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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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11/18/2025, 4:11:54 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Aarons Rent-to-Own extends partnership with Front Row Motorsports

Returning to the NASCAR Cup Series circuit with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Zane Smith for the 2025 season, Aaron‘s Rent-to-Own has now extended their partnership with the organization in a multi-race, multi-year agreement for the 2026 and 2027 Cup Series seasons. Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s is a leading provider of rent-to-own and retail purchase […]

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11/14/2025, 3:10:59 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Grillos Pickles returns to Front Row Motorsports for third season

After an exciting 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season with Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 team, Grillo‘s Pickles has announced an extension to their partnership with Front Row Motorsports to span across both Gilliland‘s and Noah Gragson‘s Ford Mustang Dark Horses for the 2026 Cup Series season. Partnering with Front Row Motorsports in 2024, the […]

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11/14/2025, 2:40:22 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

23XI, Front Row motion to exclude Hendrick as NASCAR witness

Update: Judge Kenneth D. Bell is ordering Hendrick to find time for deposition. "The Court will not require Plaintiffs to depose Mr. Hendrick after the trial begins but will not exclude his testimony at this time. The Parties and witness are directed to work cooperatively to find a time prior to trial for a 2.5-hour deposition of Mr. Hendrick. So Ordered." -- After a court decision forced ...Keep reading

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10/31/2025, 8:47:49 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Layne Riggs earns NASCAR Truck finale pole, but won't start in 1st

The final qualifying session of the 2025 NASCAR Truck season is complete, and the lineup is set for Friday night's title-decider at Phoenix Raceway. Earlier in the day, NASCAR discovered a panel that was not permitted on the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford of Layne Riggs, resulting in a crew chief ejection, being sent to the rear of the field, and having to now serve a drive-through penalty ...Keep reading

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10/31/2025, 5:46:36 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Layne Riggs faces multiple penalties after NASCAR discovers illegal panel

While his own title hopes ended in a brutal tiebreaker last weekend, Layne Riggs is still fighting for the owner's championship on behalf of Front Row Motorsports at the Phoenix Raceway finale. NASCAR found that the No. 34 FRM Ford had "added a panel to the oil that closes off the area between it and the floorboard, which is not permitted." As a result, Riggs will start from the rear of the ...Keep reading

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10/30/2025, 9:46:36 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

FRM owner says 23XI didn't influence him in refusing to sign NASCAR charter deal

In a newly released deposition featuring Bob Jenkins, the owner of Front Row Motorsports, he reveals why he chose not to sign the 2025 NASCAR Charter Agreement. Jenkins is the owner of several fast food and restaurant franchises, but he has also been operating a Cup team since 2005. While being questioned in a June 27th deposition, he was asked directly if 23XI actively tried to convince him to ...Keep reading

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10/29/2025, 6:19:25 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Front Row Motorsports extends Layne Riggs in multi-year agreement

Layne Riggs is set to return to the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), signing a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Currently in his second full-time NCTS season, the 23-year-old Bahama, North Carolina native has earned three wins, three poles, 12 top-five and 15 […]

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10/29/2025, 6:03:15 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Layne Riggs “planning on” Front Row return in 2026: UPDATE

UPDATE: Layne Riggs is set to return to the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), signing a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Currently in his second full-time NCTS season, the 23-year-old Bahama, North Carolina native has earned three wins, three poles, 12 top-five and […]

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10/25/2025, 10:58:50 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

William Byron earns Martinsville NASCAR Cup pole by just 0.002s

Facing a must-win situation, William Byron earned a critical pole position at Martinsville Speedway. The Hendrick Motorsports driver lapped the half-mile short track in 19.286s, beating Ty Gibbs by just fractions — 0.002s — for pole. This is Byron's 16th career pole and his third of the 2025 season, but the two-time Martinsville winner has never started on the front row for this ...Keep reading

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10/23/2025, 4:21:18 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Front Row Motorsports NASCAR Cup driver lineup will remain unchanged in 2026

Front Row Motorsports will make no changes to its driver roster for the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, keeping the same lineup they have now. Todd Gilliland will continue as the driver of the No. 34, Noah Gragson as the driver of the No. 4, and Zane Smith as the driver of the No. 38. Smith has actually signed a multi-year contract extension with FRM, which was part of Thursday's ...Keep reading

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10/23/2025, 3:08:45 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Zane Smith returning to Front Row Motorsports in multi-year deal

NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith has signed a multi-year extension with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to drive the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse The 26-year-old Huntington Beach, Calif. native is finishing up his second season as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, having earned three top-five and ten top-10 career finishes and one […]

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