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Reasons To Regularly Service Your Car

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Your car’s performance relies on routine maintenance. When you give your automobile the tender loving care it deserves via routine car maintenance and servicing, you enjoy several advantages. You also get to experience a smooth drive at the same time. Although regular maintenance on a car may appear accessible at times, it is necessary to prevent expensive repairs and maximize efficiency.

Why Is Routine Car Service Essential?

Optimize Performance And Avoid Malfunctions

Regular car service generally includes fluid inspections, tyre pressure testing, brake checks, and, if necessary, an oil change. In addition, the alternator, starter, and battery are all parts of the electrical system, typically subjected to diagnostic tests by the mechanics. Maintaining your car’s performance, lowering malfunctions, and keeping it in good condition all depend on routine maintenance. You can discuss any issues with your car with the mechanic at the routine maintenance appointment at Car Servicing Stockport. 

It Keeps The Warranty In Effect

Manufacturers need this under their auto maintenance recommendations as one of the most crucial justifications for routine service work performed by a licensed technician. Failure to do so might void your Warranty, forcing you to pay for repairs that would have been reimbursed by the manufacturer otherwise. As a result, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the components that will need to be replaced and the time when your car has to be repaired again.

It Ensures Your Safety

When a car is serviced, technicians can see any safety-related issues and let you know. This can include damage to other safety-related elements that may not be obvious before a closer inspection and brake or suspension-related components that are evaluated at all service intervals. If you identify parts that will fail in advance, you may replace them before they become a problem.

It Is Very Cost-Effective

A false savings strategy is to avoid having your car regularly serviced to reduce maintenance expenditures. You could eventually have to cope with costly and significant repairs. For instance, engine oil lubricates and shields all of the moving parts of an engine. Without routine oil changes, the engine’s parts may cease functioning, requiring you to fix or replace the entire machine.

Regular maintenance will ensure you are not concerned about your car’s fuel or diesel use. Your engine will run smoothly and efficiently with new air and oil filters installed, saving you money on fuel. Additionally, properly inflated tyres minimize rolling resistance, which enhances fuel efficiency.

To further optimize your car’s performance and economy, click here for mid range tyres that strike a balance between cost and quality, providing you with both reliability and value for your investment. Investing in quality tires not only improves fuel efficiency and safety but also contributes to a smoother and more comfortable driving experience, making it a worthwhile investment for both short-term savings and long-term enjoyment.

It Keeps Your Car Running Smoothly

Regularly maintained cars operate more efficiently, getting better mileage and using less oil. In addition, by replacing worn-out components like spark plugs and oil filters, you can stop debris from accumulating and causing long-term mechanical engine problems. In other words, a car in good working condition will provide the most affordable and hassle-free method of automobile ownership while maintaining the engine’s lifetime.

How Frequently Should A Car Be Serviced?

Details are accessible in your vehicle’s manual and entirely depend on the car, engine, and manufacturer. In addition, the time and distance between services are considered, says Pharaohs Luxury Transportation, which offers the best private car service in Milwaukee County.

According to popular wisdom, you should get your automobile serviced at least once a year. We advise looking over your vehicle’s manual because it will define the service plan for your specific model and engine; however, some cars and vans only require maintenance every two years.

What Maintenance Does Your Car Require?

Cars commonly have delayed service intervals where some expensive parts, such as spark plugs, are replaced less regularly.

To find out which fluids have been changed in the past for your car, we advise looking at its service record. If you’re unsure, we suggest asking Pharaohs Luxury Transportation for advice. They would be pleased to help.

5-Time F1 Champion Featured on Netflix in New Documentary

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Netflix, the biggest streaming service in the world by subscriber numbers, is known for producing amazing original shows, movies, and documentaries. The streaming service has produced many documentaries in the sports category, like Pele, Late Life: The Chien-ming Wang Story, Generation Iron 3, and Schumacher.

After the success of the Formula 1 documentary about one of the best drivers of all time, Michael Schumacher, Netflix is back at it again. This time, Netflix is highlighting another one of the F1 greats, who set records, overcame adversity, and produced astounding performances.

That name is none other than five-time Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio. This documentary will take a closer look at his rise to the top of Formula One and the adversities he overcame to cement his place in F1 history.

This will be one of the best movies to watch on US Netflix because of the work done by the streaming service to get the facts right.

The documentary is titled ‘A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story’ and is a must-watch for Formula One fanatics. It details his past life in Argentina, his involvement in motor sports racing in Balcarce, Argentina, and his rise to the top of Formula One.

The Back Story

Juan Manuel Fangio won his last title at 46, and most of his competitors were half his age. However, his opponents had one thing in common; they came from a privileged background, which we cannot say about Fangio.

His parents moved from Italy to Argentina, settling in a town known as Balcarce. They were hardworking Christians who raised their children to be responsible adults. Most importantly, they taught their children to work hard to achieve their goals.

Juan Manuel Fangio gave credit to his parents for teaching him values of integrity, honor, respect, and self-discipline, which played a crucial role in his success.

Fangio was born on June 24, 1911, and was already fixing cars at eleven years old. He spent four years as a mechanic and participated in grueling South American long-distance racing events likened to today’s Dakar Rally. These races covered thousands of kilometers and prepared him for better things.

He went to Europe to race at 38 years, but he was way ahead of his peers in terms of race craft, competitiveness, and deep mechanical understanding. Even though Formula One racing was different from what he was accustomed to in South America, he saw it as an opportunity to improve his racing skills.

Juan Manuel Fangio already had stamina and brute strength because of the grueling races he participated in but adapted effortlessly to Formula One. He was incredible to watch, mainly how he drifted and spectacularly negotiated the corners.

It’s also important to note that Formula One cars back in the day were heavy and tricky to handle, and racers had to go at it for three hours. However, Fangio showed high levels of concentration, competitiveness, tolerance, and determination, giving him an edge over his competitors.

He was a skilled and careful driver on the Formula One race track, and his only severe accident resulted from fatigue. Juan Manuel Fangio entered the race after participating in a  racing event through the Alps in Monza the entire night.

Fanfo was driving a Maserati in the F1 race, but he lost control, crashed heavily on the barriers, broke his neck, and suffered a permanent stiff on his upper body.

Juan Manuel Fangio’s Achievements

Juan Manuel Fangio stepped onto the podium for the last time as a Formula One champion in 1957 at 46 years old. He is considered one of the greatest drivers of all time.

Fangio was a determined and resilient F1 racer in seven Formula One seasons, winning five times with four teams and runner-up twice. The four different manufacturers Fangio won the title with are Maserati, Mercedes-Benz (twice), Ferrari, and Alfa Romeo.

He missed one season while recovering from a near-fatal injury. Juan Manuel Fangio took part in 51 championship Grand Prix, starting from the front row 48 times. Twenty-nine were from pole position, setting 23 fastest race laps and attaining an astonishing 35 podium finishes and 24 victories.

Juan Manuel Fangio dazzled with his skills and style on the tracks while demonstrating a high sense of honor never seen before.

His strengths included professionalism, being a team player, and demonstrating leadership qualities. Fangio performed even when his team let him down, like his race in the German Grand Prix, 1957, at the Nurburgring.

He lost almost a minute during a botched Maserati pit stop to two British youngsters driving Ferraris but showed his skills to win the race and smash the track record. This memorable drive was his last victory and was etched into Formula One history.

Juan Manuel Fangio retired a few months later, winning 5 Formula One championships. However, he was an unhappy man after losing over 30 peers during his driving career.

His winning percentage is incomparable to any other driver with five titles with four different manufacturers. The documentary is incredible and features interviews with the greats like Prost, Stewart, and other legends. 

There’s also a short interview with Ayrton Senna, who term Juan Manuel Fangio as one of the best Formula One racers of all time.

Wrapping Up

El Chueco, as he was nicknamed, was a gentleman of the Formula One sport and proved that nice guys don’t always finish last. This documentary is a must-watch for anyone who loves sports, especially Formula One enthusiasts. Unlike other documentaries, A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio documentary is not overly-dramatized and tells the real story.

What is the minimum sentence for drink driving in the UK?

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Drink driving is a serious criminal offense in the UK, with severe penalties if you are found guilty. 

Drink driving sentencing guidelines state that if a person drives or attempts to drive a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol, they will receive:

  • Up to 6 months in prison
  • An unlimited fine
  • A driving ban for at least 12 months (or 3 years if they are convicted twice within a period of 10 years)

There are several factors that influence a magistrate’s decision on the severity of a drink driving sentence. Aggravating factors can lead to a harsher sentence, whereas mitigating factors can reduce it.

Aggravating factors considered in drink driving sentencing

One of the main aggravating factors considered by magistrates when deciding on the length and type of sentence in drink driving cases is the amount of alcohol present in the person’s system. A higher level of alcohol usually means more prison time, a larger fine, and a longer driving ban.

There are other aggravating factors that can also lead to more severe penalties. These include:

  • Any previous offenses of drink driving
  • If you were involved in an accident whilst under the influence of alcohol
  • Whether you had passengers in your vehicle at the time
  • If you were driving in poor weather conditions

Mitigating factors considered in drink driving sentencing 

Occasionally, mitigating factors can lessen the severity of a drink driving sentence. These factors include:

  • Not knowing your drink had been spiked
  • Certain emergency situations
  • Driving an extremely short distance, or not actually driving at all (for instance if your keys were in the ignition but you were still parked

It’s important to note that it’s somewhat rare for mitigating factors to be considered, as the UK courts take drink driving offenses extremely seriously.

What should I do if I’ve been charged with drink driving?

If you’ve been charged with a drink driving offense, the best thing you can do is to get in touch with an experienced motoring defense solicitor as soon as possible.

MAJ Law are specialist drink driving solicitors, with impressive success rates. For free initial legal advice, get in touch with their expert team today.

Toyota Gazoo Racing North America NHRA Indianapolis Post-Race Report – 09.05.22

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TOYOTA SWEEPS U.S. NATIONALS WEEKEND
Capps, Brown win first U.S. Nationals trophies as team owners

INDIANAPOLIS (September 5, 2022) – Antron Brown and Ron Capps scored their first U.S. Nationals wins as team owners in NHRA on Monday. Capps scored his elusive first U.S. Nationals Wally, while Brown earned his fourth.

Their wins helped secure a Toyota weekend sweep after Steve Torrence and Capps won the Top Fuel and Funny Car all-star Callouts earlier in the weekend. A Toyota driver has now gone to the winner’s circle in three consecutive NHRA events.

Toyota Post-Race Recap
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series
Indianapolis Raceway Park
Race 16 of 22

TOYOTA TOP FUEL FINISHING POSITIONS 

NameCarFinal ResultRound-by-Round
Antron BrownMatco Tools Toyota Top Fuel DragsterWinnerW. 3.720 v. 3.737(Tatum) W. 3.736 v. 6.419(S. Torrence) W. 3.698 v. 3.714(Ashley) W. 3.706 v. 3.714(B. Force)
Justin AshleyPhillips Connect Toyota Top Fuel DragsterSemi-FinalsW. 3.690 v. 3.788(Langdon) W. 3.697 v. 3.751(B. Torrence) L. 3.714 v. 3.698(Brown)
Doug KalittaMac Tools Toyota Top Fuel DragsterSemi-FinalsW. 3.713 v. 3.727(Millican) W. 3.802 v. 3.989(Salinas) L. 6.518 v. 3.676(B. Force)
Steve TorrenceCapco Contractors Toyota Top Fuel DragsterSecond RoundW. 3.693 v. 3.774(Prock) L. 6.419 v. 3.736(Brown)
Billy TorrenceCapco Contractors Toyota Top Fuel DragsterSecond RoundW. 3.740 v. 5.129(Pruett) L. 3.751 v. 3.697(Ashley)
Shawn LangdonDHL Toyota Top Fuel DragsterFirst RoundL. 3.788 v. 3.690(Ashley)

TOYOTA FUNNY CAR FINISHING POSITIONS 

NameCarFinal ResultRound-by-Round
Ron CappsNAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota GR Supra Funny CarWinnerW. 3.886 v. 3.982(Creasy Jr.) W. 3.883 v. 4.458(Todd) W. 3.887 v. 8.995(J. Force) W. 3.913 v. 7.649(Hight)
J.R. ToddDHL Toyota GR Supra Funny CarSecond RoundW. 3.856 v. 7.086(Pedregon) L. 4.458 v. 3.883(Capps)
Alexis DeJoriaBandero Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny CarFirst RoundL. Foul – Red Light v. 3.881

TOYOTA QUOTES

ANTRON BROWN, Matco Tools Toyota Top Fuel Dragster, AB Motorsports

Final Result: Winner

How surreal is this moment for you?

“It’s unbelievable. Thank the God above. All of the prayers, all of the hard work in this Matco Tools, Lucas Oil, Toyota, SiriusXM, Hangsterfer’s Dragster. We are making it happen. We have been working so hard for this. To be in Indy, hometown – I live eight miles from the track. I’m super proud of my team. They did an incredible job. Tough matchup against Brittany (Force), really tough one in the semifinals against Justin (Ashley) and the Phillips Connect team. We did it. We brought it home.”

RON CAPPS, NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, Ron Capps Motorsports

Final Result: Winner

What does this mean to you?

“There are so many neat things that have happened in my life this year. Look across our car, the littlest, smallest logo – people wanted to be a part of this team, part of what you are doing. NAPA Auto Parts, this week of NAPA Auto Care. Toyota, Paul Doleshal, Slugger (Labbe) – they took a chance on what I’m doing. I’m living a dream. I have my own small business and to have all of these people. We have been trying to win this. My wife (Shelly) has been through – I’ve tried to win this a long time with her here. She’s adamant about everyone sitting in the same seat, the same place. It’s going to be a large one tonight, but all of those NAPA Auto Care people across the country – this is who that is for. Kids don’t stop dreaming. Everything is possible if you put your mind to it.”

JUSTIN ASHLEY, Phillips Connect Toyota Top Fuel Dragster, Davis Motorsports

Final Result: Semi-Finals

How was your race?

“I thought we had a great weekend. This was my first US Nationals in full force with five qualifying sessions and racing on Monday. It was a long weekend with a lot happening on and off the track, the most important moment this weekend was the announcement of our extension with Phillips Connect. I am so grateful we have an opportunity to keep working with them. The Phillips Connect Toyota Vita C Energy racecar ran great and we just came up a little short in a really close drag race in the semifinals. I am really proud of this team. Throughout the whole weekend they worked extraordinarily hard. Mike Green and Tommy DeLago were awesome. Heading into the Countdown we have a really good race car.”

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About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.  

Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants.  By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.  With the more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company’s 2021 North American sales were electrified.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Darlington

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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Chase Elliott: Elliott lost control with two laps to go in Stage 1, hitting the wall and bouncing into the path of Chase Briscoe. The damage was severe, and his team failed to repair it in the allotted 10 minutes, forcing Elliott’s retirement, in last place.

“This is the last thing we needed to happen,” Elliott said. “You might as well call it the ‘Worst Chase Scenario.’ I hear down at the Dawsonville Pool Hall, they’re saying I put myself behind the 8-ball.'”

2. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin started strong in the Playoffs, finishing second in the Cook Out Southern 500.

“It’s important to get off to a good start,” Hamlin said. “You can’t win the championship in the first round of the Playoffs, but you sure can lose it. You can also lose the championship in the last round of the Playoffs.”

3. Joey Logano: Logano started from the pole at Darlington and finished fourth.

“I issued a warning before the race to William Byron,” Logano said. “I said, ‘You don’t want to mess with me’ in regards to our issue at the Darlington spring race. Don’t discount me, I can make a threat, even though I look like the least-threatening driver in all of motorsports.”

4. Ryan Blaney: Blaney came home 13th at Darlington.

“How about Erik Jones winning in the No. 43 car?” Blaney said. “That car number was made famous by the legendary Richard Petty. Petty is the ‘King,’ and he would like everyone to ‘ST(o)P‘ with the silly comparisons.”

5. Christopher Bell: Bell finished fifth at Darlington.

“Considering the attrition in the race,” Bell said, “I’m just glad I finished. A lot of other drivers, well, they’re just finished.”

6. Kyle Larson: Larson suffered engine issues at Darlington and fell three laps down, but diligently worked his way back to the lead lap and finished a remarkable 12th.

“I’m quite experienced at digging myself out of holes I created,” Larson said. “And that other time, I certainly didn’t get a ‘free pass.’

“I was a little discouraged when I began to have trouble early in the race. But then I thought, ‘I’ve salvaged a career; it should be easy to salvage a day.”

7. William Byron: Byron won Stage 1 at Darlington, but couldn’t capitalize the rest of the way and finished eighth.

“The ‘Track Too Tough To Tame’ really lived up to its name,” Byron said. “And if you ask Kevin Harvick, he’ll tell you the Cook Out Southern 500 did as well, especially the ‘Cook Out’ part.”

8. Kyle Busch: Busch won Stage 2 at Darlington, and was leading under caution when his engine blew with 23 laps remaining. “This racetrack really did a number on me and other playoff drivers,” Busch said. “And that number is the ‘No. 2.’

“It would be amazing if I could win a championship before I sign a new contract. That would give my value a good chance to catch up to my ego.”

9. Kevin Harvick: Harvick saw a solid effort at Darlington come to an end when his rocker panel ignited, causing a fiery end to his night on Lap 276.

“Luckily,” Harvick said, “I was able to stop the car safely and get out, despite the cockpit being full of smoke. If that would have happened in Tyler Reddick’s 3CHI-sponsored car, then that’s the ultimate ‘hot box.'”

10 (tie). Martin Truex Jr.: Truex was leading late at Darlington, but a dramatic engine failure ended his day on Lap 333.

“Just because I’m ineligible to win the championship,” Truex said, “doesn’t mean I’m going to roll over to the drivers who are. I may be out of the Playoffs, but I’m not out of the way.”

10 (tie). Ross Chastain: Chastain finished 20th at Darlington when a tire issue in Stage 2 set him back in the field.

“Of course it’s not the start to the postseason I wanted,” Chastain said. “But I’m just happy to be in the Playoffs. At the beginning of the year, most people thought I couldn’t make the Playoffs. Well, guess what? I crashed the Playoffs, and with apologies to Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex, Jr., and others, it most likely won’t be the last thing I crash.”

Buescher Finishes 26th in Darlington

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Kansas up Next on NASCAR Schedule

DARLINGTON, S.C. (Sept. 4, 2022) – In a long 500-mile race at Darlington Raceway Sunday night, Chris Buescher drove to a 26th-place finish in the Fifth Third Bank Ford.

The Texas native rolled off from the 25th position after qualifying on Saturday. He would finish 30th in the opening stage after light rain fell at the wave of the green flag. From there, the No. 17 fell multiple laps down as ill handling and poorly-timed yellow flags dominated the middle of Buescher’s race.

He finished 25th in stage two, and was able to take the wave around to get back to one lap down. From there, he was never able to get back on the lead lap, and crossed the line 26th.

Kansas Speedway hosts race No. 2 in the NASCAR Playoffs next Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Race coverage will air on USA Network, and on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Keselowski Battles for P7 Finish at Darlington

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Pit Strategy Goes in Favor of Kohler Generators Team in Event-Filled Darlington Race

DARLINGTON, S.C. (Sept. 4, 2022) – Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 Kohler Generators team tamed the Lady in Black Sunday night at Darlington, using varying pit strategy late to finish seventh in one of NASCAR’s longest and toughest races of the season.

Keselowski, the 2018 winner at Darlington, had ground to make up from the start after a qualifying effort of 27th, but did so patiently throughout the 500-mile event, the first in the NASCAR Playoffs.

He worked his way inside the top-20 by the end of stage one to finish 17th. The No. 6 pit crew gained him three spots in the stage break – one of many instances in which they gained ground on pit lane – as he fired off 14th for stage two.

Green flag stops were the talk of much of the evening, with a cycle playing out about 40 laps into stage two. Crew chief Matt McCall kept the No. 6 on track to long pit, and the strategy worked as Keselowski ultimately pitted from third after leading 11 laps. A yellow flag was displayed at lap 178 in which Keselowski took the wave around, resetting his position for the final 45 laps of the segment.

The Michigan native drove to a 17th-place finish in stage two, and would restart 18th in stage three. He was up to 15th with 100 to go, and again was on a long pit strategy when the caution came out again with 92 to go. At the time, less than 10 cars were on the lead lap with Keselowski in seventh. That strategy ultimately played huge favors in the remainder of the race, as Keselowski hit pit road for his final stop under green with 47 to go, then fended off a final caution with 27 to go to ultimately finish seventh.

Kansas Speedway hosts race No. 2 in the NASCAR Playoffs next Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Race coverage will air on USA Network, and on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Kaulig Racing Post-Race Report | Darlington Raceway

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Cook Out Southern 500

Justin Haley, No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1

Start: 14th
Stage 1 Finish: 21st
Stage 2 Finish: 24th
Finish: 19th

“We had a super fast LeafFilter Chevy all night – Probably the best car we have had all year. We were just never able to get to the front to contend. I don’t think the finish reflects the gains we made, but we will take it.” – Justin Haley

Daniel Hemric, No. 16 AG1 Camaro ZL1

Start: 24th
Stage 1 Finish: 30th
Stage 2 Finish: 23rd
Finish: 23rd

“Unfortunately, the handling of our AG1 Camaro was too far off during the first few runs. We made some huge gains on balance with about 150 laps to go, and by the end of the night, we were running times similar to the top 10. The pit sequence just didn’t go our way during the final stage to help get us back on the lead lap.” – Daniel Hemric  

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AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Chevrolet

Start: 19th
Stage 1 Finish: 16th
Stage 2 Finish: 9th
Finish: 3rd

“All of us at Kaulig Racing are in it together. We have to do everything we can to get great finishes and maximize our days. We were probably a 15th-place car through practice qualifying. My crew chief, Bruce, made an adjustment on it we got it actually pretty good that that final longer run. Of course, you’d like to be in victory lane or contending for victories, but that was a hell of an effort.” – AJ Allmendinger

Landon Cassill, No. 10 Voyager Chevrolet

Start: 9th
Stage 1 Finish: 11th
Stage 2 Finish: 16th
Finish: 12th

“I felt like we had a lot of potential today, I just didn’t realize our car was awfully tight. It wasn’t until the last stage that I could work around it. On the last restart, I just fired off too tight and gave up a few spots.” – Landon Cassill

Daniel Hemric, No. 11 AG1 Chevrolet

Start: 10th
Stage 1 Finish: 14th
Stage 2 Finish: 13th
Finish: 13th

“It was really long weekend here at Darlington. I’m proud of everyone at Kaulig Racing. We might not have the speed and balance to show, but there is no lack of effort. Everyone is working long hours and putting all of our brain power together the most we can. We just haven’t quite been able to figure it out yet. We will keep pushing.” – Daniel Hemric  
 

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.

McDowell Notches Top-10, Gilliland Fights Grip in Darlington

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 The Playoffs kicked off for the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday night at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway for the sold-out Southern 500, and even though Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland found themselves outside of the playoff bubble, the teams still had plenty to work for.

Sunday night under the lights proved well for Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Fr8Auctions.com Ford Mustang as the team notched their 11th top-10 of 2022, while Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Southeastern Equipment and Supply team fired off strong but struggle with grip late for a 28th place finish.

After qualifying in the 31st position to start Sunday’s 500-mile event, Todd Gilliland and the No.38 Southeastern Equipment and Supply team had their work cut out for them but quickly made up positions early.

Racing as high as 20th at one point, Gilliland felt the car start slipping away as the sun set at the ‘Lady in Black’. The No.38 started losing rear grip as the run went on, making the car loose through the center and exit of the corners. Late in the race, Gilliland got loose and hit the wall, breaking a toe link in the right rear forcing him down pit road. The repairs took several laps and ultimately, Gilliland could not recover and would finish in 28th a number of laps down.

“It’s unfortunate because I felt that we fired off really strong in the beginning,” said Gilliland. “Once we got in the wall and had to pit to repair the damage, we could never really get our laps back. We will have some things to look at that will hopefully make us better next time, now we are on to Kansas.”

Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Fr8Auctions.com team brought home a career-best 11th top-10 finish on Sunday night at Darlington Raceway.

Dropping as low as 15th during the 500-mile race, McDowell raced inside the top-10 all evening long, collecting stage points in stage two. With the laps winding down, a few late race cautions allowed the No. 34 team to come down pit road for fresh tires to gain valuable track position en route to a sixth-place finish.

“We had a really fast FR8 Auctions Ford Mustang,” said McDowell. We were really good on the long run, but honestly we just needed to execute a little bit better on pit road. We just lost a few spots each time and then had to pass those cars back and lose a little bit of momentum, but Darlington is a tough place. Running 500 miles here is just tough and to run as competitive as we did all night and run up front I’m really proud of the effort, but I’m not surprised, either. We’ve had speed. We’ve been fast. We’ve had a lot of top 10s this year. That was probably one of our better performances on what I would call a mile-and-a-half style racetrack, so we’re making good gains. Everything is good and in a positive direction, so I’m thankful to get out of here. We had a couple close calls like you would image in a 500-mile race, but I’m proud of the effort.”

FRM will race this weekend with both the NASCAR Trucks and Cup Series at Kansas Speedway.

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.

Burton Finishes 21st at Darlington

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Harrison Burton and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team came away from the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with a 21st-place finish.

Burton, driving a Mustang that celebrated the 50th year of Motorcraft and recognized long-time Ford employee Terri Barricello, started the Labor Day weekend classic from 28th place. He had worked his way up to 24th when the Competition Caution flag flew at Lap 35.

Back on the track after a pit stop, he moved into the top 20 for the first time but faded to one lap behind the leader, when the first 115-lap Stage came to a close.

Burton was running two laps behind the leaders as the laps in Stage Two began winding down. A caution flag late in the Stage gave the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team a chance to take the wave-around in an attempt to move to just one lap back.

Burton held on over the final laps of the second Stage to end that segment in 26th place and just one lap behind.

In the third segment of the race, the No. 21 Mustang twice was in position to claim the free pass and rejoin the lead lap, but the caution flags didn’t fly when the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team needed them.

Still Burton was able to run in the top 20 before falling to 21st in the closing laps as Erik Jones drove the famed No. 43 to its first victory at Darlington since 1967.

Eddie Wood said he was happy for his long-time rivals and friends on the 43 team, particularly Richard Petty and Dale Inman.

“Our family has been friends with the Pettys and Dale Inman all my life,” Wood said. “I talk on the phone to Dale almost every day, especially since the pandemic started and we didn’t get to see each other every week.

“My family knows what this win means to them, and we’re really happy for Richard and Dale and that whole organization.

“It was a good night for the whole sport.”

The No. 21 team now heads to Kansas Speedway for next Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400.

About Motorcraft
Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln Dealers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.

About Omnicraft
Omnicraft is part of the Ford lineup of parts brands: Ford Parts, Motorcraft and Omnicraft. Omnicraft is the exclusive non-Ford/Lincoln parts brand of premium aftermarket parts. With over a century of parts heritage to build upon, Omnicraft provides excellent quality and fit and is a preferred choice of professional automotive technicians. To find out more about Omnicraft, visit www.omnicraftautoparts.com or contact your local Ford or Lincoln Dealership.

About Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers extraordinary service for routine maintenance, serving all vehicle makes and models. Quick Lane provides a full menu of automotive services, including tires, oil change & maintenance, brakes, batteries, alternator & electrical system, air conditioning system, cooling system, transmission service, suspension & steering, wheel alignment, belts & hoses, lamps & bulbs, wiper blades plus a thorough vehicle checkup report. Service is performed by expert technicians while you wait at any of nearly 800 locations in the U.S., with evening and weekend hours available and no appointment necessary. For more information about Quick Lane, please visit www.quicklane.com.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com.

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Wood Brothers Racing

Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 99 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 120 poles in NASCAR’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glenn’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop. The team currently runs the Ford Mustang driven by Harrison Burton in the famous No. 21 racer.

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