Ty Dillon, No. 42 Black Rifle Coffee Company Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Dillon at Phoenix Raceway:

• Dillon has competed in 10 NASCAR Cup Series events at Phoenix Raceway, recording seven top-20 results. The 30-year-old has also participated in nine NASCAR Xfinity Series races, earning two top-five and seven top-10 finishes. In addition, Dillon has three NASCAR Truck Series starts at the Arizona track.
• Back in Black Rifle: Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) will serve as primary partner on Dillon’s Chevrolet Camaro for Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway. The BRCC colors have raced twice previously this season, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Daytona International Speedway. Dillon recorded an 11th-place result in the Daytona 500.
• Meet Dillon: Dillon will visit the Chevrolet Display in the Phoenix Raceway Fan Zone on Sunday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m. MT. The driver will answer fan questions and sign autographs for fans in attendance. - About Black Rifle Coffee Company: Black Rifle Coffee Company is a Veteran-founded coffee company serving premium coffee to people who love America. Founded in 2014 by Green Beret Evan Hafer, Black Rifle develops their explosive roast profiles with the same mission focus they learned while serving in the military. BRCC is committed to supporting Veterans, active-duty military, first responders and the American way of life. With every purchase made, they give back.

To learn more about BRCC, visit www.blackriflecoffee.com, follow BRCC on social media, or subscribe to Coffee or Die Magazine’s daily newsletter at https://coffeeordie.com/presscheck-signup.

• From the Drivers Seat: You have finished inside the top-20 in the first three races of the year. What does that mean for your team? ”Last weekend in Las Vegas was a wild day. We didn’t start off on the right foot with a tough qualifying effort, but our Petty GMS team kept pushing throughout the weekend to grab another top-20 finish. We keep improving our finishing result from our qualifying position each race, which is a positive sign. To start the season with three top-20s is a solid start for a brand new team. We are growing and learning, but still have a lot to do to get better at mile and a half tracks. I’m excited for what is coming up on the schedule with short tracks and road courses, so I believe our team is capable of keeping this streak going. I’m very proud of our execution and making the most out of every race so far this season.”

Erik Jones, No. 43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Jones at Phoenix Raceway:

• Jones has competed in 11 NASCAR Cup Series races at Phoenix Raceway, collecting one top-five and four top-10 results. In addition, Jones has seven starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, never finishing outside of the top-10. The Michigan native also has three races in the NASCAR Truck Series at the Arizona oval, earning two wins (2013 and 2014) and three top-10 finishes.
• Nutrition for the Brain: FOCUSfactor will serve as primary partner on Jones’s Chevrolet Camaro for Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway. As the anchor sponsor on the No. 43 machine, FOCUSfactor’s blue and green colors will be sported for a total of 26 races during the 2022 Cup Series season.
• Meet Jones: On Sunday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m. MT, Jones will visit the Chevrolet Display in the Phoenix Raceway Fan Zone to answer fan questions and sign autographs. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 43 Chevrolet. - About FOCUSfactor: FOCUSfactor is sold at America’s leading retailers such as Costco, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, The Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon.com. FOCUSfactor, America’s leading brain health supplement, is a nutritional supplement that includes a proprietary blend of brain supporting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. In December 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US Patent 8,329,227 covering FOCUSfactor’s proprietary formulation “for enhanced mental function”. The issuance of the patent marked one of the few times a patent has been issued for a nationally branded nutritional supplement. FOCUSfactor is clinically tested with results demonstrating improvements in focus, concentration and memory in healthy adults.
• From the Drivers Seat: Compared to the last car, how hard is the Next Gen to drive? ”It’s just a lot different. When I look at the old car, everyone was obviously really comfortable with it and that car spent years in development. Essentially the chassis had been around since 2007, so there was a ton of development on that car and it was optimized to drive well and drive fast. Now, with the Next Gen, you have a brand new car that’s not optimized and guys are having to learn how to drive them. I enjoy it. It’s difficult. You are on the edge the entire time. You are on a fine line of making speed and making a choice of how hard you want to push it every corner of every lap. That is how racing is supposed to be.”

ABOUT PETTY GMS:

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

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TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
RUOFF MORTGAGE 500
PHOENIX RACEWAY
AVONDALE, AZ
MARCH 13, 2022

RACE #4 – PHOENIX RACEWAY
The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Chevrolet drivers and teams look to make it three in-a-row for the Camaro ZL1 as NASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway this weekend for the final race of the west coast swing. The 1-mile Arizona tri-oval will be the host of the fourth race of the 2022 season for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). The NCS Ruoff Mortgage 500 will be broadcasted on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 13, with FS1 carrying coverage of the NXS United Rentals 200 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 12. Chevrolet will be pacing the field at Phoenix Raceway, with a Camaro SS leading the field in both events.

In the 51 NASCAR Cup Series races that have been held at the Arizona venue since November 1988, Chevrolet has recorded 25 victories to lead all manufacturers, including Kyle Larson’s win last November that clinched his first Driver Championship and 33rd for Chevrolet.

CAMARO ZL1 GOES BACK-TO-BACK ON THE WEST COAST
In the second of the three-race west coast swing for the NASCAR Cup Series, the Camaro ZL1 made its way to victory lane at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, marking the second win on the season for Chevrolet. The 400-mile race at the 1.5-mile Nevada oval came down to a battle between teammates after a late-race caution pushed the finish to overtime, with a two-tire pit strategy putting a pair of Camaro ZL1’s on the front row for the final restart of the race. Alex Bowman battled Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson, with the No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1 edging out Larson at the line to capture the win by 0.178 seconds. The feat gave Bowman his first win of the 2022 season; his seventh all-time in NASCAR’s premier series; and a guaranteed playoff berth and his chance at a run for NCS championship title.
20 different drivers have contributed wins for Hendrick Motorsports, who now sits at 282 all-time wins in NASCAR Cup Series competition and extending its record as the winningest team in NCS history. With Bowman’s victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the 28-year-old Chevrolet driver surpassed Kasey Kahne on the Hendrick Motorsports win list, where all seven of his NCS wins have been made with the organization behind the wheel of a Chevrolet.

For the second week in a row, Chevrolet placed an impressive four drivers in the top-five and six in the top-10 of the final running order at Las Vegas. Three different Chevrolet teams were represented in the top-10: Alex Bowman (Race Winner; Hendrick Motorsports); Kyle Larson (2nd; Hendrick Motorsports); Ross Chastain (3rd; Trackhouse Racing); William Byron (5th; Hendrick Motorsports); Tyler Reddick (7th; Richard Childress Racing); and Chase Elliott. (10th; Hendrick Motorsports).

BACK ON TOP
The last time Kyle Larson was at Phoenix Raceway, the 29-year-old California native drove his Chevrolet-powered machine to victory lane, capturing his 10th victory on the season and his first-career NASCAR Cup Series championship title.

Larson returns back to the 1-mile Phoenix tri-oval exactly where he left off: on top of the points standings. Following his runner-up finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Larson jumped from the eighth position to take the lead in the standings. With his win at Auto Club Speedway, Larson also secured his spot into the 16-driver NCS Playoffs field and his chance at defending the coveted championship title.

A Chevrolet driver not only took over the lead in the driver standings, but back-to-back strong weekends for the Camaro ZL1 has moved the bowtie brand into the lead of the manufacturer points standings. The winningest brand in NASCAR history, Chevrolet captured a milestone 40th NCS Manufacturer Championship title in 2021.

BOWTIE BULLETS
· With its 40 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships; 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships; and 816 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet holds the title of winningest brand in NASCAR.

· In addition to its 25 wins at Phoenix Raceway, Chevrolet has recorded 19 poles, 115 top-five’s, 225 top-10’s and has led 6,457 laps.

· Heading into the Phoenix race weekend, Chevrolet sits atop the NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer standings. Through three NCS races this season, the bowtie brand also leads in laps led (326), stage wins (4), top-five’s (8) and top-10’s (13).

· With three races in the books for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Chevrolet leads in the manufacturer and driver points standings, with eight Chevrolet drivers making up the top-10 of the driver standings. In addition, the Camaro SS has gone three-for-three in pole wins thus far this year.

· Ross Chastain captured a third-place finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after capturing a stage win and leading a race-high 83 laps, the most laps Chastain has led in his previous 117 NCS starts combined.

· Chevrolet team Hendrick Motorsports leads the NASCAR Cup Series in wins at Phoenix Raceway with 12 victories among eight drivers: Terry Labonte (1994), Kyle Busch (2005), Jeff Gordon (2007, 2011), Jimmie Johnson (2007, 2008 sweep, 2009), Mark Martin (2009), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2015), Chase Elliott (2020) and Kyle Larson (2021).

· Career Chevrolet driver Jimmie Johnson holds the qualifying record at Phoenix Raceway with a lap at 25.147 seconds, 143.158 mph (set in November 2015).

· In the NASCAR Cup Series total laps led category for 2022, three of the top-five are Chevrolet drivers: Tyler Reddick (1st; 90 laps led); Ross Chastain (2nd; 83 laps led); and Kyle Larson (5th; 56 laps led).

FOR THE FANS:
Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Displays in the Fan Midway at Phoenix Raceway.
Fans can check out an assortment of Chevrolet vehicles at the Fan Midway including: Camaro LT1, Corvette 2LT Coupe, Equinox RS, Tahoe RST, Silverado Trailboss, and Traverse Redline.
At the Chevrolet Display, fans can also view Kyle Larson’s No. 5 Camaro ZL1 show car.

TEAM CHEVY QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS AT THE DISPLAY:
Saturday, March 12
· Jeremy Clements: 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
· Sam Mayer: 11: 45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
· Josh Berry: 12:00 p.m. – 12: 15 p.m.

Sunday, March 13
· Ty Dillon: 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
· Erik Jones 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
· William Byron: 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Chevrolet Display Hours of Operation:
Friday, March 11: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 12: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 13: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

TUNE IN
FOX will telecast the NASCAR Cup Series Ruoff Mortgage 500 live at 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, March 13. The NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 200 will air on FS1 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 12. Live coverage of both events can also be found on MRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

QUOTABLE QUOTES
ROSS CHASTAIN, NO. 1 K1 SPEED CAMARO ZL1
TALK ABOUT YOUR LAS VEGAS RESULT.
“The Next Gen cars are so different from what we are used to driving. The No. 1 car felt a lot like the No. 42 (Xfinity Series) car did when I won at Las Vegas. I have a lot of history at Vegas and that weekend changed my life. Its carrying on here at Trackhouse and what we’re building and Justin Marks believing in me. When I crashed the car at Auto Club and spun out in the race, Justin took me to lunch and gave me confidence. If we keep having cars like our Vegas car, we’re going to be strong.”

HOW ABOUT ALL OF THE BUZZ ABOUT NASCAR THIS SEASON?
“This is my 11th year in the sport. I’ve just tried to be a sponge and watch these guys that have been here well before me and have seen a lot of change. If I can go out on the track and make a splash, that’s one thing. But off of the track I like to watch, listen and learn from the people who have been here before me. We’re all in, especially Trackhouse, on getting new people involved in the sport with the different sponsors and big named people from outside of the sport. We’ve seen that with (UFC) Dana White’s brand and (actress) Eva Longoria’s brand. Trackhouse Racing and Justin Marks want to bring in like-minded people.”

AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 GET BIOETHANOL CAMARO ZL1
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT THE RACING TO BE LIKE AT PHOENX RACEWAY? DO YOU EXPECT ANY NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCES FROM HOW THE PREVIOUS CAR RACED THERE?
“I tested one day at Phoenix Raceway, but we didn’t really get around a bunch of cars at the test. One thing about Auto Club Speedway, and a reason why I thought it was a solid race, is there’s a lot of options at that track and places to go find some air for these cars. I think short tracks are going to be great for this car. Tracks like Richmond Raceway and Martinsville Speedway should be strong. Fans saw a great race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Phoenix Raceway is kind of in between a short track and a speedway, which will make it interesting. You start to get into a bit of an aero problem at Phoenix, and you start relying on downforce and different things so I feel like it’s going to be important to qualify well. I do think that tires are going to fall off a pretty good amount at Phoenix, which will be nice. You have to set up your car for that and hope you make it work. It’s going to be a race either way. I don’t know how great it’s going to be, but it’s performed well so far, so I wouldn’t underestimate it. It’s a challenging car to drive and it’s putting on a good show so far.”

HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE ABLE TO TAKE FROM THE SPRING PHOENIX RACEWAY RACE WHEN WE GO BACK FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN NOVEMBER? SINCE WE’RE LEARNING SO MUCH ABOUT THE NEXT GEN RIGHT NOW, ARE WE GOING TO BE ON A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PAGE BY THE TIME NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND?
“I would say some things will probably change, but not a whole lot by the time we go back. We just need to take good notes. Anytime we go to the track, we’re going to be writing notes, talking about parts, pieces, and different thoughts on how to drive. It’s a whole new notebook this year. Even if you don’t go back to a track, or you change tracks that you’ll never see again, there’s something you can learn and take to the next event.”

KYLE LARSON, NO. 5 VALVOLINE CAMARO ZL1
LARSON ON JANUARY’S NEXT GEN TEST AT PHOENIX AND COMPARISONS TO LAST YEAR’S RACE CAR:
“The balance of the car during the test didn’t change as much during a run compared to last November at Phoenix. My first time in the Next Gen car – well, at least my first time with the rules package as close to what we’re using this year – was at Phoenix in January, which was the freshest track in my mind. It helped me realize it didn’t drive too much differently.”

CLIFF DANIELS, CREW CHIEF, NO. 5 VALVOLINE CAMARO ZL1
DANIELS ON HIS MINDSET ENTERING JANUARY’S NEXT GEN TEST AT PHOENIX AFTER WINNING THE 2021 TITLE THERE IN NOVEMBER:
“Pulling into Phoenix for the test was definitely cool because winning the championship there in the fall was such a special moment for this team. Getting back there brought back some very special memories. But our focus changed quickly with the challenge this Next Gen car brought, and a lot of those challenges we were preparing for at the test. It’s going to be a fun weekend – I love the track and I love the area, and I am looking for a lot of good things out of our team.”

COREY LAJOIE, NO. 7 BUILT.COM CAMARO ZL1
“We’ve had a good start to our season going into the final race of the west coast swing. We’ll be running the same car for all three, so it’s a testament to the hard work by our Spire Motorsports team. In the past, I’ve had some ups and downs at Phoenix, but I look forward to building on our good run in Vegas & having another solid day for our Built Bar Camaro. We didn’t participate in the Phoenix pre-season testing, so we’ll lean into our Chevy support going into the first true mechanical grip-heavy track where we’ve brought these cars.”

TYLER REDDICK, NO. 8 GUARANTEED RATE CAMARO ZL1
TALK ABOUT HOW YOU WERE ABLE TO RALLY BACK TO A SEVENTH-PLACE FINISH AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY LAST WEEKEND AFTER STARTING FROM THE REAR TWICE, SUFFERING LEG DISCOMFORT AND ON-TRACK OBSTACLES.
“It was a pretty good recovery for our team. I guess if you look at where we started and where we finished, you’d think it was a pretty boring day because we were supposed to start seventh, but it was anything but that. We had a few issues throughout our weekend starting with some steering issues that ultimately led to us changing our steering rack, forfeiting our starting spot, going to the back. From there, we definitely had a car that was pretty good in clean air, which we practiced a majority in, but once you get back there in that bubble of 10th to 20th, it’s pretty vicious back there. We just needed something different to be able to handle better but we had good pit stops and got a couple of breaks on restarts where we were able to get ourselves in that fifth to 10th bubble and we were able to manage it to the finish. I’m proud of the fight our team showed throughout that whole race and feel like we have good momentum heading to Phoenix this weekend.”

YOU GOT TO TEST THE NEXT GEN CAR AT PHOENIX A FEW MONTHS AGO. HOW DO YOU THINK THE RACING WILL PLAY OUT THIS WEEKEND WITH A LOT MORE CARS ON TRACK AT ONCE?
“This weekend’s race at Phoenix Raceway is going to provide some really entertaining and exciting racing, I think. When we were out there for the test, we didn’t get to run a lot in traffic but that will be different on Sunday. We’ve seen such solid and good racing at all the tracks we’ve visited so far this season and it feels like Phoenix is going to be the perfect mix of all of them. This car is so challenging to drive and with the aerodynamics at Phoenix, practice is going to be crucial to see what kind of speed and car you’ve got. Qualifying is going to be really important too, you want to have a good starting position especially as the tires start to give throughout the first stage or two. My team has been working really hard each and every week and I think we’ll have a good game plan put together for this weekend and hopefully we’ll be able to run upfront and put on a good show.”

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 UNIFIRST CAMARO ZL1
ELLIOTT ON RETURNING TO PHOENIX AFTER TESTING THE TRACK IN JANUARY:
“When we tested at Phoenix earlier this year, I felt like of all the tracks it was the most similar to how our old car felt when we were there. Obviously, testing is a little different than going out and racing, but I’m looking forward to getting back there and continuing the success we’ve had in the past.”

ALAN GUSTAFSON, CREW CHIEF, NO. 9 UNIFIRST CAMARO ZL1
GUSTAFSON ON UNIFIRST’S FIRST RACE OF 2022:
“I’m excited to have UniFirst with us for another season. They’ve been a great partner and we’ve had many memorable moments together over the years, including an All-Star Race win. I really like their new scheme and I’m looking forward to carrying their green and white colors this weekend at Phoenix. Hopefully we can create another winning moment for them and end Sunday in victory lane.”

WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1
BYRON ON THE CHALLENGE THAT PHOENIX BRINGS:
“Even with the Next Gen car, I think restarts are going to be just as crazy at Phoenix (Raceway) this weekend. We’ve seen it the last two races, and I think this weekend will be no different. Choosing the right lane is going to be crucial to get yourself in a good position heading into turn one as well as maintaining track position overall throughout the race. Once you get back in traffic, the harder it is to make up ground, especially at a short track like Phoenix. We’ve had pretty good speed last year at Phoenix in the spring. We just need to make sure to keep up with the track and minimize mistakes to keep us up front and in contention at the end.”

RUDY FUGLE, CREW CHIEF, NO. 24 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1
FUGLE ON KEEPING MOMENTUM HEADING TO PHOENIX:
“We had a good run in Las Vegas and got the result that we needed. It was a solid day overall, and I think it shows the strength this No. 24 team has. We had lots of positives in that race and loads of potential left. We just need to clean up the little things and I think we will be in contention to win every time we show up to the track. This is a team that is hungry for more. We’ve been good at Phoenix. We just need to be a little bit better. It’s a track that I really like overall in every series I’ve been, so I enjoy that we get two chances at it in a season. The goal is to be in the Championship 4 when we come back in November.”

RICKY STENHOUSE JR., NO. 47 FRY’S / NOS CAMARO ZL1
“We feel good going into Phoenix. We’ve had some tough breaks, but the speed is there. At Vegas (Las Vegas Motor Speedway), we qualified ninth and ran in the top-15 all day. We just have to be consistent and keep getting after it with our No. 47 Fry’s/NOS Camaro.”

ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 48 ALLY / BEST FRIENDS CAMARO ZL1
BOWMAN ON HIS WIN AT LAS VEGAS:
“We had an amazing race car at Las Vegas. Greg (Ives, crew chief) made a great (two-tire) call at the end that gave me a chance to go out and get the win. I am super proud of my team, and I’m looking forward to getting out to Phoenix with the momentum our team has.”

BOWMAN ON THE DONATION TO THE BEST FRIENDS PROGRAM AFTER HIS LAS VEGAS WIN:
“It’s awesome to know that Ally will be making a bigger donation to help animals in Las Vegas. Having their support in helping animals is really neat. Last year, we were able to make a big difference with Ally’s support, so I am glad we are starting the year off on the right foot.”

GREG IVES, CREW CHIEF, NO. 48 ALLY / BEST FRIENDS CAMARO ZL1
IVES ON HIS MINDSET HEADING TO PHOENIX:
“Whenever you get a win, it always helps carry momentum into the next week. Going into this week at Phoenix, we are focused on running a clean race and executing like we did in Las Vegas. It is one of Alex’s favorite tracks and a place that we always look forward to going to and improving. We continue to work hard to get more consistent and find that little bit extra each year. So I am excited and ready to get out to Phoenix and have another great weekend.”

DANIEL SUAREZ, NO. 99 COMMSCOPE CAMARO ZL1
IS RUNNING UP FRONT IN 2022 BUILDING YOUR AND YOUR TEAM’S CONFIDENCE?
“Definitely a lot. I mean every time you get the opportunity to have a shot at winning, you get more confident. You get hungrier and that happens not just for me as a driver, but for the entire team. My engineers, my crew chief, my pit crew all can’t wait to race again.
“Ross and I have amazing teams. All of them, they want to win, be competitive. And when you know that you can, you just show up to the racetrack even more excited. I’m very fortunate to be in this position. I think that we’re going to be able to do some fun things this year.”

WHAT WAS IT LIKE WATCHING YOUR TEAMMATE BATTLE FOR THE VICTORY?
“It was great. I mean you wish it were you, but I was rooting hard for Ross and the No. 1. We work very well together and feel like we are one team. It gives you great confidence knowing how fast our Chevrolets have been in 2022.”

WHEN YOU SAY YOU WILL WORK HARD TO DESERVE A VICTORY, WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
“It’s a combination of many things you know. If you were asking me that question two years ago, I was going to tell you go work out, work physically and trying to watch some film as many hours as possible. But right now, I have learned and realized that it goes just way more than that. Trying to work with your team and trying to realize what we could have done different and better. I look back in California and we left a lot on the table. I did, the car did a little bit. We had a good car, but I believe that we are going to have such a better car this weekend and probably everyone is going to say that, but to our plan and the way that we are growing as a team I feel like we just keep getting better. Learning as we go and learning is a process and I understand that, but I think that you know working hard and smart is going to be very important. Doing that with a team like the one I have is going to be important and really fun at the same time.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics

Manufacturers Championships:
Total (1949-2021): 40
First title for Chevrolet: 1958
Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)

Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021

Drivers Championships:
Total (1949-2021): 33
First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)
Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)
Most Recent: Kyle Larson (2021)

Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021

Event Victories:
Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)

2022 STATISTICS:
Wins: 2
Poles: 1
Laps Led: 326
Top-five finishes: 8
Top-10 finishes: 13
Stage wins: 4
Tyler Reddick (Fontanax2)
Alex Bowman (Las Vegas)
Ross Chastain (Las Vegas)

CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:
Total Chevrolet race wins: 816 (1949 to date)
Poles won to date: 724
Laps led to date: 241,662
Top-five finishes to date: 4,146
Top-10 finishes to date: 8,568

Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:

       General Motors: 1,150
       Chevrolet: 816
       Pontiac: 154
       Oldsmobile: 115
       Buick: 65

       Ford: 812                                                         
       Ford: 712
       Mercury: 96
       Lincoln: 4

       Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467
       Dodge: 217
       Plymouth: 191
       Chrysler: 59

       Toyota: 162

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

Phoenix Raceway
Sunday, March 13, 2022
1-Mile Oval
3:30 PM ET
Location: Phoenix
TV: Fox
Event: NASCAR Cup Series (4 of 36)
Radio: SiriusXM, PRN

5 KYLE LARSON
Age: 29 (July 31, 1992)
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Resides: Mooresville, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels
Standings: 1st

No. 5 Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

TOTAL TEAM EFFORT: Last November at Phoenix Raceway, Kyle Larson led the final 28 laps to capture his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. The No. 5 pit crew’s final performance of 2021 – a 12.345-second four-tire stop on lap 285 – moved Larson from fourth to first for the final restart and propelled the 29-year-old driver to his fifth win in 10 playoff races. In 2022, the over-the-wall crew returns its starters of gasman Brandon Harder, jackman Brandon Johnson, tire carrier R.J. Barnette and tire changers Donnie Tasser (front) and Calvin Teague (rear).

BACK ON TOP: Larson led 27 laps en route to a second-place finish Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With the runner-up finish, the 2021 Cup Series champion moved from eighth to first in the standings after three races. Dating back to last season, Larson has held the top spot after 14 of the last 17 events.

TWO-FER: In February, Larson earned his first victory of the season in the 400-mile event at Auto Club Speedway. The Elk Grove, California, native has posted top-two finishes in two of three events held in 2022 making him the only driver to score multiple top-five finishes this year. Since joining Hendrick Motorsports, Larson has finished first or second 18 times in 39 Cup starts (46%).

LUCKY 13: Larson has led at least one lap in the last 13 Cup Series races – more than double his previous personal best of six in a row. Only two other Hendrick Motorsports drivers have posted longer streaks: Jeff Gordon in 1995 (19 straight) and 1998 (14) and Geoff Bodine in 1986 (17).

SIX PACK: In his last six starts at Phoenix Raceway, Larson has six top-10 finishes – his longest streak ever at any track. Overall, his nine top-10s at the 1-mile facility rank second-most at a track for Larson, trailing only Dover Motor Speedway where he has 10.

VALVOLINE’S ’22 DEBUT: Valvoline will make its first of three appearances as the primary sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 this weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. To learn more, visit Valvoline.com.

RED HOT: In 2021, Larson raced the red No. 5 Valvoline entry on two occasions: Nashville Superspeedway in June and Bristol Motor Speedway in September. He was victorious in both races, pacing the field for a combined 439 of a possible 800 laps.

9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 26 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 7th

No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

PHOENIX STATS: This Sunday, Chase Elliott will make his 13th Phoenix Raceway start in the NASCAR Cup Series. In his previous 12 races at the track, he has amassed one win (November 2020), five top-five finishes and an impressive eight top-10s. His 496 laps led there rank as his second-most among active tracks on the circuit. In his four most recent starts at the 1-mile desert oval, Elliott has an average finish of 4.5, has led 340 laps and is tied for the most top-10s in that span with four.

WINNING MOMENT: Elliott’s 2020 Cup Series championship was secured after he drove his way to a victory at Phoenix in the season finale. Starting from the back of the pack, he drove to the front and led a race-high 153 laps en route to the win. It was Elliott’s first and only victory to date at the track and his first Cup Series title.

EARLY CONSISTENCY: Just three races into the 2022 season, Elliott and the No. 9 crew are one of only four Cups Series teams to score multiple top-10 finishes. He has proven to be a model of consistency, earning more than 20 top-10 finishes in four of the last five seasons.

GUSTAFSON AT PHOENIX: On Sunday, Alan Gustafson will call his 35th Phoenix race as a Cup Series crew chief. In his previous 34 starts there, he has collected four wins, 12 top-five results, 23 top-10s and 927 laps led. Gustafson’s four wins are tied with Chad Knaus for the second-most by a crew chief at Phoenix and came via four different drivers: Kyle Busch in 2005, Mark Martin in 2009, Jeff Gordon in 2011 and Elliott in 2020.

COMING HOME: On Sunday, No. 9 team fueler and Tucson, Arizona, native John Gianninoto will compete in front of his home-track crowd at Phoenix Raceway. Gianninoto graduated with honors from Catalina Foothills High School and went on to play as an offensive lineman for UNLV in 2006 – earning his first letter in 2007 and becoming a team captain in 2010. In 2012, he participated in the NFL’s Carolina Panthers training camp before signing with Hendrick Motorsports that September. Gianninoto set a Guinness World Record in 2018, teaming with Sunoco for the most vehicles refueled by an individual in one hour (148).

RETURN OF UNIFIRST: This weekend, UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized work uniform programs, corporate attire and facility service products, will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. It will mark the third time UniFirst has adorned Elliott’s Chevrolet at Phoenix Raceway, including the two most recent spring events at the track. Earlier this year, Hendrick Motorsports and UniFirst announced a partnership extension, keeping UniFirst with the team through the 2028 season.

A SHOC ENERGY DAYTONA RACE EXPERIENCE: A SHOC Energy is giving fans the opportunity to win a VIP trip to the Cup Series race at Daytona on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. One grand prize winner and a guest will receive flight and hotel accommodations, tickets to the regular-season finale and a $500 Visa gift card. The sweepstakes is open now through July 15 and fans can enter by texting “ASHOCTRIP” to 97579.

24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 24 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Resides: Charlotte, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 21st

No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

MOMENTUM SHIFT: Showing speed in the first three events of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, William Byron’s first two races didn’t end the way he hoped – but Sunday’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway changed the momentum. Qualifying 14th, Byron powered his way through the field, leading laps in the opening stage and scoring top-five results in both stage one and stage two. The 24-year-old driver continued to race within the top-five running order in the final stage and maintained that position even during a dicey overtime restart. Byron’s fifth-place result was his first top-five of the season and a track-best for him at Las Vegas at the Cup level.

LEADING THE CHARGE: So far in the 2022 Cup Series season, only three drivers have led laps in all three events held so far: Byron, Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney. Byron has led the field in his No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 a collective 25 laps in the three races.

VALLEY OF THE SUN: Heading to a track where he has found success at in every level of NASCAR competition, Byron will return to Phoenix for the ninth time in his Cup career. Across his eight Cup Series starts at the 1-mile oval, Byron has a personal-best finish of eighth (March 2021). In fact, half of his starts at Phoenix have resulted in top-10s – tied for the third-most at a track for Byron. He also is tied for the third-most top-10s in the last four races there behind teammate Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick, who both have four. The Charlotte, North Carolina, native also has two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Phoenix on his résumé, both coming in 2017 when he started on the front row and finished in the top four in both races, including a win in November. With that victory, he became the youngest Xfinity Series winner ever at Phoenix Raceway at 19 years, 11 months and 13 days.

DYNAMIC DUO OUT WEST: In 2016, Byron was behind the wheel for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Phoenix with crew chief Rudy Fugle atop the pit box. The duo won the pole position and went on to lead 112 laps. An engine failure while Byron was leading with 10 laps to go ended his night and his chances to advance on to the Championship 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway where the team found redemption and won.

RUDY’S PHOENIX PERFORMANCE: Heading to Phoenix Raceway for the third time in his Cup Series crew chief career, Fugle’s first outing in the spring of 2021 resulted in an eighth-place effort with the No. 24 team. He returned to Phoenix for the season finale, and while he and Byron were poised for a top-10 finish, late race damage forced the driver down pit road, ending in a 17th-place effort. Aside from those two Cup Series starts, Fugle has eight Truck Series races under his belt at the 1-mile oval. In those events, he has four pole awards and his drivers have led a total of 471 laps. While Fugle has only one win Phoenix (Erik Jones in 2013), he also has two runner-up results, three top-fives and six top-10s. In fact, Fugle’s drivers have only finished worse than ninth two times, including the race with Byron that they dominated before an engine failure resulted in a 27th-place finish.

FOUR-FOR-FOUR: The fourth race of 2022 will mark the fourth time primary sponsor Axalta will be on board Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 this season. Now in its 30th year of partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, Axalta returns as a primary partner on Byron’s No. 24 in 2022. For a better look at Byron’s No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, click here.

48 Alex Bowman
Age: 28 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Resides: Concord, North Carolina
Crew Chief: Greg Ives
Standings: 8th

No. 48 Ally / Best Friends Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS: Alex Bowman notched his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the young 2022 season Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 28-year-old driver started the race 13th but made his way to the front of the pack before winning the first stage. He went on to lead the final two laps in overtime, fending off defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson for the victory. Bowman’s performance all but locks him into his fifth consecutive playoff appearance.

TWO PAWS ON THE WHEEL: The No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will have a unique look this weekend at Phoenix Raceway. The car will don paw prints and the vibrant orange logo of Best Friends Animal Society to coincide with the season-long donation efforts of Bowman and primary sponsor Ally. The program returns for a second straight year after raising more than $160,000 as a result of the driver’s four-win season in 2021.

SAVE THEM ALL: Thanks to the No. 48 team’s win at Las Vegas, the $4,800 weekly donation from Ally and Bowman to the Best Friends Animal Society effort was increased to $10,000. The contribution will benefit Best Friends and The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. This weekend, the driver will stop by The Barn House AZ to visit the animals helped by the program.

TELL THE WORLD I’M COMING HOME: Bowman returns to his home track of Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. The 28-year-old Tucson, Arizona, native, has garnered one top-10 finish there, which came in November 2016 when he started from the pole position and led 194 laps at the 1-mile circuit.

IVES AT PHOENIX: Greg Ives, crew chief of the No. 48 Ally / Best Friends Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, will make his 15th Phoenix start as a crew chief this Sunday. The veteran has tallied one win (with driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.), two top-five finishes, four top-10s and a pole position (Bowman) at the track.

WINNER, WINNER: Sunday’s win at Las Vegas made Bowman the second-winningest driver in the Cup Series since the start of the 2021 season. His five wins in that time are more than any other driver with the exception of teammate and defending Cup champion Kyle Larson (11).

$302K FOR UKRAINE: Hendrick Motorsports led 51 laps in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which added $102,000 in support to Ukraine relief and brought the total gift from the Hendrick organization to $302,000. To help bring awareness to the growing humanitarian crisis and to encourage donations, team owner Rick Hendrick and sponsor Hendrick Automotive Group committed $200,000 to Samaritan’s Purse to support disaster assistance. The organization also contributed $2,000 for each of the 51 laps led by the four-car Hendrick Motorsports stable at Las Vegas. Donations made via SamaritansPurse.org aid relief efforts in Ukraine, where Samaritan’s Purse has established an emergency field hospital and is providing other support.

22 OF 44: With Alex Bowman’s victory Sunday at Las Vegas, Hendrick Motorsports has won 22 of the last 44 points-paying Cup Series races dating back to 2020. It joined Joe Gibbs Racing (2018-2020) as the only teams in NASCAR’s modern era to post a winning percentage of 50% over a 44-race stretch. No organization has won 23 of 45 points races since Petty Enterprises accomplished it across the 1970 and 1971 seasons.

THE ONES AND TWOS: At Las Vegas, Hendrick Motorsports scored a 1-2 sweep with Bowman’s victory and Kyle Larson’s runner-up performance. It was the record-extending 51st time the team earned both first and second in the same points-paying race. Hendrick Motorsports has finished 1-2 in 23 different seasons, on 22 different tracks and in eight of the last 27 Cup events.

PHX RISING: Going into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, Hendrick Motorsports is the track’s all-time leader in wins (12), pole positions (13), top-five finishes (52), top-10s (94) and laps led (3,105). Larson won the most recent race held there in November when he clinched Hendrick Motorsports’ record-extending 14th Cup Series championship.

GOING STRONG: Since the beginning of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, Hendrick Motorsports has won 19 points-paying races. During that period, all other teams combined have posted 20 victories.

WE’RE STREAKING: Hendrick Motorsports has led in each of the last 27 points-paying NASCAR Cup Series races representing the seventh-longest streak in its history. The team holds the all-time record for the most consecutive Cup races led at 74, which occurred between 2007 and 2009. It also holds the series’ second-longest streak of 55 that happened from 1995 to 1997.

BEST IN THE WEST: On Sunday, Hendrick Motorsports notched its seventh victory at Las Vegas, and its record-extending 41st combined NASCAR Cup Series win on the West Coast. It has also won 12 times at Phoenix Raceway, 12 times at Auto Club Speedway, seven times at Sonoma Raceway and three times at the defunct Riverside International.

100K MILESTONE: Since Hendrick Motorsports was founded in 1984, it has led a record 98,650.97 miles in points-paying Cup Series races. The team is less than 1,350 miles from hitting 100,000 laps led at NASCAR’s top level.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on January’s Next Gen test at Phoenix and comparisons to last year’s race car: “The balance of the car during the test didn’t change as much during a run compared to last November at Phoenix. My first time in the Next Gen car – well, at least my first time with the rules package as close to what we’re using this year – was at Phoenix in January, which was the freshest track in my mind. It helped me realize it didn’t drive too much differently.”

Cliff Daniels, crew chief of the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his mindset entering January’s Next Gen test at Phoenix after winning the 2021 title there in November: “Pulling into Phoenix for the test was definitely cool because winning the championship there in the fall was such a special moment for this team. Getting back there brought back some very special memories. But our focus changed quickly with the challenge this Next Gen car brought, and a lot of those challenges we were preparing for at the test. It’s going to be a fun weekend – I love the track and I love the area, and I am looking for a lot of good things out of our team.”

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on returning to Phoenix after testing the track in January: “When we tested at Phoenix earlier this year, I felt like of all the tracks it was the most similar to how our old car felt when we were there. Obviously, testing is a little different than going out and racing, but I’m looking forward to getting back there and continuing the success we’ve had in the past.”

Elliott on UniFirst’s first race of 2022: “I’m excited to have UniFirst with us for another season. They’ve been a great partner and we’ve had many memorable moments together over the years, including an All-Star Race win. I really like their new scheme and I’m looking forward to carrying their green and white colors this weekend at Phoenix. Hopefully we can create another winning moment for them and end Sunday in victory lane.”

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on the challenge that Phoenix brings: “Even with the Next Gen car, I think restarts are going to be just as crazy at Phoenix (Raceway) this weekend. We’ve seen it the last two races, and I think this weekend will be no different. Choosing the right lane is going to be crucial to get yourself in a good position heading into turn one as well as maintaining track position overall throughout the race. Once you get back in traffic, the harder it is to make up ground, especially at a short track like Phoenix. We’ve had pretty good speed last year at Phoenix in the spring. We just need to make sure to keep up with the track and minimize mistakes to keep us up front and in contention at the end.”

Rudy Fugle, crew chief of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on keeping momentum heading to Phoenix: “We had a good run in Las Vegas and got the result that we needed. It was a solid day overall, and I think it shows the strength this No. 24 team has. We had lots of positives in that race and loads of potential left. We just need to clean up the little things and I think we will be in contention to win every time we show up to the track. This is a team that is hungry for more. We’ve been good at Phoenix. We just need to be a little bit better. It’s a track that I really like overall in every series I’ve been, so I enjoy that we get two chances at it in a season. The goal is to be in the Championship 4 when we come back in November.”

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his win at Las Vegas: “We had an amazing race car at Las Vegas. Greg (Ives, crew chief) made a great (two-tire) call at the end that gave me a chance to go out and get the win. I am super proud of my team, and I’m looking forward to getting out to Phoenix with the momentum our team has.”

Bowman on the donation to the Best Friends program after his Las Vegas win: “It’s awesome to know that Ally will be making a bigger donation to help animals in Las Vegas. Having their support in helping animals is really neat. Last year, we were able to make a big difference with Ally’s support, so I am glad we are starting the year off on the right foot.”

Greg Ives, crew chief of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, on his mindset heading to Phoenix: “Whenever you get a win, it always helps carry momentum into the next week. Going into this week at Phoenix, we are focused on running a clean race and executing like we did in Las Vegas. It is one of Alex’s favorite tracks and a place that we always look forward to going to and improving. We continue to work hard to get more consistent and find that little bit extra each year. So I am excited and ready to get out to Phoenix and have another great weekend.”

Richard Childress Racing at Phoenix Raceway … In 130 starts at Phoenix Raceway, Richard Childress Racing has scored six NASCAR Cup Series victories led by Kevin Harvick with four victories (a sweep of both races in 2006 plus the fall races in 2012 and 2013). Dale Earnhardt won in 1990 while Ryan Newman claimed the win in the 2007 spring event. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, RCR has three wins by three different drivers: Elliott Sadler (2012), Clint Bowyer (2007) and Harvick (2006).

Introducing the Next Gen … NASCAR’s Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, which officially debuted in 2022, is a collaboration of the brightest engineering minds in racing. With technology at the forefront, Richard Childress Racing has played a unique and critical role in helping to bring this new on-track identity to life, working closely with OEMs, other teams and NASCAR to build and test the initial prototype.

Catch Saturday’s Action … The United Rentals 200 at Phoenix Raceway will be televised live on Saturday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FS1 and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Follow Sunday’s Action in Phoenix … The Phoenix 500 will be televised live Sunday, March 13 beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

This Week’s Get Bioethanol Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Phoenix Raceway … Dillon has 16 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Phoenix Raceway to his credit, earning two top-10 finishes. He earned his best finish of eighth at the track in November 2018.

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AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:
What do you expect the racing to be like at Phoenix Raceway? Do you expect any noticeable differences from how the previous car raced there?
“I tested one day at Phoenix Raceway, but we didn’t really get around a bunch of cars at the test. One thing about Auto Club Speedway, and a reason why I thought it was a solid race, is there’s a lot of options at that track and places to go find some air for these cars. I think short tracks are going to be great for this car. Tracks like Richmond Raceway and Martinsville Speedway should be strong. The fans saw a great race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Phoenix Raceway is between a short track and a speedway, which will make it interesting. You start to get into a bit of an aero problem at Phoenix, and you start relying on downforce and different things so I feel like it’s going to be important to qualify well. I do think that tires are going to fall off a pretty good amount at Phoenix, which will be nice. You have to set up your car for that and hope you make it work. I don’t know how great it’s going to be. It’s performed well so I wouldn’t underestimate it. It’s a challenging car to drive and it’s putting on a good show so far.”

How much do you think you’ll be able to take from the Spring Phoenix Raceway race when we go back for the championship in November? Since we’re learning so much about the Next Gen right now, are we going to be on a completely different page by the time November rolls around?
“I would say some things will probably change, but not a whole lot by the time we go back. We just need to take good notes. Anytime we go to the track, writing notes, talking about parts, pieces, and different thoughts on how to drive. It’s a whole new notebook this year. Even if you don’t go back to a track, or you change tracks that you’ll never see again, there’s something you can learn and take to the next event.”

Outside of winning races and making the playoffs, are there any specific competition goals that the team has set for itself to achieve this year, especially with the new car?
“For me it’s winning a championship. My goal is to be the first guy to win all three championships. That’s what I put the effort into. It’s what I spend my weekends for, to try and win all three. That’s why I wrote ‘Crazy Faith’ on the back of my helmet this year. I’m believing in the process. I’ve set goals throughout different seasons. In the past, I’ve set obtainable goals like a earning a couple of wins and getting in the playoffs. I want to start thinking about what I really want and having faith towards that. The championship is the only thing I wrote down as a goal.”

This Week’s Guaranteed Rate Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Phoenix Raceway … Reddick will make his fifth start at the Avondale, Arizona track on Sunday, sporting the red, white and black Guaranteed Rate paint scheme on the No. 8 Chevrolet. Reddick made his Cup Series debut at Phoenix in 2020 and most recently, finished 19th in the 2021 season finale. He has a best finish of 19th twice, both in the Cup Series championship race, and he’s completed 95.6 percent of laps attempted. During his time in the Xfinity Series, Reddick made five starts at Phoenix and tallied a best finish of third in both of the races at the track in 2019. In total, he has four top 10s and two top fives and completed 999 of 1,000 laps attempted. Lastly, during his NASCAR Truck Series career, Reddick made three starts at Phoenix and grabbed a best finish of fifth in 2015.

Reddick’s Stats Improve … Reddick has led the most laps this season among all Cup Series drivers with 90. Prior to this season, Reddick had only led 73 laps total in 74 races. Last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Reddick grabbed his first top-10 finish of the season after overcoming some obstacles throughout the race. Reddick and the No. 8 team are looking forward to adding another great finish this weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

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TYLER REDDICK QUOTES:
Talk about how you were able to rally back to a seventh-place finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend after starting from the rear twice, suffering from leg discomfort, and on-track obstacles.
“It was a pretty good recovery for our team. I guess if you look at where we started and where we finished, you’d think it was a pretty boring day because we were supposed to start seventh, but it was anything but that. We had a few issues throughout our weekend starting with some steering issues that ultimately led to us changing our steering rack, forfeiting our starting spot, going to the back. From there, we definitely had a car that was pretty good in clean air, which we practiced a majority in, but once you get back there in that bubble of 10th to 20th, it’s pretty vicious back there. We just needed something different to be able to handle better but we had good pit stops and got a couple of breaks on restarts where we were able to get ourselves in that fifth to 10th bubble and we were able to manage it to the finish. I’m proud of the fight our team showed throughout that whole race and feel like we have good momentum heading to Phoenix this weekend.”

You got to test the Next Gen car at Phoenix a few months ago. How do you think the racing will play out this weekend with a lot more cars on track at once?
“This weekend’s race at Phoenix Raceway is going to provide some really entertaining and exciting racing, I think. When we were out there for the test, we didn’t get to run a lot in traffic but that will be different on Sunday. We’ve seen such solid and good racing at all the tracks we’ve visited so far this season and it feels like Phoenix is going to be the perfect mix of all of them. This car is so challenging to drive and with the aerodynamics at Phoenix, practice is going to be crucial to see what kind of speed and car you’ve got. Qualifying is going to be really important too, you want to have a good starting position especially as the tires start to give throughout the first stage or two. My team has been working really hard each and every week and I think we’ll have a good game plan put together for this weekend and hopefully we’ll be able to run up front and put on a good show.”

This Week’s Whelen Engineering Chevrolet Camaro SS at Phoenix Raceway … Creed will be making his second start at Phoenix Raceway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He scored a 10th-place finish this past November at the 1.0-mile desert oval. It was his first top-10 and came in his fourth career start in the series. He has two top-10 finishes in three NASCAR Xfinity Series starts this season and enters the United Rentals 200 on Saturday afternoon 14th in the series standings. The Alpine, Calif., native has made four NASCAR Truck Series starts at Phoenix, highlighted by his victory in 2020 that gave him the series championship.

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SHELDON CREED QUOTES:
What is the key to running well at Phoenix Raceway?
“You need to roll really good through the center of the corner and put the power down on exit. That was what I battled at Phoenix Raceway when I ran the NASCAR Xfinity Series car there in the fall. If we can just turn a little bit better that should help us get off the corner better and I think we’ll be faster.”

How big of an advantage is it to have one NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Phoenix Raceway?
“Having a little bit of experience in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix Raceway will be huge for us. I’m excited to be able to go there having laps in a NASCAR Xfinity Series car and knowing what to expect right off the bat for practice and feeling like I know what I need. I’ll be a lot more comfortable just having that prior experience. I’m excited to get into the race with the Whelen Chevrolet and to continue to learn as much as I can. It’s important get more comfortable and get up to speed. I’m just trying to learn and get comfortable these first few weeks of the season and get ourselves a good base. We all want to win, but I’ll take solid finishes early in the season and have solid races.”

This Week’s United Rentals Chevrolet Camaro SS at Phoenix Raceway … Hill will be making his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday afternoon. He won the pole at Phoenix in 2019 and has one top 10 (a 10th-place effort in 2021) in the NASCAR Truck Series. Hill is 10th in the Xfinity Series driver standings entering Saturday’s race and has led at least one lap in two of the first three races this season. With his victory in the season-opening event at Daytona, Hill has clinched a spot in the 2022 NASCAR Playoffs.

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AUSTIN HILL QUOTES:
How important are restarts at Phoenix Raceway?
“Restarts are huge everywhere but even more so at Phoenix Raceway. As soon as you get to the start-finish line on a restart, you’ve got to start looking in your mirror. You’ve got to be ready for the guy behind you. If you’re leading the bottom lane, you’ve got to be ready for the guy behind you to short cut the racetrack. When he does that, you’ve got to be ready to react and throw that block and run that shorter line. Getting through the gears with smooth shifts is crucial. It seems like once you get in the restart , people start playing some games and you have to watch out for that.”

You were able to watch the Phoenix race last fall. What did you learn?
“I was able to sit on the box and listen and watch last year when they ran at Phoenix. It just seemed like the way the cars were driving, the track fit my driving style well. They were a little on the freer side.”

How big of a factor is the PJ1?
“I think the PJ1 has a lot to do with how the track is going to change throughout the race. As soon as the PJ1 gets activated, it then seems like you have to be up there to be fast. Sometimes your car works up there, sometimes it doesn’t. That’s one of those things that you’ve got to work through.”