Zeigler Auto Group and Live Fast Offering Free Tickets to Chicago

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ZEIGLER AUTO GROUP & BILICKI #LIVEZEIGLERFAST SEASON

Zeigler Auto Group first sponsored Josh Bilicki at Michigan International Speedway in August 2021.

At the time, this was going to be a one-time opportunity to partner with Bilicki to highlight the Zeigler Auto Group name and be a sponsor at a NASCAR Xfinity Series race.


Fast-forward to 2023, Zeigler Auto Group has renewed its sponsorship with Bilicki and introduced a new partnership with the No. 78 Zeigler.com Camaro while teaming with Live Fast Motorsports.


Over the past two years, Bilicki has teamed up with Zeigler Auto Group on many different occasions and become part of #TeamZeigler. Bilicki has been involved with Zeigler Auto Group events such as, being the lead pace car driver at the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon in 2022, participating in the Drive for Life Charity Gala in 2021 and 2022, and enjoying the annual Holiday Party, rides upon the Zeigler hot air balloon or visits at the Zeigler Auto Group dealerships for their employee celebrations.


“This is what separates Josh from others, his willingness to become engaged in our culture, with our team members across four states and truly embrace the Team Zeigler values,” said Aaron Zeigler, president and CEO of Zeigler Auto Group.


This year, Zeigler Auto Group wanted to give fans the opportunity to get up close to the action at a NASCAR Cup Series race to experience what it is like to be in the pit area during a race. They launched the #Livezeiglerfast fan engagement contest, giving fans everywhere the opportunity to enter and win two VIP Hot pass tickets to three premier races throughout the 2023 season.


“Our fans are the most important element of our sport and without them, we would not be racing on the weekends. Most fans see the action on track but do not have the chance to see what happens behind the scenes. Thanks to Zeigler, we have the opportunity to share this unique experience with a few very lucky individuals,” said Bilicki.


The NASCAR Cup Series season is in full gear, and Bilicki is ready to make the headlines, thanks to his sponsorship deal with the Zeigler Auto Group and team Live Fast Motorsports. Zeigler Auto Group has a strong presence in the Midwest, but the sponsorship deal with Bilicki has helped to expand its reach and visibility on a national level.


This has been a win-win for both parties.


For Bilicki, the support of a major sponsor like Zeigler Auto Group has provided him with additional resources and exposure, as he continues to establish himself as a top driver in the Cup Series. Meanwhile, for Zeigler Auto Group, the partnership has helped to raise awareness of its brand and attract new customers, both in the Midwest and beyond.

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Fans can enter for a chance to win VIP passes to the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 2.
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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 06: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Lionel Racing Reveals First Wave of 2026 NASCAR Authentics Diecast

What’s Happening?

Lionel Racing finally confirmed the first wave of 2026 NASCAR Authentics 1:64 scale diecast for Monday morning, with the line of retail-exclusive diecast featuring a new look for the new year.

  • This line will include six throwback paint schemes from NASCAR’s 2025 throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway. Though they did not release one in 2025, this move restarts an annual tradition of Lionel releasing at least one wave of cars carrying the colors of that prior season’s throwback designs.
  • Included in this wave of cars are Austin Cindric, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, William Byron, and Sammy Smith. Alongside these paint schemes’ debuts in the Authentics line is a new design for the packaging of the 2026 line of NASCAR Authentics.
  • Last season was somewhat turbulent for Lionel as, alongside issues with tariffs, the brand only released three waves of NASCAR Autentics, one wave of NASCAR Autentics Winners Circle diecast, and two waves of Haulers.
  • Lionel announcing the first wave of 2026 early on in the new year is perhaps a sign that 2026 could return this line to its regular release schedule. The post from Lionel Racing also confirmed that the brand will announce another wave by the end of the week, further hinting at a recommitment to the Authentics line.

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SPARTA, KY - JUNE 26: Chase Pistone, driver of the #9 NTS Motorsports Chevrolet, talks with his crew during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 26, 2014 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chase Pistone, NASCAR Trucks and Nationwide Series Driver, Passes Away

What’s Happening?

Chase Pistone, a former competitor on the short track racing circuit in addition to NASCAR’s National Series, has passed away. Pistone, now a successful Legends Car owner, was 42.

  • Chase’s brothers Nick and Tom Pistone confirmed the North Carolina natives’ passing to LegendsNation.com. The cause of Pistone’s passing is unknown. The family asked that media share the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, which is 988.
  • Pistone, the grandson of NASCAR legend “Tiger” Tom Pistone, made his way to NASCAR after competing on short tracks in Legends cars and Late Models. He would make his jump to NASCAR via the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2005, racing for Green Light Racing at Martinsville Speedway.
  • Pistone would continue his NASCAR pursuits in 2006, racing in ARCA and the NASCAR Busch Series. Unfortunately, these two starts, at Martinsville with the Busch Series and Iowa with ARCA, would be his last for nearly a decade.
  • Pistone returned to NASCAR in 2014, racing in a combined eight NASCAR Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series races. During this season, his final in NASCAR, the then 30-year-old scored his best National Series finish, ninth place in the Truck Series annual trip to Gateway.

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8 Takeaways From NASCAR At COTA

Three races in, the 2026 season is finally starting to show its hand. COTA shifted narratives, exposed weaknesses, and raised new questions about contenders, pretenders, and everything in between.

  • Has Shane van Gisbergen officially been proven mortal after getting outraced late at Circuit of the Americas?
  • Is 19-year-old Connor Zilisch already ahead of schedule after slicing through the field multiple times?
  • With three straight wins, is Tyler Reddick basically a lock for the postseason this early?
  • And how concerned should the 48 team be after a rough weekend for Alex Bowman?

From substitute drivers being forced into action to points gaps growing faster than expected, COTA delivered more than just a road course chess match. There were momentum swings, reputation hits, and at least one young driver stacking up enemies before stacking up results.

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