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Kaz Grala Adds Truck Schedule With Young’s

#16: Kaz Grala, Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Hyperice

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Kaz Grala will run in all three NASCAR national series in 2022, as he announced a schedule with Young’s Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series Feb. 3. Grala will drive the No. 02 in 11 races, beginning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He competed for the team in three races in 2021, scoring a runner-up …

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Christian Eckes Returning Full Time for ThorSport

2021 Trucks Las Vegas Christian Eckes Checkered Flag (Credit: NKP)

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After running a part-time schedule with ThorSport Racing in 2021, Christian Eckes will move to full time for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team in 2022, ThorSport announced Feb. 3. Eckes will pilot the No. 98, which he drove in 10 races in 2021, splitting the ride with Grant Enfinger. He scored one win, …

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MoneyLion Moves to 23XI for Bubba Wallace, Kurt Busch Sponsorship

Bubba Wallace

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After previously sponsoring Team Penske, MoneyLion has moved its sponsorship to 23XI for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, 23XI announced Feb. 3. “As we continue to move into our second year, we’re excited to add innovative partners like MoneyLion to the 23XI Racing family,” 23XI Racing president Steve Lauletta said in a team release. …

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Matt Jaskol Running Full Truck Schedule for Glory 2 God, Johnny Sauter Joins Team

2021 Road America NXS Matt Jaskol car NKP

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Matt Jaskol will run the full NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season for Glory 2 God Racing in 2022, G2G announced Feb. 3. The Tim Viens-owned team, which had already announced its entry into the series in 2022, will field two full-time trucks, with Jaskol in the No. 46. “I can’t fully express how grateful …

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Josh Bilicki Running Daytona for DGM

#52: Josh Bilicki, Rick Ware Racing, Ford Mustang

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Josh Bilicki will compete in the season-opening NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway for DGM Racing, DGM announced Feb. 2. Bilicki is entered in the No. 36, with sponsorship from Zeigler Automotive Group and Elliott’s Custom Trailers and Carts. “Starting the new race season at Daytona is always a very important piece to …

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Floyd Mayweather’s The Money Team, Kaz Grala Attempting Daytona 500

2021 COTA Trucks Kaz Grala NKP

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The Money Team Racing will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 with Kaz Grala, TMT announced Feb. 1. The Floyd Mayweather Jr.-owned team, multiple years in the making, has entered the No. 50 with Grala. Tony Eury Jr. will be the No. 50’s crew chief, and Pit Viper will sponsor the effort. According to …

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Gateway, Nashville & Mid-Ohio Make Up 2022 Triple Truck Challenge

2021 NASCAR Trucks at World Wide Technology (WWT) Raceway at Gateway, Sheldon Creed pack racing, NKP

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The Triple Truck Challenge returns for 2022 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR announced Jan. 31. The three-race series will take place at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway June 4, followed by Nashville Superspeedway on June 24 and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 9. As with previous seasons, the Triple Truck …

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Todd Gilliland Adds First Phase Sponsorship for Daytona, Beyond

2021 Gateway Trucks Todd Gilliland smile NKP

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Todd Gilliland has picked up sponsorship from First Phase for multiple races in 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series, beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500, Front Row Motorsports announced Jan. 31. First Phase, a credit card from CURO Credit, will be featured alongside returning FRM brand partner Speedy Cash throughout the season. Its other races …

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