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LEBANON, Tenn. – Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The Atlantic magazine and a “Rising Star” by CBS Mornings, Grammy-nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows around the world, and now he will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 25.
“This summer, we will provide the most thrilling entertainment in Nashville with the Ally 400 race weekend,” Nashville Superspeedway general manager Matt Greci said. “There is no better entertainer out there than Nate Bargatze to take part in our remarkable event to bring fans from Middle Tennessee — and across the country and world — together right here at Nashville Superspeedway.”
An Old Hickory, Tennessee, native, Bargatze followed in the showbiz footsteps of his father, a former clown turned world-class magician, whose influence is seen on his 2015 debut Comedy Central special, “Full Time Magic,” and his debut album, “Yelled at By a Clown,” which reached No. 1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and was on Billboard’s Top 10 Comedy Charts for weeks.
Bargatze’s half-hour Netflix special, “The Standups,” premiered in 2017, and his first solo one-hour Netflix special, “The Tennessee Kid,” premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019. In 2021, he released his critically acclaimed second Netflix special, “The Greatest Average American,” which received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. Bargatze also released his latest and third one-hour special, “Nate Bargatze: Hello World,” on Amazon Prime, and it now holds the record as Amazon’s most-streamed original comedy special in its first 28 days of viewership.
In 2020, the comedian launched his weekly podcast, “Nateland.” The podcast tackles the meaningless issues that we face day to day and gives listeners a much-needed mental break from fighting the good fight. New episodes release Wednesdays, with video available on his YouTube channel and audio available in podcast stores.
Bargatze’s comedy is clean and relatable, evident by his 12 appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” He also appeared on “Conan” four times and has appeared on Seth Meyers’ and James Corden’s late-night shows. He was a recurring guest on “@midnight” and had his own “Comedy Central Presents” episode in 2011. Off screen, Bargatze was part of “Jimmy Fallon’s Clean-Cut Comedy Tour” and has performed live shows for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait five times. In addition to touring the country as a headliner, Bargatze toured arenas with Chris Rock on his 2017 “Total Blackout Tour.” According to his website, he has performed at SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row.
Bargatze was featured as one of Esquire’s “Best New Comedians” by Jim Gaffigan, one of Marc Maron’s “Comedians to Watch” in Rolling Stone, one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” for 2015 and as No. 1 on Vulture’s “50 Comedians You Should Know” in 2015. He also appeared on the cover of Variety’s annual comedy issue in 2022.
Bargatze is currently on his “The Be Funny Tour” with all new material. For more information, visit NateBargatze.com.
Along with Bargatze’s cameo during the Ally 400, Parker McCollum will perform the official pre-race concert and Old Dominion will serve as grand marshal.
Middle Tennessee’s can’t-miss event of the summer, the Nashville Superspeedway’s race weekend includes the Rackley Roofing 200 Craftsman Truck Series race on June 23, the Tennessee Lottery 250 Xfinity Series race on June 24 and the Ally 400 Cup Series race on June 25 and under the lights in prime time.
Sunday, June 25, 6 p.m. Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race 6:00 p.m. CT, NBC, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio
Saturday, June 24
Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race 2:30 p.m. CT, USA, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio
Friday, June 23 Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race 7:00 p.m. CT, FS1, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio
Call 866.RACE.TIX to discuss your options with an account representative, or visit nashvillesuperspeedway.com. Tickets for the races on Friday and Saturday are free for children ages 12 and younger (with a paying adult) and are only $10 on Sunday.
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Nashville Superspeedway, Middle Tennessee’s racing jewel, is a year-round family-friendly destination in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The 1.33-mile D-shaped track with 14 degrees of banking has hosted two NASCAR Cup Series races, 23 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, 15 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events and eight Indy Racing League contests. The largest concrete-only track in NASCAR, Nashville Superspeedway is owned by Speedway Motorsports LLC.
RECAPPING CHARLOTTE: Due to a rainy Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Coca-Cola 600 was postponed to Monday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Starting 12th, Kyle Larson battled mostly in the middle of the pack for the first half of the 600-mile race. However, crew chief Cliff Daniels called for several significant adjustments and their momentum picked up in stage three. Larson spent most of the remainder of the race in the top five, until an on-track incident with only 25 laps to go led to a 30th-place finish.
LEADING LAPS: This season, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion has led the second-most laps (583), trailing only teammate William Byron (687). Larson has also accumulated the second-most laps run in the top five (1,635) and the third-most laps run in the top 10 (2,474).
HARD RACING: Larson has scored two wins (Richmond Raceway and Martinsville Speedway) this season, which makes him one of three drivers (including Byron) with multiple victories. He is in a four-way tie for the second-most top-five finishes (five), but also has nine finishes outside the top 13. The team has been in the mix in plenty of races, but that doesn’t always guarantee the win. The last four weeks have illustrated the peaks and valleys of the season. Contact on the last lap at Kansas Speedway led to a runner-up finish, contact while battling for the lead late took him out of contention at Darlington Raceway, a dominant win at the All-Star Race and then a late-race incident while in the top five took him out of the running at Charlotte.
SECOND TIME IN ST. LOUIS: In the inaugural Cup Series race at WWT Raceway last year, Larson started 15th and finished 12th. He did finish fourth in stage two and tallied 32 points on the day at the 1.25-mile track. Returning to Madison, Illinois, this year, the No. 5 HendrickCars.com team has more insight about the venue going into Sunday’s race.
FOUR TIRES FAST: The No. 5 HendrickCars.com pit crew holds the second-fastest average four-tire pit stop time in 2023 at 11.110 seconds. Larson’s pit crew consists of Blaine Anderson (front-tire changer), R.J. Barnette (tire carrier), Brandon Harder (fueler), Brandon Johnson (jackman) and Calvin Teague (rear-tire changer).
VISITING WITH FANS: On Thursday at 4 p.m. CT, Larson will be at the Ballpark Village Fan Fest in downtown St. Louis, across from Busch Stadium. The No. 5 HendrickCars.com driver will be on stage for a Q&A session with Kenny Wallace and Tom Ackerman from KMOX-AM 1120, followed by an autograph session at 4:15 p.m. CT.
HIGH LIMIT SERIES CONTINUES: Larson rose up through the dirt-track racing ranks and he continues to run at those venues as his schedule allows. In April, the High Limit Sprint Car Series, which was co-founded by Larson and his brother-in-law, Brad Sweet, began its inaugural season. The series features an 11-race schedule and showcases many of the nation’s top sprint car drivers. On Wednesday, the Elk Grove, California, native, won at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, for his second straight win in the series. Check out the full schedule at highlimitracing.com.
AWAY BUT ALWAYS AVAILABLE: This weekend, the No. 5 HendrickCars.com team races “away” just outside of St. Louis. However, you can pick up a new set of keys from any one of Hendrick Automotive Group’s 95 dealerships nationwide. Customers can also shop from the convenience of their home selecting the category, make, model and vehicle packages that are important to them from the nearly 30,000 new, high-quality pre-owned and certified cars, trucks and SUVs available at HendrickCars.com.
HENDRICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP IS HIRING: Join 10,000+ others nationwide in working at Hendrick Automotive Group. The company is hiring technicians and other positions at its dealerships throughout the country. Positions are open for all skill levels and offer tuition and training reimbursement. Individuals who are interested can apply at HENDRICKCARS.COM.
9 COREY LAJOIE
Age: 31 (Sept. 25, 1991)
Hometown: Kannapolis, North Carolina
Resides: Davidson, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 16th (owner’s points)
No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
FILLING IN: Corey LaJoie will fill in for Chase Elliott this weekend at WWT Raceway as Elliott serves a one-race suspension. LaJoie, 31, is a third-generation racer who currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Spire Motorsports. He will become the 51st different driver to compete for Hendrick Motorsports in a Cup Series race. In 214 Cup Series starts, LaJoie has two top-five finishes and six top-10s, with his best performance being a fourth-place finish earlier this year at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
PERSONAL BEST: LaJoie is experiencing the best season of his Cup Series career in 2023. The North Carolina native is currently averaging five positions better than any other season at NASCAR’s top level. His career-best result at Atlanta is among his eight top-20 finishes on the year, which already exceeds half of his personal-best single-season total (15). In fact, LaJoie has spent more laps inside the top 15 this season than he did in all of 2022.
FAMILY TIES: On Sunday, LaJoie will become the second member of his family to drive for Hendrick Motorsports. His father, two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Randy LaJoie, competed in nine Cup Series races for team owner Rick Hendrick in the No. 50 Chevy in 1998, earning a top-five finish and three top-10s.
GREAT GUSTAFSON: Veteran crew chief Alan Gustafson will call his 655th Cup Series race this weekend with his seventh different driver. The Ormond Beach, Florida, native has amassed 38 wins – tied for second-most among active crew chiefs – 189 top-five finishes, 326 top-10s, 34 poles and 10,810 laps led. The 2020 Cup Series champion crew chief has worked with NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin, as well as Elliott, Kyle Busch, Casey Mears and Josh Berry. LaJoie will contribute to that total on Sunday.
NO. 9 FILES: Last season on tracks measuring 1 to 1.366 miles in length (Dover Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, Phoenix Raceway, and WWT Raceway), the No. 9 team captured two wins and four top-five finishes. Elliott drove the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to victory lane at Dover in May and Nashville in June. In 2023, the team has achieved one top-five finish, two top-10s (one by Elliott and one by Berry) and an average finish of 8.00 in three races on tracks in this length range. Elliott’s third-place finish at Darlington in May stands as the best result in those events.
24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 25 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Resides: Charlotte, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 3rd
No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
24 POWER: Just past the halfway mark in the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series regular season, William Byron and the No. 24 team are ensuring they remain frontrunners. Through 14 races, Byron leads in several statistical categories, including wins (three), laps led (687), laps run in top five (2,122), stage wins (seven), top-five finishes (seven) and average running position (8.60). He is also tied for the most poles (two) and top-10 finishes (eight). In the last six races, the Charlotte, North Carolina, native has accumulated the most points (249).
STREAK SENSATION: Byron is currently on a streak of four straight top-five finishes and five consecutive top-10s, which are the longest active marks in each category. He has also led in each of the past five races, which is tied for his second-longest streak in the Cup Series (behind seven straight races led in 2019). This run began at Talladega Superspeedway (finished seventh) and continued at Dover Motor Speedway (finished fourth), Kansas Speedway (finished third) and Darlington Raceway (first). The most recent of these results came in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he started first, won stage one, led 91 laps and finished second.
PIT ROAD PROWESS: After a phenomenal showing at Charlotte, the No. 24 pit crew reclaimed the top spot for the fastest average four-tire pit stop time this season at 10.944 seconds. Spencer Bishop (jackman), Jeff Cordero (front-tire changer), Orane Ossowski (rear-tire changer), Ryan Patton (tire carrier) and Landon Walker (fueler) comprise the No. 24 pit crew. The team recorded its three fastest four-tire pit stops of the season in the 600-mile event, which rank second (9.383 seconds), fourth (9.504 seconds) and sixth-fastest (9.541 seconds) among all four-tire stops this season.
THAT NO. 1 FEELING: Byron has had a strong start to the season with three wins, which is the most in a single Cup Series season for the 25-year-old driver. He now has five wins in the Next Gen car and that is tied for the most with three other drivers, including Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott. Since the beginning of 2021, Byron has collected six wins, which has him tied for the third-most behind Larson with 15 and Elliott with seven.
SIMILAR IN LENGTH: Sunday’s race at WWT Raceway will mark Byron’s 39th start on tracks 1 to 1.366 miles in length (Dover Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, Phoenix Raceway and WWT Raceway). In his previous 38 starts, he has collected one pole award, two wins, eight top-five finishes, 15 top-10s with 396 laps led.
MEET ME NEAR ST. LOUIS: This weekend is the second time that the Cup Series will race at WWT Raceway. In last year’s event, Byron scored a 19th-place finish. However, it was not his first time visiting the Illinois-based facility. In 2016, Byron competed there in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. During that race, he started third and led 47 of the 160 laps before being involved in a late-race on-track incident, resulting in a 17th-place finish.
THE RUDY RUNDOWN: Crew chief Rudy Fugle is making his second Cup Series start at WWT Raceway, but he is one of a few that has more extensive experience at the 1.25-mile oval. The Livonia, New York, native has eight prior national series starts at the venue, including six in the Truck Series. His drivers started first on two occasions and achieved two top-10 finishes, with a best finish of sixth, while leading 258 laps. One of those six starts was with Byron, where they led almost one-third of the race before an on-track incident forced the team to settle for a 17th-place finish.
AT IT AGAIN WITH AXALTA: Axalta will be on board Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 this weekend. This is Axalta’s 31st year of partnership with Hendrick Motorsports. The company was on the car for Byron’s throwback paint scheme and victory at Darlington.
48 Alex Bowman
Age: 30 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Resides: Concord, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 16th
No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
BACK IN THE SADDLE: Alex Bowman returned to racing Monday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He missed the previous four NASCAR Cup Series events after suffering a fractured vertebra in a sprint car accident on April 25. The 30-year-old driver started the 600-mile race in the 31st position after qualifying was canceled due to inclement weather. Bowman finished the first stage in 18th, the second stage in 12th and the third stage in 10th before securing a 12th-place result. His strong comeback performance saw him move above the provisional playoff cutline based on points (+15 to the elimination line).
SEASON TO DATE: Consistency has been the calling card for Bowman in 2023. He holds a 10.45 average finish, has 10 top-15 finishes and has completed all but two laps in 11 starts. The driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevy won the pole for the season-opening DAYTONA 500, has three top-five finishes and is tied for sixth in top-10s (six) with six other drivers.
LAND OF LINCOLN: This Sunday, Bowman will make his second appearance at WWT Raceway. In his first and only Cup Series start there, he started the day 25th and finished 13th. However, Bowman has visited victory lane in the Prairie State, earning his first Cup Series win at Chicagoland Speedway in June 2019 while driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro. Since then, the Tucson, Arizona, native has tallied six more wins, including primary partner Ally’s first Cup Series win at Richmond Raceway in April 2021.
HARRIS DOWNLOAD: In his first appearance as a crew chief at WWT Raceway, Blake Harris’ team finished the race in 18th place. However, his result at the 1.25-mile venue doesn’t accurately depict how the race went for the No. 34 team. On that day, Harris’ driver led 34 laps and narrowly missed winning the second stage after a caution flag waved with 10 laps left in the segment. A strategy call to pit before the end of the stage sent him back into the heart of the field.
SAVE THEM ALL: Bowman and Ally have teamed up this year to bring back the Best Friends Animal Society donation effort. This week, the duo will make charitable contributions to the Stray Rescue of St. Louis, which serves the local community. Bowman and Ally will donate $4,800 to Best Friends and the Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Additionally, Ally will increase its donation to $10,000 if the No. 48 team wins.
DAY ‘N’ NITE: The No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will showcase two versions of its primary scheme throughout the 2023 Cup Series season. The No. 48 Ally Chevy “day” scheme features a white base adorned with bright plum, grapefruit, and seafoam stripes along its sides. This version of the primary scheme will appear at races that take place during the day. When the lights come on over the racetrack, the black-based No. 48 Ally Chevy “night” scheme will sport a similar design to its daytime counterpart. This weekend, the No. 48 machine will have the white-based “day” scheme. Check out all the angles of the look here.
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS /
Hendrick Motorsports
2023
All-Time
WWT Raceway
Races
14
1,323
1
Wins
5*
296*
0
Poles
5*
244*
0
Top 5
18*
1,208*
0
Top 10
26*
2,071*
0
Laps Led
1,360*
78,677*
0
Stage Wins
10*
89
0
*Most **Most (tie)
CLOSING IN ON 300: Hendrick Motorsports is just four points-paying victories away from 300 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. Twenty drivers have combined to reach the organization’s current total of 296 wins, which is the most in the sport by any one team. With five wins this season, Hendrick Motorsports has posted its 36th multi-win season in the Cup Series, while maintaining its streak of at least two victories per season for the past 30 years.
VARIETY PACK: Hendrick Motorsports has gone to victory lane at more racetracks than any other active team. Its 296 Cup Series wins have been spread across 31 different venues.
ROAD TO LE MANS: The Garage 56 contingent from Hendrick Motorsports has journeyed across the pond to get ready for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 10-11. The driver lineup consists of Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller, with Chad Knaus, vice president of competition, overseeing the endeavor. The Garage 56 entry is a collaboration between Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR, Chevrolet, IMSA and Goodyear. It will compete in a special single-entry class designated for innovative cars.
PRAIRIE STATE LOOK BACK: Ahead of Sunday’s race, Hendrick Motorsports has competed in a total of 20 Cup Series races in the state of Illinois. This includes last year’s inaugural Cup Series event at WWT Raceway and 19 races at Chicagoland Speedway. The team has achieved three victories in the state, which all came at Chicagoland. Alex Bowman was the winner at the last event held there in 2019. Next month’s street course race will be held in downtown Chicago.
OUT IN FRONT: In 2023, Hendrick Motorsports has led the most laps, with 1,360 circuits out front, which equates to 34.49% of the laps raced. The 1,360 laps led are the team’s eighth-most all-time through 14 races. The squad has led laps in all but one race this season (Atlanta Motor Speedway in March). William Byron (687) and Kyle Larson (583) rank one-two in that statistical category.
FINISHING TOUCHES: The Rick Hendrick-owned team also has the most wins (five), top fives (18) and top 10s (26) in the 2023 Cup Series season. Byron’s three wins lead the series and Larson’s two are tied for second. Byron’s seven top-five finishes are the best in the series and are the most among the team with Larson (five), Bowman (three), Chase Elliott (two) and Josh Berry (one) all adding to the total. The driver of the No. 24 also leads the team in top-10 finishes with eight and Bowman is next with six. Larson (five), Elliott (four) and Berry (three) have all contributed to the tally too.
TAKING THE STAGE: With 10 stage wins this season, the Concord, North Carolina-based team is tied for the third-most all-time through 14 races. Byron leads the series with seven stage wins, which is tied for the second-most at this point in the season in the stage racing era (start of the 2017 season). Larson has tallied two stage wins, while Elliott has one.
PODIUM PLACEMENT: In four races this season, the 14-time Cup Series championship-winning organization has placed at least two drivers in the top-three finishing positions. In fact, they are the only organization to accomplish that at all this season. Darlington Raceway saw Byron win and Elliott place third. This achievement also happened at Kansas Speedway (Larson was second and Byron was third), Richmond Raceway (Larson won the race and Berry was second) and Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Byron, Larson and Bowman placed one-two-three).
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on racing in St. Louis: “I’m excited to see the NASCAR Cup Series return to St. Louis. Last year, we finished 12th, but I think our team learned a lot throughout the race. The No. 5 team is definitely hungry for a better finish, myself included, but 2022’s experience and notes certainly help us build confidence for this weekend.”
Cliff Daniels, crew chief of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on what the team has learned since last year’s trip to WWT Raceway: “To be honest, last year at St. Louis we weren’t very good, disappointingly so. I think at the time there were some things we needed to evolve with our short-track package and since then, we have done that. We’ve had some great short-track races this year and taken a lot from what learned at Phoenix (Raceway) earlier this year. We’re just trying to figure out how to put that together in the right way and hopefully put a great foot forward for this weekend. I will say the track did a great job last year and I think the track is going to race well this year. We certainly enjoy going there and enjoy the race. Obviously, only been there once, but hopefully this year we put a better car on track and turn it into an even more fun experience.”
Corey LaJoie, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on driving for Hendrick Motorsports this weekend: “The last 24 hours have been surreal. Despite the circumstances, I’m very appreciative of Mr. Hendrick for the opportunity to fill in for a championship team and driver. I also can’t thank my Spire Motorsports family enough for working with Hendrick Motorsports to make it come to fruition. The level of preparation and expectations to succeed are everything I expected them to be. I was able to spend time with Alan (Gustafson, crew chief) and the No. 9 guys at the shop and the pursuit of perfection is evident the second you walk through the door. I’m ready to climb through the window and get to work.”
William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his thoughts for this weekend: “Gateway (WWT Raceway) is a track that we need to make some improvements at. We’ve really been focusing on that this season though, not only getting better and staying consistent, but really focusing on those tracks that we seem to not be as strong at. It’s going to be a really hot weekend, just like it was last year. I think we have a better idea of what to expect this year than we did last year, and we’ve been unloading close to what we need this year, which is promising. I’m optimistic for this weekend with how we’ve been executing so far this year.”
Rudy Fugle, crew chief of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on the eventful week for the team: “It’s been a busy week for the No. 24 team after the rain out from Charlotte (Motor Speedway) and the tire test at Michigan (International Speedway). This team never quits and I think this season we’ve shown that. We weren’t the best at Gateway (WWT Raceway) last year but even this year we’ve already improved at some of the racetracks we weren’t great at before this year. That’s been one of our goals this year and so far we’ve executed that. Hopefully, this weekend is no different and we can have a better showing.”
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on racing at WWT Raceway: “WWT Raceway is a little bit unnatural for me. It kind of has a Loudon (New Hampshire Motor Speedway) –Phoenix (Raceway) feel to it – two places that are not my favorite. I am just trying to understand what I need to do. I think it is going to be driver-input sensitive and I think we will be able to manipulate the race car a lot. I have been in the simulator a lot, just trying to be better and lean on my teammates – looking at their data. I am just trying to understand what I am going to want in the race car and how to go execute.”
Blake Harris, crew chief of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his approach to Sunday’s race at WWT Raceway: “It’s a super unique racetrack. There is nothing really like it that we go to in the (NASCAR) Cup Series. We will have to go apply a lot of what we have learned this year at short tracks. Track position is really important here, so we are going to focus on qualifying well and getting some short-run speed in our No. 48 Ally Camaro, especially after last week’s pit road debacle and having our qualifying position determined by the NASCAR metric system. Qualifying well leads to good pit selection and that leads to good track position, so our weekend starts with qualifying well. Our pit crew handled everything that was thrown their way in Charlotte, but we know it was something that affected our race and our ability to compete for a win at the end.”
COLE CUSTER | RILEY HERBST Portland NASCAR Xfinity Series Advance NASCAR Xfinity Series Overview
Event: Portland 147 (Round 13 of 33)
Date: Saturday, June 3
Location: Portland (Ore.) International Raceway
Layout: 1.967-mile, 12-turn road course
Time/TV/Radio: 4:30 p.m. EDT on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Cole Custer Notes of Interest
The month of May was good to Cole Custer and the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang team for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR). They’ll roll into Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Portland 147 at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway with a ton of momentum after back-to-back third-place finishes May 13 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway and on Monday at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. It’s the latest in their string of six consecutive top-10 finishes dating back to a fifth-place result April 1 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway. After a slow start to the season, Custer has turned things around in a big way and appears poised to park his No. 00 Ford Mustang in victory lane in relatively short order. Three of his past six races resulted in top-three finishes, and he currently sits fourth in the driver standings, 74 points behind leader John Hunter Nemechek. With 14 races to go until the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs begin Sept. 15 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, Custer feels he’s in a good position as he heads to the Portland road course for the first time in his career.
Saturday’s Portland 147 will be the second-ever NASCAR Xfinity Series race on the 1.967-mile, 12-turn circuit, which first hosted the series a year ago. While Custer doesn’t have any experience there, he does have a considerable road-course experience in all of the NASCAR national series. He has 16 Xfinity Series starts on road courses with a best finish of third in March 2022 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. He scored 11 top-10 finishes in those 16 starts, which includes a pair of top-fives.
Custer will get some additional seat time at Portland before the green flag flies for Saturday’s Xfinity Series race. On Friday, he’ll be behind the wheel of the No. 55 Pristine Auction Ford Mustang for High Point Racing in the Portland 112 ARCA Menards Series West race. It will be his first start outside of the Xfinity Series in 2023 and his first ARCA start since 2017. He’ll participate in next week’s ARCA race at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, as well.
Riley Herbst Notes of Interest
Riley Herbst hopes to finally turn his recent spate of bad luck around as he heads into Saturday’s Portland 147 at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway. Monday at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, Herbst rebounded from an early brush with the wall that led to an unscheduled trip down pit lane and used fuel strategy to recover with a 14th-place finish. It was an improvement over the previous five races, three of which ended prematurely due to incidents not of his doing. The driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang is looking for a change of pace the next two weekends as the Xfinity Series has back-to-back races on road courses.
Saturday’s race at Portland will mark Herbst’s second Xfinity Series start at the track. In last year’s rainy inaugural race, Herbst put on a show in the opening laps, racing his way from 14th to third during a downpour. Untimely incidents then put him back in the pack, and his day ended 35 laps into the 75-lap event when he got collected in a seven-car accident. Herbst finished 10th at COTA on March 26 in the 2023 season’s only other road-course race thus far. Last year, he earned top-10 finishes in three of the six road-course races.
Like his teammate Custer, Herbst will also participate in Friday’s Portland 112 ARCA Menards Series West race. He’ll pilot the No. 5 Ford Mustang for Jerry Pitts. It will be his first ARCA appearance since his August 2021 start at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. He will also participate in next Friday’s ARCA race at Sonoma.
Cole Custer, Driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang
You’re heading to the first track on this year’s NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule where you’ve never turned a lap in your career. What are your expectations heading into Saturday’s race?
“This is a race weekend that I’ve really been looking forward to. I’ve never been there, but it’s a new challenge and I’m ready for it. Our road-course cars have been really good this year. I think we’ll have a shot to go there and compete for a win. At the end of the day, it’s just a matter of having everything go right. You never know at Portland if it’s going to rain or what’s going to happen. Road-course races are always unpredictable. You just have to go there and make sure you’re there at the end. Hopefully we can do that and be in a good spot.”
With limited opportunity to practice at Portland, how do you prepare for a new track to set yourself up for success?
“I’ve definitely been leaning on Riley as I’ve been preparing for Portland. He has the experience there that I don’t. He has the latest information and, honestly, he’s been such a big help for our team as we prepare for this race. We’ve been going to the simulator, looking at notes, watching film, and so much more. All you can do is look at past races. Luckily, I’ll get some time in the ARCA car before Saturday’s race to help me learn the course a little more.”
Riley Herbst, Driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang
After going a lap down and coming out with a top-15 finish by playing the fuel strategy game last weekend, do you think your luck is starting to turn around after a rough stretch of races?
“I hope so. These past two months have been rough for the No. 98 Monster Energy team. After such a strong start to the season, you don’t want to see that, but we also had to remember that it’s a long season. We’re still in a good spot for the playoffs and we can get back on track. We made some mistakes at Charlotte but, at the end of the day, we were able to use fuel strategy to make it not as bad of a day. Hopefully our bad-luck streak ended there and we can go back and start another top-10 streak. These races are always unpredictable but, at the end of the day, you just have to show up and be there at the end.”
This will be your second race at Portland, and you’ve had some success on road courses the past two seasons. What are your expectations for the weekend?
“You never know what to expect from road courses. We had a fast No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang when we came here last year. Honestly, despite the early end to our day last year, I still really like this track. It’s fun. I feel like it’s a new challenge and I’m ready for it. We’re hoping that Friday’s ARCA race will help me figure out the track a bit more and get me ready for Saturday. Hopefully, we can be there at the end and compete for the win.”
Gateway Preview June 1 | 1:30 PM ET | FS1 – MRN – SiriusXM
2023 NASCAR Truck Series Stats Starts: 11; Best start: 10th; Best finish: 13th (Kansas I); Laps led: 5; Current points position: 19th
Chassis History Dye and the No. 43 team will compete with GMS Racing chassis no. 330 in St. Louis. Although this truck hasn’t been raced at Gateway before, it has been driven to one win before with Zane Smith at Dover Motor Speedway. Daniel has competed with this chassis twice this season at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where he finished 16th, and later at Texas Motor Speedway, where he finished 25th.
Rookie of the Year Daniel’s 19th place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway was the fifth-highest finish of the drivers that make up the current rookie class. In the Sunoco Rookie of the Year points standings, Dye runs fourth, 89 points behind leading candidate Nick Sanchez and 19 points behind his teammate, Rajah Caruth, in third.
Daniel Dye Quote
You’ve never raced at Gateway before, but are there any tracks that you have raced at before that seem similar?
“I’m looking forward to getting to a new track that’s similar to some of the tracks that I’ve been to before. I like to think that Gateway is pretty similar to Milwaukee, which I’ve raced at a couple of times in the ARCA Menards Series for GMS Racing. It’s going to be good to get to a track that has a little bit of a short track feel, but where still aerodynamics are still important. I’m happy to get our No. 43 LiftedTrucksForSale.com Chevrolet out onto the racetrack for our first race with them as a partner of ours!”
Race to Stop Suicide
Race to Stop Suicide is a non-profit organization co-founded by Daniel and Randy Dye. The organization’s main objective is to create awareness, remove stigma and normalize the conversation surrounding suicide. They provide entry-level education on what to look for, symptoms and how to check up on family and friends. Race to Stop Suicide also ensures that people have easy access to helpful resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and 988. For more information, visit their website at www.racetostopsuicide.com.
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With a user-friendly interface and easy navigation tools, browsing the site is a seamless experience. Detailed descriptions, photos, and specifications are provided for each vehicle, allowing buyers to make an informed decision. For those in the market for a lifted truck, liftedtrucksforsale.com is an excellent place to start your search.
Winner of the 1982 Race on the Streets of Detroit Returns to the Motor City
DETROIT, Mich. (June 1, 2023) – Embracing Detroit’s rich motorsports heritage, former racing legend John Watson will return to the site of one of his most improbable and historic victories as he has been named Grand Marshal for Sunday’s activities at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and the event’s return to Downtown Detroit.
Just a few days before the 41st anniversary of his memorable Formula One win in the very first Grand Prix held in Detroit, Watson is excited to be part of the new era of the event in Downtown Detroit, connecting its storied past with its exciting future.
“I have some fond memories of racing in Detroit and I am very excited to travel to the States to see the new track layout and return to the scene of one of my five Grand Prix race wins,” said Watson, a native of Northern Ireland who now lives in the United Kingdom.
Watson’s victory in Detroit on June 6, 1982 is considered among the greatest drives in F1 history. After qualifying at the rear of the field, Watson drove through the field and passed eventual F1 World Champion Keke Rosberg on Lap 42 to claim his fourth career win. The revolutionary McLaren MP4/1B that Watson – or “Wattie” as he was known in racing circles – famously used to win the 1982 Detroit Grand Prix was pivotal in the development of modern racing cars as it introduced the first entirely carbon fiber monocoque chassis.
Watson also has a connection with racing icon and Detroit Grand Prix visionary Roger Penske. Watson drove for Team Penske in 1976 and he earned his very first Formula One win that season with a victory in the Austrian Grand Prix. It marked Team Penske’s only win in 34 F1 starts and it still represents the last time an American team has won a Formula One race.
“What a great way to celebrate the return of the Grand Prix to the Streets of Detroit with one of the greatest champions in the history of this event,” said Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “As the winner of the very first Detroit Grand Prix, we are so excited to welcome him back and honor his legacy as we carry this event forward and into the future.”
In addition to being introduced to the crowd and honored before Sunday’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, Watson will meet and greet each one of the drivers competing in the race as they are introduced to the crowd on the Entertainment Stage in Hart Plaza during ceremonies leading up to the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix (live on NBC at 3:00 pm ET on June 4). Watson will also deliver the “Drivers, to your cars,” command before the engines fire for the final race of Grand Prix weekend in the Motor City.
Limited tickets are still available for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, visit www.DetroitGP.com.
ABOUT THE DETROIT GRAND PRIX The Detroit Grand Prix is a 501(c)3 organization and a subsidiary of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. Scheduled for June 2-4, 2023, the event will return to the streets of Downtown Detroit for the first time since 1991. The Grand Prix will include the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix featuring the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the sports cars of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, the rising stars of racing competing in INDY NXT by Firestone and the iconic muscle cars of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. For more information, visit www.DetroitGP.com and follow our social media pages at www.facebook.com/detroitgp, www.twitter.com/detroitgp, and www.instagram.com/detroitgp.
–Viewers in the United States and Canada Will Experience Every Angle and Moment of the 100th Anniversary of 24 HOURS OF LE MANS Race Live Beginning Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 AM EDT / 6:00 AM PDT—
(Los Angeles, Calif.) – MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, today announced it will exclusively broadcast the 24 HOURS OF LE MANS endurance race’s 100th anniversary in the U.S. and Canada. Fans will be able to watch the heart-pounding action of the world’s most prestigious automotive racing event on MotorTrend TV and MotorTrend+ beginning Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 AM EDT / 6:00 AM PDT. MotorTrend, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Eurosport, will show every hour and angle of this milestone race.
Additionally, MotorTrend+ is the streaming home to a dynamic multi-camera racing experience that provides viewers with unique, in-depth coverage of the 24 HOURS OF LE MANS. The MotorTrend+ viewing experience encompasses 16 feeds for on-board cameras for the Corvette, Toyota, Porsche, Ferrari, Alpine, Aston Martin, Ligier and Glickenhaus race teams, as well as seven scoring, and two aerial feeds.
The 24 HOURS OF LE MANS race was first held near Le Mans, France in 1923. It is a 24-hour long “endurance” race in which teams of multiple drivers compete to see which team’s vehicle can cover the longest distance within 24 hours. The preeminent competition has become one of the world’s most important automotive races and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this June. For the Centenary, Le Mans will see the return of several world-class manufacturers in the Hypercar class, including Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, Cadillac, Peugeot, Vanwall, and Glickenhaus.
In the runup to the 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, MotorTrend+ offers access to a robust streaming library related to the race including 75 hours of highlights and behind-the-scenes moments of previous races, as well as live daily coverage of practice and qualifying sessions starting Wednesday, June 7 at 7:45 AM EDT / 4:45 AM PDT.
Full 24 HOURS OF LE MANS Broadcast Schedule (*All Times EDT)
Free Practice & Qualifying MotorTrend+ Wednesday, June 7 at 7:45 AM
Qualifying Practice MotorTrend+ Wednesday, June 7 at 12:45 PM
Free Practice Session 2 MotorTrend+ Wednesday, June 7 at 3:45 PM
Free Practice Session 3 MotorTrend+ Thursday, June 8 at 8:45 AM
Hyperpole Qualifying MotorTrend+ Thursday, June 8 at 1:45 PM
Free Practice Session 4 MotorTrend+ Thursday, June 8 at 3:45 PM
Warm Up MotorTrend+ Saturday, June 10 at 5:45 AM
Pre-race Coverage MotorTrend+ Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 AM
24 HOURS OF LE MANS – Race Begins
Streaming on MotorTrend+ (*Exclusively in the U.S. and Canada)
On television on MotorTrend TV (*Exclusively in the U.S.) and Velocity in Canada
Saturday, June 10 at 10:00 AM
For viewers in Canada, the practice and qualifying sessions will be available on MotorTrend+ in addition to the 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, and linear TV viewers can catch the 24 HOURS OF LE MANS live on Velocity Canada beginning at 9:00 AM EDTon Saturday, June 10, 2023.
MotorTrend is available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, Apple TV Channels and Roku Premium Subscriptions. MotorTrend+ is available across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android mobile and TV devices, Google Chromecast, Amazon FireTV, Roku and on the web.
The 24 HOURS OF LE MANS is produced for MotorTrend+ and MotorTrend TV by FIA World Endurance Championship and Eurosport. For MotorTrend, David Lee is vice president of production and Mike Suggett is head of programming and development. Alex Wellen is CEO and president of MotorTrend Group.
About MotorTrend Group MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, is the world’s largest automotive media group dedicated to introducing, inspiring and intensifying people’s passions for the motoring world. Comprised of more than 50 iconic brands including MOTORTREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL, TOP GEAR AMERICA and more, MotorTrend Group is the ultimate source of entertainment and information for both auto enthusiasts and car shoppers, with a monthly audience of more than 26 million and over 70 million social followers. Featuring world-class automotive entertainment across the #1 television network for automotive fans, digital streaming channels including MotorTrend FAST TV, iconic events, the largest automotive social network, over seven decades of print and digital editorial content and cutting-edge resources for new car shoppers, MotorTrend embodies every corner of car culture. From electric vehicles to timeless classic customs, MotorTrend Group brings the latest motoring trends to fans of all generations.
About Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.
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Unlike traditional sports, Esports is an ever-changing landscape where a game’s popularity can fade into obscurity, and another will take its place. Keeping up to date with this constant evolution can be difficult as each game can have vastly different betting strategies and gameplay. A good prevention method for this problem is by researching and seeing which unreleased title has the potential to become the next big esports hit. Knowing the ins and outs of a game before the general population could lead to easy financial success regarding bets.
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Counter-Strike 2
There is no doubt that Counter Strike 2 (CS:2) will become a smash hit in both popularity and the online esports betting scene. Valve has not had a poor game release during their time in game development and CS:2 will be no different. The previous point coupled with the fact that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is already the most popular esports title already, paves the way for success for CS:2.
The even better news about CS:2 is that the average esports gambling fan won’t need any extra knowledge as the game and betting strategies will remain mostly the same. That, however, is a detriment to those who want to have a fresh and new game to have an edge over those who do not do any research.
CS:2 is set to release this year sometime this summer, you can find plenty of information about it on its website here.
Street Fighter 6
Arcade fighting games were the original esports titles, and Street Fighter 6 will be no different. Street Fighter 6 is coming out in the next couple of days and based on early reviews, is a smash hit compared to some of its predecessors. Fighting games lately haven’t had the same popularity as other first-person shooter titles, but the scene is still massive and full of esports betting potential.
The past six years for Capcom (Street Fighter 6’s Developer) have been phenomenal and fans suspect Street Fighter 6 will be no different. Street Fighter 6 will be released on June 2nd, 2023 on all platforms.
The Finals
This game is a bit of a wildcard on the list, but it has great potential. The Finals is developed and published by Embark Studios who currently don’t have a portfolio of successful titles. The gameplay appears to be a fast-paced co-op shooter where players will be timed, and their performance dictates the team’s score.
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Counter-Strike 2 and Street Fighter 6 will be guaranteed esports hits and any gambler should begin researching them as soon as possible. There is much uncertainty regarding The Finals, but from what we have seen so far, it is fantastic. Remember to gamble and bet responsibly and visit our friends at the site linked above if you are interested in casino and esports betting.
The world of gambling and casino has seen two separate shifts in the past decade. The first shift happened when online casinos appeared on websites and the second was when they became accessible anywhere via mobile devices applications. Mobile Apps have revolutionized the accessibility of casinos. Today, there are billions of mobile devices fully capable of connecting and playing online casinos anywhere. Continue reading to learn why mobile is the future of casinos and gambling and why it is here to stay.
Security
There have been many concerns about the safety and security of mobile gambling, but, when compared to physical casino locations it is just as safe when using reputable apps and websites. The types of protections offered include encryption and complying with strict regulations to provide a fair gambling and casino experience. You can find safe websites by searching online or checking out our list at Siru Mobile.
Convenience
The convenience of mobile casinos has been the biggest driver of increased growth and popularity. Never before has online casinos and gambling been this easy to get into. This level of convenience beats out traditional casino and desktop casinos handily, as you no longer need to be at home or drive out to a physical location to participate. A bettor could be on the bus, in line, or on a break and have access to online casinos within seconds.
Variety
Another huge benefit to mobile casinos is the variety of games you can play. Physical casinos must spend millions to create slot machines and games that work in a physical environment, while online casinos don’t suffer from that detriment. The cost of development is much lower on mobile, therefore the number of games offered is massively increased. So much so that there are likely thousands of extra games to play versus a physical casino. Furthermore, online games can also be updated and changed on the fly to create a better experience for the user.
Promotions
Promotions and bonuses were created to cater to the mobile casino user base. When you download a new casino app or sign up on a website, almost all of them offer a welcome bonus. Apps and websites will also offer loyalty programs to keep users on their apps and continue to entice them with free bonuses and rewards to enhance their experience.
Responsibility
The last benefit of a mobile casino goes hand in hand with all the extra excitement offered: a means to gamble responsibly. Any app worth its salt will offer restrictions the user can opt into, including spending limits, deposit limits, and time restraints. These restrictions protect the user from getting stuck in bad habits while promoting responsible behavior.
Conclusion
Mobile phone casino betting apps have transformed the gambling landscape, making it more accessible and convenient. With a wide range of games, secure platforms, and enticing promotions, these apps provide an immersive casino experience on the go. However, users need to exercise responsible gambling habits and seek assistance if required. Mobile casinos will become a prominent aspect of the gambling industry as mobile technologies continue to advance.
Remember to gamble responsibly and safely within your means.
