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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will run a NOS Energy Drink-themed tribute paint scheme honoring Kyle Busch this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, adding another notable look to the NASCAR Cup Series field under the lights.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / May 23

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Flexes With Fastest Lap In Coca-Cola 600 Practice

CONCORD, N.C. -- Just as the decision had been made to build an arc at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Mother Nature finally offered a reprieve from the onslaught of rain that has pelted the 1.5-mile race track on Saturday afternoon.

NASCAR News / RFKRacingDigest / May 12

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s New Deal Ends Hyak’s NASCAR Exit Speculation

There have been many rumors of HYAK Motorsports’ exit from NASCAR amid a series of underwhelming performances. Running a one-team car is often expensive, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s recent results did not suggest otherwise.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Daytona 500 Winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Lands New Contract Extension

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., whose resume includes a Daytona 500 victory, has signed a contract extension with Hyak Motorsports. In his 7th season with the Chevrolet team, Stenhouse extends his time as the team's sole driver in what is said to be a "multi-year extension." Stenhouse is 38 years old, the 6th-oldest full-time NASCAR driver.

NASCAR News / RFKRacingDigest / April 15

Dale Jr. Reviews Stenhouse–Keselowski Clash as Radio Drama Erupts

Dale Earnhardt Jr. analyzed the Bristol collision between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Brad Keselowski on his latest podcast. Spotter TJ Majors shared specific radio calls that predicted the spin before the cars made contact.

NASCAR News / EasySportz / April 15

Kyle Busch or Ricky Stenhouse? Spire May Have A Tough Choice for 2027

CONCORD, N.C. — EasySportz has learned through industry chatter and paddock conversations that there is growing belief Spire Motorsports Cup Series driver Michael McDowell could be trending toward retirement at the conclusion of the 2026 season, potentially opening the No.

NASCAR News / EasySportz / April 14

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Admits to Incident with Brad Keselowski

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. accepted responsibility Sunday after contact with Brad Keselowski during the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, calling it a “racing deal” on a difficult short track.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Stenhouse Returns As Niece Motorsports Taps 600‑Start Veteran For Bristol’s 30‑Degree Banks

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series shifts immediately when a veteran like Ricky Stenhouse Jr. joins the field. Full‑time Truck drivers average about 24 years old, and most of them race with the urgency of competitors trying to build their careers in a single season.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Daytona 500 Winner Drops into Truck Series Field at Bristol

NASCAR may have taken this past weekend off from the Cup Series, but fear not, as Bristol Motor Speedway delivers a tripleheader of action this upcoming weekend.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 20

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. details the chaotic nature of new Darlington NASCAR package, wild tire strategy

NASCAR Cup Series drivers from Denny Hamlin to Chase Briscoe to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. have predicted all-out chaos in Sunday’s race at Darlington Raceway.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 2

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. helps clear snow from Bowman Gray, trolled over Burt Myers beef ahead of Clash

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. may still be public enemy No. 1 at Bowman Gray Stadium after last season’s debacle with Burt Myers. Still, that didn’t stop him from grabbing a shovel.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 28

New NASCAR Chase Format Could Well Be A Blessing for Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The Chase format has won over most NASCAR drivers, particularly those whose consistency exceeds their win totals. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. now counts himself among that group.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

Chef Boyardee Partners with Hyak Motorsports and Stenhouse Jr.

Chef Boyardee is officially teaming up with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 Hyak Motorsports team for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. It’s always cool to see a brand we grew up with jumping into the sport, and this pairing feels like a solid fit.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 12

Hyak Motorsports Introduces New 3-Race Sponsor for Stenhouse in 2026

Get the can opener ready, Chef Boyardee is set to become a primary sponsorship partner of Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and the No. 47 Hyak Motorsports team during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Reveals the Sprint Car Trait He 'Still Deals With' in NASCAR

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s career path is a lot similar to the one typically found in the NASCAR Cup Series. He began racing karts as a kid, moved to sprint cars, and then to stock cars.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 3, 2025

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Shuts Down Team Swap Rumors with HYAK Motorsports Commitment Through 2026

The rumor mill never sleeps in NASCAR, but Ricky Stenhouse Jr. just put the brakes on all the speculation swirling around his future. The Memphis native has made it crystal clear that he’s staying put at HYAK Motorsports through 2026, effectively ending any chatter about a potential move to Spire Motorsports.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 19, 2025

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Opens Up on the Unique Routine of NASCAR Drivers Compared to Other Sports

While most sports demand strict training and physical stamina, NASCAR requires far more than that. Drivers must maintain rhythm without the luxury of extensive practice time, even on a new track, and their weekly schedules are anything but predictable.

NASCAR News / The Spun / June 22, 2025

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Threatens Rival Driver Before Sunday's Race

After numerous dust ups this Cup Series season, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had a warning for one of his fellow NASCAR drivers ahead of Sunday's race at Pocono.

NASCAR News / The Spun / June 18, 2025

NASCAR Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Makes Real Estate History

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has been the talk of the NASCAR world the past few weeks due to his newfound rivalry with Carson Hocevar. That's not the only reason why he's trending on social media though. During the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, Hocevar sent Stenhouse for a spin on Lap 106 on Stage 2.

NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / February 11, 2025

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to make 14th Daytona 500 start in 2025

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season features Ricky Stenhouse Jr. competing with his same organization from the previous five seasons, but one that has been rebranded under a new identity: Hyak Motorsports.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 17, 2025

Ricky Stenhouse runs over opponent, flips car attempting to ‘repay’ frustration

At the end of Friday’s Chili Bowl qualifier, Ricky Stenhouse and Logan Seavey had a moment. Stenhouse ended up flipping Seavey’s car as he tried to “repay” some frustration.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 6, 2024

NASCAR's Talladega thriller marred by another wreck-filled finish

Wrecks are an undeniable and unavoidable part of NASCAR racing, especially at tracks like Talladega that feature close-quarters pack racing. However, too much randomness devalues the sport's core objective of rewarding the drivers who perform the best.

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Video: Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. Triumphs in Talladega Three-Wide Photo Finish

Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. isn't in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but that didn't stop him from taking the fight to the championship contenders at the finish of Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 6, 2024

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins squeaker at Talladega after massive crash

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. edged out Brad Keselowksi in NASCAR overtime at Talladega Superspeedway, winning the Cup Series' YellaWood 500 in a photo finish Sunday in Lincoln, Ala.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2024

Watch: Early crash at Watkins Glen collects multiple NASCAR playoff drivers

Watch: Big wreck on first lap at Watkins Glen collects multiple NASCAR playoff drivers

Just one lap into Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, the playoff picture has shifted dramatically.

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Slow-mo video indicates Ricky Stenhouse Sr. punched Kyle Busch first

Last night after the All-Star Race, things turned into quite a mess between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. NASCAR has a way of bringing out the emotions in everyone, including the dads of drivers.