Frontstretch Newsletter: Feb. 24, 2021
Volume: XV, Edition XVIII
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Around the World in Motorsports: Feb. 23
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- Wright Motorsports announced Tuesday that in addition to their GT Daytona campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, they will field two full-time cars in SRO America competition in 2021. The team will return to Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS with their No. 20 Porsche. Jan Heylen will replace Maxwell Root alongside Fred Poordad. The team will also move up to
the Pro-Am class from the Am division.
In addition, the team will enter the GT America class (formerly Pirelli GT4 America Sprint) with an additional Porsche 911 GT3 R. This car will be driven by former Busch Series driver Charlie Luck, who has been competing in IMSA Porsche GT3 Challenge Cup for the team for the past few years.
- DIRTcar announced additional new races and make-up dates for the World of Outlaws NoS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Tuesday in the wake of the Western Swing being cancelled due to COVID-19. The cancellation
had left a six-week hole in the schedule. This stretch will start with another visit to Volusia Speedway Park on March 5 to make up the Feb. 6 race as part of the DIRTcar Nationals that was rained out. In addition, the postponed Texas Two-Step at Cotton Bowl Speedway has new dates, March 19-20.
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- Today, the starting lineups will be revealed for this weekend's action at Homestead. We'll have those and anything else that breaks for you at Frontstretch.
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| | Chris Windom To Make Cup Debut at the Bristol
Dirt Track
Rick Ware Racing announced Tuesday that USAC racer Chris Windom will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the upcoming Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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| | Quin Houff Sinks 8 Ball Whiskey Sponsorship
For 11 Races
StarCom Racing announced Tuesday that 8 Ball Whiskey will sponsor the No. 00 Chevrolet in 11 Cup races this season, starting at Homestead this weekend.
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| | Entry List: Dixie Vodka
400
For Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Homestead, there are currently 38 teams entered. The only change of note on the entry is BJ McLeod returning to the Live Fast No. 78.
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| | Ty Gibbs Adds on 14 Xfinity Races for Joe
Gibbs Racing
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Tuesday that Ty Gibbs, who won on debut in the Xfinity Series Saturday in Daytona, will contest a 14-race schedule in the Xfinity Series this year, in addition to his ARCA
responsibilities.
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| | Entry List: Contender Boats
250
For Saturday's Contender Boats 250 for the Xfinity Series, there are 42 teams entered. Our Motorsports is fielding the second RSS Racing entry this weekend for Tyler Reddick after Natalie Decker had mechanical issues in
Daytona. Meanwhile, Santino Ferrucci will make his Xfinity Series debut for Sam Hunt Racing.
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| | eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series: Keegan Leahy
Dominates at Homestead-Miami
23XI Racing's Keegan Leahy dominated Tuesday night, starting from pole and leading most of the race en route to victory at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway. Ryan Luza was second, followed by Chris Shearburn, Garrett
Lowe and Taylor Hurst.
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Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography, NASCAR Media via Getty Images, iRacing and Christian Koelle.
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