TC Daily Pit Stop: Hendrick, Hooters Part Ways; Logano Replacing Deegan in AM No. 15 at Chicago; Dillon, Karam Pick Up Chicago Partners; Chicago Entry Lists
TC Daily Pit Stop: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Hendrick Motorsports Confirms Hooters No Longer a Team Partner
Hooters, a multi-year partner of Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports, has parted ways with the organization at the request of the race team, Kelly Crandall of RACER reported on Monday.
“In recent months, however, Hooters has not been able to meet its business obligations to our organization,” a statement from Hendrick Motorsports reads. “Due to these unfortunate and unexpected circumstances, and despite extensive efforts on both sides to identify a workable solution, it became necessary for Hendrick Motorsports to end the relationship.”
The restaurant was scheduled to sponsor Elliott at Richmond in the late-Summer.
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Hailie Deegan Out, Joey Logano In the AM Racing No. 15 at Chicago
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano will take over driving duties of the No. 15 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for AM Racing in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event at the Chicago Street Course.
Hailie Deegan, the organization’s full-time competitor, will not be behind the wheel of her typical No. 15, where she sits 27th in NASCAR Xfinity Series point standings. As of Monday, her name did not appear on the entry list in any other seat.
Klutch Vodka, scheduled to sponsor Deegan in the event, will sponsor Logano.
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Sage Karam Returns to Sam Hunt Racing for Chicago Street Race with Colture Sports
Sage Karam will compete in Saturday’s Xfinity Series event at the Chicago Street Course, driving the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing. Sponsorship for the effort will come from Colture Sports, a sports management company which has ties in the basketball and football worlds
“Colture Sports is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Sam Hunt Racing. This sponsorship represents a significant step in our commitment to supporting dynamic and competitive sports teams,” said Colture Sports Founder & CEO Ty Baisden.
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Ty Dillon to Pilot No. 4 JD Motorsports Entry in Xfinity Street Race at Chicago
Ty Dillon, a long-time NASCAR Cup Series competitor and current full-timer in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will make his second Xfinity Series start of the season in The Loop 110 at the Chicago Street Course.
Dillon will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro with sponsorship from Crav’n Flavor.
“It’s great to have new faces like Crav’n Flavor in the sport,” Dillon said in a press release. “I’m proud to welcome them into NASCAR. I can’t wait to highlight the brand for shoppers across the country. I’m thankful to Johnny Davis for letting me be the one to introduce Crav’n Flavor to NASCAR fans.”
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Entry List: 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago
There are 40 cars on the preliminary entry list for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. Notables: 13 AJ Allmendinger, 15 Ka Grala, 16 Shane Van Gisbergen, 33 Austin Hill 60 Joey Hand, 66 Josh Bilicki.
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Entry List: 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series The Loop 110 at Chicago
There are 43 cars on the preliminary entry list for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series The Loop 110 at the Chicago Street Course. Notables: 07 Alex Labbe, 4 Ty Dillon, 6 Thomas Annunziata, 14 Andre Castro, 15 Joey Logano, 17 Kyle Larson, 19 Ty Gibbs, 20 John Hunter Nemechek, 26 Sage Karam, 32 Austin Green, 35 Brad Perez, 36 Daniel Suarez, 45 Alon Day, 88 Connor Mosack, 92 Josh Bilicki
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