NASCAR Rant Report - Wednesday, January 15th

CW Announces NASCAR Broadcast Team, Drivers React to Rule Changes, NASCAR at The Chili Bowl Nationals, and more!

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January 15, 2025

Major headlines out of Tuesday:

The CW Announces its NASCAR Broadcast Team
Drivers React to New Rule Changes
NASCAR at the Chili Bowl Nationals

Plus, miscellaneous topics from the day.

The CW Announces its NASCAR Broadcast Team:

The CW Network has announced its broadcast team for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Adam Alexander, a veteran broadcaster with extensive experience in NASCAR coverage, will serve as the lead play-by-play announcer. He will be joined by race analysts Jamie McMurray, a former professional driver and Daytona 500 champion, and Parker Kligerman, a recently retired NASCAR driver. Dillon Welch, an Emmy® Award-winning racing announcer, and Kim Coon, a seasoned NASCAR reporter, will serve as pit reporters. Carla Gebhart, an Emmy® Award-winning television anchor, will host the pre-race show “NASCAR Countdown Live.” The races will be produced by NASCAR Productions in collaboration with The CW.

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Drivers React to New NASCAR Rules Changes:

NASCAR's recent rule changes have sparked varied reactions from drivers. Kyle Larson, who last year would have been directly affected by the new playoff waiver regulations, described the changes as "very aggressive." He acknowledged that the new rules would likely impact drivers more for suspensions due to on-track behavior rather than scheduling conflicts like his attempt at the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 doubleheader. Larson emphasized the importance of being a "clean racer" and making NASCAR a priority to avoid penalties. Overall, some drivers see the changes as necessary for maintaining fairness and integrity in the sport, but others are wary of the unintended consequences and the added pressure to comply with the new regulations.

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NASCAR at The Chili Bowl Nationals:

On Tuesday night at the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals, Landon Brooks emerged victorious in the A-Main after a thrilling battle with Brenham Crouch, who led most of the race. Buddy Kofoid made an impressive comeback from an earlier flip to finish third, with Corbin Rueschenberg and Gunnar Setser rounding out the top five.

Ty Gibbs, making his Chili Bowl debut, expressed excitement and enjoyment despite his limited experience in midget cars. He has been testing and racing various dirt cars to gain experience and is looking forward to competing. During the event, Gibbs competed in the B-Main 2 race but did not advance to the A-Main, finishing ninth. Despite his limited experience in midget cars, Gibbs expressed excitement and enjoyment and is looking forward to the event in future years.

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Miscellaneous Topics:

Anthony Alfredo will race full-time for Young’s Motorsports in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet. Alfredo, who previously raced for Our Motorsports and finished 15th in the 2024 standings, is excited to join the team and help them become a serious contender in the series.

Reaume Brothers Racing has signed Tyler Tomassi for a two-race deal in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he will drive the No. 2 Ford F-150 at Nashville Superspeedway and Bristol Motor Speedway. Tomassi has a strong background in Late Models and made his Truck Series debut in 2024.

JR Motorsports is expected to announce its entry into the Daytona 500, marking its first attempt at a NASCAR Cup Series start. The announcement will be made on January 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM over Zoom.

Suburban Propane has become the official propane provider for NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports, supplying propane for track dryers and on-site services for campers and concessions at various tracks.

Trackhouse Racing unveiled new liveries for its NASCAR Cup Series and MotoGP teams. Trackhouse continues its Project 91 program, bringing international racing stars to NASCAR, with IndyCar legend Helio Castroneves set to compete in the Daytona 500.

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