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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Stellantis' RAM Trucks Officially Announces Historic NASCAR Entry
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Stellantis' RAM Trucks has officially announced its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry. The news arrives amid intense speculation of the brand's entry into the sport. RAM Trucks' social media post of an imminent announcement on 8 June had people guessing. Newsweek Sports reported the comments made in FOX Sports' broadcast of the Truck Series race in Michigan on Saturday. The brand's post from X teasing the big announcement was aired live as a host said: "Anything we can do to have more manufacturers in the sport would be great." "We'll have to see what they're getting at with the truck that they were showing there." Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07,... Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Powered by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 07, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. MoreNow, RAM Trucks has released an official statement, announcing its NASCAR arrival. It reads: "For more than a decade, customers and our dealer network asked about getting back into NASCAR. The desire was always there, but we didn't have a plan that delivered the last tenth and following just didn't fit our DNA," said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram. "Now we have a solid plan that will set us apart from the field and will bring fresh new interest and engagement to America's Motorsport." He added: "There will be more details on our NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series program later this year. We are undoubtedly having fun with this project, and I truly look forward to sharing information on our team and how getting back on track relates to the future of Ram performance." The release continued: "Ram returning to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series is a major moment for the sport, and a sign that NASCAR remains a strong platform for blue chip brand partners," said John Probst, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. "We are excited to welcome Ram back to the sport. Its identity includes high performance, durability and innovation – characteristics that embody NASCAR and, specifically, the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series." Newsweek also shared a report by Sports Business Journal earlier before the announcement, which confirmed through "four people familiar with the matter and a document seen by SBJ" that RAM Trucks was gearing up to compete in the Truck Series. Additionally, the report stated: "Stellantis' Dodge brand exited NASCAR after the 2012 season, and NASCAR has been working for over a decade to add a fourth automaker back to the sport. It hasn't had a new one join since Toyota started out in the Truck Series in 2004. "Stellantis is said to be likewise initially looking to re-enter the sport through the Truck Series as soon as next year, though nothing has been announced. The company and people that would form its new team have been in talks to enter NASCAR as soon as next year." RAM Trucks' post on X dropped a big hint. The video showed a RAM Truck doing a burnout, but as the truck drove off and the tire smoke cleared, a racetrack gradually emerged in the background, which suggested the brand's entry into the racing series. Connect the dots, and the NASCAR Truck Series seemed like the obvious destination.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Richmond Raceway: NASCAR race weekend, presenting partner returns, get tickets
This summer's NASCAR race weekend at Richmond Raceway will be August 14-16. Who's Your Driver, the sober and safe driving initiative created by DRIVE SMART Virginia, will return as the presenting partner. 2025 NASCAR weekend: Richmond Raceway Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. — NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Friday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. — NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. — NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 Advertisement 'We're thrilled to have Who's Your Driver return as the presenting partner of our monumental race weekend,' Lori Collier Waran, Richmond Raceway president, said. 'As we look forward to welcoming back Saturday night racing at our historic racetrack, we thank our designated drivers tasked with getting all our fans home safely.' "NASCAR fans know that planning ahead is the key to success—both on and off the track," Kristin Pettway, executive director of DRIVE SMART Virginia, said. 'As we gear up for an exciting race weekend at Richmond Raceway, we encourage all fans to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver or arranging a safe ride home. Just like their favorite drivers rely on a solid game plan to reach the finish line safely, race fans should do the same. Let's make smart choices that ensure everyone gets home safely." NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 11, 2024. Shocking NASCAR announcement NASCAR fans alert: Richmond Raceway loses spring race weekend in 2025 Advertisement Historic racing venue to reopen Racing to return to Southside Speedway in Chesterfield County with ex-rivals at the helm In addition to DRIVE SMART Virginia, the Who's Your Driver campaign was created in conjunction with the Department of Motor Vehicles' Highway Safety Office and Richmond Raceway. The campaign promotes safe and sober driving and encourages drivers to take their role seriously by buckling up, never driving under the influence, and doing everything they can to keep themselves and others protected on the roads. According to the press release, in 2023, 400 people were injured and 293 people were killed as the result of alcohol-related traffic crashes in Virginia. The same year, 335 people who weren't buckled up were killed representing 54% of all crash fatalities in vehicles equipped with safety restraints. A dragonfly lands on Josie Bivins' finger at the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 11, 2024. "These statistics are a stark reminder of the life-threatening consequences of impaired driving and not wearing a seatbelt," DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey, the Governor's highway safety representative, said. "Race car drivers trust their crews to keep them safe; drivers and fans must trust themselves to make responsible choices—designating a sober driver, wearing seatbelts, and avoiding distractions. The true victory is when we all make safe driving choices and reach our destination safely." A Dale Earnhardt Sr. look-alike at the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at the Richmond Raceway. NASCAR will only visit Richmond Raceway once in 2025, however, the track will continue to be active year-round with concerts, community events and the Nitrocross race weekend on Sept. 7-8. Advertisement Fans may secure tickets and get the latest information on all of Richmond Raceway's upcoming events at Artisans, live music, kids' activities Richmond open-air market scores spot on USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards list Kristi K. Higgins aka The Social Butterfly, an award-winning columnist, is the trending topics and food Q&A reporter at The Progress-Index voted the 2022 Tri-Cities Best of the Best Social Media Personality. Have a news tip on local trends or businesses? Contact Kristi (she, her) at khiggins@ follow @KHiggins_PI on X and @socialbutterflykristi on Instagram. Your support is vital to local journalism. Please subscribe. This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: NASCAR race weekend in Richmond this summer: What we know
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
West Greenwich man to make Xfinity Series debut this weekend
RIDGEWAY, Va. (WPRI) — For the first time in 25 years, a Rhode Islander will be racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Tyler Tomassi is officially making his Xfinity Series debut Saturday at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia. The 21-year-old from West Greenwich started racing small cars, like bandoleros, in 2017 at Seekonk Speedway. From there, he jumped up to full-size stock cars and ran there before moving on to race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. 'It's really about who you know,' Tomassi explained. 'It was harder to find funding for it. You know, how to save up a lot of money to be able to afford to go and make my one off start.' ALSO READ: NASCAR Xfinity Series announces 2025 schedule on The CW After running in both the Truck Series and ARCA Series last year, he decided he wanted to run some Xfinity races this year. 'Definitely excited to represent the state. Rhode Island is not known for its racing,' Tomassi said. 'It's cool to finally bring Rhode Island on to a big stage and hopefully bring some attention to the state,' he continued. 'We're looking to bring on some Rhode Island companies. We're in talks with some people so we can represent them and try to bring people to the state of Rhode Island.' As of now, Tomassi has two scheduled Xfinity races: Martinsville Speedway on Saturday and Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12. For the first time in NASCAR Xfinity Series history, all practices, qualifying sessions, and series races can be found exclusively on The CW Network. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
