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The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary and New ADV350 Headline Honda’s 2021 EICMA Line-up

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  • New CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, Fireblade SP and limited edition Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary mark three decades of continuous challenges
  • Brand new ADV350 mid-sized scooter pairs tough X-ADV style design with premium specification list
  • The NT1100 makes its show debut; offers comfort, practicality and supremely enjoyable long distance performance
  • Hornet return confirmed; 3D projection mapping gives customers a glimpse of concept direction
  • New colours on show at EICMA for SH125i, X-ADV, Forza 125, Forza 350, CB650R, CBR650R, CMX500 Rebel, CMX1100 Rebel, Gold Wing and Gold Wing ‘Tour’

TOKYO, Nov 24, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Following a long line of significant model announcements already this year including the Super Cub, Monkey, CB500F, CB500X, CBR500R and NT1100, Honda reveals its full 2022 European motorcycle line-up in Milan. The line-up includes a very special, limited edition super sports flag ship, a brand new adventure scooter and a host of colour options and graphics throughout the range.

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, Fireblade SP and Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary

Headlining Honda’s EICMA line-up is the new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, Fireblade SP and Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary.

To celebrate the original, ground-breaking Fireblade and 30 years of continuous challenges since the introduction of that 1992 game-changer, a stunning Limited Edition 30th Anniversary version of the Fireblade SP will be available in 2022. Its tricolour paint scheme pays faithful homage to the original, with the ultra-modern feel of the 20YM stripe layout merged with ‘brushstroke’ style elements of the 1992 machine.

The Fireblade SP will also be available in two standard paint options, Grand Prix Red and Matte Pearl Morion Black, both now with gold wheels, while the Fireblade itself wears an updated Grand Prix Red paint scheme with prominent white number boards on the front fairing.

The changes are more than skin deep, with technical changes to the 160kW inline four-cylinder engine that focus on improving mid-corner acceleration and drive. The final drive sprocket also goes up 3 teeth, to 43, further boosting acceleration through each ratio. Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) has been optimised for refined rear tyre traction management with input from HRC’s riders, and throttle feel even further refined.

A new material and surface finish for the Fireblade’s front Nissin brake calipers’ pistons improves braking performance and consistency in race conditions. The Fireblade SP’s Ohlins Smart Electronic Control (SE-C) and Brembo equipment continue to offer top-draw suspension and braking, alongside a newly optimised quick shifter.

ADV350

The success of the X-ADV – the best-selling Honda motorcycle in Europe in 2021 – now sees Honda’s forward-thinking filter down to the mid-capacity scooter market. The new ADV350, built at Honda’s Atessa factory in Italy, mixes the sophistication of a premium scooter with the ability to deal with the roughest of tarmac, and comes wrapped in rugged adventure styling.

The unique look comes hand in hand with optimum practicality and a rich specification sheet. There’s underseat storage space for two full-face helmets, plus a USB charger in the glovebox and the convenience of Smart Key operation. The screen is height-adjustable and the LCD instrument panel also integrates the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system. Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) is fitted as standard.

The ADV350’s 330cc, enhanced Smart Power+ (eSP+) SOHC four-valve engine delivers peak power of 21.5kW and 31.5Nm torque. The chassis features motorcycle-style USD forks, tubular steel frame, remote reservoir rear shocks and ample ground clearance. Lightweight 15-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels wear block-pattern tubeless tyres.

The ADV350 will be available in Spangle Silver Metallic, Mat Carbonium Gray Metallic and Mat Carnelian Red Metallic

NT1100

Making its public debut after being announced in October 2021, the NT1100 ushers in a New Touring era for Honda. Taking the heart of the CRF1100L Africa Twin as a base, engaging handling and characterful engine performance is guaranteed. The NT1100 builds on the platform to offer outstanding comfort and weather protection, making it equally ready for an extended two-up tour as it is for the weekday commute.

Practicality is guaranteed with sizable integrated panniers, heated grips, centre stand, cruise control and USB and ACC charging sockets all standard equipment. Lighting is full LED with Daytime Running Lights for increased visibility, plus self-cancelling indicators and Emergency Stop Signals. Screen height is 5-way adjustable, and upper and lower wind deflectors work with the generous fairing to protect the rider. A 6.5-inch TFT touch screen provides full colour, customisable displays and offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Seat height is a very manageable 820mm; tank range is approximately 400km. Sleek, subtle styling with the key words of ‘proactive comfort’ delivers efficient aerodynamic performance with a riding position tailored for enjoyable touring.

The NT1100’s steel semi-double cradle frame employs a short wheelbase, 17″ wheels and sharp steering geometry while premium suspension is via 43mm Showa cartridge-type inverted front forks and single-tube rear shock. 310mm front brake discs are paired with 4-piston radial-mount calipers. Intake and exhaust are tuned for smooth acceleration and pleasing low-rpm sound; maximum power and torque figures are 74kW and 104Nm respectively. The electronic package includes 3 default Rider Modes and 3-level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). Honda’s unique Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) is an option.

The NT1100 is available in 3 contemporary colour options: Matte Iridium Gray Metallic, Pearl Glare White and Graphite Black.

The Hornet

Honda is also pleased to confirm that the illustrious Hornet name will return to its line-up in the near future. The Hornet has been renowned for delivering exhilarating engine performance and agility matched to cutting edge street-fighter styling since the model was first introduced in Europe in 1998.

A sneak preview of the concept direction for the new incarnation of the Hornet will be available for visitors to EICMA. Showcased in a special area within the Honda stand, projection mapping is used to full effect in a vivid 3D display of light and sound that both looks back at previous Hornet generations, and forward to what is to come.

Taken in the round, Honda’s new line-up underlines its unwavering commitment to offering even more diversity and value to motorcycling’s broadest, richest product range.

In addition to the new and upgraded models, several new colours for familiar favourites will also be on display at EICMA:

SH125i and SH150i

Two brand-new colours add contemporary sports appeal to the SH125i (Europe’s best selling scooter in 2021) and SH150i. Mat Pearl Cool White and Mat Rock Grey feature exclusive detailing that includes floor stripe with SH logo, red SH logos and silver headlight stripes.

X-ADV

Regarded as the world’s first ‘2 wheeled SUV’, the X-ADV has three new colours for 2022: Mat Ballistic Black Metallic, Mat Iridium Gray Metallic and Harvest Beige.

Forza 125 and Forza 350

Both the 125 and 350 versions of Honda’s sports GT scooter family get new colours for 2022:
The Forza 125 will be available in Pearl Falcon Gray, Mat Black Gray Metallic and Mat Pearl Pacific Blue, and the Forza 350 in Mat Carnelian Red Metallic.

CB650R and CBR650R

The four cylinder middleweight naked CB650R has a new Sword Silver Metallic colour, while both the Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic and Grand Prix Red of the CBR650R feature updated graphic treatment.

CMX500 Rebel and CMX1100 Rebel

Europe’s best selling custom machine in 2021, the CMX500 Rebel has a cool new Pearl Organic Green option for 2022, while its 1100cc sibling will now be available in Pearl Stallion Brown.

GL1800 Gold Wing and GL1800 Gold Wing ‘Tour’

The majestic Gold Wing comes in a contemporary new Mat Jeans Blue Metallic colour for 2022, while the range-topping Gold Wing ‘Tour’ has two new vivid colour options in the shape of Glint Wave Blue Metallic and Pearl Glare White.

News URL: https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/71253/

MRS-GT Racing GT3 Cup 992 Podium Finish at Inaugural 24Hour of Sebring

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Sebring, FLORIDA – November 23, 2021 – The inaugural Hankook Tires 24Hour of Sebring produced a textbook example of Endurance Racing and a fine result for the MRS-GT Racing team, who capped off their racing season in North America with a well-deserved runners-up spot in the GTX class. MRS-GT entered two cars in the race, with the No. 987 Porsche GT3 Cup 992 car driven by Jeff Courtney, Alexander Marmureanu, Omar Balkissoon and Sebastian Moreno finishing second in class on podium. The No. 989 Porsche GT3 Cup 992 driven by Raulino Kreis, Jr., Pedro Torres, Robert Lorndale and Jeronimo Guzman led just under half the race before an unfortunate early retirement.

MRS-GT Racing is the German Sports Car outfit with a terrific record in Porsche GT and sports car racing in Europe. A close ally of Porsche Motorsport, Team MRS has no fewer than 16 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and 911 GT3 R race cars participating in various series around the world – supplemented by their entry in this year’s Yokohama Porsche Cup. The German outfit has already competed for over 13-years in the 24H SERIES, most recently picking up a 991-class podium finish at the season opener in Dubai with Saif Alameri, Jukka Honkavuori and three-time overall event winner Jeroen Bleekemolen before switching to the brand-new 992-gen Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for the Hankook 12H HOCKENHEIMRING. Alameri, Nikolai Gadetskii and Thierry Vermeulen went on to secure 5th in-class at the Hockeheim round.

The effort is spearheaded by the brilliant Karsten Molitor. The MRS-GT chief expressed delight with the Sebring weekend, “I’m really happy and proud to have been part of the first ever 24-hour race for sports cars at Sebring. It was under difficult circumstances because we had some logistical issues but it turns out that driving for MRS was the best idea you can have because our team has complete experience and we were ready to go at the track on the first day.” Reflecting on the weekend’s action he added, “We had some issues. We had an accident but in the end all our Drivers were unbelievably happy and this is the positive thing I’m going to take from here.”

Intermittent showers throughout the 24 hours meant a wet track for much of the race while logistical issues in the build-up provided a challenging weekend for everyone. The start of the race was delayed but it nevertheless proved a triumph for MRS-GT. The Sebring surface is a mixture of new and old concrete with little irrigation on a very flat surface, and the rain showers that visited the track intermittently gave a wet track for durations of the race.

Karsten added, “The staff on track are brilliant. They’re giving everything. The track is not easy in the rain because there is no drainage so there was a lot of standing water which creates aquaplaning which we don’t have so much in Europe. But the people at the track did everything so we could continue. In general, we like the rain! We had some mistakes in the dry but not in the rain. Sebring is well known for good weather but this weekend we had ‘liquid sunshine’ but it was great.”

The late-day race start meant it was dark about an hour after the race went green but improved lighting at Sebring International Raceway meant visibility remained good. The 987 MRS-GT improved its position steadily through the race and with just over four hours to go, the race restarted behind the pace car with Sebastian Moreno behind the wheel after a refuelling stop. At that point the car had completed 377 laps for position P2 in class behind only the Lamborghini Huracan and had set a best lap of 2:08:565. With 70 minutes remaining on the clock, Alexander Marmureanu had taken over from Jeff Courtney with the car closing in on P13 with the Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage driven by Roman de Angelis in the pits. Marmureanu was able to overhaul the Aston and quickly put 7 laps between the MRS GT car and his rival. He then guided the car home for P13 overall and P2 in class for a place on the podium.

Early on, the No. 989 MRS GT Porsche was running P8 overall and P1 in class, looking set for a highly placed finish. Jeronimo Guzman pitted for fuel and handed it over to Brazilian driver Raulino Kreis, Jr. During the early morning around 3:40 a.m. at the end of his driving stint, Kreis crashed into the barriers at the exit to Turn 1. The car had to be recovered back to the paddock and retired from the event. The No. 989 had led its class for almost half the race and the team effort was working very well together, so the disappointment was felt deeply by all those concerned. It meant an early finish for drivers Pedro Torres and Robert Lorndale as well.

The event was a triumph and CERVENTIC and Hankook Tires are to be congratulated for their tireless efforts that made the race possible. It’s been a very good first season in the US for MRS-GT and MRS GT will be back competing in the Porsche Cup series next year when the calendar of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America includes the famous street race in Long Beach, CA and a Championship race at Laguna Seca.

MRS-GT is adding another vehicle to its range and so will be attacking with three 992 Porsche Cup vehicles. If you are interested in discussing options and ways to get involved with MRS in either North America or European programs, reach out to Karsten Molitor on the MRS GT-Racing website at https://www.molitor-racing.de/.

Serious Reminder: Check These 4 Major Car Parts To Avoid Accidents

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Some people would overlook checking their car first before using it almost every time. Aside from maintaining the good health of your vehicle, the main benefit is that you lessen your risk from accidents. If you plan to go on a long trip with your family or friends, you should set aside a few minutes to an hour of pre-trip inspection to your car. It may sound far less than rocket science. However, many people do not know which parts to check or where to start. To avoid any accidents and enjoy a secure trip, make sure to check these four car parts religiously before leaving.

Tires

Your tires are your car’s soul. They are one of the major car parts that allow you to move from one point to another. It is also one of the most-used components of your vehicle. Time and wear-and-tear is the main enemy of your tires. However, it is inevitable. There will come a time when you need to change them. Worn-out tires have a risk of exploding. To lessen this risk, you must know how to check the expiration of your tires. There is no definite number of years that dictates that your tires are still safe and serviceable. To reduce tire-related accidents, you should regularly have it checked by your trusted mechanic.

Alternatively, there are some instances when tire problems occur years before the arrival of its expiration. For example, problems with tires can arise while still in its early life. These issues may come from manufacturing defects. When this occurs, recalls can occur. For example, the Goodyear tire recalls were due to the manufacturing problem. It may cause belt separation while the car is moving. When this happens, you can lose control of your vehicle. The results of these events can be fatal for both the driver and passengers of the car. 

For accidents caused by auto defects, you can ask for legal help from Schmidt & Clark, LLP.

Furthermore, when your tires are not in good condition, you may put your and your passenger’s lives at risk. A worn-out tire may not have enough traction on the road. When it does, your car may find it difficult going through slippery roads. 

Engine Oil

Engine oil lubricates parts of the engine of your car. That way, the components of your car engine do not break. The breakage may be due to constant friction as you use your vehicle. To check your engine oil, you can use your dipstick. If the color of the oil is yellow, then it is still in good condition. If it appears darker like black coffee, then you should have it checked by your mechanic. 

Brake Fluid

The brake fluids of the modern-day car amplify the strength of the brake when you step on it. Without it, you will need more force to activate your brakes and stop your vehicle from moving.

There have been accidents where cars fall to their doom due to issues with brake fluid. Always check it before you go on the road. Your brake fluid should be between the maximum and minimum marker of its container. 

Car Lights

Whether on a road trip or traveling to work, you need to check if all your car lights are working. You will need it when you come home late. It is much true even if you are using it for work. 

The car lights you should be checking are your headlights and high beams. Also, you need to check your tail lights, turn signals, daytime running lights, and hazard lights.

Focus On Safety 

Car care helps prolong the life of your vehicle. Timely checks with a mechanic can do wonders for your car. You can even ask them for advice on which parts you should regularly check before leaving home. 

Additionally, as a driver, you are responsible for your car and its passengers. Make sure you check car parts like your tires, engine fluid, brake fluid, and lights before going on a road trip.

If you have problems with checking, you can ask your trusted mechanic to help. That way, you prevent accidents and have meaningful bonding moments with your loved ones.

Technology Trends That Will Transform the Automotive Industry in 2022

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Technological evolution has twisted the very fabric of this digital era, giving birth to a bold new world where solutions to every problem are just a click away. In 2021, the adoption of various technological trends in the automotive industry has become more vigorous – thanks to Covid-19. All credit goes to the technological interventions that saved the world from coming to a standstill.

A detailed survey of automotive industry advancements to look forward to in 2022 reveals information-centric tech trends playing a major role in transforming the industry. The automotive industry is being more adoptive towards new technologies and their operations at an unprecedented scale. Besides various technologies such as big data & analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) that have been around for a while, more advanced technologies such as the blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) are also going to find various applications in automotive.

Therefore, it has become critical to know how this influx of tech trends will transform the automotive industry this year. Here are the top trends that have a bigger chance of dominating the segment in 2022:

1. Autonomous Vehicles (AV)

Autonomous vehicles also known as self-driving vehicles aim to facilitate the driving process by minimizing the need for human drivers. There are going to be fleets of AVs which will expand the scope of doing last-mile deliveries, significantly reduce downtime, and make public transportation comparatively safer. For instance, there is going to be a severe decline in road accidents caused by driver negligence. AVs are known to be equipped with modern recognition technologies, such as AI-enhanced computer vision to look for obstacles along the route.

Udelv

The US-based company Udelv provides autonomous vehicles for doing last-mile deliveries. It combines hyper-speed teleoperations and advanced AI algorithms for human-assisted guidance in exclusive situations. The company’s vans have a payload capacity of around 360 kg (800+ lbs) and can speed up to approx 100 km/h (60 mi/h). Isn’t that amazing? Also, the vans deliver fresh groceries from nearby stores and send an alert/notification when the order arrives.

The internet is full of articles and blogs related to autonomous vehicles. If you want to know more about how it works and the operations of AV, then check out this article by TWI. However, before you get your hands on this fascinating information, make sure that you have a stable internet connection. This would help you to load the article and related links much easily without any delays or excessive lag-time. For your convenience, you can always opt for high-speed internet connections like CenturyLink internet that not only supports fast browsing but also provides stable internet signals and flawless network coverage in all corners of your house. The most amazing part is that their internet packages are easily affordable for everyone, starting from $50 per month only. Do check them out on their official website!

2. Connectivity

These days, vehicles come to the market with a tamper-proof digital identity that makes them stand out from other vehicles in the same network. This supports easy tracking of vehicular data for several use cases such as driver safety, insurance, fleet management, scale data logging, and predictive maintenance, etc. Sharing vehicular data is not just helpful for the individual customer, but also overhauls the complete mobility ecosystem.

V2X Network

British company V2X Network offers a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) social platform for autonomous transactions that merges geo-networking and its caching to promote low latency real-time communication. The platform is run on distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) which allows a high degree of scalability. The startup also uses enterprise-grade encryption to provide its users with control over their data to boost their security and privacy measures.

3. Electrification

The depleting fossil fuel collection and the harm to the atmosphere caused by their use are calling us to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs). For higher adoption, EVs need to address bigger issues such as poor battery, high price, fleet electrification, and inadequate charging infrastructure, etc.

ChargeX

ChargeX is a German startup that has come up with a modular EV charging solution that converts parking spaces into charging stations. The company’s platform, Aqueduct, is feasible to install, has four charging modules up to 22kW, produces monthly reports, and uses a charging cable (Typ2). This solution recognizes the energy/power requirements of every car and it automatically takes control over the charging speed for vehicles.

4. Shared Mobility

With the production of connected vehicles, new business models are focusing on shared mobility as an alternative to old-school, traditional vehicle ownership. This encourages mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) and discourages all unused vehicles. Such solutions always meet the requirements of a business or city without adding new vehicles, which significantly reduces waiting time for pollution and fleets caused by diesel or petrol vehicles.

Beam

For example, Singapore-based business ‘Beam’ highlights e-scooters to promote the concept of shared mobility in the Asia-Pacific region. Their scooters tend to use an aviation-grade aluminum frame and are exclusively customized for safety, sharing, reliability, and durability. 

5. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Various Artificial intelligence technologies like machine learning, computer vision, and deep learning search for applications in robotic automation inside the automotive industry. These manage fleets, help self-driving cars, and assist drivers to improve services such as vehicle insurance or inspection. AI also looks out for applications in the automotive industry manufacturing sector, where it increases the rate of production and reduces its costs.

Apex AI

The US-based company Apex AI helps automotive companies to execute complex AI solutions. Apex.OS basically runs on automotive electronic control units (ECUs) which offer robust, secure, and reliable APIs to launch autonomous mobility solutions. 

Conclusion

The Automotive Industry trends highlighted in this article only scratch the upper layer of trends that we found out during our in-depth research. Some others were robotics, hybrid vehicles, and automotive sensor technologies that are going to transform the automotive sector as we know it today. Considering new opportunities and evolving technologies to execute into your business at this initial stage can go a really long way in gaining a competitive advantage. 

Finally, if you are related to the automotive industry then you need to be aware of the latest tech and trends that are being implemented every other day in this industry. Therefore, do not forget to subscribe to different newsletters, websites, and even YouTube channels to keep getting more information about automotive tech trends. You can also reach out to DigitalTechBusiness to keep yourself updated with new business and tech inventions/discoveries. However, before you begin your research, just make sure that your internet connection is fast and supports continuous browsing and streaming. We are sure you would not want to take the hassle of being stuck with a slow internet connection while browsing. Isn’t it? Well, for your convenience, you can always choose a high-speed, safe, and reliable internet connection like Spectrum which offers amazingly affordable internet packages to all types of users. Simply dial Spectrum phone number now and get more details about their economical bundles and deals!

Here’s What You Must Know About Southern Indiana Transportation, Maps, Toll Roads and Bridges Before Travelling

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If you don’t know, Southern Indiana is often chanted as a staunch part of the lower Midwest and the Upland South. Therefore, most people are aware that Southern Indiana was one of the first areas of the state to be provided and Indiana’s first capital made its spot near the Ohio River in Harrison County. No wonder, the history of this region has fascinated many and continues to compel people to visit it. As soon as people flock to this state, they are taken back to the pristine environment and see the amazing places in this state. 

So if you have decided to set off on an exciting journey to this state, you will never regret this choice. After all, it allows you to have a pleasant experience of everything and let yourself loose. It’s a simple breeze that has an abundance of new brides, which were completed in 2016/17 subsequently. This connects people from Lousiville as well. Also known as the second street bridge, The Clark memorial bridge is a great site in Ohio that allows northbound travelers to easily connect with Jeffersonville and Clarksville. 

Some of the popular spots are Northbound, Abraham Lincoln Bridge, and South Bound. On the other hand, you also get to see the John F Kennedy Memorial Bridge that has been tolled. Furthermore, there are 64 accesses to the new Albany and the Floyd Country through the Sherman Bridge. You also get to access the SoIN through Louisville’s East End. Before venturing out, don’t forget to acknowledge the importance of the I-294 Tolls Map, which is central to making you connect with the desired locations. 

Tolls on Ohio River Bridges

For your information, the Ohio River Bridge is a community project that is the result of 3 decades of discussion. Therefore, when you come across the Ohio rover bridges, you will find that 3 out of the 5 bridges can connect Louisville to Floyd and Clark counties, which are toll bridges. Because tolling is automatic, travelers don’t have to stop for long hours in line. In fact, there are no coin tickets, no toll booths and one doesn’t have to stop for long. River link is responsible for handling the tolling process, which is an E-Z pass affiliate. Secondly, if drivers have prepaid and transponder accounts, they will have to pay the lowest toll rates. 

Here is a list of the tolled and non-tolled bridges here:

Tolled Bridges

  • Lewis and Clark Bridge
  • Abraham Lincoln Bridge
  • John F.Kennedy Memorial Bridge

Non-Tolled Bridges

  • Clark Memorial Bridge
  • Sherman Minton Bridge

What is The Time Zone?

Unless you’ve been living under the rock, you will know that Indiana follows Eastern time. Here, they arrive much earlier in March and will quickly fall back by the month of November. This can easily manipulate the clocks and make things go ahead of time.

Here’s what you need to know:
Eastern Standard Time: Runs from November to March
Eastern Daylight Time: Runs From March to November

What to do in Southern Indiana? 

If you have never been to Southern Indiana, your tour is going to be very exciting. Known for housing some of the oldest tolls and bridges, Southern Indiana has incredible tourist attractions. Once you visit this place, you must sift through the French Lick Resort. It is chanted as one of the top 50 spots in the world.  You will also get to find all luxuries combined in one place. Once you go there, the historic hotels will allow you to dig deeper into the basic culture. 

Secondly, you must also visit the Marengo Cave, which is located on the Southside of this state. Though it is privately owned, it still allows you to check out some of the oldest caves in the world. On the other hand, the national Landmark spreads over several acres that are the perfect amalgamation of beautiful stalactites. Once you decide to go there, don’t forget to follow the maps, so you can rightfully arrive at the destination. Secondly, don’t forget to acknowledge the importance of getting in touch with a guide, if you don’t know exactly where you have to go. So now is the perfect time to go there. 

NASCAR Star Chase Elliott Joins Nitro Rallycross for Florida Event

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ELLIOTT TAKES THE WHEEL OF THE ZIPRECRUITER SUPERCAR TO COMPETE AT 2021 NITRO RX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FINALE

(Los Angeles – November 23, 2021) Coming off his recent NASCAR Series Cup Playoffs run and string of USAC Midget races, Chase Elliott will race in the finale of Nitro Rallycross’ 2021 series December 4 and 5 at The FIRM in North Florida. Elliott is confirmed to drive the ZipRecruiter-sponsored #GoNitro car in Nitro RX’s Supercar class. With his addition to the Florida driver lineup, Elliott’s beverage partner, A SHOC Energy, is also sponsoring his Nitro Rallycross debut in the final round.

Elliott is the latest NASCAR star to tackle Nitro RX’s challenging courses, following Kyle Busch’s strong performance at Nitro RX’s Phoenix stop earlier this month. 

Elliott said, “I’m really looking forward to racing in Nitro RX at the season finale in Florida. I enjoy the challenge of trying out other forms of racing and have recently taken up dirt racing, so getting in a rallycross car is really appealing. Nitro RX is thrilling to watch and from what Travis Pastrana and some of the other drivers have told me, it is just as thrilling to be behind the wheel. I can’t wait.”

Travis Pastrana said, “It’s absolutely awesome for our sport to see NASCAR Cup champions like Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch compete in Nitro Rallycross. Kyle had so much fun and a very impressive fourth place finish at Nitro Rallycross in Phoenix. Chase is bar none one of the greatest driving talents in motorsport, and having an elite driver of his caliber opens Nitro RX to a new audience. Chase joining us for the Florida finale is a great way to close out the 2021 series.”

While Elliott has a full trophy case from numerous series across the racing world, including stock car series championships in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series, Nitro RX, however, will be new territory.

Nitro RX’s turbocharged 600 hp vehicles are different beasts than the NASCAR Cup Series vehicles Elliott usually pilots. Nitro RX Supercars are also all-wheel drive and accelerate faster off the starting line than an F1 car, hitting 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds at 1.5 G. Putting that power to all four wheels is necessary to navigate Nitro RX’s revolutionary multi-surface tracks, which feature 100-ft plus jumps, banked turns and steep berms.

Elliott will face off against an elite field of multi-disciplinary racers. In addition to motorsports icon and Nitro RX mastermind Travis Pastrana, Florida competitors include Tanner Foust – the only driverin the worldwith victories in X Games, Global Rallycross, WRX, ARX and the European Rallycross Championship – as well as Scott Speed, a three-time X Games gold medalist, three-time Global Rallycross champion, plus an F1 and NASCAR veteran – and more.

Following back-to-back series wins, Pastrana currently holds the lead in the Nitro RX Championship standings. With the 2021 series title on the line going into the Florida finale, he looks forward to the added challenge of squaring off against Elliott.

Pastrana said, “The track is being built right now so Chase will have as much time on it as anyone coming into this race. And with so much tarmac in Florida I wouldn’t be surprised to see Chase end up on the podium, but I would be very impressed. I look forward to seeing how his skills transfer over to all-wheel drive Supercars and can’t wait to go door to door with one of the youngest

NASCAR Cup champion of all time.”

In addition to Kyle Busch, the people’s rallycross champion – two-time European Rallycross winner Andreas Bakkerud – has also piloted the ZipRecruiter #GoNitro car. ZipRecruiter is the latest addition to Nitro RX’s growing sponsor roster, joining foundational series partners Red Bull, Yokohama, Subaru Motorsports USA and O’Reilly Auto Parts.

To experience Nitro RX’s high-flying action in person, tickets can be purchased at https://www.nitrorallycross.com/calendar. Fans can also watch live on Peacock in the U.S. as well as on YouTube worldwide.

2021 NITRO RALLYCROSS SCHEDULE

Sept. 24-25 // Utah Motorsports Campus // Salt Lake City, Utah

Oct. 2-3 // ERX Motor Park // Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nov. 13-14 // Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park // Phoenix, Arizona

Nov. 20-21 // Glen Helen Raceway // Southern California

Dec. 4-5 // The FIRM // North Florida

ABOUT NITRO RALLYCROSS

Launched in 2018 by motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and the innovators of Nitro Circus, Nitro Rallycross has revolutionized motorsport. With innovative purpose-built courses, banked turns inspired by the wide-open action of Supercross and short-form, head-to-head competition, Nitro Rallycross creates high-impact, thrill-packed racing. NRX’s custom-built permanent tracks – featuring the biggest jumps seen in motorsports – create unrivaled racing excitement. The full-throttle competition is now set to go global, as Nitro Rallycross expands into a full standalone championship series. Looking ahead to 2022, NRX will also add an electric Supercar circuit featuring the all-new FC1-X, the most powerful Rallycross vehicle ever built. For more information, visit NitroRallycross.com.

Nitro Rallycross is part of Thrill One Sports & Entertainment. Thrill One is a next-generation content company that lives at the nexus of sports, entertainment and lifestyle, combining the resources of Nitro Circus, Street League Skateboarding, Nitro Rallycross and Thrill One Media. A multi-media platform founded in 2020, Thrill One is dedicated to creating mind-blowing action sports events and original content, fueled by the most daring athletes, talent and brands in thrill-based entertainment. It also boasts one of the largest aggregate social audiences in action sports, with more than 40 million followers across its multiple brand pages and channels. Visit ThrillOne.com for additional information.

FOCUSFACTOR® TO PARTNER WITH RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS

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WELCOME, N.C. (November 23, 2021) – Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today a multi-year partnership with FOCUSfactor®, a brain health supplement leader for nearly 20 years. FOCUSfactor will be the primary partner of the No. 43 Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, piloted by Erik Jones, for 26 events during the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) campaign.

“NASCAR represents a very rich opportunity for FOCUSfactor,” Jack Ross, chairman and chief executive officer at Synergy CHC Corp., said. “To be partnered with Richard Petty Motorsports, and their rich history of excellence, is an amazing opportunity for the FOCUSfactor brand. Having Erik Jones, a proven NASCAR Cup Series winner, and one of NASCAR’s most talented young drivers, behind-the-wheel of our FOCUSfactor Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is something we are incredibly excited about.”

This is FOCUSfactor’s first partnership in NASCAR.

“We are looking forward to the 2022 season – part of that excitement is the rollout of the Next Gen car, but we are equally as excited to establish a new partnership with FOCUSfactor,” Brian Moffitt, chief executive officer at Richard Petty Motorsports, said. “We await the opportunity to assist FOCUSfactor in leveraging our partnership across NASCAR and within the retail segment.”

As part of the agreement, the No. 43 Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will carry the FOCUSfactor brand as the primary partner for 26 NASCAR Cup Series events including at The Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, DAYTONA 500 at the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, and the NASCAR All-Star Race at the Texas Motor Speedway. FOCUSfactor will also be prominently shown on Jones’ custom suit, on crew apparel and on the Richard Petty Motorsports pit box, and team transporter.

The partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports will commence at The Clash at the LA Coliseum on February 6, 2022.

“I am really happy to welcome FOCUSfactor as a partner with Richard Petty Motorsports,” Jones said. “With 26 races on board our Next Gen No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, it will be great to get behind this program and learn more about how we can support each other. Our team has really gained momentum over the last month of this year’s 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. We are even more focused on improving those finishes to start the new year strong, and with FOCUSfactor on board, we are guaranteed to be successful. It would be awesome to bring this new partner their first win – I cannot wait to get started with them.”

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. More information on FOCUSfactor can be found at https://www.focusfactor.com/ or visit their Instagram page.

About Richard Petty Motorsports

A performance and marketing driven company, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM), co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty and successful business entrepreneur Andrew Murstein, is one of the most recognized brands in all of motorsports. Petty Enterprises recorded 268 victories, and Richard Petty Motorsports has recorded five victories, for a total of 273, respectively. Richard Petty Motorsports has business partnerships with national and global leaders. Today the race operation fields the famed No. 43 in the NASCAR Cup Series with driver Erik Jones. The team is headquartered in Welcome, N.C.

For additional information, news and the latest updates, please visit www.richardpettymotorsports.com or connect with RPM on Facebook (Richard Petty Motorsports), Twitter (@RPMotorsports) or Instagram (@richardpettymotorsports).

Hottest SEMA 2021 Dodge RAM Truck Builds

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AmericanTrucks’ Event Coverage and Walkaround | “The Haul”

PAOLI, Pa. (November 22nd, 2021) – In its newly released episode of “The Haul,”AmericanTrucks (AT) walks the floor at SEMA 2021 to share some of the most awesome RAM Truck builds on display at this year’s show. AT host, Justin Dugan proves there is something for everyone from concept builds to off-roading rigs, and a jaw-dropping mega truck that is large and lifted “to the sky.”

“We came, we saw, we brought you some of the coolest rigs,” says Justin. Inside at the Mopar booth, Justin zeroes in on two stand-out concept trucks: the Rex Runner Concept RAM and Outdoorsman Concept RAM. From there Justin makes his way over to a clean, Magnaflow 2021 TRX build. Other rigs highlighted in this episode include a massive Bully Dog RAM 2500 build, Slammed 5th Gen RAM, Kanati RAM TRX build, an impressive Armageddon RAM HD build complete with a Smart car and matching Supra wake boat, and finally a Prerunner RAM 1500 Build.

AT’s new episode of “The Haul” shares the view from SEMA 2021. Host Justin Dugan gives viewers a closer look at 8 different Dodge RAM truck builds that run the gamut from concept trucks to his personal favorite Prerunner RAM 1500. RAM enthusiasts can head to AT for a wide selection of aftermarket parts and accessories along with price matching and customer service experts to answer questions about fitment and much more.

View it here: https://www.americantrucks.com/at-ram-sema-2021.html

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About AmericanTrucks

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

Spire Motorsports to Field NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Team in 2022

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CONCORD, N.C. (November 23, 2021) – Spire Motorsports announced today that it will expand its NASCAR footprint and field a team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) in 2022.

The team will be led by championship-winning industry veterans Mike Greci and Kevin “Bono” Manion.

Greci comes to Spire Motorsports from Hattori Racing Enterprises, where he served as general manager for the last six seasons. Manion has spent the last two years at GMS Racing and will handle the team’s crew chief responsibilities.

“After spending the last three seasons establishing our footing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Spire Motorsports is eager to lean on Mike Greci’s leadership and build a competitive NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team,” commented Spire Motorsports co-owner T.J. Puchyr. “Mike’s resume speaks for itself. He’s a proven winner and excels at developing young talent. We’re fortunate to add someone as accomplished as Mike to our roster. Being able to complement him with an experienced, championship-winning crew chief in Bono Manion creates a foundation that we expect to be successful right out of the gate.

“There’s a tremendous amount of interest, enthusiasm and opportunity in the Camping World Truck Series. We’re excited to expand our team, create new jobs and make our mark in the Truck Series garage the Spire Motorsports’ way.”

Greci, a Granby, Conn., native with over five decades of experience, launched his NASCAR career in 1990 as Mike McLaughlin’s crew chief in the ARCA Menard’s Series East (formerly Busch North Series and NASCAR K&N Pro Series East). Since then, he has earned ARCA Menard’s Series East victories with McLaughlin, Mike Stefanik, Ryan Truex and Brett Moffitt.

Greci won consecutive championships with Truex in 2009 and 2010. From 2013-2016, he held the competition director’s role for Turner-Scott Motorsports and HSM with Justin Marks when the teams won four straight ARCA Menard’s Series East titles with drivers Dylan Kwasniewski, Ben Rhodes, William Byron and Justin Haley.

He transitioned to Hattori Racing Enterprises as general manager at the end of 2016 where he won four races and earned NCWTS championship honors in 2018 with Moffitt. From 2019-2021, Greci and Austin Hill combined to notch eight wins while clinching a spot in the NCWTS playoffs all three years.

“I’m proud to join Spire Motorsports and take full advantage of the opportunity in front of us,” said Greci. “I’ve known both T.J. Puchyr and Jeff Dickerson (Spire Motorsports co-owners) for many years and I’m really impressed with how they go about their business. We’ll have an opportunity to develop some exciting young talent. Being able to pair a young driver with a crew chief as experienced as Bono Manion positions us to be competitive as soon as we hit the track.”

Manion has been a staple atop the pit box since 2002 and boasts wins in all three of NASCAR’s elite touring series. Some of his most recognizable accomplishments include back-to-back NASCAR Xfinity Series Championships with Martin Truex Jr., (’04 – ‘05) and NASCAR Cup Series wins including the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and Bank of America 500 with Jamie McMurray. He has collected seven NCWTS wins with four different drivers including Daniel Suarez, Kyle Busch, Tyler Ankrum and Zane Smith.

“This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new team and establish Spire Motorsports as a top-flight organization in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series,” offered Manion. “Building something from the ground up is the type of challenge that gets me out of bed in the morning. Collectively, we all envision this as a great opportunity to be competitive and give back to the sport that has given so much to all of us.”

The team will name its driver and announce 2022 schedule plans once they are finalized.

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About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports was established in 2018 and is co-owned by longtime NASCAR industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. Spire Motorsports earned an upset victory for the ages in its first full season when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019.

TPC Racing Returns To Endurance Racing Competition with Race-Leading Performance in 24H Series at Sebring

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TPC Racing and Drivers Pedro Torres and Rob Lorndale Teamed with MRS GT-Racing and Raced to Lead in Debut

SEBRING, Florida (November 23, 2021) – TPC Racing’s successful history added a new chapter this past weekend at Sebring International Raceway, where the team and drivers Pedro Torres and Rob Lorndale returned to the world of endurance racing and left with plenty of positives, including laps led in the world-wide Hankook 24H Series.

The 2006 GT-class winners at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, TPC Racing’s most recent efforts have been in sprint-race competitions. The Sebring 24H was an opportunity to work with European Porsche-racing stalwart MRS GT-Racing and add TPC Racing drivers Torres and Lorndale to the endurance racing driver roster.

Though contact in Turn One ended the team’s run in a 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup just shy of the twelve-hour mark of the race, TPC Racing and both drivers were able to take away some positives from the event.

The No. 989 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup had led for nearly four hours prior to the contact that ended the night. Because the race began at 5 p.m. local time, most of that 11-hour run came at night around an already challenging Sebring International Raceway.

“What an incredible experience for all of us here at TPC Racing,” Harris Levitas, Director of Race Operations said. “TPC Racing hasn’t been endurance racing since our last year in what was then Grand-Am. We were in a Porsche then, so it was nice to make our return with the Porsche family and run well. We can’t thank MRS GT-Racing enough for their support and allowing us to be a part of their effort this weekend at Sebring.”

The event was the endurance racing debuts for Torres and Lorndale, who competed this season in the single-make Porsche Sprint Challenge North America championship.

“The endurance racing format was a brand-new challenge for Pedro and Rob, and they handled it better than could be expected,” Levitas said. “This was the first time they had driven at night with this type of competition, this was the first time they’d had to do driver changes, and really the first time either of them had to compromise a setup for a team situation. To help get this car to the lead and running strong before the incident is a credit to how much they’ve learned this season.”

The Hankook 24H race was the season-ender for both Torres and Lorndale after their rookie seasons of professional racing. Lorndale finished third in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America Gold Cup standings, while Torres earned five podiums in the same class and, with Lorndale, boosted TPC Racing to a Team Championship.

About TPC Racing: TPC Racing is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier maintenance, service, tuning and modification center dedicated solely to Porsche sportscars. TPC Racing specializes in R&D and sales of high-performance modifications for Porsche sports cars and race cars, offering a wide range of vehicle upgrades. Best known for a line of forced induction solutions for the Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster, a long-time focus on only one make, Porsche, has enabled TPC Racing to become experts in Porsche service, tuning, and racing. In 2000, TPC Racing began entering races under its own banner, scoring an SGS-class Championship in 2004 in the Grand-American Rolex Series and was a class winner in the 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona, and captured the 2013 and 2016 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA Gold Cup Championships. More information can be found at www.TPCRacing.com.

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