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Matt Tifft competes in race for first time since 2019

Matt Tifft competes in race for first time since 2019

August 21, 2023
Co-owner of Live Fast Racing, Matt Tifft, competed in his first race since the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series season over the weekend. Tifft rain a pair of late model races in Wisconsin for Dan Fredrickson

Matt Tifft Named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′ List

Matt Tifft Named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′ List

December 4, 2021
Matt Tifft’s career took a bit of a detour over the past few years, seeing the 25-year-old transition from the driver’s seat to the owner’s chair following an epilepsy diagnosis

Matt Tifft’s seizures caused by epilepsy: UPDATE

Matt Tifft’s seizures caused by epilepsy: UPDATE

January 22, 2021
"I wanted to open up and speak personally about my epilepsy story today," Matt Tifft said as he shared a video statement regarding his diagnosis. He is also donating $7,800 to the National Epilepsy Foundation

Matt Tifft, B.J. McLeod discuss formation of Live Fast Motorsports

Matt Tifft, B.J. McLeod discuss formation of Live Fast Motorsports

November 21, 2020
Live Fast Motorsports announced that it will be competing full-time in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season as part of a strategic alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing and operate the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Ford Mustang.  Co-owners B.J. McLeod and Matt Tifft were part

Matt Tifft, BJ McLeod team named Live Fast Motorsports, will run #78 Ford

Matt Tifft, BJ McLeod team named Live Fast Motorsports, will run #78 Ford

November 20, 2020
Matt Tifft and B.J. McLeod are thrilled to announce the formation of Live Fast Motorsports. The #78 Ford Mustang will compete on a full-time basis in the 2021 season and beyond. B.J. McLeod will pilot the #78 Mustang under the charter that Tifft and McLeod obtained

Matt Tifft & B.J. McLeod buy charter from Go Fas Racing

Matt Tifft & B.J. McLeod buy charter from Go Fas Racing

October 23, 2020
Matt Tifft and B.J. McLeod announced Friday morning that they have obtained Archie St. Hilare's ownership interest of Circle Sports Racing's Charter

Matt Tifft undergoing additional tests

Matt Tifft undergoing additional tests

May 27, 2020
Matt Tifft posted a video to Twitter Wednesday morning that he was heading to Ohio for testing to try to determine the cause of seizures he has suffered in the past

Matt Tifft finding relief with CBD oil; continuing to improve

Matt Tifft finding relief with CBD oil; continuing to improve

February 28, 2020
NBC Sports' Dustin Long caught up with Cup driver Matt Tifft to see how he is progressing after health issues last year forced him to step away from racing

Matt Tifft provides health update

Matt Tifft provides health update

January 23, 2020
After suffering a seizure at Martinsville last year, Tifft stepped away from racing this season to focus on his health

Congratulations to Matt Tiff

Congratulations to Matt Tiff

December 9, 2019
Matt Tifft was married Saturday to Jordan Holt. https://twitter.com/matt_tifft/status/1204089326537256960

Matt Tifft, Front Row Motorsports part ways

Matt Tifft, Front Row Motorsports part ways

November 13, 2019
Front Row Motorsports and Matt Tifft have mutually agreed to end their agreement as Tifft continues to focus on his health

Matt Tifft provides health update

Matt Tifft provides health update

November 3, 2019
Matt Tifft, who suffered a seizure at Martinsville Speedway last Saturday, met with media members for the first time since the season-ending medical episode and addressed his health and future in the sport

Matt Tifft to sit out remainder of season; John Hunter Nemechek to drive the #36

Matt Tifft to sit out remainder of season; John Hunter Nemechek to drive the #36

October 29, 2019
After suffering a medical condition at the Martinsville (Va.) Speedway this past Saturday, Matt Tifft continued further evaluation with family doctor's on Monday. It has been determined that Tifft will not compete for the remainder of the season. He will continue to

Matt Tifft taken to hospital; will be replaced by Matt Crafton on Sunday

Matt Tifft taken to hospital; will be replaced by Matt Crafton on Sunday

October 26, 2019
UPDATE 2: Tifft tweeted a statement Saturday night

Delaware Lottery sponsoring Matt Tifft at Dover

Delaware Lottery sponsoring Matt Tifft at Dover

October 1, 2019
The Delaware Lottery, the state's official sports betting agency, will partner with Matt Tifft and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway on Oct. 6

YANMAR America and Martin Generators Power Front Row Motorsports and Matt Tifft at Phoenix

YANMAR America and Martin Generators Power Front Row Motorsports and Matt Tifft at Phoenix

September 18, 2019
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 18, 2019) - YANMAR America, a leader in high-performance diesel- powered equipment, along with generator builder Martin Generators, will team up with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Matt Tifft for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race

Southeastern Equipment & Supply sponsoring Tifft at Indianapolis

Southeastern Equipment & Supply sponsoring Tifft at Indianapolis

September 3, 2019
Southeastern Equipment & Supply, Inc., the unmatched leader in reconditioned and new floor scrubbers, will team up with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Matt Tifft at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 8. Southeastern Equipment will serve

Matt Tifft remembers his family roots with Darlington throwback

Matt Tifft remembers his family roots with Darlington throwback

August 26, 2019
When Matt Tifft was growing up, his dad owned a Dirt Late Model car, driven by Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer David Hilliker. On weekends and school breaks, the Tifft family would travel to Michigan to see Hilliker's No. 21 race

Meijer sponsoring Matt Tifft at Michigan

Meijer sponsoring Matt Tifft at Michigan

August 7, 2019
Stocking up for raceday essentials has been made even easier thanks to Meijer, Surface Sunscreen and Matt Tifft. Meijer is partnering with the Front Row Motorsports (FRM) driver to serve as primary sponsor for the No. 36 Ford Mustang in this weekend's "Consumers Energy

Maui Jim sponsoring Matt Tifft at Watkins Glen

Maui Jim sponsoring Matt Tifft at Watkins Glen

July 31, 2019
Maui Jim, the world's fastest-growing premium eyewear company, will partner with Matt Tifft and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) for the 2019 season, beginning with the "Go Bowling at the Glen" Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International on August