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Dover Motor Speedway partners with General Tire
for April 29 ARCA Menards Series East race

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  • The General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race is the opening event of Dover Motor Speedway’s April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
  • General Tire is the entitlement sponsor for the Monster Mile’s ARCA Menards Series East race for the fourth straight year.
  • The ARCA Menards Series has been the first national series stop for many prominent drivers, including William Byron, Justin Haley and Joey Logano.

DOVER, Del. (April 6, 2022) – General Tire is the entitlement sponsor of the ARCA Menards Series East race on Friday, April 29, at Dover Motor Speedway, the opening race of the Monster Mile’s NASCAR tripleheader weekend this spring, track and company officials said today.

For the fourth consecutive year, the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race will take the green flag on the high‐banked, one‐mile concrete oval at Dover.

General Tire has manufactured tires for American passenger and commercial vehicles for more than 100 years, since its founding in Ohio in 1915 as The General Tire & Rubber Company.

“We are proud to continue our partnership at the iconic Monster Mile,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for General Tire. “Over the past three years we’ve seen some action-packed racing at the Dover venue, so we are thrilled to sponsor this event again. As we’ve continued to support the ARCA Menards Series since we first became a partner in 2016, our track partnerships help to expand both of our brands even more.”

The ARCA Menards Series East has been a staple of Dover Motor Speedway’s race calendar every year since 2001. Past Dover winners in ARCA Menards Series East events include Aric Almirola, Harrison Burton and Bubba Wallace.

In recent years, the ARCA Menards Series East served as a proving ground for top drivers such as William Byron, Justin Haley and Joey Logano. Ty Gibbs won the 2021 General Tire 125 at Dover.

“The General Tire 125 is a terrific opening race for our big tripleheader weekend this spring,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover Motor Speedway’s president. “We appreciate General Tire’s continued support of our Speedway and the development of talented, young drivers in the ARCA Menards Series East division. We look forward to our fans returning to the Monster Mile for another exciting race weekend at our venue.”

The April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend also includes the DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 1 (3 p.m., FS1) and the A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race on Saturday, April 30 (1:30 p.m., FS1).

The DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne is the 104th NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover, one of only 10 venues in the country to host 100 or more Cup Series events.

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Tickets to the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race start at just $28 for adults. Kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult. For tickets to all of Dover Motor Speedway’s events, visit https://www.doverspeedway.com or call 800-441-RACE.

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About General Tire

For over 100 years General Tire has offered a complete quality line of ultra-high performance, passenger, light truck, off-road and commercial tires to meet all your needs. General Tire is a proud supporter of Major League Fishing, ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, NASCAR Pinty’s Series, NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series, Team Lucas, ROUSH Performance, Expedition Overland, Camburg Engineering, FreestyleMx.com Tour, Zero One Odyssey, and Jeep Jamboree USA. Team GT supports athletes: Jim Beaver, Jerett Brooks, Cory Winner, Kyle Greaves, Stan Shelton, Ryan Beat, Skeet Reese, Edwin Evers, Mark Rose, Ott DeFoe, Andy Montgomery, James Watson, Alton Jones Jr., and Britt Myers.

7 Things to Check When Buying a Baby Car Seat

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SM
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Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children ride in a car seat until they are two years old. This is because it’s the most secure way to protect your child’s neck and spinal cord in the event of an accident. If you have a baby, chances are that you’ve noticed baby car seats can be extremely expensive. While many parents will opt for the most inexpensive model, if you’re going to use it for up to two years, (and maybe even longer) there are a few things you should check for when buying baby car seats in New Zealand.

1.   Check the expiration date

The expiration date is usually located on the bottom of your car seat or on the back of it. The date is usually 5-10 years after the manufacture date. This makes sense since plastic deteriorates over time due to weather exposure and other factors. Since this product is meant to keep your baby safe, it needs to be in good working shape. If you plan on using it for multiple children, make sure that you consider how long the product has left before it expires.

2.   An expiration dates

All car seats have an expiration date. This is because over time, various components in the seat can degrade, which means that an old car seat may be less effective at keeping your child safe in an accident. Check the owner’s manual or on the seat itself for an expiration date.

3.   A tight fit

It’s important to make sure your child’s car seat fits snugly in your vehicle, so it doesn’t move around too much in a crash. Most convertible or all-in-one car seats have a built-in lockoff device that makes it easy to get a snug installation with the vehicle’s seat belt, but some require locking clips that need to be purchased separately.

4.   How easy is it to install?

Many newer car seats now come with features that make installation easier than ever before, like LATCH connectors or built-in levelers. Ask someone to help you place the seat in your car and try installing it yourself to see how difficult it is. You may also want to consider having your car seat professionally installed so you know it will be done right and you can rest assured that your child will be safe in the event of an accident.

5.   Safety

The safety of your child should be the first thing on your mind when looking at baby seats. Car seats have to adhere to very strict safety regulations. You should always check the label on the back of any seat you’re considering buying, and verify that it conforms with the European Standard ECE R44/04. It’s also a good idea to read some reviews from other parents who have used the seat in question.

6.   Price

Price can be a tricky thing when buying a baby car seat. While cost shouldn’t be your final deciding factor, it does make sense not to spend more than you need to on something that may only last for a few years before your child outgrows it.

7.   Rear-facing only vs. convertible

You can choose between rear-facing only and convertible seats. Rear-facing only is less expensive but your child will grow in weight or height and exceed the limits than that of a convertible seat. For that reason, convertible seats are more expensive but last longer.

The verdict

These vary from seat to seat, so it’s best to go with one that has a higher limit if possible. They range from 4 pounds up to about 40 pounds. The maximum weight for children who should be in rear-facing car seats is 40 pounds in Ontario and Quebec, but 20 pounds in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (although there’s no law against having a heavier child in a rear-facing seat).

How OFWs Can Show Affection for Their Loved Ones from a Distance

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SM
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There are many reasons why Filipinos choose to migrate abroad. One of the main reasons is to provide a better income for their families. Filipinos often have to send money back home to support their loved ones, and the jobs available in the Philippines usually don’t pay enough to make ends meet.

Another reason why Filipinos migrate is that they want a better life for their families. They believe that by migrating and working hard, they can provide a better future for their loved ones.

Lastly, many Filipinos migrate because they are looking for opportunities that aren’t available in the Philippines. They want to be able to travel and see the world, and they believe that by migrating, they will have more opportunities to do so.

Regardless of the reason, OFWs will have to face one glaring disadvantage: they will be far away from their loved ones. It is why OFWs, hailed as modern-day Filipino heroes, suffer and struggle because of their responsibility to provide for their families. Fortunately, there are many ways to stay in touch with loved ones from a distance.

Maintaining Constant Communication

One of the best ways for OFWs to stay in touch with their families is mobile communication apps. Many apps allow free calls and texts, so OFWs can easily keep in touch with their loved ones. WhatsApp, Viber, and Facebook Messenger can help you achieve that.

You can also stay in touch with your loved ones by video call services. They allow you to see your loved ones face-to-face, no matter where in the world you are. Some of the most popular video call services are Skype, FaceTime, and Google Hangouts.

However, internet connection and technical glitches can make it challenging for OFWs to maintain that communication connection. Fortunately, you have old-fashioned methods like letters and cards. It might take longer to reach their destination, but your loved ones will appreciate your effort into staying in touch.

Visiting Whenever Possible

Despite the contributions of technology in virtual communication, nothing beats a face-to-face setting. There will be no challenges like technical errors or internet connection issues. Sometimes, even presence is enough of a communication form to make your kids feel loved. Unfortunately, it will be nearly impossible for OFWs to maintain that connection when they live thousands of miles away from their family. As a result, OFWs must find ways to visit their families.

If you can take a vacation or get some time off from work, why not visit your loved ones back home? You will get to spend quality time with them, but you’ll also get to see how they’re doing and what their lives are like during the time you were away. However, flights can be expensive, making it necessary to plan your visits. You can use special occasions like birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries as ideal dates for your trip. Those visits can make a significant difference, allowing you to reconnect with your loved ones after being away for a long time.

Sending Care Packages

OFW care packages can show your loved ones that you are thinking of them, no matter where you are. OFWs will often send care packages to their families back home, and these packages usually include things like food, clothes, and other household items.

The great thing about care packages is that OFWs can share their host country’s culture and traditions with their families. The effort will be enough to remind your loved ones that you are looking out for them from a distance. There might even be a few family members making specific requests.

However, the fun part is that families in the Philippines can replicate the effort. They can send a package from the Philippines to the USA through courier services. The form of gift-giving might be costly, but it is worth the investment to maintain a connection with your family.

Maintaining Hope for Permanent Return

Living away from your family can be difficult, but it’s important to remember why you’re working so hard in the first place. You’re doing everything you can to provide for them and ensure they have a better life. With that in mind, it’s easier to persevere through the challenges of living abroad.

You are not alone in this journey. You have your loved ones supporting you from afar, and they are a big part of what keeps you going. Knowing that they are waiting for you to come home makes the goal of returning feel more attainable. Always keep the fire sparkling to ensure that the OFW journey remains manageable. It might not be for communicating with your loved ones, but it can save you afloat during struggle and loneliness.

The distance can be difficult, but following these tips can help you maintain a strong connection with your loved ones. It might take years or decades before you end your life as an OFW, but always try to keep your head up for the day it arrives. When you consistently show your affection, your family will be waiting for you.

Safety of Playing Card Games Online

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SM
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Photo by Jarosław Kwoczała on Unsplash

Online card games are the new rising trend among sports bettors, especially when people connect and spend time on online gaming platforms. It has literally taken charge of other types of games. Like physical card games like solitaire, online card games are equally fun and exciting. Online card games provide you with the chance to win money. And many people are using it wisely.

But, security concerns are the biggest worry for most card game contestants. Due to a lack of proper knowledge, many people fear online gaming. But there is a relief from that since online gaming platforms like https://www.nncc.org will provide you with proper information that will help you clear your doubts with their safety assurance. There are some critical factors that your gaming platform should meet to verify its legibility.

Factors to consider to verify safety 

18+

All players of online card games should be over 18 years of age. Before you join any betting platform, verify it with the proof before begging to play.

Safe online payments

Safe payment options are a vital concern for anyone who intends to play online card games to enhance safe transactions. For that reason, online gaming platforms employ advanced, secure features for the transfer of money. Therefore, each platform has its standard payment gateway like Paytm, Gray, etc. When you choose to play on a safe money transfer platform, you can relax and continue earning money by playing online card games. Moreover, only you can access your account.

Ensure fair cards distribution

Like poker or rummy, online card games only need the player’s skills. That means card shuffling, distribution, and selection of the joker card should be firm enough for all the players. It should not be biased at all. For a fair distribution of cards, all platforms ensure to use the random numbers generation certification. It is software that helps generate random and unpredictable patterns of the cards. Because no one can seemingly tamper with it, online card games are far fairer than physical card games in terms of winning.

Clear rules

Apart from the general rules of the online gaming platform, there is a separate section that describes the rules of every game. That way, it is easy to know the terms and conditions of each game as a beginner. You ought to know the rules of the game. These rules will teach you the required basics, and every player is expected to obey these rules.

Responsible gaming

Every online card games platforms work hard to offer its members a safe, healthy environment. They provide and guarantee steps that restrict underage success and addiction to the games. There is keen supervision for every player. Any platform, like www.nncc.org, will limit deposits or spend more than you can afford in a case where they detect the player having compulsive behaviors.

Hopefully, these factors have well put everything regarding the player’s security issues for their online gaming. As a player, ensure all the online card platforms you join are certified with security systems for money transactions, proper guidance, responsible gaming, and more. It helps you set an appropriate path without being fret over imaginary results.

Logano to make Truck return with David Gilliland Racing at Bristol Dirt Course

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Andrew Kim
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Photo by David Myers for SpeedwayMedia.com.

The 2018 NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano will be making a one-race return to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the upcoming Pinty’s Truck Race at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Course on April 16.

In a news release through social media from David Gilliland Racing, Logano, who currently competes as a full-time Cup Series competitor for Team Penske, will be joining the organization and pilot the No. 54 Ford F-150 sponsored by Planet Fitness as he seeks his second victory on the Bristol Dirt Course one year after winning the inaugural Cup event on Bristol’s dirt layout.

Logano, who won the non-points Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum this past February, is embarking in his 10th full-time Cup season for Team Penske, where he has recorded one top-five result and three top-10 results through the first seven scheduled events. He is ranked in fifth place in the regular season standings.

The Bristol Dirt event will mark Logano’s first event on a dirt course in the Truck Series and first appearance in the Truck circuit since he last competed at Martinsville Speedway in March 2015, where he notched his lone Truck career victory from pole position while competing for Brad Keselowski Racing. He made his Truck debut at Talladega Superspeedway in October 2008 for HT Motorsports, where he finished 26th, before competing in six additional Truck events between 2013 and 2015 for Brad Keselowski Racing.

In seven Truck career starts, Logano has recorded one victory, one pole, four top-five results, 191 laps led and an average-finishing result of 11.1.

The news comes nearly two weeks after Logano took to social media to unveil his plans of competing in the event. It also comes a day after David Gilliland Racing announced that Harrison Burton, a 2022 NASCAR Cup Series rookie candidate, will be making a one-race Truck return in the team’s No. 17 Ford F-150 entry for the event. Both Logano and Burton will compete alongside David Gilliland Racing’s full-time competitors Hailie Deegan and Tanner Gray

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Logano is scheduled to compete in the Pinty’s Truck Race at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Course on April 16 with coverage to occur at 8 p.m. ET on FS1.

Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Martinsville

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Martinsville Speedway
Saturday, April 9, 2022
.526-Mile Oval
7:30 PM ET
Location: Martinsville, Virginia
TV: Fox
Event: NASCAR Cup Series (8 of 36)
Radio: SiriusXM, PRN

5 KYLE LARSON
Age: 29 (July 31, 1992)
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Resides: Mooresville, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels
Standings: 12th

No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

TOP FIVE FOR NO. 5: On Sunday at Richmond Raceway, Kyle Larson drove the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to a fifth-place finish – his third top-five finish of 2022. The Elk Grove, California, native is tied with Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron for second in that statistical category, trailing only Ross Chastain who has four finishes this season in the top five. Along with that fifth-place result, Larson has a victory at Auto Club Speedway and a runner-up finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

THIS TIME LAST YEAR: After seven races in 2021, Larson’s deficit to the points leader was 85 markers. He was able to erase that gap in the remaining 19 regular season races to be crowned the NASCAR Cup Series regular season champion. This year, Larson trails the points leader by 58 after seven events.

NIGHTTIME IS THE RIGHT TIME: There were eight Cup Series night races in 2021 and Larson posted top-10 finishes in seven of those with wins coming at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May and Bristol Motor Speedway in September. Only six drivers led 100 or more laps total in those events with Larson leading the way with 767.

APRIL SHOWERS: In April 2021 at Martinsville Speedway, Larson started 19th and finished fifth in the rain-delayed event. Overall, he has two top-five finishes and three top-10s in 14 starts at the .526-mile Virginia short track.

GETTIN’ DIRTY: On Sunday, Larson is scheduled to participate in a dirt late model race at Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania. Sponsor HendrickCars.com will appear on Larson’s car, uniform, gloves and helmet.

STOP AND GO: At 12.491 seconds, the No. 5 pit crew is tied for the 12th-quickest average time for four-tire pit stops in 2022. The over-the-wall crew is comprised of fueler Brandon Harder, jackman Brandon Johnson, tire carrier R.J. Barnette and tire changers Donnie Tasser (front) and Calvin Teague (rear).

YOUR CAR NEEDS: This weekend at Martinsville, Larson will drive the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. From the convenience of home, customers can select the category, make, model and vehicle packages that are important to them from the nearly 30,000 new, high-quality pre-owned and certified cars, trucks and SUVs available at HendrickCars.com. The website also makes it easy for customers to find one of Hendrick Automotive Group’s 93 dealership locations nationwide.

WE’RE HIRING: Hendrick Automotive Group is hiring more than 300 technicians at its dealerships throughout the country. Positions are open for all skill levels and offer tuition and training reimbursement. Interested people can apply at HendrickCars.com.

9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 26 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 1st-Tied

No. 9 LLumar Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

MARTINSVILLE MOJO: Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 LLumar Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will make his 14th Martinsville Speedway start in the NASCAR Cup Series on Saturday. The 26-year-old driver made his Cup debut at the track for Hendrick Motorsports on March 29, 2015, and has since led a total of 718 laps there – his most laps led at any track. Across his 13 starts at Martinsville, he has one win (November 2020), five top-five finishes and seven top 10s. Elliott is tied for the most stage wins (four) at the track. In this race last spring, he drove to a runner-up finish.

SHORT-TRACK STATS: On Saturday, Elliott will make his 38th short-track start in the Cup Series. In those races, he has garnered one win (Martinsville 2020), 12 top-five finishes, 17 top-10s and led 1,251 laps.

GUSTAFSON’S PAPERCLIP PAST: No. 9 team crew chief Alan Gustafson is set to call his 35th Martinsville race from atop the pit box this weekend. In his previous 34 Cup Series starts at the track, he has three wins – most recently with Elliott in November 2020 to solidify the No. 9 team’s spot in the Championship 4. Gustafson also has 15 top-five finishes and 24 top 10s at the venue. His other two wins at the paperclip-shaped track came with Jeff Gordon in 2013 and 2015.

POINTS LEADER: Seven races into the 2022 season, Elliott continues to be a front runner in the Cup Series point standings and is currently tied with Ryan Blaney for the top spot. Elliott is one of only six drivers to score at least four top-10 finishes in 2022. His best result of fourth came at Circuit of The Americas just two weeks ago.

RECAPPING THE WIN: Elliott’s November 2020 victory at Martinsville was his first Cup Series short-track win. The Dawsonville, Georgia, native won the second stage and led 236 of 500 laps en route to the victory, locking himself and the No. 9 team into the Championship 4. The following week Elliott came from the back of the pack to win at Phoenix and secure his first Cup Series championship.

LLUMAR COLORS: LLumar will have its colors carried on the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 this weekend at Martinsville. It’s the second of two races that the Eastman Performance Films brand is serving as the primary partner during the 2022 season. It was also on board Elliott’s Chevrolet during his fourth-place run at COTA in March. LLumar’s window tint and paint protection film is produced at Eastman’s manufacturing facility located just over 10 miles from the Virginia track.

24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 24 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Resides: Charlotte, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 4th

No. 24 RaptorTough.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 RaptorTough.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will be available to members of the media at the Martinsville Speedway media center on Friday, April 8, at 3:45 p.m. local time.

REVVED-UP RICHMOND: Qualifying second for last Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway, Byron maintained that position until the end of stage one. With issues on the right rear during the stage break pit stop, Byron restarted deeper in the field for the start of stage two. Crew chief Rudy Fugle was able to use pit strategy later in the run to get Byron back to the front of the field. In the final stage, the Charlotte, North Carolina, native took the lead and commanded the field for 122 laps – the most he has led in a single race – and was poised to take home his second win of the season. However, with varying pit strategy taking place, two cars with fresher tires were able to catch him with five laps to go, leaving Byron with a third-place finish – a personal best for him at Richmond.

POINTS, POINTS, POINTS: So far in 2022, Byron has captured two stage wins, both coming in stage one of the races at Phoenix Raceway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. His two stage wins are tied for the third-most this season. Byron has collected the most playoff points (7), most stage points in the opening stage of races (46) and the second-most stage points overall (64).

SUCCESS AT SHORT TRACKS: With the Cup Series taking on its second short track of the 2022 season, Byron has momentum on his side after his third-place finish in last weekend’s short-track race at Richmond. In his last three short-track starts, he has collected three top-five finishes – the longest active streak in the Cup Series and his longest streak on short tracks. He and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman are tied for second with the longest active streak of top-10 finishes (three) on short tracks behind only Martin Truex Jr., who has six.

MARTINSVILLE MINUTES: Despite his young age, Byron’s time at Martinsville goes back to when he attended his first Cup Series race at the paperclip-shaped track in 2006 as a fan. Since then, the 24-year-old driver has moved through the NASCAR ranks and is now poised to make his ninth Cup start at the half-mile venue. Of his eight Cup Series starts there, Byron has a personal-best finish of second in the fall of 2019 when he came within car lengths of scoring the win. Last season, Byron raced to back-to-back top-five finishes – one of only two drivers (Truex) to do that at Martinsville in 2021. He has three top-five finishes total at Martinsville – the most at any track in his Cup career.

NIGHT MOVES: In eight night races in 2021, Byron battled to three top-five finishes – tied for the sixth-most. In those events, he ranked fourth with 140 laps led.

THE FUGLE FILES: Sunday’s race will mark Fugle’s third in the Cup Series at Martinsville. Last season, he and the No. 24 team raced to two top-five finishes, a fourth in the spring and fifth in the fall at the Virginia track. Aside from his Cup starts, the Livonia, New York, native has 14 races at the paperclip-shaped track already under his belt, all in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. In those 14 races, Fugle has accumulated one win (May 2019), six top-five finishes and 12 top-10s. Two of those previous starts were with Byron, both in 2016, where the duo grabbed a top-five finish and two top-10s.

TWO-FOUR: The No. 24 has won at Martinsville nine times – tied for the fourth-most Cup Series wins by a car number at the venue, all coming with Jeff Gordon. If Byron were to end up in victory lane Saturday night, the No. 24 would tie the No. 48 for the third-most wins at Martinsville.

TRUCKIN’: In addition to his full-time driving duties in the Cup Series behind the wheel of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Byron will compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race Thursday night at Martinsville for Spire Motorsports. Byron will wheel the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Silverado with Axalta highlighted in Thursday night’s race. Byron has two Martinsville starts on his résumé in the Truck Series, both coming in 2016 when he qualified seventh for both events and raced to one top-five finish and two top-10s.

RAPTOR® TOUGH: Unveiled earlier this season, Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet will sport the RAPTOR® brand this weekend at Martinsville. Making its debut for 2022 at Circuit of The Americas, RAPTOR® will return in 2022 for multiple races with Byron and the No. 24 team. RAPTOR® is a durable protective coating and bed liner that is designed to tolerate the toughest climatic conditions and can be applied to a wide range of substrates from steel, wood, concrete and plaster to plastics and composites. Resistant to common fuels, U.V., scratches and stains, RAPTOR® is available at local paint distributors, auto parts stores and can also be purchased from online retailers like Amazon. For a better look at Byron’s No. 24 RaptorTough.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, click here.

48 Alex Bowman
Age: 28 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Resides: Concord, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Greg Ives
Standings: 7th

No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will be available to members of the media at the Martinsville Speedway media center on Friday, April 8, at 3:15 p.m. local time.

NO WASTED TIME: Alex Bowman won the penultimate race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season at Martinsville Speedway in October. The driver led nine laps, including the final eight before tallying the fourth and final win of his career-best year. The 28-year-old driver finished eighth in the first stage and second in the second stage en route to his victory.

MR. CONSISTENT: Bowman is tied for the most top-10 results (four) in the 2022 Cup Series season. He is joined by teammate Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr., Ross Chastain and Kyle Busch. Bowman has two top-five finishes this year, making him one of nine drivers with multiple top-fives this year.

ON REPEAT: Driving the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Bowman is one of two competitors in the Cup Series to earn multiple wins on short tracks since the start of the 2021 season. Bowman is tied with Truex for two wins on the small circuits after winning at Richmond Raceway in April 2021 and Martinsville in October.

SHORT-TRACK STREAK: Bowman is tied with teammate William Byron for the second-longest active streak of top-10 finishes on short tracks (three). His three consecutive results mark his longest streak of top-10s on short tracks in his Cup career. Only Truex holds more with six consecutive top-10 results at the smaller venues.

RICHMOND REWIND: Continuing to show consistency in 2022, Bowman garnered his third straight top-10 finish after his eighth-place result at Richmond last Sunday. Following a 28th-place start, he finished the first stage in 14th and the second stage in 11th. His string of early-season success positions the No. 48 team seventh in the regular-season standings through seven points-paying events.

IVES AT THE PAPERCLIP: Greg Ives will make his 15th Martinsville start atop the pit box in the Cup Series on Saturday. The 42-year-old crew chief has garnered one win (October 2021), two top-five finishes and six top-10s in his 14 starts.

CLOCKING IN: Hendrick Motorsports’ 26 NASCAR Cup Series wins at Martinsville Speedway are the most for the organization at any one track. The total includes victories in two of the last three races held there.

MASTERS OF MARTINSVILLE: If Hendrick Motorsports leads 18 laps Saturday night at Martinsville, it will become the first to lead 10,000 laps at a single track in the Cup Series.

REMEMBER THE FIRST: On April 29, 1984, at Martinsville, driver Geoff Bodine earned the first of Hendrick Motorsports’ 283 NASCAR Cup Series victories. Last season, the organization surpassed the legendary Petty Enterprises as the winningest team in Cup history. Car owner Rick Hendrick founded Hendrick Motorsports in 1984.

VIRGINIA IS FOR VICTORY: Entering Saturday night’s race, Hendrick Motorsports has grabbed 37 victories in the Commonwealth of Virginia — its most in any one state. That mark is followed by North Carolina (32 wins) and California (22). Only Petty Enterprises (44) has more Virginia wins.

SHORT-TRACK SAVVY: Hendrick Motorsports will seek its Cup Series-best 55th points-paying win on a short track under the bright lights of Martinsville. The team has won 54 times on short tracks with 13 different drivers, which is 10 more victories than next-best Joe Gibbs Racing.

APPROACHING 2,000: Hendrick Motorsports is nearing its 2,000th top-10 finish in points-paying NASCAR Cup Series competition. With 1,997 results inside the top 10 since the team was founded in 1984, it is only three away from the milestone. The organization holds the record for the most top-10 finishes in Cup Series history – nearly 600 more than anyone else.

AND 100,000: Since Hendrick Motorsports was founded in 1984, it has led a record 99,023.61 miles in points-paying Cup Series races. The team is less than 1,000 miles from hitting 100,000 led at NASCAR’s top level. Last season, Hendrick Motorsports led 5,662.77 miles. Through seven races in 2022, it has led 566.14 miles.

RACKING UP THE WINS: Since the beginning of the 2021 Cup Series season, Hendrick Motorsports has won 20 points-paying races. During that period, all other teams combined have posted 23 victories.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on racing at Martinsville Speedway: “I love racing at Martinsville, but I haven’t been that fast there in the past – at least fast enough to win. I always go there with enthusiasm, with the mindset to continue to work hard and evolve and to become better. Hopefully we can battle for the win.”

Cliff Daniels, crew chief of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on preparing for the flat short track: “The closest track we’ve raced this year is the (Los Angeles Memorial) Coliseum where we ran the Clash. Still, it’s very, very different compared to Martinsville. We try to piece together from that data point, from the Phoenix test, the Phoenix race and from Richmond. None of those are like Martinsville, but we can base our approach on the differences of those tracks compared to Martinsville in years past.”

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on the team’s performance in 2022: “I feel like we’ve been solid at times. Other than Vegas, I felt like there’s been signs of pace for us. We just haven’t put a whole day together yet. We’ll keep doing our thing and continue to move forward. That’s really all you can do. This deal pays in November. We’ve got a long ways to go, and I feel like we have a great team, and that’s the part of the year we want to be prepared for most. We want to win and we want to gain as many bonus points as we can, don’t get me wrong, but a lot of racing to be done.”

Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on heading to Martinsville in the Next Gen car: “Martinsville is super unique and that’s what I like about it. I really like going there. With this new car, it’s just going to be a huge difference for us to get it to do what the old car did setup-wise, so that’s going to be a learning curve for us.”

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on how he approaches racing at Martinsville: “I think Martinsville has always been a good track for us especially with two top-five finishes last year. We just need to hit on the things that are crucial there and work on it. With the shape of the corners and the rhythm it takes, I feel like I have an eye for what a car should look like to get around there just from coming to so many races growing up. I think some of that translates to inside the car when you’re thinking through what lines to take and how to pass somebody. Growing up short-track racing helps too. Similar to Denny (Hamlin), I grew up racing around the Southeast and running a lot of late model races. I’ve gone back and done some of that this year and that helps reaffirm how I race at tracks like this.”

Rudy Fugle, crew chief of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his thoughts of racing 400 miles at Martinsville: “I’m excited to race under the lights this weekend at Martinsville, especially for 400 laps. I’m excited to have a little bit of a shorter race honestly. I like that style. It’s a bit more up my alley of racing from the other series. You really have to try to get all the work done early. You won’t have as much time to recover from mistakes now, so you really have to minimize those. Realistically the way we race these races is we race to the end of stage one, we race to the end of stage two and then to the race end. It makes them all shorter races essentially. With every call you make, and even how you start the race, you can’t be as far off and need to make better decisions early on. I like those situations and the pressure it brings. I welcome that challenge.”

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his current momentum: “We have had three back-to-back top-10 finishes, which is getting us closer to our goal of being consistent. Having a great race at COTA and then following that up with an eighth place at Richmond boosts the confidence of everyone on the team, not just myself. Greg (Ives) and the rest of the guys at the shop work really hard to give me the best Ally Chevy they can put together and it’s showing. Going back to Martinsville, a place that I won late last year, is something that keeps us looking in the right direction. I think we can go down there and repeat our success from last season.”

Greg Ives, crew chief of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his approach to Martinsville and the wave of confidence the team has: “Martinsville has been a great racetrack for Hendrick Motorsports. You always want to go there and perform well. It definitely boosts our confidence coming off our recent win there at the end of last year in addition to how we have been performing at short tracks recently. We are going to go there with a solid race car and a strategic plan. Barring any mistakes, I feel like we have what it takes to go out and contend for another win.”

Young’s Motorsports Martinsville Speedway Truck Series Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Martinsville (Va.) Speedway | Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200
Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Jesse Little
Primary Partner(s): Skuttle Tight
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Steven Dawson
2022 Driver Points Position: 23rd
2022 Owner Points Position: 17th
Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 10
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Little’s Back: This weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Jesse Little as the driver of the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST. Little returns to the organization for his third of 11 confirmed races aboard the team’s flagship entry.

Welcome Aboard: For the fifth Truck Series race of 2022, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Skuttle Tight as the primary marketing partner on Little’s No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200.

Skuttle Tight is a new R-40 insulated attic access system.

Whether it’s installing in new construction or replacing that old drafty attic hatch, Skuttle Tight is America’s premier attic entry system manufacturer.

Skuttle Tight is based in Willmar, Minnesota.

Back For More: For the fifth Truck Series race of the season, Young’s Motorsports and Jesse Little welcome back Luxio as an associate marketing partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Luxio joined the Young’s Motorsports team at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February.

Luxio was founded in 2021 with a mission to bring high-quality home goods to consumers all around the world at fair, affordable pricing. Luxio currently offers shipping to Canada, Mexico, United States of America and the United Kingdom.

Jesse Little Truck Series Martinsville Speedway Stats: Jesse Little will make his inaugural Martinsville Speedway Truck Series debut in Thursday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200.

Despite no experience in a truck around the historic paperclip short track, Little does have two prior starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2020 and 2021 respectively.

In those two Xfinity starts, Little started a track-best 19th (October 2020) and finished a track best 22nd in the same race. He has completed 494 of 500 laps in Xfinity competition at the legendary Virginia short track.

Jesse Little Truck Series Short Track Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a short track, Little has made seven starts throughout his career with two top-10 finishes, while carrying an average finishing position of 17.9.

Driver Intel: Little, the son of former NASCAR driver Chad Little returns to the Truck Series scene in 2022 after spending the last two seasons competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for JD Motorsports and BJ McLeod Motorsports, respectively.

Martinsville will mark Little’s 37th career start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and third for Mooresville, N.C.-based Young’s Motorsports.

From 2015 to 2022, Little, 24, has achieved eight top-10 finishes in the Truck Series, including a career-best sixth-place finish driving for his family-owned JJL Motorsports team at Iowa Speedway in 2018.

Circuit of the Americas | XPEL 225 Race Recap: Little’s teammate Kaz Grala piloted the No. 02 Young’s Building Systems | Randco. Chevrolet RST in the Truck Series most recent race at Circuit of the Americas on March 26th.

After qualifying mid-pack, Grala contended for a top-10 finish but was spun into the gravel on a late-race restart which thwarted the team’s chances for back-to-back top-10 finishes on the 20-turn road course.

Grala recovered with the few laps remaining to finish 14th.

In his most recent with Young’s Motorsports at Atlanta, Little earned a very respectable 15th place finish after starting deep in the field at the newly repaved 1.5-mile speedway that raced like a mini-Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway or Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Little as crew chief of the No. 02 Skuttle Tight Chevrolet Silverado RST is crew chief Steven Dawson.

A long-time Young’s Motorsports employee, Dawson will serve as crew chief for just his sixth Truck Series race. The Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 will be his first race as crew chief at the 0.526-mile shaped race track.

In the most recent Truck Series race in Austin, Texas, he guided Young’s Motorsports driver Kaz Grala to a competitive 14th place finish at the 3.41-mile road course facility.

Dawson, 34, is a native of Concord, N.C.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Jesse Little, please like him on Facebook (Jesse Little Racing) and follow on Instagram (@JesseLittle97) and Twitter (@JesseLittle97).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Jesse Little Pre-Race Quote:

On Martinsville Speedway: “Martinsville is a race of attrition and with a good starting spot, this Young’s Motorsports No. 02 group and myself can compete up there. I’m looking forward to running under the lights and putting on a show at the paperclip for some of the best fans around.

“I am also so happy and grateful to Chad and Lisa Komplien and everyone at Skuttle Tight for believing in me and this No. 02 Young’s Motorsports team. They have been my longest continued partner and I can’t wait to give them the competitive run we both have sought over the years!

“They will finally be able to be at the track and up on the pit box so hopefully good luck is on our side Thursday night!”

No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Spencer Boyd
Primary Partner(s): RimTyme
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Ryan “Pickle” London
2022 Driver Points Position: 18th
2022 Owner Points Position: 22nd
Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 014
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Back To Familiar Territory: Fan favorite Spencer Boyd returns to the famed Martinsville (Va.) Speedway getting comfortable aboard his new Truck number and leadership eyeing his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win of his career.

No. 124: This weekend at Martinsville, Boyd will make his 124th career NASCAR start. Boyd has three starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, 50 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and will make his 71st start in Trucks when the green flag waves Thursday night.

The highlight of his NASCAR career is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in October 2019 driving for Young’s Motorsports.

Anchor Partner: Last month, Spencer Boyd announced that RimTyme will serve as an anchor partner on his No. 12 Chevrolet Silverado for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

RimTyme will serve as the primary marketing for seven races this season, while serving as an associate marketing partner for the remaining 16 races.

RimTyme Custom Wheels and Tires carries more custom rims than the traditional wheel shop. They have a large selection of name brand custom wheels available in the latest styles, finishes, colors, and sizes.

In addition to a variety of wheel brands, RimTyme carries popular tire brands for everyday driving needs at affordable prices to fit any budget.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Martinsville Speedway Stats: Thursday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 will mark Boyd’s sixth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the 0.526-mile short track.

In his five previous efforts, Boyd has a track-best finish of 15th in the last three Truck Series consecutively dating back to the 2019 Truck Series season, while also carrying an average finish of 20.0.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Short Track Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a short track, Boyd has made 10 starts throughout his career carrying an average finishing position of 22.1.

Circuit of the Americas | XPEL 225 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas, Boyd made his 70th career Truck Series start.

Starting 30th in his No. 12 Derm Dude Chevrolet Silverado RST, Boyd continued to make forward progression during the race and showcased incredible improvement in his road racing craft.

Contact with another competitor on the last lap ruined Boyd’s chances of a top-20 finish, but was credited with a 23rd place finish, a gain of seven positions from his starting position.

To The Point(s): Entering Martinsville, Boyd sits 18th in the championship standings.

14 points separate Boyd from 15th in the championship standings currently held by Matt DiBenedetto with 19 races remaining this season.

37 points separate Boyd from 10th in the championship standings occupied by Derek Kraus.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 12 team secures 22nd in the Truck Series owner standings.

Chasing That W: Boyd is eyeing his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory for himself and Young’s Motorsports.

In 2019 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Boyd pulled an upset during the Truck Series Playoffs by winning the Sugarland Shines 250 at the 2.66-mile superspeedway edging Todd Gilliland by 0.027 seconds.

Truck Series Rundown: In five years of Truck Series competition, Boyd has 70 career Truck Series starts with one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes and a championship best of 17th in 2019 and carries an average finish of 22.5.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Boyd as crew chief of the No. 12 RimTyme Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Ryan “Pickle” London.

He will crew chief his 50th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Thursday night. In his previous 49 races, he has one win, two top-five and four top-10 finishes to his resume.

This weekend marks his fifth race as crew chief at Martinsville.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Spencer Boyd, please like him on Facebook (Spencer Boyd Racing) and follow him on Instagram (SpencerBoydpr) and Twitter (@SpencerBoyd).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Spencer Boyd Pre-Race Quotes:

On Martinsville Speedway: “Martinsville has been very kind to our Young’s Motorsports the last three races and I am hoping we can continue or better that pace on Thursday night with our No. 12 RimTyme Chevrolet Silverado RST.

“We’ve also had a solid start to our 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and I’m determined to keep the momentum up.”

No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Dillon Steuer
Primary Partner(s): Randco Industries Inc.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott
2022 Driver Points Position: N/A
2022 Owner Points Position: 26th
Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 103
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Truck Series Debut: This weekend at Martinsville Speedway, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Modified standout Dillon Steuer as the driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Thursday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 will signify his debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Sponsor Intel: For the fifth Truck Series race of 2022, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Texas-based Randco Industries Inc. as the primary marketing partner on Steuer’s No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200.

Getting To Know Dillon: Steuer, 20, graduates to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series after spending the last several years competing in various small and big block modifieds on dirt and asphalt race tracks across the northeast.

The Bohemia, New York native is a second-generation racer whose father Chuck Steuer competed from the 1990s to 2015 and won two track championships at Riverhead Speedway.

He retired from driving duties at the end of the 2015 season to guide son Dillon Steuer in his racing endeavors.

This season, Steuer is continuing to build his small and big block modified resume with competition at Orange County Fair Speedway, Bridgeport Speedway and others. He will also compete in a limited USAC SpeedSTR schedule.

Steuer’s advancement to the Truck Series is a perfect birthday belated gift. He turned 20 on April 5.

Dillon Steuer Martinsville Speedway Stats: Thursday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 will mark Steuer’s inaugural debut at the 0.526-mile short track.

Circuit of the Americas | XPEL 225 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas, Sheldon Creed returned to the tour as the driver of the No. 20 Wiley X® | Luxio Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Creed delivered Young’s Motorsports its first career Truck Series pole, but the team battled drive train issues at the start of the race and finished a disappointing 36th.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Steuer as crew chief of the No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Andrew Abbott.

He will crew chief his 87th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Thursday night.

In his previous 86 races, he has one pole, two top-five and seven top-10 finishes
to his resume.

This weekend marks his eighth race as crew chief at Martinsville.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Dillon Steuer, please like him on Facebook (Dillon Steuer) and follow him on Instagram (dillon_6d_steuer).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Dillon Steuer Pre-Race Quotes:

On Martinsville: “I am super excited to make my NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Young’s Motorsports at Martinsville. I am looking forward to the opportunity to race for them at a track I grew up watching on television.

“I am thankful for everyone that has helped made this possible and to all the people who helped me get to this point in my career.”

Race Information:

The Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 (200 laps | 105.2 miles) is the fifth of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs., April 7, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Qualifying will soon follow from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The 36-truck field will take the green flag later that night shortly after 8:00 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

Kaulig Racing Weekly Advance | Martinsville Speedway

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Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400

Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1

  • Kaulig Racing has one top-10 finish at a non-superspeedway/ non-road course track, which came at Auto Club Speedway (Hemric, ninth)

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1

  • Allmendinger has more top-10 finishes at Martinsville Speedway than any other track on the NCS circuit (seven)
  • Allmendinger has led two laps in the 2022 NCS season (Circuit of the Americas)

“Martinsville is probably my favorite oval track to race on. I have always enjoyed the rhythm of that track. It’s going to be a tough race, because anything can happen on a late-race restart, and you’re always amongst traffic. It’s mentally and physically challenging, but I have always enjoyed it. We are in the Dash 4 Cash again this week, and this is probably one of the best tracks we have a shot at it on the Xfinity side. Richmond was not great for us on the Cup side, but we are planning on trying some new stuff at Martinsville. This is one of the best places I can go to learn the new car some more.” – AJ Allmendinger on Martinsville Speedway


Justin Haley, No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1

Haley has led one lap in the 2022 NCS season (Atlanta)

“I’m really looking forward to getting to Martinsville, a place I have typically had some success at in the past. I think this is a place that will feel similar to the LA Coliseum, which I really enjoyed racing at. We had some really good speed there. We definitely have some things to improve on after Richmond, so I’m looking forward to getting to work at another short track.” – Justin Haley on Martinsville Speedway

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Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS)
Friday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1

  • Dating back to the 2020 season opener, Kaulig Racing has finished at least one car in the top-10 in 72 of the last 73 NXS races.
  • Kaulig Racing has earned at least one top-10 finish in 31 consecutive races in the NXS series, currently the longest active streak of any team in the series
  • Kaulig Racing has had at least one top-five finish in five of the seven races in 2022
  • Kaulig Racing has an average finish of 16.9 at Martinsville in NASCAR Xfinity Series
  • Kaulig Racing has led 99 laps at Martinsville (all in the 2020 race
  • Kaulig Racing has led 179 laps in the NXS season so far
  • Allmendinger: 131 laps
  • Hemric: 48 laps


Landon Cassill, No. 10 Chevy Truck Month Chevrolet

Cassill has an average finish of 24.5 at Martinsville in the NXS (two starts)

“I love racing at Martinsville. The short tracks have been such great races for the Xfinity Series lately, so I’m really optimistic. I ran well there last year, and the Kaulig Racing Chevrolets are typically fast there as well.” – Landon Cassill on Martinsville Speedway


Daniel Hemric, No. 11 Cirkul Chevrolet

Hemric has an average finish of 3.0 at Martinsville in only two starts in the NXS
Martinsville is one of two tracks Hemric has earned a top five in each start at

“The majority of us in the field grew up on short track racing at tracks just like Martinsville. Night races at tracks like this bring a certain vibe and electricity that I really enjoy. Martinsville was a track I always felt like I struggled at for many years, but during my first cup series season in 2019, I felt like I found something. I had top-five finishes in both starts there last year, so I’m excited to lean on my teammates and continue moving in the right direction.” – Daniel Hemric on Martinsville Speedway


AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Chevrolet

  • Allmendinger now has a win in four-consecutive NXS seasons (2019:1 | 2020:2 | 2021:5 | 2022:1)
  • Allmendinger has an average finish of 15.3 at Martinsville (three starts)
  • He has led 68 laps at Martinsville (all in 2020)
  • Allmendinger is the only driver in the NXS with a top-10 finish in all seven races in the 2022 season

About Kaulig Racing™

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and made the Championship 4 round in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons. They will continue fielding three, full-time NXS entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Landon Cassill, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Daniel Hemric, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger. With multiple wins, Kaulig Racing has come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. The team made multiple starts in the NCS in 2021 and won in its seventh-ever start with AJ Allmendinger’s victory at “The Brickyard” for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The young team has acquired two charters for the 2022 NCS season, with Justin Haley competing as its first, full-time driver in the series. The team’s second entry will be shared by part-time teammates AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Toyota Racing – NCS Martinsville Quotes – Christopher Bell – 04.06.22

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Toyota Racing – Christopher Bell
NASCAR Cup Series Quotes

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (April 6, 2022) – Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell was made available to media prior to the Martinsville Speedway race this Wednesday:

CHRISTOPHER BELL, No. 20 Yahoo Toyota Camry TRD, Joe Gibbs Racing

Did you notice anything with the Bristol test with Stewart Friesen?

“The track conditions look really good. Hopefully we are able to continue that, and I think we will see a dirt race. The thing about dirt racing is track conditions dictate a lot of it.”

Are you familiar with the changes that are going to be made to the car for the dirt race?
“So, I’m not really familiar with the changes that they are doing at all. I know they are doing a lot of underbody stuff, but I’m not sure what they are doing with that. I know that dirt build up has always been a problem with last year’s car and is very concerning with this too. I’m glad they are taking action and going out there with Stewart (Friesen) this week to do the test and learn some more about it before we go there for racing.”

How important was it to you to have two strong runs?

“It’s very important for sure and it’s just nice to be able to get some good solid races in. Looking back at last week in Richmond, we capable of a lot more than sixth and was ultimately disappointed with a sixth-place finish, but all-in-all, after the season started, it’s been rewarding to be able to get two good runs in a row. I think we have the capability of doing that week-in and week-out – having good finishes, having strong runs. Hopefully we can build on that and go to Martinsville and run strong again.”

How cool is it to have Yahoo on your car this weekend and this season?

“You want to talk about a dream come true – that’s pretty much it. I remember as a kid I would always watch Yahoo Sports and that’s pretty much how I got updated, so to be able to carry the Yahoo colors is really cool. We’re going to have a car that stands out, that is for sure. The purple car is going to look really good on track and glad we get to debut it this weekend in Martinsville.”

How was your Kansas test?

“Yeah, the Kansas test was a good test. We really didn’t have any issues. I think we learned a lot. Goodyear brought a couple of different tires and all of them performed really well. I was really happy either way – whatever decision they did on tires, but the top was fast for sure and that is one thing that we expected or learned to expect and know from the last couple of Kansas races. Very similar to Las Vegas, I think the cars are going to race really well there.”

When do you start worry about making the Playoffs?

“To be honest with you, it has definitely crossed my mind, especially with how the season started. I think we were – we might have been last in points after the first three or so races, so that was not ideal at all. I was really nervous about it, and we looked like we were headed towards an upward trend at Atlanta and got a good finish, looked like we had a good points day and that was taken away, so the situation has not been good. We’ve been able to help ourselves out the last couple of weeks, but we know that we are definitely in a really big hole in points, and we are focused on performing every single stage, and every week, and getting a good finish. But we need to perform in every stage to capitalize on getting as many points back as we can. Making the Playoffs is a big deal, and we are certainly focused on that.”

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GMS Racing NCWTS Martinsville Speedway Preview

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Grant Enfinger, No. 23 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST

Martinsville Speedway Stats

  • NCWTS Starts: 9, Wins: 1 (2020), Best start: 3rd, Top 5s: 3, Top 10s: 4, Laps led: 56

2022 NCWTS Season Stats

  • Starts: 4, Best start: 7th, Best finish: 10th (COTA), Top 10s: 1, Current points position: 14th
  • About Champion Power Equipment: Since 2003 Champion Power Equipment has earned a reputation for designing and producing the market’s finest power equipment. From our original headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California, Champion has expanded its North American footprint to include facilities in Jackson, Tennessee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Toronto Canada. Today, Champion’s product line has expanded to include portable generators, home standby generators, inverter generators, engines, winches and log splitters. With over 2.5 million generators sold in North America, Champion is a market leader in the power equipment field. Visit ChampionPowerEquipment.com for more information.
  • Chassis History/Info: Grant Enfinger will bring GMS Racing chassis no. 329 to compete at Martinsville Speedway. This Silverado RST was originally built in 2020 and was in the No. 26 team’s rotation over the past two seasons. The chassis has been raced five times previously, posting a best result of third place at Richmond last year.
  • Turning the Page: A tough start to the season can’t keep the No. 23 team down. Enfinger, Denike, and crew have scratched and clawed their way through the opening four races of the season, and appear to be bouncing back from some early misfortunes. Last time out at COTA, they were able to earn their first top-10 finish of the season, and currently have made their way up to 14th in the points standings. - Previous Race Winner: Enfinger is one of only six previous Martinsville truck race winners entered in Thursday night’s Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200. The veteran won in spectacular fashion in the penultimate race of 2020, forcing his way into the Championship 4 despite entering the race essentially out of contention. Grant led 49 laps and made a daring pass for the win on an exciting green-white-checkered finish. - GE Quote: “Martinsville is always an intense race from all angles. As a driver, you have to manage your brakes, tires, fenders, and emotions. GMS Racing has shown some great success at that track in years past, and I personally love the short tracks, so I am really looking forward to this race. My No. 23 Champion Power Equipment team has made some great strides and we are ready to take it to the next level this weekend.”

Jack Wood, No. 24 ChevyLiners.com Chevrolet Silverado RST

Martinsville Speedway Stats

  • NCWTS Starts: 1, Best start: 34th, Best finish: 27th (2021)

2022 NCWTS Season Stats

  • Starts: 4, Best start: 11th, Best finish: 13th (Atlanta), Current points position: 26th
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  • Chassis History/Info: Jack Wood will drive GMS Racing chassis no. 327 on Thursday night at “The Paperclip”. This pickup has some serious history behind it, as it carried Sheldon Creed to the 2020 NCWTS championship victory at Phoenix Raceway. In addition, the chassis carried Creed to a dominant win at Darlington Raceway in September 2021, where it was last raced. Thursday will be Jack’s first time running this specific truck.
  • Sunoco Rookie Contender: In his first full-time campaign, Wood has shown promise as a rookie. As the tour heads to Martinsville this weekend, the driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet currently sits third in the Sunoco Rookie Of The Year standings, only fifteen points behind leading rookie Lawless Alan. Of the four declared Sunoco ROTY contenders that are entered this weekend, Wood is the only one with previous truck experience at Martinsville.
  • JW Quote: “I’m looking forward to returning to Martinsville for the second time with my No. 24 team. The truck schedule has been all over the place to start out the year, going to different types of disciplines each week, so I am excited to get back to some short track racing. I feel confident heading back this weekend because we showed a lot of speed last year, but just never really got the track position that we needed to do anything with it. Hopefully the weather will allow us to qualify so we can have a good spot to roll off from, and the goal will be to stay up there as much as possible.”

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series operating the No. 23 and the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs, as well as the ARCA Menards Series with the No. 43 Chevrolet SS. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Menards Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA Menards Series East championships. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. including operations for GMS Fabrication. The GMS Racing campus also houses operations for Petty GMS, a two car full-time NASCAR Cup Series team formed in 2021.

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