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CRISPR Gene Editing Successfully Injected to Treat Rare and Deadly Disease

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A preliminary trial of a new way to use gene editing technology to fight disease produced exciting results. For the first time, researchers were able to show that it was safe and effective to use the CRISPR gene editing system directly inside patients’ bodies. This was a breakthrough because in previous CRISPR trials, patients’ cells had to be removed from their bodies, edited in the lab, and then infused back in. This new in-the-body technique, scientists believe, could have wide applications for treating a variety of genetic diseases.

In the trial, conducted by the companies Intellia Therapeutics and Regeneron, six people with a rare genetic disease called transthyretin amyloidosis were each given a single treatment of CRISPR therapy. All the study participants improved, and those who received the highest dosage improved the most.

Transthyretin amyloidosis is caused by a mutation in what is known as the TTR gene. Not everyone who has the mutation will get the disease, but those who do usually develop symptoms when they are adults. Symptoms get worse over time, and the disease is ultimately fatal.

The TTR mutation causes the liver to produce a misshapen protein that folds up the wrong way, clumps together, and damages various parts of the body, especially nerves and the heart. Because the disease is caused by the production of a single malformed protein, it was a great candidate for testing gene editing technology. If CRISPR therapy could stop the gene from directing the production of the badly formed protein, the progression of the disease could be stopped and maybe even reversed.

How CRISPR gene editing was used

The CRISPR system consists of two substances – an enzyme, called Cas9, that cuts the DNA, and a piece of RNA, called the guide, that carries the enzyme to the desired spot on the genome. In this trial, Cas9 snipped the DNA in the gene that produced the problematic protein. The cells’ natural healing processes took over to repair the cut, but there were often mistakes in the repair process. These mistakes disabled the gene and prevented it from making the bad protein. 

One significant challenge that researchers faced was to keep the Cas9 and guide RNA from degrading inside the body before they could do their job. To solve the problem, the scientists encased the CRISPR system in lipids, which protected it. The liver took up the lipid-protected packages.

Results of the trial

Although the trial was small, involving only six test subjects, the results were highly encouraging. With only a single dose, the CRISPR gene editing treatment reduced the production of the misshapen protein in all of the test subjects. 

One of the subjects had a 96% reduction. This surpassed the results that had been obtained using previous types of treatments for the disease, which had reduced the protein protection by 80% at most. The researchers were excited by the large reduction. They believed it could give the body a chance to clear out the harmful protein clumps that had accumulated because of the disease. 

While researchers continue to conduct clinical trials with additional transthyretin amyloidosis patients and are eager to see how the patients fare over a longer time period, the results so far are highly encouraging. Being able to use CRISPR inside the body is expected to enable a broad range of applications to fight many genetic diseases. The technology for protecting the CRISPR system inside various parts of the human body is rapidly improving, which will pave the way for gene editing to be used for some of our most treatment-resistant diseases.

Legalization of Online Casino in Poland

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Poland’s economy has grown at a breathtaking speed since the Cold War. Since the country became an EU member, the economy has been growing rapidly. This is also due to the ever-increasing number of tourists, who are attracted by cities such as Krakow or the old Hanseatic city of Gdansk, as well as by the beautiful beaches on the Baltic Sea or the ski resorts in the mountains in the south. 

All in all, Poland has plenty to offer when it comes to visitors and even the locals. However, when talking about gambling or iGaming, things look different than in other EU countries. 

Although gambling wasn’t really a major issue in Poland, it looks quite different nowadays. You can obviously still play on the internet with your own cash, but gambling fans should pay attention to what’s going on.

The Big iGaming Trend in Poland

Lots of people in Poland are enthusiastic about playing online casinos or what they call “kasyno online” – especially on classic games such as poker, blackjack, roulette, and especially online slots. 

Right now, Poland is going through almost the exact same phases as any other country in Europe, where the revenues of casino sites are also growing much faster than the general economy. What these casinos do is try to attract local players with their bonuses and promotions, thus making them irresistible for many.

Plus, online casino customers benefit from a number of other advantages. For example, bets can be placed even by smartphone, and many games can also be tested first free of charge and without risk.

The Progress of Online Gambling

All in all, the legal situation surrounding gambling was quite permissive, especially back in the 90s. Especially on the Internet, there weren’t any regulations for a long time, until the sudden corruption scandal back in 2009.

Since then, only those sites that decided to offer sports betting could get a Polish license. Online casinos on the other hand, not. However, this means that what’s going on isn’t that different from other neighboring European countries like Germany, Austria, or the Czech Republic. 

Gambling fans who reside in Poland or are on vacation there can, of course, also access these portals and register or risk their own bets. Some major online casinos even have a Polish version of the website.

The Laws in Poland About Online Gambling

Although gambling is legal in Poland, the Internet spectrum has a totally different outlook when we end up talking about legal requirements. There are hundreds of casinos that are currently blocked. These casinos don’t have a Polish gambling license, thus meaning that the Polish government blocks them entirely with ISPs (Internet Service Providers). 

However, you can still count on around 15,000 offshore online casinos that accept players in Poland. Therefore, the foreign casino market is around 60% of the total Polish gambling market.

What other casino providers do is get a sports betting license to operate legally in Poland, and then include some casino games.

Conclusion

How it will continue with the regulation of online casinos in the coming years, can not be said at present. 

Of course, when granting specific casino licenses, the state is also likely to earn – meaning, such regulations could also be quite attractive.

At the same time, politicians do not want to endanger the state gambling monopoly, which has ensured high revenues in recent years.

Can Online Casino Games Compete With Racing?

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Racing in all its forms has always been a popular sport and real money betting. Today, many countries prohibit animal racing, offering automobiles and other vehicles for competitions. People enjoy watching races and making bets on racing, but is that much different from playing casino games? Today, the majority of auto racing events enable users to make bets via online platforms, watching the event from all over the world. Can this activity be compared to online gambling? Can racing compete with online casino gambling? 

What’s So Special About Racing? 

Speaking about racing, people mostly mean sports cars or just auto races. One of the main reasons why such events are so enjoyable is because the viewers are fond of cars, too. These fans are aware of various technical nuances, brands, tech specs, features, etc., and just being deeply knowledgeable of all those things is a hobby of its own. They may not even make bets on their favorites, but they watch and enjoy them because of their love for cars. The other point is that there is always a person behind the wheel, and this person’s skill and experience often define the victory, and racing fans love those skillful maestros. And eventually, some people just find such events a suitable place to make bets and win some cash. 

What’s So Special About Online Casino Games? 

Online casino games, regardless of the type of game, offer lots of entertainment and excitement. Big and reliable platforms like Casino Yukon and others offer thousands of various games, to satisfy literally any gambling fancy.

Compared to auto races, casino games can also give excitement in terms of technology, visuals, designs, or outstanding bonus features. Many experienced gamblers enjoy checking out the tech specs, features, and innovative technologies providers use in their products. Moreover, there are dozens of game-developing studios, each trying to implement its own vision and approach, thus making the market unbelievably diverse. This way, gamblers can enjoy game features, and also look for particular games by certain providers, giving preference to some brands over others. And, of course, they can make real money bets and win some cash! 

What Casino Games Are the Most Fun? 

Those racing fans that mostly enjoy making real money bets may love online casino games because they are more plentiful, more varied, offer bonuses, and are available 24/7, compared to race events. The most entertaining games are: 

  • slots with many bonus features 
  • progressive jackpots 
  • keno 
  • bingo 
  • Live Dealer games 

Moreover, some casino sites actually have a sports betting section and provide not only streaming of actual auto racing events, but also virtual racing, which is available 24/7, and even fantasy sports racing, which is even more amusing.

GEORGIA ROCKERS BLACKBERRY SMOKE TO PERFORM AT ‘REVS & RIFFS’ ATLANTA NASCAR WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN JULY

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The Georgia rock band will perform in Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Peach Pit during the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart NASCAR weekend on Saturday, July 9.

HAMPTON, Ga. (April 19, 2022) – Georgia rock band Blackberry Smoke will take the stage to perform a concert in Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Peach Pit on Saturday, July 9, as part of the Revs & Riffs NASCAR Weekend Music Festival at the speedway.

When the Alsco Uniforms 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race ends that evening, Blackberry Smoke will headline the party in the infield with songs like “Waiting for the Thunder” and “One Horse Town”.

Fans camping at the track or attending the races during the weekend will enjoy the concert – as well as all the other activities in the Peach Pit – for free.

Blackberry Smoke is the third act announced for the Revs & Riffs NASCAR Weekend Music Festival July 8-10. AMS previously announced Flo Rida and Candlebox will perform pre-race concerts for the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart and the Alsco Uniforms 250, respectively.

Revs & Riffs will run in conjunction with the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart NASCAR weekend at the speedway, featuring performances across a variety of musical genres throughout the weekend. All told, speedway officials plan to announce several performances across three days – including the concerts by Flo Rida, Candlebox, and Blackberry Smoke – that AMS will host during the inaugural summer music festival for fans attending the races and camping at the speedway to enjoy.

The massive music festival will complement the slate of on-track action during Atlanta Motor Speedway’s summer NASCAR weekend. The rising stars of the NASCAR Xfinity Series hit the high banks on Saturday, July 9, for the Alsco Uniforms 250. Then on Sunday, July 10, NASCAR Cup Series stars like Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, and Kevin Harvick race for glory in the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart.

To get more information on Revs & Riffs or purchase tickets and camping accommodations to the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway July 8-10, visit AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com or call 877-9-AMS-TIX.

About the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart weekend:

The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart headlines the summer slate of NASCAR racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 10. As NASCAR’s best make a push for the looming NASCAR playoffs, this challenging 400-mile race will play a pivotal role in deciding who’s in and who’s out.

Accompanying the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart is the Alsco Uniforms 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, July 9. The summer race will challenge the rising stars of the sport to stand out and succeed on one of the circuit’s most challenging tracks.

More information on the July 8-10, 2022, Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart and ticket availability can be found online at AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.

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Gil Martin Joins Silver Hare Racing

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Veteran NASCAR Crew Chief Named Director of Competition for Trans Am Team

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 19, 2022) – Veteran NASCAR crew chief Gil Martin has joined Silver Hare Racing as its director of competition, overseeing all aspects of the team’s racing efforts in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

Martin has served as a crew chief for more than 650 NASCAR races dating back to 1992. He was the first crew chief to score wins in all three of NASCAR’s top national touring series – Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck. Martin now brings that wealth of experience to Silver Hare Racing, a Trans Am staple that in 2022 fields an entry for 15-year-old rising star Connor Zilisch and another for three-time TA2 Masters champion Maurice Hull, the co-owner of the team with his wife, Laura.

“We are truly delighted to welcome Gil to the Silver Hare Racing family as we continue building our team with an eye on establishing ourselves as an elite road-racing organization,” said Laura Hull, who also serves as Silver Hare Racing’s team manager. “The wealth of knowledge Gil brings to our team and his decades of experience competing at the highest levels of racing, with some of the biggest names in motorsports, will be instrumental in helping develop young racers like Connor and for making our overall program stronger.”

Silver Hare Racing leverages its Trans Am effort to promote its arrive-and-drive program, where aspiring racers and even tenured professionals hone their road-racing skills on some of the most revered tracks in North America. NASCAR Cup Series drivers Daniel Suárez, William Byron, Harrison Burton and Christopher Bell have all wheeled Silver Hare Racing-prepared cars to burnish their road-racing abilities.

“Maurice and Laura have built a solid foundation with all that they’ve done and the successes they’ve had, and I’m looking forward to being a part of a great opportunity to build on that foundation and take it to the next level,” said Martin, a native of Nashville, Tennessee. “Our goal for Silver Hare Racing is to be a showcase team. Nobody in the organization is wanting to just show up and simply be a part of the Trans Am garage. They’re wanting to stand out, and Maurice and Laura have shown they’re willing to step up and do whatever it takes to do that. I admire the dedication they have for the series and how they’re looking to keep moving it forward.”

Silver Hare Racing offers six, professionally built and maintained TA2 chassis from Howe Racing for both competition and private testing. Silver Hare Racing has a dedicated, fulltime crew and operates out of a state-of-the-art facility in High Point, North Carolina. At the track, two 53-foot Featherlite transporters serve as the team’s base, each outfitted with a lounge and smart TVs for data and video review, as well as for hospitality.

“The team already has a couple of really good guys as car chiefs – Derick Jennings and Jeff Holley,” Martin said. They’re both doing a great job. And bringing Connor on board by way of Kevin Harvick’s KHI Management organization – the talent Connor showed when I saw him on the Roval at Charlotte, it was pretty amazing how well he carried himself, especially as a 15-year-old. With KHI being involved with Connor, and the things Maurice and Laura are doing, Silver Hare Racing has got some really good potential.”

Martin knows Harvick well. Of Martin’s 16 NASCAR Cup Series victories as a crew chief, 13 came with Harvick. Martin also earned a win with Harvick in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Other drivers Martin helped steer to victory include Clint Bowyer, Robby Gordon, Jeff Burton, Kenny Wallace and Jeff Purvis.

“Growing with Connor and getting more of the right people on board to where they can function as a world-class organization, the foundation is there,” Martin said. “We’re just going to add a few more parts and pieces.”

With three of 12 races complete on the 2022 Trans Am calendar, Silver Hare Racing heads to back-to-back West Coast races – April 24 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, and May 1 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.

In the series’ most recent race March 26 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, Zilisch drove to a sixth-place result and Maurice Hull was the top finisher in the Masters class. En route to his sixth-place drive, Zilisch earned the Omologato Fastest Lap of the Race Award for the second straight race, as he first won the award the week prior at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Roval.

“With NASCAR having so many more road-course races, it’s our goal for Silver Hare Racing to be the preferred team for drivers to get that road-course experience,” Laura Hull said. “We want to be that important step in the ladder for the young, up-and-coming drivers like Connor. The addition of Gil into the mix is undoubtedly a huge step in the right direction for us, and we’re excited about the prospects of where his knowledge and experience can take us.”

About Silver Hare Racing:

Silver Hare Racing is a fulltime competitor in the TA2 division of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. The multicar team has won the TA2 Masters class championship three times (2018, 2019 and 2020) with driver and team co-owner Maurice Hull. Under the leadership of Hull’s wife, co-owner and team manager Laura Hull, Silver Hare Racing provides a variety of services that includes private testing and arrive-and-drive programs. The team offers six, professionally built and maintained TA2 chassis from Howe Racing and operates from a state-of-the-art facility in High Point, North Carolina. For more information, please visit SilverHareRacing.com.

NASCAR event at Portland International Raceway named the Pacific Office Automation 147

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Single Day tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 19, 2022) – Pacific Office Automation has been announced as the title sponsor of the highly-anticipated NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Portland International Raceway (PIR), June 3-4, 2022. The 75-lap race covering 147.52 miles will be called the Pacific Office Automation 147.

Starting at 10 a.m. PDT today, Single Day tickets go on sale for this inaugural visit by the NASCAR Xfinity Series to PIR. Fans should visit nascarportland.com to buy tickets for the Pacific Office Automation 147 weekend.

With its national headquarters in nearby Beaverton, Ore., Pacific Office Automation provides office equipment and technology solutions and is the largest private dealership in the nation while operating with a local touch. In addition to the name entitlement rights, the company will receive significant trackside signage for the national tv broadcast, onsite branding and will have access to tickets, hospitality and VIP experiences. Also, the deadline press area will be known as the Pacific Office Automation Media Center for both the NASCAR weekend and September’s Grand Prix of Portland, featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

“NASCAR brings Portland and the Pacific Northwest an opportunity for our families and friends to get outside and experience a sport unlike any other. At Pacific Office Automation, we are committed to community engagement,” said Pacific Office Automation President and CEO Doug Pitassi. “Our partnership with this NASCAR event allows us to provide not just unique family entertainment but also growth and affluence to our local market. POA is proud to be part of this event and looking forward to its future in Portland.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will take to the track twice on Friday, June 3, for a late morning practice session then qualifying happening late afternoon during “happy hour” to set Saturday’s starting grid for the Pacific Office Automation 147. In between the on track sessions, race fans have the unique opportunity to meet these rising stars of NASCAR during the driver autograph session starting at 3 p.m. PDT. Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race is followed by an ARCA Menards Series West 57-lap feature to cap off the two-day event.

“It’s going to be a spectacular sight to see as the NASCAR Xfinity Series cars and drivers make their very first turns around Portland International Raceway on Friday, June 3rd,” said Jerry Jensen, general manager of Green Savoree Portland, LLC, which owns and operates the event at PIR. “We thank our new partners at Pacific Office Automation for their support in creating this incredible win for NASCAR fans in the Pacific Northwest who have waited over two decades for the sports’ return.”

Friday general admission is just $20, and Saturday’s price is $45. A 2-Day General Admission for both days is just $55. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Single Day Grandstand seats are also available securing the best vantage points at PIR.

In addition to Single Day tickets, 2-Day Grandstand seats and 2-Day parking passes are still available offering the best weekend value for fans. Grandstands are filling fast, so act soon to secure the best seats for both days. A 2-Day Parking Pass for a single vehicle space in the Beaches or Broadacre lots is $40.

For overnight visitors to the area, Travel Portland has organized a variety of local hotel accommodations and packages at special rates incorporating some of the most well known brands to unique boutique properties. The official host hotel of the weekend is the recently updated Holiday Inn Portland-Columbia Riverfront sitting in close proximity to PIR along the scenic Columbia River. Visit the “Travel Options” page of nascarportland.com to find out more on the accommodations and offers available.

Race fans are encouraged to discover all the natural wonders and events Portland has to offer by checking out TravelPortland.com. This NASCAR Xfinity Series weekend featuring the Pacific Office Automation 147 also happens during the renowned annual Portland Rose Festival featuring an array of civic events.

All ticket pricing and options and event updates including the weekend schedule are posted at nascarportland.com. Stay up to speed on NASCAR’s visit to Portland on social media all year long by following #NASCARPortland or by signing up for the E-Club on the website.

About Pacific Office Automation:
Pacific Office Automation is dedicated to the belief that a team of individuals who constantly challenge each other will develop the skills and manpower necessary to solve any problem, whether it’s for the customer, the company, or the community. Pacific Office Automation started in 1976 in Portland, Oregon, selling copy machines. Forty-four years later, we are a recognized leader in office management solutions, offering state-of-the-art technology and award-winning customer service that has helped us grow to 35 offices throughout Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas.

About NASCAR:
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (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 and three international 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, Americrown Service 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 Green Savoree Racing Promotions:
Green Savoree Racing Promotions (GSRP) is an Indianapolis-based motorsports event ownership and management company whose subsidiaries own, operate and promote race properties in Lexington, Ohio, home of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, Portland, Ore., St. Petersburg, Fla., and Toronto, Ontario. These events provide a festival experience and showcase some of the most exciting racing series in the world including the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires open-wheel development series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, ARCA Menards Series and more. In working together since 1993, co-owners Kim Green and Kevin Savoree have won four INDYCAR championships, three Indianapolis 500 races and the 12 Hours of Sebring as team principals, and established the first INDYCAR street race in 2004. More information about the company, its subsidiaries, and these events is available on the event websites at gpstpete.com, hondaindy.com, midohio.com and portlandgp.com.

Logitech G Partners with Three-Time Daytona 500 Champion Denny Hamlin

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Logitech G grows relationship with 23XI Racing as they continue to expand their presence in NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 19, 2022) – Logitech G, a brand of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, is expanding its NASCAR presence and relationship with 23XI Racing through a new partnership with Denny Hamlin, 23XI Racing co-owner and driver of the No. 11 Toyota Camry TRD for Joe Gibbs Racing.

A partner with 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace since 2021, Logitech G also now becomes an official 23XI Racing team partner. Wallace’s driver suit throughout the season will feature the Logitech G logo, which will also adorn the sleeve of Hamlin’s driver suit, and the No. 23 Toyota Camry TRD will carry the logo at select races this season. Additionally, Logitech will be featured with a full paint scheme on 23XI Racing’s No. 23 Toyota for 10 races during the 2022 eNASCAR iRacing Series.

“I love working with brands that are on the forefront of technology and innovation,” said Hamlin. “This is such a natural fit for me, as I’ve used their wheels and accessories for years in my own gaming rigs. Being a professional driver and a sim racer, I see the value in how important sim racing is to the growth of our sport. Logitech G is an integral part of that as it sits squarely at the intersection of technology and racing.”

“Denny is a superstar of NASCAR and we’re very proud to be selected to be an official partner to Denny and 23XI Racing. Not only is he a veteran leader and a top contender in the NASCAR Cup Series, but his work to raise awareness and help those with cystic fibrosis and other chronic conditions is an inspiration to us all,” said Peter Kingsley, CMO at Logitech G. “We are excited to partner with Denny to help continue to engage with NASCAR fans and eracing fans alike.”

Logitech has been a part of racing since the introduction of the first sim racing steering wheel, the Logitech G25, and continues to introduce race fans and gamers to the world of sim racing with products like the G923 racing wheel with TRUEFORCE technology, as well as the Logitech G Challenge, the largest sim racing competition for amateur drivers and motorsport enthusiasts.

About Logitech G

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech International, is the global leader in PC and console gaming gear. Logitech G provides gamers of all levels with industry-leading keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and simulation products such as wheels and flight sticks – made possible through innovative design, advanced technologies and a deep passion for gaming. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech G at logitechG.com, the company blog or @LogitechG.

Logitech and other Logitech marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logitech Europe S.A and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company’s website at logitech.com.

About Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin drives the No. 11 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. During his 17-year career in NASCAR’s top division, the Chesterfield, Va. native has racked up a total of 47 NASCAR Cup Series victories, including three Daytona 500 wins—one of only six drivers in history to have won NASCAR’s premier race three or more times. A model of consistency, Hamlin has qualified for NASCAR’s postseason 15 times in 16 full-time seasons. In 2020, Hamlin co-founded 23XI Racing with long-time friend and business partner Michael Jordan. In addition to his racing endeavors, Hamlin started The Denny Hamlin Foundation which has raised more than $2 million for organizations that focus on cystic fibrosis research, treatment advances, and overall quality of life care. For more information, visit dennyhamlin.com.

About 23XI Racing

23XI Racing – pronounced twenty-three eleven – was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin in 2020. With rising NASCAR star Bubba Wallace selected to drive the No. 23 Toyota Camry TRD, the team made its NASCAR Cup Series debut in the 2021 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Wallace made history on October 4, 2021, when he captured his first career Cup Series win, becoming just the second African American to win in the Cup Series, and earning 23XI Racing its first-ever victory. 23XI Racing expanded to a two-car organization in 2022 with Cup Series Champion Kurt Busch driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry TRD.

Ford Performance NASCAR: Brad Keselowski Going for Talladega Spring Repeat

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fFORD PERFORMANCE NASCAR: TALLADEGA NOTES

The NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Cup Series will be in action this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, where Ford has one at least once in each of the last 10 years. Brad Keselowski comes into Sunday’s Cup race as the defending winner while Austin Cindric will be going for his second straight superspeedway victory after taking the season-opening Daytona 500.

This Week’s Schedule:
Saturday, April 23 – NASCAR XFINITY Series, 4 p.m. ET (FOX)
Sunday, April 24 – NASCAR Cup Series, 3 p.m. ET (FOX)

FORD IN THE NASCAR CUP SERIES AT TALLADEGA

· Ford has 31 all-time series wins at Talladega, including 10 of the last 13, and 11 of the last 15.
· Ford has won at least one Talladega Cup race each of the last 10 years.
· Brad Keselowski is the defending winner of this weekend’s race.

FORD IN THE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT TALLADEGA

· Ford has 6 series wins at Talladega.
· The first Ford victory in the series was by Chad Little in 1995.
· Six different Ford drivers have series wins at Talladega.

TEAM PENSKE ROLLING AT TALLADEGA

Team Penske has won 9 of the last 15 NCS races at Talladega Superspeedway. Brad Keselowski started this run by winning in 2014 and registered four victories at the track before joining Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing this season. Joey Logano won in back-to-back seasons (2015-16) while Ryan Blaney has followed suit, winning twice in the last three years at Talladega.

TEAM PENSKE WINS AT TALLADEGA SINCE 2014

2014 – Brad Keselowski (Talladega 2)
2015 – Joey Logano (Talladega 2)
2016 – Brad Keselowski (Talladega 1)
2016 – Joey Logano (Talladega 2)
2017 – Brad Keselowski (Talladega 2)
2018 – Joey Logano (Talladega 1)
2019 – Ryan Blaney (Talladega 2)
2020 – Ryan Blaney (Talladega 1)
2021 – Brad Keselowski (Talladega 1)

KESELOWSKI CLIMBING ALL-TIME TALLADEGA WIN LIST

Brad Keselowski is the winningest active driver at Talladega with six NASCAR Cup Series victories and is tied for second on the all-time list with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon. The track’s all-time winner is Dale Earnhardt Sr., who won 10 times during his NASCAR Hall of Fame career.

ALMIROLA ALRIGHT AT TALLADEGA

Stewart-Haas driver Aric Almirola has had his share of success recently at Talladega Superspeedway, having posted eight top 10 finishes in the last 11 races at NASCAR’s biggest track. Almirola, who won the playoff race at Talladega in 2018, had his streak of eight straight top 10 finishes come to an end in 2020 when an accident on lap 58 ended his day with a 37th-place result.

Ford Talladega Highlights:

BAKER PROVIDES MOORE SUCCESS

The first time Ford went to victory lane at Talladega Superspeedway was May 4, 1975 when Buddy Baker, driving for Hall of Fame car owner Bud Moore, held off David Pearson on the final lap. The win was Baker’s ninth career victory and came after he took the lead with 18 laps to go. One of the key decisions in getting Baker to the checkered flag first came when his team opted for two tires on its final pit stop of the day while Pearson and the Wood Brothers decided on gas only. Even though Pearson steadily gained ground on the final lap, Baker was able to hold on by half a car length to win. That started a streak which saw Baker and Moore win three straight Talladega races.

DAVEY ALLISON’S FIRST WIN

Ford has had many milestone moments at Talladega Superspeedway, including the first NASCAR Cup Series win for the late Davey Allison, who won the Winston 500 on May 3, 1987. The race came down to a restart with 10 laps to go in which Allison found himself behind Dale Earnhardt in the outside lane. Earnhardt bolted to the lead when the green flew and Allison tucked in right behind him through turns one and two. As they came off the second corner, Allison went to the inside and easily passed Earnhardt for what proved to be the winning pass. Terry Labonte ended up finishing second with Earnhardt third. Allison went on to win 19 NCS races, including three at Talladega.

ROBERT YATES RACING’S FINAL WIN

When Dale Jarrett won the UAW-Ford 500 on Oct. 2, 2005 it ended up being the final trip to victory lane for Robert Yates Racing. This race came down to a green-white-checker restart, where Jarrett was positioned fourth. He was still in that spot when they came around to start the final lap, but quickly moved to the outside as Tony Stewart grabbed the lead on the inside lane. The two drivers battled side-by-side down the backstretch before Jarrett powered his way in front. Seconds after getting the lead, Kyle Petty was involved in a single-car accident that brought out the caution as the cars entered turn three. Jarrett was declared the winner after NASCAR verified that he was in front at the time the yellow flag was thrown. The win was RYR’s 57th triumph in the NASCAR Cup Series, and came six years after the team won its only championship with Jarrett in 1999.

DAVID RAGAN’S SURPRISE VICTORY

And then there was David Ragan, who became the 11th driver to win a NASCAR XFINITY and NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway when he took the checkered flag in the 2013 Aaron’s 499. The win was his second series victory and first for Front Row Motorsports, and it ended in typical Talladega fashion. As the cars came to the white flag it was Carl Edwards in the lead while Ragan was fifth and tucked in the middle lane behind Aric Almirola. When Almirola moved to the high side, it enabled Ragan and teammate David Gilliland to work together and push their way forward. The duo was behind Edwards off turn two, but they made their move to the inside on the backstretch and made what proved to be the decisive pass.

FORD’S NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNERS AT TALLADEGA

1975 – Buddy Baker (Sweep)

1976 – Buddy Baker (1)

1979 – Bobby Allison (1)

1983 – Dale Earnhardt (2)

1985 – Bill Elliott and Cale Yarborough

1987 – Davey Allison and Bill Elliott

1989 – Davey Allison and Terry Labonte

1992 – Davey Allison (1)

1994 – Jimmy Spencer (2)

1995 – Mark Martin (1)

1997 – Mark Martin (1)

1998 – Dale Jarrett (2)

2005 – Dale Jarrett (2)

2009 – Jamie McMurray (2)

2012 – Matt Kenseth (2)

2013 – David Ragan (1)

2014 – Brad Keselowski (2)

2015 – Joey Logano (2)

2016 – Brad Keselowski (1) and Joey Logano (2)

2017 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (1) and Brad Keselowski (2)

2018 – Joey Logano (1) and Aric Almirola (2)

2019 – Ryan Blaney (2)

2020 – Ryan Blaney (1)

2021 – Brad Keselowski (1)

FORD’S NASCAR XFINITY SERIES WINNERS AT TALLADEGA

1995 – Chad Little

1997 – Mark Martin

2002 – Jason Keller

2009 – David Ragan

2015 – Joey Logano

2017 – Aric Almirola

McDowell Heads to Talladega with Confidence

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Love’s Ford Driver Finished 3rd in 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 19, 2022) – Michael McDowell and his No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Mustang team head to the 2.66 mile Talladega (AL) Super Speedway this weekend for NASCAR’s first of two visits to the largest track on the calendar.

McDowell, who has been an ace at superspeedway tracks the last few seasons, is poised to carry the momentum of a top-10 finish from the dirt race at Bristol.

“Recently, our speedway program has been incredible,” says McDowell. “We are learning more and more about this car after every race, but what we are building here at Front Row Motorsports is the ability to finish in the top-15 every race. I feel like we have learned a lot about this car to propel us to that mark every week.”

“At the same time, you never know what you will get out of races at Talladega,” continued McDowell. “You just need to keep out of the potential calamity, and position yourself well for the stage ends and race finish. Ideally, to me, you would not want to be the leader going into the last lap, but either second or third. Hopefully we can have our Love’s Travel Stops Ford in position.”

McDowell and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Mustang team will race this Sunday, April 24th, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series and the 2021 Daytona 500 champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team– from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

SRX Welcomes Sport Clips Haircuts for the 2022 Season with Bobby Labonte

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Mooresville, NC (April 18, 2022) – SRX Racing announced today that Sport Clips Haircuts has joined the organization as the primary sponsor for Bobby Labonte and the No. 18 team as he contends for the 2022 SRX Championship.

“Wow, I am super excited to announce that Sport Clips has come on board as my sponsor in the SRX Series for 2022,” said Bobby Labonte. “They are a great sponsor and have been around racing for several years. It’s a great looking car and having the No. 18 on it really brings back some special memories, as well. I can’t wait to get Sport Clips into Victory Lane and ultimately a championship this year.”

No stranger to sports sponsorships, Sport Clips has partnered with the NCAA, NASCAR, motocross, IndyCar and other professional sports teams. Sport Clips proudly supports the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and has a national partnership with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants.

“From NASCAR to IndyCar and now the Superstar Racing Experience, Sport Clips has long been a part of the American racing tradition and we are thrilled to now be a part of this exciting opportunity with SRX Racing,” said Gordon Logan, founder and chairman of Sport Clips. “With an impressive lineup of drivers, these six races are sure to be thrilling and fast-paced. We’re proud to have Bobby Labonte as part of our race team and can’t wait to see him hit the track in the Sport Clips car.”

SRX CEO Don Hawk shared Logan’s excitement.

“It’s another exciting day around SRX,” said Hawk. “We are very happy to announce today that Sport Clips has joined the SRX family and we’re equally excited that they’ve chosen Bobby Labonte to drive the No. 18 Sport Clips car in 2022 for the entire season. We look forward to having Sport Clips be a part of the SRX family and bring their iconic brand to race fans around the country.”

Labonte and the No. 18 Sport Clips team will take to the track for the SRX 2022 season opener and the beginning of their run for the championship on June 18 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.

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

About Sport Clips Haircuts:

Sport Clips Haircuts is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. It was established in 1993 and began franchising in 1995. The sports-themed haircutting franchise, which specializes in haircuts for men and boys, offers online check in for clients, and ranks #24 in the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500” for 2022 and is listed in Franchise Direct’s 2021 “Top 100 Global Franchises”. There are almost 1,900 Sport Clips stores open in the U.S. and Canada. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises, and was named a 2021 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur. Sport Clips provides “Haircuts with Heart” through its annual Help A Hero fundraiser that has contributed $10 million to the VFW; national partnership with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants; and other national and local philanthropic outreach. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing team and SRX Racing, and partners with other NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

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