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Meyer Shank Racing Competes Close to Home at Indianapolis, Mid-Ohio

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#06: Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing Honda

Pataskala, Ohio (10 May 2022) – Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) is set for a double-duty weekend featuring a pair of road course races close to home – at two very different venues.

MSR begins preparation for its defense of its 2021 Indianapolis 500 victory with a race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in Saturday’s GMR Grand Prix, Round 5 of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Three hours away on Sunday, MSR will be in action at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, for Round 5 of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Lexus Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio.

Meyer Shank Racing Looks to Kick of Month of May with GMR Grand Prix

Driver Lineup:

Helio Castroneves: No. 06 AutoNation / SiriusXM Honda
Simon Pagenaud: No. 60 AutoNation / SiriusXM Honda:

Tune in:

Saturday, May 14, NBC/Peacock (3:00pm ET)
SiriusXM Ch. 160

Meyer Shank Racing is looking to great off to a strong start to the Month of May as the team enters the GMR Grand Prix race weekend. MSR has had several strong outings at the 2.439-mile Indy road course. The team scored a third place finish in the 2019 edition of the event after qualifying from third. The following year MSR scored its first front row qualifying position, after being nudged out from pole by just 0.187-seconds.

Pagenaud won the first race on the infield circuit in 2014. The Frenchman went on to sweep the Month of May in 2016 after winning the GMR Grand Prix from the pole position on the way to winning the Indianapolis 500 later that month. Pagenaud scored a third IMS road course win in 2019.

Castroneves has competed on the Indianapolis road course on nine occasions, scoring a pair of podium finishes. He placed third in his first start in 2014 and second in 2016. Castroneves also qualified second in 2017. Castroneves most recently raced at the Indianapolis road course for the Big Machine Spiked Coolers Grand Prix with MSR in 2021 but unfavorably finished 21st.

MSR Driver Quotes, GMR Grand Prix:

Helio Castroneves:
“I am super excited for the Indy GP and can’t wait to come back to Indianapolis. Obviously, it’s the Month of May and we’re all excited to get started. I’m looking forward to an amazing race, MSR has had a good history at the track and so have both Simon and I so I’m hoping that good things are to come this weekend. Of course the race leads up to the ‘big one’ which we’re all prepping for.”

Pagenaud Simon:
“My sights are focused on the Indy Grand Prix coming up, a big event for us at Meyer Shank Racing. The IMS road course is one of my favorite tracks. I’ve had a lot of success in the past, and I look forward to being back in Indianapolis. It’s called INDYCAR for a reason, and I look forward to meeting my fans over there and seeing everyone come to the track and supporting us. I look forward to getting back in my car and do the best I can this weekend and try to bring some silverware back home.”

Meyer Shank Racing Takes Share of DPi Points Lead to Home Circuit

Driver Lineup: Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis: No. 60 AutoNation / SiriusXM Acura ARX-05 DPi

Tune In: Saturday, May 14, 2022 on USA Network and Peacock (4-6:05 p.m. ET)
SiriusXM Ch. 207

After finishing second on three occasions at its home track, MSR is looking for its first victory at Mid-Ohio, where team co-owner Mike Shank started the team nearly two decades ago.

MSR driver Oliver Jarvis and Tom Blomqvist were in the fight for victory at the last round of competition at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca before coming up 1.080-seconds shy in a 1-2 Acura finish.

The sights are now shifted to MSR’s home race at Mid-Ohio where the team will aim to get it’s first at-home victory. Jarvis and Blomqvist are currently tied for the lead in the DPi standings.

Jarvis raced in four WeatherTech Championship events at Mid-Ohio from 2018-2021, finishing second from the pole in 2019, and third in 2018 and 2021.

Blomqvist has one outing at Mid-Ohio where he finished fourth in GTLM in 2019.

Driver Quotes, Lexus Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio:

Oliver Jarvis:
“After a really strong result at Laguna Seca it’s great to keep that momentum going and to be heading to MSR’s home race at Mid-Ohio. It’s a track I really enjoy and have had success at over the years, so I hope I can continue that form with MSR. Having raced against the Acura over the last few years there I am really excited to get my first taste behind the wheel as I know it’s a track that plays to the Acura’s strengths. I also heard that MSR have never won there as a team, so it would be amazing to put that right!”

Tom Blomqvist:
“The last couple of races have been positive for us. Obviously it still hurts a little bit to not have gotten the win at Laguna after being so close. But we’ve made great progress with the car and Mid-Ohio, on paper, is a track that should suit us. I think we feel confident going into that race. It’s a home race for the team, so it’s super important for everyone to go for a win. Hopefully we can put on a good show and win the race.”

Fisher To Drive 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition Pace Car at 106th Indianapolis 500

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INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 10, 2022) – Former INDYCAR SERIES driver and team owner Sarah Fisher, who remains the fastest woman in Indianapolis 500 history, will drive the 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition Pace Car to lead the field to the green flag for the 106th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 29 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Ohio native Fisher started “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” nine times between 2000 and 2010, a record for female drivers. Her fastest four-lap qualifying speed of 229.439 mph in 2002 also remains an event record for a female driver.

Fisher also was the first woman to win the pole position for a major North American open-wheel event, for the INDYCAR SERIES race in 2002 at Kentucky Speedway. She also was the first female driver to earn a top-three finish in INDYCAR SERIES competition, placing third in 2000 at Kentucky Speedway and second in 2001 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

After her driving career, Fisher turned to team ownership, providing two-time series champion Josef Newgarden with his first ride in the INDYCAR SERIES. Since her team ownership role ended, she stayed involved with the sport by serving as the Pace Car driver at selected NTT INDYCAR SERIES events.

She now co-owns with her husband, Andy O’Gara, the successful Speedway Indoor Karting facilities in Speedway, Indiana, and Daytona Beach, Florida, and is the mother of two children.

“Every time I’ve had the opportunity to drive at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it’s been special – from INDYCAR SERIES cars to two-seaters to vintage cars,” Fisher said. “Driving the Pace Car is just as special of an honor. And to have served in that role for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since Johnny Rutherford retired, I’ve had many great memories to add to my career.

“I am humbled and proud to become the official Pace Car driver for the 106th Indianapolis 500 and to represent the hard work and development that Chevrolet puts into these fantastic pieces of automobile advancement and technology.”

The 2023 Corvette Z06 is powered by the all-new 5.5L LT6 which creates 670 horsepower, making it the highest-horsepower naturally aspirated V-8 ever to hit the market in any production car. The Indianapolis 500 Corvette Z06 Pace Car exudes confidence with a wide stance and exotic mid-engine proportions. This year’s Pace Car is equipped with the available Z07 Performance Package, featuring a carbon fiber rear wing, aerodynamic ground effects, carbon ceramic brakes and more, for maximum track capability.

With a nod to Corvette’s 70-year history, the Pace Car is a model year 2023 70th Anniversary Edition Z06, finished in a special White Pearl Tri-Coat Metallic paint. Unique to this package on the production car and the Pace Car are 70th Anniversary Edition exterior badging, including special Corvette crossflags, Edge Red brake calipers and the 70th Anniversary Edition logo on seats, steering wheel and sill plates.

Chevrolet’s Performance Design Studio created an asymmetric stripe package specifically for the Pace Car that draws inspiration from the 70th Anniversary Edition badging on the door of the Z06.

“The Chevrolet Team is proud to pace the Indianapolis 500 for the 33rd time, while celebrating 70 years of Corvette,” said Steve Majoros, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “It’s only fitting the Indianapolis 500 will be the first race the 2023 Corvette Z06 paces, a truly special moment for Corvette and INDYCAR fans around the world.”

Chevrolet and Corvette have led the starting field more than any other manufacturer and nameplate, respectively. The 2022 race marks the 33rd time for Chevrolet to pace dating back to 1948, and the 19th time since 1978 for America’s favorite sports car.

“Sarah Fisher is an Indianapolis 500 icon who always takes the time to appreciate her fans and represent the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ with class and humility,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “She is such a fitting person for this honor, and it will be such a thrill and privilege to see her lead the field of 33 cars to the green flag before a huge crowd at the track and a global television audience.

“I’m sure Sarah will enjoy driving the 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition, which is an incredible car with the performance to match its great looks.”

Visit IMS.com for tickets and more information on all Month of May events and activities at IMS.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 80 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Ford Performance NASCAR: Kansas Advance

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FORD PERFORMANCE NASCAR: KANSAS ADVANCE

The NASCAR Camping World Truck and NASCAR Cup Series will headline this weekend’s racing action at Kansas Speedway, which is hosting the first of two events this season. Ford is seeking its fourth Cup win of the 2022 season and second straight after Joey Logano won last weekend at Darlington Raceway while Ford’s F-150 lineup will be seeking its third victory in eight starts.

This Week’s Schedule:

Saturday, May 14 – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
Sunday, May 15 – NASCAR Cup Series, 3 p.m. ET (FS1)

FORD IN THE NASCAR CUP SERIES AT KANSAS

· Ford has nine all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins at Kansas.
· Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano all have multiple Cup wins at Kansas.
· Mark Martin registered Ford’s first Cup win at Kansas in 2005.

FORD IN THE NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES AT KANSAS

· Ford has five series victories at Kansas.
· Jon Wood won Ford’s first series race at the track.
· Carl Edwards, Terry Cook, Erik Darnell and Matt Crafton also have one win each.

LOGANO CLIMBING FORD CUP WIN LIST

Joey Logano’s win at Darlington Raceway on Sunday enabled him to move up one notch on the all-time Ford Cup win list. Since joining Ford and Team Penske at the start of the 2013 season, Logano has won 26 times, which puts him in a four-way tie for sixth place with former teammate Brad Keselowski and NASCAR Hall of Famers Fred Lorenzen and Junior Johnson. That leaves him three victories away from tying David Pearson for fifth, but he still has a way to go to catch Ned Jarrett, Ford’s all-time leader with 43 wins.

BLANEY SHOWING CONSISTENCY

Ryan Blaney is still looking for his first win of the 2022 season, but his consistency after 12 races has resulted in him holding down third place in the point standings going into this weekend’s race at Kansas Speedway. Blaney has six top-10 finishes in 12 races, including four top-5 runs and a series-high three poles, and comes to Kansas looking to bounce back from an accident that led to a 37th-place finish the last time he ran on the 1.5-mile track in October.

KEEP AN EYE ON KESELOWSKI

Brad Keselowski comes into this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series also looking for his first win of the season, but Kansas Speedway could provide the proper medicine for a trip to Victory Lane. That’s because Kansas ranks as his fifth-best venue when it comes to average finish on tracks that currently make up the 2022 circuit. In 24 career starts at Kansas Speedway, Keselowski has a pair of wins, seven top-5 and 13 top-10 efforts for an average finishing position of 11.5. Only Loudon (10.1), Pocono (10.6), Martinsville (11.1) and Las Vegas (11.3) are better.

LOGANO GOING FOR FOURTH KANSAS VICTORY

Joey Logano will be looking for his fourth career win at Kansas Speedway this weekend, which would be a personal best. Logano currently has three career wins at Kansas, Michigan International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. He won for the first time at Kansas in 2014, and then did it again one year later in a well-documented battle with Matt Kenseth that resulted in contact as the two entered turn one with five laps to go. That controversial finish marked Logano’s second straight win in the Chase and led to a sweep of the Contender Round as he took the checkered flag the following week at Talladega. His last Kansas win came in 2020 when he led the final 45 laps to beat Kevin Harvick across the finish line and clinch a spot in the Championship 4.

FORD NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNERS AT KANSAS

2005 – Mark Martin

2007 – Greg Biffle

2010 – Greg Biffle

2012 – Matt Kenseth (2)

2014 – Joey Logano (2)

2015 – Joey Logano (2)

2018 – Kevin Harvick (1)

2019 – Brad Keselowski (1)

2020 – Joey Logano (2)

FORD NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES WINNERS AT KANSAS

2003 – Jon Wood

2004 – Carl Edwards

2006 – Terry Cook

2007 – Erik Darnell

2020 – Matt Crafton (2)

Everything You Need to Know About Shipping Hybrids and Electric Vehicles

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Photo by César Baciero

With growing concerns about the apparent effect of global warming on our everyday lives, electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming popular vehicles of choice. With new models coming up, electric and hybrid vehicle brands are quickly expanding across the car industry as a long-term affordable choice for different types of consumers.

 Having said that, if you own one of these vehicles and you need to ship your electric or hybrid vehicle, here are some of the things you need to be aware of beforehand.

Essential Facts About Shipping Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid and electric vehicles are loaded, shipped, and delivered the same way as other vehicles. Apart from lithium-ion batteries, according to Voltsome all other shipping regulations are the same as for any other type of vehicle.

Preparing your car for shipping is a priority for whichever vehicle you are shipping. For example, a hybrid and an electric vehicle may contain more fragile components, but this will not be an issue with the proper shipping partner. 

Finally, lithium-ion batteries are heavy, and since car shipping companies take vehicle weight into account, this will impact your shipping rate.

Prepare Your Hybrid or Electric Vehicle for Shipping

All the regular car shipping preparatory tips apply in this case as well, but let us look at two recommendations that might be extra important when shipping hybrid or electric vehicles.

Fully Charge Your Vehicle’s Battery

The number one thing that most people fear is whether charged battery weighs more, and according to our practice, we can say that it does not. However, it is vital to prepare your vehicle for the trip, especially the shipment’s last leg. Take into account how long your car will need to be driven after it is dropped off if you had not booked door-to-door service.

Follow the “Better Safe Than Sorry” Policy

Prepare your vehicle for shipping by making sure it goes for a standard check-up with the authorized mechanic before it is shipped. Cars might be damaged in transit, and checking them once they are delivered will be much easier for the car shipping company if they’re sure that car entered transit in good shape.

Vehicle Haul Is Your Trustworthy Shipping Partner!

At Vehicle Haul, shipping your vehicle safely and timely is a priority, as they say. If you entrust them with your hybrid or electric vehicle, they will design a shipping experience led with your most essential needs. 

One of the best car shipping companies in the US, Vehicle Haul, finds customer needs the most important and puts them in the first place. With over 15 years of experience in shipping vehicles across the US, Vehicle Haul understands how important your vehicle is to you and is here to handle your car’s transportation confidently. 

If you want to start the booking process, first, you need to ask for a free price quote and fill out the form on the website, and after that, you’ll get all the required information. Vehicle Haul offers open car shipping, and many other services, for your best vehicle shipping experience.

What Are Some Common Injuries Caused By Motorcycle Accidents?

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According to the NHTSA, approximately 4,957 people died in motorcycle crashes in 2017. This equates to nearly thirteen fatalities per day! No one wants to be in a motorcycle accident as it can result in multiple injuries, most of which can be life-threatening.  It is, therefore, important to be aware of the dangers of motorcycle accidents and take steps to protect yourself from these common injuries.

The Common injuries from motorcycle accidents?

Open Fractures: Open bone fractures are just one of the several common motorcycle accident injuries that can occur if the rider is traveling at a high rate of speed. It’s essential to note that these types of injuries are considered “high energy” injuries because the force required for this type of injury is more than what happens in most car accidents. 

Skin abrasions and road rash: This can happen after the motorcycle rider falls off the bike and is dragged along the ground. It’s critical to note that road rash can be life-threatening if it strips off too much skin since it leaves open wounds exposed to germs and other problems. This can require immediate medical attention.

Cuts and scratches: These can be caused when the rider is thrown from the motorcycle and falls on top of the motorcycle or other objects. Again, cuts and scratches are considered” high energy” injuries because they require an extra amount of energy to cause the damage they do.

Dislocated joints: This is common in motorcycle accidents because these types of accidents have so much ‘impact’ associated with them, as compared to a car accident.

Traumatic brain injuries: The amount of force involved in motorcycle accidents is significantly higher, which can cause traumatic brain trauma or coma. 

Lung contusions: Motorcycle riders are at an elevated risk for lung contusion which causes symptoms like shortness of breath, tingling in the hands, chest pain, and even unconsciousness.

What to do After a Motorcycle Accident

Despite the situation, your survival depends on not losing your cool. Your mindset should be to get through the next few minutes before help arrives. Be aware of any injuries you might have suffered. If you can, check yourself out and see what injuries you have sustained. If you are uncomfortable doing so, ask someone to look at you first before anything else happens. Ask other people around to call an ambulance if you are unable to do so yourself.  

It’s also important to call the police and insurance agents to give them the particulars of the accident that happened. Calling a motorcycle accident attorney is always a good idea if you suspect someone else fully or partly was responsible, and you need to hold them responsible for the damage they caused. In such cases, it is vital to collect witness information and take pictures and videos of the scene to be later used as evidence

Conclusion

Motorcycle accidents are extremely risky since they often result in serious injuries, sometimes even death. Some common injuries from these accidents include broken bones, road rash, and head and brain injuries. Fortunately, wearing proper safety gear including a helmet can help reduce possible damage to your body, possibly saving your life. Also, you can recover any loss you incur as a result of the accident with the help of a motorcycle accident lawyer.

Sean Creech Motorsport looks to continue winning ways at Mid-Ohio

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LMP3 class championship leader aims for more in the first sprint race of the year

JUPITER, Fla. (9 May 2022) – Sean Creech Motorsport (SCM) looks to continue its podium streak this weekend as the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s LMP3 class shifts gears from the two endurance classics that began the season to Sunday’s sprint race, the Lexus Grand Prix at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2:00 p.m. ET, USA Network).

After scoring a second-place finish in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the team took a breakthrough result in the toughest event of the year with the No. 33 Sean Creech Motorsport Exelixis/Focal One/Alta Equipment Ligier JS P320 racing into Victory Lane after 12 grueling hours at Sebring. With more hours of racing than some series contest all season long in the rear-view mirror, drivers João Barbosa and Lance Willsey prepare for the different challenges involved in the much shorter two-hour and 40-minute event.

Both drivers appreciate the ways the team has continued to develop its WeatherTech program since debuting in the top IMSA category last year. With three podiums in five races, the team has continued to deliver a high degree of professionalism and preparation both at the shop and on the racetrack.

“The mindset does change in that until you accomplish the feat of winning in IMSA, there’s always an element of doubt,” said Willsey, who will also compete in the IMSA Prototype Challenge race on Sunday morning with co-driver Parker Thompson, who is contesting the Porsche Carrera Cup North America this season. “We knew we had everything we needed in place, but we had to execute flawlessly to win in this extremely competitive class. We didn’t do that at Daytona, but the tables turned at Sebring. Now there’s no doubt that we have all the ingredients to win. But we have to be perfect, because if we aren’t, another one of these outstanding teams will be. And of course, there’s always an element of luck involved, though you often create your own luck.”

With a roster that boasts decades of experience on both sides of pit wall, SCM will arrive at Mid-Ohio looking to continue the momentum that the Sebring victory and Daytona podium have created this year.

“We’ve approached this entire season in a better position,” said Barbosa, who has three podium finishes in 13 races at Mid-Ohio, including a victory. “We were even better prepared than last year coming in – everyone on the team knew what to expect and what it would take to succeed. We were competitive at Daytona and got the win at Sebring and that shows how prepared the team has been from the outset this year. There’s still a long way to go in the season but we come into Mid-Ohio as the points leader and that’s a good pressure to have.”

“Preparation” is the word that continues to surface when talking about what it takes to win in the LMP3 class. Does that preparation change when the race is less than three hours long, as opposed to 12 or 24 hours?

“There is a bit of a difference in the mental approach to a sprint race as opposed to the endurance events,” said Barbosa. “Any mistake is so costly, since the chances of catching up are slim, so it’s important to be more precise and avoid mistakes. You have to keep the car in a good spot through the entire race to be able to fight up front at the end. It’s not like an endurance race, where you can bide your time until the last two hours – here, it’s flat out the entire way.”

“In a 12-hour race, you’re fighting for every position you can get, but we’re also very conscious of risk versus benefit – and that’s amplified in a sprint race like this,” said Willsey. “If you make a mistake, you’re looking at points not victory, and we’re not here looking for points.

“Coming out of big, fast racetracks like Daytona and Sebring to a track like Mid-Ohio which is very low-grip and weather dependent, factors like getting heat in the tires and pressures up quickly need to be approached a bit differently,” said Willsey. “You have to know what you can and can’t get away with in regard to grip level – and rain is the wild card. It’s also quite physically demanding in the LMP3 car: there’s nowhere to catch your breath, especially with the size of the field. But João knows the track well, he’s had a lot of success there, so we’re quite optimistic.”

Team owner Sean Creech has competed at Mid-Ohio since his early days in racing, with Jim Busby Racing’s Nissan GTP car. While winning his home race at Sebring was a milestone in his 30-year career, the celebration time was short as the focus turned quickly to the task at hand.

“We packed up Sebring that Sunday, took Monday off, and Tuesday we were back in the shop, tearing the car apart and getting ready for Mid-Ohio,” said Creech. “We’re starting from scratch as far as we’re concerned – you have to look forward, always focusing on preparation. It’s a shorter race, but the prep is the same. We’ve had a few test days over the past week to prepare, to work on the balance between speed and consistency, so we know we’re ready. Sunday’s race will be hinge on our ability to work through traffic and stay out of trouble. That will be the biggest challenge.”

SCM would like to thank partners Alta Equipment and Focal One for their continued support.

The Lexus Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio takes the green flag Sunday at 2:10 p.m. Eastern. The race will be broadcast live in the U.S., in its entirety on USA Network and Peacock TV. International viewers can watch via IMSA.tv, with IMSA Radio also available at IMSA.com.

About SCM
Team leader Sean Creech has competed in a multitude of sports car series from 1990 until the present day, includingGroup C, IMSA GTP, WSC, Grand-Am, SRO World Challenge, and IMSA. SCM will contest the full WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2022 with João Barbosa and Lance Willsey. http://seancreechmotorsport.com/

About Alta Equipment
An industry-leading material handling and construction equipment company, Alta Equipment is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships. Alta Equipment began in 1984 with a single location in Detroit and has grown to 57 locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and Florida.
https://www.altaequipment.com/

About Focal One
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime in the United States. The Focal One® HIFU Prostate treatment offers patients a non-invasive outpatient procedure to target prostate tissue while avoiding the common side effects such as loss of urinary continence and sexual function. The Focal One treatment uses high performance, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to precisely target and ablate the prostate, allowing patients to quickly return to normal activities.

CRC Industries returns in 2022 as entitlement partner for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at Pocono Raceway

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Horsham, PA – CRC Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce its entitlement partnership with Pocono Raceway, as the track will host the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the CRC Brakleen 150. CRC is an industry-leading global supplier of specialty products and formulations, including their flagship brand, Brākleen®, the #1 selling brake parts cleaner worldwide.

“It’s great to be able to return to Pocono to showcase our love and support for motorsports” noted Perry Cozzone, CEO of CRC Industries. “Celebrating our 50th Anniversary of Brakleen with Pocono Raceway last year was highly successful. We want to keep that momentum going in 2022.”

The partnership will come together at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, July 23rd, for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series CRC Brakleen 150. Live coverage for the CRC Brakleen 150 at noon on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM Channel 90.

To learn more about CRC Industries and their range of maintenance products, visit crcindustries.com.

In celebration of the continued partnership with CRC Industries Pocono Raceway is offering $20 General Admission tickets to the first 150 customers who purchase via the link below for the CRC Brakleen 150 – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on July 23. General Admission seating is available in our 100 and 200 Levels of the grandstand. Tickets are valid for all on-track Saturday events.

Also, the same 150 customers will be entered to win a CRC Industries home care package featuring products like Brākleen®, Evapo-Rust®, Power Lube®, and more!

Ticket Special Link: https://fevo.me/38QnNjc

About Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 50 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series events each year. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 200 events including Tough Mudder and a wide range of car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.

Chase Elliott Joins SRX All-Star Lineup for Season Finale at Sharon Speedway

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Mooresville, NC (May 9, 2022) – SRX Racing announced today Chase Elliott will join the competition for the 2022 season finale at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio on July 23.

“I’m excited to get back in one of the SRX cars this season,” said Elliott, who outdueled Tony Stewart and his father Bill Elliott to win the SRX Nashville race last July. “Last season was a lot of fun and a cool memory for me competing against my dad. The opportunity to race at Sharon Speedway and compete on dirt against the likes of Ryan and Dave Blaney and some guys I’ve looked up to my entire career is really appealing. I’m looking forward to the race, seeing all of the fans come out and hopefully I do well again.”

In addition to the eight championship contenders competing again Elliott in the season finale, SRX previously announced Dave and Ryan Blaney will join the field at Sharon Speedway in front of their home crowd.

Elliott’s previous appearance on the SRX series came last season at the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tennessee where he finished the first heat in second and the second heat in eighth before winning the feature event.

“When I started at SRX, one of my goals was to get Chase to re-sign and run again in the SRX 2022 season,” said SRX CEO Don Hawk. “Chase is a man that can drive anything and also I knew he would have a huge impact on tickets sales for Sharon Speedway and on the television ratings on CBS. I’m very happy he was able to make this work for us and for the fans of his and SRX.”

For the more information on SRX Racing and the 2022 season, please visit SRXRacing.com and follow on social media.

Gus Dean Adds Kansas Speedway to Venturini Motorsports ARCA Schedule

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CONCORD, N.C.: Two-time ARCA Menards Series winner Gus Dean (@gusdean) has added Saturday afternoon’s Dutch Boy 150 race to his Venturini Motorsports 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule.

Dean, a native of Bluffton, S.C. returned to the ARCA Menards Series in 2022 after a two-year hiatus and has delivered two top-five finishes aboard the No. 55 Dean Custom Air Toyota Camry at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and the series’ most recent race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on April 23.

Despite missing the series’ second race of the year at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway, he is seventh in the championship standings.

Dean will pilot the No. 15 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry with Kevin Reed Sr. serving as crew chief.

“I’m very thankful to add this race with Venturini Motorsports,” said Dean. “Everyone at Venturini Motorsports has certainly been great to work with and we’ve enjoyed some strong runs in our two races together. Our goal at Kansas though is to win.

“Anything less than a win would be a disappointment.”

The popular ARCA driver has four prior ARCA Menards Series starts at the 1.5-mile track with a top-10 finish in his last visit during the 2019 ARCA Menards Series season finale with AM Racing.

“I like Kansas Speedway, but I don’t have the finishes to show that,” added Dean. “Hopefully, we can change that with our No. 15 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry and build our notebook for my next planned ARCA race at Michigan International Speedway in August.”

The 27-year-old South Carolinian is amid a busy 2022 season combining of ARCA, Late Models, Mud Truck Racing and a hopeful sporadic appearance or two in one of NASCAR’s National Series.

“With no championship on the line for me this season, it’s about having fun,” sounded Dean. “Whether that’s competing with Venturini Motorsports in ARCA, DLP Motorsports in Late Model competition, or the other racing endeavors we have planned for this season.

“We’re working hard behind the scenes to get back to a full-time status hopefully in 2023.”

In addition to Mobil 1, Dean Custom Air, Folds of Honor, IMPACT, Kick Industries and WileyX will serve as associate marketing partners for Dean’s 58th career ARCA start.

For more on Gus Dean, please visit GusDean.com, like him on Facebook (Gus Dean Racing) and follow him on Twitter (@GusDean).

The Dutch Boy 150 (100 laps | 150 miles) is the fourth of 20 races on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule. A combined practice and qualifying session begins on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The event will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) with the Motor Racing Network (MRN) managing the radio waves beginning at 1:00 p.m. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (CT).

DoorDash Named Title Sponsor Of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race At Sonoma Raceway

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SONOMA, Calif. (May 9, 2022) – DoorDash, the local commerce platform, has been named title sponsor of the June 11th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Sonoma Raceway.

The DoorDash 250 will serve as the 12th race on the Truck Series schedule and host the return of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to Northern California for the first time since 1998. This event will be part of a tripleheader weekend that includes the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race and General Tire 200 ARCA Menards Series West event. This will mark the first time DoorDash has sponsored a NASCAR premier series race since entering the sport in 2020.

“We are excited to welcome DoorDash to our NASCAR race weekend and the return of the Camping World Truck series to Sonoma,” said Sonoma Raceway EVP and General Manager Jill Gregory. “It’s always exciting to have a new partner involved, especially a local partner like DoorDash who has made a big impact on our sport and our community.”

DoorDash first entered the world of motorsports in 2020 through a partnership with NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and a founding partnership with 23XI Racing. In 2021, DoorDash expanded its engagement and connection to fans through a multi-year partnership with NASCAR, aiming to bring unique experiences to the track and create a more inclusive environment for racing fans everywhere. The wide-ranging agreement spans the sanctioning body and its 11 NASCAR-owned facilities.

DoorDash will look to deepen its connection with race fans by bringing the DoorDash experience to Sonoma Raceway over the coming years by highlighting local and regional favorites.

“We’re thrilled to welcome fans as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World truck series race at Sonoma Raceway,” said Vanessa Carr, DoorDash’s Director of Partnership Marketing. “We look forward to connecting with the racing community both on and off the track to showcase DoorDash as an essential part of race day while bringing exciting, authentic experiences to fans.”

The green flag drops on the DoorDash 250 at Sonoma Raceway at 4:30 p.m. Pacific on Saturday, June 11. It will be preceded by the annual return of the ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 200 at 11:30 a.m. The weekend will conclude with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series event on Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m.

Tickets to the event are still available, starting at just $40. In addition, kids 12 and under are admitted FREE. For more information, visit the Sonoma Raceway website or call 800-870-7223.

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