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CHEVROLET NCS AT DOVER: Kyle Busch Media Availability Quotes

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
DOVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES
JULY 19, 2025

 Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Dover Motor Speedway.

Media Availability Quotes:

Can you talk about the initiative at Dover Air Force Base this week?

“Yeah, Cheddar’s has a special promotion for red, white, and blue. We wanted to give honor to the service members that are over here at Dover Air Force Base, with Dover being the next race on the Cheddar’s calendar. And so, Cheddar’s has painted their car red, white, and blue for this weekend, also in honor of veterans that have or do work at Cheddar’s. There are 67 names on the decklid this weekend, and we’re here to honor those, but also paid a visit over to the military base to help honor some more that were over there.”

What was your take from the visit?

“It’s always enjoyable to be able to go and spend some time with our service members — their passion for the sport and watching us go around the racetrack on Sunday’s. It was really, really cool to just spend some time with them; sign some autographs and take some pictures. There was a foreign exchange student group that was there as well, too, that got to spend some time checking out the race car and looking around on that.

It was a really good piece by Cheddar’s. We appreciate them serving lunch for everyone, as well. They made it a good time for everyone.”

Throughout your career here (at Dover Motor Speedway), you’ve had a bunch of wins, but you’ve also had a bunch of DNFs. Here at the Monster Mile, just how hard is it to stay out of trouble?

“That question started really rough, by the way (laughs). I mean, I would probably venture to say that I’ve had a bunch of wins at a lot of tracks and also a bunch of DNFs at a lot of tracks. So I think you have feast or famine just about everywhere.

You know, here at Dover, winning three times has certainly been the highlight, and we’ve had some really, really good runs as well, too, of being close to winning. I remember that time when I was so close with the 5 car and finishing second at Jimmie Johnson… right up his tailpipe and was told to leave him alone and let him win the race (laughs). So, you know, it’s just been a great track for me over the years. Same as Richmond, Bristol, a bunch of places. It’s a great place to race. It’s fun. It’s really challenging, but yet lends itself to really good drivers and really good cars.

Looking at the weekend last year, Dover was obviously one of your best runs of the season. You got the pole and you finished top-five. Is there anything that can be taken from that, even though it was an April race compared to July now, the new tire compound… there are a lot of differences, but is there anything you can take from last year’s run to help you?

“I would say that you take everything that you did use last year because it was good for you, and you try to just look at all of that and try to replicate that as much as you can without knowing anything about the tire with no tire test being here, no wheel force test being here, anything like that. We’re all sort of up in the air on exactly what that’s going to be. So you might as well just copy and paste last year; go out there on the racetrack and hope that it suits your race car again this year like it did last year.”

You’re the winningest active driver here at Dover with three wins. That means you got three ‘Miles the Monster’ trophies. I’m curious what it was like, if you can reflect back, what it was like winning that first trophy here, and if that ‘Miles the Monster’ trophy is one of the more sought after as a driver?

“I think it’s so hard to win races anymore, honestly, that you just take any one that you can get. It doesn’t matter if it’s here at Dover, Martinsville, Phoenix or wherever. You certainly will just want to win the race. There’s definitely some cool trophies that are out there, Dover being one of those with the cool Monster trophy that you get. That’s a special piece. I always looked up to that trophy. I was able to win a couple of Truck ones, a couple of Xfinity ones, but then finally was able to capture the big one with a Sunday win for my first time. They’re all special and they all mean a lot, but this place is very tough, especially in that era going up against Jimmie Johnson. It was really hard to get those trophies as he was hoarding them all.”

Last year there was a lot of talk about after this race, should people get rid of the mirrors? Should NASCAR take the mirrors away from you guys because this is a track where aero-blocking is so prevalent, as Denny (Hamlin) did to (Kyle) Larson last year. What’s your stance on the mirror… do you want it in the cars? Do you want to get rid of it?

“I mean, us talking about it isn’t going to change anything, right? But I would say that if you run the mirror, you don’t get a spotter. If you want a spotter, then you don’t get the mirror, the camera. So, pick one.”

What would you pick?

“I would pick the spotter over the mirror.”

With NASCAR combining now the practice session for everybody getting out there for 50 minutes, is that a benefit to have everybody on track at the same time, and even when it comes to being able to evaluate where everybody stacks up?

“I must be really stupid because I was scratching my head on why. What are we doing? But then I thought — well if it rains, which I guess we’re worried about some sort of weather that’s not here, that one group gets practice and the other doesn’t. So if the track is just open, everybody can go. So if you miss out, you miss out. It’s your own fault. So I think that’s really the only reason why it happened that way.

We don’t have enough tires. We have probably 10 minutes of tire and we have a 50-minute sessions. So you’re going to have to be mindful of just — if you go out and run five laps and come in and look for an adjustment, go out and run five laps, come in and look for an adjustment. But if you want to go out there and make a long run, like we all typically do at all of these big places, then you’re going to go until you feel like you shouldn’t go any further and you’ll be done on your first set, your only set.”

You’ve had two good finishes in a row. How much are you looking at the points with six races left in the regular season?

“Yeah, I mean, you’re obviously looking at it every week. I think we leave probably the fifth race of the year looking at points like where we’re at and what are we doing? But honestly, points take care of themselves when you run good. Results are what matters. Being able to get stage points and being able to get good finishes will all equate to higher point totals and you not having to look at the sheet. So obviously with a ‘win and you’re in’, you really don’t have to pay any attention to it.

That’s certainly on our radar right now. We’ve had a couple of good weeks where we’ve made up some of the deficit. I feel like there is potential and opportunity for us to continue that way, and we want to continue to climb that way and put ourselves above the cut for making the playoffs.”

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Berry Looking to Add Cup Trophy This Weekend at Dover

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Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Cup Series
Dover Media Availability
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Josh Berry, driver of the No. 21 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Wood Brothers Racing, has a spot secured in the playoffs after his victory earlier this year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He stopped by the infield media center at Dover Motor Speedway to talk about this weekend’s race and the upcoming postseason.

JOSH BERRY, No. 21 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang Dark Horse – YOU HAVE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS ON THE CAR THIS WEEKEND. CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT IT? “It’s really cool to have Advance Auto Parts on board this weekend, obviously the tie-in with the weekly series national championship I won in 2020. That was the first Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series national championship, so it’s super cool to have them on the car this weekend. It reminds me of those times that I look back on very fondly. We’re at a great track and hopefully we can have a good weekend for them.”

YOU’VE WON HERE IN XFINITY AND MADE YOUR CUP DEBUT HERE. HOW DO YOU SAY YOUR CAREER HAS PROGRESSED SINCE THEN, AND WHAT CAN YOU TAKE FROM YOUR PREVIOUS RACES HERE THAT CAN HELP THIS WEEKEND? “Obviously, this is a place that I’ve had a lot of fun coming to, making my Cup debut. It’s always really special and I’ve had really good results here in the Xfinity Series. Obviously, getting that win and two second places with JRM, so this is a place I’ve always enjoyed coming to and I really love the racetrack. I’m excited to be here this weekend and hopefully we can continue that on with the 21 car.”

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WIN A MILES THE MONSTER TROPHY? “It was super cool. The first time I came here was 2021 and with no practice or qualifying we ran second in the ARCA race, second in the Xfinity race, won the Dash 4 Cash and realized I was that close to winning it, so that made me want it that much more, so to win it the next year was really cool and it’s an awesome trophy. It’s right there front-and-center in my living room. It’s really cool coming here and racing here.”

ONLY ONE TOP 10 SINCE THE VEGAS WIN. WHERE IS THE TEAM RIGHT NOW WITH SIX RACES TO GO IN THE REGULAR SEASON? “Obviously, we’d love to have some better results. We’ve had some bad luck here and there, some mistakes that have taken us out of good finishes, but I still feel like we have a lot of good tracks coming up. Here, I feel good about. Richmond, Iowa, those are places I ran good last year, and even the first round of the playoffs I think are three good tracks for us. We’ve been right there. We definitely need to get a little bit better, execute a little bit better, but I’m not necessarily panicked or anything at this point. It’s good to have the win in the bank and we’ll just keep trying to get better and hopefully hit our stride when the playoffs start.”

YOU GOT INTO JONES AND HOCEVAR LAST WEEK. WHAT WAS YOUR VIEW OF THOSE TWO INCIDENTS? “The 43 was a restart at turn seven. Obviously, we’re all jammed up into each other . The 4 car was on my right and kind of clipped me, and we just all got bottle-necked up and he got turned around . The 77 was a complete mistake on my part. I laid off at the bottom of one. I was trying to time it to where I could get up beside Carson and follow the 45 through and was just too fast to the top of the hill, got too far left and ran into Carson and knocked him off the track. It’s unfortunate. Obviously, I hate it for those guys. I tried calling Carson Monday and sent him a next, but never heard anything back. I did talk to Luke Monday morning to apologize to those guys and it’s just part of racing. We were on old tires and, for me, probably just trying a little too hard in that situation.”

CAN YOU TALK ABOUT THE NOSTALGIA OF THE BRICKYARD 400 NEXT WEEK? “It’s awesome going back to the Brickyard. It’s such an iconic facility for sure and it’s a crown jewel event that we all really look forward to, so it’s always really special getting to race in Indianapolis. I’m excited to go there next week with the Wood Brothers and hopefully we can have a solid race and a good result.”

ANY CONCERN THAT HOCEVAR HASN’T RESPONDED TO YOU, AND WHAT IS THE FOCUS IN PRACTICE TODAY? “Everybody handles things differently in those situations. Obviously, the contact at the end of that race opens the door for retaliation. If he decides to act on that, I gave him that opportunity. That’s part of racing. I’ve been doing this a long time. I’m 34 years old now and I’ve seen a lot. Like I said, it is what it is at this point and whatever happens we’ll move on from it. As for today, we’ve got one 50-minute session now, so that will be interesting having all the cars out on the track at the same time. The track should rubber up pretty well and hopefully give us a good read for tomorrow. Hopefully, it’s just gonna be about finding a good balance on our car and qualifying well and setting us up good for tomorrow.”

KALITTA, TODD, ANDERSON & HALL ROLL TO PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT MUCKLESHOOT CASINO RESORT NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS

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SEATTLE (July 18, 2025) – Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta just missed out on the track record on Friday at Pacific Raceways, taking the provisional No. 1 spot under the lights at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.

J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the 11th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, with each also claiming the Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” award.

Kalitta went 3.671-seconds at 335.90 mph in his 12,000-horsepower Mac Tools dragster, just missing the track record of 3.670 he set a year ago. But it was plenty good enough to take the No. 1 spot, giving him the $4,000 Deecell “After Dark Low Qualifier” award. Should that hold, Kalitta would earn his sixth No. 1 qualifier this year and continue his torrid qualifying pace.

What the veteran would enjoy even more is his first victory of the season, something he hopes can come together in ideal weather conditions this weekend in Seattle.

“The conditions were good, and I was really hopeful that my car would go out there and run a good number,” Kalitta said. “We were making a lot of changes back in the staging lanes because people were smoking the tires. I wasn’t sure if they backed the thing down or what but when the thing left, I could tell it was really running. I wasn’t sure what it ran, but I was pretty definitely pleased to hear what we ended up with.

“I’m sure they’ll be gunning for that tomorrow because it’s definitely within reach with what the conditions probably will be for tomorrow. I’m just real fortunate Alan [Johnson, crew chief] and Mac [Savage] and my whole team because they can throw down with the best of them.”

Teammate Shawn Langdon is second with a 3.689 at 332.92 and Brittany Force is third with a 3.703 at a track-record 340.47.

In Funny Car, J.R. Todd made the most of the one nitro session on Friday at Pacific Raceways, taking the top position with a run of 3.901 at 329.26 in his 12,000-horsepower DHL Toyota GR Supra. Todd was one of only two drivers in the category to make a three-second run, as teams struggled under the lights.

But Todd wasn’t one of them, making a clean pass and claiming the $4,000 Deecell “After Dark Low Qualifier” award. Should that hold, Todd would pick up his first No. 1 qualifier of the year and the 15th in his career. On Saturday, the nitro teams will get three qualifying conditions in more great conditions as Todd and his Kalitta Motorsports team look to keep improving.

“From the time I hit the gas, a whole sequence of events happened. It picked the front end up pretty good. I must have had it pointed right, so I snatch it back left, and then goes out there and quivers the tires a little bit,” Todd said. “Once that happens, it kind of like it puts you behind, then there’s a pretty good bump out there, so I’m just steering the thing all over the place. I definitely did not expect it to make it, but it did.

“There’s no reason we shouldn’t be running mid- to high-80s tomorrow during the day, which that usually doesn’t happen on Saturday at most places. It’s got me excited.”

Chad Green is currently second with 3.928 at 329.75 and Austin Prock is third after a run of 5.580 at 160.46.

With ideal conditions on Friday, Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn put on a thrilling show, trading track records during each qualifying session. Glenn set it to start the day and Anderson finished it off with a massive 6.472 at 211.13 in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro to take the No. 1 spot and win the $2,500 Deecell “After Dark Low Qualifier” award.

In a terrific side-by-side pairing, Glenn went 6.479, just missing on slipping past Anderson at his home track. It was another stellar duel between the two drivers who have dominated the class in 2025. For Anderson, who has four wins this season, it’s now a chance to qualifying No. 1 for the first time this season and the 137th time in his incredible career.

“Two great runs for both of us. We’re certainly not disappointed either way. It worked out because guys are just doing a fantastic job with the race cars,” Anderson said. “They spent a lot of time over the last couple weeks testing Dallas’ car, and obviously they’re better. They got happier in the first 60 feet, which is where it was kind of behind mine before.

“Getting the track record is definitely cool, but sometimes that low E.T. doesn’t win a race. I’ve shown that before, but I’d certainly rather have the fastest race car. It appears that either Dallas or I have that right now, so that’s a good feeling but it doesn’t guarantee anything. There’s a lot of guys that can win on that starting line on Sunday.”

Following Glenn in third is Greg Stanfield, as he dipped into the 6.40s as well with a run of 6.493 at 210.31.

Fresh off his victory in Norwalk, John Hall is on the verge of a massive moment in his Pro Stock Motorcycle career after going a career-best 6.717 at 201.76 on his American Rebel Beer Buell on Friday at Pacific Raceways. Should that hold, the veteran would earn his first career No. 1 qualifier, just weeks after getting his first victory in 12 years with his triumph in Norwalk.

On Friday, the run was good enough to win the $1,500 and the Deecell “After Low Qualifier” award, which was certainly good enough for the first day of racing for Hall. He posted a pair of strong runs as he looks to keep rolling after his huge victory last month.

“I could have probably gone close to that in the first round, but I screwed up, so we knew it had power, we knew it was fast, and I just went out there and did it,” Hall said. “I knew the air was good. I knew the tune-up was going to be good. I think I got every bit of it on that run.

“Matt and Angie [Smith] have done a lot of work and a lot of research. This bike just wasn’t running in the beginning of the season. They couldn’t figure out why. They spent a lot of time and money and effort to get this bike to where it is, and now it’s fast, obviously.”

Gaige Herrera is currently second after going 6.721 at 201.76 and Matt Smith’s 6.733 at 201.88 has him third.

Qualifying continues at 12:30 p.m. PT on Saturday at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

KENT, Wash. — Friday’s results after the first of four rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying and the first two of four rounds of for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, 11th of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday’s final eliminations.

Top Fuel — 1. Doug Kalitta, 3.671 seconds, 335.90 mph; 2. Shawn Langdon, 3.689, 332.92; 3. Brittany Force, 3.703, 340.47; 4. Clay Millican, 3.708, 331.12; 5. Shawn Reed, 4.140, 277.09; 6. Antron Brown, 5.993, 113.31; 7. Josh Hart, 6.385, 100.03; 8. Tony Stewart, 6.439, 93.60; 9. Justin Ashley, 8.761, 75.40; 10. Cameron Ferre, 8.895, 83.80; 11. Ida Zetterstrom, 13.114, 68.89.

Funny Car — 1. J.R. Todd, Toyota GR Supra, 3.901, 329.26; 2. Chad Green, Ford Mustang, 3.928, 329.75; 3. Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 5.580, 160.46; 4. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 6.691, 96.66; 5. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 6.912, 91.85; 6. Ron Capps, GR Supra, 7.131, 95.11; 7. Hunter Green, Dodge Charger, 7.404, 89.22; 8. Dave Richards, Mustang, 7.443, 100.09; 9. Paul Lee, Charger, 7.501, 79.85; 10. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 7.599, 90.09; 11. Matt Hagan, Charger, 7.713, 87.10; 12. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 8.402, 84.00; 13. Alexis DeJoria, Charger, 8.454, 81.25; 14. Buddy Hull, Charger, 8.576, 74.20; 15. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 8.725, 71.97; 16. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 26.571, 67.12.

Not Qualified: 17. Dylan Winefsky, broke.

Pro Stock — 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.472, 211.20; 2. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.479, 211.89; 3. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.493, 210.31; 4. Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 6.511, 210.54; 5. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.512, 209.92; 6. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.522, 210.83; 7. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.523, 210.08; 8. Cory Reed, Camaro, 6.543, 210.47; 9. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.545, 210.90; 10. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.548, 210.47; 11. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.562, 209.52; 12. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.576, 210.44; 13. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.592, 208.46; 14. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.719, 207.11; 15. Joey Grose, Camaro, 7.260, 187.50; 16. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 9.434, 97.57.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — 1. John Hall, Beull, 6.717, 201.76; 2. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.721, 201.07; 3. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.733, 202.21; 4. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.735, 199.73; 5. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.774, 197.80; 6. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.789, 200.29; 7. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.846, 197.94; 8. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.854, 194.27.

Ryan Preece Delivers Popular Victory to Home Track Crowd in New England 900

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Berlin, CT Native Picks Up 38th Career Stafford Motor Speedway Win

STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT (July 18, 2025) – Ryan Preece put on a show for his hometown crowd as he returned to Stafford Motor Speedway victorious in Friday’s New England 900. Preece raced his way from the 15th starting position to claim a thrilling victory in the exhibition event organized by Cleetus McFarland and the Freedom Factory.

“That was the most fun I’ve had in a race car in a very long time,” said Preece.

The 90-lap event was part thrill show, part race, as each competitor piloted modified Crown Victoria Fords equipped with nitrous-oxide boosters. Lights on the rear decklids of each car flashed when the nitrous was engaged, and it was clear Preece and Greg Biffle were using it as they battled for the win.

“I didn’t realize that when you hit it, it shows on the trunk strobe light when you’re using it. So, I think everybody knew how much I was using it,” Preece said. “It was a lot of fun. It was cool. It was a little push-to-pass.”

Preece needed the nitrous as the intensity ratcheted up on lap 72 of the 90-lap race, when Biffle restarted on the outside of Preece on the front row. Biffle got the initial jump, but Preece charged back, reclaiming the lead. That clash continued throughout the remaining laps.

Another restart on lap 77 gave Biffle another chance, and he was up for the challenge. The two raced side by side for a full lap before Preece hit the nitrous to pull away. Biffle, however, remained within striking distance. With eight laps remaining, Biffle dove to the bottom of Preece in turn one and overtook him on the backstretch.

As the laps wound down, both drivers repeatedly engaged the nitrous button. Biffle could not shake Preece, who was locked to his rear bumper. With the white flag waving, the leaders encountered lap traffic in the final set of turns. Preece seized the opportunity, dove to the bottom in turns three and four, and muscled his way under Biffle, taking the lead and holding on for the win.

“It was all about having fun. At the end, we had to do the old NASCAR—rubbing is racing—and put on a show for everyone,” explained Preece.

The win marked the 38th Stafford victory for Preece, who hails from nearby Berlin, CT.

“To be able to race with these guys at my home track—a place that has made me who I am as a race car driver—is really special,” Preece added. “To have my daughter here, my family, my in-laws, my dad, and everybody here… it’s my hometown crowd, so it’s awesome.”

Preece returns to NASCAR action Saturday and Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway.

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RFK Racing, in its 38th season in 2025, 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 300 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.

Brenden Queen reigns at the General Tire 150ARCA Menards Series race at Dover Motor Speedway

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DOVER, Del. (July 18, 2025) — ARCA Menards Series points leader Brenden “Butterbean” Queen dominated Friday’s General Tire 150 at Dover Motor Speedway, leading all 150 laps en route to a commanding victory.

Piloting the No. 28 Pinnacle Racing Group Chevrolet, Queen collected his fourth win of the 2024 ARCA season in his first Dover start in convincing fashion.

“I really wanted to win a Monster,” Queen said. “[During the race] I had to tell myself to breathe. I could tell the load and G-force here is more than I’ve experienced-super fun! When I rode in here, it looked like a roller-coaster and it drove like a roller coaster. I had a lot of fun.”

Queen, 27, from Chesapeake, Va., is the second driver to lead every lap in an ARCA Menards Series race at Dover. Ty Gibbs led all 125 laps in the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race in 2021.

“This was a bad to the bone race car,” said Queen, who also won at Daytona, Kansas and Michigan earlier this year.

“I told them I wanted a Monster [Trophy] to take back home. That baby’s going on a road trip tonight. I love unique trophies that have a lot of history, and I’ve wanted one of these since I was a kid.”

The day began with Queen earning the pole with a lap of 22.770 seconds around the high-banked one-mile oval.

Brent Crews, driving the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, qualified second with a 22.805, setting the stage for what looked to be a thrilling battle up front.

That battle, however, was cut short.

On lap 45, Crews made heavy contact with the Turn 4 wall in a fiery crash that brought out one of the biggest cautions of the race. The 17-year-old Crews climbed from the car under his own power and was thankfully unharmed, but the incident ended his day early with a 21st-place result.

“That was super scary,” Crews said. “We had a really good race car, and it’s unfortunate that it’s going to end up in flames.”

Camden Murphy secured a career-best second place finish, 7.130 seconds behind the winner, Queen. While Isabella Robusto crossed the line third to tie her career best ARCA Menards Series finish.

“[Dover Motor Speedway] is probably the craziest track I’ve been to,” Robusto said. “You feel the speed here more than anywhere else. I had a lot of fun!”

Isaac Kitzmiller in the No. 79 Chevrolet and Tyler Reif, who started at the rear after not getting to complete a qualifying lap, in the No. 23 Chevrolet rounded out the top five.

Local fans had high hopes for Carney’s Point, N.J., native Lavar Scott, who considers Dover a home track, but mechanical misfortune struck early, as a flat right-rear tire on lap 24 forced him to pit and fall seven laps down. He recovered to finish 11th.

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Chevrolet in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES – Friday Practice Report

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CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto
1.786-mile, 11-turn Exhibition Place street circuit
Toronto, Ontario
Friday Practice Report
July 18

  • Chevrolet-powered drivers made up six of the top ten spots on the combined practice sheet for the opening practice for the Indy Toronto on the 1.786-mile, 11-turn Exhibition Place street circuit, with Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 Gallagher Team Penske Chevrolet leading the way to Team Chevy. The New Zealander was joined in the top ten by Will Power in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Callum Ilott in the No. 90, Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, David Malukas in the No. 4 Clarience Technologies/A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet and Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Kyle Kirkwood, the winner of two of the first three street circuit races of the year, was the quickest driver.
  • Power led the first 40 minutes of practice, where all 27 cars were eligible to participate, and all drivers utilized the Primary (Black) Firestone Firehawk Racing Tires exclusively. His best lap was 61.9059 seconds (103.861 mph), and Josef Newgarden in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet and Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet joined the 2016 Toronto winner, making it Chevrolet-powered cars with three of the four best times on the preferred tires.
  • Power, at 61.8538 seconds (103.948 mph), was the quickest in the first 15-minute group, which consisted of drivers primarily using the Alternate (Green) Firestone Firehawk Racing Tires, with fellow Chevrolet-powered driver Lundgaard going second best.
  • The dusty race track continued to take rubber in the second 15-minute session, with McLaughlin going almost a half-second quicker at 61.3411 seconds (104.817 mph), with Callum Ilott in the No. 90 PREMA Racing Chevrolet joining the Kiwi McLaughlin in the top five.

Tune-In Alert

Saturday

· NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #2 – 10:30am (ET)/9:30am (CT)/8:30am (MT)/7:30am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

· NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2:30pm (ET)/1:30pm (CT)/12:30pm (MT)/11:30am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Sunday

· NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm Up – 8:30am (ET)/7:30am (CT)/6:30am (MT)/5:30am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

· Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto (90 laps) – noon (ET)/11am (CT)/10am (MT)/9am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Friday practice combined timesheet:

Coming together as a team and a series

One Chevrolet-powered team had a long three days, after one of Juncos Hollinger Racing’s transporters caught fire, forcing the team’s crew, their competitors, their partners and the series to come together to help them make the race this weekend.

Sunday evening at 7 pm: The transporter carrying Sting Ray Robb’s No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet, suffered a fire on the trip back from the Iowa Speedway to the team’s shop in downtown Speedway, Indiana, which caused fire, smoke and water damage to the equipment and cars.
Sunday, starting at midnight through Monday: Between friends and the team, three trailers were dispatched to begin bringing back damaged items, which the non-competition team members set out on tables to dry and start assessing what was salvageable.
Monday – The crews for the No. 76 and No. 77 joined together to rebuild the No. 76, while they assessed the damage to Robb’s car.
Tuesday – Both crews’ attention turned to the No. 77, rebuilding the car, which suffered crash damage in the second race at Iowa Speedway.
Wednesday – The transporters, including the Juncos Hollinger Racing INDY NXT by Firestone trailer, began the trip north to Toronto.

Team owner Ricardo Juncos:

“We had the situation with the trailer on fire, and it was a huge amount of work overload for everyone at the team. But, we knew that we needed to work, with no options and things like that could happen. So, it was actually was good to see the whole team spirit with that moment, when things like that happen. I’m really, really happy with them because what I saw as a team owner, it was a mega. Mega! The chemistry, everybody helping each other, at that time was just one team pushing forward, and it was amazing to see. So, that’s one side

“On the other side, is all the support from INDYCAR. Every single team called us, called me right away, offering trailers, equipment, and whatever. From Roger Penske to the last team owner. Then the series itself, Dallara, Chevy, I mean, you name it. Even, a lot of fans as well, and that was really, really good to see as a team owner.”

Driver Sting Ray Robb:

“I’m appreciative (of the crew), but I’m more impressed. Honestly, I’ve seen when these kinds of things happen and it knocks its team out completely. But they showed up Monday morning at 8.m. and they were there until about midnight, putting everything back the way it should be. My car still smells like a smoke bomb went off in it, but everything is as it should be.

“Largely in part to the fire department doing their job when they got the call and the state trooper doing his job to call the fire department ahead of time and everyone that was involved, I think they’re the reason that we’re here today. So, to the first responders, thank you and then to the team, thank you.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (QUOTES):

ARROW MCLAREN

Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“I think we have rolled off in a better position than where we have been in the past. We just need some time to pepper it in and get it there for Qualifying. I am definitely not unhappy with what we’ve arrived with considering our performance here last year. Let’s see what we can do tomorrow.”

Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“A difficult first practice session. It’s not a track that we’ve historically been great at, so we’re going to try to maximize the weekend and our package to get what we can out of it. I think we got better through that session, which is promising. We’ll continue to get better, and hopefully we can make our way forward through the rest of the weekend.”

Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“Friday practice done here in Toronto. The No. 7 Arrow McLaren SmartStop Chevrolet looks awesome, so hopefully we can generate a good result for them this weekend. We’ve got a bit of work to do as the car is very tough to drive. Some of the faster cars are able to extract some lap times that we couldn’t. There’s a lot of work to be done, and we’ll see what we can do for Practice 2 tomorrow.”

Josef Newgarden, No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet:

“It was very slippery out there today but the PPG Chevy was solid. The weather should cool off a bit over the next two days and we don’t have many support series here to lay down additional rubber, so it’s hard to gauge how much we learned today. It’s going to be a very interesting race with tire strategy, which is one of the things that makes this series so much fun.”

Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Gallagher Team Penske Chevrolet

“Really happy with how that first session went. This is a tough place, but the Gallagher crew and Team Chevy have brought a very competitive package here this weekend. I think the way the tires reacted today have given everyone something to think about. Tire strategy starts on Friday because of the limited number of sets your allotted.”

NTT INDYCAR SERIES News Conference
Friday, July 18, 2025
Kyle Kirkwood (for context)
Will Power
Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Wrapping up practice today and joined by a couple of the fastest in practice.

THE MODERATOR: Will, you’ve won three times here at Toronto. Good to be atop the leaderboard so far this weekend?

WILL POWER: Yeah, it’s a very difficult track. Like Kyle said, it was surprisingly low grip. Really hard to really change anything on the car. Yeah, the greens, you literally had that one prep lap and one lap to go. Yeah, it will be interesting.

Massive new bump at the end of the straight into three. It actually hurts. Right in the braking zone, boom.

THE MODERATOR: I’ve heard winters are tough here in Toronto.

KYLE KIRKWOOD: They repaved something. The bridge used to go there. For some reason they put a strip of pavement just in that section.

THE MODERATOR: Exit of three?

KYLE KIRKWOOD: Entry.

WILL POWER: I think they honestly need to grind it tonight. It will hurt racing. Very apprehensive to go up the inside. They should grind it.

THE MODERATOR: We’ll start with questions.

Q. How great is it to return to an event where it’s bustling with fans, you’re in a big city, there’s a great vibe? We came off what was two really good races, but nobody really saw ’em.

WILL POWER: Yeah, man. I was going to say, I was sitting there, I looked at the grandstands, they were full. I was really impressed.

Yeah, and the autograph session. How many people were there when we left? The line was massive. Yeah, good attendance so far. Very good.

Q. As a professional athlete, does it get the adrenaline going when you know there’s a lot of people out there that love to see what you do?

KYLE KIRKWOOD: Just proves we’re in a high-performance, high-stakes sport that people like watching, right? Re-proves that to you. Nonetheless, exciting to have people out here.

Q. Canada is the only race we come to internationally. With the crowd turnout that we’ve seen here and kind of the talks that we’ve had for the last couple weeks, does this race really showcase that INDYCAR can go into other international markets to race?

WILL POWER: Yeah, absolutely. I think we’d be very well-received in Europe. Japan, we always get a massive crowd. Went to Australia. Yes, could totally do it.

Got to make sense financially. But yeah, I think they’d be surprised. When we raced in Europe in Champ Car in ’07… People were very interested in open-wheel cars over there.

I think it would be very good markets for us, I believe. Obviously they’re trying to nail it over here, North America. I’ve just seen the series grow and improve. I’ve been in it 19, 20 years. Only got better every year.

Q. For the rest of this weekend, it should cool down a little bit. Do you expect the graining of the tires for the rest of the weekend?

KYLE KIRKWOOD: I’m not sure. That’s a great question. Not sure why it was like that. We clearly had a very soft street course tire. Given the nature of that session where it was pretty low grip, maybe that just has something to do with it.Nonetheless, it’s on our minds for the rest of the weekend and obviously for the race.

WILL POWER: Yeah, no, obviously the track grips up and temperature matters. At the end of the day, they’re just too soft. I think incredibly soft. Sure it will be a three-stop race unless something strange happens.

Yeah, it will actually be interesting in qualifying, to be honest, what compound you use.

KYLE KIRKWOOD: You only went a 10th quicker later in the session when you assume you could go faster on primes.

WILL POWER: I would have said, yeah. Threw on new primes, you’d be right there.

KYLE KIRKWOOD: Faster.

WILL POWER: I think so.

Q. Tomorrow do you maximize track position in qualifying or do you save tires that you want for the race?

WILL POWER: Yeah, I mean, at the end of the day, like, no one’s going to use more than one set of the greens. You just don’t have enough tires.

KYLE KIRKWOOD: In the race, what do you do for qualifying? Do you use primes for qualifying, is that what you’re saying?

WILL POWER: You have to save three sets of new tires for the race. I mean, I can’t see anyone else coming to any other conclusion. You’re saying take a risk and use them in qualifying.

KYLE KIRKWOOD: If they were faster, that would be very interesting. Some people use new all the way through qualifying.

WILL POWER: You could do it, but they went off pretty bad. Mine degraded a lot.

KYLE KIRKWOOD: I did a second run on them and they definitely fell off.

Q. Will, you got a lot of experience here at this track. Is this the slickest this track has been on a Friday?

WILL POWER: It’s hard to say. Definitely on the track walk yesterday it looked really dusty. I don’t know. Like, I can’t remember to be honest. It’s been so many times I’ve been here. It’s always this way first session. I guess if you had a couple more support series, it would help.

Yeah, it will progress. Lap time isn’t that bad, 61s. Got to 59s last year.

Q. Will, I understand you’re in a contract year. How important is it for you to get a result here this weekend?

WILL POWER: Yeah, man, every race, every session. It just matters, you know? Can you believe the year I’m having, in a contract year? Two engine failures in two race weekends. Just one of those things. Not bad luck. It just happens at times.

Yeah, we’ll see. Just keep pushing. Still got five races to have great results. I

I’ve had great cars everywhere. We’re quick. Can only smile about it because

I’ve been in the sport a long time.

I just know these sort of things come round. It’s very typical of life that a bad year would play out when you’re trying to get a contract.

Yeah, man, but I love it here. I do. I really hope I’m back next year.

Q. Will, you mentioned the bump in the braking zone going into three, the need to grind that. What would that discussion look like with the series to make that happen?

WILL POWER: Actually, I don’t know. I think to Joe Hodge. Used to be able to go to Jay Frye and ask him, but I’m not sure now who it is.

Man, it’s nasty. Gave me a headache. It was that hard. I don’t know. Was it that hard for you?

KYLE KIRKWOOD: It wasn’t extremely harsh. The bottom is hard.

WILL POWER: That’s what I mean.

KYLE KIRKWOOD: Just depends where you hit the brakes right? Everyone is going to be hitting it there.

WILL POWER: I think it will hurt passing.

Q. Will, in his recent wins here, Scott Dixon always jokes this feels like his hometown course because Canada is part of the Commonwealth. Does that carry over for you, as well?

WILL POWER: Didn’t even register. I did think the other day, I wonder with your passport and so on, if you got denied, Well, I’m in the Commonwealth. You could let me in.

Yeah, I don’t know what the immigration rule is here. Yeah, didn’t really register. If I win, I’ll mention it.

Chevrolet on the Streets Of Toronto

Chevrolet wins on the Streets Of Toronto: 13

2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske
2017 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske
2016 – Will Power – Team Penske
2015 – Josef Newgarden – Ed Carpenter Racing
2014 Race #2 – Mike Conway – Ed Carpenter Racing
2014 Race #1 – Sebastien Bourdais – KV Racing Technology
2012 – Ryan Hunter-Reay – Andretti Global
1993 – Paul Tracy – Team Penske
1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing
1990 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing
1989 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing
1988 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing
1987 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing

Chevrolet poles on the Streets Of Toronto: 12

2019 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske
2018 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske
2017 – Simon Pagenaud – Team Penske
2016 – Scott Dixon – Chip Ganassi Racing
2015 – Josef Newgarden – Ed Carpenter Racing
2014 – Race #1 – Sebastien Bourdais – KV Racing Technology
1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Team Penske
1992 – Bob Rahal – Rahal Hogan Racing
1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing
1990 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske
1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi – Patrick Racing
1988 – Danny Sullivan – Team Penske

Chevrolet podiums on the Streets Of Toronto: 36

Chevrolet podiums on the Streets Of Toronto by driver: Danny Sullivan (5), Helio Castroneves (4), Michael Andretti (3), Sebastien Bourdais (3), Emerson Fittipaldi (3), Tony Kanaan (2), Josef Newgarden (2), Simon Pagenaud (2), Will Power (2), Bob Rahal (2), Al Unser Jr. (2), Mario Andretti (1), Eddie Cheever (1), Mike Conway (1), Luca Filippi (1), Ryan Hunter-Reay (1), Felix Rosenqvist (1), and Paul Tracy (1)

Chevrolet podiums on the Streets Of Toronto by team: Team Penske (13), Galles Racing (5),, Ed Carpenter Racing (4), Newman Haas Racing (4), Chip Ganassi Racing (3), Dragon Racing (2), Patrick Racing (2) Andretti Global (1), Arrow McLaren (1), KV Racing Technology (1), and Rahal Hogan Racing (1)

Chevrolet laps led on the Streets Of Toronto: 1109

Chevrolet laps led on the Streets Of Toronto by driver: Al Unser Jr. (182), Michael Andretti (153), Emerson Fittipaldi (123) Josef Newgarden (113), Will Power (97), Simon Pagenaud (84), Sebastien Bourdais (79), Helio Castroneves (74), Scott Dixon (56), Paul Tracy (54), Danny Sullivan (50), Ryan Hunter-Reay (36), Scott McLaughlin (28), Tony Kanaan (19), Rinus VeeKay (18), Mike Conway (7), Mario Andretti (6), Jordan King (6), Pato O’Ward (3), Luca Filippi (2), JR Hildebrand (1), Charlie Kimball (1), Spencer Pigot (1) and Felix Rosenqvist (1)

Chevrolet laps led on the Streets Of Toronto by team: Team Penske (519), Galles Racing (182), Newman Haas Racing (159), Chip Ganassi Racing (74), Patrick Racing (74), Ed Carpenter Racing (64), Andretti Global (36), Dragon Racing (20), Arrow McLaren (4), A.J. Foyt Racing (1), Carlin (1) and Panther Racing (1)

Manufacturer History on the Streets Of Toronto

Wins (with competition):

13 – Chevrolet (2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Race #2, 2014 Race #1, 2012, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987)

10 – Honda (2024, 2023, 2022, 2018, 2013 Race #1, 2013 Race #2, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1996)

4 – Ford (2000, 1995, 1994, 1992)

1 – Toyota (2002)

1 – Mercedes (1997)

1 – Cosworth (1986)

Earned Poles (with competition):

12 – Chevrolet (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Race #1, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)

11 – Honda (2024, 2023, 2022, 2013 Race #2, 2013 Race #1, 2012, 2001, 2000 1999, 1998, 1996)

2 – Ford (1995, 1994)

2 – Cosworth (1987, 1986)

1 – Toyota (2002)

1 – Mercedes (1997)

** 2014 Race #2 – Helio Castroneves (Team Penske Chevrolet) started from the pole on driver points after qualifying was rained out**

Historical Chevrolet in the INDYCAR SERIES information

INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturer Championships (since 1979)

Chevrolet-Powered Wins in the Twin-Turbo 2.2L V6 Era (2012-present)

Chevrolet-Powered Wins (All-time)

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Kirkwood Maintains Andretti Street Course Prowess on Opening Day in Toronto

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Ontario, CA- during the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto in Toronto, Ontatio (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)

TORONTO (Friday, July 18, 2025) – Once again, an Andretti Global driver was atop the speed chart in preparation for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto.

But while last year it was Colton Herta leading the way in every session, including the race, this time it was Kyle Kirkwood in Friday’s opening practice.

Kirkwood posted the fastest time of the practice, a lap of 1 minute, 1.2054 seconds in the No. 27 Silver Gold Bull Honda. Herta, who won last year’s race from the pole, was 10th overall in the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda at 1:02.0219.

Herta, who twice saw his car inadvertently venture into the Turn 8 run-off zone, said the 11-turn, 1.786-mile street circuit felt different to him year over year.

“It’s very low grip (now),” he said. “It is very difficult, and I’m sure guys had moments all over the place. It’s a different year, and it definitely feels like it out there.”

This track at Exhibition Place also has a history of changing as an event weekend continues, so expect the lap times to improve with each day.

It should not be a surprise that Kirkwood had the best lap of the session. He won the previous two street races this season (the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear). He finished second to Herta in this race a year ago, but, too, also said the track was challenging on this day.

“It’s certainly a tough one because that’s probably the lowest amount of grip I’ve driven in INDYCAR in a very long time,” he said. “That’s just due to the fact that we don’t have a bunch of support series here.”

Team Penske’s Will Power, who had the fifth-quickest lap overall in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, agreed that “it’s a very difficult track.”

“There’s a massive new bump at the end of the straight into (Turn) 3,” he said. “It actually hurts (and it’s) right in the braking zone – boom!”

Turn 8 also proved tricky. In one instance, the cars of Scott McLaughlin (No. 3 Gallagher Insurance Team Penske Chevrolet), Pato O’Ward (No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet) and Santino Ferrucci (No. 14 Sexton Properties/AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet) ended up there at the same time, fortunately without contact.

Honda has won 11 of the season’s first 12 races, and it dominated last year’s race here as well with the top seven finishers. But while Kirkwood led this practice, McLaughlin was second overall at 1:01.3411.

Series leader Alex Palou (No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) had the third-quickest lap at 1:01.5987. He has a 129-point lead over O’Ward in pursuit of his third consecutive season championship and fourth in five years.

Up next is pre-qualifying practice at 10:30 a.m. ET Saturday, followed by NTT P1 Award qualifying at 2:30 p.m. (both sessions FS1, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). The 90-lap race will be at noon ET (FOX, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network).

Richard Childress Racing and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Team Up to Honor Military

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Kyle Busch’s Patriotic No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet Unveiled at Dover Air Force Base Ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway

DOVER, Delaware (July 18, 2025) – Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the casual dining restaurant known for homemade American classics at affordable prices, is teaming up with Richard Childress Racing to show appreciation for active duty service members and U.S. military veterans this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway.

Richard Childress, Kyle Busch and representatives from Cheddar’s made a trip to Dover Air Force Base on Friday afternoon to visit with more than 200 military members, their families and other dignitaries. The group was treated to a meet and greet with Childress and Busch, as well as a catered lunch sponsored by Cheddar’s.

RCR also unveiled a special patriotic No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet that Busch will race on Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway. The car honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including 67 Veterans who are Cheddar’s employees.

“We’re honored to join the No. 8 team at Dover Air Force Base to unveil our new patriotic paint scheme and recognize our Cheddar’s Veterans,” said John Felton, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. “It’s a meaningful way to celebrate our connection to the NASCAR community and show appreciation for those who serve, both in our restaurants and across the country.”

Busch, a three-time winner at Dover Motor Speedway, heads into this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race as the track’s defending pole winner, having earned back-to-back pole awards at the Monster Mile in 2023 and 2024.

“Thank you to all of our U.S. military families, especially the folks at Dover Air Force Base and the 67 Cheddar’s employees who are featured on the No. 8 car this weekend,” said Busch. “Fans across the country have made Cheddar’s a part of their race day traditions, including many who have served our country. It means a lot to be able to represent them on the track with a special patriotic paint scheme.”

Cheddar’s has partnered with Richard Childress Racing since 2020. The partnership is based on a shared love for great food, hard work, and bringing people together. With locations near many NASCAR tracks, Cheddar’s has become a destination for race fans, teams, and families.

“What an honor to spend the day with the men and women at Dover Air Force Base,” said Childress. “These service members are true heroes. Everyone at RCR is proud to partner with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen on a patriotic paint scheme designed to honor those who served.”

With more than 180 restaurants across 28 states, Cheddar’s serves American classics and homestyle comfort food in a feel-at-home atmosphere. Guests get a lot, for not a lot with homemade entrees like hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, homemade Chicken Pot Pie and slow-smoked Baby Back Ribs so big, they almost fall off the plate. To kick off a memorable meal, every guest is welcomed with a warm Honey Butter Croissant on the house.

For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is the homestyle casual dining restaurant where guests always Get a lot. For not a lot™. The restaurant offers a variety of scratch-made meals and generous portions served up in a warm, welcoming atmosphere – all at an unbelievable price. After being welcomed with a signature Honey Butter Croissant on the house, guests can enjoy signature entrées like hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, homemade Chicken Pot Pie and Fall-off-the-Plate Baby Back Ribs. Cheddar’s operates more than 180 restaurants in 28 states and employs more than 15,000 friendly and passionate team members. For more information or to locate the nearest restaurant, visit Cheddars.com. Fans can like or follow Cheddar’s on Facebook, Twitter , and Instagram.

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

Granite State De-Icing Supply Levels Up to Primary Status with Spencer Boyd

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Mooresville, NC (July 18, 2025) – Granite State De-Icing Supply has increased their sponsorship with Spencer Boyd from an associate level to the Primary sponsor for the 76 truck at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at New Hampshire Speedway in 2025. This will make it the first time Granite State De-Icing Supply’s logo has been on the hood of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series truck.

Granite State De-Icing Supply provides New England and beyond all the equipment, materials and education needed to implement a liquids program to snow service operations.

Spencer Boyd, Driver and Co-Owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises commented, “When I wear the owner hat, I am honored when an associate sponsor steps up to the primary level. It shows we are delivering what we promised from our marketing program. When I wear the driver helmet, I get pumped to rep a new paint scheme on the track. We’ve got a sick one here going to New Hampshire.”

With over 35 years of experience in the snow industry, the team at Granite State De-Icing Supply offers expert advice, personalized service, and ongoing support and education to ensure complete satisfaction.

President of Granite State De-Icing Supply, Shawn O’Keefe offered this in response to the announcement, “I love supporting race car drivers. It is a passion of mine and I believe in its worth as a marketing platform. Spencer has been a great partner for our business as he’s always looking to network in addition to all that social media he does. We’re super excited to have the (NASCAR Craftsman) Truck Series come to New Hampshire this year as we are based in Merrimack, NH and can promote right here in our backyard.”

Fans will be able to see the No. 76 Granite State De-Icing Supply Chevrolet Silverado on track and prior to the race as it will be on display at the Royal Plaza Trade Center on Wednesday September 17, 2025 for the NE Public Works Expo in Marlborough, MA. Spencer will be in attendance as well to sign autographs and chat with fans.

In addition to this great activation, Granite State De-Icing Supply will be hosting some giveaways for fans via their social media channels. Spencer encourages everyone to give them a follow to find out just what is in store!

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at New Hampshire Speedway is set for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 12:00pm ET. Catch the action in person with tickets still available or on TV live on FS1.

PRO STOCK’S DALLAS GLENN RETURNS TO HOME TRACK AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS; PSM’S CHASE VAN SANT HOPES TO REPEAT SEATTLE SUCESS

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SEATTLE (July 18, 2025) – As NHRA teams head west to Pacific Raceways for this weekend’s 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, standout Dallas Glenn is hoping to nab his first Pro Stock win at his home track.

Glenn, originally from Covington, Wash., finished runner-up at last year’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals to five-time champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. Glenn spent time racing at the Pacific Raceways as a kid, so a win in Seattle would mean a lot.

“I’ve been thinking about our runner-up in Seattle since the day we left last year,” said Glenn. “We came up just a little short against Jeg and we want to seal the deal this year.”

Glenn has already picked up three wins this season in his RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro. He currently sits second in points behind his KB Titan teammate and reigning world champion Greg Anderson. Anderson has four wins on the season and leads Glenn by 50 points. This season for the first time, NHRA will be crowning regular season champions in each of the four Mission Foods Drag Racing Series class. The Pro Stock regular season championship will come down to Glenn and Anderson.

“I can’t express how badly I want to win the regular season championship now that we are crowning them in the NHRA this year,” Glenn said. “I’ve been No. 1 in points heading into the Countdown the last two years but there wasn’t a regular season champion so now that we have it, I want it. I want it bad.

“The way we get ahead of Greg is just keep the focus in our lane and keep turning on as many win lights as we can and hope Greg makes a few mistakes here and there. He’s not making many mistakes this season so we need to capitalize on it whenever we can.”

Last year, Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all picked up victories, while Justin Ashley, Prock, Aaron Stanfield and Gaige Herrera won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race. It is the 11th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA season and this weekend in Seattle is loaded with excitement.

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Van Sant earned his first career win last season in Seattle when he won over Herrera. Van Sant’s victory snapped Herrera winning streaking at 11, which was the most consecutive wins in NHRA history.

“It was such a surreal day for me,” said Van Sant. “It was one of those moments where a lifetime dream came true, and you can look back at your whole journey and all of the hard times and good times you went through to get there, and it just felt like a bit of a weight off of my shoulders. Especially doing it in the way that we did it, it was super validating and gave me a lot of confidence that I belong in the position that I’m in. It also lights a little bit more of a fire to keep chasing that and ever since that day, it’s been more motivating to try get back there.”

Van Sant has two semifinal finishes under his belt in 2025. Returning to Pacific Raceways gives him an extra boost of motivation after earn his first Wally last season.

“It definitely gives me confidence. I’ve always loved Seattle and that track, and it’s one that I always look forward to going to. I’m hoping going back just brings back some of those feelings and memories and sparks some performance out of myself and the whole team. We have had a really tough couple of races leading up to Seattle, but we have a great team and they’ve been working so hard to find the performance we need to get back to where we feel like we belong.”

The Top Fuel class is lead by 2024 NHRA Rookie of the Year and motorsports legend Tony Stewart, who picked up wins in Las Vegas and Chicago. Former champion Shawn Langdon is in second after earned two wins, with Norwalk winner Justin Ashley in third. Each of the three will be seeking his first Seattle win this weekend.

Funny Car champion Prock once again leads the field, after collecting four wins so far in 2025. Last season marked his second Seattle win over Paul Lee, after winning in 2019 in Top Fuel. Prock’s John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman is second in points, thanks to his two wins in Pomona and Chicago. Lee currently sits third after a consistant first of the season, including a career first win in Phoenix.

On Saturday following qualifying, race fans can visit Muckleshoot Casino Resort for the official NHRA after-party with live music from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. PT.

Also on the track will be the standouts in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. All weekend, fans will be invited to the Nitro Alley Stage, which is the main entertainment hub in the pits. The stage hosts Nitro School, meet and greets, autograph sessions and more. Seattle race fans 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 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 qualifying will feature two rounds of qualifying on Friday, July 18 for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes at 6:40 and 8:15 p.m. PT, with Top Fuel and Funny Car taking to the track at 9:15 p.m. PT. On Saturday, July 19, nitro teams will qualify three times at 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will qualify at 3:45 p.m. and 6:05. Race day will kick off with nitro eliminations on Sunday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Television coverage includes qualifying action at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday on FS1, leading into eliminations on FOX at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Tickets for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals are currently on sale at 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, visit www.NHRA.com. For more information on Muckleshoot Casino Resort, visit https://muckleshootcasino.com.

About Muckleshoot Casino Resort

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort, celebrated as the “Biggest and Best in the Northwest,” has just become even more impressive with the unveiling of their new hotel tower. This exciting expansion features 401 elegant guestrooms, a more expansive casino floor, a serene indoor pool, a luxurious spa, and the exquisite rooftop steakhouse, Smoke & Cedar. From here, guests can indulge in breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountain range, and the Seattle skyline. As one of Washington’s premier casino gaming destinations, Muckleshoot Casino offers the largest selection of games in the state, with over 3,500 machines, an array of table games, and one of the most extensive smoke-free gaming areas in the region. Muckleshoot Casino also tantalizes the taste buds with a variety of dining options that take guests on a culinary adventure around the world and provides world-class entertainment at the Muckleshoot Events Center and Galaxy! Guests can enjoy additional perks like complimentary valet service, Wi-Fi, covered parking, and electric vehicle charging stations, making every visit even more convenient and enjoyable.

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About Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is composed of descendants of the Native people who inhabited the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup watersheds of central Puget Sound for thousands of years before non-Indian settlement. The word, Muckleshoot, is derived from the Native name for the prairie on which the tribe’s reservation was established in 1857. Today, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a major contributor to the local economy and community providing resources to other governments, schools, nonprofits, and churches throughout Washington. The benefits of the Muckleshoot Tribe’s economic revival go well beyond financial contributions. From landmark agreements protecting fish and wildlife habitats and innovative educational programming to hundreds of partnerships with organizations serving those in need throughout the state, the Muckleshoot Tribe is committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens, neighbors and work force while preserving its culture and laying the groundwork for a bright future.

https://www.muckleshoot.nsn.us

About Mission Foods

MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

About NHRA

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 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock 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.

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