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McDowell and Love’s Travel Stops Ready to Repeat Road Course Success at Sonoma

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McDowell Excited for Sonoma Return

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 7, 2022) – Michael McDowell and the Love’s Travel Stops team are eager to build on the success of the season and continue it this weekend in California. The team heads to Sonoma with not only five top-10 finishes this season but having ran well at the first road course event of the year at the Circuit of the Americas earlier this season.

“Our Love’s Travel Stops Ford ran amazing in our first visit to a road course,” commented McDowell. “With the profile of the car more geared to that of a sports car, these vehicles and tracks fit my driving style. We ran well at COTA, and we are all expecting much of the same in our second road course race at Sonoma this weekend.”

“I feel like the road courses are our strong point, and with the success we have had this season, I’m looking forward to another strong result. We all feel like if we can put everything together, after we were so close in St. Louis, that we can contend for a win at the end of the day.”

Michael McDowell and his Love’s Travel Stops Ford Mustang will race at Sonoma this Sunday, June 12th, at 4:00 p.m. ET on FS1.

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.

Sun Outdoors Returns to the Camping World SRX Series for the 2022 Season

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Mooresville, NC (June 7, 2022) – Following a successful partnership in 2021, Sun Outdoors, a leader in outdoor hospitality, returns to the Camping World SRX Series as an official partner for the 2022 season. Sun Outdoors will be featured on the No. 39 car for the six races with driver Ryan Newman, an 18-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, including the 2008 Daytona 500.

Sun Outdoors joined the SRX team of partners for the Series’ inaugural season as Sun RV Resorts, prior to undergoing a rebrand in November 2021. 

“We have enjoyed a tremendous partnership with SRX and are extremely excited for 2022, not just for the season as a whole, but also to see how Ryan Newman performs in the No. 39 Sun Outdoors car and if we can defend our SRX Championship,” said Sun Outdoors VP/Marketing Nate Philippsen.  “We know that racing fans are passionate about the sport and loyal to their favorite driver.  With more than 150 RV resorts nationwide, Sun Outdoors is eager to host them as they make their future travel plans.”

During the 2021 season, Sun Outdoors appeared on Tony Stewart’s Championship winning car.

“Sun Outdoors is another partner returning to SRX for the 2022 season,” said Camping World SRX Series CEO Don Hawk. “We appreciate their support and having Ryan Newman behind the wheel puts them in position to race for the Championship.”

The 2022 Camping World SRX Season kicks off at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, June 18. Following the season opener, SRX will compete at South Boston Speedway (South Boston, Va.) on June 25, Stafford Motor Speedway (Stafford Springs, Conn.) on July 2, Nashville Fairgrounds (Nashville, Tenn.) on July 9, I-55 Raceway (Pevely, Mo.) on July 16 and conclude the season at Sharon Speedway (Hartford, Ohio) on July 23. All six races will air on CBS Primetime from 8 – 10 p.m. ET.

For more information on Sun Outdoors, please visit sunoutdoors.com.

For more information on SRX Racing and the 2022 season, please visit SRXRacing.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT SUN OUTDOORS
Sun Outdoors is a leader in outdoor hospitality and committed to its mission of offering guests exceptional and transformative outdoor experiences. With over 150 locations across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, Sun Outdoors offers guests several ways to stay: from RV sites to vacation rentals, from tent camping to glamping, whether they stay for a weekend, season or longer. Visit www.sunoutdoors.com to learn more.

Sun Outdoors is a division of Sun Communities Inc., a publicly traded company which, as of March 31, 2022, owns, operates and has an interest in 603 developed manufactured home, RV and marina properties, comprising over 159,300 developed sites and nearly 45,700 wet slips and dry storage spaces in 39 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Sun Communities is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: SUI. 

Ford Performance NASCAR: Logano Climbs Ford Win List as Cup Series Heads to Sonoma

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FORD PERFORMANCE NASCAR: SONOMA RACEWAY

The NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be part of a doubleheader this weekend at Sonoma Raceway. This marks the first time the trucks will compete on the northern California road course since 1998 when Boris Said took the checkered flag and ran Ford’s win streak to three. The last time Ford won a Cup race at the facility was when Kevin Harvick did it in 2017.

This Week’s Schedule:
Saturday, June 11 – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Sunday, June 12 – NASCAR Cup Series, 4 p.m. ET (FS1)

FORD IN THE NASCAR CUP SERIES AT SONOMA

· Ford has eight all-time series wins at Sonoma by eight different drivers.
· Kevin Harvick is the only active Ford driver with a Cup win at Sonoma.
· All eight Ford wins have been by NASCAR Hall of Fame owners (Robert Yates, 3; Jack Roush, 2; Bud Moore, 1; Roger Penske, 1; and Tony Stewart, 1)

FORD IN THE NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES AT SONOMA

· Ford leads all manufacturers with 3 wins in 4 all-time starts.
· Dave Rezendes, Joe Ruttman and Boris Said all registered one win each.
· This marks the first race for the series at Sonoma since 1998.

LOGANO CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE DEBUT STREAK

No driver has shown the ability to adapt as quickly to new tracks as Ford and Team Penske driver Joey Logano, who won for the second time this season with Sunday’s triumph at World Wide Technology Raceway. Logano passed Kyle Busch for the win in overtime, marking his 29th career win and 27th with Ford as the series competed at the track outside of St. Louis for the first time. Earlier this season, Logano won the inaugural Clash at the Coliseum in Los Angeles while last season he won the first dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

LOGANO CLIMBING ALL-TIME FORD CHARTS

As noted above, the win on Sunday was Logano’s 27th Ford victory, which moves him into sole possession of sixth place on the manufacturer’s all-time win list – one better than Brad Keselowski and NASCAR Hall of Famers Fred Lorenzen and Junior Johnson. Logano is only two wins away from tying David Pearson for fifth. Pearson had 73 all-time wins with the company when his 44 victories in a Mercury are factored into the equation. Ned Jarrett is first on the Ford list with 43.

LOGANO ALL-TIME PENSKE FORD WINNER

Sunday’s victory also made Logano Team Penske’s all-time winner at the Cup level with Ford. Since joining both organizations in 2013, Logano has won 27 times, which is one more than Brad Keselowski and four more than NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. Team Penske has 87 all-time Cup wins with Ford.

FORD’S ALL-TIME ROAD COURSE WINNER IS…

NASCAR has competed on 16 different road courses during its history and Ford has had 21 drivers win 33 times overall. Dan Gurney leads the way with five, including four straight at Riverside International Raceway from 1963-66 while driving for the Wood Brothers. Mark Martin, on the strength of three straight wins at Watkins Glen International from 1993-95, is second.

FORD’S ALL-TIME ROAD COURSE WINNERS

5 – Dan Gurney

4 – Mark Martin

2 – Fireball Roberts, Marvin Panch, Parnelli Jones, Ricky Rudd, Marcos Ambrose

1 – Chuck Stevenson, Eddie Gray, Richard Petty, A.J. Foyt, Bobby Allison, Bill Elliott, Davey Allison, Geoffrey Bodine, Ernie Irvan, Rusty Wallace, Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Ryan Blaney.

FORD SONOMA WINNERS HAVE NASCAR HALL OF FAME TIES

As noted above, Ford has won eight times at Sonoma and the one thing all of those winners have in common is that their owners are members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Robert Yates (Class of 2018) won this event three times (Davey Allison, 1991; Ernie Irvan, 1994; and Ricky Rudd, 2002), while Jack Roush (Class of 2019) has two victories (Mark Martin, 1997 and Carl Edwards, 2014). Bud Moore (Class of 2011) won with Geoffrey Bodine in 1993 while Roger Penske (Class of 2019) won with Rusty Wallace in 1996 and Tony Stewart (Class of 2020) with Kevin Harvick in 2017.

FORD HIGHLIGHTS AT SONOMA

HARVICK GETS FIRST FORD WIN

Kevin Harvick stretched his fuel over the final 40 laps to bring home his first win with Ford and first win at Sonoma when he captured this event four years ago. Harvick bested teammate Clint Bowyer and fellow Ford driver Brad Keselowski in a 1-2-3 showing for the Blue Oval. The win marked the second triumph for Stewart-Haas Racing since moving to Ford prior to the start of the 2017 season. In all, five Fusions wound up in the top-10 with Kurt Busch finishing seventh and Ryan Blaney ninth as Harvick led 24-of-110 laps and cruised to a win of over eight seconds.

RUDD RUCKUS

When Ford took the checkered flag at Sonoma Raceway for the first time it came in controversial fashion. That’s because Davey Allison, the man credited with winning the Banquet Frozen Foods 300 in 1991, was sent spinning by Ricky Rudd as they were approaching the white flag. Even though Rudd ended up crossing the finish line first, he received the black flag from NASCAR for rough driving and awarded Allison with the trophy. The win was Allison’s first and only one on a road course and snapped an eight-race streak that had seen either Rudd or Rusty Wallace end up in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International or Sonoma Raceway.

MOORE IS BEST

Little did anyone know that when Geoffrey Bodine won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway in 1993 it would represent the final win for car owner Bud Moore. Bodine, driving the No. 15 Motorcraft Ford, had just purchased the assets of Alan Kulwicki’s No. 7 team earlier in the week and after taking the checkered flag proceeded to honor the late driver by doing an abbreviated Polish Victory Lap. He was able to do that after surviving a fierce three-car battle on the final lap with Ricky Rudd and Ernie Irvan in which contact between all three cars took place. Moore, a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee in 2011, won 63 series races during his career by 10 different drivers.

EDWARDS BREAKS DROUGHT

Carl Edwards snapped an 11-race winless streak for Ford when he captured the NASCAR Cup Series race in 2014 for car owner Jack Roush. Edwards held off Jeff Gordon on the final lap to post the first road win of his NCS career. He did it thanks to a two-stop strategy and a timely caution. Edwards had just pitted on lap 70 when NASCAR threw a caution for debris one lap later. While most of the field decided to pit for new tires, Edwards and fellow Ford driver Marcos Ambrose stayed out and gained the necessary track position that put both in position to win. Ambrose took the lead from Clint Bowyer on lap 81 and brought Edwards with him, but another restart with 25 to go saw Ambrose and Edwards sharing the front row. Edwards got the jump and took the lead, which he never surrendered, although a hard-charging Gordon made it interesting on the final lap.

FORD NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNERS AT SONOMA

1991 – Davey Allison

1993 – Geoffrey Bodine

1994 – Ernie Irvan

1996 – Rusty Wallace

1997 – Mark Martin

2002 – Ricky Rudd

2014 – Carl Edwards

2017 – Kevin Harvick

FORD NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES WINNERS AT SONOMA

1996 – Dave Rezendes

1997 – Joe Ruttman

1998 – Boris Said

Subscription Hair Care Company, Grofully, to Sponsor NASCAR Driver Spencer Boyd

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Mooresville, NC (June 7, 2022) – A new track means a new sponsor for Spencer Boyd as Grofully will make its NASCAR debut at Sonoma Raceway. Grofully, health and wellness for your hair products, prides itself for putting people fully in control of the future of their hair and their happiness.

“As a 26 year-old with a receding hair line who gets his picture taken on a regular basis, hair care is very important to me. You might say I’m hair obsessed,” commented Spencer Boyd on his new partner. “Grofully makes it easy to have the right shampoo, conditioner, and regrowth products in my shower with their subscription service without any extra work in my super busy schedule.”

At Grofully, the philosophy is simple: They believe that the more you know about hair, the better you can support your body in growing and maintaining the best hair possible. They’re fully committed to changing the conversations and misconceptions around hair loss by encouraging men and women to rethink how they treat their hair, from the inside and out.

With the sponsorship of NASCAR driver Spencer Boyd leadership at Grofully shared this, “We want to build a community of men and women who are fully committed to changing conventions and sparking conversations around hair loss through – supporting one another as we grow together. Let’s celebrate each other for who we are not for what we’re missing. We want the NASCAR community to engage with us on Facebook and Instagram at @getgrofully to have those real conversations.”

With the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heading to Northern California for the first time since the 90’s, Boyd will look to put Grofully on the map with a good showing in wine country.

DGR NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Advance: Sonoma Raceway

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Saturday, June 11
Track: Sonoma Raceway, 1.99-mile road course
Race: 12 of 23
Event: DoorDash 250 (75 laps, 149.25 miles)

Schedule
Friday, June 10
Practice: 6:05 p.m. ET
Saturday, June 11
Qualifying: 1:00 p.m. ET
Race: 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1)

Hailie Deegan, No. 1 Monster Energy Ford F-150 

  • The DoorDash 250 will mark Hailie Deegan’s NCWTS debut at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway — her 35th career Truck Series appearance.
  • Last Saturday, Deegan scored her best result of 2022, finishing 15th at World Wide Technology Raceway.
  • The Monster Energy driver has four career road course starts in the Truck Series, averaging a finish of 23.7. The 20-year-old has two K&N Pro Series West appearances at the 1.99-mile road course with a career-best finish of third. Deegan also earned pole position in her 2019 outing.
  • Crew Chief Mike Hillman Jr. will also be making his first appearance at the track as the NCWTS returns to Sonoma for the first time since 1998.

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Ford Performance F-150

  • Tanner Gray will make his 12th NCWTS start of the 2022 season and 60th career NCWTS start on Saturday in his first appearance at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.
  • Last time out at World Wide Technology Raceway, the Ford driver was running inside the top-10 before a flat tire late in the race derailed his afternoon and relegated him to a 30th-place finish.
  • In five Truck Series road course starts, Gray has an average finish of 19.4 with his best result coming at Watkins Glen last season finishing 14th.
  • Crew Chief Jerry Baxter is batting 1.000 in the Truck Series at Sonoma. On October 11, 1998, Baxter guided Boris Said to a dominating win in the Kragen/Exide 151 leading 47 of the 77 scheduled laps. The win was the lone victory in Said’s 65-race NCWTS career.

Harrison Burton, No. 17 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford F-150

Harrison Burton returns to the No. 17 Hunt Brothers Pizza F-150 at Sonoma Raceway for the second time in 2022. It will be his 40th career start in the NCWTS.
In his previous appearance this season at Bristol dirt in April, Burton started 23rd and finished 20th.
The Cup Series rookie will be making his debut at Sonoma this weekend and will use Saturday’s DoorDash 250 as a chance to get valuable track time for Sunday’s Cup Series event.
With ARCA in action at Iowa Speedway, Chad Johnston will be there working with Taylor Gray on Saturday and Seth Smith will return to the top of the pit box for the No. 17 this weekend.
Click here for Burton’s career statistics.

CP Compressors Continues Partnership With Front Row Motorsports

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Primary Partner for Todd Gilliland in Sonoma and New Hampshire

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 7, 2022) – Chicago Pneumatic (CP) Compressors makes its return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) for a third consecutive year starting this weekend at the Sonoma Raceway. A market leader in compressed air products, CP Compressors will partner with NASCAR Cup Series rookie Todd Gilliland.

“We are thrilled to be returning to FRM this year at both Sonoma and New Hampshire,” said Maggie Rogers, Communications and Branding Marketing Manager for Chicago Pneumatic Compressors. “We love being a part of NASCAR, Front Row Motorsports and now Todd Gilliland’s rookie Cup Series season. Everyone at Chicago Pneumatic will be watching and cheering on Todd and the team this weekend.”

Gilliland is excited to welcome a returning FRM partner to the No. 38 team in 2022

“It’s cool to have Chicago Pneumatic Compressors come back to the team this season,” stated Gilliland. “I walk past their compressors in the shop every day and they are a huge part of keeping us moving forward. I am excited to carry the red and black paint scheme into this weekend at Sonoma.”

Gilliland returns to his California roots this weekend and will host family and friends as Gilliland’s father, David, will be inducted into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame. Todd Gilliland will travel out early to Sonoma to help honor his father, see family, and spend time in wine country.

“This will be a huge week and weekend for our family, continued Gilliland. “Just a lot of family and friends out in California who will see my dad enter the hall of fame and taking some time to see the sights of Napa Valley. It is going to be a fun week and now we have a great partner on the car to share it with. I am looking forward to it.”

Gilliland takes to the road course on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET on FS1.

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.

Toyota Racing – Weekly Preview – 06.07.22

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This Week in Motorsports: June 6-12, 2022

· NCS/NCWTS: Sonoma Raceway – June 11-12
· ARCA: Iowa Speedway – June 11

PLANO, Texas (June 7, 2022) – It is time for the annual Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway this weekend, as the NASCAR Truck Series also joins in on the fun in California. The ARCA Menards Series is also in action at Iowa Speedway.

NASCAR National Series – NCS | NCWTS

Truex one to watch in Sonoma… Martin Truex Jr. continues to be one to watch at Sonoma Raceway. The 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion has won three times at the track, including two of the last three races at Sonoma (2018, 2019). Truex finished third one season ago. With his seventh top-10 finish off the season at Gateway, Truex moved up to fifth in the Cup Series point standings – just 37 markers out of the lead.

Busch closes on the points lead… Kyle Busch is closing in on the overall Cup Series points lead after his third straight podium finish, and fifth top-three finish in the last seven events. The two-time champion is just nine points out of the lead heading into Sonoma. Busch will also compete in his final Truck Series race of the season on Saturday.

Bell on career best streak… Christopher Bell added another top-10 finish in Gateway as he crossed the line in ninth. The Oklahoma-native has now scored top-10 finishes in the last five events – which is the longest streak of his career. Bell scored his first Cup Series win at a road course in Daytona, and also owns an Xfinity Series road course win at Road America.

Rhodes back in the lead… Ben Rhodes took back the Truck Series points lead in Gateway after another stage win and top-10 finish. The reigning Truck Series champion owns an advantage of 17 points over fellow Toyota driver Chandler Smith with five races to go in the regular season. John Hunter Nemechek (fourth), Stewart Friesen (fifth) and Christian Eckes (sixth) are all within 34 points of the overall lead.

Nemechek looks to be one spot better on the road courses… John Hunter Nemechek was close to a Truck Series road course win last season but came up just short. At the Daytona road course in the spring, Nemechek finished third after leading 14 laps and improved to second in the series’ second road course of the season last year at Watkins Glen, coming up just short to former Toyota driver Austin Hill.

62 team returns… The second entry for Halmar Friesen Racing returns to the track this weekend with Todd Bodine’s fourth scheduled start of the season. The No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is scheduled to compete at the next three events with Bodine behind the wheel in Sonoma and Nashville, and Jessica Friesen competing at Knoxville Raceway.

NASCAR Regional Series – ARCA

Home race for Smith… Sammy Smith heads into his home race fresh off turning 18 and looking to extend his ARCA Menards Series East points lead. The Johnston, Iowa native leads the overall point standings by nine points. He made his Iowa debut one season ago and qualified fourth before a mechanical issue took him out of the race 97 laps into the event.

Jones looks to add another victory… Brandon Jones had a great return to the ARCA Menards Series in Charlotte as he won the pole and led the final 30 laps to score a dominating win. Jones is back in the No. 81 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing this weekend in his second of five scheduled starts in the ARCA series.

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CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: By the Numbers

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• 1: As in one team, one manufacturer and one model of car for 21 appearances at Le Mans: Corvette Racing, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Corvette.

• 3: Generations of Corvette Racing entries since 2000 – Corvette C5-R (2000-04), Corvette C6.R (2005-13), Corvette C7.R (2014-2019) and Corvette C8.R (2021).

• 3: Number of wins for the Corvette C5-R – 2001, 2002, 2004.

• 4: Number of wins for the Corvette C6.R – 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011.

• 7: Number of Le Mans victories for Corvette Racing’s lineup.

Antonio Garcia: 3 Tommy Milner: 2 Jordan Taylor: 1 Nick Tandy: 1

• 8: Class victories for Corvette Racing at Le Mans – all since 2001.

• 9: Number of drivers who have won races at Le Mans for Corvette Racing – Olivier Beretta, Ron Fellows, Antonio Garcia, Oliver Gavin, Jan Magnussen, Tommy Milner, Johnny O’Connell, Scott Pruett and Jordan Taylor.

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

• 23: Number of drivers to compete for Corvette Racing at Le Mans. That number grew in 2021 with Nick Tandy, Nicky Catsburg and Alexander Sims joining the lineup.

• 25: 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, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen.

• 121: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 113 in North America and eight at Le Mans.

• 256: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999.

• 27,557.8: Approximate freight weight in pounds (12,500 kgs!!) sent by Corvette Racing to Le Mans by air and by sea! The first shipment left Detroit in April via rail and sea, and the last left in early-May by air.

• 104,343.44: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its 21 previous trips to Le Mans. That represents 12,376 laps… or more than four full trips around the Earth at its equator. The two Corvettes combined to go over the 100,000-mile mark in the 2021 race.

• 340,225.78: 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 part of the way back!

Corvette Racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (wins in bold)

2000

No. 63 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Chris Kneifel/Justin Bell – 4th in GTS

No. 64 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 3rd in GTS

2001

No. 63 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Scott Pruett – 1st in GTS

No. 64 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 2nd in GTS

2002

No. 63 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GTS

No. 64 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 2nd in GTS

2003

No. 53 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Franck Freon – 3rd in GTS

No. 50 Corvette C5-R: Oliver Gavin/Kelly Collins/Andy Pilgrim – 2nd in GTS

2004

No. 63 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 2nd in GTS

No. 64 Corvette C5-R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GTS

2005

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 2nd in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1

2006

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 7th in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1

2007

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 2nd in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Max Papis – 14th in GT1

2008

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 2nd in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Max Papis – 3rd in GT1

2009

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Marcel Fässler – 4th in GT1

2010

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell/Antonio Garcia – 12th in GT2 (DNF)

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Emmanuel Collard – 10th in GT2 (DNF)

2011

No. 73 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Tommy Milner/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen/Richard Westbrook – 14th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2012

No. 73 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 5th in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 6th in GTE Pro

2013

No. 73 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 4th in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 7th in GTE Pro

2014

No. 73 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 4th in GTE Pro

2015

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – DNS (Qualifying crash)

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTE Pro

2016

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ricky Taylor – 7th in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Jordan Taylor – 10th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2017

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 3rd in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 8th in GTLM

2018

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 4th in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 15th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2019

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 8th in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 16th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2021

No. 63 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 2nd in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy/Alexander Sims – 6th in GTE Pro

2001

No. 63 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Scott Pruett – 1st in GTS

No. 64 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 2nd in GTS

2002

No. 63 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GTS

No. 64 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 2nd in GTS

2003

No. 53 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Franck Freon – 3rd in GTS

No. 50 Corvette C5-R: Oliver Gavin/Kelly Collins/Andy Pilgrim – 2nd in GTS

2004

No. 63 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 2nd in GTS

No. 64 Corvette C5-R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GTS

2005

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 2nd in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1

2006

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 7th in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1

2007

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 2nd in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Max Papis – 14th in GT1

2008

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 2nd in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Max Papis – 3rd in GT1

2009

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GT1

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Marcel Fässler – 4th in GT1

2010

No. 63 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell/Antonio Garcia – 12th in GT2 (DNF)

No. 64 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Emmanuel Collard – 10th in GT2 (DNF)

2011

No. 73 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Tommy Milner/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen/Richard Westbrook – 14th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2012

No. 73 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 5th in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 6th in GTE Pro

2013

No. 73 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 4th in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 7th in GTE Pro

2014

No. 73 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTE Pro

No. 74 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 4th in GTE Pro

2015

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – DNS (Qualifying crash)

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTE Pro

2016

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ricky Taylor – 7th in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Jordan Taylor – 10th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2017

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 3rd in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 8th in GTLM

2018

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 4th in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 15th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2019

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 8th in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 16th in GTE Pro (DNF)

2021

No. 63 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 2nd in GTE Pro

No. 64 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy/Alexander Sims – 6th in GTE Pro

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Why do People Prefer Playing Tarkov? Some Major Reasons

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Tarkov’s game map is vast and open, with a selection of different cities, villages, and industrial areas. You can navigate freely throughout the entire world right from the start. A wide range of tactical decisions awaits you. The game also has an extensive RPG system with many different skills, weapon-handling features, and customization options, a variety of play styles, non-linear missions, and much more. 

It is a game that you can never stop playing, even after completing the game, and you can also learn about the significant tarkov hacks. It is not a short casual game but an immersive and captivating giant adventure that offers you a variety of gameplay opportunities. The following details will help you enhance your knowledge about the various reasons people prefer playing Tarkov.

  1. Game World Is Vast and Interesting 

Unlike other games, the game world of Tarkov is exceptionally vast. It offers you a large number of different locations to explore and play. You can freely roam around the map and discover the most amazing areas, including cities, villages, camps and even industrial areas. The map is fascinating both in terms of visual design along with its gameplay features.

  1. Game System Has an RPG-Like Feature 

The game has an RPG-like system with various skills and attributes available for the player. The different abilities and features allow you to customize your gameplay style freely. For example, if you want to be a sniper, you can level up your sniper-related skills, including long-range shooting, longer trigger time, better accuracy, etc. You can also be a close combat expert by increasing your stamina, strength and other related attributes like weapon handling. It’s fun to play the game and level these stats up, but if you have played the game before or simply want a bit of a helping hand, you can install an EFT Neko 30 Days DMA Cheat to your computer to allow you to adjust these stats whenever you want. This allows you to enjoy another aspect of the gameplay that you otherwise might not have done.

  1. The Game Has a Rich Story 

The game has a rich story, which is only available in the form of radio. Even though you might not understand everything, it is enough to attract more and more players. The story starts in the aftermath of chaos on November 6th, 2018. It tells you about the events that happen before and after the turmoil. The game also has fantastic cinematics that teaches about survival and survival techniques.

  1. The Game Is Non-Linear 

The game is non-linear, so you can take any path and follow it to the end. You can also go another way and try to avoid all the trouble, which might be dangerous. The game is based on a player’s skills, knowledge and experience. It is a game that you will keep coming back to repeatedly. There are various choices like missions, events, crafts, and so on. This freedom ensures that the game keeps you on your toes throughout the game.

  1. The Game Features Realistic Visuals 

The visuals in Tarkov are incredibly realistic and well-detailed. It features a large amount of HDR lighting with high-quality textures. It is a first-person shooter that is devoid of any third-person elements. The game also includes incredibly realistic shadows, which can cast shadows on another shadow. They are much better than other games, which were most popular and released in 2016. The visuals show that the developers have put in a lot of time and effort to make it look realistic.

  1. The Game Offers a Variety of Play Styles 

The game allows you to choose from multiple different play styles like stealth, guns, melee combat, etc. Choosing battle styles is not as easy as one might think, as there are numerous factors involved, along with excellent eft cheats for your help. For example, different types of weapons might require different approaches during battle. You will have to learn certain things about guns and use them accordingly during your gameplay.

  1. The Game Is Highly Customizable 

You can customize your character’s appearance as much as you want. You can choose both genders and even select a variety of face shapes, hairstyles, skin types, etc. You can customize your character’s armour, trousers, boots and more. The game has various types of equipment for the player, including weapons and clothing. You can even customize your gun with multiple attachments, scopes, and other accessories. It is possible to customize your weapons without any cost.

  1. The Tarkov Market Is Well-Managed 

The game has an in-game market, which is well-managed and transparent. You can buy and sell a variety of things, including weapons, items, skills, etc. The prices are transparent and based on the market values. Therefore, you can always get a lot of value for your money. The market allows you to trade weapons, weapons attachments, ammunition, and spare parts at the same price and try out different combinations. The game developers put in a lot of effort to ensure that the game is fun and interesting to play. You can earn money through the various tasks available in the game.

  1. The Game Offers an Excellent Graphics 

Tarkov’s graphics are extremely realistic and well-detailed. It is the best-looking game available on the market. It was developed on the Real Virtuality 4 engine, perhaps one of the best gaming engines available. The game features beautiful visuals, making it look more impressive than other games of its genre.

  1. Freely Interact with NPCs 

You can freely interact with NPCs and hire them as your partners to help you during missions. You can negotiate with them during the gameplay and even make deals. If you want to keep your identity hidden, you will have to earn their trust first. There are many secrets of the game that can only be discovered by talking to NPCs and taking an active role in their lives. Tarkov is a unique game that features a lot of things, including significant tarkov hacks. It has taken the best of different games and merged them to create something much better. The developer has worked very well to create a unique yet beautiful experience. It offers a lot of things like stunning visuals and an excellent story. The free market system and RPG-like gameplay also make it even more interesting, which allows you to try out various combinations and see what works for you the best.

Is the MX-5 Miata 2022 The Best Sports Car This Year?

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Americans love cars. They love the feel of the wind in their hair as they cruise down the open road. They love the sense of freedom that comes with owning a car. Almost every household, over 90% of homes in the United States, has cars. They love these cars and treat them as part of the family.

One of the most coveted car models in the country is the sports car. Sports cars are high-end, luxury vehicles designed for speed and handling. They are often flashy and expensive, and Americans love them. But what if there is a sports car that’s flashy, fast, but affordable? What if there is a sports two-seater sports car that can be on par with the fastest and most luxurious sports cars on the market? The MX-5 Miata 2022 has all of these specifications and more. Here’s what you need to know.

The MX-5 Miata Series

The MX-5 Miata is a two-seater sports car that has been in production since 1989. The first generation of the MX-5 Miata was introduced in 1989 and was in production until 1997.

The second generation of the MX-5 Miata was introduced in 1999 and was in production until 2005. It improved upon the design of the first generation with a more aggressive look and feel.

The third generation of the MX-5 Miata was introduced in 2006 and is still in production today. It features an entirely new design that is sleeker and more modern than its predecessors.

Mazda introduced the fourth generation of the MX-5 Miata back in 2015, and Mazda is about to bring perfection to the series with the 2022 model.

The MX-5 Miata 2022

The MX-5 Miata 2022 sports a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine capable of churning out 250 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. It has a six-speed manual transmission and an electrically assisted power steering. It also features Brembo brakes and Bilstein shocks.

The car’s exterior is designed with aerodynamics in mind, and the interior is comfortable and spacious. The car also comes with a wide variety of safety features, including airbags, a lane departure warning system, and a blind spot monitoring system.

The MX-5 Miata 2022 is priced at $30,000, making it one of the most affordable sports cars on the market, especially if you compare it to the average price of cars right now, which is $47,000.

Now let’s compare MX-5 Miata 2022 with sports cars such as the Porsche 911.

Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 is a two-seater sports car first introduced in 1963. It is powered by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine capable of churning out 350 horsepower and 309 Nm of torque. It has a seven-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel-drive system.

The 911 is priced at $120,600, making it one of the most expensive sports cars on the market. That’s triple the amount of the MX-5 Miata 2022 for an extra 150-hp but less torque. That’s just not worth it since you won’t be needing the 150-hp unless you’re on a long winding highway.

But the best part about the MX-5 Miata 2022 is that it’s highly customizable. So here are some essential upgrades you should put on your Miata 2022.

Car Detailing

Many people want their cars to last longer, especially if you’re spending that amount of money on them. A good detailing job can make the Miata look its best and protect it from the elements. A good car detailer will also be able to apply a ceramic coating, which will further protect your paint and make it easier to clean.

A ceramic coating costs around $500 but the Miata 2022 is $10,000 cheaper than average cars in the market. So it’s worth it to get a ceramic coating for your Miata.

Cold Air Intake

A cold air intake will help increase the airflow to your engine and make it more efficient. It’s a simple and easy upgrade that mechanics can do in less than an hour, and it only costs around $200.

This is an excellent upgrade for the Miata because it’s designed to be a lightweight sports car. Every little bit of weight savings will help improve performance.

Engine Tuning

If you want to get the most out of your Miata, consider engine tuning. Engine tuning can improve the performance of your engine and help it make more power. It’s a great way to get the most out of your Miata and make it perform even better.

The MX-5 Miata 2022 is an incredible car that offers much value for the money. It’s fast, it’s fun to drive, and it’s highly customizable. With a few simple upgrades, you can make your Miata even better. So don’t wait any longer, get an MX-5 Miata 2022 today!

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