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PHOTO GALLERY: A look at some of the images from the 2020 @Rolex24Hours at @DISupdates DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The twice-around-the-clock endurance race at Daytona International Speedway is in the books but here are a few images taken during the race of the amazing machines in the Rolex24.

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Mike Harmon Racing to field two teams in 2020

Mike Harmon Racing to field two teams in 2020

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Mike Harmon Racing announced on Twitter on last Sunday that the team will continue to field the No. 74 in 2020, in addition to the No. 47.

Harmon has used the No. 74 since the beginning of the 2011. However, last season Mike Harmon Racing also ran the No. 17 in a partnership with Rick Ware Racing.

Robby Lyons behind the wheel of the No. 17 at…

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Myatt Snider expands 2020 Xfinity schedule with RSS Racing

Myatt Snider expands 2020 Xfinity schedule with RSS Racing

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

2018 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Rookie of the Year, Myatt Snider has expanded his 2020 NXS schedule to add races with RSS Racing.

Snider will split his seat time this season between the No. 21 TaxSlayer Chevrolet Camaro for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and the No. 93 Superior Essex Chevrolet Camaro for RSS Racing.

“It’s hard to put into…

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Tate Fogleman joins Young’s Motorsports

Tate Fogleman joins Young’s Motorsports

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Young’s Motorsports has announced that short track standout Tate Fogleman will pilot the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado for the 2020 NASCAR Truck Series season.

Fogleman is a third-generation racer and the son of super late model and former NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Jay Fogleman.

(Photo Courtesy of: High Point Edu)

The Durham, North Carolina native will…

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U.S. Navy Sailor Matt Perry focused on racing in 2020

U.S. Navy Sailor Matt Perry focused on racing in 2020

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Matt Perry isn’t your average racer; he also is a Second-Class Petty Officer actively serving in the United States Navy stationed in San Diego, California.

Perry made his racing debut on an oval in a Super Late Model in 2017 but overall, he’s been racing since 2010.

He’s done some drifting, auto cross, some road course racing and even drag racing before he…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Kyle Busch pleased with ROLEX24 run

PHOTO GALLERY: #NASCAR driver @KyleBusch crosses over to @IMSA & is pleased with ROLEX24 run as he closes out the race for @lexusracingusa at @DISupdates

By Jerry Jordan, Editor

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — With his first stint in the No. 14 Lexus was cut short to save him for later in the race, defending NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch went out and ran a triple-stint in the early morning hours and then drove the car to the finish of the Rolex24 endurance race at Daytona International Speedway.

As he sat in the media center reflecting on his performance…

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Ray Ciccarelli: ‘Working hard on growing our team’

Ray Ciccarelli: ‘Working hard on growing our team’

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Ray Ciccarelli and his own CMI Motorsports team will return to the NASCAR Truck Series for the 2020 season.

CMI Motorsports announced on Friday afternoon that Ciccarelli will be back behind the wheel of the No. 49 Chevrolet for the first five Truck Series races this year.

Ciccarelli Moving and Installations LLC will serve as the primary sponsor on the No.…

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Chris Buescher 2020 Cup Series season preview

Chris Buescher 2020 Cup Series season preview

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

As the NASCAR Cup Series season approaches, Kickin’ the Tires takes a look a Roush Fenway Racing’s driver of the No. 17 Ford Mustang, Chris Buescher.

Chris Buescher makes his return to Roush Fenway Racing for the 2020 Cup Series season, a team he spent significant time with earlier in his career.

A Prosper, Texas native, Buescher is no stranger to the Jack…

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Kaz Grala will return to the Xfinity Series with RCR

Kaz Grala will return to the Xfinity Series with RCR

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Richard Childress Racing announced Friday that Kaz Grala will return to the organization in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2020.

Grala will share the driving duties of the No. 21 Chevrolet Camaro with Anthony Alfredo and Myatt Snider.

21-year old Grala competed in five of the 33 events on the NXS schedule in 2019 for Richard Childress Racing.

In those…

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Ryan Newman 2020 Cup Series season preview

Ryan Newman 2020 Cup Series season preview

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

As the NASCAR Cup Series season approaches, Kickin’ the Tires previews Roush Fenway Racing’s driver of the No. 6 Ford Mustang, Ryan Newman.

Newman will enter this second full-time season behind the wheel of the No. 6 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing, but his 21st season overall competing at NASCAR’s highest level.

He capped off his 20th year in the…

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Chad Finchum to attempt Daytona 500 with MBM Motorsports

Chad Finchum to attempt Daytona 500 with MBM Motorsports

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Carl Long’s MBM Motorsports will attempt to make the 62nd annual Daytona 500 next month with both Timmy Hill and Chad Finchum.

Timmy Hill is expected to run the full NASCAR Cup Series season behind the wheel of the No. 66.

In addition, the No. 49 will run as a second team in select events next season.

NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Chad Finchum will…

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Speedy Cash extends partnership with Front Row Motorsports

Speedy Cash extends partnership with Front Row Motorsports

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Front Row Motorsports has announced the return of Speedy Cash for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season after a successful program in 2019.

Speedy Cash an omni-channel financial provider specializes in short-term loans will lead a multifaceted program with Front Row Motorsports.

Partnership will include primary sponsorship of Sunoco Rookie-of-the-Year…

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Natalie Decker teams up with Ken Schrader and FURY Race Cars for ARCA opener

Natalie Decker teams up with Ken Schrader and FURY Race Cars for ARCA opener

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Natalie Decker has teamed up with Ken Schrader Racing and FURY Race Cars to pilot the No. 52 in the ARCA season-opener at Daytona.

In Decker’s two previous career ARCA starts at Daytona International Speedway she’s tallied finishes in the top-six.

In 2018 she won the pole for the race becoming just the third female to do so at the 2.5-mile superspeedway in…

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JR Motorsports and GMS Racing 2020 Drivers Edge Development lineup

JR Motorsports and GMS Racing 2020 Drivers Edge Development lineup

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

After Drivers Edge Development had its first successful season, JR Motorsports and GMS Racing have both announced the programs six-member Class of 2020.

The lineup will include returning drivers – Sheldon Creed, Noah Gragson, Sam Mayer and Zane Smith – the newcomers are Tyler Ankrum and Connor Mosack.

Presented by Chevrolet, Drivers Edge Development is…

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Michael Self will return to Venturini Motorsports for 2020

Michael Self will return to Venturini Motorsports for 2020

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Venturini Motorsports and Sinclair Oil Corporation have announced that Michael Self will once again pilot the No. 25 Toyota Camry this season.

Self will return to the organization full-time and chase the 2020 ARCA Menards Series Championship.

In addition, he will have veteran crew chief Kevin Reed calling the shots throughout the year.

(Photo By: Nigel…

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General Motors to open technical center in Charlotte region

General Motors to open technical center in Charlotte region

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

General Motors has announced it will open a new technical center in Charlotte focused on performance and racing within the Charlotte region.

The new facility will expand not only GM’s performance but its racing capabilities. It will have a focus on transferring knowledge as well as resources from racing programs to core vehicle engineering.

Furthermore, the…

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Procore to sponsor Bell in Daytona 500 debut

Procore to sponsor Bell in Daytona 500 debut

By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

Christopher Bell will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in next month’s 62nd annual Daytona 500 with Procore on his No.95 Toyota for Leavine Family Racing.

Procore a leading provider of construction management software, first appeared on the No.95 in 2017 and will make its return to the Bob Leavine owned team in 2020.

2020 will mark Procore’s fourth season…