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  • NASCAR changes name of Drive for Diversity Program
    • NASCAR changes name of Drive for Diversity Program
    NASCAR has changed the name of its Drive for Diversity program to the Driver Development program, a move that was made over the offseason but has largely gone unnoticed. Last year, NASCAR celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program, which has endeavored since 2004 to elevate drivers and pit crew members from diverse backgrounds. The […]...2025
  • • Team Penske Star Joey Logano Exposes Harsh Reality of Xfinity Series’ Sponsorship Struggles
    NASCAR champion Joey Logano exposes how pay-to-play sponsorship models hurt driver development in the Xfinity Series as title sponsor exits after 2025....2025
  • Corey Heim signs developmental deal with 23XI Racing
    • Corey Heim signs developmental deal with 23XI Racing
    23XI Racing announced today that Corey Heim has signed a multi-year deal to join the team as 23XI‘s first development driver. The 22-year-old, who will continue as part of the Toyota Driver Development Program (TD2), will also race in multiple events throughout the season in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series. A 12-time […]...2025
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  • Kulwicki Driver Development Program announces semifinalists
    • Kulwicki Driver Development Program announces semifinalists
    Thirteen semifinalists from 11 states ranging from coast-to-coast have been selected from the 46 young short-track drivers who applied to this year‘s Kulwicki Driver Development Program. Under a restructured program, five drivers will be selected from the 13 semifinalists to participate in the season-long competition for the 2025 Kulwicki Cup. The drivers will be judged […]...2025
  • James Vowles vows Franco Colapinto will be ‘back to Williams’
    • James Vowles vows Franco Colapinto will be ‘back to Williams’
    Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images Franco Colapinto, named as a reserve at Alpine, may still return to Williams in the future Last Formula 1 season Franco Colapinto catapulted into stardom. Named as a midseason replacement at Williams for Logan Sargeant, the young driver impressed in his first races on the grid. Colapinto finished 12 in his debut in Monza and then finished in the points in...2025
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  • F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season
    • F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season
    Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images 2025 will see new rules in F1 including heavier cars, driver cooling systems, and more Formula 1 is going to look a little different in 2025. While the main reason the sport will appear different starts with Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari, as well as other changes such as Carlos Sainz Jr. moving to Williams, Nico Hülkenberg shifting t...2025

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Driver Development injury and suspension

  • • F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season
    2025
  • Daniel Ricciardo facing increased pressure to keep his seat, per report
    • Daniel Ricciardo facing increased pressure to keep his seat, per report
    Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images According to one report, Daniel Ricciardo has been given an ‘ultimatum’ by Dr. Helmut Marko Promoters of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix were likely elated when Daniel Ricciardo returned to the grid in the middle of the 2023 season. After missing the 2023 Miami race, that put one of the sport’s most popular drivers on track to return to Miami for the ...2024

Timeline

  • 2025
    "Tristan McKee Signs Spire Driver Development Deal, Will Run ARCA Races"

  • 2024
    "As a member of the McLaren Driver Development Program, Bortoleto has a bit of a roadblock in place with the Woking-based operation."

  • 2023
    "“I’m pleased that Bianca is joining our Driver Development programme."

  • 2022
    "NASCAR: Should JGR and 23XI consider Truck teams?"

  • 2021
    "The 2021 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development class was announced by NASCAR and Rev Racing Feb."

  • 2020
    "Robby Lyons joins JD Motorsports for first three XFINITY races of the season"

  • 2019
    "Chevrolet launches new NASCAR driver development scheme"

  • 2018
    "HUNT-SELLERS RACING ADDS LATE MODEL DRIVER COLIN GARRETT TO 2018 LINEUP"

  • 2017
    "Ford Performance teams with BKR to launch driver development program"

  • 2016
    "NASCAR rules change smart way to boost driver development in Xfinity, Truck series"

  • 2015
    "Mark Martin no longer a Roush Fenway driver development coach"

  • 2014
    "David Gilliland Racing Expands with Driver Development Program"

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Driver Development trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto
    • Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto
    Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images Pairing Gabriel Bortoleto with Nico Hülkenberg gives Sauber the best of both worlds Sauber faced a fork in the road. Down one path? A veteran presence, experience driving at the highest levels of single-seater motorsport, with a driver with an impressive resume complete with Formula 1 Grand Prix wins, and contributions to a championship team. On...2024
  • Predicting the rest of the 2025 F1 driver grid
    • Predicting the rest of the 2025 F1 driver grid
    Photo by Joe Portlock - Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images Carlos Sainz Jr.’s decision to drive for Williams cuts the number of available seats down to four. How will they get filled? The cork in the bottle that was Carlos Sainz Jr. has been removed Now we wait to see how that moment impacts the rest of the Formula 1 grid. On the first day of the sport’s annual summer s...2024
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  • How ‘F1 Manager 24’ ups the realism, and hooks you in from the start
    • How ‘F1 Manager 24’ ups the realism, and hooks you in from the start
    The third installment of the ‘F1 Manager’ series lets you channel your inner Toto Wolff With Formula 1 heading into the annual summer shutdown, many single-seater racing fans wonder how they will get their F1 fix these next few weeks. Thankfully, Frontier Developments is here to help. The British gaming company released F1 Manager 24 last week, the third installment in the company’s F1 Manager se...2024
  • • Daniel Ricciardo facing increased pressure to keep his seat, per report
    2024
  • Toyota unveils its 2024 driver development class
    • Toyota unveils its 2024 driver development class
    The manufacturer’s TD2 program has produced several noteworthy graduates, including NASCAR Cup driver Christopher Bell, who has advanced to the Championship 4 the past, two seasons, and Xfinity driver John Hunter Nemechek, who will join Bell in Cup and compete with Legacy Motor Club.“The TD2 program is something that we take much pride in at TRD,” said Trent Rodriguez, Manager, Driver ...Keep read...2024
  • FIA may want F1 to expand, but are current drivers on board?
    • FIA may want F1 to expand, but are current drivers on board?
    Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images At Thursday’s press conferences ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, drivers addressed potential F1 expansion The Formula 1 grid may soon have two additional drivers, thanks to a recent decision from the sport’s governing body to proceed with a bid submitted by Andretti-Cadillac to add an 11th team to the field. However, the current crop of drivers are somewhat ...2023
  • Christopher Bell is 20/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
    • Christopher Bell is 20/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
    Christopher Bell / No. 20 DEWALT-Rheem Toyota Camry TRD PreviewDaytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway No. 20 DEWALT-Rheem Toyota Camry TRD News and Notes:DAYTONA 500: Christopher Bell will make his fourth NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) start in the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19th at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). The No. 20 Toyota Camry TRD will feature both DEWALT and R...2023
  • • Chase Briscoe Lands Full-Time Ride with Brad Keselowski Racing
    By David Morgan, NASCAR Contributor After announcing that Austin Cindric would fill one of the team’s two driver slots for 2017, Brad Keselowski Racing completed their driver lineup on Thursday as they announced that Chase Briscoe would be coming on board full-time in their second team truck. Briscoe, who won the championship in the ARCA Racing Series in 2016 with six wins, becomes the first driv...2017
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  • • David Gilliland Racing Expands with Driver Development Program
    David Gilliland Racing (DGR) is capping its successful 2014 season with the announcement of an expansion. The Mooresville, N.C.-based team now offers a driver development program that will field a second car for the 2015 season in Late Model and Super Late Model competition. DGR is seeking young, up-and-coming talent to join the program.   DGR is owned and operated by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driv...2014

Driver Development stats and results

  • • James Vowles vows Franco Colapinto will be ‘back to Williams’
    2025
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  • • F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season
    2025
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  • Isack Hadjar secures final spot on 2025 F1 grid with VCARB
    • Isack Hadjar secures final spot on 2025 F1 grid with VCARB
    Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images VCARB returns to its roots with the announcement of Isack Hadjar The 2025 Formula 1 grid is finally complete. This week saw the final two seats fall into place, first with the long-rumored news that Red Bull and Sergio Pérez were parting ways after four seasons together. Then on Thursday Red Bull announced that Liam Lawson was being promoted from a spot ...2024
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  • • Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto
    2024
  • • How ‘F1 Manager 24’ ups the realism, and hooks you in from the start
    2024
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  • • Daniel Ricciardo facing increased pressure to keep his seat, per report
    2024
  • Christopher Bell is +850 to win 2023 Bass Pro Shops Night Race
    • Christopher Bell is +850 to win 2023 Bass Pro Shops Night Race
    Christopher Bell / No. 20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota Camry TRD PreviewBass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway No. 20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota Camry TRD News and Notes:BELL NCS AT BRISTOL: Christopher Bell will make his fifth NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) start at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) this weekend in the No. 20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota Camry TRD for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR). ...2023
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  • Ty Gibbs is 35/1 to win at Kansas. He's live this week, maybe drop a couple bucks
    • Ty Gibbs is 35/1 to win at Kansas. He's live this week, maybe drop a couple bucks
    Ty Gibbs / No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry TRD PreviewHollywood Casino 400 No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry TRD News and NotesFIRST SEASON: Ty Gibbs is competing in his first full NASCAR Cup Series season driving the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry TRD.2023: Gibbs is 17th in the NASCAR point standings and has scored two top-five finishes (fifth at both Pocono and Watkins Glen) an...2023
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  • Carson Kvapil to make NASCAR Truck debut at Bristol
    • Carson Kvapil to make NASCAR Truck debut at Bristol
    Kvapil, 20, has won multiple races with JR Motorsports in the CARS Pro Late Model and CARS Late Model Stock Car tours.He currently leads the championship standings in the CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour and is a member of Chevrolet's driver development program.Now he'll get the chance on the national stage of NASCAR for the first time in his career. On September 14th, he will pilot the No. 7 Spire ...2023
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  • Ty Gibbs is 18/1 to win 2023 Go Bowling at the Glen
    • Ty Gibbs is 18/1 to win 2023 Go Bowling at the Glen
    Ty Gibbs / No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry TRD PreviewGo Bowling at The Glen No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry TRD News and NotesFIRST SEASON: Ty Gibbs is competing in his first full NASCAR Cup Series season driving the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry TRD.2023: Gibbs is 18th in the NASCAR point standings and has scored one top-five finish (Pocono) and six top-10 finishes at Atlant...2023
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  • • F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season
    2025
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  • • Isack Hadjar secures final spot on 2025 F1 grid with VCARB
    2024
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  • • Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto
    2024
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  • Sauber completes their driver lineup for 2025 F1 season with Gabriel Bortoleto
    • Sauber completes their driver lineup for 2025 F1 season with Gabriel Bortoleto
    Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Gabriel Bortoleto earns a full-time seat with Sauber Sauber ended months of speculation on Wednesday, filling out their driver lineup for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Welcome to the grid, Gabriel Bortoleto. After announcing back in the sprint that veteran driver Nico Hülkenberg would move to the team for the 2025 season, a year before Sauber becomes the Audi ...2024
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  • • Predicting the rest of the 2025 F1 driver grid
    2024
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  • • How ‘F1 Manager 24’ ups the realism, and hooks you in from the start
    2024
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  • Ferrari F1 adds two new members to their leadership team
    • Ferrari F1 adds two new members to their leadership team
    Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton is not the only figure moving from Mercedes to Ferrari Driver movement is not the only transfer news in the Formula 1 world at the moment. The decision by Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull in early 2025 has sparked speculation about where the sport’s greatest designer might land next. But the team mentioned most often as a pote...2024
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  • Jade Avedisian is developing with Toyota and inspiring the next generation of girls to race
    • Jade Avedisian is developing with Toyota and inspiring the next generation of girls to race
    In November of last year, Jade Avedisian became an official part of the Toyota Racing family in their driver development program. Avedisian has impressed in midget racing for the last few years and she has NASCAR dreams one day....2024
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  • McLaren announces Bianca Bustamante as their F1 Academy driver for 2024
    • McLaren announces Bianca Bustamante as their F1 Academy driver for 2024
    Photo by Eric Alonso - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images The 18-year-old driver also joins McLaren’s driver development program McLaren announced on Wednesday that 18-year-old driver Bianca Bustamante would be joining their driver development program, becoming the first female driver to enroll in the team’s talent pipeline. In addition, she will race in next year’s F1 Academy with McLar...2023
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  • NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Combine
    • NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Combine
    NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Combine A Huge Opportunity for Aspiring Racers On Oct. 9, NASCAR and Rev Racing announced the 15 drivers participating in the Advance Auto Parts Drive for Diversity Combine.  To get to Florence Motor Speedway, you drive through the cotton fields surrounding NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough’s home town, pass a country store called “Becky’s Place” and turn rig...2023
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Top Driver Development news

  • • Mark Martin no longer a Roush Fenway driver development coach
    NASCAR Sprint Cup Series veteran Mark Martin, who was hired last July as a driver development coach for Roush Fenway Racing, is no longer with the organization....2015
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  • • Tony Eury Jr. to help head up new driver development program
    Tony Eury Jr., the cousin of and former crew chief for driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has joined the driver development program of LFR Chassis of Mooresville, N.C. The company made the announcement on Friday that it has formed a driver development program, touting in a media release that Eury Jr. and the three others who will form the core of the program have earned in ...2015
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  • • Tony Eury Jr. to help head up new driver development program
    Tony Eury Jr., the cousin and former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew chief of Dale Earnhardt Jr., has been named competition director for the new diver development program of LFR Chassis. He and three other NASCAR veterans will lead the program....2015
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  • • Ford Performance teams with BKR to launch driver development program
    Chase Briscoe is the first driver who will take part in the joint NASCAR effort....2017
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  • • Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s formidable legacy will continue off the track
    Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s commitment to driver development and eye for talent have helped put the Cup Series in good hands going forward. Chase Elliott is one of the products of JR Motorsports....2017
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  • • NASCAR: Should JGR and 23XI consider Truck teams?
    Toyota will need new options for driver development in the NASCAR Truck Series next season, and its NASCAR Cup Series teams could provide the solution. It was an eventful weekend for Toyota at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where the automaker clinched its 13th NASCAR Truck Series manufacturer championship while sending drivers Ty Majeski, Ben Rhodes, and Chandler […] NASCAR: Should JGR and 23XI ...2022
  • • Tristan McKee Signs Spire Driver Development Deal, Will Run ARCA Races
    The 14-year-old's schedule also includes CARS Tour and Trans Am events....2025
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  • • Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto
    2024
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Driver Development fantasy rankings and news

  • • How ‘F1 Manager 24’ ups the realism, and hooks you in from the start
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Driver Development schedule, game

  • • Corey Heim signs developmental deal with 23XI Racing
    2025
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  • • James Vowles vows Franco Colapinto will be ‘back to Williams’
    2025
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  • • F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season
    2025
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  • Toyota Racing Development unveils 2025 Driver Development program lineup
    • Toyota Racing Development unveils 2025 Driver Development program lineup
    After another stellar season full of wins and championships, TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) is pleased to officially unveil its 2025 Toyota Driver Development (TD2) lineup. “Everyone at Toyota and TRD continues to see the value in investing in young drivers and helping them have incredible opportunities to showcase their talent with our partner teams […]...2025
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  • • Tristan McKee Signs Spire Driver Development Deal, Will Run ARCA Races
    2025
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  • TRICON unveils 2025 'All-Star' truck lineup
    • TRICON unveils 2025 'All-Star' truck lineup
    TRICON Garage (TRICON) has revealed its lineup for the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season. The team will compete in all 25 NCTS events, featuring a rotating cast of drivers including Brent Crews, Brandon Jones, William Sawalich and Lawless Alan. Crews, a 16-year-old Toyota Driver Development […]...2025
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  • • Isack Hadjar secures final spot on 2025 F1 grid with VCARB
    2024
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  • • Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto
    2024
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  • • Sauber completes their driver lineup for 2025 F1 season with Gabriel Bortoleto
    2024
  • • Predicting the rest of the 2025 F1 driver grid
    2024
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Driver Development rumors, scandals

  • • Sauber completes their driver lineup for 2025 F1 season with Gabriel Bortoleto
    2024
  • Red Bull unveils Adrian Newey passion project RB17 Hypercar as F1 rumors swirl
    • Red Bull unveils Adrian Newey passion project RB17 Hypercar as F1 rumors swirl
    Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Adrian Newey introduced his latest vision, the RB17 Hypercar, as rumors persist about his next F1 stop Adrian Newey’s passion project has arrived. On Friday at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Red Bull Racing unveiled the RB17 Hypercar, Newey’s latest design for the team. Instead of a Formula 1 car that will power Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez around som...2024
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  • • Ferrari F1 adds two new members to their leadership team
    2024
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