NASCAR News

SQR Development, a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series team for 2022, has signed Lessard to drive its No. 87 Toyota in select races this season, tobychristie.com reports.

RSS Racing announced Sieg will drive the No. 28 Ford in multiple Xfinity Series races during the 2022 season.

The 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season wasn't too kind to Mills. But he'll have a chance to rebound, as he will return to BJ McLeod Motorsports for his fourth full-time season, Dustin Albino of Jayski reports.

For the second year in a row, Vargas will be one of JD Motorsports' primary drivers, as he returns to the team for the full 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, Dustin Albino of Jayski reports.

Spire Motorsports announced Schluter Systems North America has renewed its partnership with the team and will serve as the primary sponsor of LaJoie's No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for seven NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022.

True Velocity joins Richard Childress Racing and the No. 3 Chevrolet for multiple races in 2022, beginning with The Clash.

McLaughlin will run a part-time Xfinity Series schedule in 2022 for RSS Racing, piloting the No. 38 Ford, jayski.com reports.

Ware announced Friday afternoon that he will return to the No. 51 Ford for Rick Ware Racing this season.

Newman will compete at the Chili Bowl Nationals, but he said this week on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he does not have any type of NASCAR ride for this season, NBC Sports reports.

Sam Hunt Racing announced that Earnhardt will pilot the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra for multiple races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022.

Sam Hunt Racing announced that Truex will pilot the No. 26 Circle B Diecast Toyota GR Supra in the Beef. It's What's for Dinner. 300 at Daytona International Speedway.

Preece will compete in multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022 for Rick Ware Racing as a part of the team's alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing. Preece's first race behind the wheel of the No. 15 Ford Mustang will be the inaugural Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum Feb. 6 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Burton was fastest in day 2 of Next-Gen testing at Daytona International Speedway Wednesday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 195.304 mph.

Former Formula 1 and Indy 500 champion Villeneuve plans to take another shot at winning the Daytona 500, Motorsport.com reports.

NASCAR veteran, Ragan is set to pilot to the No. 15 Rick Ware Racing entry for multiple races in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2022, starting with the prestigious Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Cindric was fastest in day 1 of Next-Gen testing at Daytona International Speedway Tuesday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 190.621 mph.

Spire Motorsports announced Built will return to the team's family of partners in 2022 and serve as the primary sponsor aboard LaJoie's No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

3CHI, a company focused on innovation within hemp-based consumer products, is teaming up for a groundbreaking partnership with Richard Childress Racing, Reddick and the No. 8 NASCAR Cup Series team in 2022.

As Harvick embarks on his 22nd year in the NASCAR Cup Series, a familiar brand rejoins the driver of the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2022. Rheem, America's No. 1 water heating brand and major air conditioning and heating manufacturer, is commemorating its 15th anniversary in racing, and as a part of the celebration, Rheem will partner with Harvick and the No. 4 team for three NASCAR Cup Series races.

JTG Daugherty Racing announced that Irish Spring Body Wash will sponsor the No. 47 Camaro ZL1 with Kroger in the Daytona 500 on February 20th and the Bristol Dirt Race on April 17th.

Spire Motorsports announced that Bilicki will drive the team's No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for most of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule beginning with next month's WISE Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway.

Almirola announced Monday that he'll retire from competitive stock car racing following the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, Jenna Fryer of The Associated Press reports.

Kaulig Racing has named veteran crew chief, Trent Owens, for the team's first, full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series with driver Haley.

Kaulig Racing has named Matt Swiderski, Crew Chief of the No. 16 Camaro ZL1 driven by Allmendinger, Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson.

Graf Jr. will return to SS GreenLight Racing to pilot one of the team's two full-time cars, Dustin Albino of Jayski reports.