Richard Childress: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 29

NASCAR Icon Richard Childress Set for Prestigious Philanthropy Honor in April

Richard Childress recently made headlines when leaked messages surfaced during the antitrust lawsuit, exposing former NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps directing derogatory remarks toward the veteran team owner.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 28

RCR’s Iconic Partnerships Roll On With Bass Pro Shops And Winchester

In a sport where sponsors can disappear as quickly as a loose wheel on pit road, Richard Childress Racing has managed to hold onto something most teams can’t buy: long-term trust.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 27

Bass Pro Shops, Winchester, RCR Continue Partnership With New Look

Bass Pro Shops and Winchester will officially return as the anchor partners for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Cup Series team in 2026, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.

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NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

NASCAR Icon Richard Childress Named 2026 Horatio Alger Award Honoree

In a move that celebrates grit as much as it does horsepower, Richard Childress has been named a recipient of the 2026 Horatio Alger Award. This isn’t just another trophy for the shelf at the Richard Childress Racing museum in Welcome, North Carolina.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 22

Richard Childress vows revenge for personal ‘redneck’ attacks revealed amid NASCAR trial: ‘I’m like an old elephant’

Richard Childress hasn’t forgotten what NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps said about him in text messages made public in November 2025. In an August 2023

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 22

Richard Childress won't forget scathing words from Steve Phelps anytime soon

Richard Childress has not forgotten the personal attack levied on him by NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps that was unearthed during the antitrust lawsuit between 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 18

Lockheed Martin launches new missile from Richard Childress Racing ‘Mothership vehicle’

American defense and aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Thursday conducted a successful 90-degree launch Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM). The demonstration, which took place in China Lake, Calif., had a connection to NASCAR.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

RCR Announces Major Cup Series Leadership Shake‑Up

Richard Childress Racing (RCR) just made its biggest internal move in years. On Wednesday morning, the team revealed a massive restructuring of its NASCAR Cup Series program.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 14

RCR Announces Cup Series Competition Leadership Appointments

Richard Childress Racing (RCR) has announced several important NASCAR Cup Series competition leadership appointments ahead of the 2026 NASCAR season. Mike Dillon has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Richard Childress Racing, a position for the company that will be heavily focused on competition administrative functions.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love Gunning for the Golden Driller at the Chili Bowl

Fresh off the biggest accomplishment of his young career, Jesse Love isn’t heading to a beach to celebrate his 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 6

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 2

'I Heard the Gun Go Off and I Ran': Richard Childress Reveals Chilling Story from His Past As A Bootlegger

Richard Childress began his career selling peanuts on the stands of the Bowman Gray stadium and is today one of the most recognised and honored businessmen in the country.

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 22

'I Was Afraid It Was Gonna Happen': Richard Childress’ Grandsons Did Not Need His Push to Enter Into Racing

Growing up inside a racing household can open doors, but those advantages only matter when the next generation feels the pull of the sport. Plenty of drivers’ children are currently carving that path early.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 18

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 15

Tommy Baldwin reacts to surprise Rick Ware Racing move switching from Ford to Chevy for 2026

Rick Ware Racing announced last Monday they are switching from Ford to Chevrolet for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. As part of the change, RWR has formed a new technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing and will use engines prepared by ECR Engines.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 10

Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris expresses outrage in letter to NASCAR, over Steve Phelps ‘shockingly offensive’ attacks on Richard Childress

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps referred to Richard Childress as an “idiot,” a “stupid redneck,” and suggested that the RCR owner be “taken out back and flogged” in unsealed text messages.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 10

23XI, FRM request decision from Judge Bell after NASCAR uses questionable tactic on Richard Childress

Richard Childress took the stand Tuesday in Day 7 of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial. While being questioned by NASCAR on cross-examination, a notable news item was revealed.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 9

Richard Childress questioned over potential equity stake sale of RCR during NASCAR trial

This afternoon, Richard Childress took the stand in the NASCAR trial and was asked about his business as a team owner at RCR. Childress has been in the sport for decades as a driver and team owner.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / December 8

Rick Ware Racing switching to Chevrolets in 2026

Rick Ware Racing announced Monday that it will switch from Fords to Chevrolets as part of a multi-year agreement starting with the 2026 season. The move is also part of a new technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing that will include the use of engines prepared by ECR Engines.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 24

Childress 'contemplating legal action' after inflammatory messages

Richard Childress 'contemplating legal action' after release of inflammatory messages

After it was revealed that NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps said that NASCAR team owner Richard Childress was a "stupid redneck" that needed "to be taken out back in flogged" in a 2023 text message, Childress and Richard Childress Racing are contemplating legal action.

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