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Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch Usher in New Era with both Change and Familiarity

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Legendary NASCAR Race Team Introduces revamped stylized No. 8 and Announces Key Partners Heading into 2023 Season: MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!

WELCOME, N.C. (December 8, 2022) – French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr famously wrote “plus ca change, plus c’est la même chose”. Roughly translated to “The more things change, the more they stay the same”, the Frenchman’s words in 1849 have a lot of merit for Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch heading into their inaugural season together in 2023.

RCR introduced today the stylized No. 8 that will adorn the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion’s Chevrolets in 2023. The revamped stylized No. 8 was personally designed by Busch and his team with input from Richard Childress and RCR.

Fans can prepare for the 2023 season by gearing up with newly-released merchandise, which is available now at https://store.rcrracing.com/ and kylebusch.com.

The revised number honors the past while embracing the future and the new era that Busch’s presence brings to the 54-year-old organization, essentially merging one of the NASCAR industry’s most storied teams with one of the sports’ most successful modern era drivers.

Although the driver and number will look much different beginning in 2023, much of RCR’s No. 8 program will look very much the same in true “the more things change, the more they stay the same” form. Key members of the team, including crew chief Randall Burnett and spotter Derek Kneeland, return to their roles with the organization. What’s more, the team’s sponsor lineup will be very similar to what RCR fans have recognized on track in years’ past.

Familiar brands such as Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 3CHI, Alsco, Lenovo and BetMGM will return to the No. 8 team in 2023, comprising a multi-sponsor lineup of corporate partners who will continue to build on the business successes they have captured in prior seasons with RCR.

“Our business relationships are paramount to our organization and we’re proud to confirm that our primary partners on the No. 8 team will be returning to RCR in 2023,” said Torrey Galida, president of RCR. “Their commitment to our organization is a testament to our team’s collaborative approach and the value it has delivered to so many great brands.”

Both Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and Alsco Uniforms are teasing their 2023 program by unveiling their paint schemes today. Additional paint schemes will be released in the coming weeks.

For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.

About Richard Childress Racing:

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2023 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Sheldon Creed (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to Sponsor Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing’s No. 8 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series

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Multi-Race, Multi-Year Agreement with Richard Childress Racing Includes Strategic Content and Marketing Elements Designed to Increase Brand Awareness and Preference

WELCOME, N.C. (December 8, 2022) – Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the casual dining restaurant known for homemade American classics at affordable prices, will sponsor Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team beginning in 2023, Richard Childress Racing announced today.

As part of the multi-race, multi-year agreement, RCR will provide strategic content, marketing and communications plans around their primary partnership on Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

“We’ve loved partnering with RCR and the No. 8 race team since our debut into the sport three years ago, and we’re just getting started,” said John Felton, Senior Director of Marketing for Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. “We’re excited to welcome Kyle Busch and Rowdy Nation to the Cheddar’s family, and we look forward to celebrating many wins to come.”

With more than 180 restaurants across 28 states, Cheddar’s serves American classics and homestyle comfort food in a feel-at-home atmosphere. Guests get a lot, for not a lot with homemade entrees like hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, homemade Chicken Pot Pie and slow-smoked Baby Back Ribs so big, they almost fall off the plate. To kick off a memorable meal, every guest is welcomed with a warm Honey Butter Croissant on the house.

“Both Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and Richard Childress Racing share a natural theme of scratch-made items, whether it be a casual, homestyle meal or components for high-performance race cars,” said Torrey Galida, president of Richard Childress Racing. “Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen has been particularly successful at leveraging their race team partnership to increase brand affinity and purchase consideration, and our entire team is looking forward to building on the already strong strategic content, marketing and communications programs we have partnered together on.”

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen’s multi-year program with RCR will also include an off-track element with a variety of activations at restaurant locations across the country, including a continuation of their successful show car program.

For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.

About Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen:

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is the homestyle casual dining restaurant where guests always Get a lot. For not a lot™. The restaurant offers a variety of scratch-made meals and generous portions served up in a warm, welcoming atmosphere – all at an unbelievable price. After being welcomed with a signature Honey Butter Croissant on the house, guests can enjoy signature entrées like hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, homemade Chicken Pot Pie and Fall-off-the-Plate Baby Back Ribs. Cheddar’s operates more than 170 restaurants in 28 states and employs more than 15,000 friendly and passionate team members. For more information or to locate the nearest restaurant, visit Cheddars.com. Fans can like or follow Cheddar’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Richard Childress Racing:

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2023 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Sheldon Creed (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

BRODY ROA COMPLETED HIS 2022 SEASON AT THE TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX

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Brody Roa's Turkey Night Grand Prix ride. May photo.

(Cypress, CA, December 7, 2022) Nearly eleven months after it started, Brody Roa finished his 2022 racing season in the 81st annual Turkey Night Grand Prix at Jim Naylor’s Ventura Raceway. Contesting the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series portion of the program in Jayson May’s pretty #8M sprint car, the Garden Grove, California driver ended up finishing 17th in the 30-lap main event due to some late-race bad luck.

The two-night program featured heat races, qualifiers, and a dash for the sprint cars on Friday night. An outstanding field of 49 entries showed up for the event. Drivers did not qualify but rather drew for positions in the Friday night heat races. Roa pulled a number that placed him in the second heat race on the famous 1/5-of-a-mile clay oval.

The 31-year-old started in the fourth position in his heat race. By the end of the opening go around he was second and was applying immediate heat to the leader. The veteran racer kept the pressure up all the way to the Kris Kornder checkered flag but he had to settle for second. The finish placed him on the outside of row number one for his 12-lap qualifier. From there, he steered the #8M into the lead and proceeded to stay out front every inch of the way. Two races down and everything was working to perfection. However, that was about to change.

With the heat and qualifiers out of the way, there was only one thing left for Roa on the night. That was the 15-lap dash for the top 10 drivers in points after the heat races and the qualifiers. The way they finished the dash would be the way they started the main event straight up. Roa was on the outside of the second row in fourth for the start. He stayed in that position over the first two circuits before slipping back to fifth on lap three.

On lap nine Roa moved back to the 4th place spot. That pass moved him up a full row in Saturday’s main if he could stay there. Everything went smoothly until lap 12. Entering turn three, the second-place car clipped one of the huge tires protecting the end of the crashwall at the pit entrance. That caused the car to spin and it also kicked the tire onto the track. The third-place driver, Roa’s teammate Chase Johnson, hit the tire and turned over. Roa, who was close behind, had nowhere to go and slid into the mess. For good measure, another car sailed into Roa and the red flag came out.

For all intents and purposes, it looked like Roa was done for the night. In fact, he climbed out of his car and took off his helmet. But after a closer look, he realized his car was not damaged as much as he thought. The veteran racer pushed his helmet back on, climbed back in the car, and bumped off for the restart. By that time there were only seven cars left in the race. That meant Roa had to restart at the back in seventh. In the remaining laps, he passed one car to finish sixth and start one spot closer to the front in Saturday’s championship main event.

Saturday night Roa and his fellow competitors were greeted by a near-capacity crowd at one of America’s most popular dirt tracks. In addition to the packed house, the race was also seen by thousands more around the world on Flo Racing. Being that he finished sixth in points the previous night, Roa did not have to race in any of the preliminaries. He was seeded right into the 30-lap finale and would start on the outside of the third row in May’s gorgeous #8M.

At the drop of the Chris Kornder green flag, Roa immediately went on the attack. However, the green flag was short-lived as the caution came out on the second circuit. For the restart, Roa was in fifth and he dogged the fourth-place car for the first 1/3 of the race. By lap 20, he had slipped back to seventh. As the race reached the waning laps, he was still in seventh, but with an engine issue and an overzealous driver clobbering him from behind, Roa was knocked from the action with two laps to go. He ended up 17th.

The Ventura result was not the way “The Pride of Garden Grove” wanted to conclude the season but he did have a very good year. He had 15 top-10 finishes and 11 of those were in the top five. Despite not running the full USAC/CRA schedule, Roa’s total of three wins was second-best on the circuit and he finished sixth in points. Highlights of the year included his win at Mohave Valley after he started 11th in the main event. At Santa Maria, he drove to the win in the 410 race in May’s 360 powered rocketship. He also had a win in May’s car in a USAC West Coast Series race at Ventura.

In addition to his non-wing endeavors, Roa, also qualified for his first-ever World of Outlaws main event at Perris on March 26th. It was only his second-ever race in the legendary series. The first came 24 hours earlier at Bakersfield.

While the 2022 season just ended, 2023 will kick off in just five weeks in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Chili Bowl. The sprint car season will kick off two weeks after that at the Cocopah Speedway in Arizona. In between now and Cocopah, the team will be working on cars, ordering parts, and exploring marketing opportunities with potential partners. If you would like to join forces with Roa for 2023, give him a call or drop him an email at the contact information at the top of this release.

To learn more about Roa and the team or to pick up some team merchandise, check out the website https://www.brodyroa.com/. Fans can also stay up to date by checking out the team news on Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/br91r/.

If you are looking to purchase a sprint car, Roa has a nice roller for sale. It is a 2021 Eagle 87/40 Raised Rail. It includes KSE Gen2 Steering, new in 2022, KSE Steering Pump, Winters Competition Eliminator 4.12 Rear End with swivel coupler, XYZ Birdcages, BMRS Plumbing, Plenty of Titanium, Carbon Body, Quick Car Gauges, Wilwood Brakes. Front axle length of buyer’s choice – 50” or 53”. No Fuel Tank, Shocks, or Seat. Quality Race Car! CSI Shocks and/or Saldana Fuel Tank can be added at additional cost. $9,900. Send an email address for a list of components. Brett – 562-230-1286 brett@brodyroa.com or Brody – 714-932-7994 brody@brodyroa.com.

Roa and the team want to thank the following sponsors for making the 2022 season possible. HD Industries, Burris Racing, Sander Engineering, Inland Rigging, Caltrol, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, Competition Suspension, ALR Virtual Services, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. In addition, the veteran driver offers thanks to RDM Mechanics, Fastenal, KC Keen Concrete, Coopers Propane, Ten West Towing, Ten West Environmental, TJM Distribution, and Westco International for sponsoring May’s #8M.

To keep up with May Motorsports, please check out and “like” its Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/MayMotorsports8M

Brody Roa’s 2022 Schedule and Race Results

January 12 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Nationals 15th A Main

January 15 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Nationals 13th C Main

January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main

January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main

January 29 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main

February 11 Central Arizona Speedway ASCS/CAS 360 5th A Main

February 12 Central Arizona Speedway ASCS/CAS 360 2nd A Main

February 26 Keller Auto Speedway King of Thunder 9th A Main

March 25 Bakersfield Speedway World of Outlaws 8th B Main

March 26 Perris Auto Speedway World of Outlaws 24th A Main

April 9 Keller Auto Speedway NARC King of the West Canceled

April 30 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main

May 28 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main

June 11 Ventura Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main

June 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 1ST A Main

July 22 Gas City I69 Speedway ISW – USAC National 9th C Main

July 23 Kokomo Speedway ISW – USAC National 7th B Main

July 24 Lawrenceburg Speedway ISW – USAC National Rained out

July 25 Circle City Raceway ISW – UASC National 19th A Main

July 27 Terre Haute Action Track ISW – USAC National Rained Out

July 28 Lincoln Park Speedway ISW – USAC National 8th B Main

July 29 Bloomington Speedway ISW – USAC National 16th A Main

July 30 Tri-State Speedway ISW – USAC National 16th A Main

August 6 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA 1st A Main

August 20 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 19th A Main

August 27 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 1st A Main

September 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main

September 24 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 DNS

October 8 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 1st A Main

October 15 Kern County Raceway USAC West Coast 360 17th A Main

October 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC National & CRA 15th A Main

October 29 Cocopah Speedway USAC National & CRA 15th A Main

November 3 Perris Auto Speedway USAC National & CRA 16th A Main

November 4 Perris Auto Speedway USAC National & CRA 17th A Main

November 5 Perris Auto Speedway USAC National & CRA 11th A Main

November 25 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 7th Dash

November 26 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 17th A Main

Payton Freeman, Team 22 Inc. commit to World of Outlaws for 2023 season

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Payton Freeman and Team 22 Inc. will race with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series during the 2023 season.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 8, 2022) – Payton Freeman and Team 22 Inc. are hitting the road with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series in 2023.

Freeman and team owner G.R. Smith are set to meet with World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series Director of Competition Steve Francis Thursday morning during the opening day of the PRI Trade Show to sign their commitment contract for 2023.

The 20-year-old Freeman will pilot the Team 22 Inc. No. 22 Late Model for the entire 2023 campaign as he pursues the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series Rookie of the Year Award.

“This has been my goal for a long time, to eventually hit the road with one of the national tours,” Freeman said. “It’s an incredible honor to officially be an Outlaw in 2023. It’s been a long road to get here, but I believe I’m ready for the challenge ahead of me.

“This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of G.R. and Stacey Smith, MPM Marketing, Coltman Farms Racing, Victory Circle Auto Sales, my family, my crew and especially my fans. We want to win the Rookie of the Year Award and we want to win some races. We think we can do both. Now we just need to go out and do it.”

Freeman, a native of Commerce, Georgia, is one of Dirt Late Model racing’s fastest rising stars. In 2021 he rose to prominence by capturing the Southern All Stars Racing championship in his rookie season with the tour, which also doubled as his first full year of Super Late Model racing.

This season he expanded his racing schedule to include the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, better known as the Hell Tour. Despite going winless in 25 events with the tour, he finished second in the series standings with six top-five and 13 top-10 finishes.

In addition to his busy summer racing with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, Freeman earned three victories during the 2022 season. His first came at Georgia’s Boyd’s Speedway on April 30, followed by a triumph on September 22 at North Carolina’s Tri-County Race Track.

Freeman’s third and final victory of the season came recently at Alabama’s Deep South Speedway, where he won the Hunt the Front Southern Showcase on November 19.

The event paid a whopping $22,000, the biggest payday of Freeman’s young career and was his first triumph with Team 22 Inc., a great sign of things to come during the pairings 2023 World of Outlaws campaign.

“There is no doubt in my mind that Payton is one of the best young Dirt Late Model racers in the country,” said Smith. “We knew when we signed Payton we wanted to take him on the road and the World of Outlaws are the marquee touring Dirt Late Model series in the United States.

“I mean who doesn’t want to be an Outlaw? They’re the baddest drivers in the country racing the baddest race cars in the country. In my mind there is no better series for our team to race with than the World of Outlaws.”

Francis, himself a veteran Dirt Late Model racer with countless marquee victories during his career, is expecting big things from the pairing of Freeman and Smith in 2023.

“Payton and the G.R. Smith-owned team have already proven they are a force to be reckoned with,” Francis said. “A major win in their first few races together has set the stage for a huge 2023 with more wins on the horizon. Everyone with the World of Outlaws is excited to have them contending for rookie of the year and a national championship.”

The 53-race 2023 World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series season begins January 18-21 with the annual running of the Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida.

Along with his parents, crew and fans, Payton Freeman would like to thank all of the partners that support him and Team 22 Inc. in MPM Marketing, Coltman Farms Racing, Longhorn Chassis, SRI Performance, Swift Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Collins Signs, Austin Kirkpatrick, Winning Edge Carburetion, Accu-Force Dynos & Testers, Gambler Transport, Victory Auto Sales, K1 RaceGear, VP Racing Fuels, Winter’s Performance Products, Arizona Sport Shirts, FK Rod Ends, KRC Power Steering and The Joie of Seating.

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About McCallister Precision Marketing

McCallister Precision Marketing (MPM) focuses on assisting up-and-coming race car drivers with career advancement and promotion. McCallister Precision Marketing helps drivers build confidence in front of and behind the camera, giving them the tools they need to advance to the next level. The company also provides companies with a strategic plan for their sales, marketing and promotional needs. We believe in building positive relationships with our clients so that we may provide them with the most professional, yet personal guidance they need, in order to achieve their racing goals. Our clients include race car drivers, race team owners, companies and racing series’. We also work closely with charities and charity events. For more information on McCallister Precision Marketing, visit www.MarketWithMPM.com, email TonyaMac44@MarketWithMPM.com or call 803-361-6199.

How to Boost Your Match Prediction Stats

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Another option to take pleasure in significant events is placing bets on games and your preferred team. League gambling excitement comes from winning and losing alongside your teams. Your experience becomes more immersive. Your ability to make predictions is one of the most critical aspects of wagering on sporting events.

To create accurate forecasts, you must have in-depth knowledge of the game you are watching. Some people may make predictions based on instinct, while others place wagers based on their feelings and enthusiasm for a game.

You must hone your senses if you want to win bets more frequently. Here are a few factors that can improve the likelihood that your forecast will come true.

Watch Every Team

One of the biggest mistakes fans make when making predictions is to ignore the improvement of other teams and focus solely on their preferred clubs. Even if you believe a team to be weak, you should still watch their games to identify weaknesses. Every team experiences both successful and unsuccessful circumstances. Some groups do better than others in specific situations.

Watching every game will make you familiar with the conditions and ground pressure. Watching games in person rather than catching up on highlights or scorecards is preferable. Write down in your head any details that strike you and consider any adjustments you might make. You can tell you have a thorough comprehension of a game if you can critique it.

Read the small print on scorecards.

Many fans typically don’t understand complex scorecards. Any bettor must not miss these scorecards because they include game information. You can educate yourself about the teams and individual players involved in the game to make sure you are well-prepared. You must learn as much as you can about the teams and players.

Read the game’s rules to find out more information. If you are more knowledgeable about the game, you may wager on the team’s performance at the midway point. By looking at the game scorecards, you can also see what will happen under different conditions. Keep the event scorecard close by at all times. Additionally, see if there have been any updates or additions. Having a bird’s-eye view of the competition is always beneficial in determining which team deserves your wager.

Play sports commentary.

Many sports channels launch broadcasts regarding the competition during the game season. These programs invite experts and sports writers to talk about the game and its participants. These programs typically ask the experts to anticipate or hazard a guess regarding the match. Professionals also discuss their observations of the game and the reasons behind their predictions.

You’ll be able to think like a game expert or former player. You could gain knowledge about team dynamics and potential outcomes. Learn from those who have devoted their entire lives to these games.

Play online casino games

Generally speaking, betting is betting. Playing Online pokies for real money will help you refine your betting intuition. Knowledge can boost your chances of winning, but luck determines the outcome. Play the games at an online casino to test your luck. To try your luck anywhere, anytime, start checking Overview of the best payout online casinos games.

Observe specialists on social media

Many specialists refrain from participating in internet or televised discussions. You can follow an expert on social media if you are familiar with them and value their opinion. Ensure the subject matter expert posts comments on sports on their social media account. You can make an educated assumption based on a tested expert’s opinion.

Example: T20 World Cup 2022, Match 38: Australia defeats Afghanistan by a slim margin of four runs after surviving Rashid Khan’s blitz.

On November 4, in game 38 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 at the Adelaide Oval, Australia defeated Afghanistan by four runs despite a brilliant effort by Rashid Khan (48 not out off 23 balls). The Australians’ chances of qualifying for the semi-finals were maintained with the victory. Australia will finish in the top two and advance from Group 1 with New Zealand, who have already qualified if Sri Lanka defeats England on Saturday.

Afghanistan, chasing 169, struggled after a strong start and appeared to be out of options at 103 for 6. Rashid, however, hammered three fours and four sixes to invigorate the match. Afghanistan ultimately missed out on glory by only one significant hit.

Australia scored a mediocre total of 168 for 8 in its first innings of batting after losing the toss. Since Aaron Finch was unable to play, Matthew Wade served as the Australian team’s captain. They also changed a few additional things. Cameron Green, one of their choices, felt cheaply priced at 3. David Warner had a solid appearance but was dismissed for 25 runs off 18 balls while trying a switch shot off Naveen-ul-Haq. The same bowler also claimed Steven Smith (4), and Australia dropped three runs during the powerplay.

Jimmy Villeneuve to Lead No. 4 Team in 2023

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 7, 2022) – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that Jimmy Villeneuve has been named the crew chief for Chase Purdy and the No. 4 Chevrolet team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2023.

Villeneuve has served as a truck chief at KBM since 2017, where he has been a part of 18 wins, a driver’s championship with Christopher Bell in 2017 and the 2019 owner’s championship with the No. 51 team. Prior to joining KBM the New Hampshire native served as a truck chief at Athenian Motorsports in 2015 when the team won with John Wes Townley and was promoted to crew chief five races into the 2016 season.

“I’m honored that Kyle has chosen to elevate me to the crew chief position and I’m going to do everything that I can to prove that it was the right decision,” Villeneuve said. “We’ve got a close-knit group of guys on the 4 team that are working hard to make sure that we come out of the gates strong to start the 2023 season. Chase has been at the shop pretty much every day, so we’re already getting acclimated to him as a person and making things comfortable for him inside the truck so that when the season starts we can unload with fast Silverados each week.”

“Jimmy has been an instrumental part of the success we have had at KBM in recent years winning a lot of races and a couple of championships as a truck chief, so we feel like he’s well deserving of the opportunity to be promoted to crew chief,” Busch said. “He’s learned the KBM way under Eric (Phillips) and Rudy (Fugle) and being able to promote someone from within the organization to lead Chase (Purdy) and the No. 4 team will allow them to come out of the gates strong to start the 2023 season. It also shows the quality of people we have working at KBM throughout the building in every position and that hard work and dedication within our company will be rewarded.”

About Kyle Busch Motorsports:

Since debuting in 2010, Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) has quickly established itself as one of the most successful teams in all of NASCAR. Owned by two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch and fueled by his passion for winning, the organization holds the Craftsman Truck Series records for most career wins (98) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner’s Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).

KBM prepares a fleet of race-winning vehicles out of its state-of-the art 77,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, N.C. Fans can stay up-to-date with all the latest KBM news online at www.KyleBuschMotorsports.com, by liking the team on Facebook (KBMteam) and by following the team on Instagram (KBMteam), and Twitter (@KBMteam).

Dayco Signs as an Official Partner of Tony Stewart Racing in NHRA

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Dayco Racing Belts to be Used by Drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 7, 2022) – Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier in the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is proud to announce a collaboration with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season that includes supplying three-time Funny Car champion Matt Hagan and 10-time Top Fuel event winner Leah Pruett with its 11mm blower belt, along with technical support.

TSR just completed its inaugural NHRA season, earning five victories in 2022 – four in Funny Car with Hagan and one in Top Fuel with Pruett. The team also placed both drivers in the Countdown to the Championship, with Pruett securing her sixth Countdown appearance while Hagan earned his spot in the NHRA postseason for the 11th time.

These two racers push their machines to the limit, driving speeds in excess of 330 mph down the track, and now will officially be putting the Dayco blower belt to the ultimate test as the team sets its sights on the 2023 season.

“You’ve got to have the best parts and pieces to put 11,000 horsepower to the pavement, and that’s why we’ve partnered with Dayco,” said Stewart, owner, TSR. “The amount of load we put on a blower belt is huge. They need to be tough, strong and durable. Dayco belts check all of those boxes, and the technical support they provide to our race team is incredible. When winning is measured in thousandths of a second, this is the kind of partnership you want to have.”

The Dayco 11mm blower belt is race-engineered with a hybrid carbon cord encapsulated in custom rubber compounds and patented low friction PTFE tooth fabric. Built to withstand some of the highest dynamic loads in racing, this standard 11mm pitch, 84mm wide and 145 teeth belt was developed using real-world track data, specifically for supercharged nitromethane engines.

“We’re really excited about this partnership. Tony, Matt and Leah have been fantastic to work with, both on and off the track,” said Jay Buckley, Director of Product Management, Dayco North America. “And we’re glad our belt gets their official stamp of approval as we’re constantly working to make enhancements as we receive team feedback so we know we have a winning formula.”

The two teams will kick off their partnership with a special guest appearance at the PRI Show in Indy this week, with Pruett signing hero cards at Dayco booth #7154 on Thursday from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. EST.

More information about Dayco’s commitment to motorsports and racing can be found here; and additional details about the TSR NHRA team can be found here.

About Dayco:

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture and industrial applications.

Through its expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles. Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive systems allows the company to equip all customer applications around the world with the most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance requirements. Dayco’s world class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need. Dayco accomplishes this with a dedicated global team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and acts like owners in everything they do.

Dayco has more than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 3,600 associates. For more information about Dayco, visit the company’s website at www.dayco.com.

15 Ways to Use Custom Vinyl Stickers to boost you’re marketing

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Custom vinyl stickers are a great way to promote your business and products. They are inexpensive, durable, eye-catching, and perfect for any marketing campaign. With a bit of creativity, you can use them to your advantage in many different ways. 

Here are the 15 best ways to use custom vinyl stickers to boost your marketing efforts:

1. Create eye-catching storefront displays: 

Custom vinyl stickers are ideal for window and wall displays. Use your logo and other graphics to attract attention and draw customers inside.

2. Showcase your products: 

Place custom vinyl stickers on your products or packaging to make them stand out from the competition.

3. Use them on delivery vehicles: 

Put your logo and branding on your trucks, vans, and other vehicles for an extra boost of visibility.

4. Print giveaways and promotional items: 

Print custom stickers with a special offer or discount code to encourage customers to buy more.

5. Make bumper stickers: 

Create bumper stickers with your logo and slogan to promote your business in the community.

6. Create labels for products: 

Custom vinyl stickers make great labels for products, such as food containers or cleaning supplies.

7. Include them in direct mail campaigns: 

Put customized stickers in the envelopes of direct mail campaigns to attract attention and motivate customers to open the letter. 

8. Use them at events: 

At conventions, trade shows and other events, pass out stickers with your logo and contact information to spread the word about your business.

9. Give them away as loyalty rewards: 

Use custom vinyl stickers as a reward for loyal customers who refer friends or make repeat purchases.

10. Add them to product packaging: 

Put a customized sticker on the product packaging for an extra eye-catching touch that will draw attention to your brand. 

11. Offer them as freebie items: 

Make special stickers available as freebies at events, or include one in each order you send out to customers. For example, get free bookmarks to celebrate summer or any other event throughout the year.

12. Use them in email campaigns: 

Include small vinyl stickers with email newsletters or other promotional emails to add a unique touch of creativity and personality to your messages. 

13. Place them on your website: 

Put custom vinyl stickers on your website to show visitors that you care about the details, from the small touches to larger features.

14. Put them in store windows: 

Use colorful and eye-catching custom vinyl stickers to draw attention to special offers or products in your store window displays.

15. Use them at trade shows: 

At trade shows or conventions, use customized stickers as part of a giveaway package or promotional item to draw people into your booth and learn more about what you have to offer. 

FAQs:

Q: What are the benefits of using custom vinyl stickers?

A: Custom vinyl stickers are a cost-effective and eye-catching way to promote your business. They are durable, versatile, and can be used in a variety of ways to increase visibility for your brand. 

Q: How long do custom vinyl stickers last? 

A: Depending on the material used, custom vinyl stickers can last up to five years or longer if properly cared for. They are also weatherproof and resistant to fading, making them an ideal choice for outdoor marketing campaigns. 

Q: Can I customize my own design? 

A: Yes! Most companies offer customization options so you can create your own unique design that reflects your brand’s style and identity. 

Q: How much do custom vinyl stickers cost? 

A: The cost of custom vinyl stickers will depend on the size, quantity, and complexity of your design. However, they are usually a very affordable marketing solution that won’t break the bank. 

No matter what type of business you own or how big your budget is, custom vinyl stickers can be an effective way to promote your brand and spread the word about your products and services. With their low cost and versatility, they offer plenty of opportunities for creative marketing that won’t break the bank. So don’t hesitate – start designing some custom stickers today!

Conclusion:

In conclusion, there are many creative ways to use custom vinyl stickers for marketing purposes. With a little ingenuity, you can make these inexpensive yet durable materials work to your advantage. Start using them today and see what a difference they can make for your business. 

Sammy Smith secures full-time Xfinity ride with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2023

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Andrew Kim
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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Sammy Smith will be joining the NASCAR Xfinity Series competition on a full-time basis and behind the wheel of the No. 18 Toyota Supra for the 2023 season.

The 18-year-old Smith from Johnston, Iowa, is coming off a competitive 2022 campaign, where he made his first nine career starts in the Xfinity circuit, beginning at Road America in July and capping off the season at Phoenix Raceway in November. Throughout his part-time Xfinity schedule, he earned three top-10 results and recorded a career-best third-place run at Watkins Glen International in August while contributing to JGR’s No. 18 team finishing in seventh place in the 2022 Xfinity owner’s standings.

For his first full-time Xfinity season and bid for the series championship, Smith will be receiving a bevy of sponsorship support for the upcoming season that will include Pilot Flying J, TMC Transportation, Allstate Peterbilt, Renda Group, Sinclair Tractor and Mobil 1. Veteran Jeff Meendering, who served as Brandon Jones’ crew chief during the previous four seasons, will be remaining at JGR for a fifth full-time season to serve as Smith’s crew chief.

“This is an opportunity I have been working towards,” Smith said. “I can’t wait to get behind the wheel full-time and am looking forward to a great season. I learned a lot in 2022 that will really help me to be competitive and run up front in the Xfinity Series. Thank you to Pilot Flying J, TMC Transportation, Allstate Peterbilt Group, and Toyota Racing Development for supporting me in my racing career. I am excited for next year and appreciate the opportunity.”

In addition to his part-time Xfinity schedule in 2022, Smith competed on a full-time basis in the ARCA Menards Series East and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports. He captured the ARCA East title after winning all but two of the series’ seven-race schedule, which marked his second consecutive title in the series after winning his first a year prior with Joe Gibbs Racing. In the ARCA side, he captured six victories and 15 top-five results in 16 starts, which was enough for him to deliver the owner’s title for KBM.

“Sammy is a fantastic addition to our 2023 Xfinity lineup. He proved to have the passion and the talent to necessary to compete for wins in the races he ran for us in 2022,” Steve DeSouza, Executive Vice President of Xfinity Series and Driver Development, added. “We are excited to get him in the No. 18 full time and know he will be competitive from the jump.”

The remainder of Joe Gibbs Racing’s and Toyota’s Xfinity Series lineup is set to be announced this Thursday, December 8, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

With his plans for the upcoming season set, Smith’s first full-time campaign in the Xfinity Series is set to commence at Daytona International Speedway on February 18. The event’s coverage is slated to occur at 5 p.m. ET on FS1.

GMS Racing Announces NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Crew Chief Lineup for the 2023 Season

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Statesville, NC (Dec. 6th, 2022) – With the team’s driver lineup now complete, GMS Racing is proud to announce the three Crew Chiefs signed on for the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. Experience is a strong point for all three of the leaders, with a mixture of familiar names and fresh faces heading the organization’s three full-time entries.

No. 23 – Jeff Hensley

No surprises here, veteran Jeff Hensley will return to the top of the box and work with Grant Enfinger for their sixth season together. Hensley made news headlines in July when it was announced that he would be returning with Grant Enfinger for the remainder of the 2022 season, and once the change was made, results began to show. In nine races that season, Hensley was able to guide Enfinger to four top-fives and five top-10 finishes, including a thrilling victory at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. It’s hard to beat the chemistry that he and Enfinger have built up over the years, which makes sense why the duo will continue their relationship leading into 2023.

Hensley’s career spans decades, spending the majority of his time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He was the championship winning Crew Chief for Chuck Bown in the 1990 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, and overall has won 11 NXS races during his tenure from 1987 to 2001 – 10 with Bown and one with Larry Pollard. Transitioning over to the Truck Series in 2004, Hensley has amassed 19 career wins with drivers of the likes of Mike Skinner, Ron Hornaday, Johnny Sauter, Timothy Peters, and Brian Scott. With Grant as his driver, the pairing has won six NCTS races since 2018.

“I am so grateful to be able to continue to work with Grant Enfinger and have another full year with him as our driver. We were fairly successful when I joined back up with him midway through this year, and we still have a lot of work to do, but I think we found our direction over the latter half of the season. If we can start off like that and continue to learn and get better every week, I think by the middle of the 2023 season we have the opportunity to win ourselves a number of races. We want to put ourselves in the position to contend when it matters most, so gathering as many playoffs points as possible is going to be the top of our focus so we aren’t in as big of a hole as where we were this year. GMS Racing has given us everything we need to compete, so I am thankful and excited to contend next year.” said Hensley.

No. 24 – Chad Walter

A familiar face returns to GMS Racing for the 2023 season, as Chad Walter joins to call the shots for Rajah Caruth after spending a year away from the team. Walter was a mainstay at GMS Racing for the 2020 and 2021 NCTS seasons, working primarily with Tyler Ankrum and Jack Wood in the respective years. With a motorsports career dating back to the early 1990’s, Walter brings a wealth of knowledge to the fold as he pairs up with the newest member of the team’s driver lineup. On his resume, Walter has worked previously with many powerhouse teams, including Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Team Penske, Michael Waltrip Racing, and Richard Childress Racing – just to name a few.

As a NASCAR Xfinity Series Crew Chief, Walter won five races working with Kyle Busch, Mark Martin, Justin Allgaier, Ron Fellows, and Sam Hornish, Jr. In his two seasons competing in the Truck Series, Walter called the shots for 14 top-10 finishes – nearly a third of every start he made. The native of Albion, New York has also made several starts as a NASCAR Cup Series Crew Chief as well. This experience will prove to be a valuable asset for Caruth, as he looks to compete in his first full-season campaign.

“First and foremost, I am very excited to be back with everybody at GMS Racing. My two seasons that we had together here were a lot of fun, and I enjoyed learning a lot about the Truck Series. Even more exciting for me, however, is having the opportunity to work with a bright young talent like Rajah. In the short time that I have come to know and learn about him, he has thoroughly impressed me. The kid takes a ton of notes and pays attention to detail in everything he does, and that’s the mentality that a rookie needs heading into the series. He has shown a ton of potential in the ARCA Series as well as his starts in Trucks and Xfinity, so to be able to guide him throughout an entire year is really going to be a fun experience. We have realistic goals set on next year, but make no mistake about it, we want to show ourselves as true contenders. I’m looking forward to what we have in store in 2023.” said Walter.

No. 43 – Travis Sharpe

Relationships are key in the racing industry, and a successful run with Daniel Dye is exactly what brought Travis Sharpe to the leadership of GMS Racing. Sharpe not only has served as Dye’s Crew Chief in Super Late Model competition, but he has also fielded some of Dye’s efforts as a car owner as well, building Dye’s chassis out of the Racing Dynamics shop, which he owns. In a one race deal between GMS and Bill McAnally Racing to compete in the ARCA Menards Series West at Portland Raceway, the duo were able to win the pole position and contend for the win. It is the team of Bill McAnally Racing that Sharpe has most recently spent his time with, accomplishing back-to-back ARCA Menards Series West championships in 2020 and 2021 with Jesse Love.

The native of Marion, Montana has a long history in the sport, winning over 30 NCTS races as a Truck Chief. Ironically enough, Sharpe actually began his career working alongside Jeff Hensley at Hensley Racing in 1995. A true short track racer at heart, Sharpe has won over 250 races in the Late Model and Super Late Model ranks as a Crew Chief, and 57 as a former driver himself. Returning to the No. 43 has special meaning for Travis, who served as a mechanic for Petty Enterprises in the early 2000’s. He looks to bring the iconic number back to victory lane as he leads Dye in his rookie season.

“I am really optimistic to make the transition over to GMS Racing next year and continue to work with Daniel as he makes his first full-time season in the Truck Series. I believe that we have a good chance to make some good things happen right out of the gate that people may not expect, because in all of my time working with him, I can tell that he wants this more than anyone out there. I wouldn’t make the move over to this organization if I didn’t think we could compete at a high level, and I really believe in Daniel, so having the opportunity to lead him and the No. 43 team is one that I genuinely look forward to. We know what this equipment is capable of, and I believe we will have ourselves a great year in 2023.” said Sharpe.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts off its 2023 season at the famed Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 17th. Stay up-to-date with team news and content by following @GMSRacingLLC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or follow along the web at GMSRacing.net. #WeAreGMS

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series operating the No. 23 and the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs, as well as the ARCA Menards Series with the No. 43 Chevrolet SS. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Menards Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA Menards Series East championships. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. including operations for GMS Fabrication. The GMS Racing campus also houses operations for Petty GMS, a two car full-time NASCAR Cup Series team formed in 2021.

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