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Garage 66 Skips Vegas; Mears Takes Final Races

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Garage 66, previously known as MBM Motorsports, will not participate in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Josh Bilicki achieved a 32nd place finish at the Charlotte Roval, the team's best result since July.
Casey Mears will drive for Garage 66 in the final three races of the season.
Katherine Legge will compete for Live Fast Motorsports in her first Cup event on a 1.5-mile oval.
The race will air live on USA Network on October 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

NASCAR was founded on February 21, 1948, by Bill France Sr. to organize stock car racing in the U.S., evolving from informal races among moonshine runners in the South. The first official race, held on June 19, 1949, at Charlotte Speedway, featured 75 cars, with Jim Roper declared the winner. Today, NASCAR includes diverse teams and drivers, reflecting its significant growth and popularity.

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Story summary

Garage 66, previously known as MBM Motorsports, will not participate in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Josh Bilicki achieved a 32nd place finish at the Charlotte Roval, the team's best result since July.
Casey Mears will drive for Garage 66 in the final three races of the season.
Katherine Legge will compete for Live Fast Motorsports in her first Cup event on a 1.5-mile oval.
The race will air live on USA Network on October 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. ET.

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