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FORMER POCONO WINNERS LEAD “TRICKY 5” STORYLINES FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISIT PA NASCAR RACE WEEKEND

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Denny Hamlin’s seven career wins at Pocono Raceway are his most at one track during the Joe Gibbs Racing driver’s 20-year career. Photo credit: Pocono Raceway.
  • Four-time Pocono Cup Series winner Kyle Busch looking to punch his ticket for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with a return to Victory Lane at “The Tricky Triangle.”
  • Pocono Raceway among Denny Hamlin’s best-performing tracks in his entire career.

LONG POND, Pa. (July 9, 2024) – The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on Sunday is the first of six remaining regular-season races that will finalize the 16-driver field for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

Twelve different drivers already have earned a win through the first 20 races and The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA presents the next opportunity for someone to provisionally join the coveted Playoff field for the 10-race, post-season format that begins Sept. 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Nine of those come from three organizations – Hendrick Motorsports (Kyle Larson, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman), Team Penske (Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Austin Cindric) and Joe Gibbs Racing (Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell). The other three are Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing, Daniel Suarez of Trackhouse Racing and Brad Keselowski of RFK Racing.

Of the 12, Hamlin, Larson, Byron and Bell are guaranteed Playoff berths with multiple wins on the season.

There are several prominent names in search of a victory – most notably former Cup Series champions and Pocono winners Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. – heading into this weekend’s event that will feature all three of NASCAR’s national series.

The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series opens the racing with the CRC Brakleen 175 on Friday (5:30 p.m. ET, TV: FS1, Radio: MRN, SiriusXM) and will be followed by Saturday’s Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 (3 p.m., TV: USA Network, Radio: MRN, SiriusXM). The weekend is highlighted by The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA Cup Series race on Sunday, beginning at 2:30 p.m. (TV: USA Network, Radio: MRN, SiriusXM).

Here’s a look at the “Tricky 5” storylines for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA:

  1. Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch of Richard Childress Racing is still looking to extend his streak of 19 consecutive seasons of at least one win and, more importantly, secure a Playoff berth.

Busch sits 19th in the playoff picture – 98 points behind Chris Buescher who is currently in the 16th and final position – and Pocono Raceway arrives at a time to possibly turn around his season with a much-needed victory. He owns just two top-five finishes through 20 races and Sunday’s ninth-place finish in the Chicago street race was his first top-10 performance since Kansas Speedway on May 5.

Busch’s four career wins at “The Tricky Triangle” have all come in his last 11 starts, with the most recent coming in 2021, but all came while competing for Joe Gibbs Racing. Last season with RCR, he qualified 25th and finished 21st, and the lone start could be an anomaly given his overall success at Pocono.

Busch’s victory total ranks tied for fourth all time (second among active drivers), his four poles are tied for second and he has recorded top-10 finishes in half of his 36 career starts, including 11 among the top five.

Busch has qualified for the Cup Series Playoffs 16 times, which includes a run of five consecutive Championship 4 Round appearances from 2015-2019.

  1. Martin Truex Jr. of Joe Gibbs Racing also may lean on Pocono Raceway to provide his first win of the season or, at the very least, provide more valuable points in his effort to make the Playoffs.

Truex Jr. is in a much better position than Busch, currently ranking 13th in the post-season outlook and the top-ranked driver among those who have yet to record a win. He is a two-time Pocono winner (2015-1, 2018-1) and has finished among the top 10 in five of his last seven visits, including third last season. He also has qualified well recently, starting among the top eight in his last three Pocono races including second last year.

The 2017 Cup Series champion, in his final season, is a 10-time Playoff qualifier and tied for the most Championship 4 Round appearances with five. He also has finished runner-up in the championship standings in three of the last six seasons (2018, ’19 and ’21).

  1. Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing has not found “The Triangle” very tricky over the course of his career and could be a spoiler for any Playoff hopefuls.

Hamlin collected his seventh career win at Pocono Raceway last season to break a tie with NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon for the track record. Three of those have come in his last seven starts and it would have been four if not for the disqualification in the 2022 race.

In a 20-year career highlighted by 54 victories and 42 poles, Pocono Raceway ranks among his best-performing tracks. The seven wins are the most he has recorded at a single Cup Series track, with Martinsville Speedway and Richmond Raceway ranking second at five each. He also has collected four pole positions at Pocono, which is tied for first with Martinsville, Dover Motor Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway in his career.

In 34 career starts at Pocono, he has an average starting position of 7.6 and finishing position of 11.5.

  1. Team Penske enjoyed a June boon for its Playoff fortunes. The organization began the month with no drivers qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and left with all three firmly entrenched with pivotal victories.

Team Penske won three of June’s five races, beginning June 2 with Austin Cindric at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Ryan Blaney, who ran out of fuel entering the final lap at WWT Raceway to give his teammate the victory, rebounded with a June 16 win at Iowa Speedway.

Joey Logano, who did win the non-points NASCAR All-Star Race in May, closed out the month in fashion by winning the five-overtime thriller at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30.

Two of the three Team Penske drivers have won previously at Pocono Raceway, with Logano winning in 2012 and Blaney in 2017. Logano’s win came with Joe Gibbs Racing while Blaney’s first career Cup win came with the Wood Brothers.

  1. Stewart-Haas Racing announced May 28 that the organization would cease operations at the conclusion of this season. The decision suddenly left the team’s four Cup Series drivers – Chase Briscoe, Josh Berry, Ryan Preece and Noah Gragson – without rides for 2025 and utilizing the remainder of the season as an opportunity to audition for potential landing spots.

On June 25, Briscoe was the first to announce a move for next season as he will be heading to Joe Gibbs Racing to replace the retiring Truex Jr. Last week, Berry’s plans for next season were solidified when the Wood Brothers announced he would be replacing Harrison Burton.

Gragson, 23rd in points, recorded his sixth top-10 finish of the season two races ago at Nashville Superspeedway. He followed with a 14th-place effort in Sunday’s street circuit race in Chicago. Preece, 26th in points, also responded at Nashville by finishing fourth for his first top-five effort on the season.

For tickets or additional information about The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA, please visitwww.poconoraceway.com.

About Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 50 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series events each year. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 200 events including Elements Music & Arts Festival and a wide range of non-motorsports entertainment, car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.

Pratt Miller Motorsports Announces New Partnership with Haas Automation

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New Hudson, MI – July 9, 2024 – Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Haas Automation, the leading manufacturer of CNC machine tools. This collaboration marks Haas Automation’s first foray into the world of sports car racing, aligning with the iconic yellow Corvettes of Pratt Miller Motorsports.

The partnership with Haas Automation is set to revolutionize the precision and efficiency of machine work at Pratt Miller’s state-of-the-art facility in New Hudson, MI. Haas CNC machines are renowned for their exceptional performance, reliability, and innovation, making them the perfect complement to Pratt Miller’s commitment to excellence in motorsports engineering.

“We are thrilled to welcome Haas Automation to the Pratt Miller Motorsports family,” said Brandon Widmer, Motorsports Vice President at Pratt Miller. “Their reputation for producing world-class CNC machines aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver the highest quality and performance for our race team as well as our other Mobility and Defense business units.”

“We are excited to enter the sports car racing arena with Pratt Miller Motorsports,” said Peter Zierhut, Haas Automation Vice President. “Our CNC machines are designed to deliver precision and efficiency, and we are excited to explore the world of IMSA with one of the most iconic teams. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”

Modern car seat manufacturing emphasizes accuracy and flexibility, enabling the use of materials like leather and fabric, as well as advanced features such as heating and sensor technologies. This approach helps meet diverse vehicle needs while improving overall comfort and user experience.

This partnership marks a significant milestone for both Pratt Miller Motorsports and Haas Automation as they join forces to elevate the Corvette Racing program. The integration of Haas CNC machines will not only enhance Pratt Miller’s manufacturing capabilities but also pave the way for future innovations in sports car racing.

For more information about Pratt Miller Motorsports and Haas Automation, please visit www.prattmiller.com and www.HaasCNC.com/motorsports 

About Pratt Miller

Founded in 1989, Pratt Miller, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Defense, is a ground-breaking product development company that solves its customers’ most technical and complex challenges in the Motorsports, Defense, and Mobility industries.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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HighPoint.com Racing: Chase Briscoe Pocono Advance

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CHASE BRISCOE
Pocono Advance
No. 14 HighPoint.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Event Overview

● Event: The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VisitPA.com (Round 21 of 36)
● Time/Date: 2:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 14
● Location: Pocono (Pa.) Raceway
● Layout: 2.5-mile triangle
● Laps/Miles: 160 laps/400 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 30 laps / Stage 2: 65 laps / Final Stage: 65 laps
● TV/Radio: USA / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Pocono (Pa.) Raceway is known as the “Tricky Triangle” for its three distinct corners connected by three straightaways, including an enormously long 3,740-foot frontstretch. It is the only triangle-shaped track on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar, and its layout was designed by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Rodger Ward, who modeled each of its three turns after a different track. Turn one, which is banked at 14 degrees, is from the legendary Trenton (N.J.) Speedway. Turn two, banked at 8 degrees, is a nod to the turns at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And turn three, banked at 6 degrees, is based on the corners at The Milwaukee Mile. The first race on the 2.5-mile triangle occurred in 1971, but it wasn’t until Aug. 4, 1974 that NASCAR visited, with the inaugural race won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty.

● The Great American Getaway 400 will serve as Chase Briscoe’s fifth career NASCAR Cup Series start at Pocono. The driver of the No. 14 HighPoint.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Stewart-Haas Racing has found that there is indeed truth in advertising when it comes to Pocono’s tricky nature. His best Cup Series result at Pocono is 15th, earned in 2021. His other three finishes have all been in the 20s. However, Briscoe can claim a 100 percent lap-completion rate, for he has finished on the lead lap in all four of his Cup Series races at Pocono, a tally that currently stands at 590 laps (1,475 miles).

● Briscoe’s time at Pocono hasn’t always been a challenge. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the Mitchell, Indiana native made three starts at Pocono, and while his first race ended in a crash just past the halfway mark, he rebounded in his next two Xfinity Series starts at the track. Briscoe finished third in 2019 and then performed the equivalent of a mic drop in 2020, winning in his last Xfinity Series race at Pocono. He qualified third and led twice for 24 laps, including the final nine, to take the victory by 1.015 seconds over runner-up Ross Chastain.

● Before Briscoe came to Pocono in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he made one start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In 2017, Briscoe qualified fifth and then drove his Ford F-150 to a solid ninth-place finish.

● Briscoe’s first taste of Pocono came in the ARCA Menards Series. He made two starts in this developmental division, both of which came in 2016. In June of that year, Briscoe drove to a respectable 10th-place finish. When he came back to the track in July, Briscoe upped his game significantly, qualifying second and leading 51 of the race’s 60 laps, winning by a whopping 4.651 seconds over runner-up John Wes Townley.

● Before Briscoe arrives at Pocono, he will make a trip north of the border to Ohsweken Speedway, a 3/8-mile dirt track in Ontario Canada, where he will compete in his first NASCAR Canada Series race. Briscoe will drive for Jacombs Racing, which is a multiple championship-winning team in the series whose crew chief, Don Thomson, Jr., is a five-time NASCAR Canada Series champion. Briscoe’s NASCAR Cup Series team owner, Tony Stewart, is very familiar with Ohsweken. Stewart won his first career World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature at the track on July 27, 2011. Stewart won another World of Outlaws A-Feature at Ohsweken on July 31, 2012, his third in the series.

● Back with Briscoe this weekend at Pocono is HighPoint.com, a leading provider of technology infrastructure solutions that is headquartered just 60 miles east of Pocono in Sparta, New Jersey. HighPoint has been a partner of Briscoe and Stewart-Haas since 2020, when the company supported Briscoe’s NASCAR Xfinity Series campaign, a collaboration that netted a season-best nine victories and earned Briscoe a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series. HighPoint has climbed the NASCAR ladder with Briscoe and has helped Stewart-Haas maximize its IT investments. Said Briscoe about the partnership: “Even though we race stock cars, there’s nothing stock about what we do. The science of our cars is impressive, but the technology that goes into building our Ford Mustangs and then making them perform is even more advanced. Our IT needs are pretty complex, and we demand a lot from our technology every day, whether it’s at the shop or at the track. HighPoint provides efficiency and security. They’re more than just a sponsor – HighPoint is a partner that helps us perform.” As an IT Solutions Integrator focused on all things that connect, HighPoint helps its customers with the selection and supply of network infrastructure, mobility, collaboration, data center, security solutions and the risk-mitigated implementation and management of their technology. The company, founded in 1996, is a minority-owned business that serves markets in its nearby Tri-State Region (New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware) and the southeastern United States via its presence in Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as globally with offices in Amsterdam and London. To learn more about HighPoint’s solutions, please visit HighPoint.com.

● The story of how HighPoint.com came together with Briscoe and Stewart-Haas is one that could’ve been scripted in Hollywood. In November 2019, while walking to dinner after attending the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Kevin Briscoe was stopped by a stranger who noticed his No. 98 Stewart-Haas hat. The man was Mike Mendiburu, founder and CEO of HighPoint.com, and he said he was a big fan of Chase Briscoe, then a young NASCAR Xfinity Series driver from Mitchell, Indiana, who was driving the No. 98 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas. Kevin informed Mendiburu that Chase was his son and the two carried on a conversation like they were old friends. The two walked away with Kevin accepting Mendiburu’s business card, just in case the Briscoes ever needed anything. Months passed and Chase Briscoe was told that he may not have a ride in the No. 98 for the 2020 season if funding couldn’t be found. So, Stewart-Haas was given Mendiburu’s information and an agreement was reached for HighPoint.com to sponsor Briscoe. That chance encounter in Las Vegas led to a nine-win season in 2020. In October of that year, midway through the playoffs, Briscoe arrived at Tony Stewart’s house in Indiana for what he thought was a discussion with his team owner about whether HighPoint.com would be returning as his sponsor for the next season. The group sat down for dinner and Briscoe, joined by his parents, was informed a decision had already been made – he would be leaving the No. 98 Xfinity Series program to become the next driver of the team’s No. 14 Cup Series entry, the car Stewart himself wheeled during his driving tenure at Stewart-Haas. “I wouldn’t have a career if it wasn’t for Mike and everyone at HighPoint.com,” Briscoe said. “Going into 2020, I was going to be done. They literally came in the fourth quarter with 30 seconds left on the clock and kept things going. Without them, I think my career would’ve been over.”

Chase Briscoe, Driver of the No. 14 HighPoint.com Ford Mustang

What makes a lap at Pocono so challenging?

“I think the challenging thing about Pocono is just the fact there are three different corners, so your car’s not going to drive good in one of them or maybe even two of them. So you just know that going in and hope that your car’s somewhat balanced in all three, but know there’s a good possibility your car’s probably not going to drive good in one of them. That’s the kind of fun part, but challenging part, of running at Pocono.”

What makes the Tunnel Turn so difficult?

“I think the Tunnel Turn is probably the most difficult corner just due to the fact that it feels super flat, it’s extremely high-speed, it’s the tightest-feeling corner, and it’s by far the roughest corner. You go over the tunnel and the asphalt is kind of moving all over the place, so it’s got a lot of content to it, and that makes it a real challenge to go through there.”

How big of a deal is aero at Pocono, specifically, battling through dirty air when you’re in traffic?

“Everywhere we go, dirty air is certainly a struggle, but at Pocono, it’s one of the worst ones just because of the speed you’re going. And then also due to the fact that your car’s not going to handle very good in a couple of the corners, just from a setup standpoint, and the dirty air just makes it that much worse. You’re drafting down the straightaways and it’s just hard to get away from people there because the draft is so big and there aren’t a ton of lane options. So you’re just kind of limited in where you can go to get clean air, which makes Pocono a challenge.”

Pocono seems to have a road-course element to it – some flat, fast corners, some bumps, plenty of shifting. Does that make it a track that puts more of the race in your hands?

“A little bit. It’s a place where there’s always a lot out of your control, in general, just with the strategy and how much is going on, kind of the bigger picture of the race outside of what I’m doing inside the car. The pit crew and the crew chief play a huge role in your day at Pocono in just trying to play the strategy right and catching cautions and things like that. I feel like winning at Pocono is one of the harder things to do because it takes an entire day from start to finish. You can’t really be off from a setup standpoint, from a strategy standpoint, really from any standpoint, if you’re going to have a good day at Pocono.”

You won at Pocono in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In fact, you did it in your third and final Xfinity Series start there. Was that win a result of your experience at Pocono, because you knew what you needed in your racecar, or was it just a matter of taking a really good car and delivering with it?

“Our car was definitely really, really good that day. Some things also went our way that day, as well. It’s the hard thing about Pocono – you can be the best car there and one untimely caution during a green-flag cycle can really set you behind. So it just goes back to having everything go your way, because it’s so hard to be fast and so hard to get through the field. But having a fast racecar makes it way easier at Pocono.”

What, if anything, is applicable from your time in the Xfinity Series at Pocono to your time there now in the NASCAR Cup Series?

“I feel like Pocono is one of those tracks where, no matter what car you’re in, there are tricks to that racetrack, and what makes each car go fast around there is kind of the same thing. I definitely think there’s stuff you can take away more from there in other series than there is anywhere else we go. Plus, you don’t get a whole lot of laps at Pocono, in general. It’s a 50-something-second lap, so in practice you don’t get a lot of laps in, and even in the race, it’s not like it’s a super-long race. Just getting more laps at Pocono is always something that’s beneficial, and I also feel like it’s one of those places where you just have to have an open mindset going into it and really embrace what it is.”

Pocono is the home track for your primary partner, HighPoint.com. You want to win everywhere you go, but is there added incentive to win in HighPoint.com’s backyard?

“Yeah, for sure. Any time you go to one of your sponsor’s home races, you always want to go and perform in front of their home crowd. HighPoint always has a ton of employees and guests out there, so it’s important to run well. It’s always fun to go up to Pocono and be in HighPoint’s backyard.”

Before you race at Pocono, you’re going to make your first career start in the NASCAR Canada Series on Thursday night at Ohsweken Speedway, a 3/8-mile dirt track in Ontario, Canada. What are your thoughts going into that race?

“I have absolutely no idea what I’m getting myself into. I don’t know the team and I’ve never been to the racetrack. I’ve watched videos of the racetrack before with the World of Outlaws and stuff like that, but I have no idea what the car is like, what it has for a motor, what it drives like, anything. All I know is it’s a dirt race and I’ve always enjoyed running the Truck Series and the Cup Series on dirt. They reached out and asked if I had any interest in doing the Canada Seriesrace up there and I’ve always enjoyed going to Canada, so I said, ‘Why not?’ The few times I’ve been up there to race in IMSA and the Truck Series, the fan base has always been incredible. I’m excited to go up there, but I have no idea what I’m getting myself into. It’ll be fun, I’m sure. Any time you can go run a dirt race, it’s going to be fun.”

It sounds like that race will get you out of your comfort zone. Does doing that make you a better NASCAR Cup Series driver?

“Any time you feel uncomfortable, it helps you. The more you can make yourself uncomfortable and put yourself in different situations, I feel like that makes you more versatile and makes you better on Sundays. That’s the reason I go and run the sprint car and late models and midgets, just trying to get out of my comfort zone and just do something that I don’t do every single week. I feel like it definitely makes me better on Sundays.”

No. 14 HighPoint.com Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Chase Briscoe

Hometown: Mitchell, Indiana

Crew Chief: Richard Boswell

Hometown: Friendship, Maryland

Car Chief: J.D. Frey

Hometown: Ferndale, California

Engineer: Mike Cook

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Spotter: Joey Campbell

Hometown: Berlin, Connecticut

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Shayne Pipala

Hometown: Frankfort Square, Illinois

Rear Tire Changer: Dakota Ratcliff

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Tire Carrier: Jon Bernal

Hometown: Holland, Michigan

Jack Man: Kapil Fletcher

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fuel Man: Corey Coppola

Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Road Crew Members

Underneath Mechanic: Stephen Gonzalez

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Interior Mechanic: Trevor Adams

Hometown: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Tire Specialist: Keith Eads

Hometown: Arlington, Virginia

Shock Specialist: Brian Holshouser

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Engine Tuner: Jon Phillips

Hometown: Jefferson City, Missouri

Transporter Co-Driver: Todd Cable

Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Dale Lackey

Hometown: Taylorsville, North Carolina

RFK Advance | Pocono

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Pocono Event Info:
Date: Sunday, July 14
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Format: 160 Laps, 400 Miles, Stages: 30-65-65
TV: USA
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 12 p.m. ET, Practice (USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 12:45 p.m. ET, Qualifying (USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. ET, Race (USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The NASCAR Cup Series heads north to Pocono Raceway for the 21st points race of the season as ‘The Tricky Triangle’ hosts its lone race date on the calendar.
  • Just one race remains following Pocono (Indianapolis) before the two-week pause in the schedule for the Olympics.
  • Jack Roush has four Pocono wins all-time, while the three-turn track stands as one of Brad Keselowski’s best (former winner in 2011). Pocono was also the site of Chris Buescher’s first victory in the Cup Series, way back in 2016 in one of his first seasons in Cup.

6 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Matt McCall
Partner: NEXLIZET

17 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: BuildSubmarines.com

Keselowski at Pocono
Starts: 26
Wins: 1 (2011)
Top-10s: 15
Poles: 1 (2016)

  • Keselowski enters the weekend in line for his 27th Cup start at Pocono. He carries a 10.9 average finish, his second-best of any track on the circuit.
  • Most recently he finished 16th a season ago, and 14th in 2022. Overall he has 15 top-10s, 11 of which were in the top five, with one win at ‘The Tricky Triangle’ in 2011.
  • Keselowski has led laps in 14 different Cup races in Pocono, including a race-best 95 in 2014 when he ran second. That marked one of four P2 finishes at the track, with the other runner-up results coming in 2015, 2016 and 2019.
  • Keselowski has finished top-10 in five of the last eight Pocono races, and in 11 of the last 15.
  • He has one pole all-time (2016) with an average starting position of 11.9 and 11 starts inside the top-10.
  • Outside of Cup action, Keselowski made one start each in the Xfinity and Truck Series, winning the 2017 Xfinity race in the No. 22.

Buescher at Pocono
Starts: 13
Wins: 1 (2016)
Top-10s: 2
Poles: 1 (2021)

  • Pocono marks the site of Buescher’s first-ever Cup win, which came in 2016 while driving at Front Row Motorsports. After weather played a factor with 133 laps completed, NASCAR red-flagged and ultimately called the race early, giving Buescher his first-career victory in NASCAR’s top series.
  • Overall at Pocono, Buescher has two top-10s in 14 starts with an average result of 20.6. He finished 18th a season ago.
  • Buescher’s average qualifying effort stands at 19.5 with two career top-10 starting spots – including the pole in 2021 when NASCAR inverted the field after race one of a doubleheader, and in 2022 when he qualified fifth.
  • Buescher also made four ARCA starts at Pocono in 2011-12, recording one runner-up finish followed by a third-place run and two fifth-place finishes.

RFK Historically at Pocono
Cup Wins: 4 (Carl Edwards, 2005, 2008); Kurt Busch (2005); Greg Biffle (2010)

  • It’s Tricky, it’s Tricky (Tricky) Tricky (Tricky): RFK has run 222 Cup races at ‘The Tricky Triangle’ dating back to 1988. An RFK Ford has visited victory lane on four occasions in the Cup series, with the first coming in 2005 with Carl Edwards. Kurt Busch followed with a win in the July race of that same year, one of his three victories for Jack Roush in 2005. Three years later, Edwards found winners circle again in 2008, and Greg Biffle carded the organization’s most recent win at the 2.5-mile track back in 2010.
  • Runner-Up: RFK has finished in the second position 13 times at Pocono with six different drivers. All in all, RFK has finished first or second 17 times at the triangular track.
  • Tale of the Tape: Overall RFK has 73 top-10 and 45 top-five results at Pocono along with three poles and the four wins. Mark Martin earned back-to-back poles in 1990 and 1991, before capturing his third in 1996.

RFK Pocono Wins

2005-1 Edwards Cup
2005-2 Busch Cup
2008-2 Edwards Cup
2010-2 Biffle Cup

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Chicago: Joey Hand – piloting the Stage 60 Ford – led RFK with a P4 finish Sunday at the Chicago Street Course. Keselowski restarted third inside five to go and was in line for a top-10, but was spun on the final lap to finish 18th. Buescher finished 20th.

Points Standings (6: 10th, 17: 13th): Keselowski sits P10 with a two-point gap to ninth, while Buescher is eight points off P12.

Cadillac at Brazil: Aiming for strong finish

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No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R takes Hyperpole momentum to Interlagos

DETROIT (July 9, 2024) – Capitalizing on speed displayed in qualifying and race pace is an objective for the No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R this weekend in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) race in São Paulo, Brazil.

The Cadillac Racing Hypercar has qualified second the past two races, with seventh place June 16 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans the best result. Additionally, Alex Lynn qualified seventh in Hyperpole in the season opener in Qatar. The team finished fourth, though the result was vacated because of a technical infraction.

The Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo – the fifth round of the WEC season – poses another opportunity for Lynn and Earl Bamber to score a podium spot after teaming with two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou to lead 23 laps and finish in the top seven for the second consecutive year at Circuit de la Sarthe.

It’s been 10 years since the WEC last competed at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, so the 2.677-mile (4.409 km), 15-turn circuit will be new to most of the drivers in the 37-car field. Car will also run counterclockwise on the hilly road course opened in 1940.

“The WEC not having raced at Interlagos for a number of years it will be a clean sheet for almost everybody,” Lynn said. “We’re improving a lot, which we showed at Le Mans. The car has a lot of strong points, and we aim to utilize them on the Interlagos circuit.”

Drivers and teams will attempt to quickly find their car’s balance on the variable terrain circuit that requires power combined with fast and slow corners that are traction dependent. A pair of 90-minute free practice sessions Friday will be followed by a 60-minute free practice Saturday that precedes qualifications and the 10-minute Hyperpole.

MotorTrend TV will air the race live with streaming coverage on the FIA WEC app and the MAX app in the U.S. Radio Le Mans will broadcast coverage of Saturday’s final practice and qualifying plus the race.

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What they’re saying

Alex Lynn: “The WEC not having raced at Interlagos for a number of years it will be a clean sheet for everybody. A new place, new race for us and excited to get there, explore a bit and have a great race. We’re improving a lot, which we showed at Le Mans. The car has a lot of strong points, and we aim to utilize them on the Interlagos circuit.”

Earl Bamber: “Interlagos is a track that I always dreamed of going to, so I’m looking forward to it and the passionate fans. I think the track will race fantastically with these cars. How everyone’s cars will go, I don’t think anyone has a solid idea. It really is a blank slate, and I think with our two-driver strategy it will be to our benefit with the limited practice and everyone having to learn the track. (progress) “We were in the fight at Spa. We were in the fight at Qatar. We had an off weekend at Imola, but I think the learnings from Imola has made us understand our car even better, which has helped us go forward at Spa and Le Mans.”

THE TIPO 6 LMH COMPETIZIONE SETS ITS SIGHTS ON A NEW GOAL: THE 6 HOURS OF SÃO PAULO

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After an extraordinary performance at the La Sarthe circuit, the Isotta Fraschini Duqueine Team is ready to give their best on the historic Brazilian track on Sunday, July 14.

São Paulo (Brazil), July 9, 2024 – Following their best placement of the season at their debut on the Le Mans circuit during the 24 Hours, the Tipo 6 LMH of the Isotta Fraschini Duqueine Team is gearing up for a big return to the top category of the World Endurance Championship at the fifth round: the 6 Hours of São Paulo, scheduled from July 12 to 14 at the historic Autódromo José Carlos Pace.

After an exceptional performance at Le Mans, the team returns to “normal operations” in South America with only two categories on the track, HYPERCAR and LMGT3: 19 cars in the premier category, 18 in the GT class. The challenge is open, and anything can happen on the Interlagos circuit, where Jean-Karl Vernay, Carl Wattana Bennett, and Antonio Serravalle, driving the number 11, are ready to unleash all the adrenaline that has been building up in the Italo-French team’s pits since their great result in France.

Jean-Karl Vernay: “I am excited to return to Brazil, where I have already been twice: the first time during the WEC in 2013, and the second in Stock Car in 2018. Both were unforgettable experiences. The circuit is incredible, full of history, especially with the iconic Senna Chicane at the first corner. The atmosphere in São Paulo is always fantastic, with thousands of passionate fans ready to show their support. Our goal is to build on the momentum of the fantastic 24 Hours of Le Mans, aiming to make continuous progress and achieve great results. We are here to work hard, have fun, and reach great milestones together.”

“São Paulo is an iconic circuit, and it is a pleasure to go to Brazil with the FIA WEC,” said Team Manager Max Favard. “After a great success for the Isotta Fraschini Duqueine Team at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a very busy schedule, we are happy to get back on track and look forward to the start of another great race week.”

And the start is just around the corner: on Friday, July 12, the race weekend will begin in São Paulo, Brazil, with the first two 90-minute free practice sessions. Saturday will feature Free Practice 3 and the much-anticipated qualifying sessions. The race is set for Sunday, July 14, starting at 11:30 AM local time.

Stay tuned!

The Essential Guide to Shin Guards

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Explore the essential guide to shin guards, covering types, materials, sizing, and tips for choosing the best protection for sports.

Shin guards are an important piece of safety gear for people who play contact sports like hockey, soccer, and martial arts. Intense physical exercise can hurt your shins, but these shoes protect them. Picking the right shin guards can make a big difference in how safe you are and how well you do. This easy-to-follow guide will help you to know about the best shin guards.

The Importance of Shin Guards

Wearing shin guards will lower your risk of breaking bones and getting bruises from kicks, falls, and crashes. Furthermore, they add an important layer of defense for your shins, which are prone to damage in numerous sports. Wearing shin guards and knowing you are protected can enhance your confidence, enabling you to perform at your peak.

Types of Shin Guards

Shin guards come in different styles, and each style is better for a different sport or level of play. Most people know these types:

Slip-In Shin Guards

Slip-on shin guards are light and simple to put on. Most people wear them under socks, and the tight fit of the socks or the compression sleeves keep them in place. Players of football who wish to maintain their moves as smooth as possible like these guards.

Ankle Shin Guards

With padding around the ankles, ankle shin guards offer extra safety. They’re great for smaller players or people who hurt their ankles a lot. The straps or Velcro on these guards keep them in place while you play.

Full-Length Shin Guards

Offering the most complete protection, full-length shin guards cover the ankle as well as the shin. In sports with a high impact risk, like as hockey and martial arts, they are often used. Usually fastened with straps, these guards offer great coverage.

Choosing the Right Size

Usually, shin guards are sized by how tall the person is. To determine the correct size for you, go to the maker’s size chart.

Material Matters

Shin guards are made from different materials, and each one protects and feels good in a different way. Some common materials are:

Plastic

Plastic shin guards are easy to carry and protect well against hits.

Foam

Shin guards made of foam are great at absorbing shock, and they are often mixed with other materials to make them even safer. Due to their lightweight and ease, many athletes choose to wear them.

Carbon Fiber

Pro players choose carbon fiber shin guards over any other type. They are very strong and light, so they protect you better without making it harder to move around. Despite that, they cost more than other kinds.

Comfort and Fit

When it comes to shin guards, comfort is very important. Buy guards that have a soft lining on the inside that wicks away sweat and keeps you from burning. It should fit close, but not too close. In this manner, your movement is unhindered by the shin guards. Straps that you can adjust can help you get a good fit.

Maintenance Tips

Maintaining your shin guards will make them last longer and guarantee they keep offering enough protection. Sweat and grime should be removed from them with a moist towel after each use. Before keeping them somewhere cold and dry, let them air dry entirely. Long periods in your sports bag might cause bacteria to proliferate and leave them smelling bad.

A necessary piece of your athletic equipment, shin guards protect your ankles and shins. Find the ideal pair of shin guards to keep you safe on the field or in the ring by knowing the many kinds, selecting the appropriate size and material, and making sure they fit comfortably. Remember to look after your shin guards, and they will look after you so you may concentrate on playing your best.

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin aims for a Top 5 at the only 2024 dirt race of the NASCAR Canada series

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EventFreshstone Brands Dirt Classic
TrackOhsweken Speedway, Ontario – July 11th, 2024
BroadcastTSN + app (live) | TSN (tape delayed) | RDS (tape delayed) | FloRacing (USA)
Race7:30 PM E.T. – nascar.ca/race-center/

Trois-Rivières (Quebec), July 8th, 2024.- Trois-Rivières (Quebec), July 8, 2024.- Only ten days after the end of the races in the Maritime Provinces and less than two weeks before a new tripleheader in the West, the NASCAR Canada series presents this Thursday evening the only dirt race of the 2024 season, on the oval track of Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario.

A very special event, prepared with a mixture of discovery and optimism by the series’ triple champion Louis-Philippe Dumoulin. At the wheel of car #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare | Omnifab, Dumoulin will try to repeat, and even do better, the Top 6 clinched last year.

Basically, the cars in the NASCAR Canada series are not designed to compete on dirt. Adapting them to this surface therefore constitutes a challenge for the drivers and their teams. If the technical structure of Dumoulin Compétition had succeeded in its bet last year, Louis-Philippe knows that anything can happen on this type of surface. “I really admire racing on dirt. It’s a fantastic show to watch, especially with the vehicles specifically built for this type of racing. With our NASCAR Canada cars, it’s more difficult to perform as well as we would like, but I will take part of this event with the desire to take advantage of the slightest situation to gain positions and offer a good result to our team #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare | Omnifab” adds the driver.

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin has currently four Top 5 finishes in five races contested this season, which places him fourth in the championship standings, in the contenders for the title. “The important thing will be to score big points at Ohsweken to remain among the leaders in the championship before the Western events and then the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières” mentions the driver, who adds: “Last year , I fought with DJ Kennington to get a Top 5 after gaining ten places from my starting position. It’s an excellent memory and it pushes me to be confident for the race this Thursday evening.”

This will be the third year that the NASCAR Canada series will present a race at the Ohsweken track. Drivers will have only thirty minutes of free practice before starting the qualifying rounds. The start of the grand final will be given around 7:30 p.m. “This sixth event of the season is a great challenge in terms of setting up the car and adapting to a surface used only once a year. Some drivers in the series are much more experienced than me on dirt but, considering our good results last year at this track and since the start of the season, I think we can do very well at Ohsweken” concludes the driver of car #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare | Omnifab.

ABOUT PARTNERS

WeatherTech is committed to designing, engineering and manufacturing the finest products possible for your vehicle, home and your pet. From the industry leading FloorLiner to the 100% non-toxic Pet Feeding System, WeatherTech has dedicated itself to exceed customer expectations of quality, craftsmanship and environmental sustainability for over 30 years. To see the full line of automotive, home and pet products that are guaranteed for life, visit weathertech.ca

Groupe Bellemare is a 3rd generation family business that has been serving clients since 1959. Today, the company has more than 500 employees and provides them with an innovative work environment facilitating work-family balance and a healthy and safe quality of life. With over a half century of experience and its sustained R&D efforts, the Company offers high-quality products and services in areas as diverse as concrete, abrasives and minerals, dimensional load transportation, and recycling. Groupe Bellemare is also very involved in its industry and attaches great importance to its social and environmental role as a member of the business community. Groupe Bellemare makes a positive contribution to the quality of life of citizens in the communities it serves by supporting numerous social causes and promoting local purchasing through its responsible procurement practices. For more information, visit groupebellemare.com

Omnifab has joined Dumoulin Compétition in June 2023.In less than twenty years, Omnifab has made its place in the mechanical manufacturing industry in Quebec. They have earned this place by offering a unique turnkey solution to large companies and SMEs that want to modernize their production line or have their industrial equipment repaired. No matter your industry, you can count on Omnifab team to manufacture custom industrial machinery or solve your mechanical problems with great precision, in a timely manner and with quality components, as pledged. Visit omnifab.ca for more information.

Rousseau Metal has been manufacturing high-quality products for 70 years. Over the years the company become known as a leader in storage solutions. The quality, durability and reliability of their products have earned them a reputation as being among the best in the industry. Over the years, the quality of Rousseau products and excellence of the company’s business practices have been recognized through various certifications and membership in industrial and automotive organizations. To learn more about the company and its products, visit rousseau.com

Dumoulin Competition

Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin founded the Dumoulin Competition Race Team in 2009. Working with financial, marketing, logistics and sports management experts, they built up a solid business structure. Dumoulin Competition prepares its own race cars in-house since 2016. Their motto: “Passion – Performance – Partnerships” expresses their will to perform on the track and offer their partners maximum visibility and profitability in return for their commitment. Their vision: To become Canada’s leader in motorsports through on-track performance, an entrepreneurial spirit and human values. dumoulincompetition.com

Underwater Rocks of Buying a One-Year-Old Car on the Secondary Market

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Buying a one-year-old car is a challenging task regardless of the attractiveness of the offer. It’s always worth thinking about why a fresh, just-like-new vehicle with low mileage is suddenly being sold. The Indianapolis used car dealer, Indy Auto Man, offers examples of frequent cases when owners try to get rid of newer cars.

Reason 1: serious accident

A traffic accident with serious consequences is one of the most likely reasons for the urgent sale of a car. Impacts of the body against an obstacle or another vehicle can disrupt the auto’s geometry or affect the engine performance. That’s why one must check the vehicle history report before a purchase.

Plus, if the owner saved money and carried out subsequent repairs not at a licensed service center but in a garage, then problems are guaranteed with such a “just-like-new” car. So, the owner gets rid of it.

Reason 2: frequent breakdowns

Yes, new cars can break down often. Find out why this happens on the indyautoman.com.

The dealership that sold the car solves many problems under warranty. But the owner is left without a vehicle during this time and takes a taxi (not all dealers provide replacements), at the same time, thinking about selling the unreliable auto that they bought, flattered by advertising.

Reason 3: legal problems

Another common reason for selling a one-year-old car with low mileage is legal problems:

  • The car is financed or leased, and the owner does not have the money to pay off the debt.
  • The owner took out a loan against the car.
  • The car owner is running a risky business, and his property is seized by court order.
  • In the event of a divorce, one of the spouses filed for division of property and claimed the car.

In all these cases, the law prohibits selling seized or protested property. Some car owners are trying to circumvent the law and get at least something for a property that does not belong to them.

Reason 4: high mileage

And finally, a frequent reason to sell a one-year-old car is high mileage. An average car owner drives 12-14 thousand miles per year, but for many citizens, a car serves as a means of earning money, and they use it to the fullest. The mileage during the year can be 30-60 thousand miles.

After such exploitation, cunning businessmen carry out the operation of twisting the mileage, applying a cosmetic gloss, and trying to sell the car with the least losses for themselves.

It will not be difficult for an experienced motorist to determine the approximate mileage of the car and expose the sly one. Nevertheless, some buyers are attracted only by the date of manufacture, not by actual condition.

Before purchasing a one-year-old car, it is necessary to check its legal purity.

Other possible reasons for selling one-year-old cars

The seller can explain the sale of a one-year-old car for the following reasons:

  • The urgent need for money – to buy real estate, for treatment or education of a child.
  • Change of residence – moving to another region, another country.
  • The owner does not like the car.
  • The couple gets divorced and sells the vehicle they bought together.
  • The owner was not ready for the cost of its maintenance.

In such cases, selling a one-year-old car seems justified, but one should not take a word for it.

Skip it or buy it

Buyers should not categorically reject a one-year-old car with low mileage. It is worth addressing a reliable dealership and checking vehicle history reports, considering most reputed dealers offer it for free. The future owner may also take it for diagnostics to a specialized service if the history does not show serious problems.

The diagnostics will immediately reveal twisted mileage, cheap sensors, and other defects. Service policy often allows obtaining information about warranty repairs and spare parts replaced. If the seller refuses to diagnose, it is better not to risk it and look for something else.

If the car turns out to be legally and technically clean, the buyer can congratulate himself on a successful purchase. Most motorists wish to buy an almost new car with significant savings, already run-in and serviced.

Safety Rules Bicyclists Should Follow to Avoid Accidents

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People cycle for many reasons: for the health benefits, the enjoyment, and the convenience it provides in their daily routine. Bicycle riding can help prevent dangerous diseases like stroke, heart attack, depression, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis. It has also proven to be a time-efficient method of running day-to-day activities.

Overall, bicycle riding provides many benefits to those who partake in it. However, as the number of persons riding bicycles grows, so does the number of collisions. Fortunately, every rider can adhere to safety guidelines to protect themselves and others from harm. Those looking for detailed guidance can speak to experienced attorneys like personal injury lawyer David Benowitz. Meanwhile, this article will outline some of the essential rules bicyclists can follow to avoid accidents.

Safety Rules Bicyclists Should Know

Some of the safety rules bicyclists must follow to protect themselves and prevent harmful encounters with other vehicles on the road include:

1. Understanding and Employing Hand Signals

A lot of bicycle accidents happen at close intersections. As a result, it is critical that you fully understand different bicycle hand signals so that you can communicate with close motorists and bicyclists. If you do not give enough warning, a driver cannot predict what you will be doing.

Extend your left arm horizontally, out to the left, and angle your forearm downward as a hand signal for stopping. Extend the right arm perpendicular to the body when turning right and the left arm perpendicular to the body when turning left. Ensure that your hand signals are visible and apparent to others while maintaining the hand rule signal.

2. Avoid Sidewalks

Even the most experienced cyclists can become nervous when riding alongside vehicles that are driving at several times their speed. Although cycling on the sidewalk may appear to be a safe option, it is not. Sidewalk cycling is dangerous for multiple reasons. 

Sidewalks belong to walkers, and bicycles can collide with walkers or lose control when the sidewalks are overcrowded. Additionally, sidewalk flooring is more likely to be bumpy than road paving, and bicyclists may encounter a bump-causing accident. Furthermore, motorists do not anticipate seeing a bicyclist cross the road from a sidewalk, which might catch motorists off guard and hit the bicyclist.

3. Constantly Wear Helmets

In most locations, the law requires children to wear helmets, but adult helmet rules vary. However, wearing a helmet is the safest option for children and adults. Even though not all regions compel bicyclists to wear a helmet, studies show that wearing one lowers the potential for injury by 70 percent.

The most common cause of fatal bicycle accidents is head injuries. Although a helmet cannot guarantee your survival, it will always give you a greater chance than riding bare-headed. The indication is that persons who ride their bicycles while wearing a helmet are substantially less likely to suffer severe injuries than those who do not.

4. Keep Yourself Visible

Limited visibility is a common contributor to bicycle accidents. It is harder for vehicles to avoid hitting you if they can’t see you. Using lighting and clothing to make yourself visible can help avoid accidents. Cycling at night or in poor lighting conditions requires the use of lights. The standard setup for lights in bicycles is having a white light in front and a red light in the back. Add more battery-powered or rechargeable lights or reflective strips to your bicycle frame or wheels for extra visibility in low-light conditions.

While adding lights on your bicycle can be helpful, wearing bright and reflective clothes is also crucial. Wearing bright and reflective clothes improves your visibility to other drivers and will go a long way in reducing the risk of a bicycle collision.

5. Ascertain that the Bicycle is in Good Condition

An inattentive driver or an unforeseen bump in the road is usually the most common cause of a bicycle collision, but mechanical problems also cause a substantial proportion of accidents. Checking your cycle before hitting the road can help you avoid any mechanical-related mishaps.

Ensure you inflate your tires to the correct pressure, make sure that your reflectors and lights are in good working condition, and examine your chains and gears for any flaws, fractures, or other faults.  

6. Adhere to All Traffic Laws and Signals

Bicyclists must observe the same traffic rules as motorists as long as they share the road with them. They should follow traffic rules, including stopping at stop signs and red signal lights and obeying the fundamental right-of-way rules (riding on the right-hand side of the road with the traffic flow).

7. Keep Hands on the Handlebars and Avoid Distractions

Riding hands-free is exceedingly risky, especially when sharing the road with other vehicles. It will take you much longer to react to unexpected incidents, such as a walker in your path or trash in the road, if your hands are not on the handlebars. With hands off the handlebars, it may be difficult for the cyclist to apply the brake in time, and they will be more likely to fall off or cause an accident.

Distracted driving is another common contributor to deadly car accidents. Maintaining your focus on the road and being aware of your surroundings will help you stay safe. When cycling, people should avoid using phones or listening to music as these can prevent them from hearing what is happening around them.

8. Avoid Close Encounters with both Moving and Parked Vehicles

Avoiding close encounters with moving vehicles is almost as crucial as avoiding close encounters with parked vehicles. Many bicyclists get “doored” in such situations, which occurs when a driver in a parked vehicle swings their door open into the road or a bicycle lane without first looking to see whether there is a rider present.

Typically, being “doored” results in knocking bicyclists off their bikes or causing them to veer into traffic violently. Therefore, it is advisable to ride a few feet away from parallel parked cars and constantly watch windows and mirrors to see whether there is someone in the vehicle who could pose a problem.

What To Do When a Bicycle Accident Occurs

Accidents can happen even if bicyclists follow all safety guidelines. When they do, the first thing you should do is seek medical help right away. You are entitled to compensation for injuries and any property losses if the cause of the accident is someone else’s negligence.

If you need help after a bicycle accident, contact a reputable lawyer who specializes in bicycle injury claims. The lawyer will provide you with legal counsel and help you get your necessary compensation.

Final Thoughts

Bicyclists must adhere to safety rules to make cycling safer for themselves and motorists. However, the drivers of the vehicles with whom they share the roads also have a role to play in ensuring everyone’s safety. Motorists should also be aware of cyclists, especially where bicycle lanes are not designated. They should always look around before turning, changing lanes, or entering an intersection to ensure safety on the roads for themselves and others.

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