TC Daily Pit Stop: Tyler Reif Named Anchor Driver of Niece No. 42; Bobby Dale Earnhardt Running Full ARCA Schedule; JR Motorsports Signs Extension with Long-Time Partner
TC Daily Pit Stop: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Tyler Reif Named Anchor Driver of No. 42 Niece Motorsports Entry
Tyler Reif will serve as the anchor driver of the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado during the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, the team announced on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old Reif notched a top-10 finish in his series debut, a ninth-place result in the season-finale at the 1-mile Phoenix Raceway. While Reif will share the ride with others in 2026, he is thankful for the opportunity to carry the bulk of the schedule on his shoulders, and the Henderson, Nevada native is looking forward to the challenges ahead.
“I’m so thankful to everyone at Niece Motorsports for this opportunity to race more for them next year,” said Reif. “Making my debut in Phoenix was a dream come true, and I feel like all of the guys and I connected pretty quickly. Now that we have a larger schedule planned ahead of us, I look forward to racing on all types of tracks that I’ve never been to before. We all are already working to prepare for next year, and I can’t wait for our first race together.”
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Grandson of Legendary Dale Earnhardt to Run Full-Time ARCA in 2026
Bobby Dale Earnhardt, the son of former NASCAR competitor Kerry Earnhardt and grandson of legendary seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, will compete full-time in the ARCA Menards Series in 2026.
Earnhardt, 38, will contest the full season for Rise Motorsports.
“We’re thrilled to have Bobby join our program for the 2026 season,” Tim Goulet, Rise Motorsports team owner, said in a press release. “He’s hungry, he’s focused, and he connects with fans in a way that fits perfectly with the vision of our team. This is a big move for Rise Motorsports, and we’re ready to take the next step together.”
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Valued Sponsorship Partner Returns to JR Motorsports for 2026 Season
Kampgrounds of America, Inc., will return as a primary sponsorship partner of the JR Motorsports team during the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. KOA, the largest system of privately held campgrounds, will serve as a one-race primary sponsorship partner for Connor Zilisch and the No. 1 Chevrolet.
The KOA colors will adorn the No. 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, July 4. In addition to the one-race primary sponsorship commitment, KOA will also serve as a full-season associate sponsorship partner for multiple JR Motorsports entries in the upcoming season.
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