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2 days ago
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NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to Iowa Speedway for Goodyear tire test ahead of Iowa Corn 350
NEWTON, Iowa — Despite the gloomy weather on Tuesday, NASCAR Cup Series drivers were able to get some laps in at the Iowa Speedway. Kyle Busch, Austin Cindric, and Chase Briscoe were at the speedway for the Goodyear Tire Test ahead of the Iowa Corn 350 in August. The test helps Goodyear collect data to decide the types of tires needed to perform the best on the track. And while conditions on Tuesday were far from what they'll be in August, drivers were still eager to hit the pavement. Iowa small business owners asking for relief in tariff war 'I feel like the things that we kinda learned so far are what tires not to bring back and race here, as we found one that just really, really wasn't conducive or comfortable to drive as a driver,' said NASCAR Cup Series Driver Kyle Busch. Last year, the Iowa Speedway underwent a partial repave of the track's four turns, with Cup drivers last year saying that the change added some additional challenges to the race. On Tuesday, drivers echoed those concerns during the tire test. 'It's kind of wild how much the color has changed since we were here last time. It was like jet black, and now it's like you almost don't even know it was repaved. But I would say that the grip levels are still fairly similar,' said NASCAR Cup Series Driver Austin Cindric. 'It's really tough when you come to, especially a fresh repave, because getting the rubber laid down is part of the process, and today it was one of those things where it was kind of challenging. You get here and it's super slick, it's almost like we're driving on ice,' said NASCAR Cup Series Driver Chase Briscoe. Despite the repave, each driver stated how they are excited to see the Cup Series return to the Iowa Speedway on August 3. Iowa News: NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to Iowa Speedway for Goodyear tire test ahead of Iowa Corn 350 Change of venue granted for embattled Madison County Treasurer, upcoming trial moved to Boone County Rain totals, lingering smoke, and the forecast Iowa small business owners asking for relief in tariff war Adventureland's former owner settles lawsuit over 11-year-old's drowning Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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2025 NASCAR Michigan Entry List: All 36 drivers for Firekeepers Casino 400
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to take on the Michigan International Speedway for the next race of the 2025 season, with 36 cars registered for the race. Check out the entry list for this year's Firekeepers Casino 400. 2025 NASCAR Michigan Entry List Ross Chastain (#1, Trackhouse Racing) Austin Cindric (#2, Team Penske) Austin Dillon (#3, Richard Childress Racing) Noah Gragson (#4, Front Row Motorsports) Kyle Larson (#5, Hendrick Motorsports) Brad Keselowski (#6, RFK Racing) Justin Haley (#7, Spire Motorsports) Kyle Busch (#8, Richard Childress Racing) Chase Elliott (#9, Hendrick Motorsports) Ty Dillon (#10, Kaulig Racing) Denny Hamlin (#11, Joe Gibbs Racing) Ryan Blaney (#12, Team Penske) AJ Allmendinger (#16, Kaulig Racing) Chris Buescher (#17, RFK Racing) Chase Briscoe (#19, Joe Gibbs Racing) Christopher Bell (#20, Joe Gibbs Racing) Josh Berry (#21, Wood Brothers Racing) Joey Logano (#22, Team Penske) Bubba Wallace (#23, 23XI Racing) William Byron (#24, Hendrick Motorsports) Todd Gilliland (#34, Front Row Motorsports) Riley Herbst (#35, 23XI Racing) Zane Smith (#38, Front Row Motorsports) Cole Custer (#41, Haas Factory Team) John Hunter Nemechek (#42, Legacy Motor Club) Erik Jones (#43, Legacy Motor Club) Tyler Reddick (#45, 23XI Racing) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (#47, HYAK Motorsports) Alex Bowman (#48, Hendrick Motorsports) Cody Ware (#51, Rick Ware Racing) Ty Gibbs (#54, Joe Gibbs Racing) Ryan Preece (#60, RFK Racing) Michael McDowell (#71, Spire Motorsports) Carson Hocevar (#77, Spire Motorsports) Shane van Gisbergen (#88, Trackhouse Racing) Daniel Suárez (#99, Trackhouse Racing) Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series: Cracker Barrel 400! recommended Get more from NASCAR Cup Series Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
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5 days ago
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NASCAR free agents after 2025 season: Daniel Suarez headlines group
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season is ongoing with the best drivers in the sport focused on competing for this year's championship. However, NASCAR silly season is just a few months away and there could be plenty of movement with outstanding racers eligible to hit the open market. Let's dive into the available NASCAR free agents after the 2025 Cup Series season. We've included asterisks for drivers whose contract status is uncertain for 2026, with an attached note to each driver. NASCAR free agents: Upcoming free agents and re-signings Austin Cindric, No. 2, Team Penske Racing Credit: Jason Allen-Imagn Images Austin Cindric signed a multi-year contract with Team Penske in 2023 and the deal for the No. 2 car is expected to expire after this season. Cindric finished 11th in the Cup Series during the 2024 season and he's delivered wins in consecutive seasons. Just as important, Cindric's average finishing position has improved over the last three seasons. He'll be 27 in September and stands out as an obvious candidate for a new contract with Penske. Advertisement Related: NASCAR insider sheds light on Austin Cindric's future with Team Penske Kyle Busch, No. 8, Richard Childress Racing – Extended Through 2026 Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images On May 24, Richard Childress Racing announced a one-year extension with Kyle Busch to drive the No. 8 car through the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. While Busch's winning streak snapped last year and he hasn't won a race for RCR since 2023, one of the best drivers of the modern era is still getting the most out of his car. Richard Childress Racing offers the best opportunity to win, including that elusive victory in the Daytona 500, which made it an easy decision for Busch to stay with RCR in 2026. Advertisement Related: Insider sheds light on Kyle Busch's future with RCR after 2026 Denny Hamlin, No. 11, Joe Gibbs Racing* Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images Denny Hamlin's contract status is more uncertain than some of the known top NASCAR free agents this offseason. Hamlin signed a multi-year contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2023, but it's unknown just how long the deal is. Hamlin will be 45 in November, but he is arguably still one of the five best NASCAR drivers right now. If his deal expires after the season, a short-term deal with JGR is likely. It would leave open the possibility of Hamlin ending his career in a few years with 23XI. Advertisement Related: Denny Hamlin credits Kyle Busch for huge development in his career A.J. Allmendinger, No. 16, Kaulig Racing Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images A.J. Allmendinger returned as a full-time Cup Series driver in 2025, reportedly landing a short-term deal with Kaulig Racing for the No. 16 car. He's performed relatively well in 2025, even amid engine blowups, but this very public outburst at Kansas could jeopardize his future with the team. If he can't find a team for 2026, Allmendinger could continue his roller-coaster career cycle with a return to the Xfinity Series. Related: NASCAR schedule for Cup Series, Truck Series and Xfinity Series Christopher Bell, No. 20, Joe Gibbs Racing* Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images As with fellow Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin, it's uncertain exactly how much longer Christopher Bell is under contract for the No. 20 car. Before the 2023 season, he signed a 'long-term deal' with JGR that would seemingly open the door to him becoming a free agent after the 2025 campaign. However, Bell won three consecutive races this year and the 30-year-old is a perennial championship threat. There's zero reason to believe, even if he's on an expiring contract, that JGR won't give him a new deal this year. Bubba Wallace, No. 23, 23XI Racing* Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images Bubba Wallace can leave 23XI if NASCAR strips the team of its charter Advertisement Much like teammate Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace becoming one of the top NASCAR free agents after this season means disaster has struck for 23XI Racing. Wallace and Reddick have provisions in their contracts that would allow them to leave for another team if NASCAR strips 23XI of their charters if the team loses its lawsuit against the sport. As long as 23XI has a charter, though, Wallace's improved maturity and a strong supporting cast for the No. 23 car – top-five pit crew and crew chief Charles Denike – make this a perfect fit for him. William Byron, No. 24, Hendrick Motorsports – Extended through 2029 Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images On May 23, Hendrick Motorsports signed driver William Byron to a four-year contract extension through the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The deal ensures that Hendrick Motorsports will have Byron, Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman through the 2026 season. Byron now has one of the longest contracts in the Cup Series, keeping him at Hendrick Motorsports through his age-31 season. Byron remains one of the best NASCAR drivers right now and he gives Hendricks multiple perenial championship contenders. Advertisement Related: NASCAR standings for Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series Tyler Reddick, No. 45, 23XI Racing* Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Tyler Reddick can leave 23XI if NASCAR strips the team of its charter Tyler Reddick has found a home with 23XI, becoming the team's first driver to reach the Championship 4 in 2024. He's been one of the 10 best drivers in NASCAR over the last three years, maximizing the equipment and support staff put around the No. 45 car. If NASCAR were to strip 23XI of its charters, Reddick would instantly become one of the most in-demand racers ahead of his age-30 season. Carson Hocevar, No. 77, Spire Motorsports* Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Similar to Denny Hamlin, Carson Hocevar signed a multi-year deal before the 2024 season with no details available on the specific length of the contract. The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year hasn't won his first race at the highest level yet, but he delivered a 2025 Truck Series victory and is racing closer to the front of the field more consistently in the Cup Series. Hocevar's aggressive driving style hasn't made him popular among fellow drivers, but he's just 22 years old and keeps improving. If his contract expires after the 2025 season, he'll almost certainly be prioritized for a multi-year deal by Spire Motorsports. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88, Trackhouse Racing Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Shane Van Gisbergen received a one-year contract for the 2025 season to drive the No. 88 car in the Cup Series for Trackhouse Racing. The 36-year-old was brought in both for his popularity and his dominance on road courses. He's been a non-factor everywhere else this year, but that's also a reflection on the quality of equipment Trackhouse Racing has put out in 2025. Considering SVG's popularity and the fact that his excellence on road courses at least gives Trackhouse a few shots at an automatic playoff bid, another short-term deal feels very likely after the 2025 season. Daniel Suarez, No. 99, Trackhouse Racing Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Among the top NASCAR free agents following the season, Daniel Suárez might be the likeliest to wind up on a new team next year. Connor Zilisch seems well-positioned to become a full-time Cup Series driver in 2026 and Trackhouse Racing would have the No. 99 car available for him. If that happens, Suarez could find a home with Kaulig Racing next season as Allmendinger's potential replacement for the No. 16 car.
Fox Sports
27-05-2025
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2025 NASCAR Nashville Entry List: All 39 drivers for Cracker Barrel 400
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to take on the Nashville Superspeedway for the next race of the 2025 season, with 39 cars registered for the race. Check out the entry list for this year's Cracker Barrel 400. 2025 NASCAR Nashville Entry List Ross Chastain (#1, Trackhouse Racing) Austin Cindric (#2, Team Penske) Austin Dillon (#3, Richard Childress Racing) Noah Gragson (#4, Front Row Motorsports) Kyle Larson (#5, Hendrick Motorsports) Brad Keselowski (#6, RFK Racing) Justin Haley (#7, Spire Motorsports) Kyle Busch (#8, Richard Childress Racing) Chase Elliott (#9, Hendrick Motorsports) Ty Dillon (#10, Kaulig Racing) Denny Hamlin (#11, Joe Gibbs Racing) Ryan Blaney (#12, Team Penske) AJ Allmendinger (#16, Kaulig Racing) Chris Buescher (#17, RFK Racing) Chase Briscoe (#19, Joe Gibbs Racing) Christopher Bell (#20, Joe Gibbs Racing) Josh Berry (#21, Wood Brothers Racing) Joey Logano (#22, Team Penske) Bubba Wallace (#23, 23XI Racing) William Byron (#24, Hendrick Motorsports) Todd Gilliland (#34, Front Row Motorsports) Riley Herbst (#35, 23XI Racing) Zane Smith (#38, Front Row Motorsports) Cole Custer (#41, Haas Factory Team) John Hunter Nemechek (#42, Legacy Motor Club) Erik Jones (#43, Legacy Motor Club) Tyler Reddick (#45, 23XI Racing) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (#47, Hyak Motorsports) Alex Bowman (#48, Hendrick Motorsports) Cody Ware (#51, Rick Ware Racing) Ty Gibbs (#54, Joe Gibbs Racing) Ryan Preece (#60, RFK Racing) Corey Heim (#67, 23XI Racing) Michael McDowell (#71, Spire Motorsports) Carson Hocevar (#77, Spire Motorsports) Shane van Gisbergen (#88, Trackhouse Racing) Daniel Suarez (#99, Trackhouse Racing) Check out the best highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series: Coca-Cola 600! recommended Get more from NASCAR Cup Series Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Washington Post
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Washington Post
Austin Cindric not concerned about future with Team Penske after his father was fired this week
CONCORD, N.C. — Austin Cindric is not worried about his future with Team Penske after his father Tim Cindric was fired by team owner Roger Penske as the team's IndyCar president earlier this week following a cheating scandal at the Indianapolis 500. Cindric drives the No. 2 Ford Mustang for Penske in the NASCAR Cup Series, and is currently 12th in the points standings with three top-10 finishes in 12 races, including a win at Talladega . That victory was Team Penske's first of the 2025 NASCAR season.
