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Christian Eckes rumored for move to NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025

Christian Eckes has been rumored for a move to the NASCAR Xfinity Series team in 2025. Which NASCAR team could sign Eckes?

[autotag]Christian Eckes[/autotag] has been one of the most dominant NASCAR Truck Series drivers of the 2024 season. Heading into the regular season finale at Richmond Raceway, Eckes sits 50 points above Corey Heim for the title. As of now, the driver of the No. 19 truck is projected for 37 playoff points in what could be his final full-time season in the Truck Series.

According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Eckes appears to have a NASCAR Xfinity Series ride in his future for next year. Eckes has also been linked to Front Row Motorsports and Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2025 season. If the McAnally-Hilgemann Racing driver doesn’t land one of those seats, Kaulig Racing’s Xfinity Series program would be ideal.

Eckes could replace Shane van Gibsergen in the No. 97 Xfinity car, which has three wins during the 2024 season. It would be an excellent move for whichever team lands Eckes, who has nothing left to prove in the Truck Series. Eckes is ready to make the jump to the Xfinity Series, and it will be very interesting to see which NASCAR team could snag his services.

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NASCAR penalty report released for races at Indianapolis in 2024

NASCAR has revealed its penalty report for the races in Indianapolis in 2024. Find out who has been penalized by NASCAR!

NASCAR has finished its only date at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 2024 season, as Kyle Larson won the Brickyard 400 for his third Crown Jewel victory. Larson was all good with inspections; however, three penalties are coming from the weekend in Indianapolis. All three of the penalties are relatively the same in the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series.

Austin Hill’s crew chief Andy Street was fined $5,000 after one lug nut was found not safe and secure on the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing car after the Xfinity Series event. Street’s fine was the biggest of the weekend in Indianapolis, as the Truck Series had two smaller penalties for lug nuts. The penalties come from McAnally-Hilgemann Racing and Young’s Motorsports.

Daniel Dye’s crew chief, Blake Bainbridge, and Thad Moffitt’s crew chief, Tyler Young, were fined $2,500 for one unsecured lug nut after the Truck Series event. None of these penalties are massive after several weeks of NASCAR debating big violations. Now, everyone can focus on the Olympic break as NASCAR returns in over two weeks.

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NASCAR set for a very long break after weekend at Indianapolis in 2024

NASCAR is set for a very long break after the race weekend at Indianapolis in 2024. How long will NASCAR be off and when will it return?

NASCAR is set to return to the oval layout at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend; however, this will be the final Cup Series race in July. After Sunday, NASCAR will have a two-week break due to the Olympics, which are taking place in Paris. The racing series doesn’t participate, but NBC provides event coverage until the end.

So, what are the details behind NASCAR’s two-week break that will undoubtedly be a relief for teams and drivers? NASCAR will return at Richmond Raceway on August 10-11, but there will be 19 days of zero on-track action from July 22 to August 9. Meanwhile, the Xfinity Series won’t return until Michigan on August 16-17, which is 26 days of no racing.

It’s a very long break for NASCAR, but it will allow teams to regroup ahead of the playoff push. Four races will be left in the Cup Series regular season, which gives NASCAR a good stretch of 14 straight weekends to end the 2024 campaign. There is sadness that NASCAR won’t be on track for almost three weeks, but the teams and drivers deserve to enjoy the time off.

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NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Raceway in 2024

Check out the NASCAR Truck Series entry list for the TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway this weekend!

The NASCAR Truck Series is excited to take on TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway, and the entry lists have been revealed. NASCAR released the Brickyard 400 entry list the Xfinity Series entry list, and the Truck Series entry list for Indianapolis on Monday afternoon. Below, we reveal every entry and the notable drivers included.

For the TSport 200, there will be 35 entries, which means no drivers will miss the show. Among the notable entries are William Sawalich (TRICON Garage) and Sammy Smith (Spire Motorsports). Also, Marco Andretti will drive the No. 04 truck for Roper Racing. Meanwhile, Conor Daly and Ross Chastain return to Niece Motorsports. Finally, Jack Wood will pilot the No. 91 truck for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.

The entire NASCAR entry list can be seen below.

NASCAR Truck Series entry list, TSport 200

  1. No. 1 William Sawalich
  2. No. 2 Nick Sanchez
  3. No. 02 Mason Massey
  4. No. 04 Marco Andretti
  5. No. 5 Dean Thompson
  6. No. 7 Sammy Smith
  7. No. 9 Grant Enfinger
  8. No. 11 Corey Heim
  9. No. 13 Jake Garcia
  10. No. 15 Tanner Gray
  11. No. 17 Taylor Gray
  12. No. 16 Johnny Sauter
  13. No. 18 Tyler Ankrum
  14. No. 19 Christian Eckes
  15. No. 22 TBA
  16. No. 25 Ty Dillon
  17. No. 32 Bret Holmes
  18. No. 33 Lawless Alan
  19. No. 38 Layne Riggs
  20. No. 41 Bayley Currey
  21. No. 42 Matt Mills
  22. No. 43 Daniel Dye
  23. No. 44 Conor Daly
  24. No. 45 Ross Chastain
  25. No. 46 Thad Moffitt
  26. No. 52 Stewart Friesen
  27. No. 56 Timmy Hill
  28. No. 66 Luke Fenhaus
  29. No. 71 Rajah Caruth
  30. No. 76 Spencer Boyd
  31. No. 77 Chase Purdy
  32. No. 88 Matt Crafton
  33. No. 91 Zane Smith
  34. No. 98 Ty Majeski
  35. No. 99 Ben Rhodes

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Corey Heim’s future in NASCAR receives a big update for the 2025 season

Corey Heim’s future in NASCAR receives a big update for the 2025 season. Where could Heim be racing in NASCAR when 2025 arrives?

[autotag]Corey Heim[/autotag] is lighting the NASCAR Truck Series world on fire alongside Christian Eckes, who has also proven that he is ready to make the jump. Heim has been frequently connected to 23XI Racing’s third car as the team is expected to acquire a charter for the 2025 season. However, the TRICON Garage driver may not be in 23XI Racing’s plans for a full-time ride next year.

According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Heim is staying in the Toyota camp and expects him to make more NASCAR Cup Series starts in 2025. However, it won’t be an entire season and depends on how many races Martin Truex Jr. would run with 23XI Racing. Heim would likely be full-time in one of NASCAR’s lower levels, with Pockrass leaning toward the Truck Series.

Heim deserves to compete full-time in the Cup or Xfinity Series, but it’s clear that 23XI Racing holds his talent in high regard. While he may not drive full-time for the NASCAR team in 2025, there will likely be a plan for him to compete in the Cup Series. Heim is one of NASCAR’s top prospects, and his performance will only keep improving in 2025 either way.

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How to watch NASCAR live at Indianapolis in 2024, weekend schedule

Check out how to watch NASCAR live at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2024, including the NASCAR weekend schedule!

NASCAR is leaving Pennsylvania after a solid weekend of racing at Pocono Raceway. Ryan Blaney beat Denny Hamlin for his second win of the year. Now, NASCAR will head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the place of the sport’s 22nd weekend of the 2024 season. All three NASCAR levels will be racing, including the Truck Series at Lucas Oil Raceway, so you don’t want to miss the action!

Below, you can find more details about the on-track action in Indianapolis this weekend!

NASCAR live today: Indianapolis

Here are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weekend on the NASCAR schedule (all ET).

Friday, July 19

Saturday, July 20

Sunday, July 21

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How to watch NASCAR live at Pocono in 2024, weekend schedule

Check out how to watch NASCAR live at Pocono Raceway in July 2024, including the NASCAR weekend schedule!

NASCAR is leaving Illinois after a wild weekend of racing at the Chicago Street Course. Alex Bowman beat Tyler Reddick for his first win of the year. Now, NASCAR will head to Pocono Raceway, the place of the sport’s 21st weekend of the 2024 season. All three NASCAR levels will be racing, so you don’t want to miss the action!

Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Pocono Raceway this weekend!

NASCAR live today: Pocono Raceway

Here are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weekend on the NASCAR schedule (all ET).

Friday, July 12

Saturday, July 13

Sunday, July 14

  • 2:30 p.m.: Cup Series Race: The Great American Getaway 400 (USA Network) – Watch FREE on Fubo

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Johnny Sauter returns to NASCAR Truck Series at Lucas Oil Raceway in 2024

Johnny Sauter will return to the NASCAR Truck Series at Lucas Oil Raceway in 2024. Which surprising team will Sauter join at Lucas Oil?

[autotag]Johnny Sauter[/autotag] is returning to the NASCAR Truck Series for his third race of the 2024 season. According to the NASCAR Roster Portal, Sauter is scheduled to drive the No. 16 truck for [autotag]Hattori Racing Enterprises[/autotag] in the Truck Series race at Lucas Oil Raceway next weekend. Sauter has made two starts with Niece Motorsports in the No. 45 truck in 2024.

Hattori Racing Enterprises has entered one race during the 2024 Truck Series season but was unable to get on the track for qualifying due to rain at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Aric Almirola was supposed to pilot the No. 16 truck. Now, the former full-time Truck Series driver will get an opportunity at a third start during the 2024 NASCAR season.

Sauter doesn’t compete in many NASCAR races at 46 years old, as his full-time days appear to be in the past. However, it doesn’t mean Sauter can’t return for select NASCAR races throughout the season. Hattori Racing Enterprises will likely have to make the field on speed, and Sauter is an excellent choice to get the No. 16 team into the show.

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NASCAR’s weather forecast for Pocono Raceway in July 2024

NASCAR’s weather forecast for the Pocono Raceway looks questionable in 2024. Check out the conditions for the Cup Series race at Pocono!

After another rainy weekend at the Chicago Street Course, NASCAR will start the weekend at Pocono Raceway soon. In 2023, the weather cooperated and allowed NASCAR to run the Cup Series race on Sunday; however, the weather has been difficult in previous years. With NASCAR ready for Pocono, the forecast looks questionable once again.

According to Weather.com, the weather forecast at Pocono Raceway calls for a high of 85° and a 20% chance of rain on Sunday. This is different from Saturday, which calls for a high of 81° and a 60% chance of rain. On Friday, the forecast calls for a high of 75° and a 55% chance of rain. Thankfully, the rain is projected to clear out by the Cup Series race on Sunday.

The rain is supposed to arrive at Pocono on Friday evening, which could affect the Truck Series event. On Saturday, it’s mainly in the morning hours, so NASCAR could run a doubleheader if needed. The hope is that NASCAR can practice and qualify, but the biggest concern is the Truck Series event. Hopefully, the forecast clears out completely and allows a full weekend of racing.

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NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Pocono Raceway in 2024

Check out the NASCAR Xfinity Series entry list for The Loop 110 at the Chicago Street Course this weekend.

The NASCAR Truck Series is excited to take on CRC Brakleen 175 at Pocono Raceway, and the entry lists have been revealed. NASCAR released the The Great American Getaway 400 entry list, the Explore The Pocono Mountains 225 entry list, and the Truck Series entry list for Pocono Raceway on Monday afternoon. Below, we reveal every entry and the notable drivers included.

For the CRC Brakleen 175, there will be 36 entries, which means no drivers will miss the show. Among the notable entries are Kris Wright (TRICON Garage) and Connor Mosack (Spire Motorsports). Also, Sage Karam will drive the No. 21 truck for Floridian Motorsports. Meanwhile, Luke Fenhaus returns for another start with ThorSport Racing. Finally, Zane Smith will pilot the No. 91 truck for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.

The entire NASCAR entry list can be seen below.

CRC Brakleen 175 entry list

  1. No. 1 Kris Wright
  2. No. 2 Nick Sanchez
  3. No. 02 Mason Massey
  4. No. 5 Dean Thompson
  5. No. 7 Connor Mosack
  6. No. 9 Grant Enfinger
  7. No. 11 Corey Heim
  8. No. 13 Jake Garcia
  9. No. 15 Tanner Gray
  10. No. 17 Taylor Gray
  11. No. 18 Tyler Ankrum
  12. No. 19 Christian Eckes
  13. No. 21 Sage Karam
  14. No. 22 Mason Maggio
  15. No. 25 Ty Dillon
  16. No. 27 Keith McGee
  17. No. 28 Bryan Dauzat
  18. No. 32 Bret Holmes
  19. No. 33 Lawless Alan
  20. No. 38 Layne Riggs
  21. No. 41 Bayley Currey
  22. No. 42 Matt Mills
  23. No. 43 Daniel Dye
  24. No. 45 Ross Chastain
  25. No. 46 Thad Moffitt
  26. No. 52 Stewart Friesen
  27. No. 56 Timmy Hill
  28. No. 66 Luke Fenhaus
  29. No. 71 Rajah Caruth
  30. No. 76 Spencer Boyd
  31. No. 77 Chase Purdy
  32. No. 88 Matt Crafton
  33. No. 90 Justin S Carroll
  34. No. 91 Zane Smith
  35. No. 98 Ty Majeski
  36. No. 99 Ben Rhodes

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