AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series Chicago Street Course | The Loop 121
Fast Facts
No. 25 AM Racing Team:
Driver: Brett Moffitt
Primary Partner(s): AM Technical Solutions (AMTS)
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Joe Williams Jr.
Spotter: Tony Raines
Chassis Intel: AMR Chassis No. 005
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines
Driver Championship Point Standings: 15th
Team Championship Point Standings: 17th
Notes of Interest:
Inaugural Journey: After spending the past several seasons as a full-time team in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, AM Racing will embark on its inaugural journey in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season with driver Brett Moffitt for the entire 33-race tour continuing with Saturday afternoon’s inaugural The Loop 121 at the Chicago Street Course on the streets of downtown Chicago.
Future Focused: With AM’s inaugural Xfinity journey set to continue at the track in the beat of the Windy City, the team has chosen veteran driver Brett Moffitt to lead the team’s campaign from the driver’s seat aboard the No. 25 Ford Mustang.
Moffitt, a native of Grimes, Iowa hails numerous starts across all three of NASCAR’s National Series, including the 2018 Truck Series championship with Hattori Racing Enterprises.
Moffitt, 30, arrives on the scene at AM Racing after a stint at Our Motorsports.
Partner Intel: The Statesville, N.C.-based team will sport the signage of AM Technical Solutions on the No. 25 Ford Mustang for the 16th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season.
Headquartered in Austin, TX, AM Technical Solutions (AMTS) was founded in 1994.
AM Technical Solutions is a Global Architecture, Engineering & Construction firm specializing in the high-tech markets. AMTS has managed over $20B of global capital projects for over 170 different customers in 24 countries and across five continents.
AM Minute: In addition to AM Racing’s NASCAR Xfinity Series program being in action, AM Racing’s ARCA Menards Series team was competing in the Menards 250 at Elko (Minn.) Speedway.
Christian Rose, driver of the No. 32 West Virginia Tourism | Secure Testing Services Ford Mustang steered to his fourth consecutive top-10 finish in the seventh race of the season.
This weekend, the ARCA Menards Series program is enjoying one of their final off-weekends this season, but The AM Racing Dirt Division will be in action in Boone, N.C.
Thanks For Your Support: With more than 45 percent of the 2023 season complete, AM Racing and Brett Moffitt would like to thank their associate marketing partners for their support: AIRBOX Air Purifier, CForce Bottling Company, Concrete Supply, Destiny Homes, Flying Circle, Kreuz Market, Lane Frost Brand, Mechanix Wear and Mobil 1.
AMerican Heroes: NASCAR and its fans have always put Patriotism and American Pride at the forefront of every race weekend. That same passion runs just as deep at AM Racing, a team whose family lineage is deeply rooted in the Armed Forces and First Responders workforce.
We’re a team whose blood bleeds Red, White and Blue every day, which is why we are proud to launch, AMerican Heroes.
At AM Racing, it is our mission to recognize and highlight the men and women who continue to put their lives on the line every day, as well as honoring and paying respect to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
We are a nation that is united by one flag, which represents all the liberties and freedoms that we would not be able to enjoy without the sacrifices of those willing to answer the call.
Continuing with Chicago this weekend, AM Racing will carry the AMerican Heroes livery, which will continue for the remainder of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series seasons.
The team will work to salute all the men and women, past and present, who truly deserve the title of Hero, every weekend.
Brett Moffitt Xfinity Series Chicago Street Course Stats: Saturday afternoon’s The Loop 121 will mark Moffitt’s inaugural start at the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course.
Brett Moffitt Xfinity Series Street Course Stats: This weekend’s The Loop 121 will signify the first street course event in the history of NASCAR.
While a street course is not classified as a road course, similarities exist. At NASCAR Xfinity Series tracks classified as a road course, Moffitt has made 16 starts throughout his career earning one top-10 finish. He also holds an average finishing position of 24.3.
Brett Moffitt NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 99 career Xfinity Series starts, Moffitt has earned two top-five and 26 top-10 finishes, including a second-place outing at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February 2021. During that tenure, he also holds an average finishing position of 17.7.
He earned a career-best Xfinity Series qualifying effort of fourth earlier this year at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway with AM Racing.
In addition to 96 Xfinity Series starts, he has achieved 45 NASCAR Cup Series and 92 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts to his credit.
Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway | Tennessee Lottery 250 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway, Brett Moffitt and the AM Racing team attempted to record their fourth top-10 finish of the season.
After a disappointing practice effort, Moffitt and the No. 25 Southeast Lineman Training Center Ford Mustang qualified 26th and made a series of adjustments ahead of the 15th Xfinity Series race of the season.
The adjustments worked as Moffitt avoided the early race chaos and quickly maneuvered through the field and found his No. 25 AM Racing Ford Mustang inside the top-10 during Stage 2.
In Stage 3, Moffitt battled for his fourth top-10 of the season but was collected in a last lap, last corner melee that saw him spin coming to the checkered flag along with several other cars – finishing 14th.
In 15 races this season, Moffit has delivered three top-10s, nine top-15s, 10 top-20s and an average finish of 17.2.
From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Joe Williams is Brett Moffit’s crew chief.
He will be crew chief for his 114th NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday and his first at the downtown Chicago, Ill.- based street track.
In his previous 113 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), seven top-five and 24 top-10 finishes.
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Brett Moffitt Quoteboard:
On The Chicago Street Course: “I could not tell you what to expect this weekend, but the good news is that I’m in the same boat as everyone else.
“I’ve never competed on a street course before, but this is a big moment for NASCAR and the Xfinity Series. It should be a very compelling race with a varying list of strategies and unknowns.
“For us, it’s making the most of the opportunity. We will try to unload as fast as we can with our No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang and make strides during practice and qualifying.
“During the race, we’ll just look to keep our fenders intact and hope we’re in a position for a strong finish at the time of the checkered flag.”
On 2023 Season Outlook: “Through the first 15 races, we have definitely showcased speed, but we know we have to turn that speed into better performances.
“Chicago is going to be one of those wildcard races where I’m not sure anyone knows what to expect. We want to survive and anything inside the top-10 will feel like a win and gives us the confidence to return to Atlanta next weekend at a track that we were so strong earlier in the season.”
Race Information:
The Loop 121 (55 laps | 121 miles) is the 16th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Qualifying is set to follow practice beginning at 11:00 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag later in the day shortly after 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. ET) with live coverage on the USA Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Central).
About AM Racing:
AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted Motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.
Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.
The family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and various Dirt Modified events in its seventh year of competition.
The team has named Brett Moffitt, Christian Rose and Austin Wayne Self as their primary drivers for the 2023 Xfinity, ARCA Menards Series and Dirt Modified seasons respectively.
Mooresville, N.C.- The Grand National Super Series presented by Engineered Components Company will head to Virginia this Saturday, July 1st. It will be the tour’s first appearance at Pulaski County Motorsports Park and the first of three race weekends in July.
This historical track has played host to several superstars of the racing industry since its inception in 1952. The drivers of GNSS are looking forward to adding their name to the track’s exceptional list of winners. Joe Wilder of Jody Cash’s Mopar Mafia will have a fresh motor this weekend. Owner Jody Cash has worked vigorously on his Gen 3 Mopar Hemi engine for the yellow 42 driven by Wilder. Wilder’s teammate Jason McDowell will also be in action. McDowell is coming off a stellar run at Montgomery Motor Speedway which ended early due to mechanical failure. The Mopar Mafia will only be fielding two cars this weekend as Welsey Scott will be absent for a previously scheduled engagement.
Jeremy Mayfield will be back after a busy week. Mayfield participated in the CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car event at Caraway Speedway Wednesday. Mayfield has had his nose to the grind lately driving anything in his path. At Montgomery not only did he run both GNSS races he also raced an outlaw late model in between the twin fifty-lap events. Mayfield will be in the 51 car as Bob Schacht returns to the driver’s seat in his “fast 75”. “Pulaski was definitely one of the races I wanted to run this year. I don’t mind Jeremy driving my car some of the time, but I wanted the 75 back for one of my favorite places,” Schacht said Thursday.
A.J. Henriksen is another driver looking to add his name to the Pulaski County Motorsports Park win column. Henriksen missed the event at Caraway Speedway in June and slipped from first in driver points. He has since re-engaged and is on a mission to be a two-time champion in GNSS. He is well on his way with a 25% win rate.
The current point leader Kevin Kromer has something to say about that. Kromer is currently the only driver to not miss an event in the 2023 season and sits seventy points ahead of Henriksen. Kromer is hungry for his first win of 2023. He, unfortunately, suffered motor issues at Montgomery but was given a ride by ShowTime Motorsports to complete the evening.
Jason Kitzmiller has also been a busy man this week. Like Mayfield, he partook in Wednesday’s CARS Tour festivities. Friday he is at Wake County Speedway running a Legends car with his son and teammate Isaac Kitzmiller. Kitzmiller has a good inaugural season with GNSS. He has one win at Dominion and a pole at Tri-County. Kitzmiller may not have been racing as long as some of the other drivers, but what he lacks in years he makes up for in drive and determination.
Donnie Doster will also be back in action. Doster is coming off his career-best finishes at Montgomery and has definitely gained momentum during his rookie season. Marc Jones will also return to competition after missing the trek to Montgomery Motor Speedway. Cody Dennison will be absent as his motor expired in the final event at Montgomery Motor Speedway.
Saturday’s festivities will begin with an early test session from noon until two. GNSS will have two rounds of practice; 3:30-3:44, and 4:30-4:44. Qualifying will begin at 6:11. racing will commence at 7 p.m. with GNSS being the second and fifth events of the evening. If you can’t make the show don’t fret. You can catch every lap on our YouTube channel @TheGrandNationalSuperSeries, or follow along on Twitter, twitter.com/GrandNationalSS.
WELCOME, N.C. (June 29, 2023) — Blaine Perkins, driver of the Our Motorsports No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro, is gearing up for the highly anticipated inaugural NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) The Loop 121 at the Chicago Street Race on Saturday, July 1. The race, featuring 55 laps and covering 121 miles, will be held this weekend on the streets of the iconic downtown of Chicago, Ill.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend marks a significant milestone in the series, as competitors will take on a street course for the first time in the national series. The 12-turn, 2.2-mile circuit will traverse sections of streets surrounding the iconic Grant Park, including Columbus Drive, Jackson Blvd., Michigan Ave., Roosevelt Road, Balbo Drive, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
For the second consecutive week, Perkins will proudly represent Gratis, a renowned beverage brand, as his primary sponsor. Gratis, known for its empowering motto “Be Bold, Live Free,” aligns perfectly with Perkins’ racing style. Jay Cutler, founder of Gratis and a professional athlete, recognizes Perkins’ unwavering determination and shares his passion for pushing boundaries. A member of the Chicago Bears for most of his career, he is the franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions.
“We are delighted to have Blaine Perkins representing us on the streets of Chicago because that’s the way he drives, bold and free,” Cutler said.
While this weekend’s race in the Windy City is a first of its kind, drivers have prior experience with left and right turns in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, preparing them for this new street course challenge. Perkins, a native of Bakersfield, Calif., brings expertise with three NASCAR Xfinity Series starts and three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) starts on road courses.
“I am excited for this weekend’s race on the streets of downtown Chicago,” Perkins said. “It’s an honor to represent a company like Gratis, especially with its founder, Jay Cutler, who had a notable career in the NFL. I look forward to a strong performance.”
The Loop 121, Chicago Street Race, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 1, at 4:30 p.m. ET, and fans can tune in to catch the action on the USA Network, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR radio.
Co-driver with Sebastien Bourdais of No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R seeks clean race
Renger van der Zande, co-driver with Sebastien Bourdais of the No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R, met with the media via Zoom call Thursday to preview the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race July 7-9 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Van der Zande and Bourdais will seek to successfully defend their 2022 win on the 2.549-mile, 10-turn road course in the Grand Touring Prototype racecar powered by the Cadillac 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine. They won at Laguna Seca in May. Q&A with van der Zande:
Tell us about your reflections of the 2022 race win and what you’re looking forward to getting back up there.
“Mosport is one of the most bizarre and amazing tracks in the world, not only the IMSA calendar. My memories there have always been very nice. Last year was the first time that I won there, but I’ve been trying really hard. And if you want to win there you have to try really hard because it’s one of those tracks where at home here I tell how bizarre it is, how fast you go there, how much risk you take, how blind the corners are and at the same time very fast. Also, the traffic is not easy at all. Plus, you need a very fast car. If you don’t have a fast car on the backstraight, you can have a fast car in the corners but you’re not going to win the race. The whole package needs to fit. It’s actually one of those tracks where it’s more interesting from an engineering perspective than you think when you look at it. When you look at the track layout, it’s all about the high speed, but it’s also about top speed at that track. It’s one of those tracks where it’s not easy to win, and last year it was even more unlikely to win it because Sebastien Bourdais came in after one stint and the power steering was locking and it was locking to where he said, ‘hey, I don’t want to drive anymore,’ and I said let’s give it a go and let’s try anyway. At that point, I started using some strength that I’ve never known from before and we made it through to the end, and at the end I even had a shot at finding my way past some cars, which was quote bizarre. And we won the race. It’s a great memory. I would say it was one of the most special wins for me because of that reason. And Mosport is a special track unto itself.”
How do you have the courage to put down those laps and be successful?
“In endurance racing, I think drivers learn how to judge risk and know when to push and when to take care of the car and when to not take the risk. In practices, you’re not going to win the race and even in the beginning of the IMSA races you’re not going to win the race. So, you need to keep it clean in those moments of the race. Once it’s go time, especially in IMSA, normally in the last half hour, 45 minutes, the racing is tough, the racing is hard. And I think everybody understands that’s the time to go. People are not shy of a little rubbing and maybe even a bit of a divebomb here or there. When you go, you go. And as a driver you feel when you need to go and when you need to back out of it. The first time you go to this track you feel very impressed, easy to ball up your car. The track is still dirty in the beginning of the weekend, so it’s easy in Turn 1 and 2 and 3 to make a small mistake with a very big outcome, which is a wrecked car. If you’re in the last 45 minutes of the race, that’s a different story. If you damage the car, it’s for a good cause and that’s how it was last year. There was not much to lose, it was just to go. And sometimes these races fall your way and you win the race.”
What’s it going to take for you and Sebastien to rise above next week and through the rest of the season?
“I think we’ve been in the corner where we’ve made a lot of mistakes from all kinds of areas. When we get that out of the way … and honestly I feel like we’ve been very unlucky here and there being in the wrong moment in the wrong spot. So. I think we’re going to Mosport wanting to do a clean race. Maybe that means not fighting for that last bit like last year for the win, but if the opportunity is there for sure I will go for it anyway. In principle, we need to start doing clean races and then we’ll grab the opportunity if it’s in front of us. Otherwise, we should be happy with a decent result and a clean race.”
With the experience you have so far this season, what do you expect in that Turns 1-4 section of the racetrack?
“I think the GTs are almost faster than the GTPs in the slow speed stuff. If you look at Turn 5, that’s where they are going to drive away from us a bit almost. But the higher the speed the faster we get in comparison to the GTs. I think it’s one of those tracks where the difference will be the biggest of all the tracks between the GTs and the prototypes. I’m looking forward to that because it’s not been easy with traffic this year with the GTs being so fast – or the GTPs being so slow because of the weight in the low-speed corners and we’re kind of in the way of each other. But Mosport, I think, is going to be one of the tracks where it’s a higher speed and the difference becomes a bit bigger again between the prototypes and the GTs.”
At this point of the season, is there more pressure on trying to win this race given that you’re a couple of positions out of first place?
“I think there is a lot of pressure on both (GTP and GT classes). More than ever, especially at Mosport, it’s time to rock and roll and go.”
Where do you have the most trouble consistently hitting your marks?
“I think Turn 3. When you go to power up, your exit is blind so you don’t know if you’re going to make it. If you don’t make it and you put one wheel in the grass you’re going to end up in the wall, so it’s one of those corners where you’re relying on the grip and you never know if you’re going to make it. Always put your seat belts on tight before you go into that corner.”
Concurrent with the Chevrolet Grand Prix in Canada, the sister No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R driven by Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and Richard Westbrook will seek to continue the momentum as their first-year tour of the FIA World Endurance Championship schedule moves to the 5.793-kilometer, 11-turn Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in Italy. The No. 2 Cadillac is coming off a podium finish in the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans and is third in the team and driver Hypercar standings.
2023 Cadillac V-Series.R
Wins: Sebring (Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims, Jack Aitken), Laguna Seca (Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande)
2 wins, 5 podiums (including wins) IMSA
1 podium FIA WEC (Le Mans; No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R – Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn, Richard Westbrook)
Cadillac total wins in all classes/series since 2004: 68
Cadillac total podiums in all classes/series since 2004: 217
IMSA GTP (5)
IMSA DPi (85)
FIA WEC (1)
World Challenge (126)
Cadillac Manufacturer Championships in all series: 8
IMSA DPi (2021, 2018, 2017)
Pirelli World Challenge GT (2014, 2013, 2012)
SPEED World Challenge GT (2007, 2005)
IMSA DPi Driver Championships: 2021, 2018, 2017
IMSA DPi Team Championships: 2021, 2018, 2017
IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Manufacturer Champion: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Driver Championships: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Team Championships: 2018, 2017
Pirelli World Challenge GT Driver Championships: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
SPEED World Challenge GT Driver Championship: 2005
Media Q&A ahead of Chevrolet Grand Prix and team’s lone Canadian stop
Corvette Racing’s Jordan Taylor was part of a media Zoom today to talk about next week’s Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park and the sixth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. He will team with Antonio Garcia in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, which raced at CTMP for the first time a year ago. The duo finished third in the GTD PRO class last weekend at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
JORDAN TAYLOR, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R
ON THE FOLLOWING AND SUPPORT OF CORVETTE RACING AT CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK.
“It’s always a big weekend for us. Obviously being the Chevrolet Grand Prix, there’s a lot of Chevy supporters and Corvette supporters. The Corvette Corral that we have there every year is massive. It’s always exciting for us. Corvette Racing has 11 wins there over the year with the last one being in 2014. So we’re due for another win there. It’s been awhile, and last year we finished second. I feel like this year we’re a little bit stronger compared to this time last year when we first entered GTD PRO. This past weekend was a little bit of a struggle at Watkins Glen, but I don’t see why we can’t be a little bit closer to the front next weekend. It’s a big weekend for Corvette and Chevrolet every year we go there, and they are true sports car fans when we go north of the border.”
DOES THE MOVE TO CORVETTE RACING BY PRATT MILLER MOTORSPORTS FOR NEXT YEAR IN GT3 CHANGE ANYTHING FOR YOU AS A DRIVER?
“We kind of knew this was coming over the past year or two with the class going to GT3 and a customer-based program. Our history has always been in the GTLM and GTE classes, so with it going to GT3 it makes sense to rename it how they did. For me, it doesn’t change a whole lot. It’s still run by Pratt Miller. Corvette Racing always had Pratt Miller behind the scenes running the program from their shop in Michigan. Now it’s all going to be the same guys running the program. We deal with the same exact people on the management and contract side, so from the drivers perspective it changes nothing. The only thing that changes for us as Corvette drivers is that there will be more Corvettes on the track that we have to race with. It’s going to be interesting to see how it is. Obviously it makes it trickier when there are more cars on track in your class of car. But I think it’s great for the brand. There are so many Corvette fans in sports car racing worldwide that now going to this GT3 platform, we can see them racing at Le Mans, Nürburgring, Bathurst, Spa… it’s available to go anywhere now. For me, that’s super exciting to see. Obviously we’ve been locked down to IMSA and WEC the last few years. But with this new class for us, it opens things up a lot for drivers. I’m not sure what it holds for us as drivers, but for sure it would be cool to mix in some of these other races. You see other manufactures have their drivers going to Bathurst around Daytona time, Nürburgring around Le Mans time and Spa coming up this weekend. It would be cool to add some of those races to our calendar. I know a lot of guys in the Corvette stable are looking forward to that.”
HOW TOUGH IS TO TURN REALLY FAST LAPS AT A TRACK LIKE THIS THAT IS SO DAUNTING?
“It’s a place where you need a lot of confidence in yourself and in your car. If you’re lacking any of that, it’s definitely going to show up at a place like this. It’s nice that it’s in the middle of the season. I’d say that if this was the first race of the year when you’re getting back in the swing of things, it would be quite a shock to the system to get up to speed there. It’s always nice to have it back-to-back with Watkins Glen where you’ve come from a high-speed track, you’ve done six hours in your car and you kind of know the limits of it so when you get to CTMP, you’re mostly ready to go. It’s a high-risk, high-reward type of place especially when it comes to traffic. Having driven there in prototypes and now GT cars, you kind of see the perspective from both sides and see how much you can gain or lose in those situations. That definitely ramps up the intensity, especially the last hour of the race when guys don’t want to wait around. I’m sure it will be another classic IMSA fight all race long.”
THERE ARE SIX RACES STILL TO GO. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO TRACK DOWN THE 14?
“We’ve had a pretty good year. Other than Sebring when we got knocked off the track and our penalty at Laguna Seca, it’s been a pretty flawless season. At Daytona, we had a flawless race and finished second. At Long Beach, we had a good fight and had the third-fastest car and finished second. This weekend (at Watkins Glen), we had the fifth-fastest car and finished third. I feel like we are kind nailing our races pretty really and calling super-strong strategies. Our guys in the pits have been doing an unbelievable job on pit stops to jump guys when we can. Everything is going well – we just need to tick that last little box. Hopefully this weekend we can get it done.”
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SPEED DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GTP CARS TO THE GTD CARS WILL BE LIKE?
“It’s made it a little tricker in traffic to understand the capabilities of the GTP cars. We’re still used to DPis coming by us, and they used to fly by us in a lot of spots. You can tell guys are a little more hesitant with some of their moves especially with their tire allocation now; if they’re double-stinting their tires, they can be quite slow in some of the corners. At Sebring in some of the medium-speed corners, they’d be slower than us if we were on new tires. I’m not sure what their allocation is for next week for race stints, but I’d say if they are on a second stint on tires, they’ll struggle to get by us in some spots where they usually fly by us. It’s something for sure to think about and learn. It’s definitely a new challenge to figure out where they can pass you and where you need to defend. You can tell when they’re getting frustrated or they know certain spots where they need to get by or else they’re going to get stuck is where they start getting aggressive because they don’t want to wait around either. Understanding that is a big part of it so hopefully we’ll have a good amount of practice to get an understanding.”
WITH THE DYNAMICS BETWEEN GTP AND GTD PRO, IS THERE MORE PRESSURE RACING FOR WINS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS BECAUSE THE PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES ARE UNDERSTOOD?
“For us, we haven’t won since Sebring 2022. If there are any openings to get a win, we’re definitely going to pounce at it. At the same time, we’re still racing for a championship and there is still a long way to go. If we have a third-place car, we need to finish second or third and not take a risk to finish fifth. Our race is against the Lexus at this point, so we might strategize a little bit around those guys to maybe make some moves.”
IS THERE A PART OF THE TRACK THAT’S HARD TO GET RIGHT EVERY TIME, AND IS THERE A FAVORITE SECTION?
“Turn Three. There’s also a bump on entry which makes it tricky to have a lot of confidence to attack. I’d say the best part about it is the flow between Turn One and Turn Two. It’s an amazing sequence of corners with blind entries and lots of elevation change. The fans in general at CTMP are also always special. I can’t remember what year – maybe 2017 or 2018 – but I went out to Turn Three and Turn Four to watch and the fans that camp there just love sports car racing. Not all tracks have authentic fans like that, so it’s always cool to see fans who have been going back since back in the day when old-school drivers and old-school cars were racing around there.”
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Cooperate fully with the authorities investigation. Answer their questions truthfully and provide any additional information or evidence you may have regarding the accident.
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Notify the appropriate authorities about the accident, such as the police or transit authority, depending on the circumstances. Filing an accident report can help establish a formal record of the incident, which may be essential later when dealing with insurance companies or pursuing legal action.
Provide Statements
Be prepared to provide a statement about the accident to the transportation authorities. Provide an accurate account of the events leading up to the accident, as well as any observations or details that may assist in their investigation.
Consult an Attorney
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Notify Your Insurance Company
Make sure that you notify your insurance company about the accident and with as much detailed information as you can provide as soon as possible. Be cautious when discussing the accident with them, and avoid admitting fault or providing unnecessary information that could be used against you later.
Follow Medical Advice and Document Your Recovery
Follow your doctor’s advice regarding your medical treatment and rehabilitation. Attend all medical appointments, and therapy sessions, and take prescribed medications as directed. Keep a record of your recovery process, including any changes in your condition, limitations, or difficulties you face as a result of the accident. This documentation will be helpful when seeking compensation for your injuries.
Conclusion
Getting injured in a bus accident is a distressing experience, but by taking the appropriate steps, you can ensure your rights are protected and set the stage for a smoother recovery. Prioritize your health, gather evidence, consult an attorney, report the accident, notify your insurance company, and diligently follow medical advice. Remember, seeking legal and medical help will empower you to navigate the challenging aftermath of a bus accident and work towards obtaining the compensation you deserve.
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No. 5 HendrickCars.com Patriotic Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
MUSIC CITY MOJO: Last weekend, Kyle Larson earned his third top-five finish in as many starts at Nashville Superspeedway and he is one of two drivers to finish in the top five in every NASCAR Cup Series event at the concrete track. The No. 5 team was able to leverage the pit cycles to their advantage and Larson’s speed in the final run allowed him to secure a fifth-place finish in the 300-lap race. The 30-year-old driver won at the Tennessee venue in 2021 and earned a fourth-place finish on the 1.33-mile oval in 2022.
TO THE STREETS: This year’s Fourth of July weekend event will mark the first street course race in Cup Series history. The layout of the Chicago Street Course features 12 turns across the span of 2.2 miles in the heart of downtown. A new track does not intimidate Larson. In 2021, the No. 5 driver won the inaugural Cup Series race at Nashville.
ROAD SUCCESS: Larson is tied for third-most road course wins among all active Cup Series drivers with four. His victories on serpentine tracks have come at Sonoma Raceway (2021), Watkins Glen International (2021 and 2022) and the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL (2021). All of those triumphs have been with Cliff Daniels, who ranks second among active crew chiefs in road course wins. Larson is one of six drivers all-time to win on at least three different road courses. Through 29 road course starts, Larson is tied for the sixth-best average finish on that track type among active drivers (14.45).
UP FRONT: The 2021 Cup Series champion’s seven top-five finishes this season are tied for the most with teammate William Byron. Larson has led 588 laps in 2023 – in all of 2022, he led 635 laps. He only trails Byron (722) in this stat and has 104 more laps led than the third-place competitor. Larson ranks fifth for the most laps run in the top five (1,730) and fourth for the most laps run in the top 10 (2,824).
FOUR TIRES FAST: With a quick 9.281-second pit stop at Nashville before the start of the second stage (on lap 93), the No. 5 HendrickCars.com pit crew claimed the second fastest four-tire stop of the 2023 season. For the year, the team has the second-fastest average four-tire pit stop time (11.027 seconds), behind Byron’s crew (10.872 seconds). The No. 5 team’s five-person pit crew consists of Blaine Anderson (front-tire changer), R.J. Barnette (tire carrier), Brandon Harder (fueler), Brandon Johnson (jackman) and Calvin Teague (rear-tire changer).
PATRIOTIC WEEKEND: HendrickCars.com returns to the track this holiday weekend, but this time with its patriotic scheme. This season, the patriotic scheme has only been run at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend.
CARS TOUR: Larson made his first CARS Tour start on Wednesday at Caraway Speedway in Sophia, North Carolina. He finished eighth for JR Motorsports in an entry with sponsorship from HendrickCars.com.
LOOKING TO REPEAT: Larson has been nominated for the “Best Driver” award in the 2023 ESPYS. Following the No. 5 driver’s championship in 2021, Larson was nominated for the “Best Driver” honor at the 2022 ESPYS and won. Other 2023 nominees include Brittany Force (NHRA), Josef Newgarden (IndyCar) and Max Verstappen (F1). Fans can vote for Larson here and tune in on Wednesday, July 12, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC to see who takes home the hardware.
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9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 25th
No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will be available to members of the media at the Chicago Street Course media center on Saturday, July 1, at 11:15 a.m. local time.
NASHVILLE IN THE REARVIEW: Chase Elliott qualified 14th for last Sunday’s 300-lap NASCAR Cup Series event at Nashville Superspeedway. The 27-year-old driver earned valuable stage points in each of the race’s first two stages, finishing sixth and seventh, respectively. His strong run continued into the final stage, ultimately resulting in a fourth-place finish. The effort marked his second consecutive top-five finish dating back to Sonoma Raceway, and his fourth top-five finish of the season in just 10 starts. Elliott has now achieved two top-five finishes, including a win in 2022, in only three Cup Series starts at Nashville.
NEW IS GOOD: This weekend, the Cup Series heads to the brand-new Chicago Street Course, making it one of three road courses on the current schedule on which Elliott has yet to win (Sonoma and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course being the others). New tracks have been good to the Dawsonville, Georgia, native throughout his career. He’s been victorious three times (all on road courses) at first-time events held in the modern era – Road America in 2021, Circuit of The Americas in 2021 and the Daytona International Speedway Road Course in 2020.
ROAD WARRIOR: In 26 Cup Series starts on road courses, Elliott has an average finish of 8.04, with seven wins, 15 top-five finishes and 18 top-10s. His average finish is not only the best among active drivers, but third all-time among drivers (five or more starts) behind NASCAR legends Fireball Roberts and Buck Baker. Elliott has proven his road-racing prowess, leading all active drivers with seven wins on road courses. He’s also third on the all-time list of drivers with road course victories, trailing only NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon (nine) and Tony Stewart (eight). With triumphs across five different road courses, Elliott has won at the most serpentine tracks in series history. His seven stage wins are the most all-time on this track type.
ROAD RACING RUNDOWN: Since the start of 2022, Elliott has earned a best finish of second on road courses, coming at Road America last season. In that span, he has a total of four top-five finishes and five top-10s across seven starts on serpentine tracks. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has paced the field for 128 laps on road courses since the beginning of last season and earned two pole awards (Road America and Watkins Glen International).
FIRST WIN: Elliott’s first career Cup Series win came at a road course – Watkins Glen in 2018. The five-time National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver winner started the race from the third position and led 52 of 90 laps en route to the victory.
VIEW FROM THE TOP: While this is the first time the series will race on a street course, crew chief Alan Gustafson has plenty of experience on tracks where left and right turns are made. Across 47 Cup Series races on road courses, the veteran crew chief has led his team to seven wins – a series high among active crew chiefs – 18 top-five finishes, 25 top-10s and 527 laps led.
POINTING IN: Elliott currently sits 25th in the Cup Series point standings, 64 markers outside of the provisional cutline for a playoff spot with nine races left in the regular season. Last weekend at Nashville, the 2020 Cup Series champion gained 20 points on the bubble and needs to average eight markers per race on the cutline in the final nine races to advance to the playoffs on points.
WIN AND IN: While pointing his way in isn’t impossible, the easiest way for Elliott to lock himself into the playoffs is with a victory. Last season, the summer was a hot one for Elliott and the No. 9 team on the track. Together, they put together five consecutive finishes of second or better, including three wins (Nashville, Atlanta Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway). Elliott has earned four of his 18 career Cup Series wins across three of the nine tracks left in the regular season (Pocono, Atlanta and two wins at Watkins Glen). At four of the other tracks, Elliott has nearly taken home the hardware. He’s finished runner-up at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Richmond Raceway, Michigan International Speedway (three times) and Daytona International Speedway (twice).
HOOTERS IS BACK: Hooters is back as the primary partner of the No. 9 team this weekend at the Chicago Street Course for its second of three races in 2023. Earlier this year as part of the company’s 40th anniversary, Hooters unveiled a special Night Owl paint scheme for the 2023 season. Get a look at all the angles of the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet here.
WHEN CHASE WINS YOU WIN: Fans can visit Hooters on Mondays after Cup Series races this season and ask their server for free fried pickles when Elliott and the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team finishes in the top 10. If the No. 9 team wins, customers receive 10 free wings with any 10-wing purchase. Get more details at hooters.com/racing.
STOP ON BY: Elliott will drop by the Hooters of O’Hare, located at 8225 W. Higgins Road in Chicago, this Saturday at 5 p.m. local time. Fans will have the opportunity to grab an autograph from the Hooters Racing driver and see the No. 9 Hooters Night Owl Chevrolet that he’ll be driving on Sunday.
24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 25 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Resides: Charlotte, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 2nd
No. 24 Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
24 POWER: Past the halfway mark in the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series regular season, William Byron and the No. 24 team are making sure that they remain front runners. In 17 races, Byron is setting the pace in several statistical categories: laps led (722), stage wins (seven), average running position (8.4) and most laps run in the top five (2,476). He is also tied for the most wins (three), poles (two), top-five finishes (seven) and top-10s (10). The Charlotte, North Carolina, native has already surpassed his total of top-five finishes from last year (five) and is closing in on setting a new season-best mark in laps led (746 in 2022).
THAT NO. 1 FEELING: Byron has gotten off to a hot start this season collecting three wins – the most in a single Cup season for the 25-year-old driver. In fact, Byron now has five wins in the Next Gen car – tied for the most with three other drivers including Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott. He also has collected six wins since the start of 2021, which has him tied for the third-most behind Larson (15 wins) and Elliott (seven wins).
ROAD READY: So far in 2023, there have been two road course races in the Cup Series – Circuit of The Americas (COTA) and Sonoma Raceway. Byron had his best showing in March at COTA after he and the No. 24 team earned the pole position, won the first stage, led 28 laps and finished fifth.
THE RUDY RUNDOWN: Crew chief Rudy Fugle has 14 Cup Series starts on road courses, three starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and seven in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. His top road course result in the Cup Series came at Watkins Glen International in 2021, with a sixth-place finish by Byron. In those seven Truck Series starts, the Livonia, New York, native has one win, three top-five finishes, and five top-10s. One of those seven truck starts was also with Byron and the duo raced to a 10th-place finish at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in 2016.
PIT ROAD PROWESS: After 17 races in the 2023 season, the No. 24 pit crew remains the fastest team on pit road with the best average four-tire pit stop time of 10.872 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). The team has had three of the 10 fastest four-tire pit stops of the season, which rank sixth (9.383 seconds), eighth (9.443 seconds) and ninth (9.504 seconds).
VALVOLINE RETURNS: Valvoline will make its second appearance of 2023 as the primary sponsor of Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for this Sunday’s race at the Chicago Street Course. Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. To see Byron’s No. 24 Valvoline Chevy, click here.
48 Alex Bowman
Age: 30 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Resides: Concord, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 17th
No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
BIG START: On Sunday, Alex Bowman will make his 200th start in the NASCAR Cup Series as a Hendrick Motorsports driver, becoming only the eighth driver to reach this milestone for the 14-time Cup Series championship-winning organization. He trails Kasey Kahne (216), Ken Schrader (267), Chase Elliott (267), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (340), Terry Labonte (387), Jimmie Johnson (686) and Jeff Gordon (805) in starts for the team. In his career with Hendrick Motorsports, Bowman has totaled seven wins, 31 top-five finishes, 75 top-10s, four pole positions, and led 1,265 laps.
CHI-TOWN: Bowman has already notched a win in Illinois during his career, taking home the trophy at Chicagoland Speedway for his first Cup Series victory in June 2019. The driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet finished ninth in the first stage, fourth in stage two and led 88 laps, including the final six after taking back the lead from future teammate Kyle Larson. This weekend, Bowman will head to Chicago for the Cup Series’ debut on a street course.
OH SO CLOSE: Bowman is one of four active drivers in the Cup Series to earn at least one runner-up finish on a serpentine track without yet winning on that track type. Last year, Bowman finished second at Circuit of The Americas after being knocked off track on the final lap of the race. He also placed second in the 2019 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.
PLAYOFF PUSH: The 30-year-old driver enters the 18th race of the Cup Series season just two points outside of the final provisional playoff spot. Among the remaining nine tracks in the regular season, Bowman has notched wins at Pocono Raceway and Richmond Raceway, both occurring in 2021.
CHASE THE DAY: Fans can see the driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevy at Burger Car Chicago on Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. local time, as he teams up with Day Chaser. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Bowman, get autographs and try samples of Day Chaser’s canned cocktail products.
SAVE THEM ALL: Bowman and primary partner Ally are teaming up this year to bring back the Best Friends Animal Society donation effort. This week, the duo will make charitable contributions to Safe Humane Chicago, which serves the local community in the Windy City. Bowman and Ally will donate $4,800 to Best Friends and Safe Humane Chicago. Ally will increase its donation to $10,000 if the No. 48 team wins on Sunday.
DAY ‘N’ NITE: The No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will adorn two versions of its primary scheme during the 2023 Cup Series season. This weekend, the No. 48 Ally Chevy “day” scheme will be on track and it features a white base with bright plum, grapefruit, and seafoam stripes down the side. This version of the primary scheme will appear at races that take place during the day. When the lights come on over the racetrack, the black-based No. 48 Ally Chevy “night” scheme will be sported with a similar design to its daytime counterpart. Check out all the angles of the schemes here.
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS /
Hendrick Motorsports
2023
All-Time
Road Courses
Races
17
1,326
93
Wins
5*
296*
26*
Poles
5*
244*
25*
Top 5
22*
1,212*
83*
Top 10
33*
2,078*
142*
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78,734*
2,207*
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89
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CLOSING IN ON 300: Hendrick Motorsports is just four points-paying victories away from 300 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. Twenty drivers have combined to reach the organization’s current total of 296 wins, which is the most in the sport by any one team. With five wins this season, Hendrick Motorsports has posted its 36th multi-win season in the Cup Series, while maintaining its streak of at least two victories per season for the past 30 years. The organization has gone to victory lane at more racetracks (31) than any other active team.
MILESTONE MOMENTS: In addition to nearing 300 wins, the storied organization is closing in on several other milestones. Entering this weekend, the team has 244 Cup Series poles and is just six away from 250. The Hendrick Motorsports engine department is at 494 national series wins and needs six more to reach 500.
LIFE IS A HIGHWAY: This weekend, NASCAR will race on the streets of downtown Chicago for its first-ever street course race. The course will run against the backdrop of Windy City landmarks Grant Park, Lake Michigan and the start-finish line will be right in front of Buckingham Fountain. Lake Shore Drive, Columbus Drive, Balbo Drive, Michigan Avenue and Jackson Drive will be used in the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course. The course was developed via iRacing and used in an eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series event (run by Cup Series drivers) in 2021.
PRAIRIE STATE LOOK BACK: Ahead of Sunday’s race, Hendrick Motorsports has competed in a total of 21 Cup Series races in the state of Illinois. This includes two races at WWT Raceway and 19 races at Chicagoland Speedway. The team has achieved three victories in the state, which all came at Chicagoland. Alex Bowman was the winner at the last event held there in 2019.
RULERS OF THE ROAD: With 26 wins, Hendrick Motorsports has the most all-time triumphs on road courses in Cup Series history. The two closest teams in this statistic have combined for only 23 wins. Since its inaugural season in 1984, the organization has won 27.96% of road course events (26 wins in 93 races). The team also tops the board among Cup Series squads on road courses in poles (25), top-five finishes (83), top-10s (142), laps led (2,207) and stage wins (14). Seven different drivers (most by a Cup Series team on road courses) have accounted for the 26 road course wins: Jeff Gordon (nine wins), Chase Elliott (seven wins), Kyle Larson (four wins), Tim Richmond (three wins), Jimmie Johnson (one win), Geoff Bodine (one win) and Ricky Rudd (one win).
FIRST IN VICTORY: In recent years, the Cup Series has had several additions to the schedule and the Rick Hendrick-owned organization has been successful in four of the last eight of those events. Since 2020, the team has won the first races to be held at: the Daytona International Speedway Road Course (Elliott in 2020), Circuit of The Americas (Elliott in 2021) and Nashville Superspeedway (Larson in 2021). In addition, the 2021 race at Road America, won by Elliott, was the first race at the Wisconsin venue in 65 years.
FOLLOW YOUR ARROW: In 2023, Hendrick Motorsports has led the most laps, with 1,417 circuits out front, which equates to 30.83% of the laps raced. The squad has led laps in all but one race this season (Atlanta Motor Speedway in March). WIlliam Byron (722) and Larson (588) rank one-two in that statistical category.
SOMETHING LIKE THAT: In addition to the most laps led this season, the Concord, North Carolina-based team leads the series in the following categories: wins (five), poles (five), top-five finishes (22), top-10s (33) and stage wins (10). The team’s 10 stage wins account for 28.57% of all stages run in the Cup Series in 2023.
WHEN THE STARS COME OUT: Of the four drivers with multiple wins this season, two of them belong to Hendrick Motorsports. Byron’s three wins are tied for the most in the series, while Larson has two points-paying triumphs as well as an All-Star Race win.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on racing in downtown Chicago: “I think it’s going to be a great thing for our sport. It will be cool to be able to race right in the middle of a major city. Without having been there yet, it’s difficult to judge the racetrack itself, but it will be a great opportunity to bring our race into the urban areas of Chicago. It (Chicago) is such an awesome city. It should be a good time. I look forward to that event the most.”
Cliff Daniels, crew chief of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on preparing for the inaugural race at the Chicago Street Course: “There are a lot of unknowns going into this weekend. I certainly think it’s going to be a great event. It’s amazing that we are running the actual street course in the simulator, and one doesn’t even exist yet. The streets of Chicago are still open, business is running as usual and we won’t even have a racetrack until Friday night. The fact that we are able to do that speaks volumes to where technology is in the sport. We certainly have tried to anticipate what to look for and what the track is going to provide. Going into the weekend, there could be some scenarios where there is excitement about what is going on on-track. Hopefully, we are on the better end of those things and just have a clean race. If we do that, we should be in good shape by the end of it.”
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on how he views the Chicago Street Course from an event perspective: “That’s a good question. I think it depends on which hat you’re wearing. If you’re wearing a competitor’s hat – for me, it’s us going up there and trying to put ourselves in position to win. From a fan standpoint, you’re tapping into a part of the country that I think has a lot of race fans, a lot of NASCAR fans, but into city limits that a lot of those people might not have typically come out to Joliet or somewhere up there. For them, I think it’s about it being a good event and it being exciting for them. There’s a lot of stuff going on for them and they feel like they’re at the event. That needs to feel like the event that weekend over a (Chicago) Cubs game or whatever it may be. I think that will make it successful from a promoter’s standpoint. From the racing side, I don’t think I have to leave the racetrack and think – oh wow, that was a really great race for it to be successful to the viewership or the people that show up in attendance.”
Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on how experience plays a role in preparing for the Chicago Street Course: “I don’t think you can comment too much about it as far as the competition side goes because you just don’t know. You want versatility but with the format, you don’t have the opportunity to really adjust. You just have to try and find places and corners from different tracks that you think may apply. You use that information to try and put it together and have something reasonable to go there and run with. It’s just super hard to do anything besides lean on some of your experience and some tracks that have similar styles of corners.”
William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on using iRacing to prepare for the Chicago Street Course: “I think Sunday’s race will be interesting for sure and I’m excited about it. I know we raced on this layout on iRacing during the pandemic and since then a few changes have been made. We’ve used the simulator since then to really prepare for the Chicago Street Course. I also have relied on my eSports team. They’re good about really learning the intricacies of the tracks and being able to show me what they’ve learned or found. They raced on Tuesday night, so their feedback is helpful as well as I prepare to get on track for the first time Saturday.”
Rudy Fugle, crew chief of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on what he expects at Chicago: “I don’t know what to expect this weekend for the Chicago Street Course but then again, no one does. It’s almost a bit more calming to know we’re all in the same boat when it comes to this race. With there being limited track time on Saturday, we’re kind of set on what we have, but there’s still some room for adjustments. We’ll use our previous road course notes and the notes we get from sim work, but there’s nothing really else to compare this course to. I think it makes for extra excitement not only on the track but also for us on the team side to see where our preparation stacks up against the competition.”
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on going to the Chicago Street Course for the first time: “I think it will be interesting. We have experience on road courses, but nothing as tight and technical as Chicago. I think track position will be key this weekend, so we will do all we can in the simulators to get a feel for what we think we need, use our notes from road courses and go try to compete this Sunday.”
Blake Harris, crew chief of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on preparing for a new track: “There’s a lot of variables – you have to be prepared for everything. Unfortunately, it’s an impound practice and qualifying, so you are kind of locked in with what you have. We have a lot of good details and information in our notebooks for road course stuff, so it’s really just trying to pick and choose what is going to be most applicable to this race.”
CHEVROLET IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO LEXINGTON, OHIO TEAM CHEVY RACE ADVANCE JUNE 30-JULY 2, 2023
MID-OHIO NEXT ON TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR CALENDAR
With 109 wins since 2012 in the 2.2-liter twin turbo direct injected era in 190 events, Team Chevy seeks a fourth victory of the 2023 NTT INDYCAR Series season at Mid-Ohio
DETROIT (June 29, 2023) – The ninth round of the 2023 NTT INDYCAR Series season sees Team Chevy shift to the 13-turn natural terrain Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Lexington, Ohio for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Seeing success since 2012 in the 2.2-liter twin turbo direct injected V6 era, Chevrolet has notched to six victories and led the field to the green flag from 10 earned NTT P1 Pole Awards.
With 80 laps on the 2.258-mile track determining the victor, the Bowtie brand aims for a repeat win after Scott McLaughlin, driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet for Team Penske, led 45 of 80 laps last year, and captured the win last season. Additionally, Chevy power commanded all but seven laps in the 2022 event.
Several current Chevrolet-powered drivers have seen success at Mid-Ohio. Josef Newgarden has driven his No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet to victory twice while teammates Will Power and Scott McLaughlin have each taken their Chevrolet mounts to Victory Lane once at the Ohio track.
“Very excited to head back to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course,” noted McLaughlin looking ahead to the weekend. “Obviously, as the reigning champ of race day last year, it was a big win for us, for Chevy, for everyone on the car – the Thirsty 3’s. For sure, we’d love to go back-to-back. It would really kickstart the second half of the season. We were really strong in 2022, and that’s really where we made a lot of our points. I have no doubt in my mind we have the pace to do it. It’s a matter of putting things together, and we’ve got great fuel mileage from Chevy. Chevy gives us great power. It’s just a matter of us putting the pieces together. It’s hard to do in IndyCar, but there’s no doubt in my mind our team can do it. We’ll see how we go. We’ll have a good frame of mind heading to one of my favorite tracks this weekend.”
Rob Buckner, IndyCar Program Manager at General Motors, notes the technicalities of competing at Mid-Ohio, as also the importance of a successful result with season reaching the half-way point, saying “Heading to Mid-Ohio this weekend means we have reached the midway point of the 2023 season,” said Rob Buckner, Chevrolet Engineering Program Manager for the NTT INDYCAR Series. “While the track has been a little bit of an up-and-down venue for us, I am confident that some of our road-course success this year can pay dividends this weekend. Coming off of a strong showing at Road America and the win earlier at Barber Motorsports Park – two tracks with some similar features and elevation change – should give our teams a pretty good baseline for rolling off at Mid-Ohio.
“The battles for both the Series’ Manufacturers championship and the driver/owner titles are heating up and remain very much up for grabs,” continued Buckner. “The Chevrolet Motorsports engineers are working closely with our teams to ensure we are in the thick of it until we get to Championship weekend at Laguna Seca in September.”
The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio kicks off with Practice 1 Friday, June 30 at 3:05 p.m. ET, with Practice 2 starting Saturday at 9:45 a.m. ET. Qualifications and the Firestone Fast Six also take place Saturday, starting at 2:45 p.m. ET. A final warm-up will start race day Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. All practice and qualifying will be live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio, and SiriusXM Channel 160. The 80-lap, 180.64-mile race Sunday, July 2 will take the green flag at 1:30 p.m. ET live on USA Network.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (QUOTES):
Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Chevrolet at Arrow McLaren INDYCAR:
“Mid-Ohio is the exact halfway point of the season. As a team, I feel like we have some unfinished business there because of what happened last year with our cars. I can’t wait to get back and keeping building our momentum.”
Felix Rosenqvist, No. 6 Chevrolet at Arrow McLaren INDYCAR:
“I think we’re all looking forward to getting back to Mid-Ohio to take care of some unfinished business from last year. It was arguably our best weekend of the season leading up to the race; then both cars were struck by unfortunate events. We’re ready to get back and I’m looking forward to enjoying one of the most exciting race tracks in the U.S.”
Alexander Rossi, No. 7 Chevrolet at Arrow McLaren INDYCAR:
“First and foremost, I’m incredibly excited about the upcoming Mid-Ohio race. It has always been a unique challenge with its elevation and high-speed corners. The speed of the team here last year was phenomenal, and we are in the part of the season where we have to capitalize on our opportunities. We have a strong sense of confidence but remain fully aware of the challenges that lie ahead. As always, our goal is to deliver the best possible performance, and we’ll fight for every possible point.”
Gavin Ward, Race Director at Arrow McLaren INDYCAR:
“Back-to-back races at such classic American road courses is pretty cool. Last year, Mid-Ohio brought heartbreaks with our two cars suffering reliability issues after qualifying on pole and running up front. You could say that this year we’re looking for redemption. We’ve had the pace to fight at the front everywhere this year, so we’re quietly confident coming back here with a focus on continual improvement and enjoying the process of building a better race team week-in, week-out.”
Ryan Hunter-Reay, No. 20 Chevrolet at Ed Carpenter Racing:
“We certainly have plenty of positives to build on following the Road America race weekend and the Iowa test. Road America was essentially a multi-day test session for us and the team did a great job considering the circumstances. Mid-Ohio is one of my favorite tracks on the calendar. I’m looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the No. 20 BITNILE.COM Chevy on a track I know well and have plenty of experience on.”
Rinus VeeKay, No. 21 Chevrolet at Ed Carpenter Racing:
“I am very excited for Mid-Ohio! I was P4 there last year which gives me a lot of confidence, we need a result like that again. Since I am coming back with even more experience, hopefully we can do even better. I can’t wait to drive there. I think we can do well. Being fast is always fun so I am looking forward to having a lot of fun this weekend!”
Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 Chevrolet at AJ Foyt Racing:
“I have raced at Mid-Ohio a lot growing up in FF2000 and have done well here in the past–even in IndyCar with my best start being P2. It’s a really well-flowing track and even more fun in the rain. Mid-Ohio is just hard because there isn’t any room for error. There is no runoff similar to Road America and it’s still a fast track. I think if we have a good car, we should be competitive.”
Benjamin Pedersen, No. 55 Chevrolet at AJ Foyt Racing:
“I love how Mid-Ohio is such a technical track and how much the track changes throughout the race weekend, even from the morning to the afternoon. Mid-Ohio is overall one of the most enjoyable tracks to drive, and you can make a big difference as a driver
through your performance. This track is also very familiar to many of us, as we have been racing here for years through the various ladder systems that compete at Mid-Ohio. So, it’s nice to have had so much experience here throughout my career.”
CHEVROLET AT MID-OHIO (since 2012):
Wins at Road America: 6
2014: Scott Dixon
2016: Simon Pagenaud
2017: Josef Newgarden
2020: Will Power (Race 1)
2021: Josef Newgarden
2022: Scott McLaughlin
Pole Awards at Road America: 10
2012: Will Power
2013: Ryan Hunter-Reay
2014: Sebastian Bourdais
2015: Scott Dixon
2016: Simon Pagenaud
2017: Will Power
2019: Will Power
2020: Will Power (Race 1)
2021: Josef Newgarden
2022: Pato O’Ward
Podiums at Road America by Team Chevy: 14
Laps Led at Road America by Team Chevy: 603
2023 CHEVROLET BY THE NUMBERS:
190: NTT INDYCAR SERIES races as V6 engine supplier since 2012 return to INDYCAR.
109: Wins in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2012.
121: Earned poles since 2012.
7: Manufacturer Championships since 2012.
7: Driver/entrant champions since 2012.
12: Indianapolis 500 victories by Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
5: Indianapolis 500 wins by Chevrolet since 2012 in the V6 2.2-liter twin turbo direct injected era.
26: Wins by Will Power since 2012 – all with Chevrolet power – most of any driver with the same manufacturer.
14: Consecutive seasons with at least one win by Will Power, including the past 11 with Chevrolet power.
9: Wins from the pole by Will Power with Chevrolet power since 2012, most by any driver.
4: Earned NTT P1 Pole Awards by Will Power with Chevrolet at Mid-Ohio since 2012, most by any Chevrolet driver.
44: Pole starts by Will Power since 2012 in a Chevrolet-powered car, most of any driver.
*Will Power’s career total of 68 poles makes him the all-time pole winner in INDYCAR.
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