Tireball News Updates

With just 92 days remaining until the inaugural NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) race, DGM Racing has confirmed that veteran driver Josh Williams will return to the organization in a multi-year agreement. Williams, a longtime member of the Florida-based team and a fan favorite known for his grit and… Read more »

For the second consecutive season, JR Motorsports will take on NASCAR’s biggest stage, announcing Friday evening that Justin Allgaier will once again pilot the No. 40 Chevrolet in the 2026 Daytona 500. The entry will carry sponsorship from Grammy-winning country music star Chris Stapleton and his Traveller Whiskey brand, continuing… Read more »

The offseason has taken an unexpected turn for veteran catcher Austin Nola — and for two Major League Baseball clubs in particular. Nola, the older brother of Phillies ace Aaron Nola, had recently agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. But just weeks later, his career is… Read more »

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez will not return as a Fox Sports analyst as he faces trial for allegedly assaulting a truck driver last month. Fox Sports confirmed the move Friday, announcing that Super Bowl champion Drew Brees has been hired to replace Sanchez. “We can confirm that Mark Sanchez… Read more »

Jesse Love won the race and the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in Saturday’s race at Phoenix Raceway. The win came as Connor Zilisch, who had 10 wins on the year, had widely been considered the best driver on the circuit. Zilisch would finish third behind Aric Almirola. With the… Read more »

Denny Hamlin will start on the pole in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series finale. Hamlin’s speed of 133.759 bested fellow championship hopefuls William Byron and Kyle Larson who will start second and third. Chase Briscoe, the fourth championship hopeful, will start the championship race from 12th. A pair of Penske Racing… Read more »

Corey Heim won his 12th race of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season claiming the championship in the process at Phoenix Raceway. Heim also became the first driver to lead a lap in every single race and also surpassed Mike Skinner’s record for most laps led in a season.… Read more »

William Byron earned the pole for Sunday’s Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin have already earned themselves spots in the championship battle at Phoenix Raceway with two spots still up for grabs in Sunday’s Cup race at Martinsville. Entering the Xfinity 500, Christopher Bell (+37)… Read more »

Whelen Engineering, a global leader in emergency warning and signaling solutions for more than 70 years, announced today that it will continue its partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in 2026. Whelen will return as the anchor sponsor of the No. 2 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series,… Read more »

Sam Hunt Racing announced today that the organization will expand to two full-time entries in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, fielding both the No. 26 and No. 24 Toyota GR Supras with full-time drivers. Dean Thompson, who shattered multiple team records during his rookie Xfinity Series campaign, will… Read more »