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FloRacing and Front Row Motorsports Announce Strategic Partnership

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Live Streaming Platform Featured on No. 34 Ford at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 12, 2022) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and FloRacing, a premiere live streaming platform for motorsports, have announced a new partnership through the remainder of the season. The new collaboration is highlighted by the popular FloRacing brand on the No. 34 Ford Mustang driven by Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell this weekend at the one-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

The partnership with FloRacing will also include ads and promotions featuring McDowell, Gilliland, and Smith later in the year on the platform that also boasts wide-ranging motorsports news, race and driver analysis and entertaining original content, to racing fans across the country and around the world. FloRacing is the home of the popular NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour as well as many other sanctioning bodies. FloRacing is part of FloSports, a leading sports streaming and original content platform featuring over 25 vertical sports categories.

“If you are a fan of any form of motorsports, you can see it on FloRacing,” said McDowell. “That is what makes the app so great. From grassroots racing to professional racing series, FloRacing delivers it all year. This is a great relationship for Front Row Motorsports and for our partners. We can also introduce people to the service, too.”

FloRacing has partnered with other premier motorsports properties and drivers, including NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kyle Larson. They are excited for their partnership with FRM and McDowell.

“This partnership will remind racing fans that FloRacing is a premier service for them to stream live racing events throughout the year and read about the latest news of the racing they are so passionate about,” said Michael Rigsby, Vice President, Motorsports, FloSports. “Our partnership with Front Row Motorsports will also introduce many fans across our service to Michael McDowell, Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith.”

McDowell, having a career year, is riding a wave of momentum, capturing seven top-10 finishes in the last ten races. With the weekend drawing closer, McDowell is excited for his return to New England.

“We haven’t had the success that we’ve wanted in the past at New Hampshire, but with the way we have ran this season, we hope to change that,” said McDowell. “We’ve ran well at all different profiles of tracks this season. New Hampshire has some similarities to others, and if we continue to keep doing what we have been all season, we know we can be there at the end of the race.

McDowell and his FloRacing Ford Mustang will race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Sunday, July 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET on the USA Network.

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

NASCAR and SeatGeek Enter Multi-Year Official Partnership

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SeatGeek is now the Official Ticket Marketplace of NASCAR; SeatGeek Technology Provides NASCAR Fans with Easy Way to Find Tickets and Customize their Race Day Experience

New York, NY and Daytona Beach, FL (July 12, 2022) – NASCAR and SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform that is transforming the live event experience for fans, teams, and venues, today announced a multi-year partnership. After entering into a relationship that allowed fans to buy and sell tickets to the sold-out Daytona 500 earlier this year, NASCAR and its owned and operated tracks have expanded SeatGeek’s role within the sport as its Official Ticket Marketplace Partner.

​“Fans from all 50 states and 41 different countries across five continents descended upon Daytona to experience the 64th running of the Great American race this past February,” said Daryl Wolfe, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, NASCAR. “Our new partners at SeatGeek did a tremendous job integrating into our ticket sales ecosystem and providing fans with a frictionless process to buy tickets best-suited for their race day needs. Expanding our partnership across all NASCAR owned and operated tracks was an easy decision.”

Whether fans like to sit close to the track, take in the view from the top of the stands, or camp in the infield, SeatGeek’s easy-to-navigate app and website help find the perfect ticket to help customize their race-day experience at the track. SeatGeek’s client-first approach will help NASCAR target and convert new customers through customized messaging across SeatGeek’s deep database of event-goers.

“Our partnership with NASCAR helps us engage with one of the most passionate fan bases in sports. To us, this isn’t just a ticketing deal, it’s a true partnership,” said Jeff Ianello, EVP of Client Partnerships at SeatGeek. “After a hugely successful Daytona 500, it was apparent to us that we are two like-minded brands that prioritize putting the fan experience at the forefront of everything we do. Together, we will create only the best experiences for the NASCAR fans of today and tomorrow.”

As an Official Partner of NASCAR, SeatGeek will have a presence across all NASCAR-owned tracks and Digital Properties, linking fans directly to SeatGeek’s NASCAR Racing HQ to buy tickets for an upcoming race. SeatGeek will also become a member of NASCAR Fuel For Business Council, allowing them to connect with NASCAR’s broad base of Official Partners on business-to-business opportunities and co-promotions.

Like new tires after a pit stop, SeatGeek continues to roll, adding new partners across all sports. In the first half of 2022 alone, the company announced new partnerships with the NHL’s Florida Panthers, Citi Open Tennis Tournament, Fiesta Bowl, Kansas City Current of the NWSL, and Leeds United of the English Premier League.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series™, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour™), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series™) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty’s Series™, NASCAR Mexico Series™, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series™). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

About SeatGeek

SeatGeek is on a mission to transform the live event experience for fans, teams and venues. By combining a consumer marketplace with innovative primary ticketing box office technology, SeatGeek has become a high-growth global ticketing leader. SeatGeek delights fans through industry-first features including: Deal Score, its proprietary ticket rating technology; Rally, its event-day operating system; and SeatGeek Swaps, the first return policy offered by a major ticketer. In parallel, the platform’s open-ecosystem enterprise ticketing software empowers teams, venues and promoters to efficiently grow their businesses while delivering the superior experience that all fans deserve.

SeatGeek is proud to partner with some of the most recognized names in sports and live entertainment across the globe including the Dallas Cowboys, Brooklyn Nets and Liverpool F.C., as well as Major League Soccer (MLS), National Football League (NFL), half of the English Premier League (EPL) and multiple theaters across NYC’s Broadway and London’s West End. Curious? Visit www.seatgeek.com.

JACKSON FULL SPEED AHEAD FOR THE TORONTO INDY

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(July 12, 2022) Larry Jackson and the #84 O’Neil Electric, Dodge Racing team are ready to kick off round five of the 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s Series on the streets of Toronto for the Toronto Grand Prix. Jackson and the team are excited to be back at the Indy weekend after the event had a two-year hiatus.

Jackson has three previous Pinty’s Series races in Toronto under his belt, with his best finish being in 2017. During this race, Jackson started 20th and picked up a whopping eight spots to finish 12th. That same drive and determination will be back out in full force this Friday July 15th when Jackson gets back on the track.

The #84 Dodge Racing team has shown plenty of speed this season but have been thrown some tough luck. They are looking to turn this around in Toronto and make it out on top after weeks of hard work and focus. Additionally, Jackson and the team are looking forward to meeting more race fans, as there will be free admission for Fan Friday! Come on out and join the #84 O’Neil Electric team in being part of this spectacle in the city!

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“It’s really great to have the Indy back again after a couple of years. It’s such a big event in the city and always brings in big crowds. Our O’Neil Electric car ran really well on the first road course of the year and I’m confident we’ll have another good race in Toronto. Our plan is always to be smart and look for openings to gain positions. Most importantly we need to be around for the end of the race and take advantage of mistakes that tend to happen in the closing laps”.
-Larry Jackson, driver of the #84 O’Neil Electric Supply Dodge

Race Event Preview
Friday July 15th Green Flag 4:00PM ET
Grand Prix of Toronto
Race five of 13 in 2022
This is the seventh NASCAR Pinty’s Series race Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON

The Track: 11-turn, 1.786-mile temporary street circuit

Best finish: 12th in 2017

TV & Live Streaming
All races will be streamed live on TSN.ca and the TSN app in Canada and through FloRacing in the United States. The race will also be broadcast on TSN and RDS2, date & time TBD.

The 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s Series will consist of 13 total races in five provinces with a mixture of oval tracks, road and street courses.

Race fans can get the latest information about Larry Jackson and the #84 O’Neil Electric team on these social channels

Twitter: @larryjacksonvrm
Instagram: @larryjackson84

About O’Neil Electric Supply
Serving the electrical and construction industry since 1965, O’Neil Electric Supply is a proud Canadian owned, independent wholesale supplier of premium electrical products in the GTA and across Ontario. O’Neil Electric is also open to the public and supplies all premium brands from major manufacturers, in a complete range of electrical products in lighting, controls, power distribution equipment, conduit, wire, boxes, devices, heating & ventilation, tools and safety equipment and is well known as one of the largest stocking distributors in the GTA.
Learn more about O’Neil Electric Supply http://www.oneilelectric.com/about-us-2-about-us

Interstate Batteries Racing: Martin Truex Jr. New Hampshire Advance

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MARTIN TRUEX JR.
On the Track and Out on the Water

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina (July 12, 2022) – As the NASCAR Cup Series heads north to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon for Sunday’s Ambetter 301, the chance that Martin Truex Jr., will be seen out on the water are almost as good as the chances of seeing him on the racetrack known as the “Magic Mile.”

With boating season in full swing, Interstate Batteries has partnered with the Team Interstate driver and outdoor enthusiast, as the latest stop on the Cup Series tour takes him to the heart of New Hampshire’s lake country. This weekend marks Interstate’s first ever primary sponsorship of Truex and his No. 19 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry TRD for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR).

JGR founding partner Interstate Batteries is in the midst of its 31st season as a sponsor of the championship-winning team, and the company is also celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2022 with a unique promotion that features Truex’s love for time spent fishing out on a lake. He’ll be promoting Interstate’s line of marine batteries and reminding race fans to check their batteries before heading out on the water, or the road.

Also as part of the promotion, Interstate will be giving away a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card and signed gear from Truex on its social channels leading up to the race weekend.

The 1-mile flat oval at New Hampshire has produced some fond memories for Truex over the years. He watched his dad race there in what used to be called the Busch North Series. In fact, the elder Truex won the Busch North race at Loudon in July 1994, and qualified on the pole position there the following year.

As for Truex himself, New Hampshire helped launch his own career to the n ext level. He brought home his first career NASCAR K&N Series victory as a 19-year-old rookie in 2000, when he led all 101 laps of the race. Three years later, he scored another K&N victory at Loudon, leading 108 laps en route to his second win there. Fast forward to 2005, when Truex again found victory lane at Loudon in the NASCAR Xfinity Series driving for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s team, a year after winning the series championship.

While Truex has accomplished plenty in his career, including the 2017 Cup Series championship and 31 Cup Series race wins, a victory at Loudon in NASCAR’s top series has thus far eluded him. He hopes to cross a win off the list there this weekend in his Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry TRD.

So as Truex goes on his maiden voyage sporting the Interstate Batteries colors that helped get JGR its start in NASCAR, he’ll hope to make it back to the victory lane that he visited with his dad many years ago, and again when he himself was a young driver on the rise.

MARTIN TRUEX JR., Driver of the No. 19 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing:

With Interstate Batteries being a founding partner of JGR dating back to its inception in 1992, what does it mean to have Interstate on your car at New Hampshire knowing what the company has meant to JGR all these years?

“It means a lot to be able to drive the Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry TRD. I’ve been watching Interstate cars go around the racetrack about my whole life. Since JGR started, I’ve been watching NASCAR, and Interstate has been an iconic paint scheme in the series, so it’s an honor to drive for them. I’ve been working with them the last couple of years on appearances and other things. A lot of great people and hard-working people who have treated me well, and it’s exciting to have our first real race together.”

It seems that JGR struggled a bit at the flat track in Phoenix in the spring but, made some pretty big gains at another flat track in St. Louis in June. What can you take away from those two races that you might be able to bring to New Hampshire, even though it’s a completely different track and it’s the first race there with the NextGen car?

“I feel like you can take something from Phoenix and also from St. Louis as far as learning this new car and figuring out what it takes to get around these flatter, shorter tracks. It feels like we are getting closer. Loudon is obviously different, but generally if you have a good short-track package, you can kind of find the setup on all three of those tracks. We’re looking forward to big things in Loudon with our Interstate Batteries Camry.”

What do you enjoy most about racing at New Hampshire and what is the biggest challenge there?

“I think, for me, the coolest part of Loudon is that I’ve been going there for a long time. I got to watch my dad race there when I was growing up in the old Busch North Series. It’s one of those tracks that I really, really want to win at in the Cup Series. I’ve won in every other series I’ve raced there. Loudon was a big part of me growing up in racing and me being able to work my way up through the ranks. Winning there when I was 19 years old really set my career off, so that always makes it special to go back there.”

Event Overview:

● Event: Ambetter 301 (Round 20 of 36)
● Time/Date: 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 17
● Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon
● Layout: 1-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 318 laps/318.46 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 70 laps / Stage 2: 115 laps / Final Stage: 116 laps
● TV/Radio: USA Network / PRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Meet the No. 19 Interstate Batteries / Joe Gibbs Racing Team

Primary Team Members:
Driver: Martin Truex Jr.
Crew Chief: James Small
Car Chief: Chris Jones
Spotter: Drew Herring
Race Engineer: Nick Burton
Race Engineer: Jeff Curtis

Over-The-Wall Crew Members:
Gas Man: Kenneth Purcell
Front Tire Changer: Hunter Masling
Jackman: Joel Bouagnon
Tire Carrier: Dylan Dowell
Rear Tire Changer: Deven Youker

Road Crew Members:
Truck Driver: Kyle Bazell
Truck Driver: Eddie DeGroot
Interior/Tire Specialist: Tom DiBlasi
Undermeath Mechanic: Ryan Martin
Mechanic: Todd Carmichael

Notes of Interest:

● Truex has seven top-five finishes and 13 top-10s and has led a total of 744 laps in 28 career Cup Series starts at New Hampshire. Truex’s average New Hampshire finish is 12.0.

● Helpful Tips: With Truex promoting the marine battery line from Interstate, fans are advised to do the following before they head out on the water:

Make sure your battery has a charge and test it before going out.

Clean off any corrosion around battery terminals and ensure a proper connection.

Check your battery box seal and terminal boots. If you do need a replacement, deep cycle or cranking battery, choose what the pros use and get an Interstate.

● History at New Hampshire: Truex has some history at New Hampshire in the NASCAR K&N Series, having scored two of his five series victories at the mile oval.

● Family Ties: Not only has Truex won at New Hampshire in both the K&N and Xfinity Series, his dad, Martin Truex Sr., won a K&N Series race at the track back in 1994.

CATHCART READY FOR THE STREETS OF TORONTO

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(July 12, 2022) Bryan Cathcart and the #71 Cathcart Racing team are thrilled to be back at the Toronto Indy this Friday July 15th after coming off a career best finish in Newfoundland at Eastbound Park. This will be round five of the exciting NASCAR Pinty’s Series and is sure to be a race to remember.

Cathcart has raced the streets of Toronto once previously in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series with a 14th place finish. During this race he gained 9 positions showing he will be a steady force on the track this Friday. Alongside the Pinty’s Series, Bryan also has three previous starts on the Indy Track with CASCAR.

The #71 Cathcart racing team has shown steady progress throughout the season, much due to the hard work and dedication shown by the crew. The team is ready to take on the 2.874-kilomentre, 11-turn circuit and race to the finish for the Grand Prix of Toronto.

After two years, Cathcart is excited to be back in Toronto for this marquee event! The Toronto Indy Fan Friday provides free admission to all race fans which will make for an exciting crowd during the highly anticipated, action-packed race.

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“The whole team is looking forward to being part of this great event and it’s nice to have the Indy back in Toronto. It will be a busy Friday with one combined practice and qualifying session and then racing that afternoon. We’ll have to be smart at this race, a lot of guys get pretty aggressive, we want to avoid any drama and stay away from those concrete walls. I’m looking forward to having a good run in Toronto”. -Bryan Cathcart, Driver #71 Dodge

Race Event Preview
Friday July 15th Green Flag 4:00PM ET
Grand Prix of Toronto
Race five of 13 in 2022
This is the seventh NASCAR Pinty’s Series race Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON

The Track: 11-turn, 1.786-mile temporary street circuit

Best finish: 14th in 2016

TV & Live Streaming
All races will be streamed live on TSN.ca and the TSN app in Canada and through FloRacing in the United States. The race will also be broadcast on TSN and RDS2, date & time TBD.

The 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s Series will consist of 13 total races in five provinces with a mixture of oval tracks, road and street courses.

CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK: Short Track, Big Fight

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Garcia, Taylor looking for back-to-back wins at sports car racing’s bullring

DETROIT (July 12, 2022) – After racing at the wide-open spaces of places like Daytona and Le Mans, Corvette Racing this weekend travels to sports car racing’s version of a bullring: Lime Rock Park for Saturday’s Northeast Grand Prix.

Saturday’s two-hour, 40-minute race is one of two GT-only events for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor, teammates in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, are the defending winners from a year ago and aim to replicate that success in the GT Daytona (GTD) PRO category around the 1.474-mile, seven-turn road course in northwestern Connecticut.

Close-quarters racing is usually the name of the game at Lime Rock. It’s a circuit that features one left-hand turn and laps of around 50 seconds. Heat and humidity also typically play a role, and higher track temperatures place a higher importance on tire management for all GTD cars.

That’s been the biggest adjustment for the Corvette Racing team in 2022. In GTD PRO – and the regular GTD class as well – all cars must use the same Michelin customer tire instead of tires specifically designed for each racecar… as was the case in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) categories in recent years.

That tire management is what helped Garcia and Taylor finish as runners-up two weeks ago at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and move back into second place in the GTD PRO Drivers, Manufacturers and Team championships.

Corvette Racing’s history at Lime Rock dates back to 2004 with the fifth-generation racing Corvette, and the C8.R is the fourth different version of Corvette Racing entry to compete at the venue. The team has six previous victories to its credit to lead all IMSA entrants, and Chevrolet ranks second among manufacturers with 13 race victories.

The FCP Euro Grand Prix from Lime Rock Park is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 16. The race will stream live on Peacock and air same-day at 5 p.m. ET on USA. IMSA Radio will broadcast all on-track sessions beginning with Friday afternoon’s practice at IMSA.com. The race call Saturday also will be available on XM 207 and SiriusXM Online 992.

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “Lime Rock always gives us a unique challenge, especially in this part of the schedule. It’s always a big difference between there and places like Le Mans and Watkins Glen. This year will be a tough fight with six cars in our class going for an overall win. We’ve had to fight for every position in the last two races to get back to second in the championship. We need to start winning races to make gains in the points. That will be everyone’s goal this weekend.”

JORDAN TAYLOR, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “After our strong run at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, I’m excited to get back to fighting at the front at Lime Rock. We had a great weekend there last year with the pole and win, so hopefully we can replicate that this year. Lime Rock is always tough on tires and tire degradation, and that seemed to be our strength at CTMP. Hopefully that will work to our favor this weekend.”

2022 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – GTD PRO (After six of 11 Events)

Driver Standings

  1. Mathieu Jaminet/Matt Campbell – 2,056
  2. Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1,918
  3. Ben Barnicoat – 1,849
  4. Alex Riberas/Ross Gunn – 1,820
  5. Cooper MacNeil – 1,701

Team Standings

  1. No. 9 Pfaff Motorsports – 2.056
  2. No. 3 Corvette Racing – 1,918
  3. No. 14 VasserSullivan – 1,849
  4. No. 23 Heart of Racing Team – 1,820
  5. No. 79 WeatherTech Racing – 1,701

Manufacturer Standings

  1. Porsche – 2,056
  2. Chevrolet – 1,928
  3. Aston Martin – 1,890
  4. Lexus – 1,879
  5. Mercedes-AMG – 1,809

CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK PARK: By the Numbers

• 1: As in one team, one manufacturer and one model of car for 24 years: Corvette Racing, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Corvette

• 4: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at Lime Rock Park since 2004 – Corvette C5-R (2004), Corvette C6.R (2005-13), Corvette C7.R (2016-2019) and Corvette C8.R, which made its Lime Rock debut last year

• 7: Pole positions at Lime Rock for Corvette Racing, the most of any entrant in IMSA. Jordan Taylor (2021) is the most recent

• 6: Number of victories at Lime Rock for Corvette Racing, the most of any entrant in IMSA

• 7: Number of drivers who have won races at Lime Rock for Corvette Racing – Oliver Gavin (four), Olivier Beretta (three), Jan Magnussen (two), and Johnny O’Connell and Tommy Milner (one each). Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor joined the list with last year’s victory

• 7: Fastest race laps for Corvette Racing drivers at Lime Rock. Antonio Garcia (2017) was the most recent

• 13: Victories for Chevrolet at Lime Rock – second among all manufacturers

• 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001

• 26: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen

• 32: Number of drivers for Corvette Racing since 1999

• 100: As in Corvette Racing’s 100th program victory at Lime Rock Park in 2016

• 122: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 113 in North America, eight at Le Mans and one in the FIA WEC

• 260: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999

• 6,451.76: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its 14 previous trips to Lime Rock Park. That represents 4,312 laps or 61 trips from the Empire State Building in New York City to the track

• 345,664.91: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles. That means Corvette Racing has raced to the moon and more than halfway back!

Corvette Racing at Lime Rock Park (wins in bold)

2004

No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GTS

No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GTS (Beretta pole, fastest race lap)

2005

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GT1 (Beretta pole, fastest race lap)

2006

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 4th in GT1 (Beretta fastest race lap)

2007

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1 (O’Connell fastest race lap)

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GT1

2008

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin – 2nd in GT1 (Gavin pole, Beretta fastest race lap)

2010

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Johnny O’Connell – 12th in GT2

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 5th in GT2

2011

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Tommy Milner – 9th in GT

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 10th in GT

2012

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GT

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 3rd in GT

2013

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GT

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GT

2016

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GTLM (100tth Corvette Racing win; Gavin fastest lap)

2017

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 4th in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 8th in GTLM

2018

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTLM (Garcia pole)

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM

2019

No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 5th in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Marcel Fässler – 6th in GTLM

2021

No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLM (Taylor pole)

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 2nd in GTLM

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 80 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. 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.

KENNINGTON AND CASTROL EDGE TEAM RETURN TO ACTION IN TORONTO

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July 12, 2022. DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team return to action this coming Friday, July 15th for round five of the 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s Series schedule as the series makes its return to Exhibition Place as the feature event on the opening day of the Toronto Indy.

Following back-to-back podium finishes at Eastbound International Speedway and the Autodrome Chaudière, expect to see the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge running up near the front once again. In six previous series races on the streets of Toronto Kennington has scored a top-ten result in five of the races with a best finish of third overall.

This will be the first Toronto Indy event since 2019 due to health restrictions and it’s a great opportunity for race fans to see the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team in action on the challenging street circuit as there will be free admission to the grounds for the Friday race.

Here’s what you need to know.

Race Event Preview
Friday July 15th Green Flag 4:00PM ET
Grand Prix of Toronto
Race five of 13 in 2022
This is the seventh NASCAR Pinty’s Series race Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON
Admission is Free on Friday. Fans are asked to donate to the Make-a-Wish Foundation

The Track: 11-turn, 1.786-mile temporary street circuit

Best finish: Third in 2010

Career Victories: 23

Most Recent Win: Delaware Speedway 2022

DJ Quote: “We’ve been running really strong the last two races and the Castrol Edge team is happy to be racing in Toronto and to keep that momentum going. This event is such a big part of summer and a great opportunity to meet a lot of race fans. It’s great to have it back on the schedule again”.

TV & Live Streaming
All races will be streamed live on TSN.ca and the TSN app in Canada and through FloRacing in the United States. The race will also be broadcast on TSN and RDS2. Check guide for date and time.

Race fans can follow DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team on their official social media platforms:

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6 Fun Hobbies Sports Lovers Will Want to Try

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For many people, watching sports is just another form of entertainment. However, if you consider it much more than just a pleasant way to pass the time, you probably enjoy diving deep into the analytics of your favorite teams’ performances, discussing the latest results and development, or following various statistics. And why shouldn’t you put all this knowledge to good use?

The article below focuses on six fun activities that a sports lover just like you can enjoy besides following the games and competitions. They range from writing your own sports blog to playing e-sports, collecting sports memorabilia, or trying sports betting. Some of these can even bring you profit!

Here are hobby ideas that should appeal to sports enthusiasts:

Sports Betting

Many people bet on sports, both casually and seriously, but not all of them realize how easy it is to turn betting into a fun and profitable hobby. You can actually earn a decent profit from it if you choose the right game, know it well enough, have some luck on your side, and stick to a good strategy. 

Try to read up on the sport you plan to bet on, especially the teams and players involved in upcoming matches. Check any information available about how they performed in recent matches or games. Statistics are important because they give you an insight into what teams are likely to win based on past performances. The more information you have at your disposal, the better placed you are to form opinions on games and teams, which will help you place bets. 

However, just like with other forms of gambling, you need to choose a reliable and trustworthy website to bet with. You’d definitely read an Ignition Casino review before gambling there, so you should read up on all things related to sports betting before trying it.

Writing a Sports Blog 

Despite claims that people tend to read less and less these days, there are still many successful blogs about sports, covering different sports, leagues, and everything around them. Therefore, if you have a passion for writing that hasn’t been satisfied yet, blogging about sports could be a good creative outlet.

It’s quite easy to start a blog as most platforms, such as WordPress or Blogger provide free templates and page builders that allow you to create a professional-looking blog without prior knowledge of web design or coding. You can write about any aspect of the sports world that interests you, e.g., your favorite team or player, or share news stories or opinions on significant sporting events or controversies. You can watch some wordpress tutorials and learn how to start building websites quickly.

So, if you enjoy writing and want to show off your skills, starting a sports blog is a great hobby that will keep you busy and make you proud at the same time.

Collecting Sports Memorabilia

Sports memorabilia is usually defined as items that were either owned or used by famous athletes or teams during their careers. Some examples of memorabilia include autographs, equipment used during games (e.g., helmets, bats, jerseys), tickets or passes to special events (such as World Series games), and championship trophies or medals awarded to winning athletes. You can also purchase trading cards, made to collect and trade with other sports fans, at a hobby store. They will stock many different kinds of major sports cards, ranging from NHL to NBA, making them the perfect collectibles for sports lovers.

To become a collector of these items, you should do your research first: 

  • learn about athletes or teams who won championships or awards;
  • determine which athletes have retired; 
  • find out which players are most popular among fans;
  • check online auctions for the type of memorabilia that interests you. 

If you enjoy collecting things, have some room for them in your house, and want to showcase your love for sports, memorabilia collecting can be a great choice. And if you’re in for money, some of these things can also be very valuable.

Playing E-Sports

If you have a competitive spirit, consider trying your hand at e-sports. These are played using video game consoles or PCs and are not just for kids anymore. In fact, there is a considerable following for e-sports; you can find competitions all over the world and play with people of all genders and ages. Some people even go professional but feel free to simply play casually against friends or other gamers or join an existing e-sports team.

The majority of e-sports titles are fighting games, first-person shooters (FPS), real-time strategy (RTS), or multiplayer online battle arena games (MOBA). If you don’t know where to start, check out popular titles such as Fortnite, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, or Dota 2.

Sports Podcasting

If you have ever considered yourself a sports buff and would like to share your knowledge with the world, you can do so through podcasting. It is not that hard to create an interesting show where you will be talking about what happened in your favorite sport recently, as well as why it happened and how it might affect the rest of the season. 

There are several ways to promote your podcast, including social media. You may choose to monetize it or not. Most podcasters use platforms such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts, but you can also put together simple videos and upload your creations to YouTube.

Sports Trivia

If you think you know sports trivia, another option for big sports fans is taking part in various trivia competitions online or offline. There are many websites that offer prizes for those who answer questions correctly about their favorite teams and athletes. 

You may also find similar events in your area, which will likely attract a lot more people. And if not, you may consider organizing such a competition yourself. Whatever you choose will likely be an excellent opportunity to meet other sports lovers and show off your impressive knowledge!

Conclusion

When you are passionate about sports, you can always find a way to put your vast knowledge to good use. Sports fans can try different sports-related hobbies and find a way to enjoy their free time and still dedicate it to what they love the most. You can even try turning your passion into a business, as long as you’re comfortable combining your hobby and money.

So, whether you try sports betting, launch your own blog about sports, start a podcast, buy some sports memorabilia, venture into the world of e-sports, or take part in knowledge competitions, don’t forget to have fun!

How Durable is Powder Coating?

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Powder coating paint is durable due to its painting and coloring process. It is first sprayed on an object and then melted in a heating chamber; there, it comes out with a final finish. As a result, the paint stays for a longer time with proper gloss, and it always looks new. You can use anything painted in this process that can last for years.

Powder coating is a fast and economical way to apply paint to an object. There are two different types of powder coating: electrostatic and non-electrostatic. An electric charge is put between the powder and the coated object to make the powder stick to the object’s surface.

Electrostatic powder coating usually requires a lot of energy to produce a charged particle. Non-electrostatic powders are much simpler to handle than electric powders. They work by simply mixing them with an acrylic binder. And that is how the paint is so durable. 

Powder coating paint Technology

The powder coating process is a bit complicated and lengthy, which also impacts the price. Generally, the powder particles are sprayed on the object, and after drying, these are melted in a heating chamber. Due to the process, the color gets attached to the object and lasts longer. Also, it is scratch and dust proof with longer life; you can feel that it is still new after one year. 

Powder coating has some significant advantages over other coatings that you can get on the market today. This coating will offer durability and long service life to the equipment it covers. 

How to respray on Powder Coating?

You can repaint the powder coating easily when you see that it is not as shiny as before. You need not remove the paint; clean it properly and then give a rough spray coat of the same color on the object and heat it as before. In this process, you can get the same as the usual new resprayed object.

When you have a car with rust, you may want to give it a new look with new powder coat paint. The powder coating is applied, then you heat it and smooth it out with a hotgun to make it shinier. It is not a complicated matter. 

After that, you can paint a new coat of the same color on the object and heat it to ensure the paint sets. This will give the object a new shine. Cleaning it means washing it and taking the dirt off of it. So, stay hassle-free about the respraying feature. You will find powder coating technology the most attractive and unique for your task. 

Last words

If we are still discussing a durable painting technology, Powder coating will win from every aspect. You can rely on it quickly and have a year-long new look at your object. Now the automobile and electronics industry is using this technology to give better paint features to buyers that give a clear idea about its durability. Use powder coating technology and stay tension-free. 

The Key Benefits Of Online Crypto Casinos

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With more and more people embracing cryptocurrency and many increasingly utilizing it to wager, cryptocurrency has indeed taken the world by storm. The vast majority of the cryptocurrency community’s gamblers continue to use crypto casinos because they can play their favorite games in a manner that is quite similar but better to how they would if they were using fiat money. There are plenty of advantages crypto casinos have over regular online casinos, and in this article, we’ll be looking at these benefits. Read in to find out this and more.

Brief overview of cryptocurrency

Unlike fiat money, which has a physical form, cryptocurrency is digital money. A “coin” is the monetary unit of a digital currency. Cryptocurrency is very resistant to replication and forgery, and it also has very few problems. Blockchain technology makes cryptocurrency payments unchangeable and untraceable. These transactions are irreversible and cannot be modified, replicated, blocked, or hidden. 

Cryptocurrency is infinitely more precise than standard electronic money in a bank since it is difficult to steal in a typical way, and it is protected from human errors. Cryptocurrency prices are unpredictable because they are based on the present demand, which might fluctuate due to alterations in the law, shifting public opinion, and other factors.

What are crypto casinos?

For many gamers, using cryptocurrency as payment at an online casino is one of the safest options they crave. Casinos that accept cryptocurrencies as payment methods are known as crypto casinos. Crypto casinos offer gamers unlimited power and anonymity. The terms and conditions of many online crypto casinos are the same as those of traditional casinos. The major distinction between online crypto and traditional casinos is the ability to use cryptos to play one’s favorite games.

Benefits of online crypto casinos

Anonymity

There is always a conversation about anonymity. There is no reason for every spectator to be aware of your identity and maybe put your safety at risk. Anonymity is strongly advised when concerning cryptocurrency. It is recommended whenever money is being transferred or something of worth is being paid.

The free flow of money and free trade would thrive in a world of anonymous financial transactions. And some of the crypto-projects do provide us with it. Lastly, an individual can opt to remain anonymous while still being active. While the person’s actions and creations are visible to other users, their identity is not. This is frequently the case in forums and organizations, where people don’t always use their real names. This is another advantage of Bitcoin gaming, in our opinion.

Privacy

Many things are possible on the Internet. We begin with free searching, simple participation in international discourse, and easily available communication. You can also send information and download software, applications, and other stuff. However, there are dangers to users’ anonymity and privacy here, which also means their civil rights are in danger. 

One of the most important worldwide challenges is privacy. The fact that privacy infractions by online users are typically not punished by the law does not imply that the situation is “normal”. It implies that we need to focus more. In the crypto-sphere, data privacy is crucial, and Bitcoin casino websites are no exception.

Security

Crypto casino sites are secure since they are decentralized and rely on cryptographic protection principles. Fiat money, securities, contracts for real estate, and other such items and processes are always centralized. Either their central bank sets the amount of money, or its corrupt officials have the power to correct or erase any errors. In centralized systems, trust is a constant problem. It is also important when discussing politics, law, economics, and other spheres of social action.

Everything, including downloading content and shopping, must be secure. Nevertheless, someone on the forum, Telegram channel, or Discord group might be familiar with you or some of your records. Nonetheless, you might feel somewhat secure if you exercise caution when using a web-based environment.

Speed

The processing of bank transfers often takes several working days. They frequently have to pass through numerous certification levels. The system of financial transactions has a wide range of facets. Within a few hours or nearly instantly, coins can be sent directly from one user to another. At the present stage of network development, delays can occasionally happen.

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