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Austin Cindric’s Freightliner scheme at North Wilkesboro to honor Rusty Wallace

Austin Cindric’s Freightliner scheme at North Wilkesboro to honor Rusty Wallace

July 13, 2026
On Sunday, Austin Cindric will drive a No. 2 Freightliner Ford inspired by the iconic black-and-gold paint scheme that NASCAR
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 27: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 PPG Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

PPG to sponsor Austin Cindric and Josh Berry

PPG to sponsor Austin Cindric and Josh Berry

April 6, 2026
PPG and Team Penske today announced that the iconic PPG livery will return for nine major races across the NTT® INDYCAR®
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 22: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Cindric charges to top five at Darlington, first top 10 since August

Austin Cindric charges to top five at Darlington, first top 10 since August

March 22, 2026
By Dustin Albino
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Former NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kevin Harvick speaks at the Busch Light activation on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Drivers broadcast lineup announced for Darlington Truck race

Drivers broadcast lineup announced for Darlington Truck race

March 1, 2026
The trucks get a couple of weeks to breathe. Their next race will be at Darlington
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Discount Tire expands sponsorship with Team Penske

Discount Tire expands sponsorship with Team Penske

January 28, 2026
Discount Tire and Team Penske announced today the extension of a partnership that spans nearly two decades between the leading
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Update: Cindric to join Supercars in Adelaide

Update: Cindric to join Supercars in Adelaide

November 24, 2025
Update: NASCAR Cup Series star Austin Cindric has revealed the livery for his upcoming wildcard entry in the bp Adelaide
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, leading the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Team Penske sends Playoff wake-up call with New Hampshire domination

Team Penske sends Playoff wake-up call with New Hampshire domination

September 22, 2025
Ryan Blaney’s victory Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was a non-too subtle wake-up call for the rest of the NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney’s win at Daytona is a powerful omen for Team Penske

Ryan Blaney’s win at Daytona is a powerful omen for Team Penske

August 24, 2025
It happens every fall—in NASCAR’s Next Gen era, at least
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 A&W Root Beer Ford, (R) speaks to Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Long John Silver's Ford, Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR drivers competing in “Cornhole For A Cause” tournament

NASCAR drivers competing in “Cornhole For A Cause” tournament

July 3, 2025
The American Cornhole League (ACL) is excited to announce the lineup of four NASCAR superstars that will be paired with
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Cindric say changes in Penske IndyCar program will not impact him UPDATE

Austin Cindric say changes in Penske IndyCar program will not impact him UPDATE

June 1, 2025
UPDATE: Roger Penske says Austin Cindric has a contract through 2026
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Duracell Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Cindric responds to Team Penske’s IndyCar changes

Austin Cindric responds to Team Penske’s IndyCar changes

May 25, 2025
After two of Team Penske’s IndyCar teams were penalized for illegal parts modifications during last weekend’s Indianapolis
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 27: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 GUNK Chevrolet, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Joey Logano discusses disqualification, comments about Austin Cindric

Joey Logano discusses disqualification, comments about Austin Cindric

April 30, 2025
Logano learned Tuesday morning that former Atlanta Braves power hitter Chipper Jones had weighed in on last Sunday’s Cup
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Cindric lifts Team Penske with Talladega triumph

Cindric lifts Team Penske with Talladega triumph

April 29, 2025
Austin Cindric’s dramatic victory in Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway was certainly a huge confidence
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 27: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Talladega post-race inspection complete; Preece and Logano disqualified UPDATES

Talladega post-race inspection complete; Preece and Logano disqualified UPDATES

April 28, 2025
UPDATE 2: RFK Racing will not appeal Ryan Preece's disqualification
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 27: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Quaker State Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Cindric wins wild Talladega race with last-lap pass

Austin Cindric wins wild Talladega race with last-lap pass

April 27, 2025
Austin Cindric’s dramatic last lap pass provided exactly the sort of Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway thrill that NASCAR fans