Ridesharing services have become a central pillar of modern transportation, particularly in major U.S. cities. Companies like Uber and Lyft connect passengers with drivers through mobile applications, offering them a reliable, affordable, and safe means of getting to their destination. Ridesharing does offer numerous advantages, but it’s important to be aware of potential safety hazards associated with such services as well.
Potential Safety Concerns for Rideshare Users
Although most rideshare trips are entirely uneventful, there are some safety concerns for passengers to stay aware of:
Identity Verification and Safety Measures: A critical safety measure in ridesharing is verifying the identities of both drivers and passengers. Reputable rideshare companies will always have an effective method of determining driver and passenger identities. However, both parties are responsible for confirming ride details before a trip begins.
Risks of Unpredictable Drivers: Human error and unpredictable driving can put both passengers and other motorists at risk. Speeding, reckless driving, or a lack of proper training on the driver’s part can significantly increase the chances of a crash occurring. A reputable rideshare company will always conduct background checks on drivers, but not all past incidents will be caught and some unsuitable candidates may make it through screening. If a collision does occur, a Jersey City rideshare accident attorney may be able to help.
Security and Crime Issues in Rideshare Settings
In most cases, riders are able to take advantage of the convenience of an Uber or Lyft at little to no risk. However, there have been cases of assault, harassment, and other safety violations occurring during rideshare trips. Passengers that ride alone or late at night may be more vulnerable to these types of criminal activities.
Many apps have built-in emergency features that allow users to share their trip details with a friend or family member and call emergency services for assistance during a ride. Some companies even offer options for riders to choose female drivers or select rideshare vehicles with physical partitions separating the driver and passenger compartments.
Challenges with Vehicle Maintenance & Safety Standards
In some cases, vehicles may not be in good enough condition to safely operate on the road. Regular maintenance and safety inspections must be carried out to ensure vehicles are functional. Doing so can drastically reduce the risk of an accident occurring.
When an accident does occur, it can be challenging to determine who is liable for the situation and how insurance policies function. In most cases, rideshare companies provide insurance that kicks in when their driver is actively engaged on a trip, but the limitations of these policies vary by company.
Ensuring a Safe Rideshare Experience for Passengers
To help you stay safe on the road, we put together some practical steps you can take the next time you decide to call an Uber or Lyft:
Always verify that the driver’s name and photo on the app match the person picking you up.
Share your trip information with a trusted friend or family member, either within the app or by text.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not enter a vehicle that looks safe or neglected.
If you feel unsafe at any point during the ride, use the app’s emergency features to request help or ask the driver to let you out at a safe location.
Ridesharing is a relatively new industry, and regulations are still evolving to keep both passengers and drivers safe at all times. Ongoing advocacy for clear and comprehensive safety regulations can keep incidents from occurring and ensure that rideshare services provide an effective, stress-free experience for riders.
Balancing Convenience with Safety in Ridesharing
Ridesharing offers a valuable transportation option, but prioritizing safety is crucial. We hope this article has helped you learn about some of the most common hazards associated with rideshare apps and how they can be safely avoided. By taking simple measures to ensure your safety, you can enjoy countless stress-free rideshare experiences in the future!
Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Richmond Water Heaters Ford, leads the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 03, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
This weekend’s racing schedule begins with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Virginia is for Racing Lovers 150 on Friday evening at Richmond Raceway. Saturday will feature the Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 and the Cup Series will wrap up the weekend’s events with the Toyota Owners 400 on Easter Sunday.
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series has the week off and will return to competition om April 5th at Martinsville Speedway.
All times are Eastern.
Friday, March 29 12:45 p.m.: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice 1 – No TV 2 p.m.: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Practice 2 – No TV 4:30 p.m.: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying – No TV 6:30 p.m.: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Virginia is for Racing Lovers 150 – FloRacing/MRN
Saturday, March 30 8:35 a.m.: Xfinity Series Practice – FS1 9:05 a.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying – FS1
10:30 a.m.: Cup Series Practice – FS1/MRN/SiriusXM 11:15 a.m.: Cup Series Qualifying – FS1/MRN/SiriusXM PressPass: Post Cup Series Qualifying
1:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 – FS1/MRN/SiriusXM Distance: 187.5 miles (250 Laps) Stage 1 ends on Lap 75, Stage 2 ends on Lap 150, Final Stage ends on Lap 250 Defending Race Winner: Chandler Smith The Purse: $1,456,191 PressPass: Post Xfinity Series race
Sunday, March 31 7 p.m.: Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 – FOX/MRN/SiriusXM Distance: 300 miles (400 Laps) Stage 1 ends on Lap 70, Stage 2 ends on Lap 230, Final Stage ends on Lap 400 Defending Race Winner: Kyle Larson The Purse: $7,886,627 PressPass: Post Cup Series race
Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will be available to members of the media in the Richmond Raceway media center on Saturday, March 30, at 9:15 a.m. local time.
DEFENDING WINNER: On Sunday, Kyle Larson will look to defend his win at Richmond Raceway after going to victory lane there in April of 2023. During that race, Larson led 93 laps (his most ever at Richmond). The 31-year-old driver has earned two wins, four top-five finishes and eight top-10s in 18 NASCAR Cup Series starts at the Virginia short track. During the Next Gen era (2022-present), he has run the fourth-most laps in the top five (622) and the sixth-most laps in the top 10 (904).
THREE OF FOUR IN 5: Larson has four short-track victories, three of which have occurred since joining the No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM team in 2021. The trio of wins occurred in his last 13 starts with visits to victory lane at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2021 and Richmond and Martinsville Speedway in 2023.
EIGHT IS (NOT) ENOUGH: Larson leads several statistical categories over the last eight Cup Series short-track races. The 2021 Cup Series champion is tied for the most wins (two), poles (one), top-five finishes (six) and top-10s (seven), while he is tops in second-place finishes (two) and average finish (5.13). Larson has finished in the top six in seven of the last eight short-track events.
NEXT GEN(ERATIONAL) TALENT: Larson only trails Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron in wins in the Next Gen car. Byron, the Cup Series’ most recent winner, has 10 wins, and Larson has eight in the most recent iteration of the car in NASCAR’s premier series. Since 2022, Larson has the second-best average finish (7.18), second-most wins (two) and third-most points (416) on short tracks.
PUTTING IN WORK IN THE PITS: The No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM pit crew has this season’s fifth-best average four-tire pit stop time (11.085 seconds). The five-person crew is comprised of Blaine Anderson (front-tire changer), R.J. Barnette (tire carrier), Brandon Harder (fueler), Brandon Johnson (jackman) and Calvin Teague (rear-tire changer).
HENDRICKCARS.COM IS HOME: Larson and the No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM crew will wear their white “home” fire suits this weekend at Richmond. Every HENDRICKCARS.COM home race this season will feature a unique hat released the week of the event that is exclusively available for purchase at trackside merchandise haulers or to win on HENDRICKCARS.COM. Less than 100 of each limited-edition hat will be made available. Check out this weekend’s Richmond hat here. The No. 5 team celebrates home races in markets where Hendrick Automotive Group car dealerships are located.
THE (CAR) CAPITOL: The River City is also a car town. The Richmond, Virginia, market is home to Hendrick Automotive Group dealership Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Richmond. Not located in Richmond? Customers can pick from any of Hendrick Automotive Group’s 93 dealerships nationwide and shop from the convenience of their homes by visiting HENDRICKCARS.COM. The website offers searches by category, make, model and vehicle packages from the nearly 30,000 new, high-quality pre-owned and certified cars, trucks and SUVs.
9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 28 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 9th
No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
RICHMOND RECORD: Chase Elliott will make his 16th Richmond Raceway start this Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series. In his previous 15 races at the 0.75-mile oval, he collected five top-five finishes – one being a runner-up result (April of 2018) – and six top-10s. Additionally, he has made four Richmond starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, never finishing outside the top five and earning a win in 2015.
SHORT-TRACK PERFORMANCE: The Richmond race will be Elliott’s 47th short-track start in the Cup Series. Through those previous 46 races, he has garnered one win – Martinsville Speedway in November of 2020 – 14 top-five finishes, 24 top-10s, two pole awards and 1,579 laps led. The 28-year-old driver finished inside the top 10 in seven of his last nine short-track starts. Since the Next Gen’s debut in 2022, Elliott has the fourth-best average finish (9.60) and scored the fifth-most points (340) on short tracks. In one points-paying start this season on a track measuring less than 1 mile in length, he placed eighth at Bristol Motor Speedway.
2024 NUMBERS: Sunday will mark the premier series’ seventh race of the 2024 season. Across the first six races, Elliott has completed all but one of the 1,607 laps in competition – tied for second best. Additionally, he has the seventh-best average running position (13.34), the ninth-most laps inside the top 10 (656) and the 10th-most circuits in the top five (301). Elliott has led 18 laps this season, including the 80,000th in the Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports. In 2024, Elliott and the No. 9 team have been consistently fast in qualifying, earning three consecutive top-10 starting positions and four out of six total for the year.
GREAT GUSTAFSON: On Sunday, No. 9 team crew chief Alan Gustafson is set to call his 36th Richmond race in his 20th season in the Cup Series. In his previous 35 starts at the track with five different drivers (Kyle Busch, Casey Mears, Mark Martin, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon and Elliott), Gustafson accumulated 15 top-five finishes – including five runner-up results – 19 top-10s and 625 laps led.
DYNAMIC DUO: Elliott and Gustafson are in their ninth season together and are currently the longest active driver and crew chief combo in the Cup Series garage. The duo is ranked second among active pairings with 18 points-paying victories. Gustafson and Elliott earned their first Cup Series title in 2020 and the team captured the regular-season championship in 2022.
FOUR TIRES FAST: Through six Cup Series races in 2024, the No. 9 pit crew ranks fourth in average four-tire pit stop time (11.058 seconds). On March 17 at Bristol, the five-person team knocked out the fourth-fastest four-tire stop of the season with a time of 9.479 seconds. The No. 9 crew is comprised of Chad Avrit (rear-tire changer), Jared Erspamer (tire carrier), John Gianninoto (fueler), Nick O’Dell (front-tire changer) and T.J. Semke (jackman). In addition, this group was the winning pit crew for last weekend’s Xfinity Series win for the No. 17 HENDRICKCARS.COM team at Circuit of The Americas.
UNIFIRST IS BACK: UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized work uniform programs, corporate attire and facility service products, is back on board as the primary partner on No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for its first of five races in 2024. Get a look at all the angles of the UniFirst Chevrolet here.
24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 26 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Resides: Charlotte, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 6th
No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will be available to members of the media in the Richmond Raceway media center on Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. local time.
ANOTHER WON: William Byron dominated at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this past weekend. After finishing practice fastest overall, he captured his second consecutive pole at the Austin, Texas, facility, setting the track record in the process. When the field went green Sunday, Byron set the tone early and led 42 of 68 laps en route to the win. This was the 26-year-old’s first win after capturing the pole and the first time since 2019 that a driver “won the weekend.” This is the third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series season that Byron has been the first multi-win driver – a feat that hasn’t been done since Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon did it from 1997 to 1999.
WHAT’S IN A NUMBER: With his win at COTA, Byron continues to extend the history and legacy of the No. 24. The iconic car number is third on the all-time list with 105 Cup Series wins, trailing only the No. 43 (200 wins) and the No. 11 (232 wins). All of Byron’s 12 premier series wins have come in the No. 24, while Gordon accounts for 93 wins. To top it off, his win on Sunday ties him for the fifth-most wins by a Hendrick Motorsports driver (12 in 222 starts) – tied with Terry Labonte, who captured his 12 wins in 387 starts.
NEXT GEN DUO: Since the introduction of the Next Gen Cup Series car in 2022, Byron and crew chief Rudy Fugle hold a series-leading 10 wins. The duo leads Hendrick Motorsports teammates driver Kyle Larson (eight wins) and crew chief Cliff Daniels (seven wins).
NIGHT HAWK: The Cup Series will race under the lights for the second time this year. Byron has the most wins (three) in night races (Martinsville Speedway in April of 2022, Atlanta Motor Speedway in July of 2023 and the DAYTONA 500 in February of 2024) since the inception of the Next Gen car. In the last six races under the lights, Byron has claimed two wins and finished better than ninth in all events.
READY FOR RICHMOND: This Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway will mark Byron’s 12th Cup Series start at the 0.75-mile track. He currently has a track-best finish of third that came in April of 2022 after starting on the front row and leading 122 laps. Byron also came close to picking up the victory in April of 2023 after winning stage one and leading a race-high 117 laps, but he was involved in an on-track incident that left him with a 24th-place finish. In the Next Gen car at Richmond, Byron has led the most laps (239) and run the third-most laps in the top five (654). His total laps led at the track are the second most he’s led at a single track in his career.
RUDY’S RICHMOND RECORD: Fugle will make his sixth Cup Series start atop the pit box at Richmond on Sunday. His best Cup Series start at the short track came in April of 2022, where Byron and the No. 24 team had a track-best weekend, qualifying second, leading 122 laps and ultimately finishing third after being passed for the win with five laps to go. The Livonia, New York, native has three additional national series starts in the capital city of Virginia – one in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and two in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
PIT ROAD PROWESS: After six races in the 2023 season, the No. 24 pit crew continues to build on their success from last season. The team’s clutch work in the pits aided Byron’s path to victory at COTA. Currently, the five-person crew ranks second-best in average four-tire pit stop time (10.960 seconds). The No. 24 pit crew consists of Spencer Bishop (jackman), Jeff Cordero (front-tire changer), Orane Ossowski (rear-tire changer), Ryan Patton (tire carrier) and Landon Walker (fueler).
LIBERTY U IS BACK: For Sunday’s race at Richmond, Byron will sport Liberty University on board his No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Featuring a white base with navy flames and red accents, the Liberty University No. 24 will surely stand out on track. Liberty University has a long history with Byron starting in 2014 in the late model ranks. Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since it was founded in 1971. Located in the mountains of Central Virginia, Liberty is a liberal arts institution with 17 colleges and schools that offer more than 600 degree programs, from the certificate to the doctoral level, on campus and online. Working on an undergraduate degree in strategic communication, Byron is in his junior year at Liberty University through its online program. For a better look at Byron’s Liberty University paint scheme, click here.
HELP RELAY OUT: The final round of a bracket-style fan vote to determine the paint scheme for the No. 24 Relay Payments Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will continue through Thursday, March 28. Running at the Chicago Street Course in July and then later at Atlanta in the playoffs, it’s in the fans’ hands for what Byron’s race car will look like. Relay Payments, the fintech company modernizing payments for the trucking and logistics industries, came on board last summer as a partner for the No. 24 team. The winning paint scheme will be unveiled on Friday, March 29. To look at the options and place a vote, click here.
48 ALEX BOWMAN
Age: 30 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Resides: Concord, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 11th
No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
TOP FIVE TOP FIVE: Alex Bowman has earned two consecutive top-five finishes at Circuit of The Americas and Bristol Motor Speedway. The identical fourth-place results mark the first time Bowman has finished in the top five in back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series races since 2020. Combined with his runner-up finish in the prestigious DAYTONA 500, the driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is tied for the series lead in top-five finishes (three) with three other competitors through the first six races this season. The Tucson, Arizona, native holds the best average finish of the four Hendrick Motorsports drivers in 2024 and the fifth-best mark among series regulars (12.50).
CONTINUED SUCCESS AT COTA: Bowman’s fourth-place run in “The Lone Star State” last Sunday was his third consecutive top-five finish and fourth straight top-10 at the 20-turn Austin, Texas, track (eighth in 2021, second in 2022, third in 2023 and fourth in 2023).
SHORT-TRACK STATS: Of active Cup Series drivers, Bowman is one of eight drivers with multiple short-track wins. Both of his victories have come in Virginia and coincidentally at the next two tracks on the schedule: Richmond Raceway (April of 2021) and Martinsville Speedway (October of 2021). The two wins were part of his career-best (to date) four-win season.
RUNNING IT BACK AT RICHMOND: In the Richmond spring race of 2021, Bowman took the lead for the first time with 10 laps to go. At the checkered flag, he proved triumphant over the second-place competitor by a mere 0.381 seconds. For Bowman, this was his first victory of that season, the third of his career and his first ever on a short track. In last year’s spring race, Bowman started from the top spot in the field and finished eighth. He has three straight top-10 finishes in the spring race and has top-10s in four of the last seven races at the 0.75-mile track. In 15 starts, the 31-year-old driver has one win, four top-10 finishes and 19 laps led at the track in Virginia’s capital city.
PICKING UP A POSITION ON PIT ROAD: Following last weekend’s race, the No. 48 Ally Racing pit crew moved up one spot to sixth for the series’ fastest average four-tire stop (11.257 seconds). In February, the team delivered the fastest four-tire stop amongst all teams at Atlanta Motor Speedway (9.543 seconds). The five-person crew is composed of Andrew Bridgeforth (rear-tire changer), Jacob Conley (fueler), Brandon Grier (tire carrier), Allen Holman (jackman) and Donnie Tasser (front-tire changer).
BEST FRIENDS IN VIRGINIA: The 2024 season marks the fourth consecutive year that Ally and Bowman have supported Best Friends Animal Society and their vast network of partners. Since the beginning of 2022, the pair has committed a combined weekly donation of $4,800 to a Best Friends network partner corresponding to each weekend’s race. Richmond Raceway’s local beneficiary is the Regional Animal Shelter of King William County, located in King William, Virginia. Fans can visit the shelter, which is located about 40 minutes from the track. Additionally, fans can go online to learn more about adopting, the pet food pantry, lost and found pets or their new foster program.
WIN NEW WHEELS: Ally and Hendrick Automotive Group have teamed together to celebrate Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary by giving away a 40th Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE through the Ally “Win Your Wheels fueled by HendrickCars.com” sweepstakes. NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports and No. 48 fans can enter to win at Ally.com/sweepstakes/nascar. The sweepstakes will end on Sept. 20, 2024.
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS /
2024
All-Time
Richmond
Races
6
1,351
79
Wins
3*
304*
12
Poles
1
247*
18*
Top 5
7
1,239*
67*
Top 10
9
2,121*
123*
Laps Led
309
80,066*
4,472
Stage Wins
3
101
1
*Most **Most (tie)
FABULOUS 40: In 2024, Hendrick Motorsports is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Among the categories that the Rick Hendrick-owned organization holds the NASCAR Cup Series record for are all-time wins (304), poles (247), laps led (80,066) and championships (14). With William Byron’s victory at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), the organization has won at least three races a year in each of the last 31 seasons.
NINE BY SIX BY THREE: Byron’s win at COTA marked the ninth time the Concord, North Carolina, based team had at least three wins through six races. That mark is the highest of all teams. The team accomplished this in 1995, 1996, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2022 and 2024.
PIT POWER: Based on Racing Insights data, all four Hendrick Motorsports pit crews rank in the top six among Cup Series teams for the fastest average four-tire pit stop. The No. 24 RAPTOR pit crew ranks second (10.960 seconds). The No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts pit crew is fourth (11.058 seconds) followed by the No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM pit crew in fifth (11.085 seconds) and the No. 48 Ally Racing pit crew is sixth (11.257 seconds).
XFINITY GETS THE DUB: Kyle Larson gave Hendrick Motorsports its first NASCAR Xfinity Series win since 2009 with a last-lap pass for the victory at COTA last weekend. The organization did not race in the series from 2010 to 2021 before re-starting a limited schedule in 2022. In its history, Hendrick Motorsports has earned one Xfinity Series championship (2003) and 27 race wins in the series. Eight more starts are on the schedule for the 2024 season.
WINNING IN THE RIVER CITY: Hendrick Motorsports has tallied 12 wins at Richmond Raceway. Jimmie Johnson and Terry Labonte lead the way with three victories, followed by team vice chairman Jeff Gordon with two. Alex Bowman, Larson, Joe Nemechek and Tim Richmond each have one win at the 0.75-mile track. The seven drivers to win in Virginia’s capital city are the most by a single organization.
LAST SPRING AT RICHMOND: In last April’s race at Richmond, Larson’s victory highlighted a strong day for Hendrick Motorsports. Josh Berry, who filled in for the sidelined Chase Elliott, finished second. Bowman finished eighth in the 400-lap event, while Byron led a race-high 117 laps and scored a stage win. All told, the team led 228 laps on the day. For the second consecutive spring race and the sixth time at Richmond, the team placed three cars inside the top 10.
NO SHORTAGE: Hendrick Motorsports leads all active Cup Series teams with 57 points-paying victories on short tracks. Gordon’s 17 short-track wins lead all drivers in team history. The active driver lineup has a combined seven short-track successes for the organization: Larson (three), Bowman (two), Byron (one) and Elliott (one). The team has three points-paying wins on short tracks in the Next Gen era (since 2022) with Larson (two) and Byron (one). Larson is one of three drivers with multiple short-track wins in the Next Gen car.
VICTORY IN VIRGINIA: Team owner Rick Hendrick grew up in Palmer Springs, Virginia, and his teams have won 40 Cup Series races in his home state. Hendrick Motorsports has gone to victory lane in Virginia at least one time in 28 different seasons, including each of the past four full seasons. The most recent 13 races in Virginia have seen one of his cars emerge victorious on six occasions, with all four active drivers winning.
GET TO THE POINTS: Larson (416 points), Elliott (340 points) and Byron (333 points) rank third, fifth and seventh, respectively, in points scored on short tracks in the Next Gen car since its debut in 2022. On average finish, Larson (7.18) and Elliott (9.60) are second and fourth in that statistical category.
NIGHT SHIFT: The organization’s five night race wins in the Next Gen car are the most by all teams. Byron leads all drivers with three victories. Elliott and Larson each have one win under the lights in the latest iteration of the Cup Series car.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his past results at Richmond Raceway: “It seems like Richmond (Raceway) has been hit or miss for us. We’ve done really well on short tracks recently and we won a race at Richmond last year. But we didn’t have a good race there in the summer, so we’re hoping to improve on that so we can challenge for another win there.”
Cliff Daniels, crew chief of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on if this is a “fun” race to call because of the very differing pit strategy that can be utilized during the race: “For the most part, it’s a lot of fun – especially when you’re reasonably competitive like in the top 12 or top 15. We’ve had cars that were running in the top five or top six. If you’re a short-run car, you pit a lot of times, but if you’re a long-run car, you stay out and take advantage of that. It does make it fun from a pure strategy standpoint.”
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on what makes Richmond a tough track: “Richmond (Raceway) is super tough. You wouldn’t think it would be tough by looking at it and making a lap. It’s always been really difficult for me to get ahold of and be able to repeat and be good there time after time. It seems like the window to hit it right at Richmond is as small as it is anywhere that we go. There are very few guys on the circuit that I feel have had consistent success there year after year.”
Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on the challenge of Richmond: “We have a love-hate relationship with Richmond (Raceway). It’s one of my favorite tracks. I love racing there. I love the availability of different lines and short-track racing and all that, but it is the most fickle racetrack we go to. We can run well there one race and bring the exact same stuff back to the next race and just not be any good at all. So, I’m looking forward to getting up there. I think we’ve learned quite a few things over the time since we raced there last and look forward to applying them. We have just got to be better. Just being able to have good front-end pace and then being really consistent over the long run. We’ve had one or the other at times and have not been able to put it together as well as our competitors have. Looking forward to having the opportunity to do that this weekend and I feel good about it.”
William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on adding to the No. 24’s legacy being the first driver to multiple wins for three consecutive seasons since team vice chairman Jeff Gordon: “It’s awesome. I actually saw that stat during the week and I told Rudy (Fugle, crew chief), ‘let’s go get it. Let’s get the third consecutive season of multiple wins.’ Then we went out and did it. What a cool stat. Stacking those wins early and then to be able to do something that Jeff Gordon did in the 90’s that nobody has done since, it’s pretty awesome. I’m just proud of this team and all we have accomplished together.”
Rudy Fugle, crew chief of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on racing under the lights at Richmond: “Richmond (Raceway) is going to be interesting. We haven’t raced the Next Gen there at the night time at all. There’s not usually a ton of side-by-side racing, but there are a lot of comers and goers that turn into pit strategy options on what is going to work better. Some of those strategies then can come as a surprise when a team makes it work. With a night race and cool temperatures, that may give us a chance of seeing more side-by-side racing. We may see more of why this place used to be called the ‘Action Track.'”
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on preparing for Richmond: “It (Richmond Raceway) is really slick and really difficult to get ahold of – even when you’re fast. The summer race was rough on us last year, but in the spring race we were pretty decent. Hopefully, it will be more like the spring race for us. Historically for Hendrick Motorsports, when it’s cooler out, we’re better off. When it’s warmer out, we struggle. With this Sunday being a night race and cooler in the spring, we should be a little bit better. I’ve spent a lot of time in the sim trying to improve on things too.”
Blake Harris, crew chief of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on the momentum of back-to-back top-five finishes: “It felt good to rebound at Bristol (Motor Speedway) and secure a top-five finish then have another great weekend at COTA (Circuit of The Americas) to keep us in the mix competitively. I’m really happy with how our team handled those tracks. Regardless of how good or bad the weekend went before, we know what we have ahead of us. As far as where Alex (Bowman) is, I’m happy with where he is physically and mentally – the whole team really. I think we needed a couple of good finishes to kind of solidify all the hard work that our Ally team is putting in. You like to see that. We look forward to carrying that (momentum) to Richmond (Raceway).”
Talladega: Where the Dudes Are DUDE Wipes Joins Beard Motorsports for the April 21 GEICO 500
MT. PLEASANT, Michigan (March 28, 2024) – The “dudes” always show up when NASCAR visits Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. And this spring, the dudes are in luck because a product made specifically for them is coming to town along with the family-owned Beard Motorsports race team.
DUDE Wipes will partner with Beard Motorsports for the GEICO 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega on April 21 by appearing as the primary sponsor on the No. 62 Chevrolet Camaro. NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Anthony Alfredo will be back behind the wheel for Beard Motorsports, which sees the partnership for the race at Talladega as one that is tailor made.
“This partnership with DUDE Wipes has our entire team and family super excited,” said Amie Beard, executive vice president of Beard Motorsports. “Our family loves everything about racing – the competition, the atmosphere – and we have fun being a part of this sport. This partnership with DUDE Wipes is still very new but we have learned very quickly that they are completely on board with bringing the ‘fun.’ This just feels like the perfect partner for us and our team for this race at Talladega.”
Founded in Chicago by a group of childhood friends, DUDE Wipes are an extra large, flushable wipe developed specifically for adults as an alternative to dry toilet paper. DUDE Wipes has become a popular brand across the NASCAR community and has appeared as a primary sponsor for select NASCAR Cup Series races with Alfredo in previous seasons. The upcoming GIECO 500 will be the first Cup Series start of the 2024 season for DUDE Wipes.
“We are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with Beard Motorsports and Anthony Alfredo,” said Ryan Meegan, co-founder of DUDE Wipes. “We have partnered with Anthony for a few years now and he is a big fan of our products and has been a tremendous ambassador for the brand. Being able to partner with Beard Motorsports and the NASCAR Cup Series program at Talladega is a great opportunity for DUDE Wipes.”
Alfredo has been affiliated with DUDE Wipes since making the move to the NASCAR Xfinity series in 2020. The relationship has evolved and Alfredo is very familiar with the brand and considers this announcement another full-circle moment.
“I met the DUDE Wipes team when I first started my career in the national series through Austin Dillon, Austin Craven and Team Dillon Management, and they have been nothing but a pleasure to work with,” Alfredo said. “This started as a one-race deal in the Xfinity Series and they are now the cornerstone sponsor for my fulltime Xfinity Series effort. I’m very thankful for my relationship with them and we have a lot of great things on the horizon in the future.
The GEICO 500 will be the second start of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season for Beard Motorsports. The No. 62 Chevrolet Camaro’s competed in the season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, where Alfredo piloted the car to a 27th-place finish.
About DUDE Wipes. DUDE Wipes is the flagship product of DUDE Products, a men’s hygiene company that was founded in 2012 by lifelong friends in Chicago. The U.S.-based company introduced DUDE Wipes as the first flushable wipe for adults, marketed as a better hygiene solution to dry toilet paper. The brand is available online and in 20,000 stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Amazon.
Ford Performance Notes and Quotes NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Xfinity Series Richmond Advance | Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 Fastenal Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, went to Victory Lane the last time the NASCAR Cup Series visited Richmond Raceway. Buescher, who has three straight top-10 finishes going into this weekend, spoke to members of the media on Wednesday.
CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 Fastenal Ford Mustang Dark Horse – HOW DO YOU FEEL AFTER COTA AND HEADING INTO RICHMOND? “A lot of hard work in COTA to get to that point. Certainly, it was a rough start to our day there. It’s one of those deals with a strange part failure that didn’t know that was a thing, so we won’t have to worry about that going forward. Heading into Richmond, a track that I have despised for most of my career, has certainly been a lot better since the Next Gen car. We’ve been very competitive there for a couple years. Last year, I really enjoyed both races and then being able to be so good there in the fall, not just our car but both of our race cars, to the point where I felt like we were battling each other for the win there through the final stage. It was a lot of fun. It’s a track that I’ve really wanted to like for most of my career, for all of my career. I made my first NASCAR start there subbing in an Xfinity car with Roush, so it should have held a little better place in my heart, but it’s been a tough one for a long time. That being said, I’m truly excited to be heading back to Richmond. I know we’ve spoke with a lot of you through the last 18 months at this point and talked about RFK as a group feeling like we don’t have to circle racetracks as our only opportunities while also not having to circle racetracks that we’re dreading. This is certainly one that we feel like is a great opportunity knowing where we were at last season. We obviously have some changes with the new Mustang and with the short track aero package, so we’ve got some changes coming at us but we’re ready for them and feel like it could be another race-winning day and get our streak started a lot earlier, which sure would be nice. That basically was our main goal on the year is how do we take what we had starting at the Richmond fall race and start this season off in the first quarter with that kind of momentum. How do we win a race early on and get that fired off to where we’re in a better place through the summer and not feeling like we’re trying to play catch-up.”
HOW WOULD YOU EVALUATE YOUR OVERALL PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR? SOME MIGHT SAY YOU ARE OUTPERFORMING YOUR SPEED. “I would probably argue the opposite. We were able to lead in four of the first five races and the one we didn’t lead any laps we finished second in Phoenix. When I look at that, our speed was certainly there. The finishes were not. Then you take in and look at the last two weeks, we didn’t qualify good in COTA and then obviously had to start in the back and that put us way behind with no cautions to really find ourselves with much opportunity to work up. Our group did a great job on strategy to work our way up. We had a fast race car and were able to pick them off, but realistically I would call COTA a good day for us running eighth. We did not have race-winning speed there, so we want more and have some ideas. If you look at Bristol, we were able to get to the point where we led laps there. It was obviously a very strange race for all of us, but both of our cars finished very well in Bristol. I would argue that the speed was there and that we had the possibility to run even better if we feel we didn’t have to save so much, which maybe the whole field says the same thing there. It’s a tough one, but we always know we’ve been fast at Bristol, so, honestly, I’m gonna argue the opposite. Maybe with the exception of COTA, feeling like we knew that was gonna be a tough day, so I would say eighth place – we may not have had the speed to do more than that, but I think that was a lot of good hard work to get to that point and feel like we legitimately should have run about there and have some work to do to be better for road courses going forward. Really, it’s come down to a lot of execution, a lot of finishing these things out right – more qualifying speed. That’s still high on my list. I put ourselves in a really big hole at Bristol and we’ve basically had two weeks staring at the entire field in front of us. That’s a tough way to go, but we’re in a good place mentally now heading into Richmond. I feel like we’re gonna get it turned around on that side of things.”
IF YOU DON’T SEE THE TYPE OF STRENGTH AT RICHMOND THIS WEEKEND, DO YOU START TO GET WORRIED AT ALL ABOUT THE CHANGES IN THE FORD AND/OR PACKAGE THAT WERE MADE? “I wouldn’t say that one race will decide that. We realize what we’ve had on the year and we’re still working to get a Ford in victory lane and that is certainly our goal this week. No one sits still in our sport and everybody is gonna be coming at us to try and be better at Richmond. It will be a good measure on where we have a hold of this new package, so I think that we will be in a good place. It’s so hard because practice changes so drastically at Richmond. Our first laps on track will be so fast. I think we’re in Group A again. Somehow we’re always in Group A, so our first laps on track will be stupid fast. Group two will be a lot slower and then when it comes to qualifying Group A will probably be considerably slower and they’ll keep speeding up would be our prediction as we get into the second group. I was just talking with Scott, this is actually one of the races last year that a lot of people pushed for our qualifying change so that we don’t end up sixth in your group but starting all the way back in 20th. If the whole group is faster than you group and you just missed the top five, you certainly want to have that little bit of equalness between the two groups. I say all of that in a roundabout way just to say that we all know how practices can be very wild here at Richmond, so we won’t have that read until the race is over, I’d say. Then, at that point, we will have to evaluate where we’re at, hopefully from victory lane and say everything is just fine and we’ll move right on along. If that’s not the case, then dive into it and figure out what it is that we’re truly missing because we do have a very good baseline for this one and figure out how to find that.”
COULD THE ISSUES BE MORE THE EXECUTION SIDE OF THINGS AS TO WHY A FORD HASN’T REACHED VICTORY LANE YET? “If it was just us or just our organization that we were talking about, I would say then maybe you’d bring it down to execution, but when we have the numbers that we do I’d say it’s probably hard to put a blanket over all of us and say that the execution hasn’t been there with a single one. You also have the new underbody or the short track package with it, so what we did have as a baseline it wasn’t simple to just change it over. We’re not the only ones going through it though. The Toyota camp had the same thing in front of them, so we’re working through it and trying to figure out what exactly it is. I can’t speak for everybody, but in our camp we certainly have some execution stuff that we need to clean up. I need to make some better decisions at the right times from behind the wheel and put ourselves in a better spot. We need to qualify better. That certainly has been a big hit and we need a little bit of luck on our side and that’s from here inside the RFK building. I think that’s where our head’s at. I don’t think we’re saying that we’re way behind and we need these big changes. I think we’re in a little bit of a learning spot. We’re probably deep enough into the season now to where we certainly need to be coming up with solutions to what it is that we need to be learning, to be better, to be closer to winning and we’ve had some solid runs. We’ve been in the top 10 a lot, so we’ve been close, but we haven’t closed the deal and don’t feel like ultimately we’ve been in the running to really close the deal. As strong as Phoenix was for us, the 20 was lights out. We still have work to do if we’re gonna win races. I’ll go back to Phoenix, but a day like that when you feel like you passed a bunch of cars and did really good, but there was still one that you just weren’t close to that one challenges you a little bit more. When you’re sitting there and say there were 15 cars better than us, we know we’ve got some work to do in a lot of ways to improve. But when one car finds a way or one team finds a way, that puts everybody on notice. That’s where we’re at. Don’t panic yet. We’ve got a couple good tracks coming at us still and we are excited about what the next four to five week will hold for us. We need some clean up.”
HAVE YOU NOTICED MORE ENGAGEMENT FROM FORD? “No, not from where I’m sitting right now. Maybe that’s probably for higher tables than mine, but, for me, it’s been a lot of business as usual. We see all of our Ford folks at the track and we’re excited to run in these races and figure out how to make them wins. Again, the speed has been there at a lot of times, not all of the time, but we’ve got some learning to do still. I’m sure the right areas are getting more attention to where we can discover it together. It’s just probably in different rooms than where I’m at.”
IT’S YOUR 300TH CUP START THIS WEEKEND. BRAD IS THE LAST DRIVER TO WIN ON HIS 300TH START, SO WHAT DOES THAT MILESTONE MEAN TO YOU? “What that means to me is I’m getting old and it snuck up on me quick. It feels like it wasn’t that long ago it was our rookie season heading into Richmond as a cutoff race before the playoffs – had won a race at Pocono that year and didn’t have a stellar year. We were doing all we could to finish in the top 30 in points to make sure that we could make the playoffs, so it certainly is a long way removed from that. It’s been a long time coming, but at the same time it feels like that was just yesterday, so it’s a cool stat that Brad was able to do it and I’m certain that he does not want me to win my 300th start because he wants to win it. I’m not gonna get any sympathy or extra help from him from that stat or that standpoint, but it certainly is cool to be sitting here right now talking about the seasons that we’ve had, the progression that we’ve been able to make through the years. It’s probably been a little slower at times than I would have liked and didn’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but certainly had a lot of fun along the way regardless. I’ve made fantastic friends through our industry and a little outside of it from doing this for the last seven or eight years at this level and I’m ready for another seven, eight, 10 or 15 more. I want 10 or 15 more like last year when we can win multiple races and make steps at running for a championship.”
IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE IOWA XFINITY RACE IS A SELLOUT. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT BOTH OF THOSE RACES BEING SELLOUTS FOR JUNE? “That’s awesome news. I love that racetrack and for all the years that we didn’t run there on the Cup side since the last time I was there in 2015 I’ve said that I wish we could take a Cup car to Iowa. The fans show up there and pack that place. They are passionate about racing at that racetrack. It’s a short track in ways. That’s awesome news because I have always felt that and that’s not because you put the question directly to me. I have loved that racetrack and have seen people show up to really support that facility for any style of racing, including ARCA racing when we were there. There were huge numbers out there as well. I just feel like it’s a fun racetrack and puts on some good shows and our fans enjoy it. I knew the Cup race would sell out. I figured the Xfinity race may have already been sold out, but that is awesome to hear that they have sold out on the Xfinity side. That’s big news for the week and it’ll be a lot of fun.”
Riley Herbst, driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Stewart-Haas Racing, comes into this weekend’s race at Richmond Raceway sitting fifth in the point standings. He held a Q&A session with media on Wednesday to talk about Saturday’s race and the start to his season.
RILEY HERBST, No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse – WHAT IS THE FEELING AROUND THE TEAM WITH ALL OF THE BAD LUCK YOUR TEAM HAS HAD THIS SEASON? “I think we have had really good speed at every track, except for probably last week at COTA, but I kind of knew that going in a little bit, just not really being my strong suit as a racetrack, but we’re going back to Richmond where we led some laps last year, had good stage finishes and then ultimately got wrecked with like 15 to go, so I’m excited to see what Davin is bringing to Richmond this weekend. I know it’s going to be fast and hopefully we can get back on track with top threes and top fives and get some points back.”
IS IT EASY TO SHUFFLE THAT BAD LUCK UNDER THE COUCH? IS THE MOOD STILL GOOD BECAUSE OF THE PACE? “Yeah, I think the morale is really high in the shop with both me and Cole and all the team guys. We’ve shown pace at every track we’ve gone to. Ultimately, neither of us have won yet, but I think we’re OK being in the position we’re in. Cole is fourth in points and us fifth in points, so we’re excited. We know the season is still really early. Ultimately, we both want to win and I think we’re both going to win this year. It’s just a matter of time.”
YOU’VE BEEN IN THE TOP FIVE 487 OF THE 744 LAPS, SO WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU? “That tells me that we left a lot on the table still. If the two teammates didn’t wreck the field at Phoenix and we get caught up in that, that would have been more laps I feel like at Phoenix. If I did a better job last week in executing at COTA, we could have had more there, too. It’s cool to see how far I’ve progressed and how far this team has progressed and how we continue to just get better each and every week, and hopefully we can do some more of that this weekend at Richmond. It’s one of my favorite tracks.”
WHAT DOES THIS STRETCH OF TRACKS MEAN TO YOU AND YOUR GROUP? “It’s honestly very important. I think the first five weeks have been up and down for sure for the 98 team, and I think we can capitalize on these next five tracks for us. Richmond is really awesome. Martinsville is fun. Texas, we’re gonna have a really fast race car. Davin loves that place and obviously anything can happen out in Talladega, and Dover is a good racetrack for myself too. I’m excited for the tracks upcoming. We should have nothing but really good pace at every single racetrack and it’s fun going to the racetrack knowing that I have a car that can win and can win stages and lead laps, so I’m excited to see what the next five hold.”
IS THERE AN INTEREST FROM A RACER’S PERSPECTIVE TO SEE WHAT BUBBA POLLARD CAN DO THIS WEEKEND? “Yeah, I’m interested. I’ve raced against Bubba a few times. He’s really, really good. He’s probably the best super late model racer and he’s pretty good friends with Noah as well. Noah has given him a bunch of notes I heard and he’s gonna have really good equipment at Junior Motorsports, so it should be nothing but a good run for Bubba and I look forward to racing him on a nice little worn out short track.”
SENIX Tools, the Official Power Tool of Richard Childress Racing, to Sponsor Austin Dillon’s No. 3 SENIX Tools Chevrolet in Select Races in 2024
WELCOME, N.C. (March 28, 2024) – SENIX Tools, the official power tool of Richard Childress Racing, is enhancing their relationship with the multi-time NASCAR Championship-winning organization. Austin Dillon will drive the No. 3 SENIX Tools Chevrolet in select races during the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, beginning with NASCAR All-Star weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 19.
As part of the multi-year partnership, SENIX will continue to be represented across the RCR organization on all cars in both the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
“We’re thrilled to be able to grow our partnership with Richard Childress Racing and can’t wait to cheer on Austin Dillon and the No. 3 SENIX Tools Chevrolet,” said Rocky Reynolds, vice president of sales and marketing for SENIX Tools. “RCR is such a legendary team within the sport and it’s exciting to align our growing brand with such a well-respected team.”
Since first announcing their partnership, SENIX has become a trusted brand in RCR’s shops, garages and pit stalls. Team members throughout the organization are utilizing SENIX’s vast range of high-quality outdoor power equipment and handheld power tools throughout campus and at the race track.
“We’re happy to see another brand grow and find success through a partnership with RCR,” said Torrey Galida, president of RCR. “Our team has found SENIX Tools’ cutting-edge technology, performance and eco-friendly design to be a trusted addition to the shop and the garage. We are all looking forward to seeing the No. 3 SENIX Tools Chevrolet on track this season with Austin Dillon.”
To celebrate the partnership, SENIX Tools is offering fans 38% off any power tool or power tool kit to celebrate each time RCR wins in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. Visit senixtools.com to claim your discount the week following a Kyle Busch or Austin Dillon win this season.
For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.
YAT USA, Inc. (Your Advanced Technology) is an industry leader in electric and battery-powered outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Since launching in 2002, the company is dedicated to “becoming the most professional intelligent tool solution provider in the world.” YAT has innovation at its core and is committed to R&D and production of environmentally friendly and energy-saving products such as lithium-ion battery technology and low gasoline emission.
About 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).
Harrison Burton and the No. 21 DEX Imaging team are headed to Richmond Raceway for Sunday’s 400-lapper motivated to both honor the memory of a long-time Wood Brothers crew member and get their season back on track.
“It’s a sad week for the Wood Brothers family with the passing of long-time employee Jabo Fulp,” crew chief Jeremy Bullins said. “He would always tell me he was doing ‘whatever they want me to do.’
“It’s a shame more people don’t have his work ethic.”
William “Jabo” Fulp, who worked for the Wood Brothers team for more than 25 years and also owned a successful towing and recovery business, died Monday after an extended illness. The DEX Imaging Mustang will carry a memorial decal this weekend at Richmond.
Bullins said that as he and the DEX Imaging team head to Richmond they are prepared to be like Fulp and do whatever is needed to get Burton and the No. 21 Mustang Dark Horse back toward the front of the field.
“Obviously it hasn’t been the start to the season we were hoping for, and we really need to put some points on the board,” Bullins said. “When I look at the next couple of weeks with Richmond and Martinsville, those are tracks where I know Harrison can run well, and we look forward to making it happen.”
Practice at Richmond is set for Saturday at 10:35 a.m. Eastern Time to be followed by qualifying at 11:15.
Sunday’s 300-mile Toyota Owners 400 on the ¾-mile oval is set to get the green flag just after 7 p.m. with Stage breaks at Laps 70 and 230 of 400.
FOX Sports 1 will carry the TV coverage of practice and qualifying with the coverage switching to FOX for Sunday’s race.
About DEX Imaging DEX Imaging is the digital document imaging division of Staples, the world’s largest business solutions provider. DEX sells and services the broadest selection of copiers, printers and data management solutions, such as HP, Konica Minolta, Canon, Kyocera and numerous others.
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DEX Imaging has been the recipient of virtually every industry award since the company’s inception, including the JD Power & Associates Award for Best Customer Experience, the prestigious ProTech Service award by Konica Minolta, the Diamond Premier Dealer Award by Kyocera, and the Elite DEALER Award by ‘ENX’ magazine. Other accolades include being named ‘Best Place to Work’ by numerous business journals in the markets DEX serves.
Wood Brothers Racing Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 99 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 120 poles in NASCAR’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glenn’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop. The team currently runs the Ford Mustang driven by Harrison Burton in the famous No. 21 racer.
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Are you a die-hard Formula 1 fan but struggle to get your friends on board with your passion for the world’s fastest motorsport? Convincing them to join you in the adrenaline-fueled excitement of Formula 1 races can seem like a difficult task, but we’ve got some tips to help get them interested.
According to ESPN, the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship saw an average of 1.11 million viewers during the season’s 22-race telecasts. Of course, viewership numbers alone are unlikely to be enough to get your friend interested in this sport. That being said, with the right approach, you can introduce your friends to the world of Formula 1 and turn them into avid fans.
Here are a few expert tips to help you get started:
Share the Thrill
One of the most effective ways to pique your friends’ interest in Formula 1 is by sharing your own enthusiasm for the sport.
Talk to them about the incredible speed, skill, and precision of the drivers as they navigate challenging tracks around the world. Describe the heart-stopping moments of intense wheel-to-wheel racing and the breathtaking overtakes that leave you on the edge of your seat.
By conveying your passion for Formula 1, you’ll spark their curiosity and encourage them to give it a chance.
Host Viewing Parties
Organizing Formula 1 viewing parties is a fantastic way to introduce your friends to the sport in a fun and social setting. Invite them over to watch races together on a big screen, complete with snacks and drinks to enhance the experience. Create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can ask questions, share opinions, and enjoy the thrill of the race together.
Whether it’s the strategic pit stops or dramatic finishes, the excitement of watching Formula 1 with friends is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Highlight Human Stories
Beyond the high-speed action on the track, Formula 1 is also rich in compelling human stories that resonate with audiences around the world. Introduce your friends to the personalities behind the helmets – from legendary champions to up-and-coming rookies – and share their triumphs, struggles, and rivalries.
For instance, as reported by Sky Sports, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025. Now, the rivalry between Ferrari and Mercedes in Formula 1 is legendary. Hence, the fact one of Mercedes’ most successful drivers ever is set to join their rivals is a story worth getting into.
Such human elements and stories add depth and emotion to the sport, making it more relatable and engaging for newcomers.
Engage in Fantasy Leagues
Participating in F1 fantasy leagues can be a fun and interactive way to deepen your friends’ involvement in the sport.
According to KeepTheScore, fantasy leagues allow participants to create their own virtual teams of drivers. They then get to compete against each other based on real-life race results, collecting points in accordance with the actual match scores.
Encourage your friends to join a fantasy league with you. Consider using a Formula 1 fantasy leaderboard as well. Participants can easily track their scores, and rankings, and compare them with others through such F1 leaderboards. They add an enjoyable aspect to the event, keeping participants engaged as they eagerly check their standings, particularly after significant race events.
There’s also the excitement of witnessing scores update live.
Attend Live Events
If possible, take your friends to experience the thrill of Formula 1 firsthand by attending live events such as races or test sessions. There’s nothing like the atmosphere of a Grand Prix weekend, with the roar of the engines and the electric energy that fills the air.
According to F1Destinations, the average three-day F1 ticket price for the 2024 season is $498. If you and your friends can afford it, enjoying the F1 races in person will be a surreal experience. Immersing your friends in the sights, sounds, and spectacle of Formula 1 up close will leave them with a newfound appreciation for the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are F1 rules complicated to understand?
F1 rules can be intricate due to technical specifications, race procedures, and governance. However, enthusiasts often find the complexity adds depth to the sport’s strategy and intrigue.
How long is a typical F1 race?
A typical Formula 1 race lasts around 1.5 to 2 hours. The race covers a distance of approximately 305 kilometers (190 miles), depending on the circuit’s layout and specific race conditions.
How many races does one F1 season have?
An F1 season usually has around 20 to 23 races. These races are held across various countries and circuits around the world throughout the calendar year.
In conclusion, introducing your friends to the captivating world of Formula 1 requires patience, enthusiasm, and a strategic approach. By keeping these tips in mind, you can successfully ignite their interest and turn them into avid fans of the world’s fastest motorsport.
Now, gather your friends, buckle up, and get ready for an exhilarating journey into the thrilling world of Formula 1 racing.
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FAQ
What documents do I need to rent a car in Dubai? Generally, you’ll need a valid driver’s license, a passport, and a credit card for payment. Some companies may also require an International Driving Permit (IDP), so it’s best to check with the rental company beforehand.
Are there any age restrictions for renting a car in Dubai? Yes, most rental companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. However, some luxury or high-performance car rentals may have a higher minimum age requirement.
Can I drive a rental car outside of Dubai? Yes, but you may need to inform the rental company and obtain additional permissions or insurance coverage, especially if you plan to travel to neighboring countries. Be sure to clarify this with the rental company beforehand.
What insurance coverage is included in the rental agreement? Rental agreements typically include basic liability insurance, but it’s advisable to check for additional coverage options such as collision damage waiver (CDW) or theft protection. Consider your insurance needs and budget when selecting coverage options.
How do I return the rental car? Most rental companies require you to return the vehicle to the exact location where you picked it up. Make sure to return the vehicle on time and in the same condition you received it in to avoid additional fees.
What should I do in case of an accident or breakdown? Contact the rental company immediately and follow their instructions. They will provide assistance and guidance on how to proceed, which may include arranging for a replacement vehicle or roadside assistance.
Can I modify or cancel my reservation? Many rental companies offer flexible reservation policies that let you modify or cancel your booking, usually without penalty, up to a specified time before the scheduled pickup. However, it’s essential to check the company’s cancellation policy before making any changes.
Are there any restrictions on where I can drive the rental car? While you’re generally free to drive the rental vehicle anywhere within the UAE, some rental companies may have specific restrictions or prohibited areas, such as off-road driving or entering particular neighborhoods. Be sure to inquire about any restrictions before embarking on your journey.
