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CORVETTE RACING AT SPA: Second-Row Start for No. 33 C8.R

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Keating qualifies fourth in Corvette team’s push for three straight GTE Am victories

FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (April 28, 2023) – Corvette Racing will start from the second row in Saturday’s Six Hours of Spa for the FIA World Endurance Championship as Ben Keating posted the fourth-fastest time in the GTE Am class in qualifying.

Keating set a best lap of 2:20.160 (112.282 mph) in the No. 33 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R that he’s driving with Nicky Catsburg and Nico Varrone. The trio is on a tear through two races with consecutive victories at Sebring and Portimao, a pole position the last time out in Portugal, and a healthy lead in Driver and Team points.

Those results mean that the Corvette is carrying an additional 45 kilograms (99.2 pounds) of “rewards weight”, per the GTE Am regulations to balance the competition throughout the season. Cars that finish the previous two races first, second or third must on-board additional weight on a sliding scale of 15-10-5 kilograms. In addition, the same amounts of ballast apply to the top-three entries in the GTE Am championship standings.

A red-flag stoppage with a little more six-and-a-half minutes to go split the qualifying session into two parts. Keating banked a lap early that was good enough for second before the action came to a halt. While a front-row spot would have been ideal, starting fourth in a 14-car field is positive considering the extra weight that the C8.R has earned through two rounds.

This is the third consecutive season in which Corvette Racing has competed in the Spa Six Hours – the last two years in the GTE Pro category. The team finished fourth in both 2021 and 2022.

The Six Hours of Spa for the FIA World Endurance Championship is scheduled for 6:45 a.m. ET / 12:45 p.m. Central European time Saturday. MotorTrend and MotorTrend Plus will provide both live television and streaming coverage. Radio Le Mans will stream audio coverage of qualifying and the race. Live streaming video – of the race and on-board camera feed of the No. 33 Corvette – also is available through a subscription on the FIA WEC app.

BEN KEATING, NO. 33 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R – QUALIFIED FOURTH IN GTE AM: “I think the red flag benefitted us. P4 is a really good result for carrying 45 extra kilos on this particular track. Even without those, I don’t know if I was able to keep up with (pole-winner Ahmad) Al Harthy in the Aston Martin. The Aston is really strong around here. Last year I qualified a second-and-a-half ahead of the field in the Aston around here. But they’ve got a bunch more power and we’ve got a bunch more weight!

“Qualifying was good. From my time in IMSA in the LMP2, I’m pretty good at getting heat in the tires and doing a decent lap (early). I’ve learned from being in WEC for four years that you have to have a lap where you have no track limits before you start to push. So I got in one decent lap and I really felt like I could go faster, but then we had the red flag. I was going to be in the mid-2:18s on that lap; it was really good. But after the red flag, I went out and just got too greedy. I tried to push too hard and had a lock-up going into Turn Five. I just wasn’t able to do a quicker lap after the peak of the tire.

“The red flag kept me from doing a quicker lap but it also kept everyone else from doing a quicker lap, which is why I say because I get the tires up to pressure quickly and because I can do a lap quickly, it was a benefit to us that not everybody else got to do a lap. I’m excited to start the race P4. I think that’s a great starting place for having an extra 45 kilos in the car. I’m excited to be on the second row and that’s not too bad. I’d rather be on the inside than the outside. But the way the odd number of prototypes is, I think that might come true. I think I might actually be on the inside of the third row judging the way it’s been the first two races. It will be a long race but I’m happy to start in the front half of our class.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 33 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “I feel like it’s going to be difficult here. We’re really feeling the 45 kilos. Of course we also had 30 kilos at Portimao. It’s almost like not every kilo is the same. At one point, you cannot keep adding. You’re going to fall off a cliff, which I feel like we’ve done now. It’s going to be tough to compete here with the long straights and the uphills. But let’s see. We are always very good at not making mistakes. Strategically, the team is very good. In the pitlane we are very good. We just need to keep our heads down, don’t get too lost in our pace deficit, keep doing what we are doing and see where we end up.”

NICO VARRONE, NO. 33 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “Spa has been difficult for us in FP1 and FP2. We are struggling with the ballast. Some of the setup changes seemed to work from FP1 to FP2. We had a little bit more for FP3 but it rained so we couldn’t test it. It will be a tough race but we need to do what we do always – stay out of trouble, try to be as fast as we can, keep it clean, be fast on the pit stops like we always are and maximize our weekend to make the most amount of points possible. If we do that, we’ll be happy with any position where we finish.

“Spa is a track for me where I have good memories. I really enjoy it. It’s my favorite track. For me, every lap is one that I enjoy a lot. I have to say with the Corvette C8.R, it’s even better. It’s been enjoyable this week even though it’s tough for us. I’m grateful to be racing here, and to do it with Corvette is even better.”

2023 FIA World Endurance Championship – GTE Am (After two of seven events)

Driver Standings

  1. Ben Keating/Nicky Catsburg/Nico Varrone – 64
  2. Christian Ried/Julien Andlauer/Mikkel Pedersen – 33
  3. Simon Mann/Stefano Constantini/Ulysse De Pauw – 28
  4. Davide Rigon/Francesco Castellacci/Thomas Flohr – 27
  5. Daniel Serra/Scott Huffaker/Takeshi Kimura – 24

Team Standings

  1. No. 33 Corvette Racing – 64
  2. No. 77 Dempsey-Proton Racing – 33
  3. No. 21 AF Corse – 28
  4. No. 54 AF Corse – 27
  5. No. 57 Kessel Racing – 24

CORVETTE RACING AT SPA: By the Numbers

  • 1: As in one team, one manufacturer and one model of car for 25 years of racing: Corvette Racing, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Corvette.
  • 3: Tracks where Corvette Racing has competed in each of its 24 previous years: Sebring, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (later this year).
  • 4: Generations of Corvette Racing entries since 1999 – Corvette C5-R (2000-04), Corvette C6.R (2005-13), Corvette C7.R (2014-2019) and Corvette C8.R (2020-present).
  • 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001.
  • 27: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
  • 34: Number of drivers for Corvette Racing since 1999. Ben Keating and Nico Varrone joined that list with their participation – and victory – in the 1,000 Miles of Sebring for the World Endurance Championship.
  • 124: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 113 in North America and eight at Le Mans.
  • 271: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999.
  • 354,050.01: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles. That means Corvette Racing has raced to the moon… and then some!

Corvette Racing at Spa-Francorchamps

2021

No. 63 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Oliver Gavin – 4th in GTE Pro (Gavin’s final Corvette race)

2022

No. 64 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 4th in GTE Pro

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in nearly 80 countries with nearly 2.7 million cars and trucks sold in 2021. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

GR Supra GT4 Hits 100-unit Production Mark

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GR Supra GT4

TOKYO, Apr 28, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that the cumulative production of its GR Supra GT4(1) customer motorsports(2) vehicle has hit the 100-unit mark. Thanks to the support of customers around the world, the model reached the milestone in approximately three years since its sales launch in March 2020, which started in Europe and expanded to North America in August, then to Japan and other parts of Asia in October that year.

The Supra-based, race-modified GR Supra GT4 was born out of a desire to give customers wanting to participate in customer motorsports an exciting, efficient and easy way to enjoy racing, as well as to accelerate the making of ever-better cars through the challenge of and feedback from motorsports. With a cumulative 625 entries in 317 races worldwide as of the end of 2022, it has demonstrated its high potential by recording 79 class victories, 20 overall wins, and 207 podium finishes in GT4(3) championships in various countries, as well as the Super Taikyu Series in Japan. All along, advice from customers has led to improvements in both the car and components. Continuing its engagement in motorsports in 2023, 27 units of the GR Supra GT4 are scheduled to compete in various races in Europe, accompanied by 20 units in North America and 12 in Asia, including Japan.

To celebrate the production of 100 units, TGR today launched the limited-edition, commemorative GR Supra GT4 100 Edition, which features an exclusive exterior color, unique front bodywork, and a badge with a serial number. Only three units will be produced.

Since the launch of the GR Supra GT4, TGR engineers have traveled to race tracks around the world to provide customer support, receiving valuable feedback directly from racing teams and drivers that can only be obtained under the extreme conditions of racing. The GR Supra GT4 has been followed by the GR Supra GT4 EVO launched in 2022, allowing the gaining of further knowledge from the front lines of racing, as TGR continues to promote making ever-better motorsports-bred cars. TGR will heighten its customer motorsports efforts, aiming to bring many smiles and much joy as well as excitement and thrills to its customers through motorsports and sports car manufacturing.

For more information on the GR Supra GT4, click here https://toyotagazooracing.com/customer-motorsports/grsupra-gt4/cars/

For GR Supra GT4 sales
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe
e-mail: tgrcms@tgr-europe.com

(1) For sale to race competitors and not for use on public roads
(2) Motorsports in which customers (private teams) purchase production-car-based race cars from manufacturers and enter into races
(3) A race category below GT3 for production race cars based on GT (grand touring) cars as defined by SRO Motorsports Group

For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/39145246.html.

NASCAR Shifts Dover Cup Series Race Start Time to 1 p.m. ET

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NASCAR Shifts Dover Cup Series Race Start Time to 1 p.m. ET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 28, 2023) – NASCAR today announced that the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 30, will now start at 1 p.m. ET – advancing one hour from the original 2 p.m. ET start time – due to the forecasted inclement weather. The broadcast networks for the Würth 400 remain unchanged – FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

With the shift, FS1 will adjust its broadcast windows, with NASCAR RaceDay now beginning at Noon ET. The race broadcast will remain on FS1, beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Green flag is scheduled for 1:11 p.m. ET.

For tickets to Sunday’s Würth 400, visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com. Grandstand gates and the NASCAR Cup Series garage will open at 10 a.m. ET.

In addition to Sunday’s Cup Series race, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the ARCA Menards Series East are in action at Dover. The ARCA East’s General Tire 125 is scheduled for this evening at 5:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on FloRacing. The NASCAR Xfinity Series’ A-GAME 200 is set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET (FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

MMA Superstar Dustin Poirier To Ride in INDYCAR’s Fastest Seat in Sports

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INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, April 28, 2023) – MMA athlete and philanthropist Dustin Poirier will ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix on Sunday, April 30, leading the full field of drivers to the green flag at the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES road course competition of the season.

The live telecast of the race at Barber Motorsports Park will start at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Poirier is the No. 2-ranked competitor in the UFC lightweight category. He is a father, hard worker and dream chaser who’s not afraid to take the road less traveled.

“Dustin will enjoy an action-packed and exhilarating NTT INDYCAR SERIES experience this Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park,” said Penske Entertainment Vice President of Corporate Communications Alex Damron. “He’ll see firsthand that the fight for the podium at one of our events is both exceptionally fierce and extremely thrilling, and we’re honored to welcome him to the track.”

INDYCAR’s Fastest Seat in Sports is a high-speed, high-octane, super-charged thrill ride in a custom INDYCAR SERIES car with a special back passenger seat. At almost every race on the schedule, the car advances the field of drivers to the start/finish line to signify the beginning of the race, with a special passenger in the guest seat. Previous participants in the Fastest Seat in Sports include Lady Gaga, NBA champions Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard, Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, actors Simu Liu and Channing Tatum, and many others.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES represents the ultimate challenge in racing, with drivers competing at speeds of 200+ mph across a demanding set of ovals and road and street courses. The full schedule can be viewed here.

Hendrick Motorsports Shows ‘Em Who’s Boss

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#24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro

NASCAR Cup Series Driver William Byron Celebrates Wins with NOGGIN Boss

PHOENIX (April 28, 2023) – When you win, it’s OK to get a big head. Hendrick Motorsports has almost 300 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series, so it’s only appropriate the team with a record 14 championships signed an official licensing agreement with NOGGIN Boss, the maker of the oversized headwear that have permeated the sports scene.

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, delivered Hendrick Motorsports wins No. 292 and No. 293 earlier this year with back-to-back triumphs at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Phoenix Raceway. In each trip to victory lane, Byron emulated the look of bowl-winning college football players and a raft of other high-profile athletes by wearing a NOGGIN Boss hat. Hendrick Motorsports was ready for the moment, with the cartoonishly large lids at the ready and emblazoned with Byron’s primary partners – RaptorTough.com at Las Vegas and Valvoline at Phoenix.

“Victory lane is like the winner’s locker room. It’s where everyone wants to be and it’s a larger-than-life moment. What better way to highlight that kind of achievement than with a larger-than-life hat?” said NOGGIN Boss co-founder Gabe Cooper. “The hat just brings so much joy to people. We call it the ‘NOGGIN Boss effect’ because when you wear it, you give away so many smiles and have so many conversations with complete strangers. It gives you more happiness than holding a puppy.”

Similar to the buzz created last fall when professional football player Brian Robinson donned a NOGGIN Boss hat after a primetime victory on Sunday night, Byron celebrating his wins with NOGGIN Boss brought buzz to NASCAR. Hendrick Motorsports was NOGGIN Boss’ first NASCAR licensee, and the same kind of hat Byron used to celebrate in victory lane is available on the team’s website and at NOGGINBoss.com.

NOGGIN Boss went viral after Robinson wore its hat during his locker-room interviews on Nov. 27, 2022. Orders for hats spiked 2,000 percent and co-founders Cooper and Sean Starner had an overnight success, provided one’s definition of “overnight” means starting the company in 2019, weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, and persevering long enough to create the wave NOGGIN Boss has ridden into the mainstream.

“There had been little innovation in sports and promotional apparel in decades. Just look at the foam finger – it’s over 50 years old!” Starner said. “We love hats, and we came up with a high-quality, fully customizable cap tailored for diehard fans.”

The first big break for NOGGIN Boss came a little over a year ago. It was March 11, 2022 on the popular TV show Shark Tank where Cooper and Starner pitched their big idea. The duo came out of the Tank with the backing of not only Daymond John, the founder and CEO of Fubu, but also a commitment from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who provided a tangible case study by selling NOGGIN Boss hats inside his NBA team’s store.

“We’ve been flooded with requests for professionally licensed NOGGINs and we’re genuinely excited to enter the racing realm with Hendrick Motorsports,” Cooper said. “We recently launched a line of NOGGINs for NCAA teams and are so excited to see fans reppin’ their favorite collegiate teams.”

With such mainstream events as the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, which unofficially kicked off NASCAR’s 75th anniversary on Feb. 5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and the inaugural Chicago Street Race on July 2 around downtown Chicago’s Grant Park before the 10-month campaign culminates in NOGGIN Boss’ hometown of Phoenix with the NASCAR season finale on Nov. 5, NASCAR has quickly become a growth market for NOGGIN Boss.

“It’s been absolutely incredible to be an official licensee of Hendrick Motorsports. They’re winning races and are in contention for another championship,” Cooper said. “Watching William jump out of his car after a victory is our slogan in action – ‘Use Your NOGGIN: Be a BOSS.’

“NOGGIN Boss is now trending across all sports and attracting celebrities and musical artists. The racing adage of ‘Win on Sunday, sell on Monday’ has never been more accurate.”

Those wanting to learn more about NOGGIN Boss and the opportunities available as a licensee can contact the company here.

GMS Racing and Grant Enfinger Partner with Chevrolet to Promote Their Military Appreciation Initiative

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STATESVILLE, NC: GMS Racing is proud to announce a continuation of its partnership with Chevrolet and unveil a special, one race paint scheme to be driven by Grant Enfinger in the upcoming NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway.

Having competed exclusively with Chevrolet vehicles since the team’s inception in 2012, GMS Racing has had a successful partnership with the winningest manufacturer in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to account for a total of 42 race wins and two series championships in 2016 and 2020. Partnering with the brand at Kansas will present the team with a neat opportunity to run a special red, white, and blue paint scheme promoting the Chevy Military Appreciation initiative. 

The patriotic paint scheme will coincide perfectly with a transition into the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca Cola campaign, which begins in May and runs through August, that celebrates the brave members of the military branches and honoring their commitment to defending the country.

General Motors is recognizing their commitment with one of their own. The men and women of the U.S. Military are devoted to giving their all in the line of duty. In recognition of this bravery, the Chevy Military Appreciation offer is their promise to give service members the special offer they deserve. The special offer on eligible, new vehicles is available to the following: Active Duty members, Reservists, National Guard members, all Veterans and Retirees of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard and their sponsored spouse.

“We are proud to partner with GMS Racing to feature Chevrolet’s Military Appreciation Program on Grant Enfinger’s No. 23 Silverado RST at Kansas Speedway,” said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet CMO . “General Motors has supported the U.S. military for more than 100 years and we take tremendous pride in giving back to those who serve and sacrifice for our country. We look forward to continuing to honor and celebrate U.S. service members and their families throughout Military Appreciation Month.”

Fans can cheer on Grant Enfinger as he competes with this special paint scheme in the Heart of America 200. Heading into the eighth race of the season, Grant Enfinger is ranked sixth in the NCTS points standings, and is searching his first win in Kansas.

Enfinger is proud to represent Chevrolet, saying “It is so cool to see the commitment that everybody at General Motors and Chevrolet have in supporting our military. I have the utmost respect for the men and women of our armed forces and am glad to hear about the program that Chevy has to offer for those individuals. They are a huge factor in our team’s success, and I’m happy to run this special paint scheme for them in Kansas. We have had some decent runs at that racetrack in the past, so I am optimistic that we can have a good race for everyone this time around.”

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series heads to Kansas Speedway for its next scheduled event on Saturday, May 6th. Live coverage of the Heart of America 200 will be broadcasted on FOX Sports 1 (TV), the Motor Racing Network (Radio), and Sirius XM NASCAR (Channel 90). To learn more about the GM Military Appreciation program, please visit www.GMMilitaryAppreciation.com.

ABOUT CHEVROLET:

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series operating the No. 23, No. 24, and No. 43 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs for drivers Grant Enfinger, Rajah Caruth, and Daniel Dye. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championships. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. including operations for GMS Fabrication. The GMS Racing campus also houses operations for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, a team that competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Brett Moffitt | AM Racing Dover Motor Speedway A-Game 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Preview

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AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway | A-Game 200

Fast Facts
No. 25 AM Racing Team:
Driver: Brett Moffitt
Primary Partner(s): AM Technical Solutions
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Joe Williams Jr.
Spotter: Tony Raines
Chassis Intel: AMR Chassis No. 1058
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines
Driver Championship Point Standings: 16th
Team Championship Point Standings: 18th

Notes of Interest:

Inaugural Journey: After spending the past several seasons as a full-time team in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, AM Racing will embark on its inaugural journey in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season with driver Brett Moffitt for the entire 33-race tour continuing with Saturday afternoon’s A-Game 200 at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway.

Future Focused: With AM’s inaugural Xfinity journey set to continue at The Monster Mile in Dover, Del., the team has chosen veteran driver Brett Moffitt to lead the team’s campaign from the driver’s seat aboard the No. 25 Ford Mustang.

Moffitt, a native of Grimes, Iowa hails numerous starts across all three of NASCAR’s National Series, including the 2018 Truck Series championship with Hattori Racing Enterprises.

Moffitt, 30, arrives on the scene at AM Racing after a stint at Our Motorsports.

Back For More: The Statesville, N.C.-based team will sport the signage of AM Technical Solutions on the No. 25 Ford Mustang for the 10th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, AM Technical Solutions (AMTS) was founded in 1994.

AM Technical Solutions is a Global Architecture, Engineering & Construction firm specializing in the high-tech markets. AMTS has managed over $20B of global capital projects for over 170 different customers in 24 countries and across five continents.

Midnight Madness: For Saturday afternoon’s A-Game 200, AM Racing will feature a black and white No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang paint scheme.

Before the start of the season, the team held a social media campaign where race fans were able to vote for a number of black-themed AM Technical Solutions paint schemes.

Saturday’s paint scheme was the second-most-popular scheme following the team’s all-black No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang that competed at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway in March with Moffitt finishing sixth.

The team is competing with the same chassis that captured the team’s second top-10 finish of the season in the fifth Xfinity Series race of the season.

AM Minute: AM Racing pulled double duty last weekend at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

In addition to Moffitt’s Xfinity Series campaign, Christian Rose made his ARCA Menards Series debut at the 2.66-mile superspeedway.

Having one of the fastest cars in the field, the West Virginia native aboard the No. 32 West Virginia Tourism | Secure Testing Services Ford Mustang was plagued by fuel pump issues throughout the 76-lap race.

Still, Rose embraced the setback and utilized his Talladega debut to continue to improve his racing craft and earned a respectable 17th-place finish in the General Tire 200.

Thanks For Your Support: With more than 27 percent of the 2023 season complete, AM Racing and Brett Moffitt would like to thank their associate marketing partners for their support: AIRBOX Air Purifier, CForce Bottling Company, Concrete Supply, Destiny Homes, Flying Circle, Kreuz Market, Lane Frost Brand, Mechanix Wear and Mobil 1.

Brett Moffitt Xfinity Series Dover Motor Speedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Ag-Pro 300 will mark Moffitt’s fifth Xfinity start at the iconic 1.0-mile speedway.

In his previous four efforts, he has delivered one top-10 and four top-15 finishes. His track-best result occurred during the 2020 first edition of the Drydene 200 when Moffitt steered to a 10-place finish after starting on the pole by NASCAR metrics for Our Motorsports.

In addition to Xfinity, Moffitt also has four NASCAR Cup Series and three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at Dover.

Brett Moffitt Xfinity Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Xfinity Series tracks classified as a speedway, Moffitt has made 46 starts throughout his career earning 16 top-10 finishes. He also holds an average finishing position of 15.5.

Brett Moffitt NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 93 career Xfinity Series starts, Moffitt has earned two top-five and 26 top-10 finishes, including a second-place outing at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February 2021.

He earned a career-best Xfinity Series qualifying effort of fourth earlier this year at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway with AM Racing.

In addition to 93 Xfinity Series starts, he has achieved 45 NASCAR Cup Series and 92 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts to his credit.

Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway | Ag-Pro 300 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Brett Moffitt and the AM Racing team tackled the breathtaking 2.66-mile superspeedway.

Without the benefit of practice, Moffitt and the team delivered the fastest qualifying lap by a Ford Mustang in 10th on Friday afternoon.

During the race on Saturday afternoon, Moffitt quickly showed that his No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang was strong enough to win the race. Leading a race-high 20 laps, Moffitt’s attempt to win his first Xfinity Series race was derailed by two late-race spins.

Still, Moffitt was able to emerge from the carnage and post a respectable 12th-place result.

In nine races this season, Moffit has delivered three top-10s, five top-15s and an average finish of 17.3.

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

He will be crew chief for his 108th NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday and his fifth race at Dover Motor Speedway.

In his previous 107 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), seven top-five and 24 top-10 finishes.

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

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

Brett Moffitt Quoteboard:

On Dover Motor Speedway: “I always enjoy racing at Dover. There isn’t another racetrack like it on the schedule. Overall, it has been a pretty good track for me and I have been able to finish inside the top-15 in my four previous races.

“While I was happy with our performance last weekend at Talladega, I was frustrated by the finish with our No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang because of how good of a racecar my AM Racing team brought me.

“We’ll go to Dover and look to continue what we showcased at Talladega.”

On 2023 Season Outlook: “There has been so much effort put into the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season and honestly, I am so excited about it. I cannot thank everyone on the AM Racing team enough for the opportunity and for taking a chance on me to lead them in the inaugural year.

“I feel like in the first four months we have definitely proved ourselves in the series, but we realize there is more work to be done.

“I believe we will exceed everyone’s expectations and not only will we challenge for race wins, but we will earn them and contend for the 2023 Xfinity Series championship.”

Race Information:

The A-Game 200 (200 laps | 200 miles) is the 10th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, Apr. 28 from 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Qualifying immediately follows at 3:30 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag the following afternoon, Saturday, Apr. 29 shortly after 1:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Performance Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Eastern).

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted Motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.

Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

The family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and various Dirt Modified events in its seventh year of competition.

The team has named Brett Moffitt and Christian Rose as their primary drivers for the 2023 Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series seasons.

Luke Fenhaus | Pinnacle Racing Group Dover Motor Speedway ARCA East Race Preview

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Pinnacle Racing Group (PRG) | ARCA Menards Series East
Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway | General Tire 125

Fast Facts
No. 28 Pinnacle Racing Group Team:
Driver: Luke Fenhaus
Primary Partner(s): Chevrolet
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Crew Chief: Shane Huffman
Spotter: Lorin Ranier
Chassis Intel: PRG Chassis No. 501
Engine: Ilmor Engineering
Driver Championship Point Standings: Second (-7)
Team Championship Point Standings: Second (-7)

Notes of Interest:

Inaugural Journey: Pinnacle Racing Group (PRG), a new Motorsports team continues its inaugural journey with this weekend’s General Tire 125 at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway.

PRG has built a solid foundation to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East in its first season of competition. The team has named Luke Fenhaus as the driver and veteran crew chief Shane Huffman to lead the No. 28 Chevrolet team.

The team will compete for the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East championship, as well as compete in select premier ARCA Menards Series events throughout the year.

Meet Luke: With a long line of racing history, it’s no surprise he found success at a young age. Now, at 18, Fenhaus’ name is among the elite young, up-and-coming talents on the short tracks of America with eyes set solely on success both on the track and off.

Fenhaus, a Chevrolet development driver and under the tutelage of respected Motorsports scout Lorin Ranier has quickly gained notoriety for his on-track performance which includes the 2021 ARCA Midwest Tour Rookie of the Year, pole sitter and winner of the 2021 historic Supply Zone Slinger Nationals at Slinger (Wisc.) Speedway and the 2021 Kulwicki Driver Development Program champion.

And his success doesn’t stop there.

Fenhaus¸18, received a “Golden Ticket” to compete in the nationally-televised Superstar Racing Experience (SRX Series) after his triumph at Slinger Speedway. He capitalized on the opportunity, finishing second behind IndyCar winner Marco Andretti but finished ahead of Motorsports icons Tony Stewart, Bobby Labonte, Greg Biffle, Bill Elliott, Helio Castroneves, Paul Tracy and Michael Waltrip.

The PRG Brand: Headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., Pinnacle Racing Group (PRG) is a professional multifaceted Motorsports team specializing in providing productive and fulfilling careers for team members, while also being a leader in on-track performance and driver development primarily in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (NAAPWS) and the ARCA Menards Series (AMS).

Super Debut: The ARCA Menards Series East returns to competition for the first time since their season-opener at Five Flags (Fla.) Speedway on March 25.

In the Pensacola 200, Fenhaus in his ARCA platform debut showcased the team’s ability by qualifying his No. 28 Chevrolet | Pinnacle Racing Group Chevrolet third and utilized the 200 laps to challenge for the win but ultimately settling for second behind race winner William Sawalich.

To The Point(s): Entering Dover, Fenhaus sits second in the championship standings.

Just seven points separate him from first in the championship standings currently held by William Sawalich with seven races remaining this season.

Pinnacle Racing Group’s No. 28 team also secures second in the ARCA Menards Series East owner standings.

PRG Minute: In addition to their full-time ARCA Menards Series program, PRG is also fielding an entry in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway for teenager Landon S. Huffman.

Huffman, a rookie in the Late Model division and the PRG team will seek their second win of the season on April 29.

In just his second race of the season, Huffman stormed to Victory Lane on March 11, 2023.

Sponsor Intel: Chevrolet will serve as the primary marketing partner on Fenhaus’s No. 28 Chevrolet this weekend at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020.

Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heartbeat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value.

More information on Chevrolet models can be found at chevrolet.com.

ARCA East at Dover Motor Speedway: After a month break, the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East season resumes Friday afternoon with a trip to Dover Motor Speedway for the running of the General Tire 125.

Friday’s 125-lap event at the one-mile concrete oval marks the 33rd time the ARCA Menards Series East has visited Dover Motor Speedway. The inaugural East Series event at the track was held in 1987 and was won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin.

Additional East Series events at Dover have been won by a number of notable names, including Michael Waltrip, Ken Schrader, Harry Gant, Jimmy Spencer, Andy Santerre, Aric Almirola, Brett Moffitt, Bubba Wallace, Corey LaJoie, Austin Hill, Harrison Burton and Ty Gibbs.

Taylor Gray is the most recent winner in the ARCA Menards Series East competition at Dover Motor Speedway during the 2022 season.

Calling The Shots: Guiding Fenhaus as crew chief of the No. 28 Pinnacle Racing Group Chevrolet is veteran Shane Huffman.

Huffman joined Pinnacle Racing Group at the end of the 2022 racing season after an instrumental tenure at Bret Holmes Racing.

With over 98 combined starts as crew chief in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and Xfinity Series, Huffman has two wins, 24 top-five and 44 top-10 finishes, including a third-place finish most recently at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway with Bret Holmes in October 2022.

In addition to NASCAR, Huffman is the 2020 premier ARCA Menards Series championship crew chief.

Dover will officially mark Huffman’s eighth career race under the ARCA East banner.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Luke Fenhaus, please visit lukefenhausracing.com, like him on Facebook (LukeFenhausRacing) and follow him on Instagram (@superluke04) and Twitter (@luke_fenhaus).

For more on Pinnacle Racing Group, please like them on Facebook (Pinnacle Racing Group) and follow them on Instagram (@RacePRG) and Twitter (@RacePRG).

Luke Fenhaus Quoteboard:

On Dover Motor Speedway: “It seems like forever since I’ve been behind the wheel of the No. 28 Chevrolet | Pinnacle Racing Group Chevrolet. We had such a strong debut at Five Flags Speedway and I am hoping we can continue that momentum at Dover Motor Speedway this weekend.

“They do not call Dover “The Monster Mile” for nothing, so I’ve been adequately preparing myself on how to tackle the race track. I know it’s a very fast race track with little room for error, but I believe that with Shane’s (Huffman, crew chief) leadership and Lorin (Ranier, spotter) guidance, we are going to have a satisfying race.

“Our goal is to hopefully leave Dover as close to the points lead as possible and have a strong result that will put us in a good place for the Nashville Fairgrounds in a few weeks.”

On 2023 Season Outlook: “There has been so much effort put into the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East season and honestly, I am so excited about it. I cannot thank everyone on the Pinnacle Racing Group team enough for the opportunity and for taking a chance on me to lead them in the inaugural year.

“I believe we will exceed everyone’s expectations and not only will we challenge for race wins, but we will achieve them and contend for the 2023 ARCA East championship too.”

Race Information:

The General Tire 125 (125 laps | 125 miles) is the second of eight races on the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East schedule. Practice begins for the one-day show on Friday, April 28th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ARCA Menards Series East General Tire pole qualifying will begin at 2:10 p.m. The event will take the green flag just after 5:30 p.m. with live streaming coverage on FloRacing and taped delay coverage on CNBC on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. ET. All event times are local (ET).

2 Marketing Dos And Don’ts For Auto Businesses

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Running an automotive business is already challenging in itself. Not only do you have to ensure profits are met to keep the business profitable, but you also have to maintain customer satisfaction. The goal would be for your auto business to be clients’ go-to within your local area for all their auto-related concerns. But how can you secure this edge among your competitors? 

There are many ways to grab their attention, the most pressing of which relates to proper marketing activities. The right marketing strategies create brand awareness, boost customer attention, and increase foot traffic, among many other effects. Visit digitalspotlight.com.au to learn more.

With the fast-paced competition in the automotive industry, businesses in this sector are under extra pressure to bolster their visibility and get this right. To help you get started, here’s a compilation of do’s and don’ts to remember with regard to your auto repair marketing strategies. 

The Do’s  

  1. Do Include Your Logo And Business Name 

This may seem like a no-brainer, but you’ll be surprised to discover how many business owners still forget to add their logo and name to every signage they use. Remember, the logo and business name go together. This means including both and not just either one of the two.  

Having your business name and logo on your location’s signage is not enough. You have to incorporate it into all of your marketing paraphernalia to build brand recognition. By doing so, the general public will be able to associate your logo with your business name. 

This business recognition is crucial for high memory recall. That way, your auto repair shop becomes a local household industry name in your area. Not only do you have local customers, but even those customers recommend your business to others without hesitation. 

  1. Do Focus On Website Branding 

Having a website is vital for your automotive business. Potential clients often search the internet first to compare different businesses. Without a website, your business may miss out on potential customers and not even make it onto their list of options. However, incorporating information such as contact information, photos of services, and an online booking platform can improve credibility and customer satisfaction.

By focusing on website branding, your automotive business can take advantage of the benefits that come with having an online presence. All necessary information is readily available, and customers can make queries and book services without having to visit the physical shop. Therefore, it is never too late to invest in a website for your automotive business to keep up with the digital landscape and attract more customers.

The Don’ts 

  1. Don’t Ignore Your Building’s Condition 

One of the most common mistakes business owners commit is thinking their building is fine as it is. It’s an automotive business, after all. There’s no need for anything fancy. This is true, in some sense, but never to the point that you’re okay with your building looking like it’s in a very desperate state.  

When was the last time you gave your building a re-do? Is there anything about it you’d like to improve? For instance, perhaps there are broken tiles and ceilings. Maybe your furniture is too worn out. Is the ventilation still good in your receiving area, where clients waiting for their vehicles sit and relax?  

Once it looks like it could desperately use some work, invest in some repairs. It takes a huge chunk off your profit, yes. But, the return on investment those repairs bring is relatively high. Clients will look forward to taking in your business’ services because of your tried-and-tested reputation and because they’re comfortable enough on your premises. 

 2. Don’t Skip Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 

Businesses know how crucial search engine optimization (SEO) is, and automotive firms aren’t exempt from this. Once your website is up and running, you must focus your efforts even deeper by ensuring SEO is observed. 

When an Internet user keys in ‘auto repair shop near me’ on their search engine, your business should make it one of the top search results. This is achieved by incorporating the right keywords on your website content and regularly following through on the latest applicable SEO metrics. 

Takeaway 

Whether your auto business is already thriving on a steady flow of loyal customers or you just started your venture, there’s always a need for stable and effective marketing activities. Your automotive business should be the top name on the list of local customers seeking automotive services due to its trustworthy reputation and proven quality of services. Marketing makes a big difference in achieving this, but only as far as you can maintain what you should and shouldn’t do. Hence, take note of the points explained above.

Places to Explore in Al Barsha

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Dubai, an ideal living place loaded with various counties and towns, is one of the most visited states in the world because of growing business opportunities and infinite tourist attractions. Though all its areas have a pleasant atmosphere and hold some specific landmarks to attract visitors, Al Barsha is one of the best places in Dubai and an ideal location for tourists to use rental car services. 

There are many reasons to choose to rent a car Al Barsha service for hiring any type of car at cheap rates. From shopping malls to entertainment junctions and the best network of roads to educational facilities, this residential society has everything to facilitate its people and visitors. Moreover, car rents here are also quite cheaper than in other areas of Dubai. 

Renting a car in Al Barsha can bring multiple benefits from cheap rents to a massive collection of tourist attractions and easy access to famous monuments of Dubai. Therefore, most people prefer to use this location to use car rental services. 

Places To Explore in Al Barsha 

Various car rental platforms are working in different corners of Dubai and providing excellent offers, selecting Al Barsha to rent a car can be the best decision ever. It not only provides you with good quality cars at cheap rents but will also add to the fun and joy of your trip. 

Most people consider Al Barsha to be a simple residential colony only. While it’s fully loaded with natural beauty and tourist destinations to attract a larger audience. A list of all famous places that are worth visiting and easily accessible by riding a rental car. 

Al Barsha Mall 

If you are a shopping enthusiast, then Al Barsha Mall is an ideal and must-visit place for you. This luxurious mall holds everything that can entertain and facilitate its visitors. From national and international brands to traditional art pieces and delicious food points to entertainment junctions, you can find everything here. 

The best thing is that you can go to this place just to witness some spectacular views and capture stunning photographs. 

Al Barsha Pond Park 

Thus lush green family park is an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of massively crowded city life. Scenic views, fresh air, and a large central pond are all welcoming features to soak in natural peace and refresh your soul. It has various walking and riding tracks with multiple sports courts and special playing areas for children.

Various food spots, bike rentals, and other traditional shops are also located here to make it a perfect place for a family get-together. 

Dubai Miracle Garden 

To explore a magnificent world of natural art, Dubai Miracle Garden is the best approach ever. Stepping inside this largest floral garden will introduce you to a huge and rare species of flowers. From music to street dance and the largest passenger aircraft covered with flowers, you can witness here the height of natural beauty. 

The butterfly garden is also located here where you can see more than 150 species of unique and extremely beautiful butterflies. 

Mall of Emirates 

Mall of Emirates is a gateway to the world of brands and luxury. This one of the world’s largest malls has a huge collection of products from 60 famous brands and the work of more than 80 best designers around the world. 

During your visit to this extremely luxurious mall, you can also treat yourself to delicious Arabian cuisines from different food corners present in the mall and enjoy some entertaining movies or video games in mini cinemas. 

Besh 

When talking about the famous places to explore in Al Barsha, how can we forget to mention Besh, the famous Turkish Kitchen? It’s the best place for food lovers to treat their taste buds to some freshly cooked Turkish cuisine by professional chefs.

They used fresh and local products to make mouthwatering dishes with a unique blend of taste and flavors. 

Bottom Line 

Dubai, the city of gold, provides excellent car rental services all around the state and offers people to rent a car in Abu Hail, Al Barsha, and any other location. However, Al Barsha is the ultimate choice for people because this ideal place is bursting with spectacular views, dining options, designer stores, and much more to entertain all types of visitors. 

You can use this guide to explore must-visit places in Al Barsha on a rental car during your next visit to Dubai to make your journey more memorable.

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