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CHEVROLET NCS AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY: Kyle Busch Powers Camaro ZL1 to Second NCS Win of 2023

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
PALA CASINO 400
TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE NOTES & QUOTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2023

KYLE BUSCH POWERS CAMARO ZL1 TO SECOND WIN OF 2023 AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
Team Chevy Drivers Sweep Top-Four

In just his second points-paying race with Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch drove his No. 8 Lucas Oil Camaro ZL1 to the win at Auto Club Motor Speedway.

· The win is Busch’s 61st victory in 644-career starts in NASCAR’s premier series.

· The win marked Busch’s fifth NASCAR Cup Series victory at Auto Club Speedway, the most among active drivers in the series.

· Busch’s triumph is the second of the season for the Camaro ZL1, with Busch becoming the second Chevrolet driver to claim a playoff berth in the series.

· Busch’s victory marked Chevrolet’s series-leading 17th NASCAR Cup Series win at Auto Club Speedway.

· The winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history, Chevrolet now has 835 all-time NASCAR Cup Series victories.

· For the second consecutive season, Team Chevy drivers sweep the top-four finishing positions at Auto Club Speedway.

Kyle Busch, No. 8 Lucas Oil Camaro ZL1 – Race Winner Quote

Kyle, the well-documented move to Richard Childress Racing, you’ve been up front every time in this car; it only took two points races until you get your first win with these guys.

“Yeah, coulda-shoulda-woulda, right, last week. But no, I think it’s just phenomenal. I can’t thank Richard and Judy enough. I can’t thank Austin for calling me and getting me talking and getting me this opportunity to be able to come over here to RCR; and be a part of Chevrolet and be able to race this Lucas Oil Camaro today. To be able to put it up front like that, man.

The guys did a great job, Randall (Burnett, crew chief), everybody that has worked so hard during the off-season. We’ve done a lot of sim stuff; we’ve done a lot of testing in general just with trying to get up to speed, systems and all that sort of stuff. But man, there’s nothing more rewarding than being able to go to Victory Lane.

Want to give a shout-out to my wife and son and daughter back at home. I miss you guys, I’ll see you back at home tonight, and also Rowdy Energy, appreciate them. I need some 3CHI for my hands; I death gripped that wheel throughout the second half of that race. We held on, man, we got it today.”

You’ve won a lot of big races through your career, but given everything that went in with the move and the change in teams, where does this one rank?

“I think it ranks high just because it ranks to the fact of I can do it. I never doubted myself, but sometimes you do. You kind of get down on it, you wonder what’s going on and what’s happening and you put yourself in a different situation and you’re able to come out here and reward your guys. It’s not about me always winning but it’s about the guys. I’ve been with a lot of great people that have given me a lot of great opportunities in my career, so it’s awesome to be able to reward them.

I’m going to enjoy it for sure, and hopefully there’s many more left to go.”

TOP TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL TOP-10 RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1st Kyle Busch, No. 8 Lucas Oil Camaro ZL1
2nd Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Camaro ZL1
3rd Ross Chastain, No. 1 Kubota Camaro ZL1
4th Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Freeway Insurance Camaro ZL1
8th Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1
9th Austin Dillon, No. 3 Dow Coatings Camaro ZL1

TOP-FIVE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1st Kyle Busch (Chevrolet)
2nd Chase Elliott (Chevrolet)
3rd Ross Chastain (Chevrolet)
4th Daniel Suarez (Chevrolet)
5th Kevin Harvick (Ford)

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season continues at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube on Sunday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Live coverage can be found on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE QUOTES:

Ross Chastain, No. 1 Kubota Camaro ZL1

Finished: 3rd

WHAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE IN THE LAST 30 LAPS BETWEEN YOU AND THE 8?

“He got faster.. I don’t know. Our balance was building loose most of the day, so I thought we did everything right. We kept up with it and it would just build pretty loose late in the runs. At times, it was enough, and at times, they got way better. But I thought our No. 1 Kubota Chevrolet was the steady force. To start off the way that we have this year is a total 180 from last year when it was not like this. So, as much as it stings, and as much as it does hurt, hats off to Chevrolet for the top four there and for Trackhouse (on our finishes) at our first crack at big tracks here. That is all we can ask for.”

Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Camaro ZL1

Finished: 2nd

“Just really proud of our team. We obviously didn’t run very good there toward the end of the year last year, and everybody really went to work hard over the winter to try and get better. Appreciate everybody on our NAPA team for just sticking with it and sticking with each other. Obviously I think we still have some work to do, but it was really nice to just see a lot of that hard work pay off and have the car driving like we were wanting it to do. So that’s always a good thing. Appreciate everybody’s effort; everybody at Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet.

Congratulations to Kyle (Busch). For him to leave and then to go get the job done like that is pretty cool. He’s always been really good to me, so happy for them and looking forward to getting to Vegas and hopefully competing for some more wins.”

Justin Haley, No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1

Finished: 21st

“Our No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1 was so fast. We ran free in comparison to my teammate, AJ (Allmendinger), but we knew we had so much speed and potential. Trent (Owens) made some great calls to help the ride quality of the car, and we knew if we could get some track position we would be in a good spot. Unfortunately, we got caught in a pileup on a restart and sustained heavy nose damage. P21 was a decent finish for the day we had.”

Noah Gragson, No. 42 Sunseeker Resort Camaro ZL1

Finished: 22nd

“A decent day for our Sunseeker Resorts Chevy. I thought we had decent speed, especially in the first half of the race. We stayed out in the final run of the second stage and got really, really tight. Crazy balance shift and had some damage on the nose, a little bit on the right side. We just kept working on it. We got back on the lead lap and then got it really good there at the end. Ran with the 1, who finished third, just nothing to show for it. We’ll keep working. We had really good speed at the end, ran with the guys in the top three, but we were a lap down. I’m proud of this team, we’re still learning and we’ll get better.”

Erik Jones, No. 43 Allegiant Camaro ZL1

Finished: 19th

“Just a tough day for our No. 43 Allegiant team. We struggled from the start with having to start pretty deep in the field with no qualifying. Just never had a really good balance. We got some track position, but couldn’t do much with it. A tough day. We just didn’t have what we needed. Hopefully we can get a little bit better and keep going forward.”

Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1

Finished: 8th

“I felt like we were good. I just couldn’t launch out of my pit box. The pit box was really slick and I struggled with that, and because of that, I lost a lot of spots on pit road. I had a good race car, I just had to come from deep every time. We will take it and move on. It was a good points day and we will keep fighting.”

Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Freeway Insurance Camaro ZL1

Finished: 4th

“I’m very, very proud of everyone at Trackhouse Racing. They keep building very fast race cars and it’s a lot of fun to race like this. My No. 99 Freeway Insurance Chevy team did a great job on pit road with strategy and adjustments. I feel like I made a few mistakes today that maybe cost us a shot at the win. I feel like our car was capable of running up front, but I just made too many mistakes. I just have to clean up a few things on my end and I’m sure we’ll come back next weekend with another shot.”

TEAM CHEVY RACE HIGHLIGHTS:

Stage One

· With qualifying canceled and the starting lineup determined by the NASCAR rulebook, Daytona 500 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led Chevrolet to the green from a front row starting position in the Pala Casino 400 at Auto Club Speedway.

· On lap 12, defending Auto Club Speedway winner Kyle Larson brought his No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM Camaro ZL1 down pit road for an unscheduled pit stop due to an electrical issue. Crew Chief, Cliff Daniels, brought Larson behind the wall during the competition caution for repairs.

· Ross Chastain powered his No. 1 Kubota Camaro ZL1 to the Stage One win, marking his second stage win of the season.

· Chevrolet drivers led a combined 45 of the 65 laps in Stage One (Chastain – 29 laps led; Alex Bowman – 16 laps led).

· Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Chase Elliott both scored stage points in Stage One after starting deep in the field. Byron – who started 32nd – finished in the sixth position, while Elliott drove from 33rd to the 10th position to end the opening Stage.

· Team Chevy Stage One: Top-10

1st Ross Chastain, No. 1 Kubota Camaro ZL1

3rd Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Freeway Insurance Camaro ZL1

4th Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1

6th William Byron, No. 24 RaptorTough.com Camaro ZL1

10th Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Camaro ZL1

Stage Two

· On lap 76, AJ Allmendinger was involved in an on-track accident, resulting in the first caution of Stage Two. Allmendinger brought the No. 16 Farmsmart Camaro ZL1 to pit road, with damage sustained forcing the team to retire from the race.

· Chastain performed a sweep of today’s Stages after driving his No. 1 Kubota Camaro ZL1 to the Stage Two win, marking his third stage win of the season.

· Four Chevrolet drivers scored stage points in both stages after driving their Camaro ZL1’s to top-10 finishes, including Chastain, Suarez, Bowman and Elliott.

· Team Chevy Stage Two: Top-10

1st Ross Chastain, No. 1 Kubota Camaro ZL1

2nd Kyle Busch, No. 8 Lucas Oil Camaro ZL1

5th Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Freeway Insurance Camaro ZL1

7th Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Camaro ZL1

8th Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1

10th Corey LaJoie, No. 7 NEGU Camaro ZL1

 

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

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Race Report: Auto Club Speedway

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Noah Gragson, No. 42 Sunseeker Resorts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

START: 20th
FINISH: 22nd
POINTS: 27th

Noah Gragson Post-Race Thoughts: “A decent day for our Sunseeker Resorts Chevy. I thought we had decent speed, especially in the first half of the race. We stayed out in the final run of the second stage and got really, really tight. Crazy balance shift and had some damage on the nose, a little bit on the right side. We just kept working on it. We got back on the lead lap and then got it really good there at the end. Ran with the 1, who finished third, just nothing to show for it. We’ll keep working. We had really good speed at the end, ran with the guys in the top three, but we were a lap down. I’m proud of this team, we’re still learning and we’ll get better.”

Erik Jones, No. 43 Allegiant Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

START: 34TH
FINISH: 19TH
POINTS: 32nd

Erik Jones Post-Race Thoughts: “Just a tough day for our No. 43 Allegiant team. We struggled from the start with having to start pretty deep in the field with no qualifying. Just never had a really good balance. We got some track position, but couldn’t do much with it. A tough day. We just didn’t have what we needed. Hopefully we can get a little bit better and keep going forward.”

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB:

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

For the last 75 years, the iconic Petty family name has been synonymous in NASCAR, spanning four generations. Over the course of his driving career, Team Ambassador Richard Petty forever enshrined himself as “The King”, earning 200 wins and seven NASCAR Cup Series championships alongside NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief Dale Inman. GMS Racing entered the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, later acquiring Richard Petty Motorsports to form Petty GMS.

The team was rebranded to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB in 2023 with the addition of Johnson, another seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, to the ownership structure. As a nod to car clubs of past eras, LEGACY M.C. is an inclusive club for the automobile racing enthusiast, fostering a team environment that will breed success for years to come. LEGACY M.C.’s vision is to honor the rich history of its past and acknowledge the future of the sport with some of today’s most iconic drivers.

LEGACY M.C. 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.

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Toyota Racing – NCS Auto Club Post-Race Report – 02.26.23

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HAMLIN SCORES SOLID RUN AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
Martin Truex Jr. battles back from two laps down to just miss the top-10

FONTANA, Calif. (February 26, 2023) – Denny Hamlin (sixth) led Toyota with a top-10 finish at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday afternoon.

Toyota Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Auto Club Speedway
Race 2 of 36 – 400 miles, 200 laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Kyle Busch*
2nd, Chase Elliott*
3rd, Ross Chastain*
4th, Daniel Suarez*
5th, Kevin Harvick*
6th, DENNY HAMLIN
11th, MARTIN TRUEX JR.
16th, TY GIBBS
30th, BUBBA WALLACE
32nd, CHRISTOPHER BELL
34th, TYLER REDDICK
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota Camry TRD, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 6th

How was your run at the last race on the two-mile track here in California?

“Yeah, such a great race track – such a fun track. Wish we had a little more speed overall with our Sport Clips Camry, but still a solid day. I thought our balance was pretty good, just needed a little speed there and I thought we would be there in contention. I felt like we were a third-place car or so, so we just came up a little short of that. A decent day.”

CHRISTOPHER BELL, No. 20 Sirius XM Toyota Camry TRD, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 32nd

What happened out there?

“Yeah, just the same thing that everybody already said – you can’t see what’s going on. You are just going off the guy in front of you and all of sudden he slows down and I got into him, and other guys got into me.”

TYLER REDDICK, No. 45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota Camry TRD, 23XI Racing

Finishing Position: 34th

How did you see that restart unfold?

“I saw it stacked up pretty bad. I saw the car behind me kind of laid off to get a really big run, so I kind of elected to make the decision to go to the bottom and get around it. Unfortunately, I think Ryan (Blaney) had the same idea. We just got collected and went through the grass and the right front of The Beast Unleashed Toyota Camry TRD was broke. Unfortunate end to my Cup racing career at this two-mile track, but thankfully I’ve got one more shot later on with GearWrench and Sam Hunt Racing in the Xfinity car.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 20 electrified options, with more in showrooms later this year.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

TeamSLR: Trans Am Race Report from Sebring

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Polesitter Connor Mosack Finishes Third at Sebring
2023 TeamSLR Fulltimers Dillon Machavern, Thad Moffitt Have Solid Outings; Midrace Restart Incident Foils Top-10 Bid for Jack Wood

Overview:
Date: Feb. 25, 2023
Event: Sebring SpeedTour (Round 1 of 12)
Series: Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli
Division: Big Machine Vodka Spiked CoolersTA2 Series
Location: Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway
Layout: 3.74-mile, 17-turn road course
Format: 27 laps or 75 minutes
Weather: Sunny, mid-80s
Race Winner: Rafa Matos of Peterson Racing

TeamSLR:

● Connor Mosack – Started 1st, Finished 3rd (Running, completed 27/27 laps)
● Dillon Machavern – Started 8th, Finished 6th (Running, completed 27/27 laps)
● Thad Moffitt – Started 20th, Finished 14th (Running, completed 27/27 laps)
● Jack Wood – Started 7th, Finished 27th (Running, completed 27/27 laps)

Noteworthy: It was a podium sweep for M1 Racecars as race-winner Rafa Matos and runner-up Austin Green, both of Peterson Racing, drove an M1 chassis, as did third-place finisher Connor Mosack for TeamSLR.

Connor Mosack, Driver No. 28 Open Eyes/M1 Racecars Ford Mustang:

“I’m a little frustrated at myself for giving away the lead there at the end (after leading the opening 21 laps from the pole). It’s always harder when you beat yourself. But the car was really good. We struggled with a few things, and that’s where the wheel hop kind of caught me off guard there on that restart, but I felt like I should have been able to be ready for it, I guess. It’s definitely a learning experience, hopefully we can take that and remember it the next time I’m in that position. I just hate it for my guys, we all wanted to win, obviously. But it’s still a third-place finish, the car’s in one piece, which is better than the last two years we’ve been here, so happy about that. It’s always good to get a good finish, be on the podium. Thanks to Open Eyes Ministry and Scott Lagasse Racing, they always do a great job.”

Dillon Machavern, Driver No. 17 Heritage Automotive/Unifirst/SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro:

“I think we did a pretty good job here in the TeamSLR Chevy. It was hot out there and we were definitely feeling it. Just working the brake bias trying to get the tires to not overheat – it got really greasy out there on the front tires. But we kept moving the brake bias back and it seemed like the car was coming to me a little bit and we were rolling pretty good. Right there at the end I felt like I had a pretty good car to compete with that front pack, but then unfortunately the caution kind of ended it for us, so that was a little bit anticlimactic. But everybody did a great job. Excited for the rest of the season, I think we built a good foundation this weekend and we’ll go on from here.”

Thad Moffitt, Driver No. 43 Safety-Kleen Chevrolet Camaro:

“First lap, we drove up to 14th or so and we were right there behind (Scott) Borchetta and I thought we had gotten to a good spot to sit there and ride and click off some laps. I came off (turn) 13 and I guess the 4 had barely got to my left-rear bumper and sent us spinning through the grass. I waited for all the cars to go by and got back on track. I think in the next 13 or 14 laps we drove back up to 23rd under green-flag conditions, and then the caution came out. Then we drove to 14th after that and ended the race under the next caution. I think we could’ve run seventh or eighth at worst had we gone back to green there at the end. Had we just had a clean race with no mistakes and no spinning through the grass, we would’ve definitely had a shot at a top-five or a podium. I’m just happy to be here with TeamSLR. Our cars were fast. They didn’t fall off like a lot of other cars did. It just goes to show how hard these guys work and I’m happy to be a part of it this year.”

Jack Wood, Driver No. 8 SLR-M1 Racecars Chevrolet Camaro:

“It was a tough race. We didn’t have a lot of speed, honestly, to start with. For whatever reason, we struggled with brakes for really the whole race, couldn’t get the thing slowed down. And then on the restart after the first caution, just got dumped by somebody behind us in turn four and from that point I never really had a chance to get back going. I think we showed up with good speed this weekend. Practice, qualifying, I think all that went well. Now we’ve just got to work on the race part and I’m looking forward to (the) Sonoma (TA2 Western Championship race April 27-30).”

Next Up:

Round two of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli takes the Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series competitors to NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, Louisiana, for the New Orleans SpeedTour. The event begins with two open test sessions on Thursday, March 9. Practice on the 2.75-mile, 16-turn road course is set for Friday morning, March 10, followed by qualifying that afternoon. The 27-lap, 75-minute race will run Saturday, March 11, at 1:25 p.m. EST. Coverage will be live streamed via the Trans Am Series and SpeedTourTV channels on YouTube.

About TeamSLR:

TeamSLR (Scott Lagasse Racing) competes fulltime in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s newly renamed Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series in a multifaceted effort that includes dedicated entries in the TA2 division, customer programs, driver coaching and car construction. Its history dates back to 1985 and covers a wide spectrum of motorsports, including NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA, ARCA and ASA. TeamSLR is a family-owned organization run by Scott Lagasse Sr., and Scott Lagasse Jr., The father-and-son duo have combined to win more than 120 races and seven championships across a variety of series and styles of racecars, from paved ovals to road courses to dirt tracks. For more information, please visit us online at www.TeamSLR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram and on LinkedIn.

How to plan a trip to motorsports for a family

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Attending a motorsports event is a unique and worthwhile experience for a variety of reasons. For starters, it offers an adrenaline boost that is difficult to obtain elsewhere. High-speed competition between competent drivers and riders is exhilarating and entertaining, and it may make your heart race. A NASCAR race, Formula 1 race, or drag racing all have electrifying atmospheres that make for remarkable experiences.

The sense of camaraderie that racing events generate is another reason why they are worthwhile to attend. Motorsports enthusiasts come from many areas of life and are devoted to the sport. Attending a race might provide you the chance to meet other fans and take part in the fun and camaraderie of the occasion. It is an exciting event to attend because many drivers and teams promote a feeling of camaraderie and sportsmanship in addition to the fans. Motorsports events provide a distinctive and remarkable experience that are well worth seeing, from the sound of the engines to the cheers of the audience.

Arranging a family excursion to a racing event may be a fun and exciting experience. Here are some measures to assist you in planning a great motorsports trip:

Choose Your Event 

There are various motorsports events, including NASCAR races, Formula One races, drag racing, and many more. Do some research on the many events, and pick one that everyone in the family will like.

Decide the Site and Dates 

Decide the Place and Dates: Once the event has been selected, its location and dates must be determined. Choose local accommodations like Turks & Caicos villas that meet your budget and tastes. Although racing events can attract big crowds, it is advised that lodging be reserved in advance.

Organize Your Transportation

Transportation Planning: Arrange your travel to and from the event. If you will be traveling, book your flights in advance and, if required, hire a car. Plan your route and ensure that your car is in good condition if you are driving.

Buy Tickets

Purchase Tickets: Get your tickets in advance to guarantee the finest seats and to avoid long lineups on the day of the event. Several racing events offer cheap multi-day ticket packages for families.

Check the weather forecast for the location of the event and pack appropriately. Bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, and footwear. Also, earplugs should be carried, as racing events may be noisy. 

Don’t forget to bring your camera too! Take plenty of photos and convert them into memories, such as metal prints online. You might want to share photos on social media.

Consider the Costs of Food and Beverages 

Food and beverage options are available at many racing events, although they can be costly. To save money, consider bringing your own food and beverages. Check the event’s guidelines regarding outside food and beverages.

Do Your Research on the Location 

Investigate the Venue – Investigate the venue’s rules and regulations on permitted things, forbidden goods, and parking. Ensure that you are aware of the location of the bathrooms, medical facilities, and other essential services.

Once you’ve arrived at the event, take the time to appreciate the experience with your family. Take a tonne of photographs, cheer on your racing friends, and create some memories that will last a lifetime together.

Capture many photographs, cheer on your favorite drivers, and create unforgettable memories with your friends. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, organising a family trip to a racing event may be a fun and thrilling experience. By following these measures, you can ensure the success of your vacation and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Xfinity race postponed, NASCAR doubleheader set for Sunday at Auto Club Speedway

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The Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 has been postponed to Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on FS2 following the Cup Series Pala Casino 400 on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET for a doubleheader Sunday.

After continual rain and random snow flurries amid efforts to dry the track, NASCAR canceled all of Saturday’s scheduled on-track activity at Auto Club Speedway, including practice, qualifying and the Xfinity Series race.

Every effort was made to start the Xfinity Series race, originally scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET Saturday evening. At approximately 6 p.m. ET, the drivers were sent on track and made a few pace laps but the rain persisted and the cars were sent back to pit road, prompting the decision to postpone.

The lineups for both series were set by the performance matrix based on last week’s results at Daytona International Speedway, as specified in the NASCAR rule book.

It is comprised of the driver’s fastest lap time position (15%), the driver’s final race position (25%), the owner’s final race position (25%) and the owner’s points position (35%).

Christopher Bell will be on the pole for the Cup Series race with Austin Hill leading the field to green for the Xfinity Series event.

Lineups:

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Connor Zilisch Opens 2023 With Solid Seventh at Sebring

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14-Year-Old Rookie Ben Maier Drives from 41st to 23rd in Trans Am TA2 Debut

Overview:

Date: Feb. 25, 2023
Event: Sebring SpeedTour (Round 1 of 12)
Series: Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli
Division: Big Machine Vodka Spiked CoolersTA2 Series
Location: Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway
Layout: 3.74-mile, 17-turn road course
Format: 27 laps or 75 minutes
Weather: Sunny, mid-80s
Race Winner: Rafa Matos of Peterson Racing

Silver Hare Racing:

● Connor Zilisch – Started 10th, Finished 7th (Running, completed 27/27 laps)
● Ben Maier – Started 41st, Finished 23rd (Running, completed 27/27 laps)

Connor Zilisch, Driver, No. 7 Waukegan Farms/Silver Hare Racing Chevrolet Camaro:

“It was a pretty good day. We kind of struggled to get this new car going to start the weekend, not having had the chance to go test before this race like a lot of teams did, so we were coming in kind of on the back foot. We did the most we could, struggled with a few things during the two test sessions, and when the first official practice came around, we had those sorted out and got ourselves up to seventh. We felt decent about where we were at, not great, then made some minor adjustments before qualifying and unfortunately they didn’t go our way. So we started the race 10th and my mindset was to just have a good, clean race and I managed to do that, got ourselves up to seventh before a late-race caution and rode to the end from there. Proud of the team and all the effort they put in. We had a lot of little issues going on and stuff that was out of our control. But they all worked their tails off to get me back out there and get me fast, and we definitely achieved that in the race. I felt a lot better about our speed. I’m excited about NOLA in just two short weeks, and hopefully we’ll have a better piece going into there and can come out with a podium.”

Ben Maier, Driver, No. 75 Gel Blaster/Silver Hare Racing Chevrolet Camaro:

“I was just sitting back trying to not wreck because that would’ve been bad (laughs). I passed a couple of people in the beginning, just waiting for the right time. I was keeping pretty good pace. Looking forward to working on getting me more and more comfortable in the car – this was only my third day ever in the car – and hopefully do some testing to get more up to speed before the next race so we can make it further up toward the front. The Silver Hare team is an amazing group of people. I’m excited to continue the season with them. They set up my car nice. Everything was good. They fixed the things that needed to get fixed as the weekend went along and in quick time. I was happy with the way the weekend turned out and I’m looking forward to the next one.”

Maurice Hull, Co-Owner, Silver Hare Racing:

“It was spectacular and I’m just immensely pleased, couldn’t be happier for both our drivers. They both drove great races. It’s hard to pass on this track, it’s hard to pass when you’ve got single-file results, it’s just a tough, tough track and they both excelled. Not a mark on Ben’s car. Had a little problem where Connor got run off the track in turn one. But other than that, there were no marks on either car, they were flawless, so I’m extremely proud of them. Laura (Hull, wife and co-owners) and I have been really, really fortunate to have surrounded ourselves with some of the best guys in racing, in our opinion. They have been stellar in not only assembling the cars, but finding problems when they come up, which in racing there’s always something that needs diagnosing and solving. And they’re extremely pleasant the whole time. They’re great human beings and I couldn’t be happier to be associated with them.”

Next Up:

Round two of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli takes the Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series competitors to NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, Louisiana, for the New Orleans SpeedTour. The event begins with two open test sessions on Thursday, March 9. Practice on the 2.75-mile, 16-turn road course is set for Friday morning, March 10, followed by qualifying that afternoon. The 27-lap, 75-minute race will run Saturday, March 11, at 1:25 p.m. EST. Coverage will be live streamed via the Trans Am Series and SpeedTourTV channels on YouTube.

About Silver Hare Racing:

Silver Hare Racing is a fulltime competitor in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s newly renamed Big Machine Vodka Spiked Coolers TA2 Series. The multicar team has won the TA2 Masters class championship three times (2018, 2019 and 2020) with driver and team co-owner Maurice Hull. Under the leadership of Hull’s wife, co-owner and team manager Laura Hull, Silver Hare Racing provides a variety of services that includes private testing and arrive-and-drive programs. The team offers six professionally built and maintained TA2 chassis from Howe Racing and operates from a state-of-the-art facility in High Point, North Carolina. For more information, visit SilverHareRacing.com.

Caymus Vineyards Partners with Stewart-Haas Racing

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Family-Owned and Operated Winery Aligns with Driver Aric Almirola and No. 10 Team

FONTANA, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2023) – Caymus Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s finest wine producers, has partnered with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), the championship-winning NASCAR team.

The family-owned and operated winery debuts with SHR this weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, as an associate sponsor on the No. 10 Ford Mustang driven by Aric Almirola in the NASCAR Cup Series. Throughout the 2023 season, Caymus Vineyards will be seen on the B-post of the No. 10 Ford Mustang and on Almirola’s firesuit.

“As we embark on our 10th year of motorsports involvement, Caymus Vineyards is proud to partner with Aric Almirola and Stewart-Haas Racing – a winning driver and a championship organization. SHR has two NASCAR Cup Series championships, so its vision for success and high standards aligns extremely well with our own commitment to producing excellent wine,” said Karen Perry, Executive Vice President, Caymus Vineyards.

“We’re especially pleased that our 10th year in racing will be spent with the No. 10 car, which Aric successfully delivered to victory lane last week at Daytona International Speedway in his Duel qualifying race for the Daytona 500. We look forward to connecting with even more NASCAR fans who have been so supportive of Caymus Vineyards over the years.”

Almirola has won races in each of NASCAR’s top-three national touring series – Cup, Xfinity and Truck. This is his 12th fulltime season in the NASCAR Cup Series and he is a two-time winner of the Duel at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2021 and 2023).

“Our annual race weekend in Sonoma is something we always look forward to, and now we have an inside connection to one of Napa’s coolest wineries. I’m not sure who is more excited about it – me or my wife, Janice,” said Almirola, referring to the NASCAR Cup Series’ June 11 stop at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.

“Both of us really enjoy wine. Janice likes Sauvignon Blanc, but I’m more into Cabernets. We already have a selection of Caymus at home, so we’re looking forward to learning more about the family’s diverse offerings and enjoying some wines we haven’t tried before.”

Chuck Wagner and his late parents, Lorna and Charlie Sr., opened Caymus Vineyards in 1972, starting off with 240 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon. Based at its original “home ranch” in Rutherford, California – deep in the heart of Napa Valley Wine Country and just a 45-minute drive north of Sonoma Raceway – Caymus Vineyards remains a hands-on family affair. In addition to their famed Cabernet Sauvignon, Chuck, Charlie and Jenny Wagner make a range of white and red wines, each with a character all its own.

About Caymus Vineyards:

The Wagner Family has a history in Napa Valley dating back to the 1850s. Through the years, they have embraced a hands-on work ethic and are constantly trying out new ideas in pursuit of making exceptional wines. Whether it’s venturing to different regions to find diverse sources of top-quality grapes or experimenting with new farming techniques, the result is a pairing of tradition with innovation, a respect for the old and the promise of the new.

Chuck Wagner and his late parents, Lorna and Charlie, started Caymus Vineyards in 1972. They were a family of farmers who worked together for decades to create a signature style of Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, the family’s two Cabernets – Caymus Napa Valley and Caymus Special Selection – are among the region’s most celebrated wines. Chuck now works alongside two of his children, Charlie and Jenny, and the family produces diverse wines from Napa Valley, other parts of California and beyond. Continually pursuing new ideas, they feel extremely fortunate to spend their days farming grapes and making wine. For more information, please visit us online at caymus.com or wagnerfamilyofwine.com, and on social at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About Stewart-Haas Racing:

Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The Kannapolis, North Carolina-based organization has won two NASCAR Cup Series titles, one NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and more than 90 NASCAR races, including such crown-jewel events as the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and Southern 500. For more information, please visit us online at StewartHaasRacing.com and on social at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Brett Moffit NASCAR Xfinity Series Auto Club Production Alliance Group 300 Race Preview

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AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Auto Club (Calif.) Speedway | Production Alliance Group 300

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. 77
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines
Driver Championship Point Standings: 25th
Team Championship Point Standings: 26th

Notes of Interest:

Inaugural Journey: After spending the past several seasons as a full-time team in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, AM Racing will embark on its inaugural journey in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season with driver Brett Moffitt for the entire 33-race tour continuing with Saturday afternoon’s Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club (Calif.) Speedway.

Future Focused: With AM’s inaugural Xfinity journey set to continue at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., 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 second 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.

Thanks For Your Support: With the start of the 2023 season underway, 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.

Congratulations Team: Earlier this week, AM Racing went to Victory Lane at Fayetteville Motor Speedway during Carolina Speedweek in their No. 23 AM Racing 602 Dirt Modified.

The recent expansion of the organization to dirt is part of the team’s vision for their Future Focused initiative with additional details to be unveiled soon.

Brett Moffitt Xfinity Auto Club Speedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Production Alliance Group 300 will mark Moffitt’s third start at the 2.0-mile speedway.

In his previous two efforts, he has delivered two top-20 finishes. His track-best result occurred during the 2020 spring edition of the Production Alliance Group 300 when Moffitt steered to a

Track best of 14th after starting 29th for Our Motorsports.

In addition to his previous two Xfinity Series races, the popular driver also has a lone NASCAR Cup Series start at the Southern California race track in 2015 driving for Michael Waltrip Racing.

After starting 30th, Moffitt earned a lead-lap 22nd place finish.

Brett Moffitt NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 85 career Xfinity Series starts, Moffitt has earned two top-five and 23 top-10 finishes, including a second-place outing at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February 2021.

In addition to 84 Xfinity Series starts, he has achieved 45 NASCAR Cup Series and 92 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts to his credit.

Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway | Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, AM Racing successfully made their series’ debut with Moffitt at the “World Center of Racing”

After qualifying on speed in the 32nd position, Moffitt maneuvered his No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang through the field and drafted inside the top five where he hovered for a majority of the race until late-race contact from another driver caused a flat tire sending Moffitt to pit road for an unscheduled stop.

The setback left few laps for the Statesville, N.C.-based team to recover leaving the team with a 29th-place finish.

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

He will crew chief his 100th NASCAR Xfinity Series race as crew chief on Saturday afternoon and his third race at the 2.0-mile speedway.

Williams is the defending race-winning crew chief after steering Cole Custer to victory last February for SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt first career victory in the sport.

In his previous 99 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), seven top-five and 21 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 Auto Club Speedway: “Auto Club has been a decent track for me over the years but I have high hopes for this weekend’s race. Joe (Williams Jr.) has been working hard on our No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang and knowing he won that race last year brings some excitement to our AM Racing team.

“We ran strong at Daytona but did not get the finish we deserved. I hope we are able to earn the finish I know our team deserves.”

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

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

Race Information:

The Production Alliance Group 300 (150 laps | 200 miles) is the second of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Sat., Feb 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Qualifying begins at 9:30 a.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. ET) with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.

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 and the NASCAR Xfinity Series 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.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Overview- Auto Club Speedway

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Track; Auto Club Speedway– D-Shaped Oval (2.0-mile)
Race: Production Alliance Group 300; 150 Laps –35/35/80; 300 Miles
Date/Broadcast: Saturday; February 25, 2023 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT)
TV: Fox Sports 1 (FS1), and the FOX Sports App
Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)- Check Local Listings for affiliate, and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90
Social Media: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport; Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Parker Retzlaff – No. 31 FUNKAWAY Chevrolet Camaro SS Preview-
Auto Club Speedway

News and Notes:

  • Practice; After the completion of a rain-soaked technical inspection on Friday afternoon, Parker Retzlaff is scheduled to hit the 2.0-mile Auto Club Speedway for the first time in his career at 9:05 AM PT (12:05 PM ET) Saturday morning weather pending for a 30-minute practice session.

– Starting Position; Immediately after Practice, qualifying for the Production Alliance Group 300 will take to the track at 9:35 AM PT (12:35 PM ET) Saturday morning weather pending to set the 36-car starting field. In 2023, intermediate-track qualifying would consist of a single round of single car qualifying for one lap to determine the starting order. From the results of qualifying the lineup will be set by the fastest 31 competitors on speed and five provisional starters with two cars failing to make the starting field. Retzlaff is scheduled to roll off 37th to make his qualifying lap. For those not able to attend in Southern California, Qualifying will be shown LIVE on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and the Fox Sports App.

– Auto Club Speedway Stats; Saturday’s Production Alliance Group 300 will mark Retzlaff’s debut at the Southern California 2.0-mile oval.

Featured Partners

  • FUNKAWAY; Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, FunkAway is a line of odor elimination products that removes the horrible effects of bad smells. Guaranteed to work on clothing, shoes, gear, pet products, car interiors and more, FunkAway allows customers to renew and refresh, rather than throw away. To learn more about FunkAway, visit Funkaway.com and connect on Instagram and Facebook.

Jeb Burton– No. 27 Contractor Rewards / State Water Heaters Chevrolet Camaro SS Preview-
Auto Club Speedway

Social Media; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

News and Notes:

  • Practice; After the completion of the technical inspection on Friday afternoon, Jeb Burton and the No. 27 team is scheduled to hit the 2.0-mile Auto Club Speedway for the first time at 9:05 AM PT (12:05 PM ET) Saturday morning weather pending for a 30-minute practice session.

– Starting Position; Immediately after Practice, qualifying for the Production Alliance Group 300 will take to the track Saturday morning at 9:35 AM PT (12:35 PM ET) weather pending to set the 36-car starting field. In 2023, intermediate-track qualifying would consist of a single round of single car qualifying for one lap to determine the starting order. The lineup up will then be set by the fastest 31 competitors on speed and five provisional starters with two cars failing to make the starting field. Burton is scheduled to make his qualification lap 34th. Qualifying will be shown LIVE on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and the Fox Sports App.

– Auto Club Speedway Stats; Saturday’s NXS Production Alliance Group 300 will mark Burton’s third career start at Southern California’s Auto Club Speedway. In two previous starts (2016, 2022) in NXS competition Burton holds an average finish of 15.0 with a best of 14th coming in 2022.

Featured Partners

  • Contractor Rewards; Get rewarded for your business! Earn points for doing business with top-brand manufacturers of building products. It’s simple, it’s free — and it’s rewarding! ContractorRewards.com
  • State Water Heaters; State Water Heaters is a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters. For more than 60 years, State Water Heaters has built dependable, long-lasting water heaters for commercial and residential applications. State remains fixed on manufacturing durable products that last longer. For more information, visit StateWaterHeaters.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Solid.State.
  • Power Plus; For more than 30 years, Power Plus has been designing and installing industrial temporary power systems for the construction industry. Whether you’re building residential homes, commercial developments or civil engineering projects, we are the power experts and our crews have the experience, resources and construction generators to provide you with the temporary power system you need. For more information on Power Plus visit PowerPlus.com

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) Bommarito Autosport is a NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson and Bommarito Automotive Group President, John Bommarito.

Established in 2018, JAR Bommarito Autosport has competed full-time in the NCTS four times earning a team best back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 2020 & 2021 NextEra 250 season opener at Daytona International Speedway with driver Jordan Anderson.

Expanding to the NXS in 2021 the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS would drive to five Top-Five and six Top-10 finishes with various drivers behind the wheel in its first season. 2022 would see the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS claim the team’s first stage win and a runner-up finish while claiming four Top-10’s with driver Myatt Snider.

In 2023, JAR Bommarito Autosport will continue to grow fielding two full-time entries in the NXS; No. 31 for Parker Retzlaff, and No. 27 for Jeb Burton. JAR Bommarito Autosport will also compete in the NCTS with the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado various drivers in select races.

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