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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing makes asphalt return in Croatia

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2023 GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID

Toyota City, Japan, Apr 17, 2023 – (JCN Newswire) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team heads to the Croatia Rally for the fourth round of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship season on April 21-23.

The team arrives in Croatia with heavy hearts following the passing last week of Craig Breen. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing sends its deepest condolences to his family and to his team, Hyundai Motorsport.

Considered the first pure asphalt round of the season, the Croatia Rally joined the WRC schedule two years ago and the varied roads around the country’s capital city, Zagreb, are already seen as some of the most challenging on the calendar.

Sebastien Ogier will make his third start of the year following historic victories on Rallye Monte-Carlo and Rally Mexico that have made him the championship leader, while Kalle Rovanpera and Elfyn Evans are only four and 12 points from the lead respectively following consistent starts to their campaigns. Takamoto Katsuta will drive a GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID in Croatia with the support of the TGR WRC Challenge Program.

Ahead of the event, TGR-WRT is pleased to welcome back Microsoft as a valued partner. The Microsoft logo will once more be visible on the team’s cars from the Croatia Rally onwards.

With the service park located within Zagreb itself, the stages take place in the north of Croatia close to neighbouring Slovenia. The roads feature a wide variety of different asphalt types, which means that the grip available is constantly changing, while mud and rain can bring further challenges. Some sections are technical and twisting, but many others are fast and flowing with jumps and crests.

Much of the route for this year is familiar from 2022. After shakedown on Thursday morning and a ceremonial start in Zagreb that evening, Friday’s opening day action takes place just to the west of the city. All four stages are repeated after mid-day service, creating the rally’s longest day in terms competitive distance, at 130.18 kilometres. The second stage of the loop (Stojdraga – Hartje) has been extended to 25.67 km, making it the longest of the weekend.

Saturday ventures much further south-west, towards the city of Rijeka on the Adriatic coast, with another repeated loop of four stages that takes in the only new test for this year: Ravna Gora – Skrad. The final day on Sunday is held to the north of Zagreb, with a pair of stages run twice; Zagorska Sela – Kumrovec hosting the rally-ending Power Stage for the third year in succession.

Quotes:

Akio Toyoda (TGR-WRT Chairman) / Koji Sato (President, Toyota Motor Corporation)
“On behalf of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, we would like to express our heartfelt sadness following the sudden passing of Craig Breen. We would also like to extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and everyone at Hyundai Motorsport.”

Jari-Matti Latvala (Team Principal)
“Along with the rest of the WRC family, we are truly saddened following the sudden loss of Craig Breen. As well as being a top driver, Craig was a real enthusiast for rallying, and we shared the same passion for old rally cars and for the history of our sport. As we prepare for the next rally, our thoughts are with Craig’s family, friends and his colleagues within the service park. We know that the Croatia Rally can be a very challenging event: last year the conditions were extremely difficult, and even in the dry there is still a lot of dirt brought onto the road. It has been a good rally for us on our previous two visits and, together with our drivers, we will try our best to make it another successful weekend. As championship leader, Seb will be first on the road and this is a good starting point. Kalle had one of his best performances last year in Croatia, showing how good he is when the conditions get difficult, and we know Elfyn can also be strong whenever grip levels are changing a lot.”

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NHRA AT LAS VEGAS: Team Chevy Post-Race Report

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CHEVROLET IN NHRA
NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
TEAM CHEVY RACE REPORT
APRIL 16, 2023

CHEVROLET TOPS NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS IN PRO STOCK; RACES TO FINAL ROUND IN ALL THREE PRO CATEGORIES

Dallas Glenn Earns Chevrolet’s 251st Pro Stock Victory in the Chevrolet Camaro SS, the 370th since 1970, With Brittany Force and John Force Racing to the Top Fuel and Funny Car Four-Wide Finals in Las Vegas

  • Dallas Glenn of KB Titan Racing races to his sixth NHRA victory, going back-to-back in Pro Stock after his Pomona 1 win two weeks ago.
  • Glenn earned Chevrolet their 251st victory in the Chevrolet Camaro SS and 370th since 1970.
  • Brittany Force (Top Fuel) and John Force (Funny Car) both raced to third in the Top Fuel Four-Wide finals.
  • Chevrolet was represented in all three pro category final rounds.
  • Brittany Force earned her 44th No. 1 qualifier Saturday, her second and back-to-back at the Las Vegas Four-Wide event, and her second of 2023.
  • Matt Hartford earned the No. 1 qualifier spot Saturday for KB Titan Racing, with teammate Dallas Glenn earning No. 2 and Aaron Stanfield earning No. 3.

LAS VEGAS (April 16, 2023) — With Chevrolet represented in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock final rounds at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it was Dallas Glenn, driver of the RAD Torque Chevrolet Camaro SS for KB Titan Racing, capturing the Wally for the Bowtie brand. Earning his sixth victory in Pro Stock while capturing back-to-back Wally trophies, Glenn continued to build on his strong 2023 season campaign. Additionally racing to the final round, Brittany Force, in her Monster Energy/Flav-R-Pack Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster, and John Force, in his BlueDEF Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car, of John Force Racing both raced to third, respectively, in the Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.

“Going into this one, I knew I had to hit all of my shifts,” noted Glenn. “I’ve got an awesome car right here with KB Titan, RAD Torque Systems, Summit, and Silver State. This car is bad to the bone right here. You can’t get any better than this. There’s no way you can complain about a week like this with a car that’s running like mine. I want to capitalize on every bit of performance this car has right now.”

After going No. 1 for the 44th time, Brittany Force reflected on the weekend saying, “Vegas Four-Wide, it’s tricky, it’s tough. We only race the four-wides twice a year. There is a lot going on. There is a lot of prep, a lot of work this team has to do going into the weekend during qualifying then preparing and getting into race day.”

“Right now, I love this sport. I always have,” said John Force. “The support from not just my sponsors, Chevy, PEAK, BlueDEF, Cornwell Tools, Frank Tiegs, Auto Club, and my team, Danny Hood, Tim Fabrisi and my guys, but the other drivers, I know they may not very happy with me right now, but I’ve had drivers come up to me and they always tell me ‘You’ll be okay,’ and that matters to me. That keeps my head in the game. Because this game will beat you up bad and it beat me up pretty bad back in Pomona, so this is an improvement, this is a good sign and I’m looking forward to more.”

Up next for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is the second of two four-wide events, the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday, April 28-Sunday, April 30, 2023, at zMAX Dragway near Charlotte. Broadcast of Sunday’s eliminations will air live on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1 (FS1).

ROUND 1 RECAP

Top Fuel:

No. 1 Brittany Force, with her run of 3.785 ET at 327.74 MPH, and No. 9 Antron Brown defeats No. 8 Tony Schumacher.
No. 12 Austin Prock and No. 4 Justin Ashley defeated by No. 5 Leah Pruett and No. 13 Rob Passey.
Funny Car:

No. 7 John Force, with his run of 3.979 ET at 327.03 MPH, and No. 2 Alexis DeJoria defeated No. 10 Paul Lee and No. 15 Jason Rupert.
No. 6 Robert Hight fell, along with No. 11 Alex Laughlin, to No. 3 Matt Hagan and No. 14 Jeff Diehl.
Pro Stock:

No. 1 Matt Hartford, with his run of 6.627 ET at 206.45 MPH, and No. 9 Erica Enders, with her run of 6.691 ET at 205.63 MPH, advances over No. 8 Camrie Caruso and No. 16 Jerry Tucker.
No. 4 Troy Coughlin, Jr., with his run of 6.638 ET at 207.59 MPH, along with No. 12 Christian Cuadra, defeated No. 5 Greg Anderson and No. 13 Fernando Cuadra, Jr.
No. 2 Dallas Glenn, with his run of 6.636 ET at 206.57 MPH, along with No. 15 Steve Graham, defeated No. 7 Kyle Koretsky and No. 10 Mason McGaha.
No. 3 Aaron Stanfield, with his run of 6.660 ET at 206.83 MPH, along with No. 11 Deric Kramer, with his run of 6.673 ET at 205.60 MPH, defeated No. 6 Bo Butner, III and No. 14 Chris McGaha.

SEMIFINALS

Top Fuel:

B. Force, with her run of 3.758 ET at 315.05 MPH, and Brown defeated Passey and Pruett.
Funny Car:

J. Force, with his run of 4.069 ET at 321.04 MPH, and Hagan, defeated DeJoria and Diehl.
Pro Stock:

D. Glenn and Kramer defeated C. Cuadra and Coughlin, Jr. to advance to the Four-Wide Finals.

FINALS

Top Fuel:

B. Force, Hart, and Torrence were defeated by Brown.
Funny Car:

J. Force, Green, and Wilkerson were defeated by Hagan.
Pro Stock:

Glenn defeats Coughlin, Jr., Kramer, and C. Cuadra.

DALLAS GLENN – NHRA PRO STOCK WINNER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT:

DALLAS GLENN, DRIVER OF THE RAD TORQUE CHEVROLET CAMARO SS FOR KB TITAN RACING ON HIS WIN AT LAS VEGAS:

“Four-Wide is definitely chaos. Even though I was definitely not the best today, I was just barely good enough to get it done and that’s what matters. In four-wide, you don’t have to win the first two, you just have to win the last one. Going into that final, I knew Christian (Cuadra) has been driving very, very, very well. I knew I was going to have to be good. I think (Troy Coughlin, Jr.) and I staged about the same time, and then I almost didn’t get my foot down. When I let go, I didn’t think I got that very good, and I’m just running through the gears, and it goes a little bit left and sounded a little weird kind of near the finish line, but my see the win light come on and start flashing. I was just super pumped up because I didn’t feel like I did my job best like I could have. Like I said, this car is just absolutely the best car I’ve been in by far. This car it, it definitely shows right here. I just want to capitalize on it as best I can. I was really excited to get the win here this week.”

AFTER WORKING WITH KB TITAN RACING FOR SO LONG AND PUTTING CARS INTO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE, HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE, PUTTING THE HELMET ON, GOING TO THE STARTING LINE, YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN LITERALLY EVERY RACE?

“That’s one reason why I love drag racing. When I put the helmet on and shut the door, light it off, it’s all up to me. It doesn’t matter what anyone else has done, it’s up to me to do my job the best that I can, and that’s I love this sport.”

YOU HAD A WEEK OFF LAST WEEK. WHAT DID YOU DO?

“I went drag racing. We raced at the Spring Fling Million (at Las Vegas). Had a blast, went a few rounds and tried to win a lot of money. You know what I’m going to do (on my off week)? Probably go racing.”

YOU TALK ABOUT REDEMPTION AFTER LAST YEAR, AND IT EATS AT YOU FOR A FULL YEAR. WITH A WIN LIKE THAT, HOW SATISFYING IS IT TO MAKE AMENDS AND GET A WIN?

“Absolutely. I was feeling really good after Friday, starting the weekend off sitting in this (media center) chair. I got a kick in the pants there on Q4 where it kind of brought me back to last year. I went up there and I break a rocker arm basically as I’m staging. I was like ‘Okay, I just need to settle down a little bit and dig down and make sure I do everything good and pay attention to everything. It feels really good to show what this car is capable of right now. Other than I got a little bit lucky with Matt (Hartford) missing the tree a little bit because he’s driving very well and his car is very fast right now. I know what’s under the hood of that thing and I know he’s more than capable of kicking my butt any day. I want to keep this momentum going as long as I can.”

YOU CAME INTO THIS RACE WITH THE POINTS LEAD AND NOW YOU’VE EXTENDED IT. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU AND ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THIS POINT OF THE SEASON?

“It’s a little too early to think about winning the championship at this point. All I’m going to do is focus on winning races; that’s the main goal at this point. Just take things one round at a time. I’ve always said if you take things one round at a time, and win every one you can and win races, the points kind of settle themselves out. I’ve got a long drive home from here. I still drive the truck, and it’s going to be probably bring a smile to my face every now and then that I think of it. I’m on top right now; that’s something new that I’ve never experienced. I’ve always been just hungry chasing somebody, now I’ve got to be fending off the wolves that are coming for me. It’s a little bit different of an experience, but I’m going to enjoy it as long as I can.”

YOU’VE GOT THIS NICKNAME AS DOUBLE-0 DALLAS. YOU’RE WINNING BACK-TO-BACK RACES, GETTING EVERYTHING YOU’VE WORKED FOR IN DRAG RACING. ARE YOU AFRAID OF LOSING IT? WHAT IS YOUR MINDSET AS YOU LIVE THIS PART OF YOUR LIFE?

“I’m definitely one of those examples of if you put your head down and work hard, you can pretty much achieve all your dreams. I’m definitely living my dream right now. There’s no doubt about that. These cars are so much fun to drive. Even when stuff isn’t going your way, they’re still so much fun to drive. I’m trying not to look too far, I’m just trying to enjoy the moment right now. There’s a lot of stuff going on that’s absolutely wonderful in my life right now. My wife is racing her (dragster), so I get to go hang out and be a crew guy at divisionals and not worrying about the driving part of it. I’m just absolutely having a blast with everything; everything is going right in my life right now and I am just wanting to enjoy it the best that I can.”

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (TEAM CHEVY QUOTES):

Austin Prock, driver of the Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster for John Force Racing:

“Pretty tough weekend, especially coming off a great weekend in Pomona, Calif. Really it just came down to not making a good hit in Q1. We got put behind the ball and struggled getting ahead of it. We will continue to progress and try and redeem ourselves in Charlotte. Looking forward to being at another one of Bruton’s beautiful facilities.”

Robert Hight, driver of the Flav-R-Pac Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car for John Force Racing:

“Yeah, we’re struggling, you know even qualifying sixth with this Flav-R-Pac Camaro. When we left, it washed out a little. It’s a little greaser out there than we anticipated. I had to drive it right from the get-go. When it’s hot out like this and you’re having to drive one of these Funny Cars, they aren’t going to stay stuck.”

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 100 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with 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.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Race Recap: Martinsville Speedway

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Noah Gragson, No. 42 Sunseeker Resorts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

START: 29TH
FINISH: 30TH
POINTS: 30TH

Noah Gragson’s Post-Race Quote: “We had our work cut out for us from qualifying and dealt with some of the same issues we had in practice. Overall, I was just tight in the center of the corners and needed help with drive off. Luke Lambert and the team made adjustments all day long to try to help the handling but we just never had the track position. Today was a tough race but my Sunseeker Resorts team never stopped fighting and I’m so thankful for that. Just looking forward to Talladega as we have had strong cars at Daytona and Atlanta.”

Erik Jones, No. 43 Allegiant Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

START: 28TH
FINISH: 31ST
POINTS: 28TH

Erik Jones Post-Race Quote: “I’d say overall today was just tough across the board for our Allegiant Chevy. We started off pretty free at the beginning of the race, but Dave kept throwing some adjustments at it. We got it a little on the tight side towards the middle of the race but the last adjustment that we had really helped us. I think we should have some pretty good notes when we return to Martinsville but in terms of this race, I feel like once we were able to get everything figured out it was too little, too late there with the way the cautions fell. But overall I’m proud of everyone on the LEGACY MOTOR CLUB team and I know we’re just gonna keep on fighting through this. I know we’ve got really good strength on the super speedways, so hopefully Talladega goes a little bit more in our favor.”

Next Race: The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway on April 23rd for wide open full speed action on the high banks. Coverage for the event begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN Radio/SIRIUS XM NASCAR Radio.

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB:

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is a professional motor racing team that competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, owned by Maury Gallagher and Jimmie Johnson. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB operates two full-time entries, the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 of Noah Gragson and the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 of Erik Jones. The team also fields a third part-time entry, the No. 84 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, for Johnson’s limited racing schedule in 2023.

Based in Statesville, N.C., LEGACY MOTOR CLUB operates alongside GMS Racing, which fields three full-time entries in the NASCAR Truck Series. Since the formation of GMS Racing in 2012, Gallagher, along with one of the NASCAR garage’s most accomplished figures, Team President, Mike Beam, built a victorious organization, capturing the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Truck Series championships, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championships, accumulating over 65 wins across six national racing circuits.

Our mission at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is to create an inclusive environment for auto-racing enthusiasts, celebrate the past and future legacies of our partners and team members, and to compete for race wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at www.LEGACYMOTORCLUB.com.

Late Caution Untimely for Keselowski at Martinsville

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No. 6 Team Top-5 until Late Yellow Proves Costly

RIDGEWAY, Va. (April 16, 2023) – Brad Keselowski ran inside the top five for much of the afternoon Sunday at Martinsville Speedway and had a solid finishing position within reach, but a late caution turned out to be costly, relegating the Fastenal Ford to a 24th place finish.

The two-time Martinsville winner entered the top-10 halfway through stage two, and by lap 175 was comfortably in fifth place. A green-flag pit cycle began with around 110 laps remaining with Keselowski in fifth. He remained on track to lead seven laps before pitting with 100 to go, before the caution came out just a lap later, putting him a lap down to the leaders.

He took the wave around for the ensuing restart and restarted 19th with 88 to go, and was unable to regain all of the track position from early in the race.

Keselowski began the day from the 21st position and ended the opening stage of 80 laps in 18th. From there he began his charge forward, starting stage two in 15th, before working to ninth by lap 160. He went on to finish the second stage in fifth earning stage points, and was as high as third on the stage three restart.

The final 46 laps ran caution-free with Keselowski ultimately crossing the line 24th.

The No. 6 team returns to action next week at Talladega Superspeedway. Race coverage Sunday is set for 3 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Buescher Rebounds, Earns Top-15 in Martinsville

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NEXLETOL Ford Finishes 14th after Early Mishap

RIDGEWAY, Va. (April 16, 2023) – Chris Buescher overcame an early misfortune Sunday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway to finish 14th in the NEXLETOL Ford.

Buescher began the 400-lap race from the 10th position, his second-straight top-10 qualifying effort in the spring event. He finished 15th at the end of the first stage of 80 laps with his sights set on the top-10 for stage two. But, an equipment interference penalty on the pit stop in the stage break forced him to the rear of the field, losing all of his track position.

From there, Buescher had to claw back throughout the afternoon, and methodically did so. He was 30th to end stage two and restarted the final stage in 31st, but used a long green-flag run to his advantage in the opening moments of stage three to move forward.

Buescher hit pit road with 105 laps remaining from the 15th spot, but was trapped a lap down when the caution was displayed for debris just a few laps later. He took the wave around though, and restarted 20th with 88 to go. A late caution gave him one more opportunity to gain ground, and he did so eventually crossing the line 14th.

The No. 17 team returns to action next week at Talladega Superspeedway. Race coverage Sunday is set for 3 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Burton Finishes 29th at Martinsville

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Harrison Burton and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team didn’t have the race they wanted in Sunday’s NOCO 400 at Martinsville Speedway.

Burton started 32nd and wound up 29th, two laps behind the leaders.

Just after the green flag flew to start the 400-lap run, Burton moved up two places to 30th and ended the first Stage there, while remaining on the lead lap despite having to start near the back and having no caution period until the end of the 80-lap Stage.

He restarted the second Stage from 26th place, but brought out the caution flag at Lap 134 after contact from the No. 43 of Eric Jones.

The Motorcraft/Quick Lane team elected to stay on the track during the ensuing caution period and ended the second Stage in 32nd place but in the free pass position, which allowed Burton to rejoin the lead lap.

In the third segment of the race, Burton ran as high as 13th during a cycle of green-flag pit stops and was in 17th place when a yellow flag flew at Lap 304 for a tire and wheel on the track.

The team made a pit stop during that caution period and rejoined the race in 27th place, one lap down. The final pit stop came on Lap 344, but Burton struggled in the closing laps and wound up 29th at the checkered flag.

Burton and the team now head to Talladega Superspeedway for next Sunday’s GEICO 500.

About Motorcraft®
Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
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About Omnicraft®
Omnicraft is part of the Ford lineup of parts brands: Ford Parts, Motorcraft and Omnicraft. Omnicraft is the exclusive non-Ford/Lincoln parts brand of premium aftermarket parts. With over a century of parts heritage to build upon, Omnicraft provides excellent quality and fit and is a preferred choice of professional automotive technicians. To find out more about Omnicraft, visit www.omnicraftautoparts.com or contact your local Ford or Lincoln Dealership.
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About Quick Lane® Tire & Auto Center
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers extraordinary service for routine maintenance, serving all vehicle makes and models. Quick Lane provides a full menu of automotive services, including tires, oil change and maintenance, brakes, batteries, alternator and electrical system, air conditioning system, cooling system, transmission service, suspension and steering, wheel alignment, belts and hoses, lamps and bulbs and wiper blades plus a thorough vehicle checkup report. Service is performed by expert technicians while you wait at any of nearly 800 locations in the U.S., with evening and weekend hours available and no appointment necessary. For more information about Quick Lane, please visit www.quicklane.com.
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of those customers. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, as well as connected services. Additionally, Ford is establishing leadership positions in mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 176,000 people worldwide. More information about the company, its products and Ford Credit is available at corporate.ford.com.
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Wood Brothers Racing
Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 99 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 120 poles in NASCAR’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glenn’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop. The team currently runs the Ford Mustang driven by Harrison Burton in the famous No. 21 racer.

F1 2023 Season: Standings, Grand Prix Winners, and Predictions

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The 2023 Formula One season is in full swing, with the drivers already competing in several races. In this article, we will be discussing the F1 standings, grand prix winners, and predictions for the season.

F1 Standings: 2023 Season Grand Prix Winners

The F1 Drivers Championship 2023 season started with the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen of Red Bull took the checkered flag. The second race, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, was won by Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez. Verstappen won his second race of the season in the Australian Grand Prix.

The upcoming races are Miami Grand Prix, Azerbaijan Grand Prix,  Monaco Grand Prix, and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, among others. With a long season ahead, it is still too early to tell who will come out on top.

F1 Standings: Drivers’ Championship

As of the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen leads the drivers’ championship with 69 points. His teammate Sergio Perez is second with 54 points, while Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin is third with 45 points. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, who is a seven-time world champion, is currently in fourth place with 38 points.

F1 Standings: Constructors’ Championship

In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull Racing RBPT is leading with 123 points, thanks to the performances of Verstappen and Perez. Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes is in second place with 65 points, while Mercedes is third with 56 points.

F1 Standings: Fastest Lap Awards

DHL presents the Fastest Lap Awards, which recognizes the driver who sets the most laps at the fastest speed. The award has been presented since 2007. The driver with the fastest lap wins the award at the end of the season.

F1 2023 Predictions

With the season still in its early stages, it is too soon to predict who will be the champion. However, based on the current standings, Verstappen is in an excellent position to win his first world championship. His teammate, Perez, is also a strong contender.

Mercedes, who has dominated the sport for the last seven years, is struggling to keep up with Red Bull’s pace. However, Hamilton is a master of comebacks, and it would be foolish to count him out at this stage.

Aside from the usual suspects, there are other drivers to watch out for, such as Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz, who have shown flashes of brilliance. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who are currently in eighth and thirteenth places, respectively, have also shown potential.

In terms of the upcoming races, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is next on the calendar. This race, which takes place on the Baku Street Circuit, is known for its unpredictable nature. Last year’s race saw Perez take the win after Verstappen suffered a puncture while leading.

The Miami Grand Prix is a new addition to the F1 calendar and will take place on a purpose-built circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which takes place at the historic Imola circuit, is always an exciting race. And, of course, the Monaco Grand Prix, which is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport, is always a highlight of the season.

Conclusion

The 2023 F1 season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with Verstappen and Perez leading the championship and Mercedes playing catch-up. While it is too early to predict who will come out on top, there are many drivers to watch out for. With several races still to come, fans of the sport can look forward to a thrilling season ahead. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the 2023 F1 season progresses

High-Speed Road Race: The Best Racing Games of 2023

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Are you an adrenaline junkie? Do you live for the thrill of the race and obsess over every detail of a track? Well, get ready to be taken on a high-speed ride through some of the best racing games released in 2023! From open-world simulations to edgy sim racers, this list is sure to have something that will satisfy your need for speed. So join us as we journey down the pavement and explore all the thrills and spills these amazing games offer. 

Wreckreation

The first game on our list is Wreckreation: a free-roam racing experience that has been getting quite the buzz lately. Developed by Three Fields Entertainment, this title revolves around taking your customizable car to the extreme and performing stunts over an expansive open-world map. 

With destructible environments, challenging objectives, and intense competition from other players online, you will have endless hours of fun as you drift around tight corners and take on daring jumps. This game proves that racing isn’t just about speed; it’s about style too!

Forza Motorsport 

For those serious about their racing simulations, Forza Motorsport is an absolute must-have. Developed by Turn 10 Studios and published by Microsoft, the seventh installment of this series has been making waves in the industry since its release. 

With ultra-realistic graphics and physics, this game offers a truly immersive experience as you rip around famous circuits around the world. In addition, you can customize your car to exacting standards – down to tweaking engine components! And with unmatched online capabilities, it’s no wonder why this title remains one of the best racing games.

Disney Speedstorm

We all know Disney for its classic movies and heart-warming stories. But now they’ve entered the gaming world with a bang! With Disney Speedstorm, you can hit the track in some of your favorite movie cars – from Lightning McQueen to Tow Mater. 

This vibrant game takes you on a wild ride filled with crazy curves, obstacles, power-ups, and more as you race against other characters around iconic tracks. It has an arcade-style feel that will make adults and kids enjoy its simplicity while still having enough depth to satisfy even the most experienced racers.

Pacific Drive

Last on our list is Pacific Drive, a unique and stylish game from Ironwood Studios. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the California coastline, this title has you racing through some of the most beautiful visuals ever seen in a racing game. As you weave through the traffic and tight turns, you’ll be mesmerized by its photorealistic graphics. Plus, with realistic physics and an array of customizable cars, there’s plenty here for everyone to enjoy.

The Bottom Line

2023 has been an incredible year for racing games, with something to cater to everyone’s taste. Whether you prefer a realistic simulation or want to go wild in the open world, these titles will have your heart pounding and your hands sweaty as you take every corner at full speed.

And, if you’re looking for a real rush, why not check out FanDuel Casino? Its huge selection of table games, slots, and sports betting options makes it the perfect place to test your luck.

Unlocking the Power of Social Trading: How to Profit from Copy Trading in Binary Options

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SM
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Social trading is an excellent approach to gaining exposure to the power of binary options trading. Copy trading, for instance, could prove to be an incredibly beneficial technique for individuals new to the world of binary options because it allows them to profit from the knowledge and expertise of more active traders.

By replicating the trades of other veteran investors, you can gain insight into what methods and trade settings work best. Copy trading can also expand our portfolio, without pouring in too much work or study.

This article will review how copy trading works and provide some pointers on maximizing profits when utilizing these methods. Thereby, if you’re interested in learning more about social trading in binary options, continue reading!

Identifying the Best Strategies for Social and Copy Trading in Binary Options

The most crucial aspect of social and copy trading in binary options is identifying the best tactics. You must first grasp how various traders view the market to do so.

Some traders, for instance, adopt a more conservative approach and concentrate on long-term investments, whereas others are more aggressive and seek short-term gains. Once you’ve determined your favorite trader style, you can investigate their tactics and incorporate them into your trading strategy.

Furthermore, it is critical to monitor the progress of other traders and any market fluctuations that may affect their success rate. 

Lastly, ensure that your portfolio is diversified by investing in several assets so that if one method fails, you have other alternatives.

Understanding the Benefits of Social and Copy Trading for Beginners

As social trading allows traders to follow and mimic the methods of expert traders in real time, this enables individuals to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of more professional ones without having to conduct all of their research. Copy trading is comparable to a trader’s approach, except you duplicate their transactions directly into your account instead of following their method. This implies that your account will automatically execute the same trade when they execute a deal. 

For new traders, social and copy trading provides numerous advantages, including access to expert guidance, lower risk levels due to diversification, and improved returns due to copying successful techniques. Furthermore, both trading methods allow users to learn from the mistakes and achievements of other traders, which can help them become better traders over time.

Analyzing Risk Management Strategies when Engaging in Social and Copy Trading

When engaging in social and copy trading, it is essential to be aware of the inherent hazards of this kind of investment. Risk management tactics will ensure that losses are reduced, and earnings are maximized. 

Diversifying your portfolio is one method of risk management. This involves investing in various assets, including stocks, securities, commodities, and currencies. By diversifying your stakes, you can lessen the risk that any one asset class will underperform. 

Furthermore, it is essential to have reasonable expectations for investment returns when participating in networking and copy trading. It is usual for traders to exaggerate their potential profits or underestimate the time required to obtain those rewards. 

Establishing reasonable expectations will aid in minimizing losses while allowing for the possibility of long-term rewards. Ultimately, it is essential to analyze your transactions and alter your approach as necessary regularly. 
By monitoring market conditions and modifying your course as required, you may avoid losses and maximize profits from social and copy trading.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Martinsville

By
Jeffrey Boswell
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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Kyle Larson: Larson charged early at Martinsville, and was into the top 10 by lap 20 after starting 19th. Larson surged again in the latter part of the race, holding off Joey Logano while leading.

“I was just in a hurry to get to Ryan Preece,” Larson said, “to see if he was for real after winning the pole and to get some payback for his treatment of me at Bristol. But as soon as I got near the front, he started dropping like a fly, proving that instead of running with the big dogs, he runs from them.”

2. Joey Logano: Logano started at the back of the field

“I have mostly fond memories of Martinsville,” Logano said, “and one not-so-fond memory. That’s thanks to Matt Kenseth. But I’ve mostly gotten over that situation, through therapy and positive imagery, in which I picture Matt Kenseth as himself, and I picture myself as Carl Edwards bullying him.”

3. Christopher Bell: Bell started 22nd and finished 16th in the NOCO 400.

“Every driver dreams of raising the grandfather clock trophy at Martinsville,” Bell said. “Now, Kyle Larson has his, and he’s won two of the last three races. He looks like the favorite to win the championship. Larson may have the clock, but everybody knows what time it is.”

4. William Byron: Byron finished 23rd in the NOCO 400 at Martinsville.

“Chase Elliott returned after missing the last six weeks recovering from a broken leg suffered while snowboarding,” Byron said. “Now, every time Chase vows to do something, he’ll hear the same three words from everyone at Hendrick: no, not ‘Break a leg.’ I’m talking about ‘Don’t go snowboarding.'”

5. Martin Truex Jr.: Truex finished third in the NOCO 400 at Martinsville.

“That’s my first top-five of the season,” Truex said. “Except for Christopher Bell, it’s been a pretty slow start for everybody at Joe Gibbs Racing. With Kyle Busch gone, I’d say Christopher is JGR’s top driver. The rest of us, we’re the B-team. In short, with Kyle gone, Christopher’s taken over the job of ‘A’-hole.”

6. Ross Chastain: Chastain led 31 laps and finished 13th at Martinville, and is second in the points standings, 13 behind Christopher Bell.

“I feel pretty good about finishing 13th,” Chastain said, “especially since I started the race 34th. So, much like Denny Hamlin’s championship-less career, I feel like I won the battle, even though I didn’t win the war.”

7. Ryan Blaney: Blaney finished seventh at Martinsville.

“It’s amazing that Chase Elliott was able to return so quickly after breaking his leg,” Blaney said. “Kudos to the doctors who performed the surgery. Heck, there’s no telling what kind of hardware Chase has in his leg. It’s the same thing NASCAR inspectors say about Hendrick cars.”

8. Kevin Harvick: Harvick won Stage 2 at Martinsville but faded late and came home 20th.

“We were in contention,” Harvick said, “but we blew that when I had to return to the pits to tighten a lug nut. Seeing your chances evaporate like that is tough to swallow and hard to digest, much like a famous Martinsville hot dog.”

9. Kyle Busch: Busch finished a disappointing 21st at Martinsville.

“To make things even more frustrating,” Busch said, “I had to deal with Corey LaJoie. Corey’s earned a reputation as a real douchebag in this sport. So, he’s like a less-talented, less-successful version of me.”

10. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin led 36 laps and finished 4th at Martinsville, posting his first top-five result of the season.

“I’m pleased,” Hamlin said, “but the real story here for me is Bubba Wallace bumping me during the race. Did he forget that I’m his team owner? Ironically, it was a totally ‘boss’ move by Bubba.”

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