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RFK Advance | Talladega I

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Talladega I Event Info:
Track Info: Talladega Superspeedway, 2.66-mile Superspeedway
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Lincoln, Alabama
Format: 188 laps, 500 miles, Stages: 60-60-68
TV: FOX
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. ET, Qualifying (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Race (FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

6 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Matt McCall
Partner: Castrol Edge

  • April is designated as Month of the Military Child (MOMC), a time to celebrate the resiliency and strength of children within military families. Brad Keselowski and the Checkered Flag Foundation (CFF) will recognize MOMC by featuring the name of military children in purple letters – the official color of MOMC – above the passenger side door on the No. 6 Ford.
  • Names will appear on the name rail for each of the April races – Richmond, Bristol, Martinsville, Talladega and Dover. Part of CFF’s mission is to honor military members and their families who all make sacrifices.
  • This week’s featured names are Johnathan and Sean Howell.

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

Pace Laps:

  • The NASCAR Cup Series schedule heads to the high banks of Talladega this weekend as RFK takes its highly-successful Superspeedway program to the track where Jack Roush has eight wins all-time.
  • Thus far in Speedway racing in 2023, RFK has shined as Keselowski and Buescher led a combined 74 laps in the season-opening Daytona 500. Buescher finished fourth in that race as Keselowski was caught up in a late crash. In the Atlanta race just last month, Keselowski was he leader at the white flag and finished second after leading 47 laps.

Keselowski at Talladega
Starts: 28
Wins: 6 (2009, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021)
Top-10s: 13
Poles: —

  • Keselowski enters the weekend as the winningest active driver at Talladega with six wins in the NCS, tied for second all-time with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon.
  • Since 2014 Keselowski has four wins – two each in the spring race (2016, 2021) and two each in the fall race (2014, 2017). Last season he finished 23rd in the spring event, and 24th last fall.
  • Keselowski won his first-ever start at Talladega back in 2009 in the No. 09 car, and again won the spring race three years later in 2012.
  • He has an average starting position of 12.1 with 13 starts inside the top-10.
  • Keselowski also made five NCS starts at Talladega with one win (2010).

Buescher at Talladega
Starts: 15
Wins: —
Top-10s: 2
Poles: —

  • Buescher makes his 16th Cup start on the high banks of Talladega this weekend where he has two top-10s and an average finish of 21st. His best finish all-time stands as sixth, which he accomplished twice – 2020 and 2021.
  • Buescher has an average starting position of 26.6 with a career-best 15th starting spot in the 2020 fall event.
  • He also made a pair of NXS starts in the No. 60 with finishes of second (2014) and sixth (2015).

RFK Historically at Talladega
Cup Wins: 5 (Mark Martin, 1995, 1997; Jamie McMurray, 2009; Matt Kenseth, 2012; Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 2017)

  • Running Clear Across Alabama: RFK has seen its fair share of success at the Alabama track, amassing 281 starts, eight wins, 44 top-fives and 95 top-10s across NASCAR’s three major touring series. Roush machines have also tallied seven poles, including three in cup action, and have led more than 1500 laps.
  • Winning in Greenbow: RFK has won in all three of NASCAR’s major series at Talladega. The team won its first race at Talladega in the NCS event in the spring of 1995. Former RFK driver Mark Martin won for the organization in all three series at the 2.66-mile oval. Most recently, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. piloted his Fifth Third Bank Ford to victory lane four years ago when the NCS rolled through Talladega for the organization’s eighth win at the historic track.
  • Fastest Chicken in the South: Former RFK driver Mark Martin won the fastest Cup race ever recorded on May 10, 1997 at Talladega piloting the No. 6 Ford. Martin, who held off NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, started from the 18th position and led 47 laps en route to the victory. The race saw 26 lead changes and had an average speed of 188.354 mph.
  • Tale of the Tape: RFK has started 222 NCS races at Talladega with 78 top-10 and 37 top-five finishes along with three poles. Former drivers Mark Martin (1995, 1997), Jamie McMurray (2009), Matt Kenseth (2012) and Stenhouse are responsible for RFK’s combined five Cup wins and overall a Jack Roush Ford has led 1527 laps at the 2.66-mile track.

RFK Talladega Wins

1995-1 Martin Cup
1997-1 Martin Cup
1997 Martin NXS
2006 Martin Truck
2009 Ragan NXS
2009-2 McMurray Cup
2012-2 Kenseth Cup
2017-1 Stenhouse Cup

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Martinsville: Keselowski ran inside the top five for the middle portion of Sunday’s race from Martinsville, but a late yellow proved untimely for the No. 6 as he finished 24th. Buescher battled back from an early mishap to finish 14th.

Points Standings (6: 12th, 17: 16th): Keselowski sits 12th entering the weekend with just six points separating positions 10-12, while Buescher is 16th, but four points within 14th.

By the Numbers at Talladega

Race      Win       T5           T10         Pole       Laps       Led        AvSt      AvFn     Miles

222         5              37           78           3              37958    1158       18.3        18.4        100968.2
49           2              5              14           1              4634       245         12.5        12.4        12326.4
10           1              2              3              3              865         124         3.0          15.9        2300.9
281         8              44           95           7              43457    1527       16.8        17.4        115595.5

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING PARTNERS WITHCHEEZ-IT® CRACKERS

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Cheez-It® sponsors No. 47 Kroger® Camaro at Talladega Superspeedway and the No. 47 Fry’s® Camaro at Phoenix Raceway.

Harrisburg, NC (April 18, 2023) – JTG Daugherty Racing announced Cheez-It® Crackers is the co-primary sponsor of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 47 Kroger® Camaro for the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 23rd, and the No. 47 Fry’s® Camaro in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, November 5th.

“Kellogg and Cheez-It are proud to collaborate with Kroger, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and JTG Daugherty Racing as the co-primary sponsor on car No. 47 this weekend at Talladega,” said Heather McIntyre, Kellogg Vice President National Sales. “This is a valuable relationship which allows us to be in our communities and support a sport our consumers are passionate about. We are looking forward to a great race Sunday!”

Kroger has a strong lineup on the No. 47 for the remainder of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule and is pleased to have Cheez-It Crackers on board again.

“We’re thrilled to have Kellogg back in the Kroger Racing program as a Champion level sponsor” said Barry Craft, Kroger’s Vice President of Grocery Merchandising. “Their support of JTG Daugherty Racing strengthens our overall sponsor portfolio, and we’re excited to see the No. 47 Kroger / Cheez-It Camaro on the track at Talladega Superspeedway. Our driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., has three superspeedway wins, including the iconic Daytona 500. We’re confident we’ll be a contender this weekend at Talladega.”

Stenhouse Jr.’s forte is superspeedways, but his talent is also evident on all styles of NASCAR tracks. The 2023 DAYTONA 500 CHAMPION has three superspeedway trophies in his case currently and is after more. At Talladega alone, he has one win, 6 top-five and 9 top-10 finishes entering the 2.66- mile tri-oval course with the No. 47 Kroger / Cheez-It Camaro.

“I’ve had some success at Talladega and at superspeedways in general during my career,” said Stenhouse Jr., who has one win, two top-five and four top-10 finishes so far this season. “We started our season off winning at a superspeedway. Winning the Daytona 500 has given us confidence going into the racetrack each week. We also have a couple top-five short track finishes and one of our four top-10s came at a road course. We’ve been competitive every week at different styles of tracks and that’s a testament to my team working hard and always believing in each other. We’re excited to have Cheez-It on board with us during our journey this season.”

After Talladega, Cheez-It returns to the No. 47 Fry’s Camaro at Phoenix Raceway in the 312-lap NASCAR Cup Series season finale. Stenhouse Jr.’s best finish there is fourth and he has a total of one top-five and two top-10 finishes at the one-mile oval.

“We learned a lot at Phoenix last month,” said Stenhouse Jr. “We hope it will pay off for us when we go back in November with Fry’s and Cheez-It.”

For Talladega, tune into FOX, MRN and SIRIUSXM Radio (Ch. 90) on April 23rd at 3 PM ET. For the season finale, live coverage on November 5th begins at 3 PM ET on NBC, MRN and SIRIUSXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) live from Phoenix.

About Kellogg Company

At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2022 were over $15.3 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg’s Better Days® Promise ESG strategy, we’re addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.

About JTG Daugherty Racing

JTG Daugherty Racing has been competing in NASCAR for 29 years and is owned by husband and wife Tad Geschickter and Jodi Geschickter, Gordon Smith and five-time NBA All-Star plus NBC analyst Brad Daugherty. On Sunday, February 19th the team won the iconic Daytona 500 with Olive Branch, Mississippi native Ricky Stenhouse Jr and his No. 47 Kroger / Cottonelle Camaro at Daytona International Speedway. The memorable win is the 2023 DAYTONA 500 CHAMPION’s third NASCAR Cup Series victory and the team’s second win in the premier series. The team is fully committed and strategically planning to officially secure a coveted spot in the NASCAR Playoffs, which kicks off at Darlington Raceway on September 3rd, 2023, with the Round of 16.

Country music stars Sam Hunt and Brothers Osborne set to perform live at Pacific Office Automation 147 race weekend

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Single Day tickets for the June 2-3 event at Portland International Raceway go on sale tomorrow headlined by the NASCAR Xfinity Series

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 18, 2023) – Grammy-nominated country music stars Sam Hunt and Brothers Osborne will perform live concerts at the Pacific Office Automation 147 set for June 2-3 at Portland International Raceway (PIR). Brothers Osborne will perform on Friday night, June 2, following ARCA Menards Series West action, and Sam Hunt will cap off the weekend festivities with a live show after the NASCAR Xfinity Series race concludes on Saturday, June 3.

Event tickets are on sale now at NASCARPortland.com and will give attendees access to all the racing action and live concerts onsite at PIR. General Admission 2-Day tickets are available for $75, and 2-Day Reserved Grandstand seats start at $90. Single Day tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. PT with prices starting at $40 for Friday and $60 for Saturday.

Fans can upgrade their experience by purchasing Premier Stage View passes which provide exclusive access close to the stage for both concerts. These add-on passes are priced at $159 (2-Day) and $99 (Single Day).

“We have a stacked lineup of entertainment planned at PIR. Country stars Sam Hunt and Brothers Osborne, plus NASCAR Xfinity and ARCA racing – what a weekend it’s going to be for fans in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jerry Jensen, vice president and general manager of Green Savoree Portland, LLC, which owns and operates the Pacific Office Automation 147. “This year’s Pacific Office Automation 147 is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year!”

The nonstop action begins on Friday, June 2 at PIR where fans will experience exciting Spec Miata racing, fender-bending ARCA Menards Series West stock car action and a Brothers Osborne concert to end the day. The Saturday, June 3, lineup at the track will feature the NASCAR Xfinity Series battling for 75 laps around the 1.964-mile, 12-turn permanent road course followed by a live Sam Hunt show. Additionally, both days will include NASCAR Youth Series presented by COOKOUT quarter midget racing on a temporarily constructed 1/20th mile-long course in one of PIR’s paddocks.

Sam Hunt, the artist behind hits “House Party” and “Body Like a Back Road,” has produced two albums that have topped the Billboard Country Chart, “Montevallo” (2014) and “Southside” (2020). The five-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer and songwriter has accumulated over 12 billion global streams and earned 39 million RIAA certified units since the release of his debut album in 2014. Hunt’s appearance at the Pacific Office Automation 147 will add to his ongoing “Summer on the Outskirts” nation-wide tour.

John and TJ Osborne together make Brothers Osborne, a duo that blends equal parts country and rock and has produced numerous Grammy-nominated tracks including smash hit “Stay A Little Longer” from the group’s 2016 debut album, “Pawn Shop.” The nine-time Grammy nominees recently took home their first trophy for Best Country/Group Performance (“Younger Me”) at the 64th Grammy Awards. Overall, Brothers Osborne has collected five Country Music Awards and six Academy of Country Music Awards.

Pacific Office Automation 147 2-Day tickets are available for purchase now at NASCARPortland.com. Single Day ticket sales start tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. PT. Find the full weekend schedule at NASCARPortland.com, and stay up to speed on NASCAR’s visit to Portland on social media all year long by following #NASCARPortland.

About Sam Hunt:

Multi-platinum-selling, award-winning hitmaker Sam Hunt’s sophomore album “Southside” debuted to critical acclaim and was one of the top country albums of 2020 landing at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Named one of the Best Albums of the Year by The New York Times and US Weekly, the project features 12 songs written by Hunt including his No. 1 hits “Kinfolks,” “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s,” one of NPR’s Best Songs of 2020 “Hard To Forget,” and his 8-time platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated smash, “Body Like A Back Road.” Hunt also wrote his recent eighth chart-topping hit, “23,” and his latest summer anthem “Water Under the Bridge.”

“Southside” follows Hunt’s Grammy-nominated, triple-platinum-selling debut album, “Montevallo,” which topped the Billboard Country Albums chart and produced four No. 1 singles. All ten tracks on “Montevallo” are RIAA certified with six achieving platinum or multi-platinum status including “Leave the Night On,” “House Party,” “Take Your Time,” “Break Up In A Small Town” and “Make You Miss Me.” Hunt has received accolades from Associated Press, Billboard, Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, SPIN Magazine, Village Voice, The New York Times, The Washington Post and more. Since the release of “Montevallo,” Hunt has accumulated over 12 billion global streams and has earned 39 million RIAA certified units.

For information on Sam Hunt, visit www.SamHunt.com.

About Brothers Osborne:

Two sons from a working-class family, John and TJ Osborne grew up in a small Maryland water town writing and playing songs for friends and family in their father’s shed. John moved to Nashville first to play in other bands and two years later, TJ joined him. It was then they formed Brothers Osborne as a duo that blends equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years. Standing as nine-time Grammy nominees, the singer/songwriter siblings recently took home their first trophy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Younger Me”) at the 64th Grammy Awards. The duo scored their fourth Vocal Duo of the Year trophy at the 55th annual CMA Awards, in addition to being named ACM Duo of the Year three times. Overall, Brothers Osborne have collected five CMA and six ACM trophies. Additionally, they received the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2019 recognizing artists whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music.

Brothers Osborne’s deluxe edition of their Grammy-nominated third studio album, “Skeletons,” is out now. Originally released in October 2020, “Skeletons” features their recent single “I’m Not For Everyone,” as well as their Top 25 hit “All Night.” Included on “Skeletons Deluxe,” “Younger Me” was released in response to the overwhelming support TJ received after sharing his personal story. John and TJ wrote and produced the track, with Kendell Marvel serving as an additional co-writer. Initially breaking through with their debut album “Pawn Shop,” the Gold Certified project featured three Grammy-nominated tracks including the two-time Platinum Certified No. 1 smash hit “Stay A Little Longer,” Top 10 Platinum Certified hit “It Ain’t My Fault,” and Gold Certified Top 25 hit “21 Summer.” Their sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, was nominated for Best Country Album at the 61st Grammy Awards and includes the Top 40 Grammy-nominated singles “Shoot Me Straight” as well as “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).” Brothers Osborne just wrapped their headlining WE’RE NOT FOR EVERYONE TOUR and have previously toured with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and more.

About Green Savoree Racing Promotions:

Green Savoree Racing Promotions (GSRP) is an Indianapolis-based motorsports event ownership and management company whose subsidiaries own, operate and promote race properties in Lexington, Ohio, home of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, Portland, Ore., St. Petersburg, Fla., and Toronto, Ontario. These events provide a festival experience and showcase some of the most exciting racing series in the world including the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires open-wheel development series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series and more. In working together since 1993, co-owners Kim Green and Kevin Savoree have won four INDYCAR championships, three Indianapolis 500 races and the 12 Hours of Sebring as team principals, and established the first INDYCAR street race in 2004. More information about the company, its subsidiaries, and these events is available on the event websites at gpstpete.com, hondaindy.com, midohio.com and portlandgp.com.

Statement from Kaulig Racing on Decision of the Final Appeals Officer

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LEXINGTON, N.C. (April 18, 2023) – Kaulig Racing is pleased with the ruling of the Final Appeals Officer to amend the original L2 penalty issued by NASCAR following the confiscation of a louver at Phoenix Raceway. Regarding these unique circumstances, it means the world to us as an organization that the sanctioning body is working hard to ensure fairness and consistency across the board within our sport. We are focused ahead on Talladega and look forward to getting our season back on track with Justin Haley.

 
About Kaulig Racing:

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and has won back-to-back regular-season championships. Before becoming a full-time NCS team, Kaulig Racing made multiple starts in the 2021 NCS season and won in its seventh-ever start with AJ Allmendinger’s victory at “The Brickyard” for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team expanded to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 with Justin Haley piloting the No. 31 Camaro ZL1, and an all-star lineup featured in the No. 16 Camaro ZL1. Haley will continue to drive the No. 31 full-time in 2023, alongside AJ Allmendinger, who will drive the No. 16 Camaro ZL1. The team will continue to field three, full-time NXS entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by an all-star lineup, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Daniel Hemric, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by Chandler Smith. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Zane Smith and the No. 38 Wellcare Ford Team Talladega Competition Notes

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TEAM AND RACE NOTES:

Zane Smith will make his return to the No. 38 Wellcare Ford Mustang this weekend. Smith will be making his second start with the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series team. He’s also making his second speedway start with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) after finishing 13th in the Daytona 500 in the No. 36 Wellcare Ford Mustang.

Smith will qualify on Saturday before getting right into the pack and drafting in Sunday’s 500-miler on FOX at 3:00 p.m. ET.

COMPETITION NOTES:

The No. 38 Ford team is 25th in owner points heading into the weekend. The team is trying to track down the Spire Motorsports No. 7 team and the 23XI No. 23 team for it’s next positions. A good result on Sunday can close the gap.

Smith will be making his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Talladega, but has three starts at the track in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. He also has one start and win in the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega.

CREW CHIEF RYAN BERGENTY:

“We come into Talladega with a lot of momentum with our team. We know Zane can come in and continue our success. Talladega is like Daytona, you have to be at the right place at the right time. Zane did a really nice job doing that at Daytona. We just need to give him a good car again on Sunday and let the race play out.”

DRIVER ZANE SMITH:

“I’ve seen the success that Todd is having with this team this year. The have stepped up and have had really good results. I’m just trying to come in and keep that momentum going for the team. I have a little bit more experience after Daytona. That will help.

“It’s great to have Wellcare on the car again. I can’t do this without them this season.”

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Leidos, NASCAR Speed Into Lunar Rover Race

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Companies Ready to Drive Into Next Phase of Moon-Centric Missions

Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 18, 2023) – Leidos, a Fortune 500® science and technology leader, and its Dynetics team have announced their intention to compete in another moon race through a promotional partnership with NASCAR. The partnership will be a collaboration between two organizations in the areas of speed, safety and reliability. Details of the collaboration as well as the design and technology of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) were unveiled during a special event at the Space Foundation’s 38th annual Space Symposium, the premier assembly for the global space ecosystem.

To view the partnership teaser video please click here.

“We are thrilled to unveil our lunar vehicle design and to announce our exciting new promotional partnership,” said Leidos CEO Roger Krone. “This groundbreaking collaboration between Leidos and NASCAR takes both companies into uncharted territory, just like we believe our rover will do for NASA and its astronauts. We aim to pave the way for human exploration of space and inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists and innovators to reach for the stars.”

“NASCAR partnering with Leidos couldn’t make more sense when it comes to this vehicle,” said Pete Jung, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “With both companies being known for exciting innovations in distinctive fields, this collaboration brings together ideas that normally don’t meet in other developments. We are eager to watch this uniquely designed rover traverse different areas of the lunar surface.”

Leidos is looking ahead to the next phases of NASA’s Artemis program after the successful launch of Artemis I on November 16, 2022. The company has submitted a bid for the Human Landing System Sustaining Lunar Development contract, a critical component of NASA’s efforts to establish a sustainable presence on the moon. In addition, Leidos is currently working on the Universal Stage Adapter (USA) for NASA, a crucial piece of equipment that will enable the transport of large payloads, including the Lunar Terrain Vehicle recently unveiled by the company. Leidos is demonstrating its commitment to advancing the frontiers of space exploration and helping to shape the future of human spaceflight with these projects.

“We are fully committed to supporting NASA’s ambitious plans for lunar exploration,” said Steve Cook, President of the Leidos Dynetics Group. “As an industry leader in space technology, we are uniquely positioned to help NASA achieve its objectives, providing everything from necessary crew mobility to workhorse flexibility for building a lunar base. We believe that our innovative solutions and unmatched expertise make us the ideal partner for NASA as it works to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and beyond. At Leidos, we are proud to be at the forefront of this historic mission. We look forward to continuing our partnership with NASA to push the boundaries of human exploration and discovery.”

The rover design is a masterclass in simplicity, harkening back to the engineering that made the Apollo missions successful, while incorporating modern innovations that prioritize sustainability. The rover’s components have been meticulously designed to support the safety and well-being of astronauts as they drive across the lunar landscape. One innovation stands out: it supports male and female crew members across varying height and weight scales, promoting inclusivity in space exploration. By combining cutting-edge technology with a sustainable design philosophy, Leidos is leading the charge in creating a brighter future for humanity both on and off Earth.

Leidos and its Dynetics team bring a wealth of experience to the table, with a long-standing reputation as trusted providers of advanced space systems and services to NASA. NASCAR, on the other hand, boasts a powerful marketing engine and a passionate fan base, as well as a proven track record of developing high-performance race cars that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Combining their strengths and expertise, this collaboration marks a new chapter in NASA’s quest to explore the universe and push the boundaries of human achievement.

Roush Industries of Livonia, MI, provides automotive design and manufacturing experience for the project. Other project partners include Collins Aerospace, Motiv Space Systems, Moog, A-P-T Research, Sophic Synergistics and the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University.

“NASCAR is excited about our promotional partnership with Leidos,” Jung said. “Our partnership can take us to the moon – and potentially beyond.”

The NASCAR Cup Series season continues this Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. ET when the sport’s biggest stars hit the track for the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. All the action will air live on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Associate 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 SeriesTM, NASCAR Xfinity SeriesTM and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck SeriesTM), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Spring Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), for regional series (ARCS Menards Series, ARCE 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 AssociationTM (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar ChampionshipTM, 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’).

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

About Space Symposium

Space Symposium, hosted by Space Foundation since 1984, is the premier assembly for the global space ecosystem. The live event, held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is widely attended by commercial and government leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and teachers around the globe. To learn more about Space Symposium, visit www.space symposium.org.

Todd Gilliland and the No. 36 gener8tor Skills Ford Mustang Team Talladega Competition Notes

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TEAM AND RACE NOTES:

Todd Gilliland heads to the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway this weekend with a different number on his Ford Mustang. Gilliland will take on the 2.66-mile long track sporting the chrome 36. Along with a different number, Gilliland will reunite with his former NASCAR CRAFTMAN Truck Series crew chief, Chris Lawson.

Gilliland will welcome back gener8tor Skills Accelerator to his Ford Mustang. gener8tor Skills Accelerator returns for their first race since the Daytona 500 week with Gilliland. It is a free virtual skill-training program where participants receive one-on-one support to achieve their goals. gener8tor Skills Accelerator was founded in the summer of 2020 to help those who have lost jobs or are struggling to find employment because of the COVID crisis. The program builds confidence with coaching and support to achieve your desired goals.

COMPETITION NOTES:

After an impressive performance at the Martinsville Speedway that didn’t net the result due to a mechanical failure, Gilliland hopes to be strong again at the biggest track on the NASCAR circuit. Gilliland will lean on his former crew chief, Chris Lawson as the two look to rekindle their past success together. Gilliland finished seventh the last time the NASCAR Cup Series visited Talladega.

CREW CHIEF CHRIS LAWSON:

“I am excited to be working with Todd again. Him and I have known each other for quite some time and know how each other operate. I feel our past success together along with his performances on superspeedways gives us an advantage heading into this weekend.”

DRIVER TODD GILLILAND:

“It’s going to be an interesting weekend. I have all the confidence in Chris. He has been with me since my Late Model days and we even won two championships together when I was running in the K&N Series out West. The trust is there.

“It’s all about surviving when it comes to superspeedway racing. It’s stressful and gets your adrenaline pumping, but I love it. I can’t wait for this weekend.”

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Team Talladega Competition Notes

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TEAM AND RACE NOTES:

Michael McDowell welcomes back Love’s Travel Stops to the No. 34 Ford Mustang this weekend. It’s an opportune time with the Front Row Motorsports (FRM) team heading to the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway where McDowell has always been a contender.

Teams will just qualify on Saturday before running 500 miles on Sunday. The race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

COMPETITION NOTES:

The Love’s Travel Stops team is in a heated points battle. McDowell is looking to position himself into the playoffs after Sunday. The No. 34 team is currently tied for 18th, but only 10 points out of 14th. McDowell will be looking to best the likes of Daniel Suarez, Chris Buescher, William Byron, and Chase Briscoe.

The tight battle has the team hungry for a strong run on Sunday.

CREW CHIEF TRAVIS PETERSON:

“We are not going to take our foot off the gas. We’re only going to push harder. That’s this weekend and every weekend until we lock ourselves into the playoffs. Talladega is just a great opportunity for us.”

DRIVER MICHAEL MCDOWELL:

“This weekend is a big one for us. We want to take advantage of it. It’s going to be a real fight for these playoffs spots now throughout the summer. Every race will matter. We have a good chance at Talladega. It’s just a matter of executing and being there on the final lap.”

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

NASCAR Commits to Net Zero Operating Emissions By 2035 with Launch of New Impact Platform

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NASCAR IMPACT to Drive Long-Term Commitment to Giving Back, Building Communities and Reducing the Sport’s Carbon Footprint

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 18, 2023) – As the global community prepares to celebrate Earth Day, NASCAR today announced its commitment to achieve net zero operating emissions by the year 2035.

The announcement coincides with the launch of NASCAR IMPACT, a new umbrella platform designed to align and advance the sport’s collective efforts around sustainability, community engagement and other impact-driven social initiatives.

NASCAR plans to reduce its carbon footprint to zero across all scope 1 and 2 emissions over the next 12 years through strategic investment, collaborative partnerships, and operational changes.

“As a sport, NASCAR has a responsibility to serve and impact the communities where we live and race while contributing to a healthier planet,” said NASCAR President Steve Phelps. “With the support of our industry, NASCAR IMPACT will drive our strategic sustainability, community and social initiatives as we continue to make progress across these important areas.”

The emissions goal was established following the company’s first comprehensive carbon footprint assessment, completed earlier this year. The study measured total carbon emissions from all NASCAR offices, owned racetracks, national series races, and related operations in 2022, and the results will be used to baseline future emissions reporting.

The measurement also informed NASCAR’s sustainability roadmap and near-term objectives including the pursuit of 100% renewable electricity at NASCAR-owned facilities and racetracks. Priorities over the next five years also include a new sustainable racing fuel, comprehensive recycling across tracks and offices, and EV charging station infrastructure.

As NASCAR makes gains in these strategic areas, progress towards key goals and objectives will be published as part of an annual NASCAR IMPACT Report. This report will measure total impact across sustainability, community engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and other impact-related programs.

“Commitment and accountability are fundamental to NASCAR IMPACT and the vision we have for this platform,” said Eric Nyquist, Chief Communications & Impact Officer, NASCAR. “As we galvanize the NASCAR industry around our message and focus, and build upon our existing good work, the sport’s collective reach and impact will grow substantially over time.”

The NASCAR IMPACT report will include results and metrics tied to specific departments and functional areas, including The NASCAR Foundation, DEI, STEM education, NASCAR’s sourcing and procurement team working to drive economic impact through supplier diversity, and a social responsibility arm that oversees a national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Official Youth Community Partner of NASCAR.

In February, NASCAR and the Chicago Street Race announced a STEM-themed design challenge and curriculum integration that will engage more than 40,000 students within Chicago Public Schools. In celebration of the sport’s 75th Anniversary season, The NASCAR Foundation will host a 75-hour giveathon on May 16-19 with a goal to raise $750,000 for more than 500 nonprofit organizations across the country. Nonprofits can still register to participate at NASCARdaygiveathon.org.

Last season, NASCAR hosted Boys & Girls Club teens at 15 NASCAR Cup Series race events as part of immersive, workforce readiness experiences designed to showcase career opportunities in the industry. In addition, NASCAR reached thousands of club youth through STEM-focused content and activities on Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s digital learning platform, MyFuture.

Volunteerism is another thread woven across the NASCAR IMPACT platform with a focus on empowering NASCAR employees to give back to their communities. New in 2023, all NASCAR employees are provided paid time off to volunteer and support causes and organizations that are important to them.

In addition, NASCAR office locations will each participate in all-day group service projects benefiting local community organizations the week of November 13.

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’).

TIPICO SPORTSBOOK LAUNCHES RIDE WITH ZANE PROMOTION AS PRIMARY SPONSOR OF FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS NO. 38 FORD F-150 IN NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES RACE

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NASCAR Fans Can Enjoy Bet Credits, Tickets, and Chance to Have Name Featured on Zane Smith’s Truck at NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Mid-Ohio

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 18, 2023) – Tipico Sportsbook, a leading sports betting operator, today announced that it is partnering with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to sponsor the No. 38 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) race on Saturday, July 8 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In honor of the new partnership, Tipico will be offering new users in Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado, and Iowa an exclusive welcome offer called “Ride with Zane”, a unique promotion where customers who make at least a $38 deposit on a new Tipico Sportsbook account will have their names featured on 2022 NCTS Champion Zane Smith’s truck for the race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

New Tipico users who claim the Ride with Zane offer and make at least a $38 deposit will earn the following rewards for doing so:

  • $150 in Bet Credits
  • Space for the user’s name on Zane’s truck for the Mid-Ohio NCTS race (limited to first 300 sign-ups)

In addition, the 5 largest depositors on the Ride with Zane offer will be awarded VIP passes to the Mid-Ohio NCTS race or another Truck Series event of their choosing in 2023.

“Tipico is thrilled to be partnering with the Front Row Motorsports racing team, a group that has set a remarkable pace in the NASCAR circuit with their impressive strides and monumental wins achieved in under two decades of racing,” said David Paschkes, Chief Commercial Officer at Tipico North America. “We recognize the significant role teams like FRM have played in propelling the growth of sports betting handle and increasing popularity in the sport of NASCAR. Through our partnership, we aim to increase our presence and support the NASCAR community, especially those in Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado and Iowa, by bringing the excitement of sports betting directly to fans where the action is happening. As a leading sports betting platform, we are committed to providing an unparalleled experience for all fans and enthusiasts of NASCAR.”

Tipico officially began accepting deposits in the state of Ohio as of December 1st, 2022, with wagering open to users on January 1st, 2023. For more information on Tipico’s presence in the state, visit https://www.tipico.com/us/ohio.

ABOUT TIPICO NORTH AMERICA

Tipico is a leading global sports betting company offering cutting edge digital and mobile betting entertainment elevating the game experience even the most passionate fans. Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Tipico places the highest level of value on engaging play, thrilling experiences and trustworthy player protection across 30 different sports. The platform hosts online sports betting in New Jersey and Colorado, and an online casino in New Jersey. For more information, please visit: www.tipico.com/us, or www.tipico-group.com.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

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