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MLT Motorsports to Race in Six Hours of the Glen

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Braselton, GA (June 20, 2023) – Today, MLT Motorsports announced their entry into the 2023 Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen race to be held Sunday, June 25, at Watkins Glen International. The team will field the No. 54 Belle Haven Investments/Aufgang Architecture/AdeptID/OwnBackup LMP3 Ligier JS-320 entry with drivers Jason Rabe, Andrew “Pinky” Pinkerton, and Stevan McAleer. This marks the first IMSA WeatherTech race for the team in 2023, in addition to their full-time entry in IMSA’s VP Racing SportsCar Challenge series in an LMP3.

“First, I need to give a huge thanks to all of the partners for believing in me and making this dream come true,” said Rabe. “Belle Haven Investments, Notlad Racing, AdeptID, OwnBackup, Aufgang Architecture, and of course, MLT Motorsports.

“Making my IMSA WeatherTech debut at Watkins Glen is very special because it’s a home event at one of my favorite tracks. I used to camp in the infield in my car for a lot of the IMSA and IndyCar races wishing to be on the other side of the fence. Now here I am about to race in the six-hour endurance classic, which is extra special since it’s the last year of LMP3 in WeatherTech. It’s a big class field, and I get to race with my friends!”

Rabe will be joined by Pinkerton, an MLT Motorsports engineer, and strategist usually found on the pit box. This week he takes on driving duties to help improve the team’s 2022 result at The Glen.

“First off, I am extremely grateful to Dr. Mike and the whole of the MLT team for trusting me with this responsibility.” Pinkerton continued, “This will be my first WeatherTech race behind the wheel after calling strategy and engineering the LMP3 program for the past year with the team. Our car has pace, and we were well-positioned strategy-wise during last year’s race. After a strong test last month and doing our homework in the shop, I am excited to show what we can do as a team. On the driving side, I can’t wait to share the car with Jason and Stevan around the extremely quick Watkins circuit. Physically it is a very demanding track as you are constantly under load in high-speed corners and really have to trust the Ligier’s aero-platform.”

Rounding out the trio of drivers is veteran McAleer who will also be competing in the Michelin Pilot Challenge series that weekend. A previous winner at The Glen, McAleer is no stranger to the 2.45-mile historic road course.

“I’m very excited to find myself back in WeatherTech for the 6 Hours of the Glen,” said McAleer. “I tested with MLT last month in their Ligier LMP3 car and was thoroughly impressed with their program, staff, and car performance. I am good friends with Jason Rabe, so this is how the discussions began, and we have always talked about being teammates one day, so this will be a memorable moment.”

Having logged the most laps at the track, McAleer has high expectations for the race, saying, “Pinky was plenty fast at the test, so I have high expectations for the team and result.” He continued, “This will be the first Weathertech race for Pinky and Jason, so traffic management will be key, and as always with endurance racing, the pit stops have to be executed quickly with no penalties. I do fully believe we will be in the running to fight for the win.”

Rabe added, “Having Stevan and Andrew as my co-drivers is pretty cool, and that’s a big part of why this event means even more to me. They are both incredibly talented, and we’ve all known each other for a while now. We coach and race in many of the same paddocks, motor clubs, and school programs. We are looking forward to going after a trophy in our MLT Motorsports LMP3 Ligier JS-320!”

Fans can watch all the action live at 10:30 AM ET, with the first half of the race broadcast on Peacock. Coverage switches to USA Network at 2:00 PM ET and runs until the finish at 5:00 PM ET. IMSA TV will also have live flag-to-flag coverage from 10:35 AM – 4:40 PM ET. Be sure to follow MLT Motorsports on Instagram @mltmotorsports for live team updates.

About MLT Motorsports:

Founded in 2018 by Dr. Mike Thompson, MLT Motorsports has established itself as a premier team amongst the IMSA paddock in the LMP3 category. Based near Road Atlanta, the team has easy access to some of the best road courses in the country and, importantly, Florida, where the sportscar racing world kicks off every winter at Daytona and Sebring. Constant investment and maintenance have seen the team arrive at each race weekend with top-notch race cars and state-of-the-art equipment.

Early success can be attributed to the hard work and experience the team possesses, as the first win came on their second start at Mid-Ohio in 2019. During the 2021 season, MLT finished off the podium only once on the way to a double championship win, earning the IMSA Prototype Challenge Team’s and Driver’s Championship with drivers Dakota Dickerson and Josh Sarchet. Parlaying the success of the 2021 Championship, MLT made its IMSA WeatherTech Championship debut at Mid-Ohio in May of 2022, joining the ranks of the best sportscar teams in the world.

Busch Light Peach Racing: Kevin Harvick Nashville Advance

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KEVIN HARVICK
Nashville Advance
No. 4 Busch Light Peach Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Event Overview

● Event: Ally 400 (Round 17 of 36)
● Time/Date: 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 25
● Location: Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway
● Layout: 1.333-mile, concrete oval
● Laps/Miles: 300 laps/399.9 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stages 1: 90 laps / Stage 2: 95 laps / Final Stage: 115 laps
● TV/Radio: NBC / PRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Kevin Harvick will be peach perfect this weekend in Music City. The 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion will drive the No. 4 Busch Light Peach Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing in Sunday’s Ally 400 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway. Busch Light Peach is a crisp, refreshing, peach-flavored lager with a touch of sweet on the front end and a clear, beer finish on the back end. It is available for a limited time only in 12-, 24- and 30-packs nationwide.

● Harvick comes into Nashville riding a wave of consistency with five straight finishes of 11th or better, a run highlighted by a second-place drive May 14 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

● Consistency has been a hallmark of Harvick’s career, and Nashville is yet another example of how he is a top-10 stalwart. In his two NASCAR Cup Series starts at the track, Harvick has finished fifth and 10th, respectively, to earn an average finish of 7.5. The result is emblematic of Harvick’s overall record at tracks that are between a mile and 1.49 miles in length, as he has an average finish of 11.9 in a career that dates back to his Cup Series debut on Feb. 26, 2001 at the 1.017-mile North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham where Harvick finished a respectable 14th.

● Prior to the inaugural Ally 400 at Nashville in 2021, 10 years had passed since NASCAR last competed at the 1.333-mile, concrete oval. It was a NASCAR Xfinity Series race on July 23, 2011 and it was won by Carl Edwards. The NASCAR Cup Series had never competed at the track until the 2021 Ally 400, but Cup teams tested there extensively back in the day when it was fashionable to race on Sunday, test somewhere on Tuesday and Wednesday, and then fly to the next Cup race on Thursday. Harvick, now in his 23rd year of Cup Series competition, has logged more laps in a Cup car at Nashville than any of his Cup Series brethren despite the track never hosting a Cup race until 2021.

● In addition to testing a lot at Nashville, Harvick also raced extensively at the track, performing incredibly well. In four career Xfinity Series starts, Harvick has two wins – April 15, 2006 and April 3, 2010. He finished third on June 10, 2006 and recorded his worst finish, seventh, in his first Xfinity Series race at Nashville on April 14, 2001. It all gave Harvick an average finish of third. He also had a lap completion rate of 100 percent, running all 900 laps available to him, and he led 123 of those laps.

● Harvick’s lone NASCAR Truck Series start at Nashville came on April 2, 2010 when he finished second to Kyle Busch.

● In all of Harvick’s starts at Nashville – a total of seven – he has never finished outside the top-10. In fact, all but two of those finishes have been in the top-five. He finished seventh in his first Xfinity Series start at the track on April 14, 2001 and 10th in last year’s NASCAR Cup Series race. To break it down even further, Harvick has three top-twos, four top-threes and five top-fives, the most recent of which came in the inaugural Ally 400 when he finished fifth.

Kevin Harvick, Driver of the No. 4 Busch Light Peach Ford Mustang

Last year when you competed at Nashville, you said after the race that you had found some things regarding your car’s setup that proved to be a turning point in your season, and it seemed to lay the groundwork for better performances that ultimately showed up via wins at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn and Richmond (Va.) Raceway. What was it that you learned?

“For us, it was really just a turning point in thought processes and (chassis) setups and kind of validating the things that we knew we could do with the car, but it just took different approaches to make the car do those types of things. From that point on in the season, we were really able to be competitive. It just took a little bit to get everything going, but it was definitely the turning point in the season, for sure.”

Those back-to-back victories last year ended a winless drought. Did you feel that those wins were coming, especially after what you learned at Nashville?

“We really thought after we went to Nashville that we had kind of righted the ship. The beginning of the year was rough – just a lot of concepts and things that didn’t really pay off or work out. But when we went to Nashville, we had a practice session, we tried some things, and we ran really well in the race. That’s really when our season took a turn in the right direction, and we had a lot more confidence in the things that we were doing. So as we went week to week, we kept getting a little bit better because our concepts and things were really in the direction that we needed to be headed. We felt like we gave a couple away before we won the first couple of races, and I think as we got to the end of the year, we had some terrible luck and got knocked out of the playoffs, but it felt like we were in contention to win a few of the races over the last 10. On days when you had the opportunity to win, you needed to take advantage of them.”

Prior to the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville in 2021, you last competed there in 2010 during a NASCAR Xfinity Series race. What were your expectations when you rolled back into the track after an 11-year absence?

“I didn’t ever go to Nashville without the expectation of winning. It was one of our best racetracks throughout the years and we’ve always had good success there and always enjoyed the racetrack itself. I’m glad we’re back there in Cup. That facility was built to have a Cup date. I’m excited to be there because we have just a ton of fans.”

In addition to Xfinity Series racing at Nashville, that venue was the go-to track back when you had unlimited testing. Outside of the Xfinity Series, how many testing miles do you think you have at Nashville?

“Not many in the last little bit, but there was a period of time that we spent a lot of time at Nashville. We developed a lot of the coil binding in the front and rear springs there and at Milwaukee. When Nashville was built, I actually was part of the very first tire test – the first time that anybody was on the racetrack. Obviously, I’ve had a little bit of a layoff there, but from the very first moment I’ve been a part of that racetrack.”

Talk about those days of unlimited testing, where after a three-day race weekend you’d go test for two or three days somewhere, oftentimes at Nashville.

“Really, we can go back to 2000. I did all the testing for Dale Earnhardt as we went through the year. So, we would go race and then we would go to a racetrack, whatever racetrack that would be, and I also did my own testing. We probably did four or five tests – I think at that point they could only do seven tests in the Cup Series – and then I had all my tests that you could do in the Xfinity Series. But you could also go to any racetrack that wasn’t on the schedule, and at that particular point, Kentucky wasn’t on the schedule, so we spent a lot of time at Kentucky developing stuff for Dale and the Cup program. But for the most part, we did, midweek, probably 20-25 tests a year as we went through the season, and most of them would be two-day tests. And that’s what you did. You were never home. You tested all the time. When you had a problem, you just went somewhere and tested. Whether it be Greenville-Pickens or Caraway or VIR, Milwaukee, it didn’t matter, you could go to any racetrack if it wasn’t on the schedule. Through the years they just changed that because we would spend so much time at the racetrack. We would test on different brands of tires and different series of cars, and we would do whatever it took. But, for the most part, you probably spent 20-25 two-day tests away from what you did on those three-day weekends.”

When you returned to Nashville in 2021, was the track still the same as you remembered it, or had it changed some?

“The track really hadn’t changed. I think a couple of the bumps were a little bit worse than probably what they were before, but nothing drastic. I think the stuff they sprayed on the racetrack added a little bit of grip to the higher lanes in practice, and then for the race it was really back down to the bottom and more traditional like it had been before.”

You were one of the handful of drivers who had prior experience at Nashville. Did that help when you returned to the track, or had the march of time and technology made it an even playing field for everyone?

“I’d spent a fair amount of time there, so just having that general picture in your mind of how it raced and the things that you did and how it went was definitely good to have, and it kind of took away some of the questions you might have at a place you hadn’t been to ever before.”

Nashville is concrete, but does it race like its fellow concrete tracks – Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway?

“Bristol and Dover are fairly similar as far as the way you drive them, and the feel and the speed. Nashville, it is concrete and it does take things differently, but it’s much flatter, and has a much different pace to the car compared to those two places with all the banking in the corners. Nashville is a very unique track because it’s flat with wide corners, and with the rubber building up on the track and the resin going down, it kind of evolves as the weekend goes.”

No. 4 Busch Light Peach Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Kevin Harvick

Hometown: Bakersfield, California

Crew Chief: Rodney Childers

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Car Chief: Robert “Cheddar” Smith

Hometown: Whitewater, Wisconsin

Engineer: Stephen Doran

Hometown: Butler, Pennsylvania

Engineer: Dax Gerringer

Hometown: Gibsonville, North Carolina

Spotter: Tim Fedewa

Hometown: Holt, Michigan

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Daniel Coffey

Hometown: Granite Falls, North Carolina

Rear Tire Changer: Daniel Smith

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Jeremy Howard

Hometown: Delhart, Texas

Jack Man: Brandon Banks

Hometown: High Point, North Carolina

Fuel Man: Evan Marchal

Hometown: Westfield, Indiana

Road Crew Members

Mechanic: Tyler Trosper

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Mechanic: Nick DeFazio

Hometown: Orange, California

Tire Specialist: Jamie Turski

Hometown: Trumbull, Connecticut

Engine Tuner: Robert Brandt

Hometown: Mobile, Alabama

Transporter Co-Driver: Rick Hodges

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Stephen Mitchell

Hometown: Woodville, Ohio

RFK Advance | Nashville

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Nashville Event Info:
Track Info: Nashville Superspeedway, 1.333-mile concrete oval
Date: Sunday, June 25
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Lebanon, Tennessee
Format: 300 laps, 399 miles, Stages: 90-95-115
TV: NBC
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 6:30 p.m. ET, Practice (USA, NBC Sports App, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 1 p.m. ET, Qualifying (USA, NBC Sports App, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 7 p.m. ET, Race (NBC, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Nashville Superspeedway for the third time as the second half of the 2023 season kicks off on NBC.
  • Despite only a handful of Cup races at the track thus far, Jack Roush has six wins there with a dominant stretch in the Xfinity Series from 2001-11.

6 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Matt McCall
Partner: Solomon Plumbing

17 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Fastenal

Keselowski at Nashville
Starts: 2
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Keselowski makes his third start at Nashville this weekend. He finished 29th last season, and 23rd in the Cup Series’ debut there in 2021.
  • He has 12 additional starts otherwise at the 1.333-mile track and is a former winner in the Xfinity Series. He went to victory lane twice in Nashville – once in 2008 and again in 2010 – with seven overall top-10 finishes and an average result of 10.9.
  • Outside of the pair of wins, Keselowski also has finishes of fourth (2008), third (2009), second (2009), fifth (2010) and third (2011).

Buescher at Nashville
Starts: 2
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

Buescher makes his third start at Nashville this weekend. He finished 30th last season, and was collected in an early crash in 2021.

RFK Historically at Nashville
Cup Wins: —

  • Roush Responsible for Marquee Wins at Nashville: NASCAR’s initial tenure at Nashville lasted around a decade, and Jack Roush not only opened but closed out the run the Xfinity Series had there with victories. In the very first NXS race back in 2001, Greg Biffle led 133 of the 225 laps to capture one of his five series wins that season. Carl Edwards, responsible for five NXS wins at Nashville Superspeedway, won the very last NASCAR Xfinity race there, leading 124 of the 225 laps in July of 2011.
  • Cousin Carl Dominates in Music City: Edwards dominated in his 13 starts at Nashville, finishing top-10 in all but once race, and top five in all but two. He averaged a finish of 3.5 with five overall wins, including three-straight from 2006-07, and the final two in 2011. Driving the No. 60 entry in all 13 events, Edwards led a combined 247 laps in the first three wins, then went on to lead a combined 272 laps in the 2011 races, which stands as the last time NASCAR visited the facility.
  • Tale of the Tape: Overall at Nashville SS, 15 different drivers have driven for Jack Roush at the 1.33-mile track. RFK has 28 top-10s in 50 starts, 17 of which were inside the top five.

RFK Nashville Wins

2001 Biffle

2006 Edwards

2007 Edwards

2011 Edwards

2011 Edwards

2007 Edwards

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Sonoma: Chris Buescher recorded his second-straight top-5 at Sonoma in the last race with a fourth-place finish. Keselowski finished 16th.

Points Standings (17: 11th, 6: 12th): Buescher and Keselowski sit just six points apart from each other as the second half of the season begins this weekend. Buescher is within 14 points of ninth, while Keselowski has a 24-point cushion to 14th.

By the Numbers at Nashville

Race      Win       T5           T10         Pole       Laps       Led        AvSt      AvFn     Miles

4              0              0              0              0              972         0              22.0        27.0        1295.7
46           6              17           28           4              9668       813         10.2        12.0        12858.4
0              0              0              0              0              0              0              0              0              0
50           6              17           28           4              10640    813         14.3        15.8        14154.1

IMSA preview: Cadillac swings into Watkins Glen

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Cadillac V-Series.R coming off second win in four GTP races, good showing at Le Mans

DETROIT (June 20, 2023) – Cadillac Racing seeks to continue its positive vibes flowing this weekend at Watkins Glen International following a double podium finish in the last IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race.

The No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R, driven by Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande, carved through the Grand Touring Prototype field from its sixth starting spot and won the 2-hour, 40-minute race at Laguna Seca. The No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-Series.R driven by Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims placed third.

Cadillac has won two of the four IMSA GTP races and paces the Manufacturer Championship entering the six-hour race on the 3.4-mile, 11-turn Watkins Glen International road course.

Both sets of drivers are coming off competition in the Hypercar class of the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans in which Bourdais and van der Zande, joined by six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, secured fourth place overall in the 62-car field. The sister No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R – a full-time FIA World Endurance Championship entry – claimed Cadillac’s first podium finish in the iconic endurance race.

In 2022, Bourdais and van der Zande drove to a third-place finish at The Glen.

Derani and Sims will team with Jack Aitken for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. They combined for victory in the Twelve Hours of Sebring in March and co-drove to 10th place in the Hypercar class at Le Mans in the No. 311 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-Series.R.

Peacock will stream flag-to-flag coverage of the race in the U.S. starting at 10:30 a.m. ET, with IMSA.com/TVLive providing streaming coverage outside the U.S. USA Network will telecast the race from 2-5 p.m. ET. Qualifying and the race will be broadcast on IMSA.com and RadioLeMans.com, with SiriusXM live broadcast of the race on XM 207 and Web/App 992 starting at 10:30 a.m.

See the roster of Cadillac vehicles

Spectators can view the exciting lineup of Cadillac vehicles, including the Escalade-V and the track-capable CT5-V Blackwing at the Cadillac display in the midway. The special CT4-V Blackwing Watkins Glen track edition will also be on display and lead the prototype field to the green flag..

Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

What they’re saying

No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R

Renger van der Zande: “Watkins Glen is one of the better tracks in a six-hour race. It’s a track where you really get tired because of the high G loads and the track has a lot of grip. It is the first time we’ll be there with the Cadillac V-Series.R car, so that will be interesting how we set up the car. I was in the Dallara simulator this week to see if we can benefit for the weekend. There always seems to be a red flag because there is often rain on at least one of the days, so we’ll see what it brings this year. We had some practice in the rain at Le Mans, so hopefully we can benefit from when we go back to IMSA racing. We’re the winners from the last race so obviously that’s motivating.”

Sebastien Bourdais: “A lot of things have happened in the last few weeks — the win at Laguna Seca and a strong performance from the whole Cadillac group at Le Mans. With all the adversity we had throughout the week and the race itself, that we finished the race and finished fourth is a credit to the entire team and Cadillac. Going into Watkins Glen, it is an intense race on a very intense track. High speed, mega commitment with quite a bit of momentum. Hopefully, we can build on the form we had at Le Mans and Laguna and the progress we’ve made over the last few weeks. The weather can be a wild factor in that race, so it’s going to be interesting to see how it all shakes out. On top of it, we have the medium hot temperature Michelin tire for that weekend, which is the hard from Le Mans. Overall, pretty happy where we are at and looking forward to the challenge.”

No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-Series.R

Jack Aitken: “Looking forward to getting back into IMSA racing after our trip to Le Mans with the team. I think we learned a lot from that trip and there are some lessons that we can bring to IMSA, which is quite exciting. A six-hour race compared to 24 hours is going to feel like a sprint. Probably just one time in the car for each driver. Watkins Glen is a new track for me and it will be a challenge with the amount of cars starting the race, so we’ll be working our way through traffic the whole time. We don’t have a lot of practice time, so we’ll have to learn fast and make good decisions during those sessions. I’m looking forward to driving what looks like an exciting, fast-flowing track. I think it will suit the car well.”

Pipo Derani: “Happy to come back to Watkins Glen. It’s a very fast and enjoyable track to drive and also part of the endurance championship where we are also fighting at the top. It will be, as usual, a demanding race and I am looking forward to be back in IMSA after having the pleasure to race at Le Mans with our team. Hoping we can get back on victory lane as we did in Sebring and continue our fight for the endurance and overall championship.”

Alexander Sims: “Looking forward to Watkins Glen. Having completed the Le Mans 24-hour race, we got a lot of really useful information to develop and verify some of the systems on the car, the engine management software seems to be going in a good direction. And it was good to get a lot of laps to get a good feel for the car. It’s always difficult with some of the short weekends. You go from one practice session to the next doing short runs and short runs and then you’re in the race without a lot of time to get on top of things, so the Le Mans week was good for that. The car felt really good in the Porsche curves at Le Mans and we’ll see similar medium and high speed corners at Watkins, so hopefully that will play to our advantage. It’s my first time there in a prototype so it will be a challenge in short practice sessions. I’m hopeful we can get a good result and continue our form in IMSA.”

Cadillac Racing DPi-V.R Watkins Glen results 2022-2017

2022: Third (No. 01 V-Performance Academy Cadillac DPi-V.R) start third – Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande

     Fourth (No. 02 Cadillac Accessories Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn

     Fifth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Pipo Derani, Olivier Pla, Mike Conway

     Sixth (No. 48 Ally Cadillac DPi-V.R) start seventh – Jimmie Johnson, Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Rockenfeller

     Seventh (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Tristan Vautier, Richard Westbrook, Loic Duval

2021 (2-hour, 40-minute race): First (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr

    Second (No. 01 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start third – Renger van der Zande, Kevin Magnussen

    Fourth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Tristan Vautier, Loic Duval

2021 (6-hour race): Fourth (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr, Mike Conway

    Fifth (No. 48 Ally Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Jimmie Johnson, Simon Pagenaud, Kamui Kobayashi

    Sixth (No. 01 Cadillac DPi-V.R) start third – Renger van der Zande, Kevin Magnussen

    Seventh (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Tristan Vautier, Loic Duval, Sebastien Bourdais

2020: No race

2019: Fourth (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fifth – Renger van der Zande, Jordan Taylor

     Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Joao Barbosa, Filipe Albuquerque, Mike Conway

     Seventh (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start seventh – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr, Eric Curran

    Eighth (No. 50 Juncos Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R) start 10th – Will Owen, Rene Binder

    Ninth (No. 84 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start ninth – Simon Trummer, Stephen Simpson, Chris Miller

    11th overall (No. 85 JDC-Miller Motorsports Cadillac DPi-V.R) start eighth – Tristan Vautier, Misha Goikhberg, Juan Piedrahita

2018: Fifth (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Renger van der Zande, Jordan Taylor

     Sixth (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R) start 12th – Gabby Chaves, Filipe Albuquerque, Christian Fittipladi

     Seventh (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start ninth – Felipe Nasr, Eric Curran, Mike Conway

     11th overall (No. 90 Spirit of Daytona Cadillac DPi-V.R) start 10th – Tristan Vautier, Matthew McMurry

2017: First (No. 5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R) start third – Christian Fittipaldi, Joao Barbosa, Filipe Albuquerque

     Sixth (No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R) start fourth – Ricky Taylor, Jordan Taylor

     16th overall (No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R) start sixth – Dane Cameron, Eric Curran, Filipe Albuquerque

2023 Cadillac V-Series.R

Wins: Sebring (Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims, Jack Aitken), Laguna Seca (Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande)

2 wins, 4 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: 216

IMSA GTP (4)

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

Stewart-Haas Racing Shuffles Crew Chief Lineup

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Richard Boswell (Photo credit: HHP/Harold Hinson)

Richard Boswell Moves to Crew Chief for Chase Briscoe and No. 14 Cup Series Team;
Davin Restivo Replaces Boswell as Crew Chief for Riley Herbst and No. 98 Xfinity Series Team;
John Klausmeier Transitions to SHR’s Vehicle Performance Group

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (June 20, 2023) – Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has made select organizational changes to its crew chief lineup that will be in effect beginning with the upcoming Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway race weekend June 24-25.

Richard Boswell, the main steward of SHR’s NASCAR Xfinity Series program since its inception in 2017, is now the crew chief for driver Chase Briscoe and the No. 14 team in the NASCAR Cup Series. Boswell had been the crew chief for SHR’s No. 98 Xfinity Series team and driver Riley Herbst. Boswell won eight Xfinity Series races with Briscoe over a three-year span (2018-2020), including an impressive six-win campaign in 2020, before becoming the crew chief for Herbst in 2021.

John Klausmeier, the former crew chief for the No. 14 team, remains at SHR and has transitioned to the company’s vehicle performance group.

Replacing Boswell as crew chief for the No. 98 Xfinity Series team is Davin Restivo. Since 2022, Restivo has been the lead engineer for the No. 10 team and driver Aric Almirola in the Cup Series. Prior to his time with the No. 10 outfit, Restivo was the lead engineer for driver Cole Custer, first in the Xfinity Series (2019) and then moving up with Custer to the Cup Series (2020-2021). Before joining SHR in 2019, Restivo was an engineer at Chip Ganassi Racing.

“We made these changes in the best interests of the entire organization,” said Greg Zipadelli, chief competition officer, SHR. “Different people in new positions brings new perspectives. There’s still a lot of racing left to do this year, which means there’s still a lot of opportunity. We need to seize these opportunities and make the most of them, and fresh perspectives from the top of the pit box to the preparation inside the shop will help us do that.”

About Stewart-Haas Racing:

Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The Kannapolis, North Carolina-based organization has won two NASCAR Cup Series titles, one NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and nearly 100 NASCAR races, including such crown-jewel events as the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and Southern 500. For more information, please visit us online at StewartHaasRacing.com and on social at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.

How To Handle Insurance Disputes After a Personal Injury

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Injuries resulting from car accidents, slip and fall cases, or medical malpractice can be costly. It not only brings about physical pain but also leads to emotional and financial stress. In the state of Alabama, a traffic collision was reported at an alarming frequency of approximately every 3 minutes and 55 seconds throughout the year 2020. Furthermore, within that same year, there were 853 fatal crashes, resulting in the tragic loss of 932 lives. The city of Florence, for instance, accounted for many of these accidents. When you are injured due to someone’s negligence, you could pursue compensation for expenses such as medical bills, lost wages, or property damage through an insurance claim.

If you happen to live in Florence and have sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you must consider speaking with reputable Florence personal injury lawyers. However, there could be instances where you may reach a deadlock with the insurance company on your claim settlement. In the post below, we will outline some steps on how to handle insurance disputes after personal injuries.

Familiarize Yourself with Your Insurance Policy

It is important that when filing a personal injury claim with your insurer, you familiarize yourself with your policy documents thoroughly before submitting any dispute settlement requests.

Understanding what coverage limits apply to your case could save you time in getting answers regarding possible outcomes of different forms of legal support.

Seek Professional Legal Assistance

Typically, after sustaining an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, a personal injury attorney would be able to represent and litigate against your insurance company.

Insurance companies would always try to minimize their responsibility by offering lowball figures or denying claims altogether; hence representation from experienced lawyers helps in increasing settlement amounts for both compensatory and punitive damages.

Conduct Investigations and Provide Evidence

During an Insurance Settlement dispute, it’s crucial that sufficient evidence is provided that supports your side of the argument during proceedings.

Proofs like Witness Statements, Medical Reports showing costs incurred as a result of injuries sustained are essential elements most lawful court systems consider before assessing if compensation should be awarded under the law. Providing all available data immediately increases the chances of winning case hearings.

Keep Track Of All Insurance Communication Record Keeping 

The legal process could take some time. Whenever communicating via telephone call or mail, outline details about every discussion since this provides tangential records demonstrating transparency. If needed during hearings, this acts as proof along litigation timelines.

Avoid Signing Anything Without Seeking Professional Legal Advice

Following an accident, it is customary for insurance companies to reach out to the injured party, presenting them with settlement proposals or seeking information regarding the incident. However, it is crucial to exercise caution when dealing with such correspondence, as some of these documents may contain provisions that release the insurer from any payment obligations. It is highly advisable to seek legal counsel before signing any papers, as overlooking such clauses could significantly impact the amount of compensation sought in a claim.

Take Time to Evaluate all Options Available 

During insurance disputes, conversations can often be emotionally taxing and frustrating for all parties involved. However, taking time out to go through your legal options becomes imperative since it provides an opportunity of arriving at a well-informed, rational outcome that makes sense. 

Document any Additional Expenditures Incurred

Settlements provided by an insurer may come as single payouts. However, ensuring that additional expenses arising from the injuries, such as medical treatments, should be correctly recorded because they will form part of expected compensation agreements.

Conclusion

When settling personal injury claims, every claim is unique; thus, there are no real guarantees regarding how disputes will ever be resolved between individuals injured due to another party’s negligence.

It is of utmost importance to conduct thorough research on the legal representative you are planning to hire. Additionally, proper documentation of medical records and any other losses suffered by the individuals involved plays a vital role in facilitating the desired reimbursement process following an injury.

Overall, handling insurance disputes after personal injury incidents may be frustrating and time-consuming. However, following the steps outlined above makes the process less burdensome. 

Best Toyo Tire Models

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Looking for quality and dependable new tires for your car? Consider Toyo tires. These Japanese-made tires have a well-deserved reputation for durable engineering and high-performance rubber compounds that withstand even the harshest conditions.

With various models available in their lineup encompassing touring all-season, summer, and winter options with efficient rolling resistances and additional features such as mud and snow performance ratings, you can easily identify your ideal tire choice. Let’s take a closer look at some of this company’s top tire models currently on offer!

Toyo Tire values

The Toyo brand implements cutting-edge quality control systems to guarantee its tires conform to rigorous safety and performance benchmarks. Furthermore, they deploy first-rate materials and manufacturing procedures, forging their tires to be robust and enduring.

The Toyo company prioritizes showing respect to its customers, employees, and the communities where it has a presence. Upholding ethical conduct is highly important to this brand, which aims to benefit society through its activities.

Popular Toyo tire models 

Toyo has been a trusted brand in the tire industry for over seven decades. With many high-quality tire models available, Toyo has become a go-to choice for many drivers worldwide. Let’s discover some popular tire models by Toyo and their specifications.

Toyo Proxes 4 Plus

This tire is designed for high-performance cars and offers a superior grip, responsive handling, and excellent wet and dry traction. One of the standout features of this tire is its unique multi-wave sipe design. This design element enhances braking and acceleration capabilities across all weather conditions, providing a seamless driving experience no matter what.

The Proxes 4 Plus includes a practical and user-friendly feature: a tread wear indicator. This simple yet effective tool provides real-time information about the state of your tires, allowing you to quickly determine when it’s time for a replacement. 

Toyo Open Country Q/T

Featuring sizes that span from 16 to 22 inches, this adaptable touring tire caters to a broad range of vehicle requirements. Its inventive tread design guarantees dependable traction and control on wet surfaces while optimizing tread longevity and performance across diverse conditions.

Further contributing to its exceptional longevity is the tire’s unique wear-resistant tread compound. This feature makes it a long-lasting, low-maintenance choice that stands the test of time.

Toyo Versado Noir

The Versado Noir, a great all-season touring tire, is perfectly tailored for sedans and coupes. The unique tread design guarantees extraordinary handling, reduces road noise, and provides unrivaled comfort.

In addition to these benefits, this tire is furnished with an optimized contact patch, guaranteeing superb traction on both dry and wet surfaces. Its unique design contributes to enhanced fuel efficiency, making it an excellent option for long-distance commuting.

Toyo Celsius

The Celsius tire is versatile and reliable in all climates, conquering extreme summer and winter conditions. Its proprietary multi-cell compound delivers superior grip on icy and snowy roads while maintaining optimal traction on wet and dry surfaces. The symmetric tread design enhances a peaceful, comfortable driving experience, making Celsius a top pick for daily commuting any time of the year.

Toyo Celsius is available in various models, including the Celsius CUV, Celsius SUV, Celsius Cargo, and Celsius Camper, each designed to cater to specific vehicle types. The Celsius CUV, for instance, offers enhanced wet traction, handling, and stability for crossover and SUV vehicles. 

Conclusion

Discovering the perfect tires to suit your needs has never been simpler, with a vast selection of models. Should there be any issues with your tires, Toyo and other retailers, offer an outstanding warranty that ensures satisfaction.

With this overview of the best Toyo tire models, you should be well-equipped with the knowledge that will help you make an informed decision when choosing which tires are right for you and your car.

15 Must-Have Wheeler Auto Parts for Optimal Vehicle Performance

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Introduction: When it comes to maintaining and enhancing the performance of your wheeler vehicle, having the right auto parts is essential. Whether you’re an avid off-roader, a weekend warrior, or a daily commuter, investing in high-quality and reliable auto parts can significantly improve your vehicle’s performance and longevity. In this article, we will explore the 15 must-have wheeler auto parts that can help you achieve optimal performance for your vehicle.

High-Performance Air Filter: 

A high-performance air filter is a crucial component for optimal vehicle performance. It ensures that clean air is supplied to the engine, preventing dirt, debris, and contaminants from entering the combustion chamber. A quality air filter improves airflow, enhancing engine power and fuel efficiency.

Upgraded Exhaust System: 

An upgraded exhaust system can make a significant difference in your wheeler’s performance. A well-designed exhaust system not only improves the engine’s efficiency but also enhances the sound and adds a sporty appearance to your vehicle. Look for exhaust systems that offer improved flow and reduced backpressure for optimal performance gains.

Performance Suspension Kit: 

If you frequently navigate rough terrains or enjoy off-roading adventures, a performance suspension kit is a must-have. It includes components such as upgraded shocks, springs, and sway bars, providing better stability, control, and overall handling. A performance suspension kit ensures a smoother ride while minimizing body roll and enhancing your wheeler’s off-road capabilities.

GM G-Body Coilover Kits

The g body suspension kits deliver a high-performance coilover-over conversion that allows you to adjust your GM G-Body’s damping and ride height (1978 – 1988) for better performance, response, and handling. The G-Body coilover kits are single or double-adjustable and specifically designed to match your G-Body’s OEM spring and shock fitments without any cutting or welding.

High-Traction Tires: 

Investing in high-traction tires is essential for both on-road and off-road driving. These tires are designed with aggressive tread patterns and specialized rubber compounds, providing superior grip and traction on various surfaces. Improved traction not only enhances your vehicle’s performance but also improves safety and handling in challenging driving conditions.

Heavy-Duty Braking System: 

A reliable and robust braking system is crucial for optimal vehicle performance. Upgrading to a heavy-duty braking system can provide better stopping power, especially when carrying heavy loads or towing. Look for high-performance brake pads, rotors, and calipers that offer improved heat dissipation and fade resistance.

Performance Chip or Tuner: 

A performance chip or tuner is an electronic device that can optimize your vehicle’s engine performance. It connects to your vehicle’s onboard computer and adjusts various parameters such as fuel injection, ignition timing, and throttle response. You can easily find a chip or tuner at an Hyundai parts online nz store. This modification can unlock additional horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency, tailored to your specific driving needs.

Cold Air Intake System: 

A cold air intake system replaces the factory air intake assembly, allowing cooler and denser air to enter the engine. This results in improved combustion efficiency and increased power output. Cold air intake systems often feature high-flow air filters and redesigned intake tubes, enhancing airflow and minimizing restrictions.

Performance Spark Plugs: 

Upgrading to performance spark plugs can have a noticeable impact on your wheeler’s performance. These spark plugs are designed with advanced technology, providing better ignition and combustion. They offer improved throttle response, increased fuel efficiency, and enhanced power delivery, especially during acceleration.

Upgraded Ignition Coils: 

The ignition coil is responsible for delivering high-voltage electricity to the spark plugs, igniting the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. Upgrading to high-performance ignition coils ensures a stronger and more consistent spark, resulting in improved engine performance and fuel efficiency.

Performance Suspension Bushings: 

Suspension bushings play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and responsiveness of your wheeler’s suspension system. Upgrading to performance suspension bushings can reduce unwanted movement, improve steering precision, and provide better overall handling. Look for bushings made from high-quality materials such as polyurethane for enhanced durability and performance.

Performance Fuel Injectors: 

Upgrading to performance fuel injectors can have a significant impact on your vehicle’s fuel delivery system. These injectors offer improved atomization and precise fuel delivery, resulting in better combustion and power output. Performance fuel injectors can enhance throttle response, fuel efficiency, and overall engine performance.

Upgraded Differential: 

The differential is a critical component of a wheeler vehicle’s drivetrain system. Upgrading to an aftermarket differential can provide better torque distribution, traction, and off-road capabilities. Look for options such as limited-slip differentials or locking differentials, which ensure power is evenly distributed to all wheels, maximizing performance in challenging terrain.

Performance Headers: 

Performance headers replace the factory exhaust manifolds and are designed to improve exhaust flow from the engine. They feature tuned-length tubes that optimize exhaust gas scavenging, resulting in increased horsepower and torque. Upgrading to performance headers can enhance engine efficiency, throttle response, and overall power delivery.

High-Performance Radiator: 

A high-performance radiator is crucial for maintaining optimal engine temperature, especially during intense driving conditions. Upgrading to a larger and more efficient radiator can improve coolant circulation, heat dissipation, and overall cooling capacity. This helps prevent overheating and ensures consistent performance, even in demanding situations.

Performance Camshaft: 

The camshaft controls the opening and closing of the engine’s valves, directly influencing performance. Upgrading to a performance camshaft can provide a more aggressive valve lift and duration profile, resulting in improved airflow and power output. A performance camshaft can significantly enhance engine performance across the RPM range, maximizing acceleration and horsepower gains.

Conclusion: 

By investing in these must-have wheeler auto parts, you are taking proactive steps towards optimizing your vehicle’s performance, reliability, and safety. These upgrades not only enhance horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency but also improve handling, braking, and overall driving dynamics.

Whether you are an off-road enthusiast seeking to conquer challenging terrains or a daily commuter looking for a smoother and more efficient ride, these auto parts cater to a wide range of driving needs. They are designed to withstand demanding conditions and provide long-lasting performance.

RACE OF CHAMPIONS DIRT 602 SPORTSMAN SERIES RETURNS TO “KICK OFF” FOUR RACE SEASON AT OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY, JUNE 23

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Ohsweken, Ontario-Canada – (June 19, 2023) – The Race of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series will head to the ultra-modern Ohsweken Speedway in Oshweken, Ontario-Canada for it’s first visit of the season this coming Friday night for Gale’s Auto Aftermarket night at the races.

Adam Leslie of Wainfleet, Ontario is the defending Series champion. Leslie captured his first Race of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series championship in 2022.

“We are looking forward to another good season with he Series,” stated Leslie. “It’s always challenging because it’s a short four race Series with extremely good competitors. We will be looking to repeat but we know it’s going to be tough.

The series gives Crate Sportsman racers an opportunity to travel within the region. Friday night’s Gale’s Auto Aftermarket night pays $1,500 in Canadian funds to win.

The Race of Champions Series joins the Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Thunder Stock Cash Blast 50 at Ohsweken. Ohsweken is Canada’s home for Sprint Car Racing with the popular 360 Sprint Car division.

Where: Ohsweken Speedway, Ohsweken, Ontario-Canada (Six Nations Reserve)

When: Friday, June 23, 2023. Pit Gates open at 5:00 pm Grandstands open at 6:00 pm, Racing at 7:30 pm

Directions: The track is located is at 1987 Chiefswood Road, Ohskweken, Ontario – just minutes South of the 403 (London/Toronto) and approximately 60-miles Northwest of Buffalo, N.Y. and Fort Erie, Ontario.

What: The Race of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series

More Information: www.ohswekenspeedway.ca (519-717-0023) / www.rocmodifiedseries.com

The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with primary marketing partners Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV, MAVTV Plus, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com and Speed Sport. The 72nd and 73rd annual Race of Champions weekend will take place in 2023 at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania and is the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.

Follow us on Twitter; Instagram and Facebook; @RoCModSeries or visit our website: www.rocmodifiedseries.com

NO. 47 KROGER RACING TEAM SETS SIGHTS ON SUCCESS WITH BALL PARK® BUNS & ROLLS AT NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY

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JTG Daugherty Racing welcomes the long-awaited return of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Ball Park Buns & Rolls co-primary paint scheme during tailgating season and the Ally 400.

HARRISBURG, N.C. (June 19, 2023) – – Get ready to fire up the grill for the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway and catch the return of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Ball Park® Buns & Rolls on Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 47 Kroger® Racing Camaro Sunday, June 25th live on NBC’s first broadcast of the season.

“We are delighted that Bimbo Bakeries USA has returned to the Kroger Racing program as an Elite partner,” said Barry Craft, vice president of Grocery Merchandising for The Kroger Co. “Their long-standing partnership brings a significant enhancement to our overall sponsor portfolio. We’re looking forward to having their Ball Park Buns & Rolls brand as co-primary sponsor on the No. 47 Kroger Camaro at Nashville Superspeedway. The team is having an impressive season, and we feel confident that Ricky will be running up front at Nashville on Sunday.”

“We have unwavering support from Bimbo Bakeries USA and their brands,” said JTG Daugherty Racing co-owner Tad Geschickter. “They have stood by our side, and it was special to celebrate the Daytona 500 win with them in victory lane with all of our Kroger Racing partners. We’re on a roll and look forward to keeping our momentum with Ball Park Buns & Rolls and Kroger at Nashville.”

To initiate the weekend, Stenhouse Jr. and his No. 47 Kroger / Ball Park Buns & Rolls Camaro team gear up for NASCAR Cup Series practice late Friday at the 1.33 D-shaped oval. Directly following on-track activities, the Daytona 500 Champion will make an appearance from 7 PM to 8 PM Central at Kroger located at 1418-A West Main Street, Lebanon, TN.

“In addition to the on-track visibility Bimbo Bakeries USA brands receive, they gain comprehensive support, including in-store merchandising and digital promotion along with logo placement with our driver and team and more,” said Geschickter. “Also, to further the connection, Ricky makes several Kroger store appearances for the brands throughout the season to spend more time with consumers and store associates.”

After an off weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series, Stenhouse Jr. is ready to get back to business at Nashville Superspeedway. His best finish there is sixth-place (6/20/2021).

“Following vacation, I’m ready to get to Nashville and race our No. 47 Kroger / Ball Park Buns & Rolls Camaro,” said Stenhouse Jr., who will carry an in-car camera for additional brand visibility.“ Going into Nashville and the season in general, we have more confidence, and Mike Kelley is doing a really good job leading our team. Everybody has a little more confidence in themselves and I know I do as a race car driver. It’s been cool going back to racetracks we struggled at last year, and we show up and run well this year. It’s been a really fun season.”

The team enters Nashville, Daytona 500Champions, with two top-five, five top-10 and 11 top-15 finishes in 16 starts this NASCAR Cup Series season.

“It’s been a pretty remarkable season,” said crew chief Mike Kelley. “Our goal after winning the Daytona 500 was to make this a positive year by reaching our goals (running 12th or 15th every week) until we learned what our car needed. It’s been fun so far.”

Live coverage of the Ally 400 on Sunday, June 25th starts at 7 PM ET on NBC, PRN and SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio.

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