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Gallagher, Penske Entertainment Announce Multiyear Partnership

Agreement Includes INDYCAR Primary Sponsorship, Race Entitlement, IMS Branding

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, April 29, 2022) – Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, today announced a new, multiyear partnership with Penske Entertainment, which will span across various assets within the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and branding within the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The partnership includes entitlement sponsorship of the Gallagher Grand Prix NTT INDYCAR SERIES event on Saturday, July 30, part of the historic Brickyard tripleheader road racing weekend on NBC that includes races for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. In addition, Gallagher will sponsor a Team Penske entry at two upcoming NTT INDYCAR SERIES events.

“It is exciting that a global brand like Gallagher recognizes the opportunities to grow as a partner with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Team Penske, aligning with our goals and our vision,” said Roger Penske. “We know that Gallagher shares many of the core values that are important across our Penske Entertainment and Team Penske motorsports properties. Gallagher plans to take full advantage of our partnership to not only showcase their brand, but provide a special, one-of-a-kind experience through motorsports.”

Gallagher also will become the branded partner of the all-new Gallagher Pavilion in Pagoda Plaza at IMS, which hosts countless hospitality events throughout the year, including during the action-packed Month of May. Gallagher also will have additional signage at the track during the Indianapolis 500 and other IMS race events.

“In partnering with Penske Entertainment and Team Penske, we are able to do what we do best – provide solutions that every business needs – insurance, risk management and consulting – while also having an exciting opportunity to forge new relationships with an outstanding brand,” said Christopher Mead, Gallagher chief marketing officer. “We are thrilled to be aligning with a partner who reflects The Gallagher Way values of ethics and community service and who can provide unique experiences for our clients, prospects, employees and partners.”

The partnership also includes primary partnership by Gallagher on the Team Penske No. 3 Gallagher Chevrolet driven by NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year and 2022 race winner Scott McLaughlin for two events – the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on June 5 and the Gallagher Grand Prix.

Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms. As a community insurance broker and trusted local consultant, Gallagher helps people and businesses move forward with confidence. With more than 39,000 people working around the globe, the company is connected to the places where it does business and to every community it calls home. Managing risk with customized solutions and a full spectrum of services, helping customers foster a thriving workforce and always holding itself to the highest standards of ethics to help customers face every challenge—that’s The Gallagher Way.

NASCAR Community Unites to Pay Tribute to U.S. Armed Forces through NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola

NASCAR Salutes Wall of Honor to debut at each race track in May

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 29, 2022) – This Military Appreciation Month, the NASCAR Community comes together to honor and recognize the United States Armed Forces through the annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program.

NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola returns for its eighth season, celebrating the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. Tributes will take place beginning this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway and will conclude with the 600 Miles of Remembrance during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. Fans can follow and engage on social media using #NASCARSalutes.

“In partnership with NASCAR, Coca-Cola is proud to honor our nation’s Armed Forces during The Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend,” said Sue Lynne Cha, Vice President of Integrated Marketing Experiences for Coca-Cola North America. “The Coca-Cola 600 brings racing fans together to recognize the service and sacrifices made by our U.S. military members and their families.”

Unique to the program this year, the NASCAR Salutes Wall of Honor will make its debut at each NASCAR race weekend in May. The mural wall will be located in track midways and allow fans to write messages to the military on individual magnets. Each magnet will then be added to the mural to create a giant mosaic unique to each track that will later be donated to a military base.

“It’s always incredible to see the NASCAR industry and our fans unite to celebrate our military service members and their families through NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola,” said Michelle Byron, Vice President of Partnership Marketing, NASCAR. “Through the support of Coca-Cola, the month of May has become a time when together as an industry, we can reflect on our nation’s heroes and honor the sacrifices they make every day to keep our country and its communities safe.”

To conclude NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola, NASCAR and Coca-Cola will again host Gold Star Families during Memorial Day weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway with all 40 NASCAR Cup Series cars featuring the name of a fallen service member on the windshield during the Coca-Cola 600.

In addition, several other NASCAR Salutes activities will take place, including:

  • During the GEICO 500 at Talladega on FOX, NASCAR premiered this year’s NASCAR Salutes brand spot. The creative runs through May and showcases the unique ties that NASCAR and Coca-Cola have with the military.
  • Discounted grandstand tickets are available to military members throughout NASCAR Salutes and all season long with NASCAR MILTIX Presented by GEICO Military. Active military and veterans can verify their status through SheerID and purchase tickets by visiting NASCAR.com/miltix. 
  • At each NASCAR event during the month of May, service members from local bases will have access to complimentary grandstand tickets and unique VIP experiences made possible by Vet Tix and the NASCAR Troops to the Track Program.
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway continues its annual Mission 600, pairing the Coca-Cola Racing Family and other drivers with military bases to educate the NASCAR community about the day-to-day lives of the men and women who serve.
  • Xfinity, a Proud Premier Partner, will display red, white and blue Xfinity windshield headers on their race cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway to showcase their company’s commitment to hiring 21,000 veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses who bring unique skills and experiences to Comcast NBCUniversal.
  • Camping World will celebrate with red, white and blue windshield decals on all trucks racing in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Camping World is a strong supporter of all military branches and proudly displays 3,200 square foot American flags at its nationwide retail locations.
  • AMR, the “Official Emergency Medical Services Partner of NASCAR,” will feature the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola branding on its NASCAR safety trucks and safety team helmets throughout the program.
  • For a fifth season, Mack Trucks, the “Official Hauler of NASCAR”, will wrap one of its NASCAR haulers in support of NASCAR Salutes leading into Memorial Day weekend. The final design was selected by fan votes with the voting period closing this week.
  • Continuing its tradition, Goodyear will replace its iconic “Eagle” sidewall design with “Honor and Remember” during the Coca-Cola 600 in recognition of the organization working closely with the industry to honor gold star families who have lost family members as a result of serving.
  • During the broadcast of the Coca-Cola 600, FOX will display the name of every U.S. Armed Forces member who lost his or her life since last year’s Memorial Day weekend race as part of a special tribute titled “FOX Sports Remembers,” an initiative begun in 2009. FOX’s scroll will begin running during its pre-race show at 5 p.m. ET.
  • The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, with the help of JDV Productions and Operation Vet Now Inc., will feature roof decals on all race cars honoring fallen service members during the Jennerstown Salutes 150 at Jennerstown Speedway on May 28.

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About NASCAR 

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series™, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour™), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series™) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty’s Series™, NASCAR Mexico Series™, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series™). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’). 

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our hydration, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Gold Peak, Honest and Ayataka. Our nutrition, juice, dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

David Starr Honors Bobby Dotter with Darlington Throwback Paint Scheme

DARLINGTON, S.C., April 27, 2022: David Starr and SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt will pay tribute to team owner and former NASCAR competitor Bobby Dotter with the 1995 No. 08 Hyde Tools scheme during the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway.

“I was a fan of Bobby’s before I made it to NASCAR in 1998 and the No. 08 Hyde Tool car always stuck out to me,” said Starr. “I am proud to be able to honor our team owner with our No. 08 TicketSmarter Ford Mustang during the Throwback Weekend.”

Starr’s Ford Mustang will showcase his sponsors, TicketSmarter, a Digital Ally Company (NASDAQ: DGLY), as well as EVERFI, Digital Ally, Inc., Parker Electric and Children’s National.

Dotter became an owner-driver in 1995 after purchasing Team R Racing at the end of the 1994 racing season.

The new team quickly took on Hyde Tools as their primary sponsor in 1995 in the Busch Grand National Series.

“The No. 08 car this year reminded me a lot of my car in 1995 with the blue and white so it will be neat to see a replica car on the track at Darlington,” Dotter said.

The Throwback Paint Scheme Fan Vote for the Xfinity Series is open today through Thursday, May 5 at 5 p.m. ET at darlingtonraceway.com/throwback.

The Mahindra ROXOR 200 is at 1:30 p.m. ET at Darlington Raceway and televised on FS1.

About TicketSmarter:

TicketSmarter is a proud member of the Digital Ally Companies (NASDAQ: DGLY). With seats for over 125,000 live events and 48 million tickets for sale, TicketSmarter is a national ticket marketplace whose mission is to enable customers to experience the power and excitement of live events by creating valuable partnerships while giving back to children’s charities.

TicketSmarter is committed to contributing $1 from every transaction to help charitable partners, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the V Foundation, Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation and Coach To Cure MD.

TicketSmarter is the official ticket resale marketplace of World Wide Technology Raceway and the presenting sponsor of the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at WWT Raceway, the Enjoy Illinois 300 Presented By TicketSmarter.

Additionally, TicketSmarter is the official ticket resale partner of over 35 collegiate conferences, 300+ universities, and hundreds of events and venues nationally.

Stay updated with TicketSmarter at https://TicketSmarter.com, and follow @TicketSmarter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Digital Ally:

Digital Ally, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is engaged in vehicle and body cameras, flexible software storage, automatic recording technology and various critical safety products; Shield™ Health Protection Products line, including all natural cleansers, a non-contact temperature-screening device, an electrostatic sprayer and a variety of personal protective equipment.

With its recent formation of Digital Ally Healthcare, Inc., a revenue cycle management company and acquisition of TicketSmarter®, LLC, a national ticket broker, Digital Ally continues to add organizations that demonstrate the common traits of positive earnings, growth potential and organizational synergies.

About SS Green Light Racing with Jeff Lefcourt:

As one of the most tenured teams in all of NASCAR, SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt led by team owner and former driver Bobby Dotter and new partner Jeff Lefcourt has been a mainstay entry in the sport fielding entries in either the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series or Xfinity Series competition since 2001.

SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt will continue with a two-car program in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teams and Drivers Bring IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Podium Streak and GTD Points Lead to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca This Weekend

MONTEREY, California – Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams compete on the first purpose-built road course of the 2022 International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) season this weekend in IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Four Mercedes-AMG GT3 entries bring a 2022 WeatherTech Championship podium streak, and the GT Daytona (GTD) class championship points lead, to Sunday’s featured two-hour and 40-minute WeatherTech Championship race. On Saturday, another four Mercedes-AMG GT4 teams compete in the top-tier Grand Sport (GS) class in the two-hour Pilot Challenge race.

After competing on the “roval” at Daytona International Speedway, the airport runway-based layout of Sebring International Raceway and the Grand Prix of Long Beach street circuit to open the season, IMSA visits its first natural-terrain and purpose-built road course of the season at WeatherTech Raceway.

Sunday’s WeatherTech Championship race counts toward both the season-long championship and serves as round two of the GTD-only Sprint Cup series that awards the top performers in the year’s shorter sprint races.

The GTD class runs with its traditional Pro-Am format introduced in 2014 while the new-for-2022 GTD Pro division showcases top-ranked professional sports car drivers from around the world competing in machinery like the cars used in GTD.

With the 100-minute Long Beach sprint earlier this month counting only for the GTD Sprint Cup championship, Sunday’s race on the 2.238-mile, 11-turn Laguna Seca circuit is the first chance in six weeks for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport customer teams to build on their season-opening success at Daytona and Sebring. The Laguna Seca race airs live on the flagship NBC Network starting at 3 p.m. EDT/Noon PDT this Sunday, May 1.

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport customer teams have tallied three podium finishes across both GTD classes coming to Laguna Seca, an early-season record matched by just two other manufacturers.

The most recent run of success came in mid-March’s 12 Hours of Sebring where Mercedes-AMG GT3 competitors in both GTD and GTD Pro finished on the podium.

The No. 97 Proton USA Mercedes-AMG GT3 team – which now races as No. 79 – finished third in GTD Pro at Sebring while Team Korthoff Motorsports No. 32 Mercedes-AMG GT3 took the WeatherTech Championship GTD team and driver championship points leads with a second-place finish in that class. The Sebring podium followed the Korthoff team’s breakout third-place GTD finish in January’s season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Full-season Team Korthoff co-drivers Mike Skeen and Stevan McAleer were at the foundation of the successful Daytona and Sebring races. They shared the No. 32 as a duo for the first time in a competitive run in the Long Beach sprint but will have to wait until May’s race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to team up again.

Skeen was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this week and will be replaced in the No. 32 by experienced Mercedes-AMG GT3 driver Dirk Müller. Müller most recently competed stateside in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in January’s season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona where he co-drove the No. 15 Proton Competition USA entry to a top-five GTD Pro finish.

Müller has also been named as Korthoff’s endurance-race specialist for the remainder of the season and will co-drive with Skeen and McAleer later this year at Watkins Glen International and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Cooper MacNeil anchors the No. 79 driver lineup this season and welcomes a returning teammate in Mercedes-AMG Motorsport driver Daniel Juncadella to the Proton USA Mercedes-AMG GT3 at WeatherTech Raceway. MacNeil and Juncadella co-drove together with two other drivers in the Rolex 24 where a competitive run was sidelined by a technical issue Sunday morning.

The GTD race-winning No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Russell Ward and Philip Ellis comes to Laguna Seca looking for a 2022 turnaround. Ward and teammate Lucas Auer won the Rolex 24 qualifying race the weekend prior to the opener only to encounter a string of bad luck in the Daytona, Sebring and Long Beach races. Ward co-drove a Mercedes-AMG GT4 to a Michelin Pilot Challenge race win at Laguna Seca in 2019.

Another team looking to get a competitive but frustrating season back on track at Laguna Seca is Alegra Motorsports. The second-year Mercedes-AMG Motorsport customer team debuts its No. 28 Alegra Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 at Laguna Seca with team co-drivers Michael de Quesada and Daniel Morad. Alegra last ran at Laguna Seca in GTD competition in 2017.

The four-strong Mercedes-AMG GT4 entry in Saturday’s Pilot Challenge race has seen some race-week driver changes, as well. After co-driving with longtime teammate Eric Foss to a fourth-place finish in the No. 56 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4, Jeff Mosing is going to miss at least this weekend’s round at Laguna Seca.

Mosing broke a rib and bruised another in a fall while docking his jet boat recently. He will be replaced by winning GT4 driver Kenton Koch, who received the call up from the Murillo team just this past Monday. Koch makes his Mercedes-AMG GT4 race debut, but he has previous experience with the platform behind the wheel of a Mercedes-AMG GT3 early in the 2018 GTD season. Saturday’s race is also Koch’s first in Pilot Challenge since 2019.

The Mercedes-AMG GT4 competes in the Pilot Challenge’s top-tier Grand Sport (GS) class that this year has seen the addition of a Bronze Cup championship to the competition.

Gary Ferrera and Kris Wilson earned not only an eighth-place overall finish in the No. 11 Capstone Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4 at Sebring but also the Bronze Cup victory for the second time in as many 2022 races.

Ferrera and Wilson also secured Bronze Cup honors in the season-opening Pilot Challenge race at Daytona. It was the debut race of the Bronze Cup, a new championship within the overall 10-race GS schedule for Bronze-rated drivers, which most commonly designates sportsman or “Am” competitors.

Ferrera and Wilson look for a third-straight Bronze victory on Saturday.

The Murillo team also includes the No. 65 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 of Brent Mosing and Tim Probert and the No. 72 team entry co-driven by Christian Szymczak and Kenny Murillo.

Mosing – Jeff Mosing’s brother – and Probert finished second in Bronze Cup at Daytona in the No. 56.

Szymczak and Murillo finished 10th at Daytona but had a competitive run at Sebring end with a race-ending contact hit from another competitor in the closing stages. The pair of native Californians look to rebound this weekend on a Laguna Seca circuit they know well.

The WeatherTech Raceway weekend schedule gets underway today, Friday, April 29, with opening practice sessions for the WeatherTech Championship and Pilot Challenge.

Saturday’s schedule features final WeatherTech Championship practice and qualifying for both series. Competitors in both GTD classes qualify for 15 minutes beginning at 12:50 p.m. PDT while the 11:20 a.m. PDT qualifying session for GS sets the grid for that afternoon’s two-hour race that is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. PDT.

Sunday begins with a 20-minute WeatherTech Championship warmup at 8 a.m. PDT before that afternoon’s two-hour and 40-minute race that goes green at 12:10 p.m. PDT. Live race coverage on the flagship NBC Network begins at 3 p.m. EDT/Noon PDT.

Cooper MacNeil, Driver – No. 79 Proton USA Mercedes-AMG GT3: “I have a lot of laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. I’ve won a lot of races there in Ferrari Challenge, one win in a GT3 car in another series, a podium last year and in 2019, but now would like to win one in IMSA. The track is one of my favorites. There is nothing that really compares in racing to driving up the side of the hill and then the more than five-story plunge down through The Corkscrew. The track is known to be tough on tires over a stint, so we will have to have our WeatherTech Mercedes-AMG GT3 set-up to manage the wear of the Michelin tires.”

Daniel Juncadella, Driver – No. 79 Proton USA Mercedes-AMG GT3: “I have not raced yet at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, but from what I see I already love the circuit. I have driven WeatherTech Raceway online many times. It just looks super cool, so I can’t wait to race there this weekend. I think it’s a good track for the Mercedes-AMG GT3 car because it has a good combination of corners, and the straights aren’t too long. My favorite part is The Corkscrew and the fast left-hand kink before The Corkscrew.”

Stevan McAleer, Driver – No. 32 Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “I am really excited to run Laguna Seca in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 this weekend with Team Korthoff. I think the car will be competitive, and coming off a strong showing at Long Beach, I expect us to be able to fight for a podium this weekend.”

Mike Skeen, Driver – No. 32 Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “It’s extremely disappointing to miss the race this weekend but I have no doubt that Stevan and Dirk will get a good result for Team Korthoff Motorsports. Our Mercedes-AMG GT3 has been quick, and the team has been doing well, so hopefully we can continue on that path. I’ll watch with interest and rejoin the crew at Mid-Ohio.”

Dirk Müller, Driver – No. 32 Team Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “I’m super gutted that Mike can’t make it to Laguna Seca, but I’m honored to sub in for him. I will do my very best to support Team Korthoff Motorsports and Stevan. We will fight for the big points.”

Philip Ellis, Driver – No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “The last three IMSA races we would have been on the podium if we would have finished without the tangle of issues that we’ve faced so far this season. For me, Laguna Seca will be a new track again, something I need to learn, so it will be difficult, but I’m looking forward to the challenge. Just from listening to the other drivers, it’s supposed to be low grip from the sand flying around on the track. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 is known for its long-run performance on low-grip tracks, but we will still have to stay focused on the challenge. Laguna Seca is supposed to be a lot of fun, though, especially the Corkscrew, of course. It’s quite an iconic corner if not the most iconic corner. So, I’m looking forward to it and having a good race. We’re up for it, and we just have to bring it back together to finish a race as we should, on the podium. I’m pretty confident we will.”

Daniel Morad, Driver – No. 28 Alegra Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “The start to the year has been difficult because we’ve always had the performance to fight for podiums or wins, but unfortunately one thing or another has popped up that has prohibited us from getting those results. But we are resolved coming out to California, knowing those are the things we are fighting for, and we are firing on all cylinders right now. At one point luck will be on our side, the external factors will be on our side, and if we can keep pushing on our end and keep executing week in and week out, then at one point it will have a turn for the good. The track is tight. There’s not a lot of straights, which will definitely be great for us with the medium-speed nature of the circuit, and a couple higher-speed sections. So that will play into our hands pretty well. Also, the tire degradation tends to be one our strong suits with the Alegra Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3. Laguna is cool. It’s iconic. The Corkscrew is one of the most iconic corners in the world. When you think race tracks, you think the Corkscrew for crazy, extravagant corners. It’s fun because it’s so, so out there. It’s very blind. It’s like you’re dropping I think seven stories. It’s unreal because I live on the seventh story and it’s like me driving a car off my balcony!”

Kenton Koch – No. 56 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4: “It will be my first time racing the Mercedes-AMG GT4. I have driven it in testing once, so I’m not totally unfamiliar with it, but this will be the first time I’ll be in competition in it. Eric Foss, Jeff Mosing’s longtime co-driver, was kind of a mentor of mine when I raced in the Mazda ladder system. We’ve had a really good relationship and always talked about whenever the chance might come up that it would be cool to drive together. I’ve known the Murillo Racing guys for some time now. I have known Ken Murillo since 2012. He was my engineer in Mazda MX-5 Cup in 2014 and Kenny was a little whippersnapper 10 years ago. I’ve really known them forever. I did one race with Murillo Racing at the end of 2012 in their ST (Street Tuner) car and that’s the last and only previous time I drove for Murillo. So, 10 years later I’m racing with Murillo again!”

GRAVEL AND MADDEN LEAD WORLD OF OUTLAWS BRISTOL BASH PRACTICE SESSIONS THURSDAY AT BMS

David Gravel is on the hunt for a third World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 28, 2022) – Bristol dominators David Gravel and Chris Madden were quickest during four practice sessions Thursday night in their respective classes during the World of Outlaws Bristol Bash at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Gravel, who swept the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series weekend at Bristol last year taking home two of the prized BMS Gladiator Swords, posted a quick time of 13.624 seconds in the first of four practice sessions.

Gravel’s quick time for the day’s four practice sessions was well back of Sam Hafertepe Jr.’s track record time of 13.326 seconds set here last season.

“The emphasis on qualifying is huge for us,” Gravel said. “You need to do well in the heat races and that will put us in position to win. Last year we just rode the momentum of having a lot of speed in qualifying and we are definitely out to earn everything. There’s a small field here but there’s about 20 really good cars out there. You are going to be fighting for even a top 10 here.”

Gravel said as a driver it is easy to get pumped up to race on Bristol’s dirt-covered high banks.

“It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere and you come around the hill and there’s this big massive colosseum sitting there,” Gravel said. “It’s just extremely unique. I can only imagine what it’s like here on a NASCAR weekend for the Night Race. It must be like playing an NFL game here when its packed elbow to elbow. It’s really fast and we are looking forward to the weekend.”

Red-hot Carson Macedo, who has won four races this season, posted a quick lap of 13.899 seconds, which was 11th best in the first session. Macedo finished sixth and third in the Bristol Bash last season and is one of the top contenders for victory this weekend.

“We didn’t quite have the speed that I expected us to have,” Macedo said. “I think qualifying is going to be imperative. Getting on the front row is super important and will make a big different in your night. Racing at such a nice facility, the Colosseum, to be able to look up at the big screen, on the racetrack, it’s just different. There’s so much banking in this place… the banking sucks you in and in our cars it’s greater than we feel at any other track across the country… The bottom is really quick and it’s easy to get too low. I feel like it’s going to be tricky but I think the track is going to put on some good racing this weekend.”

Brad Sweet had the second-quickest time of the night at 13.739 and was followed by Aaron Reutzel at 13.777 and Donny Schatz with a 13.782.

In the CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series Madden had the quickest car in the four practice sessions, posting a leading time of 15.218 seconds. In March, Madden pocketed more than $200,000 during the Bristol Dirt Nationals, winning two of the four features over a two-week period. Madden holds the dirt Late Model track record at BMS at 14.950 seconds set earlier this year.

“We came back with our baseline that we’ve been coming here with,” Madden said. “We had to start off steering on harder tires than what we’ve been on, so we had to do some adjustments there, but really, it’s just finding the balance and happy medium for these tires to steer on.”

Defending Bristol Bash winner Josh Richards of West Virginia posted his quickest lap of the night in the third session, a 16.240-second effort.

“The track isn’t bad, but it’s definitely slower than last year,” Richards said. “They’ve done a great job with the dirt, it seems racier than it was last year. There’s nothing like racing here at Bristol for sure. It’s an honor to come here and race.”

Former Bristol winner Jonathan Davenport had the second-quickest run in the Late Model class with a 15.482 and was followed by Kyle Bronson at 15.492 and Ricky Weiss with a 15.513.

NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson, who is pulling double duty this weekend competing in both the Sprint Cars and Late Models, only took practice laps in his Sprint Car tonight, posting a best lap time of 13.824 seconds.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and the CASE Late Models will have full racing programs on Friday and Saturday, April 29-30, consisting of hot laps, qualifying, and heat races. There will be 25-lap main feature races with a $25,000 prize to the winner will be held both Friday and Saturday for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models will race in 30-lap main features on both Friday and Saturday nights, also with $25,000 payouts to the winners.

Fans can purchase their tickets today for the Bristol Bash at www.bristolmotorspeedway.com. Reserved grandstand ticket prices are $30 Thursday; start at $45 each for Friday and Saturday; $90 three-day weekend. Kids (12 and under) tickets are $5 for each day and $20 for the 3-day combo ticket. VIP Parking is available in for $10 per day.

Below are the top-10 times from each practice session:

Session 1 Sprint Cars
David Gravel 13.624
Brad Sweet 13.739
Aaron Reutzel 13.777
Kerry Madesn 13.787
Jacob Allen 13.788
Donny Schatz 13.812
Brock Zearfoss 13.817
Spencer Bayston 13.822
Logan Schuchart 13.835
Kyle Larson 13.843

Session 2 Sprint Cars
Donny Schatz 13.782
Kraig Kinser 13.818
James McFadden 13.822
Kyle Larson 13.824
Spencer Bayston 13.841
Brad Sweet 13.886
Jacob Allen 13.908
Logan Schuchart 14.004
Carson Macedo 14.007
Sheldon Haudenschild 14.019

Session 3 Sprint Cars
Kraig Kinser 14.041
Donny Schatz 14.045
Rico Abreu 14.114
Logan Schuchart 14.142
James McFadden 14.153
Jacob Allen 14.168
Aaron Reutzel 14.178
Spencer Bayston 14.229
David Gravel 14.268
Brad Sweet 14.304

Session 4 Sprint Cars
Brad Sweet 14.157
Aaron Reutzel 14.257
Sheldon Haudenschild 14.380
Jacob Allen 14.421
Rico Abreu 14.422
Donny Schatz 14.429
Kyle Larson 14.445
Logan Schuchart 14.450
Carson Macedo 14.514
David Gravel 14.542

Session 1 Late Model
Chris Madden 15.370
Jonathan Davenport 15.482
Kyle Bronson 15.492
Ricky Weiss 15.513
Kyle Strickler 15.732
Tanner English 15.747
Ryan Gustin 15.761
Jimmy Owens 15.771
Tyler Bruening 15.782

Session 2 Late Model
Chris Madden 15.218
Jonathan Davenport 15.512
Ricky Weiss 15.547
Max Blair 15.656
Kyle Bronson 15.704
Tyler Bruening 15.813
Dennis Erb Jr 15.895
Jimmy Owens 15.904
Tanner English 15.999
Boom Briggs 16.005

Session 3 Late Model
Jonathan Davenport 15.567
Scott Bloomquist 15.776
Ricky Weiss 15.805
Chris Madden 15.860
Tyler Bruening 15.861
Max Blair 15.908
Tanner English 15.963
Jimmy Owens 15.990
Boom Briggs 16.052
Kyle Bronson 16.142

Session 4 Late Model
Jonathan Davenport 15.668
Ricky Weiss 15.806
Chris Madden 15.812
Tyler Bruening 15.937
Kyle Bronson 16.098
Max Blair 16.202
Scott Bloomquist 16.231
Brent Larson 16.276
Jimmy Owens 16.276
Dennis Erb Jr 16.372

Become A Pro Driver By Booking Driving Classes Online

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Driving classes are a great way to learn to drive. They have many benefits, including professional instruction and the ability to go at your own pace. The internet has made this more feasible by allowing you to find driving instructors near you so that you can schedule driving classes online. 

If you struggle to adjust behind the wheel, you can now improve your driving skills by booking a driving class online, and you can also find UK based driving instructors.. However, you need to go through different online driving lessons to get the best result. Some commonly used driving lessons are detailed here for you:

Remedial Training

If you are a beginner at driving cars, you need to book a remedial class with driving school winnipegIt only takes some essential hours of classes to complete the course. This means that you get regular training and expert driving teachers to teach you how to drive safely. 

Remedial training is drafted more for beginners to understand the basics of driving. It includes operating gear sticks, the proper use of the clutch, shifting lanes, and a thorough understanding of driving rules and road safety signs. Then, you can take the tests easily just a few weeks later. 

Intermediate Training Programs

This is the third step to becoming a professional driver. It is designed for the students who have gained some driving experience and are more experienced. The intermediate program gives you more time inside the car and requires you to understand better why it was difficult for you in the earlier stages of learning driving skills. In addition, you get to understand better road conditions, hazards, and various driving rules. The class sessions also include other safety rules and safe parking procedures.

Class 1 Driving Lessons

A Class 1 driving course introduces the basics of driving. You will learn essential car control, parking, taking turns, shifts, and other driving rules. The Class 1 driving course gives you fundamental knowledge about the rules so that it is easy for you to understand them in the later stages of classes. While completing the class, you will be able to drive on flat roads, with just some basic rules like not exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h and parking at designated places.

Class 2 Driving Lessons

Class 2 driving lessons are the next step, a critical stage. You will get more technique and more practice with how to drive in all circumstances. The Class 2 driving lessons include:

  • More skills in controlling the car.
  • Higher speed limits.
  • Brakes.
  • They are handling other drivers on the road properly.

You will be given real-time situations in the cars and be able to take control of them within a short period.

You will better understand traffic rules, safe and correct use of headlights, emergency braking, emergency turn signals, low beams, and high beams by taking driving classes. You also need to know how your car will react during sudden changes in weather conditions like rain or snowfall.

What Makes Hiring Luxury Cars On Airports The Best Choice?

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When you need a ride but don’t have time for the traffic or the hassle of waiting, the idea of hiring a luxury car from an airport sound like a good option, whether you are looking for an easy ride home or any luxury vehicle to enjoy your trip, you can now book a luxury car for a mesmerizing experience. 

You no longer have to wait for long hours at the airport waiting for a taxi when you can book a luxury car in a few clicks online. Services such as a limo service Connecticut travelers rely on make airport transfers seamless, comfortable, and stress-free. Let’s look at why hiring a luxury car is an excellent travel option.

Easy Access to Luxury Rides

You don’t need to wait for hours to be able to hire a luxurious limousine. Pick from the luxury car list, get their contact, and you are ready to go. No need to waste time waiting, and no more rush. You can schedule the vehicle for any time of the week or month. Also, you can rent a stretch limo in advance from a car service near me and enjoy a visit by your friends or family members with complete ease, giving you more time to explore your destination.

Availability of Wide Range Of Vehicles

They have a wide range of luxury cars that can allow you to travel without hassle or rush. These vehicles are available in a single place, so you can choose the one that fits your needs and budget. You can also easily find luxury cars at a discounted price. These services offer attractive deals and discounts to encourage customers. So, it’s perfect for people looking for a relaxed ride in the sky with luxury cars.

Exclusive Services for Luxurious Travel

When you need an exclusive travel experience, these services will help you hire a car from their wide range of luxury cars without any hassle. So, whether you need a complete package of luxury transportation and experienced professional chauffeurs or only want to hire a luxury car, these services will let you enjoy every bit of your trip without any trouble. Considering your travel from The Genie Transportation Services, or similar other ones, can offer luxury, comfort, and convenience to ensure that every part of your journey can be tailored to your preferences. Such services can increase your travel experience, making it both memorable and hassle-free.

Special Features for Luxury Travel

Like any other rental-type service, these luxury car services offer various special features. You will have different options, especially for luxury vehicles such as convertibles or limos. You can even hire a stretch limousine and enjoy your private space to relax or party with your family and friends.

No Need To Book A Taxi Any More

You can now book a luxury car without waiting in long queues at airport terminals. These services offer excellent vehicles to pick you up and drop you wherever you need within the city. If you are going to travel from one place to another and don’t need any privacy, you can easily book a stretch limousine. 

Hiring a luxury car from airports saves time and makes your travel comfortable and enjoyable. By choosing these services without hesitation, you can enjoy your flight without spending a lot of money on transportation. 

Cryptocurrency in the Online Casino Industry

The introduction of cryptocurrency in the online casino industry is no news. This industry is always looking for ways to evolve and satisfy its users, and the use of cryptocurrency has helped them to achieve that.

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that has changed the course of financial transactions in the world today. It is largely used in online casinos Ireland, and it has helped reduce certain restrictions that may limit users.

What are Cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrencies are digital products or currencies that people can only use online. They are not physical or tangible. So, there is no need for any governing body like a bank, country, or company. They are popularly known as crypto, and they first launched in the late 2000s. From that time till now, they have rapidly evolved in many ways. For instance, the safety of cryptocurrency transactions has become top-notch. This is because of a specialized technology called the blockchain. Blockchain makes sure that all transactions made by the user are encrypted and that no private information is leaked to the web. 

Cryptocurrencies are the next best thing and can be used by anyone. They are accessible 24/7, and they are available all over the world. But they have one drawback. You can not use them for every online transaction or to buy products from online shops because they are relatively new. They are used for investments and savings. Users can buy, sell or keep them depending on their value at a given period.

Bitcoin was one of the first and the most popular cryptocurrencies to be developed. But, there are several other cryptocurrencies available. Some include Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP, Tether, and Solana. People can trade some of these cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but others have different features and are not traded the same.

Growing Popularity of Cryptocurrency in the Gambling Industry

The gambling industry is one industry that has been around for quite a while. The early days of gambling involved the use of casinos centers.  It also involved the use of physical currencies to allow punters to make deposits and withdraw their rewards. Because of its many users, the industry had to bring its games online and include the use of various methods of payment. This is to provide its users with the best gambling options for slots at slotxo or any other type of online gaming that you enjoy.

Cryptocurrency was introduced a lot later than online gambling, and it has influenced the gambling industry. For instance, many casinos have also employed cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin as significant sources for deposits and withdrawals. This is because the blockchain technology used for cryptocurrency transactions can protect the user’s personal information. With this, the gambling industry can guarantee its users of confidentiality and privacy. This has helped to increase the number of people that gamble daily. Players are also guaranteed convenience because they can gamble anytime, anywhere, and without restrictions.

How to Find Online Casinos That Accept Virtual Currencies

There are various online casinos that accept virtual currencies for financial transactions. Still, getting the right one for you is crucial. There are a few things to take note of in finding these suitable casinos.

Firstly, you have to ensure that the online casino accepts cryptocurrencies for deposits and withdrawals. Then, take note of the licensing information of the betting sites in Ireland. The country is very strict with casino licenses for the safety of players. Make sure that one or more reputable agencies properly license the online casino you choose. This is important because it shows that the online casino is secure. It also shows that they can protect your personal and financial information.

Some online casinos may not accept all types of cryptocurrencies. So, it is necessary to check the type of cryptocurrencies that the online casino accepts. That way, you can streamline your options based on the type of cryptocurrencies you want to play and trade with. Some common cryptos that online casinos accept include Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum.  

Games are a huge part of gambling, and they can influence the interest of the player in online slots. Ireland casinos are known for their top-tier casino slots. So, it is also important to look into the type of games that the online casino has. With these few tips, you are sure to find many online casinos that suit your taste.

The Prospects of Cryptocurrency Gambling Online

The development of cryptocurrencies already offers many benefits to online gambling. There are reduced restrictions and an increased level of safety for all users. This way, they are assured of quick transactions and an overall enjoyable experience. The use of cryptocurrency is recent. However, many users are still intrigued by how easy and simple it is to gamble using cryptocurrency casinos. The future of cryptocurrency in gambling can only get better as more advancements in technology happen every day. 

Impact of Cryptocurrency in the Online Gambling World

Advancements in technology have changed how the world runs today. The development of cryptocurrency is one advancement that impacts the online gambling industry and the world at large. The gambling industry on its own has some risks that may limit the interest of many users. But, cryptocurrency has made it easier for punters to gamble. This, in turn, increases the number of people that gamble daily.

The use of cryptocurrencies in online gambling makes it user-friendly. It is a very safe payment method used by many casinos. Players can enjoy casino online slots whenever they want. They can make deposits and withdrawals without extra charges that a bank or credit card may require. With the blockchain technology that cryptocurrency uses, players are at ease. This is because crypto offers them privacy and confidentiality. In the end, players can have a memorable gaming experience. 

Summary

The online casino industry is always developing. More people want to gamble because it is simpler, easier, and safer than going to a land-based casino. Users are assured that all of their personal information is secure, and they can gamble without worry. It is now safe to say that online gambling has benefited from the establishment of cryptocurrencies. And these cryptocurrencies will influence the future and evolution of the online casino industry.

Miami Grand Prix: Favorites to Podium

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We’re on to the fifth Grand Prix of the 2022 Formula 1 season, and racers are pumped on the circuit after the recently concluded Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. So far, we’ve seen four races out of a scheduled twenty-three for the season. And it’s great to see this year’s championship already showing near completion among the drivers.

Formula 1 analysts at betnaija.ng takes a look at the favorites for the fifth Grand Prix of the season – the “Miami Grand Prix.” While the competition is still in its early stages, it’ll not be easy to speculate a winner aside from giving a probable guess. However, winners of different races can be predicted with a reasonable degree of surety based on previous races and recent forms of drivers.

We have seen the first three positions being battled to the final minute, which bodes well for an interesting season. Drivers are on the edge because nobody knows who’ll emerge with all that important 20+ points. However, like all sporting events, there are bound to be favorites before an encounter. At the same time, it doesn’t mean these contenders will always emerge up top above other competitors.

Where & When will the Miami Grand Prix Happen

Although there were speculations about the exact venue of the event, we’ve come to understand that it’ll take place at the Miami International Autodrome. At the same time, the main event will start on Sunday, 8th May, 190:30 (GMT).

Setting up a Grand Prix at this stage has been in the cards since 2019. Although it was supposed to be added to the 2021 season, delayed construction of the track saw it removed. The ten-year signed contract is expected to start running in 2022.

Favorites to Win the Miami Grand Prix

It isn’t easy to pinpoint an outright winner. However, we can make some accurate speculations about certain drivers expected to make it to the podium by the end of the race.

  • Max Verstappen

Of course, when picking a winner of any race throughout this season, it’ll be hard to escape the defending F1 champion. It’s no surprise he’s won two of the first four races this season – even though some critics would argue that’s below standard for an ‘in-form’ championship winner.

  • Charles Leclerc

If you’ve been following up with the championship this season, this shouldn’t be the first you hear of the Ferrari driver’s name. Lately, he’s been performing brilliantly, with two wins out of a possible four. He set the fastest lap on two occasions, including the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, in which he came out second. At the moment, he’s looking like the only contender battling Max for the championship.

  • Louis Hamilton

At the moment, Mercedes’ most successful driver seems to be out of sorts, but we don’t expect the trend to last for long. The Miami Grand Prix may be the race he needs to return to dominance. Regardless of not winning a race yet, and having his best finish (yet) at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he came out third. The legend’s name will always be in the mix of contenders until he stops being the first driver for Mercedes’ F1 team.

NASCAR All-Star Race Format Intensified With Qualifying Elimination Bracket, Stage Winner and Pit Crew Incentives

  • Four-round qualifying procedure highlighted by head-to-head elimination bracket and four-tire pit stop
  • First three stage winners, fastest pit stop earn advantage with top starting positions in the final stage for the $1 million payday
  • All-Star Race highlights a May 20-22 NASCAR tripleheader weekend with a pre-race concert by country music superstar Blake Shelton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (APRIL 28, 2022) – NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway today announced the format and eligibility for the NASCAR All-Star Race on Sunday, May 22, that features four stages and 125 laps of on-track competition for a $1 million payday, stage winner incentives, amplified roles for the pit crews, and a distinctive head-to-head elimination qualifying format.

The NASCAR All-Star Race returns to Texas Motor Speedway for the second consecutive season and this 38th edition brings some unique twists for the eligible Cup drivers pursuing the winner-take-all $1 million payday. The most prominent twist will come in the form of a four-round qualifying format with head-to-head elimination rounds and the pivotal role of the pit crews.

Qualifying

· Opening round is the traditional single-car, one-lap format in reverse order of the current 2022 owner points.
· Fastest eight qualifiers transfer to a three-round, head-to-head elimination bracket.
· Elimination bracket will feature two cars staged in adjacent pit stalls near the end of pit road.
· At the sound of an alert, each pit crew will perform a four-tire stop and, at the drop of the jack, drivers will exit their pit stalls (with no speed limit) onto the track.
· First car back to the start/finish line advances to the next round.
· Final pairing competes for the pole.

Race Format

The race will consist of four stages, with the first three 25 laps in length and the fourth and final being a 50-lap shootout for the $1 million prize. The new format has provided a major incentive to win any of the opening three stages or the pit stop competition during the break between Stages 2 and 3.

Stage 1 (25 laps): Stage 1 winner will start on the pole in the final stage as long as he finishes 15th or better in Stages 2 and 3.
Stage 2 (25 laps): Stage 2 winner starts second in final stage as long as he finishes 15th or better in Stage 3.
Special Stage Break (Pit Stop Competition): Each team must pit and perform a four-tire stop. The team with the shortest time on pit road (pit in/pit out) wins the pit crew award and the driver will start fourth in the final stage as long as he finishes 15th or better in Stage 3.
Stage 3 (25 laps): Stage 3 winner starts third in final stage.
Stage 4 (50 laps): Stage 1 winner starts first, Stage 2 winner second, Stage 3 winner third and pit stop competition winner fourth. If a “natural” caution occurs between laps 15-25 of the final stage, standard race procedures will be in effect. If no “natural” caution occurs during that time, NASCAR will call an “All Star” competition caution. Winner of the Stage 4 earns $1 million.

“The NASCAR All-Star Race highlights our best athletes — from the driver to road crew to the pit crews — and this year’s edition brings that to another level,” said Scott Miller, NASCAR Sr. Vice President, Competition. “Fans will have a full weekend of exciting competition starting with a unique qualifying format and an All-Star Race that features the top talent in our sport.”

“The incredible intensity of the drivers and teams as well as the Texas-sized excitement from our race fans is what makes the NASCAR All-Star Race just that much more special,” Texas Motor Speedway General Manager Rob Ramage said. “The never-seen-before qualifying format will put even more pressure on drivers and pits crews to perform at their peak. Combining that with the easier-to-follow race format will create more action-packed competition for race fans at Texas Motor Speedway and those watching on FS1 as they watch their favorite drivers battle to earn a $1 million payday.”

The NASCAR Open will immediately precede the NASCAR All-Star Race and will consist of three stages (20 laps / 20 laps / 10 laps). Each segment winner will advance to the NASCAR All-Star Race as will the winner of the Fan Vote. Fans can vote for their favorite driver who has not qualified for the NASCAR All-Star Race by visiting NASCAR.com for details.

Drivers eligible for the NASCAR All-Star Race consist of:
· Cup Series drivers who have earned a points-paying race victory in either 2021 or 2022.
· Previous NASCAR All-Star Race winners who are competing full-time this season.
· Previous NASCAR Cup Series champions who are competing full-time this season.

Drivers who currently have clinched a starting spot (through Talladega) and making return visits to the NASCAR All-Star Race are AJ Allmendinger, Aric Almirola, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, Chase Briscoe, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, William Byron, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Michael McDowell, Martin Truex Jr., and Bubba Wallace.

Cup Series rookie Austin Cindric qualified for his first NASCAR All-Star Race appearance by winning the Daytona 500 in February.

Country music superstar Blake Shelton will perform a live 60-minute concert May 22 beginning at 3 p.m. as part of the NASCAR All-Star pre-race festivities. The full day of NASCAR competition and entertainment activities will conclude with a 60-minute post-race concert performed by legendary Mexican ranchero music group Banda MS.

Coverage of the NASCAR All-Star Race – sponsored by NASCAR’s Premier Partners Busch Light Beer, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity – will begin May 22 at 5 p.m. ET on FS1. The NASCAR Open will begin at 6 p.m. on FS1, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, MRN, and 95.9 The Ranch and the NASCAR All-Star Race at 8 p.m. on FS1, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90, MRN, and 95.9 The Ranch.

TICKETS:
Tickets for the May 20-22 NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend, including the Blake Shelton concert, are on sale now at https://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/events/season-tickets/.

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