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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing into Africa to defend Safari crown

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2022 GR YARIS Rally1

SAFARI RALLY KENYA: Preview

TOKYO, June 17, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team heads to Safari Rally Kenya on June 23-26 with the goal of defending its crown on the iconic African event.

The Safari made a long-awaited comeback to the FIA World Rally Championship calendar in 2021 when Sebastien Ogier led a one-two finish for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. Ogier is making Kenya his third WRC appearance of the 2022 season as the team targets a 10th victory on the event for the Japanese marque.

The team’s first priority is to return to the podium after a challenging previous round in Sardinia, although Kalle Rovanpera still left the Italian island having increased his drivers’ championship lead to 55 points. Both Rovanpera and Elfyn Evans will be motivated for the trip to Kenya after experiencing its pitfalls on their debuts there last year. Takamoto Katsuta, on the other hand, travels back to the scene of his maiden podium finish (after finishing second to Ogier one year ago) as he looks to continue his 2022 scoring streak for TGR WRT Next Generation.

Having previously featured incredibly long stages on roads that were still open to the public, today’s Safari Rally runs to a format similar to other modern WRC rounds. Still, the drivers and cars face incredibly demanding gravel roads with some very rough and rocky sections, while the weather has the potential to dramatically change the conditions in a very short space of time.

Shakedown takes place on Wednesday before the rally begins on Thursday lunchtime from capital city Nairobi, with the nearby Kasarani super special kicking off the competitive action. The rest of the weekend is centred around the service park on the shores of Lake Naivasha, around 100 kilometres to the north-west. Friday’s repeated loop of three stages around the lake includes a brand new test, Geothermal, as well as the weekend’s longest: the 31.25 kilometres of Kedong. Saturday takes place further north close to Lake Elmenteita with two passes of three familiar stages from 2021, although Soysambu has been extended and Elmenteita itself will be run in the opposite direction to before. A trio of stages south of Naivasha are all run twice to form Sunday’s final day, including the new Narasha test and Hell’s Gate, which hosts the rally-ending Power Stage.

It’s worth mentioning that the rally takes place in the vicinity of stunning natural wonders, including the Ngorongoro Crater, which adds to the breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain of the event.

Quotes:

Jari-Matti Latvala (Team Principal)
“It was exciting to have the Safari Rally back on the calendar last year and even though the rally is very different to before, the spirit of the event is the same: it’s more about endurance than outright speed. At one stage it looked like it would be difficult for us to even be on the podium and in the end we finished one-two. So again this year we need to be prepared for anything to happen, and it will be another big test for the Rally1 cars. The conditions can look good during reconnaissance and then turn out to be very demanding in the rally. It’s not rough all of the time but you can get quite a lot of big ruts with many really soft and sandy places. But all four of our drivers can count on the experience they gained last year and have some idea of what to expect.”

Sebastien Ogier (Driver car 1)
“I’m looking forward to returning to Kenya. Last year we had a really nice welcome and a great atmosphere. It was something special and different to what we are used to. To win was the cherry on the cake and it will be great to try to repeat that this year with a bit of knowledge of what to expect from the stages. We saw that it can be a very tough rally; I think nearly everybody had an issue at some point and we came back from over two minutes down to win. So it’s definitely a rally where you have to never give up, and this year with the cars still being so new, we might have to be even more clever than before.”

Elfyn Evans (Driver car 33)
“Even though we have experience from last year, it’s always difficult to know exactly what we’re going to face on an event like the Safari Rally. There’s always an element of the unknown, and we saw last year that the conditions can change massively from one area to the next. Some sections can be very soft sand, some parts are much more hard-packed, and in other places it’s very rough. It’s a big challenge for the drivers, for the cars and for the engineers as well. I’ve had a good feeling with the GR YARIS Rally1 on gravel so far and the speed has been there. Safari requires something slightly different in terms of setup but hopefully that positive feeling will still carry forward.”

Kalle Rovanpera (Driver car 69)
“I think the Safari Rally will be another interesting weekend. Of course Sardinia was maybe not as strong a rally for us as we wanted it to be, but I’m hoping that in Kenya maybe we will not lose so much time opening the road and we can try to have a good weekend. Last year, it was a good rally for us overall, we were just a bit unlucky to get stuck when we did at the end of Friday. This year we will try to avoid things like that and tackle the event in a better way, because we see a lot of difficult conditions there and things we don’t normally see in modern rallies. So for sure it’s a special place and you need to approach it a bit differently too.”

Please visit www.wrc.com for the latest.

CHIARAMONTE MAKES THIRD MIDGET APPEARANCE SATURDAY AT MERCED

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Braden Chiaramonte in the Matt Streeter midget at Bakersfield. Lance Jennings photo.

(El Cajon, CA June 16, 2022) For the third time in his young career, teenage racer Braden Chiaramonte will take on the best midget drivers west of the Mississippi in a USAC Western Midget Series race at the Merced Speedway this Saturday night, June 18th. The race will be the first time the talented driver has appeared on the racy 3/8 of a mile clay oval in California’s Central Valley.

For this week’s race at Merced, Chiaramonte, 15, will once again be driving the Matt Streeter 14JR. The first time the El Cajon, California teen showed up to drive the car at the Bakersfield Speedway on April 16th, those unfamiliar with him thought he was just another rookie driver. That started to change when he qualified ninth fastest in the 21-car field. Minutes later on the first lap of his heat race, he showed everyone that they needed to sit up and pay attention. He went from his fourth-place starting spot into the lead on the first lap. He then led the first six laps before the 2021 series champion finally chased him down and took the top spot. The impressive teen never gave up and ended up finishing second.

For the main that night, Chiaramonte started ninth and finished 10th in the 21-car field that was mostly comprised of veterans. His last name gave long-time race watchers fits as they tried to tell their friends about him the next day.

Five weeks after his initial foray in Streeter’s car, the duo teamed up again at the Ventura Raceway on May 24th. Chiaramonte’s appearance in that race drew a lot of attention from those wondering if his initial outing was a fluke. He put those notions to rest in qualifying. He turned in a lap at 12.486. That was third fastest in the 24-car field in only his second-ever appearance in a midget.

After a 6th place finish in his heat race he began the 30-lap main event inside the 5th row in 9th. Once again competing against seasoned veterans he had an impressive night moving forward to finish seventh.

Chiaramonte is not competing for points in the West Coast Midget Series, but he is in 18th in the standings despite only contesting two of the first six races on the schedule.

Last week Chiaramonte made his first-ever appearance at the Lemoore Jet Bowl. In addition to debuting at the track, he was in a car he had never driven before. He qualified sixth fastest of the 17 cars on hand and placed second in his heat race. He capped the night off with another top-five finish when he placed fourth in the Outlaw Wingless Micro main event.

For fans who may be in the Merced area on Saturday, the track is located at 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way in Merced (95341). Spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. The track website is http://www.mercedspeedway.net/ and the office phone is (209) 600-8382.

If you are looking to enter the world of lightning sprint car racing, Chiaramonte’s #73 car is for sale. It is the same car that he drove to the 2021 “Minn-Kota Shootout” championship, 2021 POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car Series “Rookie of the Year” award, 2nd in the 2021 SWLS point standings and SWLS main event wins in 2021 and 2022. To get all the details, call Daniel Chiaramonte at (619) 988-7563 or send an email to mailto:dchiaramonte@rtltraffic.com.

Chiaramonte would like to thank the following marketing partners for making his 2022 racing season possible. RTL Traffic Control and Equipment Rentals, AM Ortega, Impact Racing, and AIM Sports Data. If you or your company would like to join forces with the fast-rising racing team, please contact Daniel Chiaramonte online at the following link mailto:dchiaramonte@rtltraffic.com or by calling (619) 988-7563.

Braden Chiaramonte 2022 Results

January 1          Tulsa Shootout               Stock Non Wings                                     9th A Main

March 5             Imperial Valley Raceway   POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints             2nd A Main

March 6             Imperial Valley Raceway   POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints             8th A Main

March 25           Bakersfield Speedway      California Lightning Sprints                       6th A Main

April 16             Bakersfield Speedway      USAC Western States Midgets                   9th A Main                      

April 23             Imperial Valley Raceway   POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints            1st A Main

April 30             Barona Speedway           POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints            2nd A Main

May 12              US 24 Raceway               All In Transportation A Wingless Clash        13th A Main

May 13              US 24 Raceway               All In Transportation A Wingless Clash        16th A Main

May 14              US 24 Raceway               All In Transportation A Wingless Clash        5th L.C.Q.

May 21              Ventura Raceway            USAC Western State Midgets                     7th A Main

June 2               US 24 Raceway               Performance Electronics Big Dance             12th A Main

June 3               US 24 Raceway               Performance Electronics Big Dance             14th A Main

June 4               US 24 Raceway               Performance Electronics Big Dance             8th Qualifier

June 11             Lemoore Jet Bowl            Non Wing Outlaw Micro                           4th A Main

US Legends Out of Time: Best Muscle Cars and Their Modern Descendants for Speed Lovers

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Photo by Nathan Mendes on Unsplash

When it comes to cars rare on modern roads, it is impossible to talk about any objectivity. Even an attempt to tie your rating to the horsepower can give little. Until 1972 in the United States, engine power was indicated by automakers without attachments to regular intake and exhaust systems. The power of such motors was designated in bhp (Brake Horse Power), and it is rather difficult to compare it with the usual understanding of the horsepower amount under the hood. In addition, there was no strict control of the declared power of manufactured engines in the country, which often allowed concerns to overestimate the performance of the motor. However, the car gurus from Indy Auto Man have collected a rating of the best muscle cars for the times, taking into account engine power, design, the number of items produced, and sales statistics.

Iconic Muscle Car: Dodge Charger R/T

None of the muscle cars managed to earn the honor and respect that went to the Dodge Charger R / T. This car has become a symbol and personification of the era, the golden age of street racing. Created by designer Richard Seas in 1967, the Dodge Charger would become the prototype for many cars produced in the United States in later years. And the body, whose curves look like a Coca-Cola bottle, would later be called a classic. 

Cars that came with the R / T (Road / Track) index were equipped with the most powerful engines – 440 Magnum (standard) or 426 Hemi (option). Distinctive features of the top-end Chargers are the original grille that hides the headlights and the ability to rear up. You can easily do such a trick if you press both the gas and brake pedals simultaneously at the start. The engine power was also enough to show incredible results for its time: the car took only 6.5 seconds to accelerate to sixty, and the Charger also managed to become the first car to set an absolute record for maximum speed in NASCAR races – 200 mph.

The appearance of a notorious hooligan, who at the same time is very stylish, could not go unnoticed to this day. True connoisseurs of style and speed can come to the Indy Auto Man used car dealership and take one of the modern descendants of the Dodge Charger for a test drive.

Legendary Ford Mustang: Shelby GT500 Cobra

On the second line is the brainchild of the legendary racer Carroll Shelby – Mustang Shelby, which has become almost the personification of muscle cars for all times and people. At the same time, the model is produced to this day, although it makes no sense to compare the progenitor with its descendant: 50 years of evolution have left an indelible mark on the modern model of the Ford muscle car.

The classic 1968 Mustang became the real king of the road, and that is the message Ford designers set when the first Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra hit the street. Equipped with a huge seven-liter 428 Cobra Jet engine (350-410 hp), the car was what the public was waiting for. 

Supernatural Chevrolet Impala SS

The next member of our rating hardly needs any introduction. After the shooting of the TV series Supernatural, the 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS is recognized by everyone.

The American fastback coupe with the SS (Super Sport) index was equipped with a 7-liter V8 engine with a maximum power output of 425 hp. By the way, this is one of the most expensive cars of its time – the price for them started at $5,000.

Buick GSX 

Many automotive experts love this Buick model, and some authoritative Western publications, such as Cars Magazine, even included it among their favorites. So, in 1984, the first-generation Buick GSX ranked third in the top 50 fastest muscle cars according to the Popular & Performance Car Review.

In addition to the power and impressive speed, the Buick GSX was an extremely comfortable car, unlike ordinary street racers like the Dodge Charger. The American company created one of the most balanced sports cars of the 1970s. Under the hood of the GSX was a 455 hp V8 with a torque of 690 Nm, which allowed a car of considerable weight to pick up speed easily. And due to the reduced weight of the engine and reinforced suspension, the GSX was distinguished by excellent handling, so it was not scary to drive fast not only in a straight line but also to entering turns.

Plymouth Hemi Superbird

Initially, the Plymouth brand conceived the release of the Superbird exclusively as a racing car. But in 1970, the model fell into small-scale production (only 1920 copies were produced), becoming a legend of its time. The Plymouth Hemi Superbird, driven by the famous racer Richard Petty, has repeatedly won confident victories in the NASCAR series. Although, it has not been able to get around its main competitor and relative – ​​the Dodge Daytona, on the basis of which it was built.

The sports coupe was offered in three different modifications, which differed only in engine power. The most impressive option was the V-shaped eight, which produced 425 hp. The data on the number of Hemi Superbirds items in the 425-horsepower version is somewhat different: someone claims that only 93 copies were produced, in other sources – 135. But in any case, many connoisseurs and fans of muscle cars would dream of having such a rare exhibit in their collection.

All these muscle cars are the legends of the past. But modern sports cars have everything you need to feel the power and passion of the speed racers while staying an ordinary driver. If you want to buy an affordable muscle or pony car, sports convertible, or coupe, you will find everything you need at Indy Auto Man.

Famous People Who Love Playing at Online Casinos

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Let’s face it, there’s nothing that quite captures our imagination as much as the private lives of celebrities. I mean, who wasn’t glued to the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial? Who doesn’t love seeing which celebrities have lost weight and how they managed it? We were all trying to figure out the weight loss secrets of Doja Cat when we saw her pictures. 

Celebrities are also well-known for having an exorbitant amount of money. We love to see how they spend it as well – new houses, handbags worth thousands – and even frittering away millions to claim the best casino bonuses online. These are no longer dark and shady, dubious places filled with dubious people. They have never been more mainstream and appeal to the masses – the old and young, the well-off and the less well-off, the experienced and the inexperienced. Here, we look at the famous people out there that love playing at online casino sites.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck is one hell of an A-lister in Hollywood and he is well known for his love of gambling. When he isn’t filming blockbuster movies, Affleck can often be found playing at land-based and online casino sites. 

This hasn’t always been an easy ride though and he has been known to spend a little too much time and money playing casino games and he has had to make efforts to keep his enjoyment of gambling under control. He seems to now enjoy his favorite games as an enjoyable pastime.  According to rumors, his favorite games include poker and blackjack.

James Wood

Another popular actor in the US who is known for his love of card games is James Wood – a self-professed gambler. In the early days of online casinos, he was one of the first famous people to actually endorse celebrity poker. He is also often seen visiting establishments such as Foxwoods Resort Casino, his regular.

He is not afraid of his love of online casinos and is proud of his passion for poker games. Not only was he one of the first to endorse celebrity poker, but he was also the first celebrity to endorse Hollywood poker, which is an online betting room platform that allows players to place real money on games. It also gives players the chance to play against – and possibly beat – big named celebrities.

Matt Damon

Although Matt Damon has become someone who has famously needed saving – whether it be as Private Ryan or in the Martian movie, it was his love of gambling that was mirrored and possibly sparked in one of his earlier movies, Rounders.

The 1998 movie looks at the high stakes of underground gambling – and to prepare for the role he had to play in different poker matches for research purposes – and it seems to have rubbed off on him. In 2011, it was suggested that Damon was amongst the top Hollywood players who enjoyed a game of Texas Hold’em. He was known to accompany close friend Ben Affleck to games – and he is now believed to enjoy some online casino action.

Jennifer Tilly

Online gambling isn’t just the domain of the males. We have also included a female celebrity on the list, Jennifer Tilly – who has taken the love of online casinos to the next level. She loves a flutter on her favorite games and has been known to enjoy seven-figure winnings. She is widely regarded as being a professional poker player and an online gambling expert. Tilly would very much be right at home in tournaments such as the World Series of Poker.

It is the classic three-reel online slot games that seem to be her favorite type of games – and she likes to spend her money both at online casinos and in the land-based casinos of the Las Vegas strip.

Conclusion

Just like us mere mortals, celebrities also like to test their luck at online casino sites. Some will win – and others will lose, but most of these will have plenty of money at their disposal should they hit a run of bad form. Unfortunately, there are some famous faces such as Ben Affleck and Charlie Sheen that have faced issues and been able to get help. But most simply only bet what they can afford – which is a lot! If this is something you’re interested in, find a safe site – and remember, set a budget and stick to it.

Dean Thompson – Clean Harbors 150 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Clean Harbors 150 (150 Laps/75 Miles) | Knoxville Raceway

Saturday, June 18 | Knoxville, Iowa | 9 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 40 Worldwide Express/GlobalTranz/Unishippers Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Dean Thompson (Anaheim, Calif.) | Crew Chief: Joe Lax

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @deanthompsonr

Thompson on making his second start on dirt this weekend in Knoxville: “I’m excited for the challenge of racing on dirt for the second time this season with our No. 40 Worldwide Express team. We had a solid run at Bristol Dirt back in April that we’ll aim to build on to come away with a better result Saturday night.”

Thompson at Knoxville Raceway: Thompson makes his first-career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Knoxville Raceway Saturday.

Thompson makes his second-career NCWTS start on dirt and finished 16th at Bristol in April.

On the Truck: Thompson and the No. 40 Chevrolet Silverado will have the Worldwide Express/GlobalTranz/Unishippers paint scheme on display for Saturday’s NCWTS race at Knoxville Raceway.

Last Time Out (DoorDash 250 – Start: 33rd / Finish: 24th): “Our No. 40 Worldwide Express team rebounded well after a tough qualifying run to work our way into the top-15 today. We were poised for a better finish, but unfortunately got spun at the end. Our end result doesn’t show the strength of the Chevrolet Silverado we brought to the track this weekend and thanks to Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, Unishippers, and Thompson Pipe Group for making it all possible.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express

Worldwide Express, LLC, is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions and managed transportation services. The family of brands, comprised of Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, serve more than 120,000 customers spanning from small and mid-size businesses to larger enterprises, with unmatched carrier options and strategic guidance for their supply chains. With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $4 billion, the company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the country. Through a selective portfolio of 65+ LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, and powered by proprietary technology, clients benefit from an award-winning, relationship-backed approach to solving their shipping needs. To learn more about the brands, please visit www.wwex.com, www.globaltranz.com and www.unishippers.com.

Follow Dean Thompson on Instagram and on the web: @deankthompson / deanthompsonr.com

Carson Hocevar – Clean Harbors 150 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Clean Harbors 150 (150 Laps/75 Miles) | Knoxville Raceway

Saturday, June 18 | Knoxville, Iowa | 9 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Carson Hocevar (Portage, Mich.) | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Hocevar on returning to Knoxville Raceway: “It seems like every time our No. 42 team goes to a dirt track we have success or moments of success. We won our heat race last year at Knoxville and led a lot of laps and at Bristol Dirt back in April we led the second-most laps in a second-place effort. We’re excited to bring the same Chevrolet Silverado that we ran at Bristol Dirt to Knoxville and hopefully it performs one spot better this weekend.”

Hocevar at Knoxville Raceway: Hocevar makes his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Sonoma Raceway Saturday. He ran to a 16th-place finish after starting fifth in the 2021 event and led 17 laps on the night.

In his last start on dirt at Bristol in April, Hocevar led 55 laps en route to a second-place finish.

On the Truck: Hocevar will debut his No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado Saturday at Knoxville Raceway.

Last Time Out (DoorDash 250 – Start: 1st / Finish: 6th): “We had such a fast No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado this weekend in Sonoma. It’s unfortunate I wasn’t able to go the distance this afternoon, but it’s all part of the process of doing what’s best to get me getting back to full strength in the recovery process while our No. 42 team races for a championship down the stretch. I’m extremely grateful for Niece Motorsports, Daniel Suárez, Worldwide Express, and Trackhouse Racing’s efforts this weekend to produce a top-10 finish for this team.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express:

Worldwide Express, LLC, is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions and managed transportation services. The family of brands, comprised of Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, serve more than 120,000 customers spanning from small and mid-size businesses to larger enterprises, with unmatched carrier options and strategic guidance for their supply chains.

With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $4 billion, the company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the country. Through a selective portfolio of 65+ LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, and powered by proprietary technology, clients benefit from an award-winning, relationship-backed approach to solving their shipping needs. To learn more about the brands, visit wwexracing.com.

Follow Carson Hocevar on Instagram and on the web: @CarsonHocevar / CarsonHocevar.com

Kris Wright – Clean Harbors 150 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Clean Harbors 150 (150 Laps/75 Miles) | Knoxville Raceway

Saturday, June 18 | Knoxville, Iowa | 9 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 44 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Kris Wright (Wexford, Pa.) | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @KrisOnNASCAR

Wright on making his debut at Knoxville Raceway: “I am excited to get back to the dirt this weekend. Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt was pretty decent for our No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado speed-wise, until we had a tire go down.”

Wright at Knoxville Raceway: This weekend marks Kris Wright’s second dirt track appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Earlier this season at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt, he finished in the 33rd-place with a 30th-place qualifying effort.

On the Truck: Wright will pilot the refreshed F.N.B. Corporation paint scheme for Saturday’s Clean Harbors 150 at Knoxville Raceway.

Last Time Out (DoorDash 250 – Start: 26th / Finish: 30th): “I learned a lot in my first Truck Series start at Sonoma this weekend. We had a lot to overcome after starting towards the back of the field and after suffering nose damage early on, we made the most of what we had in our No. 44 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado.”

About Niece Motorsports

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About F.N.B. Corporation

F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina. The Company has total assets of approximately $42 billion and nearly 340 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB’s wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FNB” and is included in Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks SubIndustry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.

Follow Kris Wright on Instagram and on the web: @KrisOnNASCAR / KrisWrightMotorsports.com

Lawless Alan – Clean Harbors 150 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Clean Harbors 150 (150 Laps/75 Miles) | Knoxville Raceway

Saturday, June 18 | Knoxville, Iowa | 9 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Lawless Alan (Los Angeles, Calif.) | Crew Chief: Darren Fraley

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @lawlessalan25

Alan on running his second dirt race of the 2022 season: “I’m excited to go back to dirt racing this weekend at Knoxville. Our No. 45 team is prepared to take on the weekend in Knoxville with a fresh mindset on the tail end of this eight-week stretch. We’re ready to dig.”

Alan at Knoxville Raceway: Alan makes his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Sonoma Raceway Saturday.

Saturday marks Alan’s second career NCWTS event on dirt after recording a 30th-place finish at Bristol Dirt in April.

On the Truck: Alan will pilot the No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado Saturday at Knoxville Raceway.

Last Time Out (DoorDash 250 – Start: 19th / Finish: 25th): “Our No. 45 AUTOChargit Chevrolet was strong from the start and we made ground on the field quickly. We had top-15 speed all afternoon, but unfortunately we got collected in a late-race incident that took away from our chances at a better result. The speed in our Chevrolet Silverado was really encouraging and we’ll build on that heading into Knoxville next week.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About AUTOParkit:

AUTOParkit™ designs, manufactures, and constructs fully automated parking systems for new and existing buildings. AUTOParkit system structural steel and modular design can provide double the capacity of a traditional parking garage, providing up to 17 LEED points and drastically reducing construction time. AUTOParkit automated systems are 40 percent less expensive to operate, safer for the user and reduces carbon emissions associated with parking by more than 80 percent. AUTOParkit’s charging pallets provided by AUTOChargit, are a fast and convenient way of charging EVs and Hybrids. AUTOChargit’s patented technology allows for shuffling charged vehicles cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80 percent.

For more information on AUTOParkit, visit www.autoparkit.com

Follow Lawless Alan on Instagram and on the web: @lawless_alan / www.lawlessalanracing.com

Morgan & Morgan to Sponsor NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Chris Hacker at Nashville Superspeedway

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Morgan & Morgan, America’s largest injury law firm, will become an official sponsor of professional driver Chris Hacker for the upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200 race at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. on June 24.

Chris Hacker is the first NASCAR driver known to have a brachial plexus birth injury that limits movement in his left arm. Brachial plexus injuries occur when a baby’s neck is stretched to one side during birth, damaging the network of nerves that controls the muscles from the shoulder down to the fingers.

The injury could lead to loss of function, sensation and complete paralysis of the upper arm. After three major surgeries, including nerve grafting and tendon transfers, Hacker has gained sufficient mobility in his arm to race.

“Chris is an incredible young man that has had to overcome many obstacles to pursue his dreams, and we are proud to help make his dream a reality,” said Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan.

“Morgan & Morgan’s mission ‘For The People’ was inspired by my brother Tim, who suffered from a tragic accident that left him paralyzed. Chris and Tim’s experiences are the stories of countless Americans.

“Every day our attorneys give clients a fighting chance to achieve justice, to receive the compensation they deserve and to have the opportunity to keep their injuries from dictating the rest of their lives.”

Hacker started his racing career at eight years old racing in Quarter Midgets. He quickly moved up to Bandolero, where he won two state championships, and then to INEX Legend Cars, where he went on to win the Indianapolis Speedrome Championship in the Young Lions category.

At the age of 13, he became the youngest driver to ever to win a Champion Racing Association event. After an unfortunate wreck in 2015 that required costly car repairs, Hacker’s dream of becoming a NASCAR driver seemed out of reach.

It was then that his parents informed him they had sought justice for the medical malpractice that contributed to his birth injury, and that he had settlement funds from the injury that he would acquire when he turned 18.

With the funds from his settlement, Hacker was able to make the necessary repairs and modifications to his car and jumpstart his racing career. He made his debut in the Camping World Truck Series on August 20, 2021, at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in the Toyota 200.

“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to partner with Morgan & Morgan,” said Chris Hacker. “The work they do every day to fight for families and kids affected by birth injuries is life-changing. I got this injury within my first minutes of life, and had my parents not worked to get that accountability, I could have been limited by that my entire life.

“Without attorneys like those at Morgan & Morgan, I would not be able to live my dream as a race car driver.”

As part of the partnership, Hacker’s Reaume Brothers Racing truck will be wrapped in Morgan & Morgan branding featuring founder John Morgan and he will be dressed in a branded fire suit in the firm’s blue and yellow color scheme at Nashville Superspeedway.

The Rackley Roofing 200 (150 laps | 199.5 miles) is the 13th of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Qualifying will follow immediately beginning at 3:30 p.m. The 36-truck field will take the green flag on later in the day shortly after 7:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. ET) with live coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (CT).

About Morgan & Morgan:

As America’s largest injury law firm, Morgan & Morgan has recovered more than $13 billion for over 300,000 clients. Throughout the United States, our attorneys fulfill our “For The People” commitment in over 50 practice areas, including national mass torts and class actions, labor and employment, civil rights, and product liability, among many others.

We co-counsel with hundreds of other law firms, who refer thousands of cases to us.

Our firm has taken on some of the biggest corporations across the globe, including BP, Facebook, Google, Monsanto, and Lockheed Martin, and recovered billions in complex national litigation, including $1.8 billion in the Porter Ranch Gas Leak case in 2021.

Learn more at forthepeople.com.

About Reaume Brothers Racing:

Reaume Brothers Racing is entering their fifth season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series fielding the No. 33 and No. 43 entries in 2022.

Reaume Brothers Racing is dedicated to providing unparalleled excellence and quality to our drivers, team members and partners.

We are committed to building value by bringing and creating a culture of competitiveness, performance and teamwork.

Tyler Carpenter – Clean Harbors 150 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Clean Harbors 150 (75 Laps/149.25 Miles) | Knoxville Raceway
Saturday, June 18 | Knoxville, Iowa | 9 p.m. ET
TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90
Team: No. 41 Aggressive Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Tyler Carpenter (Parkersburg, WVa.) | Crew Chief: Cody Sommer
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport

Carpenter on the opportunity to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with Niece Motorsports: “I’m more excited than you can imagine about racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this weekend at Knoxville Raceway. It’s something that you dream about being a part of when you’re younger – or any event that’s NASCAR associated. I’m stoked to get behind the wheel of a Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado this weekend. It’s been a long time coming since earning this opportunity back in December.”

Win & You’re In: Carpenter’s win at the 2021 Gateway Dirt Nationals earned him the seat in the No. 41 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado this weekend at Knoxville Raceway. Niece Motorsports announced the program on Dec. 1, 2021 ahead of the Super Late Model event in an effort to give back to grassroots racing. Carpenter was also the winner of the 2019 Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis, Mo.

Carpenter at Knoxville Raceway: Carpenter makes his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway.

On the Truck: Carpenter will pilot the No. 41 Aggressive Chevrolet Silverado Saturday at Knoxville Raceway with associate sponsorship from Rich Mar Florist.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About Aggressive:

Whether you are creating a new image for your business logo and branding, digitally laying out the latest most powerful graphic design for a vehicle wrap, or methodically thinking through the art, blueprint and CNC drawings of a complex sign layout, one thing all of these processes have in common is that they can be Aggressive by nature. We strive to be the better than the very best and accepting only the best for any job goes against what Aggressive is all about. To be aggressive in marketing means that we are here to aggressively pursue the most desirable way to get our clients the most return from their investment.

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