TC Daily Pit Stop: Viking Motorsports Replaces DiBenedetto with Mosack for Final Three Races; Venturini Motorsports Passes the Torch After 43 Historic Years
TC Daily Pit Stop: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Viking Motorsports Replaces DiBenedetto with Mosack for Final Three Races of 2025
Matt DiBenedetto, who has piloted the No. 99 Chevrolet for Viking Motorsports throughout the entire 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, will not be behind the wheel of the car for the season’s final three races.
On Monday, Viking Motorsports announced a driver change, which will see Connor Mosack slide behind the wheel beginning with this weekend’s United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway.
“We’d like to thank Matt (DiBenedetto) for his contributions throughout our inaugural season,” said Jeremy Lange, General Manager of Viking Motorsports, in a statement. “He played a meaningful role in establishing the foundation of this team, and we wish him the best.”
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A Dynasty Ends, A Legacy Lives On: Venturini Motorsports Passes the Torch After 43 Historic Years in ARCA
After 43 unforgettable years, an emotional chapter has closed in ARCA Menards Series history. Venturini Motorsports, the powerhouse development team that shaped the careers of countless NASCAR stars and revolutionized the sport with milestones like the first all-female pit crew, has officially handed over the reins.
Their final race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bull Ring marked not just the end of an era, but the beginning of a new one, as Nitro Motorsports takes the wheel.
Built by Bill Venturini Sr. and transformed by his son Billy into a championship-winning juggernaut, VMS leaves behind a legacy of perseverance, pride, and purpose. As the team steps back, their influence lives on through drivers they’ve mentored, teams they’ve inspired, and a foundation that continues to support the next generation of racers. This is the story of how one family changed the face of stock car racing and passed the torch with grace.
TobyChristie.com’s Luis Torres spoke to Bill Sr., Billy, as well as drivers, who benefited from the success of the developmental ARCA team over the years.
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Entry Lists: All Three NASCAR National Series races to feature Full Fields at Talladega Superspeedway
There are 40 cars on the entry list for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Among the notable entrants are Austin Hill (No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet), Anthony Alfredo (No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet), Casey Mears (No. 66 Garage 66 Ford), and BJ McLeod (No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet).
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There are 38 cars on the entry list for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway. Notables include No. 5 Caesar Bacarella, No. 07 Nick Leitz, No. 11 Brenden Queen, No. 32 Jordan Anderson, No. 35 David Starr, No. 45 Josh Williams, No. 70 Leland Honeyman, and No. 91 Mason Maggio.
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There are 36 trucks on the entry list for Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway. Notable entries include No. 2 Josh Reaume, 6 Norm Benning, 7 JJ Yeley, 16 Kris Wright, 22 Jason White, 33 Frankie Muniz, 35 Greg Van Alst, 66 Luke Fenhaus, 69 Tyler Tomassi, 74 Caleb Costner, and 75 Parker Kligerman.