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9/29/2026, 3:59:39 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Jake Garcia signs with Front Row Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Truck season

Front Row Motorsports has announced Jake Garcia as the replacement for Chandler Smith in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford F-150 in the 2027 NASCAR Truck Series. Smith is departing FRM to drive for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series next year. Garcia, 21, currently drives for ThorSport Racing, and recently earned his first Truck win at Bristol Motor ...Keep reading

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9/29/2026, 2:08:04 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Front Row Motorsports welcomes Jake Garcia and Quanta Services to NASCAR Truck Series program for 2027

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) announced this morning that NASCAR Truck Series veteran, and Bristol winner, Jake Garcia will take over as driver of the team‘s No. 38 Ford F-150, beginning in 2027. Garcia, a native of Monroe, Ga., joins a FRM NASCAR Truck Series stable that has experienced on-track success since its inception, with 23 […]

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9/27/2026, 2:12:25 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Wins v. big picture dominate Truck Series Chase discourse after Kansas

And with that, Kaden Honeycutt took a commanding lead in the NASCAR Truck Series Chase for the Championship. That wasn’t so much Honeycutt winning on Saturday at Kansas Speedway but Layne Riggs refusing to accept a second place, instead crashing his Front Row Motorsports No. 34, and throwing away 17 points in the process. It was the difference between a 20-point championship deficit with ...Keep reading

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9/18/2026, 2:30:48 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Jake Garcia earns first NASCAR Truck win after nightmare race for Front Row Motorsports

In a dramatic Chase opener for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ThorSport Racing's Jake Garcia played spoiler with his first-ever win in his 94th career start. Garcia beat Bayley Currey in second, who earned his career-best result while making his first start of the 2026 season. Stewart Friesen finished a strong third, and Justin Haley secured Kaulig RAM their first-ever top five finish in ...Keep reading

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9/16/2026, 7:39:22 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Layne Riggs wont play defense as Chase begins for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks

As the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series heads for its first Chase race on Thursday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, Layne Riggs plans to keep using the approach that earned him top seeding in the 10-driver Chase field. In other words, Riggs, who announced Tuesday that he will be back in the No. 34 Front Row […]

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8/28/2026, 10:48:33 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR Cup Daytona starting lineup: Ross Chastain wins pole position

With a 48.809s (184.396mph) lap, Ross Chastain snagged pole position at Daytona International Speedway in the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. He will share the front row with Chris Buescher in the No. 17 RFK Racing Ford, who trailed Chastain by 0.051s in the final round of qualifying. "I'm not sure that we expected that leaving the shop, to be honest," said Chastain, who previously won poles ...Keep reading

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8/22/2026, 9:38:45 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Layne Riggs rules New Hampshire, Tyler Ankrum survives to claim final Chase berth

Layne Riggs capped his 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season with his series-best sixth win of the year, claiming the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon in a dramatic double overtime victory in the regular season finale. The 24-year-old North Carolinian claimed a .293-second win over his Front Row Motorsports […]

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8/22/2026, 8:39:45 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck New Hampshire race amid nail-bitting Chase battle

It was a Front Row Motorsports 1-2 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), as Layne Riggs claimed the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory over teammate Chandler Smith in double overtime. It's been an incredible season for Riggs, who enters the Chase as the No. 1 seed with his sixth win of the 2026 Truck season. Watch: Riggs celebrates New Hampshire win, regular-season ...Keep reading

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8/15/2026, 6:28:12 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Kaden Honeycutt earns dominant NASCAR Truck win at Richmond

There was no stopping Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota at Richmond Raceway. After starting on the front row with pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen, Honeycutt went on to lead 225 of 250 laps in a truly sensational showing for the championship conteder. This is Honeycutt's second career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win, with his first coming at Watkins Glen earlier in the ...Keep reading

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8/14/2026, 8:09:44 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Noah Gragson confirms contract extension with Front Row Motorsports

Noah Gragson will continue driving the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford into the 2027 season in a one-year contract extension. All three FRM drivers are now locked in for next year, as teammates Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith already signed contract extensions. There were questions over Gragson's future with the organization, especially with the success of Layne Riggs in FRM's Truck ...Keep reading

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8/14/2026, 2:13:23 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Front Row Motorsports expects Noah Gragson to return in 2027: UPDATE

UPDATE: Front Row Motorsports has confirmed that Noah Gragson will return in 2027, stating that the driver of the #4 Ford has signed a contract extension. Back 4 more.@NoahGragson pic.twitter.com/Hzuv9ZPXbQ — Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) August 14, 2026 Original post 7-22-2026: Front Row Motorsports General Manager Jerry Freeze says the organization expects Noah Gragson to […]

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7/28/2026, 3:25:13 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Chandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports in 2027

On Tuesday, Front Row Motorsports announced that Chandler Smith will not return to the organization in 2027. Smith has been a part of FRM's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team since the start of the 2025 season, and they've won four races together over the past two years. Those wins came at Bristol, Daytona, and back-to-back races at North Wilkesboro. "Chandler Smith will not return to Front ...Keep reading

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7/28/2026, 2:07:59 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Chandler Smith not returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2027

Front Row Motorsports announced on Tuesday that Chandler Smith will not return for a third season with the team in 2027. “Chandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports in 2027. We would like to extend our gratitude to Chandler for being a great representative of our CRAFTSMAN Truck Series program. The list of […]

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7/18/2026, 6:55:07 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Chandler Smith crushes NASCAR Truck field with record North Wilkesboro win

Chandler Smith now has back-to-back wins at North Wilkesboro, but Saturday's victory was pure dominance. He won by 8.479 seconds over Front Row Motorsports teammate Layne Riggs -- the biggest margin if victory in any short track race in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history. "Just all the glory goes to God," said Smith. "FaithFest, 250 (name of race), how fitting? God's good in the mountains ...Keep reading

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7/4/2026, 8:00:15 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR Cup Chicagoland starting lineup: Denny Hamlin beats Larson to pole by 0.001s

Denny Hamlin earned pole position for the NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway, securing his 52nd career pole and his fourth of the 2026 season. It was a nail-bitter for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver, with Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports nearly matching Hamlin on his own qualifying lap. He will start on the outside of the front row, just 0.001s slower than Hamlin. The RFK Racing duo of ...Keep reading

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6/25/2026, 1:08:13 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Noah Gragson says he was warned not to punch Kevin Magnussen

In a new interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson revealed that he planned to punch Kevin Magnussen in their San Diego post-race confrontation, but was warned of “long-term consequences with my job” if he followed through on such a plan. Racing at Naval Base Coronado, Gragson engaged in a multi-lap […]

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6/25/2026, 12:02:10 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Noah Gragson warned of serious 'consequences' after planning to punch Kevin Magnussen

In a new interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson revealed that he planned to punch Kevin Magnussen in their San Diego post-race confrontation, but was warned of "long-term consequences with my job" if he followed through on such a plan. Racing at Naval Base Coronado, Gragson engaged in a multi-lap feud with Trackhouse Racing's Kevin Magnussen, who was ...Keep reading

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6/23/2026, 5:01:16 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Kevin Magnussen vs. Noah Gragson NASCAR feud: A lap-by-lap breakdown

Kevin Magnussen got the full NASCAR experience in his Cup Series debut at the San Diego street course, highlighted by a multi-lap showdown with Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson. And while the on-track slugfest ended with a crash halfway through the race, that was far from the whole story. NASCAR has compiled over seven minutes worth of onboard video and radio, showcasing every tense ...Keep reading

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6/20/2026, 2:51:57 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Chaos breaks out in NASCAR overtime, Layne Riggs wins in dizzying Truck finish

Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado ended in complete chaos, but a familiar name in Victory Lane as Layne Riggs claimed a dramatic win for Front Row Motorsports. On the final overtime restart, Kaden Honeycutt ran wide and slammed the wall at the exit of Turn 2, collecting Chandler Smith and eliminated both drivers from the battle for the win. Suddenly, Daniel ...Keep reading

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5/24/2026, 4:13:08 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Layne Riggs wins wreck-filled NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte

Layne Riggs won the time-constrained NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, after three postponements due to rain pushed the Friday night event to Sunday morning. This is Riggs' seventh career win and his second of the 2026 season, driving the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kaden Honeycutt finished second, Connor Zilisch third, Ben Rhodes fourth, and Gio Ruggiero ...Keep reading

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5/12/2026, 6:06:55 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Hard Rock Casino Tejon to sponsor Front Row Motorsports in Cup and Trucks

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Hard Rock Casino Tejon are betting big in California. Hard Rock Casino Tejon today announced a partnership with FRM that is highlighted by three primary races across California to promote its casino located in Mettler, California, and to further connect the brand with racing fans and communities throughout the state. […]

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5/9/2026, 7:10:01 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR Cup Watkins Glen starting lineup: Shane van Gisbergen beats McDowell to pole

The grid is set for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. Defending winner Shane van Gisbergen earned pole position -- his first at the Glen but fifth at the Cup level. The impressive qualifying effort also comes on the Kiwi's 37th birthday! Spire Motorsports' Michael McDowell will start from the outside of the front row, a full 0.259s off of SVG's fast lap of ...Keep reading

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5/6/2026, 1:53:12 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Ribbiot to sponsor Noah Gragson at Michigan

Front Row Motorsports announced today a new partnership with physical operations software developer Ribbiot, an industry leader in the highly competitive space of platforms created to streamline operational productivity. Ribbiot will join Front Row Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series event at Michigan International Speedway, on June 7, with primary sponsorship on the No. 4 […]

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5/2/2026, 6:50:15 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR Cup Texas starting lineup: Spire sweeps front row with Hocevar and Suarez

Last weekend, Carson Hocevar earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega. A few days later, he led a Spire 1-2 to win Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas. And now, he just earned pole position for the Texas Cup race in another Spire 1-2, beating teammate Daniel Suarez by just 0.003s. This is the first time Spire Motorsports locked out the front row for a Cup Series ...Keep reading

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5/2/2026, 4:52:32 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 post-race inspection results

Post-race inspection is complete following the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #77-Carson Hocevar. He is officially the winner. The #34-Layne Riggs (finished sixth) had two lug nuts not safe and secure. Front Row Motorsports will receive a $2,500 fine and a crew member suspended for one race. See race […]

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4/27/2026, 3:56:53 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

The worst of NASCAR's superspeedway product on display at Talladega

They saved fuel for half the raceThey then tried to race and immediately crashed nearly the entire fieldThey were then stuck 2x2 and were unable to pass the front row "You said it perfectly," said Ryan Blaney after the massive 26-car crash at the start of the final stage. “We’re either fuel saving or we’re running all over each other because that’s just what this car is and that’s how ...Keep reading

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4/4/2026, 1:00:02 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Truck points leader Chandler Smith disqualified, stripped of fourth-place finish

Post-race inspection for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Rockingham is complete, and there were no issues with the race-winning No. 1 Tricon Toyota of Corey Heim. However, fourth-place finisher Chandler Smith, who was leading the Truck Series championship standings, has been disqualified. In post-race inspection, the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford failed to meet rear body inspection ...Keep reading

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2/18/2026, 9:37:11 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Zane Smith wanted Daytona 500 win but settles for good points day

Zane Smith came up just short of winning the Daytona 500 but a sixth-place finish combined with a victory in the first stage leaves his No. 38 Front Row Motorsports team fourth in the early championship standings. This is more an important result than at any point of the past decade because a good points day very much has value under the restored Chase for the Championship coming up in ...Keep reading

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2/15/2026, 5:05:47 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

How to watch the 2026 Daytona 500, full NASCAR Speedweek schedule

Kyle Busch is 0-20 in NASCAR's biggest race, but he earned pole position on Wednesday for Richard Childress Racing. Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing will join him on the front row. Joey Logano and Chase Elliott won the Duel qualifying races on Thursday, while Chandler Smith completed a heroic four-wide pass for the win to secure victory in the Truck Series season-opener on Friday. Austin Hill ...Keep reading

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2/13/2026, 1:05:03 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Official starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500

Kyle Busch will lead the field to the green flag in this Sunday's Daytona 500, driving the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Chase Briscoe will join him on the front row for 'The Great American Race' after these two topped qualifying on Wednesday. But after the Duel qualifying races on Thursday, which were won by Joey Logano and Chase Elliott, we now know the starting positions for the ...Keep reading

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2/13/2026, 6:20:32 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Duel shows why anything is possible in the Daytona 500

Just like everyone predicted, BJ McLeod Motorsports and Garage 66 made it into the Daytona 500 over cars fielded by RFK Racing, Front Row Motorsports and a Richard Childress Racing affiliate. In the words of Casey Mears, driving the Garage66 for Carl Long, anything can happen at Daytona. It’s the reason McLeod and Mears signed up to drive figurative knives to a figurative gunfight. When ...Keep reading

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2/12/2026, 4:15:50 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Official starting lineup for the Daytona Duel qualifying races

On Wednesday evening, Kyle Busch rocketed to the top of the speed charts in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, securing pole position for this weekend's Daytona 500. He will share the front row with the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Chase Briscoe, which means these two drivers will be the pole-sitters for their respective Duel races. In Duel #1, it will be Busch and Ryan Preece ...Keep reading

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2/12/2026, 3:07:09 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Kyle Busch and RCR win pole position for the 2026 Daytona 500

Kyle Busch will lead the field to the green flag for the 68th running of the Daytona, lapping the 2.5-mile superspeedway in 49.006s (183.651mph) to win pole position. He will share the front row with Chase Briscoe in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.  This will be Busch's 21st start in the Daytona 500 -- a race he has never won before -- and this will be the two-time Cup champion's fist pole ...Keep reading

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2/11/2026, 8:30:24 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR needs billions-dollar investment to grow

The 23XI and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial ended in a considerable victory for Denny Hamlin in the form of a settlement but now comes the real work of growing the discipline in the decades to come. It was more than just a triumph for the team Hamlin co-owns with legendary sportsman Michael Jordan or the team owned by restaurant franchisee and NASCAR lifer Bob Jenkins too. The ...Keep reading

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2/9/2026, 7:06:01 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Front Row Motorsports lands partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

Chandler Smith and the No. 38 Ford F-150 team will sport a new look on the high banks of the Daytona International Speedway for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season opener, partnering with Go Outdoors Florida from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for the 100-lap race. The No. 38 will feature the FWC’s TrophyCatch […]

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2/4/2026, 9:34:20 PMRACER — NASCAR

Larson, Byron lock out all-Hendrick front row for the Clash

Hendrick Motorsports drivers Kyle Larson and William Byron locked down the front row for Wednesday night’s Clash race at Bowman Gray Stadium as the organization looks to make it two straight wins in the event.Larson will start from the pole. The reigning Cup Series champion laid down the fastest lap...

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1/22/2026, 7:30:40 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports

Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 next month. He will pilot the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford Mustang. FRM also has three chartered cars with locked in spots -- the No. 4 of Noah Gragson, the No. 34 of Todd Gilliland, and the No. 38 of Zane Smith. Smith also competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with FRM. He has made two ...Keep reading

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1/22/2026, 7:15:32 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports

After a successful first season at Front Row Motorsports (FRM), highlighted by two wins in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Chandler Smith will make his first attempt for the team in the Cup Series driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the Daytona 500. “I‘m really excited to take a shot at the […]

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1/19/2026, 9:06:49 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Rush Truck Centers sponsoring Noah Gragson in 12 races during 2026 season

Rush Truck Centers, which partnered with Noah Gragson following his move to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in 2025, will continue its relationship with both Gragson and FRM for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 2026 program marks the second year of a partnership established in 2025. Rush Truck Centers will serve as the primary […]

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1/9/2026, 3:49:53 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Front Row Motorsports shuffles personnel, names new crew chief for Gragson

On Friday, Front Row Motorsports announced some personnel changes to its organization. Of note, Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team will have a new crew chief this year. Grant Hutchens will sit atop the pit box for Gragson this year, replacing Drew Blickensderfer, who moves into the role of Competition Director. Hutchens has worked as a Cup crew chief before, but only in a handful of races between ...Keep reading

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1/9/2026, 3:11:36 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Front Row Motorsports announces changes to competition staff for 2026 season

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) today announced several leadership updates within its Competition department ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup and Truck Series‘ seasons. Drew Blickensderfer will transition from his prior role as Crew Chief of the No. 4 and Noah Gragson and will become the organization‘s Competition Director. In his new role, Blickensderfer will work […]

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12/16/2025, 4:46:25 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Chandler Smith returns to Front Row Motorsports for 2026 season

Following a strong season in his first year at Front Row Motorsports driving the No. 38 Ford F-150, Chandler Smith is now set to return to the organization for the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season. Expanding to a two-truck team operation at the end of the 2024 season, Front Row Motorsports tapped Smith to […]

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12/11/2025, 4:41:03 PMRACER — NASCAR

NASCAR settles antitrust case with 23XI, Front Row teams

The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. However, all NASCAR Cup Series teams, including 23XI and Front Row, will be granted permanent (or "evergreen") charters.

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12/5/2025, 2:38:48 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Jenkins: NASCAR deliberately rushed charter deal

Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins testified Wednesday that NASCAR sent its offer on a new charter agreement with a deadline of mere hours, claiming they "knew we had to blindly sign it."

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12/5/2025, 3:22:34 AMFrontstretch — NASCAR

NASCAR Vs. 23XI/FRM Lawsuit Day 4 Recap

Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins finished up his testimony and was followed by NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell

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12/1/2025, 1:55:23 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR antitrust lawsuit gets underway today

2311 Racing LLC et al v. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC et al, Case Number 3:2024cv00886 gets underway in the United States Western District of North Carolina courthouse today with Judge Kenneth Bell presiding. What the case is about: 23XI and Front Row sued NASCAR in October 2024, claiming the sanctioning body […]

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11/24/2025, 4:11:14 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Speedy Cash, TitleMax returning as anchor partner of Front Row Motorsports in 2026

An anchor partner of Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the 2025 NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series‘ seasons‘, primarily with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team, Community Choice Financial Family of Brands (CCF) will return to Front Row Motorsports for the 2026 season in a multi-race deal. The dominant financial […]

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11/21/2025, 12:34:30 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Sad News - Johnny Roten

Front Row Motorsports has announced the sudden loss of their Performance Director Johnny Roten. He passed way Thursday, November 20 in Hickory, North Carolina. We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our Performance Director, Johnny Roten. Johnny has been an integral part of Front Row Motorsports for the last 3 years and the […]

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