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Instagram Ideas Tips You Need To Know

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We all have heard so much on Instagram followers. Instagram has been killing it on several levels when we speak of user engagement as well as brand ROI. This is also one of the popular platforms and also has significantly higher engagement rates when compared with other social media apps. 

So it is late for beginning your journey with Instagram? How can you get noticed and should you be buying Instagram followers for kicks to start your growth? We have all of the answers right here for you so that you can move ahead in the right direction.

Is Buying Instagram Followers Safe?

When you buy Instagram followers it’s technically called being ‘Safe’ but there is a trick around it.

Yes, you might be putting your account at a small risk as you are in a way breaching the terms and conditions of the official system. As most of the new followers will be fake accounts and bots that can unfollow you too in some weeks. However, there is a different side to this as well. It is going to give you a strong push in the initial days of your growth. When you are new to Instagram, it can get a bit difficult when you are not having followers.

When you buy followers, you are gaining the trust of other potential profiles and this can enhance the probability of real people following as well. One key point to remember here is that make sure you aren’t going crazy with the purchases or gaining thousands of followers in a bit. 

While you are having just a few posts on your account and followers in thousands, it tends to set off the alarm bells for potential followers and Instagram as well. The account doesn’t seem authentic. On the other side, when you buy followers on Instagram gradually, the follower growth seems organic and is going to be much faster. 

Which Is The Best Way To Buy Instagram Followers?

Famoid is one of the best social media services providers for which you also can buy Instagram followers and likes. They are a reliable source for buying followers, engagements, and likes on the profile. 

Then Famoid is also amongst the only ones that provide you with the best options for purchasing likes and followers. This will be amongst the technologies that are most accessible and at an economical cost. 

Anybody can just get followers and likes as this is inexpensive technology. The main objective of the company is to provide Instagram users with multiple benefits so that they have the best experience over social media networks. 

  • Buy Instagram Followers:

With Famoid, all of the users can buy followers for the app, the technology is also famous for offering the users like and followers. It is also a reputable platform for technological growth. 

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Through the technology, you also can get Instagram likes and it only needs a very small investment from your side. 

Conclusion

No doubt becoming an Instagram influencer can help you grow your business or career in several ways and when you buy Instagram followers it can help you achieve the results faster. 

7 Ways to Ensure your Car Stays in Top Shape All Year

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We all need to do what we can to keep our vehicles in tip-top running order, but it’s often the simplest tasks that are often neglected. For example, according to some estimates, as many as 18% of all vehicles have low brake fluids and other fluids.

While it’s easy to neglect proper car maintenance, you’re potentially compromising your safety. With proper maintenance, you’ll keep your car running smoothly, and it also saves you time and money in potential downtime and repair costs. Proper maintenance will also help to increase your fuel economy and will keep your car running a lot longer than without it.  

Here are some of the ways to keep your vehicle in top shape all year.

Check & Change the Fluids

You can effectively prevent wear and tear by making sure that you carry out regular oil changes and check all your fluids to ensure they are at the appropriate levels. When you’re checking your fluids, you can also gauge the overall health of your vehicle. You may be able to discover potential issues and mitigate them before they become more severe.  

In addition to changing your oil every 5,000 or 7,500 miles, you should change your transmission fluids every 30,000 miles. Check your coolants a few times every year and change the coolant levels every 2 to 3 years. It’s so important to make sure that all your fluid levels are properly maintained and changed.

Inspect the windows

Car glass is a safety and protective feature of your vehicle, so you need to be sure that it is undamaged. You should check your car windshield, all side windows, and the rear window and look for chips, breaks, cracks, scratches, or holes in the glass.

A glass repair shop will quickly fix the glass if you find any problems. In some cases, you might be able to repair the crack or prevent the scratch from getting worse. Even if you do need a complete glass replacement, you can usually rely on your car insurance to cover the cost.

Wash Your Car 

When you keep your car vacuumed and clean, your vehicle will look great and last longer. Use the automatic car wash at your local gas station when you fill up your car tank. It’s a convenient way to keep your car fueled along with clean and sparkling at the same time.  

When you regularly vacuum your car, you can keep the dirt and grime from working into the carpet and seats. Regular washes prevent long-term damage from sap and other damaging substances. When you clean and deodorize your car, you’ll be more comfortable when you drive. You can also wipe down the dash and leather seats with protective products to shield them from the sun.  

Apply Wax 

Wax is another way to protect your car and keep it in tip-top shape. It keeps your paint in good condition and helps to prevent cosmetic damage to your car’s body. We usually recommend that you wax anywhere from once every six months to once a year. But you can wax every three months if you prefer. 

Change Your Tires & Keep Them Properly Inflated 

Regularly examine your tire treads with a depth gauge to determine your tires’ level of wear and tear. Proper tire maintenance and care are safety concerns. You’ll need to change your tires as needed and also ensure that they are properly inflated.  

As part of your tire check, you should check your belts and battery to ensure they don’t need to be replaced. You can make these maintenance items part of the checklist when you take your car in for regular maintenance to your mechanic as well.

Protect Your Car from the Weather 

When it’s cold outside, start your car and let the engine warm up before driving. This will only take a few minutes out of your day, but it can help to protect your car engine from any damage and keep your car running strong.

If possible, park in the shade or inside a structure, such as a garage to protect your vehicle from damage and the elements. If you protect your car from the effects of UV and hot or cold weather, you will have a lot less damage to the interior and exterior of your car.

Maintain Insurance

There are many simple solutions for keeping your car in top shape throughout the year, but the easiest one is to make sure you’ve got appropriate car insurance for your needs. It’s easy to compare car insurance rates and find the one that fits into your budget. It’s also the best way to protect the investment that you already made in your car.  

Car maintenance is easy, and it just takes a bit of time and commitment to a regular schedule. The benefits can outweigh any inconvenience when you know that your car is safe, comfortable, and secure. Better yet, it should continue to run, rain or shine, and be the reliable car that will take you to the places you want to go, when you want to go. 

NASCAR, FloSports Announce Landmark Streaming Partnership

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Live racing from NASCAR Roots series properties now available on FloSports

Partnership represents significant investment into grassroots racing community including increased funding to tracks, larger prize purses and more content

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2021) – NASCAR and leading sports streaming service, FloSports, today announced a multi-year partnership that will make FloRacing, FloSports’ dedicated motorsports platform, the home of NASCAR Roots properties including: the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, NASCAR Pinty’s Series, and NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series. The landmark partnership represents an alignment of two champions of live motorsports with a shared mission of delivering the best in grassroots racing to fans around the world.

The partnership will also deliver an unparalleled investment in grassroots racing, including additional funding for local tracks and increased purses for drivers that compete in NASCAR’s touring and weekly series events. The transformational agreement further cements NASCAR and FloSports as advocates of grassroots/developmental racing and ensures a healthy economic model that will bolster tracks and drivers for years to come.

NASCAR’s grassroots properties, formerly housed within the NASCAR Roots vertical on TrackPass, will now join FloRacing’s comprehensive offering that includes USAC, All Star Circuit of Champions, Eldora Speedway, IRA Outlaw Sprints, Short Track Super Series, Chili Bowl, Gateway Dirt Nationals and more. Over 280 NASCAR Roots races annually will stream live and on-demand under the TrackPass banner on FloRacing, transforming the popular platform into the leading destination for grassroots motorsports.

FloRacing has experienced exponential growth during the past three years. Over the past 12 months alone, the service has seen an explosive 120% YOY subscriber growth as FloSports continues to bring together long-fragmented grassroots racing media rights on to one platform while also expanding into other motorsports categories. In 2019, FloRacing streamed just 141 races and has been able to quickly expand its offering to over 1,600 races in 2021, representing 151 million hours of live content streamed this year. Overall event viewership has soared 263% YOY in 2021 while per event viewership has increased 87%. Across FloRacing social media platforms, FloRacing generated over 70 million video views in 2021. In addition to grassroots motorsports, other categories of motorsports available on FloRacing include drag racing, motocross, supercross, snow mobile racing and more.

FloRacing’s dedicated content team will bolster NASCAR’s grassroots racing scene with new original programming including driver interviews, behind-the-scenes access, on-site race day coverage, analysis and more. The partnership will give fans access to more NASCAR Roots racing than previously available, including tentpole events at Bowman Gray Stadium, New Smyrna Raceway and Berlin Raceway.

“Our partnership with FloSports is a win for motorsports fans at all levels and doubles down on NASCAR’s commitment to grassroots racing – the foundation of our sport,” said Brian Herbst, NASCAR senior vice president, media and productions. “We look forward to bringing fans all the racing they crave and investing in the tracks that provide lifelong memories to motorsports fans each weekend.”

“NASCAR shares our mission to grow grassroots motorsports and bring these races and athletes to an even wider audience across America and the world,” said Mark Floreani, CEO and Co-Founder, FloSports. “We are honored to align with NASCAR as we continue to invest in the future of this sport so that we build a home for fans to both watch and experience racing in completely new ways. We’re excited for what’s to come.”

Fans can subscribe via FloRacing gaining access to nearly 2,000 races annually for $150 a year, a value equaling less than $0.10 per race. The subscription also unlocks premium FloRacing content including exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes access with drivers, news, analysis as well as archived races and highlights that fans have come to expect from the FloRacing platform. Subscribers also receive complete access to the entire network of FloSports verticals ranging from hockey, wrestling, football, baseball, softball, grappling and more. Watch the races across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty’s Series, NASCAR Peak Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

About FloSports

Founded in 2006, FloSports is a subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ vertical sport categories in the US and abroad. FloSports’ vision is to give underserved sports the love they deserve. With a growing library of more than 300,000 hours of premium content including news, expert commentary, films, documentaries and more, FloSports has established itself as an innovator and leader in sports streaming. Finally, your sport has a home. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

Hooters extends sponsorship of Chase Elliott for three more seasons

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CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 2, 2021) – With a new three-year contract, Hooters has extended its primary sponsorship of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott and his No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team fielded by Hendrick Motorsports.

Hooters, the iconic American restaurant brand with a deep history in NASCAR, will continue to be a primary sponsor of Elliott for three races each season through 2024. The company joined 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports as a two-race primary sponsor of Elliott in January 2017 and added a third race beginning in 2019.

In 2022, the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will appear June 5 at World Wide Technology Raceway and in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff races at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 17 and Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 16.

“For five seasons, Chase has been a brand champion for Hooters both on and off the track, and we are thrilled to extend our partnership with him and Hendrick Motorsports,” said Hooters vice president of brand marketing Monica Fleury. “As the home of race fans, Hooters will continue to provide one-of-a-kind experiences fans can only get at our restaurants. Both Chase’s fan base and NASCAR fans are extremely loyal, and we plan to continue to feed this spirit and passion for years to come.”

Hooters, “The Official Home of Race Fans,” has made Elliott a cornerstone of its marketing efforts. The driver is consistently featured in the company’s national advertising with a variety of special offers and promotions tied to the No. 9 racing program.

“Hooters has been a fun partner to work with over the years,” Elliott said. “They’re a laid-back group that does a great job of promoting their brand and including our team as a big piece of their marketing. They do a lot with each of their three primary races but also make the most of the partnership throughout the entire season. The next several years will be exciting for our team and for the sport, and I’m glad to have Hooters back on board for the ride.”

Elliott, who turned 26 on Sunday, has never missed the Cup Series playoffs in his six full seasons at NASCAR’s top level. The Dawsonville, Georgia, native earned rookie of the year honors in 2016 and secured his first Cup championship in 2020. He has already won 13 career points-paying races, including two in 2021 when he appeared in the Championship 4 for the second consecutive season.

“Hooters does a terrific job maximizing the program with Chase and the No. 9 team,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “To see our partnership deliver valuable results for them is very rewarding. Chase is a champion driver and tremendous spokesperson for the brand, and we look forward to building on that success in the seasons to come.”

ABOUT HOOTERS OF AMERICA LLC:
Hooters of America LLC is the franchisor and operator of more than 385 Hooters restaurants in 20 states and 24 countries. Known for its world-famous Hooters Style chicken wings, the first Hooters opened its doors in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Expectations were so modest at the time that the simple fact the doors opened was deemed worthy of a toast. Since then, millions have been liberated from the ordinary at Hooters while enjoying great food, fun, and one-of-a-kind hospitality that can only be served up by the Hooters Girls. For more information about Hooters, visit www.hooters.com or follow us at twitter.com/hooters, facebook.com/hooters, instagram.com/hooters, or tiktok.com/@hooters.

ABOUT HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS:
Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport’s premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every major statistical category, including championships (14), points-paying race victories (280) and laps led (nearly 75,000). It has earned at least one race win in a record 37 different seasons, including an active streak of 36 in a row (1986-2021). The team fields four full-time Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 100 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour Underway with Wednesday Test Day at Sebring International Raceway

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  • Sixth Running of Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, presented by the Alan Jay Automotive Network this Weekend at Sebring International Raceway
  • NASCAR Stars Bill Elliott and Joe Nemechek Among Diverse Lineup of Drivers and Legendary Cars Competing Through Sunday at Sebring

SEBRING, Florida (December 1, 2021) – The Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, moved off to a fantastic start Wednesday at Sebring International Raceway where near-perfect Florida weather provided the ideal backdrop for an all-day test session in advance of four days of vintage and historic racing competition on the legendary 3.74-mile circuit.

The HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, honors the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring sports car race and the facility’s rich aviation history. Hendricks Field was a World War II era civil and military air field on which the famous 12-hour sports car race has been run for nearly 70 years.

Officially titled the HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, presented by the Alan Jay Automotive Network, the blockbuster event features historic and vintage sports car racing and a Friday “fly-in” and weekend display of equally awe-inspiring military and civilian aircraft from the last half century and World War II era.

Among the rare sports cars competing at the HSR Classic Sebring 12 is No. 5 Antigua Pro Racing 1968 No. 5 Bizzarini GT Competition (pictured at top) prepared by KMW Motorsports. The Ford-powered Italian exotic is one four owned by Carlo Falcone, who is entered to compete in both the HSR Classic Sebring 12 and the co-headline HSR Sebring Historics, which will determine the 2021 Champions of the full-season WeatherTech Sprint, Stoner Car Care Global GT, Sasco Sports International/American Challenge and B.R.M. Endurance Challenge series.

The Sebring Historics has attracted a strong entry of Stock Car competitors in Group 8 for the final bonuses of this year’s inaugural Historic Stock Car More Driven by Goodyear program, which awards four Goodyear D4920 vintage stock radials to the winners of select HSR Group 8 races.

The strong lineup of stock car competitors at Sebring includes NASCAR stars Bill Elliott, who was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in 2007 and the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015, and Joe “Front Row Joe” Nemechek.

Elliott competes in his 2014 No. 19 Chevrolet Camaro while Nemechek wheels an ex-Terry Labonte Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 2006 No. 5 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owned by Larry Hoopaugh. Nemechek makes his HSR debut with his own and established NEMCO Motorsports team that has been in operation for more than 30 years.

Elliott, who competes at Sebring with Carlus Gann and Vintage Race Car Restorations (VRCR), also returns to the wheel of VRCR’s 1970 No. 9 Ford Mustang Boss 302. Elliott drove the Mustang to the overall victory in the 2019 Sasco Sports International/American Challenge race at Barber Motorsports Park and looks for another Sasco win in the Boss 302 at Sebring on Friday.

The major on-track part of the HSR Classic Sebring is the 12 Hours of Sebring tribute race that takes place Saturday and Sunday. It begins with a symbolic 12 hours of non-stop competition Saturday before all four competing Run Groups contest a final round of races Sunday morning to bring the Classic Sebring 12 Hour to a finish.

The vintage planes join the celebration on Friday after arriving throughout that morning at nearby Sebring Regional Airport. The traditional “Parade of Planes” from the airport to the Sebring competitor paddock is scheduled for Friday at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Detailed event information for the Classic Sebring 12 Hour and Sebring Historics, including weekend schedules and entry lists, is available at www.HSRRace.com.

Spectator tickets for the HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour are available exclusively at Sebring International Raceway throughout the event. Learn more at www.HSRtickets.com.

About HSR: Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) was formed in the mid-1970s with an event at Road Atlanta. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate the race cars from the past. As a “time machine” of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world’s most renowned race tracks, including Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway, Daytona International Speedway and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR’s website at www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/ and on Twitter and Instagram at @HSR_race. A dedicated website for the Classic 24 Hour at Daytona presented by IMSA is available at www.Classic24hour.com.

Gateway Dirt Nationals and Niece Motorsports Announce “Win & You’re In”

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WINNER OF SATURDAY NIGHT SUPER LATE MODEL FEATURE TO WIN TRUCK RIDE

ST. LOUIS, MO. — Gateway Dirt is back on December 2-4 and the event has big news ahead of this weekend’s spectacle inside of the Dome at America’s Center. The Gateway Dirt Nationals has teamed up with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Team, Niece Motorsports, to present a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The winner of Saturday night’s Super Late Model feature will not only win the race’s $30,000 prize, but on top of that, one lucky driver will also be awarded the driver’s seat of a Niece Motorsports Chevrolet at Knoxville on June 18th, 2022, when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series makes its stop in Knoxville, Iowa.

The “WIN & YOU’RE IN” program offers a unique opportunity for some of the country’s best grassroots racers. Niece Motorsports takes great pride in being a team of “racers” and the “WIN & YOU’RE IN” program is a clear example of giving back to grassroots racing.

“So many of us at this organization cut our teeth in racing at dirt tracks,” said Niece Motorsports General Manager Cody Efaw. “I truly believe that these drivers are some of the most talented in the country, so we’re excited to give someone another platform to showcase their abilities.”

Gateway Dirt Nationals promoter Cody Sommer is well known for unique promotions and feels this is something that continues to set this event apart from the industry.

“When we sat down and put this together it really got me excited to think about it,” said Sommer. “Imagine if Tyler Carpenter would have won this in 2019; this opportunity for that grassroots-level racer is truly once in a lifetime and it just feels great to be a part of something like this for this year’s event.”

The event takes place Thursday, Dec. 2 through Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Dome at America’s Center in Downtown St. Louis, MO. Tickets are available at www.GatewayDirt.com and those not attending can stream it LIVE at www.FLORacing.com.

#GatewayDirt #DirtInDecember #NASCAR #WinAndYoureIn

About Gateway Dirt Nationals:
For more information regarding the Castrol Gateway Dirt Nationals presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts, please visit the event website at GatewayDirt.com or call 314-786-2636. Follow along on social media for the latest details and announcements regarding the event via Twitter @GatewayDirt or Facebook.com/GatewayDirt
www.GatewayDirt.com

About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Dyson Muscled His Way to First TA Title in 2021

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Trans Am’s Eight Weeks of Champions: Chris Dyson TA

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (1 December 2021)- Perseverance paid off for Chris Dyson in 2021. After coming close for the last three years, Dyson brought home the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli TA championship following an outstanding season.

The Poughkeepsie, New York, driver won seven of the opening 10 races in the No. 20 ALTWELL CBD Ford Mustang, clinching the title with one race remaining. While Dyson missed the season finale at Circuit of The Americas to concentrate on family matters, late substitute Matthew Brabham took a dramatic last-second triumph to give the team its eighth victory. (VIDEO: Chris Dyson 2021 Season Highlight)

“Winning the championship was massive for me, personally, on a few levels,” Dyson said. “Trans Am has been one of the lynchpins of America road racing for decades, and to be alongside some of the great champions – many of whom I saw racing as a kid – it’s hard to put in to words how meaningful it is, being considered a Trans Am champion.”

Dyson raced in Trans Am for the first time in 2017, finishing 12th in Reed Kryder’s Cadillac CTSV, filling in for David Pintaric in a race won by fellow New Yorker Andy Lally.

Dyson fanned the full schedule in 2018, winning at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta among five podium finishes in finishing third in the championship behind Ernie Francis Jr. and Lawrence Loshak. Coming from top-level LMP1 and LMP2 (675) Prototype sports cars in ALMS, SRP and Daytona Prototype in Grand-Am, Dyson enjoyed the transition to the Trans Am race cars.

“In all the forms of racing I’ve been able to compete in, I raced in cars at the top of the tree for their respective style of racing,” Dyson explained. “I think when it comes to GT-level racing, the Trans Am cars are hands-down the most monstrous cars you could possibly be racing. The actual driving is so rewarding in the Trans Am cars because there are no driver aids. The cars demand a lot of you as a driver, and reward precision and aggression. There’s a nuance between the two that’s endlessly fascinating and challenging.”

The 2019 campaign saw him win races at Indianapolis, Lime Rock and Daytona among seven podiums, capture his first career TA pole at Lime Rock, and place second in the final standings, only 15 points behind Ernie Francis Jr. The pandemic-jumbled 2020 season saw him take third behind Francis Jr. and Tomy Drissi, while winning at Road America and the season finale at Road Atlanta.

His 2021 season started off on an ominous note, when Dyson spun during qualifying, changed tires and had to start 12th at the back of the TA grid for the opening race at Sebring. Gunning for an eighth-consecutive Trans Am crown, Francis Jr, won the pole in track-record speed and led virtually all the way before being passed by Dyson, who won the race on the final lap.

After taking fifth at Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca, Dyson added victories at Lime Rock, Mid-Ohio and Road America, placed third at Brainerd, and ended his season by sweeping the Watkins Glen doubleheader and clinching the title with a victory at VIR.

“There were so many highlights and some very memorable races,” Dyson said when asked about his personal highlights of the championship campaign. “Obviously, winning the opening race at Sebring from the last starting position on the last lap against a guy like Ernie France Jr. – who’s one of the best-ever Trans Am racers – was really satisfying and a great way to start the season.

“Also, winning at home – we swept our home races. Winning at Lime Rock in the rain was very rewarding, and going up to Watkins Glen and taking both ends of a doubleheader. To win at the two tracks I’ve considered home my whole career was tremendous, and those results put us in a great position to close the championship at VIR.

“Winning this year was particularly special because we did it with a great partnership with Greg Pickett – who himself is a Trans Am legend – and to come in and showcase the ALTWELL CBD brand for most of our victories this year was particularly satisfying.”

Unfortunately, family matters took priority for the season finale in Austin, but CD Racing again was up to the challenge. Brabham filled in at the 11th hour and beat Francis Jr. on a last-lap sprint to the checkered flag after chasing the South Floridian for the entire race. He is the son of Geoff Brabham, who raced against Chris’ father Rob Dyson in the glory days of the IMSA Camel GTP. (VIDEO: Chris Dyson Honors Gala Championship Acceptance Speech)

“I think Matthew did a terrific job,” Dyson said. “What can you say? He came in on short notice, having never driven the car before he sat in it on Friday, and by the end of the weekend he was a race winner. It was unfortunate that I had to miss the event, but Matthew stepped up, performed beautifully and in a lot of ways was an extension of a relationship between the Dyson and Brabham families that goes back decades. I was really proud of Matthew, he’s unquestionably a star of the future and has a really bright career ahead of him. It was a tremendous result for the team, and it underlines how strong our package has become and how good the team is, that we can win without me driving.”

For 2022, expect to see Dyson back in action in Trans Am.

“Right now, our priority is to come back and defend our Trans Am championship, and hopefully build on what we’ve done so far,” he said. “I know the competition is not going to rest easy, and we’re already eagerly preparing for 2022.”

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is one of the longest-running championships in motorsport, and will celebrate its 55th season with a diverse 12-race 2022 schedule that will include multiple road courses, a roval and a street circuit.

Trans Am’s 2022 roster of races will be staged at legendary venues across the United States as part of SpeedTour, IndyCar Series and NASCAR events with the season kicking off at Sebring International Raceway February 24-27.

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6 Tips for Selling Your Car Privately

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Selling your car privately can be exhausting if you do not have the right approach and strategies to make this process hassle-free.  On the brighter side, choosing to sell your car privately is a pathway to ensuring you get the most money for your used car without relying on a third party. Here, we look at six tips for selling your car privately.

  1. Know your car’s value

You are never ready to sell your used car until you have it professionally evaluated to get an estimated sale price. Remember to check the current market price that other private sellers in your area are asking for similar car models, factoring in the year of manufacturer and current mileage. An excellent way to save money on this process is to opt for instant car buying valuations from reputable companies.

  1. Beware of fraudulent buyers

Your safety should be a priority when selling a car privately, and to avoid fraudulent buyers, you should:

  • Avoid meeting or driving buyers to unknown locations
  • Discredit potential buyers who want to negotiate over the phone or email
  • Have a friend or family member with you when meeting a buyer or taking them for a test drive
  • Never handover the key until payments have been reflected on your account

It is advisable to sell your car to reputable companies like cash for cars San Bernardino to eliminate the risks associated with selling your car privately. 

  1. Have all the necessary paperwork ready

It is vital to collect all the necessary paperwork before putting up your used car for sale. Some of the documents you will need to ensure you effortlessly close a sale include:

Note: Never let potential buyers make copies or take photos of these documents, as these should only be handed over once you complete a sale.

  1. Make a great first impressions

Your car’s condition will be a make-or-break factor for most buyers, and you need to capitalize on this. Ensure your automobile is depersonalized and looks cared for by giving it a thorough interior and exterior cleaning before showing it to potential buyers. If you have the budget, a few cheap fixes and waxing will go a long way in making your car extra attractive.

  1. Be ready to market your car

Are you out to sell one of the luxury cars that hold value over the years or a family-friendly wagon that has been lightly used over the years? You need to be prepared to determine the best selling point for your car and use it to your advantage. However, in doing this, you should remember to:

  •  Craft a good description of your car without going overboard
  •  Remember, a car’s odometer is not the only determinant of your automobile’s price
  • Take high quality pictures that show the entire vehicle

Indeed, nice photos are a must-have ingredient for a successful sale. From picking the right place and time to choosing the right camera and taking the right shots, Easy compare has prepared a comprehensive guide for you. With this guide, you will be able to easily attract buyers and sell your car faster and at a BETTER price!

  1. Learn how to negotiate

Are you selling your used car to upgrade to an affordable but cool sports vehicle or get out of your current financial problems? Regardless of your end goal, you must be prepared to negotiate with buyers when selling a used car. A great strategy is to set a higher price than what you want to provide room for negotiations.

Endnote

The decision to privately sell your car comes with its unique challenges, and these tips will help make this process simpler.

Dalton Kellett remains at A.J. Foyt Racing for 2022 IndyCar season

By
Andrew Kim
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Photo by Chris Owens/Penske Entertainment.

A.J. Foyt Racing announced that Dalton Kellett will be remaining with the organization and as driver of the No. 4 Dallara-Chevrolet sponsored by K-Line Insulators USA for the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series season.

Kellett, a 28-year-old native from Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, is coming off his first full-time IndyCar season with A.J. Foyt Enterprises, where he finished in the top 20 six times and achieved a career-best result of 12th place at the World Wide Technology Raceway in August before settling in 23rd place in the final standings.

“I’m very excited to be back with AJ Foyt Racing for the 2022 season!” Kellett said. “We are looking forward to the year and continuing to build on the momentum from 2021. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be back in the number 4 Chevrolet. A.J., Larry, our team partners, and K-Line have made this a possibility, so I am very thankful for them. Looking back at 2021, we had moments of promise and some encouraging results, we need to enter the 2022 season on that trajectory. The schedule looks very exciting this year, some familiar tracks returning [looking at you Iowa] and I can’t wait to be racing in front of the hometown crowd in Toronto!”

The 2022 IndyCar season will mark Kellett’s third in the series after making his debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course circuit in July 2020, where he competed in seven additional events throughout the season.

“It’s great to have Dalton continuing with the team in 2022,” Larry Foyt, team president of A.J. Foyt Racing, said. “He made some solid progress in his first full season in the NTT INDYCAR Series, and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish next season. He is a true team player and a great ambassador for AJ Foyt Racing.”

Prior to IndyCar competition, Kellett, who started his racing career through snowmobile and go-karts, competed in the 2011 Ontario Formula Ford Championship season and spent the next two seasons competing in the U.S. F2000 National Championship with Pabst Racing Services. He then competed in the Pro Mazda Championship during the following three seasons (Team Pelfrey in 2013-14 and Andretti Autosport in 2015) before moving up to the Indy Lights series in 2016 with Andretti Autosport. From 2016 to 2018, Kellett recorded five podium results with Andretti and a best-career points result of seventh place in 2018 before joining Juncos Racing for the 2019 Indy Lights season along with making select WeatherTech SportsCar Championship starts. In Indy Lights, he finished in the top 10 in all 18 scheduled races and achieved his sixth career podium result at the Exhibition Place in Toronto, his home country, before finishing in seventh place in the final standings.

Kellett will be a teammate to Kyle Kirkwood, the reigning Indy Lights champion and the first competitor to achieve a championship throughout the Road to Indy program. Kirkwood will be piloting the No. 14 Dallara-Chevrolet for A.J. Foyt Racing.

With his plans for the upcoming season set, Kellett’s third season in IndyCar competition with A.J. Foyt Racing will commence at the Streets of St. Petersburg for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2022.

VP Racing Fuels Continues as Sponsor of 2021 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400

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Official Release
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Will provide fuel in Primm once again for racers of all classes

  • 2021 marks the continuation of a multi-year agreement between VP and the Mint 400
  • VP boasts more than 80 fuel blends, including UTV96 relied upon by top UTV racers
  • Sport’s biggest stars will get their power from VP on hand at the starting line in Primm

VP Racing Fuels will continue as a sponsor of the 2021 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 as part of its multi-year agreement, Mint 400 officials announced today. The unmistakable blue and red of VP’s industry-leading lineup of fuels will be on site not only at the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival in downtown Las Vegas, but also at the starting line in Primm, where VP will be on hand to supply racers of all types with the product they need to complete “The Great American Off-Road Race.”

“It’d be hard to imagine a Mint 400 without VP Racing Fuels powering the world’s best off-road racers,” said Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli. “We’re excited to welcome them back for 2021 as part of our multi-year agreement, not only to Fremont Street but also to the center of the action at our start line in Primm. We’re expecting plenty of class winners this year to rely on VP’s full line of racing fuels to power them to victory!”

Founded in 1975, VP Racing Fuels is known as the World Leader in Fuel TechnologyTM. It boasts a catalog of more than 80 fuel blends, as well as coolants, lubricants, and fuel additives, and is run to victory by some of the most renowned names in motorsports around the world. From top-of-the-line offerings that power Unlimited Trucks driven by stars like Rob MacCachren, to the innovative UTV96 that allows UTV racers to make more power and resist vapor lock better than pump gas, expect VP to power racers up and down the starting lineup. Fans can learn more about VP’s full line of products on Fremont Street as part of the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival before the VP team heads to Primm with the racers to keep them gassed up on the way to victory.

The Mint 400 has held the title of the toughest, most spectacular off-road race in North America since 1968 when it was first run. Initially, the race was a public relations event promoting the Mint Hotel’s annual deer hunt. but what started out as a hotel promotion soon grew into a legitimate desert race. Since its 2008 revival, “The Great American Off-Road Race” has only gotten bigger and more prestigious, and deeper fields every year only make it tougher to win.

This year’s BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 will take place from December 1-5 in Las Vegas. More information on the event for racers and spectators is available at TheMint400.com, or follow the event on Facebook and Instagram. For more information on VP Racing Fuels, visit www.vpracingfuels.com.

About The Mint 400
The Mint 400 is the oldest and most prestigious off-road race in America, and is held each March in the treacherous foothills of Sin City. The multi-day event features a massive vehicle parade down the world famous Las Vegas Strip, a two day festival on historic Fremont Street, and two days of grueling off-road racing on a desolate and punishing 400-mile racecourse. Nearly 65,000 off-road and recreational enthusiasts come to watch 500 race teams in 50+ classes from 25 different states and 15 different countries go door to door, while the Livestream coverage is beamed to over 800,000 viewers worldwide. No other off road race allows fans the thrilling experience of watching the top off-road race teams from around the world battle for fame and glory, in a festival setting – complete with a luxury VIP section. The Mint 400 is “The Great American Off-Road Race”!

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