Brad Keselowski Racing drivers carry on former team’s legacy with continued success across NASCAR

Posted on December 15, 2020December 16, 2020 by Terrin Waack

Talent knows talent.

So when Brad Keselowski formed his own Camping World Truck Series team, he was able to recruit drivers with the potential to be successful in the sport. Every young Brad Keselowski Racing full-timer climbed the NASCAR ladder and made it to the sport’s top rung in some manner. Three of the six have championship-contending rides for 2021; another is already set for 2022.

“They’re successful for their own reasons, it’s not just because of me,” Keselowski, the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion, said Tuesday on a Zoom teleconference. “But to know that I played a part in that along the way is pretty cool to me. It makes me feel like I was able to leave a mark on the sport that was greater than just driving and to really pay it back in a number of ways.”

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BKR opened its doors in 2007 as it ran a handful of ARCA races before running Trucks in 2008 and closed them at the conclusion of the 2017 season for financial reasons. Austin Cindric and Chase Briscoe were the last to pilot BKR trucks, and they finished third and sixth, respectively, in the standings that final year. Both tallied one win, with Briscoe actually winning the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway right before the shutdown.

Briscoe will fill Stewart-Haas Racing’s void in the Cup Series in 2021, making his debut among the sport’s best, while Cindric plans to move up the ranks in 2022 with Wood Brothers Racing. Cindric has one more season left in the Xfinity Series, steering the same Team Penske entry he won a title with in 2020.

“It’s been pretty incredible to see how many incredible drivers came from BKR and have success in all of the series,” Briscoe said. “Definitely has a good eye for talent. Glad to be one of the guys that got to drive for Brad because it’s certainly an impressive list.”

In addition to Briscoe and Cindric, the list of current Cup Series contenders includes Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney and Richard Childress Racing sophomore Tyler Reddick. Daniel Hemric used to race in the Cup Series but will drive for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Xfinity Series in 2021. Parker Kligerman was full time in the Xfinity Series in 2013 and has had a host of part-time rides in the Cup and Truck ranks and also works as a pit road reporter for NBC Sports.

And then it’s also worth mentioning Ross Chastain, who worked in a 14-race, part-time role with BKR in 2013. He’ll be running his first full Cup Series schedule in 2021, joining Chip Ganassi Racing.

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“You never forget those people who give you shots – out of nowhere,” Blaney said. “We were just running for a small team at the time. Brad was very generous enough to give us an opportunity, and we were just really fortunate it worked out. … I still look at him as a mentor and a teammate now – and a friend.”

Blaney handed BKR its first win in 2012 at Iowa Speedway. The organization ended up with 11 victories overall across six drivers (Blaney-4, Keselowski-1, Joey Logano-1, Reddick-3, Briscoe-1, Cindric-1). Its best standings finish was second, as Blaney and Reddick were back-to-back runner-ups in 2014 and 2015.

A championship was never quite accomplished at BKR. The idea of reviving his team, though, has crossed Keselowski’s mind.

“I know there will be a day when I can’t be a race-car driver anymore,” Keselowski said. “That’s the bittersweet day that’s in front of me. And when that day comes, I don’t want to just leave the sport behind. I would like to still be able to have a reason to come to a race track other than just to watch. What that will be in the future, I don’t know. I can’t sit here today and say that I have that answer.

“But I do have a love for the sport that started at an early age and don’t suspect will end when I’m done driving.”

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Team Release

GAFFNEY, S.C. — After another successful NASCAR Xfinity Series season, team owner Johnny Davis has announced that Colby Howard will compete full-time for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller in 2021.

Howard, originally from Simpsonville, South Carolina, made 22 starts for JDM during the 2020 season. Entering the year, Colby had limited NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series starts, but he made his name on the short tracks throughout the Southeast in late model competition.

Colby’s NASCAR Xfinity Series debut was in March at Phoenix Raceway, the last race before the COVID-19 pause. The original game plan for Howard was to learn the larger intermediate tracks and become more accustomed to the faster speeds associated with the heavier cars than what he was used to. From there, the 19-year-old had to adapt quickly to the cars with no practice or qualifying at his remaining races.

Throughout the season, it became apparent Howard had what it took to compete at the Xfinity Series level. In August at Daytona, Howard quickly picked up the art of superspeedway racing, notching a career-best finish of 12th place. Howard amassed seven top-20 finishes over the course of the year, and more importantly, gained valuable experience on most types of tracks.

Entering 2021, Howard returns to the seat of the No. 15 Chevrolet Camaro. However, there will be a new crew chief atop the pit box in veteran Wayne Carroll. Colby will face new challenges this season, namely, road-course racing, which he has never experienced. Howard is more ready than ever to take on the task of running the full season.

“I cannot thank Johnny Davis and Gary Keller enough for the opportunity to run a full season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series next year,” Howard said. “What we were able to accomplish this season with limited track time was really impressive, and it just goes to show what this team is made of. I know that my crew has been working very hard since the season finale in Phoenix, and am confident that we will have a fun year. Wayne Carroll has put together some fast cars, and I will rely heavily on him as I make this jump in my career. There is a lot to look forward to heading into 2021, and I am excited to continue to learn and develop my abilities on the race track.”

The Project Hope Foundation, an organization aimed at assisting children with autism develop into society, will once again serve as the primary sponsor on the No. 15 Chevy. Project Hope calls South Carolina home as well, tying in a statewide connection with Colby and the entire JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team.

Further sponsorship announcements for Colby Howard will be made at a later date, along with more driver announcements to complete the JDM lineup.

The 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season kicks off on Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway. To keep up with Colby Howard, follow his social media pages @ColbyHoward16, and visit his official website at www.ColbyHowardRacing.com. For all things JDM, follow along on our social media pages @JDMotorsports01, and visit the team’s official website at www.TeamJDMotorsports.com. #TeamJDM

Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 by Team Release

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Today 23XI Racing announced DoorDash, McDonald’s, Columbia Sportswear, Dr Pepper and Root Insurance as its founding partners, joining Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 Toyota Camry for the 2021 season.

23XI Racing – pronounced twenty-three eleven – was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin in 2020. Wallace is the single car team’s driver. 23XI Racing’s No. 23 Toyota Camry will make its NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Daytona 500 on Feb. 14, 2021, at Daytona International Speedway.

RELATED: 23XI Racing team page

Below are comments from Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace and key executives from each partner.

Denny Hamlin

“Today is a big day for us at 23XI Racing. To be able to announce the addition of five founding partners who are willing to join us in our first year and who share in our beliefs and values is such a great feeling. We’ve certainly had to make things happen fast to build this new team, and I’m excited to welcome each one of these partners and to get to know them better. I’m fortunate that during my time at Joe Gibbs Racing I’ve been able to have a great mentor and see how Coach, as an owner, is able to service each partner. That’s new for me — learning the owner side while still on the driver side, but I’m in for the long haul and will continue this far beyond my driving years. I’m passionate about this sport and I’m excited to bring new partners to the table and bring back others who have been in our sport in the past.”

Bubba Wallace

“I’m pumped to get the season started. I wish Daytona was tomorrow. We’re heading in the right direction and we’ll be ready when we get to Daytona. As I’ve said before, this is an opportunity of a lifetime for me and there’s no more excuses. We want to go out and win and I know we’ll have everything we need each week to make that happen. To have great partners in DoorDash, McDonald’s, Columbia Sportswear, Dr Pepper and Root Insurance come on board and show their support of me and this team is really cool. I’m excited for what we can do on the track, but at the end of the day, these partnerships and relationships are so much more than that. It’s about how we use our platforms to be better humans and help create a positive change. It’s about what we do Monday through Friday outside of the fire suit and that’s a really special thing for me. Knowing I have their support and this team behind me makes me really excited for this season to see what we can accomplish together.”

DoorDash

“As a company that values diversity, openness, and empowering local communities, we are proud to partner with 23XI Racing to build upon our shared foundation of creating a more inclusive environment for NASCAR fans. This partnership enables us to further engage with the racing community through one of the most innovative teams in the sport, while expanding our previous partnership with Bubba Wallace and accelerating our commitment to creating real change for the underrepresented communities and restaurants we serve.”
— Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, VP, Marketing, DoorDash.

McDonald’s

“Two years ago, McDonald’s partnered with one of motorsport’s rising stars, Bubba Wallace, and we couldn’t be more proud to witness him succeed on and off the track, while breaking barriers and becoming one of the sport’s truest change agents. As a founding partner of 23XI Racing, we’re excited to continue our partnership with Bubba as he and the team advance the sport and make it more relevant to a larger audience.”
— Joe Erlinger, President, McDonald’s USA

Columbia Sportswear

“We are incredibly excited by the opportunity to partner with 23XI Racing and to bring the outdoors to NASCAR. Over the last year Bubba has continually inspired us not only by his passion for the outdoors, but also his commitment to building bridges on and off the track. His tireless efforts towards inclusivity perfectly align with Columbia’s corporate mission of unlocking the outdoors for everyone. We look forward to joining the 23XI Racing crew for what is sure to be an exciting NASCAR season.”
— Joe Boyle, President, Columbia Sportswear Brand

Dr Pepper

“We’re thrilled to be a founding sponsor of 23XI Racing and part of a team making a difference on and off the track. Keurig Dr Pepper knows that bringing the best together creates a winning formula. We’ve done that in all aspects of our business, and we’re doing it here with 23XI Racing.”
— Andrew Springate, Keurig Dr Pepper Chief Marketing and Concentrate Officer

Root Insurance

“Bubba has demonstrated his ability to lead and stand up for what is right. We are thrilled that Root Insurance will be there to continue to support him and 23XI Racing throughout the 2021 season as they continue to lead on and off the track.”
— Alex Timm, Root Insurance CEO

Posted on December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 by Staff Report

A champion was crowned in the dessert.

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs saw its Championship 4 drivers — Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin — battle it out at Phoenix Raceway for the ultimate title. They all claimed the top-four spots come checkered flag, but only one was awarded the Bill France Cup trophy in Victory Lane.

Episode 7 of MotorTrend’s docuseries, “NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure,” takes fans behind the scenes in Arizona. The latest edition, released Saturday, provides insight from the championship contenders themselves, among others within the NASCAR industry.

This is the final episode of “NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure,” which began Oct. 31 and aired weekly. The docuseries was designed to highlight NASCAR’s unprecedented, yet unforgettable 2020 season.

With a free trial to the MotorTrend app, viewers will also receive access to more than 3,600 hours of automotive entertainment, including shows from MotorTrend, Discovery Channel, live events and more. Subscribe now to start watching “NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure.”

Posted on December 11, 2020December 15, 2020 by Zack Albert

NASCAR competition officials will conduct the first shakedown of the Cup Series’ Next Gen car on a superspeedway next week, with a two-day test scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway.

Officials indicated that Roush Fenway Racing’s Chris Buescher will drive the “P3” prototype at the 2.5-mile Florida track. The vehicle is scheduled for its competition debut there in the 2022 Daytona 500.

John Probst, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Innovation, said last month that the single-car test runs “will be important as we start to tune in the drag and power levels we’re going to need to run the speeds we want to run there.” Competition officials reduce the speeds at Daytona and the similar high banks of Talladega Superspeedway with a combination of engine restrictions and aerodynamic measures. Since 2018, pole-winning qualifying speeds at Daytona have been relatively level in the 194-195 mph range.

Next Gen prototypes were most recently on the track during a split session at Charlotte Motor Speedway — Nov. 16 on the 2.32-mile Roval layout and Nov. 18 on the 1.5-mile oval. Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr. were the test drivers for both sessions, which marked the first time two prototypes were on track at the same time.

The selection of the Ford-affiliated Buescher as the latest Next Gen test driver fits the rotation pattern among NASCAR’s three manufacturers. Since the Next Gen model’s on-track debut in October 2019, NASCAR-sanctioned tests have chosen drivers based on a Chevrolet-Ford-Toyota cycle.

Probst said Nov. 18 that competition officials were developing a plan for tire testing with Goodyear, hinting at the likelihood of seven or eight tests next year. Probst also indicated that officials were targeting the start of Wheel Force Tranducer testing to collect data in March, after all three automakers complete their manufacturer-specific builds.

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Official NASCAR Release

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For 70 years, Wood Brothers Racing has excelled in — and transformed — the world of motorsports. As the longest tenured team in NASCAR history, the Wood Brothers have compiled a Hall of Fame resume both on and off the track. Beyond countless trophies and accolades, innovations including the modern pit stop continue to define the Wood’s legacy in racing series across the globe.

For its accomplishments across seven decades, Wood Brothers Racing has been named the 2020 recipient of the FIA Founding Members Club Heritage Cup. The award is presented to an individual, institution, entity or object in recognition of exceptional or outstanding achievement within or contribution to the historic vehicle world.

“It truly is an honor to win this award,” said Eddie Wood, Wood Brothers Racing president and co-owner and the son of team founder Glen Wood. “The fact that it’s a worldwide honor makes it even more special. We’re mainly known in American motorsports, but this is much bigger than that.”

Eddie was a child when the team helped Jim Clark win the 1965 Indianapolis 500 but recalls the attention it brought his father’s team.

“I was young when Indy was going on, but I remember him talking about the worldwide recognition they received,” Eddie said. “He was honored for people around the world to have heard of him and his brothers and what they were doing.”

Glen also lent his expertise to the Ford factory team at Le Mans in 1966 when the GT40 Mark II teams swept the top three finishing positions in the iconic 24-hour event. The team’s affiliation with Ford Motor Company continues to this day, 70 years strong.

In support of the organization’s nomination for the prestigious award, NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France wrote, “Having worked with them for almost 60 years, I can personally attest to their great character and dedication to motorsports. I can think of no group more deserving of the FIA Founding Members Club Heritage Cup Award.”

Wood Brothers Racing has always had a knack for attracting the greatest racing talent in the world. Ten NASCAR Hall of Famers have taken the wheel for the team (Glen Wood, Curtis Turner, Junior Johnson, Joe Weatherly, Fred Lorenzen, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Buddy Baker, Dale Jarrett and Bill Elliott) as well as some of the biggest names in open-wheel racing — A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney and Parnelli Jones.

The team remains committed to the preservation of motorsports history. Its one-time shop has been converted into a museum that traces the Wood’s time in motorsports. It has also built replica cars for the NASCAR Hall of Fame and The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by Track Release

DARLINGTON, S.C. (Dec. 11, 2020) – As Darlington Raceway will host two scheduled NASCAR Cup Series race weekends for the first time since 2004, the award-winning Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR will move to the new spring race weekend, May 7-9, 2021, and the famed Southern 500® will continue to launch the NASCAR Playoffs over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-5, 2021.

“Darlington Raceway is grateful to our loyal race fans and the entire industry for their unwavering support for the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR since its inception in 2015,” said Darlington President Kerry Tharp. “It is this support that allows us to now prepare for two scheduled NASCAR Cup Series race weekends next year. As we rally around the return of our new spring race weekend, we will continue to share the history and tradition of our great sport with the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR.”

With the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR moving to its new dedicated weekend, The Lady in Black will unite generations of race fans to celebrate on Mother’s Day as part of a memorable weekend of action-packed racing featuring all three premier series.

Darlington first hosted Cup races in May in 1952, 1960-1965, 1967-1971 and 2005-2013. This year the track hosted three Cup Series races, including two in May, as part of NASCAR’s revised schedule on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Tradition Continues as the famed Southern 500® will launch the NASCAR Playoffs for the second consecutive year. The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race will run once again on Sunday night of Labor Day weekend. The heated competition to start the NASCAR Playoffs has never been more dramatic than under the lights in one of the sport’s marquee events, the Southern 500®.

Darlington first hosted the Southern 500® Cup race on Labor Day weekend on Sept. 4, 1950. The track added the NASCAR Convertible Series to its spring schedule in 1957-59; the series eventually became a part of the Cup Series. From 1960 to 2004, Darlington annually hosted two Cup Series race weekends – one in the spring and one on Labor Day weekend. In 2015, the Southern 500® returned to its traditional date on Labor Day weekend.

To learn more about the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR, visit darlingtonraceway.com/throwback.

Posted on December 11, 2020January 21, 2021 by Staff Report

NASCAR announced on Friday the 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour calendar, and the slate includes 14 races across six states – from Maine to Virginia.

The schedule is a mix of historic Modified staples, the return of a pair of tracks and an inaugural trip to an upstate New York venue.

The 2021 season will open at Martinsville Speedway on Thursday, April 8, as part of the NASCAR Cup Series weekend. It will conclude with the traditional Fall Final race weekend at Connecticut’s Stafford Motor Speedway.

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will also race on the national series weekends at Virginia’s Richmond Raceway on Sept. 10 and New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17.

Stafford, which has hosted 132 races for the tour since tour began in 1985, will have three dates, including the season races of the season as part of its annual Spring Sizzler weekend.

The tour will also visit Riverhead Raceway on Long Island three times: May 15, June 19 and Sept. 18. The quarter-mile bullring has hosted 64 tour races since 1985 but was unable to in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to the tour’s first race at New York International Raceway in Lancaster, New York, on July 31, upstate New York will see a pair of races at Oswego Speedway — on June 12 and Sept. 4.

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine, will have a tour race for the first time since 2005 with an Aug. 21 races. The tour has run at the third-mile oval, a long-time part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, five times between 1995-2005. Jerry Marquis won the most recent race there.

Pennsylvania’s Jennerstown Speedway, which returned to the schedule last year and had two events, will bring the tour back on May 29.

2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule

Date	Venue	Location	Laps	Size
Thursday, April 8	Martinsville Speedway	Martinsville, VA	200	0.533
Sunday, April 25	Stafford Motor Speedway	Stafford, CT	150	0.5
Saturday, May 15	Riverhead Raceway	Riverhead, NY	200	0.25
Saturday, May 29	Jennerstown Speedway	Jennerstown, PA	150	0.522
Saturday, June 12	Oswego Speedway	Oswego, NY	150	0.675
Saturday, June 19	Riverhead Raceway	Riverhead, NY	200	0.25
Saturday, July 17	New Hampshire Motor Speedway	Loudon, NH	100	1.058
Saturday, July 31	New York International Raceway	Lancaster, NY	150	0.5
Friday, Aug. 6	Stafford Motor Speedway	Stafford, CT	150	0.5
Saturday, Aug. 21	Beech Ridge Motor Speedway	Scarborough, ME	200	0.333
Saturday, Sept. 4	Oswego Speedway	Oswego, NY	150	0.625
Friday, Sept. 10	Richmond Raceway	Richmond, VA	150	0.75
Saturday, Sept. 18	Riverhead Raceway	Riverhead, NY	200	0.25
Sunday, Sept. 26	Stafford Motor Speedway	Stafford, CT	150	0.5

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by NASCAR Official Release

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2020) – NASCAR, in collaboration with FOX Sports and NBC Sports, today announced 2021 race start times and networks for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series seasons.

Twenty-three total races will air on FOX and NBC this year, a two-race increase over 2020. Eleven of those will air on FOX, including the first seven NASCAR Cup Series races of the season beginning with the DAYTONA 500 (Sunday, Feb. 14, 2:30 p.m. ET). The first premier series race on dirt since 1970 will also air live on FOX when the Cup Series rolls into Bristol Motor Speedway (Sunday, March 28, 3:30 p.m. ET).

Another 12 races will air on NBC, including the debut of the NASCAR Cup Series at Road America (Sunday, July 4, 2:30 p.m. ET). The NASCAR Cup Series Championship from Phoenix Raceway (Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. ET) highlights five NASCAR Cup Series playoff races airing on NBC.

Five NASCAR Xfinity Series tilts will air live on broadcast television in 2021, highlighted by the series’ first visit of the season to Talladega Superspeedway (Saturday, Apr. 24, 4 p.m. ET, FOX) and three consecutive playoff races: the Charlotte Roval (Saturday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m. ET, NBC), Texas Motor Speedway (Saturday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m. ET, NBC) and Kansas Speedway (Saturday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. ET, NBC).

Martinsville Speedway will host a pair of primetime events in the spring with both the NASCAR Xfinity Series (Apr. 9, 8 p.m. ET, FS1) and NASCAR Cup Series (April 10, 7:30 p.m. ET, FS1) taking the green flag under the lights on consecutive evenings.

2021 SCHEDULES: NASCAR Cup Series | Xfinity Series | Camping World Truck Series

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be primetime viewing 13 times in 2021, highlighted by the first-ever NASCAR race on the dirt at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, July 9 (9 p.m. ET, FS1).

Additionally, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series will take part in six Saturday day-night twin bills, including Atlanta Motor Speedway (March 20, 2:30 and 5 p.m. ET, FS1), COTA (May 22, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET, FS1) and the penultimate playoff races in both series at Martinsville (Oct. 30, 1 p.m. ET on FS1 and 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN, respectively). A Saturday Camping World Truck Series and Xfinity Series double dip in Texas (June 12, 1 and 4 p.m. ET, FS1) will set the stage for FOX Sports’ NASCAR Cup Series finale, which will be the debut of All-Star festivities under the lights at Texas Motor Speedway (Sunday, June 13, 6 p.m. ET, FS1).

Finally, CNBC will be home to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen International (Saturday, Aug. 7, 4 p.m. ET) as NBC Sports wraps up its coverage of the 2021 Olympics.

Complete times and network schedules for all three national series are below. All times eastern and schedule subject to change.

2021 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

Date	Location	Network	Start Time	Radio
Tuesday, Feb. 9	Clash (Daytona Road Course)	FS1	7:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Thursday, Feb. 11	Duel at Daytona	FS1	7:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Feb. 14	DAYTONA 500	FOX	2:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Feb. 21	Daytona Road Course	FOX	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Feb. 28	Homestead-Miami	FOX	3:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, March 7	Las Vegas	FOX	3:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, March 14	Phoenix	FOX	3:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, March 21	Atlanta	FOX	3:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, March 28	Bristol Dirt	FOX	3:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, April 10	Martinsville	FS1	7:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, April 18	Richmond	FOX	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, April 25	Talladega	FOX	2:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, May 2	Kansas	FS1	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, May 9	Darlington	FS1	3:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, May 16	Dover	FS1	2:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, May 23	COTA	FS1	2:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, May 30	Charlotte	FOX	6:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, June 6	Sonoma	FS1	4:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, June 13	All-Star Open (Texas)	FS1	6:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, June 13	All-Star (Texas)	FS1	8:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, June 20	Nashville Superspeedway	NBCSN	3:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, June 26	Pocono	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, June 27	Pocono	NBCSN	3:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, July 4	Road America	NBC	2:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, July 11	Atlanta	NBCSN	3:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, July 18	New Hampshire	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, August 8	Watkins Glen	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, August 15	Indianapolis Road Course	NBC	1:00 p.m.	IMS/SiriusXM
Sunday, August 22	Michigan	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, August 28	Daytona	NBC	7:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Sept. 5	Darlington	NBCSN	6:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Sept. 11	Richmond	NBCSN	7:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Sept. 18	Bristol	NBCSN	7:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Sept. 26	Las Vegas	NBCSN	7:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Oct. 3	Talladega	NBC	2:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Oct. 10	Charlotte Roval	NBC	2:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Oct., 17	Texas	NBC	2:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Oct. 24	Kansas	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Oct. 31	Martinsville	NBC	2:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Nov. 7	Phoenix	NBC	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM

2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Schedule

Date	Location	Network	Start Time	Radio
Saturday, Feb. 13	Daytona	FS1	5:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Feb. 20	Daytona Road Course	FS1	5:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Feb. 27	Homestead-Miami	FS1	4:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, March 6	Las Vegas	FS1	4:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, March 13	Phoenix	FS1	5:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, March 20	Atlanta	FS1	5:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Friday, April 9	Martinsville	FS1	8:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, April 24	Talladega	FOX	4:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, May 8	Darlington	FS1	1:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, May 15	Dover	FS1	1:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, May 22	COTA	FS1	4:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, May 29	Charlotte	FS1	1:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, June 5	Mid-Ohio	FS1	1:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, June 12	Texas	FS1	4:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, June 19	Nashville Superspeedway	NBCSN	3:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, June 27	Pocono	NBCSN	Noon	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, July 3	Road America	NBC	2:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, July 10	Atlanta	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, July 17	New Hampshire	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, August 7	Watkins Glen	CNBC	4:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, August 14	Indianapolis Road Course	NBCSN	4:00 p.m.	IMS/SiriusXM
Saturday, August 21	Michigan	NBCSN	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, August 27	Daytona	NBCSN	7:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Sept. 4	Darlington	NBCSN	3:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Sept. 11	Richmond	NBCSN	2:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, Sept. 17	Bristol	NBCSN	7:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Sept. 25	Las Vegas	NBCSN	7:30 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Oct. 2	Talladega	NBCSN	4:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Oct. 9	Charlotte Roval	NBC	3:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Oct. 16	Texas	NBC	3:00 p.m.	PRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Oct. 23	Kansas	NBC	3:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Oct. 30	Martinsville	NBCSN	6:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Nov. 6	Phoenix	NBCSN	8:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM

2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule

Date	Location	Network	Start Time	Radio
Friday, Feb. 12	Daytona	FS1	7:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, Feb. 19	Daytona Road Course	FS1	7:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, March 5	Las Vegas	FS1	9:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, March 20	Atlanta	FS1	2:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, March 27	Bristol Dirt	FS1	8:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, April 17	Richmond	FS1	1:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, May 1	Kansas	FS1	7:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, May 7	Darlington	FS1	7:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, May 22	COTA	FS1	1:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, May 28	Charlotte	FS1	8:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, June 12	Texas	FS1	1:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, June 18	Nashville Superspeedway	FS1	8:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, June 26	Pocono	FS1	Noon	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, July 9	Knoxville (IA)	FS1	9:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, August 7	Watkins Glen	FS1	12:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, August 20	World Wide Technology Raceway	FS1	9:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Sunday, Sept. 5	Canadian Tire Motorsports Park	FS1	1:30 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Thursday, Sept. 16	Bristol	FS1	9:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, Sept. 24	Las Vegas	FS1	9:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Oct. 2	Talladega	FS1	1:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Saturday, Oct. 30	Martinsville	FS1	1:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM
Friday, Nov. 5	Phoenix	FS1	8:00 p.m.	MRN/SiriusXM

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Staff Report

Stewart-Haas Racing announced Thursday that Riley Herbst will drive its No. 98 Ford full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2021.

Herbst, 21, moves to SHR and a Ford affiliation after being a part of Joe Gibbs Racing’s development program with Toyota in recent years. Stewart-Haas Racing indicated that Monster Energy would be Herbst’s sponsor for a majority of the 33-race schedule and that Richard Boswell would remain the No. 98 team’s crew chief.

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Herbst replaces Chase Briscoe, who drove the No. 98 ride to a series-best nine victories and a Championship 4 berth last season. Briscoe is bound for his rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series next year in Stewart-Haas’ No. 14 Ford. He succeeds Clint Bowyer, who retired from full-time competition to join the FOX Sports broadcast team next season.

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“Being on a team with such a strong run of success is the kind of opportunity every driver wants,” Herbst said in a team release. “Expectations are definitely high, but the highest expectations are the ones I’ve set for myself. I’m proud to be a part of Stewart-Haas Racing and I can’t wait to climb into that No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang next year.”

Herbst rose to NASCAR’s national ranks through a mix of go-karting, off-road racing, Legends Cars and eventually Super Late Model competition. He gained He has two victories in the ARCA Menards Series, the most recent of which came last season at Michigan International Speedway.

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After two partial seasons, Herbst’s first full Xfinity Series campaign came in 2020, when he totaled four top-five finishes in Coach Joe Gibbs’ No. 18 Toyota. He qualified for the Xfinity Series Playoffs, but exited after the opening Round of 12.

“Riley has really just scratched the surface of his potential,” said Greg Zipadelli, SHR’s vice president of competition. Zipadelli added that Herbst’s development reminded him of the growth of both Briscoe and Cole Custer, who graduated from Xfinity success to the Cup Series with the organization. “Riley has the talent to emulate what Cole and Chase did in our equipment and we’re going into 2021 with the expectation that we’ll celebrate his first Xfinity Series win together.”

Said SHR co-owner Tony Stewart: “We built the Xfinity Series program to develop talent and ultimately win with that talent. It’s a proven path to the NASCAR Cup Series, and we feel that Riley has the ability to win and grow within our race team.”