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2023 NASCAR Cup Series Pre-Season News Update Three

Winning the Rolex 24 – Again. Drivers take on different series. Teams continue to fill out their driver-lineups. NASCAR inducts the 2023 Hall of Fame class.

Check out all this and more in this week’s new update.

Motorsport News:

      1. NASCAR announces 2023 testing schedule.
      2. SuperMotocross holding race at Chicagoland Speedway.
      3. Jimmie Johnson interested in driving NASCAR Garage 56 entry.
      4. Busch, Reddick and Cindric complete first day of Goodyear Tire Test, take in some downtown Austin culture.
      5. DAYTONA 500 grandstand seating, camping sold out for 65th running of NASCARs season opener.
      6. Travis Pastrana expected to enter Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing UPDATE.
      7. Hill Motorsports returns to one truck entry in 2023.
      8. Miguel Paludo competing in three races for JR Motorsports; Justin Allgaier running special Brandt scheme at Daytona.
      9. Trackhouse not entering Project 91 entry into Daytona 500.
      10. Top three finishers in Busch Light Clash will be awarded medals.
      11. Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick to participate in SRX races.
      12. REV Fire Group Partners with Daytona International Speedway in Providing Custom Pumpers and All-Electric Vector Fire Truck.
      13. Landon Cassill not running full time for Kaulig Racing in 2023.
      14. Chandler Smith attempting to qualify for the Daytona 500 with Kaulig Racing; will run five Cup races this season.
      15. Ryan Vargas joins On Point Motorsports for multiple Truck Series races.
      16. Elton Sawyer Named NASCAR Sr. Vice President of Competition.
      17. NASCAR announces 2023 rookie of the year candidates.
      18. Ryan Vargas joins CHK Racing as anchor driver.
      19. Ryan Vargas reinventing himself; pulling double duty in Xfinity and Trucks in 2023.
      20. William Sawalich competing in 6 races for TRICON Garage in 2023.
      21. NASCAR Hall of Fame induction Friday night on Peacock.
      22. Justin Haley running multiple Xfinity races in Kaulig Racing’s No. 10.
      23. Speedway Motorsports promotes veteran leadership at Dover and Texas.
      24. Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine, Hershel McGriff inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame.
      25. David Ragan to Compete in SpeedFest 2023.
      26. Tyler Reddick running select Xfinity races for Sam Hunt Racing in 2023.
      27. National Motorsports Press Association 2022 award winners announced.
      28. Brad Perez competing at COTA, potentially Chicago, for Emerling-Gase in Xfinity.
      29. Todd Gordon to crew chief for Jimmie Johnson; Dave Elenz signs extension with Legacy Motor Club to crew chief Erik Jones.
      30. Teams optimistic about deal with NASCAR on TV rights revenue.
      31. NASCAR to test Next Gen updates at Phoenix test.
      32. Mason Massey joins Reaume Brothers Racing full-time in 2023.
      33. Dream come true for Travis Pastrana to enter the Daytona 500.
      34. Jimmie Johnson tests Next Gen at Phoenix Raceway.
      35. The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, Charley Crockett to Headline Chicago Street Race Concerts.
      36. Chase Elliott to drive for McAnally Hilgemann Racing in Daytona Truck Series race.
      37. Chase Briscoe signs multiyear contract to remain at Stewart-Haas Racing.
      38. Lawless Alan returning to Niece Motorsports for 2023 Truck Series season.
      39. Gray Gaulding running full time for SS GreenLight Racing in 2023.
      40. Parker Chase competing in select Xfinity races for Sam Hunt Racing in 2023.
      41. Tony Stewart returns to FOX broadcast booth for Clash, Daytona 500.
      42. Helio Castroneves not attempting to qualify for Daytona 500 in 2023.
      43. Casey Mears says he’d like to run select races to hit 500 career starts.
      44. Fire at Reaume Brothers Racing shop; team members injured: UPDATES.
      45. Dexter Stacey competing in Xfinity race at Daytona for MBM Motorsports.
      46. Rajah Caruth running select Xfinity races in 2023 for Alpha Prime Racing.
      47. NASCAR returning to Indianapolis oval will happen ‘sooner rather than later’.
      48. Taylor Gray granted playoff waiver.
      49. Joe Graf Jr. joins RSS Racing for 2023 Xfinity Series season.
      50. Harrison Burton, Zane Smith win Michelin Pilot Challenge at Daytona.
      51. Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller, Jenson Button piloting NASCAR’s Garage 56 entry at Le Mans.
      52. Sad News – Darryl Barnes.
      53. Richard Childress Racing owned Carolina Cowboys to host 2023 homestand.
      54. Rob Lowe named grand marshal for Busch Light Clash.
      55. Toni Breidinger and Amber Balcaen Top Speed Charts in Daytona Preseason Practice.
      56. ARCA’s Mullins Racing: ‘The Little Team That Does’.
      57. Exclusive: First-Seasons with Kenny Wallace.
      58. 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series Schedule Announced.
      59. Gio Ruggiero Joins Wilson Motorsports.
      60. JCM Racing Team With Tim Wilkerson for 2023 NHRA Season.
      61. Chase Elliott Reunites With Late Model Crew Chief.
      62. Bubba Pollard Outduels Corey Heim in Speedfest Classic.
      63. Chase Sexton Rises to the Battle to Win the Triple Crown War.
      64. Takuma Sato Running Ovals for CGR.
      65. Sting Ray Robb Driving Full IndyCar Schedule for Coyne/Ware.
      66. Sean Hingorani Running Partial ARCA Schedule for Venturini.
      67. Takuma Sato’s Ganassi Deal Is Great for IndyCar.
      68. Kevin Magnussen Out of Rolex 24 After Surgery, Jason Hart To Sub.
      69. ARCA Ends Sioux Chief Showdown.
      70. This Day in Dirt: Devin Moran Wins Outlaw, Speedweeks Opener at Volusia.
      71. Dean Thompson Joins Venturini for ARCA Schedule.
      72. Luca Mars, Zane Smith Top Michelin Pilot Challenge ROAR Day No. 1.
      73. Helio Castroneves, Colin Braun Top ROAR Day No. 1.
      74. Dan Goldburg Wins Daytona VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Race No. 1.
      75. Colin Braun, Tom Blomqvist, Nick Tandy Top WeatherTech ROAR Day No. 2 Sessions.
      76. Dan Goldburg Wraps Up Daytona VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Sweep.
      77. Luca Mars, Chad McCumbee and Scott Andrews Top ROAR Pilot Challenge Sessions.
      78. Tom Blomqvist Wins Rolex 24 at Daytona Pole.
      79. Mason Massey Running Full Truck Schedule for RBR.
      80. Tony Cosentino Running Full ARCA Schedule in 2023.
      81. Stevan McAleer Wins BMW M Endurance Challenge At Daytona Pole.
      82. Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Repeat As Rolex 24 At Daytona Champions.
      83. Al-Attiyah wins second consecutive Dakar Rally.
      84. The key dates for F1’s 2023 season.
      85. F1 won’t replace Chinese GP, confirms 23-race season.
      86. Governing FIA shakes up its F1 leadership.
      87. Miami’s F1 paddock to move onto Dolphins’ football field.
      88. Hamilton says he suffered racist abuse at school.
      89. F1 accuses FIA president of ‘unacceptable’ remarks.
      90. McLaren aiming to be title contenders by 2025.
      91. Rolex 24 marks the rebirth of sports car racing in the U.S..
      92. Herta wants to run Wickens in 2024 Indy 500.
      93. Castroneves rules out Daytona 500 next month.
      94. Johnson, Rockenfeller, Button get Le Mans seats.
      95. Castroneves first driver to win 3 Rolex 24s in row.
      96. Dakar Rally: Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah wins fifth driver’s title.
      97. Snetterton: Harness worn by racer Angela Lucas released in fatal crash.
      98. Jamie Chadwick: W Series champion to stay in Williams driver development programme.
      99. Snetterton inquest: Angela Lucas accidentally released harness during race.
      100. Michelle Gatting: F1 will have female drivers sooner rather than later.
      101. Stalled on the grid – why are there no female drivers at the top of motorsport?
      102. Monte Carlo Rally: Elfyn Evans fourth as Sebastien Ogier takes record victory.
      103. Peterborough Panthers re-sign Niels-Kristian Iversen after 13-year gap.
      104. Britain’s Tom Blomqvist wins Daytona 24 hours race.
      105. Zak Brown Giving ‘No Promises’ to Palou, O’Ward over Future Formula 1 Chances.
      106. Fernando Alonso Still Capable of Winning Formula 1 Races ‘in the right car’ – Pat Symonds.
      107. Szafnauer Reveals Herta Talks over Possible F1 Move in bid to get AlphaTauri to Release Gasly.
      108. Pietro Fittipaldi Confirmed as Haas Reserve Driver for 2023 Formula 1 Season.
      109. Steiner Still Wants American Racer to Join Haas in F1, Links Sargeant with Future Move.
      110. Charan Moore to enter 2024 Dakar Rally, won’t defend Malle Moto title.
      111. Juan Puga plans Dakar Rally return, Malle Moto entry in 2024.
      112. Dexter Stacey enters Daytona Xfinity, first start since 2016.
      113. 2023 Race of Champions: Solbergs go back-to-back for Norway.
      114. Ty Dillon rejoins RCR for limited Xfinity slate.
      115. Extreme H to use new chassis, test in June.
      116. Power withdraws from Rolex 24 due to wife’s ill health.
      117. Foyt reveals livery and number for IndyCar rookie Pedersen.
      118. NBC, IndyCar reveal broadcast times for 2023 IndyCar season.
      119. Number change on Foyt’s entry for IndyCar rookie Pedersen.
      120. F1 champion Button “definitely interested” in NASCAR road course outings.
      121. Kevin Harvick Reveals His Focus Entering Final NASCAR Season.
      122. Film Study & Feedback: Inside Trevor Bayne’s Growth as an Analyst [EXCLUSIVE].
      123. FOX’s Kaitlyn Vincie Brings Journalistic Authenticity To Debut Novel.
      124. Jeff Gordon Explains HMS’ Changing Approach for Extracurricular Races.
      125. Johnson on Button running NASCAR Cup races: “I think I can talk him into it”.
      126. From ‘Junk Yard Dog’ pit-crew roots, Kirk Shelmerdine carves distinctive path to Hall of Fame.
      127. Hershel McGriff’s long road to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
      128. Kirk Shelmerdine enters NASCAR Hall of Fame with memories of Dale Earnhardt.
      129. Matt Kenseth through the years: From young champ to Hall of Famer.
      130. Kenseth, McGriff, Shelmerdine inducted as NASCAR Hall’s Class of 2023.
      131. Georgetown, Utica-Rome and Fonda Speedways join NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series for 2023.
      132. Dale Earnhardt Jr. returning to Florence Motor Speedway to compete in IceBreaker.
      133. Dr. Diandra: Denny Hamlin, Dale Jr. right about altering playoff format.
      134. Doug Coby, Tommy Baldwin Racing unite in pursuit of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship.
      135. How a dowel pin unraveled WTR’s Rolex 24 strategy gamble.
      136. Rolex 24 at Daytona: How to watch the race and understand the car classifications.
      137. IMSA’s hybrid sports cars debut in Daytona.
      138. Women In Motorsports North America Welcomes Supporters to Daytona.

Next Race: Daytona

GO 48 & 9!!!!