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CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Roar Media Availability Transcript

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Corvette Racing drivers Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, Tommy Milner, and GM Sports Car Racing Manager Laura Wontrop Klauser met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway on Friday during the opening day of the Roar Before the 24. FULL TRANSCRIPT:

JORDAN, THIS IS THE 25TH SEASON OF CORVETTE RACING AND IT KICKS OFF THE WITH THE ROLEX 24. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO THE TEAM?

Jordan Taylor: “It’s a big deal. It’s also the last year for the C8.R before the new GT3 Corvette comes out, so we’re hoping to have a big send-off for it. The Rolex 24 is the perfect place to do that. We won it in 2021 so it’s been a couple of years. Whenever you come to the Rolex, you race for the win; you’re not really thinking of the championship or anything like that. With this being Corvette Racing’s 25th season, it’s a big achievement. The team has an amazing history in endurance events so I think when you look at what caters to this team, it’s usually these types of events where you need to execute for all 24 hours. Whether its pit stops, strategy or driver execution, the team is known for those as a staple. We’re looking forward to getting through the Roar and getting the raceweek started.”

TOMMY, YOU’RE BACK IN IMSA WITH ANTONIO AND JORDAN AFTER RUNNING THE ROLEX LAST YEAR AND THE FIA WEC. WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING PART OF THIS SQUAD THIS TIME AROUND?

Tommy Milner: “It felt a little funny to see Antonio this morning in my car – I say my car! – but I last drove with him 2011 so it’s been a long time. But we’ve all been teammates and have been for a long time, so part of it feels very normal. They’re both are great guys on and off the racetrack. I’m excited to do this one, Sebring and Petit Le Mans with them this year. Then it’s lots of testing for me this year with the Corvette GT3 car coming up both in the simulator and on the racetrack testing, so that will take up a lot of my time this year.”

ANTONIO, YOU’VE BEEN PART OF CORVETTE RACING THE LONGEST OF YOUR TEAMMATES HERE. WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR MOST SPECIAL MOMENTS SO FAR WITH THIS PROGRAM?

Antonio Garcia: “Definitely being able to win twice here with Corvette Racing was very special. The first one (in 2015) was kind of normal. The last one (2021) was a little bit odd because I was out in the parking lot watching my car win! So that was different. I’m looking forward to have another go at it and see if we can win another race with Tommy. The last time we raced together, we were able to win Le Mans so I think we can win this one together, too.”

LAURA, YOU’RE WEARING A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT HATS BUT LET’S TALK ABOUT THE CORVETTE ONE. HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS PROGRAM TO EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON WITH GENERAL MOTORS AND CHEVROLET?

Laura Wontrop Klauser: “We’re so excited to be working on the Corvette GT3 and getting to launch that. We’ll have a sneak peek at it for those that are here next week for those that want to see it. So that’s exciting. Everything we’ve learned from the C8.R has been transferred into that and will continue to transfer into that. Every time we run a racecar, we’re learning. Being able to work with the current cars in IMSA and the WEC in getting ready for the GT3 is great. We have a great heritage of winning races, and we do count them! We’re hoping to put some more on the board and get ready for the new car and show the world how cool it is, too.”

WHAT WILL THE LOGISTICS LOOK LIKE FOR THE CORVETTE WEC PROGRAM THIS YEAR? WILL IT BE THE SAME AS IT WAS IN 2022?

Laura Wontrop Klauser: “Considering all the chaos of getting a car all over the world, the team did an amazing job last year. We have a really nice working relationship with Larbre Competition, who supports us with that. We wanted to continue with that. We found our groove and it made sense just to keep on grooving that way for 2023 since we know how to do that. We’ll evaluate that for GT3 when we get the European operations started for that. But for this year, it will be same as for 2023.”

CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THIS MORNING IN PRACTICE?

Jordan Taylor: “We had a steering issues, and the guys are looking into it. We left the Bus Stop and didn’t have many options. There isn’t a lot of room for error there and we had some contact. It’s definitely unfortunate to kick off the week that way, but we’d rather do it now than later this week or next week during the Rolex.”

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE SEASON, THERE ARE SOME NEW CARS FROM YOUR COMPETITORS COMING IN. HOW ARE YOU LOOKING AT THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION?

Antonio Garcia: “The same way. Last year for us was a learning experience for us all the way. We didn’t have a lot of knowledge of this car on the GTD tire, so we were learning race-by-race how the car interacts with that customer tire. Every race was new for us. This year will be a little different with some more knowledge. It’s true that many manufacturers have a new car so it’s difficult to know where they will be stronger than us. We need to carry on with what we have. Tommy will focus on having a really nice Corvette for the following year. From now on, we just need to do what we’ve been doing. Last year we only won Sebring but this year should be better. Hopefully we can win some races – some of the big ones – and be in the championship.”

IN THE TIME YOU HAD ON THE TRACK THIS MORNING, HOW MUCH OF A CHANCE DID YOU HAVE TO MINGLE WITH THE NEW GTP CARS VERSUS THE DPi AND IF THEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE MORE IN THE WAY THAN USUAL.

Antonio Garcia: “Not in the way. If we were in the GTLM spec that was five to seven seconds faster (per lap) than we are now, maybe we would have more interaction in the infield, But now we are way slower than them anyway. I can see when they go by on a straight line that they are way faster. It’s not bad that they aren’t very aggressive in the field. Maybe we’ll be less in the way of each other going forward.”

WHAT WOULD IT MEAN TO WIN THE ROLEX 24 TO START THE 25TH SEASON OF THIS PROGRAM?

Tommy Milner: “That’s why we’re here. This is one of our biggest races of the year. For this team, Le Mans is big but Daytona is right up there. It also sets these guys (Antonio and Jordan) up well for the championship. Daytona is a huge part of our goals of the season – to win big races. It would be a big deal and would be great do it in the 25th season of this program. You only get to 25 years as a partnership with GM and Pratt Miller by having success and both sides growing together. They’ve done a great job in the past and no reason to think we won’t do it again this year.”

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United Rentals Racing: Ryan Preece Previews Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

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RYAN PREECE
Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum
No. 41 United Rentals Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Event Overview

● Event: Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

● Time/Date: 5 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 5

● Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

● Layout: Quarter-mile oval

● Format: 150-lap Feature with a 27-car field set by Heats and Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ)

● TV/Radio: FOX / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

● Note: Heats and LCQ are broadcast live from 5-7 p.m. EST. Feature airs live at 8 p.m. EST.

Notes of Interest

● United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the largest equipment rental company in the world, is serving as the primary sponsor of Ryan Preece and the No. 41 team of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) for select NASCAR Cup Series races in 2023, beginning with the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum Feb. 4-5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. United Rentals has an integrated network of 1,449 rental locations in North America, 13 in Europe, 27 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 24,700 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,700 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $19.3 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Additional information about United Rentals is available at UnitedRentals.com.

● Perseverance has paid off for Preece. SHR promoted the 32-year-old racer from Berlin, Connecticut, from his reserve driver role with the organization to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023 where he will drive the team’s No. 41 Ford Mustang. Preece had spent 2022 performing simulator work while running a mix of races across each of NASCAR’s top-three national touring series – Cup, Xfinity and Truck – a schedule punctuated by a Truck Series win from the pole June 24 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway, his second straight at the 1.333-mile oval near Music City.

● One of the NASCAR Cup Series races Preece ran last year was the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum. Preece drove for Rick Ware Racing and advanced into the 150-lap main event. It was a herculean effort for the small team, and Preece played a key role even from outside of the racecar. To simply have a car ready for the race, Preece worked side-by-side with his mechanics in the days and nights leading into The Clash building the racecar, a rarity in the ultra-specialized world of NASCAR’s premier division.

● Preece made a name for himself on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour – NASCAR’s oldest division and the only open-wheel series sanctioned by NASCAR. Preece won the Tour championship in 2013 and worked hard to leverage that title into additional opportunities in the Xfinity Series – NASCAR’s stepping-stone division to the elite Cup Series. After spending all of 2016 in a scrappy effort with an underfunded team that delivered a best finish of 10th, Preece mortgaged his house to secure two races with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) in 2017. In equipment finally befitting his talent, Preece finished second in his JGR debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon and then won in his very next start at Iowa Speedway in Newton. In his next five Xfinity Series starts, Preece never finished outside of the top-10, a run capped with a second victory in April 2018 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

● The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is filled with short tracks, so competing at a quarter-mile oval – the shortest track the NASCAR Cup Series will compete on in 2023 – is nothing new for Preece. That experience will prove incredibly useful because only 27 cars can line up for the 150-lap feature. Getting to the main event is a process. Here’s how it works…

● On Saturday, Feb. 4, NASCAR Cup Series competitors will take to the track for practice prior to single-car qualifying to determine the starting order for four heat races. On Sunday, Feb. 5, on-track action will begin with four, 25-lap heat races consisting of 10 cars each. Below is a breakdown on how the heat races will be filled out:

●  The top-four fastest qualifiers from Saturday’s single-car qualifying session will be on the pole for each heat race, while cars that qualified fifth through eighth will make up the other half of the front row in each heat.

●  The remainder of each field will be filled using this methodology: Heat one will be made up of cars with qualifying positions of one, five, nine, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37.

●  The top-five finishers (20 total cars) from each heat race automatically advance to the Busch Light Clash, with the winner of heat one winning the pole and the winner of heat two earning the outside pole.

●  The winners of heats three and four will fill out the second row, with the remaining order being determined in the same manner.

●  The remaining finishing positions from each heat that did not advance will continue to one of two 50-lap Last Chance Qualifying (LCQ) races. Below is a breakdown on how the LCQ will be filled out:

●  The starting order for these two events will be determined based on finishing positions in the heat races.

●  Those who did not advance from heats one and three will make up the first LCQ race. The second race will be made up of those from heats two and four.

●  The sixth-place finishers from heats one and two will be on the pole in their respective LCQ races. The sixth-place finishers from heats three and four will be on the outside pole.

●  This pattern will continue to fill out the remaining cars in each LCQ.

●  The top-three finishers (six total cars) from both LCQ races will advance to the Busch Light Clash, filling out positions 21-26 of the 27 available positions.

●  The final spot in the Busch Light Clash will be reserved for the driver who finished the highest in the 2022 points standings who does not transfer on finishing position in their heat race or in their LCQ race.

●  All other drivers will be eliminated from competition for the remainder of the event weekend.

Ryan Preece, Driver of the No. 41 United Rentals Ford Mustang

You won the second LCQ race last year to advance to the Busch Light Clash. Talk about that LCQ race and how frantic the final laps were, and how your poise earned you the win, even after crossing the stripe in second place. (Ty Dillon was originally declared the winner, but NASCAR determined he jumped the final restart. He was disqualified. Preece, who had finished second to Dillon, was awarded the win and the final transfer spot to the Clash.)

“Going there with Rick Ware Racing and having to race our way in, we knew it was going to be tough. It was a level playing field for the most part just because not many people had been testing with the NextGen car, so it was all still pretty new. I felt like we had a pretty decent car right away and we just kind of tuned on it and we were able to make it into the big show. That was huge for that team, and I come from quarter-miles, so it was nice to be a part of it and get some experience.”

Which was tougher – advancing to the Clash via the LCQ or just getting your car ready to compete at the L.A. Coliseum. Rumor has it you built your own NextGen car to race at the Clash. Is that true?

“I didn’t completely build it, but I did help at times, and after the B-main (LCQ), I had to get in there and do a little bit of work just because we were short-handed. It’s always nice to get your hands dirty and be a part of the process, but at this level, there are so many smart people, and people who are seasoned and knowledgeable, so it’s nice to be at SHR and have the opportunity to lean on my teammates.”

You’re a bit old school in that you’ve always worked on your own racecars. Talk about growing up with that mentality and how it has helped you get back to the NASCAR Cup Series with Stewart-Haas Racing.

“The one takeaway you really have from being old school and working on your own racecars is that it teaches you the will to win. It teaches you to be a fighter. It teaches you how to make things possible. Racing, as much as it is a competitive sport and it’s about winning, there are so many life lessons that come along with it. I’m proud of my grassroots, weekly racing background and from where I come from. It’s rewarding to be back and have this opportunity.”

When it comes to the primary partner on your racecar, United Rentals, you’re pretty hands on with them too. You know your way around all the equipment they provide. Is it a badge of honor to be able to jump on a scissor lift or a forklift, or to grab a generator or an air compressor and just know what you need to do with them?

“My father, he owns an HVAC company, and you’re using forklifts or scissor lifts, really all of United Rentals’ equipment all the time. It’s really a natural fit for me. When some guests from United Rentals show up and I get to talk to them, I can have a genuine conversation with them, even if it’s not about their equipment or what they’re doing. Those are the types of people and partners that I really enjoy working with. Getting to meet all of the different contractors that they bring and hearing their stories.”

For a guy who is used to working on his own stuff and making parts and pieces for his racecars, is there any better place to be than at a race team that’s co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and Haas Automation founder Gene Haas?

“I’m really excited about this because Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, they’re both innovators. They’re racers. Tony’s a racecar driver and just look at everything Gene Haas has built, this empire he has created with Haas Automation. It’s a great opportunity that I have to race for this team and this organization and, hopefully, we’ve done a good job preparing and we can go out and have an extremely successful year.”

In regard to the actual racing at the Coliseum, how did reality line up with your expectations, and what are your expectations for this year’s Clash?

“We surpassed our expectations at The Clash last year. For every race, my expectation is to show up and try to win, but just making that race was a big deal for me and for that team. I felt like we could’ve had a top-10 effort but, unfortunately, we had a brake failure. As far as our goals and what we have set for this year, I know what my goal is and that’s to win. I feel really strongly about the relationship that I have with Chad (Johnston, crew chief) and what we’re capable of doing together.”

Kaulig Racing taps Justin Haley for multiple Xfinity Series events in 2023

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Photo by Bruce Nuttleman for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Kaulig Racing’s No. 10 Xfinity Series Chevrolet Camaro entry will become the team’s “all-star” entry for this upcoming Xfinity season as Justin Haley will be driving the entry in multiple Xfinity events, beginning with the season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway.

The news comes two days after Landon Cassill, who was scheduled to pilot the No. 10 entry for a second season, will not be competing on a full-time basis for the 2023 season. It also comes six months after his sponsor Voyager Digital filed for bankruptcy. Cassill, who finished in 13th place in the 2022 Xfinity standings on the strength of a career-high five top-five results, 12 top-10 results and an average-finishing result of 16.2, has yet to announce his plans for this upcoming season.

Haley, who competed in the Xfinity circuit with Kaulig from 2019 to 2021 and accumulated four victories, including two at Daytona, is currently set to compete in his second full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The 23-year-old native from Winamac, Indiana, capped off his first season with Kaulig in 22nd place in the 2022 Cup standings on the strength of three top-five results, four top-10 results and an average-finishing result of 22.7. Throughout the previous season, he also made one start in the Xfinity circuit in Kaulig’s No. 14 Chevrolet Camaro entry at Daytona in August, where he finished 25th after being involved in a late multi-car incident.

Kaulig Racing’s Nos. 11 and 16 entries will be remaining as full-time entries alongside the No. 10 entry for Xfinity regulars Daniel Hemric and Chandler Smith, respectively. Hemric, the 2021 Xfinity Series champion, returns for a second season at Kaulig while Smith prepares for his first full-time campaign in the Xfinity circuit as he will battle for the rookie title.

The remainder of Kaulig Racing’s No. 10 driver lineup will be determined at a later date.

Haley’s first Xfinity start of the season is set to occur at Daytona International Speedway on February 18 at 5 p.m. ET on FS1, which will commence a new season of Xfinity competition. 

GIN X e-bike: Sold Out 3 times, the success story of an exceptional e-bike

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Reading, UK – GIN e-bikes is thrilled to announce that the GIN X e-bike has been a huge success since its official launch in August 2022. The e-bike has sold out 3 times, with customers willing to wait for up to three months to receive their bikes. This high demand is a testament to the GIN X e-bike’s exceptional quality and cost-effectiveness.

The GIN X e-bike has received rave reviews from customers, with many praising its premium features and cost-effectiveness (only £999). One customer stated, “I couldn’t believe the value I was getting for the price of £999 the GIN X e-bike. It’s truly one of the best premium e-bikes on the market.” Another customer said, “I was hesitant to wait for three months to receive my bike, but now that I have it, I can say it was worth the wait. The GIN X e-bike is an exceptional product.”

The GIN X e-bike’s premium features include:
● lightweight 19 kgs frame;
● powerful electric 250W BAFANG motor;
● long-lasting Teslagrade 48V battery (75+ miles on a single charge);
● hydraulic ZOOM brakes;
● Shimano Altus derailleur.

The bike’s sleek and modern design also sets it apart from other e-bikes on the market. Additionally, the GIN X e-bike is environmentally friendly, with zero emissions and low energy consumption.

“We are thrilled with the success of the GIN X e-bike,” said Rahul Pushp, CEO of GIN e-bikes. “Our goal was to create a high-quality and cost-effective e-bike for urban commuters, and the positive feedback from our customers shows that we’ve achieved that goal,” adds Marina Vlasenko, COO of GIN e-bikes.

The GIN X e-bike is available for purchase through the official website and select retailers. Customers can also test ride the GIN X e-bike at GIN e-bikes showroom located at 200 Brook drive, Green Park, Reading, RG2 6UB, United Kingdom.

To learn more about the GIN X e-bike and its exceptional features, visit https://www.ginebikes.com/ or contact at support@ginebikes.com, +44 74357 18906.

Community Choice Financial Begins New Partnership with Front Row Motorsports

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Speedy Cash Brand Remains Featured Partner of Todd Gilliland
Zane Smith to Attempt to Win SpeedyCash.com 250

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 20, 2023) – Community Choice Financial, a holding company that provides financial services primarily to under-served consumers, will return their newly acquired Speedy Cash brand to the NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Front Row Motorsports.

The program will be highlighted by Speedy Cash again being one of the anchor partners of Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Ford Mustang team across six events. The Speedy Cash colors will adorn the No. 38 Ford Mustang of Gilliland starting on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway in April. They continue their primary races at the Dover Motor Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Pocono Raceway, Richmond Raceway, and conclude once again at the Bristol Motor Speedway night race. They will be a major associate of Gilliland and the team all season.

“I am really thankful to have the support of Community Choice Financial and their Speedy Cash brand this season,” said Gilliland. “The Speedy Cash colors have become popular here at FRM and it is always cool seeing the Speedy Cash Ford Mustang in the shop. I’m looking forward to another season supporting them.”

Speedy Cash will also play an integral role with Zane Smith and his defense of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. They will be the primary partner of Smith during the SpeedyCash.com 250 at the Texas Motor Speedway in April and will be an associate partner all season.

When Smith makes his Daytona 500 debut this season, Speedy Cash will be a major associate partner on the car.

“It’s great to have Speedy Cash back on the truck at Texas Motor Speedway this year,” commented Smith. “By far, the coolest thing is them sponsoring the truck race and Speedy Cash Victory Lane. It will be a lot of fun to win that race for them. And I want to thank them for helping me out during my Daytona 500 debut. That’s something that I’ve been dreaming about my whole life, and I can’t do it without their support.”

Community Choice Financial is proud to work with Front Row Motorsports.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Front Row Motorsports this season,” said Raechel Peters, Senior Vice President Marketing, Community Choice Financial. “Our enthusiasm is two-fold. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the return of the Speedy Cash brand to the Cup Series with Todd Gilliland and we’re excited to continue supporting champion Zane Smith, especially during the SpeedyCash.com 250!”

For more information about Speedy Cash, visit www.speedycash.com.

About Speedy Cash

Speedy Cash is an omni-channel lender that specializes in financial services such as installment loans, title loans, payday loans, personal lines of credit, check cashing, money transfers and money orders. Speedy Cash is a part of the Community Choice Financial family of brands which includes CheckSmart, easymoney, Check Into Cash, California Check Cashing Stores, and more. The Community Choice Financial family of brands provide personal lending and ancillary services at over 800 stores nationwide and online.

About Front Row Motorsports

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

Different Kinds of Automotive Used in the Construction Industry

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  • Backhoe loaders are versatile machines that can dig trenches and transport materials.
  • Dump trucks move large amounts of material, including dirt and debris.
  • Bulldozers level uneven terrain with their metal blades before construction begins.
  • Excavators are versatile machines used for a wide variety of tasks.
  • Forklifts are necessary for projects involving heavy lifting and moving large objects.

The construction industry is a complicated and ever-changing business. From the materials and tools used to the machines that help speed up the process, countless pieces of equipment are necessary for successful projects. In particular, several kinds of automotive are often utilized in the construction industry to help with various tasks. Proper maintenance and replacement of parts like Pilot Valve 9257577 is important to ensure the efficiency of work.

Here’s a brief look at some of the most common types of automotive used in construction and what they can do for you.

Backhoe Loaders

Backhoe loaders are some of the most versatile machines available for construction jobs. These vehicles typically feature a loader bucket at the front and an excavator arm and bucket at the back. This combination makes digging trenches, transporting materials, and even performing demolition work easy.

Backhoes are especially popular because a single operator can operate them without additional labor or equipment. This also comes in handy when working in tight spaces that other vehicles can’t access.

Dump Trucks

Dump trucks are among the most essential automated vehicles on any construction site. These large trucks can transport various materials, and the dump bed can be raised or lowered to discharge materials as needed. They’re especially invaluable for projects that require extensive movement of dirt and other debris.

This vehicle is often attached to a dump truck lift, allowing them to dump the contents of the dump bed over walls, onto floors, and into other areas. You will often see them used for tasks such as carrying asphalt and aggregates and disposing of excess materials.

Trenchers

Trenchers use rotating chains or blades to excavate long, narrow trenches in soil or on hard surfaces such as asphalt pavement. They’re primarily used to lay underground pipes, cables, wires, and other utilities, such as irrigation systems. Trenchers come in different sizes and power outputs, depending on your needs, from small walk-behind models to large tracked units needing an experienced operator to maneuver them around a job site safely.

Bulldozers

A bulldozer is a powerful piece of heavy machinery designed to move large amounts of dirt or other material with its metal blade attachment. Bulldozers are essential for grading land before construction begins, as they can quickly level off uneven terrain by pushing around soil, rocks, and other debris. Bulldozers can also help clear away trees, shrubs, and other vegetation before construction begins. There are three primary types of bulldozers:

Crawler bulldozers

This type of bulldozer is tracked, making it ideal for use on uneven terrain. Crawlers are also highly maneuverable and can easily steer around tight areas.

Wheel bulldozers

Wheel dozers are usually used in open areas on relatively flat surfaces. They offer great speed and maneuverability but don’t provide the same stability as crawler dozers.

Compact bulldozers

Compact dozers are smaller than the other two types and feature a more lightweight design. They’re perfect for tight spaces and can also be used in landscaping projects.

Excavators

Excavators are integral to nearly any construction project due to their wide range of applications. They can be used for clearing the ground, digging holes, laying foundations, mixing concrete, digging trenches for utilities and drainage systems, demolishing structures, and moving large quantities of soil or debris.

Thanks to the boom and arm of an excavator, these machines’ primary benefit is their versatility: they offer a wide range of motion and can work effectively in confined spaces or on projects that may require varying levels of precision. This makes them particularly useful for building complex projects such as bridges, tunnels, dams, and utility plants, while also boosting productivity by enabling faster material movement with minimal manual labor.

Specialized machinery is also necessary for projects that involve concrete and foundation work. Many contractors use grout pumps to move material into precise locations like deep foundations or masonry walls. These machines help workers fill voids and stabilize structures without the need for manual hauling. This equipment is often a staple on sites where structural integrity is a priority. It allows for a steady flow of material over long distances or up several stories.

Forklifts

Forklifts are essential equipment for any construction project that involves heavy lifting or moving large objects from one location to another. These powerful machines come with two “forks” attached to an adjustable mast which can lift everything from building materials to pallets full of supplies-all with minimal effort from the operator. Forklifts can also tilt their forks so that your workers can easily unload items onto shelves or into containers without having to strain their backs lifting heavy objects manually. You should make sure that you keep your forklift maintained with regular checks and repairs when you notice the signs of wear and tear. Sites such as IntellaParts.com, for example, can provide the right parts so that you are not stalled for too long and can get back to work asap.

Automotive technology plays an important role in helping businesses complete projects efficiently and safely while reducing labor costs and increasing overall productivity. As you can see, many different kinds of automotive equipment are available in today’s market, each designed specifically for certain tasks within the construction industry. Whether you need a backhoe loader for digging trenches or a forklift for moving heavy objects around your job site quickly and easily, there is sure to be something out there that will meet your specific needs!

With all that said, it’s worth mentioning that companies need not purchase each piece of equipment above. Companies that don’t require owning heavy equipment for every project often turn to rental services for flexible options. One such example is telehandler hire, which allows businesses to use versatile lifting and moving machinery without the long-term financial commitment of purchasing. This ensures construction companies can adapt to different project requirements efficiently while managing costs.

Why Should you Consider Implementing Sales Enablement Technology For Your Organization?

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Sales Enablement Technology is crucial in today’s marketplace. With a wide range of competing products, technology has become the differentiator. A salesperson’s ability to leverage sales enablement solutions is critical to success.

Sales Enablement uses technology to help sales staff do their job more effectively. Companies worldwide use sales enablement technology to improve results, brand awareness and customer relations. Sales enablement software can help a sales team get more leads, close more deals and generate more profit. This post will explore various nuances of this unique technology.

Understanding Sale Enablement Technologies:

Sales enablement is the process of supporting sales reps to succeed. It includes tools, techniques, and technologies that make it easier for reps to find the information they need and use it to generate more revenue.

Sales enablement technology is a relatively new category of software that promises to help sales teams be more productive while improving their ability to sell.

Sales enablement technology is designed specifically for salespeople to understand their customers, prospects and competitors better; manage their accounts and increase the quality of leads they convert into business.

The best sales enablement tools are easy-to-use and accessible on mobile devices, making them ideal for reps who travel frequently or spend time away from their desks.

Why Should You Implement Sales Enablement Technologies?

It’s no secret that sales is a competitive field. Companies have to fight tooth and nail to get their products in front of prospective customers, and they will do whatever is needed to stay ahead of their competitors.

There are numerous ways that companies can optimize their sales teams and increase revenue, and one way is through the use of sales enablement technology. Here are a few reasons why a company should invest in Sales Enablement Technology:

  • Increase Productivity: Sales enablement software can help you organize all of your customer data in one place so that you’re able to make more informed decisions about who to contact next. This means you spend less time searching for information and more time selling.
  • Increase Efficiency: With sales enablement software, you can easily share information with your team members, making it easier for them to get up to speed on new products or features quickly. It also allows them to see what other teams are working on at any given time so that they can collaborate better with each other.
  • Decrease Stress: Because sales enablement software allows you to manage your leads effectively and efficiently, it helps eliminate stress related to paperwork or tracking down information manually.
  • Reduce Training Time: If a new member joins your team, it only takes seconds to access all necessary training material in one single place, and the software will guide the candidates through the process, which in turn reduces training time.

Final Thoughts:

Sales enablement solutions can help improve your overall quality and efficiency. Sales enablement helps employees get the training they need to succeed. It also gives them the resources and tools to perform as powerfully as possible. By breaking down walls and providing new tools, sales enablement benefits everyone at every stage. Most importantly, it can give you a competitive edge.

CELSIUS® ESSENTIAL ENERGY, SPIRE MOTORSPORTS REVEAL MULTI-RACE PARTNERSHIP FOR 2023

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Fitness and Lifestyle Energy Drink to Sponsor Corey LaJoie in Great American Race

CONCORD, N.C. (January 19, 2023) – Spire Motorsports and CELSIUS® have reached a multi-race partnership for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season beginning with the 65th running of the of the Daytona 500 where the healthier energy drink alternative will serve as the primary sponsor of Corey LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

CELSIUS® is functional, Essential Energy, a better-for-you, premium alternative to traditional energy drinks. Made with a clinically proven formula of energy-boosting ingredients, seven Essential Vitamins and zero sugar, CELSIUS® was created to help people LIVE FIT, exceed their goals, and elevate their everyday lives.

LaJoie finished 14th in last year’s Daytona 500 and earned a venue-best sixth-place finish in the 2019 Coke Zero Sugar 400. The 31-year-old veteran racer logged 14 total starts at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) on NASCAR’s senior circuit, including 12 on the traditional 2.5-mile superspeedway and two on the daunting 3.61-mile road course. He has led eight laps, notching three top-10 and seven top-20 finishes.

Spire Motorsports has also notched 12 starts in NASCAR’s premiere division at DIS, leading 14 laps, while earning one win, two top-five and five top-10 finishes. LaJoie, Jamie McMurray, Ross Chastain, Justin Haley and Landon Cassill have all combined to record a solid 13.8 finishing average for the two-car, Concord, N.C.-headquartered team at the “World Center of Racing.”

“I couldn’t be happier to race with CELSIUS,” said LaJoie. “The CELSIUS brand and product not only align with my energy needs on race day, but also boosts my active everyday lifestyle. I look forward to being part of the CELSIUS family and vying for the opportunity to put Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevy Camaro in victory lane at the Daytona 500.”

The 65th running of the Daytona 500 will be televised live on FOX, Sunday, February 19 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The first of 36 races on the 2023 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About CELSIUS Holdings, Inc.
CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), is a global consumer packaged goods company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula. A lifestyle energy drink born in fitness and a pioneer in the rapidly growing energy category. CELSIUS energy drinks offer proprietary, functional, essential energy formulas clinically-proven to offer significant health benefits to its users. CELSIUS energy drinks are backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits provided by them. For more information, please visit: https://www.celsius.com.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports is a full-time, two-car NASCAR Cup Series race team co-owned by long-time NASCAR industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. In 2023, Spire Motorsports will field the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for driver Corey LaJoie and No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Ty Dillion. The team also fields a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team in select events.

Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville Speedway.

William Sawalich Joins TRICON Garage for Multi-Race Slate

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Upstart Driver to Make Six Truck Series Starts in 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 19, 2022) — TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that it has signed William Sawalich to drive in six NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races throughout the 2023 season. The 16-year-old driver will pilot the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.

The Eden Prairie, Minnesota native recently announced a 20-race ARCA slate with Joe Gibbs Racing, including plans to pursue the ARCA Menards Series East championship. Rocketing up the short track ranks over the past few seasons, Sawalich had an impressive 2022 campaign with six victories in CARS Tour Pro Late Model action, three late model stock wins, and two Southern Super Series wins among others.

“Late model racing is a foundational piece in the history of our race team, and it has been a pleasure to watch William’s success and maturation in those series’,” said partner David Gilliland. “We believe he will fit right in at TRICON and we are super excited to have him as part of our driver lineup.”

Sawalich’s Truck Series effort will feature Starkey’s SoundGear line of products. Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey is a global leader in hearing technology and premier provider of hearing healthcare. Starkey engineers and manufactures SoundGear products to provide digital sound enhancement that delivers superior environmental awareness while placing a premium on hearing protection.

The Starkey Toyota Tundra will debut at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway before taking a lengthy break and then returning for a mid-summer stretch that includes Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Richmond (Va.) Raceway, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the Milwaukee Mile, and Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

“I am excited to work with the Gray and Gilliland families and everyone at TRICON,” said Sawalich. “I know that the team will put forth a great effort to make sure that we have the best equipment and best teams around us. 2023 is going to be a huge year for my growth between ARCA and Trucks, and I am confident that I will learn a lot and be able to perfect my craft as a Toyota development driver here.”

About TRICON Garage

TRICON Garage is Toyota Racing Development’s flagship NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series organization. Under ownership by former NASCAR veteran David Gilliland and businessman Johnny Gray, TRICON is actively involved in three different industries – racing, fabrication and transportation. The team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet in Mooresville, North Carolina.

RISI COMPETIZIONE ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DEFEND IMSA MICHELIN ENDURANCE CUP IN GTD PRO CLASS FOR 2023

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Houston, Texas (January 19, 2023) … Risi Competizione is pleased to announce its plans to compete in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) in the GTD Pro class for the 2023 season.

As winners of the 2022 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup in GTD Pro class with last year’s Ferrari 488 GT3 car, this year the Houston, Texas-based team will compete in their new Ferrari 296 GT3, set for its debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, January 28-29.

The IMSA Michelin Endurance Championship schedule, in addition to the Daytona 24, will include the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in Sebring, Fla. March 18, the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen in Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 25 and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga., October 14.

“After our success in winning the IMSA Michelin Endurance GTD Pro Championship last year, it was important to return this year to defend the honor with the new Ferrari 296 GT3,” said Team Principal Giuseppe Risi.

Drivers for the Rolex 24 include the two IMSA Michelin Endurance GTD Pro Champions Davide Rigon and Daniel Serra, along with World Endurance GT champions James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi, all Ferrari Competizioni GT factory drivers. Rigon and Serra will defend their IMEC driver championships with Risi Competizione. Additional drivers have not yet been announced to join the duo.

Being awarded Michelin Endurance Cup takes strategy because points, separate from the season championship, are awarded at various junctures throughout races. Points are awarded at each juncture – five for the class leader, four points for second place, three points for third and two points for all other competitors. At Daytona, for example, points are available at the six-, 12-, 18- and 24-hour marks; Watkins Glen pays a bonus at midway (three hours) and race end. This keeps the teams on their toes with their strategy throughout the entire race.
For more information, please go to www.risicompetizione.com and follow us on Facebook/RisiCompetizione, Twitter @RisiComp and Instagram @RisiComp.

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