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NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at World Wide Technology Raceway: New Look, New Distance and New Name for 2026

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The Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog gives fans more action and joins the NASCAR Championship Chase on Saturday, Sept. 12 

MADISON, Ill. (Jan. 22, 2026) – The intensity and excitement for the Sept. 12 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race has been amplified with World Wide Technology Raceway added as the second race in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase and with the addition of 25 miles for the event. 

The new race length will be 225 miles, 180 laps and known as the Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog. The increased race distance and championship battles brings a new intensity with drivers battling to finish the season on the top of the leaderboard.

After a 15-year hiatus from WWT Raceway, the series came back in 2025 with the Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog, where the battle ended with Connor Zilisch victorious. The new format for 2026 will bring an even bigger challenge and battle for the top 12 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers as their championship schedule has been increased two races in The Chase. 

Set for more action than ever before with increased laps and a championship flair, Nu Way Concrete Forms will return as title sponsor for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Chase race as part of a multiyear agreement. In addition to Nu Way’s entitlement role, the St. Louis award-winning barbeque company Blues Hog will return as presenting sponsor. 

“With the success of the 2025 Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog, it was important to continue partnering with local companies to show how critical it is to have the communities support for these events,” said WWT Raceway Vice President of Business Development Declan O’Neill. “We are excited to continue our partnership with both of these great companies for the next years.”  

Nu Way continues to be a leader in the St. Louis region’s construction industry by providing premium supplies, equipment and expert services. The company played a key role in making the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ return after 15 years to WWT Raceway a tremendous success. 

“Nu Way is extremely excited to return as the Title Sponsor for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race this September at WWT Raceway,” Nu Way Director of Sales Mike Townsend said. “Last year’s event was a tremendous success. Many of our customers are avid race fans, and we look forward to welcoming them back again this year for the Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog.”

Returning as presenting sponsor, Blues Hog barbeque company continues to earn national recognition for its award-winning sauces and seasonings. The 2025 midway showcased some of the company’s best offerings, treating guests to exceptional, flavor-packed barbeque.  

“We’re excited to be returning to World Wide Technology Raceway. There’s nothing better than pairing great racing with great barbecue,” Blues Hog Owner Tim Scheer said. “We’ll be outside sampling our sauces, doing some pre-race tailgating, and bringing that championship-level flavor to the fans. We’re looking forward to a great weekend.”

The Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog will once again be complimented by the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sunday, Sept. 13. The weekend full of NASCAR action will also feature national acts as part of the Confluence Music Festival. 

To purchase tickets please visit TIXR. For more information, please visit wwtraceway.com, nuwayinc.com or blueshog.com. 

About World Wide Technology Raceway

World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA racing in St. Louis’ Metro East region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering 700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1.25-mile superspeedway; 1/4-mile drag strip; 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner & CEO Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association. Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.

About Nu Way

Nu Way.  Everything for the Contractor.  Since 1955, Nu Way Concrete Forms, Inc. has been family-owned and committed to supporting the success of builders throughout the Midwest.  Now celebrating 71 years in business, Nu Way has grown to six locations and is recognized as the region’s premier provider of construction materials, equipment and form rentals, along with expert estimating and rebar fabrication services. Our legacy is built on quality, reliability, and the strong relationships we’ve formed with contractors over generations — and we’re proud to keep building the future, one project at a time.

About Blues Hog

Blues Hog is a nationally recognized producer of premium barbecue products, trusted by top chefs, champion pitmasters, and restaurateurs around the world. Known as “The Award-Winning Choice of Champions,” Blues Hog offers a diverse lineup of sauces, seasonings, marinades, fuels, and meats crafted to elevate any barbecue experience—from backyard cookouts to elite competitions. With a commitment to exceptional taste and quality, Blues Hog delivers next-level flavor for every occasion. For more information, visit www.blueshog.com.

No. 31 Cadillac Wins Pole for Rolex 24 At Daytona

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Jack Aitken Sets Fast Time of 1:33.939 for second Cadillac pole since 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) — Jack Aitken, one of four drivers of the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R, won the pole for the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona with a fast lap of one minute 33.939 seconds / 136.429 mph.

It’s the second pole for Cadillac in three years as the program swept the front row in 2024. Aitken’s teammates are Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti and Connor Zilisch.

“There isn’t a better way to start,” Aitken said. “We had a great ROAR, and we knew that there was potential in the car and it was good to get that done over one lap. It’s nice to see that we are all performing well, but it’s only one lap and we have 24 hours this weekend. That is when the real meat comes, is this weekend. The Whelen Cadillac was just flying, and it got a bit hairy at times; through the Kink it had some movement and that was a bit hair-raising, but it was fast and that is all that matters.”

It carries the momentum for the No. 31 team as it won the final two IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in 2025, first with Aitken, Bamber and Vesti winning the Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September and then another victory in the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R in the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

“Congratulations to the #31 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R on securing pole position in qualifying for the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona,” said Jim Campbell, vice-president of Performance & Motorsports Commercial Operations for General Motors. “It is a proud moment for everyone at Cadillac Racing, and we will be doing all we can to convert the pole to victory at this iconic event.”

The No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX driven by Louis Deletraz was third at 1:34.069 with a speed of 136.240 mph, while teammate Filipe Albuquerque, driver of the No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX was seventh at 1:34.513 with a speed of 135.600.

Deletraz teammates are Jordan Taylor and Colton Herta, while Albuquerque’s teammates are Ricky Taylor and Will Stevens.

Coverage of the Rolex 24 At Daytona starts at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Jan. 24, on NBC, with continuing network coverage on Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel (not in the U.S.) until NBC will pick up the broadcast at noon Sunday, Jan. 25, for the finish. Peacock (U.S.) and IMSA’s YouTube channel will stream the entirety of the race along with the IMSA Radio broadcast at IMSA.com, Sirius 211/XM 207, locally at 93.5 FM/1150 AM and 107.9 FM at the track.

Jack Aitken No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R run by Action Express Racing:

It looks like as I mentioned there from front to back a pretty close gap. What do you expect as you look ahead to the race, and what did you have to do to score the pole here today?

“Yeah, as always with qualifying here it’s a little bit going into the unknown because there’s not a big focus on qualifying through the practice sessions, and we’re very tight on our tire allocation and time on track frankly, so we don’t tend to want to spend it on qualifying sims. I know some guys did this morning, so we took what we could from those runs to learn as much as we could about this new tire and then just rolled the dice a little bit. It’s a lot of fun because you go into the unknown and you have to judge it lap by lap quite a lot. And the car was a bit loose, which made it a bit scary at times, but clearly, it’s fast. Yeah, the Whelen Cadillac guys did a really good job to sort out a great car for me. So yeah, it was a lot of fun.

Q. How confident were you? At one point, Renger van der Zande obviously took pole from you. You had it first, then he took it. How confident were you that you were going to be able to come back and get that, and were you surprised there wasn’t a little bit more at the very end of the session, that it wasn’t challenged even more so?

“I could see Renger in front of me actually, so it was a good gauge. When we finished the first laps, like flying laps, I could see it going away from me so I was like, that’s not good. Sort of got going after that and put a couple of good laps in even if they were scrappy, and I thought that’s as good as I can do. I peeled off into the pits because these tires do have a peak and then a drop, so I was just hoping nobody had done anything really weird and gone out super late or anything because if you’re just pounding around you’re not going to improve. But yeah, there was still nervous moments waiting in pit lane. It’s a big moment to get your first pole here.”

Q. This was the first qualifying with the new tire from Michelin. How was your experience with this one?

“I think most of the improvements and changes are something that you’ll see more in the race with cold tire performance and the long stint performance has changed a fair bit. But for qualifying over one lap, it peaks pretty hard just like it used to. Lap 4 or so is kind of when you get that peak grip and you’ve got a couple laps to do it, and if you don’t, then it does drop away quite sharply. It’s still a good tire in that sense, but not a lot of changes from last year I would say.”

Q. Jack, you mentioned the focus on race running. Kind of talk about your confidence level on long runs, particularly I know you haven’t had a lot of representative running yet but stuff like double and triple stints. What do you think that’s going to look like?

“I think, yeah, we’re pretty confident with what we can do in terms of the medium and double stinting because I think that’s — even though the temperatures are getting a bit higher over the weekend, it’ll be fun. It’s a little bit ugly, but you can get it done. The soft tire is also not looking bad, I would say. We haven’t gone outright for a long run stint equivalent during practice because again, we just don’t have the time, so it’s lots of short runs, and they never quite behave the same as one big stint. Looking at what others are doing, everyone was in the same boat a little bit. I think we’re in decent shape, but it’s very, very hard to tell, as always, at this point in the weekend. You’ll get your answers, I think, a few hours into the race.”

Q. Jack, a lot was made about this new “One Cadillac” mantra. What might that look like in the early stages of Saturday and Sunday’s race?

“I don’t think there’s going to be any changes. It worked well last year, so it’s good that we’ve got more than one Cadillac towards the front, and they have been strong all week. The Wayne Taylor cars, as well. I think the approach will be the same. We’ll help each other out where we can and try not to make life too difficult if there’s stuff that we can do to help each other in terms of strategy, we’ll always look at that, as well, and it’s just keeping the communication open. I doubt there will be a fixed plan. It’s always hard to do that with racing.”

Louis Deletraz No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R sponsored by DEX:

“I’m very happy with qualifying. First, congrats to Cadillac and the No. 31 on pole position. I was just one-tenth shy of it. But qualifying is not the most important part here. We just need to be sure that we have a good race car. Honestly, it was a good session. From throughout the Roar to FP1, we kept improving the No. 40 Cadillac and felt confident and I think we have a great race car. Thanks to everyone at Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing. Now, we keep working and just a few hours to the race.”

Filipe Albuquerque No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R:

“Congratulations to Cadillac and the No. 31. Qualifying was not great. We were expecting to be with the other Cadillacs so it was disappointing. In the morning session, we looked good, so we need to understand what happened there. P7, it just hurts my ego, not the race result so it’s all about that. Now, we will see come the race.”

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: GTD PRO Pole for Sims!

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No. 3 Corvette leads strong effort from all five Z06 GT3.R in Daytona qualifying

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Alexander Sims sped to the GTD PRO pole position Thursday for the Rolex 24 At Daytona to lead a strong showing for all five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs to start the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.

Sims set a time of 1:45.106 (121.934 mph) in Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ No. 3 Z06 GT3.R that he will share this weekend with Antonio Garcia and Marvin Kirchhöfer. A Corvette will start from class pole position in the Rolex 24 At Daytona for the first time since 2021 when Sims was part of a qualifying race win for Corvette Racing.

Prior to that, the last time a Corvette qualified on pole position was 2018.

On Thursday, three for the Corvette GT3s qualified in the top-12 of the combined GT category. Charlie Eastwood was fourth in GTD with DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Corvette that he will drive with Mason Filippi, Salih Yoluc and Scott McLaughlin. His lap of 1:45.274 (121.739 mph) was 0.161 seconds off the class pole time.

Giacomo Altoé was sixth in GTD and less than a half-second to pole position for DragonSpeed in the first team’s first race as a Z06 GT3.R customer team. He will team this weekend with Henrik Hedman, Casper Stevenson and Matteo Cairoli.

Nicky Catsburg went eighth-quickest in GTD PRO for the second Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports entry – the No. 4 that he will drive with Tommy Milner and Nico Varrone.

Defending Rolex 24 GTD winner 13 Autosport qualified 16th in class with Orey Fidani doing the honors Thursday. He will try to repeat with Matt Bell and Lars Kern plus team newcomer Ben Green in the No. 13 Corvette.

The Rolex 24 goes green at 1:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24. Live coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC with full live coverage on Peacock in the United States and on IMSA.com for video outside the U.S. and global IMSA Radio coverage.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R QUALIFYING DRIVER QUOTES

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R – GTD PRO POLE-WINNER: “It’s really something special around here to be able to do a low fuel qualifying run with new tires. The car just comes alive. What a wonderful experience that was. Our Corvette was really nicely balanced, very nice lap, nice and clear with no traffic, but I had Nicky (Catsburg) up ahead, maybe punching a little bit of a hole for me. Yeah, brilliant, really, really brilliant.

(The race outlook and converting pole into a win) “There is a long time between now and then, but nevertheless, it’s nice to start at the front of the field. Fingers crossed we can have a clean race because that’s really the No. 1 goal at the moment – try and maintain the car in one piece, no issues through the first 23-and-a-half hours, be there in the race at the end and then be ready to fight.”

(More on qualifying) “Our Corvette was working pretty nicely in the qualifying session. It’s honestly quite a privilege to be able to drive on low fuel. The car just comes alive compared to most of the states that you drive during practice where you’re focusing on race prep. It was just nice conditions, I was able to get a nice gap and just focus on my own driving for all the laps and hook it all together. The Corvette is working well and hopefully we can carry that through to the race.”

(Contending in this year’s race after Corvette GTD win in 2025) “We had a decent race last year as well and finished second behind the Ford. It was great to see the AWA car get the class win last year. Our focus is pretty much on our program and what we’re doing this year to try and optimize everything we’ve got. It seems like the car’s in a decent spot right now. Qualifying pace versus race pace is a bit of a different story, so quite quickly our focus goes back to high-fuel runs and trying to get the car dialed in for that.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Obviously not so good. The car was pretty good, I have to say. I just feel like I didn’t execute well. I had a massive oversteer moment on my first push lap and then the second left, I kind of underdrove it. So it was just not a clean run. I do feel like we need to work a bit on the car, but Alex showed what it’s capable of. I do not think we are far away. We are already quite similar (on setup). I was expecting a bit more for myself. We just need to look at it, see what happens tonight and tomorrow and take it from there.”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “For me it’s just more seat time. Every time I drive the car, I feel quicker and more familiar with it. The team’s done an awesome job getting us set up and to this point. We just want to be consistent early, be in a good spot and then watch Ben (Green) and Matt (Bell) take it to the front.”

CHARLIE EASTWOOD, NO. 36 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “What a difference a year makes. Last year’s qualifying was probably one of the low points of the whole year, I would say… realizing that we were nowhere close. We’re much and much better this year… barely two-tenths off pole in both GTD classes. I think we would still be second in PRO, as it were. So the Corvette felt great. We did struggle with a few bits this morning on the new tire, but our deg was really good over a stint, so that was a bit of a surprise in that regard. We did have a really clean Roar and that translated into that qualifying session, The Corvette seems to have the best deg of the field. At the end of the session, we’re still pumping in some strong times versus the competition that falls off. So that’s great when you do a lot of laps on every tire set and you probably have to double about six sets. Yeah, we’re looking good and still just chipping our way through it. I think going into it we were and we were going to be happy with a top-eight there so top-four was a bit of a surprise, but that came together really nice and now we’re rolling off the second row for the 24.”

GIACOMO ALTOE, NO. 81 CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Today was the first time that I could actually drive the car in a low-fuel, new-tire session. Obviously we are focusing more on our race pace with such a long day coming Saturday and Sunday. So we didn’t know what to expect, honestly, and we are really happy with that result. Of course, I always want more. So I’m not really satisfied, but we still are early on in our learning process. I’ll take it as we start this project, so I’m really happy.”

About General Motors

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.

Burt Myers Will Return to NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

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Photo by Andrew Boyd for SpeedwayMedia.com

After an incident leaving Myers unable to finish the 2025 Clash, he looks to bounce back in 2026. Team AmeriVet will give Burt another attempt in 2026 while still racing in the #50.

Burt Myers and Tim Brown were two Bowman Gray Stadium Modified drivers who participated in the Clash in 2025. Myers is a staple at Bowman Gray Stadium, having over 100 modified wins and 11 track championships.

“Getting another shot in the Cup car at Bowman Gray means a lot to me,” said Myers. “Last time left us wanting more, and I’m grateful to Team AmeriVet and our partners for believing in me and giving us a chance to come back and do it right in front of these fans.”

According to Team AmeriaVet, Team AmeriVet & Burt Myers erase $250,000 in Veteran Debt at the 2025 Clash at Bowman Gray! Citrusafe Cleaners, Pinnacle Financial Partners, AmeriVet Securities, C3skids.com, Dairi-O, Chevrolet, and ECR Engines, we’re kicking off the 2025 season by wiping out $250,000 in veteran debt through our 50 Vets a Week program powered by ForgiveCo

The 2026 Clash will be on February 1st, with the Bowman Gray race being run on January 31st. Last season, Myers raced in both the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Clash and the Modified race.

With Burt Myers having 11 track Championships and over 100 wins. Burt knows the track from every perspective. Not only on the track, but in the stands as well. Growing up, his family had raced at Bowman Gray. Billy & Bobby started at Bowman Gray in the 1950s, continuing with Billy’s son Gary, then Gary’s sons Burt & Jason, and now Burt’s son Slate.

Out of the Myers family racing currently at Bowman Gray, it consists of Burt, Jason, and Burt Myers’ son, Slate.

Chandler Smith to Attempt 2026 Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 22, 2026) – After a successful first season at Front Row Motorsports (FRM), highlighted by two wins in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Chandler Smith will make his first attempt for the team in the Cup Series driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the Daytona 500.

“I’m really excited to take a shot at the Daytona 500 with the FRM Cup Series program,” said Smith. “This organization is known for its speed at superspeedways, and I am going to give it my best shot to win the Harley J. Earl Trophy or help my teammates if I am in the position to do so in the end. I greatly appreciate the opportunity and will do my part to get FRM off to a great start to the 2026 Cup season, while I pursue my primary goal this year in winning the 2026 Truck Series Championship.”

Statistically, the Daytona International Speedway has been a good track for Smith, averaging a 12.0 finishing position at the venue in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and 10.3 in the O’Reilly Series.

There remain premier partnership opportunities available with Smith and the No. 36 team for “The Great American Race”. Please reach out to sponsorship@frontrowmotorsports.com for more details.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Joins NASCAR as Official Partner and Official Partner of NASCAR-Owned Tracks

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New partnership celebrates race-weekend traditions and brings added value to the heart of NASCAR fandom

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) – NASCAR today announced a new partnership with American Snuff Company LLC’s brand Grizzly Nicotine Pouches, as the brand becomes an Official Partner of NASCAR® and an Official Partner for all NASCAR-owned racetracks, including the naming rights for racetrack campgrounds—placing Grizzly Nicotine Pouches at the center of one of the most beloved and communal parts of the race-weekend experience.

From sunrise tailgates to late-night campfire conversations, campgrounds are where NASCAR fans gather, connect, and live the sport beyond the grandstands. Through this partnership, Grizzly Nicotine Pouches will engage adult fans in these moments with custom activations and experiences designed for adult nicotine consumers to enhance the traditions that make race weekends unforgettable.

“NASCAR fans don’t just come to the track—they make it a weekend, a tradition, and a community,” said Craig Stimmel, NASCAR Chief Commercial Officer. “Grizzly Nicotine Pouches understands that connection, and this partnership allows us to create authentic touchpoints where fans are already spending time together. It’s another example of how our flexible, fan-first partnership model helps brands show up in ways that feel natural and meaningful.”

As an Official Partner, Grizzly Nicotine Pouches will have a presence across NASCAR-owned track campgrounds, creating opportunities to interact with adult fans in relaxed, social settings that are core to NASCAR culture. The partnership reflects NASCAR’s commitment to working with brands that value authenticity and want to engage fans on their terms—where they celebrate, connect, and build lifelong memories.

“We are extremely excited to be coming on board to the NASCAR family as an official partner. NASCAR fans are among the most passionate in the world, and we’re proud to share in that passion. This partnership gives us an authentic presence at race weekends and the opportunity to be a meaningful part NASCAR’s rich culture,” said Austin DeLucia, Senior Manager, Partnerships, American Snuff Company.

To celebrate this announcement, Grizzly Nicotine Pouches is hosting a special promotion to kick off the season for age 21+ nicotine pouch consumers. Starting Jan. 28, adult nicotine consumers age 21+ can visit grizzlynicotinepouches.com for more information on this promotion.

“It’s a privilege to be an official partner with NASCAR. Our introduction to the sport last season validated that NASCAR is an extension of who our adult consumers are, and the values which we share. We look forward to the 2026 season and creating memorable experiences for adult NASCAR fans across the country,” said John Merritt, Senior Manager Brand Marketing, American Snuff Company.

The addition of Grizzly Nicotine Pouches further highlights NASCAR’s ability to attract major brands by offering customized partnership platforms that go beyond traditional sponsorships. By creating opportunities across campgrounds, tracks, and fan experiences, NASCAR continues to deliver innovative ways for partners to engage one of the most loyal fan bases in sports.

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches joins a growing lineup of brands that are tapping into NASCAR’s unique ability to connect commerce, culture, and community—on and off the track.

The 2026 NASCAR season gets underway next Sunday, Feb. 1 with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Then, The Great American Race, the DAYTONA 500, will air live on FOX on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

About Grizzly Nicotine Pouches

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches is a brand of American Snuff Company, LLC (ASC), a subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. Grizzly Nicotine Pouches are a tobacco leaf-free nicotine product available to adult nicotine consumers nationwide (where permitted)

Lanie Buice, Alon Day Anchor TeamSLR Lineup for 2026 Trans Am TA2 Series Season

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Chevrolet Development Driver Joined by Four-Time NASCAR Euro Series Champ;
2025 COTA Finale Winner Helio Meza Returns for Six Rounds

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) – TeamSLR’s mission to deliver a second consecutive CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series driver championship will be in the hands of a pair of fulltime drivers for 2026 – 18-year-old Chevrolet development prodigy Lanie Buice of Jackson, Georgia, and four-time NASCAR Euro Series champion Alon Day of Israel.

They’ll tackle the 12-race campaign with an eye on building upon a banner 2025 run by TeamSLR and M1 Racecars, which netted seven consecutive victories to close out the season, the TA2 national driver championship for teen Tristan McKee, and the Pro-Am Challenge-class and TA2 Western Championship titles by M1 Racecars competitors Jared Odrick and Brody Goble, respectively.

In addition, the team’s most recent race winner, 17-year-old Helio Meza of Houston, is the first of TeamSLR’s part-time drivers to be announced for 2026.

“I’m excited to start the year. I think we’ve got as good of a lineup as we’ve ever had, and our group’s probably better prepared than we’ve ever been,” said TeamSLR and M1 Racecars co-owner Scott Lagasse Jr., whose operation rolled to three championships, seven national series race wins (four for McKee, and one apiece for veteran Mike Skeen, teen Carson Brown, and Meza) among 20 total wins, 38 podiums and 23 pole positions in 2025.

“Last year was amazing. We had a ton of talent in our cars, and a couple of those guys moved on to the next step, which is how this program works. Change is a part of it, and we’re proud to play our part of the development process with Josh Wise, Scott Speed and Lorin Ranier at Chevrolet. So now we’re on to this year, and I think we have an excellent mix of youth and experience.

“Lanie impressed everyone last year, and her work ethic over the winter has been incredible. Alon brings a ton of stability from a veteran driver’s standpoint week in and week out. And Helio shocked us all at COTA (Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas), obviously. Everyone’s focused and we’re ready to benefit from the momentum we built last year.”

Buice, driver of the No. 8 Sunoco/Chevrolet SLR-M1 Racecars Camaro, returns after a taste of TA2 Series competition last season. She showed speed at both the Sept. 20 race at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Alton, where she qualified sixth, and the Nov. 2 finale at COTA, where she qualified ninth.

“I’m just super excited and grateful for the opportunity to race for TeamSLR with the support of Chevrolet and all the people that I’ve had behind me to be able to run the full season,” said Buice, who will also contest five ARCA Menards Series races in 2026, as well as a mix of Late Model weekly series events.

“I’m excited to compete fulltime in the TA2 Series. It’s just a really good series to be a part of. I’m motivated by the challenge of trying to figure out all the different places we go to across the country and trying to be the best that I can behind the wheel every single weekend. I always reach really high and shoot for the stars, so I feel like as long as I do what I’m supposed to do behind the scenes, and with all of us at TeamSLR where we just work really well together, the possibilities are endless.”

Day, the 34-year-old from Ashdod, Israel, brings a diverse and highly successful racing background into his rookie TA2 Series season. He’s the winningest driver in NASCAR Euro Series history with 32 victories to go with his championships in 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2022. He was on an open-wheel path at the start of his career, which featured an Israeli national karting championship and a Formula Renault Asian Championship title, followed by a six-race run in the North American-based INDY NXT Series in 2012 before the lion’s share of his attention turned to stock cars.

Over the last decade, the former Athlete of the Year in his native Israel has also run a dozen races across NASCAR’s top-three series – Cup (two), O’Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity, four), and Craftsman Truck (two) – and the ARCA Menards Series (four). Six of those races took place at tracks Day will visit during this year’s TA2 Series campaign.

“While this is my first year in a TA2 car, the fundamentals remain the same – it’s four wheels and a steering wheel,” Day said. “Having raced everything from single-seaters and Indy NXT to stock cars, I’m comfortable and confident in my ability to adapt quickly. Driving for a top-tier program with TeamSLR, and with the incredible support of Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the Chicago-based aircraft maintenance support and finance company, I know I have the right environment and equipment to get up to speed immediately.”

“We are excited to partner with Alon Day for a third consecutive year,” said Neil Book, JSSI Chairman and CEO. “Alon is a champion on and off the track, and having joined him at every race last season, I’ve seen firsthand the excellence, grit, and relentless preparation he brings to his craft. These are the same values we strive to embody at JSSI. I am thrilled that Alon will be driving for TeamSLR this year, led by Scott Lagasse Jr., whose high‑performance culture strongly resonates with our own. Scott is a proven powerhouse in this sport and a mentor to the next generation. Joining such a championship‑caliber team will provide Alon with the elite infrastructure necessary to compete at the highest level.”

Meza is another of the stable of young Chevrolet development drivers alongside Buice and McKee. He made his TA2 Series debut at last season’s finale Nov. 2 at COTA, where he led from pole to checkered flag to become the fourth TeamSLR driver to occupy the top step of the podium over the final seven races. Meza is slated for six TA2 rounds this season beginning with the March 1 opener at Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway, with a mix of drivers including TeamSLR’s 2021 and 2022 championship contender Connor Mosack expected to run the remaining events in that car. Meza will also contest the full NASCAR Mexico Challenge Series schedule for the second consecutive year, as well as a mix of CARS Tour and other short-track events, and an occasional appearance in Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup, where he earned Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season on that circuit in 2025.

“I really didn’t know what to expect when I stepped into the TA2 car last year at COTA, but everyone at TeamSLR just made it super easy for me, and obviously it doesn’t hurt to have great equipment underneath you, either,” Meza said. “TA2 is probably the most fun I’ve had driving a racecar. I don’t know what it is about it, but I just love how raw the car is – no traction control, no ABS, really good power – so I’m really looking forward to doing more races this year. I have Chevrolet, Alessandros Racing, some of Alessandros’ partners on board, as well, and Telmex jumped on board to help me chase my dreams. It’s going to be a good year.”

Riding along with the TeamSLR contingent and its M1 Racecars this season will be partners CUBE 3 Architecture, Guthrie’s Garage, Sunoco, Franklin Road Apparel Company and Kallberg Racing.

Following the March 1 season-opener at Sebring, the 2026 CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series continues March 14 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, April 15-16 with a doubleheader weekend at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, May 23 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, June 21 on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, June 28 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, another doubleheader July 18-19 at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, Sept. 5 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Sept. 20 at VIR, and concludes Nov. 8 at COTA.

About TeamSLR:

TeamSLR (Scott Lagasse Racing) competes fulltime in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli in a multifaceted effort that includes dedicated entries in the TA2 division, customer programs, driver coaching and car construction. Its history dates back to 1985 and covers a wide spectrum of motorsports, including NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA, ARCA and ASA. TeamSLR is a family-owned organization run by Scott Lagasse Sr., and Scott Lagasse Jr. The father-and-son duo have combined to win more than 130 races and eight championships across a variety of series and styles of racecars, from paved ovals to road courses to dirt tracks. TeamSLR would like to thank its supporters CUBE 3 Architecture, Franklin Road Apparel, Kallberg Racing, and Guthrie’s Garage. For more information, please visit us online at www.TeamSLR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram and on LinkedIn.

About M1Racecars:

M1 is an Official Chassis Supplier to the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. M1 Racecars are professionally engineered for the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, SCCA Competition, and Track Day events. We offer chassis only, rolling chassis and complete race-ready builds in Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger body styles. We utilize only the highest quality materials and our race-winning technology to produce the most stable and predictable racecar on the track today. The proprietary chassis design by M1 has been CAD-perfected by our engineering staff to ensure that each completed chassis is identical and performs as expected. Our chassis materials are CNC Mandrel bent and cut to our exacting standards, which results in the most precise and cost-effective build. M1 has selected Scott Lagasse Racing to be the exclusive distributor for M1 Racecars worldwide. The race team also provides M1 with vital technical assistance and on-track feedback to support our performance development efforts. This combination is a powerful asset to M1 and to every M1 customer.

TENNESSEE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 250 TRUCK RACE LOGO UNVEILED TODAY BY EVENT OFFICIALS

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BRISTOL, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Officials from Bristol Motor Speedway and The Tennessee Army National Guard unveiled the official race logo today for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race coming to the iconic Tennessee short track this spring.

The logo design features the familiar Tennessee Army National Guard logo in the heart of a circle with a checkered flag pattern outlining the inner circle. An extra-large 250 is positioned at the bottom of the inner circle. At the top of the outer circle two gold stars flank the words READY NOW in all caps. At the bottom of the circle on the outside is Bristol Motor Speedway written in text, also in all caps.

The Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Truck Race is scheduled for a green flag start on Friday evening, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be telecast on FS1 and broadcast on PRN Radio. More than 35 high-revving NASCAR Craftsman Trucks are expected to compete that evening as they will be in hot pursuit of a much-coveted Bristol victory as well as plenty of critical points.

Founded in 1887, the Tennessee Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the U.S. National Guard, and its members are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The unit specializes in land warfare and has nearly 10,000 soldiers on call at a moment’s notice.

Last fall, the Tennessee Army National Guard played a major role in the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center, which was stationed at Bristol Motor Speedway’s South Building. Guard members helped with receiving, organizing, packaging and shipping supplies to service those in need following the Helene flooding disaster in Tennessee, Virginia and western North Carolina.

On the track, fans can expect to see the best drivers in the fan-favorite NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series battling in thrilling fashion to earn a coveted Bristol Gladiator Sword and custom trophy with a victory in the Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Truck Race. Leading that charge will be defending and two-time Bristol winners Chandler Smith and Layne Riggs.

Other drivers to watch include rising stars Gio Ruggiero, Connor Mosack, Kaden Honeycutt, Jake Garcia, and Andres Perez de Lara. Veteran drivers Corey LaJoie, Ben Rhodes, Ty Majeski, Grant Enfinger and Tyler Ankrum also will be racing hard to earn a victory. Rookie driver Brendan “Butterbean” Queen will be on track at the controls of his new Kaulig Racing Dodge Ram Truck. He will be joined on the new Dodge factory team by Daniel Dye and Justin Haley.

In addition to cheering on their favorite drivers during the weekend, Bristol Motor Speedway fans will definitely want to take advantage of so many activities to make a complete weekend of family fun. There will be great video entertainment provided by Colossus TV, the world’s largest center-hung video screen, premium VIP experiences, tailgating, on-site camping, concerts and other entertainment at the Food City Fan Zone Stage headlined by Trackside Live with Kenny Wallace and John Roberts, great food and beverages in the concession stands throughout the property, and so much more.

The Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Truck Race is a part of a full weekend of racing activities at Bristol Motor Speedway. The weekend also will feature a 300-lap race in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, April 11 (7:30 p.m., The CW and PRN Radio) and Sunday afternoon’s tradition-rich Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race on April 12 (3 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio).

To purchase tickets to the Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Truck Race or any of the races scheduled during the Food City 500 weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, please visit the track’s website or call the BMS Ticket Sales Center at (866) 415-4158. You can also purchase tickets at any neighborhood Food City store.

About Tennessee Army National Guard
The volunteer spirit is an inseparable part of Tennessee, a spirit that lives on with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s nearly 10,000 Soldiers. The TNARNG serves the state and nation by responding to domestic emergencies and providing combat-ready units for the Army and Air Force. Through its dual state and federal mission, the TNARNG’s citizen-soldiers are always prepared to answer the call to serve, whether it’s to respond to a natural disaster in Tennessee or deploy for combat operations overseas. For more information, please visit this website.

About Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway, known as The Last Great Colosseum, sits in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee near the Virginia state line. The 0.533-mile concrete oval, with 28-degree banking, hosts two major NASCAR Cup Series weekends each year. The venue has staged iconic moments such as the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol football game between the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech (NCAA-record 156,990 fans), the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds (MLB regular-season record crowd of 91,032), the 2020 NASCAR All-Star Race, the rebirth of NASCAR Cup Series racing on dirt from 2021–2023 and sold-out concerts for Morgan Wallen and Kenny Chesney. Fans enjoy Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided screen video board. The adjacent Bristol Dragway is the home to the NHRA Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals, and the dragway can transform into the Thunder Valley Amphitheatre for music concerts. Opened in 1961 and acquired by Speedway Motorsports in 1996, Bristol remains one of America’s most unique and versatile sports and entertainment destinations. For more information, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com.

RFK Racing to Honor Greg Biffle Throughout 2026 Season

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NASCAR and Kaulig Racing Join Tributes, Highlighted by Return of Biffle’s Iconic Stylized Numerals at Daytona

CONCORD, NC (January 22, 2026) – When RFK Racing’s cars roll onto the grid to open the 2026 season, they will do so honoring the legacy of Greg Biffle. Paying respect to a driver who helped build the organization, the team will begin a season-long tribute at the Cook Out Clash Feb. 1, followed by a special visual presentation during Daytona 500 activities Feb 11-15.

The remembrance begins at Bowman Gray Stadium as all RFK Racing cars will carry a circular memorial decal above the B-post during the Cook Out Clash. The artwork pays homage with the words, “The Biff 16, In Loving Memory of Greg Biffle.” As an enduring memorial, this artwork will adorn the RFK Racing cars in every race on the 2026 schedule.

During Daytona 500 activities, RFK Racing will shine a light on Biffle’s unique numeric styling. All RFK Racing Ford Mustangs will each have numerals reminiscent of the iconic font used on Biffle’s cars during his illustrious career.

“Greg Biffle was more than a championship driver, he was family,” said RFK Racing Co-owner Brad Keselowski. “He helped shape who we are as an organization, and his legacy is woven into this team’s history. Returning to the iconic numeric font that defined so much of his career, and adding the season long decal to each car, are meaningful ways for us to honor Greg and carry his spirit. We can’t bring him back, but we can honor him on the track the best way we know how, all season long.”

RFK Racing is honored to be joined by Kaulig Racing in paying tribute to Biffle, whose No. 16 became synonymous with his career. Kaulig Racing will carry the same distinctive numeric font on its No. 16 car at Daytona, with the numeral also incorporating Biffle’s autograph as part of the artwork.

“Greg Biffle made the No. 16 famous and was a true friend to Kaulig Racing and the whole racing community,” said Kaulig Racing Chief Executive Officer Chris Rice. “This is our way of honoring his incredible career and the person he was. When AJ Allmendinger drives this car at Daytona, we hope fans remember Greg, his family, and all the great memories he gave us.”

NASCAR will also recognize Biffle’s legacy at the season-opening Cook Out Clash. A large-scale, painted stencil of RFK Racing’s commemorative memorial decal will be painted on Bowman Gray Stadium’s infield grass. The display will serve as a unified symbol of remembrance, reflecting Biffle’s lasting impact on the sport.

Greg Biffle spent 19 seasons driving for Jack Roush, delivering his organization its first NASCAR championship in 2000 with a Craftsman Truck Series title. He followed that achievement with the Busch Series championship in 2002. Highlighted by 19 NASCAR Cup Series victories, Biffle earned a combined 56 wins across NASCAR’s top three national series. The vast majority of those wins came with Roush owned teams.

“Greg Biffle was one of the most special drivers I’ve ever had the privilege of working with,” said team founder Jack Roush. “He gave everything he had to this organization, and together we shared some of the proudest moments in our history. Honoring Greg this season is deeply personal for all of us, and it’s important that we remember the role he played in building this team and the standard he helped set.”

Further honoring Biffle’s career, a memorial has been established at RFK Racing’s Concord, NC museum. The display showcases many of the NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee’s trophies, along with other unique memorabilia, The exhibit includes the 3M Ford Fusion Biffle drove to victory lane at the Quicken Loans 400 in June 2013. That win marked the 1,000th NASCAR victory for Ford. It also proved to be Biffle’s 19th and final NASCAR Cup Series win.

Future tributes are being considered, and details will be announced at a later date.

About RFK Racing
RFK Racing, in its 39th season in 2026, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion, Brad Keselowski, and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988 and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass three hundred wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns. Visit rfkracing.com, and follow the team on all social platforms @rfkracing.

Tiger Tari Readies for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Daytona following VP Challenge Debut

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2026) – Tiger Tari and Star Spangled Racing made his VP Racing SportsCar Challenge debut a week ago at the Roar Before the 24, and will add his first IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge start this week at the “World Center of Racing.” His Star Spangled Racing team partners with AutoTechnic Racing to campaign a full season effort in IMSA VP Racing Challenge GSX class in a BMW M4 GT4 EVO running as a Bronze driver, while adding a one-off start in the four-hour Michelin Pilot Challenge race this Friday, January 23.

The VP Racing SportsCar Challenge runs as a single-driver, sprint race format while keeping the multi-class format. Tari’s GSX class features GT4-based cars, including his new-for-2026 BMW. Tari selected the BMW after running multiple races in the past year in a variety of machinery.

His last appearance as a driver in the IMSA paddock came in Lamborghini Super Trofeo during the 2023 season.

“I’m really happy to be back in the IMSA paddock, and am looking forward to spending the season with AutoTechnic Racing and as they support my Star Spangled Racing BMW M4,” Tari said. “I’ve been working with my partners for an opportunity to get back into a full season and am ready for this challenge as a driver.”

Tari raced a number of one-off races during 2025, but his strongest race came with a class victory in the 24 Hours of Dubai – also in a BMW M4 GT4.

Tari brings that previous success and continued growth as a racer to the track nearest to his Jacksonville, Florida home. Partners PSA by Canam Systems, providing services to over 9,000 restoration contractors with Proven Software Applications for medium to large sized businesses and Fly Alliance adorn the livery of his BMW M4 GT4 EVO. Fly Alliance is a leading private aviation company providing tailored air travel solutions to individuals, families, and businesses worldwide.

The road course at Daytona International Speedway covers 3.56 miles, including a significant portion of the famed oval and its high banks. It is also the home race for the first-generation Turkish-American, who lives just up the road in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Jacksonville University.

His season opened with a pair of VP Racing Challenge races during the Roar Before the 24 weekend. During Saturday afternoon’s 45-minute race, Tari finished 11th overall in the GSX class and sixth among Bronze-rated drivers. He matched that effort in Sunday’s race, finishing 11th overall and seventh among Bronze-rated drivers.

Utilizing the same BMW M4 GT4 Evo this week, Tari will team with friend and co-driver Christopher Tasca in the four-hour BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona on the afternoon of Friday, January 23. Following a final practice session on Thursday, January 22, Tari will qualifying the No. 25 Fly Alliance/PSA Systems BMW M4 GT4 Evo on Thursday afternoon. Friday’s race begins at 1:45 p.m. ET and can be seen live globally, including in the United States, on IMSA’s YouTube page. at Youtube.com/@IMSAOfficial.

The two drivers form a formidable pairing the Bronze category.

“I’m really looking forward to teaming with Christopher and appreciate the support he and Fly Alliance have given us to race some true endurance racing at Daytona,” Tari said. “When I started on this racing journey, my goal was and continues to be to race in major endurance races. Teaming with Chris for four-hours at Daytona is another step forward to reaching my goals on the biggest stages.”

The Michelin Pilot Challenge opener is the biggest race on the undercard of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, which runs Saturday, January 24 into Sunday.

Both Fly Alliance and PSA by Canam Systems are significant parts of Tari’s racing program. Founded in 2019, Fly Alliance offers a comprehensive suite of services including on-demand private jet charter, jet card programs, fractional ownership, aircraft management, and maintenance support. Canam Systems services over 9,000 restoration contractors, including a number of franchise groups, across North America. Proven Software Applications (PSA), Canam’s ERP solution, is unlike any other product on the market, providing à la carte web based options for medium to large size businesses with everything needed to scale and grow.

About Star Spangled Racing:

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Star Spangled Racing was established in 2020 by first-generation American Tiger Tari. Star Spangled Racing accelerated quickly, moving from club and endurance events into professional racing just two years later in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship GT Daytona (GTD) class. Tari’s career as a driver counts races domestically and around the world, including an appearance at Le Mans with Porsche Sprint Challenge and a class win during the 2025 24 Hours of Dubai. More information can be found at www.starspangledracing.com.

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