Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Tommy Baldwin Jr. across Nascar.
Corey Heim’s second win of the 2026 season at the Brickyyard 400 was overshadowed by Bubba Wallace’s 23rd‑place finish, a qualifying misstep, and a light‑hearted text that revealed their growing relationship, while Heim prepares to join 23XI Racing next year.
Tommy Baldwin Jr. announced his exit from Rick Ware Racing on the Dirty Mo Media Door Bumper Clear podcast, explaining that preserving his friendship with team owner Rick Ware outweighed any professional considerations.
After more than a year as competition director, Tommy Baldwin Jr. has left Rick Ware Racing, citing divergent expectations, and plans to devote time to his sons' racing aspirations.
Tommy Baldwin Jr., majority owner of Rick Ware Racing, has suggested renaming the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series to bear Kyle Busch's name. The proposal follows Busch's record 69 wins and seven championships, his recent death at 41, and a wave of fan support. A public memorial service is slated for Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with a charity race planned at Bowman Gray Stadium in August.
Garrett Mitchell, known as Cleetus McFarland, is chasing a Daytona 500 berth after a breakthrough partnership with Richard Childress Racing, following a challenging stint in ARCA and a recent race at Nashville Superspeedway.