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Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

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INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) – In nearly ideal conditions, speeds soared Wednesday on the second day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with Conor Daly leading two drivers over 228 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Indianapolis-area native Daly continued his strong start to the event by posting the fastest speed of the two days of practice, 228.080 mph, in the No. 23 DRR KINGSPAN Chevrolet of Indy 500-only team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Daly turned his top lap in thick traffic, getting an aerodynamic tow, just slightly over an hour into the six-hour session.

Conditions were ideal for speed on the 2.5-mile oval, with air temperatures in the mid-60s and partly cloudy skies.

“Feeling great, but we weren’t even flat on that lap,” Daly said. “The car feels pretty good. It’s going really well. Honestly, it was very exciting out there, too. I saw more side-by-side racing out there on that run than I’ve seen in practice for a long time. It seemed good.”

Daly was third fastest on Opening Day on Tuesday at 225.838.

Reigning “500” winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou, fastest Tuesday at 225.937, was second today and one of two drivers over 228 mph at 228.026 in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

David Malukas was third at 227.139 in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, jumping from 10th Tuesday. Graham Rahal continued to show consistent speed, fourth at 226.835 in the No. 15 United Rentals Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan after stopping the clocks in sixth Tuesday.

Romain Grosjean also continued the trend of carrying Opening Day speed into today, rounding out the top five at 226.591 in the No. 18 Bmax.IO Honda of Dale Coyne Racing. Grosjean was ninth Tuesday.

Ideal conditions and aerodynamic tows from leading cars helped speeds elevate in traffic today. Pato O’Ward was the fastest driver running alone, with a best solo lap of 221.409 in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi was the second-fastest solo driver at 221.392 in the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet of Ed Carpenter Racing.

The top two no-tow speeds were slightly slower than the fastest no-tow speed of 222.062 on Tuesday by Kyle Kirkwood in the No. 27 Sam’s Club Honda of Andretti Global.

All 33 cars entered in the event this year combined to turn 2,542 incident-free laps today, a considerable hike from the 1,996 laps recorded on Opening Day. Palou carried the biggest workload, turning a session-high 118 laps after completing just 28 laps Tuesday.

Practice resumes from noon-6 p.m. ET Thursday (noon-4 p.m., FS2; 4-6 p.m., FS1; FOX One, INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls).

The 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 (10 a.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One, INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls).

NASCAR at Dover All-Star Race Weekend Schedule

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NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

The NASCAR All-Star Race will headline the weekend racing at Dover Motor Speedway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 17, on FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Dover is the sixth different track to host the NASCAR All-Star Race (2023-2026).

Drivers who automatically qualify for this race include 2025 and 2026 Cup Series race winners. Past All-Star race winners who currently compete full-time in the series and past Cup Series champions are also eligible to compete.

NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star victories with four wins (2003, 2006, 2012, and 2013). Kyle Larson leads all active NASCAR Cup Series drivers in All-Star victories with three wins in 2019, 2021, and 2023.

Active All-Star WinnersWinsSeasons
Kyle Larson32023, 2021, 2019
Joey Logano22024, 2016
Christopher Bell12025
Ryan Blaney12022
Chase Elliott12020
Kyle Busch12017
Denny Hamlin12015

Fans can also vote for one additional driver to participate in the All-Star Race. As of May 11, the top five (in alphabetical order) are Alex Bowman, Chris Buescher, Noah Gragson, Ryan Preece, and Connor Zilisch. Voting will close Sunday, May 17, at 9 a.m. ET.

Leading up to the All-Star Race, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will headline the action with the ECOSAVE 200 on Friday evening. Saturday will feature the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series BetRivers 200 at 4 p.m.

All-Star Race Notes:

There have been a total of 41 NASCAR All-Star Races. Charlotte Motor Speedway has hosted 34 All-Star Races (1985, 1987-2019). Atlanta Motor Speedway (1986) and Bristol Motor Speedway (2020) have each hosted one. Two All-Star Races were held at Texas Motor Speedway (2021, 2022) and three at North Wilkesboro Speedway (2023, 2024, 2025).

Kyle Busch leads all active drivers with 20 All-Star starts. He is followed by Denny Hamlin (19), Brad Keselowski (17), Joey Logano (15), and Chase Elliott (10).

Friday, May 15

12:30 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Practice
1:40 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying

3 p.m.: Cup Series Pit Road Qualifying Entry/Exit Practice
FOX One/FS2/MRN/SiriusXM
Post Cup Series Practice: NASCAR Press Pass

5 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200
Purse: $789,700
FOX One/FS1/SiriusXM
Post Truck Series race: NASCAR Press Pass

Saturday, May 16

9:30 a.m.: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice – CW App
10:35 a.m.: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying – CW App
Noon: Cup Series Qualifying/All-Star Pit Crew Challenge
FOX One/FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
Post Cup Series Qualifying: NASCAR Press Pass

4 p.m.: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series BetRivers 200
Purse: $1,653,590
CW/PRN/SiriusXM
Post O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race: NASCAR Press Pass

Sunday, May 17

1 p.m.: Cup Series All-Star Race
Purse: $3,093,000
FOX One/FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
Post Cup Series race: NASCAR Press Pass

Mike Joy To Serve as Honorary Starter for NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway

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  • FOX NASCAR lead announcer Mike Joy will serve as honorary starter for Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.
  • Despite 57 years in motorsports, Joy has never previously waved the green flag for a NASCAR Cup Series race.

DOVER, Del. (May 12, 2026) — Legendary FOX Sports broadcaster Mike Joy will add another milestone to his celebrated motorsports career this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, serving as the honorary starter by waving the green flag for Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race at The Monster Mile.

The moment carries special meaning for Joy, who grew up in the Northeast and has spent decades calling races at many of the region’s most historic tracks. Despite more than five decades in motorsports broadcasting, Joy has never before served as the honorary starter for a NASCAR Cup Series race.

“It’s hard to imagine someone more connected to the history and growth of NASCAR broadcasting than Mike Joy,” said Mike Tatoian, president and general manager of Dover Motor Speedway. “For him to wave the green flag for the first time at Dover, while also calling the race for FOX Sports, makes this an incredibly fitting and memorable moment for both Mike and our fans.”

Joy is in his 26th consecutive season as lead race announcer for FOX NASCAR and has served as the network’s lead play-by-play voice since FOX became a NASCAR broadcast partner in 2001. Across a broadcasting career spanning 57 years, Joy has covered nearly every major form of American motorsports on television and radio, including 47 Daytona 500s.

Born in Chicago and raised in Connecticut, Joy’s roots in the Northeast helped shape a lifelong passion for racing. His career began in 1970 as a public address announcer at Riverside Park Speedway in Massachusetts while attending college in New England.

In addition to his broadcasting accomplishments, Joy is a recipient of numerous industry honors, including the National Motorsports Press Association’s Myers Brothers Award, the Henry T. McLemore Motorsports Journalism Award and the Jim Hunter Memorial Media Award. He was inducted into the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame in 2019.

Joy will continue his normal role as FOX Sports’ play-by-play announcer during Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race broadcast after waving the green flag to officially start the event.

The NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway is scheduled for Sunday, May 17. Coverage begins at 1 p.m. on FS1.

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TOP FUEL’S JUSTIN ASHLEY LIKES TEAM’S PROGRESS APPROACHING GERBER COLLISION & GLASS NHRA ROUTE 66 NATIONALS

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CHICAGO (May 13, 2026) – Justin Ashley heads to this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK at Route 66 Raceway feeling good about the path his SCAG Racing team is on.

There have been adjustments with new crew chiefs and new team members, but the Top Fuel standout continues to thrive, especially over the past three races.

After a slow start to the year, Ashley has picked up steam in his 12,000-horsepower dragster, advancing to two semifinals and a final round in the loaded Top Fuel category. This weekend’s race in Chicago also marks a massive event for the SCAG team, as hundreds of employees will be on hand at Route 66 Raceway.

Ashley loves the opportunity to put on a show for them as he seeks his first win of the season and at the fan-favorite facility.

“I think we’re on a good path,” Ashley said. “Tommy (Delago, crew chief) and Jason (McCullouch, co-crew chief) have a plan and I love the plan they’re following. It’s like building a new house. It’s a brand new combination and we started everything from scratch. We’re laying that foundation and I think you’ll see more of it start to come to fruition the next few races.

“I’m happy with how we’re doing and I know there’s areas where we’ll continue to improve. It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve really enjoyed this whole process through the first five races. We’ve got a championship group and we have a lot of fun together. We enjoy being around each other and it’s a great culture with this team.”

Last season, Tony Stewart (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) claimed wins in Chicago. The event will again be broadcast on FS1, with final elimination coverage on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 5 p.m. ET. It is the sixth of 20 races during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season and fans can look forward to a number of highlights in Chicago, including:

An appearance from NHRA legend and Chicago native “The Greek,” Chris Karamesines, as NHRA honors his long career and accomplishments.
Karamesines will also be featured on the unique commemorative ticket for the race. Fans can scan the on-site signs at the track to purchase the commemorative ticket, which will be distinctive to each event.
On Sunday, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a free, limited-edition NHRA can cooler.
A new-look Nitro Mall, special 75th anniversary displays and more.

Ashley will also get to take part in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday, taking on reigning world champion Doug Kalitta in a semifinal rematch from the most recent event at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

Ashley will try to avenge that defeat and then parlay that into a victory against a field that features a host of standouts, including points leader Shawn Langdon, who won in Georgia and made the fastest run in NHRA history with an incredible blast of 345.00 mph. Others to watch include Leah Pruett, defending event winner Stewart, Gainesville winner Josh Hart, four-time world champion Antron Brown, rookie Maddi Gordon, Clay Millican and Chicago native Tony Schumacher.

But this is an important race for Ashley and SCAG Racing, with their headquarters not far from Route 66 Raceway. That means a great deal of their employees will be in attendance, which is something Ashley treasures, especially if he can bring him a victory.

“It’s definitely an honor,” Ashley said. “We’re out here representing this company and this is the first real opportunity to express our gratitude. There’s hundreds of employees at Metalcraft of Mayville who work hard and diligently at their jobs, and we’re looking forward to spending time with them.”

Funny Car’s Beckman will look for a repeat win against a field that features points leader J.R. Todd, and 2026 winners Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, Jordan Vandergriff and Chad Green.

Reigning Pro Stock world champion Dallas Glenn has continued his success on track this season with two wins on the season. His KB Titan Racing teammate and six-time world champion Greg Anderson is second after nabbing a win in Pomona. Matt Hartford has wins in Gainesville and Charlotte and is third.

Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Gaige Herrera has yet to lose a round at Route 66 Raceway. Last season, he won his third consecutive race, defeating rival Matt Smith. Herrera won seven races last season, but it was his teammate, Richard Gadson, who earned the world title. Herrera, Gadson and Smith have wins in 2026.

The event will also feature competition in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, along with the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown.

Race fans in Chicago can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. Fans are also invited to congratulate the event winners at the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their cars, get autographs and more. They can also visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will feature two rounds of qualifying at 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, May 16 at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. CT on Sunday, May 17. Television coverage includes qualifying action at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday and Saturday at 11:30 p.m. before eliminations coverage at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday.

To purchase tickets to the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK on May 14-17 at Route 66 Raceway, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, including the full 2026 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.

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NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Mission 600 Goes International as Joey Logano Visits VirtuallyWith U.S. Army V Corps, Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania

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Mission 600 crossed the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, connecting Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Joey Logano and members of the V Corps - Project Fly Trap in Lithuania.
  • Coca-Cola Racing Family driver and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano connected via zoom with members of the U.S. Army V Corps and Project Flytrap for a discussion around shared similarities between NASCAR and the military
  • Mission 600 serves as a prelude to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s pre-race salute to the troops before the Coca-Cola 600 every Memorial Day Weekend; tickets are still available at com

CONCORD, N.C. (May 13, 2026) – As America celebrates its 250th anniversary and Charlotte Motor Speedway prepares for the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend, the pinnacle salute to our military, Mission 600 went abroad on Tuesday with a virtual visit between Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Joey Logano and the U.S. Army V Corps Project Flytrap in Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania.

Over the last nine years, Mission 600 has paired NASCAR drivers with military bases across the Carolinas for in-person visits – and taken drivers internationally through virtual visits – in an effort to engage with military and educate the NASCAR community on the day-to-day lives of the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Each visit builds meaningful connections between the worlds of motorsports and the military.

While separated by more than 4,800 miles – or roughly the distance of eight Coca-Cola 600 races – Logano and the unit found a lot of common ground in discussing technology, teamwork, the power of preparation and leadership.

Logano spent the morning meeting specialists from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR), who are one of five units leading counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training and experimentation at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania. The 2CR is the key counter-UAS innovation partner through Project Flytrap and operational experimentation. Five units based in Lithuania apply lessons learned from current conflicts and the modern battlefield by bringing soldiers, allied partners and industry experts together to experiment with technology, adapt tactics and improve the ability of U.S. and allied formations to detect, track and defeat UAS threats. The 2CR has been a U.S. Army Europe and Africa leader in counter-UAS innovation through Project Flytrap.

During the virtual visit, Capt. Matthew Kemelek shared insights into the vital role of the V Corps- Project Flytrap and the importance of the joint training efforts with the U.S., U.K. and NATO partners. Unit leaders explained how preparation and execution are pivotal parts of their job and mission while overseas on the Frontlines of Freedom. Logano and the soldiers then engaged in discussions on teamwork, emphasizing the parallels between military operations and the high-stakes world of NASCAR racing.

The three-time NASCAR champion shared the commonalities of training, the importance of trusting your team around you and his genuine respect of what they are doing each day to keep us free.

On the similarities on preparation:

“One of the cool things I’ve always enjoyed doing these Mission 600s because it’s so different from what we do in NASCAR, but it’s also similar in the team aspect. Your stakes are a little bit higher than ours, I’m being honest about that. You definitely got a lot more on the line. But the team aspect and the excellence that’s required – it’s required. It’s not optional. It has to be perfect. It has to be right. There is no second chance. That’s a lot of pressure. That’s a lot of pressure on humans to do that. And so I’ve always taken these opportunities to learn something from you guys and try to apply that into sports. Right. Because that’s where, you know, like I said, it’s not life or death, but it’s big time opportunities, big pressure in the moment. Right? You don’t have time to think about it. It’s all about preparation and then execution in the moment. That’s what it’s all about. And that is the most similar thing that I’ve seen in professional sports that I’ve, you know, from the military.”

Similarities in how the military and NASCAR are always evolving with technology:

Cpt. Kemelek:

“So Project Flytrap is about detecting, tracking and defeating drones… We have to work together and we have to also defeat drones. With our evolving technology, we have to account for not only what’s on the ground, but what’s in the air. So just like a flytrap, it just visualizes the work that we’re doing here and the specialization, the expertise that our soldiers are showing every day to make that happen. It’s not just an abstract concept. We are hands-on with our industry and working and training, and we’re making that a reality here at Project Flytrap.”

Logano:

“Being able to see the enemy’s drone – if they have something out there and what they’re doing – I guess that’s a big, big piece of it – detecting and being able to protect our people. That’s wild. I could imagine that, as soon as you feel like you got something, I feel like there’s similarities here to NASCAR in some ways where as soon as you feel like you got something figured out, there’s something new, right? There’s a new latest-and-greatest thing that comes out. And you have to evolve and find the next piece. For us, we’re trying to figure out how do we apply it to a race car, which sounds kind of dumb. After talking about what you guys are actually doing, it’s definitely different, but trying to keep up with the times is definitely a challenge for us.”

Logano’s appreciation for the V Corps and the military:

“We are so proud of you guys. Everything you were doing over there, we absolutely love it over here. I know I feel like that message is probably not clear enough to you how much our industry – and I’m going to speak for the whole industry here because I feel like I can – how proud of our military we truly are. One thing I love about NASCAR racing is there’s a prayer before every race, and everyone stands up for the national anthem. And that is one of the most proud things for me to be a part of in our sport, where not every sport is like that these days… So from myself, from my team, from our industry at NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway and Coca-Cola, thank you. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to live here (United States) free.”

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Fans can purchase Coca-Cola 600 weekend tickets online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or call 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Weekend tickets for children ages 12 and under are just $10. Admission to Speed Street concerts by fan-favorite cover band Hairball (Friday) and Southern rock band 38 Special (Saturday) is free with any race ticket. Sunday’s pre-race concert by Brad Paisley is free with purchase of a Coca-Cola 600 race ticket.

Wood Brothers Racing – Race Week Briefing: Dover Motor Speedway

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Event: NASCAR All-Star Race
Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1 p.m. ET
Location: Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, Delaware
Layout: 1-Mile Concrete Oval
TV/Radio: FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Josh Berry’s win in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March 2025 pays another dividend this weekend, as the victory guarantees him a spot among the 26 drivers competing for the $1 million winner’s share in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

“It’s definitely been a cool benefit of getting a win,” Berry told members of the media earlier this week. “And when you win a race, the (All-Star starting spot) comes to mind pretty quickly.”

NASCAR has introduced a significant overhaul to the All-Star Race format this year.

For the first time, the event moves to Dover Motor Speedway, marking the debut of the exhibition race in the Northeast. The traditional All-Star Open format has also been reworked, with drivers not already locked into the main event joining eligible competitors for the opening two 75-lap segments of the race. Nineteen drivers, including Berry in the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang, are guaranteed starting spots in the third and final segment – a 200-lap showdown. Six additional drivers will transfer based on their finishes in the opening segments, with a seventh advancing via the fan vote.

Berry said he believes the new format should create an entertaining show for fans.

“It will be a unique experience, a different format, lots of fun and put on a great show,” he said.

With essentially a full 36-car field expected on track for the opening two segments, Berry said the additional traffic could make for more competitive racing conditions.

“Having all cars on track will help the racing product, widen the track out,” he said.

Another notable change for the weekend is the application of resin to Dover’s concrete racing surface. Berry pointed to the success of a similar approach at Nashville Superspeedway several years ago.

“When we went back to Nashville for the first time they applied resin,” Berry said. “And, historically, I remember races there being pretty single-file right on the bottom.

“The resin seemed to widen out the racetrack a lot, like shockingly in my eyes. So maybe this resin will be a good change.”

Practice for the All-Star Race is scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. ET on FS2. Qualifying, which includes the Pit Crew Challenge, begins Saturday at noon ET, on FS1. Sunday’s on-track activities begin at 1 p.m. ET, with race coverage airing on FS1.

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Age: 35 (Oct. 22, 1990)

Hometown: Hendersonville, Tennessee

Crew Chief: Miles Stanley

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ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS: ELITE MOTORSPORTS EVENT PREVIEW

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JOLIET, Ill. (May 13, 2026) – With a quarter of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season already behind them, Elite Motorsports enters this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway with confidence.

Tony Stewart Looks to Defend Event Title

For the first time in his Top Fuel career, motorsports icon Tony Stewart will enter an NHRA National event as the defending event winner.

Stewart’s 2025 Route 66 Nationals victory was the second of his career. The motorsports icon rallied to the win piloting the Tony Stewart Racing Top Fuel dragster for wife Leah Pruett while she took a two-year hiatus to start their family. Stewart, who now drives the R+L Carriers Top Fuel dragster for Elite Motorsports, brought his career Top Fuel wins to three with a win at the NHRA Winternationals at the beginning of April, just the third event for the newly formed Elite Motorsports Top Fuel program.

“Since we didn’t race in Vegas this spring, this is the first time I’ve gotten to come into a a race as the defending event winner. I’ve got to tell you, it feels pretty good,” Stewart said. “I think a lot of that also has to do with how this team is doing this year, though. Brand new team at Elite, Richard Freeman, Mike Green, Joe Barlam, they’ve really put together an outstanding group. Through the first five races we already have a win and we’re going rounds on Sundays. Last week in Georgia, I’ll call it a fluke. That is not and will not be the norm for this team. With how hard these R+L guys work, the time they put in and all the experience from Mike and Joe, we know we’re onto something good and it’s exciting. Knowing that I’ve won the event before, knowing what it feels like and wanting to have that feeling again, that’s just a little added bonus, maybe a little confidence boost for myself as a driver.”

Stewart’s 2025 win came at the expense of Terry Totten, Shawn Reed and Steve Torrence before he beat Justin Ashley in the finals. He started race day from the No. 2 position. Stewarts’s success in the Windy City isn’t reserved for just NHRA. In NASCAR, Stewart won at Chicagoland Speedway in 2004, 2007 and 2011.

“I love racing in Chicago, always have. There’s been a revitalization of motorsports in the city over the last handful of years and it’s exciting to see,” Stewart said. “I’m looking forward to being back and strapping into my R+L Carriers Too Fuel dragster and hopefully getting the job done for a second time. We took a day after the Georgia race to test, and I think the whole team is coming into the Route 66 Nationals feeling really good about the weekend.”

Pro Stock Returns to the Windy City

After a year away, Pro Stock returns to Route 66 Raceway. In 2025, the Pro Stock schedule didn’t include the Route 66 Nationals but the naturally aspirated door slammers are back in action in the Windy City this weekend allowing a chance for the track’s winningest driver to tally another victory.

Jeg Coughlin Jr., sporting the black and yellow of JEGS, has more victories at Route 66 Raceway than any professional driver past or present. The five-time Pro Stock world champion has a total of six wins at the facility coming in 2002, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2013 and 2018.

“It is great to be racing back in the Chicago area. The Midwest tracks have always been home tracks for me. We’ve had great success at the Route 66 Raceway Nationals in the years past and I like the momentum our team has been building in the last couple races,” Jeg Jr. said. “I feel like we should have a quicker and more consistent car from the time we unload Friday through Sunday’s eliminations and would love nothing more than to be the last one standing holding that coveted Wally.”

Jeg Jr., who lives in Delaware, Ohio, is currently ninth in the Pro Stock points standings. Through the first five races the JEGS team has had a semifinal and a quarterfinal finish qualifying as high as fifth putting them just 66 points out of the top five.

Mason Wright to defend Pro Mod title

In the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by Elite Motorsports, Mason Wright and the ProFlow Pumping Solutions team will look to defend their win from the 2025 Route 66 Nationals. Wright had a dominate weekend entering race day as the No. 1 qualifier before defeating heavy hitters Chip King, Mike Stavrinos and Ken Quartuccio en route to the finals where he took down the now reigning world champion J.R. Gray. It was Wright’s second career win in the Pro Mod ranks.

TeamElite in Full Force

In addition to the five Pro Stock entries of Erica Enders, Aaron Stanfield, Greg Stanfield, Jeg Jr., Troy Coughlin Jr., the Top Fuel operation driven by Stewart and Wright’s Pro Mod machine, Elite Motorsports will also field Mike Lomas and Royce Lee Freeman in Competition Eliminator. This will be Lomas and Freeman’s second national event of the season. Lomas, who features The Financial Guys on the side of his hot rod, made his debut for Elte at zMAX Dragway just outside of Charlotte. Lomas qualified No. 8 but had an early exit in the first round. Royce Lee, brother to Elite Motorsports owner Richard Freeman, qualified No. 3 and had a second-round exit.

Competition at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals begins with four rounds of qualifying Friday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. and Saturday at noon and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations are slated for Sunday at 11 a.m. Television coverage of the event will be on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) with qualifying shows Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET and Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET. Eliminations will air Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET.

BG Crane Services Back to Battle Miles the Monster with Jeremy Clements Racing

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Spartanburg, SC – Jeremy Clements Racing is excited to welcome back BG Crane Services—an industry leader in heavy lifting, complex rigging, and structural steel erection—as the primary sponsor of the #51 Chevrolet this weekend at the Monster Mile, marking the second year of JCR support from the Catlett, VA-based company at Dover Motor Speedway.

In addition to BG Crane Services as the primary sponsor, the #51 team’s associate partners this weekend include Specialty Steels, P&H Fencing, and Alliance Driveaway Solutions.

The NASCAR O’Reilly Series Bet Rivers 200 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 16th at 4:00 PM EST, as the field takes on Dover’s famed 1-mile concrete oval.

“Man, Dover is one of the toughest racetracks we face all season. The concrete surface and banking put a lot of demand on the car, but we are ready for the challenge, and having great partners like BG Crane Services come aboard to support us means a lot. Hopefully, we can bounce back from last week and put together a strong run and take out Miles the Monster.”  Said Clements.

The #51 car is also supported throughout the year by associate sponsors Spartan Waste, Rapid Fired Pizza, Sherfick Companies, Elite Towing, Tools4painting, Zmax, Carolina Driveline, Matman Designs, The Racing Warehouse, Nordic Logistics, and Dialed In Focused Energy.

RACE PREVIEW

Track: Dover Motor Speedway  
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Broadcast Information: TV – 4:00 pm EST on The CW & PRN

FAST FACTS

Best Start 3rd – 2020
Best Finish 10th – 2015
27th career start at Dover  

JCR TEAM 

Crew Chief: Matt Weber
Manufacturer: Chevrolet

ABOUT BG CRANE SERVICES 

Founded by Ben Gravett Sr. in 1976, B. G. Crane Services, Inc. has extensive experience in the erection of structural steel buildings and complex structures, and rigging.

B. G. Crane Services, Inc. is fully equipped with lifting and moving equipment as well as the compressors, generators, and welding equipment needed to support large demanding projects.

Follow Jeremy and the team on all the Socials and stay updated on Race weekend.

X:  @JClement51 @JCR_Clements51 
Facebook: Jeremy Clements Racing 
Instagram:  @jclements51 @jeremyclementsracing

2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Preview: Dover Motor Speedway

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NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE PREVIEW: DOVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Event: Ecosave 200 (200 laps / 200 miles)
Round: 9 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Dover Motor Speedway
Location: Dover, Delaware
Date & Time: Friday, May 15 | 5:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90

Team Stats & Notes

  • Niece Motorsports Dover Stats:

NCTS Starts: 8; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 10th (Ross Chastain, 2019).

  • Back to the Monster Mile: Friday’s Ecosave 200 will mark the first time that the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) has raced at Dover Motor Speedway since 2020.

No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Parker Eatmon | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski

  • Eatmon Returns: zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series regular Parker Eatmon returns to the seat of Niece Motorsports’ No. 42 Chevrolet for his second-career NCTS start at Dover Motor Speedway. Eatmon made his series debut at Rockingham Speedway last month and turned heads after nailing an impressive top-10 qualifying run. He followed that performance up by leading over 120 laps in the CARS Tour race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, nearly earning his first win.
  • Eatmon’s Dover Stats:

Parker Eatmon will make his first-career start in any series at Dover on Friday.

  • Polinski’s Dover Stats:

Landon Polinski will call his first-career race as a crew chief at Dover on Friday.

  • On the Truck: Eatmon’s No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with associate support from Vetted Ventures, J.F. Electric, and DQS Solutions & Staffing.
  • Recapping Watkins Glen: Tyler Reif and the J.F. Electric team had a strong run going in Watkins Glen and came home with a top-15 finish. Reif qualified in 20th, but had to start from the tail of the field after the team changed the brake pads and rotors on his truck. The rookie made ground and passed several trucks throughout the day, proving his race craft and raw pace. On a late restart, Reif lined up inside the top-10, but sustained heavy damage after contact from other trucks. The No. 42 team made repairs and kept Reif in the hunt despite the damage. He crossed the finish line in 14th-place.
  • Owner Points Outlook: Reif’s 14th-place finish in Watkins Glen elevated the No. 42 team one position to 26th-place in the owner standings. Heading into Dover, the team is five points behind Rackley W.A.R.’s No. 26 Silverado in 25th, and is two points ahead of Kaulig Racing’s No. 14 truck in 27th. The team is 98 points behind ThorSport Racing’s No. 99 team who holds onto the final spot in the Chase.
  • Quoting Eatmon: You’ve never raced Dover before, but got some experience at another track with a lot of on-throttle time at Rockingham. Do you think these tracks are similar?

“Yeah, I definitely think these two tracks are pretty similar. I’ve been talking to Landon (Polinski) and Phil (Gould), and they both agree that these tracks have a lot of similar characteristics to them, so they think we should be pretty fast this weekend. I’ve been looking forward to racing at the Monster Mile because it’s such a historic track. With the track surface being concrete, it seems like it will be a really cool place to race at.”

About Vetted Ventures: Vetted Ventures is a pioneer in revolutionizing private sales and acquisitions management through an ecosystem of exclusive clients with the ability to be represented by one company across different industries. We aim to provide our clients with the opportunities they seek backed by the service they deserve. To learn more about the company, please visit www.Vetted-Ventures.com.

No. 44 Precision Vehicle Logistics De Mexico Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andres Perez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

  • Pérez de Lara’s Dover Stats:

ARCA Starts: 1; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 5th (2024).

  • Rogers’ Dover Stats:

NCS Starts: 6; Best Finish: 28th (2010).

NOAPS Starts: 12; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 5; Best Finish: 5th (2006).

NCTS Starts: 4; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 7th (2006).

  • On the Truck: Pérez de Lara’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Precision Vehicle Logistics De Mexico. The company works directly with auto manufacturers to transport newly-assembled cars and trucks to dealerships.
  • Recapping Watkins Glen: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the BLAC / GoKartMania Academy team brought a fast truck to Watkins Glen. Though he started in 22nd, Pérez de Lara was quick in the race and advanced his position at a rapid pace. The sophomore driver scored much-needed points in both stages. While running inside the top-10 late, the No. 44 Silverado was clipped in an incident which prompted an untimely pit stop. Pérez de Lara recovered at the finish, and came home in 13th-place.
  • Driver Points Outlook: After picking up stage points and walking away with a solid finish at Watkins Glen, Pérez de Lara jumped two positions in the point standings up to 15th-place. Entering Dover, the driver is 11 points behind Justin Haley in 14th, and 12 points ahead of Tanner Gray in 16th. He is currently 32 points below Chase cutline driver, Daniel Hemric with 10 races left in the regular season.
  • Quoting Pérez de Lara: This will be the first time that the Truck Series has raced at Dover in a while, but you have experience here in an ARCA car. What do you think about this place?

“Dover is a very fast track. It’s definitely a little bit intimidating at first, but I really enjoy the racing there. When I got to run the ARCA race here, I had a lot of fun, so I think it will be another fun race this weekend in the truck. I enjoy racing at the concrete tracks, and hope we unload with a lot of speed in our Precision De Mexico Chevy.”

About Precision Vehicle Logistics: Precision Vehicle Logistics is a customer-focused group of professionals committed to service excellence in finished vehicle logistics. Precision offers a unique combination of talented experience, industry-leading software and systems, and a network of partners and resources to deliver customized solutions to the world’s leading automakers.

No. 45 Drive Sober Arrive Alive DE Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ross Chastain | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

  • Chastain’s Dover Stats:

NCS Starts: 11; Top-Fives: 2; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 2nd (2023).

NOAPS Starts: 13; Top-Fives: 2; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 2nd (2020).

NCTS Starts: 4; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 10th (2019).

  • Gould’s Dover Stats:

NOAPS Starts: 12; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 5; Best Finish: 5th (2017).

NCTS Starts: 2; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 10th (2019).

  • On the Truck: Chastain’s No. 45 Chevrolet will race with support from the Delaware Office of Highway Safety. His truck promotes their ‘Drive Sober. Arrive Alive DE’ campaign, a program which encourages sober driving.
  • Recapping Watkins Glen: Ross Chastain and the Protect Your Melon team fought for the race win in Watkins Glen, but were unable to see the end of the race. Chastain started from the rear of the field after discovering an electrical issue in qualifying, but it did not take his team long to strategize a way to the front of the field. After finishing sixth in stage one, the No. 45 team elected to flip the second stage to gain track position. Chastain took the lead for a total of 17 laps in the final stage and was controlling the race when he was dealt a costly restart violation penalty. While he was working his way through the field, contact from another competitor sent Chastain careening hard into the wall, resulting in a disappointing 28th-place finish.
  • Owner Points Outlook: Following Chastain’s crash at Watkins Glen, the No. 45 team dropped three positions in the owner points standings to sixth-place. Ahead of the Dover race weekend, the team is eight points behind Front Row Motorsports’ No. 34 truck in fifth, and four points ahead of TRICON Garage’s No. 17 team in seventh. The No. 45 team currently has a 36-point gap over the Chase cutline.
  • Quoting Chastain: What makes Dover such a challenging track?

“Since Dover is concrete, you have to be on your toes at all times and push your truck to get to the limit every lap. It’s part of what makes this track so much fun, because you have to hit your marks every corner to get the most out of it. It’s been a while since I got to race a truck around Dover, so I’m looking forward to returning this weekend with our Drive Sober Arrive Alive Delaware Silverado.”

About The Delaware Office of Highway Safety: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety was established on July 19, 1968. We are a division of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and funded by federal grants from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. By focusing our efforts on the state’s identified highway safety priority areas, developing statewide partnerships and increasing the public’s awareness of safe driving habits, the Office of Highway Safety is striving to make Delaware’s roadways the safest in the country.

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).

Front Row Motorsports: Dover Motor Speedway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)

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Noah Gragson | Todd Gilliland | Zane Smith
Dover Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Race Advance
All-Star Race

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Event: Race 14 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Dover Motor Speedway (1.0-mile)
#of Laps: 350

Time/TV/Radio: 1:00 PM ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

FRM Points Standings:

Zane Smith (23rd)
Todd Gilliland (26th)
Noah Gragson (30th)

Noah Gragson Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series speeds into its all-star break, with the one-mile Dover Motor Speedway hosting the NASCAR All-Star Race for the first time. The 2026 event will mark the 42nd iteration of the NASCAR All-Star Race, an annual duel of the premier series’ top performers. Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team approach the event with three top-15 finishes on the season and the opportunity to race their way into the final segment of the three-segment format.

NASCAR has also revealed that Gragson is currently a top-5 vote receiver for drivers eligible for the NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Vote. The driver who secures the most votes in the NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Vote will also be granted a position in the final segment of the NASCAR All-Star Race, no matter their result in the first two event segments. Gragson has been the top vote recipient of the NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Vote each of the past three seasons, earning his way into the NASCAR All-Star Race.

Gragson and the No. 4 team will look to “power” their way into the NASCAR All-Star Race with MillerTech Lithium Batteries onboard, marking the brand’s first primary sponsorship event with Front Row Motorsports in 2026. To go with sponsorship at the Dover event, MillerTech will also join the No. 4 entry at Pocono Raceway (Jun. 14) and New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Aug. 23).

For the 2026 season, MillerTech is doubling down on its mission of “Powering Your Adventure” with durable, high-performance battery technology built for any environment. To bring that story to life, MillerTech and Front Row Motorsports have started rolling out a six-part social media series showcasing the many ways its products fuel the adventures of fans, customers and partners alike. For the first video of the series, championship-winning angler and fellow MillerTech ambassador, Jacob Wheeler, joined Gragson for a charity fishing tournament at Daytona International Speedway, where the duo reeled in some big catches while displaying how important it is to have a reliable power source in your boat, while on the lake. From the track to the real world, MillerTech remains committed to providing reliable power wherever the journey leads.

“I’m really looking forward to the All-Star Race this week at Dover and getting the MillerTech colors back on the track,” said Gragson, who has a career best finish of 6th at the concrete oval. “Dover is statistically one of my better tracks and I’ve always felt comfortable there, throughout my career. We led laps last year, and had a strong finish in 2024, so I’m hopeful that we can race our way into that final stage and have a shot at the big prize at the end of the day. I’m also grateful knowing that I have the support of so many fans that give us the opportunity to be voted into the final stage, if the results don’t go the way we’d like them to in the first two stages. It’s truly an honor to have the fans behind me and being able to compete in the All-Star Race the past three seasons, thanks to them, has been incredible. I hope we get the chance to do it again on Sunday.”
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: Adam Fournier

Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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: Tommy Bebie

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Fueler: Blake Baker

Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina

Todd Gilliland Notes

Todd Gilliland will make his fifth Dover Motor Speedway start this Sunday in the NASCAR All-Star Race. Gilliland’s best Dover result came in 2020 while driving the No. 38 Ford F-150 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series entry for Front Row Motorsports. Gilliland finished fourth in that event, after starting 17th and leading two laps.

The No. 34 is bringing some extra heat this weekend, as Long John Silver’s features its Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Sauce partnership on Gilliland’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the 350-mile event. The addition of the Frank’s RedHot brand to the iconic Long John Silver’s car design will be used to showcase a variety of buffalo-flavored options being offered at Long John Silver’s locations for a limited time only. Using their notable slogan, customers at Long John Silver’s can choose to add Frank’s RedHot to their order and “put that $#!T” on their shrimp, chicken or cheese bites.

“Dover has always been a challenging track for me,” said Gilliland. “The sensation of speed around that place is insane, it’s almost scary. I love switching around the All-Star Race. I think it’s a good opportunity to try stuff out and visit different tracks around the country. The fans are always pushing one direction or another on what they want to see and where, so I think the All-Star race is a great place to try something new.”
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: Austin Chrismon

Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Paul Steele

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Jackman: Ryan Selig

Hometown: Lindenhurst, Illinois

Fueler: Zeke Nance

Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia

Zane Smith Notes

Along with his teammate Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith’s best Dover result also occurred in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, in the 2020 event. In his lone start in the series at the track, Smith captured the checkered flag after leading 50 laps, competing for GMS Racing. In the NASCAR Cup Series, Smith’s best finish at the track is a 22nd place result in 2025.

Aaron’s Rent to Own joins Smith and the No. 38 team for this weekend’s activities, continuing the return of the iconic Aaron’s Lucky Dog scheme. The nostalgic Lucky Dog design carries a rich history in the NASCAR Cup Series and has been piloted by multiple race winners and championship contenders, making it one of the most recognizable and celebrated paint schemes in the sport.

“All Star weekend is always an exciting one for us, especially for us that aren’t locked in so we can have a shot to make some noise when people aren’t necessarily thinking about the 38 team,” said Smith. “Hopefully, we unload strong, put ourselves in a good spot for Sunday and make it to that final segment to build momentum for Charlotte.”
Road Crew

Driver: Zane Smith

Hometown: Huntington Beach, California

Crew Chief: Ryan Bergenty

Hometown: Plainville, Connecticut

Car Chief: Will Norris

Hometown: Bells, Tennessee

Engineer: Jacob Clamme

Hometown: Hartford City, Indiana

Engineer: Chris Yerges

Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Mechanic / Engine Tuner: Steve Godfrey

Hometown: West Haven, Connecticut

Interior Specialist: Matt Fowler

Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Mechanic: Austin Bloom

Hometown: Lowell, Oregon

Spotter: Ryan Blanchard

Hometown: Bethlehem, Connecticut

Transport Co-Driver: Bryan Whitman

Hometown: Newton, North Carolina

Transport Co-Driver: Shawn Sellew

Hometown: Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Michael Louria

Hometown: Gibraltar, Michigan

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 MILLERTECH

MillerTech Energy Solutions is a faith-based, family-run American manufacturer of UL Certified lithium batteries built to power your adventure. Whether you’ve got an RV parked at the track, a boat at the lake, a golf cart on the course, or you’re living off-grid, MillerTech is built for you. Backed by a 10-year warranty and US-based customer support, MillerTech is the proud sponsor of Noah Gragson and the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Front Row Motorsports. Learn more at millertechenergy.com.

ABOUT LONG JOHN SILVER’S

Long John Silver’s has been serving up famously craveable seafood since 1969. Best known for its iconic battered fish, crispy shrimp, hushpuppies, and legendary crumblies, the brand brings bold flavor and a one-of-a-kind seafood experience to fans across the country. With restaurants from sea to shining sea, Long John Silver’s continues making seafood more accessible, delicious, and fun for everyone. Learn more at ljsilvers.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.

ABOUT AARON’S

Headquartered in Atlanta, The Aaron’s Company, Inc. is a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods. Aaron’s offers a direct-to-consumer lease-to-own solution through its approximately 1,200 Company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states and Canada, as well as its e-commerce platform, Aarons.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 FrontRowMotorsports.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.

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