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CHEVY NCS AT RICHMOND: Alex Bowman Press Conference Transcript

NASCAR CUP SERIES
RICHMOND RACEWAY
TOYOTA OWNERS 400
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
APRIL 2, 2022

ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Richmond Raceway. Press Conference Transcript:

AS THE MOST RECENT WINNER AT CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE IMPENDING FUTURE OF THAT TRACK?
“That’s not what I expected to get asked about first thing here at Richmond (laughs).

I like Chicagoland a lot. It’s a really technical, fun racetrack; super slick and extremely rough. I don’t really know what’s happening with it, but bummed it’s not on the schedule. It’s definitely a special place.”

FOUR OF THE NEXT FIVE RACES ARE AT TRACKS ONE-MILE OR SHORTER. THREE OF THOSE RACES YOU WON LAST YEAR. DOES THAT GIVE YOU CONFIDENCE GOING INTO THIS NEXT LITTLE STRETCH?
“Yeah, for sure. They are all racetracks that I really enjoy. I think if we still had last year’s car, I’d be super confident. But a lot has changed this year with this racecar and I don’t really know what to expect at a lot of these places with the Next Gen car. So, at least kind of knowing that I know what to look for and know what I need in the racecar to be successful at these places is good. But trying to find that with a completely new racecar is definitely going to be tough.”

CHEVROLET AS A WHOLE HAS WON FOUR OF THE LAST FIVE RACES. WHY DO YOU THINK THE MANUFACTURER HAS HAD SO MUCH SPEED EARLY ON?
“I think we’ve definitely had really fast racecars each and every week, and it’s cool to see Chevrolet have so much success. There were races that things went our way too. We have a lot of really smart people that have worked really hard. I feel like the playing field is pretty even right now.”

WITH SOME OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS CAR, I KNOW AERODYNAMICALLY, IT’S SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT, PARTICULARLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE COMPOSITE BODY LENDS ITSELF TO LESS TIRE RUBS. IS THERE A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF INTENSITY IN THE RACE THAT WE MIGHT HAVE SEEN AT A ROAD COURSE THAT WE’RE LIKELY TO SEE AT A SHORT TRACK?
“Yeah, for sure. I think you can definitely run into stuff that would have ended your day in the past. We kind of got sandwiched in between a bunch of cars on a restart last week; drove straight into somebody and it would have completely ended our day last year. Probably would have ended up knocking the radiator out of it and just been done. It’s cool to not have any damage after that. I think there’s a fine balance between that, right? You don’t want to be able to just bounce off stuff and I don’t think you are. But the old car was super fragile. I think it’s definitely going to change the racing a little bit. I don’t know that it’ll change the racing here a ton. Going to Homestead, it’s going to make running the fence way easier and way less stressful, I think, just because if you hit it once, you’re not going to instantly get a flat tire. It’s definitely different and I’m excited to see how it all plays out.”

MY HOME TRACK, MOBILE (SPEEWAY), IS KIND OF COMING BACK TO LIFE THIS YEAR. I KNOW YOU MADE A COUPLE OF ARCA STARTS THERE. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEMORIES OF RUNNING MOBILE OR RACING THERE?
“Yes, I ran there once in an ARCA car. I remember being there to test and it rained, and we sat around and did nothing because we didn’t have a jet dryer or anything. It was a fantastic time (laughs). I think we sat fast time and ran third or something.

It’s a cool place. The Mobile memory for me is the video of Will Kimmel flying off the end of the racetrack. That’s the one that sticks out in my head. It’s a cool racetrack, for sure.”

YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED IN SOME CHAOTIC, WILD FINISHES THIS YEAR. DENNY (HAMLIN) HAD KIND OF INSINUATED ON TWITTER EARLIER THIS WEEK THAT THE ETHICS OF LATE RACE RACING HAVE CHANGED OVER THE LAST FIVE TO SEVEN YEARS. DO YOU SEE THAT AND WHY ARE THINGS MORE CUT-THROAT OR WIN-AT-ALL-COST NOW?
“I think the Playoff format has a lot to do with that. But I think we’ve seen that over the course of the years. You’ve seen people spin people out at the end of races and get pretty physical at the end of the races for a long time. I think there’s some new guys in the series that are extremely aggressive. Like everyone knows how aggressive Ross (Chastain) is at all times. AJ (Allmendinger) is an aggressive driver, too. I don’t necessarily think it has changed as much as Denny (Hamlin) thinks maybe. But I think if there’s a reason and you have to put your finger on it, it would be the Playoff format. How much winning matters and sometimes you can overcome those guys hating you for that trophy.”

LOOKING AHEAD TO BRISTOL, YOU’RE A DIRT GUY. YOU’VE BUILT CARS FOR DIRT RACING. LOOKING AT GOING BACK TO BRISTOL AND TAKING THE NEXT GEN CAR THERE, WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU ANTICIPATE THAT CAR MIGHT HAVE RUNNING ON DIRT?
“Similar challenges to what we had last year. I think the cars last year adapted pretty well to the dirt stuff. Obviously, independent rear suspension is way different. I’ve never driven anything on dirt with independent rear suspension, so it’s going to be interesting to kind of learn about that and see how the steering rack is and all that. I think your main challenges are still going to be visibility and keeping the grill open. The things we fought with last year.

I’m excited it’s a night race. I think that’s going to help everybody. I’m looking forward to it. I love dirt racing. While I couldn’t see an inch from my windshield last year, I still had a blast when I could see. Bristol is a really fun time.”

I’VE HEARD IN THE PAST THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILARITIES BETWEEN PHOENIX (RACEWAY) AND RICHMOND (RACEWAY). WITH THIS NEW CAR, IS THAT A SIMILAR SITUATION WHERE SOME OF THE DATA FROM PHOENIX CAN LEND ITSELF TO HOW YOU GUYS SETUP THE CAR HERE AT RICHMOND. IF NOT, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES THAT YOU GUYS FACE WITH THE NEW CAR COMING HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME?
“Yeah, I think they’re definitely similar. They are two places where I’m pretty awful at (laughs), so they kind of lend themselves to each other there. (Turns) one and two at Phoenix (Raceway) is somewhat similar to here. Just trying to take the data from that and know what we fought with our racecar there. Obviously it’s different. It’s not exactly the same, but it’s at least close.

We struggled at Phoenix this year. We were better than where we finished, but still wasn’t great. So, just trying to learn from that and use the parts and pieces that we can. And also, use all the engineering stuff to be better here.”

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About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

MPM Marketing Honoring Autism Awareness Month

MPM Marketing will be honoring Autism Awareness Month through initiatives like the puzzle-themed number seen on Michael Faulk's Late Model Stock (left) and the MPM Autism themed T-shirt art on the right. (Photo: MPM Marketing and Arizona Sports Shirts)

Columbia, S.C. (Apr. 2, 2022) — The start of every April marks the return of a proud and special tradition for everyone at MPM Marketing.

Over a half-dozen MPM Marketing clients will be carrying number fonts with puzzle pieces to celebrate Autism Awareness Month, which is designed to recognize and share stories of people who are affected by autism.

Autism awareness has always been a very important cause for MPM Marketing owner Tonya McCallister with her son being diagnosed at an early age and has been thrilled to see her clients and the auto racing community wholeheartedly embrace the cause.

“We try and do something a little different each year to bring awareness,” McCallister said. “The support is always phenomenal during Autism Awareness Month and it seems to grow each year. Obviously autism is very near and dear to our hearts, so we’re always looking for opportunities to bring more awareness.”

Autism is characterized by social communication challenges and repetitive behaviors. Usually detected by parents in their children within their first three years, approximately one percent of the world’s population has autism, which equates to over 75 million people.

McCallister and MPM Marketing sell Autism Awareness themed T-shirts every year with proceeds going to Team Therapy of South Carolina. For 2022, Arizona Sports Shirts was responsible behind the design of the T-shirts that will also be on hand for both April CARS Tour events at Greenville-Pickens Speedway and Goodyear All American Speedway.

MPM Marketing’s support for Autism Awareness will be prevalent throughout April with Boo Boo Dalton, Kody King, Payton Freeman, Devon Morgan, Michael Faulk and Delaney Gray all adorning the puzzle-themed numbers. Braden Rogers is also carrying the unique font while driving for Lee Faulk Racing; another MPM Marketing client.

Brandon Gray, who is Delaney’s father and is a part of the MPM Marketing clientele with his own short track operation, shares McCallister’s passion about autism awareness and believes that MPM Marketing’s actions will succeed in assisting those who are directly affected by it.

“We believe that God blesses us to be able to race and that we should use our platform to help better as many people’s lives as possible,” Brandon said. “The opportunity to run the autism puzzles on our car aligns perfectly with our mission and the purpose of our platform. We are passionate about raising awareness for autism and are honored to support MPM’s efforts.”

For the puzzle-themed numbers, McCallister turned to Fuz1on Graphics; a sister company of Lee Faulk Racing whose list of drivers outside of Rogers include MPM Marketing clients like King and Lee’s son Michael.

Michael, who primarily oversees Fuz1on Graphics, was more than happy to help McCallister in promoting awareness towards autism, adding that the puzzle-themed numbers were the perfect way to express that support out on the track.

“Autism Awareness Month holds a special place in my heart,” Michael said. “I have close family and friends with this condition and anytime we’re always trying to raise money for the cause. MPM and Fuz1on came up with the idea of the puzzle piece overlays and I thought it was a great way to bring attention to the cause.”

McCallister is eagerly looking forward to seeing so many Autism Awareness Month-themed cars out on track over the next several weeks and is already starting to brainstorm over how MPM Marketing can be more involved in promoting the cause over the next several years.

“I can’t thank Fuz1on Graphics enough for always being willing to help me,” McCallister said. “Michael and Lee are like family, and they know how special this month is to us, but I also must thank the MPM client base and families that never cease to amaze me with their generosity. All of this really comes down to the entire racing family from partners, fans and organizations that support us with autism awareness during the month of April.”

MPM Marketing’s support of Autism Awareness Month formally begins with the on-track action this weekend. Those that want to add the puzzle-themed number to their car can contact Michael at Fuz1on Graphics for the MPM discounted price, while McCallister can be reached about T-shirts if fans are not able to attend either CARS Tour race in April.

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About McCallister Precision Marketing

McCallister Precision Marketing (MPM) focuses on assisting up-and-coming race car drivers with career advancement and promotion. McCallister Precision Marketing helps drivers build confidence in front of and behind the camera, giving them the tools they need to advance to the next level. The company also provides companies with a strategic plan for their sales, marketing and promotional needs. We believe in building positive relationships with our clients so that we may provide them with the most professional, yet personal guidance they need, in order to achieve their racing goals. Our clients include race car drivers, race team owners, companies and racing series’. We also work closely with charities and charity events. For more information on McCallister Precision Marketing, visit www.MarketWithMPM.com, email

MADDEN SETS TRACK RECORD AND GRABS ANOTHER $50,000 SUPER LATE MODEL VICTORY AT KARL KUSTOMS BRISTOL DIRT NATIONALS

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 1, 2022) – Chris Madden led every lap in Friday night’s XR Super Series Late Model feature to score the $50,000 victory at the Karl Kustoms Bristol Dirt Nationals.

In other racing Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, T.J. Herndon claimed another victory in Street Stock while Ricky Ingalls took the win in Factory Stock.

Madden, who earlier in the day set a track record at 14.950 seconds at 128 mph in qualifying, drove his ultra-quick car to lead all 50 laps from the pole and claim his second win in the four-race series over the two-week event. With the win, Madden moved into contention to claim the $100,000 event bonus that will be awarded tomorrow to the racer with the highest average finish.

“Its pretty awesome, what a phenomenal race car, we had some mishaps last Saturday, but we recovered well,” said Madden, who won last Friday night’s race in similar dominating fashion but finished 12th Saturday. “It’s awesome to be at Bristol and see all the fans out and appreciate all their support.”

Madden, from Gray Court, S.C., says he hopes he can make a similar run in tomorrow’s 50-lap finale to try and pocket the hefty bonus check.

“Our goal is to win races and we have a big points fund going into tomorrow night,” Madden said. “There’s definitely some tough competition here this weekend, but we’ve been fortunate to put ourselves in position to win and that’s what we have to do tomorrow.”

He says the $100,000 he’s won so far is critical funding for his team.

“It takes every bit of it, we’re just thankful and blessed to be able to win,” Madden said. “Hats off to the crew. Thanks to XR for stepping out on a limb to give us racers some great money to race for. We appreciate them.”

Last Saturday’s winner Chris Ferguson made a late race charge to finish second and was followed by rising star Devin Moran in third. NASCAR Cup champ Kyle Larson finished fourth, Ricky Weiss was fifth and Scott Bloomquist finished sixth.

Herndon of Atwood, Tenn., swept the week in Street Stock, winning all four of his feature races, including tonight’s 30-lapper.

Herndon held off Morristown’s Austin Adkins, who finished second, and Georgia racer Andy Stewart, who rebounded from a crash last night and overcame a back of the field starting spot to score a third place finish. Dale Nelson finished fourth and Mario Gresham was fifth.

Megan Erwin, who made history Wednesday night by becoming the first female to win a race at BMS, finished sixth.

Herndon led all 30 laps to take the $5,000 winner’s prize.

“I’ve got an incredible team,” Herndon said. “Couldn’t ask to be no better. I don’t know what else to say. My car was phenomenal, we didn’t make a change from the time we unloaded it out of the trailer to tonight.”

Herndon said winning at Bristol, where so much racing history has been made, is the biggest of his career.

“I’ve had some good ones but this one pretty much tops it, especially with the weekend we’ve had,” Herndon said. “My crew works their hearts out. I couldn’t do it without them. My goal this weekend was to make it on top of that building (BMS Victory Lane) one time so I’m just speechless.”

Herndon won four Dirt Nationals trophies for the week, but tonight’s victory earned him a signature BMS Gladiator Sword, which he says he will proudly display at his home.

“It’s fixing to go on my mantle,” Herndon said with a smile. “Sometimes I put my trophies in the living room just to irritate my wife, so the sword is going to go up there when I get home.”

Ingalls, from Longview, Texas, scored an emotional Factory Stock victory, holding off fellow Texans Phil Dixon and Brandon Williams at the checkered flag.

“It’s the greatest accomplishment I’ve ever done in racing,” Ingalls said. “This is the greatest place I’ve ever been, when you roll down that hill inside this track you are in awe. I love it. I want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to do this.”

The final night of the Karl Kustoms Bristol Dirt Nationals begins tomorrow at 7 p.m. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Grandstand tickets can be purchased online at www.racexr.com or at the gate, starting at $40 for adults and $5 for kids (12-under).

LIMETREE TO SPONSOR RYAN ELLIS AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

MOORESVILLE, N.C- (April 1st, 2022) – NASCAR Driver Ryan Ellis and Alpha Prime Racing are proud to announce that Limetree will be the primary sponsor of Ellis and the No.45 Chevy Camaro at Texas Motor Speedway for the May 21st NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the Texas 250.

Limetree has sponsored Ellis in different capacities, including last year’s Xfinity Series race at Road America, in the Henry 180. However, this will mark their first race as a full primary sponsor.

“I’m really excited to carry the Limetree colors at their home track. We’ve worked together in the past, but for them to have their own scheme and branding on track just miles away from their headquarters is really cool. I’ve always loved Texas Motor Speedway and how much the area embraces NASCAR. We’ll have a big crowd out of Limetree employees and clients. I hope we can bring the Limetree Chevy home with a solid finish in their home race,” said Ellis, driver of the No.45 Limetree Chevy.

“We’re excited about our partnership with Ryan and Alpha Prime Racing. At Limetree, we’re always looking for that extra gear of performance for our clients, and felt like racing was a perfect fit to support that message. Additionally, as a minority-owned business, we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to support Ryan in his journey and be a small part of enabling an opportunity for him. Our team members loved their interaction with him in the past and have been ecstatic with his recent success,” said Tom Rouse, Founder of Limetree.

The No.45 Limetree Chevy will hit the track for the first time Friday, May 20th, at Texas Motor Speedway. Race coverage of Saturday’s Texas 250 will begin at 1:30 pm ET on FS1. Stay tuned to Ryan’s and Limetree’s social media for more information!

Limetree was founded in 2016 and is based in Dallas, Texas, and is one of the fastest-growing privately held marketing companies in the US. Fans can find out more at golimetree.com.

Secondary and associate sponsorship is still available on the Limetree Chevy – for more information, please see the below contact info.

About Limetree
Limetree is a behavioral marketing company dedicated to making marketing more effective by uniting data, behavioral science, and design. Rooted in science, our approach delivers actionable intelligence and activations that significantly improve a marketer’s ability to target the right people with the right message while measuring and improving performance.

For more information on Ryan Ellis, please visit www.ryanellismotorsports.com.

2020 5.7L Dodge RAM Bighorn | Customer Build

AmericanTrucks Inspires RAM Owners with a Super Clean Rig

PAOLI, Pa. (March 31st, 2022) – Parts authority AmericanTrucks (AT) rolls out a new “Customer Builds” YouTube episode featuring a 2020 5.7L RAM 1500. Owner Jon S. has a virtual meet-up with AT’s Adam Maqboul to share the inspiration behind his current and future mods. To see more of Jon’s build list, along with his photos and product specs, viewers are invited to visit his dedicated profile page on AT’s website.

“It’s a super clean, beautiful truck, just very well taken care of from the looks of it,” says Adam. He begins by asking about Jon’s Rough Country Low Profile Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover. Originally chosen for its looks, Jon soon came to appreciate its practicality together with the rubber bed mat he installed. Other keys upgrades featured in the video include the Weathertech Underseat Storage System, the JMS PedalMAX Throttle Enhancement Device, the Corsa 3” Mid Pipe Resonator Delete Kit, and more. With plans to keep his truck long-term, Jon is taking his time with other upgrades but says that wheels and tires are definitely on his radar.

AT’s newest customer spotlight video features a super clean 2020 5.7L RAM 1500 Bighorn. Viewers can check out the build pages at AmericanTrucks.com to see more of Jon’s truck including his complete mods list and other customer profiles. AT’s “Customer Builds” video series features real projects from around the country. Customers get a chance to show off their rigs while providing ideas and inspiration with AT’s growing community of truck owners and enthusiasts.

View it here: https://www.americantrucks.com/profiles/147089

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About AmericanTrucks

AmericanTrucks is regarded as one of the best, most reliable online aftermarket retailers providing parts and accessories for F150, F250, Ranger, Silverado, Sierra, and RAM. Catering to the needs and demands of late-model truck owners and enthusiasts, AmericanTrucks provides the best parts with support from genuine truck experts. Located just outside of Philadelphia, AmericanTrucks is dedicated to offering the truck community with the highest quality of parts and customer service. Please visit https://www.americantrucks.com for more information.

COMCAST RACES TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY LEVERAGING NASCAR XFINITY SERIES DASH 4 CASH PLATFORM

More than $200,000, laptop donations, and free WiFi-connected Lift Zones for local organizations have been established in Dash 4 Cash Markets since 2018
Highly Competitive, Fan Favorite Series Returns at Richmond, Martinsville, Talladega, and Dover

PHILADELPHIA (March 31, 2022) – Comcast is committed to helping people access the transformative power of the Internet and to closing the digital divide. Once again, the company is leveraging the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash platform to continue to make an impact. Since 2018, the company has donated both laptops and more than $200,000 of funding in racing communities. Comcast has also installed free WiFi inside community centers, as part of its Lift Zones program, in markets where the popular and highly competitive four-race series takes place. The 2022 installment kicks off this weekend with the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway. Based on their finishes at Circuit of the Americas last Saturday, the Dash 4 Cash eligible drivers are: AJ Allmendinger, Austin Hill, Noah Gragson, and Sam Mayer.

Dash 4 Cash will then continue at Martinsville Speedway on April 8, Talladega Superspeedway on April 23, and Dover Motor Speedway on April 30. Lift Zones have been established in each of these markets, with partners including The Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge, and the Green Beret Project.

“We’re proud to support the Dash 4 Cash program in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said Matt Lederer, Vice President of Brand Partnerships and Amplification at Comcast. “It’s exciting to have an extra incentive for this week’s qualifiers, and we’re proud to continue to work alongside our partners to bridge the digital divide in the communities where we live, work and race.”

Comcast’s Lift Zones program provides free WiFi inside community centers that serve students, families, veterans, seniors and adults. These are just a few of the more than 1,000 Lift Zones the company has established across the country. Additionally, the company is introducing more people to the power of the Internet through its Internet Essentials service, which provides low-income households with fast and reliable Internet access for a little as $9.95/month. Internet Essentials is the nation’s largest and most successful private-sector broadband adoption program in the country.

“Comcast continues to make a lasting, positive impact in the Martinsville community through its commitment to digital equity,” said Joanie Petty, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge in Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia. “The Lift Zone at our Teen Center
enables our local students year-round by providing a place to access the internet for free to complete their school work. We are thrilled by the support Xfinity has provided.”

Xfinity is bringing NASCAR fans closer to the sport they love and making a positive impact within the Martinsville community by offering free ticket giveaways starting on April 1 at Xfinity retail stores in Danville, VA (158 Holt Garrison Pkwy, Danville, VA 24540) and Lynchburg, VA (4010 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502). 200 tickets will be available at each store on a first come, first serve while supplies last (no purchase necessary). Fans can stop by either store to pick up tickets (max four per person) and learn more about Xfinity products and services.

During this year’s Dash 4 Cash race weekends, Comcast will provide free tickets and driver meet and greets for local nonprofit organizations like the YMCA of Greater Richmond, Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge, and the Green Beret Project.

Lift Zones and Internet Essentials are both key components of Comcast’s Project UP initiative developed to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities. Having reliable Internet and the tools and information necessary to navigate the digital world are critical to opportunity and success. Comcast is helping bridge the digital divide by providing Internet, technology, and resources to the communities and people in need.

Backed by a $1 billion commitment to reach millions of people, Project UP encompasses the programs and community partnerships across Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators. For more information on Project UP and the latest news on efforts to address digital inequities visit https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/project-up.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, Peacock, NBC News, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Petty GMS Event Preview: Richmond Raceway

Ty Dillon, No. 42 ChevyLiners.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Dillon at Richmond Raceway:

  • Dillon has competed in seven NASCAR Cup Series events at Richmond Raceway, completing 99.4% of the laps competed. The North Carolina native has also participated in 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, earning two top-five and seven top-10 finishes.
  • Need Liners?: ChevyLiners.com will serve as primary partner on Dillon’s Chevrolet Camaro for Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway. This marks the second consecutive week that the grey and mustard colors of Chevrolet Accessories have adorned the No. 42 machine. - About ChevyLiners.com: For ultimate interior protection, Premium All-Weather Floor Liners by Chevrolet Accessories are the solution. Offering precision coverage around interior trim, driver pedals, seat tracks, and door sills, they’re constructed of quality materials that provide optimum carpet and interior trim protection, isolating debris and moisture while remaining removable for cleaning.
  • From the Drivers Seat: You have five top-20 finishes in the first six races. How close are you to breaking into the top-10?

“We were a headlight away from being 10th at the Daytona 500 and finished 15th at Phoenix a couple weeks ago. Just over three months ago when we announced that we were going to be Petty GMS, if you would have told me that we started the first five of six races finishing every lap and not finishing outside the top-20, I would be satisfied. But like any competitor, you are always looking for the next best thing. My teammate, Erik Jones, has had really good speed. He’s been able to cash in a lot of stage points and have solid finishes, but we want that speed in our cars too. We need to get up inside the top-10 to grab stage points, which will help us as the year goes on. That is something that we can achieve and working towards. That’s the unsettledness in our stomachs that will keep us grinding to get better.”

Erik Jones, No. 43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Jones at Richmond Raceway:

  • Jones has competed in nine NASCAR Cup Series races at Richmond Raceway, collecting a best finish of sixth in 2017. In addition, Jones has four starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, posting three top-five finishes.
  • Nutrition for the Brain: FOCUSfactor will serve as primary partner on Jones’s Chevrolet Camaro for Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway. As the anchor sponsor on the No. 43 machine, FOCUSfactor’s blue and green colors will continue to be featured throughout the 2022 season.
  • Meet Jones: On Sunday, April 3 at 1:15 p.m. ET, Jones will visit the Trackside Live Stage in the Richmond Raceway Midway to chat with hosts Jose Castillo and Kim Coon. - About FOCUSfactor: FOCUSfactor is sold at America’s leading retailers such as Costco, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, The Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon.com. FOCUSfactor, America’s leading brain health supplement, is a nutritional supplement that includes a proprietary blend of brain supporting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. In December 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US Patent 8,329,227 covering FOCUSfactor’s proprietary formulation “for enhanced mental function”. The issuance of the patent marked one of the few times a patent has been issued for a nationally branded nutritional supplement. FOCUSfactor is clinically tested with results demonstrating improvements in focus, concentration and memory in healthy adults.
  • From the Drivers Seat: Six races, six different winners with smaller teams competing up front. Does that give you encouragement at Petty GMS?

“It does for sure. I think we’ve seen the parity right from the start of the season. There are different cars, different drivers, different teams running up front. We’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of that and having some strong runs. Our expectations are high at this point. We all feel like we can win races and we’ve had cars that can win races this year already. If we continue to bring that speed to the track, it will happen. But putting these races together isn’t easy. It’s not easy to win a Cup race at all. We have to keep pushing and working hard to put it all together. Winning and playoffs are definitely in our sights and definitely where our goals are for the rest of this season.”

ABOUT PETTY GMS:

Petty GMS competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, operating the No. 42 Chevrolet for Ty Dillon and the No. 43 Chevrolet for Erik Jones. The newly formed team brought together two storied organizations in December 2021. Over the last decade, owner Maury Gallagher built a victorious team, capturing two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championships, one ARCA Menards Series title, and two ARCA Menards Series East championships, as well as 65 wins and 235 top-five finishes across six series. Richard Petty, a member of the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2010, serves as Chairman of Petty GMS. Petty, known as “The King,” accumulated over 200 wins and was the first of three drivers to win seven championships in the Cup Series. For more information, visit www.pettygms.com.

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RCR Event Preview – Richmond

Richard Childress Racing at Richmond Raceway … In 180 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Richmond Raceway, Richard Childress Racing has scored nine wins led by Dale Earnhardt’s six wins (1985-spring, both races in 1987, 1990-fall, and 1991-spring). Kevin Harvick won three times (2006-fall, 2011-fall, and 2013-spring) while Clint Bowyer scored his first short track victory in the NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond in the 2008 spring event. The team owns 38 top-five and 73 top-10 finishes in Cup competition at Richmond.

Xfinity Series Stats at Richmond … RCR has seven victories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway led by Kevin Harvick who won five races, including three consecutive (2005-fall event and both races in 2006). Clint Bowyer won the 2007 spring race to give the Welcome, N.C.-based organization an impressive four-race win streak. The team also swept both races in 2003; Harvick won the spring race while Johnny Sauter rallied from a 30th-place starting position to win the fall event. RCR has racked up 32 top-five and 58 top-10 finishes at Richmond entering Saturday afternoon’s race.

Catch Saturday’s Action … The Richmond 250 at Richmond Raceway will be televised live on Saturday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1 and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Follow Sunday’s Action in Richmond … The Richmond 400 will be televised live on Sunday, April 3 beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

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AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:
What are your thoughts on Richmond Raceway?
“I actually love Richmond Raceway. There was a time in my career when I did not run well at Richmond at all. It was a thorn in my side, but over the years that has changed. Richmond has become a much better place than it used to be for me. We ran really well there last year, and I’m excited to get back there and see what we can do this time around in the new Next Gen Chevy.”

This Week’s Guaranteed Rate Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Richmond Raceway … Tyler Reddick will be making his fourth NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend at Richmond piloting the No. 8 Guaranteed Rate Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. His best Cup finish at the Virginia short track is 11th in 2020. Reddick made five NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the .750-mile speedway with a best finish of fourth-place in the 2019 spring event and claimed three top-10 finishes.

Momentum On His Side … Tyler Reddick has been impressive early during the 2022 Cup season. In six races, Reddick has two top fives, highlighted by a third-place effort at Phoenix Raceway, and three top 10s in the last four races. He has led 97 laps, which has already surpassed his laps led total from the 2021 season. Reddick is 10th in the Cup series driver standings with an average start of 9.0 and an average finish of 17.0. He and the No. 8 team have continued to improve with each race weekend. Coming off of a fifth-place effort last weekend at Circuit of the Americas, the momentum is even greater.

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TYLER REDDICK QUOTES:
What are your thoughts on this weekend’s race at Richmond Raceway?
“With the Next Gen car and the wider tire, and with a little less power than the old car, I think it’s going to be even more momentum based. We’re just working on some things set-up wise. I feel pretty good about where we’re at and the direction we’re going. I think we’re only going to get one set of tires in the warmup that we’ll have Saturday morning to really understand where our car is at. Honestly, with the warmup and the few adjustments you can make, you’re kind of boxed in. You can make some balance changes, but you’ve really got to do your homework going into it and that’s what we’re focused on right now.”

Coming off of a strong finish last weekend at COTA and now that we’re six races into this season with the new Next Gen car, how are you feeling about your season so far?
“This new car is everything that NASCAR told us it would be and everything we thought it would be. It’s a really hard car to drive but it’s also really fun to drive. You have to work for every spot and it’s so competitive. Every track is different now and there’s so much to learn and that’s always exciting. To be the best and to win, you have to know what you’re doing and work for it. Last week’s finish was strong, but it was a tough one to swallow because we were so close to that first win. I know my team and I are going to find Victory Lane soon because we’ve been strong every single week. Sometimes luck hasn’t been on our side and sometimes we just couldn’t quite get up there but our Chevys have been so fast and so good on all of the tracks. We will continue to learn from the COTA race and keep working on the simulator and be even more ready for the next road course race. We had the Kansas Speedway tire test earlier this week but we’re focused on doing our homework for Richmond. Everyone at RCR and ECR Engines have been working incredibly hard and it’s showing on the track. We’re running up front and everyone knows we’re there. I’m confident it will be the same this weekend at Richmond.”

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The Season So Far … Creed scored his fourth top-10 finish in six races this season at Circuit of the Americas thanks to an impressive late-race rally, climbing from 28th to 10th place over the final six laps. He gained one position in the series driver standings at Circuit of the Americas, moving up to 11th. Creed has gained three positions in the standings over the last three races.

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SHELDON CREED QUOTES:
What’s the big challenge at Richmond?
“The track is really slick and rough and wears tires worse than most tracks that we go to now. That’s probably the hardest part and then just getting into the corner. Not being free in but then still turning good in the center is really important at Richmond Raceway. I don’t know what my deal is there, if wear the tires out too fast in the beginning of a run or what. I haven’t had a lot of great showings there. I’m always optimistic on trying to change that. Hopefully we can go there this weekend and be better.”

How best do you prepare for a track like Richmond that’s a challenge?
“You do your homework and watch what the guys that have been consistently good there are doing and then hopefully you have a fast race car to go along with it.”

This Week’s Bennett Transportation and Logistics Chevrolet Camaro SS at Richmond Raceway … Hill will be making his first Richmond Raceway start in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition this weekend. He has collected two top-10 finishes at Richmond in two NASCAR Truck Series starts, with a best finish of eighth in 2020. In 2015, Hill won a K&N Pro Series East race at the track, leading 43 of 70 laps.

The Season So Far … Hill enters Saturday’s race at Richmond on the heels of back-to-back second-place finishes at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Circuit of the Americas. He has three top-five finishes in six races this season and vaulted from eighth to sixth in the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver standings after the Circuit of the Americas event. In the last three races, Hill has jumped up five positions in the standings. With his victory in the season-opening event at Daytona, Hill has clinched a spot in the 2022 NASCAR Playoffs.

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Dash 4 Cash … Hill’s runner-up finish at Circuit of the Americas qualified him for the Xfinity Dash 4 Cash bonus this weekend at Richmond Raceway. Should Hill win on Saturday afternoon, the Winston, Ga., driver will earn a $100,000 bonus from Xfinity.

AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:
You had two top-10 finishes at Richmond in the Truck Series. What is the key to running well at Richmond?
“I ran there in the Trucks twice and both times we were very strong. I felt like we were pretty good there but both times we got behind on strategy at certain parts of the race where some guys would take tires and we didn’t and it got us behind. Managing tire wear is crucial and is so important at Richmond. The way the way the track changes just watching past races with the Xfinity cars, it seems like everyone starts on the bottom and then you’ll see some guys migrating up the racetrack. You have to have a car that can move around a little bit. You want one that can run the bottom as long as it can, but then if you need to move up some that’s going to be big. And saving your right front and right rear is important because you can’t wear them out early in a run. I love any racetrack that we go to that has a worn-out surface like Richmond. I think we can run really well there this weekend.”

Monster Energy Racing: Riley Herbst Richmond NXS Advance

RILEY HERBST
Richmond NASCAR Xfinity Series Advance
No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

NASCAR Xfinity Series Overview

• Event: Richmond 250 (Round 7 of 33)
• Date: Saturday, April 2
• Location: Richmond (Va.) Raceway
• Layout: .75-mile oval
• Time/TV/Radio: 1:30 p.m. EDT on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Riley Herbst Notes of Interest

• The Richmond 250 will mark Herbst’s fifth career NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Richmond. In his four previous Xfinity Series starts at the .75-mile oval, the driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has scored three top-10 finishes, with his best result coming in his most recent visit to the track – fifth in last September’s GoBowling 250.

• Pit strategy by crew chief Richard Boswell combined with Herbst’s savvy driving delivered that fifth-place finish. After starting 20th, Herbst worked his way up to 14th before the lap-35 competition caution. The No. 98 crew gained its driver six spots on pit road, placing him 10th for the start of the second stage. Herbst stayed in the top-10, moving up to eighth by the end of the stage. When the caution came out on lap 183, Boswell made the call to keep Herbst on the racetrack, betting on a late-race caution that would allow him to bring Herbst in after the leaders had pitted, thereby giving him fresher tires and more grip in the waning laps. The strategy proved successful. The caution flag flew on lap 224 and Herbst came down pit road to put on his final set of fresh tires. The leaders, meanwhile, had no new tires at their disposal. Herbst restarted in 10th and gained five positions in the final 26 laps.

• Saturday’s race at Richmond will mark Herbst’s 83rd career Xfinity Series start and his 13th on a short track. Herbst’s history on short tracks has been strong. After finishing an impressive sixth in his first career start in June 2018 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Herbst has gone one to earn seven other top-10s, including in his last two short-track starts – third last September at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and 10th last October at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

• A new associate partner has recently joined Herbst for the 2022 season. Baja Vida, a familiar name in off-road-racing, has aligned with Herbst and the No. 98 team as the “Official Beef Snack of the No. 98 Team”. Baja Vida Jerky passionately creates Baja-inspired products that support “The Flavor of Adventure.” The company’s focus is to connect others with the essence of Baja through delicious, quality food adventures and the vibrance of Mexican culture. Baja Vida Jerky made its first appearance with Herbst during last Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, by placing an on-board camera inside the Monster Energy Ford Mustang.

Riley Herbst, Driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang

You have three top-10s so far this season and have finished on the lead lap in all but one race. Talk about your start to 2022.

“I definitely think this is my strongest start. That was the goal that my crew chief, Richard Boswell, and I had for this year. We had some flashes of really good speed last year, but we weren’t consistent, by any means. Our biggest goal this year was to be consistent week in and week out. We knew that some weeks were going to be bad and some were going to be good, but we have to capitalize on the good weeks and try to finish every single race. It’s time to stock up on the top-10s and top-fives and, hopefully, the wins will come here shortly.”

You’ve had strong runs at Richmond in the past. Is this a track where you have a good opportunity to get that coveted first win?

“Man, I feel like every single weekend we have fast Ford Mustangs and can contend for wins. With that said, I really do enjoy going up to Richmond. Honestly, I just really enjoy short-track racing. That’s a nice, fun short track similar to some that most people like myself grew up racing on, so I’m excited to get back there and go for a win.”

Talk about your sponsorship with Monster Energy and what it means to be one of their athletes.

“Monster Energy want us to be who we are and that’s all about the brand. Just being a part of an organization that makes us feel like a family is all that I could really ask for and ever want from a sponsor. It’s so cool to be aligned with that brand and for people to know me as Riley Herbst, the Monster Energy driver, the driver of the black No. 98 Ford Mustang with the green claw on the hood. I love it.”

No. 98 Monster Energy Team Roster

Primary Team Members:

Driver: Riley Herbst
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Crew Chief: Richard Boswell
Hometown: Friendship, Maryland

Car Chief: Matt Noyce
Hometown: Oregon, Wisconsin

Engineer: Justin Bolton
Hometown: Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Engineer: DJ VanderLey
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama

Spotter: Tim Fedewa
Hometown: Holt, Michigan

Over-The-Wall Crew:

Front Tire Changer: Shayne Pipala
Hometown: Frankfort Square, Illinois

Rear Tire Changer: Trevor White
Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Tire Carrier: Chad Emmons
Hometown: Tyler, Texas

Fueler: Corey Coppola
Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Jackman: Brandon Banks
Hometown: High Point, North Carolina

Road Crew Members:

Truck Driver: Steve Wood
Hometown: Eatontown, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Willie Pelotte
Hometown: Oakland, Maine

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