Frontstretch Newsletter: Dec. 25, 2023
Volume
XVII, Edition CCVIII |
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This will be the final edition of the Frontstretch Newsletter for 2023, but not to worry. We will be back in 2024 for more motorsports coverage. The next edition of the newsletter will be sent on New Year's Day (Jan. 1). That newsletter will contain whatever news breaks this week, links to articles and a throwback TV critique of ESPN's broadcast of the 1990 First Union 400 from North Wilkesboro
Speedway. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the rest of the holiday season.
Phil Allaway Newsletter Manager, Frontstretch.com |
What to Watch: Dec. 25-31 |
- Teams are continuing to work on their efforts ahead of the 2024 season. In addition, we will continue our offseason content with a series of award articles. These will cover the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series. The countdown to the Daytona 500 will continue with a look back at four classic Daytona 500s. We'll also
have any news that breaks for you at Frontstretch. |
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| AJ Allmendinger Running Daytona 500 for
Kaulig Kaulig Racing announced Wednesday that AJ Allmendinger will return to the No. 16 Chevrolet in 2024, but only for the Daytona 500 for now. |
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| Anthony Alfredo Running Daytona, Talladega for
Beard Beard Motorsports announced that Anthony Alfredo will join the team for the Daytona 500 and the spring race at Talladega, replacing Austin Hill. |
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| Lucas Oil Back With Kyle Busch for
2024 Richard Childress Racing announced Tuesday that Lucas Oil will return to the team as a primary sponsor of Kyle Busch's No. 8 Chevrolet in 2024. |
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| Kyle Busch, Cheddar’s Extend Past
2024 Richard Childress Racing announced Wednesday that Cheddar's Scratch Kitchens has re-upped in a multi-year deal that will see the restaurant chain continue to sponsor Kyle Busch's No. 8 Chevrolet. |
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| William Sawalich Back for Part-Time Truck Slate With
TRICON TRICON Garage announced Thursday that 2023 ARCA Menards Series East champion William Sawalich will return to the team's No. 1 Toyota for a part-time schedule in 2024. |
Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography. Have news for Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us
at frontstretcheditors@googlegroups.com with a promising lead or tip. |
Around the World in Motorsports: Dec. 18-24 |
- Era Motorsports announced Saturday that Connor Zilisch will complete the team's driver lineup in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Zilisch, who is best known for racing in Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires, will drive the No. 18 ORECA 07-Gibson in the LMP2 class in the five Michelin Endurance Cup races alongside the returning Ryan Dalziel and Dwight
Merriman. Christian Rasmussen will complete the lineup at Daytona. Zilisch, 17, will be making his WeatherTech debut at Daytona. He is coming off of a season where he won a one-off appearance in Trans-Am's TA class, and also finished fourth in TA2 points. He also finished second in his ARCA Menards Series debut at Watkins Glen in August. Photo is courtesy of our own Phil Allaway. |
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