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Notable development in advance of Brad Keselowski having a scheduled press conference at 11 am ET.
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Brad Keselowski, on tonight's NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series broadcast from Martinsville, says he does indeed have an announcement tomorrow. "Stay tuned." #NASCAR
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Replying to @DGIveyNASCARFan
Expecting JHN somewhere in here but I haven't actually confirmed that yet...
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A new chapter is ahead. Martinsville will be my final scheduled race as a team owner. I’m incredibly grateful for the people, memories, and support we’ve had. For now, my focus shifts back to where it all started, driving. Those plans coming soon. Excited for what’s next!
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Directly from Parker when i talked to him: “i received special permission from Viking and Chevrolet to run this race. If even one member said no, it would not be happening.” Obviously im paraphrasing but that’s basically what he said. There was no Toyota deal.
Anyone know what happened to that Toyota deal
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So excited to announce that I will be back in the #99 for @VKNGMotorsports next year! I can’t thank all of my partners enough for making this happen. So much has been accomplished this year, with even more to be written in our story. Let’s do this!
We’re excited to announce that @anthonyalfredo and @Parker79p will be returning in 2027! 🗡️
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Anthony Alfredo & Parker Retzlaff are both returning to Viking Motorsports for the 2027 #NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, continuing in the Nos. 96 & 99 Chevrolets with crew chiefs Joshua Graham & Danny Efland, respectively. @VKNGMotorsports @anthonyalfredo @Parker79p
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Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff to return to Viking Motorsports next season. Same driver-crew chief paring as this season.
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Hollywood, Florida native Brad Perez will drive the No. 42 KSDT/Luckiest Man Chevrolet for Young’s Motorsports in the #NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series finale at Homestead-Miami. The car is a throwback to Jerry Nadeau’s 1998 car co-owned by Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino.
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Alpha Prime Racing adds @DystanySpurlock to 2027 @ARCA_Racing driver development program! Dystany will run a 17-race schedule in the #44 @FordRacing Mustang with the support of primary partner, @foxxtecca. #ARCARacing
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Both left a lasting impact on the causes, families and lives they touched. Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle have been named the 2026 @comcast Community Co-Champions of the Year.
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Argentinian driver Baltazar Leguizamón will make his #NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts series oval debut at Martinsville Speedway, driving the No. 42 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet. @baltaleguizamon @youngsmtrsports
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.@Motorsport has learned that YouTuber Cleetus McFarland is set to compete for the 2027 @ARCA_Racing championship in a full-time ride, with George 'Squirrel McNut' Siciliano expected to be full-time as well: motorsport.com/arca/news/cle…
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Cleetus McFarland will run the 2027 ARCA season full-time for Richard Childress Racing per @MattWeaverRA on 'The Burnout' postrace podcast (@Kenny_Wallace Media Co.)
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Still isn't anything confirmed but I have heard JAR as a possibility as well. And with the news that the #27 WILL be a full time car next season, this could be a possibility.
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Yes, they specifically said he will be back in the No. 71 Cup car.
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Some driver contract confirmations: @chris_gollon reports Kaulig Racing confirmed to him A.J. Allmendinger will be back with the team in 2027. @JohnNewby_ shares he connected with Spire Motorsports and confirmed Michael McDowell is still under contract with the team for 2027
Not that there was cause for doubt, but Kaulig Racing team leadership just confirmed to me that A.J. Allmendinger will indeed be back in 2027. #NASCAR
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