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Chandler Smith Wins North Wilkesboro Truck Series Race For Second Straight Year

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Ford Racing Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
FaithFest 250 — North Wilkesboro Speeday
Saturday, July 18, 2026

SMITH POSTS REPEAT VICTORY WITH F-150 AT NORTH WILKESBORO SPEEDWAY

  • Chandler Smith won at North Wilkesboro for the second straight year this afternoon.
  • It’s also the second straight year Smith and Riggs finished first and second.
  • Ford has now won six races this season and four of the last six overall.
  • The win is Smith’s second of the season after he captured the season-opener in Daytona.
  • That also marks his fourth win in two seasons driving for Front Row Motorsports.
  • The win is FRM’s 21st all-time and sixth in 2026, which is the most for the organization in one season.
  • Layne Riggs has four wins to go with Smith’s two.
  • Overall, Ford has won 135 series races.

CHANDLER SMITH, No. 38 QuickTie Ford F-150 – VICTORY LANE INTERVIEW – WHAT WENT THROUGH YOUR MIND WHEN THAT TRUCK SPUN WITH TWO LAPS TO GO? “I was just like, ‘Come on boys. Just keep it straight. It ain’t that deep. I’m already right here.’ All glory goes to God. We’ve been in the valley the past few weeks and I was telling these guys, ‘God is good in the mountains, but he’s also good in the valleys.’ We’ve been in the valleys. Today we’re on the mountaintop. Either way, whether if we’re on the mountaintop or in the valley we’re gonna keep raising Him. I just want to give all glory to him. He’s the source of where all blessings and all the trials flow, so I’m just grateful.”

THE SHORT TRACK PROGRAM AT FRM IS REALLY GOOD. HOW MUCH PRESSURE DID YOU PUT ON YOURSELF TO TRY AND REPEAT? “We won last year and were really good and my truck wasn’t good. This year, our truck was good and it reflected that.” HOW HARD WAS IT TO FOCUS WITH THE HEAT? “I’m scorched to say the least.”

Ford Finishing Order:

1st – Chandler Smith
2nd – Layne Riggs
10th – Ty Majeski
13th – Jake Garcia
14th – Ben Rhodes
22nd – Cole Butcher
31st – Clayton Green
32nd – Frankie Muniz
33rd – Luke Baldwin

LAYNE RIGGS, No. 34 Infinity Communications Group Ford F-150 – “It was hot. Congratulations to the 38 team and Chandler. They’ve had some really tough races recently. I’m really proud of everybody at Front Row Motorsports and the organization. A one-two finish again this year. We did it the right way this time with no controversy on this one. That first stage I was fighting tight and we freed it up. It was freer, but it just didn’t make any speed so we really had to throw the wholesale at it to start the final stage. I was loose to start again and just kind of maintained. Once everyone else started falling off I was really good on the long run. We just didn’t have the fire off speed at the beginning of the run to hold my track position, but to come under green up to second I’m very happy and very proud of my team. We got Infinity Communications a good run. I wanted to get them a win, but I’m just happy for this whole organization. Those guys deserve it. They did a great job today.”

TY MAJESKI, No. 88 Great Lakes Flooring/Menards Ford F-150 – “I liked the call to stay out. I didn’t feel like we were gonna get stage points in that second stage, and I didn’t feel like we were probably gonna finish better than fifth if we didn’t flip it. So, I feel like it was a good call. I’m not positive on the points, so we’ll take it and move on to a strong racetrack of ours in IRP. HOW HOT WAS IT TODAY? “Lime Rock was probably worse last week. It was hot there, but you’re working a lot harder at Lime Rock than you are here. A hot day, but nothing too bad.”

CHANDLER SMITH WINNER’S PRESS CONFERENCE

CAN YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR MINDSET IN THOSE FINAL LAPS? “It was hot. Right off the get-go from the start of the race I knew we had a really good truck, just starting the race around guys and seeing where they were struggling and where my strong suit was. It looked very similar to last year, but last year we were really good speedwise, but I wasn’t very happy with my truck. This year, we were really good speedwise, but also I had a really good handling race truck, so great job by everybody on this No. 38 team coming back year two, getting the thing dialed back in and making it a little better than it was last year.”

ARE WE OVERLOOKING YOU FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP? “I don’t know. Are you all? I mean, that’s a question for you all. I personally feel like we’re a championship-caliber team. We went through a rut at truthfully Charlotte was induced by me. We went to Nashville and were extremely good, went to Michigan and was pretty good, finished top five or six there, whatever it was, and then had two back-to-back races at San Diego and then Lime Rock where we finished 30th, so points kind of don’t tell the full story, but truthfully this 38 team has been strong. The only race that I can even think back on this year that we haven’t been lights out was Dover and we weren’t lights out at Lime Rock, but we were still solid at Lime Rock. At Dover we weren’t good, but the 38 team has been firing on all eight cylinders. It’s just a matter of is it gonna be a good day or not. We’re just vessels trying to fulfill the Lord’s Will.”

HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU STACK UP AGAINST LAYNE AND THE 34 TEAM? “This is year two of our team being together. I think that’s year four of their team being together. I feel like realistically they should be ahead of us, but at the same time I felt like our growth and our progression from last year to this year is definitely reflected on our on-track results as well. We already have more top fives than we had last year. Our race trucks, our products are better than last year. Our pit crew has been doing a little bit better, so we’re trending in the right direction. A lot of times you look at some of those mini-highlights and talk about the 11 team. The 11 team has been around since Corey went to Tricon and look at how long it took for them to get as dominant as they were last year, so it takes time to build championship-caliber teams to where it is through in and out. Even on the hard days they can rebound and I feel like the 38 team is definitely trending in the direction of being a very predominant team where they look in the garage and go, ‘That’s an extremely stellar team.’ We’re really good, for sure. We’re third in points, but we still have room to grow, for sure.”

THIS IS THE LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY IN TRUCK SERIES SHORT TRACK HISTORY. WERE YOU SAVING ANYTHING IN ADVANCE IN THAT FINAL STAGE? “It’s funny. It was after eight laps when the start of stage three started. I just instantly started riding, but our truck was so good that it didn’t matter. I rode all the way to the very last lap and it was funny, they were reading my lap times off and I’m like, ‘Man, I’m sorry. I know you all probably think I’m just out here pushing it,’ but, truthfully, one thing that I have learned in short track racing growing up super late model racing, when you intentionally go to save tire, most of the time you actually hurt yourself more than you help yourself, so just driving underneath the tire, going as hard as you can but staying underneath it and not overslipping the right-front or the right-rear, that’s what I would call the most efficient way to save tire. That’s what I started doing from lap eight of the run all the way to the end and it’s crazy that we still ended up with that big of a margin of victory.”

HOW HARD WAS IT TO NOT LOSE FOCUS WHEN IT WAS SO HOT TODAY? “Truthfully, under green flag conditions, for me, you’re so focused and focused in on the task at hand that the heat is secondary, truthfully. Your mind, as you go through situations like this, you mentally block it out because you can’t focus on the heat. You’ve got to focus on the task at hand. A little slip up is a half-a-tenth to a tenth, so that’s a big deal especially in this garage. The part that sucks is when you’re under caution and you don’t have to focus and you’re just riding around. That’s when the heat soaks and you start noticing the little things like the fan ain’t blowing good air at all. The chill out shirt is starting to not be so chill anymore per se. That’s when it really sucks, so green flag runs are great and then once the caution comes out I’m like, ‘Uh, this sucks. I wish we could have just kept going.’”

IS THERE A SIMILAR SHORT TRACK FROM WHERE YOU GREW UP THAT TRANSLATES OVER TO THIS? “The short track principles apply here especially, and they reward you a lot here just being disciplined and what it takes to be good in a super late model at any short track in America when you’re facing your Bubba Pollards, your Chase Elliotts, all those guys I grew up racing in their prime – your Jeff Choquettes. You had to be flawless every weekend racing against those guys, so the principles on short track racing, it still applies even here and I think that’s just what it is.”

HOW BIG IS IT TO COME BACK HERE AND BE AS DOMINANT AS YOU WERE TODAY? “It’s just a testament to who good of a group of men and women I have around me at Front Row Motorsports. Like I said, our 38 team we’re progressively getting better and we’re seeing the fruit of that labor. Last year, we came here and won the race and we weren’t really that great, truthfully. I know on paper it looked like we were really good, but behind the wheel I was like, ‘Man, this thing ain’t really that great.’ Today, we were pretty good and the results on paper reflect that performance as well.”

THERE’S A THREE-WEEK BREAK AFTER NEW HAMPSHIRE. IS THAT A GOOD THING FOR YOU GUYS? “No. That’s the only thing I don’t like about Truck racing is these breaks and how inconsistent the schedule can become when you get started in the summer stretch a little later. I personally would be a huge 30-race Truck Series, let’s go do it guy because the Truck Series is a feeder series to O’Reilly and then Cup. The more experience Truck guys can get just prepares them more for when they make that next step, so I’m a big let’s go race more races.”

DOES IT HELP THE TEAM GET PREPARED? “It helps the team, but O’Reilly goes through the same thing. The teams will adapt. If there are more races added, the teams will adapt and it won’t be a problem because the teams will be forced to adapt. If you don’t, then you’re gonna get chewed up and spit out. I would love to see 30 races on the Truck schedule – 100 percent.”

YOU DID THE KYLE BUSCH BOW AFTER WINNING THE RACE. WHAT DID KYLE MEAN TO YOU? “Kyle meant a lot to me, truthfully. He meant a lot to me in a sense of he took the time out of his day when I had questions, not to rush me, he would sit me down and explain what I was asking and giving me the answer and being very thorough about it and not being short-winded. He cared really deeply about his drivers and the ones he believed in you could definitely tell because those are the ones that he really wanted to take time with. The ones that he kind of had run-ins with he was pretty vocal about it. Kyle was an amazing boss, a great mentor, and when even when I look at the Cup Series garage now I think of Christopher Bell, Bubba Wallace, William Byron – Kyle was the one that laid the foundation for them and their NASCAR career and helped those guys get to where they are now. Truthfully, Kyle is the one that kind of taught us all of the tricks that were up his sleeves and then, funny enough, we’d go out there and beat him with his own tricks. He would be like, ‘Man, I need to stop doing this. One of these days I’ll figure that out,’ but, truthfully, off the racetrack and away from the racetrack, Kyle was one of the most sweetest individuals that you would ever meet. He would take the shirt off his back for anybody else and that’s just who he was. We miss him deeply. The garage still isn’t the same and it never will be.”

WHAT WAS YOUR MINDSET WHEN YOU WERE TRAILING HOCEVAR AND RIGGS AND THEN HOCEVAR HAD HIS PROBLEMS AND YOU WERE ABLE TO GET THE LEAD? “The Lord works in mysterious ways, I suppose. Honestly, I felt like we had the truck capable of winning and we were the truck to beat. I was just kind of biding my time, being easy on my equipment, not burning up my tires. It’s a long race – 250 laps. You’re only in stage one so you’ve still got three-quarters of the race to go after stage one is done or whatever it may be, so I was just biding my time and waiting until stage two came around.”

HOW DID YOU AND KYLE BEING MEN OF FAITH PLAY INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP? “It was big and honestly one of the most precious things for me, and I said this on live TV a few weeks ago and somebody, as always, people run their mouth, but it was truly a blessing to look back in the past year and reflect back to the time I met Kyle and how much his faith has grown and how much he really took that leadership role in his home even to the next level. I’m not saying he wasn’t right, wrong or indifferent when I met him, he was doing more. He was growing so much and it was such a blessing to see that, especially when you have individuals that you love and you care about, you want to see them succeed and do well, but not only in materialistic things, but you want to see them do well in their spiritual life as well and run the good race. The last few years, you definitely started seeing Kyle run a good race and that gave me some peace when I heard the news, for sure.”

RUGGIERO LEADS TOYOTA AT NORTH WILKESBORO WITH A TOP-10 FINISH

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Stewart Friesen moves into provisional Chase field after finishing eighth

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC (July 18, 2026) – Gio Ruggiero battled through hot conditions and an extended green-flag run to lead Toyota with a sixth-place finish in Saturday afternoon’s NASCAR Truck Series race North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Ruggiero led three Tundras in the top-10 with Stewart Friesen finishing eighth and Corey Heim in ninth. With the finish, Friesen provisionally moved back inside the top-10 in points with three races remaining in the regular season – Indianapolis Raceway Park, Richmond Raceway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

TOYOTA RACING Post-Race Recap
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS)
North Wilkesboro Speedway
Race 15 of 23 – 156.25 Miles, 250 Laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS

1st, Chandler Smith*

2nd, Layne Riggs*

3rd, Shane van Gisbergen*

4th, Christian Eckes*

5th, Landen Lewis*

6th, GIO RUGGIERO

8th, STEWART FRIESEN

9th, COREY HEIM

11th, KADEN HONEYCUTT

15th, CHRISTOPHER BELL

17th, NICK LEITZ

18th, TANNER GRAY

*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

GIO RUGGIERO, No. 17 First Auto Group Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 2nd

Battled hot weather and scored a solid top-10 finish. How was your race?

“Yeah, it was definitely a hot day out. It felt really good to not fall out of the seat like some of these other guys. Thanks to everyone at the TPC (Toyota Performance Center) center for all they do for us and giving us all of the tools to properly heat train and be ready for this. I feel like it might have helped me today. Just struggled with the balance of the truck early in the race and at the end of the race, but my crew chief Jeff (Stankiewicz) made some good adjustments because we were struggling on the short run, and it made it better on the short run as you saw that last run there. Just tried to save some tires there and let the 38 (Chandler Smith) get away, thinking I would have a chance to get back to him later in the run because that is where our strong suit was earlier in the race. I think probably we were just a little high on air pressures to start off and kind of fell off at the end of that run. A tough day but battled hard and never gave up.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of over 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

AUTODROMO OF MONTERREY BACK IN NHRA MEMBER TRACK NETWORK AS PART OF DIVISION 4

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INDIANAPOLIS (July 18, 2026) – NHRA officials are excited to announce that Autodromo of Monterrey has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).

Located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, Autodromo of Monterrey is a popular multi-purpose facility, one that includes a standout dragstrip. Boasting a vast history and several events each year, the track returns to the NHRA Member Track Network after previously being affiliated with NHRA.

NHRA officials worked closely with the facility as the partnership came together, as well as Century Prime Global, which played an important role in Autodromo of Monterrey rejoining the NHRA family.

“Century Prime Global is honored to represent the Autodromo of Monterrey as we help bring an international NHRA racing event to Mexico,” Century Prime Global President Rudy Gutierrez said. ”Together, we are creating a historic milestone that celebrates Mexico’s rich motorsports heritage and inspires future generations to dream bigger, race faster, and make history.”

“The Autodromo of Monterrey team is excited to become an NHRA Member Track and help write a new chapter in the history of drag racing in Mexico,” Autodromo CEO Gilberto Jimenez said.

Autodromo of Monterrey is also part of NHRA’s expansive track network outside of the United States, joining 12 international tracks in Canada, Bahrain and Puerto Rico.

By joining the NHRA Member Track Network, Autodromo of Monterrey will be eligible to offer racers in the area a variety of NHRA-sanctioned racing opportunities in the future, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Street Legal, NHRA Jr. Street and more. Additionally, the track will have the chance to host NHRA specialty events like the NHRA Summit King of the Track and more.

The facility will also get access to NHRA’s extensive support programs as part of the member track network, insurance benefits and national marketing platforms as they excitedly move into a new era for the facility.

“Division 4 has always represented more than just the South Central United States,” NHRA Division 4 Director Jonathan Johnson said. “It represents an international racing community. Having Autodromo of Monterrey join NHRA reinforces that commitment and opens an exciting new chapter for racers.

“This partnership is about more than hosting an event. It’s about investing in a passionate racing community, creating new opportunities for racers and working alongside a facility that shares NHRA’s commitment to delivering a first-class experience. Bringing NHRA Drag Racing back to Mexico is an exciting milestone for our racers, our fans and the future of the sport.”

For more information on NHRA, including the 2026 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.

About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Elliott Sadler to drive Kaulig Racing’s Free Agent entry at Richmond

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Photo by Barry Albert for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Elliott Sadler will be driving Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 ‘Free Agent’ RAM 1500 entry during next month’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, on August 14.

The former NASCAR veteran from Emporia, Virginia, last competed in two O’Reilly Auto Parts Series events with Kaulig in 2019, with his latest start coming at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in mid-September, where he finished 10th. Previously, he competed full-time in the O’Reilly Series with JR Motorsports, an organization he drove for from 2016 to 2018 before retiring from full-time NASCAR competition.

Sadler made his first start across NASCAR’s top three national touring series at South Boston Speedway in mid-July 1995 for Sadler Racing. Over the next quarter century, he established a lasting impact through a versatile career that made him a popular figure both on and off the track. His top achievements while competing in NASCAR include winning the inaugural O’Reilly Series regular-season championship in 2017, notching a combined 17 victories through 855 starts across NASCAR’s top three national touring series (Craftsman Truck, O’Reilly & Cup), and being named Most Popular Driver in the O’Reilly Series for four seasons (2011, 2016-18).

Overall, Sadler accumulated a trio of victories, eight poles, 19 top-five results, 68 top-10 results, and 1,251 laps led through 438 Cup Series starts, with his best points result being ninth in 2004 after he made the inaugural Chase for the Cup. He achieved these feats while competing for organizations including Wood Brothers Racing, Robert Yates Racing, and Richard Petty Motorsports. His latest Cup start was at Daytona International Speedway in early July while driving for Tommy Baldwin Racing.

Sadler also recorded 13 victories, 18 poles, 106 top-five results, 227 top-10 results and 2,056 laps led through 397 starts in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The Virginian finished in the top 10 in the final standings 10 times, made the series’ Chase for three consecutive seasons (2016-18) and notched four runner-up results in the final standings (2011-12, 2016-17). He achieved these feats while competing for organizations including Diamond Ridge Motorsports, Kevin Harvick Inc., Richard Childress Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Roush Fenway Racing, and JR Motorsports.

To date, Sadler has made a total of 20 starts in the Craftsman Truck Series through five part-time seasons (2000-01, 2003, 2010-11). During his starts, he achieved his first career victory during the series’ inaugural event at Pocono Raceway in mid-July 2010 while driving for Kevin Harvick Inc. He also recorded a pair of poles, four top-five results, 10 top-10 results and 289 laps led, with his latest start occurring at Homestead-Miami Speedway in mid-November 2011 while driving for Joe Denette Motorsports.

Sadler, whose hometown of South Boston is a little above two hours away from Richmond Raceway, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to come out of retirement and compete in a NASCAR-sanctioned event for the first time in nearly seven years and in front of his home crowd at Richmond.

“I’m really looking forward to getting back behind the wheel at Richmond Raceway in front of the great Virginia fans,” Sadler said. “It’ll be fun getting back into a truck — I just hope I still remember how to drive it. Richmond has always been special to me, and I’m thankful to Ram and Kaulig Racing for giving me this opportunity to compete again. I really cherished my career in NASCAR and how special the fans have been to me.”

“We are so excited to have Elliott drive for us at Kaulig Racing,” Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing and a South Boston, Virginia, native, added. “Elliott and I grew up racing together at South Boston Speedway, so to have him race for us in Richmond, in front of our home state fans, is special,” Rice said. “We won tons of races together, and thanks to Ram, [team owner] Matt Kaulig and everyone at Kaulig Racing, we have the opportunity to go out and try to win one more.”

Kaulig Racing launched its free-agent driver program ahead of its inaugural Craftsman Truck Series campaign in November 2025. The program features various competitors from multiple racing divisions and disciplines. Each will compete in at least one Truck event in one of Kaulig’s RAM 1500 entries numbered 25. The competitors who compete in the entry would not compete for the 2026 Truck Series driver’s championship. They will, however, be evaluated by their on-track performance for a season-ending program prize.

Currently, Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 entry, which is led by crew chief Dan Stillman, is ranked in 24th place in the 2026 owner’s standings after 14 of the 25-race schedule. The entry is one of five that is fielded by Kaulig. It competes alongside the No. 10 entry piloted by Corey LaJoie, the No. 12 entry piloted by rookie Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, the No. 14 entry piloted by newcomer Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell and the No. 16 entry piloted by Justin Haley. 

Tony Stewart, Ty Dillon, Colin Braun, Corey LaJoie, Carson Ferguson, Parker Kligerman, AJ Allmendinger, Clint Bowyer, Travis Pastrana and Jamie McMurray have piloted the entry at least once. Braun, Dillon, Ferguson and Kligerman have each piloted the No. 25 entry twice, with Braun being the latest competitor to drive the entry as he is coming off a 10th-place result at Lime Rock Park. Allmendinger has recorded the entry’s highest-finishing result of sixth place at Watkins Glen International in early May.

Ryan Newman will pilot the No. 25 RAM entry today, July 18, at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Conor Daly will then drive the entry next Saturday, July 25, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP). Kaulig’s selection and reveal of drivers for the remainder of this season remains to be determined.

Elliott Sadler’s return as a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competitor at Richmond Raceway is scheduled to occur on August 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM.

How Metal Roofing Helps Homeowners Prepare for Long-Term Property Ownership

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Introduction

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A roofing system protects the home from changing weather conditions while helping preserve the structural integrity of the building. Because replacing a roof is a major investment, many homeowners look for solutions that provide dependable performance over an extended period. Selecting durable materials can reduce future concerns while supporting confidence in the property’s condition.

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How Fence Installation Improves Privacy, Security, and Long-Term Property Value

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Photo by Simon Maage on Unsplash

Introduction

Installing a quality fence is one of the most effective ways to improve the functionality and appearance of a property. Beyond defining boundaries, a well-planned fence contributes to privacy, enhances security, and creates a more attractive outdoor environment. Homeowners often view fencing as an investment that delivers practical benefits for many years.

Choosing the right fencing solution requires more than selecting a style that complements the home. Material selection, placement, long-term maintenance, and intended use all influence the overall success of the project. Careful planning helps ensure that the finished fence meets both current needs and future expectations.

Hawk Fences LLC understands that every property has unique requirements. By considering how the fence will be used and planning the installation carefully, property owners can enjoy lasting value while improving both the appearance and functionality of their outdoor spaces.

Define the Purpose Before Building

Every fencing project should begin with a clear understanding of its primary purpose. Some homeowners prioritize privacy, while others focus on improving security, protecting children or pets, or enhancing curb appeal. Identifying these priorities helps guide every decision that follows.

A clearly defined objective also simplifies material selection and layout planning. When the fence is designed around practical needs, it becomes a more valuable addition to the property.

Select Materials That Match Your Goals

Balance Appearance and Durability

Different fencing materials offer unique advantages depending on the property’s requirements. Wood, vinyl, aluminum, and composite materials each provide varying levels of maintenance, durability, and visual appeal.

Choosing materials that match long-term expectations helps maximize satisfaction after installation.

Consider Future Maintenance

Every fencing material requires some level of ongoing care. Understanding maintenance requirements before construction begins helps homeowners choose an option that fits their lifestyle and long-term property goals.

Planning ahead supports lasting performance.

Improve Privacy Around the Property

One of the most common reasons homeowners invest in fence installation is to create greater privacy. Well-positioned fencing helps separate outdoor living areas from neighboring properties while creating a more comfortable environment for relaxing and entertaining.

Private outdoor spaces often become more enjoyable because they provide a greater sense of comfort and personal space. A thoughtfully designed fence supports everyday outdoor activities while enhancing the overall experience of the property.

Strengthen Property Security

Fencing also contributes to property security by creating clearly defined boundaries around the home. Although no fence eliminates every risk, it helps establish controlled access while discouraging unwanted entry.

Families with children or pets often appreciate the additional peace of mind that enclosed outdoor spaces provide. Secure boundaries encourage safer outdoor activities while helping homeowners feel more confident about their property’s protection.

Enhance Curb Appeal

Complement the Home’s Design

A fence should enhance the property’s architectural style rather than compete with it. Coordinating materials, colors, and overall design creates a more attractive exterior appearance.

Thoughtful design contributes to a polished and welcoming first impression.

Improve Overall Landscape Appearance

Fencing naturally becomes part of the property’s landscape design. Well-planned installations frame gardens, walkways, and outdoor living areas while creating greater visual organization throughout the yard.

Balanced design strengthens curb appeal.

Increase Long-Term Property Value

Exterior improvements often contribute to the overall value of a property when they combine functionality with attractive design. A professionally planned fence enhances usability while improving the home’s appearance from the street.

Fence installation Atlanta represents a long-term investment that benefits homeowners through improved privacy, security, and visual appeal. Buyers also frequently appreciate established fencing that requires minimal immediate upgrades after purchasing a home.

Plan for Everyday Use

Every household uses outdoor spaces differently. Some families enjoy entertaining guests, while others prioritize gardening, recreation, or creating safe play areas for children and pets.

Planning the fence around these activities ensures it supports everyday living instead of simply marking property lines. Practical design increases long-term satisfaction with the finished project.

Work With Experienced Professionals

A successful fencing project depends on careful planning, accurate measurements, and quality workmanship. Professional installation helps ensure that posts, gates, and panels function properly while maintaining an attractive appearance.

Hawk Fences LLC works closely with property owners to develop fencing solutions that reflect both functional needs and aesthetic preferences. Professional guidance helps homeowners make informed decisions throughout every stage of the project.

Think About Long-Term Ownership

A fence should continue providing value long after construction has been completed. Durable materials, thoughtful design, and quality workmanship all contribute to dependable performance through changing seasons and evolving household needs.

Investing in professional fence installation creates a stronger foundation for long-term property ownership. Careful planning today helps reduce future maintenance concerns while supporting lasting beauty and functionality.

Conclusion

Installing a fence offers benefits that extend far beyond defining property boundaries. Privacy, security, curb appeal, and long-term value all improve when fencing is planned with care and built using quality materials. Thoughtful preparation helps homeowners create outdoor spaces that remain useful and attractive for many years.

Professional fence installation provides lasting advantages by supporting everyday activities while improving the property’s overall appearance. A carefully designed fence enhances comfort, organization, and confidence throughout every season.

With guidance from Hawk Fences LLC, homeowners can choose fencing solutions that reflect their goals while providing dependable performance over time. Investing in a well-planned fence today creates lasting value, stronger property protection, and a more enjoyable outdoor living environment for years to come.

VANDERGRIFF, KALITTA & VANG ROLL TO PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS, GET DEECELL AFTER DARK LOW QUALIFIER BONUS AT DENSO NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS

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SONOMA, Calif. (July 17, 2026) – Funny Car’s Jordan Vandergriff made the quickest Funny Car run of the 2026 season on Friday in front of a huge Sonoma Raceway crowd, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier spot for John Force Racing at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.

Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Chris Vang (Pro Stock) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers in Sonoma at the 11th of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. After an oildown during the second Top Fuel session, racing was called for the night due to curfew.

Selections were also made in the opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout. Top seed Gaige Herrera selected Steve Johnson, Richard Gadson picked Chase Van Sant, reigning Callout winner Matt Smith chose Jianna Evaristo, setting Angie Smith and John Hall as the final pair.

Vandergriff went 3.849-seconds at 332.43 mph in his 12,000-horsepower Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS to also collect the $4,000 Deecell After Dark Low Qualifier bonus.

Remarkably, Vandergriff kicked off the epic night session as part of the first pair, making an incredible run just as the sun was setting. But the rest of the field couldn’t top the John Force Racing standout, putting Vandergriff in position to pick up his second career No. 1 qualifier.

Currently fifth in points, Vandergriff has enjoyed a strong first Funny Car season, but Friday’s run with a massive crowd on hand certainly one of the highlights for him.

“To be the quickest Funny Car of the year so far is a huge accomplishment, especially with how competitive this class is. And I’m a rookie—I don’t even know what I’m doing yet,” Vandergriff said. “We fumbled a little in Q1, but I knew we had something figured out. The early numbers looked really good, so I believed we were going to run quick no matter when we went down the track.

“I knew the team wanted to push a little. We’ve run well this year, we’ve won a race, we’ve qualified No. 1 before, but we hadn’t really leaned on it. Tonight we did. I knew we were going to run well. I just didn’t know we were going to run that good.”

Vandergriff’s teammate, Jack Beckman, went 3.873 at 333.16 to sit second and Daniel Wilkerson is right behind in third after going 3.899 at 327.66.

In Top Fuel, Kalitta made the quickest run in the opening qualifying session on speed, edging teammate Shawn Langdon with a run of 3.714 at 337.07 in his 12,000-horsepower Aflac dragster for Kalitta Motorsports.

The reigning world champion also picked up the $4,000 Deecell After Dark Low Qualifier bonus for the second straight year as he looks to pick up his third No. 1 qualifier of the year.

Kalitta has always run well at Sonoma, with his six wins – including a victory last year – leading the way in the Top Fuel ranks.

“That first run was definitely a close one. At the time, you don’t realize it’s going to hold up, but it was enough to get us the No. 1 spot,” Kalitta said. “It was disappointing not to get the second session in. Alan Johnson definitely didn’t have that car tuned to run a 3.71 — we were planning to throw down something even quicker.

“Tomorrow’s conditions should be just as good, maybe even better. I think we’ll have a chance to improve on those numbers. It’s Sonoma, one of my favorite tracks. Every time we go up there, we’re trying to do the best job we can.”

Points leader Langdon is second with a 3.714 at 336.49 and Tony Stewart is third after going 3.736 at 333.91.

In a stunning turn of events in Pro Stock, Chris Vang performed better than an impressive list of event winners and world champions on Friday in Sonoma, taking the provisional No. 1 spot for the first time in his career with a run of 6.498 at 209.04 in his Prestige Trailers Chevrolet Camaro.

It hands the young second-year racer the $2,500 Deecell After Dark Low Qualifier bonus, as well as puts him in a prime position to earn the $2,000 GESi Pro Stock No. 1 Qualifier on Saturday. That would mean a great deal to the part-time racer who is making just his fourth start of the 2026.

But he made the most of his opportunities on Friday in prime conditions at Sonoma, making a pair of great runs, outlasting the stars in the class to possibly pick up a massive career milestone.

“It’s exciting. Pretty amazing. I don’t even know how to describe it. We came in here just hoping to qualify, and now we’re sitting No. 1,” Vang said. “We knew we had something to work with after the first session. We threw a little more at it, hoping to run in the 6.50s or maybe the high .49s, and we ended up right where we wanted.

“This bonus helps a lot. We’re trying to run about seven more races this season, and every little bit matters for a team like ours. We didn’t get everything out of that run. It was really good, but there’s still more in it.”

Rookie Cody Anderson was the only other driver to dip into the 6.40s, going 6.499 at 210.54 and Erica Enders is third after a run of 6.503 at 211.33.

M. Smith earned the $1,500 Deecell After Dark Low Qualifier bonus in Pro Stock Motorcycle for making the quickest run during Friday’s second time trial.

Qualifying continues at 12 p.m. PT on Saturday at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge at Sonoma Raceway. The first round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout begins at 11:30 a.m.

SONOMA, Calif. — Friday’s results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 38th annual DENSO Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge at Sonoma Raceway, 11th of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday’s final eliminations.

Top Fuel — 1. Doug Kalitta, 3.714 seconds, 337.07 mph; 2. Shawn Langdon, 3.714, 336.49; 3. Tony Stewart, 3.736, 333.91; 4. Tony Schumacher, 3.744, 293.73; 5. Maddi Gordon, 3.751, 336.49; 6. Jasmine Salinas, 3.751, 331.77; 7. Josh Hart, 3.763, 336.82; 8. Leah Pruett, 3.772, 327.98; 9. Antron Brown, 3.784, 324.59; 10. Billy Torrence, 3.803, 328.06; 11. Shawn Reed, 3.850, 315.34; 12. Will Smith, 3.893, 275.73; 13. Justin Ashley,

4.122, 225.82; 14. Clay Millican, 4.203, 206.16.

Funny Car — 1. Jordan Vandergriff, Chevy Camaro, 3.849, 332.43; 2. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 3.873, 333.16; 3. Daniel Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 3.899, 327.66; 4. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.900, 330.07; 5. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.903, 321.12; 6. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 3.915, 325.92; 7. Alexis DeJoria, Camaro, 3.917, 329.26; 8. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.934, 321.81; 9. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.939, 332.10; 10. Dave Richards, Mustang, 3.966, 329.50; 11. Hunter Green, Charger, 4.006, 320.97; 12. Jeff Arend, Charger, 4.019, 315.27; 13. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 4.048, 316.67; 14. Austin Prock, Mustang, 4.050, 316.52; 15. Tim Gibbons, Charger, 4.081, 297.55; 16. Paul Lee, Charger, 4.208, 219.79.

Not Qualified: 17. Dylan Winefsky, 4.450, 196.93; 18. Cruz Pedregon, 4.452, 191.35.

Pro Stock — 1. Chris Vang, Chevy Camaro, 6.498, 209.30; 2. Cody Anderson, Camaro, 6.499, 210.54; 3. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.503, 211.33; 4. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.511, 211.30; 5. Shane Tucker, Camaro, 6.516, 212.16; 6. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.516, 210.18; 7. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.517, 210.97; 8. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.520, 211.00; 9. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.520, 210.21; 10. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.520, 210.18; 11. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.522, 210.21; 12. Stephen Bell, Camaro, 6.530, 210.54; 13. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.533, 210.21; 14. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.549, 210.14; 15. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.570, 209.82; 16. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.583, 210.57.

Not Qualified: 17. Joey Grose, 6.609, 208.62; 18. Alan Prusiensky, 6.749, 204.26.

Twice As Nice: Honeycutt Sweeps Friday’s zMAX CARS Tour Doubleheader

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Kaden Honeycutt celebrates after winning Friday's zMAX CARS Tour Skyline National Bank 100 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. (HHP/NWS photo)
  • Kaden Honeycutt swept both zMAX CARS Tour races on Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway, triumphing in the Pro Late Model Spears Manufacturing 75, then winning the Late Model Stock Car Skyline National Bank 100; Honeycutt will go for three wins in a row at NWS in Saturday’s FaithFest 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event, where he’ll start seventh
  • Truck Series points leader Layne Riggs captured the pole for the FaithFest 250 on Friday; NASCAR Cup Series stars Carson Hocevar (second), Christopher Bell (third) and Chase Elliott (sixth) will be in hot pursuit when racing gets underway on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
  • Tickets for Sunday’s Window World 450 and Saturday’s FaithFest 250 presented by Mercer Transportation can be obtained by visiting www.northwilkesborospeedway.com

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (July 17, 2026) – Kaden Honeycutt raced his way into the history books on Friday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway, sweeping an action-packed zMAX CARS Tour doubleheader in front of an spectacular crowd. Honeycutt held off T.J. DeCaire in the Spears Manufacturing 75 Pro Late Model race before managing the same against Corey Heim in the Skyline National Bank 100 Late Model Stock event.

“I just refuse to lose,” Honeycutt said. “I knew (Heim) and I were really strong. We were in practically the same car. Man, what a race car. Thank you to the fans coming out to the track on a Friday night. I can’t believe it. It’s an unbelievable stage that we just won on, twice.”

Honeycutt began Friday with a seventh-place qualifying effort for Saturday’s FaithFest 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race — then, he upped his game for prime time.

The driver ranked second in Truck Series points turned North Wilkesboro’s five-eighths-mile oval into his personal playground, dominating the Late Model Stock Car nightcap. Not even a spate of lapped traffic in the final laps could keep Honeycutt from winning, but Corey Heim made it interesting.

Heim has won the last two Truck Series races at NWS, but his considerable talent around the iconic bullring wasn’t enough to steal the zMAX CARS Tour crown from Honeycutt. Instead, Honeycutt maneuvered his way past Ronnie Bassett Jr.’s lapped car on the final lap and kept Heim at bay by just 0.313 seconds.

Heim settled for second ahead of Jake Bollman, Connor Hall and Brenden “Butterbean” Queen. Carson Kvapil, Conner Jones, Carson Loftin and Carson Brown completed the top 10.

HONEYCUTT HOLDS OFF DECAIRE, CLAIMS SPEARS MANUFACTURING 75

Honeycutt had all he could handle in the 75-lap PLM event. He fought with Luke Baldwin for much of the race before emerging with the lead in the closing stages and pulling away from his opposition. In what became a familiar theme, lapped traffic slowed Honeycutt’s momentum in the final two laps. Honeycutt’s hard-earned, one-second lead over DeCaire nearly evaporated, but Honeycutt held his nerve and crossed the finish line first by 0.256 seconds.

“That lapped car definitely made it interesting at the end,” Honeycutt said. “It’s just so cool to win here. The track changed a whole lot from practice (on Thursday). I found a line I thought I could run (after Friday’s Truck Series practice) and made it work for us.”

Conner Jones finished third with pole winner Luke Baldwin fourth and Mason Walters fifth. Kasey Kleyn, Keelan Harvick, Brody Monahan, Case James and Albert Francis rounded out the top 10.

RIGGS STAYS HOT, CAPTURES FAITHFEST 250 POLE

One of North Carolina’s own led the charge for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Friday, as Bahama, North Carolina, native Layne Riggs won the pole for Saturday’s FaithFest 250 presented by Mercer Transportation.

The driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford lapped North Wilkesboro in 18.502 seconds at an average speed of 121.608 miles per hour, scoring his second pole of the season.

“Track position here is very important,” Riggs, the series points leader, said. “We didn’t have any last year. This is the first time we’ve qualified on the new surface here. A lot of people did mock qualifying runs in practice and mine did not go well at all. I was a 10 out of 10 tight. It would not even attempt to turn. It was hard to tell my crew chief how much I needed to free it up.

“During my (qualifying) lap, I thought, ‘We’re still way too tight.’ I thought we’d have an eighth- to 10th-place qualifying run. Supposedly, I got very lucky with the clouds covering the track. I’d rather be lucky than good.”

Carson Hocevar was the fastest of several NASCAR Cup Series regulars in the field. Hocevar missed the pole by a scant 0.016 seconds, qualifying second after posting the fastest lap in pre-qualifying practice on Friday afternoon.

Cup Series star Christopher Bell was third with Corey Heim fourth and Giovanni Ruggiero fifth. Chase Elliott’s sixth-place effort made it three Cup standouts in the top six, while Kaden Honeycutt, Grant Enfinger, Chandler Smith and Stewart Friesen completed the top 10.

With a full slate of on- and off-track excitement coming to Sunday’s Window World 450 – including a Sawyer Brown Pre-Race Concert presented by Raymer Oil that’s free with Sunday admission – a limited number of tickets are available. They can be purchased online, along with Saturday tickets, at www.northwilkesborospeedway.com.

Race fans can connect with North Wilkesboro Speedway and get the latest news regarding the July 17-19 race weekend by following on X and Instagram or by becoming a Facebook fan.

Sell Your Junk Car for Cash in Florida

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Are you ready to let go of your car that isn’t going anywhere? Maybe it’s parked in the garage under an old sheet, or has been sitting in the side yard since last hurricane season. Maybe its battery is dead, and no one has touched it since. Regardless of the circumstances, it may be worth more than you know.

Wondering who buys junk cars in Florida and pays decent cash? Cash for Cars buys junk cars all across the state, running or not, titled or not, rusted through or barely a scratch on it. We don’t offer unrealistically high online quotes that shrink once a driver shows up. Just a fair offer, a fast pickup, and cash in your hand before the tow truck pulls away.

Why Do People Choose?

The majority of car junkyard owners say “we take anything,” but in practice, a few of them actually follow through on what they promise. They don’t reject your hand-me-down vehicles. We will buy all types and models of cars, no matter the condition. That’s what keeps people calling us back.

Turn your stalled asset into $100 to $1,500 cash for junk cars on average, sometimes more. We do it without asking the owner to fix a single thing first. If you’ve typed sell my car for cash into a search bar wondering whether anyone actually pays for a vehicle that barely runs, the short answer is yes.

We quote real numbers, not guesses. Undoubtedly, make, model, mileage, and current scrap prices shape every offer, but the number we give you is the number you get. There will be no surprise fee once the driver shows up. Choose us and your pickup will happen fast. Most cars are gone within a day or two of you saying yes.

Normally, a missing title stops more sales than it should because people assume it’s an automatic dead end. Florida allows the sale of older, low-value vehicles through alternate proof of ownership, such as an old registration, an insurance card, or sometimes just a bill of sale paired with a photo ID. 

The Kind of Cars That Still Qualify

Going above and beyond to sell a twenty-year-old sedan? Trying hard to get rid of a truck with a blown transmission? Or doing everything to turn a minivan that has been quietly rusting into decent cash? You can count on us. We’ll accept them all. Sellers can get a good price for the high-mileage cars as well. 

Thinking about what if the car was in an accident? Don’t worry, collision damage, frame issues, even deployed airbags don’t rule a vehicle out of an offer. The condition of the paint or the interior doesn’t matter much because nobody buying for parts or metal weight cares what the upholstery looks like. In other words, if your vehicle is non-running, high mileage, rusted, damaged, or has a missing title, we’re your best friend.

What Actually Moves the Number Up or Down

Struggling to find the companies offering $500 cash for junk cars without title? Call our professionals, and we will fetch you decent cash for junk cars, same-day pickup, no title. Seeking $1000 for junk cars or trying to sell junk cars for $1000? It’s not a problem for us. Getting $2,000 for cars without title is entirely possible if the drivetrain still works because buyers are pricing the parts and the metal, not the folder of documents that usually comes with them. 

If your car has a transmission with a little life left, a battery and alternator that still hold a charge, or a body panel that is still in demand, you can sell cars for $ 3,000 too. At the top end, we buy junk cars for $3,000 when a vehicle is late-model, low-mileage, or still road-legal with a clean-running engine.

How the Process Runs, Start to Finish

  • Make a short call or fill out an online form covering year, make, model, and current condition.
  • After that, you will receive a fair quote. We consider multiple factors such as current scrap metal prices, demand for that specific model, and an honest read on the vehicle’s condition. 
  • Once a pickup window is set, the driver handles the paperwork, looks the car over, and pays cash before it leaves the property. 
  • Towing is already folded into the offer, so there’s no separate fee or last-minute charges.

We Cover the State, Not Just the Big Cities 

Many customers type cash for cars near me or who buys junk cars into a search bar and find buyers who only bother with the largest metro areas. That’s not the case. If a given town isn’t an obvious stop on the map, it’s still worth a phone call rather than an assumption that no one’s coming.

4 Most Common Forms of Distracted Driving and Ways to Prevent Them

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Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes. Taking your eyes, hands, or attention away from driving for even a few seconds can increase the risk of a collision. Common forms of distracted driving include visual, manual, cognitive, and electronic distractions.

Understanding the different types of distracted driving is an important step toward preventing accidents. Recognizing these distractions can help drivers develop safer driving habits, remain attentive behind the wheel, and better protect themselves and others on the road.

What are the Most Common Types of Distracted Driving and Ways to Prevent Them?

Learning how distracted driving affects a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely can help you avoid it before it leads to an accident.

Visual Distractions

Visual distractions occur when a driver looks away from the roadway instead of focusing on surrounding traffic. Even a brief glance away can make it easier to miss sudden changes, changing traffic conditions, road signs, pedestrians, or vehicles slowing down ahead. Practicing effective road-scanning techniques can help drivers stay aware of potential hazards and react more quickly to changes in traffic.

Common examples include:

  • Looking at a navigation screen
  • Checking a GPS for too long
  • Turning to look at passengers

For example, a driver who glances at a navigation screen for several seconds may fail to notice that traffic has stopped, resulting in a rear-end collision. 

You can reduce visual distractions by setting your navigation before you begin driving and keeping your phone out of sight while the vehicle is moving. Avoid looking away from the road, and if something requires your full attention, pull over to a safe location first.

Manual Distractions

Manual distractions occur when drivers remove one or both hands from the steering wheel, making it harder to maintain control of the vehicle and react quickly in an emergency. Under 23 U.S.C. § 402, the federal government supports state highway safety programs that address distracted driving and other behaviors that contribute to motor vehicle crashes. 

Common examples include:

  • Eating or drinking
  • Adjusting the radio or climate controls
  • Reaching for loose items inside the vehicle

For example, a driver who reaches into the back seat to pick up a dropped item may unintentionally drift into another lane. 

To prevent manual distractions, adjust your mirrors, seat, climate controls, and music before leaving. Store loose items where they cannot roll around the vehicle, and avoid eating or handling objects while the vehicle is moving. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel gives you better control in unexpected situations.

Cognitive Distractions

Cognitive distractions occur when a driver’s mind is focused on something other than driving. Even when your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel, losing mental focus can delay your reaction to hazards.

Common causes include:

  • Stress or anxiety
  • Emotional conversations
  • Excessive daydreaming
  • Thinking about work or personal problems

For example, a driver distracted by a stressful phone conversation may fail to notice a pedestrian entering a crosswalk. 

One of the best ways to prevent cognitive distractions is to focus your full attention on driving. If you are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally upset, or too tired to concentrate, consider waiting until you are calmer or taking a break before continuing your trip.

Electronic Device Use

Under 49 CFR § 392.82, federal regulations prohibit commercial motor vehicle drivers from using a hand-held phone while driving because of the significant safety risks associated with it. Using a smartphone or other electronic device is one of the most dangerous forms of distraction because it combines visual, manual, and cognitive distractions.

Common examples include:

  • Texting
  • Making handheld phone calls
  • Scrolling through apps
  • Using social media
  • Watching videos

For example, a driver who reads a text message while traveling at highway speed may cover the length of a football field without watching the road. 

You can reduce this risk by activating “Do Not Disturb While Driving” mode, silencing notifications before your trip, and keeping your phone out of reach. If you need to make a call, send a message, or use an app, wait until you have safely parked before using your device.

Final Takeaways

  • The most common forms of distracted driving include visual, manual, cognitive, and electronic device distractions.
  • Driving while distracted significantly increases the likelihood of preventable accidents.
  • Many distractions can be avoided through better preparation and safer driving habits.
  • Keeping your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind focused on driving helps improve road safety.
  • Eliminating distractions before and during a trip is one of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of a crash.
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