This summer has been a whirlwind of reflection and recalibration for Rodney Childers. After parting ways with Spire Motorsports and Justin Haley just nine races into the 2025 Cup Series season, Childers then faced an unexpected pause in his high-octane career. Winning and contending at the sport’s highest level has always been his driving force, but for a while, those opportunities didn’t materialize.

Instead, he returned to his roots, taking the helm in the CARS Tour with Kevin Harvick and young standout Landen Lewis. The duo has dominated, claiming four victories and leading the championship, while Childers also cherished more time at home with his wife Katrina and sons Brody and Gavin. Ultimately, this summer of introspection reshaped his outlook and opened the door to a brand new drea

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