MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 9, 2026) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) today announced several leadership updates within its Competition department ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup and Truck Series’ seasons. Drew Blickensderfer will transition from his prior role as Crew Chief of the No. 4 and Noah Gragson and will become the organization’s Competition Director. In his new role, Blickensderfer will work alongside current Technical Director Seth Barbour, who will continue to lead the

NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports are pleased to announce a mutually agreed-upon resolution that delivers long-term stability and creates the conditions for meaningful growth for all teams in a more competitive environment.   This resolution reflects our shared commitment to maintaining a fair and equitable framework for long-term participation in America’s premier motorsport, one that supports teams, partners, and stakeholders while ensuring fans enjoy uninterru

Driver: Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford Crew chief: Ryan Bergenty Final 2025 ranking: 28th Key stats: 0 wins, 1 top five, 5 top 10s, 22 laps led How 2025 ended: Finishing his second full-time season in the Cup Series, Smith showed improvement in his return to Front Row Motorsports after a challenging rookie season in 2024 at Spire Motorsports. In the last 10 races of the 2025 season, Smith finished inside the top 10 twice at Bristol and Talladega. With five

Driver: Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford Crew chief: Chris Lawson Final 2025 ranking: 27th Key stats: 0 wins, 1 top five, 5 top 10s, 23 laps led How 2025 ended: Gilliland had the most top 10s (five) in a single season of his four-year Cup career. While he still has not won a Cup race or qualified for the playoffs, he had a runner-up finish in the fall playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway and followed that up with a ninth-place run at Martinsville Spee

Premium Lithium Battery Company Joins Noah Gragson for Multiple Races   MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 20, 2025)  – Powering Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, MillerTech is now set to return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) for the 2026 and 2027 seasons to grow deeper into the RV/marine/off-grid channels and connect with fans beyond the track. Built on the core values of stewardship, community, commitment and excellence to deliver superior quali

Rent-to-Own Company Returns as Anchor Partner in Multi-Year Agreement   MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 18, 2025)  – Returning to the NASCAR Cup Series circuit with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Zane Smith for the 2025 season, Aaron’s Rent-to-Own has now extended their partnership with the organization in a multi-race, multi-year agreement for the 2026 and 2027 Cup Series seasons. Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's is a leading provider of rent-to-own and retail purchase solutio

Cult-Favorite Pickle Company to Back FRM in Multiple Cup Series Races   MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 14, 2025)  – After an exciting 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season with Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 team, Grillo’s Pickles has announced an extension to their partnership with Front Row Motorsports to span across both Gilliland’s and Noah Gragson’s Ford Mustang Dark Horses for the 2026 Cup Series season. Partnering with Front Row Motorsports in 2024, the Boston-based company has be

23-Year-Old to Return to No. 34 Ford F-150 in CRAFTSMAN Truck Series   MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 29, 2025)  – Layne Riggs is set to return to the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), signing a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Currently in his second full-time NCTS season, the 23-year-old Bahama, North Carolina native has earned three wins, three poles, 12 Top-five and 15 Top-10 finishes this season

Ryan Bergenty to Continue as Crew Chief for Smith and No. 38 Team   MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 23, 2025)  – NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith has signed a multi-year extension with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to drive the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse.   The 26-year-old Huntington Beach, Calif. native is finishing up his second season as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, having earned three top-five and ten top-10 career finishes and one career pole. Smith’s first full