Frontstretch Newsletter: Jan. 26, 2026
Volume XX,
Edition IV |
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- This week is the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. As it stands, the race is still on, but the Winston-Salem area is currently under a Winter Storm Warning due primarily to freezing rain. The region will be subject to constant freeze and thaw cycles during the week. Remember that this is in an area that is not well equipped to handle it. The entry list should be released today. We will have that and any additional news that breaks today for you at Frontstretch. |
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| Porsche Penske Motorsport Wins 3rd Straight Rolex
24 Porsche Penske Motorsport's Julien Andlauer, Laurin Heinrich and Felipe Nasr dominated over the weekend to win the Rolex 24 at Daytona. For Nasr, it is his third straight Rolex 24 at Daytona victory. |
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| Here Are the Open Cars Attempting the 2026 Daytona
500 To help you out in regards to teams attempting the Daytona 500, we've created a one-stop shop to reference for teams attempting the Daytona 500 that are not chartered. |
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| Corey LaJoie Running 4th RFK Car in Daytona
500 RFK Racing announced Tuesday that they will enter a fourth car, No. 99, for Corey LaJoie in the Daytona 500 with Trimble sponsorship. |
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| Chandler Smith Attempting Daytona 500 in 4th FRM
Car Front Row Motorsports announced Thursday that they will enter a fourth car in the Daytona 500 for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Chandler Smith. |
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| Burt Myers Back for Clash With
AmeriVet Team AmeriVet announced Tuesday that Burt Myers will return to the No. 50 Chevrolet for this weekend's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. |
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| Bubba Wallace Scores Hardee’s
Sponsorship NASCAR announced Wednesday that Hardee's has signed a deal that will make them the office Quick Service Restaurant of the sport. In addition, they will serve as a primary sponsor on Bubba Wallace's No. 23 Toyota. |
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| Roto-Rooter Joins Trackhouse in Multiyear
Sponsorship Trackhouse Racing announced Thursday that Roto-Rooter will serve as a primary sponsor on Connor Zilisch's No. 88 Chevrolet in the Cup Series in 2026. |
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| Tyler Reddick Nabs Comparion Sponsorship for
2026 23XI Racing announced Wednesday that Comparion Insurance will serve as a new sponsor on Tyler Reddick's No. 45 in 2026. |
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| RFK, Kaulig Honoring Greg Biffle at
Daytona Both RFK Racing and Kaulig Racing announced separately Thursday that they will honor Greg Biffle in the Daytona 500 by running the number font from Biffle's Grainger Ford on their cars. |
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| Anthony Alfredo Back With Beard for Daytona
500 Beard Motorsports announced Tuesday that they are running things back in 2026. Anthony Alfredo will return for the Daytona 500 with DUDE Wipes sponsorship. |
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| Xfinity Sponsoring Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick in
2026 23XI Racing announced Wednesday that Xfinity will remain involved in the sport by serving as a primary sponsor of both Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick in 2026. |
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| Hendrick Cup Drivers Joining Rajah Caruth in O’Reilly No.
88 JR Motorsports announced Tuesday that the No. 88 Chevrolet will be treated much like the No. 17 previously was. Rajah Caruth will be joined by all four Hendrick Motorsports Cup regulars in the car this season. |
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| Ross Chastain Joining JAR for 4 O’Reilly
Races Jordan Anderson Racing announced Tuesday that Ross Chastain will run four NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races in the No. 32 Chevrolet starting at EchoPark Speedway. |
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| Travis Pastrana Back in NASCAR for Daytona Truck
Race Niece Motorsports announced Tuesday that Travis Pastrana will drive the No. 42 Chevrolet in the Truck opener in Daytona. |
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| Toni Breidinger Driving 8 Truck Races for
Rackley Rackley W.A.R. announced Wednesday that Toni Breidinger will drive a part-time eight-race schedule in a second truck (No. 27) for the team in 2026. |
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| Nathan Nicholson Joins FRE for 3 Truck
Races Freedom Racing Enterprises announced Wednesday that Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup racer Nathan Nicholson will drive the No. 76 Chevrolet in three Truck races starting at St. Petersburg. |
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| Caleb Costner Starting Truck Team for
2026 Costner Motorsports announced Thursday that they will move up to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 with a limited schedule. |
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| David Starr Driving Daytona for
Gase Joey Gase Motorsports announced Wednesday that David Starr will drive the team's No. 53 entry in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series opener in Daytona. |
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| McLaren Awarded $12 Million in Alex Palou Breach of
Contract Suit McLaren emerged victorious in court Friday when they were awarded $12 million in a breach of contract suit involving the driving services of Alex Palou. |
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| Rebel Rock Racing Wins BMW M Endurance
Challenge Robin Liddell took the lead Friday with 19 minutes to go, then held on to win the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge BMW M Endurance Challenge with Andrew Davis and Frank DePew. |
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| Hailie Deegan Back in ARCA West With
BMR Bill McAnally Racing announced Wednesday that Hailie Deegan will rejoin the team for a full-time schedule in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2026. |
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| Gus Dean Running Daytona, Talladega for
Nitro Nitro Motorsports announced Wednesday that Gus Dean will join the squad for the ARCA restrictor plate races at Daytona and Talladega. |
Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography, NASCAR Media via James Gilbert and Meg Oliphant of Getty Images, NASCAR Media via Adam Glanzman of ARCA Racing, James Black of Penske Entertainment and our own Phil Allaway. Have news for Frontstretch? Don't hesitate to let us know; email us at frontstretcheditors@googlegroups.com with a promising lead or tip. |
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