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Eibach Joins Trans Am and SVRA as Newest SpeedTour Partner

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas (February 10, 2022) – Eibach, Inc. is the newest partner to join the SpeedTour family ahead of the 2022 race season. The agreement names Eibach the “Official Spring Company” of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli (Trans Am) and an “Authorized Spring Company” of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA). From F1, NASCAR, IMSA, DTM, IndyCar, ARCA, SCORE, King of the Hammers, Supercross, to Lucas Oil Late Models and many more, Eibach is the most diverse and influential motorsport spring company in the world.

“Eibach makes the finest performance springs in the world,” said Tony Parella, owner of the Trans Am Series and SVRA. “From F1 to NASCAR to IndyCar and more, they are ingrained in the top tier of motorsports as race teams and race series around the world turn to Eibach for their state-of-the-art technology and expert craftmanship. I’m excited for them to join the SpeedTour paddock and can’t wait to see the impact they make on the track.”

Based in Corona, Calif., Eibach has over 70 years of racing heritage. Much like the SpeedTour competitors, Eibach’s focus on performance and handling—and therefore the joy of driving—comprise their top priorities. With the product philosophy of “Engineered to Win,” Eibach has taken lessons derived directly from motorsports to improve driving characteristics and develop their suspension components for cars both on the racetrack and on the street.

“Partnering with SpeedTour and getting involved in Trans Am and SVRA is a natural fit,” said Mark Krumme, Eibach’s Head of Marketing. “From the wheel-to-wheel racing of Trans Am to the passion and dedication of SVRA, our priorities and philosophies align perfectly. We’re excited to get into the paddock, to get to know the racers and to introduce them to our line of suspension components.”

SpeedTour provides partners with value through a unique B2B ecosystem, located in a paddock filled with business owners and corporate executives. With highly-visible branding opportunities available during SpeedTour event weekends, promotion abilities also exist within SpeedTour Quarterly Magazine and on the various SpeedTour websites and social media platforms. The list of partners from top brands and companies involved with SpeedTour and its racing series continues to grow.

About SpeedTour: SpeedTour hosts motorsports festivals encompassing America’s top road racing series at the most prestigious race tracks across the country. Competition ranges from the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli (Trans Am), Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas powered by Honda (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship powered by Honda (F4 U.S.), to International GT (IGT) and more. Trans Am, FR Americas and F4 U.S. are all sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing, which is related to SpeedTour through a long-term agreement to the commercial rights to brand and operate SCCA Pro Racing. With 21 events on the 2022 schedule, SpeedTour will exceed 5,500 entries. Between racing, concerts and car shows, SpeedTour events often attract more than 25,000 spectators. Additional marketing and promotional opportunities for SpeedTour are available through SpeedTour Quarterly Magazine, a quarterly magazine delivered in both print and digital formats and SpeedTour TV, a live streaming platform. Several marquee SpeedTour events will be live streamed at SpeedTour.TV.

About the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli: The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is the longest-running professional road race series in the United States. The Trans Am Series was founded by racing factory pony cars in the late 1960s. More than 50 years after their launch, Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers continue to be sold today, with Trans Am racing credited as playing a major role in their success and longevity. The SpeedTour will host the professional race series at 16 events nationwide in 2022.

About Sportscar Vintage Racing Association: SVRA is the largest vintage racing organization in the world. A typical event has several hundred vintage race cars representing over 100 years of automotive history on the track. The drivers of these race cars are high net-worth, prominent professionals. In 2022, SVRA will host 21 events at some of the most iconic race tracks in North America, including Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Watkins Glen International, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway and Circuit of The Americas, among others. This nationwide footprint has over 312,000,000 Americans living within 200 miles of our events.

About Eibach: Eibach production technology is recognized worldwide as leading its field, from our high-tensile strength spring-steel alloys, our advanced CNC winding process, our high-quality corrosion protection and the legendary precision and longevity of our components.

The entire process, from initial development to final shipping, is subject to an extensive Quality Management System that is certified by the highest ISO 9001:2015 international quality standard. In fact, Eibach operates in accordance to its own, more rigid, specifications. When you see the Eibach logo on a part, you can be sure that it is of the highest possible quality.

Eibach springs have supported innumerable race and championship winners over the last two decades. In series as different as Formula 1 and NASCAR, the winning factor is often chassis setup and tuning. When everybody has comparable power, the driver who wins is the one who can put that power to the ground-and maintain momentum through the corners. The list of Eibach partners reads like “Who’s Who” in Motor Sports: AMG, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Lamborghini, Lola, MazdaSpeed, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Porsche, Renault F1, Toyota, and many, many more.

Talking With the Fans! An Incredible Lineup of Drivers, Personalities set to be Part of Fan Question & Answer Sessions During Speedweeks Presented By AdventhHealth

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Fans to get Opportunities to Ask Questions to Some of NASCAR’s Best at Track’s Midway, UNOH Fanzone, Harley J’s Experience and ONE DAYTONA

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 10, 2022) – Fans will be treated to numerous Question & Answer sessions with a host of NASCAR drivers and noted personalities during Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth at Daytona International Speedway which will culminate with the 64th running of the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Among the opportunities will be 10 former winners of NASCAR Cup Series races at Daytona, including two – Denny Hamlin and Michael McDowell – that are DAYTONA 500 Champions. There will be five premier series champions – Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex, Jr., Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson – on hand to take questions from fans in attendance. The majority of the Fan Q&As will be held in the infield UNOH Fanzone.

Driver Corey LaJoie, however, will kick off the week as part of the NASCAR Hauler Showcase at ONE DAYTONA on Monday at 6:00 p.m. ET. Fans will also be able to see up close and personal the brightly-colored, 18-wheeled NASCAR Cup Series haulers that take team’s race cars and equipment to each NASCAR venue.

Rodney Atkins, one of country music’s most prominent artists, will debut the UNOH Fanzone for the week on Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. ET, with a concert (no Q&A). This takes place after on-track action – practice for the new NASCAR ‘Next Gen” Cup Series that starts at 5:05 p.m. where fans can see up close the drivers and teams working on the cars (from the UNOH Fanzone). All infield campers and GEICO West Lot campers will be able to attend for free while others – who are not camping guests – can buy a ticket for just $20 per person, gaining access to the UNOH Fanzone for both Atkins’ concert and the Cup Series Practice. To purchase tickets, fans are encouraged to log onto www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com now to guarantee their spots for an incredible night of entertainment.

Below is the list of Fan Q&A for Speedweeks Presented By AdventhHealth:

Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 – NASCAR Hauler Showcase
ONE DAYTONA

6:00 p.m.: Corey LaJoie – Son of two-time Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 Champion Randy LaJoie, seeking first victory in NASCAR Cup Series driving for Spire Motorsports

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 – Practice for NASCAR Cup Series
UNOH Fanzone Musical Performance

8:00 p.m.: Rodney Atkins – Noted Country Music Artist
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 – Bluegreen Vacations Duel
UNOH Fanzone Q&A

4:30 p.m.: Ricky Stenhouse – 2017 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Champion
4:45 p.m.: Denny Hamlin – Three-time DAYTONA 500 Champion, 2008 Wawa 250 Champion
5:30 p.m.: Aric Almirola – 2014 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Champion
5:45 p.m.: David Ragan – 2011 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Champion
6:00 p.m.: Steve O’Donnell – NASCAR Executive VP & Chief Racing Development Officer (Tech talk on Next Gen car)
Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 – NEXTera Energy 250
UNOH Fanzone Q&A

1:15 p.m.: Chase Briscoe – Begins second NASCAR Cup season with Stewart-Haas Racing
2:25 p.m.: Ross Chastain – 2019 Wawa 250 Champion, Florida native begins second fulltime season in NASCAR Cup Series
2:45 p.m.: Christopher Bell – Last year’s NASCAR Cup Series Daytona Road Course Champion; Ty Gibbs – Last year’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Daytona Road Course Champion
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 – Lucas Oil 200 and Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300
UNOH Fanzone Q&A

9:15 a.m.: Joey Logano – 2015 DAYTONA 500 Champion, 2011 Wawa 250 Champion, 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion
9:45 a.m.: Ryan Blaney – 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Champion
10:00 a.m.: The Thunderbirds – To perform flyover during National Anthem, 12 consecutive years and 13th overall
11:35 a.m.: Kyle Busch – 2008 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Champion, Two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion seeking first DAYTONA 500 victory
12:00 p.m.: Chris Buescher – 2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion
12:15 p.m.: Bubba Wallace – Runner-up in 2018 DAYTONA 500, captured first NASCAR Cup Series last fall at Talladega Superspeedway
Midway Q&A (Exhibit Area Outside Track off ISB)

9:30 a.m.: William Byron (eNASCAR exhibit) – 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Champion, 2017 Wawa 250 Champion
12:00-1:30 p.m. (TBD on exact time): Cole Custer (Kids Zone Exhibit): One-time winner in NASCAR Cup Series, third season with Stewart/Haas Racing
Harley Jr’s Experience Q&A (High Banks Suite)

1:00 p.m.: Michael McDowell – Defending DAYTONA 500 Champion
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 – DAYTONA 500
UNOH Fanzone Q&A

9:45 a.m.: UNOH Engine Rebuild Exhibition
10:30 a.m.: Daniel Suarez – 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, second season with Trackhouse Racing (owners’ Pitbull & Justin Marks)
10:45 a.m.: Tyler Reddick – 2018 Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 Champion, two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion
11:00 a.m.: Austin Cindric – 2021 Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 Champion, 2022 Sunoco Rookie of the Year Candidate for Cup Series for Team Penske; Harrison Burton – Four-time NASCAR Xfinity Series winner; 2022 Sunoco Rookie of the Year Candidate for Cup Series for Wood Brothers
11:15 a.m.: Kyle Larson – 2018 Wawa 250 Champion, Reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion seeking first DAYTONA 500 victory
12:00 p.m.: Martin Truex, Jr.: 2017 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, 2005 Wawa 250 Champion seeking fist DAYTONA 500 triumph
12:15 p.m.: Chase Elliott – 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, 2016 Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 Champion seeking first DAYTONA 500 win
** Schedule is subject to change

The DAYTONA 500 gets the green flag at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb 20 (FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

While RV Camping and frontstretch seating are sold out, fans can still be a part of the DAYTONA 500 experience with fan hospitality options. There’s still a variety of hospitality packages left in the Rolex 24 Lounge Suites and the all-new Harley J’s Experience (High Banks Suite with incredible view of the frontstretch), plus options for other events as part of Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth. For ticket information, log onto www.DAYTONA500.com.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the all-new NASCAR Tracks App, for the latest speedway news.

About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training. The iconic venue will be the site of a host of motorsports events early in 2022, beginning with AHRMA Classic Motofest and the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA in January, and the 64th DAYTONA 500, which will debut the first points race for NASCAR’s ‘Next Gen’ car as part of Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth in February. The tradition-rich 81st Annual Bike Week At DAYTONA returns in March, featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200, and in May with the Heroes Honor Festival. Later in the summer during Independence Day weekend, the track, in association with Torneos, will host Soccer Fest before the NASCAR Cup Series returns for the final race of the regular season with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Aug. 27.

Speedco Returns as Featured Partner of Front Row Motorsports Truck Program

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National Truck Care Brand to Lead Zane Smith in 2022

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 10, 2022) – Ready to make a championship run, Front Row Motorsports (FRM) returns Speedco, a national network of service locations for the trucking industry, as the anchor partner of Zane Smith and the No. 38 FRM Ford-F150 team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). Speedco will be the primary partner for eight races this season including the season opener at the Daytona International Speedway.

Speedco will also partner with Smith and the No. 38 team at the Circuit of the Americas, the dirt race at the Bristol Motor Speedway, the Kansas Speedway, the Nashville Superspeedway, the night race at the Bristol Motor Speedway, the Talladega Superspeedway and at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Speedco began its partnership with the truck team in its inaugural season in 2020 with driver Todd Gilliland and again in 2021. Gilliland and Speedco made the NCWTS playoffs both seasons before Gilliland advanced to the NASCAR Cup Series team at FRM. Now, it’s three-time truck series winner and two-time champion runner-up Zane Smith taking the reign of the No. 38 Ford F-150.

“We’ve been impressed with the truck program that Front Row Motorsports has put together in a brief time,” said Dave Frankenfield, Vice President of Marketing, Speedco. “Our customers love the truck series and Todd made it exciting for us the past two seasons. Now, with Zane coming over, we are just as excited about this upcoming season. He’s a proven winner and we want to support him and the team as they vie for the championship.”

Speedco has been a part of the Love’s Family of Companies since 2017. Love’s has over 420 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations, and provides oil changes, preventative maintenance, inspection services and tire offerings for commercial truck drivers. The network had more than 1,500 maintenance bays and the most comprehensive, roadside coverage in the country. Smith is now ready to carry the Speedco colors.

“I raced against the Speedco truck for much of last season,” said Smith. “It’s cool to be in their truck this season and compete for wins and the championship. The support from Speedco has made the Front Row Motorsports truck program one of the best in the series. It’s impressive to see the success they’ve had, and I want to continue that. I’m thankful they are back with us, and I want to have a great year for them.”

For more information about Speedco, visit www.loves.com. You can also follow Speedco on social media: Twitter at @SpeedcoPM, Facebook at @SpeedcoPM and Instagram at @speedcopm.

About Love’s Travel Stops and Speedco
Love’s Travel Stops is the nation’s leading travel stop network with more than 580 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 34,000 people. Love’s provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love’s has over 420 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations. Love’s and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network with over 1,500 maintenance bays and 1,200 emergency roadside vehicles available for customers. Love’s is committed to providing customers with “Clean Places, Friendly Faces” at every stop. To learn more, visit loves.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

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

Thad Moffitt To Race STP Sponsored Truck At Daytona To Commemorate 30th Anniversary Of Richard Petty’s Fan Appreciation Tour

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Statesville, NC – GMS Racing is proud to announce an exciting, new partnership with Reaume Brothers Racing to welcome Thad Moffitt, fourth generation driver and grandson of legendary NASCAR Hall of Fame member Richard Petty, for a multi-race schedule driving the newly unveiled No. 43 Chevrolet Silverado RST entry.

The co-op effort between Reaume Brothers Racing and GMS Racing will include technical and engineering support from the two-time championship winning team, pulling valuable resources and crew members from both entities while building teamwork with GMS Racing drivers Grant Enfinger and Jack Wood along with their respective teams.

Moffitt’s 2022 racing schedule will be kicked off in a big way at the season opening race at Daytona International Speedway, where the longtime Richard Petty partner STP will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Petty’s “Fan Appreciation Tour” with a paint scheme paying homage to the 1992 retirement season.

“I am super excited to make my NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Daytona in the No. 43 Reaume Brothers Racing Chevrolet with team support from GMS Racing. Daytona is a track that has a lot of family history, and having STP onboard makes it that much more special. It truly is an honor to run the iconic STP branding on my Silverado along with my fire suit, and I am hoping to represent their longtime support of my family in a great way.” said Moffitt.

Since 2017, Moffitt has competed in forty-four ARCA Menards Series races while running for various teams. In that time, the twenty-one-year-old driver from Trinity, NC has posted a stout rep sheet with 25 top-10 finishes and eight top-fives, earning a best-career finish of third at Phoenix Raceway last season. Thad competed for the ARCA championship in 2021, ultimately finishing fourth in the series standings despite only running sixteen of the twenty races.

Daytona will mark an important career milestone for Moffitt, as he will attempt to make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with the No. 43 team. This debut will be only the fourth time in NASCAR national series history in which a fourth-generation driver will compete, making the occasion extra special for the Petty/Moffitt family.

RBR Team Owner Josh Reaume looks forward to bringing Thad on board, saying “I am thrilled to be able to partner with GMS and have their support; they are an extremely strong and highly respected organization that I have a great relationship with. Everyone at Reaume Brothers Racing is excited to work with Thad and have him make his Truck debut with us. Lastly, it’s an honor to play a role in helping continue the Petty Family racing tradition. Thad is a very talented young driver, and it will be fun to watch him grow and see where his career takes him.”

The paint scheme that Thad will drive will be instantly recognizable to diehard NASCAR fans of all ages, as it brings back memories from “The King”, Richard Petty. The iconic STP color scheme will be prominently featured on the truck in addition to a fire suit which resembles Petty’s from the 1992 Daytona 500 – Petty’s final start in the Great American Race.

“STP is proud to continue its partnership with the Petty family and join Richard’s grandson, Thad, for the NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway, ” said STP Senior Manager, North America Brand Activation, Craig Hamilton, “Thad’s debut with STP is an exciting moment for the brand and will mark the third-generation Petty that STP has partnered with in NASCAR. We’re proud to carry on the tradition, now in its 51st year, and we’re looking forward to seeing where Thad’s career takes him.”

Indeed, there’s no better way to honor the iconic STP/Petty relationship that dates back to 1972, one of the longest lasting marketing partnerships in all of sports. Ahead of the partnership announcement, Richard offered his enthusiastic remarks:

“Over the past 50 years STP has been with me very step of the way and I’ve been proud to support them. But this takes it to a whole new level for me. To have Thad racing with STP at Daytona, a place that our family has been so successful at, is just very special to me personally. Obviously, I’ve watched Thad’s career grow and he is ready for this next step in the Camping World Truck Series. It will be great to see another member of the Petty family racing with STP.” said Petty.

Moffitt will compete in a hybrid schedule in 2022 which will include the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series and Trans AM. Additional Details of Moffitt’s schedule along with further partnership announcements, will be forthcoming. Partnership opportunities are available for the No. 43 program – for all partnership inquiries please contact Stephen Moffitt via email at smoffitt@pettygms.com for more information.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will begin its 28th season under the lights with the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway. For live coverage of the event, tune in to FOX Sports 1 at 7:00 PM ET as Thad Moffitt makes his debut with the No. 43 STP Chevrolet Silverado RST.

For more information about our newest driver, please visit his official website at www.thadmoffitt.com. Additionally, fans are encouraged to follow Thad on Twitter with the handle @ThadMoffitt and Instagram with the handle @ThadMoffitt46.

About Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of primary batteries, portable lights, and auto care appearance, performance, refrigerant, and fragrance products. Our portfolio of globally recognized brands include Energizer®, Armor All®, Eveready®, Rayovac®, STP®, Varta®, A/C Pro®, Refresh Your Car! ®, California Scents®, Driven®, Bahama & Co. ®, LEXOL®, Eagle One®, Nu Finish®, Scratch Doctor®, and Tuff Stuff®. As a global branded consumer products company, Energizer’s mission is to lead the charge to deliver value to our customers and consumers better than anyone else.

About Reaume Brothers Racing

Reaume Brothers Racing is entering their fifth season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series fielding the No. 33 and No. 43 entries in 2022. The team is dedicated to providing unparalleled excellence and quality to our drivers, team members and partners. We are committed to building value by bringing and creating a culture of competitiveness, performance and teamwork. For more information, please visit www.reaumebrothersracing.com.

ABOUT GMS RACING:

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

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M&M’S Racing: Kyle Busch Advance for the 64th Daytona 500

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KYLE BUSCH
Bringing Home the Hardware

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina (Feb. 10, 2022) – As the points-paying portion of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is set to begin with Speedweek activities starting Tuesday at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Kyle Busch has once again turned his attention to filling the space set aside in his trophy case for the one big race he’s yet to win.

Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’S Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), is hoping to check the box of Daytona 500 champion by finally securing the Harley J. Earl Trophy that goes annually to the winner of The Great American Race. Sunday will mark his 17th career Daytona 500 start.

A win in the traditional points-paying season-opener would be one of the most noteworthy accomplishments on Busch’s already impressive resume. The hardware celebrating the important race wins and accomplishments already checked off his list are housed in a large trophy case at his Kyle Busch Motorsports race shop. The list starts with his two Cup Series championships in 2015 and 2019, along with his wins in crown jewel races, starting with the Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway in 2008 and back-to-back Brickyard 400s at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2015 and 2016, along with his first points-paying Cup Series win at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway in the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend in 2018, preceded by his first All-Star Race victory at Charlotte in 2017. While Busch will also have his sights set on adding wins at the new venues that have been added to the schedule, the Daytona 500 trophy still remains at the top of his list.

The Las Vegas native begins the pursuit of his first Daytona 500 win and third championship sporting the familiar yellow M&M’S scheme on his No. 18 Toyota. The M&M’S brand will be returning to Busch’s car for its 15th and final season in 2022, along with other Mars Wrigley products highlighted on the car throughout the year, which include a mix of new and familiar products from the SNICKERS, SKITTLES and PEDIGREE brands.

While the Daytona 500 will serve as the points-paying debut of the NASCAR NextGen racecar, the season kicked off early and unlike ever before with the first-ever Cup Series race Feb. 6 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. For his part, Busch made a strong showing in the first on-track activities with the new car as he was fast qualifier, won his heat race, then led a race-high 64 laps but came up just short of a win with a runner-up finish in the Busch Light Clash. The M&M’S driver will look to finish one spot higher in the official debut for the car at Daytona.

The M&M’S Toyota will be on track for Daytona Speedweek starting with practice on Tuesday. It will continue with single-lap qualifying Wednesday night, then Thursday night’s Bluegreen Vacations Duel qualifying races. Busch won his Duel qualifying race in 2009, 2013 and 2016. And the official NASCAR Cup Series season begins in earnest with the Sunday’s Daytona 500 for Busch, who in addition to his three non-points race wins at Daytona, captured his first and only points-paying Cup Series win at the 2.5-mile superspeedway in July 2008.

So, as Busch and his No. 18 M&M’S Camry head back to Daytona for the latest edition of Daytona Speedweek, his sights will be set on winning The Great American Race and hoping to become the 41st driver to grace the Harley J. Earl Trophy as Daytona 500 champion.

KYLE BUSCH, Driver of the No. 18 M&M’S Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing:

You are still going after that first Daytona 500 trophy. Is this the year you are able to get to Daytona 500 victory lane?

“I don’t know if this this is the year or not, but we’ll all have to find out together. It’s been a long time, obviously. I’ve been doing it for quite a while. It’s the last trophy to check off the box. I’ve certainly been close a few times and have been way far away at other times. I feel like the superspeedway thing has not been my knack over the last few years for whatever reason. I’ve been trying to learn on it and watch film and getting better at it in those situations. We had a fast car last year and we had a fast car for all the speedway races. We were up front and leading last year’s race with 15 or so laps to go and had an engine let go. It’s a mix of a lot of luck and some skill, as well. You can be leading going down the backstretch and have someone drill you from behind and crash you, so it’s never over till it’s over and you can get to the finish line and finally put our M&M’S Camry in victory lane there. Our friends at M&M’S have also been trying for years and I’m also hoping we can get it done for them, as well as for myself.”

What do you anticipate it being like to get your feet under you with the new car?

“I think the biggest thing with getting familiar with the new car is just understanding it’s little things that it likes and it doesn’t like, whether it’s setup-wise or even driving-wise. Just how far can you push the limit of the new car? Where are the breaks going to let you go into a corner, or how much grip is the bigger, wider tire going to have? How long does that grip hang on for and when does it fall off? You have to see if it was more or less than before. So, all of those things, there are so many more things to learn. The car being heavier and the driving dynamics of the car and the differential is all way different than anything we’ve ever seen.”

What were your first impressions of the new car when you tested at Charlotte for the first time in December?

“My first test was at Charlotte and it was OK. There was some learning to get through. We heard some of the challenges they had before and we were able to see those and fine tune on them while we were at the test, and go through and fix some of those issues that some of the other guys were having in the earlier tests. So that was nice, that we were able to contribute and find some fixes for some of the things some of the other guys had been battling.”

What are your expectations with the new car at the season’s biggest race, the Daytona 500?

“I think you just have to go out there and race with this new car being at Daytona for the first time. You get a chance to practice and a chance to run it in the Duel races, so you get to get your feet wet a bit to understand how it does in the draft. Until you get in a pack of 40, cars you really aren’t going to have a whole understanding of what it takes and what its limitations are. I think you are going to be learning that as you go and it’s going to be never-ending.”

What are your expectations for Daytona and the first portion of the season?

“I think it’s really important to get a solid foundation. I’ve always kind of focused on that. Ideally you would like to have a good Daytona and a good West Coast swing and kind of see where you’re at and what kind of season you are having and where your team is. That’s always been my goal, but it hasn’t always worked out that way. I’ve blown up or crashed or had other issues at Daytona that set you back, and then you are continually trying to climb yourself back up the ladder. It would be nice to have a solid and painless Speedweek, then going into the West Coast swing and swing for the fences and have a great start to the season.”

What would winning the Daytona 500 mean to you?

“Winning the Daytona 500 would be huge. It’s essentially the last trophy on my checklist that I really need. I also want to win COTA (Circuit of the Americas), Nashville, and all the new tracks, as well, but the Daytona 500 is one that has eluded me, and many others for that matter. I would certainly like to think I could get that race checked off my list before it’s all said and done, and to also be known as a Daytona 500 champion in addition to my championships and other race wins.”

Why is the Daytona 500 so difficult to win?

“Because everybody else wants to win it and it’s on all their bucket lists and, of course, it’s a race that 40 people have a chance to go out there and win. I wouldn’t say the same for a race like Vegas. You go to Vegas and obviously that’s a race where probably 10, 12 guys are going to have a chance to win but, when you show up to Daytona, all 40 people will believe they have a chance to win.”

Event Overview:

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

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

Thursday, Feb. 17: Duel at Daytona (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

Meet the No. 18 M&M’S / Joe Gibbs Racing Team

Primary Team Members:

Driver: Kyle Busch
Hometown: Las Vegas

Crew Chief: Ben Beshore
Hometown: York, Pennsylvania

Car Chief: Nate Bellows
Hometown: Fairfax, Vermont

Spotter: Tony Hirschman
Hometown: Northampton, Pennsylvania

Race Engineer: Seth Chavka
Hometown: Soldotna, Alaska

Race Engineer: Jaik Halpainy
Hometown: Blockville, New York

Over-The-Wall Crew Members:

Gas Man: Matt Tyrrell
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Front Tire Changer: Thomas Hatcher
Hometown: Middleburg, Florida

Jackman: Kellen Mills
Hometown: Mesa, Arizona

Tire Carrier: CJ Bailey
Hometown: Outer Banks, North Carolina

Rear Tire Changer: Lee Cunningham
Hometown: Leaf River, Illinois

Road Crew Members:

Engine Tuner: Dan Bajek
Hometown: Camden, New York

Truck Driver: Chris Miko
Hometown: Bronx, New York

Truck Driver: Mike Curtis
Hometown: Grandby, Connecticut

Mechanic/Tire Specialist: Justin Peiffer
Hometown: Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Mechanic: Scott Eldridge
Hometown: Warsaw, Indiana

Mechanic: Tony Hamm
Hometown: Walla, Walla, Washington

Notes of Interest:

● Is This The Year? Busch heads into his 17th Daytona 500th start still looking for his first victory in The Great American Race. He isn’t the first multiple championship-winning driver who a Daytona 500 race win has eluded. Past champions including Buck Baker, brothers Bobby and Terry Labonte, Rusty Wallace and Tony Stewart all had fantastic careers but were never able to bring home the Harley J. Earl trophy. Notable drivers who went far into their careers before their first Daytona 500 victories were Dale Earnhardt winning in his 20th attempt, and Michael Waltrip bringing home the hardware on his 15th try. Ironically, Busch’s older brother Kurt Busch went for most of his career before winning his first Daytona 500 in 2017 in his 17th attempt. Will that be an omen for Kyle Busch in this year’s race?

● New Look Daytona Schedule: The schedule of activities leading into the Daytona 500 looks much different than it has in recent years as it has been compacted. Instead of starting during the previous weekend with the Busch Light Clash, that traditional, non-points event was run two weekends ago. Daytona 500 practice begins Tuesday evening. Just like last season, Daytona 500 qualifying is set for Wednesday night, the Duel twin 150-mile qualifying races will be Thursday night, and the week Speedweek culminates with the 64th Daytona 500 on Sunday.

● Dueling at Daytona: Busch will make his 17th start in his Bluegreen Vacations Duel twin qualifying races. In his previous 15 starts, Busch has led 168 laps and has three career wins in the qualifying event – 2009, 2013, and 2016.

● Almost: Busch almost drove to his first Daytona Cup Series victory in July 2007, when he finished second to race-winner Jamie McMurray by a mere .005 of a second in a drag race to the finish line.

● No More ‘Almost:’ Busch finally notched his first and only Cup Series points-paying win at Daytona in the July 2008 Coke Zero 400. He was just ahead of Carl Edwards when the caution flag came out for a multicar accident in turn one on lap 162 during a green-white-checkered finish. Busch was declared the winner by NASCAR officials when it was determined his car was in the lead when the caution came out to end the race.

$74,000 in Universal Technical Institute Grants Awarded to High School Students During Top Tech and Auto Tech Challenges

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Top Tech Challenge winners Jonah Longworth and Zachary Blalock of Davie County High School in Mocksville, N.C., along with NASCAR Technical Institute Regional Admissions Director Hank Powell and Auto Tech Challenge winner William Thompson of Laurens Academy in Laurens, S.C. (left to right), celebrate winning tuition grants at the annual competition in Mooresville, N.C.

NASCAR Technical Institute hosts automotive technology competitions, 23 students awarded

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2022) – Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI: NYSE) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), welcomed students from around the region to compete for a total of $74,000 in grants using in-demand automotive technology skills and knowledge in two separate competitions, the Top Tech Challenge and the Auto Tech Challenge.

20 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia went head-to-head at the campus on Saturday, February 5 for the Top Tech Challenge, competing in both hands-on and written tests on vehicle parts, engines, diagnostics and electrical systems using NASCAR Tech’s state-of-the-industry facility and equipment. Each student placing on a top 10 team won a grant toward attending UTI ranging from $10,000 for first place to $1,000 for a fourth through 10th place finish.

Students on the winning team of two, Jonah Longworth and Zachary Blalock of Davie County High School in Mocksville, N.C., demonstrated know-how in all competitive areas. They can now advance their skill sets by utilizing their $10,000 UTI grant at one of 13 UTI campuses nationwide.

Ethan Jordan and Caleb Sargent of Hamilton Career and Technology Center in Westminster, S.C. finished second, each walking away with a $7,500 grant, and Kyler Pralle and Michael Brotherton of Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, N.C. came in third, winning $5,000 grants.

“It is incredibly valuable for these students to have the opportunity to develop automotive technology skills and learn about programs like ours, where they can hone those skills after high school,” said Jennifer Bergeron, campus president at NASCAR Technical Institute. “Our campuses have been hosting the Top Tech Challenge competition for more than a decade now, and each time we’re impressed by students’ breadth and depth of knowledge. UTI has more than 35 leading manufacturer partners and thousands of local employers who look to us to train the next generation of technicians. This is a great way to encourage and reward students’ interest in the transportation industry, and we’re proud to say 170 students who’ve won these grants have graduated from UTI so far.”

The Auto Tech Challenge is a new addition this year, allowing academic students without a vocational education background to compete individually for grants. William Thompson of Laurens Academy in Laurens, S.C. took top honors in that competition, earning a $7,000 UTI grant. Dejan Djukic of Ledford High School in Thomasville, N.C. placed second for a $5,000 grant, and John Hern of Page High School in Greensboro, N.C. came in third, winning a $3,000 grant.

The automotive industry needs highly trained professionals due to growth, net replacements and retirements from the trade. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections, the transportation industry will have to fill more than 69,000 service technician and mechanic job openings annually on average through 2030.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Universal Technical Institute’s (NYSE: UTI) mission is to serve our students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers. More than 225,000 students have graduated from one of UTI’s 14 campuses located across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas. UTI’s campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), while its employer-aligned technical training programs are offered under four brands: Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute / Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. For more information and a complete list of all programs offered, please visit www.uti.edu or follow on LinkedIn @UniversalTechnicalInstitute.

About NASCAR Technical Institute:
NASCAR Tech’s Mooresville, N.C. campus offers the Universal Technical Institute core automotive training program, CNC Machining Technology, Welding Technology Training and Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training with Ford and Mopar, along with an optional 15-week elective to train students for a career in motorsports. Through NASCAR Tech’s elite Spec Engine program, select students have the opportunity to build engines that will compete in NASCAR-sanctioned races.

Raul Gomez Completes King Shocks’ Domination of 2022 King of the Hammers with Race of Kings Win

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No brand knows how to conquer King of the Hammers, the world’s toughest single-day off-road race, like King Shocks does. After a sweep of last year’s podium in Ultra4’s biggest event, King Shocks once again returned to the top of the podium at the grueling race, with driver Raul Gomez conquering the event for the first time and taking home $67,000 for the victory, plus a $25,000 cash award from King Shocks. Gomez’s victory completed a dominant event for King Shocks, which dominated the top classes of off-road racing across 10 days of competition.

After finishing third in the Race of Kings last year, joining three-time winner Randy Slawson and his brother JP on an all-King Shocks podium, Gomez returned to Johnson Valley, California with a brand new race vehicle. The car was so new, in fact, that it had fewer than 20 miles of testing before attempting to conquer the 227-mile race. Gomez elected to put the new car to the test across the three-lap event, and the King Shocks Tuners stepped up to the task and tuned Raul’s brand new UFO race car to perfection, a grueling challenge given the hurdles the team was presented with.

And while just 44 of the 101 competitors on hand could complete the race within the 14-hour time limit, Gomez’s performance was never in question. Third overall at the end of the first lap, he took over the top spot on the second and kept it together through the third to score the victory by more than 15 minutes over his closest competition with a total time of 6:57:12.881. Gomez was joined in the top five by his brother Marcos, who posted the fastest pass on the final lap and whose total result of 7:39:23.713 was good enough for fourth place overall.

“Congratulations to King Shocks’ own Raul Gomez for scoring this well-deserved King of the Hammers win!” said Ramses Perez, King Shocks Senior Director of Marketing. “The entire Gomez family has been among the most popular and exciting group of racers to watch at this event for years. We’ve known that their first victory was only a matter of time. Raul’s first KOH win is special enough, but to do it in our very own title sponsored car, and to add another win here for our team in a brand new car, is also proof of just how strong and reliable our products are right out of the box. King Shocks can stand up to the roughest terrain that Ultra4 can throw at them!”

King Shocks would like to thank all of its racers at King of the Hammers for proving that its products are second to none at facing off-road racing’s ultimate challenges. Along with Gomez’s victory in the Race of Kings, King Shocks also took the wins in all three Unlimited classes in the Desert Challenge with T1 winner Kyle Jergensen, T2 winner Christopher Polvoorde, and B1 winner Adam Lunn. Blake Wilkey also rode King Shocks to victory in the Class 11 Showdown, cementing King’s unchallenged status at the forefront of King of the Hammers.

Racing, prerunning or just having fun, whatever your application; King Shocks has the shock for you with the performance, reliability, precise tuning and adjustability you need. King Shocks, The Leader in Off-Road Technology!

About King Off-Road Shocks
King Shocks is a world-class manufacturer and servicer of custom made adjustable and rebuildable automotive shock absorbers and performance racing products for utility vehicles, OEM replacement and professional racing use. For over twenty years King Shocks has taken pride in putting quality, performance and customer service above all. Every product sold is the result of constant testing and development done with top racers in competition worldwide. This real world testing exposes their designs to a level of abuse and destructive forces that cannot be duplicated in a laboratory. King Shocks, The leader in Off-Road Shock Technology.

Making a successful Custom motorcycle paint

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You own a motorcycle and want to customize it, or even give a good facelift to its somewhat faded finish? Is it easy to repaint your motorcycle with unusual motorcycle paints? What are the steps to take to make your own decoration? And how much motorcycle paint do you need for a large motorcycle or one with little fairing? All this will be detailed in this article intended to popularize the realization of motorcycle custom paint.

First of all, it is important to know that it does not matter if you have professional equipment, whether you call on a painter specialized in motorcycle paint, or if you want to do the job yourself at home, whatever your method of application, with a spray can or a spray gun, know that you can achieve a professional quality motorcycle custom paint. The important thing is to be serious about understanding the painting techniques (the instructions) and taking care in the preparation and execution of your motorbike paint project.

So, first of all, elaborate your idea and your painting project by inspiring you for example from motorbike paint taken from the net, or even by making a drawing on paper, with graphics and different color areas if your idea includes more than a simple color. Also choose a nice color, why not a motorcycle special effect paint? There are now iridescent, transparent, or color changing colors easily available and relatively affordable by searching on the internet.

How to get a successful custom motorbike paint job?

The composition of a motorbike paint obeys some simple rules and is composed of a superposition of several coats: Primer (specific color white, gray or black), motorbike paint (color code, or custom color with special effect) type 1K basecoat *, and finally clearcoat (2 components hi gloss of super matt clear). 

*Nowadays, some special paints and color codes of original tints use two different coats of metallic and transparent colors, before the clearcoat coat: they are called tri-coat paints.

It is therefore useless to start stripping your fairing and parts of your motorcycle, nor to elaborate a repainting plan without consulting a specialist, a qualified painter or an online motorbike paint store. It is often wise to leave the various coats of original paint on the motorcycle so as not to have to redo all the complex work of preparation and adhesion.

The list of materials and consumables required to do a complete motorcycle paint is quite short :

    – a few sheets of 320 / 500 / 800 grit abrasives
    – some masking tapes and possibly some thin adhesive lines for masking and decoration
    – a sticky pad to collect dust before varnishing

The amount of paint required depends on the amount of surface to be painted (in two coats) but also on the type of motorcycle paint.

On average, for a motorcycle painting project, 500g of primer, 500-1000g of paint, and 500-100g of clearcoat, depending on the size of the motorcycle. 

Be bold in your choice of colors for your motorcycle

Needless to say, you should avoid at all costs the paints offered in large-scale distribution or economic paints. To get a successful motorcycle paint job, you need a professional quality paint. For the difference in price, whatever it may be, you will save yourself hours of work, caused by products that react badly.


As for the choice of colors, why reproduce a manufacturer’s color (original color code of the brand), when we know that these colors are painted on the line by machines, and are created by companies that are not very daring, and especially concerned about not taking risks, by implementing simple colors to be applied by their robots…

New horizons for motorcycle paints and coatings

The dimensions, shapes and curves of motorcycle fairings are conducive to the staging of new color effects invented by some manufacturers of special paints for motorcycles. These are effects of transparency, effects of colors changing according to the vision, the temperature or the sunshine.

These innovations also affect the finish, which forms the final layer, the clearcoat. Today, extreme matt gloss effects exist. New ultra-hard clearcoats containing ceramics (ceramic coating) allow for greater scratch resistance and a longer durability of the gloss.

Benefits of hiring a car injury lawyer

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Suppose you were recently involved in a car crash. You have no idea what happened. All you know is that you have severe injuries and require support. One of the wisest choices you can make is to consult with an experienced lawyer. You can file a claim on your own. But hiring a seasoned car accident lawyer can increase your chances of receiving fair compensation. 

In addition to the numerous advantages of hiring a car injury lawyer, it’s crucial to have access to reliable resources and expert advice. If you’re navigating the complexities of a car accident claim, it’s beneficial to stay informed about the latest legal insights and updates. For those seeking further guidance or needing to clarify any doubts, it’s advisable to get in touch with professionals who can provide tailored advice and support. This ensures that you are well-prepared and equipped to handle any challenges that may arise during the legal process, ultimately leading to a more favorable outcome.

The following are some benefits of hiring an experienced car wreck injury attorney in Summerlin:

Did you also know that even if a driver is partially responsible for an accident, they can still claim redress for their injuries? Unless you are a car accident attorney, you are unlikely to be familiar with the different laws that apply to your case. Even if you were partly responsible for your accident, you could still be eligible for compensation. Some states adhere to the legal principle of comparative fault. This means that an adjuster will decrease the amount of compensation you receive by the percentage of your mistake in the accident. Certain states provide a stipulation that if you were 50% or more at fault in the crash, you will not be compensated. Car wreck injury attorney in Summerlin will assist you in recognizing your state’s fault rules. They will help you determine whether your mistake in the crash will still permit you to collect compensation for your losses.

Your lawyer can understand your requirements and advise you on the best plan of action

Many factors are in play when determining your compensation after a disaster. You must consider the present and future medical expenses involved with your injuries. Don’t forget the cost of lost earnings while you recover and the emotional costs of any misery and suffering you suffer. If the at-fault party acted carelessly, they may be made accountable for consequential damages.  Car wreck injury attorney Summerlin can use these factors to determine how much compensation you should get for your injuries. They will help you decide where you can get money after a car crash. 

A car wreck insurance lawyer will be able to avoid settling too soon.

If you settle your lawsuit too soon—before you know the accurate details of how your injury problems will affect your job and life. You may lose out on compensation required to cover future expenses related to your accident. Insurance claims adjusters attempt to persuade injured people to resolve their cases without an attorney. Accepting an early settlement waives all entitlement to extra compensation for the accident. Irrespective of whether new health problems crop up.

Following a car accident, the at-fault party’s insurance provider may request that you give a written or videoed statement about your case. If you reveal any details that could ruin your claim, the insurance provider may use them against you.  They will use it to avoid paying for injuries.

Insurance companies frequently use this tactic. Mainly if you have not yet hired a car accident lawyer to handle your claim. The insurance company may pose misleading questions and take your answers out of context. This may give an impression that the accident was your mistake rather than the other driver’s. If the at-fault driver’s insurance provider requests a statement, you must consult your attorney before revealing any information about your case.

Fight for you

When you hire a lawyer, you gain a legal supporter willing to fight for you. You must produce proof related to your accident to prove your case. This evidence could include police statements from the crash and medical records documenting your injuries. There could be photos of the accident scene, including tire tracks and any hazardous situation that may have changed due to trauma.

You may need witness statements from eyewitnesses and accident reconstruction experts to prove what induced your accident or other key aspects of your claim. Your lawyer can protect your best interests whether your matter is settled or resolved in court.

You’ve got nothing to lose

Injury lawyers provide consultation services to their clients. You can schedule a free initial meeting with a lawyer to understand your case. In many cases, you will demand damages from your insurance plan and the policy of the at-fault driver, but this will rely on the specific details of your case. 

Keep these points in mind while negotiating for your car injury claims. If you can afford it, hire a car injury lawyer. 

The Recipe for a great NASCAR Season

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There’s no denying that every year NASCAR delivers when it comes to raw entertainment value, however, every so often a year stands out among the rest, a season you will revisit and rewatch to relive the excitement again. Some examples from previous years include 2001, 2003, 2014, and 2018, which all had the perfect recipe for making viewers sit at the edge of their seats and anxious for the next race. With the 2022 NASCAR Cup beginning in less than two weeks, we take a look into the past to remember what it takes to have a season that stands head and shoulders above the rest.

International Investment

NASCAR and its’ community primarily exists inside the United States and typically doesn’t extend far out from the existing racing communities internationally. Similar to NASCAR in the United States, Formula 1 is more popular in Europe and magic happens when the communities intertwine. The sheer amount of interactivity that happens as a result, is enough on its own to keep you invested daily.

Oftentimes this investment comes in the form of betting on outcomes in races, getting viewers financially and emotionally involved on an international level arguing who will be on top. When online forums are buzzing looking for information for sports betting in Canada, Europe, and Australia it’s obvious that the current NASCAR season is one to be remembered.

Drama

Drama is the baseline for getting viewers, drivers, and crews emotionally involved. Whilst too much drama can be a bad thing that results in bad media and official regulations, without it, NASCAR would simply be numbered cars being pitted against one another.

Take for example the explosive brawl that occurred in 2014 after Brad Keselowski hits Jeff Gordon’s car which in turn caused Gordon to lose his position and resulted in a full-on fistfight afterward. While the actions themselves can be seen in a poor light, it’s undoubtedly among the most entertaining events to happen in NASCAR.

Parity

Whilst it is an impressive feat for a driver to consistently be in the top spots, unfortunately, it isn’t the most entertaining to watch from a viewer’s perspective. Having multiple drivers be in constant contention during races and throughout the season keeps the focus on the individual races and the cup itself to a much higher level.

NASCAR 2001 was full of ups and downs, featuring one of NASCAR’s biggest tragedies with the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. However, the Cracker Barrel 500 which took place a month after is likely the best example of how parity in NASCAR makes for an adrenaline-fueled race. When was the last time five drivers had a legitimate chance with only 8 laps to go? Nothing comes to mind immediately but its obvious contention amongst drivers is a key ingredient in a NASCAR recipe.

The worst part about being within an exceptional season of NASCAR is you don’t know it until afterward. Pay attention to this upcoming 2022 NASCAR season starting on February 20th and correlate the events that follow with what you just read. We believe that this season will certainly be one for the record books so be sure to not miss out!

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