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Trent Owens to call 300th Cup event as crew chief at New Hampshire

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A significant milestone start is in the making for Trent Owens, crew chief for Justin Haley and the No. 31 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team in the NASCAR Cup Series. By participating in this weekend’s Cup event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Owens will call his 300th career race as a crew chief in NASCAR’s premier series.

A native of Davidson, North Carolina, and the nephew of seven-time NASCAR champion and Hall of Famer Richard Petty who made select starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Owens made his debut as a NASCAR Cup Series crew chief at Texas Motor Speedway in April for Reed Sorenson and the No. 32 Braun Racing Toyota Camry team that campaigned in select Cup events. By then, Owens was also in his fifth season as an Xfinity Series crew chief for Braun Racing. Throughout the 2010 season, the No. 32 entry qualified for six events and notched a season-best 29th-place result at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July with Quebec’s Jacques Villenueve.

Two years later, Owens made his lone appearance as a Cup Series crew chief at Daytona International Speedway in July for the 1988 NASCAR champion and Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, who piloted the No. 50 Chevrolet Impala for Turner Motorsports to a 37th-place result after being involved in a late multi-car wreck.

In 2014, Owens became a full-time Cup Series crew chief for the first time as he was paired with Aric Almirola and the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford Fusion team. The duo commenced the season with a wreck and a 39th-place result in the 56th running of the Daytona 500, but rallied three races later by posting a third-place result at Bristol Motor Speedway in March. Another 14 races later, Owens and Almirola achieved their first career victory in the Cup Series in the rain-shortened Coke Zero 400 at Daytona in July. The victory occurred on the 30th anniversary where Richard Petty notched his record-breaking 200th victory in NASCAR’s premier series and it marked the first win for Petty’s iconic No. 43 since April 1999. With the victory and a guaranteed spot in the 2014 Cup Playoffs, Owens and Almirola were one of four teams eliminated following the Round of 16 despite finishing as high as sixth during the round. They went on to conclude the season in 16th place in the final standings. 

The following season, Owens, Almirola and the No. 43 RPM Ford team managed to record three top-five results, one extra than 2014, and six top-10 results, one less than 2014. Despite finishing in fourth place at Richmond Raceway in September, they missed the 2015 Cup Playoffs by 17 points and they went on to finish in 17th place in the final standings.

Remaining as Almirola’s crew chief for the 2016 Cup season, Owens led the No. 43 team to six top-15 results and a season-best 12th-place result in the 58th running of the Daytona 500. Despite surpassing 100 Cup appearances as a crew chief, he was replaced by veteran Drew Blickensderfer for seven of the remaining eight scheduled events.

The 2017 Cup season marked a new beginning for Owens, who joined JTG-Daugherty Racing as a crew chief for Chris Buescher and the No. 37 Chevrolet SS team. The team’s best results were a pair of sixth-place results at Michigan International Speedway in August and at Kansas Speedway in October. To go along with an additional two top-10 results, Owens guided Buescher to a 25th-place result in the final standings.

In 2018, Owens and Buescher commenced the season on a strong note by finishing in fifth place in the 60th running of the Daytona 500. The remaining 25 regular season events, however, were a struggle for the duo as they managed an additional fifth-place result at Daytona in July and were unable to make the 2018 Cup Playoffs. Following the first Playoff event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in September, JTG-Daugherty Racing swapped the crew chiefs of the team’s two-car lineup that resulted with Owens paired with AJ Allmendinger and the No. 47 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team while Tristan Smith joined forces with Buescher. During the final nine scheduled events, Owens and Allmendinger achieved two top-10 results as the No. 47 team finished in 22nd place in the final standings, two spots ahead of Buescher. 

In 2019, Owens, who remained at JTG-Daugherty Racing for a third consecutive season, reunited with Buescher as he returned atop the pit box of the No. 37 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team. Like the previous two seasons, however, the duo struggled with consistency as they only achieved four top-10 results, including a sixth-place result in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, before settling in 25th place in the final standings. By then, Owens surpassed 200 appearances as a Cup crew chief.

The following season, Owens, who remained at JTG-Daugherty Racing for a fourth consecutive season, was paired with Ryan Preece, who took over the No. 37 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE to make room for the team’s newest competitor, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., in the No. 47 Chevrolet. Appearing in all but one of the 36-race schedule, Owens and Preece recorded two top-10 results and a season-best result of ninth place at Bristol Motor Speedway Night Race in September before falling back to 29th place in the final standings.

Owens, Preece and the No. 37 JTG-Daugherty Racing Chevrolet team entered the 2021 Cup season without a charter that would guarantee them a spot in every event of the new season. Despite this, they qualified for the 63rd running of the Daytona 500, where Preece finished sixth despite being involved in a multi-car wreck on the final lap. Preece then backed it up by finishing ninth at the Daytona Road Course. Overall, Owens and Preece recorded two additional top-10 results and a season-best fourth-place result at Daytona in August. Despite earning a starting spot for every scheduled event, they ended up in 27th place in the final standings.

A month prior to the 2022 Cup Series season, Owens was named crew chief for Kaulig Racing’s No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team that was set to campaign on a full-time basis with Justin Haley serving as the driver. Owens’ first campaign with Haley and Kaulig Racing started off on a rough note when Haley, who was running towards the front, was eliminated in a late accident during the Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in February. Two weeks later, Owens was suspended for four races after Haley’s No. 31 Chevrolet lost a right-front tire during the early stages of the 64th running of the Daytona 500. Despite Kaulig’s attempts to appeal the suspension, which kept Owens atop the No. 31 pit box for the following three events in the West Coast, the suspension was ultimately upheld in late March as Owens was absent from Atlanta Motor Speedway in March through Martinsville Speedway in April.

A month later and following a stellar third-place run with Haley at Darlington Raceway, Owens was issued another four-race suspension after the No. 31 Chevrolet lost a left-rear tire upon exiting his pit stall during an early caution period at Kansas Speedway. Since returning atop the No. 31 pit box at Nashville Superspeedway in late June, Owens and Haley are coming off a strong seventh-place run at Atlanta. With two top-10 results during the first 19 scheduled events, the duo are ranked in 22nd place in the drivers’ standings as they trail the top-16 cutline to make the 2022 Cup Series Playoffs by 149 points.

Through 299 previous Cup appearances, Owens has achieved one victory, nine top-five results and 33 top-10 results while working with 10 different competitors.

Owens is scheduled to call his 300th Cup Series career event as a crew chief at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 17, with the event’s coverage to commence as 3 p.m. ET on USA Network.

Jensen Jorgensen, Mark Green Big Winners At Cook Out Summer Shootout ‘Night of Games’

Boston Reid & Co. Pro driver Jensen Jorgensen poses in victory lane with two Cook Out Summer Shootout trophies after winning both the rain-delayed Round 5 and Round 6 features Tuesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (CMS/John Davison photo)

Double Down:
Jensen Jorgensen, Mark Green Big Winners
At Cook Out Summer Shootout ‘Night of Games’

  • Wyatt Coffey (Beginner Bandolero), Ben Morabito (Bandits), Hunter Jordan (Outlaws), George Phillips (Young Lions) and Jacob Staton (VP Racing Semi-Pro) also victorious in Round 6 of Cook Out Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway; Jensen Jorgensen (Boston Reid & Co. Pro) and Mark Green (Masters) also secured victory in make-up races from last week’s rain-delayed Round 5
  • The action continues next week with Classic Cruise-In Night presented by Hagerty and Streetside Classics, featuring a full slate of Legend Car and Bandolero action as well as a bevy of classic and custom cars on display

CONCORD, NC (July 12, 2022) – Tuesday night was all fun and games off the track during the “Night of Games” themed Cook Out Summer Shootout, but for drivers racing around the frontstretch quarter-mile, it was all business. When all the chips were down, it was Jensen Jorgensen and Mark Green who were big winners on the night, taking home two checkered flags in the Boston Reid & Co. Pro division and Masters division respectively.

Jorgensen only earned a hard-fought sweep by racing clean and passing three-time Pro Series champion Jordan Black with one lap remaining in the final feature of the night. The 25-lap affair saw Jorgensen, Black and points leader Landen Lewis pull away from the field early and never look back.

With Black setting the pace, Jorgensen waited for his opportunity to grab the lead and his second checkered flag of the night.

“I knew I had the car to win,” Jorgensen said. “I was trying to do it as clean as possible. I saw five to go and I thought, ‘Man, I’ve got to go.’ It felt good to beat him like that.”

Despite the same result, the caution-free race was in stark contrast to the rain-delayed Round 5 feature that was run earlier in the evening. That race was marred by five cautions in the first 12 laps, but a clean second half gave Jorgensen the opportunity to pull away on Lap 13, with Black again giving chase.

Veteran driver Mark Green also wheeled his way to victory lane in the 25-lap Masters feature twice on Tuesday, winning both his rain-delayed Round 5 showdown and an action-packed Round 6 slobberknocker.

In the night’s penultimate race, Green held off a hard charge from Robbie Woodall and Brandon McKenzie to earn the sweep.

Cook Out Summer Shootout continues with Round 7 on Tuesday, July 19. Classic Cruise-In Night presented by Hagerty and Streetside Classics at America’s Home for Racing features a full slate of Legend Car and Bandolero action. Everyone who cruises in with their classic car will receive one free entry into Round 7 and the opportunity to display the car on the concourse. Classics will also take part in a mid-race cruise-in along with legendary speedway’s frontstretch. Fans will vote on the best-in-show at the cruise-in, with a trophy being awarded to the winner.

Top 10 in each division of Tuesday’s races (unofficial results):

Beginner Bandoleros: 1. Wyatt Coffey; 2. Jack Smith; 3. Jeffrey Beck; 4. Hendrick Case; 5. Camden Truett; 6. Kevin Stiene; 7. Kendall Stevens; 8. Aidan Zschiedrich; 9. Ava Grace Tobias; 10. Mason Roberts

Bandolero Bandits: 1. Ben Morabito; 2. Hudson Canipe; 3. Beckham Malone; 4. Darren Krantz Jr.; 5. Bryson Brinkley; 6. Colt Johnson; 7. LaQuan McCoy; 8. Rodney Dowless; 9. Owen Zacharias; 10. Mardy Roberts III

Bandolero Outlaws: 1. Hunter Jordan; 2. Olivia Murray; 3. Kaeden Ballos; 4. Neil Dullin; 5. Bobby Gossett; 6. Randy Phillips; 7. Atley Wiese; 8. Killiam McMann; 9. Ellie Gossett; 10. Finn Buckley

Young Lions: 1. George Phillips; 2. Joshua Dickens; 3. Sean McElearney; 4. Ethan Nascimenton; 5. Isaiah Newcomb; 6. Brody Gunter; 7. Carson Haislip; 8. Cassidy Keitt; 9. TJ Decaire; 10. London McKenzie

VP Racing Semi-Pro: 1. Jacob Staton; 2. Trevor Wester; 3. Dawson Sutton; 4. Andres Perez; 5. Justin Campbell; 6. Byron Daley; 7. Farron Laney; 8. Eloy Lopez; 9. Mason Lastra; 10. Jack Baldwin

Boston Reid & Co. Pro (Round 5 makeup feature): 1. Jensen Jorgensen; 2. Jordan Black; 3. Landen Lewis; 4. Parker Eatmon; 5. Landon Rapp; 6. Jake Waltman; 7. Ethan Norfleet; 8. Gavin Graham; 9. Justice Calabro; 10. Alex McCollum

Boston Reid & Co. Pro (Round 6): 1. Jensen Jorgensen; 2. Jordan Black; 3. Landen Lewis; 4. Alex McCollum; 5. Ethan Norfleet; 6. Justice Calabro; 7. Gavin Graham; 8. Jake Bollamn; 9. Sam Cornman; 10. Cameron Bolin

Masters (Round 5 makeup feature): 1. Mark Green; 2. Brandon McKenzie; 3. Dwayne Holder; 4. Carl Cormier; 5. Robby Faggart; 6. Lee Jordan; 7. Rusty Young; 8. Brandin Wrisley; 9. Robbie Woodall; 10. Tom Sherman

Masters (Round 6): 1. Mark Green; 2. Robbie Woodall; 3. Brandon McKenzie; 4. Dwayne Holder; 5. Lee Jordan; 6. Keith Newcomer; 7. Robby Faggart; 8. Rusty Young; 9. Tom Sherman; 10. Carl Cormier

TICKETS:

CookOut Summer Shootout continues Tuesday, July 19. Entry is $10 for adults, FREE if you “cruise in” to the concourse with a classic car, and kids 12 and under are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, by calling 800-455-FANS or online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets.

KEEP TRACK:

Follow all the thrilling CookOut Summer Shootout action using the hashtag #WeCreateLegends. Connect with Charlotte Motor Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Motorsports Events: The Best Vintage Racing Events Around the World

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People love classic cars because these vintage cars operate from an entirely different plane than the rest. Whereas the high point of modern vehicles is their speed and efficiency, vintage cars relish universal and timeless car features across various styles, designs, and uniqueness.

One event that increases the appeal of classic cars is vintage racing events across the globe. These events have multiplied the appeal of classic cars by more than tenfold in the eyes of fans, journalists, and sports betting enthusiasts in different countries around the world.

Moreover, vintage racing events permit vehicle owners to show off their cars and excite fans as they watch antique vehicles push down the race tracks to their limits.

Why Vintage Racing Is The Best Form Of Racing

Vintage racing events certainly have a different atmosphere than modern motorsports. Often, older drivers are familiar with one another, and racing occurs in a friendly atmosphere with no one taking things too seriously.

This time around, it isn’t the modern turbo V6s or V8s zooming seemingly against their limits – vintage racing showcases straight eights buzzing and wailing intermittently along the tracks.

Many of these events take place across the world week in, week out, with categories including various classes of vintage racers. Of course, the weekly events are different from annual racing events at different individual racetracks.

Top Vintage Racing Events In The World

Check out some of the best vintage motorsport’s events around the world below.

1. Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion

The Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion is the prime vehicle racing event during the famous Monterey Classic Car Week. Over 500 cars get an invitation into the race based on different criteria, including correctness with the race’s period, authenticity, and race prevalence.

The world’s premier motoring event, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion features about 14 race classifications. Some of the best classic cars the road has ever seen often show up in this event, including vehicles dating back to the early 1900s.

2. Classic 24 Hour at Daytona

The Classic 24 Hour at Daytona is one of the most coveted vintage and historic racing events by motorsports fans and contestants across the world. Founded in 2014, the vintage racing events showcase different legendary race cars from the 1950s and pitch them against one another over 24 hours.

Organized by the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), the Classic 24-Hour event occurs at the Daytona International Speedway, among several other Daytona Historic events. Other HSR events aside from the Classic 24-Hour race include the Endurance Series and Sprint Races.

3. US Vintage Grand Prix

The US Vintage Grand Prix is one of the most renowned racing events in Watkins Glens. Apart from the US Vintage Grand Prix, Watkins Glens had played host to many successful racing events, including the USA F1 Grand Prix, the IndyCar Series, the NASCAR Cup Series, and more.

This iconic event helps to uphold the legacy of US motorsports racing, featuring hundreds of vintage vehicles across different models, ages, and manufacturers. The US Vintage Grand Prix also includes the Trans-Am championship.

4. Masters Historic Formula One Championship

The Masters Historic F1 Championship relishes the golden age vehicles in Formula One. Here’s the event to find 3-litre cars from 1966 to 1985 racing against one another before the jeers and cheers of many vintage racing events fans.

Introduced in 2013, the Masters Historic Formula One Championship features four-year-based classification teams and occurs over a three-day weekend.

To get admitted into this race, all cars have to drive below 10,000rpm and operate on Cosworth DFV engines. Additionally, all drivers must hold a current FIA Historic Technical Passport and an international level racing license. The race promises to incite nostalgia as it showcases spectacular sounds and sights and brings back the memory of the mid-90s.

5. Monza Historic

Also called the Temple of Speed, the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is a special motor racing circuit that has largely kept to its initial layout. It got its nickname, ‘Temple of Speed,’ because it typically showcases a straight track, with limited corners that may slow vehicles down, allowing vintage cars to push their horsepower to the limits.

The Monza Historic integrates different historical ages in motorsports, including GTs, Prototypes, Touring cars, and Sports Cars, from the 1950’s to the 2000s. Pierre-Alain and Raymond Narac drove a 1990 Nissan R90CK to a historic 190.3mph during the 2019 edition.

6. Peking to Paris Motor Challenge

The Peking to Paris Motor Challenge is quite different from the more familiar vintage car racing events. Drivers of this motoring adventure have a tough terrain to wade through that goes through the Mongolian desert. Taking over thirty-six days, the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge covers 8500 miles, with cars covering about 250 miles daily and a few 400-mile races in-between the race.

Since 1907, the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge has featured the same route and has become the cream of the pack of endurance motoring events globally. The event features vintage and classic cars, including vintage cars like Porsche 911s, Datsun 240Zs, and the Chevrolets of the 1930s.

7. Le Mans Classic

Introduced in 2002, the Le Mans Classic is a major historical event that displays automobile technological advances the racetrack witnessed over the years. Only cars made before 1979 qualify and can partake in this event divided across six different period groups.

The event takes place over four days, hosting about 200 exhibitors and 1000 vintage car drivers. Moreover, the Le Mans Classic welcomes the largest gathering of vintage cars in front of 195,000 spectators. The track receives six hundred cars while 8500 classic machines are displayed in special enclosures.

Conclusion

Vintage racing is exciting and fun and represents a chance to relish the amazing auto-advancements of yesteryears. Many of these events occur annually in different parts of the world.

If you are a fan of the races and want to know some of the best you can follow or attend, we have provided you with seven options in this article. They are the best and most prestigious vintage motor events globally.

Motorsports & Racing Insurance Coverage: Who Insures Race Car Drivers and Their Cars?

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Car racing, while exhilarating, is a dangerous sport. At speeds of over 200 miles per hour, even the most experienced, skilled drivers can and do crash their cars. Because of the speed at impact, the damage to the vehicle is severe and drivers can get badly injured. 

The cost of repairing the car and the driver’s medical bills can be extremely high. So the driver and the racing car must be insured. 

However, insurance companies won’t insure drivers or their cars under standard policies because of the risks involved. Also, high risk auto insurance is not an option, as this insurance type is typically for regular drivers with bad driving histories, new drivers, and older drivers likely with symptoms of old age like poor vision.

Insurance for Race Car Drivers

Given the risky nature of motorcar racing, many stakeholders are required to buy insurance that will cover the drivers. In some cases, insurance companies sponsor the driver and view them as good investments for publicity. 

Despite their risky profession, race car drivers are only at risk of being injured during races. Besides that, they are viewed as low risk because they’re in good health, as the profession requires them to be in a good shape.

Depending on the terms of the policy, the driver may only be covered under a stakeholder’s insurance during a race. So if they are injured while practicing or doing a test, they may not be covered. For this reason, drivers can buy their own personal injury and medical insurance to compensate them for injuries they sustain when not participating in an official race. 

Unlike the pit crew and other team members employed by the team, drivers are independent contractors and often, depending on the state they’re based in, may not be entitled to worker’s compensation or a disability payout if they’re injured during a race. Many drivers, therefore, choose to buy life insurance or liability to cover themselves if they’re hurt while working. 

Insurance for Racing Cars

Race car drivers can’t buy insurance for their racing cars from an ordinary insurance company. Instead, they will need to insure their vehicle with an insurance company specialized in motorsport insurance. 

Racing cars need to be covered for:

  • On-Track Damage

Racing cars are most at risk of getting damaged when driving on a track during a race, even though the car is only on the track for a short time. When calculating the premiums, several factors are taken into account, including the number of races the vehicle is booked for and the driver’s track record.

  • Off-Track Damage

The car also must be insured when it’s in transit to the track and in storage. Off-track cover may also include damage to the engine and other parts of the vehicle, damage caused by natural disasters, theft, or if the car is vandalized. 

  • Equipment and Tools

The equipment and tools used to repair and maintain the car and the trailer used to transport it to and from tracks are usually very expensive. So many drivers buy insurance to protect them if they are stolen or damaged. 

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6 Common Rumors About Coolants That Can Damage Your Car

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Car owners tend to put a lot of effort into their car’s maintenance. But a few myths about coolants passed off as knowledge ends up doing more damage to the car than good. 

The myths that you hear that are potentially damaging to your car might have been passed off as well-intentioned advice. 

One of the most common myths is that fresh water is the best coolant. Fresh water contains a lot of minerals that can cause rust in the cooling system is applied. 

Another wrong myth is that cooling systems don’t need repair since they are out of the way. But these are not the only ones. There are so many more. 

Continue reading this article to learn the six rumors about coolants that you must know about to protect your car! 

6 Rumors About Coolants Threatening Your Car

Rumor # 1 Slow Down the Vehicle When the Radiator Overheats

Bringing your car to a halt if the radiator starts to burn is logical, as you may expect it to greatly lower the engine power. However, this is the complete antithesis of what you should be doing. The automobile must be operating in order for the coolant and air to travel across the radiator. 

In reality, increasing your vehicle’s speed can increase the quantity of coolant flow, allowing your car to cool down faster. Conversely, you can use the car warmer to lower the temperature of your radiator because it will effectively remove heat from the rear of your vehicle and draw it inside. 

Coolants tend to have a greater effect on air cooler and heater performance than most people think they do.

Rumor # 2 All Coolants Are the Same

You may hear occasionally that it makes no difference which coolant you use. They appear to be all pretty much the same. 

However, this is incorrect. In fact, using the improper coolant in your radiators could invalidate your vehicle’s warranty. Thus, it is essential to comprehend the various iterations in coolant formulas. 

Traditional coolants can have the same color as organic acid formulations. However, the coloring does not reveal the sort of inhibitors in the fluid. It is critical to select a high-quality coolant that matches your OEM standards.

Combining multiple coolant varieties might increase the odds of deterioration and lead to trouble. It is always better to use distilled water rather than mixing coolants of various colors.

Similarly, just because a coolant is the same color does not imply that it contains the same inhibitor composition. It is advisable not to combine coolant compositions. 

If you have a new car, be sure you note down what type of coolant is in the tank. As a general guideline, only use the OEM-recommended coolant in your car. 

Additionally, certain automakers tend to indicate which coolant brands they accept.

Before deciding which coolant to use in your vehicle, consult your owner’s manual. Also, never mix several types of coolant simultaneously. They can have harmful chemical reactions with one another and all carsneedcare to properly function and cool correctly. 

Coolants from good companies tend to be of higher quality and work really well. However, you still need to figure out which coolant would be good before putting it in. 

Rumor # 3 No Anti-Collapse Spring

Some people, even hose manufacturers, consider that an anti-collapse elastic in the bottom radiator’s hose is unnecessary. 

If you have an old beater with a traditional cooling system, you should have an anti-collapse spring in the bottom radiator line.

The lower radiator hose is sensitive to adverse stress and bursts at high rpm because it transports coolant to the water pump and engine. This is prevented by the anti-collapse spring. 

Rumor # 4 No Need for Servicing Your Cooling System

The cooling system is already out of view, which implies out of mind for certain motorists, and the assumption that cooling systems are upkeep-free is all too prevalent. That, however, is not the case.

In some automobiles, the coolant begins to degrade over time, resulting in rust.  As a result, the coolant becomes extremely corrosive, causing extensive damage to both your cooling system and your engine.

Another popular maintenance myth is that antifreeze should only be pumped over and never cleaned or replenished. Even as the lubricant in your automobile degrades over time, so does the coolant, which, as previously said, can have serious ramifications for both your vehicle and your bank account.

Rumor # 5 Small Leaks Can Be Overlooked

If you notice a little ethylene glycol leak on the automobile floor, it is advisable that you have the leakage inspected and repaired. If left unchecked, this minor leak can develop into a major cooling system failure. 

Furthermore, the leak may cause major harm to animals and small children in the nearby region because ethylene glycol is a poisonous substance that can be fatal if consumed in large quantities.

Rumor # 6 Water is the Best Coolant

One common misconception is that water is the greatest coolant. When talking about heat conductivity, it’s generally true but it’s also the greatest source of rust. Therefore, whenever utilizing plain water, always add water pump lubrication and a corrosion inhibitor. 

Your vehicle’s cooling depends on a combination of freshwater and antifreeze. This is due to the fact that water governs heat and it can pull excess heat from the engine and swiftly cool the radiator. However, the parameters of water lead some engine elements to rust.

Coolant companies commonly recommend a 50/50 blend of ethylene glycol and water to safeguard your cooling system down to -34℉. 

If you choose the 50/50 mix, you can save time by purchasing antifreeze that has already been mixed with water. It is recommended that you use distilled water while running an ethylene glycol and water combination to keep contaminants out of your cooling system.

Final Words

The car’s cooling system is much more important than a lot of people realize. The lack of knowledge regarding this also results in a lack of care or maintenance of the cooling system.

The cooling system circulates antifreeze via engine compartment tubes. The solution absorbs excess heat as it travels through, keeping the engine from overheating and running smoothly. Hence, you can understand how important it is to maintain. 

Now that you’ve read all of the above, you should be more aware of the prevalent but ultimately destructive rumors about coolants. Hopefully, this should put you in a better position to protect your vehicle’s cooling system from damage.

FIRST EVENT FOR LOUIS-PHILIPPE MONTOUR IN TORONTO INDY STREET RACE

Montour ready to tackle the urban layout at the Toronto Exhibition Place this Friday

EventGrand Prix of Toronto – 2,8 km – July 15, 2022
LocationHonda Indy Toronto (Toronto, Ontario)
Date / broadcastRDS & TSN (Schedule TBD)
LiveTSN app | TSN.ca | FloRacing
Schedule / Race CenterFriday, July 15, Practice / Qualifying 10:15 a.m. / Race 4:00 p.m. (ET)nascar.ca/race-center/

Blainville (Quebec, Canada), July 13, 2022 – Louis-Philippe Montour, driving the #13 Kamloop | GL electric-automation car prepared by Dumoulin Competition, will be on track for the first time at the Honda Indy Toronto this Friday, July 15. The 2.8 km urban layout wraps around Exhibition Place and will also host the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, as well as the IndyCar and several other series.

“This will be my first race on the Toronto street. I’m looking forward to this event,” said Louis-Philippe Montour. The Blainville native is familiar with the NASCAR Pinty’s Series after driving a well-planned and error-free race through the pack, from a 21st starting position to a 5th place finish in last May’s Pinty’s event at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP).

“Dumoulin Competition continued to work on the car so that we would be ready for our second event of the season,” added Louis-Philippe Montour. “Following the result of my last race at CTMP, I am confident that we will start the coming race with a front-running car.”

As the track is unfamiliar territory to him, Louis-Philippe Montour will be conservative at first to familiarize himself with the layout. Friday morning’s combined practice / qualifying session, lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes, will force the teams to work out the best possible race as well as qualifying and end-of-race set-ups, while having to decide on tire selection (new or used) for different phases of the session and the race. The complex decisions taken by the teams and the skills of the drivers to adapt to changing track and car handling conditions will also determine the outcome of the race.

“My goal is to finish in the top 5. We have the car and the team to get there. We’ll just have to manage our brakes and tires, be patient, and attack in the last 10 laps,” concluded the driver of the #13 Kamloop | GL electric-automation car. 

Prior to the event, fans will have the opportunity to meet the NASCAR Pinty’s drivers during an autograph session at 1:30 p.m.

Dumoulin Competition can count on Kamloop’s support to keep the team healthy throughout the season.

In addition to the on-track partnership, Louis-Philippe Montour and Dumoulin Competition also work together on the team’s logistics. In fact, Kamloop products will allow the team to optimize the food-related processes and provide even fresher nourishment during the events. You can read the full article here

RESULTS – 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s Series Road Courses

DateEventsResults QualifyingResults Race
May 20 to 22Canadian Tire Motorsport ParkBowmanville, Ontario – canadiantiremotorsportpark.com21st5th
July 15Exibition PlaceToronto, Ontario – hondaindy.com  
August 5 to 7Grand Prix de Trois-RivièresTrois-Rivières, Québec – gp3r.com  
August 27Circuit ICARMirabel, Québec – icarexperience.ca  
September 2 to 4Canadian Tire Motorsport ParkBowmanville, Ontario – canadiantiremotorsportpark.com  

“Passion – Performance – Partnerships”

Additional Information

Louis-Philippe Montour has always been a racing enthusiast. He acquired his experience by participating in different series in the United States such as TransAm TA2. The NASCAR Pinty’s Canadian Series has always been one of his goals. This year, he has partnered with Dumoulin Competition to participate in all 5 road course events.

His track record since 2011 is proof of the effectiveness of his approach:

  • 2021: runner-up TC Canada Championship in the FEL Series
  • 2018: TransAm TA2 Southern Cup Champion
  • 2017: Winner of the HSR Daytona Classic 24 at Daytona International Speedway
  • 2016: Rookie of the year in the TransAm TA2 Series
  • 2013: Champion in the SRT Viper Cup Championship Series, with 8 pole positions in 10 races
  • 2013: Champion in the USGT-X presented by NARRA
  • 2013: 3rd in the SRT Viper Cup

Dumoulin Competition. Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin founded the Dumoulin Competition Race Team in 2009. Working with financial, marketing, logistics and sports management experts, they built up a solid business structure. Dumoulin Competition prepares its own and rental race cars in-house since 2016. Their motto: “Passion – Performance – Partnerships” expresses their will to perform on the track and offer their partners maximum visibility and profitability in return for their commitment. Their vision: To become Canada’s leader in motorsports through track performance as well as entrepreneurial and human values. dumoulincompetition.com

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Kamloop: kamloop.ca/
Grand Prix of Toronto: hondaindy.com/
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: canadiantiremotorsportpark.com
Dumoulin Compétition: dumoulincompetition.com
NASCAR Pinty’s Series: nascar.ca
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Major Aspects to Look for When Determining the Suitability of a Certain Slot Gaming Website

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Nowadays, there are so many online gambling sites, and the rise in these numbers makes it harder for anyone to choose a specific site to settle for. Among these gambling sites are slot gaming websites. Many punters would agree that slot games are entirely fun and easy to play, but your experience on the site solely depends on what site you choose. It would not be shrewd to rush into the wide variety of online casinos without a checklist. You ought to have a checklist of factors you look for in a particular website so that you can have an easy and enjoyable time while playing your favorite games. If you are searching for a suitable slot gaming website, then here are a few things you should add to your checklist:

A gaming license

Licenses are essential to all businesses, whether physical or online-based. To certify whether or not a particular business is operating legally, you must check its business permit and license. Every legit business would have received a business permit and license issued by the local authorities. Gaming licenses are essential when it comes to online gambling sites since there have been instances of websites operating illegally, which also affects the clients.

Customer care given

You ought to pick a web-based betting club with the best client care. You should be treated right, and that is on period! If you have a request or, by and large, object to the site, there should be a gathering of expert staff ready to help you. Besides, a gambling club that values its clients has a site structure that ensures you can work the application on any device, paying little heed to Android or iOS. A couple of websites offer various translations of their page to oblige all punters.

A massive choice of games

Most slot gaming websites, such as situs slot gacor, offer various games to look over. Online club games are not restricted to the number of games they can have contrasted with physical gambling clubs. You should pick a gambling club site with many games to avoid boredom. Countless games will likewise ensure that you will run over your number one games, and this will save you the hustle of moving from one site to another in the quest for your darling games.

Online reviews of the website

On-net slot games might show a superb picture when they are the direct inverse of what they have all the earmarks of being. Hence, you should check a betting club’s survey site, 안전사이트, any online reviews, and see what players are talking about. The web-based talk about a particular online slot game can say a ton about it, and it can save you a tremendous deal of time and cash.

Rewards, bonuses, and jackpots

It’s a well-known fact that a man needs what appears to be Ok for him, so you will feel inclined to pick a site that offers a huge big deal. Most destinations offer prizes and rewards, for example, new client rewards, free spin rewards, and welcome awards. You should pick an online slot gaming website that gives tips and rewards, since you may be sufficiently fortunate to get an impressive qualification. While playing on any slot gaming website, such as situs slot gacor, be careful not to get scammed and ensure you track down incentives for your cash to at least get something out of all the fun.

The Art of Playing Baccarat Online for Fun and Profit

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Anyone who has ever played บาคาร่า เว็บตรง knows how much fun it is. It’s a great game that can be played for profit as well. It can also be quite profitable if you know what you’re doing.

So, how do you play baccarat online for fun and profit?

The first thing you need to understand is the odds of the game. Baccarat is a game of chance, and the odds are significant. Baccarat has three possible outcomes – the player, the banker, and the tie. Most players make the mistake of thinking that the player always wins, but this is not true. The odds are slightly in favor of the banker.

You must understand the odds before you start playing. If you don’t understand the odds, you’re gambling with your money and more likely to lose than win.

Baccarat betting isn’t complicated at all

No, it’s not. You need to make only two decisions – how much to bet and on which hand. That’s it!

You can bet on the player, the banker, or the tie. If you bet on the player, you’re betting that the player’s hand will win. If you bet on the banker, you’re betting that the banker’s hand will win. If you bet on the tie, you’re betting that there will be a tie between the player and the banker.

Never bet on a tie unless you like to lose your money

The odds of a tie are very low – about 9 to 1. That means that for every $10 you bet, you’ll only win $1 if there’s a tie. So it’s not worth it.

Now that you know how to bet let’s talk about how much to bet.

You should always bet as much as you can on each hand. This is because you want to make as much money as possible. If you only bet a few dollars on each hand, then you’re not going to make much money.

The best way to make money is to bet the maximum on each hand. However, most online casinos limit how much you can bet, so make sure you check that before you start playing.

If you’re playing for fun, you don’t need to worry about how much to bet. Instead, just bet whatever you’re comfortable with and enjoy the game.

Allow yourself to learn the game and let the profits come to you

If you expect to get rich overnight if you’re a new baccarat player, you will be disappointed. It takes time to learn the game and master it.

The best way to make money playing baccarat is to allow yourself to learn the game and let the profits come to you. Don’t try to force yourself to make money. Just enjoy the game, and the money will come.

You’ll eventually learn how to enjoy yourself and make money simultaneously. Until then, enjoy the game and don’t worry about making a lot of money. Try to lose as little as possible while learning, and you’ll be just fine.

Can Race Cars Become Street Worthy and How?

While you can arguably race with any car, a dedicated racing car will be a totally different machine from a street car.

Can You Make a Race Car Drivable on the Streets?

For most vehicles that we would consider ”race cars”, the answer is a clear ”no”. Simply, these cars weren’t made to be driven in the streets, they lack many of the safety and traffic features, and the features they do have don’t work without a helmet.

Driving a race car in normal traffic is extremely dangerous. If you want to have fun with racing, it might be better to go to https://new-jersey-online-gambling.com/casinos/apps or any of the new online casino NJ has to offer and bet on actual races.

Generally, there are three features that race cars lack:

  1. Safety features (airbags, ABS)
  2. Traffic features (headlights, mirrors, horns, turn signals)
  3. Environmental features (noise reduction, pollution filters)

Combined, the lack of these features will make the car both illegal and very unsafe to drive in normal traffic where the goal isn’t to arrive somewhere the fastest, but rather to arrive somewhere safely and comfortably.

Difference between Street Cars and Racing Cars

It is frequent that we see games, gambling sites, and even live new online casinos NJ  promoters use street racing as a gimmick to sell their product. Titles like Need for Speed Underground are some of the most popular in the genre. Regretfully, racing through NJ online is probably the only way to do it.

Not only is it impossible because of traffic, but also because of insurance and licenses. To switch a dedicated and purposefully built racing car into a street car you will need to build a whole new vehicle.

The only way this will be possible is if there was a car that was a stock model but modified for racing. In that case, you will probably just need to revert the changes to make it up to code, leaving many others behind that won’t be an issue.

In such a car you will be able to drive from Driscoll Bridge across New Jersey to Cape May in under an hour. Provided that the road is in working order, which is rare. 

When it comes to racing, it is much better to do that in-game, or use some of the gambling sites available in casino apps NJ to place bets on real racing. NJ online casino apps are not just fun, but safe and regulated.

Safety

Every NASCAR lover has seen a car roll for a quarter-mile and a driver getting out of it safe and sound. This might lead some to believe that racing cars are safer than regular cars, which can’t be further from the truth.

Racing cars have a roll cage that is meant to save the driver if the car starts spinning on itself at high speeds. Drivers in these cars also wear helmets making a clunk on the rail of the roll cage relatively safe.

Without those, the cage itself becomes a death trap as you can hit your head on it and hurt yourself more than you would in a regular car. Also, these protections only work at high speeds. If you hit someone at 5 mph you will get more damage in a racing car than in a street car.

With live casino online NJ offers betting on if any car will roll over exactly because it is so safe in that context. On the street, any such attempt would be foolish in the best case and fatal in the worst.

Speed

Gambling sites in New Jersey often have bets on racing where you can guess what the top speed will be, especially when it comes to drag racing. These speeds are amazing with the current record being 338.17 mph.

But, drag cars are meant for single use. They need a new engine after each race. That is not something you want in a street car.

Also, with the gas prices today you want something that will be efficient that won’t drain your wallet before you reach any destination.

Weight

Racing cars are meant to be as light as possible. This means that many features are deemed unnecessary, such as the passenger seats, mirrors, separators, blinkers, lights, and many other things you might be used to seeing in a normal car.

All of these will need to be brought in if you want to get any semblance of insurance. And if the car was built for racing, there wouldn’t be any rails or holes to put those features in, forcing you to cut out new ones.

Noise

Last but not least, racing cars are made to be fast and entertaining, not to care about the neighborhood and ecology. This means that they have no filters to prevent carbon emissions and no padding or mufflers to reduce the noise.

If you live in New Jersey, all of these will prevent you from getting insurance or making the car street worthy. Alternatively, New Jersey gambling sites can be enjoyed with headphones.

Best Activities For NASCAR Fans

The speed, excitement, and thrill of NASCAR make it one of the most exciting niche sports in the USA. Regardless of what track you’re watching a race on or how late or early in the racing calendar you are, there’s always scope for something interesting and insane to happen.

The issue is that there’s always going to be downtime in NASCAR, be it between races or during the off-season. Although all you’d want to do during this time as a huge fan is to think about the next race, there are actually a lot of other activities you can try that suit the sensibilities of the average NASCAR fan.

Here’s a look at some fun activities that you can get involved in alongside your NASCAR hobby that are sure to help you lead a more enriching life and save you from the difficult days when there’s no race action.

Online Poker 

Without any explanation, online poker may seem like a rouge suggestion for NASCAR fans. It’s not as full throttle as a race is, requires patience and tactical thinking, and isn’t that fast-paced.

This is precisely why it’s a good idea for NASCAR fans to get involved in it, as it’s a drastically different pastime that offers different experiences. It’s always good to have varied hobbies that engage other parts of your brain, and with online poker, you’ll be able to engage your more analytical and calculated side.

You can play online poker anyway; however, one great option is to use bitcoin to play; in order to visit the best bitcoin poker site – click here. This adds more excitement and allows you to bet and win with a unique digital currency.

VR Gaming 

VR gaming is a great option for NASCAR fans, especially if you play fast-paced racing games that mimic the excitement of a race. With a VR headset, you’re surrounded by a digital world, bringing you closer to the action while giving you a unique experience.

There are plenty of VR games based on racing, meaning you can put yourself in the driver’s seat and experience the tracks from a more authentic position.

You can also enhance your VR simulation by getting added accessories like a steering wheel and foot pedals to add to the realism. Although expensive, getting a VR system can help you build excitement and anticipation between races.

Fix Up An Old Car 

If you’re into NASCAR, it’s likely that you’re into the mechanics of cars in general. If so, why don’t you give yourself the project of fixing up an old car in your garage? With this, you’ll be able to spend countless hours learning the mechanics of a vehicle, and the beauty is that you can go at your own pace.

It’s not the easiest activity to do, but with the right guidance, you’ll be able to get what looked to be a broken-down piece of junk back on the road in no time.

Conclusion

For NASCAR fans, nothing can come close to the excitement of a race, especially if you’re at the venue yourself. Try these activities that are perfect for NASCAR fans when you can’t enjoy the race action.