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5 Signs Your Engine Needs Immediate Attention

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Introduction

The engine of your car is at the core of its performance and dependability. It is critical to monitor its health and solve any problems as soon as possible. Ignoring warning signals of engine issues can result in expensive repairs, breakdowns, or even accidents. 

So, stay with us till the end to know more about your engine. 

Sign 1 of 5: Engine Warning Lights

Various warning lights and indicators are included on the dashboard of modern cars. These lights are an important means of communication between your vehicle’s internal computer system and the driver. 

When the engine senses a fault or a possible problem, it activates certain warning lights to inform you.

The check engine light is the most popular warning signaling engine issue. It may light for a variety of reasons, including a faulty sensor, a misfire, or a fuel system problem. Ignoring the check engine light might result in more engine damage and decreased fuel economy.

That’s why you should know engine repair techniques. For that, you need to discover proven techniques for engine repair and maintenance.

Sign 2 of 5: Fluid Leaks

The sight of fluid leaks beneath your car is a major sign that should never be overlooked. Fluid leaks can signal a variety of problems with your engine and its related components. To establish the best course of action, the type of fluid and its source must be identified.

Leaks in oil, coolant, transmission fluid, or other vital fluids might indicate issues with different engine components and systems. 

Identifying and repairing fluid leaks as soon as possible helps avoid further damage. As well as provide proper lubrication, manage engine temperature, and maintain maximum performance.

Sign 3 of 5: Engine Overheating

Engine overheating is a severe issue that must be addressed immediately. Your engine functions within a certain temperature range. And going beyond that limit might result in serious damage. 

Overheating can be caused by a variety of factors, and determining the root cause is critical for appropriate resolution.

The cooling system of your car is in charge of controlling the temperature of the engine. Coolant (antifreeze) is circulated through the engine and radiator, scattering the heat created during combustion. 

However, a number of issues could negatively impact the cooling system’s performance and cause engine overheating.

Driving with an overheated engine might result in serious repercussions. It can result in burst head gaskets, deformed cylinder heads, and even engine seizing. These problems might lead to costly repairs and perhaps leave the engine inoperable.

Sign 4 of 5: Unusual Noises

Unusual noises originating from your engine should never be ignored. Because they frequently suggest underlying concerns that must be addressed.

Different sorts of sounds can indicate a variety of issues. And pinpointing the precise sound can assist in determining the root of the problem.

If you detect any weird noises coming from your engine, have it assessed by a certified mechanic. They will be able to pinpoint the cause of the noise and the best line of action. 

Ignoring these noises might result in more damage, decreased engine performance, and significant risk to safety.

Sign 5 of 5: Smoke or Unusual Smells

Smoke or strange smells coming from your car are definite symptoms that your engine needs to be serviced right away. Smokes coming from under the hood might be the cause of various problems. Such as an overheated engine, a fluid leak, or an electrical short circuit. 

Driving in such conditions can cause significant engine damage and potentially a fire danger. Alternatively smokes emitting from the exhaust may reveal critical information about the health of your engine.  

Blue, white, or black smoke might indicate a number of concerns such as burning oil, coolant leaks, or fuel combustion issues. 

Similarly unusual smells might also potentially signal engine problems. Burning oil smell, burning rubber smell, and exhaust fumes smell are some of the most typical odors connected with engine issues.

Conclusion

You can guarantee that your engine runs smoothly, efficiently, and dependably for years to come by fixing these concerns early and getting expert assistance. 

Regular maintenance, including planned inspections and servicing, is critical for detecting any problems early. Which helps in preserving your engine’s peak performance.

Herta Hustles to First NTT P1 Award of Season at Road America

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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Saturday, June 17, 2023) – After stepping over the limit of adhesion more than once earlier Saturday, Colton Herta got a grip on his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES pole in nearly a year.

Herta won the NTT P1 Award for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America presented by AMR with a best lap of 1 minute, 40.1945 seconds in the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda. He led the Firestone Fast Six despite going off track twice in practice Saturday morning and during the second round of qualifying.

The top lap was nearly 4.7 seconds quicker than the 2022 pole lap of 1:44.8656 set by Alexander Rossi, as the entire 14-turn, 4.014-mile circuit was repaved last fall. But Dario Franchitti’s 23-year-old track record of 1:39.866 barely survived, set in 2000 with a different chassis and engine formula.

“We’ve been working at it the whole time,” Herta said. “This place with the repave is not easy. To have a car that was stable enough to really attack in that last Fast Six was impressive. It’s been way too long this year for us to get a pole, so it’s nice to finally get one.”

This was Herta’s 10th career pole and first since the Honda Indy Toronto in July 2022. He became the sixth different pole winner in eight races this season.

Herta will aim for his first win of the season in the 55-lap race at 1 p.m. ET Sunday (USA Network, Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network). A 30-minute morning warmup precedes the race at 10:15 a.m. ET Sunday (Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network).

Pato O’Ward will join Herta on the front row after a best lap of 1:40.3643 in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. It’s O’Ward’s best starting position this season.

Championship leader Alex Palou qualified third at 1:40.4930 in the No. 10 The American Legion Honda after a sensational salvage job by himself and the Chip Ganassi Racing crew. 2021 series champion Palou sideswiped a tire barrier heavily in practice after spinning off track Saturday morning, but the crew rebuilt the car just in time for the start of qualifying.

2023 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Josef Newgarden qualified fourth at 1:40.9530 in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet. Alexander Rossi, who led both practice sessions leading into qualifying this weekend, qualified fifth at 1:41.1854 in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.

Kyle Kirkwood will start sixth. He earned a spot in the Firestone Fast Six but didn’t participate after smoke trailed from his No. 27 AutoNation Honda right after the Round of 12 qualifying session ended.

Two multiple series champions will face a long climb to get to the front of the field after neither advanced from the first round of qualifying.

Two-time and reigning series champion Will Power will start a season-low 22nd in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Six-time series champion Dixon will start 23rd – also a season low – in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

Both Power and Dixon were set on the back foot during a collision in practice Saturday morning that resulted in heavy damage for both machines. Team Penske repaired Power’s damaged car, while Chip Ganassi Racing was forced to a backup car for Dixon.

Simpson Earns First Career Pole, Sets Road America Track Record

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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Saturday, June 17, 2023) – Kyffin Simpson earned his first career pole and broke the track record at the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Road America on Saturday.

Chip Ganassi Racing development driver Simpson, from the Cayman Islands, turned a top lap of 1 minute, 49.1028 seconds in the No. 21 HMD Motorsports with CGR car. That time was nearly three seconds quicker than the previous record, 1:52.0034 set by Colton Herta in 2017. The entire 14-turn, 4.014-mile circuit was repaved last fall, hiking speeds dramatically.

Simpson’s previous best starting spot was fourth in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course race.

“It was incredible,” Simpson said. “It was a crazy session. We had a red flag early on, and after that, it was just chaos on track with everyone going by. We had a plan to stick in line as a team, but that kind of went out the window when the Andrettis caught us. It was awesome to be able to get the lap.”

The 20-lap race is scheduled for 11:10 a.m. ET Sunday (Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network).

Colin Kaminsky qualified a career-best second at 1:49.4151 in the No. 57 Abel Motorsports with Slick Locks car. His previous best start was seventh earlier this month for the second race of the Detroit doubleheader.

Rookie Reece Gold tied his career-best qualifying position by ending up third at 1:49.4828 in the No. 10 HMD Motorsports with DCR car. Fellow rookie Nolan Siegel – two points out of the championship lead – also will start from the second row after qualifying fourth at 1:49.5238 in the No. 39 HMD Motorsports with DCR machine.

Louis Foster is one of four rookies in the top five on the starting grid, fifth at 1:49.5239 in the No. 26 Copart/USF Pro Championship car. Veteran Jacob Abel rounds out row three, qualifying sixth at 1:49.5634 in the No. 51 Abel Motorsports entry.

Championship leader Christian Rasmussen, who has a 178-176 edge over Siegel, qualified seventh at 1:49.5878 in the No. 6 HMD Motorsports with DCR car.

Simpson hung on to the pole during a one-lap shootout created when Matteo Nannini spun into the gravel trap outside Turn 1 with 20 seconds remaining in the session, triggering a red flag. INDYCAR officials allowed the rest of the field to turn one final qualifying lap when the track reopened.

“I was just really hoping that today would be the day that I would finally get my first pole,” Simpson said. “It was, so it’s truly incredible. We weren’t able to improve on that last lap, but no one else did, so that worked out well for us.”

CHEVROLET INDYCAR AT ROAD AMERICA: TEAM CHEVY PRACTICE ONE REPORT

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CHEVROLET IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES
SONSIO GRAND PRIX AT ROAD AMERICA
ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN
TEAM CHEVY PRACTICE ONE REPORT
JUNE 16, 2023

ALEXANDER ROSSI LEADS PRACTICE ONE AT ROAD AMERICA

  • Alexander Rossi, No. 7 Arrow McLaren INDYCAR Chevrolet, set the fastest lap in practice one at Road America for the NTT INDYCAR Series – One Minute, 41.7790 seconds/141.978 mph
  • In eight starts, Rossi has one win, one pole and three podium finishes
  • Rossi’s Arrow McLaren teammates Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Chevrolet and Felix Rosenquist, No. 6 Chevrolet both posted top-10 times on the newly repaved 4.02-mile, 14-turn natural road course.
  • Current NTT INDYCAR Series track record is One Minute, 39.866 seconds set in 2000 by Dario Franchitti
  • With new surface, several drivers may set a new mark during Saturday qualifying
  • All 27 drivers in this year’s Road America field broke the 2022 pole time of One Minute, 44.8645 set by Rossi

Saturday’s schedule will start with another practice at 9:55 am for one hour. Firestone Fast Six qualifying is scheduled to begin at 12:55 pm. A final warm-up will start race day Sunday at 9:15 a.m. CT. All practice and qualifying will be live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio and SiriusXM Channel 160. The 55-lap, 220.77-mile race Sunday, June 18 will take the green flag at 12:25 p.m. CT live on USA Network. All times are Central Time.

Press Conference Transcript: Alexander Rossi

THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Wrapping up day one here at beautiful Road America. We’re currently joined by P1, Alexander Rossi, driving the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. 2019 winner here at Road America and last year’s pole winner as well.

75-minute session. Did you get everything out of that?

ALEXANDER ROSSI: No, I don’t think you ever get everything out of it. I’m so nervous when James is around (smiling).

THE MODERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, James Hinchcliffe has left the building.

ALEXANDER ROSSI: You never get all you want out of it because usually you’re limited on the amount of tires you have and everything.

It was interesting for us, having tested here last week, to understand the difference in the tire that Firestone brought for this weekend because no one that tested here had the actual tire. Obviously trying the reds for the first time. So it was an interesting session.

Yeah, definitely lots to digest overnight.

THE MODERATOR: We’ll begin with questions.

Q. (No microphone.)

ALEXANDER ROSSI: It’s everywhere, right? With the new surface, there’s more grip. Yeah, I mean, it’s every single corner quite honestly.

Q. (No microphone.)

ALEXANDER ROSSI: Really you don’t do anything different. I think it’s just there’s more potential from the car and the tire, so you have to have probably a higher level of commitment than you did last year.

Last year with the surface, I never thought it was particularly bumpy, but the car slid around on the track quite a bit more than it does now. It’s quite a bit in the track, similar to what Watkins Glen was like when it was repaved, what Barber was like when it was repaved. You feel the car digging in more than you did before. But everyone has that advantage now.

Really your approach is no different whether it was low grip or high grip.

Q. (No microphone.)

ALEXANDER ROSSI: I think we as a group would be pretty disappointed, considering we tested here, if we didn’t roll off the truck pretty strong. I think it’s still early days.

But, yes, certainly the potential is there. It wasn’t a very clean run or laps by me, so I think there’s certainly quite a bit more in it, which is a good sign.

So, yeah, it’s just about really diving into, again, the tire differences because it’s a chunk slower than our pace in testing. So understanding the differences there and making any adjustments to the car to kind of combat that going into tomorrow.

Obviously track evolution is going to continue being a thing, and other cars are going to keep improving, so you can’t stay still, you have to keep improving.

Q. Question about the speed of the reds versus blacks.

ALEXANDER ROSSI: They weren’t faster. I mean, there was areas where they were faster, but a lot of guys didn’t improve. It wasn’t just me. I had fairly clean laps, so it wasn’t like traffic or lock-ups or anything like that. We’ve had it before. Same for everyone.

But it certainly changes I think the strategy going into qualifying a little bit. That being said, I don’t think that the reds are going to continue being slower, but I think it’s certainly going to take an adjustment from what people usually do blacks to reds specifically for this weekend compared to other events that we’ll go to.

Q. Question about track rubbering in.

ALEXANDER ROSSI: Man, I don’t know that I remember last year long enough to know that specific detail (smiling). Yeah, I can’t answer that.

I think as more cars run and everything, that will obviously make the grip level continue to grow. But it’s also very slippery offline, so that’s an interesting thing. I think that’s going to be the most interesting part of the race. Yes, the surface is a much higher grip when it has rubber on it. When there isn’t rubber on it, it’s borderline the same if not lower grip. It will be interesting to see how that offset from offline to online continues to grow.

Q. (No microphone.)

ALEXANDER ROSSI: No. I think it’s probably just really turn one, which obviously was pretty famous when Scott posted the onboard of it. So I don’t know why. Maybe because it’s more grip available than there used to be, you’re carrying more speed, so that kind of jump has more of an effect.

I know the series has tried to resolve that. I don’t know if it will be solvable for this weekend. It’s interesting. Like, they repaved the whole circuit, but they didn’t redo the curbs. That’s kind of cool, but it’s also a little bit strange.

But, yeah, as I said, offline it’s also very slippery. That probably plays into it as well.

Q. Obviously they’ve worked hard to keep the shape of the corners the same. Do any of the corners feel different, how you approach them? Any corners that stand out as being different at all?

ALEXANDER ROSSI: No, no. Not at all. Like I said, it’s just a global grip increase. But, no, I would say all the corners, like the driving styles, the characteristics of it, like turn six is super sketchy going up the crest. I would say it’s all very much the same. Just higher corner speeds.

Q. Do you feel 39 is out of reach, the pole record, or do you think it’s a possibility?

ALEXANDER ROSSI: What is it, a 39.8 or something?

THE MODERATOR: Yes.

ALEXANDER ROSSI: We can do that (smiling).

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Rossi Finds Fastest Lane on New Road America Surface

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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Friday, June 16, 2023) – New pavement or old, Alexander Rossi knows how to get around Road America with pure speed.

Rossi led the opening practice Friday for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America presented by AMR at the freshly repaved road course, turning a top lap of 1 minute, 41.7790 seconds in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Rossi won this NTT INDYCAR SERIES race by 28.4 seconds – one of the largest margins in recent series history – in 2019 on the previous asphalt covering the 14-turn, 4.014-mile road course.

He’s with the Arrow McLaren team now, after winning the race in 2019 and the pole in 2022 with Andretti Autosport, but Rossi remains at home at the picturesque “America’s National Park of Speed.”

“Really you don’t do anything different,” Rossi said about the new pavement. “I think it’s just there’s more potential from the car and the tire, so you have to have probably a higher level of commitment than you did last year.

“Last year with the surface, I never thought it was particularly bumpy, but the car slid around on the track quite a bit more than it does now. You feel the car digging in more than you did before. But everyone has that advantage now. Really, your approach is no different whether it was low grip or high grip.”

David Malukas showed signs of emerging from a recent slump by ending up second at 1:41.8652 in the No. 18 HMD Trucking Honda. Malukas has finished 20th or lower in his last three starts this season.

Championship leader Alex Palou, winner of two of the last three races this season, ended up third at 1:41.9486 in the No. 10 The American Legion Honda. His Chip Ganassi Racing teammate and fellow series champion Scott Dixon was fourth at 1:41.9544 in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

Pato O’Ward rounded out the top five at 1:41.9778 in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, putting two Arrow McLaren cars in the top five.

Up next is practice at 10:55 a.m. ET Saturday, followed by NTT P1 Award qualifying at 1:55 p.m. (both live on Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network). It’s a safe bet that Rossi’s 2022 pole time of 1:44.8656 will crumble in qualifying, and Rossi thinks Dario Franchitti’s track record of 1:39.866 set with a different chassis and engine formula in 2000 also is in jeopardy.

“We can do that,” Rossi said, smiling.

Marcus Ericsson was sixth in practice at 1:42.0426 in the No. 8 Huski Ice Spritz Honda, putting four of the top five drivers in the standings in the top six when the time clocks stopped on the 75-minute session. The notable absentee was recent Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner and championship second place Josef Newgarden, who was 16th at 1:42.6013 in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet.

Live coverage of the 55-lap race starts at 1 p.m. ET Sunday (USA, INDYCAR Radio Network). It’s the eighth of 17 races this season as the series heads toward its midway point.

Simpson Leads Fast Practice on New Road America Pavement

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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Friday, June 16, 2023) – New asphalt delivered plenty of speed and an interesting final order on the time sheet Friday after the first practice for the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix at Road America.

The entire 14-turn, 4.014-mile road course was repaved last fall, and the results were dramatic during the 45-minute session for the INDYCAR development series. Kyffin Simpson led with a best lap of 1 minute, 49.6479 seconds in the No. 21 HMD Motorsports with CGR car. Chip Ganassi Racing development driver Simpson, from the Cayman Islands, was a whopping 1.3996 seconds quicker than his closest pursuer, rookie Colin Kaminsky, whose best lap was 1:51.0475 in the No. 57 Abel Motorsports with Slick Locks car.

“It was really fun to get out there on the new tarmac,” Simpson said. “It’s so smooth, so it’s a lot of fun to drive. As the track grips up even more, with more rubber being laid down, it will be even quicker. I can’t wait for the next session.”

Track records only can be set in qualifying or the race, but Simpson and Kaminsky were among 12 drivers quicker than the official INDY NXT by Firestone mark of 1:52.0034 set on the old asphalt by Colton Herta in 2017. That record should be obliterated during qualifying at 1:15 p.m. ET Saturday (INDYCAR LIVE, INDYCAR Radio Network).

“It was the fastest I think I’ve ever driven,” Kaminsky said. “It’s crazy grippy compared to years prior here. Certain bumps in certain corners are gone, so it’s just glass. It was cool to get used to the new surface.”

While Simpson held a large edge atop the speed chart, less than one-half second separated Kaminsky in second to Detroit Race 1 winner Reece Gold in ninth in the No. 10 HMD Motorsports with DCR entry.

Simpson and Kaminsky led a top five that didn’t include either of the top two drivers in the series standings, Christian Rasmussen and Nolan Siegel.

St. Petersburg season opener winner Danial Frost was third at 1:51.1016 in the No. 68 HMD Motorsports with DCR car, followed by Jacob Abel at 1:51.1072 in the No. 51 Abel Motorsports car. Abel Motorsports put two cars in the top four during a strong outing.

Ernie Francis Jr. rounded out the top five at 1:51.3412 in the No. 99 HMD Motorsports with Force Indy car.

Points leader and Barber Motorsports Park winner Rasmussen ended up 10th at 1:51.5961 in the No. 6 HMD Motorsports with DCR car. Detroit Race 2 winner Siegel, two points behind Rasmussen in the championship, ended up 18th at 1:52.6957 in the No. 39 HMD Motorsports with DCR machine.

Up next is a 45-minute practice session at 9:50 a.m. ET Saturday (INDYCAR LIVE, INDYCAR Radio Network). The 20-lap race is scheduled for 11:10 a.m. ET Sunday (Peacock, INDYCAR Radio Network).

Frankie Muniz and Rette Jones Racing Set for Berlin Raceway Showdown

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MARNE, Mich: Through the first five ARCA Menards Series races, rookie Frankie Muniz has certainly exceeded expectations.

Four top-10 finishes in five races, controlling the ARCA Menards Series points lead entering Kansas Speedway last month and boasting an average finish of eighth, Muniz and his Rette Jones Racing trek to Berlin (Mich.) Raceway ready to keep things pointed in the right direction in Saturday night’s Berlin ARCA 200.

Short tracks have been scarce on the ARCA Menards Series season thus far, but with a slew of short ovals stacked on the schedule this summer and fall, Muniz is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to showcase his craft while looking to retake control of the ARCA Menards Series points lead and collect his first top-five finish of the season in the Great Lakes State.

“It feels like forever since I’ve been in a race car, but I’m ready to get back down to business with my Rette Jones Racing team this weekend at Berlin,” said Muniz. “I’ve learned that Berlin is really a unique short track where you feel like you are constantly turning.

“I’m just focused on keeping the same approach that we’ve had together since we unloaded at Daytona and loaded up at Charlotte. I’m going out there for every race determined to learn but be respectful and race our race and it has led to the worst finish of 11th. That’s not bad. But as a driver, you always want more.”

Earning a top-five finish on Saturday night would certainly take the next steps for the rookie and Rette Jones Racing developmental driver to prepare for the busy summer stretch.

“I feel like we’ve accomplished a lot. Top-10 finishes are important for our game plan, but we need to start progressing forward and aim at turning those top-10s into top-fives and hopefully a win or two before the end of the year.

“Those types of finishes are what are going to keep us in the hunt for the championship. “Jesse (Love) is certainly on his game right now, but we are not out of the hunt yet and I know our Rette Jones Racing team will continue to bring fast Ford Mustangs to the track and it will be my responsibility to try and make the most of that speed.

“I am looking forward to Berlin and this busy but fun summer stretch.”

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“I am looking forward to carrying the ReSkills colors this weekend at Berlin,” added Muniz. “It is amazing what ReSkills can offer to so many and I hope we are able to give them some time in the spotlight on Saturday night.”

Former ARCA championship-winning crew chief and co-owner Mark Rette was extremely impressed with Muniz’s performance in the first five races and looks forward to seeing his attentiveness continue at Berlin.

“Berlin isn’t like most short tracks, but I feel it is a track that should easily fit into Frankie’s wheelhouse,” said Rette. “Without a doubt, I feel like this weekend presents the opportunity for Frankie to earn his first top-five finish of the season and give us a boost of momentum heading to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course next month.

“At the end of the night, we just want to have another successful race with a satisfying finish and feel better prepared for this upcoming summer stretch of ARCA Racing.”

For the 2023 ARCA season, Rette Jones Racing will continue its longtime partnership with Ford Performance but has upgraded its fleet to include the Ford Mustang continuing this weekend in Charlotte.

Entering Berlin, Muniz sits second in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, 13 markers behind championship leader Jesse Love with 15 races remaining.

Rette Jones Racing stands a respectable fourth in the ARCA Menards Series championship owner standings.

Since 2023, Muniz has five ARCA Menards Series starts to his credit with a career-best finish of sixth at Phoenix Raceway in March 2023 and four top-10s overall. He also maintains an average finishing position of 8.0 in his inaugural year of stock car competition.

For more on Frankie Muniz, please visit munizracing.com, like him on Facebook (FrankieMuniz4) and follow him on Instagram (@frankiemuniz4) and Twitter (@frankiemuniz).

For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and Twitter (@RetteJones30).

The Berlin ARCA 200 (200 laps | 150 miles) is the sixth of 20 races on the 2023 ARCA Menards Series schedule in the 71st consecutive ARCA season. Practice begins Saturday, June 17 from 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. General Tire pole qualifying begins at 6:00 p.m. The race is set to take the green flag later in the day shortly after 8:00 p.m. ET. The event will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FloRacing. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities.

About Rette Jones Racing:

Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the intent of building a successful racing operation built around the fundamentals of hard work and a never-give-up attitude.

Owned by racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, RJR plans to field a full-time entry in 2023 in the ARCA Menards Series, while also planning to field vehicles in the ARCA Menards Series East respectively.

The winning ARCA team also offers technical and setup intel as part of its technical alliance partnership program.

Matt Mills to Run Two Races in No. 51 Silverado for KBM

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Long-time partner J.F. Electric to serve as primary sponsor at Richmond and Milwaukee

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 16, 2023) – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that Matt Mills will get behind the wheel of the No. 51 Chevrolet Silverado for two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races this season. J.F. Electric, an electrical contractor that’s in the business of creating connections, will be the primary sponsor adorning Mill’s Silverado for races at Richmond Raceway July 29 and The Milwaukee Mile Speedway Aug. 27. Mills will also carry associate sponsorship from Utilitra, a women-owned utility and technology solutions provider with a diverse team of specialized professionals, and Thompson Electric, a full-service electrical contracting company, for his two-race schedule.

Mills has 19 career starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, including four this season. He registered a season-best 19th-place finish in the Truck Series’ most recent event at World Wide Technology Raceway. He produced a career-best starting position of fourth at Michigan International Speedway in 2018 and a career-best 15th-place finish at Las Vegas Motors Speedway in 2022.

In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the Virginia native has made 121 career starts with a best result of 10th coming at Daytona International Speedway in 2019. He also made one NASCAR Cup Series start at Kansas Speedway in 2021.

Mills has made seven Xfinity Series starts at Richmond, registering a track-best 13th-place finish twice. He has not competed in a Truck Series race at Richmond and has not made a start in any series at The Milwaukee Mile Speedway.

“I’m really excited that KBM is providing me with an opportunity to showcase my abilities driving two races in the No. 51 Silverado,” Mills said. “It makes it even more exciting that Richmond is the first race because I was born about an hour from there and I’ve had some strong runs there in the Xfinity Series, so I couldn’t think of a better track to make my KBM debut at. J.F. Electric has been a long-time supporter, and this wouldn’t be possible without them, Utilitra and Thompson Electric.”

“J.F. Electric and Utilitra are proud to continue our sponsorship of Matt Mills in 2023,” said J.F. Electric owner Greg Fowler. “We are excited for Matt to have the opportunity to race with Kyle Busch Motorsports in the upcoming Craftsman Truck Series races at Richmond and Milwaukee. We are rooting for Matt to have safe, successful and electrifying performances!”

“We’re excited to see Matt get behind the wheel of the No. 51 Silverado for two races and thankful to the sponsors that came onboard to make it possible,” said KBM President Mike Verlander. “Brian Pattie (crew chief) and everyone on that team will provide Matt with everything that he needs to get acclimated to our organization quickly and we feel like the tracks that he will be competing at are places where he can be successful.”

The No. 51 team currently ranks fourth in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series owner point standings. The team has produced one win, two poles, 163 laps led, five top-five and eight top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 10.2. Since KBM originated in 2010, the No. 51 has registered 41 of the organization’s record-breaking 99 victories.

ABOUT KYLE BUSCH MOTORSPORTS:

Since debuting in 2010, Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) has quickly established itself as one of the most successful teams in all of NASCAR. Owned by two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch and fueled by his passion for winning, the organization holds the Craftsman Truck Series records for most career wins (99) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner’s Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).

KBM prepares a fleet of race-winning vehicles out of its state-of-the art 77,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, N.C. Fans can stay up-to-date with all the latest KBM news online at www.KyleBuschMotorsports.com, by liking the team on Facebook (KBMteam) and by following the team on Instagram (KBMteam), and Twitter (@KBMteam).

Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment Sponsors NASCAR Driver David Starr At Nashville Superspeedway

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (June 16th, 2023) – Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment is excited to officially announce a partnership with NASCAR Driver David Starr and Emerling-Gase Motorsports, to sponsor the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 24th. The partnership was developed in conjunction with The Magnifyde Agency.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment because they represent the American dream. It is inspiring to see how far they have come from a small business to where they are today. I’m excited to have them on board for the ride and help share their story to NASCAR fans across the country,” said David Starr.

The race marks the first ever sponsorship in NASCAR for Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment. The company began as a small grass roots heavy-duty repair business and has grown to become a national fleet maintenance specialist.

Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment has revolutionized the way companies manage maintenance with fixed R&M cost onsite models. Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment offers consulting, managing, and staffing, in an effort to become your maintenance partners.

Through the success of the company, they have also been able to give back to their local community, by donating and volunteering with many local charities in their home state of South Carolina.

Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment has grown to 36 locations across the U.S. and includes a team of 180 technicians, as well as 100 fleet service vehicles.

Not only does the race mark Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment’s debut in NASCAR, but it will also be the first race for David Starr in the No. 35 Chevy Camaro for Emerling-Gase Motorsports.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 will take place in Lebanon, TN. The No. 35 Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment Chevy Camaro will hit the track on June 24th at 3:30pm ET on USA Network.

For more information on Kales Truck & Heavy Equipment, visit kalestruckheavyequipment.com.

ABOUT KALES TRUCK & HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Kale’s Truck and Heavy Equipment service was founded in 1999 in Dillon, S.C. and has been in business for over 20 years. They have grown from a local heavy-duty maintenance specialist facility, to a national full-service on-site repair professional that specializes in consulting, managing and staffing as well as providing a fixed budget repair solution that has been proven to increase truck availability while working off of a fixed r&m budget. The company has grown from 15 technicians and one location, to over 200+ technicians servicing twelve states, utilizing our fixed fleet maintenance program, as well as continuing to provide maintenance solutions to the heavy-duty industry.

ABOUT DAVID STARR

David Starr is currently racing in his 25th career season in NASCAR. Starr has four career NASCAR wins and was named the ‘Most Popular Driver’ in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2002. Starr is also the owner of the Team Texas High Performance High Performance Driving School at Texas Motor Speedway. Starr also serves as the host of the weekly motorsports podcast, ‘Let’s Go Racing with David Starr.’ You can follow David Starr all season long for more updates on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT THE MAGNIFYDE AGENCY

The Magnifyde Agency connects brands to exceptional marketing opportunities. After years of professional and personal experience, The Magnifyde Agency has not only found rapid success in growing brands through NASCAR’s demographics, but across a wide variety of marketing ventures.

Nashville Superspeedway to Honor NASCAR Legend Carl Edwards During Ally 400 Weekend

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  • Six-time Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR winner Edwards is a fan-favorite at Middle Tennessee’s racing jewel
  • Edwards to make multiple appearances during Nashville Superspeedway’s Ally 400 weekend.
  • Tickets and camping for the 2023 Ally 400 race weekend June 23-25 at Nashville Superspeedway are available on nashvillesuperspeedway.com or call 866-RACE-TIX.

LEBANON, Tenn. – Carl Edwards executed six of his patented “Victory Backflips” with perfect precision during post-race celebrations at Nashville Superspeedway following some dominating performances at the D-shaped oval in the 2000s. Next weekend, officials from the all-concrete 1.3-mile track will host the Missouri native as a very special guest of the Ally 400 NASCAR weekend where his stellar record at Nashville Superspeedway will be celebrated.

Edwards, who shocked the racing community by becoming an early retiree in 2016 at age 36 with 28 Cup Series victories, was named one of NASCAR’s top 75 drivers during the sanctioning body’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration. That honor from NASCAR was made possible by his remarkable record at Nashville Superspeedway, where he scored five NASCAR Xfinity Series wins (July 2011, April 2011, June 2007, April 2007 and June 2006) and one NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory (August 2003) in his career at NASCAR’s largest concrete oval.

Edwards was so good at Nashville Superspeedway that in his 13 career Xfinity Series starts he posted 12 top-10 finishes and 11 top-five showings. His lone finish outside the top 10 was 13th.

Fans attending the event on June 25 will have several opportunities to see Edwards prior to the running of the Ally 400 that night.

Edwards will make an appearance at the fan zone stage where he will be interviewed by NASCAR personality Alex Weaver. He will also make a stop by the pre-race concert stage prior to country music star Parker McCollum’s performance. Edwards is scheduled to participate in official pre-race ceremonies and will make a special visit with guests in the Green Room Lounge, one of Nashville Superspeedway’s newly created VIP and premium experiences.

Away from the track, Edwards has been quite busy. He appeared on an episode of The Price is Right and guest-starred in an episode of the FOX drama series 24. He played in a celebrity softball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and made a cameo as a West Virginia state trooper in the film Logan Lucky. He has also appeared in several country music videos, most notably for Sara Evans’ song “Slow Me Down” and Justin Moore’s hit “Bait a Hook.” He was on Chicago Fire, co-hosted the Kelly and Regis Show, and many more.

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NASCAR RACE SCHEDULE AND TICKETS

Nashville Superspeedway’s 2023 race schedule includes:

Friday, June 23
Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race
7:00 p.m. CT, FS1, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio

Saturday, June 24

Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race
2:30 p.m. CT, USA, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio

Sunday, June 25, 6 p.m.
Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race
6:00 p.m. CT, NBC, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio

Call 866-RACE-TIX to discuss your options with an account representative or visit nashvillesuperspeedway.com. Friday and Saturday tickets are FREE for kids 12 and under (with a paying adult) at Nashville and just $10 on Sunday.

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