Ford has now announced the cars, the colors, the concert, the cable channel and the charity fund for its Veterans Day Classic at Daytona. What it hasn't announced, at least in the material it has published so far, is how long the race runs or how a winner gets picked. That gap is the story, and it's why the lineup tells you more than the poster does.
The event is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Daytona International Speedway, three days after the Cup Series finale at Homestead (here's how that November calendar stacks up). Ford is running it in collaboration with NASCAR, Blue Star Families, IMSA and HSR, according to Ford's own announcement. Twelve Ford Racing drivers will split into six teams, one for each branch of the U.S. military, all in Mustang Dark Horse R race cars.
Think about what that means. In a normal NASCAR weekend, Ford's pitch to its fans is simple: beat Chevrolet and Toyota. Here there is **** ody to beat. Every driver, every car and every logo on the grid is Ford, so the manufacturer has to build the stakes from scratch. Its answer is the military branch as team identity, and Ford says the teams are racing for bragging rights.
That is a smart device and a fragile one. A one-make race can't borrow rivalry from the paddock. It has to earn it in two hours of television, which is why the details Ford hasn't filled in matter more than usual.
Ford's lineup pairs the drivers like this: Army gets Joey Hand and Brad Keselowski, the Marine Corps gets Ryan Blaney and Ben Hobson, the Navy gets Logan Sargeant and Ryan Preece, the Air Force gets Frankie Muniz and Austin Cindric, the **** e Force gets Noah Gragson and Layne Riggs, and the Coast Guard gets Joey Logano and Ty Majeski.

#every #joey #ryan

Sammy Smith delivered a memorable performance in Friday's Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway, securing his first career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory in dramatic fashion. The Spire Motorsports driver started second, led a race-high 21 laps and emerged victorious following a chaotic overtime finish.
Smith established himself as a contender immediately, taking the lead for the first time on Lap 2. He remained competitive throughout the afternoon while battling several championship contenders and navigating multiple accidents.
The decisive moment came during overtime when Smith restarted on the inside of the front row alongside Layne Riggs. He received a strong push from Ty Majeski and remained near the front as the leaders battled for position. Smith ultimately gained the necessary momentum coming through the tri-oval and surged ahead of a four-wide battle for second place.
His No. 7 Chevrolet crossed the finish line just 0.091 seconds ahead of Tyler Ankrum, with teammate Austin Green finishing third. The victory came just hours after Smith announced plans to compete full time in the Truck Series in 2027.
It marked his first victory in 11 career Truck Series starts and provided an impressive preview of his upcoming full-time campaign.

#victory #time #second

Layne Riggs remained firmly in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship contention Friday, finishing eighth in the Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Front Row Motorsports driver started ninth, led six laps and competed near the front throughout much of the afternoon. Riggs demonstrated impressive speed early, finishing fifth in Stage 1 before improving to second in Stage 2.
His No. 34 Ford continued running among the leaders during the final stage, allowing him to challenge Kaden Honeycutt and several other championship contenders. Riggs appeared positioned for a potential victory when he restarted on the outside of the front row alongside Sammy Smith in overtime.
He received a push from Honeycutt, but the outside lane struggled to maintain momentum against the inside line. As Ty Majeski moved ahead of Riggs, Honeycutt eventually found an opportunity to pass his championship rival. Riggs slipped backward during the final-lap battle and finished eighth, earning 44 points through his finishing position and stage performances.
He remains second in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase standings with 2,328 points. However, Riggs now trails Honeycutt by 43 points with only Martinsville and Homestead-Miami remaining. Riggs will need to outscore his rival significantly to keep his championship hopes alive.
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Layne Riggs needs major run at Martinsville for 2026 Chase standings

#championship #points #nascar #craftsman

The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders open their quest for a second straight College Football Playoff appearance on Saturday when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (0-1), ranked No. 21 in the FCS at newly renamed Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock.
Aug 31, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Abilene Christian Wildcats wide receiver Blayne Taylor (13) rushes against Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive safety Chapman Lewis (25) in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX Sports 1

#texas #christian #wildcats #stadium

McAnally-Hilgeman Racing's Tyler Ankrum didn't have the race he desired, but he still got his desired outcome.
Layne Riggs won the race, scoring his series leading sixth victory on the season. Riggs didn't win either of the stages, as those stage wins went to Spire Motorsports' Connor Zilisch. In addition to winning stages one and two, the Cup Series regular led 55 laps as well. While these two driver had impressive runs, most eyes were following the intense points battle between Tyler Ankrum, Stewart Friesen, and Jake Garcia.
Coming into the race, Ankrum held a 20 point lead over both Friesen and Garcia, however that lead dissipated from the drop of the green flag. Very quickly in stage one, Ankrum battled brake issues and ran outside the top 20 for most of the day. While he struggled, both Garcia and Friesen chipped away at his points gap, as they gained track position throughout the race through strategy.
As the laps were winding down, the battle between the three drivers was within a singular point. It seemed like each lap, everyone was unsure on who was going to win. Then with 6 laps to go, everything changed. Tricon Racing's Gavan Boschele lost control of his truck entering turn one. From there, chaos ensued.
Before the first overtime attempt, things were looking bleak. Ankrum was running in 27th, but crew chief Mark Hillman elected to stay out on the race track, while many cars came down pit road. This move put Ankrum inside the top 20, and gained him ten points over the other two competitors.

#friesen #garcia #laps #points

The Texans announced the addition of a tight end to the roster on Sunday.
They have signed Louis Hansen. There was no corresponding move needed to make room for Hansen in Houston.
It's Hansen's second stint with the Texans. He signed with them in June and was waived in late July.
Hansen played two years at Michigan and three years at Connecticut before going undrafted this April. He had 46 catches for 463 yards and four touchdowns in 40 college games.
Dalton Schultz, Foster Moreau, second-round pick Marlin Klein, Cade Stover, Brevin Jordan, and Layne Pryor are the other tight ends on the Texans' roster.

#texans #signed #louis

The "near future" still isn't very clear.
New Mexico head coach Jason Eck said Monday that quarterback Jack Layne still doesn't have a clear timeline to return from a nagging elbow injury.
The Lobos' fifth-year quarterback missed all of spring practice after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a torn tendon in his elbow. While Layne has been active in each of UNM's five practices, he has not been observed throwing with his right arm despite doing so earlier this summer.
Jack Layne still doesn't have a clear timeline to return, per Jason Eck.
"He's frustrated with it. Just trying to keep his head up." https://t.co/7LbTyFJSGl pic.twitter.com/nQUkJbDqK6

#layne #head

Michael B Jordan and Raye have sparked dating rumours.
The pair were spotted spending time together at Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park outside Los Angeles at the weekend.
In a viral photo shared to social media, the duo boarded a roller coaster, with the singer smiling at the Sinners actor as they chatted happily, while fans looked on.
Jordan's theme park appearance with Raye follows a string of high-profile pairings, beginning with Kendall Jenner, with whom he was spotted leaving the same Met Gala after-party in New York City back in 2015.
He was subsequently briefly linked to If Beale Street Could Talk star Kiki Layne, and French fashion model Cindy Bruna, after being spotted out with them.
Jordan's most publicly visible romance was with model Lori Harvey, whom he dated from around autumn 2020 to mid-2022.

#whom #model

New Mexico opens fall camp on Wednesday, exactly one month before the Lobos start their second season under head coach Jason Eck. And perhaps no season in recent history has been subject to as much excitement and anticipation as the one ahead, after UNM finished a surprising 9-4 last year.
There are, however, a few questions amid the hype.
Here's five things I'd like to learn about UNM over the next month, from how its pass rush will look to whether a few veterans might be able to return:
1. Who will start at quarterback?
Last year, UNM held a quarterback competition between Jack Layne and James Laubstein, one that was a little closer than some might remember. But it always seemed that Layne had an upper hand — after all, he had played in this offense for three seasons at Idaho prior to arriving at UNM.

#might #wednesday

The Clash is expected to have a new home in 2027. According to The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi, the Clash is expected to return to Daytona International Speedway after a six-year hiatus. After a two-year run at Bowman Gray Stadium, NASCAR will go back to Daytona for its opening exhibition event.
According to Bianchi, the Clash at Daytona is expected to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2027, which is one day before the Super Bowl and a week before the Daytona 500. The NASCAR insider also says a new sponsor is expected to partner with the Clash next season.
NASCAR should run the Clash at Daytona, as there is no better fit for the opening weekend of the season. While Bowman Gray and Los Angeles put on good shows, Daytona is where the Clash belongs. The 2027 NASCAR season isn't here yet, but excitement is already in the air about the possibility.
Front Row Motorsports addresses Layne Riggs' NASCAR Cup future in 2026
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR expected to bring Clash back to Daytona oval in 2027

#clash #nascar #bianchi

Front Row Motorsports will lead the NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup for the race at Lucas Oil Raceway in July. Layne Riggs won the pole for the 2026 TSport 200 at Lucas Oil this weekend. Chandler Smith will join Riggs on the front row for Friday night's event. It is Riggs' third pole position of the 2026 Truck Series season.
Nick Sanchez and Christian Eckes will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Ben Rhodes, Harrison Burton, Justin Haley, Conor Daly, Toni Breidinger, and Frankie Muniz all start 20th or worse for Friday's event. Justin Carroll and Jonathan Shafer missed the event.
The full NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup at Lucas Oil in July 2026 is below!
No. 34 Layne Riggs
No. 38 Chandler Smith

#riggs

Series leader Layne Riggs looks for a second straight win on the short track at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 returns on Friday night.
NASCAR Truck Series drivers Derek Lemke (22) and Ben Rhodes (99) race during the Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, May 29, 2026.
When: Friday, July 24, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
Channel: FOX Sports 1

#truck #indianapolis #raceway #park

NASCAR is gearing up for the 24th race weekend of the 2026 season at Lucas Oil Raceway, and the Truck Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Layne Riggs beat Corey Day for his second win of the year. Now, the sport will head to Lucas Oil with a substantial amount of money on the line.
The purse for the Truck Series race at Lucas Oil will be $789,700 on Friday night. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of the $789,700 will go toward the team in victory lane. Last year, the purse for Lucas Oil sat at $782,900, which is a $6,800 increase.
It will be fascinating to see which NASCAR driver will earn the most money at Lucas Oil this weekend. Riggs is looking to go back-to-back in the race at Lucas Oil, but Grant Enfinger and Ty Majeski had good trucks in 2025. Lucas Oil always puts on a show, and this weekend should be no different.
More: How to watch NASCAR live at Indianapolis in July 2026, full schedule
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR purse for Truck Series race at Lucas Oil in July 2026

#race

LAS VEGAS — Hurt or not, Jack Layne isn’t making excuses after last season.
“Last year, I think we were good as an offense, but we can be better, and I think we will be better this year,” New Mexico’s fifth-year senior said last Wednesday at Mountain West Media Days. “And, you know, everyone’s dealing with injuries – it’s not just me. Everyone’s got something.”
By all indications, Layne shouldn’t be dealing with something soon.
After undergoing offseason surgery to repair a torn tendon in his elbow, Layne said his arm is “feeling good” entering what’s expected to be a four-player quarterback competition during fall camp.
The 6-foot-2, 209-pound former Idaho transfer tore his common flexor tendon last season during warmups ahead of a 35-10 win over UCLA, the Lobos’ fourth game of the season. But the injury went undiagnosed until Layne underwent a routine clean-up procedure in late December, with the significance of the tear surprising both him and his surgeon.

#think #better #dealing

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) hosts its Advancing AI event in San Francisco on July 22-3, and Jefferies expects a busy day. ******* yst Blayne Curtis, who has a "Buy" rating and a $615 price target, thinks AMD will raise its estimate of the total market for its processors past $200 billion. He expects fresh details on the MI500 chips due after the current generation. The part investors will be keen on watching is the customer list. The ******* yst believes Microsoft (MSFT) is signed up for the MI450. There are also growing talks of a deal with Anthropic, which has reportedly been hiring engineers familiar with AMD's software.
The reason a new customer matters so much comes down to how AMD won the last two. To land OpenAI and Meta Platforms (META), each committing to six gigawatts of chips, AMD handed both companies warrants to buy up to 160 million shares. Combined, AMD has promised away about a fifth of itself to secure those orders.
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#earnings #customer

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the top stocks to buy according to Whale Rock Capital Management. On June 30, Jefferies ***** yst Blayne Curtis reiterated his Buy rating and $550 price target on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). The ***** yst cited an improving outlook for the company's AI chip business.
A key pillar of Curtis' thesis is Broadcom's improving visibility into FY2028 earnings. In fact, Jefferies ran a scenario ***** ysis that points to earnings per share of between $30 and $40 for that year, which translates into a valuation multiple of roughly 10 times earnings.
Curtis also pointed to an on-track roadmap for Broadcom's custom Tensor Processing Units, the AI chips it co-designs with Google. He noted that this partnership now extends through 2031 under a long-term agreement that guarantees minimum revenue and offers potential upside of more than $500 billion over that period.
Beyond Google, Jefferies highlighted a broadening customer base for Broadcom's application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). These are the custom chips built for individual AI customers. According to the ***** yst, the broadening customer is an encouraging sign that the company is diversifying away from reliance on a single buyer. One example of such diversification is Broadcom's new partnership with OpenAI, through which the two companies unveiled Jalapeno. This is OpenAI's first custom AI accelerator chip designed specifically for running large language model inference workloads.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a semiconductor and infrastructure software company. It designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor devices and software solutions, including networking connectivity products, wireless device connectivity components, server and storage system solutions, and broadband access technologies.

By Maria Tsvetkova and Nathan Layne
NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Celebrity guests in tuxedos and gowns began arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday for what was widely expected to be a glitzy wedding celebration for pop megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, the couple that has enchanted fans with a three-year love story.
Retired soccer star Abby ‌Wambach and her wife, author Glennon Doyle, were among the first guests seen entering the sports arena on foot under extreme temperatures that hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Kelce's teammate, Kansas ‌City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, were also spotted walking in, as was "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis. Others who arrived included actors Hugh Grant and Ethan Hawke.
Black sport utility vehicles snarled traffic as they drove into the facility, stopping when workers asked occupants to show electronic tickets for verification.
"Watch your toes!" yelled a person at the checkpoint to the crowd while guests' cars passed a few feet away.

Noah Gragson's future in NASCAR is uncertain. Despite earning a second season with Front Row Motorsports, Gragson has struggled to produce like his teammates, Zane Smith and Todd Gilliland. Plus, Layne Riggs is waiting in the wings. So, where will the driver of the No. 4 car race during the 2027 NASCAR season?
Motorsports Wire is predicting that Gragson will drive for JR Motorsports during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. Riggs seems like a great candidate for a promotion to the Cup Series, so he is a logical fit for the No. 4 car. After a rough journey in the Cup Series, dropping back to the O'Reilly Series would do wonders for Gragson's career.
There could be a possible fit at Richard Childress Racing, but would the organization put Gragson in the No. 33 Cup car? Austin Hill has run well after replacing the late Kyle Busch. For now, Gragson would love to compete at NASCAR's top level, but winning races in the O'Reilly Series wouldn't be a bad option either.
More: Predicting Hendrick Motorsports' driver lineup for 2027 Cup season
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Noah Gragson's 2027 prediction: Will he return to Front Row?

The NASCAR Truck Series competed in San Diego, and it was a thrilling event. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson led the race; however, he wasn't able to pull through after multiple issues late in the event. Instead, it was a Front Row Motorsports driver who stole the show.
Layne Riggs and the No. 34 team for Front Row Motorsports won Friday evening's event in San Diego, earning their fourth victory of the 2026 Truck Series season. Riggs was able to pass Tyler Reif in the closing moments, as the No. 42 truck overdrove the chicane, resulting in a required stop-and-go penalty.
Reif was so close to earning his first career NASCAR win, but Riggs was able to pull through for the victory. The driver of the No. 34 truck has won three of the last four races as he continues to stretch his points lead. Now, Riggs will hope to carry his momentum to Lime Rock Park in a few weeks.
No. 34 Layne Riggs
No. 19 Daniel Hemric

Tyler Reif was just one chicane away from an emotional victory in San Diego, but instead, the 19-year-old is left to wonder what could have been.
Making just his seventh career start with a previous best finish of ninth, Reif suddenly found himself battling for the win when Kaden Honeycutt and Chandler Smith collided in an overtime restart.
Reif fought off Daniel Hemric in a contact-filled battle, taking the white flag with smoke billowing from his No. 42 Chevrolet. If he held on for just one more lap, he would have been just the third driver ever to deliver Niece Motorsports a Truck Series win, with the other two being Cup stars Ross Chastain and Carson Hocevar.
But he had Layne Riggs all over him, and entering the final chicane on the last lap, Reif missed his entry and had to cut the corner, slamming doors with Riggs as the win slipped away Per NASCAR rules, you have to come to a complete stop after missing the chicane, so his shot the win was over the moment he failed to stay to the left of the tire bundle.
Reif was scored 19th, and the shouts of his family could be heard on the background of the broadcast as the difficult loss played out in real-time.