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2025 #88 Connor Zilisch NASCAR Xfinity Series paint scheme

Connor Zilisch leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series to Las Vegas

Connor Zilisch leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series to Las Vegas

October 9, 2025
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs' Round of 8 begins the with Saturday’s Focused Health 302 (7:30 p.m. ET on the CW Network
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Crew chief Randall Burnett looks on from atop of the #8 zone Chevrolet hauler during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Randall Burnett to crew chief for Connor Zilisch in 2026 UPDATE

Randall Burnett to crew chief for Connor Zilisch in 2026 UPDATE

October 1, 2025
UPDATE: With Richard Childress Racing and Randall Burnett parting ways at the end of the season, RCR has decided Andy Street
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 12: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 12, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger is surprise pole winner for Bristol Playoff race

AJ Allmendinger is surprise pole winner for Bristol Playoff race

September 12, 2025
Qualifying in the first half of a 39-driver field, AJ Allmendinger stole the spotlight from the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 15: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Kleenex Ford, signs the Busch Light Pole Award backdrop after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 - Practice at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

RFK Racing’s Ryan Preece wins the Cup pole for Richmond

RFK Racing’s Ryan Preece wins the Cup pole for Richmond

August 15, 2025
Ryan Preece has delivered in the clutch, claiming the second Busch Light Pole position of his career Friday afternoon at
A.J. Allmendinger’s 2025 #16 Black's Tire Chevrolet paint scheme.

Black’s Tire Service sponsoring AJ Allmendinger at Richmond, Darlington

Black’s Tire Service sponsoring AJ Allmendinger at Richmond, Darlington

August 11, 2025
AJ Allmendinger will return to familiar colors this weekend for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway with an extended partnership
Ty Gibbs’s 2024 #54 CW Sports Toyota paint scheme.

Playoff opportunities are diminishing with three races left in the regular season

Playoff opportunities are diminishing with three races left in the regular season

August 7, 2025
With only three regular season races remaining to decide which 16 drivers will compete in the 2025 Playoffs, the intensity
Dover Autotrader Echopark Automotive Logo

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400

July 16, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware going into the Autotrader
A.J. Allmendinger’s 2025 #16 Big Sipz Chevrolet paint scheme.

Big Sipz sponsoring AJ Allmendinger at Sonoma

Big Sipz sponsoring AJ Allmendinger at Sonoma

July 1, 2025
Big Sipz, a wine-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail at 16% alcohol-by-volume, will join Kaulig Racing and be featured on
Pit Boss

Pit Boss Grills, FoodMaxx named co-entitlement sponsor of Sonoma Xfinity race

Pit Boss Grills, FoodMaxx named co-entitlement sponsor of Sonoma Xfinity race

June 26, 2025
Sonoma Raceway officials today announced Pit Boss® Grills and FoodMaxx as co-entitlement sponsors for the upcoming NASCAR
MEXICO CITY - MARCH 4: Scott Pruett in his #41 Chip Ganassi Rcaing Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Dodge leads the feild to the green flag at the start of the NASCAR Busch Series Telcel Motorola Mexico 200 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez March 4, 2007 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR) | Getty Images

Mexico City welcomes the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time

Mexico City welcomes the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time

June 12, 2025
Amid much anticipation from fans and NASCAR teams alike, the NASCAR Cup Series has arrived in Mexico City for the series
A.J. Allmendinger’s 2025 #16 Action Industries Chevrolet paint scheme.

Kaulig Racing says A.J. Allmendinger will return to Cup next season

Kaulig Racing says A.J. Allmendinger will return to Cup next season

June 1, 2025
It came as no surprise ...  that Allmendinger was uncertain about his status for next season — he has bounced between Kaulig
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 31: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Nashville pre-race inspection complete

Nashville pre-race inspection complete

May 31, 2025
Pre-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR Cup Series garage
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 06: Shane van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Top-10 drivers in All-Star fan voting announced

Top-10 drivers in All-Star fan voting announced

May 5, 2025
The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18 and the chance remains open for fans to vote
A.J. Allmendinger’s 2025 #16 Celsius Chevrolet paint scheme.

Kaulig Racing jumps off to “B-plus” start to begin 2025

Kaulig Racing jumps off to “B-plus” start to begin 2025

April 12, 2025
By Dustin Albino
A.J. Allmendinger’s 2025 #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet paint scheme.

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches sponsoring AJ Allmendinger in four races

Grizzly Nicotine Pouches sponsoring AJ Allmendinger in four races

April 7, 2025
Positive news continues for Kaulig Racing as it announced today an expansion of its partnership with Grizzly Nicotine Pouches