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McDowell Optimistic Going into Las Vegas

Love’s Travel Stops/Luber-Finer Team Look to Rebound after Roval

 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 11, 2022) – Michael McDowell has been strong this season, and while he and the Love’s Travel Stops/Luber-Finer team did not get the result they deserved at the Roval, 12 top-10 finishes this season has made the team hungry for more success. McDowell has also been strong on the mile-and-a-half tracks and is eager to replicate their season success this weekend.

“I feel like we are as strong as we ever have been to close out a season,” said McDowell. “Our performances have shown that, too. Blake and the team have brought great cars to the race track each week, and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops/Luber-Finer Ford Mustang has been gaining more speed as the season’s end draws closer. We have had the performances we expect, and outside of circumstances beyond our control, have gotten the results we expect as well. We will give it all we have this weekend and hope to play the spoiler.”

With four races left in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, McDowell and the Love’s team are searching for their first win of the year. They have come close this season.

“It’s going to be hard, but I know we can do it,” said McDowell. “We’ve worked hard to put the whole ‘deal’ together, and if we can play our cards right, we will be in contention at the end of the race. At tracks like Kansas, Texas, and even Las Vegas earlier in the season, we had a top-10 car. We just need to execute in every phase of the race. If we can do that, there will be a chance to get that win this weekend.”

McDowell and his Love’s Travel Stops/Luber-Finer Ford team will race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

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

M&M’S Racing: Kyle Busch Las Vegas Advance

KYLE BUSCH
Home Cookin’

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina (Oct. 11, 2022) – The last time Kyle Busch visited Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the laps were winding down during its 400-mile NASCAR Cup Series race in March, and it looked like the Las Vegas native was on his way to his second Cup Series win at his hometown track. But a caution as he was leading the field to the white flag sent Busch and the lead pack to the pits for tires. Busch took four while others gambled with two-tire stops and exited pit lane ahead of him. Busch was unable to regain the lead during the green-white-checkered finish and had to settle for a fourth-place finish on a day that looked to be his.

The driver of the No. 18 M&M’S Toyota Camry TRD for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) returns to Las Vegas this weekend hoping he can repeat his strong run from the spring there, but this time he hopes to be the one celebrating in victory lane in his old stomping grounds following Sunday’s South Point 400.

Aside from NASCAR’s biggest events like the Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and the Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, a win at the hometown racetrack is always high on the priority list for most Cup Series drivers. Busch crossed that all-important hometown win off his list when he won in just his fifth Las Vegas Cup Series start in 2009.

The 2002 honors graduate of Durango High School in Las Vegas would like to double his number of Cup Series wins at the desert track after having brought home that emotional first win there 13 years ago.

Driving the yellow M&M’S Toyota that day, Busch qualified on the pole but was forced to start at the rear of the field because the team needed to make an engine change during Friday practice. Unfazed, Busch remained patient on race day as he and the M&M’S team worked their way to the front of the field by the 54th lap. He went on to lead three times for 51 laps en route to claiming what he called at the time the biggest win of his young career.

While Busch has NASCAR Xfinity Series wins in 2016 and 2019 and Camping World Truck Series wins in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to go with his 2009 Cup Series win on the 1.5-mile oval, he already was no stranger to winning on Las Vegas Motor Speedway property. From 1999 to 2001, he earned more than 65 wins in Legends cars while racking up two track championships at the Bullring, which existed for several years before the NASCAR track was built. When Busch moved up to Late Models, his winning ways continued with 10 victories at the Bullring in 2001.

So as the series heads back to Las Vegas for the second time this season with just four races remaining in the marathon Cup Series schedule, Busch hopes to use some home cooking to earn another win at his hometown track.

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

Is there more pressure to go out there and win at your hometown track than anywhere else?

“I used to put more stress on myself to win there, no doubt. I never knew if winning there would happen for me and it’s neat I’ve been able to win in all three series at Vegas. There is stress going into those events. For myself, I was able to get that done in 2009 there at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, to get into victory lane. That felt good. To be able to go back there years after and go out there and race, and not have to worry about the stress of winning that race, you still want to win. We want to win every single one of them. That’s a fact. Overall, when you come into your hometown, and we watched the track get built from nothing, it means that much more to you and it would be great if we could get back to victory lane this weekend with our M&M’S Camry. We were so close there in the spring and things just didn’t work out in our favor, unfortunately.”

Being from Las Vegas, is there always more pressure to perform when you’re at that racetrack?

“Yeah, certainly, you always want to do well. I’ve won that race before and just the huge sense of relief that kind of comes off your shoulders when you’re able to do that and win at your home track. It was pretty awesome. Kurt (Busch) was just able to finally get it done a few years ago, so that was really awesome to see. I remember mine. It’s been a long time. Back at that time, it felt like winning the Daytona 500. I hadn’t won as many big races as I have now, or won as often as I have now. So a lot of guys look at the Daytona 500, everybody puts extra emphasis on the Daytona 500 because it is our sport’s biggest race, right? Then you’ve got the guys who all go to their home tracks, and those guys put extra emphasis on their home track and they want to do well there. So it’s just kind of that same philosophy, I think.”

What does it mean to your family to race in Las Vegas again?

“It’s cool to be able to come back home and to have the notoriety, I guess, that we have now. When we went out there back in those days, there were many other drivers who were way bigger than us and way more popular than us. Now that we’ve been here for a while and those other drivers aren’t there anymore, we’ve kind of upped ourselves on the ladder of that and it’s cool. One of these days, hopefully, there might be a road out there named after us, or a grandstand or something of that nature. Don’t get too far ahead of yourselves because that just means I get closer to retirement if they start doing that, I guess.”

What was it like to bring home a Cup Series win in your hometown in 2009?

“It was cool. To go out there and to run a smooth race and to have a shot at winning at the end of the race, that’s what it’s all about. I watched Vegas being built from the ground up, and I remember when it wasn’t anything but a gleam in the eye of Richie Clyne (founder of Las Vegas Motor Speedway) – all those guys who made that place happen.”

What is your fondest racing memory of growing up in Las Vegas?

“My fondest racing memory is probably my first Late Model race. I started about eighth or 10th and ended up winning it. My first-ever start, I won. So that is definitely a great memory to have.”

Event Overview:

● Event: South Point 400 (Round 33 of 36)

● Time/Date: 2 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Oct. 16

● Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

● Layout: 1.5-mile oval

● Laps/Miles: 267 laps, 400.5 miles

● Format: Stage 1: 80 laps / Stage 2: 85 laps / Final Stage: 102 laps

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

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

Primary Team Members:

Driver: Kyle Busch

Hometown: Las Vegas

Crew Chief: Ben Beshore

Hometown: York, Pennsylvania

Car Chief: Nate Bellows

Hometown: Fairfax, Vermont

Spotter: Tony Hirschman

Hometown: Northampton, Pennsylvania

Race Engineer: Seth Chavka

Hometown: Soldotna, Alaska

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: Derrell Edwards

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Tire Carrier: Jake Holmes

Hometown: Westborough, Massachusetts

Rear Tire Changer: Mike Hicks

Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island

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 one win, 10 top-five and 13 top-10 finishes and has led a total of 311 laps in 22 career Cup Series starts at Las Vegas. Busch’s average Las Vegas finish is 11.2.

● Family Ties: Kurt Busch joined younger brother Kyle as a winner at their hometown Las Vegas Motor Speedway with his victory there in September of 2020. Other noteworthy brother combos who have brought home Cup Series wins at their hometown tracks include Hueytown, Alabama, natives Bobby Allison (four wins) and Donnie Allison (two wins), who both brought home victories at their home track, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

● Looking Closer: The record books show Busch won the 2009 Shelby 427, his first win at his hometown track, from the pole. But, because of an engine change during the Friday practice session, Busch had to do it by starting at the rear of the field and storming to the front. It was an emotional win in the city where he grew up.

● Home Sweet Home: From 1999 to 2001, Busch earned more than 65 wins in Legends cars while racking up two track championships at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway “Bullring” before moving up to Late Model Stock cars. Winning seemed to come naturally no matter what Busch drove as he captured 10 victories in Late Model competition at the Bullring in 2001.

● Cap and Gown: Busch graduated with honors from Durango High School in Las Vegas – one year ahead of schedule.

● Drivers Training: In 2001, at age 16, Busch made his debut on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway oval with a solid ninth in the Orleans 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. Just a few weeks later, Busch was set for another Truck Series start at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, but NASCAR officials were forced to pull him from the event because of a conflict between his age and the weekend’s open-wheel race that featured cigarette sponsorship. The unexpected ruling by NASCAR put new age limitations for competitors and sidelined Busch from NASCAR competition until his 18th birthday.

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

Kaulig Racing Welcomes Back SRS Distribution at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

AJ Allmendinger to Drive the No. 16 SRS Distribution Chevrolet in Alsco Uniforms 302

 LEXINGTON, N.C. (October 11, 2022) – Kaulig Racing is thrilled to welcome back SRS Distribution as a primary partner on board the No. 16 Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the Alsco Uniforms 302.

Kaulig Racing’s partnership began at the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season-opener, with Heritage Pool Supply Group Inc. (Heritage), one of the nation’s leading family of independent pool and supply distributors and a division of SRS, with Daniel Hemric for the 64th-running of the Daytona 500.

Recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing building products distributors in the United States, SRS will team back up with Kaulig Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Allmendinger for the first race of the Round of Eight in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) playoffs.

“With Allmendinger behind the wheel, our partnership with Kaulig Racing will accelerate into high gear with the Vegas race.” said Dan Tinker, SRS President and CEO, “Seeing SRS in the victory lane at the Las Vegas Speedway during the NXS playoffs would be the ultimate win for our teammates and customers across the country.”

Allmendinger, who has already secured himself into the round of eight in the NXS playoffs, has made three starts at Las Vegas in the NXS, winning in his very first start, and securing a pole award earlier this year in the Alsco Uniforms 300.

“We’re so excited to be welcoming back SRS Distribution this year, only this time in a different capacity,” said Chris Rice, president of Kaulig Racing. “We had a successful partnership with SRS and one of its subsidiary companies, Heritage Pool Supply Group with Daniel (Hemric) at one of the biggest events in motorsports. Hopefully we can secure ourselves into the Xfinity Series championship race by getting SRS into victory lane in Las Vegas.”

Kaulig Racing announced earlier this week that Allmendinger will return to full-time NCS competition in 2023 after competing for this year’s NXS championship title.

The Alsco Uniforms 302 will take place on Saturday, October 15 at 3 p.m. ET with coverage on NBC.


About SRS Distribution

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, SRS Distribution has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing building products distributors in the United States. Since the Company’s inception, it has established a differentiated growth strategy and entrepreneurial culture that is focused on serving customers, partnering with suppliers, and attracting the industry’s best talent. SRS currently operates under a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 650 locations across 44 states. SRS Distribution is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., and Berkshire Partners LLC. For more information, visit www.srsdistribution.com

About Kaulig Racing™

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and made the Championship 4 round in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons. They will continue fielding three, full-time NXS entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Landon Cassill, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Daniel Hemric, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger. With multiple wins, Kaulig Racing has come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. The team made multiple starts in the NCS in 2021 and won in its seventh-ever start with AJ Allmendinger’s victory at “The Brickyard” for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The young team has acquired two charters for the 2022 NCS season, with Justin Haley competing as its first, full-time driver in the series. The team’s second entry will be shared by part-time teammates AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

PORSCHE PREPARES TO COMPETE AGAIN FOR GLORY AT WORLD FAMOUS LA CARRERA PANAMERICANA, WHERE THE ‘CARRERA’ AND ‘PANAMERA’ MODEL NAMESAKES WERE BORN

The World’s Greatest Road Race Starts October 14 and Ends October 20th

For more than seventy years, La Carrera Panamericana has been respected as one of the most intense, grueling challenges in all of motorsports. Known worldwide as the last great surviving road race, this multi-stage rally stretching through Mexico is classified as one of the most fabled events across all motorsport due to the extreme length and difficulty of the route, which exceeds that of other legendary challenges such as the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio.

This year, Porsche will once again renew its tradition of tackling the world’s greatest road race and paying homage to its namesake ‘Carrera’ model, first introduced in 1955 as a 356 Carrera. This year’s Porsche factory team driving La Carrera Panamericana features three competitors, Fernando Urquiza (driving a 1972 914), Diego Candano (1974 911 RSR) and Benito Guerra (1980 911 RSR). Competing across the Historical A Plus and Historical B Plus categories, the three drivers represent Porsche’s continued ambition for La Carrera Panamericana victories.

Since the inaugural race in 1950, La Carrera Panamericana has drawn global attention, attracting some of the top motorsports’ competitors and enthusiasts from around the world. Historically, Porsche has consistently shown significant interest in the race, entering La Carrera Panamericana for the first time in 1952. That original Porsche team consisted of two cars, a Porsche 356 S Coupé 1500 cc and a 356 S Cabriolet. The Porsches featured new racing technology by incorporating automatic gearboxes, which was bleeding edge technology at the time.

This incredibly challenging event served as the ideal testing ground for testing the automatic gearbox technology and allowed Porsche drivers to favorably approach corners using the perfect amount of braking and deceleration to cause an automatic downshift and the desired level of boost. While neither 356 competing won the event, both cars reached record breaking speeds throughout the event (up to 105 mph); and Porsche was able to capture the world’s attention while running La Carrera Panamericana.

As the fame of Porsche grew while competing at La Carrera Panamericana, the legendary German manufacturer first adopted the Carrera nameplate in 1954 following back-to-back class victories at the event. Porsche then began manufacturing its race-ready Carrera models in 1954 and officially debuted the first-ever 356 Carrera in 1955. Designed to dominate tracks across the globe, the Carrera elevated the German manufacturer to an entirely new level in the realm of motorsport. Notably, ten years after the 911 was first introduced, Porsche then introduced the Carrera RS 2.7 in 1973 in homage to the Panamericana race.

La Carrera Panamericana now offers the same incredible experience for competitors across the globe to celebrate historic cars of all kinds. Offering a “Classic” car class category that includes 1950’s to 1970’s-era Porsche alongside other classic marques from the era, several decades of automotive engineering from the German manufacturer regularly appear. With several class wins throughout the event’s history, Porsche has dominated the Mexican road race. And La Carrera Panamericana continues to remain closely affiliated with the German brand, with Porsche developing the popular Panamera model by again drawing inspiration from its history of competing in Mexico.

“Porsche is a factory of dreams and mine has come true by being chosen as an official Porsche driver to run the Carrera Panamericana,” said Porsche Team Driver Fernando Urquiza (driving a 1972 914), who is competing for the third year in a row. ‟In this edition we are going for our second championship in the Historical A Plus category.”

Famously, La Carrera Panamericana and Porsche have brought out the best in each other since the two were first connected at the 1952 event. The German manufacturer has consistently used the event as a proving ground for new technology and vehicle designs. And, La Carrera Panamericana has consistently grown its legend thanks to Porsche famously using the course to push the limits of what is possible in automotive performance. Porsche’s success has also attracted other manufacturers to the competition, putting their own racing mettle to the test.

“Since the 1950’s we have been present and supporting La Carrera Panamericana,” comments Pablo del Río, Marketing Director of Porsche de México. ‟On this occasion, we are proud to participate for the first time with an official team in the ‘Modern Era’ of the competition.”

For more information on La Carrera Panamericana and the race starting on October 14th, please visit www.lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx.

Explained: What Not to Do After a Car Accident

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Getting involved in a car accident is never fun. From busted headlights to totaled cars, the physical and emotional costs can be significant. And while you’re busy tending to your injuries and damages, it’s easy to overlook some of the most important things you need to do in the immediate aftermath of a car accident. To help you avoid some costly mistakes, we’ve put together a list of things NOT to do after a car accident. Take a look.

Don’t Leave the Scene

If you leave, you could be charged with a hit and run, which is a serious offense. Additionally, if you leave the scene, the other driver may not be able to get the insurance information they need from you. If possible, stay at the scene until law enforcement arrives. If you must leave for some reason, make sure you contact the police and provide them with your information as soon as possible.

Don’t Admit Fault

Even if you think you may be at fault for the accident, it’s important not to admit fault to the other driver or the police. If you do so, you could be held liable for any damages or injuries resulting from the accident. It’s best to let your insurance company handle any claims or investigations into who was at fault for the accident.

Don’t Forget to Exchange Information

Be sure to exchange information with the other driver after an accident. You’ll need their name, contact information, insurance information, and license plate number. This will be helpful in case you need to file an insurance claim or contact them later on. You may want to keep a copy in your car and another at home. This way, you’ll have it handy if you need to contact the other driver or file an insurance claim.

Don’t Forget to Call the Police

If you’ve suffered any injuries or property damage resulting from the accident, be sure to call the police so they can file the official vehicle accident police report. This document will be helpful in case you need to make an insurance claim or take legal action against the other driver.

Don’t Forget to Take Pictures

If possible, take pictures of the accident scene and any damage to your vehicle or property. When taking pictures, keep these tips in mind:

  • Cover various angles: Make sure you take pictures of the entire accident scene, including all vehicles involved and any property damage.
  • Take close-ups: In addition to overview shots, be sure to take close-ups of any damage to your vehicle or property. This will help make an insurance claim.
  • Use a flash: If it’s dark or the lighting is poor, use your flash to take clear pictures.

Don’t Ignore a Medical Checkup After a Car Accident

Even if you don’t feel the pain, there could be underlying damage that needs to be treated. For example, whiplash is a common injury following a car accident, but its symptoms may not appear until hours or even days later. Internal bleeding, concussion, and other serious injuries can also have delayed onset.

That’s why getting a full medical checkup after an accident is important, even if you feel fine. Only a trained medical professional can properly assess your condition and ensure you receive the necessary treatment.

Final Word

If you’ve been in a car accident, it’s important to take some time to recover both physically and emotionally. But while you’re doing so, keep these things in mind. By avoiding these common mistakes, you can ensure you deal with the car accident the right way. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask us in the comments.

Why you shouldn’t underestimate compact cars

Most people would consider themselves car experts. We know the difference between automatic and stick, which cars are fuel efficient, how to maintain a car and when to take a car in for repairs, to name a few. But what about compact cars? When was the last time you considered buying one? Are they saving you money or costing you more money than larger vehicles? It’s important to understand the costs associated with your vehicle size without fail. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of compact cars.

Cheaper to Buy

The first and most obvious benefit of buying a compact car is that it will cost less than buying a larger car or SUV. Opting for a smaller vehicle can save thousands of dollars on your purchase price. The savings come from reduced weight, as well as from reduced costs associated with manufacturing and shipping. Compact cars also tend to depreciate less than larger vehicles because there is less demand in the used market.

Cheaper to Run

Fuel costs are another big factor when calculating the overall cost of ownership for vehicles. This is especially true if you live in an area where gas prices fluctuate substantially over time. With fuel prices on the rise again recently, it makes sense to look at which vehicles get the best gas mileage so you can make an informed decision when buying a new vehicle. Compact cars have traditionally had better fuel economy than other types of vehicles, but this may change as there is more competition among automakers regarding fuel efficiency standards for their products.

Cheaper to Insure

One of the main reasons people choose a small car is to save money on insurance. The smaller the vehicle, the less expensive it can be to insure. This is because smaller vehicles are less expensive to repair and replace than larger ones and are less likely to be involved in accidents. They also tend to be driven by younger, less experienced drivers with lower accident rates than older drivers.

Low Maintenance Costs

Smaller vehicles have fewer moving parts than larger ones, which means they’re much easier to fix if something breaks down. That’s not necessarily good news for your mechanic’s wallet. Still, it does mean that you’ll spend less money on maintenance over time compared with other types of vehicles – particularly if you buy a used car instead of a new one.

Easy Parking

Most compact new Skoda Scala’s are easier to park than larger vehicles because they’re smaller and have fewer blind spots for drivers in front and behind them when trying to find parking spots in crowded areas like downtown areas or college campuses where parking is often scarce or limited during certain hours of the day or week. You’ll have an easier time finding parking spaces near stores and other businesses because there’s less competition for these spots from other drivers looking for places to park their larger vehicles like SUVs or trucks.

Less Likely to Be Stolen Due to Poor Residual Values

Compact cars tend not to have good resale values, so they are less attractive targets for thieves than other types of vehicles, especially luxury ones that cost thousands more than their standard counterparts. This makes them less likely to be stolen and also means that if one does become a target for thieves, insurance companies will often cover the cost of replacing it if it is damaged or stolen while parked on your driveway at home or at work (as long as you have comprehensive cover).

More Environmentally Friendly

Compact cars are smaller than their full-size equivalents, many people think they aren’t as environmentally friendly as other types of vehicles. The opposite is true because smaller engines burn less fuel and emit fewer emissions per mile than larger ones! This means that driving a small car can help keep our air clean while saving you money at the pump every week compared to driving something bigger or more powerful, like a large SUV or pickup truck.

Less costly maintenance and repair costs

The maintenance cost of a car is directly proportional to its size. The smaller the size, the less costly it will be to repair. Cars with smaller engines are more fuel efficient and cost less in terms of maintenance, insurance, and repairs.

The useful life of small cars is much longer than sedans or SUVs. Smaller cars can have a lifespan of over 200,000 miles compared to larger vehicles that last around 100,000 miles or less.

Small cars are much lighter than larger ones, so they are less heavy than accidents and collisions. Smaller cars also tend to be less expensive to repair after an accident since they do not require extensive work as larger vehicles do.

Lower CO2 Emissions Help Your Company Car Tax Bill

If you’re looking to lower your company car tax bill, there are several ways. One of the most effective is to choose a car with low CO2 emissions and a small engine. It’s easy to see why this is an attractive option for companies and drivers alike. A company car with lower CO2 emissions will help your company’s carbon footprint and meet its environmental targets. At the same time, it will help you save money on your annual business mileage allowance (BMIA), which is based on CO2 emissions per kilometre.

Lower Upkeep Costs

Smaller cars generally have lower maintenance costs than larger ones. They also have fewer parts that wear out and need replacement. You may need to replace tires more often than you would with a larger vehicle, but aside from that, there’s not much else that requires regular maintenance for most small cars. This can save you hundreds of dollars per year in repairs and maintenance costs and time if you don’t have the DIY skills or tools needed for certain repairs on bigger vehicles.

Wrapping Up

If you are considering a small or compact car, there are many benefits. If you want to save money on gas or need a car that will do well in heavy traffic, there is no doubt that you should buy a small car. These vehicles also make great options for first-time drivers and college students on a budget. With so many reasons to choose a small car, it makes sense that they are so popular today.

Helpful Tips When Selecting a Trustworthy Baccarat Website

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Over the years, the number of people joining the gaming industry has grown. Mostly, this is due to easy accessibility and convenience. The rapid development of the gaming business can also be credited to the accessibility and availability of cell phones and internet technology. Millions of gamers can comfortably access online gaming services. Unlike before, people no longer have to visit local casinos. Instead, players can use mobile gadgets to play anywhere and anytime. 

There are limitless games available. Among the most liked by many is Baccarat. There are different reasons. Baccarat is easy to master and play. You also enjoy RTP. Players don’t need to have lots of money to play Baccarat. These and others are the top benefits of choosing this casino game. However, players need to know that the first and the most crucial step in any gaming process is identifying a trustworthy baccarat provider. Whether you choose a local casino or an online gaming provider like Web slots straight from abroad (เว็บ สล็อต ตรงจากต่างประเทศ), make sure you choose carefully. If you choose the latter, use the following tips to make the selection process manageable. They include;

  1. Reputation 

Most players don’t take the reputation of their gaming provider seriously. However, this mistake can cost you dearly. Always investigate the reputation of your baccarat provider. There are many websites. But, how do you point out the distinction between the reputable and the rogue ones? This is what makes the difference between the different online baccarat providers. 

Find out if the website is reliable when it comes to making payments. Start by checking the consumer comments, testimonials, and reviews. This info comes in handy during the elimination process. 

  • Does the provider pay on time, or do players have to wait for days? 
  • Do the web pages load fast, eliminating delays?
  • How is the website interface? 
  • Do they have top-notch customer service?
  • Inquire about RTP.

The above questions will determine if the baccarat website meets your needs or not.

  1. Licensing 

Every gaming operator must be licensed. Whether it’s a local or online provider, licensing is a necessary document. A license helps determine if the baccarat website provides authentic and regulated gaming services. It could imply that gaming is not allowed in that country without a permit. Hence, you’re being supplied with illegal gaming services. 

Secondly, the unlicensed casino will not follow the industry rules and standards. Besides, when a website is not regulated, you can’t report any misunderstandings and end up being the loser. Therefore, ensure your baccarat site is licensed, among the other crucial requirements. 

  1. Security 

Unless you’re sure your online gaming platform is safe and secure, keep it off. Whenever you register for gaming services, your provider asks you to fill in your personal and bank card details. These details are vital and must be kept private and secure. Cybersecurity is another threat faced by gaming operators. 

However, professional Web slots straight from abroad (เว็บ สล็อต ตรงจากต่างประเทศ) has the best data protection services in place. They also work with expert cybersecurity agencies to secure their client’s data. A good Baccarat website has data encryption and (Secure Sockets Layer) SSL certification.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES To Host Open Test at The Thermal Club

Three Open Tests in 2023 Include Annual Indy 500 Open Test, Test at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 10, 2022) – INDYCAR will conduct three Open Tests for 2023 in preparation for key moments during the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

The first Open Test of 2023 will feature the series’ initial trip to The Thermal Club for a season preview Thursday and Friday, Feb. 2-3. The private, world-class facility, located just outside of Palm Springs, California, opened its 470-acre property in 2012 and is known as a premier circuit for club racers and sports car enthusiasts.

INDYCAR will use a combination of the North Palm and South Palm circuits to create a 17-turn, 2.9-mile layout for the 2023 test.

“We liken this to a preseason scrimmage,” INDYCAR President Jay Frye said. “The teams will be doing everything it takes to prepare for a run at the 2023 championship at a new and unique backdrop for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The facility is spectacular, and I know everyone at The Thermal Club cannot wait to welcome our paddock.”

Located at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains and known as the ultimate destination for driving-minded motorsports enthusiasts, The Thermal Club has everything from luxury homes to a motorsports village and gourmet restaurants. The facility was named “Professional Motorsport Facility of the Year” at the 2017 Professional Motorsports World Expo in Germany.

“For us, it means every INDYCAR fan is going to get an inside look at the best cars in the world on what we think is the best track in the world,” said John Rogers, owner, The Thermal Club. “It’s a wonderful thing, and we’re very happy it’s worked out with INDYCAR and Thermal.”

The Indy 500 Open Test is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, April 20-21 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The annual test on the famed 2.5-mile oval provides crucial preparation for the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, scheduled for Sunday, May 28. The entire field for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is expected to participate in the test.

The third and final Open Test of the 2023 season comes Thursday, Sept. 7 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, just three days before the Astor Challenge Cup is awarded to the season champion at the same facility after the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey.

Drivers at the Laguna Seca test will get an extra day to come to grips with the planned repave of the legendary 2.238-mile facility, which is expected to be completed by June 2023.

The 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opens Sunday, March 5 at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding on the Streets of St. Petersburg. Coverage will be available on NBC, Peacock Premium and the INDYCAR Radio Network.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Charlotte ROVAL

Photo by Kevin Ritchie for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin finished 13th at Charlotte and will join race-winner and Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the Round Of 8.

“If Bell needs any advice about how to successfully handle the pressure of being this deep into the playoffs,” Hamlin said, “he should come talk to me. And I’ll recommend a qualified person that he can speak with.”

2. Chase Elliott: Elliott spun late at Charlotte and finished 20th.

“My spot in the Round Of 8 was already secured,” Elliott said. “So my spin was merely a spin, and not a spin out.”

3. Joey Logano: Logano started on the pole and finished 18th in the Bank Of America ROVAL 400, easily qualifying for the Round Of 8.

“I hear NASCAR is investigating accusations of Stewart-Haas Racing’s Cole Custer for race manipulation to get Chase Briscoe in the playoffs,” Logano said. “I don’t recall NASCAR investigating when Matt Kenseth manipulated my rear bumper to get me out of the playoffs.”

4. William Byron: Byron finished 16th at Charlotte and advanced to the next round of the playoffs.

“NASCAR rescinded my 25-point fine for wrecking Denny Hamlin,” Byron said. “I applaud NASCAR for doing the right thing, even though I didn’t.”

5. Ryan Blaney: Blaney finished 26th at Charlotte, and moved on to the Round Of 8.

“I’m the only winless driver remaining in the playoffs,” Blaney said. “Apparently, I’m saving my best for last, because I’m certainly not saving it for first.”

6. Ross Chastain: Chastain won Stage 2 at Charlotte, but hit the wall in the final stage, damaging his right rear. He finished 37th, but still advanced to the Round Of 8.

“I’m just happy to make it to the next round,” Chastain said. “Now, it’s ‘crunch time.’ So, my fellow playoff competitors should be wary, because when they hear me say ‘It’s crunch time,’ it usually means I’m getting ready to accidentally wreck them.”

7. Christopher Bell: Bell took a dramatic win at Charlotte, using new tires on a late pit stop, got past Kevin Harvick on Lap 111 and pulled away for the win.

“I’m not sure how we pulled that off,” Bell said. “Actually, you can replace ‘off’ with ‘out’ in that sentence, because we pulled that out of the dark recesses of our collective behinds.”

8. Chase Briscoe: Briscoe finished ninth at Charlotte and snagged the eighth and final Round Of 8 playoff spot.

“I knew I had to go after that final restart,” Briscoe said. “So I was driving like a man possessed. As a kid, I watched my current team owner Tony Stewart race with that same abandon, because he often drove like a man possessed to race to his next meal.”

9. Kevin Harvick: Harvick finished second in the Bank Of America ROVAL 400.

“Congratulations to Christopher Bell for his race-winning pass,” Harvick said. “It was the second-biggest pass of the day. The biggest was my car passing inspection.”

10. Kyle Larson: Larson hit the wall on Lap 98, breaking the right-rear toe link. He finished five laps down and was eliminated from the playoffs.

“I don’t know what to say,” Larson said, “so I think it’s best to say nothing at all. That’s a mantra I’ve chosen to live by since the spring of 2020.”

Hard Charger Showing at VIR Puts Sheehan Back on Track

Alton, VIRGINIA – October 10, 2022 – A challenging season for ‘Ironman’ Tom Sheehan took on a positive note at Virginia International Raceway for Round 11 of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Championships. The vastly experienced New Hampshire wheelman climbed an impressive 13 spots to earn the TA2 Bassett Wheels Hard Charger Award. The LTK Mustang finished the TA2 race at the Virginia race track in P12 from a P25 starting spot in the 38-car field.

The team made some changes after qualifying to the No. 97 LTK Insulation Technologies Damon Racing Ford Mustang that paid dividends. When the green flag dropped for the race, Tom soon made his presence felt and quickly passed numerous rivals to climb into the mid- pack.

While the field closed up during two full-course cautions, Tom was able to pick off a couple more rivals to improve his position before the checkered flag. This registered one of his better results in what’s been a character-building season.

Stoic could be Tom’s middle name and he was resilient when we spoke to him after the race, although he did raise a definite question mark over his participation in the season finale at COTA. The Damon Racing team has done a huge amount of work on the car but it remains to be seen whether that progress will continue in Texas next month.

“It was a pretty rough weekend, but it came out well and all-in-all it was probably one of our better finishes of the year, so we’ll take it,” said Tom after pulling off his race helmet.

“I didn’t have a great start the first couple of days but turned it around in the race and we picked up a few spots. We’re not currently going to go down to Austin. We have a couple of weeks to figure it out but the plan was not to go down.”

“The team did a great job. We didn’t get into any trouble on our own. Great racing all-around by the cars I was racing. There were lots of close battles, fun day! We fired off pretty decently and were working on a top ten – only to be drilled by a lap car. That sort of ended our charge and I was fortunate to bring it home. Mike Cope builds a tough car. My guys, Jamie, Jeff, Matt, Steven, and Peter working extra hard, we didn’t give up. I am proud of my team.”

TV Broadcast:

TA2 – Oct 12, 7:00p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network

TA2 (Encore Presentation) – Oct 13, 12:30 a.m. ET on CBS Sports Network

TA/XGT/SGT/GT – Oct 13, 8:00p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network

TA/XGT/SGT/GT (Encore Presentation) – Oct 14, 12:30 a.m. ET on CBS Sports Network

Keep up with Trans Am driver Tom Sheehan on social media – Facebook page is Damon Racing; Instagram is TomSheehanTA97 and follow @TomTA2_97.

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