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50 Laps Added to 2026 NASCAR Cup Race at NWS

Window World 450 Adds More Action, More Value for Fans

  • North Wilkesboro Speedway announced Thursday that the track’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series event has been extended from 400 laps to 450, and will be known as the Window World 450; The race, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, also marks the iconic track’s first points race in Cup Series competition since 1996
  • The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will also return to the historic oval for the fourth year in a row, with a 250-lap event slated for Saturday, July 18
  • Fans can buy three-day weekend ticket packages including both 2026 North Wilkesboro NASCAR events and a zMAX CARS Tour doubleheader by visiting www.northwilkesborospeedway.com/

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (Dec. 4, 2025) – Race fans visiting one of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks will get even more bang for their buck next year, as North Wilkesboro Speedway officials announced Thursday that 50 additional laps have been added to what is now the Window World 450 NASCAR Cup Series points race on July 19, 2026.

The first 450-lap Cup Series race in North Wilkesboro history marks the first time NASCAR’s premier series has hosted a 450-lap race since 1974.

The decision to add an extra 50 laps to what is expected to be one of the most hotly contested events on the Cup Series calendar was an easy one to make, according to North Wilkesboro Speedway Executive Director Graig Hoffman.

“North Wilkesboro Speedway is all about the fans, and adding more laps per dollar to the Window World 450 is sure to create a better experience for everyone who enters the gates,” Hoffman said.

“Sunday-night races are made to be a spectacle. The Window World 450 will be an electric night at America’s throwback race track, and the stakes will be higher than ever before with the winner punching a ticket to the NASCAR Playoffs.”

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series also returns for a 250-lapper on Saturday, July 18, with the zMAX CARS Tour taking center stage for a doubleheader of short-track activity on Friday, July 17 – giving fans maximum value with a three-day weekend ticket package.

Competition schedules and race-week entertainment will be announced at a later date.

Affordable tickets and camping are on sale now at www.NorthWilkesboroSpeedway.com.

MORE INFO: Fans can connect with North Wilkesboro Speedway and get the latest news regarding all events at North Wilkesboro by following on X and Instagram, or becoming a Facebook fan.

IMS To Release Miniseries Documenting Historic Repave

‘Behind the Bricks’ Special To Air Dec. 8-11

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025) – Indianapolis Motor Speedway captivated the racing world on social media Sept. 23 with a series of viral posts highlighting a historic repave project that uncovered the Speedway’s iconic brick racing surface and the original crushed stone-and-tar track surface.

Now, IMS is releasing a four-part miniseries documenting the project as part of its flagship “Behind the Bricks” program beginning Monday, Dec. 8. A new episode will be released daily through Thursday, Dec. 11. A full-length documentary with additional interviews and footage will be released Friday, Dec. 12. Each episode can be seen on IMS social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube. Fittingly, the release coincides with the time when the original brick paving project was completed in 1909.

A trailer teasing the upcoming series was released today on IMS social media channels.

The series features stunning footage not just of the repave project but the uncovering of the brick racing surface and the jaw-dropping discovery of the crushed stone-and-tar surface that takes fans back to the beginning of the Racing Capital of the World in 1909. It includes interviews with project experts and former IMS Historian Donald Davidson.

“It’s not often that we get to really see the full history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in front of our eyes,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said. “What started as a project to fix a bump in Turn 2 turned into a historic, and at times, overwhelming exploration that uncovered aspects of his racetrack that have not seen the light of day, literally, in over 116 years. I can’t wait for our fans to see it all unfold on ‘Behind the Bricks.’”

IMS was originally paved in spring 1909 with a surface consisting of crushed stone and tar. Track conditions proved to be treacherous that summer, and in fall 1909 the surface was paved with 3.2 million bricks, giving it the nickname “The Brickyard.” The paving project was completed in early December, and the track surface was dedicated by future United States Vice President, then-Indiana Gov. Thomas Marshall on Dec. 17.

One of the endearing traits of IMS has been the brick surface tucked underneath the modern-day asphalt racing surface. In 1937, all four turns of the 2.5-mile oval were paved before that year’s Indianapolis 500, officially covering the bricks that were uncovered in 2025. Additional track paving projects took place in 1938, 1939, 1961, 1976, 1988, 1995 and 2004, placing the brick surface approximately 7 inches below the current racing surface.

However, the freeze and thaw of Indiana winters allowed the bricks below the surface to move and expand, presenting as bumps in the current racing surface at the exit of Turn 2. IMS grinded the bumps to keep the track surface smooth for years, but a lasting solution was needed. So, in September, IMS milled the racing surface and removed bricks in the areas that were creating the problem. IMS will keep the excavated bricks for preservation. A block of crushed stone and tar removed during the process is on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

As “Behind the Bricks” documents, a new layer of asphalt was placed in the 100-foot section of racing surface that spans the width of the track and was diamond-grinded to match the existing track surface texture. Defending Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Alex Palou and two-time race winner Takuma Sato tested the repaved surface Oct. 21. Both drivers gave the new surface positive reviews.

“It’s a little bit smoother, which I think is going to be a huge gain for the race, especially when we’re following cars,” said Palou, the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion. “It’s great. I cannot wait to go racing.”

Tickets for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and all Month of May events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are on sale now at IMS.com.

Greenlight International Announces Distribution Figures for HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods Highlights Program

  • HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour Live Stream Amassed over 100,000 Viewers Online and More than 29,000 minutes watched on the RACER Fast Channel
  • Successful Live Stream Broadcast Extends to an Hour-Long Highlights Program produced by Greenlight Television
  • The HSR Classic Daytona 24 Highlights Program will be Broadcast in 43 Territories to a Global Reach Exceeding 1 Billion Homes Across an 18-Broadcaster-Strong Distribution

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (December 4, 2025) – Following a successful live broadcast last month of the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Daytona 24 Hour Presented by Mission Foods, Greenlight Television and HSR have announced the production of a full-length highlights program, bringing audiences all the best thrills, spills and classic racing machinery from the 11th running of the historic racing event.

Across over six hours of live coverage, the HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour amassed well over 100,000 viewers across its online platforms, as well as over 29,000 minutes viewed on the RACER Fast Channel.

Taking the over six-hour-long live broadcast’s high quality race coverage and in-depth in-race features, this high-quality production will provide great insight into not just the on-track action from the HSR Classic Daytona 24, but the stories behind the racing.

Thanks to the expertise of distribution specialist Greenlight International, the HSR Classic 24 Hours at Daytona highlights program will be delivered to 18 broadcasters in 43 territories around the world.

“Greenlight Television opened up the final day of the HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour presented by Mission Foods to the world with their first-class livestream and we are delighted to know we are going to reach even more of our loyal HSR fans around the world with the highlights show,” said HSR President John Doonan. “18 broadcasters in 43 territories around the globe is very impressive, and we look forward to again delivering with Greenlight the fantastic HSR product to both existing fans and new viewers worldwide.”

  • Ant1+
  • Azam TV
  • Garage TV
  • Fox Sports Canada
  • Ignition TV
  • IMG/Transworld Sport
  • Motor Racing TV
  • Motorvision
  • Motowizja
  • MTRSPT1
  • MTV Sport
  • RACER Network
  • Rev TV
  • Seven7
  • SIA Sport Media Group
  • Star Sports Chine
  • Star Sports 2 China
  • Tapmad TV
  • Unbeaten

Combined, these 18 broadcasters total a reach of over 1 billion homes across the globe.

Air dates for the premiere of the HSR Classic Daytona 24 Hour presented by Mission Foods Highlight Show will be announced in the near future.

The on-air talent team for the Classic 24 livestream featured veteran sports car racing broadcaster and frequent HSR commentator Andrew Marriott, who has previously been part of the Classic 24 at-track announcing team. A new and soon to familiar addition to the Classic 24 crew was motorsports journalist and emerging online talent Jonathan Grace in his first appearance at an HSR Classic Endurance Championship presented by Mission Foods event.

About Greenlight Television: Producing live motorsport coverage for over 30 years, Greenlight Television has produced coverage for some of the largest motor racing series around the world including the FIA GT World Championship, Class One Offshore Powerboat Series, Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli and the ultimate motorsport marathon: the Isle of Man TT. The Greenlight team has also produced coverage for countless historic racing events around the world from the Historic Monaco Grand Prix in Europe to Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion in America and the Salon Prive Concours d’Elegance in the UK.

About Greenlight International: Greenlight International is a leading TV distribution company specializing in motorsport and documentaries, with an extensive catalogue of high-quality programming that spans, Road Racing, Touring Cars, Motocross, Sportscars and Rallying. Based in the Isle of Man with offices in the UK and USA, Greenlight International is renowned for delivering exciting sports, factual, and reality content to audiences worldwide.

About HSR: An International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) property, Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) was formed in the mid-1970s with an event at Road Atlanta. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate the racing cars from the past. As a “time machine” of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world’s most renowned race tracks, including Daytona International Speedway, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR’s website at www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/, on Twitter X @HSR_race and on Instagram @HistoricSportscarRacing.

Your Brand Will Become Invisible If You Ignore AI Search Optimization

And then wonder why your traffic is not picking up despite your SEO that seems to be good. Here is the reality no one wants to hear: the old rules of search are being killed. People do not search only on Google anymore. The answer engines AI ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and hundreds of other tools being developed are changing the way people learn about brands.

And your brand is not optimized for this shift? It will be lost in the background. Slowly. Silently. And one day, you find out that your audience has shifted to businesses that are more AI-driven in terms of visibility.

This is what makes traditional SEO ineffective in the current situation as brands require more than that, they need AI-oriented search optimization. Not tomorrow. Now.

The New Reality | Searching people differently

Think about how you search. Is it your habit to open Google and scroll through the links? Or do you occasionally query an AI tool as such:

 What is the most appropriate software to this?

 What brand would you recommend?

 Elaborate on this and suggest alternatives.

AI tools do not produce sets of links, they produce answers. And these responses are produced out of their perception of what is there on the web. And if your brand has not created that perception? You are left out of the suggestions.

That is the aspect that most brands fail to notice. It is no longer about rankings as far as visibility is concerned. It is being identified and known by AI.

Why is traditional SEO no longer sufficient?

Conventional SEO is based on keywords, back links, metadata, page architecture and search engine ranking. That is still important, however, AI search engines do not share the same logic.

AI is not scanning the internet in the manner of the Google bots. It is learning through repetition, power cues, quality of content, and brand availability on various platforms.

And what will happen when a brand uses traditional with the help of old-school SEO? Simple:

A new generation of search tools makes it disappear.

And this invisibility is catching. Since an AI tool is not that familiar with your brand, it will not suggest it. Unless it will recommend you, the users will not find you. Unless the users find you, then you are losing your competitors.

This is the Mid-point of the Digital Funnel and you have to shine here.

Whenever individuals were using Google only, they would still use numerous links and would compare pages and make decisions. But with AI search? There is a compression of the process of comparison.

One question is asked now and the AI is supposed to take the whole journey of decision making.

This implies that your brand needs to have a strong integration into the awareness of AI systems of your niche. Not only in the present… but contextually pertinent.

And tools like the ai brand visibility tool are becoming crucial because they reveal how well your brand shows up in AI-driven results. In the absence of these revelations, you would be playing an eye of darkness.

The Evolved Content | It is not Keyword focused, but Accuracy

Valuing one thing: AI answer engines? Content that is of actual use.

Not fluff.

Not keyword stuffing.

Not robotic blog posts.

Artificial intelligence systems believe in clear, structured, conversational, and deep helpful content.

Such content will give AI engines a clue on:

  • What your brand does
  • Who it helps
  • Why it’s relevant
  • What special experience it has to bring.

Consider AI visibility as training a brand about the AI. Unless your content is understandable, then the machine is unable to learn. And when the machine cannot learn, it will not be able to suggest you in searches.

That’s why brands now use tools like the ai brand visibility tool, to see exactly what AI understands about them and what it doesn’t.

The Signal of Authority is More Than Ever

AI does not simply evaluate your site.

It looks at:

  • References in Reddit, Quora and forums.
  • Social presence and brand consistency.
  • Customer feedback and reviews.
  • Industry relevance
  • Experience shown on platforms.
  • Poor brand presence = poor AI presence.

That is why off-page SEO will be even more important in 2025. AI answer engines are dependent on non-website signals. They must have evidence that you are reliable. Proof you’re talked about. Proof you’re consistent.

When your brand is not speaking on the internet, the AI concludes that you are irrelevant.

Brands that Succeed will be the Brands that Adapt.

Final Thoughts

Not considering the optimization of the AI search is not only an opportunity cost, but it is a threat to the future presence of your brand. The trend of search behavior is changing fast and brands that can only depend on the traditional methods of search will gradually move to the periphery.

People no longer turn to the same way to search your audience.

Competitors are changing.

How well AI knows you is the determinant of your visibility.

So the question is simple:

Does AI promote your brand- or does it forget?

OCR vs. Intelligent Document Processing: What’s the Difference?

When you have ever worked with stacks of scanned documents, invoice, receipts, or PDF forms, you have likely wished that there was a button you could press to have all the information extracted automagically, and free of error. OCR is a simple business to begin with since it appears to be easy: scan the text, extract it, and walk away. When, however, comes the reality, OCR lacks fields, reads poorly, and cannot cope with disheveled layouts.

What is the actual distinction between the simple OCR and the advanced Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)? Better still, what type of one do businesses need these days? Let us make it easier in a more conversational, real life manner- since no one does not enjoy tech being explained without the jargon overload?

OCR | The Calculator, Which Only Knows how to Add

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is not a new concept. It reads documents, identifies characters and transforms them into electronic text. That’s it.

Useful? Yes.

Enough for modern workflows? Not really.

OCR has no sense of context, data type, document structure and sense. It is capable of reading 1234, but it does not understand whether this is an invoice number, a price, a quantity or a chance line on a page.

Half the values right and the others wrong, ever? Or maybe it misread an 8 as a B? Yep–that is the usual behavior of OCR.

OCR is the equivalent of having someone read through your documents, yet knows not what any of the information is about.

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) | OCR with a Brain

IDP adds all that is done by OCR and enhances it with AI, machine learning, and natural language understanding. It does not merely read text but rather it interprets documents.

Considering that you are no longer using a simple reader but a smart assistant, it:

  • Understands document types
  • Detects layout variations
  • Extracts structured data
  • Classifies content
  • Validates accuracy
  • Grows and develops with the course of time.

That’s the power of IDP.

And here is the best part of it all, IDP systems are capable of processing invoices, contracts, forms, IDs, hand written notes, tables, and multi-page documents; automatically.

This is why so many businesses are upgrading to solutions like an ai document processing platform to streamline compliance, speed up workflows, and eliminate human errors.

The Importance of the Difference When it comes to Real Businesses

So, the truth of the matter is that no company desires to manually correct extracted information, or even take time to check if the information is correct or not. OCR compels you to do so. IDP eliminates it.

A simple comparison in the real-life situation is here:

  • Processing Invoices

 OCR: Will grab text, but will not know which value is the total, tax and due date.

 IDP: Always identifies invoice layout, labels fields in the right way and verifies values.

  • Compliance Documents

 OCR: Paragraphs are read without comprehension of terms of compliance.

 IDP: Removes obligations, deadlines, critical clauses and risk pointers.

  • Forms & Applications

 OCR: Has difficulty with tables, checkboxes and handwriting.

 IDP: It identifies table structures, reads checkmarks and is able to read handwritten text accurately.

  • Large Document Volumes

 OCR: Manually has to be checked almost everywhere.

 IDP: Processes thousands of documents without much supervision.

This is why companies now rely on solutions like an ai document processing platform to simplify operations, especially when scaling.

The AI Benefit | Learning, Situation, and Precision

Learning is the greatest strength that IDP has over OCR. The old fashioned OCR does not get better. You can put years on it and still it can make the same mistakes.

IDP, in its turn, relies on machine learning.

With each document that it processes, it becomes smarter.

It learns:

  • Patterns
  • Industry-specific formats
  • Vendor templates
  • Complex table structures
  • Signature styles
  • Keyword relevance

It can adjust to sloppy scans, turned papers and odd formats. OCR would simply break. IDP would figure it out.

This is one of the reasons why the accuracy of IDP can be up to 95% whereas the OCR can be up to 60-80 percent in accordance to the quality of the documents.

Which of the Two Does Your Business Select?

OCR may be useful in the case that what you require is the plain text of the simple scanned documents. However, when you require organized, precise, and practical data, then the winner is sure to be IDP.

Firms which change to OCR are rarely changed to IDP.

Why? The fact that the time saved, errors decreased, and compliance achieved with IDP is unmatched is just but impressive. 

Final Thoughts

The gap between OCR and Intelligent Document Processing is even larger than most individuals make it out to be. OCR is the reading of text whereas IDP is the understanding of documents. One is the extraction of characters; the other is the extraction of meaningful and reliable and structured information.

Unless your business can do without accuracy, automation, and efficiency, then no longer an optional tool, but a must-have, is IDP. And making document processing smarter, faster and easier than at any time with modern AI based platforms showing the way forward.

Online Gaming World – The Future of Interactive Entertainment

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Interactive digital entertainment has fundamentally reshaped how people engage with leisure activities, creating immersive virtual environments that offer unprecedented levels of engagement and social connection. The comprehensive gaming ecosystem provided by platforms like NV Casino https://nv-casino-poland.pl/ demonstrates the sophisticated evolution of online entertainment, where cutting-edge technology meets user-centered design to deliver exceptional interactive experiences. Modern gaming platforms seamlessly blend entertainment value with technological innovation, creating dynamic environments where players can explore, compete, socialize, and achieve personal goals within carefully crafted digital worlds.

The global reach of online gaming has created a universal language of interactive entertainment that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, fostering international communities united by shared gaming experiences and collaborative achievements. This digital convergence represents a new era where entertainment becomes truly participatory and personally meaningful.

The Interactive Entertainment Ecosystem

Platform Development and Architecture

Contemporary online gaming platforms utilize distributed computing architectures that ensure reliable performance across diverse geographical regions and varying network conditions. Advanced load balancing systems automatically distribute player connections across multiple servers to maintain optimal response times and prevent service interruptions during peak usage periods.

Content delivery networks (CDNs) strategically position game assets and data closer to end users, significantly reducing loading times and improving overall gaming experience quality. These sophisticated infrastructure investments demonstrate the industry’s commitment to delivering premium entertainment experiences regardless of player location or device capabilities.

Real-time synchronization technologies enable seamless multiplayer experiences where thousands of players can interact simultaneously within shared virtual environments. These systems manage complex data streams including player positions, actions, communications, and environmental changes while maintaining consistency across all connected clients.

Player Experience Optimization

Advanced analytics platforms continuously monitor player engagement patterns, identifying opportunities to enhance gameplay mechanics, streamline user interfaces, and personalize content recommendations. Machine learning algorithms analyze individual player preferences to suggest relevant games, optimize difficulty curves, and customize reward systems for maximum satisfaction.

Adaptive rendering technologies automatically adjust visual quality settings based on device capabilities and network conditions, ensuring that all players enjoy smooth, responsive gameplay regardless of their hardware specifications. This democratization of high-quality gaming experiences has expanded the potential audience for sophisticated online entertainment.

User experience research drives continuous improvements in interface design, navigation systems, and accessibility features that accommodate players with diverse needs and preferences. Universal design principles ensure that gaming platforms remain welcoming and functional for users across all ability levels and technological backgrounds.

Game Mechanics and Innovation

Procedural Content Generation

Algorithmic content creation systems generate unique gaming experiences through procedural methods that create virtually unlimited variations in level design, character attributes, and narrative elements. These technologies ensure that players encounter fresh challenges and discoveries even after extensive gameplay sessions.

Dynamic difficulty adjustment systems monitor player performance and automatically modify game parameters to maintain optimal challenge levels that promote skill development without causing frustration. These intelligent systems learn from player behavior to provide personalized gaming experiences that adapt to individual learning curves and preferences.

Emergent gameplay systems create complex interactions between simple rule sets, allowing unexpected and creative player strategies to develop organically. These design approaches foster innovation and creativity while maintaining game balance and fairness across diverse play styles.

Narrative and Storytelling

Interactive storytelling techniques enable players to influence narrative outcomes through their choices and actions, creating personalized story experiences that reflect individual values and decision-making preferences. Branching storylines provide multiple pathways through game content while maintaining narrative coherence and emotional impact.

Character development systems allow players to create unique avatars and personas that evolve based on gameplay choices and achievements. These progression mechanics create emotional investment in virtual identities while providing clear goals and milestones for continued engagement.

Environmental storytelling techniques embed narrative elements within game worlds themselves, encouraging exploration and discovery while rewarding attentive players with deeper understanding of fictional universes and their underlying themes.

Social Gaming and Community Features

Collaborative Gameplay Systems

Team-based gaming mechanics foster cooperation and communication skills while creating shared objectives that require coordinated effort to achieve. These systems promote social bonding and relationship building through mutual dependence and collective achievement recognition.

Mentorship programs connect experienced players with newcomers, creating supportive learning environments that accelerate skill development while building lasting community connections. These relationships often extend beyond gaming into personal friendships and professional networks.

Cross-cultural interaction features enable players from different countries and backgrounds to collaborate effectively despite language barriers, utilizing visual communication tools, automated translation systems, and culturally sensitive design approaches.

Community Building Tools

Forum systems and discussion platforms provide spaces for strategy sharing, creative expression, and social interaction that extend gaming experiences beyond active play sessions. These communities develop their own cultures, traditions, and support systems that enhance overall player satisfaction.

Event organization tools enable players to coordinate tournaments, social gatherings, and collaborative projects that strengthen community bonds while providing structured opportunities for skill demonstration and recognition.

Content creation platforms allow players to generate and share custom modifications, artistic creations, and educational content that enriches the overall gaming ecosystem while providing outlets for creative expression and technical skill development.

Artificial Intelligence Integration

Intelligent non-player characters (NPCs) utilize advanced AI systems to provide realistic, challenging, and emotionally engaging interactions that enhance single-player gaming experiences. These characters can learn from player behavior and adapt their responses to create more personalized and meaningful encounters.

Procedural quest generation systems create unlimited mission content by analyzing player preferences and generating appropriate challenges that align with individual skill levels and interest areas. These systems ensure that gameplay remains fresh and engaging even after extensive play time.

Natural language processing enables more sophisticated communication between players and game systems, allowing voice commands, conversational interfaces, and intelligent help systems that make gaming more accessible and intuitive.

Immersive Technology Development

Haptic feedback systems provide tactile sensations that enhance immersion by allowing players to feel virtual objects, textures, and environmental effects. These technologies bridge the gap between digital and physical experiences while adding new dimensions to gameplay interaction.

Spatial audio technologies create three-dimensional soundscapes that provide important gameplay information while enhancing atmospheric immersion. Advanced audio processing can simulate realistic acoustic environments and provide positional audio cues that improve both gameplay and entertainment value.

Eye-tracking technologies enable new forms of interaction and accessibility while providing developers with detailed insights into how players visually engage with game content. These systems can improve interface design and create more intuitive control schemes.

Economic Models and Sustainability

Fair Monetization Practices

Transparent pricing structures ensure that players understand exactly what they receive for their financial investments while avoiding predatory monetization practices that exploit vulnerable populations. Ethical business models prioritize long-term player satisfaction over short-term revenue maximization.

Value-based pricing systems align cost with content quality and entertainment duration, ensuring that players receive appropriate value for their gaming investments. These approaches build trust and loyalty while supporting sustainable business growth.

Optional enhancement systems allow players to customize their gaming experiences through voluntary purchases while ensuring that core gameplay remains accessible and enjoyable without additional spending requirements.

Community Economic Systems

Player-to-player trading systems enable virtual economies where digital assets retain real value and can be exchanged between community members. These systems create additional engagement opportunities while providing players with ownership over their gaming investments.

Skill-based earning opportunities allow talented players to generate income through competitive gaming, content creation, and community contribution activities. These systems recognize and reward exceptional player achievements while supporting sustainable community growth.

Educational partnerships with schools and training organizations demonstrate the practical value of gaming skills in professional contexts, creating pathways for players to translate their gaming expertise into career opportunities.

Online gaming continues to evolve as a sophisticated form of interactive entertainment that combines technological innovation with human creativity and social connection. The industry’s commitment to player satisfaction, community building, and ethical practices ensures that online gaming will remain a positive and enriching aspect of modern digital culture for generations to come.

Good Ranchers Named Title Sponsor of NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race at Phoenix Raceway

The Fastest-Growing Meat Delivery Company in the U.S. Partners with the Fastest Racing On Earth For Exhilarating Return to Historic Track

AVONDALE, Ariz. (Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025) – Good Ranchers, an American meat company, INDYCAR and Phoenix Raceway announced a new title partnership for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ race scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026. The Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway marks INDYCAR’s return to the thrilling and high-speed one-mile oval for the first time since 2018.

The INDYCAR SERIES race is part of a buzzworthy weekend alongside NASCAR, providing a joint showcase of North American racing in partnership with FOX.

“We’re excited to welcome Good Ranchers as the entitlement sponsor of our upcoming INDYCAR race,” Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey said. “Their commitment to giving back and serving our veterans really resonates with our community and our fans. It shows that Good Ranchers brings the same heart and purpose to their work that our race weekends bring to the Valley, and we’re proud to partner with them for an unforgettable and historic event.”

Since being founded in 2018, Good Ranchers has become the fastest-growing meat delivery company in America by committing to one purpose: to only source meat that’s born and raised in America. Good Ranchers works with local farms and ranches across the U.S. to deliver high-quality beef, chicken, pork and wild-caught seafood to homes nationwide. But the company’s dedication to strengthening America extends beyond the food industry. Good Ranchers also partners with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), supporting programs that provide vital care, advocacy, and long-term resources for Veterans living with spinal cord injuries.

“At Good Ranchers, we’re driven by a purpose to support America, and that commitment has shaped every part of our story,” Good Ranchers founder and CEO Ben Spell said. “As an American-born racing tradition built on hard work and a relentless drive to push forward, INDYCAR embodies that same spirit. Together, we’re fueling American families on and off the track.”

The INDYCAR SERIES first raced at Phoenix in 1964. Past winners include a legendary list of champions such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Al Unser, Gordon Johncock, Johnny Rutherford, Tom Sneva, Bobby Rahal, Rick Mears, Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan, Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden. Dixon and Newgarden join four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou and INDYCAR fan-favorite Pato O’Ward to headline a fast and determined field of 27 ready for Phoenix’ return to the schedule.

The Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway is the second round of the 17-race 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship. In preparation for the series’ return, an INDYCAR Open Test for all teams has been scheduled at the track for Tuesday-Wednesday Feb. 17-18.

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener is scheduled for Sunday, March 1 at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. For the second consecutive year, FOX will air all races for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the only premium motorsports series in North America with all races airing on broadcast television. Start times for the 2026 season will be announced in the coming weeks.

Parker Eatmon Signed to Part-Time Truck Series Schedule with Niece Motorsports in 2026

Salisbury, NC (December 3, 2025) – Late Model graduate, Parker Eatmon, is set to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut with a part-time schedule for Niece Motorsports in 2026.

Eatmon, who hails from Wilson, North Carolina, primarily spent this past year competing full-time in the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series. He also finished second overall in the Virginia Late Model Triple Crown.

The 19-year-old is a former winner of the Thanksgiving Classic 250 race at his home track of Southern National Motorsports Park, which is widely considered as a crown jewel event in short track racing.

Before claiming the South Boston Speedway Rookie of the Year title in 2022, Eatmon was crowned as the 2021 U.S. Legends Cars Young Lions national champion after winning over 20 feature races. He began his career at nine-years-old while racing in Bandoleros.

“I’m really excited for the season to start next year as I make my Truck Series debut,” said Eatmon. “Niece Motorsports has fielded some very competitive trucks throughout the years, so I’m looking forward to stepping into one for the first time. It’s been fun getting to know everyone at the team and I think we will be able to have some good runs next year.”

In January, Eatmon will make his first laps behind the wheel of a truck in the two-day NCTS organizational test at Rockingham Speedway. The preseason test will be crucial in getting him acclimated to the team.

Throughout the year, Eatmon will share the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST with previously announced drivers, Tyler Reif, Conner Jones, and others. He plans to compete in select NCTS events as well as several Late Model races.

“We have a strong driver lineup for next year, and I think Parker Eatmon is one to keep an eye on,” said Cody Efaw, Niece Motorsports President and CEO. “We’ve been paying close attention to the talent coming out of the CARS Tour because we believe that it’s one of the strongest development series out there. Parker has contended for wins there, which makes him a great candidate for a Truck Series seat. We’re looking forward to seeing what he is capable of.”

Primary partners who will support Eatmon during the season, along with other team personnel announcements, will be made in the near future.

The 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season kicks off at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, Feb. 13 with live coverage airing on FS1. For all the latest news, please visit NieceMotorsports.com.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016. Founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece, the team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.

Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).

Lange Wins Championship and Bender Wins Main at Bakersfield California Lightning Sprint Finale

Winner AJ Bender (center), 2nd place and new CLS champ Aiden Lange (right), and 3rd place finisher and Rookie of the Year Drake Cardey on the left. CLS photo.

Torrance, CA — December 1, 2025 — Aiden Lange drove his number 13 machine to a strong second-place finish in the 20-lap 9th Annual West Coast Lightnings Championship on Tuesday night at Bakersfield Speedway, situated inside Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. The runner-up effort behind USAC/CRA standout AJ Bender was more than enough for Lange to clinch the 2025 California Lightning Sprint Car Series, presented by Motor City Buick/GMC, championship. The race, part of the Jason Leffler Memorial alongside the USAC National Midget Series, was streamed live on Flo, giving the CLS and its drivers worldwide exposure.

A stout 22-car field was on hand, featuring not only CLS regulars but entries from the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series and Northern California’s Bay Cities Racing Association. Palmdale’s Eric Greco, home from Boise State University for the holidays, earned Diablo Fabrications Fast Qualifier honors with a lap of 14.262. Talented CLS rookies Drake Cardey and Braydin Collie were next quickest at 14.383 and 14.423. Bender, who finished fourth in the USAC/CRA standings and hails from San Diego, actually tied Collie with the identical 14.423. California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff Dyer posted the fifth-quickest lap at 14.458.

Racing Junk Heat Race #1 went to Lakeside’s Lange over “Rockstar” Jon Robertson of Torrance and Bakersfield’s Broedy Graham. Greco, who had led the championship standings into August, flipped hard in turn two late in the race. He walked away uninjured, but his night was over.

Extreme Muffler Heat Race #2 was captured by BCRA’s Scott Kinney of Roseville. Rising star Cardey and three-time lightning sprint car champion Brent Sexton of Lakeside followed him under the flag. Advance Racing Suspension Heat #3 turned into a San Diego County sweep, with Ramona’s David Taft taking the win ahead of El Cajon’s Collie and San Diego’s Parker Dumas.

When the teams rolled out of the pit gate for the final CLS race of 2025, Sexton sat on the pole. Lange, already with one hand on the season title, started outside of the front row. Row two featured SCLS star Dumas and fellow San Diegan Bender. The third row showcased the top two CLS rookies of 2025, with Collie inside and Riverside’s Cardey to his right. Taft and Kinney held down row four.

Sexton got the jump on the start, but Lange dove low in turn one and surged into the lead. Sexton battled back and nearly retook the top spot at the end of lap one. A yellow quickly slowed things on lap two when Dumas bunny-hopped through turn two on the rough surface and came to a stop.

For the early race restart, it was Lange, Sexton, Bender, Cardey, and Collie.

Lange, in full attack mode as he chased the honor of becoming the 17th different CLS champion, charged away again. Bender, driving the Dustin Dumas owned Jamul Casino and Resort/AG Sand Cars/Outhouse Coffee/American Racer Tire/Downsouth Motorsports/Twink Race Prep/Triple X Chassis/ZX10, powered past Sexton for second off turn two on the restart. One lap later, young Cardey slipped by Sexton for third.

The order remained stable through the halfway point, with Lange leading Bender, Cardey, and Collie. The gap between first and second tightened when Lange hit a first turn rut on lap 11, and his lead shrank to a single car length.

The intensity spiked on lap 12 as the leaders caught lapped traffic. Bender swept to the outside and nearly drew even with Lange down the back straight. Lange held a narrow advantage into turn three but was pinned behind a slower car on the bottom. It looked like Bender might slip past for the lead, but the lapped car clipped a rut and drifted up the track directly in Bender’s path. Lange took full advantage of the newly opened real estate on the bottom and shot by to maintain command. Bender’s loss of momentum allowed Lange to stretch his advantage to eight car lengths.

Just like Bender earlier, a lapped car interrupted Lange’s rhythm on lap 15. Coming off turn two, the slower car bobbled, forcing Lange to check up—opening the door again for Bender. Lange barely held him at bay. One lap later, another lapped car slowed Lange on the bottom, and this time Bender would not be denied. He pulled alongside and surged into the lead entering turn one on lap 17. Once in front, Bender opened up a big gap and looked to have things under control.

By lap 19, Bender was nearly a half-straight ahead of Lange. But Lange refused to quit, closing dramatically in the final corner. As Bender exited turn four, he struck a rut and his car shot toward the outside wall. Lange charged low as Bender gathered it in. To the delight of the big Bakersfield crowd—and the global Flo Racing audience—it became a full-throttle drag race to the checkers. At the stripe, Bender prevailed by half a car length over Lange. Cardey, Collie, and Taft completed the top five.

“I kind of thought I lost it there,” the happy Bender told infield announcer Genevieve Malone after the 20-lapper. “The track was rough, and it was kind of like, hold the throttle down and hope it does not bounce through it. I was holding on because I usually do not put a lot of tear-offs on for lightning races. I should have, as I was doing the classic, use your glove to clear your view for a minute. I am super pumped for Layton (Kramer), the Dumas family, Dustin (car owner Dustin Dumas). I can not thank them enough. They gave me a call and allowed me to do this. I have done three lightning races this year and this is the first one I have finished.”

“It was a lot of pressure,” new champion Lange told the crowd. “Shout out to Drake Cardey for an incredible rookie season. He almost got it. He made us nervous all year long.”

“I am so grateful,” he continued. “I feel like I haven’t breathed in a month. It is such a relief. I am so proud of this team. At the beginning of last year, my dad had cancer. So we took a year off so my dad could focus on his health. My dad made this car his baby. I am very proud of my dad for persevering through a very difficult time.”

“I am so thankful for everyone on this car,” the champion added. “I would like to thank Langeford Farms, Spirited by Brad, Kopps Custom Guitars, Vital Pack, IZE.INI, Sweets by Tiffany, Collie Ollie, JST Shock Technology, T Shirts by Timeless. My girlfriend Giselle is here tonight. She has been helping us all year. My grandpa is here. So many people have helped us. The Greco’s, the Nehrings, Dyers, Michnowicz’s, and CLS. We are very fortunate to race against an amazing group of people.”

Dyer ended up with the Eibach Spring Ahead and SpeedMart Hard Charger awards, finishing sixth after starting 13th. Tyler Warner, a recent main event winner in the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car Series, was awarded the Hyper Racing and SpeedMart Hard Luck awards after flipping in his heat race.

When the final points were tallied, Lange finished with a 54-point cushion over runner-up Cardey. Dyer and 2024 CLS Rookie of the Year Zate Legend of Riverside tied for third at 1543 points, with Dyer earning the spot via his three main event wins. Fast rookie Collie wrapped up the year in fifth.

Seven-time champion Bobby Michnowicz of Oak Hills, Leland Day of Bakersfield, Robertson, Greco, and Camarillo’s Cody Nigh rounded out the top ten.

Cardey also won the Rookie of the Year award after a spirited battle with Collie throughout the season.

Next up for the CLS is the 2025 California Lightning Sprints Awards Banquet presented by Motor City GMC on February 7, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Frantone’s Pizza and Spaghetti Villa, 10808 Alondra Blvd in Cerritos. Tickets, which are $40.00 each, are available by contacting: mailto:jon.robertson@sbcglobal.net

For more updates and series information, follow the California Lightning Sprint Car Series on social media and visit the official website at racecls.com.

The CLS would like to thank the following companies for being partners in the 2025 season. Motor City Buick/GMC, American Racer Tires, T Shirts By Timeless, Advanced Racing Suspension, BR Motorsports, Competition Suspension Incorporated, Diablo Fabrication and Design, Eibach Springs, Extreme Mufflers, EZ UP, Hoosier Tires, The Joie of Seating, King Racing Products, Outlaw Wings, RacingJunk.com, RC Fuel Injection, Rod End Supply, Saldana Racing Products, SpeedMart, and Triple X Race Components. If you would like to join the CLS and be a marketing partner in 2025, please contact Jon Robertson via email at jon.robertson@sbcglobal.net or by calling (310) 367-9050.

9th Annual Western States Lightning Sprints Championship Results

Diablo Fabrication Qualifying: 1. Eric Greco, 14.262; 2. Drake Cardey, 14.383; 3. Braydin Collie, 14.423; 3. AJ Bender, 14.423; 5. Jeff Dyer, 14.4548; 6. Parker Dumas, 14.461, 7. Aiden Lange, 14.610; 8. Brent Sexton, 14.652; 9. David Taft, 14.654; 10. Bobby Michnowicz, 14.798; 11. Greg Dennett, 14.820; 12. Leland Day, 14.941; 13. Grant Sexton, 14.994; 14. Zate Legend, 15.127; 15. Scott Kinney, 15.147; 16. Shane Sexton, 15.175; 17. Jon Robertson, 15.218; 18. Cody Nigh, 15.303; 19. Tyler Warner, 15.318; 20. Mark Henry, 15.475; 21. Broedy Graham, 17.230

Racing Junk Heat #1 (8 Laps): 1. Lange, 2. Robertson, 3. Graham, 4. Bender, 5. Michnowicz, 6. Legend, 7. Greco

Extreme Muffler Heat #2 (8 Laps): 1. Kinney, 2. Cardey, 3. Brent Sexton, 4. Nigh, 5. Dyer, 6. Dennett, 8. Gamer

Advanced Racing Suspension Heat #3 (8 Laps): 1. Taft, 2. Collie, 3. Dumas, 4. Day, 5. Henry, 6. Shane Sexton

9th Annual Western Sprints Championship Main Event 20-Laps (with starting positions and distance behind)

  1. AJ Bender, San Diego, CA … (4th)
  2. Aiden Lange, Lakewood, CA … (2nd) +0.029
  3. Drake Cardey, Riverside, CA … (6th) +2.101
  4. Braydin Collie, El Cajon, CA … (5th) +4.140
  5. David Taft, Ramona, CA … (7th) +4.955
  6. Jeff Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA … (13th) +6.060
  7. Broedy Graham, Bakersfield, CA … (12th) +9.642
  8. Leland Day, Bakersfield, CA … (9th) +12.279
  9. Brent Sexon, Lakeside, CA … (1st) +1 Lap
  10. Greg Dennett, Livermore, CA … (14th) +1 Lap
  11. Zate Legend, Riverside, CA … (15th) +1 Lap
  12. Mark Henry, Antelope Acres, CA … (17Th) +2 Laps
  13. Dale Gamer, Anaheim, CA … (18th) +3 Laps
  14. Parker Dumas, San Diego, CA … (3rd) +4 Laps
  15. Cody Nigh, Camarillo, CA … (11th) + 4 Laps
  16. Jon Robertson, Torrance, CA … (10th) + 8 Laps
  17. Scott Kinney, Roseville, CA … (8th) +11 Laps
  18. Shane Sexton, Warner Springs, CA … (16th) … +19 Laps

DNS Eric Greco, Palmdale, CA

DNS Bobby Michnowicz, Oak Hills, CA

DNS Grant Sexton, Lakeside, CA

DNS Tyler Warner, Alpine, CA

Lap Leaders

Aiden Lange 1-16

AJ Bender 17-20

2025 CLS Contingency Awards

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Heat Races

Award

Recipient

Racing Junk Heat Race #1 winner

Competition Suspension Inc. $50 product certificate

Aiden Lange

Extreme MufflerHeat Race #2 winner

Extreme Muffler $50 product certificate

Scott Kinney

ARS Heat Race #3 winner

Advanced Racing Suspensions $50 product certificate

David Taft

Main Event

Award

Winner

2nd place

BR Motorsports – $25 product certificate

Aiden Lange

3rd place

Joie of Seating – $250 product certificate

Drake Cardey

4th place

Saldana Racing Products – $50 product certificate

Brayden Collie

5th place

King Racing Products $25 product certificate

David Taft

Highest finisher with Hoosier tires on all 4 corners.

Hoosier – free tire

AJ Bender

Quick time

Diablo Fabrication $50 product certificate

Eric Greco

Spring Forward (Hard Charger)

Eibach – $100 product certificate

SpeedMart – $50 product certificate

Jeff Dyer

Hard Luck Award

Hyper Racing – $50 product certificate

SpeedMart – $50 product certificate

Tyler Warner

Criteria

Award

CLS Member

Extreme Mufflers 10% off purchase

CLS Member

EZ Up 30-40% off purchase

CLS Member

RC Fuel Injection 50% off products and services to all race series participants

CLS Member

Rod End Supply $30 off each $100 for CLS participants

CLS Member

Series Champion

Triple X Race Components $500 off any chassis or chassis kit

Motor City Buick/GMC California Lightning Series Points

  1. Aiden Lange … 1691
  2. Drake Cardey … 1637
  3. Jeff Dyer … 1543
  4. Zate Legend … 1543
  5. Braydin Collie … 1495
  6. Bobby Michnowicz … 1401
  7. Leland Day … 1276
  8. Jon Robertson … 1162
  9. Eric Greco … 1093
  10. Cody Nigh … 1054
  11. Hunter Kinney … 552
  12. Bruce Douglass … 546
  13. Greg Dennett … 507
  14. Roland Smith … 430
  15. Matt Land … 367
  16. Jason Schostag … 310
  17. Brent Sexton … 268
  18. Robb Pelmear … 265
  19. Cody Dayton … 245
  20. T.J. Smith … 224

CLS vs BCRA Civil War Series Final Points

  1. Greg Dennett, BCRA … 427
  2. Aiden Lange, CLS … 425
  3. Drake Cardey, CLS … 401
  4. Bobby Michnowicz, CLS … 391
  5. Jeff Dyer, CLS … 381
  6. Braydin Collie, CLS … 377
  7. Zate Land, CLS … 373
  8. Matt Land, BCRA … 367
  9. Leland Day, CLS … 352
  10. Eric Greco, CLS … 328

Central California Shootout Final Points

  1. Aiden Lange …242
  2. Drake Cardey … 225
  3. T.J. Smith … 224
  4. Jeff Dyer … 221
  5. Leland Day … 213
  6. Braydin Collie … 207
  7. Hunter Kinney … 206
  8. Zate Legend … 199
  9. Jon Robertson … 187
  10. Eric Greco … 139

2025 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Schedule

April 12 Bakersfield Speedway Eric Greco

May 3 Ventura Raceway Aiden Lange

May 17 Merced Speedway David Gasper (CLS vs BCRA Civil War)

May 31 Ventura Raceway Postponed

June 7 Bakersfield Speedway Jeff Dyer

June 21 Ventura Raceway Aiden Lange

July 5 Santa Maria Speedway Aiden Lange

July 26 Santa Maria Speedway CLS vs BCRA Civil War Aiden Lange

August 22 Plaza Park Raceway Eric Greco

August 23 Lemoore Jet Bowl Raceway Hunter Kinney

August 30 Ventura Raceway Jeff Dyer

September 12 Bakersfield Speedway CLS vs BCRA Civil War Bobby Michnowicz

September 13 Merced Speedway CLS vs BCRA Civil War Bobby Michnowicz

October 4 Ventura Raceway Bobby Michnowicz

October 25 Ventura Raceway Jeff Dyer

November 25 Bakersfield Speedway AJ Bender

To keep up with the CLS online, please visit the website at http://racecls.com/ and follow on the club’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/californialightningsprints.

PAST CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS

1994 Tony Everhart

1995 Gary Sexton

1996 Rob Sczymczak

1997 Jon Rahe

1998 Chris Rahe

1999 Brent Sexton

2000 Greg Bragg

2001 Greg Bragg

2002 Greg Bragg

2003 David Cardey

2004 Keith Janca

2005 Johnny Bates

2006 Donny Gansen

2007 Shane Rossen

2008 Brent Sexton

2009 Stuart Hielschier Sr.

2010 Jarrett Kramer

2011 Tim Brown

2012 Bobby Michnowicz

2013 Stephen Limon

2014 Bobby Michnowicz

2015 Bobby Michnowicz

2016 Bobby Michnowicz

2017 Bobby Michnowicz

2018 Jarrett Kramer

2019 Jarrett Kramer

2021 David Gasper

2022 David Gasper

2023 Bobby Michnowicz

2024 Bobby Michnowicz

2025 Aiden Lange

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