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Petty GMS Event Preview: Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Ty Dillon, No. 42 Allegiant Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

  • Dillon at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Ty Dillon has competed in seven NASCAR Cup Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, recording his best finish of 15th in 2017. The 30-year-old has also participated in six NASCAR Xfinity Series races, earning three top-five (2015, 2016, 2021) and four top-10 results. In addition, Dillon has two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at the Georgia track, posting one pole, one win (2012) and a second-place finish (2015 for GMS Racing) respectively.

Earlier this season in the first race on the new surface, Dillon was collected in a mulit-car accident on lap 101 which relegated the No. 42 machine to a 36th-place finish.

  • Allegiant – Together We Fly™: Allegiant will serve as primary partner on Dillon’s Chevrolet Camaro for Sunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. From America’s favorite small cities to world-class destinations, Allegiant makes leisure travel affordable and convenient. With low-low fares, nonstop, all-jet service and premier travel partners, Allegiant provides a complete travel experience with great value and without all the hassle. – About Allegiant: Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant’s fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com.
  • From the Drivers Seat: What do you expect from the second time on the new Atlanta Motor Speedway track?

“It’s going to be interesting to see if the track races the same way as it did earlier this season. The weather is going to be much different which could change how our cars react. Our No. 42 team had a frustrating result in the first race. We were just taking it easy after having to restart in the back after a pit road penalty, and then were collected in someone else’s mess. We had a really good car, so hopefully what we learned will transfer to this weekend. Track position is going to matter.”

Erik Jones, No. 43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

  • Jones at Atlanta Motor Speedway: This weekend teams return to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second time this season. During the first stop at the track earlier this season, Erik Jones had a strong run, but was shuffled back on the last restart and settled for a 14th-place finish.

In total Jones has seven NASCAR Cup Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway with a career-best finish of seventh in 2019. Jones has two starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with a best finish of third in 2016 and a seventh-place finish in his lone NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start in 2015 where he led 37 of 130 laps.

  • Fan Q&A: Jones will be at the Bootleggers hospitality on Sunday, July 10, 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET. Bootleggers is located in the Earnhardt Grandstand and is open to anyone with a race ticket. Stop by to listen to the Q&A before settling in for 400 miles around Atlanta Motor Speedway.
  • Points Racing: With eight races left before the 2022 Cup Series playoffs start, Jones remains 18th in the point standings with one top-five, five top-10 and nine top-15 finishes.
  • Focused on Winning: FOCUSfactor will serve as the primary partner on Jones’s Chevrolet Camaro for Sunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
  • About FOCUSfactor: FOCUSfactor is sold at America’s leading retailers such as Costco, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, The Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon.com. FOCUSfactor, America’s leading brain health supplement, is a nutritional supplement that includes a proprietary blend of brain supporting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. In December 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US Patent 8,329,227 covering FOCUSfactor’s proprietary formulation “for enhanced mental function”. The issuance of the patent marked one of the few times a patent has been issued for a nationally branded nutritional supplement. FOCUSfactor is clinically tested with results demonstrating improvements in focus, concentration and memory in healthy adults.
  • From the Driver’s Seat: What are your thoughts about returning to the new Atlanta Motor Speedway surface?

“This time around at Atlanta will definitely be tougher. I think this time with the heat, I’m sure it’s not going to be cool in Atlanta in July, it will be a lot more of a handling race than when we were there in the spring. We had a good car in the spring, we just fell back on that last restart. It’s going to be way more of a handling race. I think we’re going to have to bring somewhat of a different car build, a different mentality going in. You are not going to be able to really run it as hard as you could last time, so I think it will be more racier for us. More lanes, more moving around, running up top I hope, so it’ll be interesting to see how it plays out, but definitely more handling.”

ABOUT PETTY GMS:

Petty GMS competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, operating the No. 42 Chevrolet for Ty Dillon and the No. 43 Chevrolet for Erik Jones. The newly formed team brought together two storied organizations in December 2021. Over the last decade, owner Maury Gallagher built a victorious team, capturing two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championships, one ARCA Menards Series title, and two ARCA Menards Series East championships, as well as 65 wins and 235 top-five finishes across six series. Richard Petty, a member of the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2010, serves as Chairman of Petty GMS. Petty, known as “The King,” accumulated 200 wins and was the first of three drivers to win seven championships in the Cup Series. For more information, visit www.pettygms.com.

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ABT CUPRA XE looking for a comeback in race two of Sardinia double-header

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As the checkered flag fell upon the conclusion of the Crazy Race, it looked as though ABT Cupra XE had secured their first Final appearance of Extreme E Season 2.

However, a time-penalty in the Switch Zone for completing the driver change before the minimum time, as well as a further penalty received for hitting a waypoint flag, ensured they dropped to third in the race and ninth overall.

Nevertheless, there were flashes of pace from the team throughout the NEOM Island X Prix I, co-organised by the Automobile Club d’Italia and Regione Sardegna, with Nasser Al-Attiyah and Jutta Kleinschmidt behind the wheel.

Nasser Al-Attiyah, ABT Cupra XE, said: “We had a really good day in the Crazy Race. We won, but then we had a small issue in the race when we dropped one flag, which was a penalty. It was game over for us, but we were happy with the performance and I promise for next race we will be much better!”

Jutta Kleinschmidt, ABT Cupra XE, added: “The first Sardinian round is gone. We were in the Crazy Race, we were fast and we finished first, but unfortunately we got a penalty and that put us back in second place. Only the first place goes to the Final and that wasn’t us, but we have another race in front of us and we know that we can do it, so we are looking forward to it.”

ABT Cupra XE will be given an instant opportunity to bounce back, as the second part of the NEOM Island X Prix double-header begins this weekend (9-10 July). Find out where you can watch the action here.

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

X44 suffer setbacks in NEOM Island X Prix I

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Having started their Extreme E Season 2 campaign with third place at the Desert X Prix, X44 were looking to pick up where they left off in NEOM as the ten teams returned to on track action in Sardinia.

The NEOM Island X Prix I, co-organised by the Automobile Club d’Italia and Regione Sardegna, was the first race without X44 at the top of the Qualifying standings and the first event that didn’t have Sébastien Loeb and Cristina Gutiérrez competing in the Final, as they suffered plenty of ill-fortune throughout the first event of the double-header.

Lewis Hamilton’s outfit got off to a tricky start in Q1, which saw Loeb nurse their ODYSSEY 21 back to the Switch Zone where the Frenchman helped to change a tyre. This was not a first for Loeb and the team, who also changed a tyre mid-run at the Arctic X Prix in Greenland.

Q2 was more familiar territory as a masterclass from Loeb saw the team surge from fourth to second in the five-car Heat, putting them third in Qualifying overall.

Switch Zone troubles hit the team in Semi-Final 2 though. X44 entered in second but left the driver switch in third after struggling to set off. Gutiérrez was then unable to close the subsequent gap and the team fell short of a place in the Final.

Now sitting fifth in the Championship standings with 23 points, X44 will be hoping for better luck in the second part of the double-header to get back to winning ways.

Sébastien Loeb, X44, said: “It was not a great day for us. It was a very tricky race against good teams and then we had difficulty in the Switch Zone which made it even more tough. We are developing and moving our set up, and we are hopeful that for the next race, we will be able to compete well, but for now we are disappointed.”

Cristina Gutiérrez, X44, added: “Right now we don’t feel very happy with our result, it is the first time we have not made the Final so of course it is not an easy thing to accept. The team is working really hard on the car to make sure we are able to do a good job in Round 3 at the weekend, so we will have to see.”

The second part of the NEOM Island X Prix double-header begins this weekend (9-10 July). Find out where you can watch the action here.

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

ARCA Menards Series Race Recap: Mid-Ohio – Gray Wins!

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Friday, July 8
Track: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, 2.258-mile road course
Race: 9 of 20
Event: Dawn 150 (42 laps, 94.8 miles)

Taylor Gray, No. 17 Ford Performance Mustang

Start: 8th
Finish: 1st

Taylor Gray qualified eighth for his first career start at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Heavy rain throughout the afternoon made for a precarious first half of the Dawn 150. Gray focused on keeping his nose clean and was riding in fifth when the yellow flag was displayed at lap 21 for the competition pit break. The No. 17 crew opted to remain on wet tires at the break and the decision paid dividends as the Ford driver found himself in second when the caution flag waved again on lap 35. The course had begun to dry up significantly and Gray came down pit road for slick tires. On the restart, the 17-year-old driver quickly moved back into second place and moved past the leader with two laps remaining to capture his second ARCA Menards Series victory of the season and third ARCA win overall in 2022.

Next event: General Tire Delivers 200 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania on July 22 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Cadillac Racing completes initial test of LMDh race car

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First days of on-track development a preview of aggressive schedule to prepare for 2023

DETROIT (July 8, 2022) – Cadillac Racing completed its eagerly-awaited maiden on-track laps of the LMDh race car.

In 2023, Cadillac will contest the top category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as the only U.S.-based manufacturer. The IMSA season begins January 28-29 with the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

“It’s exciting to see the hard work and ingenuity of the whole team pay off,” said Kalvin Parker, Cadillac Racing assistant program manager. “The 2023 season promises to be one of the most competitive ever, so we’re looking forward to developing the race car with further testing on-track, driver feedback and in the wind tunnel.”

Development of the race car will continue through the year, with IMSA-sanctioned tests scheduled for October 3-5 at Michelin Raceway Atlanta and December 6-7 at Daytona International Speedway.

“The first laps are the start of an aggressive testing schedule ahead of next year,” GM sports car racing program manager Laura Wontrop Klauser said. “Our team is dedicated to continuing Cadillac Racing’s rich heritage of winning on the track.”

An all-new Cadillac 5.5-liter DOHC V-8 engine developed by GM’s Performance and Racing propulsion team based in Pontiac, Michigan, is paired to the LMDh common hybrid system.

“It was an exhilarating feeling to jump in the car for the first time and get a sense of what the future will look like.” – Earl Bamber

Together with the new spec energy recovery system — combining Bosch’s motor generator unit, battery from Williams Advanced Engineering and gearbox by Xtrac — the 680-horsepower race car will serve as Cadillac’s first hybrid prototype.

Cadillac Racing driver Earl Bamber was impressed with attributes of the race car as he had the privilege to be the first to get behind the wheel to shake down the race car.

“This was a monumental event thanks to a complete group effort between Cadillac, Chip Ganassi Racing and Dallara,” said Bamber, co-driver with Alex Lynn of the No. 02 Cadillac Accessories Cadillac DPi-V.R this season in IMSA competition. “It was an exhilarating feeling to jump in the car for the first time and get a sense of what the future will look like. So much work has gone into the 2023 race car, and I can’t wait to see it take flight next season.”

Codeveloped by Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing and chassis constructor Dallara, the new race car features elements of the brand’s heritage such as vertical lighting and floating blades that preview Cadillac’s future portfolio.

Cadillac’s LMDh program will partner with Chip Ganassi Racing and Action Express Racing for 2023. Additional details will be announced later this year.

Since 2017, Cadillac has been competing at the forefront of American sports car racing in IMSA in the DPi class, where it has recorded 27 victories, three Manufacturer Championships and four Manufacturer Endurance Championships. Cadillac Racing has also won three Team and Driver Championships.

About Cadillac
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Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Tips to Choose a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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Motorcycle accidents may leave victims with painful injuries, lost wages, and substantial medical bills. Even the slightest distraction can lead to motorcycle accidents and grievous wounds. A motorcyclist can experience fatal injuries whenever the rider makes reckless decisions, such as switching lanes without seeing if it is safe. Riding a motorcycle may prove risky, but follow safe riding practices to reduce or avert such accidents. According to experts at WebMD, wearing a light-colored helmet, reflective clothing, and using headlights may help reduce deaths or serious injuries from motorcycle accidents by almost one-third. Conspicuous or visible motorcycle riders generally reach their destination safely.

Lower extremity damage is the most common outcome of motorcycle accident injuries. However, injuries to the head and chest also occur frequently. Moreover, bone fractures in your legs are common in the event of a collision. Chest and head injuries are more severe, according to NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Lower-Extremity Injuries: Lower-extremity injuries are below the waist level and affect your pelvis and legs in a motorcycle accident. While riding a motorbike, your pelvis and legs are known to withstand the maximum impact. Serious lower-extremity injuries can disable the victim. He may not be able to walk permanently or temporarily.

Motorcycle accidents often result in injuries to the lower extremities, making it the most prevalent type of injury sustained, according to https://atlantainjurycounsel.com/atlanta-motorcycle-accidents-attorney/. That said, head and chest injuries are not uncommon and can be particularly severe. Bone fractures, especially in the legs, are frequently observed after such accidents. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), injuries to the chest and head are considered more serious than injuries to other regions.

Not sure what to do after a motorcycle wreck? Taking the right steps early can protect your health and your legal case.

TBI or Traumatic Brain Injuries 

As per the findings of a study by NHTSA with 104,472 motorcyclists who suffered injuries in traffic crashes, around 15% of riders wearing helmets and 21 % of riders not wearing helmets suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries. TBI accounted for almost 54% of the motorcyclists within this group who lost their lives. 

Spinal Cord Injuries: Due to the intense impact of the collision, your spinal cord may get seriously injured and result in permanent or temporary paralysis. This kind of catastrophic injury often leads to disabilities for the victim.

Fractures: Crashes occur fast, and the bike may fall on the rider’s leg, trapping the leg under it. Arms and wrists may be fractured when you catch yourself breaking a fall while riding a motorcycle.

Internal Injuries: Internal bleeding and damage to your internal organs often get triggered by penetration trauma or blunt-force trauma.

Road Rash: When a motorcyclist makes contact with the surface of the road during a crash, he may get serious skin abrasions known as ‘road rash’. Serious cases of road rash need immediate medical intervention. These injuries are susceptible to complications, and infections and lead to permanent scarring.

Tips to Choose the Best Motorcycle Accident Attorney

When hurt on a motorcycle during a collision, it is best to seek legal assistance, and you can get fair compensation for the injuries you rightly deserve. However, choosing the best attorney for your case can be an overwhelming affair. You should not opt for the first motorcycle accident lawyer you see on television. Very few reputed attorneys choose to promote themselves via TV ads. It is best to do ample research online. 

Look for best motorcycle accident lawyer with a specialization in motorcycle accident law. There are numerous minor details that specialists and experienced motorcycle accident attorneys have a better understanding of than other lawyers. You should go through their official websites and check their customer reviews and testimonials. Ask the lawyers for their success rate, experience, and client referrals. Ask for recommendations from friends, family, or colleagues who have sought similar legal assistance. 

Conclusion

You may require extensive therapy and expensive treatment to recover from the injuries. You may face permanent disability issues. If you do not hire an experienced lawyer, you may be depriving yourself of the money that you deserve or are entitled to. Do not consider accepting an early settlement if you have not spoken to a lawyer.

When You Need To Hire An Attorney After a Car Accident?

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After suffering from a car accident, you might want to hire a lawyer who will help you seek compensation. Even though hiring a lawyer is not mandatory, you need to hire someone with years of experience who can represent you in court and boost your chances of receiving compensation while you recover from the mental and physical trauma. Throughout the whole process of claiming compensation or filing a personal injury lawsuit, you have the right to hire experienced attorneys, especially DUI Attorneys in Phoenix, to guide you through the legal complexities of your case.

Even though hiring an attorney won’t guarantee the outcome of the case, they will undoubtedly help you investigate the case, gather necessary evidence regarding the negligence of the driver, and focus on the negotiation with the insurance company on your behalf. If you don’t hire a lawyer, this process will not only take a significant amount of time but you might also have to settle less compensation. This means that your insurance company may try to pay out too little money to cover your losses. In some cases, they may even try to deny any liability or blame someone else for the crash. This is exactly why you need a car accident lawyer phoenix by your side to fight for you.

You need to determine your level of comfort so that you can know the perfect time to hire a lawyer after a car accident. Continue reading the article to know when you should hire an attorney after a car accident. 

Filing an Insurance Claim 

When you suffer from a car accident, your first and foremost step in seeking compensation is to file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company or your own insurance company. In some specific states of the U.S., there are comparative negligence laws. This means that if you have something to do with the accident, the compensation you receive will be deducted as per your fault. 

In worst-case scenarios, the insurance coverage of the other driver might not carry a policy that would cover your loss and suffering. The physical injuries you sustain after a car accident will determine whether you can file for compensation. 

Remember that some physical injuries from the car accident might start showcasing after a couple of days such as whiplash. Consider contacting Parks Zeigler, PLLC immediately after an accident so that they will help you explore the different options through the insurance policy. 

Filing For a Personal Injury Lawsuit 

If the other driver won’t have any insurance, sometimes your insurance policies might not cover your suffering and losses. This is when you need to contact a lawyer who will help you file a personal injury lawsuit. This type of lawsuit will only work if the damages caused to you are by the negligence of the other driver. As per Strong Tie Insurance, reckless driving is a common cause of a car accident.

If you think that your insurance company is providing you unfair compensation settlement to cover your loss, you will be the full authority to file a personal injury lawsuit as long as you statute of limitations of the state. When you hire an experienced lawyer, they will help you know how much time you have to file the personal injury lawsuit and implement strategies to meet the deadline. 

Remember that you need to consider a couple of factors while filing for a personal injury lawsuit. You need to showcase your medical bills too. 

Conclusion

This is when you need to hire an attorney after a car accident. Make sure you contact our law firm and we will help you throughout the entire process. 

RCR Event Preview – Atlanta

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Richard Childress Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway … In 156 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Richard Childress Racing has earned nine wins and three pole awards, including Kevin Harvick’s emotional victory in 2001. Dale Earnhardt won eight times at the Hampton, Ga., track under the RCR banner (1984-fall, 1986-fall, 1988-spring, 1989-fall, 1990-spring, 1995-fall, 1996-spring, 2000-spring). The Welcome, N.C., based team has 29 top-five and 59 top-10 finishes at Atlanta and has led a total of 3,000 laps at the 1.54-mile oval. Team owner Richard Childress recorded his best finish at Atlanta, a ninth-place effort, in the 1980 Atlanta Journal 500.

RCR In the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta … RCR has recorded three wins, two by Jeff Burton (2006 and 2007) and one by Kevin Harvick (2013) in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Harvick scored a dominating victory, leading 132 of 195 laps (67.7 percent) and his average running position was 2.85. The organization has racked up 14 top-five and 29 top-10 finishes over a span of 54 starts.

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

Catch the Action … The ALSCO Uniforms 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be televised live on Saturday, July 9 beginning at 5 p.m. ET on USA and will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Follow Sunday’s Action from Atlanta … The Atlanta 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be televised live on Sunday, July 10 beginning at 3 p.m. ET on USA and will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

This Week’s Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER Off Road Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Atlanta Motor Speedway … In 11 NASCAR Cup Series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Dillon’s best finish is sixth in March 2021. Dillon had a fast Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER Off Road Chevy at his most recent appearance to Atlanta Motor Speedway in March but was taken out of the race in an on-track incident at the end of Stage 1. He has earned top-10 finishes in each of his three NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the track and four NASCAR Truck Series starts at the track.

Tracker Off Road … Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 prominently features TRACKER ATVs, a game-changing new line of all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides offering breakthrough performance, service and value in the off-road industry. TRACKER OFF ROAD was born out of a powerhouse partnership formed between Bass Pro Shops and TRACKER founder Johnny Morris and Textron Specialized Vehicles, bringing together the undisputed world leader in boating with a global leader in innovation and technology.

Bass Pro Shops … Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.” Bass Pro Shops has a long relationship with NASCAR, dating back to 1998. For more information, visit http://www.basspro.com/.

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTE:

What are your thoughts on racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend?

“I’m anxious to get to Atlanta Motor Speedway. We had a fast Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER Off Road Chevy in March, but we didn’t get to finish the race so I feel like we have some redeeming to do there. We were going for the lead when we crashed, so I know our team is capable of running well at Atlanta. It’s going to be important to run well, and to try to win. Atlanta Motor Speedway has been a great track for us in the past, and I think it can be again. We have one race under our belts now with the new asphalt and running the NextGen cars, and I think everyone has learned a lot. There was some aggressive driving and blocking going on in March. It’ll be interesting to see how this race plays out.”

This Week’s Alsco Uniforms Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Atlanta Motor Speedway … Tyler Reddick has four previous NASCAR Cup Series starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway, highlighted by a sixth-place finish in the July 2021 event. In March, Reddick qualified fifth and led five laps before he was sidelined by an accident. Reddick is also scheduled to compete in the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series event Saturday afternoon at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The Winner’s Club… Tyler Reddick enters Sunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway fresh off scoring his first NASCAR Cup Series win July 3 at Road America. The victory came in his 92nd career start and is his seventh top-10 finish in 2022. He became the fifth different driver to score their first-career win in NASCAR’s elite series this season and has now earned a NASCAR Playoffs spot for the second consecutive season.

About Alsco Uniforms … Alsco is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated uniform company founded in 1889 and recognized by the prestigious Hohenstein Institute for having invented the uniform rental industry. Celebrating over 130 years of business, Alsco provides uniform laundry services and other products that keep businesses clean and safe to all kinds of customers in the healthcare, automotive, industrial and hospitality industries. With more than 180 locations and 20,000 employees, Alsco provides laundry rental services to more than 355,000 customers in 14 countries, which makes Alsco Uniforms the largest uniform company in the world. Visit www.alsco.com to learn more about how Alsco Uniforms is the industry’s best kept secret.

TYLER REDDICK QUOTES:

How mentally draining was the race earlier this year at Atlanta Motor Speedway?

“We’re zipping around a mile-and-a-half at really high speeds, running upper 180s (miles per hour) for the entire lap. Not a lot of rest down the straightaways and the corners are so long and all the aggressive pack racing that we had really drains you mentally. I was surprised after that race by the physical toll that it had. Normally speedways like Daytona and Talladega are a mental drain but it seemed like Atlanta was both. It’s going to be hotter when we go back this weekend with our ALSCO Uniforms Chevrolet so it’s going to be even more of that.”

Atlanta Motor Speedway is the first race that the Next Gen car will be competing at for the second time. It’s the first track that you will go back to for the second time. Talk about that.

“That was an interesting one in my opinion because it’s a speedway-type race like Daytona and Talladega. I thought we were pretty good when we were there in March. Unfortunately, we cut a tire that took us out of that race. It’s going to be interesting to see compared to the first time that we were there. It sounds like they made a number of improvements to the racetrack. It will be interesting to see how some of those details of the track have been changed.”

This Week’s Whelen Engineering Chevrolet Camaro SS at Atlanta Motor Speedway … Sheldon Creed will make his second NASCAR Xfinity Series career start at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Earlier this season, Creed started 13th and finished ninth at the Georgia track, leading 15 laps. During his time in the NASCAR Truck Series, Creed made three starts at the track and scored a best finish of fifth in 2021. The No. 2 team didn’t see the results they wanted last weekend at Road America and are looking to bounce back with another strong finish at Atlanta. Currently, Creed is 17th in the driver standings.

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

Manufactured in America for 70 Years – We Never Left, and We’re Here to Stay … Whelen designs and manufactures reliable and powerful warning lights, white illumination lighting, sirens, controllers, and high-powered warning systems for Automotive and Mass Notification industries worldwide. Whelen products have been proudly designed and manufactured in America since 1952. With quality as the foundation, Whelen celebrates innovative engineering with every product made.

SHELDON CREED QUOTE:

Are you looking forward to getting back to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend?

“I’m really excited to get back down to Atlanta this weekend. The repave and redesign of the track was brand new for everyone earlier this season and no one really knew what to expect. Since we had a race at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this season already, we were able to take some notes and utilize them while preparing for this weekend. We finished ninth earlier this season and led 15 laps. Our speed was there and I think our Whelen Chevrolet is going to be fast again. We’ve brought fast racecars with us every weekend and we just need to capitalize on that. I’m confident that we can bounce back after a tough ending to last weekend’s race at Road America.”

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This Week’s Bennett Transportation and Logistics Chevrolet Camaro SS at Atlanta … Austin Hill made his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this season, where he started 14th and finished runner-up to Ty Gibbs, leading 27 laps. During his time in the NASCAR Truck Series, Hill made six starts at Atlanta and had to back-to-back second-place finishes in 2020 and 2021. In total, he had one pole, two top fives, three top 10s, an average start of 13.2 and an average finish of 9.8. Last weekend, Hill scored another solid finish with a fourth-place finish at Road America, and he is currently eighth in the driver standings.

Hangout with Bennett in the FanZone on Saturday … This weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, fans have the opportunity to hangout with the Bennett Transportation and Logistics crew in the FanZone at their display. This is a home race for the McDonough, Georgia based company and Austin Hill is scheduled to make an appearance at the display for an autograph session on Saturday, July 9 from 1:45 – 2 p.m. ET. Their autographed Bennett truck will also be on display for fans to take pictures with.

About Bennett Family of Companies … McDonough, Ga.-based Bennett Family of Companies is a woman-owned, Women’s Enterprise Business Council (WBENC) certified, diversified transportation and logistics company. Through its 12 affiliated operating companies, the Bennett Family of Companies delivers integrated transportation and supply chain management solutions worldwide. The company will use race experiences to recruit and retain hundreds of truck drivers for their organization in 2022. For more information, visit www.Drive4Bennett.com.

AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:

Are you looking forward to this weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway?

“I can’t wait to get back to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. With Atlanta being a hometown race for me, I really want to go out there and get the win. We were so close earlier this year and finished runner-up. I led 27 laps and my team brought me a really fast Chevrolet. I’ve done a lot of simulator time and we had some notes from the race in March that we’ve been able to go over and study. You’re pretty much wide open on this new track configuration so clean air is going to be important, along with running up front and staying out of trouble. I’m really looking forward to it. Bennett Transportation & Logistics is located about 15 miles away from the track and they’ll have a lot of guests there supporting me as well as my friends and family so I’m ready to put on a good show and win it.”

Gragson Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway with Kaulig Racing and Gold Fish Casino Slots

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  • Noah Gragson, No. 16 Gold Fish Casino Slots Camaro ZL1
  • Noah Gragson made his first start with Kaulig Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this year
  • Gragson has an average finish of 26.2 in the 2022 NCS season across six starts
  • His best finish in the NCS came at Kansas Speedway earlier this season with Kaulig Racing

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About Kaulig Racing™

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and made the Championship 4 round in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons. They will continue fielding three, full-time NXS entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Landon Cassill, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Daniel Hemric, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger. With multiple wins, Kaulig Racing has come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. The team made multiple starts in the NCS in 2021 and won in its seventh-ever start with AJ Allmendinger’s victory at “The Brickyard” for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The young team has acquired two charters for the 2022 NCS season, with Justin Haley competing as its first, full-time driver in the series. The team’s second entry will be shared by part-time teammates AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

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William Byron Looks Forward to Extra Track Time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

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Hendrick Motorsports racer William Byron is ready for the July 16 Crayon 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race and the July 17
Ambetter 301 NASCAR Cup Series race.

LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) driver William Byron will utilize the extra track time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) next weekend by competing in the Crayon 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race prior to taking on “The Magic Mile” Sunday for the Ambetter 301 NCS race, where he’ll be fighting to earn his first Loudon the Lobster. Byron, who currently has an 11th-place best NCS finish at Loudon, recently spoke to NHMS in advance of New England’s only NASCAR weekend.

Talk about how your season’s going so far. It’s been pretty good. You’re leading the series with laps led at 570 laps so far, you’ve got two wins under your belt. Just talk about how the season’s going from your perspective.

“Yeah, it’s been good. We’ve had good speed a lot of the races, we’ve just had some bad luck. The races that have been going well, we’ve seemed to do really well and win, so it’s been a good season. We’ve just gotta put it all together.”

Next weekend will be the debut of the NextGen car here at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. What can New England race fans expect to see from you on July 17?

“Well, I think this car likes the wider racetracks, and I think New Hampshire has multiple lanes to run in the corners, so it should help New Hampshire and have a little bit more of a wide of a racetrack. I’m looking forward to it. I’m running the Xfinity race there too, so I’m excited to get a lot of track time at New Hampshire.”

You’ve got four Cup Series starts here already with an average finish of 14.5. Your best finish, you achieved that in August 2020 with 11th place. What’s your plan coming in to next weekend how you can land in victory lane?

“Yeah, well, change the approach a little bit. It’s definitely not been the best track for me in the Cup Series, so trying to change the approach up and do the Xfinity race and try to get a bit better, and hopefully that translates to the Cup car when we get into that car on Saturday. I’m looking forward to it. New Hampshire’s always been one of my better tracks in the other series, so just gotta carry that over to the Cup Series hopefully.”

As a former Legend Car driver, what advice do you have for young drivers trying to make it to where you are today?

“Oh man, just keep working really hard. I think a lot of this sport is about talent, but talent takes you to a certain spot and then the work kind of takes over from there, so it’s about trying to work hard, study a lot and try to get better.”

What are some of your favorite New England stops when you come up to New Hampshire?

“I love the area. It’s very green, and the weather’s typically great, so I love the area. I would say sometimes I go golfing, and this time around, I probably won’t have much time to golf, but I’ll see if I can find some good restaurants around town.”

Tickets:

Fans can log on to NHMS.com for tickets and more information on the weekend’s lineup of action-packed racing. Tickets for Friday Night Dirt Duels Presented by New England Racing Fuel are just $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Doubleheader Saturday tickets start at just $45 for adults while kids 12 and under are free. Sunday’s Ambetter 301 tickets start at just $59 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.

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