The No. 21 pit crew has received a lot of attention this season for being one of the fastest in the series but their teammates on the No. 2 pit crew really showed up for @jesselovejr1 in the playoffs when it mattered.
This pit stop was the key to their race on Saturday.
Longtime independent NASCAR driver Phil Barkdoll died Tuesday at his home in Vinton, Iowa. He was 87.
Barkdoll made 23 Cup starts as a superspeedway specialist and is best remembered as a fixture in Daytona 500 qualifying throughout the 80s and 90s. He made The Great American Race five years in a row from 1988 to 1992, with a best finish of 15th in 1989.
Barkdoll qualified for the Daytona 500 for the final time in 1997, making a comeback after a battle with cancer to earn a spot in the starting field, but sold his ride to Joe Nemechek after his team failed to qualify themselves. Barkdoll ran time trials for the 1998 Daytona 500 then turned the car over to Mike Wallace, who made the field in Barkdoll's car and finished 23rd.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital at the University of Iowa.
Robinson Helicopter Company and Operation Helo are partnering to raise awareness and support for the critical role of helicopters in US disaster relief.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Operation Helo spearheaded one of the largest civilian-led helicopter relief efforts in recent US history, leveraging 100+ helicopters and 200 volunteer pilots to rescue and resupply those most critically in need.
In March 2025, Robinson Helicopter Company entered an initial agreement to provide parts, service, and crucial flight safety training to Operation Helo, whose pilots maintain a perfect safety record despite challenging conditions like confined-area landings in active disaster zones.
As Robinson President/CEO David Smith emphasizes, "When disaster strikes, the immediate aftermath can be chaos, and that's when the unique agility and reach of a helicopter becomes absolutely vital to access areas traditional transportation simply cannot reach. Displaying this co-branded R44 with Operation Helo isn't just about helping to supply an aircraft; it's about amplifying this organization’s safety and visibility to maintain their operations, save lives, and truly make a difference when communities are at their most vulnerable."
A co-branded R44 will be on display at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh (July 22-27) to further this cause. Learn more and find out how you can support this life-saving work: https://t.co/81zgU5Zq6g
@bobpockrass@NASCARONFOX I am so happy to see Harry included in the Hall of Fame! He was an amazing driver, and I don’t think anybody will ever top the record he owns as the oldest winner in the NASCAR cup series!