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Toyota Racing – NCTS Martinsville Post-Race Report – 04.05.24

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TAYLOR GRAY LEADS TOYOTA AT MARTINSVILLE
Gray, Heim continue top-10 streaks

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (April 5, 2024) – Taylor Gray scored a sixth-place finish to lead Toyota in the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Friday evening. After a last lap incident in Daytona, the 19-year-old has now reeled off five consecutive top-10 finishes.

Gray was one of two TRICON Garage Tundras inside the top-10 finishers with Corey Heim finishing 10th. The Toyota development driver continued his streak of strong performances – delivering his 21st top-10 in the last 22 Truck races.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Martinsville Speedway
Race 6 of 23 – 200 Laps, 105.2 Miles

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Christian Eckes*
2nd, Ty Majeski*
3rd, Chase Purdy*
4th, Nick Sanchez*
5th, Tyler Ankrum*
6th, TAYLOR GRAY
10th, COREY HEIM
16th, TANNER GRAY
19th, STEWART FRIESEN
20th, TIMMY HILL
26th, WILLIAM SAWALICH
32nd, JUSTIN CARROLL
33rd, DEAN THOMPSON
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

TAYLOR GRAY, No. 17 JBL Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 6th

Fifth top-10 in a row for you. How was your race?

“Not exactly where we want to be with our JBL Tundra. We want to be contending for wins, but solid points day. I don’t think we got many stage points, but overall – good finish. From where we started practice, and where we qualified. I will take it. I will move on and hopefully have a solid finish tomorrow.”

DEAN THOMPSON, No. 5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 33rd

What happened?

“Someone packed the 9 (Grant Enfinger) into the fence and I just got stuck behind him. I got outside of him, and I think (Ben) Rhodes shoved him into me. Just hard racing.”

How has the racing been out there? It is typical Martinsville?

“Just typical Martinsville truck racing. Just aggressive. I’m just blessed that I’m safe. Good Lord kept me safe today. I’ve just got to thank Thompson Pipe Group, TRICON Garage, Toyota and Assured Partners.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 63,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 26 electrified options.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Christian Eckes chimes in for dominant Truck victory at Martinsville

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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Christian Eckes capped off a wild night that commenced by dominating the first half of the Craftsman Truck Series race, then dropping to the mid-pack region before the second half. But he methodically carved his way back to the front while dodging a series of late caution periods to win the Long John Silver’s 200 at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, April 5. 

The 23-year-old Eckes from Greenville, New York, led twice for a race-high 133 of 200-scheduled laps in an event where he snatched the lead from pole-sitter Ty Majeski from the first lap and stretched his fuel tank to the distance of the event’s first two stage periods, He won and led throughout before he relinquished the lead to pit for fresh tires and fuel before the start of the second stage period.

Despite restarting in the top 20 at the start of the final stage period, Eckes wove his way back to the front amid multiple on-track chaos, repetitive cautions and restart periods before outlasting a late battle with Majeski during a restart period with 28 laps remaining to return to the lead. Amid two late-race restarts, Eckes then muscled away from Majeski and Nick Sanchez during a three-lap shootout to clinch his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory of the 2024 season.

With on-track qualifying that determined the starting lineup occurring on Friday, Ty Majeski notched his second Truck pole position of the 2024 season and the seventh of his career after posting a new track record lap at 97.523 mph in 19.417 seconds. Joining him on the front row was Christian Eckes, who clocked in the second-fastest qualifying lap at 97.422 mph in 19.437 seconds. 

When the green flag waved and the race started following an extensive pace lap session due to Blake Lothian leaking fluid on the circuit, Christian Eckes gained a strong launch from the outside lane to muscle ahead of Ty Majeski and assume the race lead entering the first turn. Eckes would then fend off Majeski for a full lap in his No. 19 Adaptive One Calipers Chevrolet Silverado RST to lead the first lap. 

Through the second to fifth lap marks, Eckes stretched his advantage to three-tenths of a second over Majeski while rookie Layne Riggs moved his Front Row Motorsports entry into third place. As a result, Corey Heim dropped to fourth ahead of Ben Rhodes. Behind, Nick Sanchez and Jake Garcia trailed in sixth and seventh while Dean Thompson and Tyler Ankrum battled for eighth place in front of Chase Purdy and Sammy Smith. 

Through the first 10 scheduled laps, Eckes was leading by three-tenths of a second over Majeski followed by Riggs, Heim and Sanchez while Rhodes, Garcia, Thompson, Ankrum and Purdy were running in the top 10. Behind, Sammy Smith trailed in 11th ahead of Stewart Friesen, Taylor Gray, Rajah Caruth and Jack Wood while Kaden Honeycutt, Ty Dillon, Bayley Currey, Grant Enfinger and Tanner Gray occupied the top 20 ahead of Matt Crafton, Daniel Dye, William Sawalich, Matt Mills and newcomer Cam Waters. 

Ten laps later and with the leaders starting to lap the rear of the field, Eckes continued to lead by three-tenths of a second over Majeski while third-place Riggs trailed by a second. Behind, Heim and Sanchez retained fourth and fifth, respectively, while Rhodes, Garcia, Thompson, Ankrum and Purdy also remained in the top 10. 

Another nine laps later, the event’s first caution period flew after rookie Thad Moffitt went for a spin in Turn 3. During the event’s first caution period, some including Thompson, Currey, Sawalich and Cam Waters pitted while the rest led by Eckes remained on the track. 

When the event restarted under green on Lap 36, Eckes muscled ahead of Majeski, who struggled to start on the outside lane, and Riggs to retain the lead through the first two turns. With the event remaining under green flag conditions as Jack Wood spun in Turn 2, Eckes retained the lead ahead of Majeski and the field. Eckes would continue to lead through the Lap 40 mark. 

By Lap 45, Eckes stretched his advantage to more than a second over Majeski followed by Riggs, Heim and Sanchez while Rhodes, Ankrum, Sammy Smith, Garcia and Honeycutt trailed in the top 10, with 29 of 34 starters scored on the lead lap. 

When the first stage period concluded on Lap 50, Eckes captured his second Truck stage victory of the 2024 season as he continued to lead by more than a second. Majeski trailed in second while Riggs, Heim, Sanchez, Rhodes, Ankrum, Garcia, Honeycutt and Purdy were scored in the top 10. 

Under the stage break, nearly the entire lead lap field led by Majeski pitted while the rest led by Eckes and including Sanchez, Ankrum, Garicia, Honeycutt, Purdy, Caruth and Matt Mills remained on the track. Amid the pit stops, Ty Dillon was penalized for speeding on pit road. Stephen Mallozzi was also penalized due to his pit crew jumping over the pit wall too soon. 

The second stage period started on Lap 60 as Eckes and Sanchez occupied the front row. At the start, Eckes rocketed away from the field to retain the lead through the first turn as Sanchez and Ankrum battled for the runner-up spot. With Eckes leading the race, teammate Ankrum would overtake Sanchez for the runner-up spot followed by Purdy, Honeycutt, Garcia, Currey and Caruth while Mills and Sawalich were racing in the top 10 ahead of Thompson, Timmy Hill, Majeski, Waters and Wood. 

On Lap 64, the caution returned after Matt Crafton, who was running in the middle of the pack, bumped and sent Tanner Gray for a spin through the first two turns, with Crafton, Justin Carroll and Mason Massey slamming on the brake to avoid Gray’s TRICON Garage entry. During the caution period, Sanchez and Caruth pitted while the rest led by Eckes remained on the track.  

During the following restart period on Lap 73, Eckes fended off Chase Purdy and teammate Tyler Ankrum to retain the lead through the first two turns. Shortly after, however, the caution returned on Lap 75 after Riggs, who was mired in 16th, spun his No. 38 Infinity Communications Group Ford F-150 through the first two turns after getting hit by Jack Wood. 

The following restart period on Lap 83 featured Eckes fending off Purdy for nearly a lap to maintain the lead as the field behind jostled for positions. As Ankrum and Purdy battled for second place in front of Kaden Honeycutt and Jake Garcia, Eckes was leading by two-tenths of a second just past the Lap 85 mark. 

Then with two laps remaining in the second stage period, the caution flew after Daniel Dye, who was running in 24th place, bumped and sent Spencer Boyd for a spin along with Riggs, who was sent for a second spin of the night, in Turn 1. The incident was enough for the second stage period scheduled to conclude on Lap 100 to conclude under caution as Eckes captured his second consecutive Truck stage victory of the night and the third of the 2024 season. Teammate Ankrum settled in second followed by Purdy, Majeski and Honeycutt while Garcia, Thompson, Currey, Taylor Gray and Sawalich were scored in the top 10. 

During the stage break, some of the drivers, led by Eckes, pitted while the rest, led by Majeski, remained on the track. Amid the pit stops, Ty Dillon was penalized and sent to the rear of the field for a safety violation. 

With 91 laps remaining, the final stage commenced as Majeski and Sawalich occupied the front row. At the start, Majeski muscled his No. 98 Soda Sense Ford F-150 away from Taylor Gray and Sawalich to retain the lead through the first two turns. As Majeski started to motor away from the field, Gray occupied second followed by Sanchez while Sawalich was trying to fend off Stewart Friesen amid on-track contact and in front of the field. 

With 80 laps remaining, Majeski stretched his advantage to more than a second over Taylor Gray followed by Sanchez, Friesen and Sawalich while Ben Rhodes, Tanner Gray, Heim, Caruth and Grant Enfinger trailed in the top 10 as Eckes, who restarted 18th, was up to 11th. 

Ten laps later, Majeski stabilized his advantage to more than a second over Taylor Gray while Sanchez, Friesen and Sawalich trailed in the top five. Meanwhile, Eckes carved his way to sixth place after making contact with Heim to assume the spot while Rhodes, Tanner Gray and Caruth followed suit in the top 10. Behind, Enfinger trailed in 11th ahead of Ankrum, Crafton, Matt Mills and Cam Waters while Dye, Honeycutt, Wood, Sammy Smith and Purdy were scored in the top 20. 

Another three laps later, the caution flew when Honeycutt, who was battling Daniel Dye for 16th place, made contact with Dye and then got sideways and sent Honeycutt’s No. 45 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet Silverado RST spinning toward the bottom of the backstretch’s inside wall. During the caution period, some including Rhodes, Garcia, Waters, Sammy Smith and Crafton pitted while the rest led by Majeski remained on the track. 

During the ensuing restart with 60 laps remaining, Majeski and Sanchez battled dead even for the lead until Majeski muscled ahead through the first two turn as Taylor Gray assumed the runner-up spot from Sanchez. Behind, Eckes battled Friesen for fourth place while Majeski was trying to drive away from the field.     

A few laps later, Enfinger, who was running in the top 15, hit the outside wall exiting Turn 4, but the event remained under green flag conditions. The caution, however, returned with 55 laps remaining after Enfinger, who lost a few spots in the process, was hit by Rhodes entering the first turn, which resulted with Enfinger bumping into Dean Thompson and sending Thompson’s No. 5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota Tundra TRD Pro straight into the outside wall hard in Turn 1 as Thompson’s strong run came to a late end. 

With the event restarting with 46 laps remaining, Sanchez tried to use the outside lane to muscle ahead of Majeski, but Majeski managed to fight back and reassume the top spot during the following lap while the field behind bumped and jostled for late positions. Shortly after, however, the caution returned with 43 laps remaining after Bret Holmes was hit by Honeycutt entering Turn 1. Holmes then collected Justin Carroll as they both spun and made contact with the outside wall in Turn 1. 

The start of the following restart period with 36 laps remaining did not last long after the caution returned a lap later when Jack Wood, who was caught up in a chain reaction incident and got Caruth sideways in Turn 3, was bumped and sent for a spin by Dye as Waters, Garcia, Lawless Alan and Bret Holmes all wrecked behind Wood. By then, Majeski was leading while Eckes drew himself back into race-winning contention after he had just overtaken Sanchez’s No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado RST for the runner-up spot.

With the race restarting with 28 laps remaining, Eckes and Majeski battled dead even for the lead through the first two turns amid contact. They continued to battle for the top spot for a full lap until Eckes managed to use the four fresh tires to his advantage along with more on-track contact to return to the lead over Majeski. As Eckes continued to lead by a tenth of a second over Majeski with 25 laps remaining, Sanchez followed suit in third while Taylor Gray and Ankrum were running in the top five. A lap later, however, the caution flew after Riggs, who was running 17th, got bumped and sent for a spin by Enfinger in Turn 2. With Bayley Currey sustaining cosmetic damage after making contact with Riggs’ spinning truck, Cam Waters T-boned into the rear of teammate Garcia amid a chain reaction, which ended Waters’ Truck Series debut with a crunched No. 66 TRADIE Ford F-150. 

As the event restarted with 17 laps remaining, Eckes muscled away from Majeski, who spun the tires on the launch, to retain the lead while Sanchez quickly assumed the runner-up spot. Majeski was then left to fend off Ankrum, Taylor Gray and a bevy of competitors to retain third place while Eckes retained the lead by nearly half a second with 15 laps remaining. 

Four laps later and with Eckes leading by more than a second over Sanchez, the caution flew after Friesen, who was running in the top 15, got bumped and sent for a spin by Enfinger in Turn 2 as Enfinger also spun after getting rammed by Matt Mills, whose roof flew up amid the front nose damage. 

With the event restarting with three laps remaining, Eckes retained the lead from Sanchez and Majeski while the field attempted to fan out to three lanes through the first two turns. While Majeski managed to grab second place from Sanchez through Turns 3 and 4, Eckes stretched his advantage to two-tenths of a second with two laps remaining. 

When the white flag waved and the final lap started, Eckes remained as the leader by half a second over Majeski. With a flurry of battles ensuing within the field and with Majeski trying to narrow the deficit between himself and Eckes, Eckes hit his marks on all cylinders and smoothly navigated his way around the Martinsville circuit for a final time before cycling back to the frontstretch victorious with his second checkered flag of the 2024 Truck season. 

With the victory, Eckes, who won two races ago at Bristol Motor Speedway, notched his seventh career win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and his first at Martinsville as he also became the first repeat winner of the 2024 Truck season. The victory was the second of the season for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing and the fifth time in six events of the 2024 season where the Chevrolet nameplate achieved a victory.

“[My team and I are putting together] Something really special,” Eckes said on FS1. “It hasn’t been an easy regular season so far, to say the least. We came here and we weren’t that great last year. We worked really hard on it and here we are in Victory Lane. Just super proud of this team. It’s a good day to be in Victory Lane. Can’t wait for that [grandfather] clock [trophy].” 

Majeski, who led 66 laps compared to Eckes’ 133, settled in the runner-up spot for the second time of the 2024 season as he also notched his third top-three result through this season’s first six events. Amid the disappointment of settling in the runner-up spot, Majeski assumed the lead in the regular-season standings.

“We came here with a little bit of a different setup, stepped outside our comfort zone a little bit, trying to try something for the Playoffs, that’s the one that matters,” Majeski said. “I think we’ve gotten better. [Eckes] was stellar tonight. He was just a little bit better than us, and he had better tires. I just could not launch on restarts. Really solid day. Obviously, you want to win. I wanted that grandfather clock, but super proud of this No. 98 Soda Sense team. We’ve been working hard to get our trucks better. Just a little bit short tonight.” 

Chase Purdy, who finished no higher than 15th during the first five events on the schedule, posted his first top-five result of the season by finishing third while Nick Sanchez and Tyler Ankrum settled in the top five. 

Taylor Gray, Rajah Caruth, Sammy Smith, Kaden Honeycutt and Corey Heim finished in the top 10. 

There were five lead changes for three different leaders. The race featured 11 cautions for 81 laps. In addition, 27 of 34 starters finished on the lead lap.

Following the sixth event of the 2024 Craftsman Truck Series season, Ty Majeski leads the regular-season standings by seven points over Corey Heim and Tyler Ankrum, with Christian Eckes trailing by 11 and Taylor Gray trailing by 36. 

Results. 

1. Christian Eckes, 133 laps led, Stages 1 & 2 winner

2. Ty Majeski, 66 laps led

3. Chase Purdy 

4. Nick Sanchez, one lap led

5. Tyler Ankrum 

6. Taylor Gray 

7. Rajah Caruth 

8. Sammy Smith 

9. Kaden Honeycutt 

10. Corey Heim 

11. Mason Massey 

12. Matt Crafton 

13. Daniel Dye 

14. Ben Rhodes 

15. Layne Riggs 

16. Tanner Gray 

17. Bayley Currey 

18. Jack Wood 

19. Stewart Friesen 

20. Timmy Hill 

21. Jake Garcia 

22. Grant Enfinger 

23. Ty Dillon 

24. Bret Holmes 

25. Spencer Boyd 

26. William Sawalich 

27. Thad Moffitt 

28. Stephen Mallozzi, two laps down 

29. Matt Mills – OUT, Accident

30. Cam Waters – OUT, Accident

31. Lawless Alan – OUT, DVP

32. Justin Carroll – OUT, Accident

33. Dean Thompson – OUT, Accident 

34. Blake Lothian – OUT, Overheating

Next on the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule is the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The event is scheduled to occur next Friday, April 12, at 8:30 p.m. ET on FS1. 

TCU FOOTBALL COACH SONNY DYKES NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR AUTOTRADER ECHOPARK AUTOMOTIVE 400 NASCAR RACE

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  • Dykes to give “Start Your Engines” command to the NASCAR Cup Series drivers competing Sunday, April 14, in the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400.
  • Tripleheader weekend also includes the NCTS SpeedyCash.com 250 on Friday, April 12, and NXS Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 on Saturday, April 13.

FORT WORTH, Texas (APRIL 5, 2024) – TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes, who guided the Horned Frogs to a CFP National Championship runner-up finish in 2022, has been named Grand Marshal for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, April 14, at Texas Motor Speedway. The ninth race of the Cup Series season will take the green flag at 2:30 p.m. CT (TV: FS1, Radio: PRN, SiriusXM, Lone Star 92.5 FM locally).

“It’s an honor to represent TCU as the Grand Marshal for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400,” Dykes said. “I’m a NASCAR fan and this great opportunity is made even more special by it taking place at Texas Motor Speedway. TMS is such a historic venue and important part of the Fort Worth community. My family and I are very much looking forward to the race and the excitement that always comes with attending a NASCAR event.”

The Dykes-led Horned Frogs became the first team from the state of Texas to make the College Football Playoff and first from the Big 12 Conference to advance to the CFP National Championship. Dykes also became the first coach in TCU and Big 12 history to start the season 12-0 in his first season with the team en route to earning 10 National Coach of the Year awards in 2022.

The son of legendary Texas Tech football coach Spike Dykes, he arrived at TCU’s Fort Worth campus after revitalizing a latent Southern Methodist University program on the other side of the DFW Metroplex. In four seasons, Dykes led the Mustangs to three consecutive winning seasons for the first time since the mid-1980s and had the program in the nation’s top 25 for 19 weeks. Previously, he served as head coach at Cal (2013-16) and Louisiana Tech (2010-12).

“Coach Dykes is a NASCAR fan and that will make it even more special to provide an extraordinary experience for him and his family at Texas Motor Speedway for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400,” Texas Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Faber said. “The Dykes name is renowned in Texas football, and Sonny continues to add to that legacy, especially with his recent accomplishments in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.”

Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR tripleheader weekend April 12-14. The race weekend begins April 12 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 (7:30 p.m. CT on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90), continues with the April 13 NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 (12:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90) and concludes with the April 14 NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (2:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90 and Lone Star 92.5 – local).

Tickets are on sale now at www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

Texas Motor Speedway’s major event season also includes the POWRi Wildcard Showdown (April 5-6), High Limit Sprint Car Series (April 13), Fuel Fest (April 20), the Goodguys Rod & Custom/American Flat Track/Pate Swap Meet tripleheader weekend (April 25-28), C-10 Nationals (May 10-12), LS Fest (May 18), Bandas y Trocas (May 25), Solar Car Challenge (July 11-17), SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 2 (Sept. 14), Goodguys Rod & Custom (Sept. 27-29), American Sprint Car Series (Oct. 4-5), the High Limit Sprint Car Series inaugural season finale (Oct. 11-12) and the Gordy’s Hwy 30 Fest Texas (Oct. 17-20).

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Toyota Racing – NXS Martinsville Quotes – Chandler Smith – 04.05.24

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Toyota Racing – Chandler Smith
NASCAR Xfinity Series Quotes

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (April 5, 2024) – Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chandler Smith was made available to the media prior to practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Friday.

CHANDLER SMITH, No. 81 Wheelers Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Why do you think you’ve had so much success on the short tracks this season?

“With my experience at short track racing, that is where I come from. That is what I grew up racing, and the being paired with a great team, a great organization and a great manufacturer – I think that is the recipe for success. I’m excited to be here at Martinsville Speedway. I’m excited to be eligible for Dash 4 Cash. Looking forward to seeing what we can do under the lights tomorrow night.”

What has been the adjustment with Joe Gibbs Racing like this season?

“Honestly, there wasn’t that big of, I guess you could say, change. We got to work right after Phoenix, of last year, was in the simulator pretty much every single week – all the way up to Christmas. We took a two-week break off, and then was right back at it again. We’ve got as far as – we are from Texas all the way to Pocono on our sim stuff right now. We were ready. We were prepared for the season, and I think that is why the results have been there. We were so prepared for this season right off the rip.”

What challenge does Martinsville hold?

“It’s similar to Richmond in that track position is big here. I feel like it is bigger here than Richmond, honestly, just because – if you have a bad pit stop, you could be running second, have a bad pit stop, and be running eighth-to-10th. Then you get hit the wrong way, get back in the hornets’ nest, that can ruin your day right there. Just haven’t really had the balance I’ve been looking for. Haven’t had the execution all day on my part – whatever it may have been. Looking to clean that up this year, and hopefully have a decent run.”

Will this race be as crazy at the finish as the fall Martinsville race was?

“No. I don’t think so personally. Now the October race – probably, because if you look at historical – the last two years, it’s trended that way too. I just got rewatching the spring race four hours ago, from last year, and there were a few cautions there at the very end, but as far as up-front stuff – it was pretty much drama free to be completely honest with you. Then you look at the fall race, and it was the complete polar opposite of that, and the year before that as well. I think the year before was when B. Jones (Brandon Jones) and Ty (Gibbs) got into, and then Austin Hill and Myatt Snider – was all in the fall race, so yeah, the fall race tends to be crazier than the spring race for sure. I think it will be just another Saturday night short track race – maybe we will be a little more level headed when it comes down to the finish. There is not as much at stake for what – eight guys out there.”

Is there pressure running for the Dash 4 Cash bonus this weekend?

“No, I’m honored that I’m a part of the program, and I’m really grateful that Xfinity has that program for us – the opportunity to go win $100,000, but we are here to go win a clock. That is what we are here to do – accumulate Playoff points and accumulate wins – the bonuses will come after.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 63,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 26 electrified options.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Lucas Oil Named Primary Sponsor of RCR’s No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet in 2024

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Partnership Highlights On-Track Success, Longstanding Relationship

WELCOME, N.C. (April 3, 2024) – Lucas Oil, a long-time partner of both Richard Childress Racing and ECR Engines, continues the expansion of its partnership as the primary sponsor of the No. 8 Chevrolet driven by two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch for multiple races in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. Fans will see the familiar race-winning Lucas Oil paint scheme for the first time at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia on April 8, kicking off a multi-race primary partnership.

“After reaching victory lane with Kyle’s No. 8 Chevrolet in 2023, we are very excited to announce that we’ve expanded our primary sponsorship to include multiple races in 2024 at some of NASCAR’s most legendary tracks,” said Brandon Bernstein, director of partnership marketing for Lucas Oil. “In addition to being one of the winningest organizations in NASCAR and all of motorsports, RCR and ECR Engines continue to be an amazing partner both on and off the track. We are very proud to again have Kyle represent the Lucas Oil shield as he competes for his third Cup championship.”

Lucas Oil has served as the official lubricant of RCR and ECR Engines since 2014 and is the official motor oil of ECR Engines. ECR Engines and Lucas Oil have recorded a total of 133 wins between 2014 and 2023, with another four victories already in 2024.

“Over the past 10 years, Lucas Oil has been an amazing partner to RCR and ECR Engines and we are thrilled to have them back as the primary sponsor of the No. 8 Chevrolet,” said Torrey Galida, president of RCR. “The technical support they provide to our race teams and ECR has resulted in numerous victories, which is why it is so special to highlight this partnership on the No. 8 Chevrolet. We have no doubt Kyle will be competing for wins this year while representing the Lucas Oil brand.”

In addition to the NASCAR Cup Series races, Lucas Oil is also the Official Oil of Kyle and Brexton Busch. Kyle is competing in 20-25 Micro Sprint events in 2024 with a Lucas Oil full-car wrap and racing suit. Lucas Oil is also a proud associate sponsor for all of Brexton’s racing disciplines. Brexton is a third-generation racer, beginning his racing career at age five. He earned his first win just one month into his racing career, and now Lucas Oil is at the heart of this father/son racing legacy.

Since 2014, expert scientists and technicians at Lucas Oil have worked closely with RCR and ECR to refine the perfect blend of engine oil capable of drawing out every competitive advantage possible. The teams test engines in simulators and real-world racing scenarios capturing hundreds of data points to measure and find areas of improvement.

For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.

About Lucas Oil: For more than 35 years, Lucas has set the world standard in superior engine oils, additives, appearance and lubricant products – powering lifestyles across the automotive, trucking, marine, outdoor, motorsports, industrial and home product worlds. The hard-charging American brand’s commitment to bring the ultimate in performance solutions impacts every customer and partner equally – from jointly-engineered oil for racing teams like Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Monster Jam®, sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, to additives that deliver unrivaled fuel economy, power and extended engine life to an everyday driver.

Based in Indianapolis, the company’s rapidly expanding global footprint is highlighted by cutting-edge research and development operations, evolving retail channels and high-tech manufacturing. More than 300 premium products make up the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States with a distribution network across 48 different countries and big-name retailers that include Amazon, Walmart, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, Carquest and more. For more information, visit www.LucasOil.com and follow #TeamLucasOil on Facebook, Twitter, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2024 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

JD MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH XPRESS AUTO GLASS AND THE #4 OF DAWSON CRAM

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Gaffney, SC. – JD Motorsports is delighted to announce its partnership with Xpress Auto Glass of Charlotte, North Carolina as the primary sponsor of the #4 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Dawson Cram in the upcoming race at Martinsville Speedway. This exciting collaboration underscores Xpress Auto Glass’s commitment to supporting emerging talent in motorsports while emphasizing the importance of preparedness both on and off the track.

In the high-stakes world of racing, as in everyday life, unexpected challenges can arise at any moment. That’s why the team at JD Motorsports trusts Xpress Auto Glass to be there when the unexpected happens. With their expertise and dedication to excellence, Xpress Auto Glass ensures that the team can focus on what they do best: racing to victory.

“We don’t know what will happen on the track or on the road,” said Dawson Cram, “that’s why we rely on our great partners at Xpress Auto Glass to be there for us when unexpected things hit our windshields.”

As a leader in auto glass repair and replacement, Xpress Auto Glass brings years of experience and reliability to the table. Their commitment to quality service mirrors the dedication and precision required in motorsports, making them the perfect partner for JD Motorsports.

“Xpress Auto Glass is thrilled to announce our partnership with JD Motorsports and Dawson Cram for the upcoming Martinsville race. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for us as we venture into the world of motorsports, a testament to our commitment to quality, speed, and excellence. We are incredibly excited to be part of such an energetic team and to support Dawson Cram, a remarkable talent in racing. Together, we’re looking forward to an electrifying race at Martinsville, demonstrating our shared values of performance and innovation on the track.” – James Williams, owner of Xpress Auto Glass in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Stay tuned as Dawson Cram takes to the track in the #4 JD Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro, proudly sponsored by Xpress Auto Glass. With their support, the team is ready to tackle whatever challenges come their way and race towards victory.

The Dude Wipes 250 at Martinsville Speedway is this Saturday, April 6th, at 7:30pm ET. Race coverage is available on FS1, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Xpress Auto Glass:

Xpress Auto Glass is a Veteran owned company and a leading provider of auto glass repair and replacement services, dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. With a team of experienced technicians and a commitment to excellence, Xpress Auto Glass ensures that drivers can hit the road with confidence. For more information, visit www.Xpressglass.net

About JD Motorsports:

JD Motorsports is a NASCAR racing team competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Based in Gaffney, South Carolina, the team is known for its dedication to excellence and passion for motorsports. For more information, visit www.teamjdmotorsports.com

United Rentals to Sponsor Select NASCAR Cup Series Races with Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Hill in 2024

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Hill to Drive RCR’s No. 33 United Rentals Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Four NASCAR Cup Series Races, beginning with Texas Motor Speedway

WELCOME, N.C. (April 5, 2024) – United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, will partner with Richard Childress Racing to sponsor Austin Hill for select races in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2024. Hill is slated to race the No. 33 United Rentals Chevrolet Camaro on a part-time basis, beginning with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 14. The race will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET.

“United Rentals has supported me throughout all of the key moments of my racing career so far, which makes their involvement in my upcoming NASCAR Cup Series starts for Richard Childress Racing that much more special,” said Hill. “I’m happy to have another opportunity to race in the Cup Series for RCR. The amount of success that we’ve been able to accomplish together in the Xfinity Series makes me excited for this slate of races. It’s not going to be easy, competing against the best drivers on Sundays, but I’m thankful to Richard, everyone at RCR, and United Rentals for allowing this Cup Series schedule to come to life. Racing a Next Gen Chevrolet at a mile-and-a-half will be a new challenge, but one that I’m looking forward to.”

United Rentals has an integrated network of over 1,500 rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United Rentals offers general, aerial, and specialty rentals to a customer base that includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, and homeowners.

“We are excited to support Richard Childress Racing and Austin Hill in the NASCAR Cup Series.” said Craig Schmidt, vice president of national accounts, United Rentals. “We have a great partnership with Austin and RCR and look forward to supporting them and giving our customers an unforgettable experience.”

The 2024 campaign marks United Rentals’ third year of partnership with RCR, but the relationship with Hill has been a constant for over seven years. United Rentals and Hill have found success together both on and off the track, most recently with the Winston, Georgia native winning the United Rentals 300 Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway in February.

“We’re proud to represent a great brand like United Rentals, and to be a part of their efforts to help Austin achieve success at the next level,” said Torrey Galida, president of RCR. “United Rentals is a long-time supporter of our sport and they have done a superb job of using their relationship with Austin to achieve their business goals from an on-site activation and hosting standpoint.”

Hill made his Cup Series debut for the Welcome, N.C.-based organization at Michigan International Speedway in 2022. The 29-year-old, who is in his third full-time season piloting the No. 21 RCR Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has captured a total of eight wins, including three consecutive victories in the season-opening event at the World Center of Racing, 32 top-five, and 51 top-10 finishes. Hill is the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Regular Season Champion.

For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing, and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2024 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,504 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 26,300 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $20.66 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

READY TO TY ONE ON: GIBBS MAKING GREAT STRIDES IN NASCAR CUP SERIES, INCHING CLOSER TO FIRST CAREER WIN

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Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing has three top-five finishes through the first seven NASCAR Cup Series races and sits fourth in the points standings. Photo credit: Getty Images.
  • Ty Gibbs has a pair of career-best, third-place finishes this season and currently is fourth in the NASCAR Cup Series standings.
  • The 21-year-old grandson of NASCAR and Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs visits Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 14, for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400.

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 5, 2024) – The victories came fast and furious for Ty Gibbs in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series, but the 21-year-old Joe Gibbs Racing driver still finds himself chasing his first in the Cup Series after 58 career starts.

Gibbs’ patience, however, may not be tested much longer as 2022 Xfinity Series and ’21 ARCA Menards champion is in the midst of a breakout campaign in the Cup Series.

Through the first seven races of the season, the grandson of NASCAR and Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs is fourth in the Cup Series standings and has established a new career-best finish of third on two occasions (Phoenix and Circuit of The Americas). He also shares the series lead for top-five finishes (3) and top-10 efforts (5).

To put this season into better perspective would be a comparison to his previous 51 Cup races, which consisted of a partial 15-race season in 2022 and full 36-race schedule last year in which he was named the series’ rookie of the year.

Gibbs is one shy of equaling his top-five finishes during that period (4), has led more laps (195-114), established his highest ranking in the Cup standings (second following COTA) and, most importantly, has shown the consistency to excel in the Cup Series. His average starting position is 11.3 and finishing position at 9.0, which rank among the best in the series.

Gibbs (No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota) will look to improve on those statistics Sunday at Martinsville Speedway and then at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 14, for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (2:30 p.m. CT, TV: FS1, Radio: PRN, SiriusXM, Lone Star 92.5 FM locally).

“It’s been great,” Gibbs said about the quick start to the season. “It’s just been really good. My team has been doing a really good job. We are working really well together. I’ve been having a lot of fun racing in the Cup Series. It’s really cool.”

Gibbs, who has a combined 30 wins between ARCA (18) and the Xfinity Series (12), showed flashes during his rookie Cup season with 10 top-10 finishes, including a then-career-best fourth at the Charlotte ROVAL. On the flip side, he also posted seven finishes of 31st or worse.

“We couldn’t have predicted quite this level of success,” said Chris Gayle, Gibbs’ crew chief, recently on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “We wanted to get the consistency up, and we knew our end of the season (performance) … forecast a little bit better hope for the start of this year.

“We were definitely running better and had speed that was better weekly, but to come out at the start of this year and be leading in all those categories and be second in points (after COTA), I don’t think we thought we’d be there.”

The continuity of Gaye’s veteran experience paired with the young, aggressive nature of Gibbs also is beginning to pay off.

“It’s really great. … He has been my crew chief since 2021. He’s been working with me for a minute,” Gibbs said. “I feel like we have a good connection, also my engineer – Kyle Abrahims – he’s also been with me and Chris since 2021. We’ve all been working really good together and we are going to keep hammering down.”

Joe Gibbs Racing as a whole has been hammering down as well with all four drivers among the top six in the Cup points standings. The quartet also has combined for three wins and 10 top-five performances. Martin Truex Jr. is first in the standings, Denny Hamlin third, Gibbs fourth and Christopher Bell sixth. Hamlin is coming off his second win of the season this past weekend at Richmond and Bell collected the other at Phoenix.

“First of all, we need to give all of the thanks to Joe Gibbs Racing aero department, alongside with Toyota,” Gibbs said. “The new Toyota Camry XSE body – they’ve just done a great job with it. They’ve worked really hard on it, so it is great for all of them.

“Our team is great, and I have great teammates – they all have different characteristics, which is really cool, and I think that is really helpful with a team. We all come from pretty different backgrounds, so it’s a good atmosphere there and in our meetings on Monday, I can tell we all want it. All of the great feedback is just going to help us get better and better.”

Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR tripleheader weekend April 12-14. The race weekend begins April 12 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 (7:30 p.m. CT on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90), continues with the April 13 NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 (12:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90) and concludes with the April 14 NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (2:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90 and Lone Star 92.5 – local).

Tickets are on sale now at www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

Texas Motor Speedway’s major event season also includes the POWRi Wildcard Showdown (April 5-6), High Limit Sprint Car Series (April 13), Fuel Fest (April 20), the Goodguys Rod & Custom/American Flat Track/Pate Swap Meet tripleheader weekend (April 25-28), C-10 Nationals (May 10-12), LS Fest (May 18), Bandas y Trocas (May 25), Solar Car Challenge (July 11-17), SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff 2 (Sept. 14), Goodguys Rod & Custom (Sept. 27-29), American Sprint Car Series (Oct. 4-5), the High Limit Sprint Car Series inaugural season finale (Oct. 11-12) and the Gordy’s Hwy 30 Fest Texas (Oct. 17-20).

ABOUT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Texas Motor Speedway is among the largest sports and entertainment venues in the United States and features an array of amenities such as the largest single LED screen of any sports facility in North America, making it one of the premier venues in the world of sports. The 1.5-mile superspeedway located in Fort Worth hosts all three NASCAR national series among its various races and specialty events throughout the year. Texas Motor Speedway is owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, LLC, a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information, please visit texasmotorspeedway.com.

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Turn 3 Motorsport Returns to NOLA Motorsports Park for Tripleheader Race Event

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New Orleans, La. (April 5, 2024) – Turn 3 Motorsport is set for the first tripleheader race event of the season this weekend on the 2.74-mile, 13-turn road course of NOLA Motorsports Park. At last month’s official Spring Training on the Louisiana circuit, it was Australian driver Lochie Hughes who claimed the fastest overall time for the team, setting the bar going into Rounds 3/4/5 of the 2024 USF Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Continental Tire.

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“I’m excited to get going at NOLA this weekend for our first tripleheader race weekend of the season,” said Hughes. “We were quick here at Spring Training last month ending up with the fastest overall time, so hopefully we can keep that momentum going and get some good results here in Louisiana.”

3 Danny Dyszelski // USF Pro 2000

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“I’m very excited to go to NOLA Motorsports Park with Turn 3 Motorsport,” said Dyszelski. “I had a strong weekend in St. Petersburg, so I hope to continue the good form that I had there and have a great weekend here in NOLA.”

68 Ethan Ho // USF Pro 2000

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“The last round at St. Petersburg was a disappointing end to my first USF Pro 2000 race weekend,” said Ho. “I feel we were continually improving and on track to place higher in the second race. It’s important to not get hung up on things that were out of our control and focus all our efforts for Rounds 3/4/5 in NOLA this week. We know we can be fast at NOLA, now it’s time to show we can race.”

33 Tyke Durst // USF Pro 2000

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“I’m super excited to get back in the car after a bit of a break,” said Durst. “We have had a lot of track time here at NOLA, so I’m looking to learn as much as possible and keep my head down. St. Petersburg didn’t go to plan for us in the #33 car, so we’re looking to learn and get better here in New Orleans.”

2 Adam Fitzgerald // USF Pro 2000

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“NOLA was a strong track for us as a team when we were here for Spring Training last month, so I’m looking to put good points on the board this weekend,” said Fitzgerald. “I’ll do my best to start strong in practice tomorrow and carry that over to qualifying and the races.”
Turn 3 Motorsport will go into NOLA as the championship leaders in both the driver and team standings and will be looking to maintain that lead at the end of the eventful weekend.

All three levels of the USF Pro Championships will be on track this weekend for the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Louisiana beginning with pre-event testing and official Practice sessions today. Saturday will host two qualifying sessions along with the first of three races with Sunday running the final two races of the weekend.

Live video coverage will be available on the USF Pro Championships app and YouTube channels throughout the weekend.
To stay up to date on Turn 3 Motorsport, follow the team on social media using the handle @turn3motorsport.

For more information or images, please contact Mandy Dempsey at turn3motorsport@gmail.com.
About Turn 3 Motorsport: Turn 3 Motorsport is a full-service operation specializing in racecar preparation, engineering, and driver development. Founded and managed by racecar driver and coach Peter Dempsey, T3M is focused on professional service, team member growth, and high-level performance across multiple racing series.

In 2019, the team secured the Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup North America championship titles in the 1340cc, 1500cc, and overall classes. Later that year, Peter and Turn 3 Motorsport achieved a record-breaking win at the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race, piloting the #10 Eastern Racing / Turn 3 Motorsport Radical SR3 RSX 1340 to a dominating win, leading 638 out of 672 laps, and becoming the first car under two liters to achieve the overall win.

In the team’s rookie season, Turn 3 Motorsport attracted attention out of the gate by winning the season opener of the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires in a sweeping performance with Singaporean driver Danial Frost. Frost and the team went on to achieve a pole position, six podium finishes, and third overall in the championship in 2020.

In 2021, T3M expanded its presence in the Road to Indy by introducing a two-car program into the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship alongside its Indy Pro 2000 Championship campaign. In its debut USF2000 season, the team found victory at the season finale with American driver Josh Green as well as earning an additional podium and fifth overall in the championship. The team earned further accolades in the Indy Pro 2000 series with a race win at the season finale by Irish driver James Roe as well as a pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway and seventh overall in the championship.

In 2022, T3M showed its strength and teamwork by achieving a podium, win, and/or pole at 7 of the 9 events on the Road to Indy calendar with rookie drivers Josh Green, Jonathan Browne, and Christian Weir each earning the aforementioned results across two different series (USF2000 and Indy Pro 2000).

In 2023, T3M tied for the most amount of wins in the USF Pro 2000 season with drivers Michael d’Orlando and Christian Brooks earning a total of five wins for the team. The team also earned seven pole positions, the most of any other team, and finished second overall in the Team Championship.

Enhancing Road Safety with New LED Radar Speed Signs

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During this age where technological innovations keep on changing almost everything in our lives road safety is also not an exception. One of the innovative things observers can see is the use of the new LED radar speed signs. These innovative devices are making a significant impact on the scene of traffic management ranging from busy city streets to vast highways by displaying real-time speed and are critical in keeping drivers informed and the safety of roads for everyone.

Immediate Speed Awareness 

As we are moving into an era in which technology is changing every single field we could imagine in a revolutionary manner, the sphere of safety on the road is also not excluded from this. Innovation that is much talked about is the use of new LED radar speed signs to help in this endeavor. 

These cutting-edge devices are completely transforming traffic management from the complex city roads rubbing shoulders with expansive highways by giving drivers the real time speed displays which are vital in ensuring they are well informed and hence making the roads safer for all.

Adaptive Speed Monitoring 

The new innovative LED radar signs have the dynamic capabilities of incessantly monitoring speed, in contrast to the static limit signs which only denote speed limits. Leveraging algorithms provides such signs that the speed limit they display is revisiable based on divergent pieces of information, time of day, traffic volume, and weather conditions. 

This feedback loop of the adaptive function helps to give out the exact speed advisory that accounts for current situations, leading to drivers’ holistic awareness of the surrounding information, and safe driving behavior.

Enhanced Visibility and Legibility 

These new speed signs stand out for their improved visibility and legibility thanks, to the use of LED technology. The vibrant displays, with contrast and easy to read fonts make it easier to see them clearly in challenging weather or low light situations. 

This enhanced visibility not helps drivers understand speed recommendations better but also boosts road safety by minimizing the chances of misunderstandings or mistakes.

Community Engagement and Feedback 

LED radar speed signs not impact how drivers behave but also encourage community involvement and feedback. These signs allow local governments and transportation agencies to use the data they gather to understand traffic trends identify areas where speeding’s common and pinpoint safety risks. 

With this information, at their disposal authorities can introduce solutions, like traffic calming measures or enforcement initiatives to tackle issues and enhance road safety as a whole.

Integration with Smart Infrastructure

The collaboration of LED radar speed signs, with infrastructure showcases an additional aspect of their influence on road safety. Ongoing smart city projects have the capability to smoothly embed these signs enabling data exchange and interaction with traffic control systems. 

This interconnected network supports proactive traffic management approaches, like signal regulation and incident identification ultimately boosting road safety measures and improving traffic efficiency.

Conclusion 

The arrival of the LED radar speed signs marks an advancement in the continuous effort to enhance road safety. These cutting edge devices offer drivers feedback, on their speed promoting adherence to speed limits. Additionally their ability to adapt, visibility and potential for community involvement make them essential tools in fostering roads and decreasing accidents. As technology progresses incorporating advancements will play a role in building a safer and more effective transportation network, for everyone involved.

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