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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Unveils 2024 Induction Class at the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

  • Austin Coil (Drag Racing), Scott Dixon (Open Wheel), Jim Downing & Dr. Robert Hubbard (Technology), Bud Ekins (Motorcycles), Jimmie Johnson (Stock Cars), Paul Newman (At Large) and John Surtees (Sports Cars) in “Class of 2024”
  • 36th Annual Induction Celebration Presented by Toyota Racing Set for March of 2024 in Daytona Beach

LONG BEACH, California (April 14, 2023) — The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced its 2024 Induction Class today at the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 36th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing, which will formally usher the Class of 2024 into the MSHFA, will be held in the Hall’s home in Daytona Beach, Florida, in March of 2024.

The Class of 2024 includes the all-time winningest NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car crew chief Austin Coil (Drag Racing), six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (Open Wheel), HANS Device inventors Jim Downing & Dr. Robert Hubbard (Technology), desert racing legend and Hollywood stuntman Bud Ekins (Motorcycles), seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson (Stock Cars), four-time SCCA national champion and eight-time IndyCar title-winning owner Paul Newman (At Large) and 1966 Can-Am champion and championship-winning constructor John Surtees (Sports Cars). Two additional Historic Category inductees will be announced this summer.

The press conference featured Dixon and his longtime team owner and 2016 MSHFA inductee Chip Ganassi. Dixon competes this weekend in the 48th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in his No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, a race Dixon and Ganassi combined to win in 2015.

“I’m extremely honored to be thought of in this way and mentioned among many of the greats across so many forms of motorsports,” Dixon said. “The first thing that comes to mind is how I was able to get here. A single person can never do it alone. I’m grateful to Chip, the team and everyone who has helped make this possible over the last 20 years, and then going back to the start of it all with my parents and the group that helped me along. But it comes down to racing for me and the pure love that I have for this sport across every different category. First and foremost, I am a racing fan and that’s where the desire comes from. I’m extremely lucky to be able to do what I do, and I am grateful for everybody that has helped give me the possibility, and this is in their honor.”

One of the most successful and longest running team-and-driver combinations in motorsports history, Dixon has never raced in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for a team other than Ganassi’s after joining the organization in 2002.

“There is not a more deserving driver that’s currently in the series for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, and I know there’s even more work still to be done,” Ganassi said.

Both Johnson and Dixon were inducted in their first year of eligibility.

“It’s hard to imagine a much more-accomplished group of racers,” said MSHFA president George Levy. “Our voters chose these seven from an incredible array of the sport’s greatest achievers. We can’t wait to welcome them into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America next March.”

Each of the MSHFA’s inductees is elected by a straight vote of 200 motorsports experts — half of them inductees themselves. Regular voters include Mario Andretti (MSHFA Class of 1990), Don Garlits (MSHFA Class of 1989), Ganassi (MSHFA Class of 2016), Tom D’Eath (MSHFA Class of 2000), Scott Parker (MSHFA Class of 2009), Richard Petty (MSHFA Class of 1989), Don Prudhomme (MSHFA Class of 1991), Rusty Wallace (MSHFA Class of 2014) and other titans of the sport.

The nine Class of 2024 honorees will be formally brought into the Hall in the 36th Annual Induction Ceremony Presented by Toyota Racing, the traditional black-tie gala that is the crowning event of the two-day, multi-function MSHFA Induction Celebration. The Induction Ceremony, which was sold out for the Class of 2023 celebration, will be preceded the night before by the traditional “Heroes of Horsepower” reception and strolling dinner at the MSHFA Museum on the grounds of Daytona International Speedway. Firestone sponsored this year’s Heroes of Horsepower reception that was another sellout event.

Daytime events include the annual Inductee Welcome Luncheon on Monday, Presented by General Motors this year, and the annual Inductee Brunch on Tuesday morning. 2024’s Historic inductees will be ushered into the MSHFA as a featured highlight of the brunch, which was sponsored by American Honda this year.

Through last month’s Class of 2023 induction, 288 Heroes of Horsepower are currently in the MSHFA, a number that will grow to 297 with the 36th Induction Class.

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Class of 2024:

Austin Coil (Drag Racing) (1945-) — The winningest Top Fuel Funny Car crew chief of all time, Coil directed 2008 inductee John Force to 15 NHRA Funny Car titles — 10 of them in a row — and 17 overall including two won back-to-back captaining Frank Hawley and the Chi-Town Hustler (1982-83). Coil, engineering mentor John Farkonas and driver Pat Minick made The Hustler one of the dominant match racers of the late ‘60s and 1970s. Coil joined a then-struggling Force to become of the most successful driver/crew chief pairings ever. In addition to 15 titles, they won 130+ tour victories. Coil was named Car Craft Magazine Funny Car Crew Chief of the Year 12 times and was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1997.

Scott Dixon (Open Wheel) (1980-) — Currently the second-most successful INDYCAR SERIES driver ever, the New Zealander has won six series championships (2003, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020), 32 poles, and 53 races, including the 2008 Indianapolis 500. His six national titles put him second to 1989 inductee A.J. Foyt (7) on the all-time list. His 53 wins are second all-time to Foyt (67) and ahead of inductees Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Al Unser Sr., Bobby Unser, and Al Unser Jr. Dixon has started the Indy 500 from pole five times, second only to 1998 inductee Rick Mears (6), and finished in the Top 3 five times. He’s excelled in virtually every form of racing he’s tried, including three Rolex 24 at Daytona triumphs (2006, 2015, 2020).

Jim Downing & Dr. Bob Hubbard (Technology) — The HANS (Head and Neck Support) Device has saved more drivers than possibly any other advance in the past 50 years. Head and neck injuries, including basilar skull fractures, used to claim many lives, including Dale Earnhardt, Bill Vukovich, Neil Bonnett and Tony Bettenhausen. Five-time IMSA champ Downing teamed with brother-in-law Hubbard, a biomechanical engineering professor at Michigan State University, to create the U-shaped device which restrains the head from whipping back and forth in a crash. They built prototypes in the 1980s, but the racing establishment didn’t begin to embrace it until Ayrton Senna was killed in 1994. Widespread acceptance came after Earnhardt’s death in 2001. Today, the HANS Device is required by virtually every major sanctioning body.

Bud Ekins (Motorcycles) (1930-2007) — In the 1950s and ‘60s, Ekins was the man to beat in California scrambles and desert races, winning the Big Bear National Hare and Hound three times (1954, 1957, 1959), and the Catalina Grand Prix (1955). In 1962 Ekins was the first American to win gold at the International Six Days Trial (ISDT), repeating in 1963, 1966, and ‘67. He was Steve McQueen’s racing mentor and performed stunts in over 200 films, including the fence jump in 1963’s The Great Escape. In 1966, Ekins captained a foursome that rode the Baja length in record time, setting the stage for the Baja 1000. Later, Ekins switched to trucks, winning the inaugural Baja 500 (1969). Ekins was inducted into the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame, the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (1980), and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame (1999).

Jimmie Johnson (Stock Cars) (1975-) — His seven NASCAR Cup Series championships (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016) tie him for most ever with inductees Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. His five in a row (2006-10) has never been equaled. His 83 wins, including two Daytona 500s (2006, 2013), put him sixth all-time. His streak of 16 seasons with at least one victory ranks fourth all-time. (Kyle Busch is #1 with 19.) The El Cajon, CA native began racing motorcycles at four. After high school, he became one of the top off-road racers, winning rookie of the year in the SCORE, MTEG, and SODA series and going on to accumulate six championships. Transitioning to stock cars in 1998, Johnson captured ASA Rookie of the Year and was noticed by inductee Jeff Gordon, who recommended him to inductee Rick Hendrick.

Paul Newman (At Large) (1925-2008) — He was so famous as a movie star that it’s easy to forget his many achievements in motorsports. After starring in 1969’s Winning, Newman began to drive in SCCA events. He won his first race and captured four national championships between 1979 and 1986. He also won two SCCA Trans-Am events and came 2nd in the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 935 with Dick Barbour and Rolf Stommelen. In 1977, he formed the Newman-Freeman Can-Am team with Bill Freeman, fielding winning cars for inductees Elliott Forbes-Robinson and Danny Sullivan. Later he formed Newman/Haas Racing with longtime friend Carl Haas, capturing more than 100 races and eight INDYCAR SERIES titles. At 70, Newman scored a class win at the Rolex 24 at Daytona with Mike Brockman and inductees Tommy Kendall and Mark Martin.

John Surtees (Sports Cars) (1934-2017) — By MSHFA rules, only a non-American’s achievements in North America should be considered for induction. “Big John’s” record was profound. The Briton captured the inaugural (1966) Can-Am title with three wins over an international field that included inductees Mark Donohue, Dan Gurney, Jim Hall, Phil Hill, Denny Hulme, Parnelli Jones, David Hobbs, Sam Posey, and Bruce McLaren. His other victories include the 1963 Sebring 12 Hours, 1965 Player’s 200 at Mosport, 1965 Player’s Mont-Tremblant, 1966 Mexican Grand Prix and 1967 Las Vegas Can-Am. As a constructor, his eponymous single-seaters won seven U.S. F5000 races with Hobbs and Posey and finished 2nd in the championship three times. Surtees remains the only person to have won world championships on two and four wheels.

The MSHFA is housed in Daytona International Speedway’s Ticket & Tours Building located in front of the famed 2.5-mile DIS tri-oval. Access to the MSFHA museum is included with every Daytona International Speedway tour, which run throughout each day, or as a museum-only ticket. The museum is open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. nearly year-round except major holidays. It is visited by more than 100,000 guests each year from every state in America and countries all over the world.

For more information, visit the MSHFA at www.mshf.com or contact Levy at (248) 895-1704 or glevy@mshf.com. For museum tickets call 1-800-PIT-SHOP.

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MotorsportsHOF/ and Instagram and Twitter at @MotorsportsHOF.

About the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America: The MSHFA is the only hall that honors all American motorsports: cars, motorcycles, airplanes, off road and powerboats. Its mission is to celebrate and instill the American motorsports values of leadership, creativity, originality, teamwork and spirit of competition. Founded by Larry G. Ciancio and led by first President Ronald A. Watson, it held its first induction in 1989. Watson spent the next 30 years tirelessly building it into the nation’s premier such hall until his passing in 2019. The original museum in Novi, Mich., relocated to Daytona Beach, Fla., in 2016 and greets more than 100,000 guests a year. MSHFA is operated by the nonprofit Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame of America Foundation, Inc.

Joe Graf Jr. | RSS Racing Call811.com 250 Martinsville NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Preview

RSS Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Martinsville (Va.) Speedway | Call811.com 250

Fast Facts
No. 38 RSS Racing Team:
Driver: Joe Graf Jr.
Primary Partner(s): Lefcourt Brothers Racing
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Steve Addington
Spotter: Joe Campbell
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines
Driver Championship Point Standings: 22nd
Team Championship Point Standings: 21st

Notes of Interest:

Settling In: After spending the last three seasons with SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt (2020 – 2022), Joe Graf Jr. moved to RSS Racing during the offseason where he’ll spend the majority of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season competing for the Sugar Hill, Ga.-based team.

In addition to RSS Racing, Graf will also compete in a limited NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule driving the No. 19 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Welcome Aboard: Joe Graf Jr. and RSS Racing welcome Lefcourt Brothers Racing as the primary partner of the team’s No. 38 Ford Mustang for Saturday night’s Call811.com 250.

The first of two trips to the famed Virginia short track will mark the company’s first event as a primary partner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Joe Graf Jr. at RSS Racing respectively.

Sponsor Intel: Lefcourt Brothers Racing was created by brothers Jeff and Jonathan Lefcourt to support up-and-coming drivers in the top three tiers of NASCAR. A lifelong fan of motorsports, Jeff has been involved in motorsports for many years as both a driver and a track owner.

After having an ownership stake in SS GreenLight Racing during the 2022 NASCAR season, Jeff wanted to expand his involvement. He and Jonathan decided to combine their love of motorsports with their business expertise to create a platform to help aspiring racers get more seat time and exposure to potential partners.

And thus, Lefcourt Brothers Racing was born.

Thanks For Your Support: With a little more than 20 percent of the 2023 Xfinity Series season complete, Joe Graf Jr. and RSS Racing would like to thank their associate marketing partners: AVOID, Bass Reaper Bait Company, Bucked Up Energy Drink, CoverSeal, EAT SLEEP RACE Apparel, fgrACCEL, G-Coin®, GTECHNIQ, JACOB Companies, Love Motorsports, Model Electronics and ShopRite for their continued support.

Catch Him On The Dial: Before Joe Graf Jr. straps into his No. 38 Lefcourt Brothers Racing Ford Mustang on Saturday night, the RSS Racing driver will be featured on “The Frontstretch” on SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channel 90 with host Pat Patterson on Saturday morning, April 15, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m. ET.

Graf will also spotlight a commercial featuring GTECHNIQ in several spots throughout the weekend, including the full four-hour program on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Martinsville Speedway Stats: Saturday night’s Call811.com 250 will mark Graf’s sixth start at the historic 0.526-mile paved oval.

In his previous five Martinsville efforts, he delivered a track-best of 15th during the fall edition of the 2021 Dead On Tools 250 after starting 32nd driving for SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Career Short Track Stats: At tracks classified as a short track, Graf has competed in 16 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. He holds an average starting position of 25.0 and an average result of 23.9.

Richmond (Va.) Raceway | ToyotaCare 250 Race Recap: In his most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway, Graf returned to Joe Gibbs Racing for his third race of the season with the organization but the seventh Xfinity Series overall of the season.

Mother Nature wreaked havoc with the NASCAR Xfinity Series teams on Saturday morning soaking the .075-mile short track washing out practice and qualifying and setting the starting lineup per the rule books and previous race metrics.

Starting 15th, Graf’s opportunity to score his second top-10 finish of the season was hindered after contact from another competitor caused a flat tire that forced the driver of the No. 19 CoverSeal Toyota Supra to pit under green flag conditions.

Late in the race, he experienced transmission woes – which hindered the opportunity for a stronger finish. He ended the race with a frustrating 37th-place finish.

Sneaker Mania: Along with the adrenaline of the Motorsports competition, Joe Graf Jr. also has a vogue for hype sneakers. In his current collection, he owns and wears at least 90 limited edition sneakers – and his collection continues to grow every month.

The current estimated value of his collection tops $100,000.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Steve Addington is Joe Graf Jr.’s crew chief.

He will crew chief for his 271st NASCAR Xfinity Series race as crew chief on Saturday night and his third race at the iconic short track in the Old Dominion.

In his previous 270 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected 11 wins, 10 poles, 68 top-five and 118 top-10 finishes.

Hello From The Other Side: Graf Jr. has two teammates at RSS Racing.

Veteran Ryan Sieg will drive the No. 39 CMRroofing.com Ford Mustang, while younger brother Kyle Sieg will drive the No. 28 RSS Racing Ford Mustang.

Ryan Sieg is set to make his 309th career Xfinity Series start overall and sixth at Martinsville. His best Xfinity Martinsville track finish occurred in the 2022 Call Before You Dig 250, where he finished ninth after starting eighth for his family-owned RSS Racing team.

Kyle Sieg is set to make his 26th career Xfinity Series start overall and first at Martinsville Speedway.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Joe Graf Jr. visit JoeGrafRacing.com, like him on Facebook (Joe Graf Jr.), follow him on TikTok (@JoeGrafJr), Twitter (@JoeGrafJr), Instagram (@joegrafjr) and YouTube.

For more on RSS Racing, please like them on Facebook (RSS283839) and follow them on Instagram (@rss283839) and Twitter (@RSS283839).

Joe Graf Jr. Quoteboard:

On Martinsville Speedway: “I always look forward to racing at Martinsville Speedway. In my last few trips to Martinsville, I have had really fast race cars even if I don’t have the finishes to show for it.

“It’s important to make sure that with Martinsville’s characteristics, you can utilize the top lane as much as you can, especially when you are trying to carry momentum off the corners. Like most short tracks, track position is critical to staying out of trouble.

“I’m excited to return to the RSS Racing team after their most recent finish at Richmond Raceway and I am hoping we can have a clean and competitive showing on Saturday night with our No. 38 Lefcourt Brothers Racing Ford Mustang and contend for a top-10 finish.”

On The 2023 Season: “We started the year off really strong between RSS Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing, but unfortunately we’ve had a few setbacks the last couple of weeks that has broken up the momentum.

“I believe Martinsville is a great place to put my season back on track. I just need to continue to stay focused, communicate with my team and utilize the knowledge that I’ve gained over the past three years to have my best Xfinity Series season yet.”

Race Information:

The Call811.com 250 (250 laps | 131.5 miles) is the eighth of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, Apr. 14 from 5:05 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. Qualifying immediately follows at 5:40 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag the following night, Saturday, Apr. 15 shortly after 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Eastern).

About RSS Racing:

RSS Racing fields multiple entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series led by mainstay driver Ryan Sieg.

RSS Racing has competed in NASCAR events since 2009 from its headquarters in Sugar Hill, Ga.

Brett Moffitt | AM Racing NASCAR Xfinity Series Martinsville Call811.com 250 Race Preview

AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series

Martinsville (Va.) Speedway | Call811.com 250

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. 1028

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 night’s Call811.com 250 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

Future Focused: With AM’s inaugural Xfinity journey set to continue at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va., 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 eighth 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.

AM Minute: Last weekend at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track, AM Racing fielded an entry in the WEATHER GUARD Truck Race on Dirt with NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe at the helm.

Briscoe making his AM Racing debut in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series qualified his No. 22 Production Alliance Group Ford F-150 10th and contended for a top-10 finish throughout the night before tallying a seventh-place finish in the 150-lap event.

The finish was the team’s first top-10 of the season in Truck Series competition.

Last weekend at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), AM Racing fielded an entry in the XPEL 225 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race with Austin, Texas native Logan Bearden.

A week earlier, Mainstay AM Racing driver Austin Wayne Self returned to action and Victory Lane also on dirt at Lake View Motor Speedway in a Late Model modified prepared by the AM Racing Dirt Division. It was Self’s second feature win of the season.

Thanks For Your Support: With more than 20 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 Martinsville Speedway Stats: Saturday night’s Call811.com 250 will mark Moffitt’s fifth start at the famed 0.526-mile paperclip oval.

In his previous four efforts, he has delivered two top-15 and three top-20 finishes. His track-best result occurred during the 2021 spring edition of the Cook Out 250 when Moffitt steered to a track best of 12th after starting 27th for Our Motorsports.

In addition to Xfinity, Moffitt also has two NASCAR Cup Series and six NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at Martinsville.

Brett Moffitt Xfinity Series Short Track Stats: At NASCAR Xfinity Series tracks classified as a short track, Moffitt has made 12 starts throughout his career earning two top-10 finishes. He also holds an average finishing position of 19.8.

Brett Moffitt NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 91 career Xfinity Series starts, Moffitt has earned two top-five and 25 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 90 Xfinity Series starts, he has achieved 45 NASCAR Cup Series and 92 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts to his credit.

Richmond (Va.) Raceway | ToyotaCare 250 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond (Va.) Raceway, Brett Moffitt and the AM Racing team tackled the legendary Virginia short track for the first and only time this season.

Mother Nature wreaked havoc with the NASCAR Xfinity Series teams on Saturday morning soaking the .075-mile short track washing out practice and qualifying and setting the starting lineup per the rule books and previous race metrics.

Starting 24th in his No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang, Moffitt made steady progress throughout the afternoon despite being plagued with the lack of grip that hindered his ability to rotate better through the corners.

A late-race restart set Moffitt up to contend for another top-10 finish in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition this season, but Moffitt was spun out by another competitor.

The Grimes, Ia. native did a masterful job to avoid suffering any damage in the spin, however, the hard application of the brake pedal deteriorated the tire which Moffitt was forced to finish the race on.

At the checkered flag, Moffitt did manage to cling onto the lead lap but finished 22nd in the 38-car field.

In seven races this season, Moffit has delivered two top-10s, three top-15s and an average finish of 19.3.

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

He will be crew chief for his 106th NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday night and his sixth race at Martinsville Speedway.

In his previous 105 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), seven top-five and 23 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 Martinsville Speedway: “We are headed to Martinsville Speedway this weekend looking for a short track revival. Our AM Racing team wasn’t very good in the most recent race at Richmond Raceway, but we have taken the first off week to evaluate some things and feel like we will head to Martinsville and be competitive.

Overall, Martinsville has not been too bad of a track for me, other than a mechanical issue in my most recent start in the spring race a year ago. Martinsville is a fun race track if you can keep up with the handling and handle the (race) traffic.

“We are focused on a rebound finish after a tough outing at Richmond and putting our No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang back inside the top-10, where we feel like we belong.”

On The 2023 Season: “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 three months or so 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 Call811.com 250 (250 laps | 131.5 miles) is the eighth of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, Apr. 14 from 5:05 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. Qualifying immediately follows at 5:40 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag the following night, Saturday, Apr. 15 shortly after 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor 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.

Hyundai Check Engine Light Reset – What Should I Do?

The check engine light (CEL) is a crucial component of a vehicle’s onboard diagnostics system. When something is wrong with the emissions control system or engine, it warns the driver. In this article, we will learn about the Hyundai check engine light reset.

After a problem has been fixed, a vehicle owner can use this reset procedure to remove the CEL from the dashboard. The CEL will continue to illuminate even after the problem has been fixed, so this procedure is required. The driver might become confused by this.

Although it is simple to reset the CEL, doing so correctly is crucial to prevent further harm to the car. Hyundai owners have a variety of options for resetting the CEL. Maintaining the health of a Hyundai vehicle and avoiding needless repair costs requires knowledge of how to reset the CEL.

Pro tip: Find a wide range of Hyundai used cars in New York City, including popular Elantra and Tucson models available to buyers from Westchester to the Bronx.

What Does The Check Engine Light Mean?

Let’s briefly discuss what the check engine light is and how to turn it off before moving on. A malfunction indicator lamp is another name for the check engine light. When a problem is detected that needs your attention, the car’s computer will illuminate it.

A major issue, such as one that could quickly cause the catalytic converter to overheat, is indicated by a check engine light that is flashing. When used to reduce emissions, emissions devices operate at extremely high temperatures and, if malfunctioning, pose a fire risk.

Why Should The Check Engine Light Be Reset?

Resetting the check engine light after a problem has been identified and fixed is crucial for maintaining your car’s performance at its peak. When a problem is found, the onboard computer logs a trouble code that is kept in its memory even after the problem has been fixed. 

It could therefore stay on or flash as a warning until you reset the light. Additionally, in some states, your car might not be able to pass emissions testing if you don’t reset the light after fixing the problem.

Hyundai Check Engine Light Reset

Hyundai automakers include an onboard diagnostic system in their vehicles (OBD). It keeps track of how well the engine and emissions systems and other parts of the car are working. The Check Engine light turns on when an error is found by the OBD system, warning the driver of a potential issue.

Depending on the model and year of the vehicle, there are a few different ways to reset the Check Engine light on a Hyundai. Listed below are a few techniques frequently used to turn off the Check Engine light on a Hyundai:

Disconnect The Battery

To reset the Check Engine light on a Hyundai, one of the easiest methods is to briefly disconnect the battery. When the battery is reconnected, the Check Engine light should turn off and the fault codes stored in the OBD system will be cleared. However, using this technique will also reset the vehicle’s clock and radio presets, among other settings.

Your Hyundai loses electrical charge when the car batteries are disconnected. The onboard computer’s present state won’t be recorded anywhere because it lacks backup power and storage. The check engine light will no longer be illuminated by any previous issues that were found.

As you wait the recommended 10-15 minutes, you can press and hold the horn, pausing occasionally. Your Hyundai’s battery life may be decreased as a result of this.

Employ An Obd Scanner

Utilizing an OBD scanner is another method for turning off the Check Engine light on a Hyundai. This portable tool can read and clear fault codes by connecting to the OBD port on a car. You can turn off the Check Engine light with an OBD scanner without having to unplug the battery or change any other settings in the car.

Drive Cycles

After a predetermined number of driving cycles, the Check Engine light on a Hyundai may turn off, even if the underlying issue has not been resolved. In a typical driving cycle, the car is started, driven for a predetermined distance, and then stopped. The OBD system might reset itself and extinguish the Check Engine light by going through this procedure a predetermined number of times.

It’s crucial to understand that turning off the Check Engine light on a Hyundai won’t resolve the underlying issue that caused the light in the first place. Take your car to a qualified mechanic or a Hyundai dealership to have the issue identified and fixed if the light reappears after being reset.

What Causes The Check Engine Light To Turn On?

The best course of action in this situation is to determine what set off the check engine light in the first place.

You can reset the check engine light after you’ve taken care of one or more of the problems on the list below. Let’s take the steps listed below to see if you’ve taken care of the problem or not. Try the remaining causes that the check engine light might have come on for if it did so again.

Gas Cap

The gas cap is one of the most typical causes. If you didn’t properly tighten the gas cap the last time you filled up your Hyundai, the check engine light will come on. In addition to that, if the gas cap isn’t tightened, the Hyundai malfunction indicator light stays on, too.

If properly tightened, the gas cap on your Hyundai forms a vacuum seal. As soon as you start moving, sensors check the petrol tank, and if a vacuum seal is missing, they will turn on the check engine light.

Even after you have tightened the gas cap, the check engine light will still come on if the gas cap is cracked or broken. Additionally, if the gas cap’s seals are compromised, it will activate. The gas cap should be changed in this case to resolve the problem.

Spark Plugs 

The check engine light will also come on if the spark plugs are worn out. Almost anything that could go wrong in the ignition system, not just the spark plug, has the potential to turn on the check engine light.

Spark plugs need to be changed on a regular basis. Additionally, every 100,000 miles the spark plug wiring needs to be replaced. The check engine light can be turned off by replacing a worn spark plug.

Oxygen Sensor 

The oxygen sensor, which measures the amount of unburned oxygen in the exhaust system, is a crucial component. Other engine components can be harmed by exhaust with insufficient or excessive oxygen.

The check engine light will come on if the oxygen sensor is broken. One of the most frequent causes of the check engine light illuminating is this.

Although this component cannot be repaired, it can be replaced fairly easily. However, it is best to have a professional replace it for you if you lack the tools to determine which oxygen sensor needs to be replaced.

Mass Airflow Sensor

For the performance you’ve come to expect from your Hyundai engine, an accurate mixture of air and fuel is essential. Your engine may stall, experience engine hiccups, rough idle, or refuse to start due to an incorrect air and fuel ratio.

The amount of air that enters your Hyundai engine is measured by sensors because the air-to-fuel ratio is essential to both its performance and your safety. Your Hyundai’s onboard computer will receive a signal from the mass airflow sensor if it determines that the fuel-to-air ratio is outside the permitted range.

The check engine light will then start to illuminate from the onboard computer. Cleaning or replacing the mass airflow sensor will solve this problem.

Catalytic Converter

While a catalytic converter issue will turn on the check engine light, most Hyundai owners would prefer that it wasn’t the cause. Since replacing the catalytic converter can cost up to $1,000 and your Hyundai cannot function without one.

Before replacing it, have a mechanic confirm your suspicion that this is the cause. Lacquer can be used to clean the catalytic converter. Making sure a dirty catalytic converter is the real culprit behind the check engine light is difficult.

Final Thoughts

It can be quick and easy to reset the check engine light on a Hyundai, which will save you time and money. It’s critical to realize that turning off the check engine light without first identifying and resolving the root cause is only a temporary fix. After being reset, the check engine light might still come on, which could be a sign of a more serious issue that needs to be fixed. 

If you have any questions about how to reset the check engine light on your Hyundai, you should always consult the owner’s manual or enlist the assistance of a qualified mechanic. Additionally, keeping up with routine inspections and tune-ups for your car can help keep the check engine light from ever turning on.

Fighting for Your Rights: Your Skilled and Knowledgeable Legal Team

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When you face legal issues, having a trained and knowledgeable legal team by your side is crucial to fight for your rights. Whether you’re dealing with a criminal charge, a personal injury, or a family law matter, having the right legal team can make all the difference in the outcome of your lawsuit. 

This article will discuss the importance of a strong legal firm like ZayedLawOffices.com and how to find the right one for your needs.

Experience Matters

One of the most critical aspects of choosing a legal team is their experience. An experienced attorney has the knowledge and skills to handle intricate legal issues and can provide valuable guidance. They also have a track record of success and can use their experience to develop a strong legal strategy tailored to your specific case. For instance, if you are looking for a divorce lawyer, you should ideally find one with a seasoned background to add to their portfolio. The same holds true for any other kind of lawyer you may be needing assistance from.

Specialization Counts

Another vital factor is specialization. Just as you wouldn’t go to a general practitioner for brain surgery, you wouldn’t want a general attorney to handle a complex legal issue. Look for an attorney who specializes in law relevant to your case. For example, if you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’ll want an attorney specializing in personal injury law.

Communication is Key

Effective communication is essential in any legal case. Look for an attorney who is responsive to your needs and takes the time to explain the process and your options. You should feel comfortable asking questions and getting regular updates on the progress of your lawsuit. Good communication helps build trust and ensures you’re fully informed and prepared throughout the legal process.

Choose a Team with Resources

Legal cases can be complex and time-consuming and require a team with resources to handle them effectively. Look for a law firm with access to the resources needed to thoroughly investigate your case, gather evidence, and build a strong legal strategy. This may include access to expert witnesses, cutting-edge technology, and support staff who can help with administrative tasks.

Proven Success

When choosing a legal team, look for a team with a proven track record of success. You’ll want to work with attorneys who have successfully handled similar cases and have a history of obtaining favorable outcomes for their clients. This demonstrates their ability to develop effective legal strategies and achieve results. Secondly, a lawyer with a proven track record of success is likely to have better negotiation skills. This can help achieve favorable settlements and resolutions outside of court, saving time, money, and stress. For instance, if you have been convicted of a crime and want to have access to a fair and thorough review of your case, an experienced criminal appeals lawyer in Toronto plays a vital role in the legal system to ensure you have the opportunity to seek justice through the appellate process.

Personal Attention

Finally, choosing a legal team that provides personalized attention is essential. Your case is unique, and you deserve an attorney who will take the time to comprehend your specific needs and goals. Look for a lawyer who is committed to providing personalized attention and who will work closely with you throughout the legal process.

Conclusion

When you’re facing legal issues, it’s critical to have a skilled and knowledgeable legal team by your side. Look for a team with experience, specialization, effective communication, resources, proven success, and personalized attention. Your legal team can make all the difference in the outcome of your case, and you deserve the best representation possible. With the right legal team, you can fight for your rights and achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

5 Online Games that you can enjoy with your Besties

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Playing games is an amazing pastime. The weekend blesses us with free time and we leave everything else aside and start preparing for a perfect game night. I mean having fun isn’t just for kids right? 

Teenagers and adults also have a right to live their life to the fullest. Research has shown that playing games with your friends online not only helps you reduce feelings of depression and anxiety but also aids in managing your stress levels. And this is great because we all need this regularly. 

Moreover, some games are designed in a way to bring families and friends together thus leaving a positive impact on everyone. Children missing their besties during the summer holidays also reconnect by playing games like Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, etc. Adults on the other hand can keep themselves calm by indulging themselves in an online word or puzzle game. And the list goes on. 

In simpler words, just plan an interesting game night with your best pals and see how your worries disappear. However before you do that, make sure you have access to an efficient internet connection. Because no one likes the embarrassment that comes with a frozen gameplay in the middle of an intense game. 

Consider signing up with Spectrum if you do not trust your current internet connection. By subscribing to the plans of this provider, you will not only get to enjoy amazing speeds but will also be able to enhance your overall streaming and gaming experience. So just, contact Numero de Spectrum (for Spanish speakers only) and get help in choosing the best internet plan for your household. 

To sum it all up, just make sure you have access to a reliable provider and you are good to go.  In this article, we will be enlisting some of the best games that you can play on the next game night. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and relax. You are going to love this. 

  1. This is your world

If you are a trivia geek, you are going to love this game. How does this game work? Well, you will begin by collecting cards from places all across the globe and use them to answer trivia questions such as ‘which country has the greatest economy?’ or ‘which country is home to koala bears?’ etc. 

You get the idea. If your general knowledge is really good, just go ahead and challenge yourself by playing this game. The cherry on top, you can play this game by yourself, offline, or even with your pals depending on your mood. 

  1. Words with friends

This is a very interesting game. You will enjoy this game with friends and family. Just gather all your uncles, aunts, cousins, siblings, and besties and challenge them to come up with the most amount of words. 

Try your best to come up with interesting words with the letters that are given to you. Whoever gets the highest marks will eventually win the game. This game is not only entertaining but also acts as a mind booster making your brain active and fresh. 

  1. Four

This game is similar to scrabble but has a little battleship twist. The game begins by giving you a box full of nice, vibrant, colorful circles. This is followed by a jumbled-up set of mismatched letters. However, you can only come up with four-letter words using this set. The good thing however is that each time you get a word correct, a circle in your basket will pop open.

  1. Dragon Ball FighterZ

Dragon Ball FighterZ is certainly not the first Dragon Ball game, but it is certainly among the best. Aristocrat has leveraged its experience in some of the most technical and sophisticated fighting games on the market to produce a sumptuous brawler that is accessible and rich in depth. With Dragon Ball FighterZ, the studio exhibited plenty of love and care for one of the most beloved series in anime.

There’s no doubt that FighterZ is a brilliant tribute to Dragon Ball, from its amazing anime aesthetic to the match-specific intros and finish cut scenes – Yamcha’s death pose is simply beautiful. All that care and craft went into Goku, even if you don’t know him from Super Saiyan God Goku.

  1. Time Heist 

Time Heist sets two competitive time-traveling groups against one another in a clash of wits. Each group chooses a leader. This leader will have permission to stare at the screen whenever he or she wishes. 

The representative or the leader must have their group calculate the answer to the trivia questions on the grounds of century, division, and description. You can play this game in a swift, medium, or legend mode. Play the game with full confidence. And may the greatest time traveler win the game. Have fun!

Final words

Playing games with your friends is always a nice pastime that distracts you from all the tensions of this highly competitive world. So if you also feel like taking a break from this world and are craving a nice time, the games ment

How to Bet on Nascar Racing: A Beginners Guide

NASCAR racing is one of the most thrilling sports in the world. The high speeds, tight turns, and close competition make it a favorite among sports fans. Betting on NASCAR racing is also a popular pastime for many fans. If you’re new to betting on NASCAR, it can seem a bit overwhelming. But with a little bit of knowledge and some practice, anyone can become a successful NASCAR bettor. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll go over the basics of NASCAR betting and give you some tips to help you get started.

Understanding NASCAR Odds

Before you can start betting on NASCAR, you need to understand how the odds work. NASCAR odds are similar to other sports betting odds, but they’re presented in a different format. Odds are typically presented as a ratio of the amount of money you stand to win compared to the amount of money you bet. For example, if the odds are 2/1, you would win $2 for every $1 you bet. However, in NASCAR betting, the odds are usually presented as a decimal or a fraction. For example, if the odds are 3.00, you would win $3 for every $1 you bet.

There are different types of bets you can place in NASCAR, including:

  • Race winner: This is a bet on which driver will win the race.
  • Podium finish: This is a bet on which drivers will finish in the top three.
  • Head-to-head: This is a bet on which driver will finish ahead of another driver.
  • Top 10 finish: This is a bet on which drivers will finish in the top 10.

Research the Drivers and Tracks

If you want to be a successful NASCAR bettor, you need to do your research. This means learning about the drivers and the tracks they’ll be racing on. You should look at the driver’s past performance on similar tracks, as well as their current form. You should also look at the track conditions, including the surface type, the length of the track, and the number of turns. All of these factors can affect a driver’s performance and can give you an idea of which driver is more likely to win.

Find Value Bets

When it comes to betting on NASCAR, finding value bets is key. A value bet is a bet where the odds are in your favor. This means that the potential payout is higher than the risk. To find value bets, you should compare the odds of different sportsbooks. This will give you an idea of which sportsbook is offering the best odds. You should also look for drivers who are underrated or overlooked by sportsbooks. These drivers may have a higher chance of winning than the odds suggest.

Manage Your Bankroll

Another important aspect of NASCAR betting is managing your bankroll. This means only betting what you can afford to lose and setting a budget for your bets. You should never chase losses or bet more than you can afford. You should also avoid placing too many bets on a single race. Instead, spread your bets out over multiple races and only bet on races where you see value.

Keep Track of Your Bets

To improve your NASCAR betting skills, it’s important to keep track of your bets. This means tracking your wins and losses, as well as the types of bets you’ve made. This can help you identify which types of bets you’re most successful with and which types of bets you should avoid. You should also keep track of the odds you bet on and the sportsbooks you used. This can help you identify which sportsbooks offer the best odds and which ones you should avoid.

Watch the Races

Watching the races is a great way to improve your NASCAR betting skills. By watching the races, you can see how the drivers perform and how the track conditions affect their performance. You can also see which strategies the drivers use and how they interact with each other on the track. This can give you valuable insight into the race and help you make better betting decisions.

Use Bonuses and Promotional Offers When Available

Finally, you should take advantage of bonuses and promotional offers when they are available. Many sportsbooks offer new and existing customers special bonuses like the BetMGM bonus code. These bonuses can give you extra funds to bet with or provide you with free bets. You should always look out for these offers as they can significantly increase your winnings over time.

The Bottom Line

Betting on NASCAR can be a profitable and exciting way to make money. However, you need to understand the odds, do your research, find value bets and manage your bankroll. You should also keep track of your bets and watch the races for valuable insight into the race. With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a successful NASCAR bettor.

The Importance of Seals in Your Automobile

Automobile seals are often an afterthought when considering automobile maintenance and repair. Good, undamaged seals are crucial for the functioning and safety of various automobile components, including the transmission, suspension, brakes, and engine. Damaged seals can easily cause massive leaks, damage to the engine, or even brake failure. Seals are responsible for a multitude of functions, including the following:

  • Enhancing the safety of the vehicle
  • Preventing leakages
  • Improving overall performance
  • Reducing wear and tear

Read more about this here, or continue reading to learn about the various types of automobile seals, their function, and how to replace them safely.

O-rings

O-rings are the most common type of seal found in many of your automobile’s components. Like most seals, the primary purpose of an O-ring is leak prevention by sealing the excess space between two sections. You will find O-rings within air conditioning, fuel injection systems, and anything involving liquids. Disassembly and installation of an O-ring are typically easy and only require essential tools or none whatsoever.

Oil Seals

The function of an oil seal is quite simple, seal the oil inside the vehicle and prevent leaking. A proper undamaged seal prevents costly leaks and ensures that the engine does not have unexpected wear. Replacing an oil seal varies in difficulty, depending on the component and its accessibility. To replace an oil seal, you will need to drain the oil out of the component and use a flathead screwdriver to remove the old seal. Once the old seal is removed, clean the housing and install the new seal, ensuring it is properly seated. The components that require oil seals are the following: engine, transmission, differential, wheel hub, steering system, axle shaft, and transfer case.

Hydraulic Seals

Hydraulic seals are found inside systems that require hydraulics, like power steering and brakes. Proper maintenance of hydraulic seals is necessary because leaks can cause a loss of pressure in the system. This pressure loss can cause total failure of the power steering or brakes, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. Maintenance on hydraulic seals requires some knowledge of your car and is better left to professionals. Diagnosing a faulty hydraulic seal will require you to identify the failing component and have the tools to remove the part to gain access to the seal. The components that use hydraulic seals are brake systems, power steering systems, transmission, and hydraulic lift systems.

Wiper Seals

Wiper seals are essential components in hydraulic systems and sliding shafts as they prevent potential contaminants such as dust, particles, and liquids from entering the system. These seals can be either flexible, typically made of polyurethane, or rigid with a metal frame. Positioned outside the barrel of the hydraulic cylinder, wiper seals work by scraping impurities off the sliding shafts and preventing external contaminants from infiltrating the hydraulic cylinder. Without these seals, impurities could enter the cylinder and the hydraulic system of your vehicle via the moving piston rod. Hence, wiper seals play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and longevity of hydraulic systems.

Conclusion

Seals are essential for your automobile’s maintenance. Faulty seals can cause costly leaks or massive disasters such as total loss of control. When performing routine maintenance on your vehicle, ensure your seals are functioning properly and replace them if there is an issue. If you have any doubts about performing such maintenance on your own, ask or hire a professional to do it for you.

Kyle Weatherman and Fanttik Form Partnership for NASCAR Xfinity Series

Kyle Weatherman, the prominent NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, has recently teamed up n April 15th with Fanttik, a leading brand for innovative automotive accessories. Bo Du, CEO of Fanttik announced “We are extremely thrilled to join forces with Kyle Weatherman for a series of breathtaking races,”.  Moreover, Fanttik is to launch its special edition X8 Apex Jump Starter that contains Kyle’s signature. The partnership will spread awareness for top-notch quality Fanttik accessories. And at the same time, it will prove how X8 Apex Tire Inflator and T8 Apex Jump Starter are the must-have accessories for all drivers.

The Fanttik T8 Apex Jump Starter and X8 Apex Tire Inflator are not only essential tools for hassle-free driving, but they also have additional features to enhance the overall driving experience. In support of Kyle Weatherman, Fanttik has launched a special edition of the X8 Apex Tire Inflator, featuring Kyle’s signature on each piece. With only 100 pieces available for purchase, this signature edition is sure to be a hot commodity among NASCAR fans and car enthusiasts alike.

X8 Apex Tire Inflator – Kyle Signature Series

The X8 Apex Tire Inflator Kyle Signature Series by Fanttik is not just an accessory, but a necessity for racing drivers, regular drivers, and car enthusiasts alike. It is no secret that driving on underinflated tires can be dangerous and cause accidents, especially at high speeds. Therefore, it is crucial to have X8 Apex Tire Inflator, as it allows drivers to easily inflate their tires and maintain proper pressure for a safer driving experience.

The X8 Apex Tire Inflator by Fanttik is loaded with features to make tire inflation easy and hassle-free. It features a powerful battery life, 2X faster inflation, 4+N smart modes, and an accurate LCD digital pressure gauge, making it a reliable and efficient accessory. The smart modes include preset pressure modes for cars, SUVs, bicycles, and motorcycles, and a custom mode for personalized settings. It also has an LED flashlight and an SOS mode in case of emergencies.

Having the X8 Apex Tire Inflator by Fanttik in your car can be beneficial in many ways. It eliminates the need to visit gas stations or tire shops for inflation and saves time and money. It also ensures that your tires are always at the recommended pressure, which improves fuel efficiency, reduces tire wear, and extends their lifespan.

Fanttik has launched 100 pieces of the X8 Apex Tire Inflator Kylie Signature Series in support of Kyle Weatherman. This special edition will not only serve as a show of support for Kyle but also enhance the driving experience of regular drivers and car enthusiasts. The signature series comes with the same features as the regular series, but with an additional Kyle driver’s signature, making it a unique and exclusive accessory. The limited edition is expected to sell out fast, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible!

T8 Apex Jump Starter

The Fanttik T8 Apex Jump Starter is an essential accessory for every driver, especially for those who are constantly on the go. Imagine being stuck in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery, or worse, in the middle of the night. So, why not have T8 Apex Jump Starter to save yourself from unexpected inconvenient events?

The T8 Apex Jump Starter is designed with features that make it stand out from other jump starters in the market. It has a powerful 2000A peak current and can jump-start most vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats, and motorcycles. Its built-in LED flashlight provides extra visibility in low-light conditions, making it a reliable tool in emergency situations.

Moreover, T8 Apex Jump Starter also has two USB ports that allow you to charge your devices on the go. Its compact and portable design makes it easy to carry around, and it comes with a sturdy carrying case for added convenience.

Furthermore, it provides a hassle-free solution to dead batteries, eliminates the need for calling tow trucks or waiting for roadside assistance, and ensures that you can get back on the road quickly and safely. It also provides peace of mind, knowing that you have a reliable tool in case of emergencies.

Final Words

Fanttik’s collaboration with Kyle Weatherman and the launch of their limited edition X8 Apex Tire Inflator Kyle Signature Series is a testament to their commitment to producing high-quality and innovative car accessories. The T8 Apex Jump Starter and X8 Apex Tire Inflator are essential tools for drivers looking for hassle-free driving experiences.

Hurry and get your T8 Apex Jump Starter and limited edition X8 Apex Tire Inflator Kyle Signature Series today, as only 100 pieces are available for sale. Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support for Kyle Weatherman and enhance your driving experience.

CHEVROLET NCS AT MARTINSVILLE: Chase Elliott Press Conference Transcript

NASCAR CUP SERIES
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
NOCO 400
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
APRIL 13, 2023

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1, met with the media in advance of his return to NASCAR Cup Series competition this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Press Conference Transcript:

CAN YOU GIVE US ANY DETAILS ON THE SURGERY THAT YOU HAD, LIKE DO YOU HAVE A ROD IN YOUR LEG OR ANYTHING? ALSO, CAN YOU TAKE US THROUGH THE REHAB AND IF THERE ARE ANY MORE SURGERIES THAT YOU NEED?

“First off, sorry I’m late – we were doing another interview that ran long.

But nonetheless, yeah obviously had surgery on my tibia in a couple of different places. I have a few screws in the top of my tibia there. It’s really more I guess knee-located than it is lower leg. So yeah, I guess that kind of answers that.

Rehab has been I guess pretty standard for that type of injury. It’s not an uncommon injury by any means. It certainly could have been a lot worse. Fortunately, there wasn’t an ACL tear, meniscus or any of that, so that was all very positive and like I said, could have been a lot worse. Unless I injury it or hurt it again, no there shouldn’t be any lingering surgeries to have to remove any of that stuff or any of that.”

HOW COMFORTABLE DO YOU EXPECT TO BE IN THE RACE CAR THIS WEEKEND, AND HAS THE TEAM DONE ANYTHING TO MAYBE HELP WITH THAT?

“I don’t anticipate it being any different really from a comfort standpoint. Really the way that you sit in the car and kind of the way I like to sit – I guess as it revolves around my leg and my knee – all of that stuff is really stable and kind of tightly packed in there between the seat, the leg board, the knee knocker. All of those things really already have your left leg pretty tight anyways, so if I was going to change anything, I would really want that. And that was something the doctors and I talked about too kind of coming back in. I think that’s a really positive thing that was already the case, so I feel like things were already like I would want them if they weren’t.

So yeah, nothing really special from the interior standpoint that we worked on this week. I felt good about just where I had it previously.”

HAVING GONE THROUGH THIS PROCESS, DOES IT MAKE YOU REEVALUATE HOW YOU APPROACH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DURING THE RACING SEASON?

“Yeah, I mean I think it is for me. I feel like you have to enjoy your life and go and do things that are – I don’t want to say a distraction, but like a nice escape from this every week. There is a lot that goes into the racing thing and I think you have to have that way to escape and let your mind rest a little bit.

Look, the accident could have happened tripping down stairs, on a jog or anything. Snowboarding is something that I’ve been doing for a long time. I’m comfortable doing it. I wasn’t out doing anything that was wild or crazy. I don’t have a cool story to tell.. it was just that perfect storm that could happen at any point in time, honestly. It’s one of those things that I’ve used as a training tool over the years, as well. No different from riding bikes or any of the above. I don’t agree with that viewpoint of – well you shouldn’t have been doing this or you shouldn’t have been doing that. I feel like I make decisions with my career in mind first and I always have. This was no different. It was just the perfect storm and an unfortunate accident.”

HOW HARD WAS IT TO BE OUT OF THE CAR MENTALLY, ESPECIALLY INITIALLY, AND IS IT TOO SOON? HOW DID YOU DECIDE WHEN TO COME BACK?

“Listen, to the fans that have called into your show or reached out in any form – I haven’t seen all of them, but I certainly appreciated it. And it was very evident from the get-go that any true fans just care about you and your wellbeing, and are looking forward to having you back whenever that is. I think that’s been one of the best parts about this all process. From the fans, to our partners, to Rick (Hendrick), to everyone at HMS, to my teammates there, to my peers and other competitors at the racetrack – everyone has just been nothing but supportive and are behind me 100% in everything that has gone on and just want me to get back to feeling good before I come back to the racetrack. There hasn’t been a rush on it. Everyone has been just very supportive and very positive about the whole situation. So for that, I’m very grateful.

I think you have to step back and look at the situation. I think everybody needs to recognize that I wouldn’t go this weekend if I didn’t feel like I could do it. Ultimately that’s my decision. The doctors and I have been in conversations the whole time really, and we just feel like I’m to a point now where the integrity of the bone is to a point where I’m not going to hurt it in that manner. It’s about building that strength back and getting to a point where you’re comfortable with your range of motion and things of that nature to get in there and do a good job, and I feel like this is the right week to do it. I feel good and the doctors got to a point where they were comfortable with it, and they left it up to me to decide when I was ready. We had a good couple of days in the sim and that led to building some confidence in wanting to go ahead and move forward and go to Martinsville.”

THE DAYS IN THE SIM, DID YOU EXPERIENCE ANY KIND OF DISCOMFORT AND DOES THAT GIVE YOU ENOUGH PROPER FEEDBACK ON YOUR LEG TO FEEL GOOD BECAUSE MARTINSVILLE WILL BE DEMANDING.

“Yeah, for sure. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t going to be tough. I mean it’s going to be tough. I was non-weight bearing for a number of weeks. When you’re not using a muscle on your body, you lose a large percentage of your muscle mass in just the first couple of weeks, so all of those things are very normal. So yeah, it’s going to be tough, for sure. But I feel like I’m to a point where I’m comfortable to go do it; I think I can go do it. We’ll have Josh (Berry) up there. He’s going to be hanging out and around in case I get to a point where I get uncomfortable or I have pain, all of those things that I didn’t experience yesterday. I felt really good driving. Just all of the normal things post-surgery I feel like I have going on and nothing beyond that. So that’s why we made the decision and like I said, Josh is going to be up there to help us out if I get to a point where I don’t feel confident or don’t feel comfortable in running, then he can jump in and help. But as of now, I feel good about it.”

THIS NEXT STRETCH OF RACES, YOU’VE WON AT EACH OF THE FOUR NEXT TRACKS. WAS THERE ANY EXTRA MOTIVATION TO GET BACK FOR THIS STRETCH, OR DID YOU HAVE A RACE CIRCLED THAT WAS YOUR GOAL TO BE BACK BY?

“No, I honestly didn’t even know that. That’s a good question and a good thought, but that didn’t go into my decision. When all of this happened and just in talking to the doctor and things post-surgery, I knew it was going to be about this time. I knew it was going to be around Martinsville or Talladega, which frankly I don’t think would have been my first two choices if I could have picked them based on the braking pressure at Martinsville and obviously your risk of high-impact at Talladega. But yeah, things progressed really well. All of the decisions were based off direction directly from the surgeon, doctors and everyone that has been involved this whole time.

The way I look at it is those people know a lot more about bones, injuries, surgeries and the rehabilitation aspect of it than I do – even now or ever will. So at their direction, if they were comfortable and as long as those guys are comfortable, then I’m comfortable. When you’re working with great doctors and people that have taken such good care of you over the last six weeks, it helps me have a lot of confidence in the decisions that they make and the decisions that they then put in my hands to make on my end, too. All of those things being said, I just feel confident in the group of people I’ve been working with and they all led to going here and now, so here we go.”

YOU SAID THE BREAK WAS CLOSER TO YOUR KNEE AREA. DR. BILL WITH ORTHO CAROLINA IN CHARLOTTE, KNEES ARE HIS SPECIALITY AND HE’S THE HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS’ DOCTOR. WAS HE IN COMMUNICATION WITH THEM OR WHY DID YOU ELECT TO REMAIN IN COLORADO FOR REHAB BEFORE RETURNING IN MARCH?

“No, I didn’t have any dialogue with him. Obviously I work with the Ortho Carolina guys through HMS and they’ve been open to helping as much or as little as I need. Fortunately, I was in a place where the Steadman Clinic out there in Colorado is a very well-known orthopedic surgery center. I had been aware of some other athletes in different disciplines having surgeries there, even traveling there to get the surgery done. So a combination of that and a combination of some local folks in the area that I personally know and just building that confidence in knowing that was the right place. And I think some of it too is just kind of a feeling – like to me, it was the right place. Obviously you don’t want to ever have that happen, but to have it happen and have access to a facility like that, I’m very grateful for that. So it just felt like the right place for me and at the time, I thought that was going to be not only as good of a location to get the surgery done, but I thought the rehab center and how closely they work with the clinic, I thought that was going to be my quickest road back and the best road back for my long-term health, too. All of those decisions were made by me, with my health in mind, and what I felt like was going to be the best thing for me now and down the road. Part of it was professional; part of it was just that personal feeling of what you think is right.”

YOU REFERENCED TALLADEGA AND THE INCREASED RISK OF IMPACT THAT. THERE HAS BEEN A COUPLE OF TIMES IN THE PAST WHERE DRIVERS RETURNING FROM INJURY AT TALLADEGA HAVE TAKEN A CAUTIOUS APPROACH; MAYBE STARTED THE RACE AND HANDED IT OFF TO A RESERVE DRIVER. I KNOW THAT YOU MENTIONED THAT JOSH (BERRY) IS GOING TO BE ON STANDBY THIS WEEKEND.. IS THERE ANY CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR POTENTIALLY TAKING A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO TALLADEGA DEPENDING ON HOW THIS WEEKEND GOES?

“I think a lot of it depends on this weekend. I anticipate things to be fine and to continue forward next weekend. But look, this whole process has been week-to-week for quite some time. I think we’re at a position where we can do whatever we think is best for my health and for the team’s success and we’re going to make that decision. I don’t know what that is right now or today, but we’re going to focus on Martinsville right now. We have a tough race ahead; a tough weekend up there getting me back in the saddle and getting back in the swing of things. My focus is there right now. We’ll assess how I feel Sunday night and how I feel Monday. Look, if I’m feeling good after the race this weekend, then I anticipate that I’m going to go next week back to normal. If there’s something other than that, then we’ll re-assess and go from there.”

HOW LONG DO YOU ANTICIPATE IT WILL TAKE TO GET BACK INTO “RACE SHAPE” THAT YOU WERE IN BEFORE THE INJURY, AND DO YOU THINK MISSING OUT ON THE FIRST HANDFUL OF RACES WITH THE NEW SHORT-TRACK AERODYNAMIC PACKAGE IS GOING TO PUT YOU AT A SIGNIFICANT DEFICIT THIS WEEKEND?

“Yeah, for sure. I’ve tried to stay working out as much as I can. Obviously my legs were a big part of my routine and the things that I like to do to get my heart rate up and to work on those things. But yeah, there are other ways you can do it. The physical therapists that I’ve been working with have really helped guide me in a direction to try and stay on top of that stuff. I’m certainly not doing the things that I would normally do, but I think I’m in a position where I’m comfortable to go and I think I’ll be fine from that standpoint. We’ll just have to work through it. I don’t know what the timeline will be to go on runs or go on a bike ride – I don’t know what that’s going to look like just yet. I would imagine that I’m still a little ways off from those types of activities, but yeah, we’ll just assess it as it comes.”

WE SAW YOU IN THE BOOTH VIRTUALLY AT COTA. HOW DID YOU EXPERIENCE THE OTHER FIVE RACES AND HOW TOUGH WAS IT TO SEE JOSH (BERRY) AND JORDAN (TAYLOR) IN YOUR CAR?

“Yeah, I appreciate FOX having me. They were first class in how that was. There was probably too many of us in the booth that day, but it was nice to be there and nice of them to want to include me. That was cool I thought.

I just watched the rest of them on T.V. like everyone else. That was really about it. I certainly had my little station where I had a lot of the things that go on behind the scenes and conversations amongst our team. But just from a broadcast standpoint, I watched it on FOX or FS1 like the normal broadcast would be.”

YOU MENTIONED THAT YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO DO THE NORMAL ACTIVITIES OF RUNNING, BIKING, THINGS OF THAT NATURE. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO DO TO MAINTAIN THAT SHAPE?

“Yeah, I mean I think a lot of it so far in my process has been focused on upper body. My arms are fine and my core is fine, things like that. But from a PT standpoint, it’s been just trying to get that range of motion back in your knee. That’s a very common thing with that injury; getting your quad to fire, getting your patella to move and get that stuff back going. I’ve never had a surgery, so it’s been pretty eye-opening at just how some of that stuff works and how your body reacts to being cut on. It was not super fun.

Just going at their guidance, honestly. I’ve had a great group. Man, I’ve gotten to know some of these guys and can certainly call a couple of them friends now. It’s obviously not been fun, but looking back on it, those relationships that you gain over the years will be something that you respect and appreciate down the road.”

RIGHT AFTER YOUR INJURY AND YOU’RE GOING TO THE HOSPTIAL – ARE YOU THINKING CAN I WALK AGAIN? ARE YOU THINKING CAN I RACE AGAIN? ARE YOU THINKING HOW AM I GOING TO TELL MY TEAM AND MR. H? TAKE ME THROUGH WHAT YOUR EMOTIONS AND THOUGHTS WERE RIGHT AFTER THE INJURY?

“I think you know me, I don’t get super up or super down, for the most part. But kind of called it like I saw it. I knew when I got hurt that it was not good and I knew that pretty quickly. So I knew that those conversations were inevitably going to happen in the next couple of hours. I didn’t want to have those conversations for sure, but it was just something that had to be done. I was just super honest and straight-up with everyone. I told Alan (Gustafson, crew chief) exactly what was going on. I told Rick (Hendrick) exactly what was going on. I said – hey, this is what happened and this is what I’m dealing with. I talked to both of them while I was in the ER and I said – hey, I don’t have all of the answers yet, but I don’t think this is good and I think you need to be looking at getting somebody to fill-in this weekend because I really don’t think I’m going to be able to get to Vegas by in the morning and I don’t know that I’m going to be able to drive, but I’ll let you know as soon as I get X-rays back and get information, I’ll share and I did. It was very transparent. I tried to not be dramatic about it, I just told them like it was. I knew my knee was messed up. I can’t say I ever had the thought of not walking again.. I didn’t think it was that severe. I think it could have been a lot worse, but I certainly knew it wasn’t right and it was probably going to take a surgery. And to what extent it was, obviously I didn’t know at that point in time and was just hoping for the best. Whatever it was going to be, it was going to be. It was done at that point, right? I was more just thinking about tackling what it was and doing what the doctors told me to do to get back to 100% as soon as I could.”

FROM THE TIME THE INJURY TOOK PLACE, DAYS OR WEEKS, DID YOU KNOW HOW LONG OF A PAUSE YOU HAD WITHOUT GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF CAR, AND WAS THAT THE LONGEST YOU HAD EVER BEEN WITHOUT GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL?

“Well, it was right there at the beginning of March, so you’re over a month since then. But our off-season is longer than a month. I didn’t race anything over the winter this year, so I went from Phoenix to Daytona without being in a car. We didn’t get any off-season tests this year, just with the way the OEM hands out tests and the way that cycled through our group at HMS. I didn’t have any tests or anything, so I went from Phoenix last November to Daytona 500, and that was longer than this. So I guess no – I’ve been out of the car longer than that, but it does kind of feel like an off-season a little bit. Not quite that long, but it has a similar feeling to me, just because Daytona isn’t a real downforce racetrack, so I really only ran Fontana. I had one weekend at it and then a six-week break, so it’s kind of like restarting the year for us. Obviously we’re in a position where we have to win, so yeah, just a fresh start.”

WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH NOW TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS? OBVIOUSLY GETTING IN ON POINTS IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, SO YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE TO WIN. DOES THAT MAKE YOU MORE AGGRESSIVE? HOW DOES THAT CHANGE FOR YOU?

“Yeah, I haven’t even looked at the points. I have no idea how far back we are, but I just assumed that wasn’t even possible.

Yeah, I think for us, we’re in a position where we’re going to have to win. That’s at least how I’m looking at it and how I’ve been thinking about ever since this happened. I figured you miss a few weeks and you’re pretty much going to have to win. So yeah, that’s how I’m looking at it. I don’t think I really change my approach. Does that change how we call races from a strategic-standpoint? Yeah, it probably does. But does it change how I drive or how I want the car setup for the weekend? No, we’re always out there trying to win events. But I certainly think it can change your play, as far as a particular race day. You see guys shorten stages to try and get the win, or whatever going for points. Obviously we don’t need to go for points, so anytime you have those decisions to make, the decision is going to be very easy. You play the long game and try to win the event.”

WAS IT MENTALLY TOUGH TO BE OUT OF YOUR CAR? A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE ASKING ABOUT JOSH BERRY, WILL HE OR SHOULD HE GET A CHANCE? WHAT DID YOU MAKE OF WHAT JOSH BERRY DID? DID YOU HAVE THAT POINT IN THE BEGINNING WHERE IT KIND OF MADE YOU CRAZY OR IT BOTHERED YOU SO MUCH TO BE OUT OF YOUR CAR?

“I don’t know that it ever made me crazy, but it was certainly odd, I’m not going to lie, to watch your car go around the track and have your name on it. And watch your guys and everybody there, and you’re the only piece missing of what was normal. So there was certainly an aspect that was definitely strange. That became more normal – I guess you kind of got over that a little bit as time went on. But yeah, I think it’s just something that seeing that for the first time was a bit weird, but I definitely got used to that over the course of the last six weeks.

I think Josh (Berry) has done a really good job. I thought Jordan (Taylor) did a great job. Those are really tough things to jump in there and have to fill in like that, and do it on short notice. Like all of the above, that’s difficult and probably more difficult than people give them credit for. I’m not sure what Josh’s future plans are or what he has in the works behind the scenes, but I would assume that he wants to go Cup racing one day if the right opportunity presents itself. He’s done a great job with the opportunities that he’s had at JRM and I thought he did a great job with the opportunity he had to drive with our group. I asked him how one of the races went and he said – man, those guys are so good. I said I’ve been trying to tell everybody that for eight years how good they are, and I don’t do anything special and I just have a really good team. I said I’ve been trying to tell everybody that for a long time and nobody listens. So I’m glad to see somebody else gets to witness that first-hand. It’s been a pleasure working with him, and I hope if he has something in the works or if he as aspirations down the road to go Cup racing, I hope those solid runs that he’s had helps propel him and gets him the opportunity he deserves.”

COMPETITION-WISE, DO YOU EXPECT TO COME BACK AND NOT MISS A BEAT AFTER OBVIOUSLY GETTING OUT OF A RHYTHM THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, OR ARE YOU GOING TO GIVE YOURSELF A LITTLE BIT OF A GRACE PERIOD TO KIND OF GET BACK UP TO SPEED?

“Yeah, I don’t really have the answer to that, honestly. But I think it’s going to be tough. What challenges are going to be presented this weekend, I don’t 100% know until I get there and kind of get going through it. But anytime you miss a period and your competitors are sharpening their skills and you’re not – I do think you’ve missed out, for sure. The good news is – as Josh (Berry) alluded to – our team is really talented and we have a great group. I think if we have our ducks in a row and we’re prepared, I think we can go and jump in and have a really solid run. That’s obviously my goal. We’ll just have to get up there and see what the challenges are and what they bring. Whatever it is, we’re going to work through it and continue to fight; make the most of not only this weekend, but the weeks to come. We’re going to have 17 races or so to get a win, so we’ve got plenty of time. Just have to get after it, execute at a high level and I think we’re very capable of doing that.”

I KNOW SOME OTHER DRIVERS IN THE NASCAR CUP SERIES HAVE HAD INJURIES BEFORE. DID YOU REACH OUT TO ANYBODY WHEN YOU WERE INJURED TO KIND OF SEE WHAT THEIR PROCESS WAS LIKE TO GET BACK INTO THE CAR?

“Yeah, I talked to Kyle Busch a good bit through that. We’ve texted back-and-forth some and just kind of quizzed him. His injury was much different than mine and way worse too, I think. I think it was a good bit worse. They were just different, but I do think his was worse in the break and things. But yeah, just kind of quizzing him. We worked with different doctors right, so just kind of quizzing him on what his guys were telling him and comparing that with what I’m being told. Just gathering information for myself, personally, just to understand kind of what he went through – that rehab process, how he felt when he was getting back in the car, what things he was looking for, what was comfortable and what wasn’t, if anything. Just kind of talk through as much of it that I can to just gather information. Like I said, very different injury, but always good to get a second opinion on a somewhat similar situation.”

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