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Olympic Gold Medalist Bonnie Blair Named Grand Marshal for Clean Harbors 175

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The Return of NASCAR To the Milwaukee Mile is Sunday, Aug. 27

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (Aug. 22, 2023) – Pure speed and skill contributed to Olympic hero Bonnie Blair’s amazing successes representing the United States in speed skating.

This Sunday, Aug. 27, the four-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Wisconsin resident will serve as the Grand Marshal and give the command to start the engines, akin to firing the starter’s pistol in speed skating, to begin the Clean Harbors 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at The Milwaukee Mile.

“I’m thrilled and honored to participate in the excitement of having NASCAR back here in Milwaukee for Wisconsin NASCAR fans,” said Blair. “When things go fast on an oval and turn left here at State Fair Park, it seems fitting for me to be involved!”

Blair, a member of the Wisconsin Hall of Fame and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, is the most decorated female U.S. Winter Olympian of all-time. She is married to four-time Olympic speed skater Dave Cruikshank and lives in the Milwaukee area. Between her philanthropic activities and motivational speaking engagements, you’ll often see Bonnie and Dave training athletes inside the Pettit National Ice Center adjacent to the Milwaukee Mile and the Wisconsin State Fair Park.

“The Pettit National Ice Center is still a big part of my life. My husband and I are working on increasing the number of athletes in our sport with our “DASH” 5013c program that involves young kids all the way up to Olympic hopefuls,” the four-time Olympian said.

Blair sped around the 400-meter oval inside the Pettit, still an official Olympic training facility, in preparation for her final Olympics in 1994, where she skated to Gold in both the 500 meter and 1,000-meter events. Now, sports fans can join her this Sunday to enjoy the pure speed of NASCAR racing on the historic one-mile oval next door.

“Bonnie Blair is iconic,” said Loan Mansy, Clean Harbors’ president of environmental sales and service. “We wanted an iconic sports figure to kick off this iconic race. Bonnie’s been making America proud and representing the best of the Midwest for decades. With our local Milwaukee ties and Safety-Kleen’s long history in the region, including being founded in the city, there are some obvious parallels that made Bonnie the ideal choice as grand marshal to our race.”

Clean Harbors is a top 20 private transportation fleet in the United States. Mansy, who was named a 2023 “Top Woman to Watch” by the Women In Trucking Association’s “Redefining the Road” magazine, will wave the green flag at the start of the race.

In her amazing career, Blair earned gold medals in three straight Olympics, and a total of five gold medals and one bronze medal in 500-meter and 1,000-meter competition in the 1988, 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics. She’s also the 1986 short track skating world champion.

“Bonnie Blair is a true sports hero,” said Mansy.

This Sunday’s Clean Harbors 175 will be a test of pure speed and skill for the drivers racing in the NASCAR Playoffs, led by the leading NASCAR Playoffs driver from Seymour, Wis., Ty Majeski.

Tickets and event information can be found by visiting www.MilwaukeeMileRacing.com.

The Clean Harbors 175 from the Milwaukee Mile will be televised live on FS1 Sunday, August 27 beginning at 4 p.m. EDT. The race will also be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies, spanning a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About The Milwaukee Mile …
The Milwaukee Mile is a paved, one-mile oval race track, located at Wisconsin State Fair Park with grandstand and bleacher seating for approximately 35,000 spectators. The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest continuously operating speedway in the world, hosting at least one auto race every year since 1903 (except during U.S. involvement in World War II). It operated as a dirt track until it was paved in 1954.
In addition to the asphalt-paved oval, there is a .8-mile asphalt-paved road circuit located in the infield. From 1934 until 1953, the infield was the Milwaukee home of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers.

Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Boot Barn Ford Mustang Team Daytona International Speedway Competition Notes

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TEAM AND RACE NOTES

Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 team will make their second trip to Daytona Beach, Florida and the Daytona International Speedway this Friday and Saturday. Boot Barn is back to ride along with Gilliland for the regular season finale.

For Gilliland and the Boot Barn team, all chips are in to win on Saturday night to advance Gilliland into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. It’s a win-and-in situation for Gilliland who has impressed at Daytona in his limited Cup starts at the track.

Track activity will begin with qualifying on Friday at 5:00 p.m. ET. Saturday’s 400-mile race is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC.

COMPETITION NOTES

Gilliland returns to the track for the second time this year after competing in the Daytona Duels and the Daytona 500. Gilliland led laps in his Daytona Duel before finishing seventh.

In his other Daytona starts, Gilliland has proved he can lead in the draft and be a contender in the end.

CREW CHIEF RYAN BERGENTY

“It’s all or nothing and I love that pressure. I love this scenario and I know we’ve got the guys behind the wheel who can do it. Todd has wheeled it with the best of them at Daytona and that has earned him the respect to be in position to win.”

DRIVER TODD GILLILAND

“I can’t wait to go back to Daytona. It’s one of those tracks that really gets my adrenaline pumping. It can be stressful, but I love it. At these superspeedways, it’s all about surviving. You can’t make any mistakes and you need to know when it’s time to make a move and when to stay back and wait for a better opportunity.

“We haven’t had that luck you need, but we’ve been fast. We’ve been up front, but I need to be there at the end. It’s something we’re going to think about and make sure that we communicate. We want to win and that’s all that matters.

“I love seeing Boot Barn back on the car. They always deliver the coolest paint schemes. Hopefully I can show it off with a solid performance.”

About Front Row Motorsports

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frmand Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Matt Tifft: From Setback to Improbable Comeback

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In a resurgence that resonates both with the thrills of racing and the spirit of resilience, former NASCAR Cup Series standout, Matt Tifft, showcased an incredible amount of determination, returning to racing at Marshfield Speedway and Golden Sands Speedway this past weekend in the #36 4PL Solutions LLC Chevrolet.

Tifft, an inspirational figure and co-owner of Live Fast Motorsports, faced an unexpected derailment in 2019 due to a sudden epilepsy diagnosis while racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.

The challenges of such an obstacle might deter many, but for Matt Tifft, they merely set the stage for a grander return. With an unwavering commitment to returning to competition, Matt has redefined what it means to overcome and excel.

“I didn’t know even six months ago if this would ever be a reality (racing again). This journey over the last four years has given me an opportunity for me to learn and understand who I am, what I am capable of, and how I can come back stronger and better than ever.

Having to go through the process of working with my doctors, healing, (both mentally and physically) has been a huge undertaking, but a rewarding one.

When it came to race day, I knew I had prepared physically more than at any point in my career, but the mental obstacle still remained unknown. Checking that box was so huge, and a win within itself.

I have been so overwhelmed with support going into the race weekend by all of my supporters and am so thankful for everyone who reached out.”

This weekend bore testament to his mantra. Earning a pole position in Sunday’s qualifiers and securing Top 5 finishes in races over the weekend, Tifft’s return isn’t just about individual achievement—it’s a narrative of hope, grit, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Stakeholders, fans, and racing enthusiasts are invited to join this monumental chapter of Matt’s journey. Stay abreast of all developments and behind-the-scenes action by following him on his official channels @matt_tifft.

Together, let’s celebrate not just the victories on the track, but the indomitable spirit that drives them.

Ford Performance NASCAR – Daytona 2 / Milwaukee Mile Advance

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DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL / MILWAUKEE MILE NOTES

Friday, August 25 – NASCAR XFINITY Series, 7:30 p.m. ET (USA)

Saturday, August 26 – NASCAR Cup Series, 7:00 p.m. ET (NBC)

Sunday, August 27 – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 4:00 p.m. ET (FS1)

The intensity builds as the NASCAR Cup Series regular season concludes and this season’s Playoff line-up is determined at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Going into this weekend, Mustang has clinched six Cup spots and holds two Xfinity transfer positions with three races to go in their regular season. For the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, it will mark the return to the Milwaukee Mile, where Ty Majeski will go for his second straight playoff win.

FORD CUP PLAYOFF ROSTER AT SIX

No manufacturer has clinched more Cup playoff positions than Ford, which saw its postseason roster grow to six after Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick secured spots following Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen International. Those two join previous race-winners Joey Logano (Atlanta), Ryan Blaney (Charlotte), Chris Buescher (Richmond and Michigan) and Michael McDowell (Indianapolis) with a potential seventh joining them on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.

A WIN TO GET IN

A handful of other Ford drivers can get into the Cup playoffs with a win on Saturday night, including Stewart-Haas Racing’s Aric Almirola and Team Penske’s Austin Cindric. Both drivers have won at the “World Center of Racing” with each getting their first Cup Series victory at the speedway. Almirola won while driving for Richard Petty Motorsports in July of 2014 while Cindric captured the Daytona 500 last season in his first race as driver of the famed No. 2 Ford Mustang.

Joey Logano: “We just need to build some momentum, right now. That’s the biggest thing is trying to get ourselves back into the Top-10 in points and gain some momentum – a couple, nice top-fives would be good. We’ll win if we can. Set ourselves up to try and make a run again. To see it (recent Ford success) is good, but we need to be more competitive as the No. 22. We need to get that piece a little bit better. There’s potential there and it shows that it’s possible. We just need to get a little quicker.”

Aric Almirola: “Daytona is certainly our last opportunity, and I feel good about it. I really do. I don’t know why, but I have a great feeling about it. I don’t see any reason why we can’t go to Daytona and win that race. I know there are a lot of things that happen there that are out of our control, but for the things that are in our control, I feel like we’re very capable of going in and winning. When you go to Daytona, you can’t be successful there without having things go your way. I am certain that we’ll have to have luck on our side and things go our way. But, it has been a good place for me over the years. I’ve had a fair amount of success there in Xfinity and Cup cars. We had a lot of speed there in February for the Daytona 500 – we won the Duel and we ran up front of the Daytona 500 all day and got in a crash late in the race. But I feel like we will have a very fast Smithfield Ford Mustang when we get there.”

Ryan Blaney: “I don’t feel like the ride around in the back works very well anymore at Daytona. You just need to go race, establish yourself and be smart at the same time – not throw wild moves on Lap 30 of the thing. You have to prepare for the end. At the same time, you have to compete and go racing. You have to show guys that your car is strong. That’s how you have help at the end of those things. If you’re racing all day, you show that you’re fast and have speed, and you can take and give pushes, guys pay attention to that. Then they’re like, ‘Okay, I’m going to go with you if you make a move at the end of this race.’ It’s because you’ve shown the speed in your car. That’s how I’ve approached these races – be smart, but at the same time, you have to actually race.”

Chris Buescher: “The best part is, we certainly get to go into that one with a little bit of weight off our shoulders. Go race, win that thing – like we always do. But, we don’t need to have it in the back of our mind that we need to finish or try to get some points to make the cut-off. Keeping in mind, I hate when you have to points race but you do get to that point at times. With that said, we’re in a good spot and we can go in there with a lot less worry than in times past. Hopefully, Brad [Keselowski] and I can get our Mustangs to the front like we’ve been able to at all these other superspeedways, and can complete the task – that last one percent of the race, we have to tidy it up.”

Austin Cindric: “What makes speedway racing much more challenging than really, any other handling racetrack, is that it’s based on the decisions and mindset of yourself and your competitors. Those types of things change when you’re pack racing. Those are also things you can’t really prepare for or predict. It’s a very social style of racing. It’s never an opportunity you want to put yourself into, to where you are relying on others. This is an environment that’s much more in our control. It is what it is for everybody else. I’ve had success. We’ve had speed at these styles of racetracks. I’m not afraid to go there and put my name in the hat and say that I can win because I know I can.”

FIREBALL ROBERTS IGNITES FORD FURY

After Tiny Lund was crowned Ford’s first-ever Daytona 500 winner in 1963, Fireball Roberts gave the manufacturer its first season sweep at the speedway in spectacular fashion by driving his 1963 Holman-Moody Ford to a midsummer victory of the Firecracker 400. Roberts bested the likes of teammate Fred Lorenzen and Wood Brothers Racing’s Marvin Panch and a top-five that included the Mercury of Darel Dieringer as well as Ned Jarrett’s Ford. Originally called the Firecracker 250, the race was 100 laps until expanding to the current 400 miles (160 laps) in 1963. The thrilling debut of the elongated version saw 39 lead changes with Roberts beating Lorenzen by only a car length.

BLANEY WINS WILD FINISH

Ryan Blaney endured a chaotic end to the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in 2021 at Daytona as he swiftly escaped a multi-car pile-up exiting the third turn with four laps remaining. Blaney, who was running fifth in the middle row of three-wide competition, moved up the track to evade the spinning cars seen from his windshield and inherited the lead. In overtime, Blaney managed to stay out front, fending off Kevin Harvick and Chris Buescher in the final laps before the race’s eighth caution, subsequently giving Blaney his third win of the season.

CUSTER AND HERBST MAKE LATE-SEASON PUSH

While Daytona is not the regular season finale for the Xfinity Series, the battle for a Top-10 position in the playoffs intensifies. Cole Custer goes into Daytona seeking his third-straight Top-10 finish to improve upon his fourth place standing in the points (775). Riley Herbst holds the bubble spot (610), but notably kicked off his 2023 campaign with a sixth-place performance at Daytona earlier this year.

MOMENTUM BEHIND MAJESKI

Ty Majeski kicked off his playoff campaign with a victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park a few weeks ago, and now the Seymour, WI, native and Thorsport Racing driver heads back to his home state at the Milwaukee Mile. Defending series champion Zane Smith also enters Milwaukee with momentum, having posted four top-five finishes in the last five races. Thorsport’s Ben Rhodes and Matt Crafton also continue their playoff run, giving Ford four contenders for this year’s championship.

FORD’S NASCAR CUP SERIES SUMMER RACE WINNERS AT DAYTONA

1963 – Fireball Roberts

1965 – A.J. Foyt

1967 – Cale Yarborough

1969 – LeeRoy Yarbrough

1970 – Donnie Allison

1983 – Buddy Baker

1988 – Bill Elliott

1989 – Davey Allison

1991 – Bill Elliott

1994 – Jimmy Spencer

1997 – John Andretti

1999 – Dale Jarrett

2000 – Jeff Burton

2003 – Greg Biffle

2007 – Jaime McMurray

2011 – David Ragan

2014 – Aric Almirola

2016 – Brad Keselowski

2017 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

2021 – Ryan Blaney

RFK Advance | Daytona II

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Daytona Event Info:
Track Info: Daytona International Speedway, 2.5-mile Superspeedway
Date: Sunday, Aug. 26
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Format: 160 laps, 400 miles, Stages: 40-40-80
TV: NBC
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 5:05 p.m. ET, Qualifying (USA, NBC Sports App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 7 p.m. ET, Race (NBC, Peacock, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into ‘The World Center of Racing’ this weekend as Daytona hosts the final race of the regular season.
  • RFK enters the weekend comfortably with both of its cars locked into the playoffs, with Keselowski clinching his position last weekend.
  • Jack Roush has won 11 races all-time at Daytona including seven in the Cup Series.

6 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Matt McCall
Partner: King’s Hawaiian

17 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Fifth Third Bank

  • As part of the Fueled by Fifth Third Program, Sea Fox Boats will ride on the decklid on Buescher’s No. 17 this weekend in Daytona.
  • Sea Fox Boat Company was founded in 1995 by Freddy Renken, a third generation boat manufacturer. In the past 27 years, Freddy and his team have worked hard to keep the family legacy alive, primarily focusing on building the best quality boats at a fair price. Our goal at Sea Fox is to build boats with the fishing expert in mind while not sacrificing the comfort of friends and family. With a combined 65 years of experience in providing customers access to leisure on the water, Sea Fox aims to produce all the amenities you could possibly need so that you can leave your worries at the dock and escape like a fox.

Keselowski at Daytona
Starts: 28
Wins: 1 (2016)
Top-10s: 6
Poles: —

  • Keselowski makes his 29th Cup start at ‘The World Center of Racing’ this weekend. He is the 2016 winner of the summer race just seven years ago, and overall has six top-10s and a 23.1 average finish.
  • In the last race at Daytona, Keselowski was collected in a last-lap crash in the Daytona 500. Last summer, he finished 35th after exiting due to an early incident.
  • Keselowski has 11 starts inside the top-10 at Daytona with a career-best P3 starting position (four times).
  • In Xfinity Series action, Keselowski made 15 starts at DIS with seven top-10s and a best finish of second (twice – 2012, 2014). He also made three Truck Series starts with a seventh-place run in 2005.

Buescher at Daytona
Starts: 15
Wins: —
Top-10s: 6
Poles: —

  • Buescher makes his 16th Cup start at Daytona this weekend where he has six top-10s and a 21.2 average finish.
  • He’s coming off a fourth-place run in the 2023 Daytona 500, and last summer finished 27th after exiting early due to an incident. His best finish in the summer race otherwise came back in 2018 when he ran fifth.
  • Buescher has started inside the top-10 at Daytona in three-straight races, including a P8 starting spot last summer, contributing to his 18.9 average starting position.
  • He also made three NXS starts at DIS with a best finish of second (2015).

RFK Historically at Daytona
Cup Wins: 7 (Jeff Burton, 2000; Greg Biffle, 2003; Jamie McMurray, 2007; Matt Kenseth, 2009, 2012; David Ragan, 2011; Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., 2017)

  • Shining Bright in the Sunshine State: In 224 NCS starts at Daytona, RFK has recorded seven wins, 43 top-fives, 81 top-10s and has led 984 laps. Stenhouse earned the win in this race six years ago, the organizations most recent win overall. RFK also has five poles in the Cup series at Daytona, with the most recent coming in 2016 with Greg Biffle.
  • Two Trips to Victory Lane in 2017: Just two years after earning his first ever NASCAR win, Ryan Reed survived a wild kickoff to the 2017 season. He survived multiple on-track incidents after starting on the outside of the front row and led only nine laps, but the final two, en route to the win over a host of Cup regulars.
  • Then, in July of 2017, Stenhouse found himself in victory lane for the second time after leading 17 laps in his Fifth Third Ford. Stenhouse first led at lap 86, and from there survived a total of 14 cautions for 51 laps in what was his second win of the season.
  • Born in the USA: RFK has recorded five victories in the July event at Daytona, including the organization’s first at the high-banked oval with former driver Jeff Burton in 2000. Former RFK drivers Greg Biffle, Jamie McMurray and David Ragan earned victories in 2003, 2007 and 2011, respectively. Stenhouse, Jr. earned the fifth in 2017.

RFK Daytona Wins

2000-2 Burton Cup

2003-2 Biffle Cup

2004 Edwards Truck

2006 Martin Truck

2007-2 McMurray Cup

2009-1 Kenseth Cup

2011-2 Ragan Cup

2012-1 Kenseth Cup

2015-1 Reed NXS

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Watkins Glen: Buescher earned his career-best 11th top-10 of the season last weekend at Watkins Glen, driving to a seventh-place result. Keselowski came all the way back from starting at the rear to finish 15th, securing his 2023 playoffs berth.

Points Standings (6: 6th, 17: 7th): With both RFK entries locked into the 2023 playoffs, the regular-season standings are in tight competition as Keselowski is sixth with Buescher just behind in seventh. The 6th-12th place drivers are separated by just 14 points entering the regular-season finale.

By the Numbers at Daytona

Race      Win       T5           T10         Pole       Laps       Led        AvSt      AvFn     Miles

224         7              43           81           5              36503    984         19.2        18.0        91257.5
96           2              22           45           2              9805       303         14.5        16.4        24512.5
21           2              5              9              3              1751       191         14.0        15.4        4377.5
341         11           70           135         10           48059    1478       17.7        17.4        120,417.5

JD Motorsports and Garrett Smithley Gear Up for a Thrilling Night Race at Daytona with Hoffmann Tools Onboard the No. 6 Chevy Camaro

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Gaffney, SC – JD Motorsports and Garrett Smithley are thrilled to announce the return of Hoffmann Tools as the primary sponsor for the highly anticipated Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway. This marks Hoffmann Tools’ second appearance as a primary sponsor with the team, with their first successful partnership taking place at Charlotte. The upcoming night race on Friday, August 25, 2023, promises intense competition and exhilarating action, and Garrett and team are all set to blaze a trail with the No. 6 Chevy Camaro, adorned in the striking Hoffmann Tools livery.

The partnership with Hoffmann Tools signifies the perfect blend of precision, performance, and excellence on both the racetrack and in the world of tools. Hoffmann Tools, a name synonymous with top-quality tools, aligns seamlessly with JD Motorsports. The synergy between the two entities exemplifies a commitment to innovation and the drive for success.

“We are delighted to welcome back Hoffmann Tools as the primary sponsor for our upcoming race at Daytona,” said Johnny Davis. “The energy and support they bring to our team is truly remarkable. Just as our drivers rely on precision and skill, Hoffmann Tools provides professionals with the tools they need to excel. Our collective pursuit of excellence makes this partnership a natural fit.”

Smithley always looks forward to racing at Daytona. “There is nothing like driving through that Tunnel at Daytona.” Smithley said. “Johnny and I have had a ton of success at this track, including my career best finish of 5th, so I am hopeful for another good run with the team, and heck maybe even a WIN in our ‘creamsicle’ Hoffmann Tools Orange Chevy!” “I’m happy to have Hoffmann back, and host the representatives that will be in attendance with us.

Garrett will also carry long time Sponsor True Brand and a new sponsor, Resort Cancellation Services.

Race fans and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to follow all the social channels below for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, race updates, GIVEAWAYS and highlights as the team, fueled by Hoffmann Tools, races towards victory at Daytona.

About JD Motorsports:

Team owner Johnny Davis first began fielding a team in what is now the Xfinity Series in 1983 with Joe Henry Thurman as the driver. From 1983-1985, Davis and Thurman competed in 41 races and put the JD Motorsports name on the map. Although JDM has seen a sharp rise in on-track performance in the past few years, success is nothing new to this team. Years of good drivers and excellent runs have paved the way for what JDM is today.

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About Hoffmann Tools:

Hoffmann Group USA is the United States Subsidiary of The Hoffmann Group. As the official United States branch of The Hoffmann Group, Hoffmann Group USA offers a complete line of products from The Hoffmann Group portfolio, including Garant, Holex and over 500 different brands. They offer precision cutting tools, hand tools, and storage solutions from top brands with immediate shipping from their Knoxville, Tennessee warehouse.

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Hoffmann Group, the parent company of Hoffmann Group USA, has a long and distinguished history of providing outstanding tooling products for over 100 years.

About True Brand:

The True Brand legacy of automotive excellence dates back to 1976 when Larrell and Dale Willis began manufacturing paint sealant and PTFE products in the Willis family garage. From these humble beginnings, they grew to more than 100 employees and more than 50 distributors around the world. It is with that premise we carry on our family legacy; building on a solid foundation of trust, confidence, and value that is unmatched in the industry.

True Brand performance additives and treatments can be used in all types of engines, fuel systems, gear/transmissions, and hydraulic systems. Since 1976, our products have been used in the automotive, phosphate, citrus, railroad, steel, coal, and entertainment industries. Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to partner with and be the supplier of choice for companies such as Disney, Busch Gardens, Firestone, Goodyear, Jiffy Lube, Tires Plus, Tire Kingdom, Southeast Toyota U.S.A., Toyota of Japan, and Mazda of Japan.

Our family has always modeled our business around manufacturing quality products on a solid foundation of trust, confidence, value, and stability. True Brand represents automotive integrity today, for tomorrow’s automotive service requirements.

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Bass Pro Shops/Ducks Unlimited Racing: Martin Truex Jr. Daytona Advance

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Martin Truex Jr.
Daytona Advance
No. 19 Bass Pro Shops/Ducks Unlimited Toyota Camry TRD for Joe Gibbs Racing

Event Overview

● Event: Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Round 26 of 36)

● Time/Date: 7 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 26

● Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway

● Layout: 2.5-mile oval

● Laps/Miles: 160 laps/400 miles

● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 40 laps / Stage 2: 40 laps / Final Stage: 80 laps

● TV/Radio: NBC / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Martin Truex Jr., and the No. 19 team for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) set the tone for the season right out of the gate by winning the 150-lap feature in the non-points Clash at the Coliseum on Feb. 5 in Los Angeles. Truex won his heat race, then went on to lead the final 25 laps of the feature en route to a victory that gave him and the team much-needed momentum heading into the 2023 season. While the team was knocking on the door over the first 10 points-paying races, the breakthrough win finally came at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway on May 1, and Truex has added two more points-paying victories and four overall this season – June 11 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway and July 17 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.

● Ducks Unlimited Riding Along at Daytona: Longtime partner Bass Pro Shops and Joe Gibbs Racing welcome Ducks Unlimited to Truex’s No. 19 Toyota Camry TRD for Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. The world leader in wetlands conservation, Ducks Unlimited has protected or restored more than 16 million acres of habitat since 1937. Bass Pro Shops has been a major contributor to that achievement. In the last three years alone, more than $2 million in Bass Pro Shops contributions has led to more than 76,000 acres of habitat conserved. Just as impressive is that Ducks Unlimited has conserved nearly 70,000 acres of wetlands in Florida alone since the 1980s.

● 34 and Counting: Truex’s win at New Hampshire was the 34th of his Cup Series career, putting him in a tie with 2004 Cup Series champion Kurt Busch for 25th on the all-time win list in NASCAR’s top series.

● In his 36 career Cup Series outings at Daytona, Truex has three top-five finishes, six top-10s, and he’s led a total of 144 laps. His average Daytona finish is 21.3.

● Outside of the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona, Truex has made seven career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts there. Of his 13 career Xfinity Series wins, only one is at Daytona, coming in July 2005. Truex is a two-time Xfinity Series champion (2004 and 2005) to go with his 2017 Cup Series championship.

● So far this season, Truex has scored three points-paying wins, eight top-five finishes, 14 top-10s and has led an impressive 828 laps through 25 races. To put the laps-led number in perspective, Truex led just 572 during the entire 36-race season in 2022.

● Ahead at this Stage: With his two stage wins at Michigan three weekends ago, Truex extended his lead in the NASCAR Cup Series with 61 stage wins since the beginning of the stage era in 2017. He is the only driver with 10 or more stage sweeps, with his latest sweep coming at Michigan, and that sweep of the opening two stages added more valuable playoff points to carry into and through the postseason. Truex also leads the series all-time in stage points with 1,967.

● After last weekend’s sixth-place finish at Watkins Glen, Truex retained his lead in the Cup Series driver standings. He has 861 points, 39 ahead of second-place JGR teammate Denny Hamlin. The regular-season champion will receive 15 playoff points when the postseason begins Labor Day weekend in September. Between his stage points and the playoff points earned with his three victories, Truex now has accumulated 20 playoff points this season. With Daytona as the final race of the regular season, Truex will look to clinch the regular-season title and the important playoff points that go with it this weekend.

Martin Truex Jr., Driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops/Ducks Unlimited Toyota Camry TRD

How do you attack trying to win at Daytona knowing how chaotic that race can be?

“I think we’re in a pretty good spot, we just need to be smart and need to do just what we know how to do. Daytona is always a crapshoot, so you never know what can happen. We just have to be mindful of the first two stages and see what we need to do in the final stage and that will set our strategy for the rest of the race. Really excited to have Ducks Unlimited on board along with Bass Pro Shops this weekend. They do amazing work in conserving and restoring in Florida and around the country. Would love to get those guys a good run and be able to bring home the regular-season championship and those 15 playoff points that go with it.”

Do you feel any similarities between this season and your 2017 championship season?

“Yeah, I feel like we’re there. You never know what can happen in the playoffs. The elimination format, it could be crazy. You never know. I feel like every single weekend we’re right there. We’re in the mix, we have really good speed and a shot to win, it seems like, on a regular basis. That’s kind of where you want to be. I feel like in our years when we won our championship or finished second and were right there, it was kind of the same feeling. Every week was OK, we’re right there, and if we do everything right, we’re going to be in the hunt for the win. Yeah, that feels good and, hopefully, we can keep that up for the next 11 races.”

What are races like at Daytona?

“Daytona is a wide-open crapshoot. Everyone holds it wide open. You get down to the end of the race and we’ve seen the crashes over and over on the green-white-checkereds. Everyone just holds it wide open and, if they have any momentum at all, they just try to drive through the guy in front of them and it spins him out and crashes him. It’s really just a wild card, it’s kind of crazy. I wouldn’t say I’m not unconformable there, but it kind of stinks to get down to the end, if you make it that far, to just get crashed at the end. I’m hoping we can have some better luck this weekend with our Ducks Unlimited Bass Pro Shops Camry.”

Did superspeedway racing change with the NextGen car last year?

“I think superspeedways probably haven’t changed much as opposed to some of the other types of tracks. Just the way you can bump draft with this car is totally different than the previous-generation cars. I think right now there are a lot more options as far as what lanes work. It used to be that you never wanted anyone on the outside, and now you can pass guys on the bottom a bit easier and that sets up some other opportunities. I feel like the racing has been fun on superspeedways, but you have to be really aggressive, as well.”

No. 19 Bass Pro Shops/Ducks Unlimited Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Martin Truex Jr.

Hometown: Mayetta, New Jersey

Crew Chief: James Small

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

Car Chief: Chris Jones

Hometown: Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia

Engineer: Nick Burton

Hometown: Arvada, California

Engineer: Jeff Curtis

Hometown: Fairfax Station, Virginia

Spotter: Drew Herring

Hometown: Benson, North Carolina

Road Crew Members

Underneath Mechanic: Ryan Martin

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Virgina

Mechanic: Todd Carmichael

Hometown: Redding, California

Interior/Tire Specialist: Tommy DiBlasi

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Engine Tuner: Gregg Huls

Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska

Transporter Driver: Kyle Bazzell

Hometown: Fairbury, Illinois

Transporter Driver: Eddie DeGroot

Hometown: Baldwinsville, New York

Over-The-Wall Crew Members

Gas Man: Matt Tyrrell

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jackman: Kellen Mills

Hometown: Mesa, Arizona

Tire Carrier: CJ Bailey

Hometown: Outer Banks, North Carolina

Front Tire Changer: Lee Cunningham

Hometown: Leaf River, Illinois

Rear Tire Changer: Danny Olszowy

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Michael McDowell Helps Announce New FR8 Racing Program. Daytona Scheme to Promote New Venture

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 22, 2023) – Michael McDowell and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) will help promote the new FR8 Racing program this week and throughout the weekend at the Daytona International Speedway during the NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale.

The FR8 Racing scheme will adorn No. 34 Ford Mustang as this new venture will bring Fr8 Auctions passion for racing to the grassroots level in 2024. FR8 Racing is a new late model program that will run out of Dawsonville, Georgia and will provide NASCAR Cup Series level drivers an opportunity to race in some of the most prestigious short track events in the country, on a per race basis. The most exciting part of this new race venture will be the focus on new driver development.

“We are excited to announce this new program and be able to promote it with Michael and FRM at Daytona,” said Matt Erickson, President, FR8 Racing. “This is a program for young and talented drivers looking for an opportunity to showcase their talents in excellent equipment while benefiting from veteran coaching inside and outside the car. This is exactly what FR8 Racing will focus on.”

Fr8Auctions has and continues to be a proud partner of FRM and is excited to kickoff this new venture outside of the asset recovery business.

“We have already worked with a few NASCAR Cup Series drivers in short track events like the Snowball Derby and during the North Wilkesboro All-Star week,” said Marcus Barela, Owner, Fr8Auctions and FR8Racing. “We are so excited to continue this focus on a grassroots level while also continuing our long-standing partnership of Michael and the entire Front Row Motorsports team.”

McDowell also sees the positives in the new program.

“Everyone needs an opportunity to continue their racing career,” said McDowell. “And people like Marcus and Matt at Fr8 Auctions, and now FR8 Racing, only do things first class. This is a program that will help future racers for generations to come while also allowing NASCAR Cup Series stars to stay connected with the grassroots fans and events. I think this will be nothing but great for everyone involved.”

Look for additional announcements at www.FR8Racing.com featuring driver line ups, future race dates and program application details later in 2023.

The FR8 Racing scheme will debut on the track under the lights this Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC. Track activity will begin with qualifying on Friday at 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: A GT Challenge

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One lap short a year ago, Garcia and Taylor eager for another shot at VIR win

DETROIT (Aug. 22, 2023) – After coming tantalizingly close a year ago, Corvette Racing’s Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor get another shot at their second victory together at Virginia International Raceway on Sunday in the Michelin GT Challenge, the ninth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Garcia and Taylor were runners-up 12 months ago in the GT-only race with Taylor finishing eight-tenths of a second from the victory in the pair’s No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. It was a thrilling finish with the Corvette gaining more than two seconds on the eventual winning car on the final lap.

One more lap and the Garcia/Taylor duo might be entering VIR as defending race winners. A victory this weekend would be Corvette Racing’s sixth at VIR and third with the C8.R in its farewell season. Garcia ranks second in the field with three VIR wins – all of them overall – which gives him one more than Taylor.

Garcia and Taylor won earlier this year at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in GT Daytona (GTD) PRO, their lone win so far this season. They’ve been on the class podium in four other races.

Returning to Victory Circle also would keep championship hopes alive for the No. 3 Corvette drivers, their team and Chevrolet. The group is second in points and badly in need of victories in any of the remaining three rounds to challenge for the GTD PRO Drivers, Teams and Manufacturers titles.

The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 27. The race will air live on USA beginning at 2 p.m. ET and stream live on Peacock inside the United States and IMSA.com outside the U.S. IMSA Radio will air all on-track sessions beginning with Friday morning’s practice at IMSA.com with the race call also on XM 207 and SiriusXM Online 992.

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “Going to VIR is nice because this is one of the first tracks I raced on in America. I liked it from the very start. It has some really fast and intense corners, long straights and some technical parts in the slower-speed turns. It’s like a test for both the driver and the car every lap. I’ve had many good races and wins there with Corvette Racing, and we came up just a little short last year. Hopefully we’re that much better this year and can get the win we need for the championship.”

JORDAN TAYLOR, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “I’m looking forward to the weekend. I think we had pace to win at Road America, and VIR should be a similar type of track for us. Being a GT-only race, it’ll be another intense event without being able to rely on traffic to make some opportunities. VIR was one of the strongest races we had last year, so I think we should be in good shape this time around. We’ve had a few races slip through our fingers this year, so I’m hoping we can cap the season off with some wins. Let’s start this weekend.”

2023 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – GTD PRO (After eight of 11 events)

Driver Standings

  1. Ben Barnicoat/Jack Hawksworth – 2,810
  2. Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2,641
  3. Daniel Juncadella/Jules Gounon – 2,594
  4. Klaus Bachler/Patrick Pilet – 2,587
  5. Alex Riberas/Ross Gunn – 2,468

Team Standings

  1. No. 14 Vasser Sullivan – 2,810
  2. No. 3 Corvette Racing – 2,641
  3. No. 79 WeatherTech Racing – 2,594
  4. No. 9 Pfaff Motorsports – 2,587
  5. No. 23 Heart of Racing Team – 2,468

Manufacturer Standings

  1. Lexus – 2,810
  2. Chevrolet – 2,641
  3. Mercedes-AMG – 2,594
  4. Porsche – 2,587
  5. Aston Martin – 2,479

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: By the Numbers

  • 1: As in one team, one manufacturer and one model of car for 25 years of racing: Corvette Racing, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Corvette
  • 3: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at VIR since 2012 – Corvette C6.R (2012-2013), Corvette C7.R (2014-2019) and the mid-engine Corvette C8.R, which races at VIR for the final time in IMSA competition this year
  • 4: Overall VIR race wins for Corvette Racing – 2016, 2017, 2020 and 2021. Antonio Garcia was part of the first three
  • 5: Class wins at VIR for Corvette Racing, the most among IMSA entrants. Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin won in ALMS GT competition in 2012, and Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen won overall in 2016 and 2017. Garcia and Jordan Taylor drove the C8.R to a win in 2020 with Milner and Nick Tandy victorious in 2021.
  • 9: Number of VIR victories for Chevrolet since 2002 covering both ALMS and the Rolex Series; that’s the most among manufacturers
  • 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001
  • 27: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
  • 34: Number of drivers for Corvette Racing since 1999. Ben Keating and Nico Varrone joined that list with their participation – and victory – in the 1,000 Miles of Sebring for the World Endurance Championship
  • 126: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 113 in North America, eight at Le Mans and one in the FIA WEC
  • 279: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999
  • 6,183.57: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its nine previous trips to Virginia International Raceway. It surpassed 6,000 miles after 30 laps in last year’s race
  • 359,619.37: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles. That means Corvette Racing has raced to the moon and more than halfway back!

Corvette Racing at VIR (wins in bold)

2012

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 8th in GT (Garcia fastest race lap)

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GT (Clinched ALMS GT title)

2013

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GT (Clinch GT team, manufacturer titles)

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GT

2014

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 7th in GTLM (Taylor replaced Magnussen – injury)

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM

2015

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 8th in GTLM

2016

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM (Magnussen pole)

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM (Gavin fastest race lap)

2017

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM

2018

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM

2019

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM

2020

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM

2021

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 1st in GTLM (Milner pole)

2022

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTD PRO (Taylor fastest race lap)

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport Lamborghini Super Trofeo Team Heads to VIRginia International Raceway to Continue Championship Battles

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(Alton, Vir.) Aug. 22, 2023 — Following an impressive weekend for the entire Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport (WTRAndretti) stable at Road America, the team now heads to VIRginia International Raceway focused on the Lamborghini Super Trofeo (LST) class championship battles.

AN UNSTOPPABLE PAIRING
Kyle Marcelli and Danny Formal continue to prove perfect on the 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo season after capturing their fifth and sixth wins of the year at Road America. Now, the pairing who appears to be nearly unstoppable returns to VIRginia International Raceway, the site to which they clinched the 2022 PRO Championship title, leading this year’s championship by 33 points ahead of second place.

LOOKING FOR THE BREAKTHROUGH
With a promising showing of speed at Road America, collecting pole position for the doubleheader weekend, Ryan Norman has set his next breakthrough in his rookie Lamborghini Super Trofeo season: a win. Although victory has eluded the Ohio-native driver by inches, Norman is now focused on challenging for his first LST victory at VIRginia International Raceway while also trying to move into the second position of the points standings – currently only one point behind in third.

MOMENTUM IS KEY
With a successful weekend in the books at Road America, including a class win, Nate Stacy shifts focus to VIRginia International Raceway set to capitalize on the momentum built between he and co-driver Nick Persing. This time Stacy will return to the PRO class for the VIR doubleheader weekend as a solo driver though with Persing unable to attend the VIR weekend.

POISED FOR SUCCESS
Continuing to improve each weekend on track, Graham Doyle achieved his first LB Cup victory at Road America. Doyle has shown what he is capable of, adapting to each new track he encounters. As VIR will be another new track for the 17-year-old rookie, Doyle is ready to show that he is a proven competitor in the LB Cup field and will continue to fight for the top step of the podium.
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo schedule at VIRginia International Raceway begins with practice on Friday, August 25th at 9:40 a.m. ET. followed by qualifying to set the field for both races on Saturday, August 26th at 9:25 a.m. ET. Race 1 of the LST doubleheader weekend at VIR is set for Saturday, August 26th at 2:35 p.m. ET and Race 2 is slated for 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, August 27th with Peacock broadcasting all coverage live for both races.

Kyle Marcelli, No. 1 WTRAndretti (PRO)
“The WTRAndretti team is firing on all cylinders right now with success across all categories and with all cars, we hope to keep this winning momentum going to VIR. Of course, the competition is keeping the pressure on us, so we need to remain focused and execute to the best of your ability.”

“VIR is one of the trickiest circuits in the country for both getting the race car set-up correct and driving on the limit. The challenge is exciting, and we look forward to this year’s return.”

Danny Formal, No. 1 WTRAndretti (PRO)
“We’re heading back to VIRginia International Raceway, it’s my second favorite track in the country. We had great success last year – we won our championship here with two rounds to spare – and it was a fantastic event for us last year. I’m super excited to head back there and try to continue the streak, really wanting to win every race this year. The WTRAndretti team has given us a fantastic race car. The No. 1 Harrison Contracting Lamborghini Palm Beach has been phenomenal this year.”

Ryan Norman, No. 84 WTRAndretti (PRO)
“Really excited for VIR race weekend! We showed so much pace in Road America and even though Race 2 didn’t go to plan at the end we have a lot of great things to build on going into this race weekend. I have had lots of success at VIR so will be looking to continue challenging for the win and hopefully things fall into place.”

Nate Stacy, No. 8 WTRAndretti (PRO)
“Coming into this weekend I have a very unique situation, with Nick unable to join us due to a scheduling conflict. I will return to the Pro class as a solo driver. While I’m excited to get to drive solo in a car once again, I’m sad to not have my co-driver joining me for the weekend. Regardless, we will push forward and try and get the best result possible at VIR!”

Graham Doyle, No. 10 DEX Imaging with WTRAndretti (LB Cup)
“I believe after Road America we saw some really great successes. I got my first win and a podium on the second day, so a double-podium weekend! I am going to try and carry this momentum through and try to stay on the podium to keep my streak alive. I learned a lot more about the setup of the car, how the car feels and changes based on the track and everything that goes into it. I really believe at a new track like this, with time spent on the simulator and working with the team for my fourth weekend, I am knowing the car much better and able to set myself up for success.”

ABOUT WTRANDRETTI’S DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wayne Taylor Racing, now with Andretti Autosport (#WTRAndretti), is a leader in sportscar racing, recognized worldwide for fielding championship winning racing efforts since 2007. WTRAndretti has run a stable of championship winning cars and drivers in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series for over half a decade, forming the basis of their Driver Development Program. Since its inception in 2015, the team has clinched eight North American PRO Driver, Team and Dealer Championship titles, fielded the first woman World Finals race winner and became the overall 2017 Champions at the World Finals in Imola, Italy. WTRAndretti’s Driver Development program has grown into interim classes and series as it evolves to encompass a greater variety of skill and experience levels. WTRAndretti currently fields a GTP program with it Championship winning No 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-06 effort as well as GT3 programs in both the IMSA Michelin Endurance Championship and Fanatec GT World Challenge with Harrison Contracting Company, Acura, Honda Performance Development (HPD) and Racers Edge Motorsports.

For more information on Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport’s Driver Development Program and how to get involved, contact Travis Houge at info@waynetaylorracing.com.

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