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The Porsche Sport eBike – Sleek, Minimalist and Pricey

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Porsche has built an enviable reputation for design and performance that is based not only on its iconic sports cars but also on the products of Porsche Design. The automaker’s design house is today responsible for everything from watches, eyewear, clothing, and accessories – all with the signature sleek and minimalist aesthetic that characterizes the Porsche brand. 

That aesthetic is readily apparent when one notes the sheer presence of the company’s eBikes. These eBikes, from the standard Porsche eBike to the latest off-road Cross Performance model are world-class. However, at the end of 2022, Porsche revealed its latest Sport model – a Porsche eBike offering that raises the bar when it comes to visual appeal and mechanical performance. 

Let’s take a deep dive into just why the new Porsche Sport has caused such a stir.

At First Glance

If you mention Porsche to any motoring enthusiast during casual conversation you are almost certain to get a knowing nod. The iconic brand has been stylishly breaking the rules ever since 1931 when it was established by Ferdinand Porsche – and the Sport eBike continues a tradition of masterful design. It follows in the aesthetic footsteps of the iconic 911 sports car thanks to the sterling efforts of the automaker’s design department Studio F. A. Porsche and their partnership with fellow Germans at ROTWILD, a company known for its premium frame designs. 

Those designers have reached deep into the ethos of Porsche to produce something out of the ordinary The latest Sport eBike model is said to take inspiration from the flowing, minimalist lines of the Porsche Taycan, but it’s the flat tube ‘organically shaped’ full-suspension carbon frame that steals the show. 

The tubes were designed by Studio F.A. Porsche and ROTWILD to better reflect light – and they do so with an undeniable sense of style. The curves of this magnificent machine are proof that functionality and striking good looks can work harmoniously together to create something truly special. 

The designers at Porsche were determined that essential equipment such as brake and shifting cables would not interfere with the flowing lines of the bike. The result is that these components are hidden within the frame. This emphasises the minimalist and elegant design, a feature that is echoed by the Aero seat post with its integrated LED rear light and deceleration signal. 

Adding to the visual appeal of this striking bike is the fact that the rear shock is seamlessly integrated with the top tube. The result is an eBikevibe that looks and feels lighter than offerings from competing brands. The ‘upside down’ MAGURA forks add to the appeal. The suspension seems to take inspiration from equipment featured on high-end motorcycles – and that adds to

the understated, yet bold image that this velo electrique so successfully projects. The combination of cutting-edge suspension technology and the Fox rear dampers provide exceptional ride comfort. 

The sleek lines of the Sport’s frame are complimented by an uncluttered Shimano colour display that provides information on speed, distance traveled, and that all-important battery range. As per the Porsche marketing material, the fact that the brake cables are hidden inside the frame allows the rider an unobstructed view, and allows them to focus on what is important – the road ahead. 

Porsche has gone the extra country mile in ensuring that not only does this the Sport look good enough to cause envious looks on urban streets or light dirt tracks, but that it can also take the inevitable knocks that daily use will supply. The Crankbrothers Iodine 2-wheel set is a case in point, they’re easy on the eye, but also tough as nails. 

Under the Skin 

Given that this premium eBike shares the same genetics as Porsche’s groundbreaking sports cars, it will come as no surprise that performance is part of this eBike’s DNA. 

At the heart of the Porsche Sport is a Shimano EP8 drive unit, delivering a very respectable 85 Nm of torque and up to 15,5mph motor support. Those who have any fears about the battery life of electric bikes can put those fears to rest when it comes to the Porsche Sport. The 630-watt-hour battery pack will provide enough power from a single charge to keep you on the road (or dirt) for a distance of between 60 and 70 miles. The battery will charge to around 80% in approximately 2.5 hours and from zero percent charge to 100% in around 5 hours. 

The premium Shimano XT Di2 electronic 11-speed gear shift system is incredibly efficient at reducing the fatigue usually associated with pedaling alongside the electric motor. However, when it does come time to stop, the MAGURA MCi high-performance brakes, with their oversized brake discs will bring you to a halt quickly and safely. 

Is the Porsche Sport Worth the Money? 

The Porsche website provides a retail price of $11,750. Now that is by no means pocket change, but considering that you will have access to cutting-edge technology and that uniquely Porsche design, it may be a small price to pay. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that you are enjoying a bike that is at the bleeding edge of eBike evolution. 

The Bottom Line 

When the rubber of the Porsche Sport’s new Continental ‘Speed King’ hybrid dirt/tarmac tyres hits the road, you immediately realise that you are part of a uniquely Porsche experience. This is not only an incredibly versatile eBike, but also one that takes both aesthetics and mechanical sophistication to new heights. Yes, it’s pricey, but if you are looking at a Porsche of either the four or two-wheel variety you are probably not going to suffer from sticker shock. 

In short, this is an eBike that simply ticks all the right boxes – and looks incredible doing it. 

If you want to enjoy the pride of ownership that comes as standard with every Porsche product, act quickly. According to the Porsche website, deliveries are only going to be available until August 2023.

Football Live Score: Keeping Up with the Game

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Photo by JESHOOTS.com

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on football live scores. As passionate fans of the beautiful game, we understand the importance of staying updated with the latest scores, match events, and thrilling moments. In this article, we will provide you with an in-depth overview of football live scores, their significance, and how you can easily access them. Whether you’re a devoted supporter or an avid bettor, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s kick off the excitement and dive into the world of live scores!

Why Are Football Live Scores Important?

Football live score play a pivotal role in keeping fans and enthusiasts up to date with ongoing matches and their progress. These scores provide real-time information about goals, bookings, substitutions, and other significant events taking place on the pitch. Let’s explore the key reasons why football live scores are highly important:

Immediate Updates: Live scores enable fans to instantly follow and engage with matches, even if they cannot physically attend or watch them on television. This way, supporters can stay connected and feel the excitement from anywhere in the world.

Comprehensive Coverage: Football live scores provide comprehensive coverage, allowing fans to keep track of multiple matches simultaneously. Whether it’s the local league or international tournaments, live scores keep enthusiasts informed about every game they are interested in.

Match Analysis and Strategy: For avid bettors and fantasy football enthusiasts, live scores are crucial in analyzing matches and developing effective strategies. By closely monitoring the progress of a game, punters can make informed decisions and adjust their bets accordingly.

Social Interaction: Football live scores create a sense of community among fans. Supporters can discuss ongoing matches, share their opinions, and engage in friendly banter through various social platforms. This fosters a vibrant environment for football lovers to connect and celebrate their favorite teams.

Benefits of Real-Time Football Updates

Real-time football updates through live scores offer a multitude of benefits to football enthusiasts. Let’s take a closer look at how staying updated with the latest scores can enhance your football-watching experience:

Instant Gratification: Football live scores provide instant gratification by allowing fans to witness goals, red cards, penalties, and other thrilling moments as they happen. The excitement of celebrating a goal or anticipating the outcome of a crucial penalty is unparalleled.

Informed Betting Decisions: For those who enjoy placing bets on football matches, real-time updates are invaluable. By keeping a close eye on live scores, bettors can make well-informed decisions based on the progress of the game, injuries, or tactical changes.

Enhanced Fan Engagement: Live scores promote active engagement among fans. Whether you’re watching a match at the stadium, in a sports bar, or from the comfort of your home, checking live scores and discussing them with fellow supporters adds to the sense of camaraderie and excitement.

Fantasy Football Management: For fantasy football enthusiasts, live scores are essential for managing their teams effectively. Tracking player performances, goals, assists, and clean sheets in real-time enables participants to make substitutions and strategic transfers to gain an edge over their competitors.

By staying updated with real-time football scores, you can fully immerse yourself in the game, make informed decisions, and engage with fellow fans, thereby enhancing your overall football experience.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, football live scores have revolutionized the way fans engage with the game. Through real-time updates, supporters can access instant information about ongoing matches, analyze game events, and feel connected to their favorite teams and players. The availability of numerous platforms and applications has made accessing live scores incredibly convenient, ensuring that fans never miss a moment of the action. By staying up to date with football live scores, you can elevate your football-watching experience, make informed betting decisions, and actively participate in the vibrant community of football enthusiasts.

FAQs about Football Live Scores:

Q1: How accurate are football live scores?

 Football live scores provided by reliable platforms are generally accurate and reflect real-time events occurring during matches. However, occasional delays or technical issues may affect the timeliness of updates. It is recommended to rely on reputable sources for the most accurate live score information.

Q2: Can I access football live scores for matches played in different leagues and countries?

Yes, most football live score platforms cover matches from various leagues and countries around the world. From the English Premier League to the UEFA Champions League and international tournaments, you can find live scores for a wide range of football competitions.

Q3: Can I receive notifications for specific matches or teams?

Many live score platforms offer customization options, allowing you to set up notifications for specific matches, teams, or leagues. This way, you can receive instant updates tailored to your preferences and interests.

Q4: Are there any free platforms for accessing football live scores?

Yes, numerous platforms provide free access to football live scores. Websites, mobile applications, and social media platforms often offer free live score services, ensuring that fans can stay connected to the game without any subscription fees.

Q5: Can I watch live streams of football matches through live score platforms?

While live score platforms primarily focus on delivering real-time updates, some platforms may provide links or information about official broadcasters or streaming services that offer live match coverage. However, live streaming services typically require separate subscriptions or fees.

Hocevar scores second Truck career triumph at Nashville

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Andrew Kim
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LEBANON, TENNESSEE - JUNE 23: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 23, 2023 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images).

In a season where he silenced his doubters and became a NASCAR race winner for the first time in his career, Carson Hocevar doubled down with another reason to celebrate after scoring a late victory in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, June 23.

The 20-year-old Hocevar from Portage, Michigan, led the final 40 of 150-scheduled laps in an event where he rolled off the starting grid in seventh place before keeping pace with the front-runners as the event proceeded under the lights. He assumed the lead for the first time during a restart with 40 laps remaining and Hocevar appeared to be heading toward a potential victory when a late two-truck incident with 10 laps remaining stalled his momentum momentarily. After being one of select competitors to remain on the track instead of pitting for fresh tires, Hocevar then managed to fend off a late charge from reigning series champion Zane Smith during a three-lap shootout to claim the second checkered flag of this season and of his youthful career.

With on-track qualifying that determined the starting lineup occurring on Friday, rookie Nick Sanchez notched his third career pole position after posting a pole-winning lap at 161.915 mph in 29.571 seconds. Joining him on the front row was Bayley Currey, who posted the second-best qualifying lap at 161.844 mph in 29.584 seconds.

Prior to the event, Toni Breidinger and Dean Thompson dropped to the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments made to their respective trucks.

When the green flag waved and the race commenced, Sanchez and Currey briefly dueled for the lead entering the first turn until Sanchez rocketed ahead on the inside lane through the first turn. With Sanchez out in front through the backstretch, rookie Rajah Caruth, who qualified third, battled Currey for second. Corey Heim, the series points leader who returned from a one-race absence due to illness that caused him to miss the previous event at World Wide Technology Raceway in early June, joined the battle entering the third turn. Caruth would muscle ahead and acquire the runner-up spot as Sanchez proceeded to lead the first lap.

Three laps later and amid a series of early on-track battles while Sanchez continued to lead ahead of Caruth, the first caution of the event. Hailie Deegan, who was battling Lawless Alan for a spot within the top 20, got loose underneath Alan in Turn 3 as both competitors slipped sideways up the groove, with Deegan barely clipping the No. 51 Rowdy Manufacturing Chevrolet Silverado RST piloted by Jack Wood. While Deegan backed her No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford F-150 into Turn 3’s outside wall, Alan, who was trying to save his sideways truck, ended up darting back towards the wall as he was hit by Wood before both competitors hit the wall and emerged with damaged trucks.

When the race restarted under green on the ninth lap, Sanchez fended off Caruth entering the first turn to retain the lead while Zane Smith, who restarted within the top six, got loose entering the first turn, but managed to continue without losing ground of the leaders. Shortly after, however, the caution returned when Alan blew a right-side tire and smacked the outside wall in Turn 1, his second incident of the night, and became the first retiree of the event.

During the proceeding restart on Lap 16, Sanchez and Caruth battled for the lead until Sanchez managed to pull ahead of Caruth to retain the lead during the following lap. With Sanchez leading the field, Carson Hocevar, who started seventh, battled and overtook teammate Currey for third as Corey Heim, Zane Smith and rookie Taylor Gray battled for fifth.

Through the first 25 scheduled laps, Sanchez was leading by two-tenths of a second over a hard-charging Caruth while third-place Hocevar trailed by more than a second. Behind, Zane Smith and Currey battled for fourth while Heim, Tyler Ankrum, Taylor Gray, Grant Enfinger and Tanner Gray were running in the top 10. Meanwhile, Matt DiBenedetto was in 11th ahead of Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ben Rhodes and Chase Purdy while rookie Daniel Dye, rookie Jake Garcia, Matt Crafton, Ty Majeski and Colby Howard occupied the top 20.

Five laps later, Sanchez continued to lead by a tenth of a second over Caruth, who continued to intimidate and challenge Sanchez for the lead through every turn and corner. Behind, Zane Smith muscled his Speedco Ford F-150 into third place over Hocevar and Currey while Heim trailed in sixth place.

During the proceeding five laps, the battle for the lead continued to ignite between Sanchez and Caruth. With both competitors encountering lapped traffic, Caruth made several side-by-side challenges on Sanchez to acquire the lead, but Sanchez would manage to fend off Caruth’s attacks by the time both returned to the start/finish line.

On Lap 36, Caruth managed to lead a lap for himself over Sanchez. A lap later, however, Caruth was quickly overtaken by Sanchez as Zane Smith followed suit. Zane Smith would then become the new race leader on Lap 39 after assuming the top spot over Sanchez while Caruth, who was off the pace, made an unscheduled pit stop to address a loss of fuel pressure to his No. 24 Born Driven Chevrolet Silverado RST.

When the first stage concluded on Lap 45, Zane Smith, who stretched his advantage to more than two seconds after acquiring the lead on Lap 39, captured his second stage victory of the 2023 season. Sanchez settled in second as he trailed Smith by more than two seconds while Currey, Hocevar, Heim, Ankrum, Tanner Gray, Enfinger, DiBenedetto and Taylor Gray were scored in the top 10.

Under the stage break, the lead lap field led by Zane Smith pitted. Following the pit stops, Heim managed to squeak ahead and exit first with the lead followed by Sanchez, Currey, Zane Smith, Ankrum and Taylor Gray.

The second stage started on Lap 53 as Heim and Sanchez occupied the front row. At the start, Heim retained the lead followed by Currey, who overtook Sanchez for second after pushing Heim into the lead at the restart mark. Taylor Gray would then challenge Sanchez for third entering the backstretch before Sanchez retained the spot followed by Zane Smith. Gray would then get dropkicked to eighth as Rhodes, Hocevar and Ankrum overtook him for spots within the top seven. Soon after, Gray would be challenged by Matt DiBenedetto, Eckes and a steaming pack of competitors for eighth during the proceeding laps as Heim retained the lead over Currey and a hard-charging Zane Smith.

By Lap 60, Heim’s No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro was leading by two-tenths of a second over Currey’s No. 41 Unishippers Chevrolet Silverado RST while third-place Zane Smith trailed by more than a second. Sanchez, meanwhile, was in fourth ahead of Hocevar while Rhodes, Ankrum, DiBenedetto, Taylor Gray and Christian Eckes were in the top 10.

Two laps later, Currey led a lap for himself amid a fierce battle with Heim. Both competitors would then duel for the lead before Heim reassumed the top spot during the proceeding lap. With both competitors continuing to battle for the lead by Lap 65, Heim fended off Currey’s repeated attacks to retain the lead as Zane Smith narrowed his deficit to six-tenths of a second as he started to join the battle for the lead.

At the halfway mark on Lap 75, Heim was leading by two-tenths of a second over Currey followed by Zane Smith, Hocevar and Sanchez while Rhodes, Ankrum, DiBenedetto, Tanner Gray and Taylor Gray were in the top 10. Behind, Eckes was in 11th ahead of Enfinger, Stewart Friesen, Chase Purdy and Daniel Dye while newcomer Jake Drew, Jake Garcia, Dean Thompson, Matt Crafton and Colby Howard were running in the top 20. Meanwhile, Ty Majeski, who was slow on the track three laps earlier due to an electrical issue, had pulled his truck off the course without drawing a caution.

Then on Lap 84, the fourth caution of the event flew when Stewart Friesen spun his No. 52 Ferris Commercial Mowers Toyota Tundra TRD Pro entering Turn 4. During the caution period, DiBenedetto remained on the track to assume the race lead in his No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado RST while the rest of the lead lap field led by Heim pitted. Following the pit stops, Heim exited pit road first followed by Zane Smith, Hocevar, Rhodes and Currey. Amid the pit stops, Crafton was penalized for an uncontrolled tire violation while Layne Riggs was also penalized for speeding on pit road.

With five laps remaining in the second stage, the race restarted under green. At the start, DiBenedetto maintained the lead through the first two turns as Rhodes, Heim and Zane Smith battled behind while fanned out to three lanes. Through the backstretch, however, Heim made his move beneath DiBenedetto and reassumed the lead. Amid the on-track jostles for spots, DiBenedetto was left to battle Hocevar and Zane Smith to retain second amid competing on worn tires while Heim started to pull away with the lead.

Then with three laps remaining in the second stage, the caution returned when Daniel Dye, who was running outside the top 10, got loose as his truck washed up the track through Turns 1 and 2. Dye then clipped Layne Riggs as his truck started to turn down towards the track’s banking as Riggs was sent spinning through the backstretch. Riggs was then T-boned by an oncoming Bret Holmes as both competitors came to a rest with wrecked trucks.

The recent caution period for the multi-truck wreck was enough for the second stage scheduled to conclude on Lap 95 to finish under caution as Heim captured his fifth stage victory of the 2023 season. Hocevar trailed in second followed by DiBenedetto while Zane Smith, Rhodes, Ankrum, Currey, Tanner Gray, Jake Drew and Eckes were scored in the top 10.

Under the stage break, select names that included DiBenedetto pitted while the rest led by Heim remained on the track. Among those who pitted included Grant Enfinger, the series’ recent winner at World Wide Technology Raceway who pitted for repairs to his left front after making contact with Dean Thompson on pit road during the previous caution period.

With 48 laps remaining, the final stage started under green as Heim and Hocevar occupied the front row. At the start, Heim rocketed away from Hocevar and the field to retain the lead, though Hocevar kept Heim close within his sights. Behind, Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes battled for third while Currey trailed in fifth ahead of Ankrum, Tanner Gray, Jake Drew, Eckes and Sanchez.

Two laps later, the caution returned when Thompson, who was battling Eckes for ninth, got loose beneath Eckes and started to wash up the track as he barely clipped Eckes’ No. 19 NAPA Chevrolet Silverado RST before he spun and backed his No. 5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota Tundra TRD Pro into the outside wall, thus damaging his rear deck lid, in Turn 3. During the caution period, nearly the entire field led by Heim remained on the track while select names that included Enfinger, Eckes, Friesen and Layne Riggs pitted.

During the following restart with 40 laps remaining, Heim and Hocevar dueled dead even for the lead entering the first two turns until Hocevar rocketed his No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado RST into the lead. With Hocevar emerging as the new leader of the event, Heim fell back to second while Zane Smith and Currey battled for third in front of Ankrum and Rhodes.

With 35 laps remaining, Hocevar was leading by nine-tenths of a second over Heim while Currey and Zane Smith, both of whom trailed the leader by more than a second, continued to battle for third as Ankrum was trying to fend off Rhodes and Sanchez for fifth. Hocevar would proceed to extend his advantage to more than a second over the new runner-up competitor Zane Smith with 30 laps remaining.

Down to the final 20 laps of the event, Hocevar stabilized his advantage to more than a second over Zane Smith while third-place Heim trailed by more than three seconds. Currey and Rhodes were running in the top five while Sanchez, Ankrum, Purdy, Drew and Tanner Gray were battling in the top 10.

Then with 10 laps remaining, the caution flew when Friesen, who was running 22nd, got loose and slipped sideways entering Turn 4 as he clipped Enfinger before colliding into Eckes and sending both to spin across the frontstretch grass. At the moment of caution, Hocevar was leading by more than a second over Zane Smith while Heim, Currey and Sanchez were scored in the top five.

During the caution period, names that included Hocevar, Zane Smith, Heim, Chase Purdy, Tanner Gray and Jake Garcia remained on the track while the rest led by Currey and Sanchez pitted amid a mixed strategy.

Down to a three-lap shootout, as Hocevar and Zane Smith occupied the front row, Hocevar received a big push from Chase Purdy to rocket ahead with the lead at the restart zone. As the field fanned out entering the first turn, Hocevar retained the lead while Zane Smith and Heim pursued the leader. Hocevar would continue to lead throughout the circuit while the field behind jostled for late positions.

With two laps remaining, Sanchez, racing on fresh tires in his No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado RST, overtook Heim for third while Hocevar stabilized his advantage to three-tenths of a second over Smith.

When the white flag waved and the final lap started, Hocevar remained as the leader by three-tenths of a second over a hard-charging Zane Smith. Smith then tried to gain ground on Hocevar entering Turn 1, but he went wide and lost his momentum as Hocevar muscled away on the inside lane. Then through the backstretch, Smith and Sanchez set their final lap moves on Hocevar, but neither prevailed approaching Turns 3 and 4. This allowed Hocevar to pull away and beat both within three-tenths of a second to grab his second checkered flag of this season and of his career.

With the victory, Hocevar joined Zane Smith, Christian Eckes and Grant Enfinger as the only competitors to achieve multiple Craftsman Truck Series victories this season while also recording the sixth career victory for Niece Motorsports. The Nashville victory occurred more than two months after the Michigan native claimed his first Truck triumph at Texas Motor Speedway amid a wild last-lap battle involving Nick Sanchez and Zane Smith.

In addition, Hocevar, who is coming off four consecutive top-five results in recent weeks, claimed the third and final $50,000 bonus as part of this year’s Craftsman Triple Truck Challenge bonus.

“I would say I enjoy [this ride] a lot right now,” Hocevar said on FS1. “I led [a race] to the [start/finish] line after the white [flag] and carried it around, so I could finally get that out of the rest. Hopefully, that puts together any doubters. [Team owner] Al Niece, I hope he lets me drive a truck for a long time because I wanna win a lot of races for him. In the meantime, hopefully, I can win a lot more races everywhere else, under the sun or any car I get in. [Crew chief] Phil Gould’s a magician with these things and just glad I’m finally being able to put a fraction together of what he deserves.”

Meanwhile, Zane Smith, who is coming off four consecutive weeks of finishing 20th or worse, rallied by finishing in second place at Nashville for a second consecutive season while Nick Sanchez claimed his second top-three result of his career by finishing in third place.

“Yeah, definitely frustrating,” Smith said. “I wanna win here really bad. I love this place. Just needed to be better on restarts. [I] Struggled really bad all night from first to second [gear], but third to fourth, that was really good. [The leaders] would just be too far ahead and then, that final restart, [Heim] had just jumped outside of us and just pulled us back even more. I was catching [Hocevar]. I feel like we were better than him, but he just had the track position and he had the clean air. We did not.”

“At the end of the day, it was a good points night,” Sanchez added. “That’s what we needed, but I’d kind of be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed. Third’s good, but I think we had the fastest truck. Just got to get better on my end. Got to execute a little better. I lost a little bit on pit road, so that hurt us. [I] Felt like we were always fighting behind, but can’t say enough about this No. 2 Rev Racing, Gainbridge Chevrolet crew. Every week, fast truck, so just go to Mid-Ohio and try again.”

Heim ended up in fourth place despite leading a race-high 57 laps, but he managed to retain the lead in the regular-season standings, while Bayley Currey notched his second top-five career result by finishing fifth.

Chase Purdy, Matt DiBenedetto, Tyler Ankrum, Ben Rhodes and rookie Jake Garcia completed the top 10 in the final running order.

Notably, Jake Drew, the reigning ARCA Menards Series West champion, finished 12th in his Truck Series debut while Toni Breidinger finished 17th in her third Truck career start. Enfinger ended up 13th while Friesen and Eckes settled in 18th and 23rd, respectively, following their late wreck.

There were nine lead changes for seven different leaders. The race featured seven cautions for 43 laps. In addition, 18 of 36 starters finished on the lead lap.

Following the 13th event of the 2023 Craftsman Truck Series season, Corey Heim leads the regular-season standings by 16 points over Zane Smith, 31 over Grant Enfinger, 44 over Ty Majeski and 47 over Ben Rhodes.

With three regular-season events remaining on the schedule, Christian Eckes, Zane Smith, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger, Corey Heim and Ben Rhodes are currently locked into the 2023 Truck Series Playoffs based on winning at least once throughout the regular-season stretch. Ty Majeski, Matt DiBenedetto, Matt Crafton and Nick Sanchez are above the top-10 cutline based on points, with Sanchez occupying the final transfer spot by six points over both Stewart Friesen and Tanner Gray, 39 over Chase Purdy and 63 over Jake Garcia.

Results.

1. Carson Hocevar, 40 laps led

2. Zane Smith, 11 laps led, Stage 1 winner

3. Nick Sanchez, 38 laps led

4. Corey Heim, 57 laps led, Stage 2 winner

5. Bayley Currey, one lap led

6. Chase Purdy

7. Matt DiBenedetto, three laps led

8. Tyler Ankrum

9. Ben Rhodes

10. Jake Garcia

11. Tanner Gray

12. Jake Drew

13. Grant Enfinger

14. Taylor Gray

15. Matt Crafton

16. Timmy Hill

17. Toni Breidinger

18. Stewart Friesen

19. Nick Leitz, one lap down

20. Mason Maggio, one lap down

21. Cory Roper, two laps down

 22. Daniel Dye, two laps down

23. Christian Eckes, two laps down

24. Jonathan Shafer, three laps down

25. Spencer Boyd, three laps down

26. Chase Janes, three laps down

27. Layne Riggs, three laps down

28. Hailie Deegan, four laps down

29. Colby Howard, six laps down

30. Jack Wood, six laps down

31. Ty Majeski, 17 laps down

32. Rajah Caruth, 31 laps down, one lap led

33. Dean Thompson – OUT, Dvp

34. Bret Holmes – OUT, Accident

35. Memphis Villarreal – OUT, Electrical

36. Lawless Alan – OUT, Accident

Next on the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season is the series’ second annual visit to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The event is scheduled to occur on July 8 at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

CHEVROLET NCS AT NASHVILLE: Chase Elliott Press Conference Transcript

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY
ALLY 400
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 23, 2023

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1, met with the media prior to the NASCAR Cup Series practice session at Nashville Superspeedway. Press conference highlights:

WHAT’S ALAN (GUSTAFSON) BEEN LIKE THIS SEASON WITH THE UPS AND DOWNS AND EVERYTHING THAT’S BEEN THROWN YOUR WAY?

“Yeah, it’s definitely not been normal for sure over the first six months of the year. But you know, it’s the reality of where we are now. And for me, I’m just focused on only the things I can control, which is what’s ahead and what’s in front of us right here. Really no need to complicate it more than that. Obviously if I could go back and change a lot of the things, I would. But I can’t, so we’ll just try to make the most of these next 10 weeks or so and try to get in the show.”

WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN FROM ALAN (GUSTAFSON) LEADING THIS TEAM THIS YEAR? ANYTHING DIFFERENT, SAME APPROACH, ANYTHING OF THAT NATURE?

“Yeah, I mean obviously he’s had a challenge and I’ve put him in that situation more this year than I would have liked to, for sure. But you know look – he’s a top notch guy, first and foremost, and he’s a good leader. He’s somebody that has enough experience to be able to plug someone into his system. That was really all I did when I came in – I was just plugged into the system that he had already created. I think that’s a good thing. It’s really always been the same. Our approach has been the same. Our preparation has been the same. Obviously we talk about different things, but just that week-to-week schedule is very similar and it has been for eight years now at the end of this year. I think it’s a good approach. I think he’s led our team really well through a tough situation. Obviously still a lot of the season left and a lot of opportunity to get things going like we want to, but I think he’s done a great job, as I’ve always thought about him. Looking forward to continuing to go to work.”

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT LAST YEAR’S RACE WITH THE WEATHER DELAY – BEING ABLE TO GRIND IT OUT AND COME OUT ON TOP?

“Yeah, it was good. I remember it being really good for us. We started the race last year and we were actually pretty bad. And usually when that happens – you start a race and you’re struggling, it doesn’t typically get better. With the rain, I think we ended up having a bad pit stop there at one point and we just decided we’re going to take some time – try to think through some adjustments and do some things that we wouldn’t necessarily do during a normal situation because you would lose a lot of time on pit road doing it. So yeah, we just kind of – I don’t want to say swing for the fence.. it was a thought out process. But we just took the time to do what we thought we needed to do and fortunately we hit the nail right on the head. I couldn’t really ask for much more after that.

It was crazy – I’m not really sure I’ve ever been part of a race where we were that bad and then we were all of a sudden that good. So yeah, hopefully we miss the bad part and we can just be good. But a lot’s changed in the course of the year. At this point last year, I think we were running better, as it pertained to just the results on-track. I think people’s approach kind of changed throughout the year and that’s where we started struggling a little bit was really right about this time last year. Just been trying to kind of scratch and claw and get back to where we need to be and catchup to where we feel like everybody else got a little better.”

LAST YEAR, WE WENT FROM DAY TO NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE DELAY. THIS YEAR, YOU WILL GO FROM DAY TO THE NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE START TIME. DID LAST YEAR GIVE YOU ANY INDICATION OF HOW THE TRACK WILL CHANGE, OR WITH THE WEATHER IS THAT NOT COMPARABLE?

“I don’t think so. I remember last year, kind of thinking back through it – we were already moving up the track. The race track was really widening out before the sun went down before that last rain delay, if I remember right. I thought we started moving up and it started to get really wide, and the race kind of looked like that for the rest of the night. I personally don’t think it will change a whole lot. They said they did the same track prep to the surface, so I think if that’s the case, it will move up at some point. There was a lot of pace when we moved up the track last year, so I think you’ll see more of that. But I don’t think it’ll change much day-to-night, other than it will be just a little nicer for the fans and the people watching here.”

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE NEXT WEEK AT CHICAGO? WHAT WOULD MAKE THAT A GOOD EVENT.. DOES IT JUST NEED TO HAVE SOME EXCITEMENT? DOES IT NEED TO BE A GOOD RACE? WHAT DOES IT NEED?

“I don’t know.. 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 typically come out to Joliet or somewhere up there like it typically would have been the case. For them, I think it’s about it being a good event and it being exciting for them; there being 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 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 race track 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.”

I WANTED TO ASK YOU A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF PERSEVERANCE. DOES THIS SEASON BECAUSE YOU HAVEN’T GOT THAT WIN, ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT JUST KEEPING THINGS THE SAME AS YOU WOULD ALWAYS GO ABOUT IT, OR IS THERE A LITTLE EXTRA SENSE OF ‘COME ON GUYS, LET’S RALLY AND SHOW WHAT WE CAN DO WHEN WE HAVE TO’?

“Not really, honestly. I feel like a lot of times when you put yourself in those situations, it doesn’t always get better when you’re 11 out of 10, right. I think just being in that nice sweet spot of pushing but not pushing too far, and pushing yourself and your team, but not pushing them too far. So I think there is a balance there where I feel like we’ve done the best and had the best results, and I think that’s just where we need to stay, personally. When we do our jobs at that level and to the best of our abilities, I feel like it’s been plenty good enough to go and contend. We just have to fall into that rhythm and just do our thing.

I guess, short answer – no, I don’t think we need to push too hard or do anything crazy. I think our approach needs to be the same and just make sure we’re executing the things that we talk about and the things we’re zoned in on. No, I don’t think we really need to change anything. But personally, I’m looking forward to it. As bad as the year has been to a lot of people, I feel like it’s kind of fun. We’ve got 10 weeks left and you either get in the show or you don’t. The playoffs are kind of like that. When you get in those last 10, you either have to run well the next week or you go home. So it’s kind of that way now. For me, I kind of enjoy it. I’m kind of looking forward to just the challenge and seeing if we can figure it out.”

IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU DON’T SEE THIS AS PRESSURE, BUT MAYBE COMING OFF THE WEEK OFF AND COMING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU WON LAST YEAR, IS IT KIND OF THE PERFECT COMBINATION TO JUST RESET AND DO A PLAYOFF CHASE AT THIS POINT?

“Yeah, I think so. Sonoma (Raceway) was a nice run for us. We didn’t win or anything, but I think we just had a good, solid weekend. We got into the second round of qualifying and that was a great thing. We hadn’t been doing a lot of that for quite a while. Just thought we did a lot of little things good last weekend and I felt like I kind of just plugged right back into a good stride and a good cadence. I think that cadence and that stride that we executed with in Sonoma can result in great results from here to Daytona (International Speedway). Like I said, we’re in a tough spot, but I think it’s a great opportunity to go and have some fun and embrace the challenge. That’s really kind of where my head’s at.”

YOU TALKED ABOUT WHAT IT WAS LIKE LAST YEAR. I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CAN TAKE FROM THAT, BUT CAN YOU JUST SPEAK TO THE EVOLUTION OF FIGURING OUT HOW TO RACE ON THIS CONCRETE OVAL THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS?

“Yeah, this track I would say a lot of the Cup garage had a lot of laps at prior to running this race – probably more than we had at any new race track that we’ve gone to over the last couple of years because this was a testing facility for us and we came here a lot in the winter. Even before I was driving in Cup, we came up here and tested a bunch. On the Xfinity side, I did some tests with the No. 24 team when Jeff (Gordon) was still driving, too. This was a place that was a really hot stop for everyone to come up here and run at. It was a place that you could come repeat lap times. It wasn’t super hard on tires. It was just a popular testing facility, so I don’t really think anything has jumped out at anyone because of that. It’s just been about putting together a good weekend and finding your balance. No different than anywhere else.”

A NUMBER OF DRIVERS ARE IN THE SAME POSITION YOU ARE AND NEEDING TO WIN AT THIS POINT WITH 10 RACES TO GO IN THE REGULAR-SEASON TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS. THEY DON’T ALL HAVE YOUR KIND OF RACE TEAM. HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL TO HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT AT ANY TRACK ALONG THE WAY IN THESE NEXT 10 RACES THAT IT WOULDN’T BE SHOCKING FOR YOU TO WIN?

“That’s a good thing, for sure. And I agree – I think our team has been really, really strong for the majority of the season. I think back to some of the races that I’ve been a part of – a lot of those races I feel like our race team has been better than I have done for them throughout the year. So if we could just combine our efforts, I think it would be really good. If I can bring to the table what they’ve been bringing to the table – on pit road, race strategy and things – I think we’d be in really, really good shape. I feel like I’ve very capable of doing that – just putting the right pieces of the puzzle together at the right now and just getting in a bit of a rhythm. There’s been some high spots.. Kansas (Speedway) was a high spot. Fontana (Auto Club Speedway) was a high spot. Sonoma (Raceway) was also very good. Three very different style of tracks, so that brings some positivity to my mind that it’s there. We just have to extract it here every week for the next 10. Certainly don’t want to go to Daytona (International Speedway) and be in the position to have to win a speedway race to get into the playoffs. Odds are if you’re in that position, you’re probably not going to be much of a threat anyway, in my opinion. We want to be a threat each week from here on, and I intend to do that.”

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING, IF ANYTHING YET, TO PREPARE FOR THE CHICAGO STREET COURSE RACE? DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’LL APPLY YOUR ROAD COURSE CRAFT NEXT WEEKEND?

“Yeah, I mean honestly we haven’t dove in completely. We’ll be diving in deep next week, for sure. Really all eyes have been on Nashville (Superspeedway), and that’s just kind of how we do things. Just take it a week at a time. I think it’s very easy to get too far ahead.

Outside of just running some laps on iRacing, really just familiarize with literally what turns are where. That’s the biggest thing I think I can do for myself right now, and certainly going to dive more into that next week – start talking about setup stuff and things that we feel like we need to do well out there to be good.

It’s going to be different. From my understanding, the surface is pretty rough. A lot of 90 degree corners. I’m sure it’s going to be very hot. All those things certainly are a factor, but we’ll dive in next week and go to work.”

 
 

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Northern Tool + Equipment Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Rat Rod Kart Build-off with Release of New Engine

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Minnesota Street Rod Association's Back to the 50’s Weekend

Two Minnesota high schools will spend a year building rat rod go-karts with the new NorthStar engine under the watchful eye of celebrity mentors Richard Petty and Billy Lane

BURNSVILLE, Minn., June 15, 2023 — Northern Tool + Equipment will celebrate the upcoming release of its all new NorthStar line of engines by announcing an exciting build-off in front of thousands of people at the Minnesota Street Rod Association Back to the 50’s event on June 23rd. Two Minnesota high schools will spend the next year constructing rat rod go-karts using 740cc NorthStar EFI engines under the watchful eye of mentors Richard Petty, a NASCAR legend, and celebrity motorcycle builder Billy Lane. The build-off is part of Northern Tool + Equipment’s Tools for the Trades™ program.

“Tools for the Trades™ is a great program, and it’s important for kids to know they have career options. This country will always need tradespeople to make and manufacture things,” said Petty. “The team at Petty’s Garage and I are excited to meet the students and help them with this build-off.”

The schools will each receive a new, cutting-edge NorthStar EFI engine. Later this year, multiple sizes of the engine, from 180cc to 825cc, including two new engines at 300cc and 420cc, will be used in NorthStar products and available for purchase at Northern Tool. Each school’s career and technical education program will also receive a donation of professional-grade tools and equipment, including air compressors and air-powered tools donated by Ingersoll Rand.

“Ingersoll Rand is excited to support these students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills by providing access to the same quality equipment used by professionals across the skilled trades,” added Kate Hartman, marketing leader at Ingersoll Rand.

Northern Tool created Tools for the Trades™ to help address the skilled trades labor gap by providing schools, students and instructors with the proper equipment to grow trades learning options and the experiences to fuel interest in the trades for the next generation. The schools selected for this build-off, Minneapolis North and Lakeville North, will be able to provide students with invaluable hands-on experience through the project. The finished carts will also be custom pinstriped by renowned pinstriper Cliff Anderson, Jr, and the eight-month process will be featured on social media with progress narration by celebrity YouTuber Dylan McCool.

“We’re passionate about supporting and fueling the curiosity of the next generation of tradespeople,” said Northern Tool + Equipment Co-owner Wade Kotula. “This is an exciting project because it will teach real-world skills while also exposing students to the wealth of knowledge our mentors possess, and they get to start and end it all at an amazing event in MSRA’s Back to the 50’s Weekend.”

Finished carts will then be unveiled at the 50th Anniversary of Back to the 50’s in 2024 and will be raced at Lane’s Sons of Speed® classic motorcycle racing series.

“It’s a thrill and an honor to be involved in teaching students these skills,” said Lane. “There are a lot of good ways to make a living, and this effort by Northern Tool + Equipment to expose students to the trades at a young age is critical.”

About Northern Tool + Equipment:

Northern Tool + Equipment is a family-owned company serving both DIYers and trades professionals tackling the tough projects. A leading supplier of more than 100,000 high-quality tools and equipment for over 40 years, the company’s highly-trained team has an immense breadth of knowledge to help customers in-person at more than 130 retail stores, online and over the phone through their fully-staffed contact center. From helping customers get the right tool for the job to assisting with parts and repairs that keep tools running at peak performance, customer service is at the foundation of Northern Tool’s mission. With a passion for serving their communities and helping to fill the trades labor shortage, the company’s Tools for the Trades™ program donates high-quality tools directly into school classrooms, helping teachers show students the value of working in the trades. Learn more about Northern Tool + Equipment at www.NorthernTool.com and stay connected through social media: Facebook (@northerntool), Instagram (@northern_tool), Twitter (@northerntool), YouTube and Pinterest.

Draiver® Signs Primary Partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ and Erik Jones for NASCAR’s Inaugural Chicago Street Race

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STATESVILLE, N.C. (June 23, 2023) — LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ today announced a partnership with Draiver (pronounced DRAY-ver) as the primary partner on Erik Jones No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the NASCAR Cup Series inaugural Chicago Street Race on July 2.

Draiver is the industry’s most intelligent on-demand vehicle delivery company headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with operations throughout the U.S., Canada, and South America. Founded by CEO Zarif Haque in 2013, Draiver introduced a revolutionary approach to moving vehicles through an advanced AI logistics platform and a fully insured independent driver network to deliver vehicles faster, safer, and more profitably. Today, the rapidly-scaling company has completed over a million vehicle moves while providing unprecedented visibility into the vehicle delivery process.

“It’s awesome to have Draiver on the No. 43 Chevrolet for the Chicago Street Course event,” said Jones. “This is a new event so there will be lots of eyes on this race and a new partner coming into the sport is just exciting overall. The paint scheme on the No. 43 is really neat and clean and will stand out on the track. A street course in NASCAR is new for everyone, so we hope to have a great showing for Draiver and our fans.”

“Bringing new partners to our team and into the sport is really critical for continued growth,” said co-owner Johnson. “There will be a lot of eyes on this race in Chicago and so it’s a great opportunity for Draiver to join the Club.”

“LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and Erik Jones value speed and innovation as much as we do,” said Haque. “As experts in smarter, faster vehicle movement, Draiver is perfectly aligned with NASCAR and their very first Chicago Street Race.”

The green flag drops on the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Course for 200 miles of street racing action on Sunday, July 2nd at 5:30pm ET. NBC, Peacock MRN Radio and SIRIUS XM Channel 90 are set to broadcast the event live.

ABOUT DRAIVER: Draiver is a market-leading on-demand vehicle delivery company offering elevated delivery solutions and experiences for both businesses and consumers. Through best-in-class AI logistics software and a vetted, insured driver marketplace, the company moves cars faster, and more efficiently, to improve bottom lines for global fleet and rental companies, OEMs, large automotive groups, and single location businesses.

The company’s expertise has enabled rapid expansion to three continents, where the platform moves over 6,000 cars a day through an elite network of 20,000 drivers. The company’s full suite of services is available throughout North and South America, and their software solves logistics needs for large automotive companies in Peru, Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Peru and the GCC.

Draiver’s mission is to redefine the standard of excellence in vehicle delivery and offer unmatched opportunities for the gig economy in a people-first environment. Follow Draiver on Twitter, LinkedIn and www.draiver.com.

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is a professional motor racing team that competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, owned by Maury Gallagher and Jimmie Johnson. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB operates two full-time entries, the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 of Noah Gragson and the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 of Erik Jones. The team also fields a third part-time entry, the No. 84 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, for Johnson’s limited racing schedule in 2023.

Based in Statesville, N.C., LEGACY MOTOR CLUB operates alongside GMS Racing, which fields three full-time entries in the NASCAR Truck Series. Since the formation of GMS Racing in 2012, Gallagher, along with one of the NASCAR garage’s most accomplished figures, Team President, Mike Beam, built a victorious organization, capturing the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Truck Series championships, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championships, accumulating over 65 wins across six national racing circuits.

The mission of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is to create an inclusive environment for auto-racing enthusiasts, celebrate the past and future legacies of our partners and team members, and to compete for race wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at www.LEGACYMOTORCLUB.com

Brett Moffitt | AM Racing Nashville Superspeedway June NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Preview

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AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway | Tennessee Lottery 250

Fast Facts

No. 25 AM Racing Team:
Driver: Brett Moffitt
Primary Partner(s): Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC)
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Joe Williams Jr.
Spotter: Tony Raines
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 Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

Future Focused: With AM’s inaugural Xfinity journey set to continue at the track in the beat of Music 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.

Welcome Aboard: For AM Racing’s first Xfinity Series trip to the Music City, the team welcomes Southeast Lineman Training as the primary marketing partner for the 15th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season.

Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC) is the premier training school for apprentice lineworker training.

SLTC consistently has produced an elite group of highly trained and certified graduates.

SLTC provides training in a realistic and challenging environment, where individuals can establish the foundation necessary for a rewarding career as lineworkers in the electrical utility and communications industries.

AM Minute: Last weekend was a somewhat quiet weekend for AM Racing.

With the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series enjoying a much-needed off weekend, AM Racing’s development program in the ARCA Menards Series was front and center.

Christian Rose aboard his No. 32 Department of West Virginia Tourism | Secure Testing Services Ford Mustang made his Berlin Raceway debut in style, qualifying a career-best fifth and finishing a career-best seventh.

The AM Racing Dirt Division was also in action.

Austin Wayne Self again captured another win in 2023 by winning his fifth race of the season for the Statesville, N.C.-based team at Carolina Speedway.

Self will be back in action this weekend at East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, N.C.

Thanks For Your Support: With more than 42 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, AM Technical Solutions, 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 Nashville 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 Nashville Superspeedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Tennessee Lottery 250 will mark Moffitt’s third start at the 1.33-mile speedway.

In his previous two efforts, Moffitt earned a track-best finish of 10th in the 2022 edition. of the Tennessee Lottery 250 after starting 15th for Our Motorsports.

Brett Moffitt Xfinity Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Xfinity Series tracks classified as a speedway, Moffitt has made 49 starts throughout his career earning one pole and 16 top-10 finishes. He also holds an average finishing position of 15.8.

Brett Moffitt NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 98 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.

Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway | DoorDash 250 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway, Brett Moffitt and the AM Racing team attempted to conquer their third road course of the 2023 season.

A solid practice effort for Moffitt and the No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang team transferred into the 14th fastest lap in group qualifying on Saturday afternoon.

From the drop of the green flag in the 14th Xfinity Series season race of the season, Moffitt held steady throughout the inaugural race to maneuver a respectable 12th-place result.

In 14 races this season, Moffit has delivered three top-10s, eight top-15s, nine top-20s and an average finish of 17.4.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Joe Williams is Brett Moffit’s crew chief.

He will be crew chief for his 113th NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday and his third at the Lebanon, Tenn.- housed race track.

In his previous 112 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), seven top-five and 24 top-10 finishes.

Follow on Social Media: For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing), or follow them on Instagram and Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

For more on Brett Moffitt, please visit BrettMoffitt.com, like his Facebook page (Brett Moffitt Racing), or follow him on Instagram (@brett_moffitt_racing) and Twitter (@brett_moffitt).

Brett Moffitt Quoteboard:

On Nashville Superspeedway: “I am looking forward to getting to Nashville Superspeedway. I was able to finish inside the top-10 last June and I’d like to think our AM Racing team is equally able to duplicate or better that finish with our No. 25 Southeast Lineman Training Ford Mustang.

“I am excited to represent a new partner for AM Racing and into the sport and I think as hard as the AM Racing team has worked on this Ford Mustang, we should have an opportunity to collect our fourth top-10 finish of the season.

“We are coming off a respectable effort on the road courses at Portland and Sonoma, but we all know that we need to start delivering more top-10s and get closer to those top-fives and hope we can be in a position to score a win and put us in the Playoffs.”

On 2023 Season Outlook: “Through the first 14 races, we have definitely showcased speed, but we know we have to turn that speed into performances.

“Nashville is the beginning of a crucial summer stretch for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and we are doing everything we can to make sure we are prepared to press the attack and put ourselves in the Playoffs with AM Racing’s first career victory.”

Race Information:

The Tennessee Lottery 250 (188 laps | 250.04 miles) is the 15th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 4:35 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. Qualifying is set for race day, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:05 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag later in the day shortly after 2:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. ET) with live coverage on the USA Network, the Performance 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.

Joe Graf Jr. | RSS Racing Nashville Superspeedway June NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Preview

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RSS Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway | Tennessee Lottery 250

Fast Facts

No. 38 RSS Racing Team:
Driver: Joe Graf Jr.
Primary Partner(s): No. 38 G-Coin® Ford Mustang
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Steve Addington
Spotter: Joe Campbell
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines
Driver Championship Point Standings: 23rd
Team Championship Point Standings: 24th

Notes of Interest:

Settling In: After spending the last three seasons with SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt (2020 – 2022), Joe Graf Jr. moved to RSS Racing during the offseason where he’ll spend the majority of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season competing for the Sugar Hill, Ga.-based team.

In addition to RSS Racing, Graf will also compete in a limited NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule driving the No. 19 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Welcome Aboard: Joe Graf Jr. and RSS Racing welcome G-Coin® as the primary partner of the team’s No. 38 Ford Mustang for Saturday afternoon’s Tennessee Lottery 250.

Nashville marks the 15th race of the 2023 Xfinity Series season and the 16th race overall from 2021 to 2023 where G-Coin, a product that brings gold into the digital age, making it accessible and giving it true utility will be the primary partner.

G-Coin is serving as a primary partner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Joe Graf Jr. at RSS Racing for the second time this season.

Sponsor Intel: G-Coin® (gcoin.com) is a digital title to real physical gold, where 1 G-Coin® equals 1 gram of a 99.99% pure, ethically sourced Responsible Gold™ kilobar.

G-Coin® allows for easy savings and sending of real gold with zero transaction fees and near instantaneous settlement times.

With G-Coin®, users can now effortlessly buy, sell, and monitor the value of their gold from the convenience of their smartphone.

Download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and Go for Gold!

Thanks For Your Support: With a little more than 42 percent of the 2023 Xfinity Series season complete, Joe Graf Jr. and RSS Racing would like to thank their associate marketing partners: ArmsList.com, AVOID, Bass Reaper Bait Company, Bucked Up Energy Drink, CoverSeal, EAT SLEEP RACE Apparel, fgrACCEL, G-Coin®, GTECHNIQ, JACOB Companies, Lefcourt Brothers Racing, Love Motorsports, Model Electronics and ShopRite for their continued support.

Catch Him On The Dial: Before Joe Graf Jr. straps into his No. 38 G-Coin® Ford Mustang on Saturday, the RSS Racing driver will be featured on “The Frontstretch” on SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channel 90 with host Pat Patterson on Saturday morning, June 24, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m. ET.

Graf will also spotlight a commercial featuring G-Coin® in several spots throughout the weekend, including the full four-hour program on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Nashville Superspeedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Tennessee Lottery 250 will mark Graf’s third start at the 1.33-mile speedway.

In his previous two efforts, Graf earned a track-best finish of 34th in the 2021 edition of the Tennessee Lottery 250 after starting 33rd for SS GreenLight Racing.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Career Speedway Stats: At tracks classified as a speedway, Graf has competed in 53 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. He holds an average starting position of 25.8 and an average result of 25.8.

Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway | DoorDash 250 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Joe Graf Jr. and the RSS Racing team attempted to conquer their third road course of the 2023 season.

In the inaugural event, Graf made successful gains throughout the race and progressed from his 38th starting position to earn a lead lap 31st place finish.

Sneaker Mania: Along with the adrenaline of the Motorsports competition, Joe Graf Jr. also has a vogue for hype sneakers. In his current collection, he owns and wears at least 90 limited edition sneakers – and his collection continues to grow monthly.

The current estimated value of his collection tops $100,000.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Steve Addington is Joe Graf Jr.’s crew chief.

He will be crew chief for his 278th NASCAR Xfinity Series race as crew chief on Saturday and his 11th at the Lebanon, Tenn.- housed race track.

In his previous 277 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected 11 wins, 10 poles, 68 top-five and 118 top-10 finishes.

Hello From The Other Side: Graf Jr. has three teammates at RSS Racing.

Veteran Ryan Sieg will drive the No. 39 CMRroofing.com Ford Mustang, Truck invader Zane Smith will attempt his first Xfinity Series race of the season aboard the No. 28 RSS Racing Ford Mustang, while Kyle Sieg will drive the No. 29 RSS Racing Ford Mustang.

Ryan Sieg is set to make his 316th career Xfinity Series start overall and third at Nashville.

Zane Smith is poised to make his 12th career Xfinity Series start but first at Nashville.

Kyle Sieg hopes to make his 33rd career Xfinity Series start and second at Nashville.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Joe Graf Jr. visit JoeGrafRacing.com, like him on Facebook (Joe Graf Jr.), follow him on TikTok (@JoeGrafJr), Twitter (@JoeGrafJr) and Instagram (@joegrafjr).

For more on RSS Racing, please like them on Facebook (RSS283839) and follow them on Instagram (@rss283839) and Twitter (@RSS283839).

Joe Graf Jr. Quoteboard:

On Nashville Superspeedway: “I feel like Nashville Superspeedway owes me one to be honest. Last year, I had a really fast Ford Mustang, qualified strong, raced strong and just wound up being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

“This year, I’d like to think that I can take the knowledge of my Nashville experience and apply it to our No. 38 G-Coin® Ford Mustang that will transition into a strong weekend for our RSS Racing team.

“It was nice to come out of the road course races relatively intact and a lot of information gained for our notebook, but I am excited to be about being back on an oval.

“I am just hoping for a good day at the race track for G-Coin®, our other partners, friends, family and fans and the opportunity to officially kick off this summer stretch on a good note.”

On The 2023 Season: “We started the year off really strong between RSS Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing, but unfortunately we’ve been on a rollercoaster throughout the season.

“I know we just have to survive this stretch of unique races which includes a street course and hopefully in-between all the different types of tracks we’ll find a rhythm that will allow us to continue to accelerate in a positive direction.

“I just need to continue to stay focused, communicate with my team and utilize the knowledge that I’ve gained over the past three years to recover and have my best Xfinity Series season yet.”

Race Information:

The Tennessee Lottery 250 (188 laps | 250.04 miles) is the 15th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 4:35 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. Qualifying is set for race day, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:05 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag later in the day shortly after 2:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. ET) with live coverage on the USA Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Central).

About RSS Racing:

RSS Racing fields multiple entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series led by mainstay driver Ryan Sieg.

RSS Racing has competed in NASCAR events since 2009 from its headquarters in Sugar Hill, Ga.

GMG Racing Set for Major International Race Debut at Next Weekend’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa

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  • Kyle Washington, James Sofronas, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Patrick Long Co-Drive the No. 132 GMG Racing by Car Collection Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 R in the Pro-Am Class in World’s Premier 24 Hour GT3 Race
  • GMG Racing’s Todd Parriott Joins Teammates in Belgium Competing in the SRO GT4 European Series Support Race for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours

SANTA ANA, California (June 22, 2023) – Championship-winning sports car racing team GMG Racing makes its major international competition debut in next weekend’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa where team co-drivers Kyle Washington, James Sofronas, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Patrick Long co-drive the No. 132 GMG Racing by Car Collection Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 R in Pro-Am Class in the world’s premier 24-hour GT3 race.

“This is the biggest GT3 race in the world and probably one of the hardest ones to win because every car on track has the ability to run up front,” said Sofronas, a championship-winning driver who is the founder and principal of GMG Racing. “You are going to be fighting every corner, every lap for 24 hours, and there aren’t multiple classes with different types of cars. We are all in same-spec GT3 cars, so this is probably one of the biggest challenges of my career and in the history of GMG Racing from that regard.”

The 24 Hours of Spa debut has been fueled by the three-year development of team driver Washington and three decades of race and championship-winning sports car racing programs in North America led by Sofronas and the growing GMG Racing operation. Headquartered in Orange County in Southern California, GMG Racing is also expanding with a new 27,000 square foot trackside motorsport facility at The Thermal Club, the exclusive luxury motoring enthusiast and competition driving club that Sofronas and GMG have supported since it opened in the greater Palm Desert, California area over a decade ago.

“I am really proud of our driver development program and how it’s evolved with many of our clients coming from The Thermal Club. We strive for all of our clients to reach the highest level that they want to achieve,” Sofronas said. “Having Spa as the halo event to shoot for is fantastic, and to realize that in a short period of time – especially with Kyle, who has only been racing for three years – and has gone through our ladder program, is fantastic. What started at Thermal and has escalated to Porsche Cup racing, SRO, IMSA and now this massive endurance race at Spa is a testament to our program and the team behind it all.”

Sofronas and Washington co-drive at Spa with two of the best sports car drivers of their generation with Bleekemolen and Long. Bleekemolen, a native of the Netherlands, is well familiar with GMG and raced and won with Sofronas in North American SRO GT competition in the past. Long is the accomplished former Porsche factory driver who retired at the end of the 2021 season but will make a one-off appearance at Spa in support of GMG and Washington, who he has mentored and coached the last few years.

“It is great to be part of this lineup and working again together with GMG Racing,” Bleekemolen said. “As soon as the whole project started it was, for me, a cool thing to be involved with. I have raced a lot with James in SRO, we have had some wins there, so that relationship goes way back. We even did the 24 hour in Daytona back in 2011. I did Daytona last year with Kyle, and we all have always wanted to come back together. Great group of people, and having Pat onboard is just amazing. It’s great to drive with him, I have raced with him before, so it’s all going to be a lot of fun.”

The GMG effort at Spa is in partnership with top European sports car racing team Car Collection Motorsports.

“I was introduced to Car Collection through a mutual friend in the motorsports industry, and I have watched them for years with all of their success, but they switched to the new Porsche GT3 R platform this year and they have already shown how competitive they can be,” Sofronas said. “They have won races overseas, in Dubai, the Nurburgring, so the experience is there, and after my first interaction and test with them at the Spa test days last month, I knew we picked one of the best teams we could have worked with. I am excited, this team is switched on, very well run and organized, and we had strong pace at the test. We are optimistic about the race.”

While the CrowdStrike 24 Hours marks GMG’s biggest international race to date, the team and Sofronas have 10 years of experience racing in Europe. The team won a Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals title at Vallelunga, Italy in 2013 and returned to the same Super Trofeo event in 2019 in Jerez, Spain. The team and Sofronas also won in GT2 competition in Barcelona, Spain in 2019, the same year Sofronas made a pair of starts at Spa in the Porsche GT2 RS inaugural race and the 30th Anniversary SRO Invitational representing Team USA.

“I have been lucky enough to race overseas, but not in this race which is so significant, and the fact that I am doing it with one of my close, dear friends Kyle and two top professional drivers in Jeroen and Patrick, who I have either raced with or against, makes it extra special. Jeroen and I raced and won together in SRO and I raced against Patrick 10 years ago in GT World Challenge, so it is going to be great to all be on the same team together. I am very excited and anticipating an action-packed week in really focusing on getting the team up to speed for that top spot in the Pro-Am class.”

The 24 Hours of Spa is also a special event for Bleekemolen, who has won Le Mans and other legendary endurance races, but joins Long in looking for his first victory in the twice-around-the-clock race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

“I am really looking forward to it, I think it is one of the coolest lineups we can have,” Bleekemolen said. “We are all friends, we are all going to have a great time, and that usually contributes to good results as well. I am really excited to go back to Spa which is where I had my very first 24-hour race, the very first one I ever did. So it is also a special race for me. I have never won it, for me this is the big one that is missing, more or less, so if we have a chance to win, that would be amazing, but first of all we are going to do all that we can, have a nice time, and then we will see how far we can get and fight for the win.”

The GMG Racing effort at Spa next weekend also includes a support-series entry for team driver Todd Parriott, who is teammates with Washington and Sofronas in this year’s Porsche Sprint Challenge North America Western series. Parriott competes in the SRO GT4 European Series that is a featured support race of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours.

“Todd is one of our most recent driver development clients, who came in again through The Thermal Club, we got him his license, did a lot of testing, started doing some Porsche racing and now he is dabbling in GT4. What started out as him wanting to come out and watch, experience and learn more about Spa turned into an opportunity – from the relationships I have overseas with the European teams – for Todd to not just watch but to race. So we are super excited for him to do the GT4 support race at Spa. Needless to say, we are going to have a great time over there, we have a lot of friends and support coming out, and having Todd there is extra special because I know he is as excited as anyone to have his first race at Spa and in Europe.”

After the traditional competitor parade through Spa City Center next Wednesday, on-track action at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa begins in full on Thursday, June 29, with free practice, qualifying and night practice in preparation for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa that runs July 1 and 2.

About GMG Racing: Founded in 2001, GMG quickly established itself as North America’s premier performance tuning facility. What began as a small 1200 sq. ft. shop, maintaining two race cars, has grown into a 30,000 sq. ft. state of the art performance tuning, racing and service facility located in (Orange County) Santa Ana, California. The staff, attention to detail, and passion are what make GMG the choice of professionals and enthusiasts world wide. GMG is located directly across from Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA). This close proximity has allowed GMG to build a strong relationship with the legendary racing brand and that has helped us support our customers to the highest level possible. From Club Racing to Sebring and Daytona, GMG

How Can Beautifully Designed Gift Boxes Light Up Your Loved Ones’ Faces?

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Regarding gift-giving, the presentation can be just as important as the gift itself. Beautifully designed boxes have the power to create a sense of anticipation and excitement, making the act of receiving a gift even more memorable. From elegant patterns and vibrant colours to thoughtful customization, these boxes are a visual representation of the care and thoughtfulness behind the gift. In this article, you will explore how nicely designed gift boxes can light up your loved ones’ faces and add an extra touch of joy to special occasions.

  1. Setting the Stage for Surprise: The moment a professionally designed gift box is placed in someone’s hands, their curiosity piques. The anticipation of what lies inside creates a sense of excitement and wonder. A well-crafted box with intricate details and attractive colours sets the stage for a delightful surprise. It builds anticipation, making unwrapping the gift an experience in itself.
  2. Personalization and Thoughtfulness: A beautifully designed gift box allows for personalization, making the recipient feel truly special. From customized messages and monograms to personalized themes and designs, these boxes can reflect the recipient’s personality and preferences. The extra effort in choosing and designing the box shows thoughtfulness, making the recipient feel valued and appreciated. Moreover, a personalised photo book from mixbook would also be a great option to consider if you like giving personalised gifts.
  3. Creating Lasting Memories: Gifts are not just about the physical item but about creating lasting memories. Professionally designed present boxes add an extra layer of emotion and sentimentality to the overall gifting experience. The visual impact and attention to detail make the moment of unwrapping a cherished memory. Even long after the gift has been opened, the box itself can serve as a keepsake, a tangible reminder of a special occasion.
  4. Enhancing the Value of the Present: Aesthetically pleasing boxes elevate the perceived value of the gift inside. The carefully chosen design, high-quality materials, and elegant finishes contribute to an overall sense of luxury. When a loved one receives a designed wrapping box, they understand that the gift inside is something extraordinary. It adds a sense of importance and significance, amplifying the emotional impact of the gesture.
  5. Showcasing Thoughtful Presentation: Presenting a gift is an art form, and a stylized gift box plays a pivotal role in showcasing thoughtful presentations. It demonstrates attention to detail and an understanding of the recipient’s preferences. By carefully selecting a box that complements the gift, you create a cohesive and visually pleasing package. This attention to presentation elevates the overall gifting experience and shows that you truly care.
  6. Versatility and Reusability: Present boxes with attractive designs offer versatility and reusability, making them an eco-friendly choice. They can be repurposed to store personal items and souvenirs or even used for future gifting occasions. These boxes’ durability ensures they can be enjoyed for years to come. By investing in a well-designed gift box, you not only bring joy to your dear ones but also contribute to sustainability efforts.

Conclusion:

In the realm of gift-giving, the impact of beautifully designed gift boxes cannot be overstated. They hold the power to light up your loved ones’ faces and make receiving a gift even more memorable. Through their aesthetics, personalization, and thoughtfulness, these boxes create a sense of anticipation and joy. They enhance the value of the gift, showcase thoughtful presentations, and leave a lasting impression. When expressing love, gratitude, or celebration, designed boxes go beyond the physical item inside and become an integral part of the gifting experience. So, invest in these little wonders and witness the radiant smiles they bring to your loved ones’ faces.

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