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9 Essential Accessories of Tesla Model 3 You Should Know About

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There are thousands of Tesla 3 models on the road. When a person gets a new Tesla Model 3, she finds the car fairly well equipped. However, it still needs a few accessories. If you need accessories for your Tesla Model 3, then you need to read this guide. This guide outlines the accessories to enhance the look of your new Model 3.

Car Mats

With fancy and attractive car and trunk mats, new or existing owners can make the interior of their Model 3 look nice. The Tesla Model 3 does not come with attractive mats, and the company has not given much importance to the mats for the Model 3. Some owners claim that the original mats are thin and move around. You can have carpet mats and also custom-made rubber mats for your Tesla.

Front Trunk Mat

In addition to car mats and trunk mats for the Tesla Model 3, you can also have mats for the front trunk. Again, you can get them customized. 

Screen Protector

To keep the large screen in the center of the dashboard safe, a screen protector is a must. The screen protector sits on the glass and is barely noticeable. It can also be easily cleaned with a damp cloth, something you should do carefully with the original screen. 

Center Console Liner

The original center console of the Tesla Model 3 is usually covered in a high-gloss lacquer. However, this makes it very obvious that it is made of plastic. For this reason, many Tesla owners choose a center console liner. This gives your console a more luxurious, matte look. This finish, called “piano lacquer” by some, is very prone to dirt build-up. Handprints are immediately visible, and fingerprints are even worse. Thanks to the console liner, you can give your Tesla the style you want. Many people even cover the dashboard. 

Door Sill

In addition to screen protectors and console trim, many people use custom trim to protect their chrome door sill. Trims are easy to fit and protect the chrome on the door sill from scratches.

Wireless Phone Charger

The wireless phone charger allows you to charge two phones at once without cables. In addition to that, the wireless charger is compatible with all phones that use Qi technology. You’ll have to empty your pockets if you buy it directly from Tesla. Compatible chargers are much cheaper.

Center Console Organizer

A clean and organized console is a must for most Tesla drivers. Thanks to the multifunctional organizers, your console will always be tidy. We also have various dashboard organizers at your disposal. The interior of the Tesla is extremely slippery. So everything will be on the dashboard or in the center console, thanks to the organizer.

Roof Racks

Going on vacation and need more space for your luggage? Roof racks are the first thing that will come to mind. Unfortunately, the Model 3 does not have a roof rack. Therefore, you can get one.

Roof Sunshade

The sunshade is one of the products that you should not miss. The accessory not only provides thermal insulation but also protects against UV rays. The installation is also very simple; you just have to use the hooks to connect it to the car roof joints.

Conclusion

Before purchasing an accessory, you should check its compatibility with the Tesla Model 3. There are several universal products, but it is highly recommended to check the information on said accessories. 

Are Extension Cords Compatible with Electric Cars?

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One of the handiest features for EV owners is the ability to charge their vehicles at home. They don’t have to cope with crowded gas stations or exorbitant petrol costs. The cost of charging an EV varies depending on where you reside; however, energy does not often see sharp price increases.

Not everyone has the necessary space for charging at home. Fortunately, any EV driver with access to a power outlet may charge their vehicle. Most wall outlets may be reached with an extension cord, but are extension cords compatible with electric cars?

Can I charge my electric car using an extension lead?

Yes, you can use an extension cord to charge your electric car; however, a 20-amp extension cord is preferred. If the extension cable will be exposed to the elements, it must be waterproof and have an outside usage rating.

A 20-amp extension cord is recommended because anything lower can overheat charging an electric car. But remember that most extension cords aren’t meant to be used for as long as it takes to charge an electric vehicle. 

You can travel about 8 miles in 60 minutes by plugging into a 2.3kW 3-pin outlet, which may be plenty to drag you to a public charger. Unless you start at 90%, it isn’t strong enough to recharge an electric car battery overnight.

Guidelines for charging an electric car with an extension lead

The following tips help you with charging your electric vehicle using an extension cord:

  • Never use a multi-socket extension lead in the home.
  • The extension lead must be waterproof if exposed to external elements.
  • Ensure the extension lead is in good condition and that the plug socket it is plugged into is in good condition before using it.
  • To distribute heat effectively, you must completely unroll an extension cord on a reel.

Dangers of Using an Extension Cord to Charge

Because charging an electric vehicle consumes significant power, connecting an extension cord to the charging cable may cause it to overheat because it seeks to transmit more energy than it was designed to carry and the risk of fire increases. Overheating cords can melt plugs and receptacles, and the fire risk increases when left unattended overnight or while you are away.

Electric shock is another potential hazard. An EV charging cable becomes more volatile when connected to an extension cord. The stability of this power transfer is jeopardized by rerouting the power supply from your electrical socket through an extension. Inserting and withdrawing the plug becomes a more dangerous procedure.

Can I charge overnight with an extension cord?

Yes, you can charge overnight, but you must use a 13A extension lead that is wholly uncoiled. From 8 hours of charging, you will gain approximately 60 miles of range.

Get an electrician to install a Commando socket or an intelligent charger for faster-charging speeds. 16A Commando outlets charge at 3.6kW (15 miles per hour), while 32A charges at 7.4kW (30 miles per hour).

Electric car charging cable types

1. Mode 1 charging cables

An extension cord and a standard connector connect an electric vehicle to a conventional AC socket outlet using a Mode 1 connection. Due to the lack of communication, the automobile and charging port provide no special safety features or shock prevention.

This form of charging is helpful for small electric vehicles such as e-bikes and scooters, but it is not considered safe for electric cars and is illegal in many parts of the world.

2. Mode 2 charging cables

When you buy an electric vehicle, it usually comes with a Mode 2 charging cable as standard. These wires connect to your electric car on one end and a typical household outlet on the other. The line also includes an In-Cable Control and Protection Device (IC-CPD), which controls and communicates with the regular wall plug and protects it.

While this charging method is undeniably convenient because most residential outlets only provide up to 2.3 kW of power, charging can take a lengthy time. It can also be hazardous if done incorrectly. As a result, it is recommended only utilize this charging cord in an emergency.

3. Mode 3 charging cables

Mode 3 cables are currently the most widely utilized while charging an electric vehicle worldwide. This charging connection links your car to a designated electric vehicle charging point, such as those found in companies and workplaces, houses and residential areas, and commercial and public parking lots. 

4. Mode 4 charging cables

The first three modes differ from Mode 4 because they supply the car with alternating current electricity transformed by an onboard AC/DC converter. On the other hand, mode four charging cables change the electricity before it is transmitted to the vehicle and are explicitly created for DC charging. 

Fast charging is the term used to describe the dramatically reduced charging periods possible when using DC to power an electric vehicle. However, this charging method sends far more power directly to an electric vehicle’s battery; the cables must be constantly linked to the charging station and are frequently liquid-cooled to withstand the heat.

Bottomline


If you use the correct extension lead, charging an electric car using an extension lead is entirely safe. A granny charger extension lead designed for the job or a 20-amp extension cord rated for outdoor use can be used. 

Never use a home multi-socket extension lead, and never use an extension lead or socket if you worry about its safety.

Largest Motor Racing Venues in the World

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Photo by Juup Schram on Unsplash

Motor racing as a sport may sound dangerous, right? A race track’s speeding, balancing, twisting, and turns often make it challenging. As such, races can be life-threatening, as witnessed by the horrible accidents that have occurred during some races in the past. Although the risk cannot be eliminated (can be controlled), thanks to modern safety protocols and precautions, things are probably much better.

When you search for motor racing, you will likely find different types of races, including Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, and IndyCar, etc. then you get categories for dirt racing, monster truck racing, and the list goes on and on. You can also enjoy these events through FanDuel Sportsbook. 

Arguably, the point of these races is to provide a controlled environment for race enthusiasts to showcase their skills. In this regard, we’ve rounded up some of the largest and probably the best motor racing venues below.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Located in Indianapolis, USA, it may be the largest motor racing venue with a capacity of over 250,000 attendees. The track has been active since 1909 and shares a long history of iconic racing moments. Although many races are conducted here, it is known for hosting the Indianapolis 500-mile race and the Brickyard 400.

The 2.5 miles long race track has hosted the famous FIA F1, NASCAR Sprint, IndyCar series, and many other races. Along with being the largest capacity racing venue as of 2022, it is also the third oldest permanent motor racing venue in the world. Currently, the property is owned by the Penske Corporation.

Circuit de la Sarthe

Next on the list is this racing track from France, with a capacity of over 234,000 people. Besides permanent seating, temporary seating capacity is also occasionally arranged during races. It is also one of the oldest tracks and has been active since 1923. The distinctive feature of this race track is that a part of it is open to the public the whole year.

It is located in Le Mans, Maine, and is the longest race track in the country, with over 8.4 miles. The Circuit has hosted major races like the French Grand Prix and MotoGP. Further, the track is one of the fastest race tracks, as the average speeds are reported to be around 140 mph.

Adelaide Street Circuit

The Adelaide street circuit has been active since 1985 and has conducted many major races, including the Australian Grand Prix of Formula 1. It is a temporary race track that has a capacity of around 210,000 people.

This street circuit is located in South Australia and is also known as the Adelaide Parklands circuit. It is a 2.39 miles long race track and has also won the F1 race promoter’s trophy three times.

Shanghai International Circuit

It is one of the most recent race tracks and has a capacity of about 200,000 people. It was inaugurated in 2004 and hosted its first race. The venue is famous for conducting the F1 Chinese Grand Prix and MotoGP races. The race track is 3.38 miles long, and its design is inspired by a Chinese character called Shang.

Texas Motor Speedway

This race track is popular for hosting NASCAR races. It is located in Denton County, Texas, and is 1.5 miles long. The Texas Motor Speedway has a capacity of over 180,000 people and is also the fifth biggest sporting venue in the year 2022 in the U.S.

Conclusion

Watching the motor race live with hundreds of thousands of people in one of the biggest racing venues makes the experience unforgettable. The atmosphere is exuberating, and the smell of burning rubber is unparalleled. Therefore, if you get a chance, grab onto it.

What You Need to Know About Australian Regulations on Motorcycle Exhaust

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The exhaust system of motorcycles is a crucial part that needs to be taken care of. It can make your bike run much more efficiently and powerfully, but it also causes damage in some cases. The consequences of not taking care of it correctly could include a decrease in efficiency, reduced fuel economy, and a quieter experience for the rider. In this post, we will outline what you need to know about Australian regulations on motorcycle exhausts and how they/differ from other countries. There are different Motorcycle Exhaust Regulation in Australia.

Regulation in Australia

There are two different methods used by authorities worldwide to regulate exhaust systems on motorcycles: national and international. 

Motorcycles used for competition or sports should be modeled after racing bikes so that they aren’t restricted by noise or engine tuning restrictions or added taxes during registration. On general use bikes where there are no racing ambitions, it should instead follow national laws to avoid any unnecessary headaches regarding legal ramifications when riding around Australia.

In the national approach, authorities will work with individual manufacturers regarding exhaust systems to create specific packages that meet strict guidelines set out by governing bodies (such as Australian Road Rules) in an attempt at uniformity among manufacturers while maintaining safety standards still maintained through checks such as testing emissions sites that check these types of exhausts at periodic intervals during their cycles of use.

Changes in Regulation Recently

  • Emissions standards for new motorcycles. New model motorbikes will be regulated for emissions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 75 percent by 2030 and nitrogen oxide emissions by 90 percent by 2040.
  • Noise from modified engines on modified motorbikes (motorcycles with mufflers removed). Modifications such as adding an extra cylinder or increasing power ratings are considered modifications because they alter the original design with no intention of compliance with Australian regulations; these modifications result in a different sound that may not meet noise requirements if applied on commercial vehicles such as trucks or buses because these vehicles have been designed around specific noise levels instead.

Engine Noise on Modified Motorbikes

A modified motorcycle is any vehicle with its engine, gearbox, and suspension modified to increase performance. The maximum noise level allowed for a modified motorcycle is 65dB(A), which means the engine must not be louder than this when the bike is running at full throttle in neutral or all gears. If you exceed this limit, you could face a fine of up to AUD 2,000.

Noise standards have been increased to 110 dbA

The new noise standards result from an increase in the number of motorcycles on Australian roads, as well as an increase in the popularity of loud exhausts. In addition to being less noisy, they also produce less carbon dioxide emissions and reduce pollution.

The new standards mean that no motorcycle can be fitted with an exhaust system that produces more than 110 decibels (dB) at any time while riding on public roads or highways unless it has been certified by an approved testing laboratory. This is an increase from 90 dB introduced in January 2018 following requests from manufacturers and riders alike for greater protection against excessive noise levels from their bikes.

Conclusion

It’s time to start the New Year off right and clean the air if you happen to be riding a motorcycle. Several things are involved in this process that may not seem essential. The whole exhaust system has been found to play a major role in air quality in our cities and towns.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Las Vegas

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Photo by Ron Olds for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Joey Logano: Logano battled Ross Chastain over the closing laps and got by with three laps to go and held on to win the South Point 400 at Las Vegas.

“I’m beyond thrilled,” Logano said. “I’m on to the championship round, which means I don’t have to worry at all about what happens at Homestead or Martinsville. So, fittingly, I’m going to take a ‘chip’ from Las Vegas and carry it on my shoulder for the next two races.”

2. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin came home fifth in the South Point 400, posting his eighth top 5 of the year.

“We didn’t have the car to win at Las Vegas,” Hamlin said. “But I’m confident in our ability at Homestead next week. I like my chances there, especially since it’s not for the Cup championship.”

3. Chase Elliott: Elliott struggled to find speed at Las Vegas and finished a disappointing 21st.

“My No. 9 Hendrick Chevy was adorned with the Hooters paint scheme,” Elliott said. “That’s always a fun paint scheme because I’m always intrigued to see how many kids in the stands can figure out exactly what the owl’s eyes represent.”

4. William Byron: Byron finished 13th at Las Vegas, posting the best finish among Hendrick Motorsports drivers.

“My HMS teammate Kyle Larson had quite the race,” Byron said. “He got side-by-side with Bubba Wallace and forced the issue. Then they wrecked each other and had a confrontation afterward. So, Kyle played ‘chicken’ on and off the track.”

5. Ryan Blaney: Blaney was running strong at Las Vegas until a blown tire caused him to spin and hit the outside wall and then the inside wall.

“When you crash and hit two walls,” Blaney said, “it pretty much tells you what you have to do in the next round: rebound.”

6. Ross Chastain: Chastain took the lead with 16 laps to go at Las Vegas, but couldn’t hold off the charging Joey Logano, who got by Chastain with 3 to go for the win.

“There wasn’t much I could do to stop Logano,” Chastain said. “I guess I could have wrecked him but is winning a race really worth it when I’ll then have to listen to another driver tell me ‘You’re on my list?'”

7. Christopher Bell: Bell was caught up in the Kyle Larson-Bubba Wallace melee early in the race, the damage from which ended his day. Bell finished 34th.

“I guess I was the collateral damage of the Larson-Wallace incident,” Bell said. “And how about their confrontation afterward? Kyle wanted no part of Bubba; Bubba wanted all parts of Kyle.”

8. Chase Briscoe: Briscoe finished fourth at Las Vegas, a solid start to the Round of 8 playoffs for the Stewart-Haas Racing driver.

“If we learned one thing from this race,” Briscoe said, “it’s that when push comes to shove, Kyle Larson will do neither.”

9. Kevin Harvick: Harvick finished 12th at Las Vegas.

“I think we’re all sad to hear that Kurt Busch is retiring,” Logano said. “That sadness could only be tempered if his brother followed in his footsteps.”

10. Martin Truex Jr.: Truex finished seventh in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas.

“It’s hard to believe Kyle Busch’s hometown fans booed him when his wheel fell off late in the race,” Truex said. “But as someone who’s known Kyle and dealt with him for many years, I can totally understand it.”

Elk Grove Village, RFK Announce Unique Partnership for Chicago Street Race

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CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2022) – Elk Grove Village, Illinois – a suburb of Chicago – has announced a unique partnership that will see one of the area’s most charming provinces serve as the primary partner for Brad Keselowski’s No. 6 Ford at next season’s Chicago Street Course NASCAR race.

On Monday, Keselowski represented RFK Racing at the Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo to announce the multi-year partnership highlighting the largest contiguous industrial park in the United States. Elk Grove Village was named the 2022 Municipality of the Year and will showcase its business slogan ‘Makers Wanted’ on the No. 6 Ford Mustang.

“Elk Grove Village is home to the largest industrial park in North America. We’re surrounded by incredible transportation options and our town works hard to make this a destination for businesses,” Mayor Craig Johnson said. “Partnering with RFK for a marquee race allows us to reach a huge audience with a partner that shares a passion in American business and manufacturing.”

The partnership is a perfect match for Keselowski, who is the owner and founder of Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM), a hybrid manufacturing company based in Statesville, North Carolina, specializing in additive metal technologies as well as CNC machining.

“This is a one-of-a-kind partnership and one I am especially thrilled about,” said NASCAR Cup Series Champion Keselowski. “Mayor Johnson and his team and residents of Elk Grove have a clear handle on the manufacturing industry, and have shown through many examples ways in which they give back to the community and surrounding areas. The Chicago race next year will be one of the most anticipated events in our sport’s history, and we’re proud to carry Elk Grove Village with us on board the No. 6 Ford.”

The Chicago Street Course event next season, held July 4 weekend, will be the first of its kind in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS). Downtown Chicago will serve as the host of the temporary street course, a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course that will run against the backdrop of landmarks like Grant Park and Lake Michigan.

The start/finish line and pit road will be located along South Columbus Drive directly in front of Buckingham Fountain. The course will also be near the northern edge of Soldier Field, which is the site of the only other Cup Series race to take place in downtown Chicago in 1956.

Elk Grove Village is no stranger to the sports and entertainment space, serving as the title sponsor for the Bahamas Bowl, an NCAA Division I bowl game, in both 2018 and 2019. Elk Grove Village also sponsored USA Track and Field, USA Wrestling and USA Triathlon in the 2020 Summer Games.

For more information on the ‘Makers Wanted’ campaign, visit www.makerswanted.org.

SLIM JIM® SPICES UP THE NO. 47 KROGER RACING CAMARO AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY

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Harrisburg, N.C. (October 17, 2022) – Conagra Brands, Inc.’s (NYSE: CAG) iconic brand Slim Jim® returns to the No. 47 Kroger® Camaro of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for the NASCAR Cup Series 267-lap event at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Stenhouse Jr. and the JTG Daugherty Racing team welcomes back the spicy attitude and flavor of America’s #1 meat stick1.

“The Slim Jim team is fired up for a spicy race day at Homestead,” said Spencer Fivelson, Conagra Brands VP & General Manager, Snacks. “We’re proud to partner with JTG Daugherty Racing and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and look forward to seeing the Long Boi Gang colors fly by on Ricky’s No. 47 car.”

Consumer snacking is on the rise and JTG Daugherty Racing is reminding NASCAR’s 70 million fans that Slim Jim is a great snacking option fit for any lifestyle.

“It’s a fact that we’re always on the go – whether it’s in the NASCAR garage or back at home at Slide Job Ranch – and it’s good to have a CPG brand like Slim Jim that we can easily grab and eat on the go,” Stenhouse Jr. said. “Slim Jim is a favorite snack of ours and our hauler driver makes certain the team is stocked up on the racing hauler weekly.”

The JTG Daugherty Racing team travels to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday to park and unload racing equipment from the No. 47 Kroger/Slim Jim Camaro to begin the inspection process. Then on Saturday, NASCAR Cup Series practice begins at 10:05 AM ET with qualifying following. Stenhouse Jr.’s best finish at Homestead is 13th, which occurred last season and he looks to add to his career stats of two wins, 20 top-five and 45 top-10s.

“October is nice time of year to race at Homestead and we’re looking forward to it,” said Stenhouse Jr. “We had a test there recently that went well and our cars have had some good speed lately. We’re ready to get back to Homestead with Slim Jim and Kroger on board our 47.”

Live coverage of the 267-lap event at Homestead-Miami Speedway airs Sunday, October 23rd at 2:30 PM ET on NBC, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) and streams on NBC Sports.

1: Source: IRI, Total US – MULOC $ Sales, L52 WE 9/11/2022

About Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America’s leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company’s portfolio is evolving to satisfy people’s changing food preferences. Conagra’s iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender’s®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie’s® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke’s®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Sarah Debuts For Historic Moment in NASCAR & ARCA

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT, October 16, 2022 – At the end of the 2021 ARCA Menards season the Burgess family lightheartedly thought about the idea of Sarah and Bridget racing together once again – this time on asphalt. The opportunity took shape at the start of this year and when the team purchased a second car for the 2022 season, then became a reality when eBay Motors came aboard as Sarah’s title sponsor. The online marketplace – a destination of choice for drivers, mechanics and enthusiasts – saw the partnership as a great way to support both a passionate racing family and the motorsport community.

The BMI Racing team unloaded the #97 eBay Motors Chevrolet SS for the first time at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and prepared for the technical inspection. Once cleared, the team then went through the process of warming up the engine and preparing other items to get ready for the hour and thirty-minute practice session. Traditionally Adam (Sarah’s husband and Bridget’s dad) would spot for Bridget, but due to the circumstances, Adam would be Sarah’s eyes on the track, just how it was during their off-road racing days.

Sarah used the time wisely, getting comfortable in the car and learning the lines of the track. Throughout the session the team made minor adjusts the car to suit the conditions of the evening race. The session also served as qualifying, with Sarah and the #97 eBay Motors Chevrolet SS placing 23rd out of a 26-car field.

The green flag dropped and for the first time in NASCAR and ARCA history, a mother and daughter would be racing each other. Although Sarah didn’t quite get the start she was hoping for, an early caution flag gave her the opportunity to reset and learn from her mistakes. This was Sarah’s first time competing on an asphalt oval and through the 150-lap race, she displayed a solid effort in the #97 eBay Motors Chevrolet and finished 17th. Sarah’s comments of the evening, “eBay Motors has been a resource for us over the years and the first place we turn to, to find the race parts we need for the cars. I’m thankful to have eBay Motors step up and support our aspirations and be a part of this historic moment – without them this wouldn’t have happened. Our small team did an amazing job getting both the cars ready for this race.”

BMI Racing would also like to highlight RTIC Outdoors for partnering with the team and providing the extra support needed to keep the team cool and hydrated for the day for this event and to be a part of this memorable moment in motorsport history.

Sarah returns to her normal role as Crew for the final race of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series West season will take place at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The race will be streamed live on FloRacing.

A replay of Friday’s Star Nursery 150 at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will air on the USA Network on Friday, Oct. 21 starting at 5 p.m. ET.

These great companies power Sarah and BMI Racing:
eBay Motors – Let’s ride! Download the eBay Motors app today!
RTIC Outdoors – Overbuilt. Not Overpriced

Technical Partners
GEARWRENCH, Rugged Radios, Cometic Gasket, Circle Track Warehouse, Ferrea Racing Components, FK Rod Ends, Fragola Performance Systems, GC Cooling Fan, Hawk Performance, Impact Race Products, K&N Filters, Lucas Oil, Miller Electric, ProAm, Rare Parts, Streamline Custom Designs, Sunoco Race Fuel, XS Power, HMH Construction, S&S Diesel

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Tony Stewart Racing: Event Recap for the Texas NHRA FallNationals

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Leah Pruett & Matt Hagan
Top Fuel | Funny Car
Texas NHRA FallNationals
Oct. 14-16 | Dallas

Event Recap

Leah Pruett, driver of the Rush Truck Centers Top Fuel Dragster:

● Earned No. 7 provisional qualifying position in Q1 on Friday (3.906 ET at 290.06 mph).

● Earned No. 8 provisional qualifying position in Q2 on Friday (3.731 ET at 304.18 mph) when her car experienced a mechanical failure during the run.

● Maintained No. 8 provisional qualifying position based off Friday’s Q2 run. In Q3 on Saturday, Pruett ran a 3.802 ET at 321.08 mph.

● Secured No. 8 qualifying position based off Friday’s Q2 run. In Q4 on Saturday, Pruett ran a 3.776 ET at 325.71 mph.

● Advanced to Round 2 on Sunday:

● Round 1: 3.888 ET at 229.84 mph, defeated Josh Hart (red light – 3.707 ET at 330.03 mph).

● Round 2: 3.764 ET at 275.72 mph, lost to Austin Prock (3.737 ET at 324.18 mph).

● Currently 11th in the Top Fuel championship standings, 243 points behind leader Justin Ashley.

Matt Hagan, driver of the Dodge Power Brokers Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car:

● Earned No. 3 provisional qualifying position in Q1 on Friday (3.938 ET at 327.01 mph).

● Scored one bonus point for third-quickest run of the session.

● Earned No. 1 provisional qualifying position in Q2 on Friday (3.825 ET at 334.85 mph).

● Scored three bonus points for quickest run of the session.

● Maintained No. 1 qualifying position based off Friday’s Q2 run. In Q3 on Saturday, Hagan ran a 3.900 ET at 335.87 mph.

● Scored three bonus points for quickest run of the session.

● Secured No. 1 qualifying position based off Friday’s Q2 run. In Q4 on Saturday, Hagan ran a 3.893 ET at 322.77 mph.

● Scored two bonus points for second-quickest run of the session.

● Advanced to Finals on Sunday:

●  Round 1: 3.875 ET at 326.56 mph, defeated Terry Haddock (4.051 ET at 305.98 mph).

●  Round 2: 3.883 ET at 335.12 mph, defeated Tim Wilkerson (3.938 ET at 329.26 mph).

● Semifinals: 3.891 ET at 338.02 mph, defeated Bob Tasca III (3.891 ET at 329.21 mph).

● Finals: 3.923 ET at 331.32 mph, lost to Ron Capps (3.911 ET at 327.18 mph).

● Currently third in the Funny Car championship standings, 78 points behind leader Robert Hight.

Notes of Interest

● Hagan has advanced to the final round each of the last four years at the Texas Motorplex near Dallas. He has appeared in more final rounds in the Texas NHRA FallNationals than in any other event in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series (seven times in 14 appearances).

● Hagan’s No. 1 qualifier marked his sixth this season and his second at Dallas. His previous No. 1 start in the event came in 2020.

● Hagan’s Q2 run set a new track record at the Texas Motorplex, breaking the previous track record of 3.828 seconds, set by Robert Hight in 2017. The run earned Hagan and Tony Stewart Racing a $15,000 bonus established by the track. The time marked the second-fastest Funny car run of the season, just behind Hagan’s Q3 run at Phoenix in February (3.823 ET at 333.41 mph).

Leah Pruett, Driver of the Rush Truck Centers Top Fuel Dragster

“It was great to debut our Rush Truck Centers scheme at Dallas. Their slogan is to expect more when you go to their service centers and we expected to have more this weekend. We’ve delivered to ourselves because we’ve been trying very hard to run 2.10 to the 1/8 mile and we were able to do it a couple times. We’ve been trying to improve our incremental times. The better incremental times you have, overall you’ll have a quicker ET. We had a setback Friday night when a valve train part malfunctioned and caused colossal damage. It was not an over-tuning situation or over-driving, so we had to be a bit more conservative on Saturday to make sure all our system checks were right. There’s nothing like being the first pair out on Sunday with the national anthem in the great state of Texas. You can feel all that goes into this race. You can either feel it and be afraid of it, or feel it and encompass that, which I feel I did and we all did. I’m very impressed with shallow staging and cutting one of my best lights in eliminations. I was so focused on going straight down the track because the left lane is tricky and it wants to pull you to the left toward the wall. I saw my blue win light and knew we were on a good run. Talk about processing a lot of information at a high rate of speed. All of a sudden, it was over. We had an electronic issue that made the burst panel electric communication deploy the chutes and shut off the car. We got lucky on Sunday and got to the second round. We tuned the car up a bit more and had a solid race. We went up against Austin Prock, who also did a great job on the tree. We blew a blower belt that broke and we’re still dissecting the cause of that. It aborted our run sooner and would’ve been an even closer race than it was. I definitely don’t feel defeated because we’ve made extreme improvements. We finally feel like we have a racecar and are racing and competing. We’re a force to be reckoned with. We’re focused on Vegas and testing after Vegas and keeping forward momentum.”

Matt Hagan, Driver of the Dodge Power Brokers Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car

“It was a very strong weekend. We ran a .82 out there on Friday and were No. 1 qualifier. Dickie Venables, Mike Knudsen and Alex Conaway put a great Dodge Power Brokers Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car underneath me all weekend. We had everything it takes to win the race, we were just on the back side of it a little bit. It’s so competitive out there right now and it’s kind of like splitting frog hairs. It was a great job and my crew did a phenomenal job. They serviced the car in 30 minutes to get ready for the final, which was exceptional. We were pressed with rain all day and we knew the turnarounds would be quick. The guys didn’t let that phase them and we had a great car. We’re still in the hunt and I know we have the capability and means to do it, we just have to have a little luck fall our way.”

Next Up

The next event on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is the NHRA Nevada Nationals Oct. 28-30 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It is the fifth event in the Countdown to the Championship and the penultimate race of the season.

Chevrolet drivers step up at FallNationals

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CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA TEXAS FALLNATIONALS
TEXAS MOTORPLEX IN ENNIS, TEXAS
OCT. 16, 2022

Chevrolet drivers step up at Texas FallNationals

• Erica Enders ties career best with ninth Pro Stock win of season, moves closer to title

• No. 1 Top Fuel qualifier Austin Prock is runner-up; Brittany Force sets track record

• David Barton drives Chevrolet COPO Camaro to second Factory Stock Showdown title

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 16, 2022) — Erica Enders took large step to claiming her fifth National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock world championship, driving the Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro SS to victory in the NHRA Texas FallNationals.

Austin Prock, driving the Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist Chevrolet dragster, was runner-up in the Top Fuel race at the Texas Motorplex. Prock, who won the Countdown to the Championship opener, earned the No. 1 qualifier honor for the first time in his career.

In a battle of Nos. 1 and 2 in the Funny Car standings, Robert Hight’s AAA Texas Chevrolet Camaro SS lost traction early in the run and the front-runner lost to eventual event winner Ron Capps. Hight, an eight-time winner this season, retained his advantage in the standings, though his lead was sliced to 10 points.

John Force, driving the PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS, lost in the Funny Car quarterfinals in the 121st career race day matchup with Capps.

Brittany Force broke her own Top Fuel track speed record, recording a pass of 336.30 mph in the Monster Energy Chevrolet dragster in the first round of eliminations. The 2017 Top Fuel champion ran low elapsed time of the weekend (3.676 seconds) in the quarterfinals but fell on a holeshot when her opponent tripped the light at .039 of a second to her .097 reaction time. She is second in the standings.

In a metaphoric passing of the torch, Enders defeated reigning and five-time Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson, driving the HendrickCars.com Camaro SS, in the final with a pass of 6.537 seconds. Enders, the No. 1 qualifier, matched her 2015 career high with her ninth victory of the season and secured her 42nd Pro Stock win overall in 72 finals. She extended her points lead to a whopping 166 with two Countdown events left.

Enders swept the two events in her home state this season.

“I hope they keep coming. You never know when it’s going to be your last, so we never want to let up,” she said. “Being here in my home state of Texas, my sister reminded me right before that final round that if you can get this done you’ve accomplished the Texas two-step for the last time since Houston is going away. So, that cowboy hat is going to mean the world to me. I love Texas.”

Anderson, who earlier in the week was recognized as a Texas Motorplex Legend, dispatched Aaron Stanfield, driving the Janac Brothers Camaro SS, and Enders upended teammate Troy Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS.com Camaro SS, in the semifinals.

David Barton of Robesonia, Pennsylvania, clinched his second Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown championship in the Saw Mill Auto Chevrolet COPO Camaro.

“It hasn’t sunk in yet. It is hard to believe we came out on top amongst all these people who are trying so hard to accomplish the same goal,” said Barton, who picked up his first title in 2017. “It has been a lot of work from all our teammates and all our employees and all our families. This whole operation is like a big travelling family circus. It has been great, and I am honestly speechless.”

Drivers of the COPO Camaro have won the past three Showdown titles, including Aaron Stanfield in 2020 and ’21. Stanfield, of Bossier City, Louisiana, gave Chevrolet its fifth victory in the eight races in the series this season, driving the Janac Brothers COPO Camaro to a 7.764-second pass at 165.mph.

“I’m just happy for all of our guys. It’s been a lot of hard work and maybe we got our mojo back.” he said.

The penultimate race in the Countdown to the Championship is scheduled for Oct. 28-30 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. FS1 will telecast eliminations at 5 p.m. ET Sunday, Oct. 30. Dallas Glenn won the Pro Stock race in the RAD Torque Systems Camaro SS on the way to the rookie of the year title. Brittany Force was the No. 1 Top Fuel qualifier in the Chevrolet dragster.

An interview with Pro Stock winner ERICA ENDERS, ELITE MOTORSPORTS, MELLING PERFORMANCE CHEVROLET CAMARO SS:

YOU HAD AN AMAZING CAR THIS WEEK.

“It speaks volumes for the talent that’s in our crew chief lounge. Those guys are just bad to the bone and even when I’m not confident they are, and they carry me.”

YOU SAID AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR WE’RE RACING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP. YOU ARE IN A NICE SPOT FOR THAT RIGHT NOW.

“We are and we’ll take it. The fashion we lost last year gave us all the motivation that we needed in the race car shop, in the engine shop and my mental state behind the wheel of that Melling Performance Chevy Camaro. We have been mean, we’ve lost a few that I wish I had back but what a tremendous season we’ve had up to this point. We’re headed to Vegas and I’m looking forward to that. I hope the wins keep coming. You never know when it’s going to be your last, so we never want to let up.”

YOU WON BOTH AT HOUSTON AND HERE.

“Being here in my home state of Texas, my sister reminded me right before that final round that if you can get this done you’ve accomplished the Texas two-step for the last time since Houston is going away. So, that cowboy hat is going to mean the world to me. I love Texas.”

CHEVROLET FROM THE COCKPIT

TOP FUEL

BRITTANY FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, MONSTER ENERGY CHEVROLET DRAGSTER: “There are still two races left in this Countdown to the Championship and weekend to weekend things can change so much. We can pick up points during qualifying, we have been all season. That’s going to remain this Monster Energy/Flav-R-Pac team’s plan going into Las Vegas, qualify well and go rounds on race day. It’s not over yet. It will end in Pomona at the Auto Club Finals so we’ll keep on fighting.”

AUSTIN PROCK, JOHN FORCE RACING, MONTANA BRAND/ROCKY MOUNTAIN TWIST CHEVROLET DRAGSTER: “Outstanding weekend for this Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist team. We just missed it in the final round and came up short of sweeping the weekend. I was proud of the team, and the crew chiefs. They made progress each and every lap and it showed. We showed up when we needed to. We’re in good hands for the rest of the season, we’re definitely back and we can’t wait for Vegas.”

FUNNY CAR

JOHN FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, PEAK ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS: “I’m going to leave here and head into Vegas to win. I never give up. This PEAK Chevy team doesn’t give up. We just don’t have a mindset like that. There wasn’t anything left on the tree; I stole it all. I got away with the light and I was trucking on through there, but it got over into the wall. I had to lift and got back on it, but it was too late. He got around me. We never give up and it’s not over until we say it’s over.”

ROBERT HIGHT, JOHN FORCE RACING, AAA TEXAS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS: “Tough way to go out. This AAA team had been on a great streak of solid A to B passes. Disappointing to get that loss in the semifinals. We wanted to try and grow our points lead, but luckily we did have a lead and we had a good two days of qualifying where we took some points. So, with two races left, we’ll head to Vegas still ahead. We have to continue to do what we know how to do. Pick up those small points in qualifying and then continue to go rounds on Sunday. Just two races left, we really need to be on our game.”

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