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  • PATRICK EMERLING ANNOUNCES GOAT POWER BIKES AS FIRST PARTNER FOR 2025 SEASON

    PATRICK EMERLING ANNOUNCES GOAT POWER BIKES AS FIRST PARTNER FOR 2025 SEASON

    MOORESVILLE, NC, January 17, 2025 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling today announced he is partnering with GOAT Power Bikes for the The LiUNA! NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2025.

    “GOAT Power Bikes is thrilled to partner with Snow Belt MGMT to sponsor Patrick Emerling for the NASCAR Xfinity Series as the primary sponsor at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and as an associate sponsor for the 2025 season,” said GOAT Power Bikes owner Bryson Goodman. Patrick embodies the drive, precision, and passion that align perfectly with our brand values, and we’re excited to support him as he races to success this season. Together, we’re charging ahead, both on the track and beyond.”

    Frequently described as “The Harley Davidson of E-Bike Brands,” GOAT Power Bikes leads the charge for building powerful, affordable, and reliable e-bikes that empower riders to conquer any terrain. GOAT’s base model bikes have a 48MPH top speed with a price point of under $2,800, making them the best bang for your buck for anything in its class.

    Based in San Diego, California, GOAT Power Bikes are designed with cutting-edge technology and built for adventure. Whether navigating city streets, exploring rugged trails, or cruising along the coast, GOAT Power Bikes inspires riders to embrace the freedom of the open road and redefine their limits.

    “I’m stoked to partner with GOAT,” said Emerling. “I love anything with a motor and grew up riding dirt bikes, so these e-bikes are perfect for me. I usually race on four wheels, but I’ll do it on two. GOAT’s e-bikes are incredible, and I can’t wait to introduce them to the NASCAR fanbase.”

    GOAT is offering fans a 5% discount on purchases with code NASCAR. Visit https://www.goatpowerbikes.com/ to see their full lineup of e-bikes.

    Emerling will make an announcement on his full 2025 season plans shortly.

    The The LiUNA! (200 laps | 300 miles) is the 5th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. Practice starts on Friday, March 14 at 3:05 p.m. immediately followed by qualifying. The field is set to take the green flag the next day at 1:30 p.m. with live coverage on The CW, the Performance Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are Eastern Standard Time.

    For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/).

  • Dead On Tools Joins AM Racing and Harrison Burton for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season

    Dead On Tools Joins AM Racing and Harrison Burton for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season

    STATESVILLE, N.C.: AM Racing proudly announced today that Dead On Tools, one of the world’s fastest-growing hardware and storage gear brands, will support Harrison Burton for multiple events throughout the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series, including the season-opening United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

    Dead On Tools: A collision of serious tool using professionals and a lifestyle lived out loud. Dead On Tools sets the highest standard for precision tools and work gear products in the industry today, representing innovation and quality that was born from actual users in the trade.

    Dead On Tools is headquartered in the Midwest and distributes professional tools and work gear products throughout North America.

    AM Racing announced last September the addition of Burton, the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series winner of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway to drive for the team in its third full-time season of competition this year.

    “I am stoked about this partnership with Dead On Tools this season,” said Burton, a four-time Xfinity Series winner.

    “Everyone has worked extremely hard this offseason to prepare for this year’s NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

    “With their support, we believe we have all the tools we need — both on and off the track — to succeed. Their commitment to excellence matches the passion and determination of our team, and we’re ready to make this a season to remember.”

    In addition to Daytona, Burton will pilot the No. 25 Dead On Tools Ford Mustang livery in nine additional Xfinity Series races, including:

    • Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway on March 15
    • Martinsville (Va.) Speedway on March 29
    • Texas Motor Speedway on May 3
    • Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway on May 24
    • The Chicago Street Course on July 5
    • World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on September 6
    • Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 11
    • Martinsville Speedway on October 25
    • Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway on November 1

    “Here at Dead On Tools, we are always looking to push the boundaries of innovation and excitement,” said Brian Ranallo, Director of Sales & Marketing for Dead On Tools.

    “Harrison not only matches that energy, but he excels on and off the track. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Harrison and AM Racing for the 2025 season and looking forward to many trips to Victory Lane!”

    Wade Moore, president of AM Racing, added, “It’s been an extremely productive offseason. We’ve made changes that we believe will make the 2025 season a year to remember. I’m incredibly proud of our entire team.

    “We are thrilled about the addition of Harrison and AM Racing is grateful to kick off our new relationship in Daytona with an anchor partner like Dead On Tools, who continues to increase its support and dedication to the sport.”

    Additional details on Burton’s Xfinity Series program with AM Racing will be announced in due course.

    For more information on Dead On Tools, visit deadontools.com.

    For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing), or follow them on Instagram and X | Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

    For more on Harrison Burton, please visit theharrisonburton.com, like his Facebook page (Official Harrison Burton), or follow him on Instagram (@harrisonburton12) and X | Twitter (@hburtonracing).

    About AM Racing:

    AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted Motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.

    Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

    In its ninth year of competition, the family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and various Dirt Modified events.

  • SS-GreenLight Racing Announces Patrick Emerling, Nick Leitz, and Alex Labbé to split the #07 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series for 2025

    SS-GreenLight Racing Announces Patrick Emerling, Nick Leitz, and Alex Labbé to split the #07 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series for 2025

    MOORESVILLE, NC, January 16, 2025 – SS-GreenLight Racing announced today that Patrick Emerling, Nick Leitz, and Alex Labbé will split driving duties for the #07 Chevrolet Camaro during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

    Similar to the 2024 season, Emerling will configure his races in the #07 around his Whelen Modified Tour schedule. This will be Emerling’s sixth season competing in the Xfinity Series, having previously driven for Our Motorsports and Emerling-Gase Motorsports.

    Leitz comes to SS-GreenLight Racing from DGM Racing, where he made six starts in the Xfinity Series in 2024. Leitz, from Chesapeake, Virginia, has 14 NASCAR national series starts between the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks and Xfinity Series with six top-25 finishes.

    Labbé returns to SS-GreenLight after competing with the team at Sonoma and Chicago Street Course in 2024. Labbé, a native of Quebec, made his debut in the Xfinity Series in 2016. He has 11 top-ten finishes and has made a name for himself as top-tier road course driver. Labbé will drive the #07 on the road courses in 2025.

    “We are really excited to start the season with this trio of drivers. Snow Belt MGMT was a huge help in securing this lineup. Each driver brings his own strengths to the team,” said SS-GreenLight owner Bobby Dotter. “Patrick was a real asset in 2024. He worked hard and continued to grow as a driver. We’re looking to build on that success throughout 2025.”

    “Nick is a welcome addition to the roster. He has shown a lot of promise in his young career, and we look forward to working with him,” said Dotter. “Alex is really strong in road courses, which is an area that we have struggled with in the past few seasons. We have a solid team here to build a successful season.”

    Veteran Crew Chief Paul Clapprood will continue to crew chief the #07 in 2025. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, having served as crew chief in more than 380 races in both the Xfinity and Cup Series.

    “I have a strong team in Bobby and Paul and the rest of the guys at SS-GreenLight,” said Emerling. “We definitely had our ups and downs last year, but we’ve done a lot of work over the off-season to ensure we’re in a good position for the 2025 season. I’m looking forward to partnering with Alex and Nick to give Bobby and the #07 a great year of racing.”

    “I’m super grateful for the opportunity,” said Labbé. “It’s fun to be able to have something to build on knowing that I’m going to be in the car for all of the road course races.”

    “I truly appreciate this opportunity and am looking forward to working with Bobby and the team,” said Leitz. “Seat time is crucial to improving as a driver. It’s a really good feeling starting the season knowing that I’ll consistently be on the track.”

    Partners for the team and drivers will be announced at a later date.

    About SS-GreenLight Racing

    SS-GreenLight Racing was founded by and is operated by Bobby Dotter, a second-generation driver who began his racing career as a teenager in the Chicago, Illinois area. Credited for bringing Dewalt into NASCAR, Dotter has turned to developing young drivers in the sport. Over the years many talented drivers have been with Dotter at SS-GreenLight Racing including Tim Sauter, Mike Bliss, Chad McCumbee, Butch Miller, Jason White, David Starr, Ross Chastain, Ray Black Jr., Cole Custer, and Spencer Boyd.

    You can learn more about SS-GreenLight Racing at https://www.ssgreenlight.com/ or follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ssgreenlight/), X (https://twitter.com/SSGLR0708) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@ss_greenlight_racing).

    For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/).

    For more information on Alex Labbé, visit https://alexlabberacing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AlexLabbe36), X (https://twitter.com/AlexLabbe36) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alexlabbe36).

    For more information on Nick Leitz, visit https://www.nickleitzracing.com/ or follow him on X (https://twitter.com/NickLeitz_) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nickleitz/).

  • Young’s Motorsports Signs Anthony Alfredo for 2025 Xfinity Series Campaign

    Young’s Motorsports Signs Anthony Alfredo for 2025 Xfinity Series Campaign

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 14, 2025): Young’s Motorsports announced today that Anthony Alfredo has joined the organization for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season.

    The Ridgefield, C.T. native will pilot the team’s flagship No. 42 entry full-time with support from Dude Wipes and RANDCO Industries. The 2025 season will mark Alfredo’s fourth full-time Xfinity Series campaign.

    The 25-year-old finished the 2024 Xfinity season 15th in the championship driver standings, collecting an Xfinity Dash 4 Cash win at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway and adding two more top-fives and seven top-10s to his impressive statistics in 118 career Xfinity Series starts.

    “I am very excited to join the Young’s Motorsports team this season,” Alfredo said. “I certainly respect what Tyler and his team are building.

    “It’s clear they are determined to become a serious contender in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and I look forward to being a part of that. I am grateful for the opportunity and am ready to make the most of it.”

    Set for their sophomore season of Xfinity Series competition, Young’s Motorsports is looking forward to building on their career-best fourth-place performance at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway last April.

    “This is huge for us,” Young’s Motorsports team principal Tyler Young said of Alfredo. “Anthony is a wheelman. The Xfinity Series competition is stout, he absolutely has what it takes to win in this field. I am pumped we get to keep growing our Xfinity program with him this season.”

    Longtime organization crew chief Andrew Abbott will continue to direct the work of the team’s Xfinity Series program. Since 2019, Abbott has had 130 Xfinity starts, including four top-’s and 13 top-10’s to his credit.

    Alfredo will make his debut in the No. 42 Dude Wipes Chevrolet Camaro at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, on CW Network.

    Established in 2009 and a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular since 2012, Young’s Motorsports owns 508 truck starts and two victories. The team expanded to full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series competition in 2024, recording one top-five and two top-10 finishes in its inaugural season.

    Connect with Anthony Alfredo by visiting AnthonyAlfredo.com, liking on Facebook (Anthony Alfredo Racing), follow on Instagram (@anthonyalfredo) and X | Twitter (@anthonyalfredo).

    For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

  • HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS SIGNS DIRT PHENOM COREY DAY

    HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS SIGNS DIRT PHENOM COREY DAY

    CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 9, 2025) – Hendrick Motorsports has signed dirt racing star Corey Day to a multi-year driver agreement and will support his efforts across a variety of pavement series throughout 2025.

    “When Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon say someone is the real deal, it certainly gets your attention,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “Corey comes from a great racing family and in a short time has shown a level of talent that sets him apart. What he’s already accomplished at this point in his career speaks volumes, and it’s been impressive to see how quickly he’s adapted to pavement. We’re excited to welcome him to our team.”

    Day signed with Hendrick Motorsports on Dec. 6, one week after his 19th birthday. With sponsorship from HENDRICKCARS.COM, he will race nearly 30 pavement events in 2025 with Hendrick Motorsports and its affiliate teams, including appearances in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, ARCA Series and Trans Am Series. Details will be announced soon.

    “This is a dream scenario,” Day said. “I’m grateful to Mr. Hendrick and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports and Hendrick Automotive Group for providing a platform to grow and compete at this level. There’s still a lot to learn on pavement, but having such incredible support gives me a ton of confidence. I’m ready to work hard and take in as much as I can. It’s going to be a fun year.”

    A native of Clovis, California, Day is a second-generation dirt racing star. After being named the 2022 Chili Bowl Rookie of the Year, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Ronnie Day, to earn the 2023 King of the West 410 NARC championship. That year, he also won the prestigious World of Outlaws Gold Cup Race of Champions.

    In 2024, Day raced fulltime in the High Limit Series and competed in select World of Outlaws events, collecting 10 wins, 25 top-five finishes and 44 top-10s in 73 starts on dirt. He earned his first victory at the famed Knoxville Raceway and became one of the youngest drivers in WoO history to record wins in multiple series. Day rounded out 2024 by winning the 83rd running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix, the third-oldest automobile race in the United States, to become its youngest-ever winner.

    Last season, Day made his pavement debut, winning at Hickory Motor Speedway in just his second late model feature start. He also made four appearances in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and four in the ARCA Series.

    ABOUT HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS:
    Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport’s premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every major statistical category, including championships (14), points-paying race victories (312) and laps led (more than 82,000). It has earned at least one race win in a record 40 different seasons, including an active streak of 39 in a row (1986-2024). The team fields four full-time Chevrolet entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 200 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

  • Haas Factory Team Announces 2025 Organization Lineup

    Haas Factory Team Announces 2025 Organization Lineup

    Crew Chiefs, Competition Directors Named for Cup and Xfinity Entries

    KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Jan. 8, 2025) – Haas Factory Team (HFT) has announced its organizational lineup for the 2025 season, with a bevy of personnel changes across its NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Cup teams.

    Jason Trinchere, a veteran in the Xfinity and Truck ranks, joins the team as crew chief for Sam Mayer and the No. 41 program. Jonathon Toney, who’s led Cole Custer and the No. 00 the last several seasons – remains atop the box for the No. 00 team, now paired with new HFT driver Sheldon Creed.

    The team also welcomes two new competition directors, Nick Sandler taking the reigns in the Cup program, while Adam Gravitt will lead competition operations on the Xfinity side.

    Trinchere joins HFT after spending a season in the Truck Series with Chase Purdy and the No. 77 Spire Motorsports team. He has also worked in the Xfinity Series, spending four seasons with Kaulig Racing, where he collected five wins with AJ Allmendinger. With prior experience with Landon Cassill and Daniel Hemric, as well, the season-opener at Daytona will mark Trinchere’s 100th start as a crew chief in Xfinity.

    Toney – who led Custer to the 2023 Xfinity Series Championship – remains with the organization after beginning at HaasCNC Racing over 20 years ago. In his time with Custer, Toney has five victories and 42 top-10s in less than 75 races as a crew chief.

    Sandler, a former crew chief himself, joins HFT from Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing, where he began back in 2006. During his time underneath Jack Roush, Sandler worked his way through the ranks, initially as a race engineer in the Cup Series, before being elevated to crew chief for Stenhouse and the No. 17 team in 2015-16. Since, he’s led all efforts of the engineering department, and will be reunited with Aaron Kramer, also formerly at RFK, who was tabbed to lead Cole Custer’s Cup team in 2025.

    Gravitt, who has been with Haas in some capacity since 2004, followed a similar path, working his way through the engineering ranks within the organization. The Virginia native served on the No. 14 road crew from 2009-12, before transitioning back to a shop role in the years following. Since, he’s managed all engineering efforts for the Xfinity program the last two seasons.

    About Haas Factory Team
    The Haas Factory Team is a NASCAR Cup and Xfinity program owned by Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation. Beginning in 2025, the team will feature Cole Custer driving the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer take on the Xfinity Series in the No. 00 and No. 41 Ford Mustangs, respectively. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, the Haas Factory Team reflects a commitment to performance and engineering excellence, carrying forward Gene Haas’s commitment to motorsports.

  • Harrison’s and Jeremy Clements Racing set to renew their partnership on four races in 2025

    Harrison’s and Jeremy Clements Racing set to renew their partnership on four races in 2025

    Spartanburg, SC – Jeremy Clements Racing is excited to announce the renewal of its partnership with Harrison’s, based in Spartanburg, SC, as a primary sponsor on the No. 51 Chevrolet for four races in the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity season.

    Darlington – April 5 at 3:30 p.m.
    Bristol – April 12 at 5:00 p.m.
    Rockingham – April 19 at 4 p.m.
    Charlotte ROVAL – Oct. 4 at 4:00 p.m.

    Harrison’s iconic Green and Brown colors will also be prominently displayed as an associate partner throughout the 2025 season.
    “I am thrilled to have Harrison’s back with us. The Harrison family’s support goes way back to my ARCA days, and I’m so glad we could work out a deal for these four races.”

    “Now all we have to do is work hard, outrun the competition and Win some races,” Clements said.

    The 2025 Xfinity Season starts with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. on The CW network.

    ABOUT HARRISON’S:

    Harrison’s is a family-owned retail chain specializing in workwear and Western apparel and footwear. Our founders, Danny and Emily Harrison, began with one store and one brand in 1998; now there are 6 stores throughout the Carolinas, an e-commerce division that ships to the entire United States, and a fleet of mobile boot trucks to service our industrial customers. We also have a full-service Outdoor and Tactical division that proudly outfits multiple law enforcement and first responder departments. Customers can find trusted brands like Ariat, Carhartt, Cinch, Thorogood, and Wrangler on our shelves and the best customer service throughout every part of our company. That’s why we’re the home of Work, Western, and Wow. For more information, please visit us online.

    Online at https://www.harrisonsusa.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonsUSA
    Instagram at @harrisons_usa
    Twitter/X at @HarrisonsUSA
    LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisons-usa/

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

  • Garrett Smithley will Drive the No. 14 Chevrolet Full-Time for SS-Greenlight Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2025

    Garrett Smithley will Drive the No. 14 Chevrolet Full-Time for SS-Greenlight Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2025

    Mooresville North Carolina, SS-Greenlight Racing is excited to announce the return of Garrett Smithley as the full-time driver of the #14 Chevrolet during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Garrett has over 250 NASCAR National series starts, including 11 for SS-Greenlight racing. In those 11 starts Garrett managed 8 top 25s and a top 10 at Talladega. Veteran Crew Chief Jason Miller will crew chief the #14, his tenure with SS-Greenlight and experience in NASCAR will be invaluable to the team! Garrett’s long time partner Trophy Tractor will be an anchor partner on the #14 in 2025. The other partners for the #14 team will be announced at a later date so make sure to follow both SS-Greenlight and Garrett Smithley on social media to keep up to date on our partners, race schedule, and updates from the track!

    SS-Greenlight owner Bobby Dotter said of the partnership “We are really excited to have Garret back, his experience will be crucial to succeeding in 2025.” he went on to say “When Garrett has raced for us in the past he did a stellar job and we look forward to building on that success.”

    Smithley said of the opportunity “I’m incredibly excited and grateful to be a full-time driver at SS Greenlight Racing.” he continued by saying “I haven’t been full-time since 2019 so beyond, excited to get to work with Bobby and Jason Miller. Daytona can’t come soon enough!”

    Learn more about Trophy Tractor:

    We own and know the equipment we sell. All our equipment is carefully inspected prior to purchase by an experienced Trophy Tractor equipment buyer. The equipment is then shipped to our main equipment yard located directly between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, just 10 minutes south of DFW International Airport. There it is repaired if needed, or rebuilt to our customer’s specifications.

    Nearly all our customers are repeat buyers, and we are proud of the long-term relationships we have built with them. From the quality workmanship that our factory trained technicians perform to the respect and honesty you will receive from our sales staff, we guarantee the quality machinery you purchase or rent from Trophy Tractor will meet or exceed your expectations.

    Visit their website: https://www.trophytractor.com/company.htm

  • Greg Van Alst Joins Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen for 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season

    Greg Van Alst Joins Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen for 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season

    CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen confirmed today the signing of ARCA Menards Series veteran driver and race winner Greg Van Alst to compete in a majority of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule, beginning with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Sat., Feb. 14, 2025.

    Van Alst, a former ARCA winner at Daytona, will pilot the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro as part of an already announced two-car effort for the Mooresville, N.C.-based team beginning with the season-opening race at the famed 2.5-mile superspeedway.

    “I am thrilled about this opportunity to compete in most of the NASCAR Xfinity Series season with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen,” said Van Alst.

    “This is an essential step in my racing career, and with a tunneled vision focused on the Xfinity Series, I believe I can step up to the plate and not only be competitive but also produce some strong finishes that can propel our team into the spotlight.

    “I’m ready to get to work and make the most out of the opportunity to make my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Daytona in about two months.”

    Van Alst, 43, graduated to the Xfinity Series part-time with Alpha Prime Racing in 2023 at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway, respectively.

    After spending most of the 2024 season competing in the ARCA Menards Series aboard his family-owned No. 35 entry, Van Alst paired with SS-GreenLight Racing this year for five races, earning a career-best finish in the penultimate race of the season at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway in early November.

    Co-team owner Joey Gase announced last week that his family-owned team had added additional investment support from entrepreneur Scott Osteen. He is excited to work with Van Alst and conquer their season-long goals.

    “Scott Osteen, myself and our entire Joey Gase Motorsports team are extremely excited to have Greg and his partner be a part of our team in 2025,” offered Gase. “It’s crazy how things happen and work out sometimes.

    “Greg was in our shop in 2022 when our team started pulling down his ARCA car. Whoever thought he would be driving for us a few years down the road, plus we both have good taste in car numbers.

    “We became good friends at the track the last few years in the Xfinity garage. We would throw questions at each other and race each other with respect on the track. Now, we’re joining forces with one mission. I’m looking forward to getting started at Daytona.”

    Beginning at Daytona and throughout the 2025 Xfinity season, Van Alst’s No. 35 Chevrolet will carry continued support from Anderson, Ind.-based CB Fabricating.

    Headquartered in Anderson, Ind., CB Fabricating offers a complete list of fabricating from design, laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly.

    Nestled in Van Alst’s hometown, CB Fabricating’s partnership will continue for a fifth consecutive season.

    “I am excited about this new partnership with Greg and the Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen team, said Chris Barkdull, owner of CB Fabricating.

    “This is the next chapter of Greg’s and I’s relationship, and we look forward to making some great memories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series during the 2025 season.”

    Van Alst added, “None of this would have been possible without the support of Chris (Barkdull) and CB Fabrication,” he added. “Chris has been there through the highs and lows of my racing career that reignited back in 2021.

    “To have his blessing and overwhelming support to make this major leap towards more racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series is incredibly important to me and something I will never forget.

    Since 2002, Van Alst has 53 ARCA Menards Series starts to his credit, one win, five top-five and 26 top-10 finishes.

    For more on Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, please like them on Facebook (Joey Gase Motorsports) and follow them on Instagram (@joeygasemotorsports) and X | Twitter (@J_G_Motorsports).

    For more on Greg Van Alst and Greg Van Alst Motorsports, please visit GregVanAlst.com, like them on Facebook (Van Alst Motorsports) and follow him on X | Twitter (@GregVanAlst35).

    The 120-lap United Rentals 300 is set for Saturday, February 14, 2025, with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

  • Richard Childress Racing Announces NASCAR Xfinity Series Crew Chief Lineups and Promotions Ahead of 2025 Season

    Richard Childress Racing Announces NASCAR Xfinity Series Crew Chief Lineups and Promotions Ahead of 2025 Season

    Andy Street Promoted to NASCAR Cup Series, While Chad Haney and Danny Stockman to Lead RCR’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Teams

    WELCOME, NC (December 9, 2024) – Richard Childress Racing announced this week several competition leadership changes within its NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series programs designed to strengthen the organization and overall performance leading into the 2025 season.

    Andy Street has been promoted to crew chief for a third NASCAR Cup Series team at RCR that will run in multiple races with multiple drivers in 2025. The Kernersville, North Carolina native will also serve as crew chief for a limited number of Xfinity Series races. In addition to crew chief duties, Street will provide competition direction and assistance to RCR’s alliance partners as NASCAR Xfinity Series engineering manager.

    Street, whose career at RCR began in 2003, spent the last three seasons as crew chief of the No. 21 Chevrolet with driver Austin Hill in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Together, the duo advanced to the NASCAR Playoffs three consecutive seasons, including a Final Four berth in 2024. All told, Street earned 10 race wins with Hill and was the winningest crew chief at RCR the past three seasons.

    Chad Haney has been named crew chief of the No. 21 Chevrolet with driver Austin Hill in the Xfinity Series. Haney brings to the role more than 30 years of professional motorsports experience as a car chief and mechanic at the highest levels of the sport, including stints as car chief in the NASCAR Cup Series for drivers such as Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer, Austin Dillon and Kevin Harvick.

    Danny Stockman will continue to work with Jesse Love as crew chief of the No. 2 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series, building on a successful first year together in which the rookie driver earned one race win, seven top-five finishes and 18 top-10 finishes enroute to advancing to the NASCAR Playoffs and clinching Rookie of the Year honors.

    “Andy Street brings a wealth of knowledge to our NASCAR Cup Series program as we continue to evaluate ways to build a deeper bench and promote from within,” said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. “This move gives Andy the chance to gain NextGen experience and have a bigger opportunity on the Cup side while still contributing to our Xfinity Series program and working with our alliance partners. Chad Haney is already well situated for his new position as crew chief of the No.21 Chevrolet given his most recent experience as head mechanic liaison between RCR and our alliances. He’s very detailed and has built trust and camaraderie with the team. I know he will work well with Danny Stockman, who is a great mentor for young drivers and has built a strong program with Jesse Love. Danny Lawrence will continue to provide leadership to the Xfinity program and help build RCR for the future.”

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    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).