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Top Benefits of Downloading Music Online

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Online music streaming services have had a significant influence on the music industry. They’ve altered how people listen to music by making it more accessible and easier. There are many streaming services available these days, and most of them have a loyal following. Although many streaming services appear to be identical, several offer distinct selling characteristics that set them apart. If you haven’t yet downloaded any music streaming applications, you’ve come to the right place. This article will educate you on the benefits of doing so.

Variety

One of the most appealing aspects of online music streaming services is the sheer variety of options. There are millions upon millions of songs to choose from on almost all streaming services. This is fantastic because there will never be a shortage of music to listen to. In addition, some streaming services also include radio stations and music videos, allowing for even more variety in the types of music available. You can easily access a variety of genres here, allowing you to pick and choose what you want to listen to. This means you’ll have music to keep you going no matter what mood you’re in or what activity you’re doing.

Downloading Files Without an Internet Connection

The option to download music and listen to them offline is one of the fantastic new features these services offer albeit only some of them at present. Constantly listening to songs online while out and about and not connected to the internet might be a significant drain on your mobile data. This problem is solved by downloading and listening to music when offline. So, the next time you’re connected to wifi, whether at home or online casino sites (online casino siteleri) or anyplace else, make a point of downloading some of your favorite tunes. That way, when you’re listening to music on the move, you won’t have to worry about going over your mobile data limit.

Convenience

Convenience is undoubtedly one of the most appealing online music streaming services. It’s pretty simple to create an account and start listening to music. Once you’ve joined up for a service, you may use it on all of your devices, and many of them even offer mobile applications. After you’ve set up your account, you’re ready to race! To use these services, all you need is access to the internet and a gadget, which most people appear to have at all times. So it doesn’t matter where you are: at home, at work, at school, on public transportation, in your car, or anywhere else, you may listen to millions of songs.

Personalization

The level of personalization available in music streaming services is unprecedented in the business. These services generate a suggested playlist for you based on algorithms and data

from all of the music you’ve listened to. As a result, the recommended music is typically very accurate, and it’s always fun to try something new now and again.

You may also make your unique playlists using these services. Many people have a variety of playlists for various settings or moods; for example, many people have a gym/workout playlist and also one when visiting online casino sites (online casino siteleri). Even if you don’t want to go to the trouble of making your playlist, most of these sites will. Use the search option to choose a playlist segment from which to pick. Not only is it beneficial to listeners in terms of discovering new music and broadening their horizons, but it is also beneficial to musicians in terms of getting their music in front of people.

Is NASCAR the Finest Motorsport in the World of Racing

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Many people may have heard of NASCAR, but the more away you go from the United States, the less likely it is that you’ll see or hear about the sport. F1 is a popular race across the globe because of its distinctive fast vehicles. NASCAR is easily recognized by the stock vehicles that compete in the series. As the nature of any NASCAR race means that vehicles will regularly collide with barriers or even other drivers, these are cars that have been adapted to withstand a hammering. 

Considering all the advantages of watching NASCAR, it’s puzzling as to why it isn’t watched by more people throughout the world. This is one of the most famous American sports, but it has yet to gain the worldwide recognition that sports like basketball and baseball have had. NASCAR has a lot of flaws when it comes to attendance and viewership, but this is because the sport is still relatively new to many people. It’s possible to make the case that this is a natural outcome of the absence of marketing for the sport. It’s almost impossible to go a day without seeing anything related to Formula 1. 

Even though the NASCAR betting market isn’t very large, the thrilling nature of the sport makes it even more fun to wager on and you can wager on the races on online gaming platforms, there are more casinos available week by week but our team of passionate gamblers has picked out the best gaming platforms so you can maximize your profit.  As well on the casino, you will have the option to play a wide range of games, there are even racing games slots available.

If you’re curious about NASCAR, you’ll quickly discover why it’s regarded as the greatest form of motorsport in the world. A number of things contribute to this, but the most notable is how much racing expertise is on exhibit. Despite the fact that NASCAR has previously been criticized for being tedious, this is not the case at all. The NASCAR drivers’ vehicles are difficult to operate, particularly when the tracks they frequent are taken into account. This is due to the fact that every turn on a circuit presents a new difficulty for drivers to conquer. When you consider that NASCAR vehicles are famously difficult to operate, it’s easy to see why the drivers in this sport are so competent.

5 effective ways to keep your car in tip-top condition

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Cars are not cheap to buy and certainly aren’t cheap to run, so if you have one, then it makes sense to keep it in good order. It doesn’t have to take long, and not only could it prolong the lifespan of your vehicle, but also help to keep you and your family safe on the roads.

Here are 5 effective ways to keep your car in tip-top condition.

Don’t run out of fuel

If you regularly run on fumes, then it’s a habit you need to break. As well as putting yourself in a situation where you could end up stranded at any time, running on an almost empty tank is not great for your engine. 

Wherever possible, fill up before your fuel warning indicator light comes on but if that isn’t feasible, then make a point of doing so as soon as you remember (and before it runs out entirely.)

Check your oil 

Your car will only run smoothly if all its parts are well lubricated, so it’s important to make sure your oil levels don’t deplete and an oil change is carried out when necessary. Over time, they can reduce to well below minimum recommended levels, so you must check this every month or two and fill it up as necessary. 

If you aren’t sure how to check, there are loads of tutorials online, or if you don’t mind paying for the service, your local garage should be able to help.

Extended warranty

If your vehicle’s original warranty has almost expired, an extended warranty is a great way to ensure that any repairs are investigated and remedied. It is, however, crucial to check the level of cover being offered and read the small print. 

It’s also a good idea to research the worst extended auto warranty companies so that you know what to look out for and which to avoid.

Keep your car clean

If you want your car to continue looking nice both inside and out, then you need to put in some effort. There are loads of specialty car shampoos and cleaners on the market these days, so you won’t have any trouble finding what you need. Many come with built-in wax, while others offer a streak-free, professional finish.

For the car interior, it’s worth investing in a good car vac if you don’t already have one. Upholstery, in particular, can get pretty grubby and dirty, especially if you have kids, so it should help to keep it in decent shape. 

Check your tires

Your tires are one of the most fundamental parts of your vehicle, particularly when it comes to safety. If your treads and wearing down or your tires need inflated, it could be a recipe for disaster, so don’t cut any corners when it comes to tire maintenance. Check your treads, switch to winter tires during the colder months where necessary, and have your tires replaced as and when needed. The better the condition of your tires, the less risk of being involved in an accident.

No. 10 Smithfield Ford Racing: Aric Almirola Daytona 500 Advance

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Aric Almirola
Smithfield Ford Racing Daytona Advance
Pole Qualifying | Duel | Daytona 500

Event Overview

● Wednesday, Feb. 16: Daytona 500 qualifying (single-lap qualifying to determine pole for the Daytona 500)

 ●  Time/TV/Radio: 8 p.m. ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

● Thursday, Feb. 17: Bluegreen Vacations Duel (twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for the Daytona 500)

 ●  Time/TV/Radio: 7 p.m. ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

● Sunday, Feb. 20: 64th annual Daytona 500 (first of 36 points-paying NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022)

 ●  Time/TV/Radio: 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● One More Time: On Jan. 10, Aric Almirola released a video on his YouTube channel announcing his retirement from fulltime NASCAR Cup Series racing after the 2022 season to spend more time with his family. This year marks Almirola’s 11th fulltime Cup Series season. The official press release can be viewed here.

● “I want the Harley J. Earl Trophy:” Almirola has won races at Daytona in NASCAR’s top two series, but the Daytona 500 has managed to elude him, once by just half a lap. Click here to watch Almirola explain how winning the Daytona 500 would be the highest achievement of his career.

● History at Daytona: Almirola scored his first career Cup Series win in the rain-shortened July 2014 race at Daytona, when he led 14 laps. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he started on the pole in his first outing in July 2007, and he captured a win there while piloting the No. 98 Biagi-Den Beste Ford Mustang in July 2016. Last year, he won his Duel qualifying race for the first time in his career. Almirola also has three Daytona starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with a best finish of 12th. This year’s Daytona 500 marks Almirola’s 21st points-paying Cup Series start at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.

● In the 2018 Daytona 500, Almirola was a half lap away from becoming a Daytona 500 champion. As he was leading the field to the checkered flag, he made an aggressive block on the No. 3 car of Austin Dillon before he was turned into the outside wall, ending his bid. In last year’s Daytona 500, Almirola showed strength by running at the front of the field on occasion, but his day ended when he was caught in a multicar accident on lap 190.

● To earn a spot in the Daytona 500, drivers must first compete in the Duel – twin 150-mile qualifying races Thursday night that set the 40-car field for Sunday’s main event. Almirola’s Duel win last year was his third consecutive top-three finish in the qualifying event.

● Before drivers compete in the Duel, they race the clock in single-lap qualifying Wednesday night. The two fastest cars are locked into front-row starting spots for the Daytona 500 while the rest of the field is determined by the results of the Duel. Even-numbered qualifiers race in the first Duel and odd-numbered qualifiers race in the second Duel. Almirola’s best Daytona 500 starting position was third, earned last year.

● Almirola’s career: In 388 NASCAR Cup Series starts, Almirola has earned three wins, 26 top-five finishes, 84 top-10s, three poles, and has led 893 laps.

● Almirola has an impressive record at superspeedways with two wins, seven top-fives, 12 top-10s and 84 laps led. Last June, he scored his eighth-consecutive top-10 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway to tie the track record for most consecutive top-10s – a mark set by Hall of Fame inductee Dale Earnhardt Jr., between April 2001 and October 2004.

● Drew Blickensderfer joins the team as the new crew chief for the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang. He replaces Mike Bugarewicz, who was promoted to SHR performance director. Blickensderfer comes from Front Row Motorsports, where he led Michael McDowell to his first Daytona 500 win last season. Blickensderfer and Almirola were together in 2016 and 2017 at Richard Petty Motorsports. Blickensderfer has three combined wins at Daytona – two being Daytona 500 championships.

● Smithfield Foods rejoins Almirola for his final fulltime season. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Its 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” Smithfield is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. The company has pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including its industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across its entire U.S. value chain by 2030. Smithfield believes in the power of protein to end food insecurity and has donated hundreds of millions of food servings to local communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.SmithfieldFoods.com, and connect on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

● Beyond the 10 YouTube Series:In 2022, Almirola will share his life beyond the No. 10 Smithfield Ford with season three of his award-winning YouTube series. Fans and media can subscribe on YouTube to see Almirola’s personality on and off the track. Episodes have already featured life as a dad, a husband and an athlete, and it gives fans a unique perspective on what goes on in the life of a professional NASCAR driver. Fans can also follow Almirola’s social media channels: @Aric_Almirola on Twitter and Instagram, and @AricAlmirola on Facebook.

Aric Almirola, Driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing:

What would it mean to become a Daytona 500 champion in your last fulltime season?

“Outside of winning the championship, if I had to pick one race to win, it would be, without a doubt, the Daytona 500. I’ve won every other race there is to win there. Being only two hours away from Tampa, Daytona is my home track, so it would be huge to have that opportunity to be a Daytona 500 champion. I’m already fulfilled in my career, but that would be the icing on the cake.”

You’re stepping away from fulltime racing to spend more time with family. How cool would it be for them to see you win one more time?

“I think it would be huge for my kids to get to participate in me going to victory lane one more time, especially because they weren’t at New Hampshire last year. We were getting ready to leave on vacation that next day when I got home from New Hampshire. We were going to Key West, so they didn’t go, so that way Janice could have all of their bags packed up, so that was hugely disappointing for them. Obviously, they were excited and jumping up and down on the couch that we won, but they didn’t get to be there to be a part of it. So, I would love for them to have that opportunity to go to victory lane one more time before we hang it up.”

Last year’s Daytona 500 ended prematurely and put you behind in points early. What’s the strategy this year?

“Go out and try to win. That’s it. Whatever strategy makes us cross the finish line in front when the checkered flag waves. I’ve never wanted it more.”

Why is the Daytona 500 such an iconic and much-anticipated race for you?

“First off, Daytona is always exciting for me. It’s my home racetrack growing up just two hours away in Tampa. I have a lot of childhood memories from going there with my family. To top it off, I’ve won there both in Xfinity and Cup cars. I just have a tremendous amount of fond memories spectating at Daytona, even all the way back to my beginning days. I would go back and go-kart in Daytona. It’s always exciting because it brings back all those great memories. Not to mention, it’s the world center of racing. It’s the greatest place on earth to go race at. It’s the biggest race of the year, the one everyone wants to win. Your name is forever etched in history. There’s just no other race like it. It’s such a special race because of the prestige and the paycheck at the end. It’s the highest-paying race. Anybody who is alive and breathing knows of the Daytona 500. Even if you’re not a huge race fan or even a NASCAR fan, you know of the Daytona 500. There’s just so much history around this race that being a Daytona 500 champion is a really big deal.”

What has been the secret to your superspeedway success?

“I can’t put my finger on just one thing. It takes a lot of different things. It takes a fast racecar. It takes a great spotter. It takes a lot of concentration and focus from me, but really just always thinking about your next move. It really is a high-speed chess match and you’re constantly weighing out your risk versus reward and, fortunately for me, I’ve more often than not found myself in position to win these superspeedway races when it comes down to the end of the race. I’ve done it many different ways. I’ve done it by being up front and being aggressive all race. I’ve done it by laying back and avoiding the big wrecks, and then being there at the end. I’ve found myself with opportunities to win these races multiple different ways, so I really think that it takes a lot of different key elements to all just kind of go your way in that given race.”

Walk us through the final lap of the 2018 Daytona 500, when you were half a lap away from being crowned a Daytona 500 champion.

“I felt so confident. I knew that if I hit all of my gears perfectly, I would have a shot at it and I did. I looked in my mirror and saw everyone racing side by side and figured that I was in control of the race and, if I made the right move, I was going to be the winner of the Daytona 500. About halfway down the back straightaway, they were coming with a run and I pulled over to block it. In your head, you know it’s the Daytona 500 and you’re a mile and a half away from winning, so you’re going to do everything you know to try and win that race. I pulled over to block and put a pretty aggressive block on the No. 3. I knew that if I blocked high, he was going to go low. As soon as I blocked high, I knew I was going to have to immediately block low. When I blocked low, he turned against my back bumper and (I went) into the outside wall. I wrecked a mile away from winning the Daytona 500. I don’t necessarily fault him for what he did but, given the same opportunity this year, you can bet your bottom dollar I would return the favor. You’re going to do whatever it takes.”

How was it to win the July 2014 race at Daytona?

“The end goal is not just to make it to the top and be there. The end goal is to be successful at the highest level. To win at Daytona stamped a little bit of validation on the fact that I made it to the top and I won at the highest level of stock car racing in the United States. That win was a career highlight and I hope to add another win.”

No. 10 Smithfield Ford Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Aric Almirola

Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Crew Chief: Drew Blickensderfer
Hometown: Decatur, Illinois

Car Chief: Jerry Cook
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

Engineer: Davin Restivo
Hometown: Asheboro, North Carolina

Engineer: James Kimbrough
Hometown: Pensacola, Florida

Spotter: Joel Edmonds
Hometown: Dobson, North Carolina

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Ryan Mulder
Hometown: Sioux Center, Iowa

Rear Tire Changer: Trevor White
Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Tire Carrier: Tyler Bullard
Hometown: King, North Carolina

Jack Man: Sean Cotton
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Fuel Man: James “Ace” Keener
Hometown: Fortuna, California

Road Crew Members

Mechanic: Tony Silvestri
Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio

Mechanic: Robbie Fairweather
Hometown: Westbrookville, New York

Engine Tuner: Matt Moeller
Hometown: Monroe, New York

Tire Specialist: Russel Simpson
Hometown: Medford, New York

Transporter Co-Driver: Dale Lackey
Hometown: Taylorsville, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Wayne Smith
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

Bucked Up Energy Drink Strengthens Relationship with Joe Graf Jr. in 2022

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Joe Graf Jr. and SS GreenLight Racing (SSGLR) announced today that Bucked Up Energy Drink and their sister products will strengthen their partnership with the team for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season beginning with next Saturday’s Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

For the season-opening race at Daytona on Sat., Feb. 19, Bucked Up will feature its new Strawberry Kiwi flavor with Graf’s No. 07 Ford Mustang infused with a pink and green livery.

Inspired by nuclear fusion, Bucked Up Strawberry Kiwi is an unparalleled source of energy and refreshment.

We won’t get deep into the science, but in nuclear fusion, you get energy when two atoms join together to form one — the same reaction that powers the sun.

With Bucked Up Energy Strawberry-Kiwi, we fused two delicious flavors to form one. The result — a zero sugar, solar-sweet source of energy so abundant the world might actually start revolving around you.

“I am super proud to continue representing the Bucked Up Energy Drink brand for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season,” said Joe Graf Jr. “The explosive growth Bucked Up has experienced over the past two years is just insane. Their company accelerated far beyond their expectations in large part because of their involvement in NASCAR.

“Bucked Up has been a part of my NASCAR journey since my rookie season in 2020, and everyone on the team is excited to have them as a partner in the next chapter at SS GreenLight Racing in our first race with Ford, Ford Performance, Roush Yates Engines and our technical alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing at Daytona.

“I really feel like we are going to surprise everyone this season!”

Graf and the team also confirmed that 2021 partners G-Coin, CoverSeal and Market will return as primary partners throughout the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

For more on Joe Graf Jr. visit JoeGrafRacing.com, like him on Facebook (Joe Graf Jr.), follow him on TikTok (@JoeGrafJr), (Twitter (@JoeGrafJr) and Instagram (@joegrafjr).

For more on SS GreenLight Racing, please like them on Facebook (SS GreenLight Racing) and follow them on Twitter (@SSGLR0717) and visit their website at SSGreenLight.com.

About SS Green Light Racing:

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

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

Mahindra Tractors Racing: Chase Briscoe Daytona Speedweek Advance

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CHASE BRISCOE
Pole Qualifying | Duel | Daytona 500
No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Event Overview

● Wednesday, Feb. 16: Daytona 500 qualifying (single-lap qualifying to determine pole for the Daytona 500)
● Time/TV/Radio: 8 p.m. ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
● Thursday, Feb. 17: Bluegreen Vacations Duel (twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for the Daytona 500)
● Time/TV/Radio: 7 p.m. ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
● Sunday, Feb. 20: 64th annual Daytona 500 (first of 36 points-paying NASCAR Cup Series races in 2021)
● Time/TV/Radio: 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● The 64th annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 20 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway marks Chase Briscoe’s second start in the prestigious NASCAR Cup Series event and the first for the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) team’s new sponsor Mahindra Tractors. Briscoe started 30th in his Daytona 500 debut in 2021 after a spin resulting in damage during his Duel qualifying race forced the No. 14 team to unload its backup car for Sunday’s race. He methodically worked his way toward the top-20 before rain brought things to a halt on lap 31. Once racing resumed, Briscoe was running 22nd when the car ahead of him lost control due to a flat tire and made contact with the No. 14 Mustang. The team made repairs and Briscoe returned to the track and avoided further incident to finish 19th in his first points-paying Cup Series race.

● Before Briscoe can make a run at redemption in Daytona 500, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year will have to make it through the Bluegreen Vacations Duel – twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the 40-car field for Sunday’s race. The front row for the Daytona 500 will be set based on fastest times during single-lap qualifying on Wednesday night. Odd-numbered qualifiers compete in the first Duel and even-numbered qualifiers battle in the second Duel to fill out the rest of the starting grid for Sunday’s race.

● In addition to last year’s Daytona 500, Briscoe has had one other Cup Series outing at Daytona in August 2021, when he started in 16th and appeared headed for a top-10 finish before being caught up in a multicar accident during overtime. Unable to complete the final lap, he was scored 22nd, one lap down.

● Outside of the Cup Series, he has made six previous starts at Daytona – four in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and one apiece in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and in the ARCA Racing Series. He has started within the top-10 for five of those races, with his best being a third-place qualifying effort in the 2016 ARCA season-opener. His best finish is third, earned twice – August 2020 in the Xfinity Series and February 2017 in the Truck Series.

● After making their first appearance on the famed No. 14 during the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Feb. 6, Mahindra Tractors, a brand of Houston-based Mahindra Ag North America, joins Briscoe for his second appearance in The Great American Race. Part of Mahindra Group’s Automotive and Farm Sector, Mahindra Ag North America is the No. 1 selling farm tractor company in the world, based on volumes across all company brands. Mahindra farm equipment is engineered to be easy to operate by first-time tractor or side-by-side owners, and heavy duty to tackle the tough jobs of rural living, farming and ranching. Steel-framed Mahindra tractors and side-by-sides are ideal for customers who demand performance, reliability and comfort at a great value. Mahindra dealers are independent, family-owned businesses located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

● The longer the workday – or the race day – the more important comfort becomes. Mahindra Tractors offers many comfort features for its operators, including air suspension seats with extra cushioning. At the racetrack this season, guests of SHR will be able to experience that comfort for themselves as the No. 14 pitbox has been retrofitted with the Mahindra comfort seat.

● For the second consecutive year, Briscoe will join the FOX broadcast team for the ARCA race at Daytona on Feb. 19 as an analyst during its live coverage of the 80-lap event. Briscoe is the 2016 ARCA champion, a title he won by a commanding 535-point margin thanks to a series-best six wins. The ARCA race gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

Chase Briscoe, Driver of the No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing:

Talk about the preparation that goes into the start of the season and the role you play in that as a driver.

“There’s been a lot of preparation happening, not just for Daytona but for the West Coast races that follow. This new car has thrown everyone for a loop and that’s making things a bit more hectic than it would typically be. We have to make sure we’ve got what we need for Daytona, where anything can happen. But the guys also need to be ready for what’s next. My role in that preparation really comes down to simulator time and giving them the most information I can on how things feel and what I’m looking for so that, once we get to the track and start to make laps, we can make changes as quickly as possible.”

Has there been any big difference in your emotions as you get ready for your second Daytona 500 compared to your first?

“Last year wasn’t a normal season, on track or off track, but a big part of that difference was not having as many fans around. I felt it the most at Daytona. As a driver working your way up to the Cup Series, you want to have that big Daytona 500 moment with the full stands and the big prerace show. I didn’t get that. So, I might not be a rookie this year, but I think I’ll have more of the feelings associated with a first Daytona 500 than I did last year now that we’ll have a sold-out crowd and get to do all of those things we’ve missed out on over the last year and half. I really feel like I’m getting ready to go down to Florida and start my rookie season.”

Do you have a goal that you’d like to accomplish in your second season?

“The goal, and truly the expectation, is to run up front consistently. Be a guy that’s in the hunt for wins most weekends, not just four or five times. If we could get a win or two, make the playoffs and then make a run in the playoffs, that would be a successful second season. Daytona is a place where you want to win. No matter who you are or what kind of background you come from, you want to be able to say you’re a Daytona winner. It’s not my favorite type of racing, but it’s one that fans always make sure they are watching. It’s humbling to be able to compete in it but winning it and starting the season off with a step in the right direction toward fulfilling those goals would be a moment I’d never forget.”

The start of a new season gives drivers a chance to evaluate how they performed the previous year and how they can improve on that moving forward. There are plenty of factors that will play into that evaluation – a new car and new tracks on the schedule – but you have changes in your life off-track that you also have to take into consideration. Has becoming a father had any impact on you as a driver?

“I think, for one, it makes me more relatable. Before becoming a father, I think a lot of people saw me as a kid or a young driver. I am a young driver but, when you become a parent, it’s easier for people to see you as more mature and having your life together. Having a family that you have to provide for and always having that in the back of your mind as you make decisions. I think I’ve matured a lot since the day Brooks was born. It definitely translates to my racing. I race with a different tenacity. You’re racing for something a lot bigger than yourself and that gives you more motivation. I’m sure that will change and, as we go through this season, I’ll continue to adapt to fatherhood and that will absolutely carry over to how I race. Having Brooks around has been very eye opening, but it’s been so much fun and I’m excited to have him and Marissa there.”

No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Chase Briscoe
Hometown: Mitchell, Indiana

Crew Chief: John Klausmeier
Hometown: Perry Hall, Maryland

Car Chief: J.D. Frey
Hometown: Ferndale, California

Engineer: Mike Cook
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Engineer: Marc Hendricksen
Hometown: Clinton, New Jersey

Spotter: Joey Campbell
Hometown: Berlin, Connecticut

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Daniel Coffey
Hometown: Granite Falls, North Carolina

Rear Tire Changer: Chris Jackson
Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina

Tire Carrier: Jon Bernal
Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina

Jack Man: Brandon Banks
Hometown: High Point, North Carolina

Fuel Man: Corey Coppola
Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Road Crew Members

Underneath Mechanic: Stephen Gonzalez
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Interior Mechanic: Trevor Adams
Hometown: Naples, Florida

Tire Specialist: Keith Eads
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia

Shock Specialist: Brian Holshouser
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Engine Tuner: Jon Phillips
Hometown: Jefferson City, Missouri

Transporter Co-Driver: Todd Cable
Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Rob Fink
Hometown: Mocksville, North Carolina

Welcome BJ McLeod Motorsports’ 2022 Crew & Car Chiefs

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Stock Car No. 5, No. 78 and No. 99 Leadership

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2022 AT 3 PM EST): BJ McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) announced today the crew and car chiefs for stock cars No. 5, No. 78 and No. 99. Stock car No. 5 will be led by Crew Chief, Dave Ingram, and Car Chef, Adam Brooks. Stock car No. 78 will be led by Crew Chief, D.J. Johnson, and Car Chief, Jeremy Crandal. Stock car No. 99 will be led by Crew Chief, Mike Tyska, and Car Chief, Ryan Henderson.

These dedicated NASCAR Xfinity series (NXS) crew members are excited to start a new season with BJMM and bring a sense of renewed energy to the shop that owners, B.J. McLeod and Jessica McLeod, are eager to see translate to the track.

Race car No. 5 will be led by Crew Chief, Dave Ingram, and Car Chef, Adam Brooks. Crew Chief, Dave Ingram, has been in the racing world since birth. Ingram has known owner, B.J. McLeod, since McLeod was 13 years old. Ingram has been by McLeod’s side since day 1 of his Xfinity series racing. Car Chief, Adam Brooks, started racing at 10 years old. He has been surrounded by the industry for 28 years and known McLeod since 2002 when they raced against each other as kids. McLeod believes these long-term relationships provide the team with exceptional communication skills and personal insight that will be an advantage this season.

Stock car No. 78 will be led by Crew Chief, D.J. Johnson, and Car Chief, Jeremy Crandal. Crew Chief, DJ Johnson, is from Emporia, Virginia and the upcoming 2022 season will mark his 27th year in the racing industry. Car Chief, Jeremy Crandal, has been in the racing industry for 25 years. These experienced BJMM crew members are ready to use their dense industry knowledge to guide the team to success in the upcoming 2022 season.

Stock car No. 99 will be led by Crew Chief, Mike Tyska, and Car Chief, Ryan Henderson. Crew Chief, Mike Tyska, is embarking on his first year with BJMMS. Tyska and McLeod met at Germain Racing over a decade ago and re-connected three years ago, leading them to reunite on the same team at BJMM this season. Car Chief, Ryan Henderson, started racing at 7 years old but has now been working in the NASCAR industry for 7 years. Tyska and Henderson are valuable members of the BJMM crew and are eager to start the 2022 racing season.

About BJ McLeod Motorsports…
B. J. McLeod Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team that competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team is based out of Mooresville, NC. and owned by B.J. McLeod and his wife, Jessica. The team currently fields the full-time No. 5, No. 78, and No. 99 stock cars.

Tribute To A Champion

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Mooresville, NC., Feb 10, 2022 – The late Bob Keselowski to be honored by Empire Racing Group in the ARCA Menards Series season-opener the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire, at Daytona International Speedway.

Empire Racing Group is transforming the No. 8 Chevrolet driven by Sean Corr to the black No. 29 Winnebago to replicate the car Keselowski drove when he raced in the ARCA Series. “When I approached Empire team owner’s John and Sean Corr they were more than happy to make this happen. This tribute means the world to me, Bob was a very good friend, he helped me and my team a lot. Honoring him will be one of the most rewarding parts of my career, this is a win to me”, said Mike “Grumpy” Cheek, Team Manager for Empire Racing.

Empire Team owner John Corr says, “Bob was not only a friend to our team but helped us with multiple car builds and setups. Words can not explain how honored we are as a team to pay tribute to a true champion”. Team owner and driver Sean Corr says, “It’s a great feeling to have the opportunity to drive the iconic No.29 to memorialize such a great man and his achievements in racing”.

Keselowski won 24 races throughout his ARCA career and won the series championship in 1989. He later moved on to the Camping World Truck Series racing in the inaugural race for that series. The No. 29 was once again in victory lane in 1997 with the Truck Series.
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Austin Hill to Drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado at NCWTS Season Opener at Daytona International Speedway

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CONCORD, N.C. (February 11, 2022) – Spire Motorsports announced today that eight-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race winner Austin Hill will steer the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the February 18 NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway where United Rentals will serve as Hill’s primary sponsor.

The team announced in November that it will expand its NASCAR footprint and field a NCWTS team in select races in 2022 and is led by championship-winning industry veterans Mike Greci and Kevin “Bono” Manion.

Hill is a veteran off 119 NCWTS starts and has been a consistent front runner and race winner over the past three seasons. The Winston, Ga., native will be reunited with Greci after the pair spent 2019-2021 working together at Hattori Racing Enterprises where Hill drove the team’s No. 16 entry and Greci served as general manager. Hill earned a spot in the NCWTS playoffs all three years, finishing as high as fifth in 2019.

Manion spent the last two years at GMS Racing and will handle the team’s crew chief responsibilities.

“I’m excited to work with Spire Motorsports at Daytona,” said Hill. “It’s a lot of fun to go to a track where I’ve have had success and won a race in the past. Hopefully we can put on a good show for United Rentals and get back to Victory Lane.”

Hill snared the checkered flag in the 2019 NCWTS annual Daytona Beach season opener and has a pair of top-six finishes in five Truck Series starts at “The World Center of Racing.” Over those same five starts, the 27-year-old has earned a 14.2 starting average, coupled with a solid 14th-place average finish. Meanwhile, Hill has recorded one NASCAR Xfinity Series Daytona start and one in the ARCA Menards Series.

In addition to his duties for Spire Motorsports during Daytona’s annual February festival of speed, Hill will also be at the wheel of Richard Childress Racing’s No. 21 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry, where he’ll pursue championship honors this season.

With nearly 1,300 locations across the globe, United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company employs over 20,000 people, and services industrial and commercial markets and homeowners both domestically and internationally.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Austin Hill in the Truck Series,” said Craig Schmidt, Vice President, United Rentals. “Austin is a proven performer, and we’re proud to have him represent the United Rentals brand, on track and off. We look forward to a great race at Daytona.”

”When the opportunity to have Austin Hill drive for Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series’ race at Daytona presented itself, it was an easy decision,” said Greci. “It was really a no-brainer and to have United Rentals on board is the icing on the cake. Austin is an exceptional driver and speedway racer. His work ethic is second-to-none, and he has the desire its takes to be successful. He’s not someone who just goes through the motions. He’s there to win. We have a great history with one another so we’re hoping to add another hash mark to our win column in Daytona.”

The NextEra Energy 250 from Daytona International Speedway will be televised live on FS1 Friday, February 18 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The first of 23 races on the 2022 NCWTS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90).

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About United Rentals …
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,288 rental locations in North America, 11 in Europe, 28 in Australia and 18 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 20,400 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,300 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $15.79 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports was established in 2018 and is co-owned by Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. In 2022, Spire Motorsports will field two full-time NASCAR Cup Series entries. Corey LaJoie will drive the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in NASCAR’s premier series for the entire 2022 campaign while Josh Bilicki and Landon Cassill will split time in the team’s No. 77 entry. The team will also field a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team in select events. Spire Motorsports earned an upset victory for the ages in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019.

HaasTooling.com Racing: Cole Custer Daytona Speedweek Advance

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COLE CUSTER
Pole Qualifying | Duel | Daytona 500
No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Event Overview

● Wednesday, Feb. 16: Daytona 500 qualifying (single-lap qualifying to determine pole for the Daytona 500)

 ● Time/TV/Radio: 8 p.m. ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

● Thursday, Feb. 17: Bluegreen Vacations Duel (twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for the Daytona 500)

 ● Time/TV/Radio: 7 p.m. ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

● Sunday, Feb. 20: 64th annual Daytona 500 (first of 36 points-paying NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022)

 ● Time/TV/Radio: 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Cole Custer, driver of the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), kicks off his third career NASCAR Cup Series fulltime points-paying season with the 64th running of the Daytona 500 on the 2.5-mile Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway oval.

● Returning to Custer’s Mustang is team co-owner Gene Haas’ newest holding, Haas Tooling, which was launched as a way for CNC machinists to purchase high-quality cutting tools at great prices. Haas cutting tools are sold exclusively online at HaasTooling.com and shipped directly to end users. HaasTooling.com products became available nationally in July 2020. Haas Automation, founded by Haas in 1983, is America’s leading builder of CNC machine tools. The company manufactures a complete line of vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning centers and rotary tables and indexers. All Haas products are constructed in the company’s 1.1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Oxnard, California, and distributed through a worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets.

● Custer and his fellow Cup Series competitors ventured to his Southern California stomping grounds last weekend (Feb. 5-6) for the successful debut of the long-anticipated NextGen car that saw its first racing action in the non-points Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum. The native of Ladera Ranch, California, and 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year had a solid weekend on the purpose-built, quarter-mile asphalt oval in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, qualifying sixth and then finishing fourth in his heat race to advance to the 150-lap main event. He completed every lap and took the checkered flag seventh. “It was one of the coolest events I’ve ever been a part of,” Custer said afterward of the inaugural event that drew an estimated 60,000 fans and strong television ratings. “To walk down those steps into the Coliseum and see the big names performing – it was a fun track to race around. Hats off to NASCAR. They deserve a great pat on the back for what they’ve done here. I’d love to come back.”

● The NextGen is the seventh version of the stock car NASCAR introduced in 1949. Its most notable features include a sequential shifter, 670-horsepower engines, a single center-lock wheel nut akin to Indy cars and sports cars, and car numbers just behind the front wheels, as well as carbon fiber-reinforced plastic body panels, a carbon-fiber floor that covers the entire underneath portion of the car, and a rear-end diffuser – all of which are in place to reduce dirty air. Its rack-and-pinion steering replaces the archaic recirculating ball used in its predecessors, and an independent rear suspension is a drastic upgrade from the full-floating axle first championed by 1950s-era Detroit products. Most importantly, the NextGen car is much more in line with what manufacturers sell and consumers want to see.

● To earn a spot in this year’s Daytona 500, drivers must first compete in the Bluegreen Vacations Duel – twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the 40-car field for the Daytona 500. Custer drove the No. 41 Mustang to a fifth-place finish in his first career Duel in 2020, and finished 14th in his Duel last year.

● Before drivers compete in the Duel, they race the clock in single-lap qualifying. The two fastest cars are locked into the field while the rest of the drivers are split into the Duel. Odd-numbered qualifying positions race in the first Duel and even-numbered qualifying positions are in the second Duel. Custer was 14th in single-car qualifying in 2020 and 25th last year.

● The Daytona 500 marks Custer’s 76th’s career Cup Series start and his fifth on the Daytona oval. His 11th-place finish in last year’s Daytona 500 is his best result at the iconic track.

● In NASCAR Xfinity Series competition at Daytona, Custer made six starts from 2017 through 2019, all in SHR Fords. He had a best start of third in the August 2018 race, and best finishes of 14th in the 2018 and 2019 season openers, both seasons culminating with runner-up finishes in the series championship.

● Eleven days after his 18th birthday, Custer started the 2016 ARCA Menards Series season opener and his first career race on the Daytona oval from the pole. He led a race-high 42 laps before bringing the No. 54 for car owner Ken Schrader home 10th.

● Speedweek Appearance: Fans are invited to meet and hang out with Custer and Dixie Vodka at the Daytona Hooters location (2100 W. International Speedway Blvd.) on Friday (Feb. 18) from 3-4 p.m., before he heads back to the track for Friday-night practice.

Cole Custer, Driver of the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Do you feel your solid effort at the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum is a sign of things to come this year?

“For sure. I think it’s a mindset going into this year. We want to go into this year and hit hard and be able to figure out this car faster than any other team and try to figure out how to get us back to the front where we belong at Stewart-Haas Racing. It was a great way to start off the year, a great confidence-builder. It was kind of an oddball racetrack, but I think you can take a few things to other racetracks like Martinsville and the short tracks and things like that. Everybody went there trying as hard as they could, so it was good to have the pace that we had and have a solid run.”

Having grown up in Southern California, what resonated with you about that event?

“It was cool. I had tons of texts and tons of messages from friends who went to the race and that’s one thing that’s always cool about your home racetracks, that you’re able to see friends and family and just kind of have that atmosphere there. Overall, it was just really cool to be back home and be able to put on a great show that we had. I think NASCAR knocked it out of the park and really had a great racetrack that was racy, and they did a great job promoting it, and I think it was a real home run for everybody.”

How much has the NextGen car evolved since you first tested it in September to now as you head to Daytona?

“From what we had in September to Speedweek, it’s going to be a lot different. They had a more recent test at Daytona in early January, and they changed a lot from the September test to that test. It seemed like they were a lot more racy at the January test and all the drivers were pretty happy with the car and how it drove and how it drafted. So I think they’ve made some huge gains on it since the September test when I went out and tested. I think we’re all looking forward to it. If everything from the test lines up, it should be a really great Daytona 500.”

What are your impressions of the NextGen car so far?

“For me, it was extremely durable, especially when you beat and bang – especially front to rear. If you hit somebody in the back of their car, you wouldn’t cave the nose in like the last car and knock your radiator out, so they’re really durable in that sense. Also, just to feel the tire and how much drive we had and, honestly, how much grip we had at that small of a racetrack was pretty surprising. I think they knocked it out of the park, like I said before. The car performed good. The racetrack was good. The event was good, so I can’t give you any negatives right now.”

Would you like to see more stadium races and, if so, where?

“I could definitely see them doing more because it was such a success. Honestly, I think the drivers liked it, so I think a race like that would be good to keep for like an All-Star Race or a non-points race just because, when points are on the line, it can get a little bit outrageous, I guess you could say. In the future, I don’t know. I think soccer stadiums are cool – even overseas. I think a race overseas would be pretty crazy. Logistically, it would be pretty hard, but it would be pretty cool.”

Do you feel you’ll need to be any more conservative than usual this year as you practice, qualify and race in the Duel in leadup to the Daytona 500?

“That’s one of the things I probably need to ask my crew chief Mike (Shiplett). We only really have one car. I think we will have a backup car ready if something does go wrong, but it’s something we don’t have a lot of parts and pieces right now. Everything is a little bit hard to get right now, so it’s one of those things that I think you’re going to have to go out there and race. You can’t just go out there and ride around because that’s not what we do. I think you have to be smart in certain circumstances. If you know it’s getting crazy coming down to the end and you don’t have a great shot at starting good anyway, you might as well just drop back and make sure you don’t get wrecked. It’s one of those things that, if you find yourself in a bad spot, you’re probably going to have to get out of it because you don’t want to risk wrecking your primary car.”

Any particular concern about running around teams that have to race their way into the 500?

“Yeah, that’s always one of the interesting things about the Duel. We’re all racing hard up front and in the pack, and you also have the guys who are trying to make the race that are racing their guts out, so it’s one of those races where there’s not really a safe spot – at any superspeedway race. You just kind of have to keep an eye on them, know who they are and what they’re racing for and kind of keep that in mind.”

What are the differences between this year’s car and last year’s car that you’re excited about?

“I think one of the coolest things about it is how it relates more to your street car on the road. Before, our old cars were probably based on 1960s technology. Now, we have a car that has independent rear suspension, modern wheels, different steering components. It’s a lot more modern in relation to what you see on the road today and that’s what really is intriguing to me.”

With this NextGen car, how do you set expectations, and what are they for you and your team?

“I think the biggest thing is getting back to what we do best at SHR and that’s just competing up front and going for wins. Last year, for every single one of us, it was not the year that we wanted. We wanted to be able to run up front more and have more competitive races where we got to compete for wins. This year is the perfect year to rebound from that and show people what we can do. We want to get back to multi-win seasons and get to victory lane a lot more. We put a lot of work into this NextGen car, the guys have been working extremely hard trying to figure out every single little piece, and I think we’re going to hit the ground running in trying to get back to victory lane as soon as we can.”

How are you approaching your third season, personally?

“This is definitely the year to turn everything around. With a clean slate, a brand new car, everybody’s pretty much equal. And I think it’s a year that we can definitely go out there and get back to victory lane, where we belong at Stewart-Haas Racing. I’m really looking forward to it. I think we have some really great guys at the shop who are really figuring out this new car, so I’m really looking forward to getting to Daytona and seeing what we’ve got there.”

No. 41 HaasTooling.com Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Cole Custer
Hometown: Ladera Ranch, California

Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Hometown: Amherst, Ohio

Car Chief: Tony Cardamone
Hometown: Bristol, Virginia

Engineer: Lee Deese
Hometown: Rockingham, North Carolina

Engineer: Scott Bingham
Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Spotter: Andy Houston
Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Josh Leslie
Hometown: Mount Clemens, Michigan

Rear Tire Changer: Coleman Dollarhide
Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Chad Emmons
Hometown: Tyler, Texas

Jack Man: Matthew Schlytter

Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Florida

Fuel Man: Dewayne Moore
Hometown: Griffin, Georgia

Road Crew Members

Mechanic: Joe Zanolini
Hometown: Sybertsville, Pennsylvania

Shock Specialist: Aaron Kuehn
Hometown: Kensington, Connecticut

Tire Specialist: Austin Greco
Hometown: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Engine Specialist: Evan Cupples
Hometown: Hudson, Illinois

Transporter Co-Driver: David Rodrigues
Hometown: Santa Clarita, California

Transporter Co-Driver: Charlie Schleyer
Hometown: Youngsville, Pennsylvania

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