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CLS DRIVER AJ BENDER MAKES IT TWO WINS IN A ROW AT PLACERVILLE’S HANGTOWN 100

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AJ Bender with his crew chief Seth Wilson after their second win in 24 hours at Placerville. MMRACINGPHOTOS.COM

(Torrance, CA, November 22, 2022) In November 2021, San Diego’s AJ Bender came to the “Hangtown 100” and finished second all three nights. Not wanting to face that frustration again this year, Bender scored a convincing win in night #2 of the prestigious lightning sprint car race at the Placerville Speedway last Friday. It was his second victory at the track in 24 hours, and his third on the banked red clay quarter mile in 2022. Overall, it was his fifth lightning sprint car win of the year.

Just like in 2021 when Bender was added to the Sexton Gatlin Racing roster for the end of the season, the team brought him back again to close out 2022. The 29-year-old’s record with SGR in that time has been phenomenal. He has nine starts with the team. Of the nine, he has won four times. He has also finished runner-up three times, third once, and fifth one time. With him starting on the outside of the second row on Friday, anybody who doubted that he could possibly win had to be foolish.

When the 19-car field took to the track for the 25-lapper, Ken Coulsten Jr of Bermuda Dunes was on the pole. Starting next to him was Colorado’s Johnny Boos, who gave a very good account of himself finishing fourth the night before. Warner Springs teenager “Shugah” Shane Sexton, who competes against Bender in the USAC/CRA 410 Sprint Car Series, was on the inside of the second row with Bender just to his right. 2021 POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car Series champion Grant Sexton, “Shugah” Shane’s cousin, and Freemont’s Greg Dennett were in row three.

At the drop of the green flag Coulston, who was only making his fourth start of the year, drove his brilliant blue #32 into the lead. Boos was second and Bender was third. Bender, who won the 2021 Sprint car portion of the Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway, wasted little time in getting to the front. In fact, he jetted by Coulston for the top spot with an inside pass coming off turn two on the second circuit. Not long after that, Coulston slowed dramatically and slid back in the pack. Lap two also saw the demise of Sutter’s Logan Seavey. The winner of two of the three lightning sprint mains at the 2021 “Hangtown 100,” went up in smoke and pulled his car to the infield.

By the end of the fifth lap, Bender had established a comfortable lead. Boos was second, and Shane Sexton was third. 2021 BCRA champ Dakota Albright of Waterford had impressively raced all the way up to fourth after starting 11th. Things stayed the same until the ninth lap when Sexton advanced his position to second when he got by Boos. However, he had little time to relish his tenure in the runner-up spot as Albright blew by both of them in the next turn.

By the time Albright took up residence in second place, Bender, in the Boczanowski/Sexton Fire Protection/BK Wings/Johnny Motorhead/Troy Dirt/Victory Graphix/Swift Powdercoat/Maxima Oil/Automated Interior/Scotty and Jimmy Keys/#22, had already built a 2 ½ second lead. Bender hit the lapped traffic on lap 10 but it failed to slow him down. Five laps later, he had advanced his advantage to 3.2 seconds. Late in the race, Bender met up with a gaggle of lappers and it did allow Albright to slightly close the gap. However, when the checkered flag came down it was Bender by a half straightaway. Albright wrapped up his impressive performance by placing second with Shane Sexton third, Dennett fourth, and Brent Sexton fifth. Albright’s sterling display made him the race “Hard Charger.”

“Once I got in lapped traffic, I could hear cars everywhere so I was not sure where they (his closest pursuers) were at,” he told Drake York and the crowd after the race. “I was really thinking it was going to be on the top, but it just kept working on the bottom. I just kind of stuck to my guns there. It’s not the funnest going around the bottom for 25 laps, but it is fun talking to you at the end of the night. I will take it. Again like last night, I have to thank Phil and Wyatt (Boczanowski). This car is a rocket ship. They are trying to sell it so I am trying to make it look good. I have to thank Seth (crew chief Seth Wilson), Nita (Nita Gatlin from SGR), Brent (Brent Sexton from SGR), and all the SGR people for putting up with me. Seth is a one-man team overlooking four cars. So, he is earning his money. Thank you to my wife and daughter at home and to my family.”

“Anything was better than last night,” happy second-place finisher Albright said after the race. “We went 11th to second tonight. Hugged it around the bottom and this baby was hooked up. It was great. The track was a lot better tonight, Scott did an awesome job.”

“I did not think it was going to be this dry,” third-place finisher Shane Sexton said afterward. “We probably could have went a little bit tighter. Hats off to my guys, Brian Fonseca, and my dad. They work their tails off throughout the night. We have had some success all around the country. We normally do not do the local stuff for Brian, but he called and asked if I wanted to drive it and I could not say no. Third place on the podium is not too bad.”

Other CLS and Southern California drivers in the main were Grant Sexton (6th), Cal Smith (9th), Dalton Sexton (10th), Coulston (14th), Mark Henry (15th) and Jeff Dyer (17th).

Earlier in the night, Bender recorded the fastest lap in qualifying at 13.341. Dennett was second fastest at 13.428 and Rosamond’s Henry was third quick at 13.479. Seavey captured the first heat race over the son and father combo of Grant and Brent Sexton. Coulston claimed the victory in heat two ahead of Dennett and Harlee Aguilera of Orangevale. Albright got to the checkers first in the final heat when he bested Boos and Dyer.

The 2022 CLS banquet will take place at Frantone’s Pizza & Spaghetti Villa in Cerritos on February 4th. Tickets for the banquet are $40.00. To order or for more information call (310) 367-9050 or email mailto:jon.robertson@sbcglobal.net ?subject=jon.robertson@sbcglobal.net.

November 18 Hangtown 100 Results

Qualifying: 1. AJ Bender, 13.341; 2. Greg Dennett, 13.428; 3. Mark Henry, 13.479; 4. Grant Sexton, 13.510; 5. Shane Sexton, 13.644; 6. Alex Lewis, 13.687; 7. Matt Land, 13.709; 8. Harlee Aguilera, 13.757; 9. Johnny Boos, 13.775; 10. Chris Crowder, 13.791; 11. Ken Coulston Jr., 13.862; 12. Cal Smith, 13.879; 13. Steve Becker, 13.880; 14. Dalton Sexton, 13.884; 15. Dakota Albright, 13.896; 16 Logan Seavey, 13.997; 17 Josef Ferolito, 14.214; 18. Jeff Dyer, 14.297; 19. Brent Sexton, 14.321; 20. Hunter Kinney, 14.921; 21. Shane Hopkins, 14.924; 22. Jason Schapansky, 15.010; 23. Danielle Clauson-Servo, 16.783

Heat Race #1 (9 Laps): 1. Seavey; 2. G. Sexton; 3. B. Sexton; 4. Bender; 5. Crowder; 6. Schapansky; 7. Becker; 8. Land

Heat Race #2 (9 Laps): 1. Coulston Jr; 2. Dennett; 3. Aguilera; 4. S. Sexton; 5. D. Sexton; 6. Ferolito; 7. Clauson- Servo; 8. Kinney

Heat Race #3 (9 Laps): 1. Albright; 2. Boos; 3. Dyer; 4. Smith; 5. Lewis; 6. Hopkins; 7. Henry

Hangtown 100 Night #2 25-Lap Main Event (with starting spots and distances back):

  1. AJ Bender, San Diego, CA, (4th)
  2. Dakota Albright, Waterford, CA, (11th) … 2.592
  3. Shane Sexton, El Cajon, CA, (3rd) … 4.755
  4. Greg Dennett, Fremont, CA, (6th) … 5.822
  5. Brent Sexton, Lakeside, CA, (10th) … 7.408
  6. Grant Sexton, Lakeside, CA, (5th) … 8.429
  7. Chris Crowder, Colorado, CO, (13th) … 11.354
  8. Johnny Boos, Lakewood, CA, (2nd) … 12.704
  9. Cal Smith, Phelan, CA, … (15th) 1 Lap
  10. Dalton Sexton, Lakeside, CA, (16th) …1 Lap
  11. Harlee Aguilera, Orangevale, CA, (7th) … 1 Lap
  12. Steve Becker. Lakewood, CO, (18th) … 1 Lap
  13. Shane Hopkins, Placerville, CA, (17th) … 1 Lap
  14. Ken Coulston, Bermuda Dunes, CA, (1st) … Lap
  15. Mark Henry, Rosamond, CA, … (9th) 1 Lap
  16. Jason Schapansky, Kamloops, BC, Canada (19th) … 2 Laps
  17. Jeff Dyer, Yucca Valley, CA, (14th) … 4 Laps
  18. Alex Lewis, Bellingham, WA (8th) … 21 Laps
  19. Logan Seavey, Sutter, CA, … (12th) 23 Laps

DNS Matt Land, Elk Grove, CA

DNS Josef Ferolito. Modesto, CA

DNS Hunter Kinney, Citrus Heights, CA

DNS Danielle Clauson-Sevo, Placerville, CA

Final California Lightning Sprint Car Series Point Standings

  1. David Gasper – 2184
  2. Eric Greco – 2089
  3. Cody Nigh – 1913
  4. Bobby Michnowicz – 1886
  5. Jeff Dyer – 1777
  6. Connor Speir – 1548
  7. Will Browne – 1523
  8. Jon Robertson – 1246
  9. Pat Kelley – 1162
  10. Dominic Del Monte – 784

Final Civil War Series Point Standings

  1. David Gasper – CLS – 629
  2. Eric Greco – CLS – 572
  3. Bobby Michnowicz – CLS – 568
  4. Will Browne – CLS – 526
  5. Cody Nigh – CLS – 486
  6. Harlee Aguilera – BCRA – 415
  7. Greg Dennett – BCRA – 403
  8. Connor Speir – CLS – 392
  9. Matt Land – BCRA – 388
  10. Dakota Albright – BCRA – 358

The following companies have become marketing partners with the CLS in 2022. They have offered up more than $13,000.00 in contingencies that will be awarded on top of the regular racing purses and they will be paid out throughout the year. Yoshimura R&D, Hoosier Tires West, T-Shirts By Timeless, Extreme Mufflers, Saldana Racing Products, Rod End Supply, Speed Mart, Cold Fire West, West Evens Motorsports, RC Fuel Injection, Jake Swanson Shock Technology, Advanced Racing Suspensions, CSI Shocks, Eibach Springs, Triple X Race Components, King Racing Products, Hyper Racing Products, Rebel Gears, Vahlco Wheels, Wilwood Disk Brakes, Fuel Safe Systems, MPI, Circle Track Performance, E-Z UP, Hepfner Racing, Smith Titanium, and Hoosier Speed.

If you or your company would like to become a partner of the longtime racing organization, contact Jon Robertson via email at mailto:jon.robertson@sbcglobal.net or by calling (310) 367-9050.

2022 California Lightning Sprint Car Series Schedule

March 25 Bakersfield Speedway Winged – Grant Sexton

April 2 Merced Speedway Non-Wing –– Civil War #1 – David Gasper

April 16 Bakersfield Speedway Winged – A.J. Bender

April 30 Ventura Raceway Winged (Make Up Main) David Gasper

April 30 Ventura Raceway Winged – Bobby Michnowicz

May 14 Bakersfield Speedway Winged – A.J. Bender

May 21 Ventura Raceway Winged – Eric Greco

June 11 Bakersfield Speedway Winged – David Gasper

June 25 Ventura Raceway Winged – David Gasper

July 9 Ventura Raceway Winged – David Gasper

July 23 Ventura Raceway Winged – Dave Gasper

August 6 Santa Maria Raceway Winged – Brent Sexton

August 26 Silver Dollar Speedway Winged – Civil War #2 – Connor Spier

August 27 Placerville Speedway Winged – Civil War #3 – Bobby Michnowicz

Sept. 10 Lemoore Raceway Winged – Bobby Michnowicz

Sept. 24 Bakersfield Speedway Winged – Civil War #4 – David Gasper

October 8 Mohave Valley Raceway Winged – With SWLS – Brent Sexton

October 29 Ventura Raceway Winged – Bobby Michnowicz

Nov. 15 Bakersfield Speedway Winged – Civil War #5 – Bobby Michnowicz

Nov. 17 Placerville Speedway Non-Wing – AJ Bender

Nov. 18 Placerville Speedway Non-Wing – AJ Bender

Nov. 19 Placerville Speedway Non-Wing – No Points

To keep up with the CLS online, please visit the website at http://racecls.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/californialightningsprints

PAST CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS

1994 Tony Everhart

1995 Gary Sexton

1996 Rob Sczymczak

1997 Jon Rahe

1998 Chris Rahe

1999 Brent Sexton

2000 Greg Bragg

2001 Greg Bragg

2002 Greg Bragg

2003 David Cardey

2004 Keith Janca

2005 Johnny Bates

2006 Donny Gansen

2007 Shane Rossen

2008 Brent Sexton

2009 Stuart Hielschier Sr.

2010 Jarrett Kramer

2011 Tim Brown

2012 Bobby Michnowicz

2013 Stephen Limon

2014 Bobby Michnowicz

2015 Bobby Michnowicz

2016 Bobby Michnowicz

2017 Bobby Michnowicz

2018 Jarrett Kramer

2019 Jarrett Kramer

2021 David Gasper

2022 David Gasper

Thomas Baskind Rides in the “Cycle to the Sea” Fundraiser Supporting People With Disabilities

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In support of people who are unable to walk due to an illness, birth defect, or trauma, Thomas Baskind will be cycling to the sea once again this year as part of the annual Cycle to the Sea Fundraiser. His goal is to help raise money for the Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP) at Carolinas Rehabilitation (Atrium Health Foundation).  He has been involved since 2013 and is glad to see it back in full force since it was shut down due to the COVID pandemic 

“Cycle to the Sea has been a critical annual event for ASAP.  The Covid 19 pandemic has made it such that most have not been able to participate until now. Like many other riders- I’m looking forward to being together with everyone again” said Thomas Baskind.

Thomas’ close friend Brian Muscarella had a stroke that immobilized him from the chest down, and this tragedy inspired him to start taking part in the campaign. Despite his disability, Brian focused all of his efforts on his recovery at the Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation facility. In addition, Brian signed up for the Cycle to the Sea event (180 miles over 3 days). Thomas Baskind was so moved by Brian’s initiative that he decided to start doing the same thing with his best friend.

On Thursday, October 6th, through Saturday, October 8th, 2022, there was a 3-day fundraising event called Cycle To The Sea. The trip began in Monroe, North Carolina, at the Atrium Health Union and ended in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Several people, including volunteers, adapted bikers, able-bodied persons, and ASAP administrators, came together to further the fundraiser’s mission.

From the Cycle To The Sea event, a sum is donated to the Atrium Health Foundation, which in turn helps the Carolinas Rehabilitation team help people with physical impairments lead more productive lives. Since its inception in 1999, the Cycle To The Sea has earned more than $1.1 million to fund both competitive and leisure sports for people with physical disabilities.

However, cycling is not the only sport that may benefit from the ASAP program. Other popular team sports include water skiing and rugby. Activities including kid triathlons, curling, tennis, and hand-cycling are also planned for individuals. Atrium Health Foundation’s goal with these events is to get all of the volunteers, administrative employees, and people with disabilities involved in a challenging endeavor that is a physical challenge.

Carolinas Rehabilitation is a non-profit facility that relies on contributions and fundraising events like ASAP to treat patients suffering from debilitating illnesses and injuries. Tom Baskind is using all of his efforts to help this worthy endeavor. Anyone can help to further by registering to participate in the annual Cycle To The Sea event or just by donating to the cause.

Cycle to The Sea 2023 is being planned for Oct 19th-21st 2023- and Thomas thanks you in advance for your support!

Front Row Motorsports Hires Travis Peterson as No. 34 Crew Chief

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Part of Organization Changes Aimed at Increased Performance

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 23, 2022) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) will have new crew chiefs for both the No. 34 and No. 38 teams for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. The announcement is part of several changes within the organization.

Veteran lead race engineer Travis Peterson will assume the new crew chief duties for the No. 34 after spending the last five seasons at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) working with drivers Chris Buescher, Ryan Newman, and Matt Kenseth. Prior to his time at RFK, Peterson served as a race engineer at Hendrick Motorsports for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports.

FRM is also in the process of making leadership changes with its No. 38 Cup Series team. Former No. 38 crew chief, Seth Barbour, has been named FRM’s Technical Director and will oversee all track engineering and car preparation processes for both FRM Cup Series entries. A new crew chief for the No. 38 team will be announced later.

In other team leadership news, former No. 34 car chief, Ryan Bergenty, has been promoted to Performance Director. In his role, Bergenty will oversee all body and chassis assembly for all FRM entries. On top of Bergenty’s duties on the body and chassis side, he will work with the team crew chiefs to optimize each week’s build while staying within the competitive guidelines each race.

Raised in Kannapolis, N.C., Peterson was born to be a crew chief. Moving with his family to North Carolina from Wisconsin as a child so his father could work at Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), Peterson spent his high school years at the race shop learning his craft. He later graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Mechanical Engineering while doing his internship at JGR.

Peterson, 31, quickly rose to the ranks of a race engineer at JR Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports for Dale Earnhardt Jr. before becoming the lead race engineer for the No. 17 team at RFK. Peterson was called upon to be the crew chief for the No. 17 team earlier this year and has earned two top-10 finishes as a crew chief in the Cup Series in only five races. Additionally, Peterson has wins and a championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and several wins in the NASCAR Cup Series as a race engineer.

He now takes the reigns of the No. 34 Ford Mustang team that is coming off a season with 12 top-10 and two top-five finishes. Peterson will bring additional ideas and experiences with hopes of propelling the No. 34 back into the Playoffs.

“The past two seasons Front Row Motorsports has seen success and we’re taking the next steps forward,” said Jerry Freeze, General Manager, Front Row Motorsports. “We know that Travis is a person that can immediately come in, take the baton, and continue to move the No. 34 team to the front. We also made several changes internally to help with car preparation and engineering for all our race cars and trucks. Our final piece is finding a new leader for the No. 38 team. We’re confident that with these changes that we’ll be even better next season.”

In a new role, Peterson is ready for his next challenge.

“I think there are a lot of people in the NASCAR garage who are noticing what Front Row Motorsports has accomplished with the new car and their truck program,” said Peterson. “This is an opportunity to come into a winning and championship organization and help take that next step of getting more wins in the Cup Series and be in the Playoffs. I’m ready to get to work. I’ve always had the goal of becoming a crew chief and now I’m ready to take advantage of the opportunity.”

Peterson and all other new roles begin immediately.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 champions and 2022 NASCAR Camping World 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 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters.

Team Monster Energy Claims Multiple Podiums, Class Championships at 2022 SCORE Baja 1000

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Jorge Sampietro (Trophy Truck Spec), Matt Burroughs (Pro UTV FI) unofficially take titles

The 55th SCORE Baja 1000 sent hundreds of the world’s top off-road racers into the Baja California desert for 828.25 miles of intense action and any challenges the terrain could throw at them. But when all was said and done, an elite fleet of Monster Energy athletes, led by names like Mark Samuels, Phil Blurton, Jorge Sampietro, and Matt Burroughs, had what it took to bring home wins, podiums, and class titles in the most challenging event of the year.

Samuels, Justin Morgan, and Kendall Norman teamed up to dominate the Pro Moto Unlimited class on their SLR Honda CRF450X, giving the team its fifth consecutive win, Morgan’s sixth career Baja 1000 win, Samuels’ seventh, and Norman’s eighth. Their finishing time of 18:51:30 was more than an hour ahead of the next best finisher in class, and 10th among all registered entries in the event.

“It was a tough course, slower than normal, slower than we anticipated,” Samuels said at the finish line. “I’m tired, I’m sore, I’m looking forward to getting back and taking a nap. But it feels good to cross that finish line. It’s a special feeling for sure.

“We had our hands full at the beginning. The course was really gnarly from the hurricane that came through. It changed the course a lot, turned a lot of rocks up. We had to make our way through the pack from seventh. It was a really good race. By race mile 340 we were in the lead. From there we just had to bring it home. We had a great effort all the way.”

Multiple Monster athletes entered the season finale with a shot at the Pro UTV Forced Induction title, and with defending race winner and SCORE World Desert Champion Blurton set to join them, were a force to be reckoned with. Despite starting outside of the top 10, Blurton quickly put himself in podium position, running second for most of the race before scoring his second 1000 podium in two tries. Burroughs, meanwhile, came home fourth to claim his second class title in the past three years.

“It was a good race with really no issues,” Blurton said in Ensenada. “We got stuck in one bottleneck that separated us from the leader, as he got through there before we got there. Other than that, everything was smooth. We have only done one other SCORE Baja 1000 and it was a peninsula run, so this was a totally different game. This loop race was a little bit more tight and technical, with more of a save-the-car strategy. (But) we didn’t have to touch the car all day long.”

“In the beginning, the Summit was rough,” added Burroughs. “A bottleneck. Brad (Howe) drove all night and did a great job, and I jumped back in at the end. We only had one flat tire. Amazing. Especially with all the rocks. Thank you to SCORE for this amazing race. Thank you to my crew and my family.”

The Herbst family had a phenomenal event across both the Trophy Truck and Trophy Truck Spec classes, with top-six finishes for all three of its entries. The #264 team of Pierce and Riley Herbst and #263 of EJ Herbst and Ryan Millen came home third and fourth in TT Spec, while Tim Herbst’s #19 Trophy Truck was sixth of just 16 finishers in the premier class.

The Trophy Truck Spec championship, however, came down to Jorge Sampietro, whose 14th place finish was enough to return him to the top of the division. The 2022 Baja 500 winner finished all four of his starts this season, making up a 14-point deficit coming into the race by getting to the finish line in Ensenada. Finally, in the Trophy Truck Legends division, Mark Winkleman added third place finishes of his own in both the race and season standings.

Be sure to tune in to ESPN’s World of X Games in the coming months to watch the 55th SCORE Baja 1000 and see the Monster Energy athletes in action. Monster Energy is a proud sponsor of the SCORE World Desert Championship and looks forward to an exciting 2023 season, kicking off in March with the 36th SCORE San Felipe 250.

About Monster Energy

Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com.

Countdown is on to Extreme E Season 2 showdown

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  • Rosberg X Racing head into the final round at the top of the standings with 83 points
  • Still in contention for the championship title are X44 Vida Carbon Racing, ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team and No.99 GMC HUMMER EV Chip Ganassi Racing
  • New driver line-ups for Veloce Racing, JBXE, XITE ENERGY Racing, ABT CUPRA XE, and No.99 GMC HUMMER EV Chip Ganassi Racing as they take on the season finale
  • The Uruguay Natural Energy X Prix marks Extreme E’s second South American X Prix as the series returns to the continent after its fourth round in Chile
  • Uruguay is one of the leading countries in renewable energy production, generating over 98% of all its electricity from renewable sources

23 November 2022, London: This weekend’s Uruguay Natural Energy X Prix (26-27 November) will close a nail-biting second season for Extreme E, as four teams enter the weekend in contention for the championship title.

Championship leaders Rosberg X Racing (RXR) enter Punta del Este as favourites, having secured 83 points and two wins across their Season 2 campaign so far. This means that, despite technical issues ruling them out of the Final in Chile, Nico Rosberg’s team have kept their place at the top of the table. Claiming victory in Uruguay will secure them back-to-back Extreme E titles.

This remarkable feat will not be won without beating some tough opposition out on course. Only 17 points separate RXR from their closest rival, X44 Vida Carbon Racing, who seized their place in the championship running after claiming the win in Antofagasta, Chile. ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team (60 points) and No.99 GMC HUMMER EV Chip Ganassi Racing (55 points) follow closely behind, ensuring the fight for top of the podium has gone down to the wire.

The race format will be as it was prior to Chile, with each driver completing one lap during the races. This means that every move will count towards final position, increasing the stakes of both Saturday and Sunday.

Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of Extreme E, said: “We are all set for a fantastic finale in Punta del Este.

“It has been an extremely competitive second season of Extreme E, with new winners and so many teams securing podiums it just goes to show the strength of our field out on course.

“It is fitting that we are completing the season in Uruguay, a country which shares so many of our beliefs around environmental progress, sustainability focuses, and raising awareness of the climate crisis.”

Uruguay is one of the leading countries in renewable energy production, currently generating over 98 per cent of all electricity from renewable sources, primarily through wind power. The South American nation will close Extreme E Season 2, which has been dedicated to highlighting tangible climate solutions via its ‘Race for the Planet’ standpoint.

The X Prix itself will take place near the sandy beaches of Punta del Este, on the Atlantic facing, 660km-long coastline in South-eastern Uruguay.

After the success of the first South American X Prix in Antofagasta, Chile, Extreme E is excited to be returning to the continent for its much-anticipated finale.

Enno Straten, Head of Strategy and Marketing at Continental Tires EMEA, said: “The 2022 season has been thrilling, with plenty of action on track. Once again familiar rivals X44 Vida Carbon Racing and Rosberg X Racing are battling to the end, but this time we see new contenders also battling it out for a place in the top three.

“With the addition of new locations this year, our tyres have really been put to the test in a variety of terrains, and we are pleased to say they have coped well.”

There will be some new faces for Extreme E fans to get to know in Punta del Este, as well as many of the series’ established stars in different race suits, in what promises to be an intriguing prospect.

Former Championship Driver and FIA World RX star Klara Andersson will start alongside Nasser Al-Attiyah for ABT CUPRA XE at the final race of Extreme E Season 2.

The 22-year-old Swede replaces Jutta Kleinschmidt, who continues to recover from an injury suffered at the previous race in Chile. Kleinschmidt was ruled out of competing in Extreme E’s South American debut following a crash in Free Practice.

Veloce Racing will bring to Uruguay an all-new line-up, with 2021 Extreme E Champion Molly Taylor partnering series star Kevin Hansen, who moves from JBXE, to replace Christine GZ and Lance Woolridge. GZ will be the female Championship Driver for the Season 2 finale.

Stepping into the Swede’s seat at Jenson Button’s outfit will be former Championship Driver Fraser McConnell, marking the Jamaican’s racing debut in Extreme E.

Argentine Ezequiel Companc will make his series bow for XITE ENERGY Racing, replacing Timo Scheider who will resume his responsibilities as male Championship Driver.

Meanwhile, due to a calendar clash, Kyle LeDuc will miss out on the Season 2 finale. Stepping in for LeDuc at No.99 GMC HUMMER EV Chip Ganassi Racing will be off-road star RJ Anderson, who will team up with Sara Price for the championship decider.

With the intense competition ahead, GridPlay will be crucial at the Uruguay Natural Energy X Prix.

GridPlay puts fans at the centre of the action, giving them an opportunity to use their vote to influence the outcome of the racing. The team with the most fan votes gets the opportunity to pick its grid position for the Final first, followed by the team with the second most votes and so on.

Given the nature of the series, combined with an exciting new location, previous knowledge will not give an edge in Uruguay. The final championship standings will come down to just a handful of points still available.

With the difference in altitude, unique terrain, and a brand-new course to contend with, Extreme E’s return to South American racing is set up to be a special one… and we can’t wait!

Find out where you can watch the action here.

To learn more about Extreme E, visit – www.Extreme-E.com

Fraser McConnell completes JBXE line-up for Season 2 finale

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23 November 2022, London: Fraser McConnell will contest the Extreme E Season 2 finale for Jenson Button’s JBXE team, replacing the outgoing Kevin Hansen.

McConnell joins JBXE having been Championship Driver at three races this season and off the back of a rich career in motorsport. He will partner Hedda Hosås at the Uruguay Natural Energy X Prix this weekend (26-27 November), with Hansen switching to Veloce Racing.

Fraser McConnell, JBXE driver, said: “It is such an honour to be joining JBXE for the final round of Extreme E Season 2 in Uruguay.

“As the Championship Driver for the last three rounds, I have been able to get a closer look at how all of the teams operate, and I am very pleased to be jumping into the yellow and white JBXE machine alongside Hedda. I’m looking forward to meeting the team and getting some work done.”

Alongside McConnell’s stint as Extreme E Championship Driver, including testing Continental’s Season 3 tyre prototypes, the 24-year-old is fast developing his off-road pedigree.

The Jamaican immediately impressed in North America’s ARX2 series in 2018. Reaching the Final four times out of five – bagging a podium in the last round of the campaign – McConnell went on to lift the ARX2 crown the following year.

Making the switch to the RallyX Nordic Supercar class in 2020, McConnell secured the runner-up laurels in the overall standings. 2021 saw him build upon that success, securing his first Supercar victory defeating Rosberg X Racing (RXR) star and four-time FIA World Champion Johan Kristoffersson at the RallyX Nordic in Nysum, Denmark.

McConnell is already enjoying a strong 2022 season having recently become Nitro Rallycross’ fourth winner of the season in Round 4 at Glen Helen.

Jenson Button, Team Owner of JBXE, said: “I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Fraser in action recently and I couldn’t be happier to have him join JBXE for our final race of the season. Knowing how quick he is, I can’t wait to see him battle it out in JBXE colours alongside Hedda!”

Catch JBXE’s new driver line-up at the season-ending Uruguay Natural Energy X Prix in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on 26-27 November. Find out where you can watch the action here.

To learn more about Extreme E, visit – www.Extreme-E.com

Games for Cash: One More Way to Make Money on Racing

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Racing is a popular hobby that has millions of fans around the globe. But as so many fans like watching racing, many have decided to make some profit from it. That’s why you’ll see game tournaments in esports, racing games at casinos, and numerous sports betting platforms offering a wide range of odds on the most popular races out there. On top of that, one thing is certain, engineers will keep making racing cars and bikes even better, making the whole sport more popular.

Therefore watching and playing racing games is not just fun. It’s also an interesting way to make some money as well. No matter if you’re using the best online casino New Jersey to play, or you’re in a retail casino, chances are that you’ll find games related to racing. In fact, there are many different ways to make money while racing online, and in this article, we’ll go over three of them: online casinos, sports betting, and racing games for cash.

Online Casinos: It’s Fun and Easy

Online casinos are easy to use. You can play casino games from your home and at any time of day or night. That’s what users of betParx are familiar with. Using online gambling platforms is very simple nowadays. On top of that, online casinos give you money that you can use to start playing the games before you deposit any of your own money. You will get an opportunity to try out all of the different games with this free cash. That way, you know what is available before deciding which ones you want to play for real money.

Online casinos also allow players to try out new versions of their favorite games as soon as they are created by developers. Brands don’t need to wait for the product to be fully developed, they can launch beta versions of games. They can use the users of their platform to test it out for free. So both the users and the brand are happy.

Sports Betting as a Lucky Charm

Sports betting, which is also known as sports gambling or a wager, has been around for many years. It can be a fun and exciting way to possibly make some money here and there. Don’t forget, though, that it’s a form of gambling. Still, if you know your racing teams well enough, you might have a bit higher chance of winning from time to time. That’s why it’s important to have a good betting strategy, so you can have a higher win rate.

The first thing you need to do before placing any bets is to decide how much money you want to bet, that is, to create a bankroll. This is important because if you lose all your money early on, you won’t have any budget for other races in the season. A good bankroll management plan will help you spend your money more strategically.

Racing Games for Cash

Online casinos are a great way to have fun and sometimes win money. There are many different games to play and bet on, including racing games. Racing games involve racing cars, bikes, and other vehicles against other players in hopes of winning a prize. Because racing is so popular, it is an inspiration for many slot games. Therefore, there are millions of people who enjoy spinning reels that are inspired by racing. It’s fueling the growth of casinos business in USA, providing plenty of benefits for the local economy. But just playing racing-inspired games is one thing. There’s more to casinos and racing.

Online casinos organize races and tournaments. Depending on the online casino you choose, you can be a part of the action by taking part in races at your own pace or watching others race live from around the world. It’s up to you! Different platforms use different game providers and create racing competitions. Some are exclusive to certain users. For example, only those using popular cryptocurrencies can take part in a casino race to win something big. These weekly races and tournaments are becoming a common thing in the online casino world, as the racing concept is so popular.

Conclusion

If you’re a racing fan, then you’ve probably thought about how to make money off of it. Well, there are many different ways to do this, including online casinos! These types of betting sites offer more than just motor and auto racing. You can also find them hosting horse racing. On top of that, you’ll find that these platforms usually have numerous types of casino games but also sports betting markets. It’s interesting to see how your passion for sport can make you some money.

Injured in a Car Accident? 7 Tips to Increase Your Compensation

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If you’ve been injured in a LA car accident, you may be wondering how to get the compensation you deserve. You’re not alone; many people are unsure of where to start when it comes to seeking damages after an accident, especially if the accident wasn’t their fault or if they used car services like Uber and Lyft.

Thankfully, there are some things you can do to increase your chances of getting the money you need, so let’s check these seven tips.

Contact an attorney as soon as possible

Skilled and experienced car accident attorneys can help you evaluate the merits of your case and determine the best course of action.

They can also provide advice on which documents to collect, how to submit a claim, and negotiate with insurance companies. If you need to learn more about car accident law and how it applies to you, a lawyer can provide valuable insight. Look at the lawyer’s experience and success rate before deciding to hire them and make sure you feel comfortable working with them.

Additionally, if you decide to take legal action, an attorney can represent you in court and make sure your rights are protected.

Collect evidence

Photographs, testimonies from witnesses, and the police report can be valuable pieces of evidence for your case. Make sure to document the extent of your injuries, and keep all medical bills and receipts related to the accident. If you believe someone else was at fault for the car accident, try to get contact information from witnesses who may have seen it happen.

Additionally, keep a record of communication with your insurance company and the other driver’s insurer. This evidence can help strengthen your case when filing for compensation.

Stay off social media

Insurance companies may use your posts on social media to disprove liability or deny claims so it’s best to avoid any public comments about the car accident and your injuries until you have received a settlement. This includes refraining from posting any images or videos of your injuries, emotional state, and activities until after the case has been settled.

Many people don’t know that insurance companies monitor social media, so if you do post something, it could be used against you.

Understand the statute of limitations

The statute of limitations sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit after an accident in California and it varies depending on the type of claim and can range from as little as six months to two years. If you wait too long, you may not be able to pursue legal action or get the compensation you deserve.

Additionally, it’s important to note that the clock starts ticking from the date of the accident, not when you discover your injury or realize you have a claim.

Know your coverage

California law requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance coverage and this is usually enough to cover minor car accidents. However, if the amount of damages exceeds the policy limit, you may need to look at other forms of coverage such as uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UMI).

Also, if you’re using car services like Uber or Lyft, make sure you understand the policies and coverage that they provide in the event of an accident.

Be prepared to negotiate

When filing a claim, it’s important to know your rights and the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies might try to offer you less than what you ask for, so prepare yourself for negotiations and make sure you are aware of how much money should be expected from the settlement.

If you are not sure how to calculate a fair settlement amount, an experienced lawyer can help you understand the process and make sure you get what you deserve, and in many cases can negotiate a better deal for you.

Know what damages you can claim

Damages for car accident cases typically include medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages due to time off work, property damage costs, or punitive damages. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may also be able to claim emotional distress and loss of consortium.

It’s important, to be honest, and accurate when talking to medical professionals about your injuries because if you exaggerate or lie, it could backfire in court. The more information you provide the better equipped the doctor will be to accurately assess your injuries.

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No one wants to be in a car accident, but if you are, it’s important to know how to protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve. By understanding the statute of limitations, filing a police report, collecting evidence, and staying off social media, you can put yourself in the best position possible for a successful case.

If you have any questions or need help negotiating with insurance companies, don’t hesitate to contact an experienced lawyer.

What does 2023 look like for the world of NASCAR Racing?

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The 2023 season is starting to take shape. There are now only 3 teams who have not accounted for their drivers for next year. The NASCAR Cup season looks like it is hotting up and we already can’t wait for next season to begin. But who is in line to star, and who is likely to miss out? We discuss all in the following article:

Who is retaining and returning to their seats?

In what was not a surprise to us, Justin Haley is returning to the Number 31 Chevrolet, whilst A.J. Allmendinger is looking like he is set to become the full-time of the Number 16 Chevrolet. Interestingly, Corey LaJoie has been announced as returning to his Number 7 Chevrolet, and Ty Dillon is set to become the full-time driver of the Number 77 Chevrolet. Some big moves happening in NASCAR!

Who’s driving for Front Row Motorsports?

So basically, this just means there are now three teams where we don’t know who will be racing for them. Although in some cases, this isn’t a surprise. Front Row Motorsports are well known for not announcing their line-ups for the upcoming season until late in the year. For some reason, they like to keep their cards close to their chests. 

However, what we do know is that the team has not gone a single season without making a driver change since way back when in 2004! So, does this mean that a change is on the horizon and that is why they haven’t announced their driver line-up yet? Not necessarily. In fact, this season is set to be the announcement that bucks that trend. Todd Gilliland and the classy Michael McDowell are actually both expected to return to Front Row Motorsports next year. 

It is a tactical switch for the team to go away from what they know and stick with consistency. Only time will tell to see if this is the right decision. The reason this rumor and expectation has surfaced is thanks to Zane Smith’s decision to sign a new multi-year contract with a Truck Series program. That is what many pundits were speculating would be the change for Front Row. 

Have there been any changes for Live Fast Motorsports?

Live Fast Motorsports only have one car so changes are few and far between. They’ve not long been in NASCAR racing in fact, only entering in 2021. Last year they retained their driver team as they believed they had found a formula that worked. In what may be a surprise to non-NASCAR followers, the team’s co-owner was actually one of their drivers. Yes, team co-owner B.J. McLeod made waves on the circuit when he drove all of the oval races in the Number 78 Ford. However, he did skip the first race and of course the road course races. 

Whilst this may sound harsh, there is not much expected of the team anyway and the owners do seem to be in it for the fun of it. Matt Tifft and McLeod enjoy having a team in NASCAR and don’t seem to want to splash the cash on expert drivers. It won’t be a surprise to see McLeod reveling behind the wheel next year as they fight it out near the back of the pack. But what is a sport if it is not for having fun? It’s the same with gambling, as long as you do it right, it is always a bit of fun! 

Speaking of gambling, if you do fancy your chances against the machines or see yourself as a bit of a Speedway extraordinaire, it’s always worth looking around at online casinos and seeing which sites would suit you best. Live Fast Motorsports may not be the worst team in the pack as we go on to discuss, but they wouldn’t be someone that punters will be rushing to place money on. 

Rick Ware Racing – Where is the lineup?

Even the most casual of NASCAR fans have likely heard of Rick Ware Racing. Partly because they had four cars in the season at one point, so everybody had heard of them, but also because they used to have quite a good line-up. The owner, Rick Ware, often reserves a seat for Cody, his son, whilst the rest tend to be rotated between a team of drivers. Again, they seem to be in it for the fun of it but also to be competitive. 

However, now the team is struggling and is at risk of having its charter repossessed by NASCAR. This is likely to happen if a team finished outside the top 33 three seasons in a row, so Rick Ware Racing needs to get clicking. They are the only team at risk of having their charter repossessed as they have finished outside the top 33 two years in a row. There will be plenty of bets placed on them to fall foul of the requirements this year and the team will be at risk. Nobody likes to see someone profit from the company from someone else’s failure, but if you were to put a sports bet on, then this looks like a good one for 2023.

Where to watch NASCAR?

You can actually watch NASCAR all around the world. In the UK it is available on Sky Premier Sports and also Virgin Media. viewers can take out a subscription directly with Premier Sports to watch the race on its website via the inbuilt TV player or through applications that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you’ve never been that invested in Motor Racing or want something different from the monotonous Formula One championships which see the same people and teams win every time, then NASCAR is definitely a sport you should take up watching.

Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour Ready to Roll and Fly into Sebring International Raceway with a First-Class Collection of Historic Race Cars and Vintage Airplanes

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  • Seventh Running of Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, presented by the Alan Jay Automotive Network, November 30 – December 4, at Sebring International Raceway
  • Packed Weekend Includes Season-Ending HSR Sebring Historics to Decide 2022 WeatherTech Sprint, Stoner Car Care Global GT, Sasco Sports International/American Challenge and B.R.M. Endurance Challenge Championships

SEBRING, Florida (November 22, 2021) – The Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, rolls and soars back to Sebring International Raceway next weekend where the vast sports car racing heritage and patriotic aviation history of the legendary race track and World War II-era airfield will be relived for the seventh time, November 30 – December 4, at HSR’s season-ending event.

Officially titled the HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, presented by the Alan Jay Automotive Network, the five-day celebration features historic and vintage sports car racing and a Friday “fly-in” and weekend display of equally jaw-dropping military and civilian aircraft from the last half century and WWII.

The HSR Classic Sebring is a tribute race to the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring and the facility’s rich aviation history. Hendricks Field was a civil and military air field on which the famous 12-hour sports car race has been run for nearly 70 years.

This year’s HSR Classic 12 features a priceless lineup of debuting and returning vintage airplanes and sports cars and other road racing machines from the last 60 years and beyond. Several noteworthy cars set for Sebring include recent race winners heading to Sebring straight from victory lane at the HSR Classic Daytona presented by IMSA 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway earlier this month.

One of the most dominating drives in this year’s HSR Classic 24 was a victorious run by a familiar team and drivers that know how to win in HSR Classics competition. The Phil Reilly and Co. 1974 No. 26 Chevron B26 (pictured at top) of Gray Gregory, Ethan Shippert and Randy Buck swept all four of their Run Group rounds to seal a record fifth “HSR Classics” race win. The victory was the second for the No. 26 team and drivers in the HSR Classic 24 to go along with their 2020 win at Daytona. They also secured three-straight HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour Group victories from 2018 to 2020. The Chevron team narrowly lost its Group battle at the Classic 12 last year when something broke on the Chevron at speed heading into Sebring’s turn seven chicane section. Shippert was uninjured after contact with the safety barriers, but the Chevron team’s pursuit of a fourth HSR Classic Sebring victory – and now a 2022 HSR Classics sweep – shifts to next weekend’s race.

A Classic 24 GT contender heading to Sebring for its Classic 12 debut is the 1993 Hamilton Safe Motorsports Camaro No. 11 Camaro R&S (pictured above) that finished second overall at Daytona in its Run Group. The Camaro was co-driven to the American GT (AGT) class win in the 2001 Rolex 24 At Daytona by Kenny Bupp, Dick Greer, Simon Gregg and Doug Mills. More than 20 years later, Bupp is still going strong at the age of 85 and co-drives the Camaro at Sebring with his son Jordan Bupp. The Bupps have owned and raced the Camaro for 25 years. Kenny Bupp won the 2016 Trans-Am opener at Sebring in the Camaro at 79 years-old, topping Paul Newman as the oldest driver to win a Trans-Am race.

Alan Benjamin returns to the HSR Classic 12 in his Boulder Classics 1992 No. 21 Porsche 964 USA Cup (pictured above) he co-drove to a GT Run Group win at the HSR Classic 24. He won Group A overall last year at Sebring in a record-setting thriller that saw him co-drive with Brady Refenning to lead the group overall standings for just the final four minutes of the race in a 1972 No. 18 Porsche 911 S/T powered by Refenning’s 901 Shop.

Refenning finished first in Saturday night’s third round, but the No. 18 never ranked higher than third in the overall Group A standings heading into Sunday morning’s fourth and final race. Then the race leading Corvette dropped a valve in the final race’s opening minutes and another Porsche took the lead only to pit with a flat tire while cruising comfortably in the lead.

The setbacks were just enough for Benjamin to take the overall Group A win by 0.714 of a second, the closest finish in the history of the HSR Classics races at Sebring and Daytona.

Benjamin previously secured a Sebring Classic 12 Run Group victory in the inaugural running of the HSR race in 2016, co-driving a Boulder Classics 1990 No. 17 Porsche 964 Cup to the Group C title with Robert Ames.

A first-time airplane at the HSR Classic 12 is the battle-scarred USAF 1968 Cessna 02A (pictured above) nicknamed “Oscar Deuce.” This twin-tail and “push-pull” tandem-engine aircraft saw action in Vietnam and carries bullet hole patches still visible on the left flap, left vertical and elevator, all critical wing components that keep a plane in controlled flight. The 02A was a military version of the civilian Cessna 337 and included explosion-proof fuel tanks, bullet-proof seats, a full complement of military radios, rockets, bombs and mini guns and overall structural strengthening. The twin engines allowed Oscar Deuce and other 02A Cessnas to absorb more ground fire and still return safely, endearing the feisty-fighter plane to its crews. Oscar Deuce is owned by Sam Lauff and his wife Linda Lauff who make the trip to Sebring from Leeward Air Ranch in Ocala, Florida.

Returning airplanes at the 2022 HSR Classic Sebring 12, Pistons and Props, include a blue 004 numbered 1942 Vultee BT-15 Valiant (pictured below) piloted by Tom Smith. Vultees were “Basic Trainer” (BT) aircraft that played a major role in teaching WWII military pilots the finer points of flying. The Smith’s BT-15 is just one of four still flying today out of 1,200 produced. It was built in Downey, California by Vultee in 1942 and delivered to the Army Air Force Training wing in Bainbridge, Georgia. The plane served in the Army until 1945 and was sold as surplus for just $200. The plane has never been restored, has been regularly flown, and has been in hangars for the past 45 years rather than on display in a museum. Smith and his wife Kim Smith, who organize each year’s contingent of historic planes for the HSR Classic 12, are the eighth owners of the Vultee and have flown it more than 1,000 hours the last 13 years.

Another flying favorite returning to Sebring is a 1973 Bulldog 120 (pictured at bottom), a British-built plane manufactured by Scottish Aviation LTD. This Bulldog was initially exported for use by the Ghana Air Force. After a short career as a trainer, the Bulldog was purchased and relocated to England where it was restored and painted in British RAF XX514 livery, a tribute to the original XX514 that was written off in a crash in September of 1986. The plane came to the U.S. in 2013 and, after initial stops in Michigan and Arizona, now resides in Florida and is regularly flown by owner Tony Green. The Bulldog’s modern look hides the fact it is a nearly 50-year-old design, but it is always the “newest” plane at each year’s Classic 12 considering most are WWII-era aircraft.

The major on-track part of the HSR Classic Sebring is the 12 Hours of Sebring tribute race that takes place Saturday and Sunday. It begins with a symbolic 12 hours of non-stop competition Saturday before all four competing Run Groups contest a final round of races Sunday morning to bring the Classic Sebring to a close.

The race weekend also features the HSR Sebring Historics that will determine the 2022 Champions of the full-season HSR WeatherTech Sprint, Stoner Car Care Global GT, Sasco Sports International/American Challenge and B.R.M. Endurance Challenge series.

Detailed event information for the Classic Sebring 12 Hour and Sebring Historics, including weekend schedules and entry lists, is available at www.HSRRace.com.

Spectator tickets for the HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour are available exclusively at Sebring International Raceway throughout the event beginning at 8 a.m. EST, Thursday, December 1. Learn more at www.HSRtickets.com.

About HSR: Now an International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) property, Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) was formed in the mid-1970s with an event at Road Atlanta. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate the race cars from the past. As a “time machine” of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world’s most renowned race tracks, including Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway, Daytona International Speedway and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR’s website at www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/ and on Twitter and Instagram at @HSR_race. A dedicated website for the Classic 24 Hour at Daytona presented by IMSA is available at www.Classic24hour.com.

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