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Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams and Drivers Carry Championship Leads to Road America

IMSA, Lime Rock Park Park, Lakeville, Ontario, CT, July 2022. (Photo by Brian Cleary/bcpix.com)

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entrants Team Korthoff Motorsports and Capstone Motorsports Bring Series Championship Leads to the IMSA Fastlane SportsCar Weekend at Road America, August 4 – 7

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin – Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams lead two IMSA championships and a pair of teammates are in top-three contention in another title race heading into the IMSA Fastlane SportsCar Weekend at Road America, August 4 – 7. Team Korthoff Motorsports and driver Stevan McAleer bring a 40-point lead in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GT Daytona (GTD) championship to Road America while co-drivers Gary Ferrera and Kris Wilson lead the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Bronze Cup standings heading into the weekend in the No. 11 Capstone Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4 with victories in five of the year’s first seven races. The Road America weekend kicks-off a critical stretch run in both IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series that will see the championships in both series decided over the course of the next three races.

A total of nine Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams compete this weekend at Road America, and more than half of them lead or are in top-three contention in one of several different championships across both the IMSA WeatherTech Championship and IMSA Pilot Challenge series.

McAleer and the No. 32 Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 team extended their nearly season-long GTD championship lead three weeks ago at Lime Rock Park. McAleer and co-driver Mike Skeen finished fourth after being edged for the final podium spot in the last turn of the race when another competitor slowed in front of the field with the checkered flag in sight.

Despite the disappointment of missing out on the top three in the final seconds, the fourth-place result is Team Korthoff’s best finish in IMSA GTD competition since a season-best second place showing at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March.

The Korthoff No. 32 is one of a class-leading three Mercedes-AMG GT3 entries competing in the GTD division in Sunday’s featured two-hour and 40-minute IMSA WeatherTech Championship race. Round 8 of 10 in this year’s GTD championship, the race starts at 10:40 a.m. CDT Sunday with live coverage on NBC’s online network Peacock. Broadcast coverage begins just 20 minutes later when the race will be joined live and in progress on the USA Network at 11 a.m. CDT/Noon EDT.

The No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 and No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Proton USA Mercedes-AMG GT3 also carry the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing flag in Sunday’s race.

Russell Ward and Philip Ellis co-drive the Winward No. 57 with an aim on securing the team’s first GTD win of the season after coming excruciatingly close in the last two WeatherTech championship points races. Winward took the white flag leading at both Watkins Glen International and Lime Rock but didn’t get the win at either race due to just missing an adjusted drive time rule at The Glen and a mechanical issue with the checkered flag in sight at Lime Rock.

A second-place finish in the GTD Sprint Cup-only race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park split the pair of near-miss races, and Ward, Ellis and all on the No. 57 team arrive at Road America confident and positive after the strong on-track performances in the second half of the season.

Chicago-based Cooper MacNeil and WeatherTech Racing are set for their home-track race Sunday at Road America. MacNeil will be joined in the No. 79 for the fourth time this season by Daniel Juncadella who is fresh off co-driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 to victory in last weekend’s 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium. Juncadella was also part of Team Korthoff’s second place GTD finish at Sebring and looks for a similar result with MacNeil and WeatherTech Racing at Road America.

In Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport (GS) competition, Capstone comfortably leads the Bronze Cup standings while all three of Murillo Racing’s Mercedes-AMG GT4 teams rank in the top three of their respective championship battles.

Saturday’s Pilot Challenge race is scheduled to start at 1:15 p.m. CDT and is the second and final four-hour race of the year following January’s season-opener at Daytona International Speedway (DIS).

Murillo’s sister No. 56 and No. 72 Mercedes-AMG GT4 entries are second and third, respectively, in the overall GS championship standings and look to Road America to rebound from a challenging Lime Rock race.

Two-time 2022 Pilot Challenge race winner Eric Foss co-drives the No. 56 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 again this weekend with Kenton Koch. The duo won at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in May and two races later Foss scored his second win of the season co-driving with Marc Miller at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Despite suffering their only race retirement of the season at Lime Rock, Foss and the No. 56 team still hold second in the GS championship, one spot ahead of teammates Kenny Murillo and Christian Szymczak in the No. 72 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4.

Murillo and Szymczak moved into third in the GS standings on the strength of a third place at Watkins Glen in June and a second-place finish behind their No. 56 teammates Fourth of July weekend in Canada.

New for the 2022 season, the Bronze Cup class is designed to let sportsman or “am” drivers battle each other in a separate championship while still competing in the overall GS race. Ferrera, Wilson and Capstone will likely seal the inaugural Bronze Cup crown before the end of the season, but No. 65 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 teammates Brent Mosing and Tim Probert remain alive in the bronze battle with three races to go.

Mosing and Probert co-drove to the Bronze Cup win one race ago at Lime Rock for the second time this season after winning at Mid-Ohio in May. Along with Capstone’s five wins, the Lime Rock victory gave the Mercedes-AMG GT4 a perfect seven-for-seven win record this season in the new Bronze Cup division.

The top Mercedes-AMG GT4 finisher in the Pilot Challenge race at Lime Rock was the No. 55 FCP Euro by Ricca Autosport Mercedes-AMG GT4 co-driven by Skeen and Trevor Andrusko. The team has made the most of a limited schedule this year, earning a top-five in just the No. 55’s second start of the season at The Glen and improving to fourth at Lime Rock. Skeen jumped to fourth from fifth on the final lap at Lime Rock for the FCP Euro team’s best finish in just its third race in a select schedule of events this season.

The sixth Mercedes-AMG GT4 competing at Road America is the returning trio of Anton Dias Perera and his pro-driver teammates Scott Andrews and Colin Braun. The trio last shared a Mercedes-AMG GT4 in the four-hour race at Daytona in 2021 and make their return with winning Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing team Riley Motorsports.

Campaigning a Mercedes-AMG GT3, Braun and the Riley team currently lead the Fanatec GT World Challenge America point standings with George Kurtz. Andrews also has Mercedes-AMG GT3 experience and was part of the driver lineup that scored Korthoff’s breakout third-place finish in January’s Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Stevan McAleer, Driver – No. 32 Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “This is my first year in GTD and I am super excited to be here. I love this class and it is great to be part of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 team with Team Korthoff Motorsports. Just three races left of the season. Road America is next on the schedule and will for sure be a lot of fun in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 GTD car. I think the track will suit the Mercedes-AMG GT3, but it is going to be a strategy game, and it usually ends up being a fuel mileage game as well. Then you throw in the other classes. I am sure it is going to be action packed to say the least. I am learning a lot this year, a couple more races to go, and I will see if I can hang on.”

Russell Ward, Driver – No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “Road America is a track that really suits the Mercedes-AMG GT3 very well. It should be a really good track for us. We are just going to carry the momentum we have had at the last three IMSA races. We can definitely do that, the team is ready for it, and everyone is looking forward. The last three IMSA races we have essentially had two firsts and a second, but it is just a matter of time before we actually get the official result. As we get in the closing stages of the year, we are through with the tough part of the season up in the Northeast. Now we are moving on to Road America, VIR and Road Atlanta and our spirits are high.”

Cooper MacNeil, Driver – No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Proton USA Mercedes-AMG GT3: “Road America is my favorite track, with Le Mans a close second. I was up in Elkhart Lake in May getting in some laps as I prepared for Le Mans and to get reacclimated for the IMSA race. The racing in the GTD category is always extremely close. Our Mercedes-AMG GT3 likes the high-speed sections like the Kink, Carrousel, and Turn 7. We will see how we stack up pretty quickly in that first practice on Friday.”

Daniel Juncadella, Driver – No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Proton USA Mercedes-AMG GT3: “Spa was very amazing, a big race, big win and a good time to come to America to race again. I have heard such great things about Road America, I have never been there, but I know the track very well online, a bit like Mosport and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where I was straight away very quick, so I don’t think I am going to need many laps to get up to speed. The track at Road America is pretty impressive, and not far from Chicago, which I will get to know for the first time, so I am very excited for the week coming up. It’s the home track for WeatherTech, and Cooper has always talked a good bit about this one. He is very motivated for this event because it is the home track, so we will see where we go. I am very excited for this one.”

Brent Mosing, Driver – No. 65 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4: “I love Road America. It’s the best and the most fun place to visit, I love Elkhart Lake and I love the Road America track itself. It’s a flowing track, a fast, flowing track that tends to be what I accel in. We are going in there with a positive attitude. We are going to have fun but race hard and see where we end up. The Mercedes-AMG GT4 is really good at Road America. You have some heavy, heavy brake zones, and the car is awesome on the brakes and great in the turns. We are looking forward to this weekend and I think it is going to be a great run.”

Tim Probert, Driver – No. 65 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4: “With two wins behind us now, we will really be pushing hard in the final three races. It starts with Road America and the second and last four-hour race of the year. We really enjoy the four-hour races. A lot of strategy comes into play. As I always say, this is a real team sport, and everyone has more of a part to play in a four-hour race. We really enjoy that very much. For a couple of Bronze-rated guys, we are reasonably fit and looking forward to this weekend’s challenge.”

Trevor Andrusko, Driver – No. 55 FCP Euro by Ricca Autosport Mercedes-AMG GT4: “Sebring was more or less of a shakedown for us in in our 2022 debut just to make sure everything was set as we run this condensed schedule. At Watkins Glen the pace was there, we were able to put something together, and we ran in the top five until the end of the race. We brought that to Lime Rock, the home track, home race and home event for FCP Euro, and we qualified and finished well there too. Using all of that momentum into Road America is good for us. We have to focus on the strategy, because it is our longest race of the year, but Mike and I will do it as a duo, no third driver, and we feel like we will have the pace with this Mercedes-AMG GT4 to be in it at the finish.”

SureDone and Auto Parts 4Less Form Partnership with Grant Enfinger at Richmond Raceway

STATESVILLE, NC: GMS Racing is proud to announce a new partnership with e-commerce platform, SureDone, and existing team partner AutoParts4Less, on Grant Enfinger’s No. 23 Chevrolet Silverado RST. The primary partnership will be showcased at Richmond Raceway in the second postseason race for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Round of 10.

Through their relationship with AutoParts4Less, SureDone looks to enter the NASCAR partnership space for the first time with GMS Racing’s winning No. 23 team. From humble beginnings through massive growth, SureDone has revolutionized the e-commerce industry with their suite of software solutions used in online marketplaces. Their software aims to help businesses attract new customers through streamlining listings on retailers such as eBay, Amazon, Meta, Google Shopping Actions, BigCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and more.

AutoParts4Less offers consumers a unique online purchasing experience in which they can not only buy automotive parts, but also schedule installation services for a quick, one stop shop type of approach when it comes to modifying vehicles. Their website offer a wide variety of parts and services from countless manufacturers, on an all-inclusive marketplace that is enticing to buyers and sellers alike.

Parent company, The 4Less Group, initially joined forces with GMS Racing with their LiftKits4Less brand in 2021, and has been featured on Jack Wood’s No. 24 Chevrolet for two races this season along with their partners North Industrial Machine and ChannelAdvisor. As a primary partner, The 4Less Group earned two race wins with the team and Sheldon Creed at World Wide Technology Raceway and Darlington Raceway last year.

Enfinger, who recently qualified for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs, welcomes the new partnership after winning the series’ most recent race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. “I’m happy to have SureDone and Auto Parts 4Less on our #23 Chevy for our upcoming race at Richmond. The e-commerce industry is a competitive space, and It’s great to see companies like Auto Parts 4Less recognize the impact that our sport has, and be able to capitalize on their partnership through some of their existing relationships with other brands.” said the driver.

Additionally, joining Enfinger’s No. 23 Silverado RST as associate partners will be two SureDone customer companies in Nivel Parts and Dealer Sales Solutions, who both actively use the solution platforms in their online sales. Grant’s anchor partner, Champion Power Equipment, will remain on the lower quarter panels as an associate as well.

Jason Nadaf, Founder and CEO of SureDone, looks forward to seeing the partnership hit the ground running. “SureDone continues to support the growth of the auto parts industry with a streamlined integration to AutoParts4Less.com. We’re excited to partner with GMS Racing and Grant Enfinger’s No. 23 Chevrolet Silverado RST, along with Auto Parts 4Less, to help scale this destination for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series enthusiasts and everyone who is searching for auto parts.”

Watch Grant Enfinger race the No. 23 SureDone Chevrolet Silverado RST in the World Wide Express 250 at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, August 13th at 8:00 PM ET on FS1. Follow Grant across all social media platforms with his official handle, @GrantEnfinger.

ABOUT THE 4LESS GROUP, INC.:

Building off the knowledge and success of their e-commerce website www.LiftKits4Less.com, that targets the aftermarket automotive parts for Jeep Truck and SUV vehicles, The 4Less Group, Inc.(www.The4LessGroup.com) is now focused on launching the world’s first automotive parts only multi-vendor digital marketplace under the URL www.AutoParts4Less.com.

ABOUT SUREDONE:

Reducing your time spent on operational tasks and freeing up time to focus on sales, SureDone provides global multichannel listing, inventory and order management for growing businesses, brands, and enterprises with built in connections to marketplaces such as Autoparts4Less, eBay, Amazon, Walmart, Google, Facebook and Instagram, along with storefronts like Shopify and BigCommerce. It also includes a flexible automation engine, connecting to suppliers and internal systems, supporting the import and export of inventory, pricing, order and product data in almost any format, and a comprehensive open API to extend the platform. While supporting all categories, SureDone also has an extensive feature set to support the automotive and motorsports parts and accessories vertical. Together, these capabilities automate normally expensive and time consuming tasks while allowing for rich integrations with other applications. On the web: www.SureDone.com or contact us at hello@suredone.com.

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series operating the No. 23 and the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs, as well as the ARCA Menards Series with the No. 43 Chevrolet SS. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Menards Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA Menards Series East championships. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. including operations for GMS Fabrication. The GMS Racing campus also houses operations for Petty GMS, a two car full-time NASCAR Cup Series team formed in 2021.

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Monster Energy Racing: Riley Herbst Michigan NXS Advance

RILEY HERBST
Michigan NASCAR Xfinity Series Advance
No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

NASCAR Xfinity Series Overview

• Event: Michigan 250 (Round 21 of 33)
• Date: Saturday, Aug. 6
• Location: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn
• Layout: 2-mile oval
• Time/TV/Radio: 3:30 p.m. EDT on USA/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Riley Herbst Notes of Interest

• While Riley Herbst is still on the hunt for his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory, the 23-year-old racer is already a winner at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Herbst scored his second career ARCA Menards Series win in August 2020 at Michigan. He started from the pole and led four times for 39 laps to take the victory by 1.456 seconds over runner-up Bret Holmes. In a prelude to that win, Herbst finished second in his second career ARCA start at Michigan in June 2018, starting eighth and leading seven laps.

• The Michigan 250 will mark Herbst’s 97th career Xfinity Series start and his third at Michigan. He came home seventh in last year’s race, threading his way through a multicar accident and three attempts at a green-white-checkered finish. In total, Herbst has 14 top-fives and 47 top-10s dating back to his first career Xfinity Series start on June 17, 2018, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, where he finished an impressive sixth as a 19-year-old.

• Herbst scored his most recent top-10 last Saturday on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was an impressive effort, as Herbst battled back from a late-race spin to finish sixth. It was his best result at Indianapolis and his 13th top-10 of the season. In fact, in the 20 races run this year, Herbst has equaled or bettered his best finish at a track nine times, and he has already matched his season-best result of five top-fives (2021) and is four top-10s away from meeting his career-best tally of 17 top-10s, earned in 2020.

• With only six races remaining before the playoffs begin Sept. 24 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Herbst is fighting to protect his spot in the 12-driver playoff field. He is currently ninth in the driver standings with 555 points, 134 ahead of Sheldon Creed, the first driver below the playoff cutoff line. A win would clinch a playoff spot for Herbst, but he can defend his playoff position by continuing to collect top-fives and top-10s through the regular-season finale Sept. 16 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

Riley Herbst, Driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang

Michigan has been a successful track for you in the ARCA Menards Series. In August 2020, you started on the pole and led four times en route to your second career ARCA win. Talk about that win and what it meant to you.

“It was so cool to win in ARCA at Michigan. It’s such a fun and fast track, but it’s also difficult and you can get into trouble really fast. I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel in ARCA when Xfinity didn’t race there in 2020 and I started on the pole. We ended up in victory lane by the end of the 100 laps, leading laps along the way. It was a good day. Hopefully, I can repeat that this weekend. This No. 98 Monster Energy team deserves to be in victory lane.”

Only six races remain until the playoffs begin at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. What’s the plan in these final regular-season races?

“We need to protect our spot, but also we’re still in it to win races. A win would put all the worry of points racing aside. Michigan is a track that I had circled on my calendar, but there are a few tracks before the playoffs where I think we could get it done. Richard (Boswell, crew chief) is always keeping an eye on that point advantage. We work together to make sure we know when to take a risk and when to play it safe. There has to be a good balance between the two, but we’re here to win.”

The No. 98 team has shown improvement and speed in practice and qualifying over the past few months, a fact highlighted by your second career pole in June at Nashville. How have you worked to improve in these areas?

“We’ve had to dial in and really take advantage of these sessions. It’s important where you start these races, and we want to start up front and stay there. This is an area where we struggled at the start of the season, and I think you can see that we’ve improved overall. There’s still work that we need to do, but we’re unloading fast Monster Energy Ford Mustangs and that’s what’s important.”

No. 98 Monster Energy Team Roster

Primary Team Members:

Driver: Riley Herbst
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Crew Chief: Richard Boswell
Hometown: Friendship, Maryland

Car Chief: Matt Noyce
Hometown: Oregon, Wisconsin

Engineer: DJ VanderLey
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama

Spotter: Tim Fedewa
Hometown: Holt, Michigan

Over-The-Wall Crew:

Front Tire Changer: Kevin Teaf
Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Rear Tire Changer: Chris Jackson
Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina

Tire Carrier: Davis Sampere
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

Fueler: Corey Coppola
Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Jackman: Kapil Fletcher
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Road Crew Members:

Truck Driver: Steve Wood
Hometown: Eatontown, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Willie Pelotte
Hometown: Oakland, Maine

Tire Specialist: Austin Quick
Hometown: Flagstaff, Arizona

Greg Van Alst and Team Head To Michigan Back on Track

BROOKLYN, Mich: After returning to top-10 status in the ARCA Menards Series’ most recent race last weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Greg Van Alst and his team trek to the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, Michigan looking to build more momentum in Saturday night’s Henry Ford Health 200.

Heading into last Friday night’s Reese’s 200, Van Alst raced at the famed Brownsburg, Indiana short track looking for a change of pace after a few weeks of struggle with his No. 35 Greg Van Alst Motorsports Ford Mustang.

Throughout the 200-lap race, Van Alst and his all-volunteer team treaded the waters of a very competitive short track race and moved inside the top-10 in the closing laps to earn his sixth top-10 finish of 2022.

“It was important for our team to get back inside the top-10 after a couple of tough races at Mid-Ohio and Pocono,” said Van Alst. “We’ve made some gains with our short track program throughout the year but we still have room for improvement.

“We are focused on getting to Michigan for Saturday afternoon’s race, but in the back of my mind, I’m thinking down the road what we have to do to be better for the stretch drive.”

The Anderson, Indiana native invades his Michigan return looking to duplicate or better his sixth-place ARCA finish at the 2.0-mile oval he achieved last summer. Michigan was one of three top-10 finishes he earned during the season in which he ran part-time.

Stepping up to the plate and running full-time this season, Van Alst has showcased a lot of speed in his intermediate and speedway program and the No. 35 CB Fabricating Racing team is eager to get back to Brooklyn, Michigan with the intentions of delivering their second top-five run of 2022.

“I had a blast at Michigan last year,” Van Alst said. “It’s a very wide track with a lot of character and brilliant speeds. I thought last year that Michigan was one of our best showings on a bigger race track and I’d love nothing more than leave the track on Saturday night with another top-10 or maybe even a top-five added to our tally.”

Van Alst has repaired the primary No. 35 CB Fabricating Ford Fusion the team attempted to utilize in last month’s General Tire Delivers 200 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, but after a practice crash – the seasoned driver was forced to revert to a backup short track car which resulted in a hard-fought 15th-place finish.

“A lot of hard work by the team has allowed us to get the Pocono fixed and ready to go this weekend and that’s amazing,” sounded Van Alst. “We had a hard hit at Pocono but we know that this car is one of the better cars in our fleet and luckily we were able to get the body and suspension fixed and I feel like we can go to Michigan and contend for our first top-five since finishing fifth at Charlotte in May.

“That seems like forever ago. We are getting to the point where it will be crunch time in the ARCA Menards Series. Three months of racing will go by fast. I wouldn’t say that we are out of the woods for the championship yet, but we need to pick up the pace considerably to catch the top three in points.

“We won’t worry about points though. We’ll stay focused on speed and a strong performance and hope that the points will take care of themselves as the season plays out. We conquered a lot of goals so far this year, so no matter what happens – I’m proud of our team, my guys for everything they have done and continue to do for me and our primary partner CB Fabricating.”

Chris Barkdull’s CB Fabricating, a longtime partner with Greg Van Alst Motorsports has boosted its commitment to the team and will continue its role as the primary marketing partner of Van Alst’s No. 35 Ford Fusion.

Headquartered in Anderson, Ind., CB Fabricating offers a complete list of fabricating from design, laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly.

Their 26,000-square-foot facility allows them to service the needs of many different industries. Everything from the Automotive, agricultural, aquatic, medical, transportation, electrical enclosures, and much more.

“We are just past the halfway point of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series season and the consistency we have shown over the last two months is the type of pace that will keep Chris and everyone on this team in it for the long haul,” expressed Van Alst. “Everyone left Lucas Oil Raceway relieved to get back inside the top-10 at a place that we had a lot of support.

“Michigan is another chance and another opportunity to turn heads. We have even bigger goals that we’d like to conquer in the second half of the season and I know that keeps Chris and I excited about the path and longevity of our team.

“With every race complete, even if it is not the finish we are hoping for, it’s a small victory for our team knowing the large mountain that is still left to climb. I’m thankful to have the support of Chris and CB Fabricating.”

In addition to CB Fabricating, Top Choice Fence, Norton Transport, KRJ Race Products and Lintz Creative will serve as associate marketing partners for Van Alst’s 23rd career ARCA start.

Entering Michigan, Van Alst sits a career-high fifth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, one point out of fourth and 74 markers in the arrears to championship leader Rajah Caruth.

“Step by step and with a little luck, I hope we will soon find ourselves a part of the championship picture,” sounded Van Alst. “We have eight races to propel ourselves forward and make an amazing comeback. It’s not going to come without some luck and strong finishes, but we are not going to go down without a fight. This is a tough series and we are still proud of where we are at.

“We still stay focused.”

For more on Greg Van Alst and Greg Van Alst Motorsports, please visit GregVanAlst.com, like them on Facebook (Van Alst Motorsports) and follow him on Twitter (@GregVanAlst35).

For more on CB Fabricating, please visit CBFabricating.com and like them on Facebook (CB Fabricating).

The Henry Ford Health 200 (100 laps | 200 miles) is the 12th of 20 races on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 10:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. General Tire pole qualifying kicks off at 11:30 a.m. The event will be televised live on MAVTV and FloRacing beginning at 6:30 p.m. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (ET).

Raceway Gives, the charitable arm of World Wide Technology Raceway, collecting donations of cleaning supplies for eastern Kentucky flood victims

August 3, 2022 (St. Louis) – Last week’s record rainfall and subsequent flooding dramatically impacted the lives of people in our own community as well as those in eastern Kentucky. Both areas suffered devastating damage and the communities are rallying together to rebound. Raceway Gives, the charitable arm of World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, is collecting donations of cleaning items to send to the flood victims of eastern Kentucky.

While our local community is pitching in to take care of our neighbors in the St. Louis-Metro East region, we want to make everyone aware that what has happened in eastern Kentucky can only be described as devastating. The eastern Kentucky area affected by the deadly flood is the hometown of several current and former members of our WWTR staff, as well as the current home of many of our special-event staff members. As of 12 p.m. today, the death toll in that area stood at 37 with hundreds remaining unaccounted for.

Raceway Gives is working to help our many friends and family in that region. On Friday, August 5, a truck with supplies will leave WWTR to deliver the necessary items collected by our employees, fans, and the racing community.

Items needed include baby formula, disinfecting wipes, chlorine bleach, liquid cleaners, laundry detergent, five-gallon buckets, square shovels, mops, heavy-duty trash bags, and plastic totes with lids.

For those who would like to make a charitable contribution to the relief effort, Raceway Gives will provide a receipt for tax-deductible contributions. Donations may be dropped off at the WWTR ticket office at 700 Raceway Blvd. in Madison. Tax-deductible contributions may be mailed to: Raceway Gives, P.O. Box 200, Madison, Illinois 62060, memo: EKY Flood Relief Effort.

Donation boxes will be onsite during future WWTR events including the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Weekend for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES as well as the NHRA Midwest Nationals on September 30-October 2.

The vision of Raceway Gives’ (racewaygives.org, @RacewayGives) is to capitalize on motorsports technology emphasis and World Wide Technology Raceway facilities to create educational and career opportunities allowing all children in the greater St Louis region to accomplish their dreams while providing long-term regional economic impact. Engage industry stakeholders to broaden the motorsports audience, increase youth and minority participation, introduce career opportunities in the motorsports industry.

About World Wide Technology Raceway

World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the only track in the world to host the premier series of NASCAR, INDYCAR, and NHRA . Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 600 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1/4-mile drag strip, 1.25-mile superspeedway, 2.0-mile road course, the Gateway Kartplex (a state-of-the-art karting facility), and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and owner Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association.

Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.

Extreme E shortlisted for SVG Sustainability in Sports TV award

4 August 2022, London: A huge number of entries were received by SVG this year from all around Europe. The coveted accolade recognises and rewards individuals, companies, projects, or initiatives from across the sports broadcasting and production sector that can demonstrate an impactful contribution to the transition to a net-zero carbon and zero waste society.

As a sport that is built out of social purpose, but with racing at its core, Extreme E utilises its platform to promote electrification, sustainability and gender equality. Racing in remote locations damaged by climate change or human interference, the carton-neutral series aims to maximise awareness around these critical issues, whilst minimising the environmental impact.

Ali Russell, Chief Marketing Officer at Extreme E, said, “We are delighted to have reached the list of finalists for SVG’s One Planet Award for Sustainability in Sports TV.

“Nothing beats recognition of the incredible hard work that we at Extreme E and our teams and partners have all done in highlighting environmental issues and promoting sustainability whilst at the same time delivering a thrilling racing spectacle to millions of viewers around the world.

“Extreme E’s entire ethos was born out of a mission to race without a trace and everywhere we go, we work to restore the degraded environments in which we race via our legacy programmes. We are also immensely proud to have officially become a carbon neutral race series – a momentous goal which we have managed to achieve in less than two years of racing.”

James Pearce, Partnerships Director at Aurora Media Worldwide, said: “From the outset it was clear that Extreme E’s mission statement and entire championship ethos was going to set a new bar for the industry. We knew as their production partner we had to set new sustainability standards and treat this production in a unique way.

“Through innovation, technology and strong partnerships with Extreme E and our trusted suppliers, we have been able to deliver a world-first remote and cutting-edge entertainment product with sustainability and Extreme E’s purpose driven mission at its heart. The production is acknowledged as a three-star Albert – Carbon Neutral Sustainable Production, a status we are hugely proud of.

“We are grateful to be on this journey with Extreme E and the industry recognition drives us forward to continue improving our processes and affecting industry change.”

Winners of the SGV Sports TV Awards will be announced in a ceremony at the DeLaMar Theatre in Amsterdam on Thursday 8 September.

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

About Extreme E:

Extreme E is a radical new racing series, which will see electric SUVs competing in extreme environments around the world which have already been damaged or affected by climate and environmental issues. The five-race global voyage highlights the impact of climate change and human interference in some of the world’s most remote locations and promotes the adoption of electric vehicles in the quest for a lower carbon future for the planet.

To minimise local impact, Extreme E races will not be open to spectators, with fans instead invited to follow the action through live TV broadcast, and on social media.

The St. Helena, a former passenger cargo ship, has undergone a multi-million Euro refit to minimise emissions and transform her into Extreme E’s operations hub. The ship will be used to transport the championship’s freight and infrastructure, including vehicles, to the nearest port, minimising Extreme E’s footprint, as well as being used to facilitate scientific research through its on-board laboratory.

Extreme E is also pioneering hydrogen fuel cell technology which will enable its race fleet to be charged using zero emission energy. This innovative solution from AFC Energy uses water and sun to generate hydrogen power. Not only will this process emit no greenhouse emissions, its only by-product will be water, which will be utilised elsewhere on-site.

Do I Need to Contact the Police After a Motorcycle Accident in California?

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If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, it’s important to know what steps to take afterward – both for your safety and to ensure you can receive compensation for damages. One of the crucial things to do after any accident is to contact the police and file a report. Particularly in the case of a motorcycle accident, you will want law enforcement to investigate and document what happened.

In California, you are required by law to file a police report if the accident caused any injuries or fatalities. If the accident only caused damage to your motorcycle, you may not be required to file a report, but it’s still a good idea since it can be important evidence if you need to file an insurance claim or sue the other party.

Reporting to Police

Within 24 hours of the accident, you should go to the nearest police department or California Highway Patrol (CHP) office to file your report. Usually, the police will come to the accident scene if it’s reported that there are injuries or fatalities. But, if the accident only caused property damage, you would likely need to go to the police station to file your report.

To qualify for a DMV, resulting damages should amount to a minimum of $1,000, in addition to injuries or fatalities. You need to do this within 10 days after the incident, even if police appeared at the scene. This can be done by mail, online, or in person at DMV offices.   

What to Expect

Similar to most states, the police report will document basic information about the accident, such as the date, time, and location of the accident; the names, addresses, and driver’s license numbers of those involved; the insurance information for all parties; and a description of the vehicles involved. The motorcycle accident police report will also note any citations that were given at the scene of the accident. These could be for traffic violations, such as speeding, or for mechanical violations, such as having defective brakes. The police report will not, however, assign fault for the accident. That will be up to you, your insurance company, or the court, if you end up filing a lawsuit.

Engaging an Attorney

Depending on the severity of the accident, consider hiring a motorcycle accident attorney to help you understand your legal rights. If the accident caused serious injuries, you will require assistance to navigate the complex insurance claims process and, if necessary, file a personal injury lawsuit. An attorney can also help if the police report is inaccurate or if the other driver is trying to blame you for the accident, even though you weren’t at fault.

Conclusion

In short, you should always contact the police after a motorcycle accident, especially if there are injuries or fatalities. If the accident only caused damage to your motorcycle, you may not be required to file a report, but it’s still a good idea. An attorney will clarify your legal rights and is your best option for receiving fair compensation.

Are Online Slot Machines Really Worth Playing for Real Cash?

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You’ve been trying to decide if playing online slots is worth it. You’ve seen people talking about their big wins, but you’re not sure if they’re telling the truth or if playing online slots is worth it. So here’s what you need to know about playing online slots for real cash.

Online casinos do pay out in real cash

The short answer to this question is that online casinos pay out in real cash. Many of them offer some of the biggest jackpots you’ll find anywhere.

Some argue that playing slots online isn’t worth it because the payouts are smaller than in land-based casinos. However, the truth is that online slots can offer higher payouts than their offline counterparts.

The reason for this is that online casinos have lower overhead costs than offline casinos. They don’t have to pay for rent, staff, or utilities. This means they can afford to offer higher payouts to their players.

Land-based and online slots are all based on random number generators

Unless you’re playing an old time slot machine that’s mechanical, all slots – both offline and online – are based on random number generators. These generators create the patterns that determine where the reels will stop.

This means that your chances of winning are the same whether you’re playing an online or offline slot. The only difference is that an online casino can offer a higher payout because they have lower overhead costs.

So, if you’re looking for a chance to win big, playing agen idnsport 99 online slots for real cash is worth it. You could walk away with a life-changing jackpot with the right game and the right casino.

Online casinos can pay you electronically to speed up payouts

These days, online casinos are getting more and more sophisticated. For example, many of them now offer electronic payouts to their players.

This means that instead of waiting for a check to come in the mail, you can get your winnings deposited directly into your bank account. This speeds up the process and makes it much more convenient.

Don’t forget that many online casinos now offer crypto as a form of payment

One of the most exciting things about playing slots online is that you can now do it using cryptocurrency. This is a new form of payment that’s becoming increasingly popular via best crypto gambling site.

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset used to buy goods and services. It’s different from traditional currency because no government regulates it.

This means that there are no fees or charges associated with using it. And, best of all, it’s completely anonymous. This makes it the perfect way to play slots online.

Internet casinos often offer bonuses that brick-and-mortar casinos don’t

The bonuses are one of the main reasons why people love playing slots online. Many online casinos offer generous bonuses to their players.

These bonuses can give you extra money to play with, free spins, or even entry into drawings for big prizes. So these offers can really increase your chances of winning big.

The bonuses can be huge, but they’re not always easy to find. The best way to find them is to do a little research. Look for online casinos that offer good bonuses and then take advantage of them.

Now that you know all this, it’s time to start playing slots online for real cash. You could put a little extra cash in your pocket with the right game and the right casino.

The Different Benefits Of Building Wraps

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Building or renovation of homes in Auckland can be complicated.  To be successful, the structure must be able to withstand extreme temperature changes particularly if it is going to be a longer renovation period.  Building wraps or shrink wraps can be used to help in these situations.  A building wrap offers coverage for scaffolding sites as a layer of protection and can be a replacement for asphalt-treated paper.  The building wrap is typically light in weight and can be applied more quickly than asphalt-based paper covers.

What Are The Different Benefits To Using Building Wraps?

1.  Temporary Protection Against Weather

Shrink wraps can be highly beneficial when wrapping buildings or offering temporary protection against the weather.  This type of wrap presents with a constant membrane protection covering all forms of gaps or cracks between the exterior sheathing.

2.  Protection From UV Lighting

Building wraps contain UV light inhibitors which, in turn, consist of flame-retardant and anti-static additives.  This is beneficial because it makes the wraps more secure and easier to utilize in building construction.

3.  Control Against Moisture

A building wrap can act as a reliable, weather-resistant barrier in all apartments or commercial installations.  It helps prevent moisture from seeping into the building wall or assembling water vapor passing through the exterior.  This prevents any accumulation of moisture in the cavity walls or studs; thereby, reducing the further threat of mites or mold.  By controlling moisture and reducing the threats, the building wrap can increase the lifespan of a building.

4.  Controlling Air Flow

Did you know that moisture can build up inside the insulation of a building?  This means that controlling the air passage through the building walls is as significant as the insulation of the structure.  Buildings that leak air via infiltration or exfiltration are not energy efficient; however, shrink wraps can assist with the airflow going in or coming out of the structure.  This will help control air passage and reduce overall energy costs.

5.  Increased Durability

The majority of building owners continue to use asphalt-treated paper covers to protect their buildings.  The asphalt-treated papers are heavy, as well as being prone to deterioration when sustaining exposure to UV light.  The installation and disposal of this paper is also far more hazardous to one’s health and the environment than building wraps.  A shrink wrap is more beneficial because it offers long-term protection without health hazards.

6.  Reducing Unnecessary Delays

When using building wraps, work to the building interior can be performed prior to the completion of external cladding.  This helps to address the issue of project overruns and associated expenses.

How to Register at Cryptocurrency Casinos

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In order to play in one of these online casinos, a player must first register. A username and password will be generated by some casinos automatically, but these can be changed later. Cryptocurrency casinos want to get you in and playing as soon as possible, so they want to make the registration process as simple and fast as possible. After picking a casino, gamblers navigate to the website, click the sign-up button, and fill out a brief registration form that will require a username, password, and email address. Some sites may require more personal details, including address, phone number, and so forth.

Bitcoin

Unlike traditional gambling sites, Bitcoin casinos use cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions. Players need to create a Bitcoin “wallet” online before they can participate in a game. These wallets can also be used to buy and sell other cryptocurrencies. These wallets are generally safe to use. Many Bitcoin casinos also have an exclusive VIP program for players who have won more than $100 in cash. Bitcoin casinos are a great alternative to conventional online gambling. While many people have mixed feelings about the security of gambling with cryptocurrencies, there are a number of benefits of playing at one of these sites.

Using crypto is a popular way to deposit or withdraw funds, but some casinos charge fees for withdrawals and deposits. Before making a deposit, always check the payment terms of the casino. Pay close attention to the transaction cost, speed, and bonus offers. While most Bitcoin casinos accept deposits made in other currencies, many of them offer unique bonuses to attract players to make crypto deposits. Freebies can include cash or free games. To avoid these risks, always read the terms and conditions of any bitcoin casino you are considering.

Among the best Bitcoin casinos, TrustDice is a great place to start. This site launched in 2013 and has 446,000 players worldwide. It has one of the highest Trustpilot ratings of any Bitcoin casino and offers a generous first deposit bonus of 5 BTC. Additionally, Cloudbet also offers fast withdrawals and a wide variety of casino games. The games on this site can appeal to sports fans and gamblers alike. They also offer risk-free bets for new players, which is a great way to try out the casino for free. Of course, you might not be able to play at certain websites in the US, due to location restrictions, so if you want to know how to play duelbits in the us, for example, then you will have to get a reliable Virtual Private Network (VPN). If you’re in an area where a lot of sites are restricted, you’ll need to research various playable online games whilst having your VPN activated, to find the best bitcoin casino available for you.

Bitcoin Cash

A good way to find out which Cryptocurrency casinos accept Bitcoin Cash is to search for sites that offer this type of currency. Bitcoin Cash casinos are great for players who are looking to play a variety of casino games. While most of these casinos will offer classic casino games such as roulette and blackjack, some also have unique tournaments that feature live poker players. It’s also important to look for a variety of games, as newer games always keep the casino experience fresh.

As Bitcoin has become more popular, more websites and casino sites are accepting Bitcoin Cash. Many top websites, sportsbooks, casino games, bingo rooms, lottery services, and bingo halls support this cryptocurrency. To play, all you need to do is look for casinos that accept this currency and enter the required information. Once you have found the casino that accepts your digital currency, you can begin playing! You can even win real money, which is always a plus for anyone who likes to be anonymous.

While most cryptocurrency casinos accept Bitcoin Cash, not all of them do. This is primarily because they require a large amount of money to be able to process withdrawals, which is not ideal for most people. However, Bitcoin Cash is not only a safer option than regular Bitcoin because of its low transaction fees, but it is also faster than the regular version. With a higher transaction speed, Bitcoin Cash is great for online casinos.

Dogecoin

Dogecoin and cryptocurrency casinos have just hit the mainstream, but which ones should you choose? The best ones have plenty of deposit bonuses and impressive features, including a massive selection of games. These games are sourced from a variety of trustworthy developers, including BGaming, BetSoft, Evolution, and many others. Below we look at some of the best. We also review their support options to find out if they are right for you.

Using Dogecoin and cryptocurrency online casinos is similar to gambling at other types of online casinos. Dogecoin and cryptocurrency casinos offer simple navigation, allowing players to bet on various elements. To place a wager, you’ll need to deposit using Dogecoin, and many online casinos now accept this currency as a payment method. Some even offer special bonuses to users of the cryptocurrency. To find out whether your favorite cryptocurrency casino accepts Dogecoin, check their website!

The first thing to do when using cryptocurrency casinos is to find one that is secure and offers a good reputation. Check that the website uses HTTPS, a more secure version of the common HTTP protocol, and that it has a track record for high security. If you’re unsure of whether an online casino is safe, try playing with it first to get a feel for its safety. By registering on trustworthy sites, you can feel confident that your funds are safe and secure.

Tether

There are many advantages of playing at Tether cryptocurrency casinos. These online casinos are designed to give players a fun and rewarding experience. Most of these casinos feature a mobile interface, allowing users to play on a variety of different mobile devices. In addition to offering a mobile interface, these casinos often offer a number of different game variations, including video poker, blackjack, and more. However, finding these games may require a bit of research. Luckily, the number of available games is increasing as more reputable brands implement the technology into their websites.

Tether is unlike other cryptocurrencies in that its tokens are created by Tether Limited in Hong Kong. Because Tether uses blockchain technology, transactions can’t be hacked. Because of this, Tether users can be confident that their funds will not be affected by the swings in the market. Once a user has chosen a Tether cryptocurrency casino, they’ll be given a public wallet number, which they’ll need to enter when setting up a transfer.

Another benefit of Tether cryptocurrency is its stable value. Its value is stable and is equivalent to fiat currencies. This makes Tether a great option for gambling because it is not subject to extreme volatility. Since Tether is backed by one of the most popular fiat currencies, Tether transactions are fast and easy to process. As a result, players will enjoy faster payouts and less volatility when playing at a Tether cryptocurrency casino.

Ripple

To get started with the Ripple cryptocurrency, you will need a wallet and coins to deposit into your casino account. Ripple casino accounts aren’t meant for physical banknotes, so you’ll need a wallet to store your virtual currency. Ripple casinos are also mobile-friendly, so you can use them on the go without a computer. To deposit and withdraw, you’ll need to enter the amount of money you wish to withdraw into the online casino’s wallet.

XRP coin casinos will usually offer hundreds of games, including classic and 3D versions of slot games. XRP casino sites will typically feature low house edges on their games, and most offer deposit bonuses to encourage players to deposit regularly. You should also look for the bonus badges, as some casinos offer free spins or no deposit bonuses. Additionally, you should look for a customer support department as many sites that accept Ripple will have customer support representatives that are knowledgeable about the XRP cryptocurrency.

Once you’ve chosen your account and made a deposit, it’s time to choose your favorite games. Ripple cryptocurrency casinos offer a large range of games from a variety of software providers. These games include everything from classic card games to table games. If you’re looking for a new way to spend your money, Ripple casino games are a great way to start. They’re also a great way to meet new people and make friends.

Bitstarz

The Bitstarz cryptocurrency casino welcomes new players with a generous deposit bonus, up to EUR500 or 5 BTC. You can receive this bonus over four deposits, with the first one worth up to EUR100 or 1 BTC. You can choose the number of cryptocurrencies you’d like to play with, as well as your preferred currency (EUR, BTC, or CAD). You’ll also have to meet a 40x wagering requirement before requesting a withdrawal. Regardless of the amount of your deposit, BitStarz is a good choice for players who want a high-quality experience.

Players can play in multiple currencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, at the Bitstarz casino. Despite its name, Bitstarz is an award-winning cryptocurrency casino. Licensed in Curacao, it has earned a reputation for fast payouts and reliable customer support. The casino features a large game selection, great customer support, and plenty of bonuses, including weekly tournaments and free spins. However, you should note that some of the bonuses may only be available to players in specific countries.

Moreover, if you’re looking for a bitcoin casino that allows you to deposit and withdraw bitcoins, you’ll find it at the Bitstarz cryptocurrency casino. The site offers both fiat and crypto currencies for its players, so players can choose which cryptocurrency they prefer, and deposit with any of them. The casino has a number of convenient payment options, including Skrill, PayPal, and GiroPay. If you’re worried about losing your money, Bitstarz’s casino accepts both satoshi and full bitcoins.