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CHEVROLET RACING IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES AT IOWA: TEAM CHEVY PRACTICE RECAP HI-VEE DOUBLE HEADER

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CHEVROLET RACING IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES
HY-VEE DOUBLE HEADER
IOWA SPEEDWAY
NEWTON, IOWA

TEAM CHEVY PRACTICE RECAP

WILL POWER LEADS ONLY PRACTICE AT IOWA SPEEDWAY

FOUR TEAM CHEVY DRIVERS IN TOP-FIVE IN INCIDENT-FREE 90 MINUTE SESSION

NEWTON, IOWA (July 22, 2022) – Will Power set a blistering lap of 173.285 mph in an incident-free 90-minute practice at Iowa Speedway. The driver of the No. 12 Verizon 5G Team Penske Chevrolet led four Chevrolet-powered drivers in the top-five in preparation for the only doubleheader on the 2022 NTT INDYCAR Series season.

Despite the temperature hovering over 90 degrees, Power’s lap was almost two miles an hour faster than when the Series’ last raced at the 7/8-mile oval east of Des Moines in 2020. Conor Daly, No. 20 BitNile Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet and Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Freightliner Team Penske Chevrolet were second and third in the final practice order and the only other drivers to exceed the 173-mph mark.

Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet, was fifth quickest and three-time Iowa winner Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet was seventh when the session concluded.

Qualifying for both the Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 and the Hi-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 is Saturday morning at 9:30 am CT and will be broadcast on Peacock and INDY CAR Radio.

Team Chevy fans on-site at Iowa Speedway can enjoy all that the Chevrolet Motorsports display has to offer in the Fan Midway. The Chevrolet Motorsports Display opens at 2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. Sunday. Numerous Chevrolet vehicles and other highlights include:

· •2023 Corvette Z06

· Additional Chevrolet products such as Silverado ZR2, Tahoe Z71, Blazer RS, Equinox RS, Trailblazer Activ and Camaro ZL1

· A Chevrolet IndyCar showcar

· An opportunity to receive a 2022 Chevrolet Racing t-shirt

Chevrolet also will serve as the official pace car with a Corvette Stingray Coupe leading the field to green.

Chevrolet and the NTT INDYCAR Series return to Iowa Speedway with two races: the Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday and the Hy-Vee Salute to Farmers 300 at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday. Each event will air live on NBC, Peacock and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Live timing and scoring will be available at racecontrol.indycar.com.

Will Power

Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: We are joined by three-time pole winner here, Will Power, driving the Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, quickest today. Were you happy with what happened today, Will?

WILL POWER: Yeah, definitely. Happy with the test. Tried a few things. I think we’re in theindow. Obviously a lot of good cars and drivers, so you’re never going to predict who is going to be where. I’m hoping to finally have a good qualifying, at least start at the front.

But, yeah, I feel good about the car.

THE MODERATOR: Let’s go ahead and take questions.

Q. Do you really feel the sense of speed on the oval rather than some of the road and street circuits?

WILL POWER: Yeah, I think it’s a great track because it has multiple lanes, a lot of tire degradation, bumps. Tricky. It’s my favorite oval. I really, really enjoy it here.

Q. Will, saw you run the second lane a little bit. Is that something you’re going to have to be able to do tomorrow to hang on to the tires for a tire stint?

WILL POWER: I just think you’re going to be wherever a car in front of you is not. It’s not even a tire deg thing. It’s where can I get clean air. There’s probably three sort of lanes in a way that you can find places. Hopefully it creates a good race.

Q. Will, you’ve qualified really well in Iowa in the past. Your entire career your best finish here is second. Are you set up pretty well to get a win this weekend?

WILL POWER: Yeah, if you start at the front, it certainly helps. It’s difficult to make a lot of ground, so you want to definitely start in that top 10.

It’s a difficult race to win when Josef Newgarden is in the game. He’s had a very strong career at this track (smiling). Yeah, I think he’ll always be in the mix. But I’ve got the same car. Hopefully I can make it work.

Q. Will, the consensus it seemed like coming out of the test was that Penske was in a different league. Did you still feel that way today?

WILL POWER: Man, I had cars at the test I thought were pretty strong as well. McLaren looked good. When teams have our setup… We know McLaren has got it, because an engineer went there. Andretti has it because Pagenaud brought it over.

Maybe that I run that. We’ve certainly changed since ’19. Tires changed, so it is a different car. I get the sort of philosophy.

Q. You weren’t looking at this race as a huge opportunity to gain major points in the championship?

WILL POWER: You just can’t tell in this series. You can’t. You don’t know when a yellow will fall. You can’t say, Okay, I’m going to have this race that I’m going to get points. It may just not be the case. You’ve got to take every race, put everything into, because you never know.

Q. What do you think of the format?

WILL POWER: That’s a tough one. I was thinking about the same thing. I’m like, Man, how do you get out of bed then try to go as fast as you can around Iowa for two laps?

Q. Will, you’ve been coming here since 2008. Does it look like a different track to you?

WILL POWER: Yeah, I mean, it’s amazing what Hy-Vee has done. Like Romain was saying, it’s what we’ve got to aim for. It’s the sponsor. Hearing the CEO speak from Hy-Vee, I mean, he has the right idea. He understands it. Doesn’t need to be a race, it’s got to be an event. That’s exactly what they’re doing.

It’s amazing. Our racing is a pure racing sort of series. Formula 1, it’s hard to compare, it really is. You come here, we’re all in the same garage. Kind of almost tradition. I like INDYCAR, it’s so pure. Everyone has the same car, same opportunity for racing.

Q. We didn’t do the doubleheader in Detroit. We’re doing it here in Iowa. What will be the challenges?

WILL POWER: Two bumpy tracks, similar. Yeah, I mean, same amount of points. It’s similar, except it’s an oval. You can’t really predict who is going to win. You can put your money on someone that has a good probability, but really you don’t know.

Q. Do you think the heat is going to affect you more here?

WILL POWER: Yeah. Man, it’s tough. It’s hot. Since the grip level has gone down, it’s not as physical. The wheel is a little lighter. You’re not like just holding on for two hours dying.

Q. Will, you took pole here in 2010. Can you compare the method it took to get fastest lap today compared with that pole lap? Are the differences down to completely different car formula or how the bumps has evolved or your driving style?

WILL POWER: It’s completely different. Back in ’10, we actually tried to run the white line. You could run the short line for speed. I think it was wide open. Must have been close to wide open. I think in ’08, wide open for sure. Yeah, you’re just doing a short line. Now you’re more to the wall, down the apex, and you’re lifting. Yeah, quite different.

THE MODERATOR: Thank you for coming in, Will.

WILL POWER: Thank you.

ABOUT CHEVROLET:

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in nearly 80 countries with nearly 2.7 million cars and trucks sold in 2021. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Series Leader Lundqvist Paces Opening Practice at Iowa

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NEWTON, Iowa (Friday, July 22, 2022) – Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires championship leader Linus Lundqvist found himself in a familiar spot after the first practice Friday for the race Saturday at Iowa Speedway – on top.

Lundqvist, from Sweden, led the field of 13 drivers with a fast lap of 20.3402 seconds, 158.229 mph on the .894-mile oval in the No. 26 HMD Motorsports with Dale Coyne Racing car. The first oval race of the 2022 Lights season is scheduled for 12:20 p.m. ET Saturday (live on Peacock Premium), with qualifying preceding the race at 9:30 a.m. (live on INDYCAR Live!).

None of the drivers competing in the 75-lap race Saturday has previous racing experience at Iowa in an Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000 Presented by Cooper Tires or Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship car. Lundqvist leads the championship by 87 points over Sting Ray Robb of Andretti Autosport with six races to go this season.

“We had the official test here a couple of weeks ago, so we came here knowing we had to do a few little tweaks,” Lundqvist said. “Obviously, we’re a little more comfortable running here a second time.

“It’s a big difference from Gateway (World Wide Technology Raceway oval). Even though (Iowa) is a short oval, they have so many different characteristics. The high line is very big around here. You look at some past races here, and you see guys going side by side for four, five, six laps. I’m looking forward to the race. Good practice for us.”

Andretti Autosport drivers took the next three spots on the speed chart. Matthew Brabham was second at 157.978 mph in the No. 83 Andretti Autosport car, followed by Hunter McElrea at 157.762 in the No. 27 Andretti car and Christian Rasmussen at 157.661 in the team’s No. 28 Road to Indy/Stellrecht car.

Jacob Abel rounded out the top five at 157.619 in the No. 51 Abel Speedwagon entry.

The 50-minute session was clean, with one caution for a track inspection. The 13-driver field combined to turn 799 laps, with Brabham leading the individual laps turned list with 83 trips around the “Fastest Short Track on the Planet.”

Event: Indy Lights at Iowa Speedway
Track:
Report:
Session: Practice 1
Indy Lights
0.894 mile(s)
Round 9
Rank Car Driver Name C/E/T Time Speed Diff Gap Best Lap Total Laps
1 26 Lundqvist, Linus D/ /C 00:20.3402 158.229 –.—- –.—- 66 68
2 83 Brabham, Matthew D/ /C 00:20.3724 157.978 0.0322 0.0322 73 83
3 27 McElrea, Hunter (R) D/ /C 00:20.4004 157.762 0.0602 0.0280 45 48
4 28 Rasmussen, Christian (R) D/ /C 00:20.4134 157.661 0.0732 0.0130 56 58
5 51 Abel, Jacob (R) D/ /C 00:20.4188 157.619 0.0786 0.0054 63 69
6 2 Robb, Sting Ray D/ /C 00:20.4941 157.040 0.1539 0.0753 10 60
7 68 Frost, Danial D/ /C 00:20.4976 157.014 0.1574 0.0035 50 51
8 24 Pedersen, Benjamin D/ /C 00:20.5074 156.938 0.1672 0.0098 50 51
9 7 Bogle, Christian D/ /C 00:20.6021 156.217 0.2619 0.0947 10 66
10 21 Simpson, Kyffin (R) D/ /C 00:20.6950 155.516 0.3548 0.0929 68 69
11 99 Francis Jr., Ernie (R) D/ /C 00:20.7754 154.914 0.4352 0.0804 43 66
12 11 Serravalle, Antonio D/ /C 00:21.0410 152.959 0.7008 0.2656 29 49
13 12 Roe, James (R) D/ /C 00:21.1341 152.285 0.7939 0.0931 44 61
(R) Rookie Total Laps: 799

About Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires

Celebrating 35 years, Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires develops drivers and teams to compete in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Past champions include INDYCAR SERIES champions Tony Kanaan, Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Paul Tracy and Cristiano da Matta. In 2021, 20 drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES were Indy Lights graduates, including rising stars and race winners Colton Herta, Pato O’Ward and Rinus VeeKay. The 2022 season consists of 14 races in the United States. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indy Lights, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. For more information on Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires, please visit www.indylights.com. For more information on INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit www.indycar.com.

About Cooper Tire

Cooper Tire, a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT), specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires. Cooper is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design operations located in more than one dozen countries around the world. For more information on Cooper, visit www.coopertire.com, www.facebook.com/coopertire or www.twitter.com/coopertire.

About Goodyear

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Sharon Speedway Race Notes

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Welcome to Sharon Speedway: For the final race of the season, the team heads to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, on Saturday, July 23. Father and son duo Dave and Ryan Blaney will join field to compete against Tony Stewart, Marco Andretti, Greg Biffle, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman, Paul Tracy, Michael Waltrip, Tony Kanaan, Matt Kenseth and Chase Elliott. The action kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will stream live on Paramount+.

Point Standings: Heading into the last race of the 2022 SRX Series season, four drivers enter the weekend separated by 15 points.
Marco Andretti (170) – Andretti has finished second in the last three races.
Ryan Newman (162) – Newman won at Stafford Motor Speedway.
Tony Stewart (157) – Stewart won at South Boston Speedway and I-55 Raceway.
Bobby Labonte (155) – Labonte won at the Nashville Fairgrounds.

The Blaney’s: With the season concluding at the Blaney-owned Sharon Speedway, Dave and Ryan Blaney join the field as this year’s father-son duo. Last season in the father-son duo in the season finale at the Nashville Fairgrounds, Chase Elliott won the race with his father Bill Elliott finishing third. The elder Blaney may have more laps around Sharon Speedway, but with bragging rights on the line, which one will prevail at the end of Saturday night?

Chase Elliott: For his lone race of the 2022 SRX Series season, Chase Elliott joins the field in the season finale at Sharon Speedway. Last season, Elliott joined the season finale at the Nashville Fairgrounds and not only competed against the SRX field but competed against his father Bill Elliott. In the first heat race, Bill won followed by Chase in second. For the second heat race, Bill again finished ahead of Chase crossing the finish line in sixth and eighth, respectively. For the feature event, Chase came out on top with the win and Bill earned his best finish of the season with a third-place finish.

Points Leader, Marco Andretti: With consistent finishes all season, including second place the last three races, Marco Andretti took over the SRX points standings following the race at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri. Andretti started the season with a seventh-place finish at Five Flags Speedway, an eighth-place finish at South Boston Speedway and three second-place finishes the last three races (Stafford Motor Speedway, Nashville Fairgrounds, I-55 Raceway). Andretti has an eight-point lead over Ryan Newman as the series heads to the last race of the season at Sharon Speedway on Saturday night, July 23.

Starting Lineup for Heat 1 at Sharon Speedway:

Starting PositionDriverCar Number
1Michael Waltrip15
2Ryan Newman39
3Ryan Hunter-Reay1
4Paul Tracy3
5Matt Kenseth5
6Bobby Labonte18
7Ryan Blaney12
8Greg Biffle69
9Tony Kanaan6
10Marco Andretti98
11Chase Elliott9
12Dave Blaney10
13Tony Stewart14

Race Format: This week’s format will consist of two heat races and the main event is scheduled for 60 laps. Michael Waltrip will lead the field to green for Heat 1.

Tune-In Information: The final race of the 2022 SRX season will take place on Saturday, July 23, live on CBS Primetime, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET. The race will also be streamed live on Paramount+.

Media Availability: If you were unable to join this week’s media availability with Tony Stewart, Marco Andretti and Don Hawk, the recording is available here.

I-55 Raceway Recap: A CBS recap of the race at I-55 Raceway can be viewed here.

About SRX Racing:

Announced in July 2020, the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Series was founded by NASCAR Hall of Fame Driver Tony Stewart, NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief Ray Evernham, George Pyne and Sandy Montag. The series made its debut on June 12, 2021, airing on CBS Primetime. Tony Stewart won the inaugural series championship. The series has seen a plethora of racing talent behind the wheel including Stewart, Bobby Labonte, Helio Castroneves, Ernie Francis Jr., Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott, Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan, Hailie Deegan, Greg Biffle, Doug Colby, and more. The second season kicks off on June 18, 2022.

Cosmo, Cagnazzi looking for the podium at home state Watkins Glen

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WATKINS GLEN, NY (22 July 2022) – Guy Cosmo and Chris Cagnazzi return to their home state for this weekend’s Pirelli GT4 America competition at Watkins Glen International.

The two drivers finished fourth in the competitive Pro-Am class during the past two events driving the No. 39 PRESIDIO / Hero Life Mercedes-AMG GT4 fielded by Steve Cameron Racing. The SRO Glen event will be highlighted by a pair of one-hour races.

“Chris and I are both New Yorkers (Long Island) and love racing at the Glen,” Cosmo said. “It’s big, fast and flowing, and we both love to race there. We have a lot of experience there and we’re looking forward to getting back into action.”

Cosmo and Cagnazzi took sixth overall and fourth in class in the Sunday race during the most recent weekend at Virginia International Raceway. The pair were eighth overall and fourth in Pro-Am in the season opener at Sonoma Raceway.

“We’ve been fourth a couple of times this season; now, hopefully we can get on the podium at The Glen – and start making it a habit,” Cosmo said.

Cosmo has a pair of podium finishes in the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.

“Watkins Glen is a place that everybody loves,” Cosmo said. “We’re hoping that it’s a place that exploits the strong traits of our Mercedes-AMG GT4.”

Cagnazzi will also drive a second car in the GT America powered by AWS sprint races, the No. 39 PRESIDIO / Hero Life Mercedes-AMG GT4, in the GT4 class.

“Running in the second race really helps Chris,” Cosmo said. “It gives him a lot of extra track time. Most of the gentlemen drivers who are doing back-to-back races are performing really well. It also gives us extra time to work on car setup, and the extra track time helps us as a team to develop throughout the weekend. The setups from the two cars transfer well, so as we learn one car we can also apply it to the other car, and keep making progress.”

A pair of qualifying sessions to set the grids for the respective GT4 America races will be held Saturday morning at 10:40 and 11 a.m. (all times ET). Race One will be held at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, with the Sunday race taking the green flag at 11:10 a.m. The GT America races will be held on 12:15 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, with qualifying Saturday at 8 a.m.

3 DOORS DOWN TO PERFORM PRE-RACE CONCERT AT BASS PRO SHOPS NIGHT RACE AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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Popular American rock band has strong ties to NASCAR Nation

BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 22, 2022) – Popular American rock band 3 Doors Down will get the Bass Pro Shops Night Race crowd revved up on Saturday, Sept. 17, when the Grammy-nominated group performs the pre-race concert in the infield of the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. The pre-race concert is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on the main stage in the infield.

With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide, 3 Doors Down has churned out timeless hits spanning across three decades, including longtime favorites such as “Kryptonite,” “Here Without You” and “When I’m Gone.” In 2021, for the first time ever, the band played The Better Life in its entirety, front to back, along with the rest of their hits marking the 20th anniversary of their debut album.

“We are thrilled to have such an All-American rock band like 3 Doors Down to entertain our guests prior to the green flag dropping for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race,” said Jerry Caldwell, president, Bristol Motor Speedway. “Their songs are so memorable and very popular with NASCAR fans. With their southern rock style, they are the perfect fit here at Bristol, where so many amazing groups have performed over the years.”

The band is no stranger to NASCAR, having performed at multiple tracks on the circuit including Daytona International Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart, personal friends of the group, were featured in the 3 Doors Down music video “Road I’m On.” Stewart drove a 3 Doors Down sponsored car in 2003 and Earnhardt Jr. also had the band’s logo on the hood of his racecar in races in 2005 and 2008.

It will be the first time that the Mississippi group, headlined by lead vocalist Brad Arnold, will perform in The Last Great Colosseum. As longtime fans of NASCAR, the group can’t wait to make some noise in one of the most revered stadiums in the world of sports and entertainment.

“When our friends at NASCAR and Bristol called the answer was YES!,” Arnold said. “I’ve never been to Bristol but can’t wait to ROCK that iconic track, see some friends and watch the race there that night. Saying I’m excited to play Bristol for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race is an understatement.”

Fans of the band and those guests seeking to get closer to the action can now purchase the new Pre-Race Infield Experience pass, an upgrade ticket for Saturday evening that will allow those guests to enter the BMS infield and enjoy the 3 Doors Down pre-race concert from the front of the stage and be there for the world-famous Bristol Motor Speedway driver introductions, where the Cup Series stars enter The Last Great Colosseum to the sounds of their favorite music. Fans will be able to access the area at 5 p.m. and will be able to stay inside the infield until the last driver is introduced, just prior to the green flag for the famed Bass Pro Shops Night Race.

In the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., USA Network, PRN Radio), you’ll get to see all of your favorite drivers racing hard to advance in the Playoffs, including Bristol dominator and recent Food City Dirt Race winner Kyle Busch, defending Night Race winner Kyle Larson, fan-favorite Chase Elliott, rising stars Tyler Reddick and Ross Chastain, and veteran drivers Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Blaney.

Sparks are sure to fly in the Food City 300, as NASCAR Xfinity Series favorites A.J. Allmendinger, Noah Gragson, Justin Allgaier, Ty Gibbs and Josh Berry will be trying to lock in their Playoff positions in the season’s final regular season race (Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m., USA Network, PRN Radio). Meanwhile, Zane Smith, John Hunter Nemechek, Ben Rhodes and defending winner Chandler Smith will battle for the victory Thursday night in the UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics Camping World Truck Series race (Sept. 15, 9 p.m., FS1, MRN Radio). The rising stars in the ARCA Menards Series also will take on the challenging half-mile bullring in the Bush’s Beans 200 as part of a Thursday night doubleheader (Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., FS1, MRN Radio).

To purchase race tickets and Pre-Race Infield Experience passes, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or call the BMS Ticket Sales Center at (866) 415-4158.

About Bristol Motor Speedway
Forged amid the scenic mountains of Northeast Tennessee near the Virginia state line, Bristol Motor Speedway is The Last Great Colosseum, a versatile multi-use venue that hosts major auto races, football games, concerts and many other captivating events. The facility features a 0.533-mile concrete oval race track with 28-degree corner banking and 650-feet straightaways that offers racing in several NASCAR touring series, highlighted by two major Cup Series weekends each year. In 2020, the track also served as host of the prestigious NASCAR All-Star Race, and in 2021 began converting to a temporary dirt track each spring to take the Cup Series back to its racing roots. While at the track, fans are offered a unique viewing experience courtesy of Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided video screen with a 540,000-watt audio system. The adjacent quarter-mile dragstrip, Bristol Dragway, offers more than 50 events annually, including the marquee NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The Thunder Valley Amphitheatre presented by Ballad Health transforms Bristol Dragway into a premier outdoor concert venue for the world’s greatest music performers. Three football games have kicked-off inside the oval, most notably the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, where border rivals the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech met before an NCAA-record crowd of 156,990. In existence since 1961, Bristol Motor Speedway was purchased in 1996 by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., a publicly traded company that is a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com.

RCR Event Preview – Pocono

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Richard Childress Racing at Pocono Raceway … In 173 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Pocono Raceway, Richard Childress Racing has earned two wins, both by Dale Earnhardt. In 1987, Earnhardt rallied from a 16th-place starting position to win, one of 11 victories he would claim during the season. Earnhardt won again in 1993, edging Rusty Wallace for the victory. RCR and Earnhardt won the Cup Series championship in both seasons where the team won at Pocono. The Welcome, N.C., based team has 16 top-five and 57 top-ten finishes at the ‘Tricky Triangle.’

RCR In the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono … Since the NASCAR Xfinity Series began competing at Pocono Raceway in 2016, RCR has made 15 starts at the 2.5-mile track. Tyler Reddick owns the best finish by an RCR entry, a second-place finish in 2019. RCR has had at least one driver claim a top-10 finish in all six races at Pocono. The team has racked up four top-five and 10 top-10 finishes entering Saturday’s race.

Introducing the Carolina Cowboys … Driven by the same passion for performance that guides his race team, Richard Childress’ latest endeavor brings Professional Bull Riding to the Carolinas. The Carolina Cowboys represent Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the PBR Team Series, an elite new league featuring the world’s top bull riders competing in games beginning in July 2022. The team is operated by Richard Childress Racing with 2018 Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon serving as General Manager. Don’t miss the Carolina Cowboys inaugural “Cowboy Days” Home Stand September 9-11 at Wake Forest’s Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tickets are on sale at PBR.com and Ticketmaster.

Catch the Action … The Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 at Pocono Raceway will be televised live on Saturday, July 23 beginning at 5 p.m. ET on USA and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Follow Sunday’s Action at Pocono … The M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400 at Pocono Raceway will be televised live on Sunday, July 24 beginning at 3 p.m. ET on USA and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

This Week’s BREZTRI AEROSPHERE™ (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Pocono Raceway … Austin Dillon has 16 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Pocono Raceway. He has one NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Pocono, a 10th-place effort in 2019. He has made four Truck Series starts at the 2.5-mile speedway, scoring a top-10 finish in each race. Dillon won the Truck Series race at Pocono in 2014, leading the most laps (23 of 64).

BREZTRI AEROSPHERE™ (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) Sponsors the No. 3 at Pocono … BREZTRI is an AstraZeneca product and the sponsor of No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Pocono Raceway with Austin Dillon. You can learn more at breztri.com. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTE:

Talk about Pocono Raceway. It’s an interestingly shaped track with just three turns.

“Pocono is a fun, fast track, and I’m excited to get there in a Next Gen Chevrolet. We’re going to do everything we can to win and lock ourselves into the NASCAR Playoffs. At Pocono Raceway, speed is definitely carried through Turn 2 and through Turn 3 to the start-finish line. I think those are the most important corners. Of course, every corner is important, but Turns 2 and 3 are a little bit more important because it’s the flat end of the track.”

This Week’s Sheetz Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Pocono Raceway … Tyler Reddick will be making his fifth NASCAR Cup Series start at Pocono Raceway this weekend. Reddick has one top-10 finish in four previous races at the 2.5-mile Pennsylvania speedway, a ninth-place effort in 2021. He scored two top-10 finishes in two previous NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Pocono, highlighted by a second-place effort in 2019. Reddick has three Truck Series starts at Pocono, highlighted by a third-place finish in 2015. With his victory at Road America Reddick has qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Why The Sheetz Not? … Sheetz will be the primary sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing No. 8 Chevrolet driven by Reddick this weekend at Pocono. This is the first time the Altoona, Pennsylvania, based company has partnered with a NASCAR team.

About Sheetz, Inc. … Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America’s fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains with more than 23,500 employees. The company operates over 640 store locations throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina. Sheetz provides an award-winning menu of M•T•O® sandwiches and salads, which are ordered through unique touch-screen order point terminals. All Sheetz convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Sheetz is committed to offering employees sustainable careers built on an inspiring culture and community engagement. For more information, visit www.sheetz.com or follow us on Twitter (@sheetz), Facebook (www.facebook.com/sheetz) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/sheetz).

TYLER REDDICK QUOTES:

What are your expectations for how the Next Gen car will perform at Pocono?

“Man, there are a lot of unknowns. I’ve talked with a lot of drivers about how the testing went. The Tunnel Turn is probably faster than it’s ever been, driving even faster than you ever have into Turn 1, there’s a lot of things that have just upped the stakes at the Tricky Triangle. It’s going to be an eye-opening weekend. We’re going to have to learn really fast. It’s another one of those tracks where we’re only going to get so much practice and very similar to how road courses have been with the length of the lap that we run at Pocono we’re only going to get a few number of laps to get familiar with the car that you have and then try to make some good adjustments on our Sheetz Chevrolet going into qualifying. It’s going to happen quick for us on qualifying and practice day.”

What has been the biggest challenge for you at Pocono?

“More than anything is kind of what has been haunting us most of this season which is trying to close out the entire race. With this Next Gen car all the little details matter more and more, whether it’s pit road or restarts, it’s all very critical. This Next Gen car has brought the entire garage closer together. The competition is closer than it’s ever been. You just have to go out there and manage your race. You’ve got to give it 100 percent but you can’t cross that line and so for me it’s something that we’ve been fighting and trying to get better all year long. It’s great to go to Road America and win like we did because we know we can have a perfect day. That’s what it will take to win Pocono and that’s what we’re going to try to do.”

This Week’s Whelen Engineering Chevrolet Camaro SS at Pocono Raceway … Sheldon Creed will make his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Pocono Raceway this weekend. During his time in the NASCAR Truck Series, Creed made three starts at Pocono and accumulated two top fives and two top-10 finishes.

Whelen Celebrates 70 Years … From a small garage workshop in Connecticut in 1952 to a worldwide leader in emergency warning equipment today, Whelen Engineering continues to push the boundaries of innovation. As we mark our 70th anniversary, we’re proud to continue our founder’s mission of making it safer for those who serve and protect. Whelen has been manufacturing in America for 70 years—we never left, and we’re here to stay.

About Whelen … Whelen Engineering is a family-owned company with a pioneering spirit and a passion to protect the lives of those who protect and serve others. The company mission is to provide industry-defining safety solutions around the world, while creating a community of problem-solvers who are inspired to push boundaries and continue our legacy of delivering ground-breaking innovation. As a global leader in the emergency warning industry, Whelen has been trusted to perform since 1952, when George Whelen III invented the first rotating aviation beacon. Whelen now encompasses two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Connecticut and New Hampshire with over 750,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing space and the largest design staff in the industry. Every part of every Whelen product is proudly designed and manufactured in America. We embrace quality as our foundation, we celebrate innovative engineering in every product we produce.

SHELDON CREED QUOTE:

Are you excited to make your debut at Pocono Raceway this weekend?

“I’m very excited for the race at Pocono this weekend. I’ve had some good results there in a truck and finished third in my last two starts and I also led some laps. I also have solid results at Pocono in the ARCA Menards Series. I never finished outside the top 10 in four races and finished runner-up in the last two ARCA races I ran. We had a strong weekend at New Hampshire last weekend and I hope we can keep building on our speed this weekend.”

This Week’s Global Industrial Chevrolet Camaro SS at Pocono Raceway … Austin Hill will make his second NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Pocono Raceway on Saturday. In his first and only Xfinity Series start at the track, he started 15th and finished 25th. During his time in the Truck Series, Hill made six starts at Pocono and tallied two top-five and two top-10 finishes.

About Global Industrial Company … Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC), through its operating subsidiaries, is a value-added industrial distributor. For more than 70 years, Global Industrial has gone the extra mile for its customers and offers more than a million industrial and MRO products, including its own Global Industrial exclusive brands. With extensive product knowledge and a solutions-based approach, Global Industrial helps customers solve problems and be more successful. At Global Industrial, “We can supply that®.”

Double Duty at The Tricky Triangle … In addition to competing in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, Hill is scheduled to compete in the NASCAR Truck Series race on Friday night. He will pilot the No. 7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. You can watch the Truck Series race on Friday, July 23 on FOX.

AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:

Are you excited for this weekend’s race at Pocono and how are you preparing?

“I’ve had some success at Pocono Raceway before and I had a chance at a win in the Truck Series a few times so I’m really excited to get back there this weekend. I have laps around Pocono in an Xfinity car from last year and that does mean something, especially when you’re a rookie. Being able to go to a place where I have been in an Xfinity car before is always beneficial because it’s seat time. My team and I have been putting a lot of work into the simulator recently and we’re looking forward to getting to the track and putting it all to the test. We’ve been trying to find some speed that we’ve been missing the last few races and at bigger tracks and I think we’ve got the strategy down. I’m looking forward to the race!”

Young’s Motorsports Pocono Raceway July Truck Series Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Pocono Raceway | CRC Brakleen 150

Fast Facts
No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Kaz Grala
Primary Partner(s): Young’s Building Systems | Randco Industries Inc.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Steven Dawson
2022 Driver Points Position: 31st
2022 Owner Points Position: 19th
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Still Truckin’: This weekend at Pocono Raceway, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Kaz Grala back as the driver of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST who returns to the organization for the seventh time during the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

The former Truck Series winner has competed for Young’s Motorsports at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track, Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Knoxville Raceway and most recently at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course earlier this month.

Sponsor Intel: For the 16th Truck Series race of 2022, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Texas-based Young’s Building Systems and Randco Industries Inc. as the primary marketing partner on Grala’s No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the CRC Brakleen 150.

Welcome Back: For Pocono, Young’s Motorsports and Kaz Grala welcome back Luxio as an associate marketing partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Luxio joined the Young’s Motorsports team at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February.

Luxio was founded in 2021 with a mission to bring high-quality home goods to consumers all around the world at fair, affordable pricing. Luxio currently offers shipping to Canada, Mexico, United States of America and the United Kingdom.

The Lowdown: Earlier this year Young’s Motorsports confirmed that Grala who will race in all three of NASCAR’s national divisions throughout the 2022 season will pilot the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST for 11 races throughout the season including Saturday afternoon’s race at Pocono Raceway.

In addition to Las Vegas, COTA, Bristol, Sonoma, Knoxville, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Pocono, Grala will also compete at Richmond (Va.) Raceway, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway and the penultimate race of the year at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway.

2022: In his six Truck Series races this season as the pilot of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports flagship entry, Grala has delivered a season-high seventh-place finish in the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 150.

In addition to his top-10 finish at Mid-Ohio, Grala has also delivered two top-15 finishes with 14th place efforts twice in March at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) and in the inaugural Door Dash 250 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway in June.

In his other events for the Mooresville, N.C.-based team, Grala has finished 30th at Las Vegas, and 26th twice at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt and Knoxville Raceway respectively.

Kaz Grala Truck Series Pocono Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 will mark Grala’s second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile triangular race track.

In his “Tricky Triangle” debut, Grala finished 23rd after starting 11th for GMS Racing in the 2017 Overton’s 150.

Kaz Grala Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-miles and larger, Grala has made five starts throughout his career with one win, one top-five and two top-10 finishes and carrying an average finishing position of 14.8.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Grala made his 42nd career Truck Series start.

After qualifying his No. 02 Ruedebusch Development Chevrolet Silverado RST in the rain, Grala quickly moved forward from his 17th place qualifying position and hustled inside the top-10 where he stayed for a majority of the race.

Showcasing his road racing skills, Grala finished seventh capturing his first top-10 finish of the Truck Series season.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Grala as crew chief of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST is crew chief Steven Dawson.

A long-time Young’s Motorsports employee, Dawson will serve as crew chief for just his 16th Truck Series race. The CRC Brakleen 150 will be his first race as crew chief at the 2.5-mile three-turn race track.

Dawson, 34, is a native of Concord, N.C.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Kaz Grala, please visit, kazgrala.com, like him on Facebook (Kaz Grala) and follow him on Twitter (@KazGrala).

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

Kaz Grala Pre-Race Quote:

On Pocono Raceway: “It’s been a few years since I’ve raced at Pocono, but I’m definitely ready to be back. I have an ARCA pole at the track, as well as one Truck race and one Xfinity race, so I feel like it’s a track I know well. I’ve always liked the unique racetracks and Pocono certainly is.

“Not only is there no other track like it, but each corner is completely unique as well, so I feel like it’s a well-rounded test for the driver and team. We’ve been in road course + dirt mode for my past five Truck races, in fact, I’ve only competed in one asphalt oval race this year with the No. 02 team, so I’m eager to get on track and see what we’ve got for the competition this weekend!”

No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Spencer Boyd

Primary Partner(s): Record Rack

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

Crew Chief: Ryan “Pickle” London

2022 Driver Points Position: 27th

2022 Owner Points Position: 29th

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Back To Familiar Territory: Fan favorite Spencer Boyd returns to Pocono Raceway settled in aboard his new Truck number and leadership eyeing his first top-10 of the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and second win of his Truck Series career.

No. 135: This weekend at Pocono, Boyd will make his 135th career NASCAR start. Boyd has three starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, 50 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and will make his 82nd start in Trucks when the green flag waves Saturday afternoon.

The highlight of his NASCAR career is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in October 2019 driving for Young’s Motorsports.

Welcome Aboard: This weekend at Pocono Raceway, Spencer Boyd and Young’s Motorsports welcome Record Rack as the primary marketing partner for the 16th race of the 2022 Truck Series season.

Sportsman’s Choice® Record Rack® wildlife products are engineered to attract and nourish deer for overall health and antler development.

Record Rack® like “Golden Deer Nuggets™” and “Sportsman” products help attract and grow a bigger class of bucks. Whether you’re a wildlife watcher looking to see more deer on your land, or an avid sportsman looking to bring in a trophy, they’ve got the right feed to meet your goals.

Bucks for the Brave: This weekend at Pocono Raceway, Boyd will promote Record Rack’s Bucks for the Brave initiative.

NASCAR Driver, Spencer Boyd is continuing his efforts to support the men and women who have served in the line of duty. Veterans (no longer serving) and retired First Responders (Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMTs) can win the hunting experience of a lifetime thanks to long-time Boyd partner, Record Rack® premium wildlife feed (brand owned by Cargill, Inc.)

Nominations for heroes are now open to submit for the annual Bucks for the Brave charitable event.

Bucks for the Brave is an all-expense paid trip that will take place in early November. The event will be hosted at Trinity Oaks’ Thumbtack Ranch in Batesville, TX, which is the only nationally recognized Purple Heart Ranch in the United States.

One winner from each of our eight categories will be chosen: Army Veteran, Marine Corps Veteran, Navy Veteran, Air Force Veteran, Coast Guard Veteran, Retired Firefighter, Retired Law Enforcement and Retired EMT.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Pocono Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 will mark Boyd’s fourth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile triangular race track.

In his previous three races at the “Tricky Triangle,” Boyd has a best-track finish of 18th after starting 25th in the 2019 Gander RV 150.

He holds an average finish at Pocono of 22.3.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-miles and larger, Boyd has made 13 starts throughout his career with one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes and carrying an average finishing position of 17th.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Boyd made his 81st career Truck Series start.

After starting 35th for the 67-lap race, Boyd maintained a solid pace in his No. 12 Crowe Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST to earn a competitive lead lap 16th place finish at the checkered flag.

To The Point(s): Entering Pocono, Boyd sits 26th in the championship standings.

36 points separate Boyd from 20th in the championship standings currently held by Corey Heim with eight races remaining this season.

108 points separate Boyd from 15th in the championship standings occupied by Chase Purdy.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 12 team secures 27th in the Truck Series owner standings.

Chasing That W: Boyd is eyeing his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory for himself and Young’s Motorsports.

In 2019 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Boyd pulled an upset during the Truck Series Playoffs by winning the Sugarland Shines 250 at the 2.66-mile superspeedway edging Todd Gilliland by 0.027 seconds.

Truck Series Rundown: In five years of Truck Series competition, Boyd has 81 career Truck Series starts with one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes, and a championship best of 17th in 2019 and carries an average finish of 23.0.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Boyd as crew chief of the No. 12 Record Rack Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Ryan “Pickle” London.

He will crew chief his 61st NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday. In his previous 60 races, he has one win, two top-five, and four top-10 finishes to his resume.

The CRC Brakleen 150 will be his fourth race as crew chief at the 2.5-mile three turn race track.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Spencer Boyd, please like him on Facebook (Spencer Boyd Racing) and follow him on Instagram (SpencerBoydpr) and Twitter (@SpencerBoyd).

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

Spencer Boyd Pre-Race Quote:

On Bucks for the Brave: “I so look forward to this event every year,” said Boyd. “It’s hard to put into words the impact that these heroes’ stories have had on me.

“I’m proud to bring light to Record Rack’s efforts in the Veteran and First Responder community. We have been partners for five seasons now so it’s almost like a family reunion when we get together. I love it.”

No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Jesse Little

Primary Partner(s): Shriners Children’s®

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2022 Driver Points Position: 28th

2022 Owner Points Position: 33rd

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Little’s Back: This weekend at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Jesse Little as the driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Little returns to the organization for a bonus of his already 12 confirmed races aboard the team’s flagship entry.

Little returns to NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition for the first time since Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway last month where he recorded a strong top-20 finish in the Rackley Roofing 200.

Sponsor Intel: For the 16th Truck Series race of 2022, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Shriners Children’s® as the primary marketing partner on Little’s No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the CRC Brakleen 150.

Shriners Children’s has a mission to:

Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries, and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered, and collaborative care environment.

Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families

Happy Anniversary: In May, Young’s Motorsports and Jesse Little celebrated the Shriners Children’s® in helping to kick off its 100th Anniversary of providing life-changing care to children with the introduction of its new logo during the Darlington Raceway race weekend.

Little and Shriners Children’s are beginning a new campaign, commemorating the momentous occasion with a special paint scheme and die-cast depicting the 100th Anniversary logo.

The 2022 #givealittle campaign offers fans a chance to be a part of the occasion with a $250 donation which will not only give you the opportunity to virtually ride along with Jesse at a future race but you will receive a commemorative Shriner’s Children’s Young’s Motorsports No. 02 Jesse Little die-cast truck.

The campaign trail continues with Little and the team this weekend at Pocono.

Just Past Halfway: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 indicates Jesse Little is just past halfway through his 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series program with the veteran Mooresville, N.C.-based team.

Little kicked off his partial schedule with the Mooresville, N.C.-based team with an impressive sixth-place finish aboard the No. 02 Shriners Children’s Hospitals Chevrolet Silverado RST after starting a season-high ninth in the season-opening race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February.

Overall, he has captured one top-10, three top-15s, six top-20s and holds an average finish of 19.6 entering the lone race of the 2022 Truck Series season from the Pocono Mountains.

Jesse Little Truck Series Pocono Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 will mark Little’s inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile triangular race track.

However, he does have two prior NASCAR Xfinity Series starts in Long Pond with a best finish of 10th after starting 14th in the 2020 Pocono Green 225.

Jesse Little Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-miles and larger, Little has made two starts throughout his career with one top-10 finishes and carrying an average finishing position of 15th.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Trey Burke made his Truck Series debut for the Young’s Motorsports organization.

A fast start during the inaugural Truck Series race ended with disappointment after Burke experienced mechanical failure during the 67-lap race that resulted in a 16th-place finish.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Little as crew chief of the No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Andrew Abbott.

He will crew chief his 96th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday afternoon.

In his previous 95 races, he has one pole, two top-five and seven top-10 finishes

to his resume.

The CRC Brakleen 150 will be his fourth race as crew chief at the 2.5-mile three-turn race track.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Jesse Little, please like him on Facebook (Jesse Little Racing) and follow on Instagram (@JesseLittle97) and Twitter (@JesseLittle97).

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

Jesse Little Pre-Race Quote:

On Pocono Raceway: “I am excited to add Pocono Raceway to my schedule this weekend with Young’s Motorsports. Pocono is always a race I have circled. I love the race track and the atmosphere so much. Also, to have Shriner’s Children’s on board and be able to represent them in the area is incredibly special.

“There Philadelphia hospital is state-of-the-art and we’ll be lucky enough to have some patients and their families come to join us for the race.

“I don’t have a lot of experience at Pocono, but I do have a top-10 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and it’s my goal to deliver the Young’s Motorsports team another top-10 effort on Saturday afternoon.”

Race Information:

The CRC Brakleen 150 (60 laps | 150 miles) is the 16th of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Qualifying will soon follow from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The 36-truck field will take the green flag on Saturday, July 23, 2022, shortly after 12:00 p.m. with live coverage on FOX, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

Kody King honoring Jeff Gordon with throwback to his first career Busch Series victory

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Clear Lake, Ia. (July 22, 2022) –Kody King will be honoring one of his heroes when the CARS Pro Late Model Tour heads to Hickory Motor Speedway on July 30 for the Throwback 276.

The scheme that will adorn King’s car is a tribute to four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon and the No. 1 Baby Ruth Ford that he drove to his first career victory in what was then the NASCAR Busch Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1992.

King said the decision to utilize Gordon’s Baby Ruth scheme for his Lee Faulk Racing Pro Late Model was an easy one and is thrilled to pay tribute to a driver who continues to make a tremendous impact on stock car racing in the United States seven years after his retirement from full-time competition.

“I was looking for an iconic paint scheme for the No. 1,” King said. “I have been able to watch Jeff Gordon as a driver, broadcaster and now as a winning car owner. This scheme was from his first Busch Grand National win in 1992. To me, that’s iconic.”

Gordon tallied two more victories during that 1992 season in the Baby Ruth car, both at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The success from that year, combined with his reputation as one of the most promising auto racing prospects in the U.S. at the time, convinced Rick Hendrick to put him in the No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet for the 1992 Hooters 500.

What followed was one of the greatest careers in NASCAR history. Along with his four championships in 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2001, Gordon also tallied three victories in the Daytona 500 and 93 wins overall, placing him third on the all-time list behind Richard Petty and David Pearson.

Like King, Lee Faulk Racing director of operations Michael Faulk considers Gordon to be a major influence on both himself and the current generation of drivers. He hopes the throwback scheme provides some additional luck as they tackle Hickory’s abrasive surface.

“There’s no better way to honor Jeff Gordon’s career than with the scheme that started it all,” Faulk said. “NASCAR changed forever with drivers like Gordon, and you can see his impact today in drivers like Kody. It’s an honor to have such a memorable scheme on one of our cars and hopefully we can give it one more win at Hickory.”

Faulk believes that everything is starting to come together for King in his rookie season with the CARS PLM Tour. In four starts, King has recorded three Top 10 finishes, including a career best of sixth during the Keen Parts 100 at Tri-County Motor Speedway.

The most recent trip to Hickory for King saw him finish in seventh on the lead lap, which is why he and Faulk are both optimistic that they can claim their first Top 5 of the season and build on that momentum with seven races remaining on the schedule.

King will pilot Gordon’s famous Baby Ruth car for 100 laps around Hickory as the CARS Tour honors the history of stock car racing with the fifth running of the Throwback 276.

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Grand National Super Series Dillon Preview

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Mooresville, N.C.- The Grand National Super Series presented by Engineered Components Co. is set to tackle Dillon Motor Speedway Saturday July 23rd. This will be the first visit to the 4/10th mile oval.

Twelve drivers will take to the track for their change to take home the trophy. Among them are teams from Illinois, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. A.J. Henriksen is the current points leader and hungry for his first win of the season. He was headed to victory lane at Franklin County before lapped traffic became a factor. Now he must dethrone Frank Kimmel. Eric Barber, the current rookie points leader, had some motor trouble last weekend but assured everyone he will be at Dillon.

Kevin Kromer will be in his black K2 Motorsports car. Jason Schue and Lauren Butler will be splitting the 3 car this weekend. Jason had some trouble on the way to GAAS preventing him from competing. Dusty Silvers has his issues from the previous weekend ironed out and is ready to race. Joe Wilder who is gaining momentum every week will be at Dillon in his 42 Jody Cash machine.

Denver N.C. natives Mike Kurkowski and Larry Wilcox will be ready to rock, as will Marc Jones who has been busy preparing another car. Cody Dennison who was missing last week is planning to unload his 12 car. Anthony Strickland was planning to attend but unforeseen circumstances are preventing him from coming.

The action starts at 11:30 for practice, followed by qualifying at 3:30, a driver meet and greet will take place at 5:30, and racing kicks off at 6 p.m. GNSS will run their twin 50 laps features being the first and the last race of the evening. We are working on the logistics for the race feed and when a decision is made we will update everyone via Facebook. For more information please visit www.grandnationalsuperseries.com

How to Get the Best Locksmith Service

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Having a locksmith’s number on hand is always a good idea. If you ever find yourself locked out of your home or car, you’ll be glad you did. But how do you know which locksmith to call? Not all locksmiths are created equal! Now, let’s look at a few tips on how to find the best locksmith service possible, and know what to expect from a good locksmith and what to watch out for. So read on and learn everything you need to know about getting the best locksmith service!

What to look for:

Licensed:

First and foremost, you want to ensure that the locksmith you call is licensed and insured. This is important for a couple of reasons. First, it safeguards you in case something goes wrong. If the locksmith damages your property or injures you while working on your lock, you want to be sure they are insured. Second, it protects the locksmith. They could be held liable if something goes wrong if they are not licensed and insured. To find out whether a Locksmith Halle {Slotenmaker Halle} is licensed and insured, you can typically check their website or call them. They should be able to provide you with this information quickly enough. If they can’t or won’t provide it, that’s a red flag, and you should look elsewhere for your locksmith needs. 

Bonded:

In addition to being licensed and insured, a good locksmith will also be bonded. This means they have been background-checked by the state where they operate. This is important because you want to ensure your locksmith is someone you can trust. You don’t want to let just anyone into your home or car, so it’s essential to choose a locksmith who has been adequately vetted. 

Ask the rates:

When you call a locksmith, be sure to ask about their rates. A good locksmith will be upfront about pricing and won’t try to hide any fees. You should also ask about any other charges that may apply, such as a service call fee if they have to come to your location. Ensure you understand all charges before agreeing to use the locksmith’s services. 

Make the calls:

Once you’ve found a few locksmiths that meet the above criteria, it’s time to start making some calls. This is where you can start to narrow down your choices. When you call each locksmith, be sure to ask about their experience and whether or not they have any specialties. You’ll also want to find out how long they’ve been in business and whether they’re members of any professional organizations. You should also ask them if they provide Emergency locksmith services. If they only operate during certain hours, they may not be of much use to you in an emergency. These are all excellent indicators of a quality locksmith.

Ask for recommendations:

Finally, don’t be afraid to ask family and friends for recommendations. If someone you know has had a good experience with a particular locksmith, they’ll be more than happy to share their information. This is one of the best ways to find a quality locksmith that you can trust.

More tips:

– Get an estimate before work begins. Explain in detail the problem and what you want done, and ask whether there are other options.
– Ask if they have a physical location where you can come in and talk to someone in person. 
– If they do work onsite, ask if they guarantee their work.
– Ask about payment methods and find out if they offer discounts for cash payments. 
– Find out if they have a cancellation policy if you need to reschedule.  You don’t want to be stuck with a bill if the locksmith can’t make it on time. 
– Ask if they offer any other services you might need in the future, such as key duplication or safe installation. It’s always good to have a locksmith you can rely on for all your needs. 
– Ask if the locksmith can provide ID. Some states require locksmiths to be licensed. If they can’t provide ID, they may not be legitimate. 
– Be wary of any locksmith who quotes a price over the phone without seeing the situation first. This is a common scam where the locksmith will quote a low price to get your business, but then add additional fees once they arrive. 
– Get everything in writing before work begins. This should include an estimate of the total cost and what type of work will be performed. 
– Ask if the locksmith is bonded and insured. This protects you if something goes wrong and shows that the locksmith is reputable. 
– Inquire about payment methods
– Find out if there are any discounts available
– Ask for references

Why should you go for the best one?

The best locksmiths will be experienced and have been doing this for many years. Locksmiths can provide many services, such as key duplication, safe installation, or even simple lock picking. However, not all locksmiths are created equal. It would help to consider a few things when choosing a locksmith to ensure you get the best possible service. Additionally, having access to a reliable professional who offers dependable emergency locksmith services ensures help is available whenever unexpected lock issues arise.

First, choose only an experienced, established Emergency locksmith. This will ensure they have the knowledge and expertise to handle any situation you may encounter. In addition, be sure to ask if the locksmith is bonded and insured. This protects you financially in case something goes wrong during their work. Finding a locksmith who is a member of a professional organization, such as the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA), is also essential. This shows they are committed to their craft and up to date with the latest industry standards. Finally, be sure to ask for references from past customers. This is the best way to get an idea of what type of service you can expect from the locksmith. Your security is too important to leave in the hands of just anyone. 

By following these tips, you should be able to find a quality locksmith you can trust. Don’t be afraid to ask around and get some recommendations. With a little research, you can be sure you’re getting the best possible service. And remember, if something does go wrong, make sure that you have their insurance information on hand! This way, you’ll be covered no matter what. Thanks for reading, and we hope this helps! 

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