Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Team
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Competition Notes
South Point 400

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Event: Race 35 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5-miles)
#of Laps: 267
Time/TV/Radio: 5:30 PM ET on USA/PRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Todd Gilliland Notes

Todd Gilliland faces the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend for the second time this season. Following a 17th-place finish last weekend at the Charlotte Roval, Gilliland has extended his streak to three consecutive top-20 finishes.

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

“I feel good about Vegas,” said Gilliland. “We have been bringing speed to the track, but we still need to fine tune our qualifying efforts in order to bring home better finishes. I like where were at as a team, so I’m looking forward to the last stretch of races.”

Road Crew

Driver: Todd Gilliland

Hometown: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

Crew Chief: Chris Lawson

Hometown: Medway, Ohio

Car Chief: Joe Marra

Hometown: Somers, New York

Engineer: Marc Rullo

Hometown: Ringwood, New Jersey

Engineer: Kevyn Rebolledo

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Spotter: Brit Andersen

Hometown: Branford, Connecticut

Underneath Mechanic: Michael Brookes

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Interior Mechanic: Chance Burke

Hometown: Siler City, North Carolina

Tire Specialist: Billy John

Hometown: Pitman, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Tim Meyer

Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska

Transporter Driver: Randy Bernier

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Danny Olszowy

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Rear Tire Changer: Justin Fox

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Paul Steele

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Jackman: Landon Honeycutt

Hometown: Mount Pleasant, North Carolina

Fueler: Zeke Nance

Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia

ABOUT LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS

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

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization 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.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 9, 2025) – Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) will partner with Gainbridge and NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell for a special paint scheme honoring women in North American motorsports who play key roles across the sport during the Oct. 26 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

From drivers to engineers and executives at the team, track, manufacturer and corporate sponsor levels, Spire Motorsports and its cornerstone partner Gainbridge will spotlight the women who keep North American motorsports moving forward.

WIMNA is a dedicated community that supports women across all disciplines of motorsport, fostering mentorship, advocacy, education and growth. The organization’s mission is to create an inclusive and resourceful environment that strengthens the sport by empowering women at every level.

“Gainbridge continues to champion the advancement and inclusion of women in motorsports by showcasing its commitment on one of American motorsports’ grandest stages,” said Cindy Sisson, Executive Director of WIMNA. “We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible women who make our industry stronger every day.”

In addition to partnering on McDowell’s car, Gainbridge will also serve as presenting sponsor of the opening reception at the Women with Drive V – Driven by Mobil 1 Summit, held Dec. 8, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Click here for more information on the Summit.

“We are proud to partner with Spire Motorsports in highlighting all of the important work being done by WIMNA in advancing opportunities for women across motorsports.” said Mike Nichols, Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation at Gainbridge.

McDowell made his first career NASCAR Cup Series start at Martinsville Speedway in March 2008 and has gone on to record 29 starts at the storied venue. He earned a career/venue-best 12th-place finish in the division’s most recent visit to the famed half-mile oval at the seventh race of the 2025 campaign.

With four races left on this season’s schedule, the 2021 Daytona 500 winner is currently 21st in the Cup Series championship point standings and owns a trio of top-five and five top-10 finishes on the year.

With well over 500 starts in NASCAR’s premier division on his resume, the Glendale, Ariz., native is one of the most respected drivers in the sport. While he’s yet to collect his first checkered flag since making the move to Spire Motorsports, McDowell earned the team’s first pole position earlier this year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

In the Cup Series most recent stop at the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, McDowell earned a spirited fifth-place finish to record his third top-five and fifth top-10 of the season.

“I think WIMNA is such a great organization,” said McDowell. “With my three girls and my wife, Jami, they’ve supported me through everything. I wouldn’t be here without those amazing ladies and my mother. It’s so important to nurture the dreams of our kids, giving them the confidence to pursue whatever their interests draw them to. If that’s motorsports, great, and making sure they can chase that dream with all the tools they need is such an important step in the right direction for women interested in motorsports. I’m thankful for the opportunity to represent Gainbridge and WIMNA. I’m eager to see this expand further than a paint scheme. We’re ready to head to Martinsville, honor the incredible women in North American motorsports and race for the win.”

About Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) …
Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by motorsports leaders Lyn St. James and Beth Paretta. Built by and for industry professionals, WIMNA is dedicated to advancing opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines. Through intentional efforts to connect individuals and organizations and enable personal and professional growth, WIMNA creates an inclusive environment that champions mentorship, advocacy, education, and community. Together, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable future for the sport. For more information on WIMNA visit www.womeinmotorsportsna.com

About Gainbridge…
Founded in 2018, Gainbridge® is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Its platform provides access to financial products that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge® is headquartered in Zionsville, Ind. For more information, visit www.gainbridge.com or follow and connect with Gainbridge on X and LinkedIn.

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

In 2025, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team also fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the No. 77 Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series in select events.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Sunday, Oct. 12
1.5-Mile Tri-Oval
5:30 p.m. ET
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: Fox
Event: NASCAR Cup Series (Race 33 of 36)
RADIO: SiriusXM

5 KYLE LARSON
Age: 33 (July 31, 1992)
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Last Week: 2nd (Charlotte ROVAL)
Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels
Standings: t-3rd

No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM / Zac Brown Band Chevrolet

• In finishing second last Sunday at the Charlotte ROVAL, Kyle Larson secured his 100th top 10 in the NASCAR Cup Series with Hendrick Motorsports.
• The 2021 series champion has finished inside the top 10 in the last three races, his longest top-10 streak since he had four in a row this past spring.
• The Elk Grove, California, native returns to the site of his first of 26 wins with Hendrick Motorsports at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (March 7, 2021). He leads all drivers at the 1.5-mile tri-oval with 690 laps led and seven stage wins. His career average finish of 9.39 leads all drivers with more than three starts.
• With a victory this Sunday, Las Vegas would jump to the top of Larson’s list of tracks with the most wins (four). Another top 10 would put Las Vegas in a tie for his most with Phoenix Raceway (14).
• With 260 points, Larson leads all drivers with most points earned on 1.5-mile tracks in 2025. He has finished in the top 10 in five of his last six races on intermediate tracks with two victories.

9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 29 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Last week: 8th (Charlotte ROVAL)
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: t-6th

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

• Chase Elliott kicks off the Round of 8 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway tied for sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings. This is the eighth time he’s made the Round of 8.
• The three tracks in the Round of 8 were previously visited by the series this season, with Elliott joining Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson as the only two drivers to finish in the top 10 in all three. He also had the second-best average finish (6.33) and second-most points earned (120) behind Larson.
• In the spring Las Vegas race, the 29-year-old drove to a 10th-place finish and earned the third-most points (35) among playoff drivers. His best finish at the track is second, which came in the fall of 2021.
• Elliott is the most recent winner on a 1.5-mile track, having won at Kansas Speedway in the Round of 12.
• On 1.5-mile ovals in 2025, Elliott has earned the third-most points (210). The Dawsonville, Georgia, native has eight top-10 finishes in his last 12 starts on mile-and-a-half tracks.
• Through 32 races this season, Elliott has the second-best average finish (11.97). He has three top-five finishes in the last five races.

24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 27 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Last Week: 11th (Charlotte ROVAL)
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: t-3rd

No. 24 Relay Chevrolet

• William Byron locked himself into the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 and is tied for third, four points above the cutline as the circuit heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. This is Byron’s fourth consecutive appearance in the Round of 8.
• Since the start of 2023 on mile-and-a half tracks, Byron has the most top-five finishes (11) and top 10s (15) as well as the best average finish (7.4). In 2025, the Charlotte, North Carolina, native has led 316 laps and accumulated 217 points at 1.5-mile venues, both second best.
• In races at Round-of-8 tracks this spring, Byron collected 100 points (fourth most) and had an average finish of 9.67 (third best). In his career, he has one win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a second at Talladega Superspeedway and two victories at Martinsville Speedway.
• In the Next Gen car at Las Vegas, Byron averages 41.6 points per race, second to Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson.
• Currently, Byron has five consecutive top-10 finishes at Las Vegas, the longest streak in the field, starting with his win in the spring of 2023 where he led 176 laps at the 1.5-mile track.
• His 282 total laps led in Vegas are his fifth most at a single track. He also has eight top 10s at Las Vegas, tied for his third most at any track.

48 ALEX BOWMAN
Age: 32 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Last Week: 18th (Charlotte ROVAL)
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 13th

No. 48 Ally “Love, Your Mind” Chevrolet

• Alex Bowman will debut a special “Love, Your Mind” Ally Chevrolet scheme and matching helmet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, spotlighting Ally’s collaboration with the Ad Council’s “Love, Your Mind” campaign. The initiative encourages fans to prioritize their mental health, emphasizing that taking care of our minds helps us show up as the best version of ourselves. The green livery reflects the signature color of mental health awareness and serves as a reminder that reaching out for support is a sign of strength. Fans can learn more and access resources at LoveYourMindPlaybook.org.
• The Tucson, Arizona, native has four top-five finishes and six top 10s in 16 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Las Vegas, including a victory in March 2022.
• Bowman has finished inside the top 10 in four of his six Las Vegas starts in the Next Gen era.
• Ally and Bowman have raised over $725,000 with Best Friends Animal Society since 2021, with weekly donations to local shelters. This week’s goes to the Hearts Alive Village in Las Vegas.

Hendrick Motorsports

*Most all time
**Tied for most all time

• Hendrick Motorsports engines have won 22 poles (seven in the NASCAR Cup Series, 15 in the Xfinity Series) and 27 races (seven in Cup, 19 in Xfinity and one in the preseason Clash) in 2025 and have powered teams to 41 points-paying Cup Series victories in the Next Gen era, the most of any organization.
• Hendrick Motorsports has led 2,475 laps through 32 events this year, accounting for 30% of all circuits completed in the Cup Series and 281 more than any other team.
• With 17, the organization leads the series in stage wins. That total is the team’s second most through a season’s first 32 races.
• Hendrick Motorsports has had at least one driver finish in the top 10 in 31 of 32 races in 2025.
• With 103, the organization has registered more lead-lap finishes this season than in any year through the first 32 races.
• Hendrick Motorsports is the all-time leader in wins (10), top fives (36), top 10s (62), laps led (2,498) and stage wins (13) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Five of the team’s 10 victories have come in the last nine events at the 1.5-mile tri-oval. At least two of the organization’s Chevrolets have finished in the top 10 in each of the last five races there.
• So far in 2025, Hendrick Motorsports drivers have combined to lead 48% of all laps run on mile-and-a-half tracks (845 of 1,745). That’s the third-most all time through six races on such circuits.

QUOTABLE
 
Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet, on returning to Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “We have a great history at (Las Vegas) but you can never expect to have a good result any time you go to a race. But I do feel like we’ve learned some things on our mile-and-a-half program, so I am excited to get there and see if we can match what we had at Kansas if not be a little better.”

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, on Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “I thought we had some pretty good runs (at Las Vegas) prior to Next Gen and then the inception of the Next Gen car, I feel like it was a pretty big step backwards. And then I thought we had a really good run there going last fall. I thought we made some nice gains last year as a whole there. Had a really, really nice run going. I was excited about just having a solid day there in the fall and crashed. And I thought this spring was solid. More in the ballpark, not as good as we were in the fall, but certainly more competitive than some of the races.”

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, on the Round of 8: “The next round is the one we’ve put our focus on. It’s what determines if you race for a championship. Everyone especially is going to put a lot of focus on this weekend’s race (at Las Vegas Motor Speedway). It’s the easiest way to lock yourself in. Talladega (Superspeedway) is a bit of a crap shoot, and honestly, Martinsville (Speedway) hasn’t been our strongest in the fall. This is the opportunity we’ve been waiting for though and hopefully we’re one of the four racing for a championship in Phoenix.”

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet, on going to Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “Vegas is always a fun stop on the schedule. We’ve had some solid runs at Vegas in the past and I’m excited to get back there. I feel like our mile-and-a-half program has continued to improve throughout this season. This No. 48 team has been putting in the work and if we execute like we know we can, we’ll hopefully have a shot to contend on Sunday.”

Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… In 90 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Richard Childress Racing boasts 12 top-five and 27 top-10 finishes. Both of RCR’s Cup Series entries are looking for redemption in Vegas after finishing 32nd (Austin Dillon) and 33rd (Kyle Busch) at the 1.5-mile track in March during their most recent appearance to the track.

Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… RCR has five wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, most recently by Austin Hill in March 2023. Other drivers to win in Xfinity Series competition for the Welcome, N.C.-based organization include Kevin Harvick (2004), Jeff Burton (2007), Austin Dillon (2015) and Tyler Reddick (2019). RCR has racked up four poles in the Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with drivers Kevin Harvick (2007), Ty Dillon (2014), A. Dillon (2015) and Myatt Snider (2020). In their most recent appearance to the track in March 2025, Jesse Love finished third and Austin Hill finished fourth, helping to contribute to RCR’s 18 top-five and 40 top-10 finishes in Xfinity Series competition at the track.

Join Us On Streamily… RCR and Streamily, the premier platform for live virtual events, are teaming together for an exclusive interactive experience featuring Richard Childress, Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon. The virtual event is scheduled to take place on October 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on Streamily’s interactive platform, allowing fans to participate in a Q&A session before watching RCR personalities sign and personalize memorabilia in real time. Fans can learn more about the event and pre-order items for signing now at https://streamily.com/rcrteam.

The Cowboy Way… The Carolina Cowboys, a professional bull riding team in the PBR Teams league, owned by Richard Childress and Jeff Broin with Austin Dillon serving as the team’s general manager, are ranked fifth in the league with a 17-15 record on the season following Outlaw Days at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City this past weekend. The Cowboys next head to Glendale, Arizona for Ridge Rider Days at Desert Diamond Arena Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12 for the 12th and final event of the 2025 regular season. For more information on the Carolina Cowboys, visit https://pbr.com/teams/carolina-cowboys, Carolina Cowboys on Facebook, @carolinacowboyspbr on Instagram, or @CARCowboysPBR on Twitter.

Catch the Action on Saturday… The NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 302 a Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be televised live Saturday, October 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW. The race will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Saturday’s practice and qualifying sessions will be shown for free on The CW App beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

Watch Us on USA Network… The NASCAR Cup Series’ South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be televised live on Sunday, October 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. The race will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. The NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying sessions on Saturday will be broadcast on truTV beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. Ride shotgun all season long with live, in-car camera feeds and scanner audio with a paid subscription to Max as part of their NASCAR driver cam experience during the race.

Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Get Bioethanol Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… In 20 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Austin Dillon has two top-five and three top-10 finishes. The North Carolina native has completed 95.4 percent of all the laps run at the 1.5-mile oval.

Former Winner… Dillon is a two-time winner at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 2013 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion went to Victory Lane in Xfinity Series competition at the track in March 2015, leading 183 of the scheduled 200 laps. Dillon also earned a NASCAR Truck Series win at the track in September 2010.

Get to the Points… Dillon, who punched his ticket into the 2025 post season with a dominating performance and win at Richmond Raceway on August 16, was eliminated from the NASCAR Playoffs following the Round of 16. He is currently ranked 15th in the standings.

Delivering Performance on the Track and For the Planet… Dillon will race the Get Bioethanol Chevrolet this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway showcasing the benefits of racing with earth-kind and engine-smart bioethanol blended fuel, Sunoco Green E15. Whether it’s delivering cleaner and cooler high-octane on the track or on your drive to the grocery store, plant-based bioethanol makes a positive impact on our planet and for future generations. NASCAR drivers have now officially raced 25 million NASCAR miles on Sunoco E15, a notable milestone since NASCAR introduced the fuel in 2011. Learn more about what fueling up with bioethanol means for you here.

Meet Dillon… Dillon is scheduled to make a stop at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Fan Zone on Sunday, October 12, at 10:15 a.m. Local Time to greet race fans and sign autographs. Stop by and get your new RCR gear.

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTE:

Historically, you have had some good runs at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Describe racing there.

“Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a great mile-and-a-half. Our No. 3 team felt good there earlier this year and it has been a good track for us. We haven’t always gotten the finishes we deserve, but our performance has been solid. The track is rough through Turns 1 and 2, and you have to be able to cut through the bumps. Restarts are wild, too. Vegas is an awesome place to go.”

Kyle Busch and the No. 8 zone Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… Kyle Busch made his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2004, and since then the Las Vegas native has gone on to achieve much success at his home track. Sunday’s 400-mile race will mark Busch’s 29th start in the premier series at the 1.5-mile oval. Busch has one win, 12 top-five, 15 top-10 finishes, an average starting position of 10.8, and an average finishing position of 12.1. Busch has completed 94 percent (7,061 of 7,514) of laps competed at the Nevada speedway.

Back Where it Started… Busch grew up approximately 20 miles from Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where the now 40-year-old graduated with honors from Durango High School in 2002. Busch began his career racing legend cars at the age of 13, winning two Legend Car championships at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and 65 Legend Car events. In a full circle moment, Busch will race his son Brexton in the second installment of Battle of the Busch’s at his home track on Nov. 8.

Pole Position… Busch is the only driver to win consecutive Cup Series poles at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, accomplishing the feat in 2008 and 2009. Also, Busch is the only driver in series history to win from the pole at the west coast facility, earning the first starting position in 2009 en route to securing the race victory that same weekend.

An Impressive Track Record… Busch owns numerous Cup Series records at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In 2009, Busch became the youngest race winner (23 years, 9 months, and 27 days) in track history. Among active drivers, Busch owns the most top-five finishes (12) and starts (28).

Success Not Limited to the Cup Series… In addition to his Cup Series success in Sin City, Busch also has two NASCAR Xfinity Series and four NASCAR Truck Series wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Meet Busch… Fans will have three opportunities to meet Busch this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. On Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11:15 a.m. Local Time, Busch is scheduled to participate in a Q&A on the EchoPark Stage in the Fan Midway. Following, he is scheduled to appear at the zone activation beginning at 11:35 a.m. He is then scheduled to make an appearance at the RCR Merchandise Hauler at 11:55 a.m. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 8 zone Chevrolet and purchase gear for race day.

KYLE BUSCH QUOTES:

This is your home track. What does it mean to you that you now race here with NASCAR’s Cup Series, and what are some past highlights for you?

“I always remember sitting in the grandstands as a kid, just kind of turning around looking and being like, man, one day, you know, one day I want to race there one day. So Vegas is just a cool track. Years ago it was wider and flatter and put on some really good racing. I finished really well there early on my first few years, then they reconfigured and remade it. I won early on in 2009, I believe it was, to get my only win there. But man, I’ve been so close, I think my top three finishes is really, really high.”

For a track like Las Vegas, where restarts are so hectic and crazy, just take me through a restart here on a race weekend?

“Restarts are sort of the name of the game, I guess, now, because once you get single-filed out and spread out a little bit, it’s hard to make up time and make up ground unless you’re really, really good. And to get by guys that you’re around or in front of you, as well. So you try to get as many as you can and whatever you can. It’s kind of tough, you know, with the defense being as good as the defense can be with guys, where they pull up in front of you and block your air and things like that, where you’ve got to, you know, get out of the gas and whatnot. So it’s definitely changed over the years. This car has changed it again. But it seems like, more and more times, guys are more amped up and more — not amped up, but more ramped up to just be ready to defend and make it harder for guys to make ground as much as you used to when we first went to some of the double-file restart stuff.”

Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… Jesse Love has made three career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Most recently in the spring event, the 20-year-old showed speed and finished in the third position after qualifying seventh. Growing up in Menlo Park, California, Love attended races at the 1.5-mile oval in person throughout his life.

So Begins the Round of 8… Last weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, Love kept his Xfinity Series Championship hopes alive by racing his way into the Round of 8. While he began the race at the cutline, a Stage 2 win and 12th place finish overall propelled him to fifth in the points, keeping him in the hunt. Love will travel to Las Vegas again needing to race his way into the next stage, trailing the Championship 4 cutoff by two points.

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Meet Love… On Saturday, October 11 at 2 p.m. Local Time, Love is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Fan Zone at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet and purchase gear for race day.

JESSE LOVE QUOTE:

Starting the Round of 8 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, what is the mindset for the No. 2 team?

“I’m looking forward going back to Las Vegas. The track itself is fast and technical. We finished third there the last couple of times and I feel like we were good enough to win the race in the fall last year and the spring this year. The Whelen team has made improvements on our package in the simulator since then, and hopefully those pay off. The goal is lock ourselves into the Champ 4 before Martinsville.”

Austin Hill and the No. 21 Global Industrial Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway… Austin Hill has made eight career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning one win (spring 2023), three top-five, and six top-10 finishes. In eight NASCAR Truck Series starts at the Nevada speedway, the Winston, Georgia native has led a total of 80 laps and captured two wins (fall 2019, fall 2020), four top-five, and six top-10 results.

Did You Know? Hill is the only active driver in the Xfinity Series field who has won at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in both the Xfinity Series and Truck Series.

Top-10 Streaking… Hill has finished inside the top-10 in his last six Xfinity Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, accomplishing the impressive feat in 75 percent of events competed. In last year’s race, the 31-year-old took the checkered flag in the fourth position.

Owner Championship Hunt… After experiencing a mechanical issue and being eliminated from the Xfinity Series driver championship playoffs last week at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, Hill and the No. 21 team remain in the hunt for the Xfinity Series owner championship title. With the Round of 8 beginning this Saturday, the team currently holds the third position, 11 points above the cutline.

Special Visit… On Friday afternoon, Hill will visit the Global Industrial Distribution Center in North Las Vegas, Nevada to meet and sign autographs for associates. Global Industrial has a total of five distribution centers across the continental United States, allowing the company to house multiple inventories, give customers faster deliveries, and lower shipping costs.

About Global Industrial… For over 75 years, Global Industrial has been the source for industrial equipment and supplies for businesses of all sizes and the public sector. They have been – and continue to be – a leader, and an authority, for supplying industrial-strength equipment that delivers uncompromising quality at an exceptional value with experts who understand the unique needs of our customers.

K9s For Warriors… Through its corporate social responsibility program, Partnerships With Purpose, Global Industrial has continued its service initiative to raise awareness for veterans through its support for K9s For Warriors – a non-profit organization that provides highly-trained service dogs to U.S. military veterans suffering from post-traumatic brain injury and/or other forms of trauma related to military service. On Saturday, the K9s For Warriors logo will be featured on the lower rear quarter panel of Hill’s No. 21 Chevrolet.

Meet Hill… On Saturday, October 11 at 1:40 p.m. Local Time, Hill is scheduled to sign autographs at the South Point Hotel and Casino Display in the Fan Zone at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Immediately following at 2 p.m. Local Time, the veteran racer is scheduled to appear at the RCR Merchandise Hauler with RCR teammate Jesse Love. Stop by to meet Hill and purchase new No. 21 gear before the green flag waves.

AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:

With past success at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, what is the outlook for the No. 21 team this weekend?

“Las Vegas has always been a good place for me to go, even dating back to the Truck Series days. I’ve won races there on the Truck side and we’ve also been able to get a win on the Xfinity side. We always seem to be in contention when it matters. Even if we don’t win the race, we find ways to run inside the top-five. On a bad day, we run seventh or eighth. The track itself just fits my driving style. Over the years, the track has been bottom dominant, where you want to paint your left side tires on the white line, and I’ve been known to be a bottom feeder or someone who likes to catfish through the corner. Hopefully that trend continues this weekend.”

Rick Ware Racing Brings Arby’s Steak Nuggets to Las Vegas

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2025) – The West was settled long ago, but travelers can still “steak” their claim this weekend in Las Vegas by sampling Arby’s new Steak Nuggets at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, site of Sunday’s South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.

Arby’s Steak Nuggets officially debuted this week, and the brand known for having the meats has partnered with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) to bring these tender, juicy, hand-cut, bite-sized pieces of steak to race fans.

Cody Ware, driver of the No. 51 Arby’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RWR, leads the way for Arby’s activation at Las Vegas with his red-and-white Arby’s Steak Nuggets-emblazoned racecar. And when not turning laps at nearly 190 mph, Ware will be serving up Steak Nuggets from the Arby’s food truck in the speedway’s fan zone, located behind the frontstretch grandstands. From 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT on Saturday and from 11:30-11:50 a.m. PDT on Sunday, fans can get their first taste of Steak Nuggets directly from Ware.

“It’s always fun to be a part of something new, especially when it’s as good as Arby’s Steak Nuggets,” Ware said. “Everyone loves steak, and Arby’s has made it easy to enjoy anywhere, including the racetrack. I’m looking forward to handing out samples to fans this weekend and tapping into the energy they bring to our sport.”

In addition to sharing Steak Nuggets with fans, Ware will share his perspective from behind the wheel of his Arby’s Steak Nuggets Ford Mustang to television viewers during practice and qualifying on Saturday and through all 267 laps on Sunday. His No. 51 machine will carry in-car cameras featuring four distinct views – from the roof, the rear bumper, looking back at Ware, and an interior shot that turns 360 degrees.

TruTV will broadcast practice at 1:30 p.m. PDT/4:30 p.m. EDT followed by qualifying at 2:40 p.m. PDT/5:40 p.m. EDT. The South Point 400 goes green on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. PDT/5:30 p.m. EDT with flag-to-flag coverage delivered by USA. All of the weekend’s track action can be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Whether watching in person or tuning in from home, Arby’s Steak Nuggets are the perfect complement to the NASCAR race weekend at Las Vegas. Seasoned with garlic and pepper, Steak Nuggets are hand-cut, seared and smoked, providing a tasty and premium protein option that can be enjoyed with a fork or just your fingers. It’s a whole new way to nugget, but delivered with convenience.

“Who doesn’t love tender and savory steak? But, until now, it’s been inconvenient to eat, particularly on the go,” said Jeff Baker, Chief Marketing Officer, Arby’s. “That’s why we created this new innovative product. Two of America’s favorite foods – nuggets and steak – combined to create Arby’s Steak Nuggets. No knife needed, fork optional. For race fans at the track, it’s the perfect meal.”

Arby’s Steak Nuggets can be enjoyed three different ways:

● The Steak Nuggets entrée: comes in 5- or 9-count and served with a fork and Hickory BBQ sauce.

● The Steak Nugget Sandwich: includes Steak Nuggets with Havarti Cheese, crispy onions, tangy pickles and mayo on a toasted bun.

● The Steak Nugget Bowl: features Steak Nuggets on top of creamy white cheddar Mac ‘n Cheese with a sprinkling of crispy onions.

Steak Nuggets are available now at Arby’s restaurants nationwide for a limited time only. To find your nearest location, visit Arbys.com/locations. For fans attending the South Point 400 in person, search HERE for the Las Vegas location closest to you and, of course, visit the Arby’s food truck in the speedway’s fan zone.

Upon arriving at Las Vegas with either a full stomach or lunch in hand from Arby’s, fans will see a fast, sweeping racetrack. Drivers lap the 1.5-mile oval in under 30 seconds with an average speed that approaches 185 mph. With its corners banked at 20 degrees, two- and three-wide racing is common, and Las Vegas’ aged asphalt provides enough grip for drivers to search different lines in an effort to find more speed.

“Vegas is one of my favorite tracks to go to on the schedule. It’s got a lot of character,” Ware said. “Being out in the desert, it can be a little bit dusty, and you have some pretty significant bumps, especially over in the corners. You have to be very cognizant of your corner entry and the line you’re taking, because if you hit those bumps in turns one and two just the wrong way, it could end your day pretty quickly.

“And with the different lines you can run, you can find ways to make the car work for you even if your car isn’t exactly where you want it. If you don’t have a good handle on your car, there’s about a lane-and-a-half you can use in turns one and two. But if your car is handling well, you can take those bumps aggressively. That opens up a lot of racing opportunities from the bottom of the racetrack all the way to the wall.”

About Arby’s:

Arby’s, founded in 1964, is a leading destination for high-quality meat-crafted sandwiches, with more than 3,500 restaurants in six global markets. Arby’s is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit Arbys.com and InspireBrands.com.

About Rick Ware Racing:

Rick Ware has been a motorsports mainstay for more than 40 years. It began at age 6 when the third-generation racer began his driving career and has since spanned four wheels and two wheels on both asphalt and dirt. Competing in the SCCA Trans Am Series and other road-racing divisions led Ware to NASCAR in the early 1980s, where he finished third in his NASCAR debut – the 1983 Warner W. Hodgdon 300 NASCAR Grand American race at Riverside (Calif.) International Raceway. More than a decade later, injuries would force Ware out of the driver’s seat and into full-time team ownership. In 1995, Rick Ware Racing was formed, and with his wife Lisa by his side, Ware has since built his eponymous organization into an entity that competes full-time in the elite NASCAR Cup Series while simultaneously campaigning successful teams in the Top Fuel class of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Progressive American Flat Track, FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) and zMAX CARS Tour.

Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend with confidence – and history – on their side. Earlier this season, Berry earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at the 1.5-mile track, giving the Wood Brothers their 101st win in the process.

That breakthrough performance came in March’s Pennzoil 400, where Berry and the No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team showcased their resilience and speed. After an extra pit stop to tighten a loose wheel dropped him to 19th at the start of the final Stage, Berry methodically worked his way back through the field and outdueled Daniel Suárez in a 34-lap showdown to capture the checkered flag.

The win also marked Miles Stanley’s first triumph as crew chief and capped a dominant weekend for the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Dark Horse, which was among the fastest cars from start to finish. Berry started seventh, earned Stage points in both segments, and led 18 total laps, including the final 16 in a row, on his way to a 1.36-second margin of victory.

The performance locked Berry into the NASCAR Playoffs and secured at least a top-16 finish in the final standings, a great accomplishment in his first campaign with a new team.

“Going back to Las Vegas brings back a lot of great memories for our team,” Berry said. “Getting that first win there in the spring was a huge moment, and it really showed what we’re capable of when everything comes together. Since then, we’ve continued to make gains and build chemistry as a group, and hopefully we can carry that progress into this weekend and have another great run there.”

Practice for the South Point 400 kicks off Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 5:40 p.m. ET, both airing on truTV.

The 267-lap, 400.5-mile race takes the green flag Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET with live coverage on USA Network. Stage breaks are scheduled for Laps 80 and 165.

About Motorcraft®
Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to under hood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
*See your dealer for limited-warranty details.

About Quick Lane® Tire & Auto Center
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers extraordinary service for routine maintenance, serving all vehicle makes and models. Quick Lane provides a full menu of automotive services, including tires, oil change and maintenance, brakes, batteries, alternator and electrical system, air conditioning system, cooling system, transmission service, suspension and steering, wheel alignment, belts and hoses, lamps and bulbs and wiper blades plus a thorough vehicle checkup report. Service is performed by expert technicians while you wait at any of nearly 800 locations in the U.S., with evening and weekend hours available and no appointment necessary. For more information about Quick Lane, please visit www.quicklane.com.
*See your dealer for limited-warranty details.”

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 177,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.

About Ford Performance
Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with RedBull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok and YouTube.

About Wood Brothers Racing
Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over eight decades, the team has earned 101 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.