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Daniel Suarez has been with several teams throughout his NASCAR Cup career, but none as long as Trackhouse Racing. He was a founding member of the organization, and its first driver in 2021. The team's first top five, top ten, and laps led all came with Suarez. The Mexican-born driver went on to win two Cup races with Trackhouse in both 2022 at Sonoma and at Atlanta in 2024, where he won in the ...Keep readingView the full article

Could This Be The Ultimate Daily Driver Option? It’s no secret that there are many roof rack options for the 5G 4Runner. They’re easy to install, add substantial utility, and... The post upTOP Overland Kilo Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

12 drivers enter this weekend's season finale at Phoenix Raceway with hopes of becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion, but only three will leave with the hardware. In the Cup Series, the legendary Joe Gibbs Racing team will have Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe facing the might of Hendrick Motorsports and their drivers, Kyle Larson and William Byron. In Xfinity, Justin Allgaier will seek to ...Keep readingView the full article

Mixing up brake pads on a race car can seem counterintuitive at first glance but NASCAR Cup teams often do it on purpose in order to work around the rules and anyone wanting to be competitive at Phoenix this weekend will be trying it. The NASCAR Next Gen car is mostly assembled with single source parts so teams can’t build custom suspension or brake components but brake pad compounds are not ...Keep readingView the full article

19-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie William Sawalich already missed Martinsville after a vicious crash at Talladega Superspeedway left him with concussion-like symptoms. He was hospitalized for several hours following the race before finally being released in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, he will have to wait until 2026 to get back behind the wheel, as he has not been medically ...Keep readingView the full article

When NASCAR announced the suspension of Sam Mayer for intentionally wrecking Jeb Burton after the checkered flag at Martinsville, Haas Factory Team quickly named Ryan Sieg as the replacement driver on Tuesday. Sieg normally competes a s driver/owner with RSS Racing, which is technically aligned with Haas. This weekend will be his 400th career start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, having never won ...Keep readingView the full article

As a byproduct of Judge Kenneth D. Bell ruling on a summary judgment in favor of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR, the court has also unsealed and unredacted a number of documents regarding the case. That includes a copy of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Charter Agreement made available in full. This particular document, which is the same for all 13 teams that signed it, belongs ...Keep readingView the full article

Kaulig Racing, which recently revealed that they are pausing their NASCAR Xfinity Series efforts for the time being, plan to operate five NASCAR Trucks next year as the factory partner of Ram in its return to the sport. Newly crowned ARCA champion Brenden Queen was already announced as the team's first full-time driver for 2026, but they've now revealed two more on Wednesday. Daniel Dye, who ...Keep readingView the full article

Overland Expo team members Azure and Eva just returned from their second Rebelle Rally. After a successful rookie appearance we wanted to chat with this dynamic duo about their second Rebelle appearance, lessons learned, and future adventures. Overland Expo: First off, welcome back from your second Rebelle Rally. Before we dive into the recap, how would you describe this rally if you had to wrap it up in one sentence each? Azure: The most generous delivery of gifts in the form of intense challenges, scenic vistas, and rally lessons that apply more broadly to life in general. Eva: The Rebelle Rally is a masterclass in grit, teamwork, patience, and navigation— it’s the best way to get completely lost and find out exactly what you’re made of. Overland Expo: How did this Rebelle Rally differ from your first appearance? What knowledge from your first rally was the most helpful going into this year? Eva: As the driver, I had a much more nuanced feel for how the Land Cruiser handles just about anything you throw at it. That truck is endlessly capable— it’ll climb, crawl, or pick its way through whatever’s in front of us. I’ve always loved driving it, but this year it felt like we were truly in sync, and it all came together. Between the teamwork, the navigation, and the driving, for the first time, we weren’t just surviving the rally. We built on the foundation from our rookie year and truly got to thrive in that intense environment. Azure: I think most Rookies spend their first Rebelle Rally just figuring out how to Rebelle. It requires an intense amount of mental bandwidth just to learn the ins and outs of Rallying, never mind how to more finely plot points, find checkpoints, and navigate the terrain that the routes will bring you through. Going into our second year, we could more fully focus on actually competing because we knew how to rally, in general. READ MORE: Best Gear at Overland Expo East 2025 Overland Expo: This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Rebelle Rally. Did that milestone add any extra meaning or energy to the experience for you both? Eva: The 10-year anniversary definitely had a special energy, and I am so proud to have been a part of it. Previous competitors came out of “Rebelle retirement” to compete again, and other women had actually done all ten rallies. That kind of lineup really raised the bar, so taking 23rd this year felt pretty great knowing the field was stacked. Azure: There were acknowledgements of and anniversary-related celebrations throughout the Rally, so the energy was very jovial, from start to finish. The route that Jimmy and Emily created for the competitors was a compilation of the best-of-the-best routes from the past 10 years. It was an absolute TREAT. The 10-year anniversary drew out former competitors who wanted to be there for the anniversary and kept long-term competitors in it for “just one more year” – having the old guard competitors in the mix gave it a very special feel. Overland Expo: We’ve discussed your moto backgrounds before, but with more time behind the wheel of a 4×4, do you find yourself looking to adventure via 4×4 soon, or did it just make you miss your bikes more? Eva: Honestly, it makes me appreciate both even more. Driving a 4×4 scratches a totally different itch than riding a motorcycle— it’s slower, strategic in a different way, and, let’s be honest… it comes with air-conditioning and snacks! Of course, I’m a motorcyclist at heart, but there’s something deeply satisfying about piloting that big old Land Cruiser through the desert with a paper map and no GPS in sight. The Rebelle doesn’t make me miss motorcycles, but I’m definitely going for a ride this weekend, as soon as I finish unpacking from the rally! Overland Expo: What was your strategy going into this year’s rally? Did you change anything from last time, or stick with what worked? Our strategy has always been pretty simple: crush it in the morning and don’t die in the desert in the afternoon. That’s our motto, haha! But this year we were stronger across the board, so we could actually evolve that plan a little. Eva: In our rookie year, we’d be totally smoked by midday. Once the sun was overhead, our brains were mush. This year, we stayed sharper all the way into the evening, which meant we could push harder and stay more competitive through the long days. Our updated strategy was basically: stay on the gas, be patient with ourselves, and keep moving efficiently. Overland Expo: Now that you’re an experienced Rebelle Rally participants, what advice would you give to someone who’s looking to be a part of the event? Azure: I think that teammate selection is perhaps the most important choice a Rebelle can make after deciding to enter the Rally. More important than what vehicle you use, what tires you run, etc. You will spend more waking time within two feet of that person than you will with almost any other person in your life – perhaps even your spouse/kids. And you will be two feet away from one another – for HOURS – when you are exhausted, hungry, stressed, and in some potentially dangerous situations. You have to make sure you are Rallying with someone with whom you can communicate, be comfortable being yourself with – unapologetically – and it REALLY helps if you can make one another laugh. It’s extremely difficult to break into the top tiers of the competition, so you want to make sure that your and your teammate’s goals are aligned and that after you’ve competed for the first time, you’re going to walk away from what was a tremendous investment of time, energy and resources having spent an excessive amount of time with someone who you learned from, laughed with and hopefully like – or even love – more after all is said and done. Overland Expo: You’ve both been part of the Overland Expo team—how did your experience with Expo influence your approach to the Rebelle Rally, if at all? Eva: Event production teaches you how to think on your feet, solve problems with whatever’s in front of you, and stay cool when things start to go sideways. That mindset translates directly to the Rebelle. But honestly, overlanding in general, and Overland Expo in particular, has been foundational to who I am as an adventurer, an explorer, and a Rebelle competitor. At this point, I’m basically hardwired to thrive in chaos and dust! READ MORE: The FJ Cruiser Is Back, but There’s a Catch Overland Expo: How do you think events like Rebelle Rally help shape the future of women in motorsports and overlanding? Azure: Many women who participate in the Rebelle, whether it’s on staff or competing, are already part of the off-road, overlanding, or motorsports industry, so the Rally provides a really cool opportunity for networking, building, and strengthening these relationships across these various communities. The Rally in itself really shines a spotlight on the fact that there is a growing community of women who are very keen to do “hard things” in vehicles. The Rebelle community has seen OEMs, various product manufacturers, and media outlets taking notice of this and standing up to support and encourage them. Eva: The Rebelle Rally completely changes the narrative of who belongs behind the wheel in off-road spaces. It’s not just a competition— it’s a confidence machine. Once you’ve spent eight days navigating by map and compass, fixing what breaks, and having your own back, you see yourself differently. That ripple effect is huge. Women go home from the Rebelle and start taking bigger trips, teaching skills, building trucks, and showing up in spaces that used to be overwhelmingly male. The rally isn’t just shaping the future of women in motorsports; it’s redefining what leadership and adventure look like. Overland Expo: What’s next for you both—any future rallies, adventures, or projects on the horizon? Azure: Well, on the drive back from the Rally, we were conjuring up a future moto adventure together AND talking about other rallies that take place around the world. But in the meantime, prepping for the Overland Expo 2026 event season is next on my docket. And then maybe a (very) remote work/riding adventure to usher in the new year. Eva: I’ve got a ton of exciting projects on deck. I’ll be spending the winter in Southern Baja, working with GRIT Moto Adventures on their ADV motorcycle training and tour programs in Utah and Mexico. I’m also producing the Desert Adventure Rally here in Bisbee, Arizona, this April— a full week of incredible riding, training, and community that’s become one of my favorite projects. My vintage motel, the Jonquil Motel, is rocking and rolling too— it’s such a fun home base for travelers and events. Overland Expo: It sounds like you both had a great time, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us and our readers. The Rebelle Rally is an awesome event, and it’s always great to get an insider’s POV! View the full article

Kaulig Racing has been operating a team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series since 2016, which is when they first entered NASCAR. Over time, the team has expanded into the Cup Series and won several races. However, after announcing plans to partner with Ram and form a new team in the NASCR Truck Series (with five entries) in 2026, Motorsport.com understands that they will now pause the Xfinity ...Keep readingView the full article

Kyle Busch and wife Samantha have filed a lawsuit that claims losses of more than $8.5 million after being misled into purchasing complex life insurance policies they were led to believe were safe retirement plans. The complaint was filed on October 14 in Lincoln County, North Carolina and accuses Pacific Life Insurance Company of misrepresenting Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies as ...Keep readingView the full article

Kevin Harvick, the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion, and current NASCAR on FOX television analyst did not mince words about this weekend’s championship races. He said it would be ‘embarrassing’ if Corey Heim and Connor Zilisch did not win the Truck Series and Xfinity Series championships, respectively. “Here’s what I think is interesting,” Harvick said on Kevin Harvick’s Happy ...Keep readingView the full article

Greg Biffle, a well-known NASCAR driver with over 500 Cup starts and 19 wins, made headlines outside of the racing world with his incredible efforts to bring help those devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024. Well, the former NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series champion is not standing by a monstrous Category 5 hurricane slams into the Caribbean. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on ...Keep readingView the full article

As Taylor Gray earned his first career win at Martinsville and the Championship 4 was set, tempers exploded in the middle of the field. Jeb Burton, who promised to retaliate against Sam Mayer for an earlier run-in, pushed him out of the way in the final corner. Burton finished sixth, and Mayer only lost one spot to finish seventh. However, Mayer let the emotions overwhelm him after ...Keep readingView the full article

NASCAR’s allegation that it paid too much to the Teams in the 2025 Charters is not itself an injury to competition; rather, it is only a private economic loss to NASCAR. This is a key line, in a document full of them, in which Judge Kenneth D. Bell dismissed NASCAR’s summary judgement counterclaims against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in the ongoing antitrust dispute between the ...Keep readingView the full article

It seems very likely that Sam Mayer’s season will have ended a week early due to his retaliatory intentional crash of Jeb Burton after the checkered flag on Saturday following the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer addressed the incident during a Tuesday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “We’ll meet ...Keep readingView the full article

27-year-old Stefan Parsons has secured a ride for the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, piloting the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. Transportation Charter Services will back the effort. He's already worked with Spire in the role of spotter, but never as a driver. Parsons comes from a rich racing family as the son of former Cup Series race winner Phil and the nephew of ...Keep readingView the full article