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#iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite | 2025 Season 3, Week 9: Crandon Short
THIS WEEK’S TRACK: Crandon International Raceway – Short
COMMUNITY TIME SLOT: THURSDAY, 9PM ET/6PM PTTake on an expanded set of short course off-road tracks with iRacing’s Pro 2 Lite truck in the iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off Road Racing Series! With Crandon, Bark River, and Firebird joining Wild West on the schedule, now’s your chance to apply your skill sets from the Rookie level on the premier venues in off-road racing.
How to Participate
Within the iRacing UI, go to the Multiplayer > Official tab on the left side menu. Look for the iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off Road Racing Series (it will be the only series with a logo on a white shield). Scroll down to Available Sessions > Races and click the green Register button next to the race scheduled for 9PM ET/6PM PT. You will need to do so by 8:59:59PM ET in order to participate in the community time slot.
Eligibility
To compete in the iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off Road Racing Series, drivers must hold a D Class Dirt Road license. To advance to the D Class license, drivers must participate in two races or four Time Trials at the Rookie license class and advance their Safety Rating to a 3.00 or better. Click here for more information on how to advance to D Class.
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The Pro 2 Lite truck is included FREE with your iRacing membership, as is Wild West. All other tracks can be licensed individually from iRacing.
Don’t have an iRacing membership yet? Click here to sign up!
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#ChampOffRoad: Gray Leadbetter Scores Breakthrough Pro Lite Podium at Bark River
Professional off-road racer Gray Leadbetter earned a slice of redemption in Sunday’s Championship Off-Road Pro Lite action from Bark River International Raceway. After two hardware-worthy performances at Dirt City Motorplex last month fell short due to unlucky breaks, the driver of the #28 On Track School/Yokohama/Pepper Palace/Ryan Beat Motorsports Chevrolet finally got her first Pro Lite podium with a second place finish in the first race of the weekend.
“I’m kind of speechless,” Leadbetter said from the podium. “We had the opportunity in Dirt City, and obviously things just didn’t go our way, so I’m just happy to be here. It feels so good to be up here and back on the box with everyone. I kind of like racing in the morning! Can we do this more often?”
Saturday’s scheduled race was postponed until Sunday morning due to weather, but Leadbetter was undeterred. She settled into fourth in the first half of the race and turned the wick up a notch after the re-rack, pushing hard while also defending her spot from multiple challengers. Contact between the leaders and a subsequent penalty advanced her to third, then second, and she avoided mistakes as the drivers fighting for third made contact of their own in the closing minutes.
The afternoon was set to be more of the same as Leadbetter once again ran in podium position for most of the race, but unfortunately she’d pull off from third with under two laps to go. Nonetheless, thanks to her podium in the morning, Leadbetter is back to fifth in the championship. She sits just four points out of fourth place coming into Labor Day weekend at Crandon International Raceway.
“It felt so good to get a podium under our belt after the battles of Dirt City,” Leadbetter added. “Although the bad luck still came our way in the second race of the weekend, we once again know we have the pace, even at the bigger tracks. We’re looking forward to Crandon. It’s always a fun time there and I’m so excited to see what we can do in the Cup race!”
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:
Pepper Palace: Use the code GRAY for 25% off your next order of hot sauce, dry spice, wing sauce, salsa, and more at PepperPalace.com!
LoveHandle: Use the code GRAY10 for 10% off your next order of phone grips, cases, accessories, and more at LoveHandle.com!Tickets to this year’s Crandon World Championships on August 28-30 are available now. Click here to purchase tickets to watch Gray race!
Gray Leadbetter’s Championship Off-Road program is supported by On Track School, Yokohama, Pepper Palace, Sparco, Vision Wheel, and Ryan Beat Motorsports. For more information on Gray, follow her on social media @grayleadbetter or visit GrayLeadbetter.com for her full schedule.
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#RallyX Set to Crown 2025 Champions in Massive Estering Finale
RallyX has saved some of its best for last in the 2025 season with this weekend’s trip to Buxtehude, Germany for a doubleheader at the Estering. With championships still on the line for every division, leads as narrow as a single point, and an entry list of well over 100 cars competing on one of the sport’s most iconic tracks, it’s hard for fans and competitors alike to ask for more out of a race weekend.
Check out our look ahead at some of the biggest storylines coming into Estering, and be sure to tune in for FREE live streaming all weekend long at https://www.youtube.com/@RallyXTV!
Big Finale for FC2 After Historic Victory at Nysum
Casper Jansson made rallycross history at Nysum by giving the FC2 its first overall win in Open 4WD, finishing 1-2 with Olsbergs MSE teammate Oliver Eriksson in challenging, stormy conditions. Along with that, podiums in all five FC2 finals so far have given the Swede a two-point advantage over Fraser McConnell in those standings, although the Jamaican racer won both FC2 finals in Denmark and is the highest-ranked FC2 driver in Open 4WD itself.
But with an expanded FC2 grid for the finale, the challenge will be that much greater this weekend. Along with the usual challenges from drivers like McConnell and Eriksson, Jansson will renew the battle that he faced in Nitrocross last fall with Finn Tommi Hallman and American Mitchell deJong, as both return to the seat this weekend.
Championship Drama for Open 4WD
If you want proof that anything can happen in rallycross, look no further than Open 4WD in Nysum. Maiko Tamm went from 19 points up on Ulrik Linnemann coming into the event, to 11 points behind Linnemann coming into Estering; while Tamm missed both finals in Denmark, Linnemann put up a big performance in his home country with a third place on Saturday and a popular victory on Sunday.
Still, even if Nysum hadn’t shown how quickly things can change in the standings, the massive expansion of the Open 4WD field at Estering would mean no lead is safe anyway. With drivers like René Münnich and Peter Hedström returning to the fray in Supercars, not to mention Hallman and deJong back in the mix in FC2s, one stroke of luck—good or bad—could make all the difference for either driver, not to mention giving Filip Martinsson or Viktor Vranckx an outside shot at the title.
Close Title Fights Throughout the Classes
The drama is far from contained to the top-level 4WD cars, though. In fact, three other classes have single-digit margins separating the current leader from their closest pursuit.
SuperCar Lites sees a three-way battle between Julien Meunier, Lukas Andersson, and Roberts Vitols, who are separated by just seven points between them. Andersson is the most recent winner, taking his first of the year at Nysum, while Vitols leads the class with three. However, Meunier’s five-race streak of finishes of second or better, including wins at KymiRing and Älvsbyn, have given him the edge.
Open 2WD is a two-way fight between Viktor Johansson and Lucas Gabrielsson, who came into last Sunday’s final at Nysum tied for the championship lead. Johansson’s victory gave him the three-point advantage that he currently holds, but with the largest grid of any class on track this weekend, both will need to be at their best to take home the title.
CrossCar Junior has the closest battle of all. Finland’s Peetu Piira leads Sweden’s Carl Svedlund by just one point, 176-175. The duo has combined to win every race so far; the difference is that Piira leads in wins, 4-3, with no finishes worse than third, while Svedlund took one fourth place at Älvsbyn to go with his three wins and six total podiums. Such is the margin of error in their battle that even a single spot off the podium, a single time, could end up making the difference in the end.
The largest points lead of all belongs to Thomas Eek Murstad in CrossCar, as he has a 17-point advantage over Joonatan Ylilammi. But Ylilammi has a class-leading three wins this season, plus a win here last year, so who’s to say he can’t close the gap?
Carl Svedlund, Casper Jansson, Estering, Filip Martinsson, Fraser McConnell, Joonatan Ylilammi, Julien Meunier, Lucas Gabrielsson, Lukas Andersson, Maiko Tamm, Mitchell deJong, Oliver Eriksson, Peetu Piira, Peter Hedstrom, RallyX, Rene Munnich, Roberts Vitols, Thomas Eek Murstad, Tommi Hallman, Ulrik Linnemann, Viktor Johansson, Viktor Vranckx -
#CORR Returns Bigger Than Ever with Five-Event 2025-26 Season
Series boasts multi-state schedule, RACER Network television package, lifestyle events, and experienced staff additions; action kicks off at Firebird in October 2025
(Surprise, AZ) Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) is pleased to unveil plans for its biggest season yet in 2025-26. The Southwest’s biggest short course series will stage five championship events from October to May in both Arizona and California, featuring RACER Network television coverage of each event. In addition, numerous new hires with long-term experience in Off-Road racing are poised to help guide the series for years to come.
“We couldn’t be more excited to reveal everything we’ve been working on to make the upcoming CORR season our best yet,” said CORR’s Jason Ramsay. “As our series continues to grow, the time was right to expand both our schedule and staff with exciting additions on both fronts, in addition to an all new television package with RACER Network. With our combined efforts, CORR will offer racers of all ages and skill levels a professional experience and an exciting place to race.”
Upcoming 2025-26 Season
The upcoming CORR season retains multiple major events at Firebird Motorsports Park in Arizona, while California will be represented with the series return to Glen Helen Raceway and a visit to the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds. The full 2025-26 CORR championship schedule is as follows:
- Round 1&2 | October 17-19 | Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ
- Round 3&4 | December 12-14 | Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ
- Round 5&6 | February 13-15 | Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, CA
- Round 7&8 | March 27-29 | San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Victorville, CA
- Round 9&10 | May 1-3 | Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ
Broadcasting Coverage
Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) events will be televised on the RACER Network, with 10 one-hour highlight episodes scheduled throughout the season—each recapping a full day of racing action. In addition, CORR’s free live stream will return for real-time coverage of every event, featuring all classes and every round of competition as it happens.
CORR Launches Branded After Hours and Lifestyle Experiences
In addition to its championship race schedule, Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) is launching CORR After Hours—a series of branded, lifestyle-focused events designed to extend the off-road experience beyond race day. Created by CORR, these events offer fans and off-road enthusiasts exclusive access to the track, with opportunities to drive their own vehicles on official CORR racecourses in a controlled, safe environment.
But CORR After Hours is more than just track time—it’s a celebration of off-road culture. These events may include live music, food trucks, brand activations, product demos, and community gatherings, providing a unique platform for partners and sponsors to engage directly with a passionate and growing off-road audience. Details on dates, locations, and partnership opportunities will be announced in the coming months.
Team Expansion
As part of its expansion, CORR is excited to welcome a talented group of industry veterans to its team lineup for the 2025-26 season:
Trevor Hocking Joins CORR as Series Director
Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) proudly welcomes Trevor Hocking as its new Series Director. Hocking brings nearly 15 years of leadership experience from Lucas Oil Studios, where he oversaw operations for the studio and managed production across the brand’s motorsports properties, including the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. In his role at CORR, Hocking will help guide the series’ operations and play a key role in directing its strategic growth.
Jim Beaver and the JB15 Group to lead the CORR Marketing, Media, and Broadcast Hosting
Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) has partnered with Jim Beaver and the JB15 Group to lead the series’ marketing and media efforts. In addition, Jim Beaver will serve as CORR’s primary host, bringing his energy and expertise to both the live stream and Racer Network coverage. A professional off-road racer and nationally recognized TV and radio personality, Beaver brings a wealth of experience through JB15 in brand management, large-scale media production, television, athlete representation, and esports promotion.
Tim Jones Joins CORR as Race Director
Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) is excited to welcome Tim Jones as Race Director. A third-generation off-road racer, Jones previously served as President of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series’ regional programs, where he led successful racing events across Arizona and Utah for 10 years. In addition, Jones also served as LOORRS’ national series event manager and logistics coordinator from 2016 to 2019.
2025–26 Class Structure and Rulebook
The 2025–26 CORR class structure has been finalized, featuring Professional, Sportsman, and Amateur divisions—designed to make it easy for short course racers to compete at the level that best matches their experience and skill set. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, CORR offers a clear path to participation.
The complete CORR rulebook will be released in the coming days at corracing.com/rulebook.
CORR would like to thank all of our sponsors, including R-n-R Steel, HM Designs, PCI Race Radios, and Weller Racing, for their continued support. Parties interested in sponsoring the 2025-26 CORR season can contact the series at marketing@corracing.com for more information.
For more information on CORR, visit www.corracing.com.
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#RallyX Germany schedule unveiled
RallyX crowns its 2025 champions this weekend in Germany with a return to the famed Estering circuit. More than 100 entries, including major boosts to the premier Open 4WD and Open 2WD divisions, will take part in this weekend’s doubleheader, with multiple classes separated by three points or less coming into the event.
At 0.927 kliometers (.576 miles), Estering packs a lot of action into a tight space, especially with its highly technical Joker Lap that rejoins the main lap just before the finish line. A victory here is a feather in the cap for any driver who manages to conquer the Buxtehude circuit. In fact, many of last year’s Estering winners used their success in the 2024 finale to help them move up a class for this year.
The full event program for RallyX Germany is as follows:
Saturday, August 9
- 8:00: Practice
- 9:30: Qualifying Round 1
- 10:50: Qualifying Round 2
- 11:30: Autograph session
- 13:25: Qualifying Round 3
- 15:10: Semifinals
- 16:30: Finals
- 17:45: Prizegiving
Sunday, August 10
- 8:00: Practice
- 9:30: Qualifying Round 1
- 10:50: Qualifying Round 2
- 11:30: Autograph session
- 13:25: Qualifying Round 3
- 15:10: Semifinals
- 16:30: Finals
- 17:50: Prizegiving
Tickets for RallyX Germany, coming to Estering on August 9-10, are on sale now at https://www.rallyx.se/tickets/.
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#iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite | 2025 Season 3, Week 8: Bark River
THIS WEEK’S TRACK: Bark River International Raceway
COMMUNITY TIME SLOT: THURSDAY, 9PM ET/6PM PTTake on an expanded set of short course off-road tracks with iRacing’s Pro 2 Lite truck in the iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off Road Racing Series! With Crandon, Bark River, and Firebird joining Wild West on the schedule, now’s your chance to apply your skill sets from the Rookie level on the premier venues in off-road racing.
How to Participate
Within the iRacing UI, go to the Multiplayer > Official tab on the left side menu. Look for the iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off Road Racing Series (it will be the only series with a logo on a white shield). Scroll down to Available Sessions > Races and click the green Register button next to the race scheduled for 9PM ET/6PM PT. You will need to do so by 8:59:59PM ET in order to participate in the community time slot.
Eligibility
To compete in the iRacing Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off Road Racing Series, drivers must hold a D Class Dirt Road license. To advance to the D Class license, drivers must participate in two races or four Time Trials at the Rookie license class and advance their Safety Rating to a 3.00 or better. Click here for more information on how to advance to D Class.
Content
The Pro 2 Lite truck is included FREE with your iRacing membership, as is Wild West. All other tracks can be licensed individually from iRacing.
Don’t have an iRacing membership yet? Click here to sign up!
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#ChampOffRoad: Gray Leadbetter Returns to Action at Bark River; Merch Available Now!
Gray Leadbetter and #28 On Track School/Yokohama/Pepper Palace/Ryan Beat Motorsports Chevrolet return to Championship Off-Road Pro Lite action this weekend at Bark River International Raceway for the Off-Road Rumble in the U.P. After showing front-running pace at Dirt City Motorplex two weekends ago, Leadbetter enters the series’ lone Michigan round with her sights firmly set on her first podium of the season.
Mechanical issues robbed Leadbetter of podiums on both days at Dirt City, with her running third on Saturday and second on Sunday. While the results sheets told a disappointing story, Leadbetter’s on-track pace—plus an immediate test session at Bark River the day after—have her poised for a strong recovery this weekend.
“I’m looking forward to Bark River!” said Leadbetter. “We were able to get there to test and make a few laps. And felt very good in the truck, since switching from a short, tight slower track to Bark River that is wide open and fast. We’re putting the bad luck behind us for this weekend and are going to push to be up front, we proved we can now we just have to do it.”
Off track, fans have been waiting for Gray to drop merchandise featuring this year’s look, and it’s here just in time for the biggest rounds of the season. Fans on hand at Bark River can pick up Gray Leadbetter T-shirts and hats on site, or click here to get yours online!
“I also now have merch!” Leadbetter continued. “It’s something I’ve been working on all summer and am very excited to get it to everyone, since I’ve been asked for years! I will have it at Bark River and Crandon (inventory depending) but if you’re unable to make it to the races or don’t want to risk missing out, it’s online! So get yours now!”
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:
Pepper Palace: Use the code GRAY for 25% off your next order of hot sauce, dry spice, wing sauce, salsa, and more at PepperPalace.com!
LoveHandle: Use the code GRAY10 for 10% off your next order of phone grips, cases, accessories, and more at LoveHandle.com!
Gray Leadbetter’s on-track action at Bark River International Raceway kicks off on Friday with practice at 12PM and qualifying at 3:10PM, followed by races at 5:15PM on Saturday and 3:15PM on Sunday. Click here to purchase tickets to watch Gray race, or be sure to tune in to live streaming on FloRacing all weekend long!
Gray Leadbetter’s Championship Off-Road program is supported by On Track School, Yokohama, Pepper Palace, Sparco, Vision Wheel, and Ryan Beat Motorsports. For more information on Gray, follow her on social media @grayleadbetter or visit GrayLeadbetter.com for her full schedule.
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#NASCAR25 Driver Roster: Cup Series
Check out the full driver roster for the Cup Series in NASCAR 25, releasing for PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Steam on PC this fall!
The NASCAR Cup Series is home to the best of the best, and NASCAR 25 is no exception. From the most dominant drivers in the sport to the most unique one-offs on the grid, you’ll have the chance to race as (or against) all your favorites.
NASCAR 25 Cup Series Roster
No. Driver Team 01 Corey LaJoie Rick Ware Racing 1 Ross Chastain Trackhouse Racing 2 Austin Cindric Team Penske 3 Austin Dillon Richard Childress Racing 4 Noah Gragson Front Row Motorsports 5 Kyle Larson Hendrick Motorsports 6 Brad Keselowski RFK Racing 7 Justin Haley Spire Motorsports 8 Kyle Busch Richard Childress Racing 9 Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports 10 Ty Dillon Kaulig Racing 11 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing 12 Ryan Blaney Team Penske 16 AJ Allmendinger Kaulig Racing 17 Chris Buescher RFK Racing 19 Chase Briscoe Joe Gibbs Racing 20 Christopher Bell Joe Gibbs Racing 21 Josh Berry Wood Brothers Racing 22 Joey Logano Team Penske 23 Bubba Wallace 23XI Racing 24 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports 34 Todd Gilliland Front Row Motorsports 35 Riley Herbst 23XI Racing 38 Zane Smith Front Row Motorsports 40 Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports 41 Cole Custer Haas Factory Team 42 John Hunter Nemechek Legacy Motor Club 43 Erik Jones Legacy Motor Club 44 JJ Yeley NY Racing 45 Tyler Reddick 23XI Racing 47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Hyak Motorsports 48 Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports 50 Burt Myers Team Amerivet 51 Cody Ware Rick Ware Racing 54 Ty Gibbs Joe Gibbs Racing 56 Martin Truex Jr. Tricon Garage 60 Ryan Preece RFK Racing 66 Chad Finchum MBM Motorsports 66 Josh Bilicki MBM Motorsports 71 Michael McDowell Spire Motorsports 77 Carson Hocevar Spire Motorsports 84 Jimmie Johnson Legacy Motor Club 88 Shane Van Gisbergen Trackhouse Racing 91 Helio Castroneves Trackhouse Racing 99 Daniel Suarez Trackhouse Racing For updates on NASCAR 25, visit www.NASCAR25.com.
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THIS WEEK: #Yes2Rallycross Wild + Free
#Yes2Rallycross Round 3: Wild + Free
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Venue: Brands Hatch Circuit
No signups necessary • All are welcome • Search for #Yes2Motorsport to join the iRacing leagueCLASSES
- AWD Class: Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Beetle Lite (95% horsepower)
- FWD Class: Renault Clio RS V
- RWD Class: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)
SCHEDULE
- 7PM ET: AWD Class (Sunrise)
- 7:20: FWD Class (Morning)
- 7:40: RWD Class (Noon)
- 8: AWD Class (Afternoon)
- 8:20: FWD Class (Afternoon)
- 8:40: RWD Class (Late Afternoon)
- 9: AWD Class (Sunset/double length race)
RACE FORMAT
- 10 minutes open qualifying
- If over 16 entries show up: 6 minutes open practice, 3 minutes solo qualifying; 16 to final, rest DNQ
- 5 minutes race/1 Joker
- AWD double length race: 10 minutes/2 Jokers
POINTS
- Qualifying: Top 3; 3-2-1
- Race: Top 5; 6-4-3-2-1, +1 for fastest lap
- AWD double length race: Top 10; 12-10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, +1 for fastest lap
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#NASCAR25 Driver Roster: Xfinity Series
Check out the full driver roster for the Xfinity Series in NASCAR 25, releasing for PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Steam on PC this fall!
The last step on the ladder before reaching the Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series produces some of the most exciting racing in the sport. In NASCAR 25, you’ll face off with stock car racing’s biggest future stars, as well as a handful of top Cup drivers making extra appearances in the game.
NASCAR 25 Xfinity Series Roster
No. Driver Team 00 Sheldon Creed Haas Factory Team 1 Carson Kvapil JR Motorsports 2 Jesse Love Richard Childress Racing 4 Parker Retzlaff Alpha Prime Racing 07 Patrick Emerling SS-Greenlight Racing 7 Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports 8 Sammy Smith JR Motorsports 9 Daniel Suarez JR Motorsports 9 Ross Chastain JR Motorsports 9 Shane Van Gisbergen JR Motorsports 10 Daniel Dye Kaulig Racing 11 Josh Williams Kaulig Racing 14 Garrett Smithley SS-Greenlight Racing 16 Christian Eckes Kaulig Racing 17 Corey Day Hendrick Motorsports 18 William Sawalich Joe Gibbs Racing 19 Aric Almirola Joe Gibbs Racing 20 Brandon Jones Joe Gibbs Racing 21 Austin Hill Richard Childress Racing 24 Ryan Truex Sam Hunt Racing 25 Harrison Burton AM Racing 26 Dean Thompson Sam Hunt Racing 27 Jeb Burton Jordan Anderson Racing 28 Kyle Sieg RSS Racing 31 Blaine Perkins Jordan Anderson Racing 32 Jordan Anderson Jordan Anderson Racing 35 Greg Van Alst Joey Gase Racing 39 Ryan Sieg RSS Racing 41 Sam Mayer Haas Factory Team 42 Anthony Alfredo Young’s Motorsports 44 Brennan Poole Alpha Prime Racing 45 Mason Massey Alpha Prime Racing 48 Nick Sanchez Big Machine Racing 50 Preston Pardus Pardus Racing 51 Jeremy Clements Jeremy Clements Racing 53 Joey Gase Joey Gase Racing 54 Taylor Gray Joe Gibbs Racing 66 Chad Finchum MBM Motorsports 70 Leland Honeyman Jr. Cope Family Racing 70 Thomas Annunziata Cope Family Racing 71 Ryan Ellis DGM Racing 87 Austin Green Jordan Anderson Racing 88 Connor Zilisch JR Motorsports 91 Josh Bilicki DGM Racing 99 Matt DiBenedetto Viking Motorsports For updates on NASCAR 25, visit www.NASCAR25.com.
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