

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: Ron Miske

Hometown: Fairfield, Connecticut

Transporter Co-Driver: Matt Murphy

Hometown: Augusta, Georgia

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Tafton Hensley

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Rear Tire Changer: Justin Fox

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Drew Baum

Hometown: Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania

Jackman: Graham Stoddard

Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska

Fueler: Blake Baker

Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina

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 Eastern 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 competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Founded in 2004 by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, FRM has earned top honors including a 2021 Daytona 500 victory and the 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship. Based in Mooresville, N.C., FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and No. 38 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with the No. 34 and No. 38 teams in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. For more information, visit teamfrm.com and follow Front Row Motorsports on social media — X: @Team_FRM, Instagram: @teamfrm, Tik Tok: @Team_FRM, YouTube: @FrontRowNASCAR, and Facebook: facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Front Row Motorsports: Daytona NCTS Race Advance (Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith)

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Layne Riggs | Chandler Smith
Daytona International Speedway NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race Advance
Fresh From Florida 250

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Event: Race 1 of 25
Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Location: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-miles)
#of Laps: 100
Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 PM ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Layne Riggs Notes

After a breakout 2025 season in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, highlighted by a fifth-place finish in the Driver Championship standings, Layne Riggs returns to the No. 34 team for the 2026 season. With three wins, 13 top-five, and 16 top-10 finishes in 2025, Riggs enters the new year poised for another strong championship run.

Love’s Travel Stops returns with Riggs and the No. 34 team for the season opener. Fans are encouraged to download the Love’s Connect App to unlock exclusive benefits and savings. Users can save 10¢ per gallon on gas and up to 25¢ per gallon on auto diesel, along with access to great mobile-only deals. Fans can download the app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.

“We’re all itching to get back to the track,” said Riggs. “We didn’t make a lot of changes to the road or pit crew this off-season, so there’s a lot of comfort heading into Daytona knowing you have a reliable and proven team. These superspeedway races are always a gamble, and it’s more about surviving to the end in a good enough position to win. Chander (Smith) and I work well together as teammates, so I know we’ll be able to get to the front, it will just come down to avoiding the chaos.”
Road Crew

Driver: Layne Riggs

Crew Chief: Dylan Cappello

Truck Chief: Brandon Selph

Engineer: Jonathan Coates

Mechanic: Clark Houston

Mechanic: Robert Benzenhafer

Interior Specialist: Brian Sliney

Spotter: Josh Williams

Transport Driver: James O’neil

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Blake Hickman

Rear Tire Changer: Steven Chereek

Tire Carrier: Alvin Wilson

Jackman: Kendall Futrell

Fueler: Patrick Gaddy

Chandler Smith’s Notes

Chandler Smith returns to Front Row Motorsports for a second season in the No. 38 Ford F-150. Smith and the No. 38 team will sport a new look on the high banks of the Daytona International Speedway for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season opener, partnering with Go Outdoors Florida from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for the 100-lap race.

The No. 38 will feature the FWC’s TrophyCatch program. An avid fisherman, Smith invites anglers of all skill levels to join the citizen-science initiative, which rewards fishermen for documenting largemouth bass weighing eight pounds or more. Since its launch, TrophyCatch has logged thousands of trophy bass across the state, giving scientists valuable insight into Florida’s bass population while giving anglers the chance to win prizes, from top-tier fishing gear to a Phoenix Bass Boat. Anglers can sign up for free at TrophyCatch.com, grab a fishing license, and submit photo or video evidence of their catches for even more chances to win.

“We’re proud to partner with NASCAR and bring Florida’s conservation story to one of the largest audiences in American sports,” said Roger Young, Executive Director, FWC. “This collaboration is an exciting opportunity to connect with outdoor enthusiasts and highlight the importance of protecting our state’s world-class fisheries and wildlife.”

Statistically, the Daytona International Speedway has been a good track for Smith, averaging a 10.3 finishing position at the venue in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. In his first season in the No. 38 truck, Smith finished 2025 with two wins, five top-five, and 16 top-10 finishes.

“We definitely went through some growing pains as a team last season, being a new group put together on short notice, but we still achieved a lot,” said Smith. “Now heading into the new season, I think we’re in a much stronger position. It was my first season with the team, and I was still learning how everything worked and building chemistry with the crew. With a full year together now, I really believe we can make a serious run at the championship.”

Road Crew

Driver: Chandler Smith

Crew Chief: Jon Leonard

Truck Chief: Ron Schutte

Engineer: Roland Kummel

Mechanic: Rowan Mason

Mechanic: Mahlon Borkholder

Tire / Interior Specialist: Kyle Clark

Spotter: Ryan Blanchard

Transport Driver: Mark Hadley

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Josh Francos

Rear Tire Changer: Curtis Thompson

Tire Carrier: Drew Baum

Jackman: Shane Perry

Fueler: Anthony Bryarly

ABOUT LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with nearly 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with 651 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

ABOUT FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s mission is to conserve fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Florida’s fish and wildlife belong to the people of Florida, and the FWC is entrusted to take care of these precious resources. The FWC protects and manages more than 575 species of wildlife, over 200 native species of freshwater fish and more than 500 native species of saltwater fish while balancing these species’ needs with the needs of approximately 19 million residents and the millions of visitors who share the land and water with Florida’s wildlife. Learn more at MyFWC.com.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Founded in 2004 by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, FRM has earned top honors including a 2021 Daytona 500 victory and the 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship. Based in Mooresville, N.C., FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and No. 38 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with the No. 34 and No. 38 teams in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. For more information, visit teamfrm.com and follow Front Row Motorsports on social media — X: @Team_FRM, Instagram: @teamfrm, Tik Tok: @Team_FRM, YouTube: @FrontRowNASCAR, and Facebook: facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Niece Motorsports to Honor Greg Biffle’s Legacy with a Special Tribute at Daytona

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Salisbury, NC (February 10, 2026): Niece Motorsports will pay homage to the incredible life and legacy of NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, who was tragically lost last December, along with his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Dennis and Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth.

Niece Motorsports was built by several team members who spent large parts of their career working at Roush-Fenway Racing (now RFK Racing) while Biffle competed for the team. This tribute is especially meaningful to those, who include Cody and Amanda Efaw, Phil Gould, Ron Paradiso, Tim Mooney, Brian Eastland, Brian Bottlemy, and David LaFleur, among many others.

All four Niece Motorsports entries will run a special number font during the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. These numbers resemble the iconic No. 16 that Biffle made famous throughout his career.

In addition to the number font, each truck will also carry a ‘Be Like Biff’ tribute decal, encouraging fans to be kind to one another and give back to others in their communities.

Biffle’s protégé and dear friend, Garrett Mitchell (aka Cleetus McFarland), will attempt to make his NCTS debut driving the No. 4 Black Rifle Coffee Company Chevrolet for the team as part of the next step in his long-term goal to compete in the DAYTONA 500.

Though Mitchell initially doubted his desire to continue racing after Biffle’s passing, he remains committed to continuing the journey the two of them embarked on together.

“I was really lucky to have the opportunity to have Greg Biffle as my mentor in every race I ran last year,” said Mitchell. “He gave me all the details and information about every mistake I made right after the race, which was priceless from a driver like Greg, who had put in so much time behind the steering wheel of a stock car.

“Not only was he such a great driver, but he was a humanitarian who did so much for the community and everyone around North Carolina,” Mitchell continued. “He was such a loved guy, and it’s so cool to represent him in just a small way with his number font and the ‘Be Like Biff’ decals on our trucks.”

Named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023, Biffle was known for his intense competitive nature on the track, but he made an even greater impact off the track, through his extensive humanitarian efforts.

In an effort to ‘Be Like Biff’, Niece Motorsports will work with charitable organizations that Biffle partnered with throughout his life. Biffle was a big supporter of the American Red Cross, additionally Greg and Cristina Biffle served on the board of directors for Lake Norman Humane.

Following Hurricane Helene, Biffle utilized his personal aircraft to deliver lifesaving supplies to remote and cut off areas of Western North Carolina. This work earned Biffle the prestigious Myers Brothers Award in 2024. The award celebrates “individuals and/or groups who have provided outstanding contributions to the sport of stock car racing.”

The team will pay tribute to his humanitarian spirit by hosting a blood drive in honor of Biffle and those lost in the tragic plane crash. The blood drive, conducted by the American Red Cross, will take place at the Niece Motorsports shop in Salisbury, North Carolina, on Monday, March 2 from 9 am – 1 pm. Members of the public can sign up to donate at the blood drive here.

Fans donating blood at Niece Motorsports on March 2 will receive a complimentary tour of the team’s shop. Additionally, in the month of March, the American Red Cross is offering free A1C blood tests to all individuals who successfully donate blood, platelets, or plasma from March 1-31, 2025, to help screen for prediabetes and diabetes. Results are available within one to two weeks via the Red Cross Blood Donor App or online portal. Additionally, donors during this period will receive a $15 Amazon gift card by email.

Travis Pastrana, who raced for RFK Racing in 2013, developed a friendship with Biffle while they were teammates. Pastrana is eyeing a return to NASCAR, driving the No. 42 BRUNT Workwear Chevrolet at Daytona.

“Greg was a hero,” said Pastrana. “He was a mentor when I started racing NASCAR, under his wing at Roush, and more recently, a friend. The racing community lost a legend, and the world lost a great group of people. The Biffles will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.”

Similar to Pastrana, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. served as Biffle’s teammate for several years at RFK Racing. Stenhouse Jr. will also make his NCTS debut driving the No. 45 J.F. Electric Chevrolet in the season opener.

“It’s such a cool thing that Niece Motorsports is doing with these tributes on our trucks in Daytona,” said Stenhouse Jr. “We lost a great person in Greg. He was one of the coolest dudes I’ve ever been a teammate with. Any time I see that number font, I always think of the Biff and what he was able to accomplish on and off the racetrack. It was a huge loss for all of us, and we hope to represent him well by putting it in victory lane.”

Following the race at Daytona, McFarland, Pastrana, and Stenhouse Jr. will sign all three race-used pit wall banners and donate them to Lake Norman Humane for fundraising purposes. Lake Norman Humane rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes companion animals. Through adoption, Lake Norman Humane makes new beginnings possible in the lives of nearly 800 animals per year.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will take the green flag for the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13, at 7:30 pm ET. Live coverage of the event will air on FOX Sports 1 and the NASCAR Racing Network.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016. The team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra, and was founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.

Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).

Casey Roderick Begins ASA STARS National Tour Championship Assault with Rette Jones Racing at New Smyrna

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NEW SMYRNA, Fla: The offseason has taken the checkered flag, but Casey Roderick and Rette Jones Racing are ready to take the green flag in their pursuit of the 2026 ASA STARS National Tour championship, beginning Tuesday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.

Roderick, 33, returns for his third start under the Rette Jones Racing banner in the Sunshine State on February 10, looking to capitalize on the speed and promise shown in his first two appearances with the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization.

After proving capable of running up front and contending for the win, Roderick and the team arrive at New Smyrna poised to turn potential into a defining early-season statement.

“We showed a lot of speed the first couple of races with Rette Jones Racing, and that gives me a lot of confidence going into New Smyrna,” said Roderick, driver of the No. 30 Ford Mustang.

“The pieces are there — the preparation, the communication, the cars — now it’s about putting together a complete night. The ASA STARS National Tour is as competitive as it gets in Super Late Model racing, so you can’t afford mistakes. I feel like we’re in a position to contend, and if we execute the way we’re capable of, we’ll be right there when it matters.”

Rette Jones Racing is no stranger to Victory Lane at New Smyrna. In 2021, then-development driver Max Gutiérrez stormed to his first career ARCA Menards Series East victory at New Smyrna Speedway, outdueling Taylor Gray and Sammy Smith in a thrilling last-lap pass that cemented the organization’s strength on the Florida half-mile.

Five years later, Rette Jones Racing returns to the legendary short track with the same hunger and expectation — determined to add another chapter to its New Smyrna legacy and put Casey Roderick in position to contend for the trophy once again.

“New Smyrna is a place that rewards experience and patience,” added Roderick. “Rette Jones Racing has already proven they know how to win here, and that gives all of us confidence.

“The competition in the ASA STARS National Tour is tough every single week, but I feel like we have the right combination right now. If we qualify well, keep ourselves in position, and execute on restarts, we’ll have a shot at the win when it counts.”

A proven craftsman on the short tracks, Roderick, a native of Lawrenceville, Ga., has built his reputation on patience, tire management and an instinctive feel for changing track conditions — traits that consistently keep him in contention when races are decided in the closing laps.

From bullrings across the Southeast to marquee Super Late Model events, he has demonstrated a veteran’s ability to adapt, conserve and strike at the right moment.

As he embarks on a full-scale pursuit of the 2026 ASA STARS National Tour championship, Roderick is focused on channeling that experience into week-to-week consistency, understanding that titles aren’t won with speed alone, but with discipline, execution and an unwavering presence at the front of the field.

“Short track racing is all about being smart and putting yourself in position at the end,” said Roderick. “You can’t win the championship in one night, but you can definitely lose it.

“For us, it’s about consistency — maximizing every race, even on nights when we might not have the dominant car. If we keep putting ourselves in the mix and capitalize on opportunities, I believe we can be a serious factor in the championship fight all season long.”

Mark Rette, crew chief and Rette Jones Racing co-owner, believes having a driver of Roderick’s caliber positions the organization to contend from the drop of the green flag at New Smyrna Speedway all the way through the demanding ASA STARS National Tour schedule, which culminates at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway with the prestigious All-American 400 in early November.

“Casey brings a level of experience and race craft that’s hard to teach,” said Rette. “He understands how to manage a race, how to communicate what the car needs, and how to stay focused on the bigger picture.

“Over the course of a long season, that matters. We’re not just looking at one race — we’re building toward something bigger, and I believe Casey gives us the leadership and consistency to win races and make a serious run at this championship.”

Port City Racecars, a premier manufacturer of championship-winning chassis and race parts, specializing in asphalt short-track racing will support Roderick’s championship effort in 2026.

The Clyde Hart Memorial is one of the premier events at New Smyrna Speedway, contested annually during the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. The event honors Clyde Hart, the founding father of New Smyrna Speedway, whose vision and leadership helped establish the facility as a cornerstone of short track racing in Florida.

The two-day format begins on Monday, February 9, featuring Practice, Hamke Pole Qualifying, and the Last Chance Race. Tuesday, February 10, will see the 27th running of the prestigious 200-lap Clyde Hart Memorial main event, drawing top Super Late Model teams from across the country to one of the most historic venues in short track racing.

Fans who are unable to make it to the track will be able to watch live on tracktv.com or floracing.com.

Roderick qualified 11th for Tuesday night’s showdown.

For more on Casey Roderick, like him on Facebook (Casey Roderick Motorsports), follow him on Instagram (@casey__roderick) and X | Twitter (@CaseyRoderick26).

For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and X | Twitter (@RetteJones30).

About Rette Jones Racing:

Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the vision of building a competitive racing organization grounded in hard work, preparation and a relentless, never-give-up attitude.

Owned by veteran racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, RJR continues to expand its footprint across multiple platforms.

In 2026, the team plans to field a full-time entry in the ASA STARS National Tour, while also competing in the ARCA Menards Series and other motorsports disciplines as part of its continued growth and competitive expansion.

Beyond its on-track efforts, Rette Jones Racing provides technical and setup expertise through its technical alliance partnership program, supplying teams with engineering support, chassis consultation, and race-day insight designed to elevate performance and foster long-term success.

What Full-Service Property Management Company Handles for Owners

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Owning rental property usually begins with great financial expectations, but day-to-day obligations soon develop stress. Maintenance calls late at night, tenant issues, legal compliance, and inconsistent cash flows may take up your time and attention. 

To top it off, adapting to market dynamics and preserving your investment adds additional stress. These challenges stack up, making property ownership demanding rather than rewarding. 

A full-service property management firm intervenes to eliminate such burdens by managing operations in an organized and regular manner. You get a system that enables performance and long-term value instead of reacting to problems. 

This article describes the role of a full-service property management company in managing owners and how each duty can be clearly beneficial in achieving a smooth ownership process.

1. Market Alignment and Tenant Placement

Market Alignment and Tenant Placement

Good tenant placement begins with local market awareness. Rental demand, prices, and neighborhood expectations differ across cities, and one should be well aware of this to succeed. 

In urban areas such as Nashville, rental activity changes rapidly due to population growth, job increases, and seasonal migration. Working with a top Nashville TN property management firm provides a degree of understanding of these changes and enables pricing and marketing approaches to remain realistic and competitive. 

A full-service company is responsible for advertising, responding to inquiries, showing properties, and screening applications. Every step is managed consistently, minimizing vacancies without compromising quality. 

This means you are not compelled to make hurried choices, yet you end up with tenants who meet the property standards and the market environment.

2. Lease Structure and Compliance Oversight

Lease structure is a very important line of defense once a tenant has been chosen. Lease agreements are drawn by a full-service property management company in accordance with the existing regulations and local needs. 

Responsibilities in these documents are set in a way that minimizes conflicts and misunderstandings in the future. Other than drafting leases, compliance monitoring is also a continuous process during the tenancy. 

Terms of renewal, notice, and rent increases are done with consideration of legal schedules. This saves you from the expensive mistakes and also enables tenants to receive the proper communication. With time, a stable and consistent compliance strengthens your place of ownership.

3. Rent Collection and Financial Coordination

Rent collection is a sure way to boost cash flow, but it may be inconvenient when it comes to handling it by yourself, causing delays or awkward conversations. A full-service property management company makes the payment systems and dates of payment clear in the beginning. 

Tenants know expectations, and follow-ups occur in a professional manner in case of payment default. Moreover, financial coordination also involves monitoring income, fees, and expenses in a systematic manner. 

You get regular reports that display performance with no need to sort through transactions. Such a structure simplifies the process of planning and maintains financial transparency and predictability.

4. Property Maintenance and Vendor Management

Maintenance problems are not often planned, so it is essential to have a system of structured responses. A full-service company organizes regular maintenance and emergency repairs via the developed vendor networks. 

You do not need to find contractors, but rather enjoy the advantages of pre-vetted professionals who have knowledge of property standards. Preventive maintenance is also involved in long-term value. 

Frequent checks and maintenance minimize greater costs in the long run. By solving the problems promptly, the property remains functional, tenants stay satisfied, and unforeseen expenses are less common.

5. Tenant Communication and Issue Resolution

Regular communication with tenants is a significant contribution to the stability of the property. A full-service property management firm plays a central point of contact where questions, concerns, and service requests are addressed promptly and efficiently. 

In this way, misunderstandings are avoided, and tenants are given clear answers promptly. Moreover, documentation of communication is done appropriately, which contributes to preventing conflict and promoting accountability.

When issues arise, structured resolution processes guide every step. Complaints, policy clarifications, and lease-related concerns are addressed based on established guidelines rather than emotional reactions. 

As a result, situations remain controlled and professional. This system protects owner interests while also creating a balanced tenant experience that encourages cooperation and long-term occupancy.

6. Reporting and Performance Review

Proper reporting provides robust control and understanding to the property owners. A full-service property management company offers extensive financial and operational reports that describe the income, expenses, maintenance activity, and occupancy patterns. 

These reports help you track performance without sorting through complex data or paperwork. A clear presentation allows you to quickly understand where the property stands at any given time.

Beyond routine reporting, performance reviews offer valuable insight into long-term efficiency. Patterns in maintenance costs, tenant turnover, or rent collection highlight areas that may need adjustment. 

With this information, you can make informed decisions that support sustainable growth. Regular performance analysis ensures your property strategy remains aligned with market conditions and ownership goals.

Conclusion

A full-service property management company handles far more than basic oversight. From tenant placement and lease compliance to maintenance coordination and financial reporting, each responsibility supports smoother ownership. 

Instead of reacting to issues as they arise, you gain structured systems that protect value and reduce stress. Over time, this consistency leads to stronger tenant relationships, steadier income, and clearer performance insight. 

By understanding what full-service management covers, you can evaluate whether this approach fits your goals and helps transform property ownership into a more controlled and sustainable experience.

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