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Quick Quack Car Wash Rejoins Jack Wood & GMS Racing For Camping World Truck Series Finale at Phoenix Raceway

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STATESVILLE, NC (Nov. 1st, 2022): As the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series wraps up its 2022 racing season this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, GMS Racing will welcome Quick Quack Car Wash back to the team with Jack Wood’s No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Fans will remember that Quick Quack Car Wash initially partnered with the team last year in Phoenix for their first time diving into the sport, and the car wash chain plans on getting those fans involved in a unique way this time around.

Wood’s No. 24 truck will feature a QR code embedded in the paint scheme where fans can scan the code to enter into a sweepstakes to win a ride-along experience at Phoenix Raceway. The contest will go live today and will last through November 11th. For more information on how to enter the sweepstakes, please visit this link.

“I’m really happy to end our season in a big way by representing all of the employees and customers from Quick Quack Car Wash on our No. 24 Chevy this weekend. Having the opportunity to partner up with their team last season was great, and to see their new initiatives planned for this time is exciting for me. This partnership has a nice personal touch for me, as I grew up close to their headquarters in Northern California and can remember visiting their colorful locations all the time as a kid. Phoenix is a huge market for Quick Quack and this is a very important weekend for them, so we’re going to do our best to knock it out of the park for everyone involved.” said Wood ahead of the announcement.

“Quick Quack is proud to continue its partnership with driver Jack Wood and provide an opportunity for fans to win a ride-along experience on the Phoenix Raceway.” said the Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Amaris Garcia. “Just like Jack, we hope to provide a fun and FAST experience for our customers.”

Fans attending the NASCAR championship races will have a few opportunities to meet Jack throughout the weekend, as he plans to sign autographs at the Quick Quack Car Wash Tolleson location on Thursday from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM local time, and will also appear at their display in the fan zone on Friday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM local time as well as on Sunday from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM.

Watch Jack Wood race the No. 24 Quick Quack Car Wash Chevrolet Silverado RST in the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, November 4th at 10:00 PM ET on FS1. Follow Jack across all social media platforms with his official handle, @DriverJackWood.

ABOUT QUICK QUACK CAR WASH:

Headquartered in Roseville, California, Quick Quack now owns and operates over 140 locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, and Utah, with continued growth throughout these regions. Quick Quack takes pride in having been awarded “The Best of…” or “The Favorite” car wash in every community where a Quick Quack can be found. Additionally, Quick Quack has been recognized as a leader in establishing an environmentally friendly and sustainable business.

As the company continues to grow, the founding partners never lose sight of the Quick Quack mission to Change Lives for The Better. Through their Random Quacks of Kindness, community fundraisers and organization sponsorships, Quick Quack is honored to give back to the communities they serve. Learn more by visiting www.dontdrivedirty.com.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to persons who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Sweepstakes starts at 12:01 a.m. PDT on 11/1/22 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on 11/11/22. For full official rules, prize disclosures, and to enter, click here. Sponsored by Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC , located at 1380 Lead Hill Blvd., Suite 260, Roseville, CA 95661.

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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Podium Hunt Begins for Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing in Portugal This Weekend

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May 1, 2022. Lamborghini Super Trofeo round 2: Laguna Seca, 25 Ashton Harrison, Tom Long, Wayne Taylor Racing WTR, Harrison Contracting, Prestige Performance Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo2

Brownsburg, Ind. (November 1, 2022) — The Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) Lamborghini Super Trofeo (LST) stable of seven drivers piloting four cars across three classes is ready for an intercontinental battle at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve near Portimão, Portugal this week. The Prestige Lamborghinis will contest the final North American races of the season, before competing in two World Final races against their European counterparts over the weekend, crowning a World Champion.

Having secured the North America Lamborghini Super Trofeo (LST) PRO Driver Championship in Virginia a month ago, the No. 1 Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing car of Kyle Marcelli, Daniel Formal and the entire Wayne Taylor Racing team is now focused on overcoming an 18-point deficit to win the North American Team Championship.

With the North America rounds complete on Friday, the entire stable will then set their sights on becoming World Champions in their respective classes. If Kyle Marcelli and Danny Formal can bring home the overall crown, they will become the first World Final winners for Wayne Taylor Racing since 2017 and Formal will become the first ever LST World Champion from Costa Rica.

No. 53 Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing drivers Jordan Missig and Aidan Yoder tied their season-best overall and PRO class finishes in the last round at VIR, and will look to carry that momentum into Portugal. This will be Yoder’s first entry in the international event. Teammate Missig showed class-leading pace in last year’s final, and the pair are looking to bring home their first North American PRO trophy, then stand on the World Final podium in the days following.

Ashton Harrison and Tom Long currently occupy third in the North American PRO|AM standings in the No. 25 Harrison Contracting Company with Wayne Taylor Racing LST, with an opportunity to secure second place in the championship. Harrison is coming off of a fantastic run of success in the SRO GT World Challenge Championship, having become the first woman to win a title in any series and any class under the SRO umbrella by securing the Driver and Team titles earlier this month. As the first female winner of a World Final race in 2020, and with a pair of fourth-place finishes after intense battles with European competitors last year, Harrison aims to finish 2022 strong. It will be Long’s first time racing at Portimao, and the lineup’s pro is equally enthusiastic.

Randy Sellari can achieve a top-three finish in the North American AM class points. The 2020 LB Cup Champion is keen to add a win to his total of four podiums on the year. With a best finish of fifth overall in last year’s World Finals, he’ll look to climb a couple of spots higher and secure a trophy on the international stage over the weekend.

Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Race 1 from Portimão goes green at 6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, November 4th, followed by Race 2 at 10:50 a.m. ET. World Final Race 1 for the international AM & LB Cup classes takes place at 9:45 a.m. ET on November 5th, with Race 1 for the PRO & PRO|AM grid immediately following at 11:05 a.m. ET. Race 2 for the AM & LB Cup field starts at 7:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 6th with Race 2 for the PRO & PRO|AM runners later that day at 9:50 a.m. ET. Watch live on Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s official YouTube channel, and follow Wayne Taylor Racing’s official channels for updates and results.

Kyle Marcelli, No. 1 Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing LST (PRO)
“It’s been a fantastic season thus far in the No. 1 Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing Lamborghini. We look to put an exclamation point on our North American championship with a win in the World Final. That’s without question the goal and objective. We’ve got four races total in Portimão. For us, we’re going to utilize the North America races as extra preparation. We aren’t going to push too hard or take any chances. We need to save the equipment for the World Final, but of course, the Team Championship is still to be decided so we’ll be looking for a strong result, just without taking any extra risks that would jeopardize us in the world rounds. As for the track, it’s a new venue for me. It’s been a little while since I’ve had to learn a new circuit—since the final last year in Misano. I enjoy the challenge and thankfully we have lots of test time in days leading up. It’s important that we get a track walk in early. I’ve already studied a bunch of video and data and I’m looking forward to it. The track looks incredible from the onboards. Obviously, it’s a Formula 1 circuit and it’s going to be smooth, high-grip, and make for some great racing. The last thing I want to say is a big thank you to my teammate Danny Formal. He’s been wonderful to work with all season. He’s been super fast, aggressive when needed and has just done a great job. It’s a pleasure to share the seat with him, and I also want to thank our engineers Jeff, David, Sri and the whole team. The mechanics have ensured that our car has performed flawlessly. It’s been quick and reliable and that is a result of the team’s hard work and preparation. You’d expect nothing less from a team like Wayne Taylor Racing and I’m very appreciative to have the opportunity to drive for such an iconic team. Thank you for the support we get from Prestige Performance, Konica Minolta, Harrison Contracting and JG Wentworth because it all leads to our results and performance.”

Daniel Formal, No. 1 Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing LST (PRO)
“I’m thrilled to be going to Portugal for the last two rounds of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series. We’re already Driver Champions so the pressure is off there, but Kyle and I want to tie the record of seven wins in a season. We have five already. We’ll try, but our main goal is the North America Team Championship and the World Final title after the NA races conclude. I’m super confident because the car has been phenomenal all year long. The engineers at Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing have given us a rocket ship. I’m happy to be going back to Portugal, as I’ve been there for the karting world finals in 2012 and I’m familiar with the town of Portimão. I’m super excited and motivated—ready to bring the World Championship back to Wayne Taylor Racing and be the first Costa Rican champion and win the international competition for North America to show that we’re the top Super Trofeo series in the world!”

Jordan Missig, No. 53 Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing (PRO)
“With the title fight still up for grabs in the Team Championship, it’s all hands on deck to secure both the Driver and Team titles for Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor in 2022. Once the North America races conclude, our focus turns towards the World Final to try and show the European field what the American Super Trofeo Series is all about! I am excited to get to learn a new track, especially one as prestigious as Portimão. This track has hosted multiple F1 and WEC races before so I’m excited just to add the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final to that list. Lastly, I want to take the time to thank everyone at WTR for their efforts all year long leading up to the last races of the season. When we win the Team Championship it won’t be because of the drivers, it will be because of how hard-working and dedicated this whole team is.”

Aidan Yoder, No. 53 Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing (PRO)
“Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final. Where to begin? This has been a race weekend circled on my calendar since the beginning of the year. When you join this series, you have this event in the back of your mind that you are continuously preparing for. Ultimately, you want to shine on the world stage. In line with our theme of making this a learning year with Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing, this weekend presents one of the best opportunities. The World Final is a whole week of driving, not just a weekend. Track activities are planned Monday through Sunday so we’ll have more condensed running than I’ve ever had in my career. There will a lot of time to work on my skills, dial it in, and hone in on the nitty gritty that will help us go fast around the Autódromo do Algarve. My main goal for the weekend is to bring home the Team Championship for Wayne Taylor Racing. All the guys and girls have worked so hard all year and it would be a rewarding accomplishment. We’ll continue the learning process as always and I’ll make the most of my first race overseas.”

Ashton Harrison, No. 25 Harrison Contracting Company with Wayne Taylor Racing LST (PRO|AM)
“The World Final is always my favorite part of being a participant in the LST programs. All of the drivers coming together and getting to compete at a circuit most of us haven’t been at before is always very exciting. I’m looking forward to fighting for the maximum result in PRO|AM for Tom and I. At this point, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain so we will be in full attack mode. The Team Championship is top priority for all the drivers and crew at Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing. We’re ready to race!”

Tom Long, No. 25 Harrison Contracting Company with Wayne Taylor Racing LST (PRO|AM)
“I have not raced Portimao before, but very much looking forward to it! The track looks quite demanding with tons of elevation change and blind corners. The flow looks very fun and I hope we can get both the drivers and car setups dialed in quickly. I’ve been studying quite a bit over the weeks leading up to the event to prepare. It’ll be quite interesting as I’ve never been to a LST World Finals event before, and can anticipate the competition will be incredible. For Ashton and I, our goal is simply maximize our results. The final US round did not go our way, and we are aiming to end the season on a high note.”

ABOUT WTR’S LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wayne Taylor Racing is a leader in sportscar racing, recognized worldwide for fielding championship winning racing efforts since 2007. In addition to their DPi winning team, the team, under the Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing umbrella, has run a stable of championship winning cars and drivers in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series for over half a decade, forming the basis of their Driver Development Program. Since its inception in 2015, the Prestige Performance with WTR team has clinched eight North American PRO Driver, Team and Dealer Championship titles, fielded the first woman World Finals race winner and became the overall 2017 Champions at the World Finals in Imola, Italy. Their Driver Development program has grown into interim classes like IMSA GTD, as it evolves to encompass a greater variety of skill and experience levels. For more information on Wayne Taylor Racing’s Driver Development Program and how to get involved, contact Wayne Taylor Racing’s VP | General Manager, Travis Houge at info@waynetaylorracing.com.

DGR NCWTS Advance: Phoenix Raceway

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Friday, November 4th
Track: Phoenix Raceway, one-mile paved tri-oval
Race: 23 of 23
Event: Lucas Oil 150 (150 laps/150 miles)

Schedule

Thursday, November 3rd
Practice: 8:05 p.m. ET

Friday, November 4th
Qualifying: 6:00 p.m. ET
Race: 10:00 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1)

Hailie Deegan, No. 1 Wastequip Ford F-150 

  • Hailie Deegan will make her final start of the 2022 season in her second NCWTS appearance at Phoenix Raceway this Friday.
  • In the series’ last outing at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the Ford development driver started in seventh before handling issues rendered her to a 17th-place finish.
  • Deegan finished 17th in last year’s Phoenix contest. She has also added finishes of fourth in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2019 and a seventh-place ARCA National performance in 2020.
  • The 21-year-old will head into the season finale with a career-high two top-tens, including her best-ever finish of sixth at Talladega Superspeedway.
  • Veteran Crew Chief Jerry Baxter has eight starts at the one-mile oval under his belt, boasting an average finish of 9.1 to go along with a career-best result of fourth with Daniel Suarez in 2015

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Ford Performance F-150

  • Tanner Gray will make his 71st career NCWTS start on Friday night when the series enters the final race of the year at Phoenix Raceway.
  • At Homestead-Miami two weeks ago, Gray was on his way to a hard-earned top-15 result. However, an improper fueling penalty sullied his strong run, rendering the Artesia, NM native to a 25th-place finish.
  • Crew Chief Mike Hillman Jr. has one victory at the unique oval, winning in 2005 with driver Todd Bodine. Guiding his drivers to an average finish of 7.3, Phoenix remains one of the veteran signal-callers most successful tracks on the NCWTS schedule.
  • After three seasons of partnership, Ford Performance will don the hood of the No. 15 Ford F-150 for the final time this weekend. Starting in 2023, the newly rebranded TRICON Garage will realign with Toyota, making Gray one of the pilots of the team’s flagship lineup.

Taylor Gray, No. 17 Ford Performance F-150

  • Taylor Gray will make his eighth and final start of 2022 as the NCWTS season comes to an end at Phoenix Raceway.
  • The 17-year-old made his only NCWTS appearance at Phoenix in 2021, bringing home a 29th-place finish after a flat right-rear tire cost him an opportunity for a lead lap finish. Gray claimed his first-career ARCA Menards Series win at Phoenix Raceway earlier this season, securing a victory by way of a clutch overtime restart.
  • Gray is gearing up for his first full-time run in the Truck Series, starting at Circuit of the Americas for the newly branded TRICON Garage in 2023. The 17-year-old will miss the first three races of the season due to NASCAR’s age restriction policy.
  • Chad Johnston will sit atop the pit box this weekend for the No. 17 team. He guided Gray to an ARCA Menards Series victory at the one-mile oval in March, adding to the five top-fives and eight top-tens he amassed at the facility over his NASCAR Cup Series career.

M&M’S Racing: Kyle Busch Phoenix Season Finale Advance

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KYLE BUSCH
End of an Era

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina (Nov. 1, 2022) – While Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500k at Phoenix Raceway marks the end of the 2022 season, the race will also mark the end of multiple eras, as well.

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’S Thank You Fans Toyota Camry TRD for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), will be making his final start with the team he first joined as a 22-year-old in 2008, and partner Mars and its iconic M&M’S brand will be making its final appearance as a team primary sponsor. Over the last 15 seasons, the combination of Busch, the Mars Wrigley brands, and JGR have proven to be a winning one. The team, driver, and sponsor combination has accounted for 56 wins and two Cup Series championships during their time together.

M&M’S is using its final NASCAR race to honor NASCAR fans and Mars associates, who are a featured part of the No.18 M&M’S Thank You Fans Camry mosaic scheme this weekend. At the start of the season, M&M’S asked fans and Mars associates to share their images on social media, and hundreds of those will ride along with Busch and M&M’S one final time at Phoenix.

In addition to the special paint scheme on the No. 18 M&M’S Camry this weekend, the Grand Marshal Toyota Camry pace car will be wrapped with M&M’S branding as it circles the Phoenix Raceway mile oval prior to Sunday’s race.

Once the green flag waves, Busch will look to win at a place where he knows victory lane well. He won at Phoenix for the first time in the fall of 2006, but went 12 years before his next turn at tasting victory there when he won back-to-back in the fall 2018 and spring 2019 races. Those were the first two events on the renovated and reconfigured track surface with the start-finish line moved from what is now the backstretch over to the dogleg in front of the new main grandstand. Busch, in fact, has led a whopping 491 laps since the track was reconfigured and has added two more top-five finishes to those aforementioned wins at Phoenix.

Even though the M&M’S driver went 25 races between wins on the mile oval, he has been incredibly consistent throughout his career there. In 34 Cup Series starts at the “Diamond in the Desert,” Busch has 12 top-five finishes and 24 top-10s while scoring top-fives in nine of his last 14 starts there, including those back-to-back victories in 2018 and 2019.

So as the Cup Series season comes to an end, and Busch, M&M’S and JGR head to the racetrack one final time together, the two-time Cup Series champion will hope to wheel his No. 18 M&M’S Camry to victory lane once again and bring down the curtain in style, much like he has over the last 15 years.

KYLE BUSCH, Driver of the No. 18 M&M’S Thank You Fans Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing:

Do you have some confidence at Phoenix with how much success you’ve had there of late?

“I really like Phoenix, and we won there a couple of times since they changed the start-finish line. So much has changed since then. It’s entirely different now, so maybe we can still be good when we go back there, hopefully, but a lot’s been going on in the development of everybody’s cars this year with the NextGen car, so we will see where we stack up and how much has changed since we were there in March. We’ll see what we have this weekend with our M&M’S Camry and we would like nothing better than to spoil the fun and take another trophy home. It’s been quite a ride with M&M’s over the years and it’s pretty cool to have a lot of images of Rowdy Nation along for the ride. We’ll give them all we can this weekend.”

You won two of the first four Cup Series races at the mile oval following the reconfiguration. Do you enjoy racing at Phoenix?

“Phoenix is a pretty neat place, even though they made some changes with the repave and then more recently flipping the start-finish line to a different spot. For some reason, I’ve always run well there. I don’t know if it’s that I’m comfortable being back close to home on the West Coast, or what. I always have a little more fan support out there, as well. As for the track itself, you have two distinctly different sets of corners at Phoenix.”

You have good memories at Phoenix. How does that play into this weekend?

“The last several times we’ve been to Phoenix, we’ve run pretty well, but a few tough finishes in there for various reasons. Hopefully, that can translate to this time around again. We were decent at Richmond and normally Richmond translates well there. Loudon (New Hampshire Motor Speedway), that translates there, even though we didn’t get to see how good we could be there this summer. I think we can do OK. It’s just a matter of running another clean race and not making mistakes.”

What does it take to be successful at Phoenix?

“You’ve got to have a good car, but you’ve got to have a good-turning car, and you’ve got to have a good car that can accelerate off of turn two and go fast down the backstretch. There’s a lot involved at Phoenix, but heading there with our M&M’S Toyota Camry will be interesting to see how the race plays out.”

Event Overview:

● Event: Season Finale 500k (Round 36 of 36)

● Time/Date: 3 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 6

● Location: Phoenix Raceway

● Layout: 1-mile oval

● Laps/Miles: 312 laps, 312 miles

● Format: Stage 1: 60 laps / Stage 2: 125 laps / Final Stage: 127 laps

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

Meet the No. 18 M&M’S Thank You Fans / Joe Gibbs Racing Team

Primary Team Members:

Driver: Kyle Busch
Hometown: Las Vegas

Interim Crew Chief: Seth Chavka
Hometown: Soldotna, Alaska

Car Chief: Nate Bellows
Hometown: Fairfax, Vermont

Spotter: Tony Hirschman
Hometown: Northampton, Pennsylvania

Race Engineer: Jaik Halpainy
Hometown: Blockville, New York

Over-The-Wall Crew Members:

Gas Man: Justin White
Hometown: Lynnville, Tennessee

Front Tire Changer: Blake Houston
Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Jackman: David O’Dell
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois

Tire Carrier: Jake Holmes
Hometown: Westborough, Massachusetts

Rear Tire Changer: Daniel Olszowy
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Road Crew Members:

Engine Tuner: Dan Bajek
Hometown: Camden, New York

Truck Driver: Chris Miko
Hometown: Bronx, New York

Truck Driver: Eloy Trevino
Hometown: Adrian, Michigan

Mechanic/Tire Specialist: Justin Peiffer
Hometown: Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Mechanic: Scott Eldridge
Hometown: Warsaw, Indiana

Mechanic: Tony Hamm
Hometown: Walla, Walla, Washington

Notes of Interest:

● All in the Stats:Busch has three wins, 12 top-five finishes and 24 top-10s and has led a total of 1,190 laps in 34 career Cup Series starts at the Phoenix. Busch’s average Phoenix finish is 10.7.

● 224 and Counting: Busch will be aiming to add to his record 224 overall wins among NASCAR’s top three series this weekend at Phoenix. In addition to his 60 Cup Series wins and 102 in the Xfinity Series, Busch has 62 wins in the Camping World Truck Series.

Top 5 Safest Car Brands

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There are a lot of factors that go into deciding what brand of car to buy. Some people prefer a brand known for building fuel-efficient cars, while others prefer a brand known for off-road vehicles. But the one constant many drivers consider when car shopping is a brand’s reputation for safety.

Car companies have gone to great lengths to ensure the safety of their cars for drivers, passengers, and other motorists. From enhanced airbags to innovative crash prevention measures, motor vehicles are exponentially safer today than they were just a decade ago. In this article, we’ll discuss the car brands leading the way in vehicle safety and how their efforts make the road safer for everyone.

5. Ford

As one of America’s foundational car brands, Ford has seen every one of the industry’s innovations and either met or improved upon them at every opportunity. As the company has shifted towards SUVs and trucks in recent years, it has introduced safety features like Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety Suite. This includes a lane-keeping system and automatic emergency braking, ensuring everyone on the road around you remains safe at all times.

4. Subaru

Subaru has gone to great lengths to become a model of vehicle safety, and it has largely succeeded at every turn. The Subaru Legacy, in particular, is a Top Safety Pick+ for IIHS, and the brand’s other models include advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control. 

Where Subaru’s safety really shines is in its EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. This safety initiative includes pre-collision braking and throttle management, which serves to both prevent and reduce the severity of accidents.

3. Hyundai

Hyundai’s diverse range of vehicles makes them popular for drivers who enjoy options. And while many of their vehicles may look different, they all share many of the same exemplary safety features that Hyundai has worked tirelessly to provide. 

With Hyundai SmartSense, drivers can feel more confident when changing lanes, backing out of parking spots, and more. One of its most innovative features is the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) functionality which detects drowsy or inattentive driving and alerts drivers with a sound cue and warning message.

Add some good coverage to the mix and you’ll see the insurance rates for Hyundai vehicles are lower than average. People from all over Guilford County like to reach out to Jamestown’s leading insurance provider for a quote and a tailored policy working in their favor. This is a clear testament to the brand’s commitment to safety.

2. Volvo

Volvo is no stranger to vehicle safety. As the inventor of the 3-point safety belt, Volvo has been at the forefront of groundbreaking safety features. The company has tailored every aspect of its cars toward the comprehensive safety of everyone inside and outside the vehicle. From energy-absorbing car seats to speed caps, Volvo’s vehicles routinely push the boundaries of driver safety.

1. Mazda

No one does vehicle safety like Mazda. Whether it’s one of their sedans or SUVs, Mazda vehicles offer unparalleled protection against collisions and other hazards. Between its SKYACTIV-Body and i-ACTIVSENSE sensors, Mazda drivers have comprehensive protection from all manner of accidents. Even the brand’s entry-level vehicles come with adaptive cruise control, ensuring drivers don’t have to pay a premium for essential safety features.

Roni Davis is a writer, blogger, and legal assistant operating out of the greater Philadelphia area. She writes for Cousin Benny, a car accident lawyer in Philadelphia.

Wallace faced suspension for breaking NASCAR’s cardinal rule

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NASCAR is one of the most popular motorsports in the world with a massive audience. With such an audience comes a significant expectancy from its drivers to remain professional and keep everything within the rules. These rules apply to the drivers and the teams they associate with. Of course, any deviations from the rules will face appropriate repercussions. The enforcement of these rules is something that is not common but recently the need for this has come up.

Referring to Bubba Wallace’s recent escapade of intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson. The incident happened just moments after the two made contact during Stage 2 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Following this, the driver was suspended for one race, something that has not happened since 2015 when Matt Kenseth was suspended for an on-track incident.

What does this incident mean for NASCAR eSports betting?

Wallace’s incidents apart from having repercussions in real life are sure to reflect within NASCAR games and the eSports scene. Depending on how he continues to handle himself he could lose out on many opportunities such as being featured in future games and attending eSports events. Furthermore, this could jeopardize his position as an ambassador for Logitech for their G923 wheel and pedals set as well as the driving force shifter.

As for the gambling part of the eSport, there should not be many significant changes. If Wallace was a regular eSports competitor this would greatly affect the betting scene. Which makes the space still open for beginners. Additionally, as NASCAR has embraced gambling sponsors many new eSports gambling sites for beginners related to NASCAR eSports betting have popped up. This is great since the industry has much to offer to its users and the sport as well. 

How did the incident occur?

The incident might have been understandable if Wallace had chosen just to retaliate for being raced into the outside wall by Larson. But the next actions made it so that they traveled down the front stretch or backstretch, with a pop into the rear bumper and a shot to the left rear to send Larson spinning into the infield grass. But this is not where it all ends. Following this, Wallace went on to nosedive down the banking off the fourth turn to chase Larson all the way to the edge of the infield grass. Jacking up the right rear of the Chevy with the left front of his Toyota. 

As if it was not already bad enough the incident came amidst a safety crisis within NASCAR. The past few weeks have brought to light many concerts about car safety. Which was sparked by injuries caused to racers, mainly concussions. 

Wallace’s statement on the incident

The racer stated that the on-track incident was his fault and came from an intentional bump that wrecked both their cars as well as the car of Toyota teammate Christopher Bell. He also apologized for the incident on his social media platforms. Larson has stated at Homestead-Miami Speedway that he didn’t feel the apology was required and considered the matter done. Furthermore, Wallace stated that he was going to continue what he’s been doing and announced that he and Larson had a private conversation. Where both parties understood their frustrations and decided to move forward while learning how to handle these types of situations better.

Larson also provided information on the situation stating that the two racers had a great conversation, with both parties ironing out their relationship. Larson also had conversations with 23XI management where he was reminded of the repercussions of such an incident. Hopefully, this will be the last time we see something like this and the rest of the racers learn from this incident. 

Round 3 Racing First All-Female WRL Team Sweeps Weekend at Sebring

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Sebring, Fla. (31 October 2022) – Round 3 Racing (R3R) fielded its first all-female team in the World Racing League powered by Hagerty for the Eastern Championship weekend at Sebring International Raceway, and the Hagerty-supported squad emerged with a double win weekend to clinch the Eastern Championship. Shift Up Now drivers Loni Unser, Sabré Cook, and Erin Vogel teamed for the first time together to bring the No. 701 Cooper Tires Porsche Cayman to the podium’s top step in both eight-hour races.

Having qualified third in the GP1 class for Saturday’s race, Cook started the race from behind the wheel of the No. 701 Porsche Cayman and moved to the lead before turning the No. 701 Cooper Tires Porsche Cayman to Vogel, who continued to extend her lead. Unser took the final stint in Saturday’s race, crossing the finish line with a two-lap lead on the GP1 field.

It was a different script on Sunday, but the same remarkable result.

Vogel started the eight-hour enduro from fourth on the grid before moving up to second and turning the controls over to Unser just after the two-hour mark. Cook took over the final stint, moving into the lead with an hour to go on the way to the team’s second win of the weekend.

“It feels awesome that we were able to get multiple wins this weekend,” said Unser. “It really shows that an all-female team can dominate just as much as an all-male or co-ed team. We really proved a point this weekend. It was also great to win the Eastern Championship for the No. 701 Porsche Cayman this weekend. I couldn’t have been happier to be part of it with Round 3 Racing, Erin (Vogel), and Sabré (Cook). Thank you to Shift Up Now for helping with this partnership.”

After Saturday’s win, the No. 701 Team Cooper Tires Porsche Cayman clinched the Eastern Championship title in the GP1 class. Unser is a regular in the Cayman but was joined by other female drivers throughout the season to help make the championship possible.

Shea Holbrook joined the team at Daytona International Speedway, where the Cayman finished fourth in the fourteen-hour race. Ayla Agren had joined the team for two eight-hour races at VIRginia International Raceway, where the Cooper Tires team won and earned a second-place finish. Wrapping up the Eastern season, Vogel and Cook joined to contribute to the championship with the win on Saturday. Mo Dadkhah and Zack Ping also played key roles on the driver roster for the Cooper Tire-supported team throughout the season.

“Our three-year partnership with Shift Up Now is very important to me,” said Brad McCall, owner of Round 3 Racing and father of three daughters. “I’m passionate about promoting the involvement of women in motorsports. I dreamt of the scene of an all-female team hoisting the trophy on the top step of the podium. It was a big goal for Round 3 Racing and a huge step for women in this sport. I’m honored and proud to be a part of it, not once but twice! Amazing to be joined by a team of talented racers.”

R3R fields three other cars in WRL, two of the three cars include Shift Up Now drivers, Sarah Montgomery and Hannah Grisham. In addition to the No. 701 Cooper Tires Team victories at Sebring, R3R’s Porsche Boxster swept the weekend and a BMW M4 GT4 won Saturday’s race and was runner-up for Sunday’s enduro.

The team competes at Circuit of the Americas next for WRL powered by Hagerty’s National Championship December 2nd – 4th. Friday will see practice and qualifying, followed by two eight-hour races on Saturday and Sunday.

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Armani Williams and Visit Mesa Join Young’s Motorsports for Truck Series Finale at Phoenix

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Armani Williams, the first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver openly diagnosed on the autism spectrum will return to the tour for the 2022 season finale at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway on Friday, November 4, 2022, with local support from Visit Mesa.

For his third Truck Series start of the season, Williams, the Grosse Point, Mich. native will compete for Mooresville, N.C.-based Young’s Motorsports and pilot the No. 20 Visit Mesa Chevrolet Silverado RST for the 150-lap race.

Visit Mesa, the leading destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, helped establish the Mesa Regional Foundation for Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion to enhance and implement equity, diversity and inclusion for youth and adults within the Mesa community.

The new partnership was orchestrated by fgrACCEL, a full-service sports marketing and management agency.

“There are not words to express how appreciative I am to everyone at Visit Mesa for their support and belief in me as a driver to partner with Young’s Motorsports for the final NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race of the season at Phoenix Raceway,” said Williams.

“Visit Mesa has so much to offer not only to their locals but tourists and race fans alike. I’m honored to have the opportunity to represent them during Championship 4 weekend and look forward to a productive race in my Young’s Motorsports debut.”

While the Avondale, Ariz. race track is a new venue for Williams in Truck Series competition, the 22-year-old participated in the 2020 General Tire 150 ARCA Menards Series event for Fast Track Racing.

Williams is hoping for his previous experience at the 1.0-mile track to be beneficial as he aims for a career-best effort in his fourth career Truck Series race.

“Phoenix is a very competitive race track,” Williams added. “For it is a smaller track, there is plenty of room to race which should put on a good show for the Truck Series fans on Friday night.

“Like any smaller track though, track position will be important, so I am hoping that we have a strong practice and qualifying session with our No. 20 Visit Mesa Chevrolet Silverado RST.

“From there, we can make gains throughout the race and keep up with the expected track changes and hopefully contend for a top-20 finish when the checkered flag waves on the season.”

Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, visitors to Mesa can enjoy an inclusive destination focused on accessibility, ease of travel for all and an assortment of resources and expert trip planning.

Mesa’s outdoor recreation, culinary attractions and the city’s vibrant downtown are all experiencing record visitor attendance as increased travel demand for the area continues to take place.

“As America’s first autism-certified city, we are thrilled to partner with Armani Williams for next Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway,” offered Alison Brooks, Director, Destination Experience & Advocacy for Visit Mesa.

“Armani exemplifies what it means to truly live life without limits and is an inspiration to us all. We wish him and the entire Young’s Motorsports team the best of luck in the race.“

Tyler Young, team principal for Young’s Motorsports added, “We are thrilled to welcome Armani Williams to the Young’s Motorsports lineup for Phoenix. We understand how important this race is not only for him but for Visit Mesa too.

“We look forward to seeing him continue to strengthen his Truck Series resume behind the wheel of one of our trucks and have a good performance to give our team some momentum heading into the offseason and looking ahead to 2023.”

To commemorate his expanded presence in the Truck Series this season, fgrACCEL and partner EAT SLEEP RACE are launching William’s first line of Motorsports apparel. The Armani Williams tee shirt is available for pre-order here through Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with an expected ship date of December 6, 2022.

Williams, 22, graduated to the Truck Series after stints in the premier ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West and the Canadian-based NASCAR Pinty’s Series.

To learn more about Mesa, Arizona’s designation as an Autism Certified City and Visit Mesa’s mission to promote the value and vitality of Mesa’s visitor economy to create a better community, go online to VisitMesa.com.

For more on Armani Williams, please visit teamarmaniracing.com, like him on Facebook (Team Armani Racing) and follow him on Twitter (@TeamArmaniRacin).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

The Lucas Oil 150 (150 laps | 150 miles) is the 23rd of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 5:05 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.

Qualifying will take place on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. The 36-truck field will take the green flag later that night shortly after 7:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. ET) with live coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (MT).

Ticket renewals begins tomorrow for 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series and NTT INDYCAR SERIES events at Portland International Raceway

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Public sales will start for Pacific Office Automation 147 and Grand Prix of Portland on Nov. 29

PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct. 31, 2022) – The exclusive ticket renewal period opens tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. PT for two 2023 events at Portland International Raceway (PIR). Race fans who purchased 2-Day Grandstand seats for this year’s Pacific Office Automation 147, featuring the NASCAR Xfinity Series, or 3-Day Grandstand seats for the Grand Prix of Portland, headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, get first access to do so again.

Renewal customers will have until Monday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. PT to renew or upgrade their Portland International Raceway (PIR) seats for these race weekends. After a thrilling debut in 2022, the NASCAR Xfinity Series returns for the second running of the Pacific Office Automation 147 on June 2-3, 2023, and the 2023 Grand Prix of Portland, the 29th professional open-wheel race at PIR, will take place over Labor Day weekend again on Sept. 1-3.

“We are thrilled to again host the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NTT INDYCAR SERIES, along with many exciting support series, at PIR in 2023. Even with the wet conditions, the inaugural Pacific Office Automation 147 saw a terrific spectator turnout, and the Grand Prix of Portland continues to be a compelling late-season, September tradition,” said Jerry Jensen, vice president and general manager of Green Savoree Portland, LLC, which owns and operates both events at PIR. “We look forward to seeing our passionate Pacific Northwest race fans back at PIR next year for these two great weekends!”

Fans purchasing Gold Grandstand seats positioned in Grandstand K for the Pacific Office Automation 147 event will receive a complimentary Infield Parking Pass. Renewal customers buying Gold Grandstand seats for the Grand Prix of Portland will receive complimentary INDYCAR Paddock Passes. Grand Prix of Portland customers will also have the opportunity to purchase Champions Club memberships and Pit, Paddock and Parking Passes before general public sales begin on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. PT for both events.

For an additional $80, Grand Prix of Portland renewal purchasers can upgrade to a Champions Club membership offering extra benefits and exclusive access which includes an INDYCAR Paddock Pass the opportunity to participate in Sunday’s pre-race grid walk, a chance to win a two-seater INDYCAR ride on the track, and more. Renewal customers can upgrade further to a Champions Club+ membership which includes all Champions Club benefits plus pit access. Grand Prix of Portland Pit and Paddock Passes allow fans to get up close to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars and drivers during the September race weekend.

Renewals will be available online at NASCARPortland.com and portlandgp.com or by phone at 503-400-6070 with pricing starting at $70 for reserved 2-Day Grandstand seats for the Pacific Office Automation 147 and $85 for reserved 3-Day Grandstand seats for the Grand Prix of Portland. For all ticket pricing and 2023 event information and news, visit NASCARPortland.com or portlandgp.com.

About Pacific Office Automation 147

Portland International Raceway (PIR) is the home of the Pacific Office Automation 147. PIR is a 1.97-mile, 12-turn permanent road course owned by the City of Portland and operated under the Portland Parks and Recreation. Opened in 1960 to host sports car and drag racing, the 268-acre property hosts over 550 events annually including automotive and motorcycle road racing, motocross, cruise-ins and other special events including the Rose Cup Races. The inaugural Pacific Office Automation 147 in 2022 featured the NASCAR Xfinity Series and was won by A.J. Allmendinger. The race marked the first visit to the Pacific Northwest by a NASCAR national racing series since 2000. The Pacific Office Automation 147 is owned and operated by Green Savoree Portland, LLC, which also promotes NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ Grand Prix of Portland event at PIR (Sept. 1-3, 2023) and whose affiliate owns and operates NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at Mid-Ohio (July 7-8, 2023).

For more information, visit NASCARPortland.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @PortlandGP or follow updates on Twitter @Portland_GP and Instagram at @Portland_GP using #NASCARPortland.

About Grand Prix of Portland

Portland International Raceway (PIR) is the home of the Grand Prix of Portland. PIR is a 1.964-mile, 12-turn permanent road course owned by the City of Portland and operated under the Portland Parks and Recreation. Opened in 1960 to host sports car and drag racing, the 268-acre property hosts over 550 events annually including automotive and motorcycle road racing, motocross, cruise-ins and other special events including the Rose Cup Races. PIR has been the site of many memorable INDYCAR races. Al Unser Jr. won the inaugural one in 1984, and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returned in 2018 after an 11-year absence with 2017 and 2020 Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato taking the checkered flag. The Father’s Day race of 1986 featured Mario Andretti victorious over his son Michael on the last lap by less than a second. The closest three-way road racing finish in INDYCAR SERIES history took place at PIR in 1997 when the top three were covered by just 0.055 of a second. The Grand Prix of Portland is owned and operated by Green Savoree Portland, LLC, which also promotes NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Pacific Office Automation 147 event at PIR (June 2-3, 2023) and whose affiliates own and operate three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding (March 3-5, 2023), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (June 30-July 2, 2023) and Honda Indy Toronto (July 14-16, 2023).

For more information, visit portlandgp.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @PortlandGP or follow updates on Twitter @Portland_GP and Instagram at @Portland_GP using #PortlandGP.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Martinsville

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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Joey Logano: Logano finished seventh in the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville and joins Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell and Ross Chastain in the championship round.

“We’re headed to Phoenix,” Logano said, “to race for all the marbles. And to win all the marbles, you’ve got to have the biggest pair of them.”

2. Ross Chastain: Chastain blasted his way into the championship round, pinning his No. 1 Chevy to the outside all and rocketing his way past Denny Hamlin for the fourth and final playoff spot.

“It was totally worth it,” Chastain said. “One side of my car may be damaged beyond repair, but at least I’m on the ‘right side’ of the playoff field.”

3. Christopher Bell: Bell came through under pressure to win at Martinsville and advance to the championship round.

“I’ve pulled out two must-win victories in the Playoffs,” Bell said. “Can I do it one more time at Phoenix? Maybe, but I’ll need all my fans to do the pulling, and then, hopefully, I can pull through.”

4. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin won Stages 1 and 2 at Martinsville, but came up short and missed the championship round by one spot.

“Ross Chastain did it to me again,” Hamlin said. “Not by wrecking my car, but by wrecking his.”

5. Chase Elliott: Elliott took 11th at Martinsville, which was enough to get him into the championship round at Phoenix.

“It was too close for my liking,” Elliott said, “but I secured the last playoff spot. I was never really too worried that I wouldn’t qualify, but with it being the day before Halloween, I was a little scared.”

6. Ryan Blaney: Blaney finished third at Martinsville, but it wasn’t enough to advance to the championship round.

“I didn’t win a single race this season,” Blaney said. “So, I don’t even belong in the championship round in the ‘first place.'”

7. William Byron: Byron started 25th and made his way up to an eighth-place finish, but missed the championship round.

“It looks like Ross Chastain got the last laugh in his season of confrontations with Denny Hamlin,” Byron said. “But if you think there was friction before Martinsville, then you haven’t seen what was going on between the wall and Chastain’s car.”

8. Kevin Harvick: Harvick finished 16th at Martinsville.

“My No. 4 car had the words ‘Boosch’ on it,” Harvick said. “Ross Chastain was going so fast on that last lap, his car should have ‘Whoosh‘ on it.”

9. Kyle Larson: Larson started on the pole at Martinsville and finished second, one week after a dominant win at Homestead.

“I saved my best for last,” Larson said, “which was much later than I needed it.”

10. Daniel Suarez: Suarez finished 12th in the Xfinity 500.

“Congratulations to my Trackhouse Racing teammate Ross Chastain,” Suarez said. “His wall-riding strategy was a brilliant strategy, but will NASCAR rule in the future that such a move is illegal? Ross may have opened up a can of worms, while his team may have opened a can of paint.”

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