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  • Could Live Fast Motorsports be selling its charter?
    • Could Live Fast Motorsports be selling its charter?
    Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern reports on recent rumors that Live Fast Motorsports, owned by B.J. McLeod and Matt Tifft, could be in the market to see their charter. Spire Motorsports is among the interested teams with the charter then going to Trackhouse Racing.  Trackhouse has been a potential landing spot for Zane Smith after […]...2023
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  • Matt Tifft competes in race for first time since 2019
    • Matt Tifft competes in race for first time since 2019
    Co-owner of Live Fast Racing, Matt Tifft, competed in his first race since the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series season over the weekend. Tifft rain a pair of late model races in Wisconsin for Dan Fredrickson. Tifft competed on Saturday at Marshfield Speedway and Sunday at Golden Sands Speedway. He completed a two-day test at Hickory […]...2023
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  • Live Fast Motorsports switching to Chevrolet for 2023
    • Live Fast Motorsports switching to Chevrolet for 2023
    Live Fast Motorsports is joining the Chevrolet family in 2023. The Mooresville, N.C.-based team will campaign the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series. Live Fast Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team that competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team is owned by BJ McLeod, Matt Tifft and […]...2022
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  • • NASCAR to be without a full-time driver at Daytona
    B.J. McLeod, Live Fast Motorsports’ full-time driver for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, will not compete for the team this weekend. B.J. McLeod, who co-owns new NASCAR Cup Series team Live Fast Motorsports along with Matt Tifft, was slated to compete full-time for his team behind the wheel of the #78 Ford throughout the […] NASCAR to be without a full-time driver at Daytona - Beyon...2021
  • • Matt Tifft's seizures caused by epilepsy
    [Matt] Tifft, whose NASCAR driving career was sidelined after an Oct. 2019 seizure at Martinsville Speedway, needs a ride to work because he‘s not allowed to drive. The co-owner of Live Fast Motorsports must go six months without a seizure before he can seek to drive again in North Carolina. It‘s only been about 10 […]...2021
  • • 2020 Top NASCAR Storylines: Team Ownership Gets Makeover for 2021 & Beyond
    The makeup of NASCAR ownership will look about as different as any year in recent memory come February. Michael Jordan is the shiny new addition to the fraternity of Cup Series owners (along with his partner Denny Hamlin), but joining His Airness are former Cup drivers Justin Marks (Trackhouse Racing Team) and Matt Tifft (Live …...2020

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  • • Nemechek drives away from Hemric for first Xfinity win
    KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — John Hunter Nemechek drove away from championship contender Daniel Hemric late in the race Saturday to earn his first Xfinity Series victory in a race that gave the playoffs a big shakeup. An opening-lap crash involving four playoff drivers ultimately knocked Christopher Bell, Justin Allgaier and Austin Cindric from the race. Cole Custer lost his power steering and was for...2018
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  • • NASCAR Xfinity: Matt Tifft loses points after Vegas inspection issue
    Matt Tifft and his No. 2 Richard Childress Racing team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series were docked 10 driver and owner points, respectively, after the Sept. 15 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, according to the NASCAR weekly penalty report released Wednesday. The points penalties were the results of the car failing inspection four times before the Las Vegas race. In its report, NASCAR cited violation...2018
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  • • Hornish Finally Lands Victory at Home Track
    Sam Hornish Jr. was finally able to secure the victory at his home track for the first time today. Hornish had to battle with Brendan Gaughan on a final restart but the No. 62 was forced into the grass by the No. 22 causing Gaughan to lose a several positions, ultimately ending Gaughan’s chance at a win. Daniel Hemric, who ran a strong race all day, finished second followed by Matt Tifft, Australi...2017
  • • Brett Moffitt Lands NCWTS Ride for Daytona and Atlanta
    By Seth Eggert, NASCAR Writer  After the closure of Michael Waltrip Racing at the end of the 2015 season, MWR development driver, Brett Moffitt, was left without a ride. Moffitt spent most of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season filling in for Matt Tifft who had under-gone surgery for a brain tumor. In this substitute role in the Red Horse Racing No. 11 Toyota Tundra, Moffitt scored...2017
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  • • Matt Tifft shares before and after photos of brain following surgery
    Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Tifft has made a remarkable recovery from surgery last July...2017
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  • • After brain tumor, Tifft has full-time ride with JGR in '17
    FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Matt Tifft has gone from uncertainty about his NASCAR future this summer while recovering from surgery for a brain tumor to a full-time ride next season in the Xfinity Series....2016
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  • • Matt Tifft feel-good story gets happy update: full-time Xfinity ride for 2017
    2016
  • • Matt Tifft set to return to racing after recovery from brain surgery
    2016
  • • Brain Bond: Matt Tifft and Dale Earnhardt Jr. connect during their recoveries
    Matt Tifft has been out since June recovering from brain surgery, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been recovering from a concussion....2016
  • • Matt Tifft updates recovery, racing plans after brain surgery
    2016

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  • 2023
    "Co-owner of Live Fast Racing, Matt Tifft, competed in his first race since the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series season over the weekend."

  • 2022
    "The team is owned by BJ McLeod, Matt Tifft and […]"

  • 2021
    "Matt Tifft's seizures caused by epilepsy"

  • 2020
    "Matt Tifft revealed that he had another seizure in December following the one that ended his rookie NASCAR Cup Series season in October."

  • 2019
    "After Matt Tifft had a seizure at Martinsville Speedway in late October and was replaced by Matt Crafton in the NASCAR Cup Series race at the track that weekend, John […] NASCAR: John Hunter Nemechek to drive for Front Row Motorsports in 2020 - Beyond the Flag - Beyond the Flag - Your #1 Destination for Motorsports News and More"

  • 2018
    "While Daniel Hemric and Matt Tifft compete full-time for RCR, the third entry, the Number 3 Chevrolet, will be driven by multiple drivers throughout the season, including Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon, Shane Lee, Jeb Burton and Brendan Gaughan."

  • 2017
    "Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Tifft has made a remarkable recovery from surgery last July"

  • 2016
    "Great news for Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Tifft after successful brain surgery."

  • 2015
    "” Both teams will combine their resources to field an entry for Matt Tifft on February 20."

  • 2014
    "Timothy Peters Matt Crafton Erik Jones Ryan Blaney Tyler Reddick Johnny Sauter Matt Tifft Alex Guenette German Quirgoa Caleb Holman Jeb Burton John H."

Matt Tifft trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • JGR signs Matt Tifft to full-time XFINITY Series contract
    Matt Tifft will drive full-time for JGR in the XFINITY Series in 2017....2016

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  • • Fines doled out for lug nut violations at Martinsville Speedway
    The Martinsville (Va.) Speedway race weekend that culminated in the March 24 running of the STP 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race resulted in fines for four crew chiefs, three in the Cup Series and one in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, all for loose or missing lug nuts. The Truck Series raced at Martinsville on March 23. Danny Stockman Jr., crew chief on the No. 3 Richard Childre...2019
  • • NASCAR Cup: Front Row Motorsports reveals crew chief lineup
    On Wednesday, Front Row Motorsports revealed its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series crew-chief lineup for 2019, announcing that Drew Blickensderfer will be the crew chief on the No. 34 Ford team of Michael McDowell, and Mike Kelley will be the crew chief for Matt Tifft on the No. 36 team. Derrick Finley, who was crew chief on the No. 34 team last year, remains with FRM, moving to the position Techni...2019
  • • Tifft Jumps to Cup with Front Row for Rookie Campaign
    Two former NASCAR XFINITY Series teammates will be going head-to-head for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series rookie honors next year as Matt Tifft announced today he will be joining Front Row Motorsports in a third car next season. Tifft joins Daniel Hemric who previously announced his intention to run for Rookie of the Year driving for Richard Childress Racing. “Today is a huge moment in my car...2018
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  • • NASCAR Xfinity: eight drivers advance to round two of playoffs
    Saturday’s Bar Harbor 200 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway was the third race of the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs, making it the elimination race of the first round. As a result, four drivers were eliminated, while eight others keep their championship chances going. Christopher Bell was the race winner at Dover. He was the only driver to advance to playoff round two through race wins ...2018
  • • NASCAR Xfinity: Matt Tifft loses points after Vegas inspection issue
    2018
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  • • NASCAR Xfinity: Justin Allgaier scores second-straight road-course win
    Justin Allgaier is a four-time winner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2018 since winning the Johnsonville 180 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on Saturday. His latest win also was his second-consecutive Xfinity Series road-course win, as he won at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington two weeks ago. “This team is incredible; they never give up,” Allgaier said. I never would have thought th...2018
  • • Justin Allgaier wins Xfinity Series event at Road America, Johnsonville 180 results
    The victory in the Johnsville 180 at Road America went to Justin Allgaier in the No. 7. Bill Elliott, who was competing in his final NASCAR event, finished the race 20th after starting 23rd. Johnsville 180 Results from Road America Juston Allgaier Matt Tifft Daniel Hemruc Cole Custer Elliott Sadler Justin Mark’s Ross Chastain James […]...2018
  • • Clements’ Road America Victory Sets Huge Shake Up in Playoff Picture
    Jeremy Clements was able to secure his first career victory in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sunday at Road America, and the win couldn’t come at a better time for him. The win got him, a driver who entered the race far outside the playoffs, into NASCAR’s postseason. The victory ultimately places extra pressure on those drivers who were just inside the cut-off line and puts a huge shake up in the play...2017
  • • Jeremy Clements scores first career Xfinity win at Road America
    Jeremy Clements won the Johnsonville 180 after an accident with race leader Matt Tifft coming to the white flag....2017
  • • Hornish Finally Lands Victory at Home Track
    2017

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  • • Live Fast Motorsports switching to Chevrolet for 2023
    2022
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  • • Tifft Jumps to Cup with Front Row for Rookie Campaign
    2018
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  • • Front Row Motorsports Expands to Third Team, Signs Tifft for 2019
    By David Morgan, NASCAR Editor Matt Tifft is moving up to the big leagues in 2019 as Front Row Motorsports announced Tuesday that he would be joining the organization’s three-car effort in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, piloting the team’s No. 36 entry full-time. The 22-year old native of Hinckley, Ohio will be joined by David Ragan and Michael McDowell in the team’s other two Ford Mustangs...2018
  • • Jeremy Clements: ‘The Little Team That Could’
    By Seth Eggert, NASCAR Writer They say there can be miracles if you believe, and that is exactly what happened for Jeremy Clements and his family-owned Jeremy Clements Racing (JCR) at Road America. With the freshest tires, Clements sliced through the field in the final laps in route to his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory. Clements spent the final laps in his No. 51 RepairableVehicles.co...2017
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  • • Substitute Teacher Hornish Wins as Substitute Driver
    Substituting is becoming a familiar role for Sam Hornish, Jr. Since his Sprint Cup career seemingly ended last year, he’s become a substitute teacher in his home state of Ohio. Today at Iowa Speedway, he stepped into the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to substitute for the injured Matt Tifft, and took home his fourth career NASCAR XFINITY Series win. Hornish led 183 of 250 laps at Iowa before maki...2016
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  • • Super sub Sam Hornish Jr. wins XFINITY race at Iowa Speedway
    Sam Hornish Jr. jumped at the chance to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing in Sunday's American Ethanol E15 250.And why not? Hornish hadn't raced in 210 days and was working as a substitute teacher when the call came to sub for regular driver Matt Tifft, who had to miss the race because of a back injury.All Hornish did on Father's Day was lead 183 laps of 250 laps in the No. 18 JGR Toyota to go to Victory...2016
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Top Matt Tifft news

  • • Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Tifft out of hospital after brain surgery
    2016
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  • • XFINITY Series driver Matt Tifft to undergo brain surgery
    Joe Gibbs Racing says XFINITY Series driver Matt Tifft will undergo surgery for removal of a low-grade glioma in the brain....2016
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  • • NASCAR's Matt Tifft tweets video from hospital bed after brain surgery
    Matt Tifft has Tweeted a video from his hospital bed following his brain surgery....2016
  • • NASCAR driver Matt Tifft will have brain surgery today
    Matt Tifft undergoes surgery to remove a low-grade glioma in the brain on Friday....2016
  • • Live Fast Motorsports switching to Chevrolet for 2023
    2022
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  • • NASCAR: Matt Tifft had another seizure in December
    Matt Tifft revealed that he had another seizure in December following the one that ended his rookie NASCAR Cup Series season in October. Matt Tifft’s rookie NASCAR Cup Series season was cut short by four races after he suffered a seizure leading up to the round of 8 playoff race at Martinsville Speedway in late […] NASCAR: Matt Tifft had another seizure in December - Beyond the Flag - ...2020
  • • Matt Tifft shares before and after photos of brain following surgery
    2017
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  • • Matt Tifft learns there are no guarantees in racing -- or in life
    Tifft thrilled to be in a full-time XFINITY ride for Joe Gibbs Racing after brain tumor....2017
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  • • NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Matt Tifft to have surgery to remove brain tumor
    2016
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  • • JGR signs Matt Tifft to full-time XFINITY Series contract
    2016
  • • NASCAR: John Hunter Nemechek to drive for Front Row Motorsports in 2020
    Front Row Motorsports have confirmed that John Hunter Nemechek is set to join the team as a rookie for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season. After Matt Tifft had a seizure at Martinsville Speedway in late October and was replaced by Matt Crafton in the NASCAR Cup Series race at the track that weekend, John […] NASCAR: John Hunter Nemechek to drive for Front Row Motorsports in 2020 - Beyond the ...2019
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  • • NASCAR Xfinity driver Matt Tifft recovering after surgery to remove brain tumor
    2016
  • • XFINITY: Best Father’s Day Ever for Sam Hornish Jr, Winner at Iowa Speedway
    Newton, Iowa – It was quite the return to the NASCAR XFINITY Series for Sam Hornish Jr, who dominated the American Ethanol E15 250 Presented by Enogen at Iowa Speedway. Hornish qualified third and led a race-high 183 of 250 laps in the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. The victory was the fourth of Hornish’s career and his second at the 7/8-mile track known as “The Fastest Short Track on the Pla...2016
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  • • After brain tumor, Tifft has full-time ride with JGR in '17
    2016
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Matt Tifft schedule, game

  • • Matt Tifft competes in race for first time since 2019
    2023
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  • • Matt Tifft, BJ McLeod Operating Cup Charter in 2021
    BJ McLeod and Matt Tifft are teaming up to form a race team in the NASCAR Cup Series. The duo announced Oct. 23 they have acquired a charter from Go FAS Racing, which announced it will scale back to a part-time operation in 2020. McLeod and Tifft will partner with Joe Falk, who had partial … The post Matt Tifft, BJ McLeod Operating Cup Charter in 2021 appeared first on Frontstretch....2020
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  • • NASCAR: Matt Tifft had another seizure in December
    2020
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  • • NASCAR: John Hunter Nemechek to drive for Front Row Motorsports in 2020
    2019
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  • Tifft to miss final 3 races of NASCAR season after seizure
    • Tifft to miss final 3 races of NASCAR season after seizure
    Matt Tifft to miss final 3 races of NASCAR season after suffering seizure at Martinsville Speedway...2019
  • • Heavy Haul Trucking Fleet to Sponsor Matt Tifft in Bluegrass State
    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 17, 2019) – Southwestern Trucking has teamed up with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Matt Tifft for the “Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart” Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Kentucky Speedway July 12 – 13. Based in Griffin, Ga., Southwestern Trucking has become known for its superior quality and […]...2019
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  • • Fines doled out for lug nut violations at Martinsville Speedway
    2019
  • • NASCAR Cup: Front Row Motorsports reveals crew chief lineup
    2019
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  • • NASCAR Cup: Front Row Motorsports makes move
    A part of Front Row Motorsports’ preparation for the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season was a move to a new race shop. The team relocated from Statesville, N.C., to a shop 18 miles away at Meadow Hill Circle in Mooresville, N.C., that used to house MDM Motorsports. FRM has expanded from a two-car to a three-car team, adding Matt Tifft to the driver lineup that includes David Ragan and Mi...2019
  • • Blake Koch Returning to Full-Time Xfinity Series Competition
    Blake Koch will return to full-time competition in the NASCAR Xfinity Series driving the JD Motorsports No. 4. Koch last drove in a NASCAR National Touring Series in 2017 driving the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing. Koch will replace Ross Chastain who is moving to Chip Ganassi Racing to pilot the No. 42 Chevrolet. Sponsorship for a portion of the races in 2019 for the No. 4 will be provided by ...2018
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