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NASCAR® Partners with Tech Solutions Provider Southern Computer Warehouse

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Company Brings Additional Tech Experience to the Industry as Official Partner of NASCAR

Daytona Beach, FL (January 25, 2022) – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (“NASCAR”) continues to deliver on its commitment to evolve the racing industry through technology innovation, announcing today that Southern Computer Warehouse (SCW) has become the Official Technology Value-Added Reseller of NASCAR in a multi-year partnership.

In addition to its Official Partnership, SCW joins the NASCAR Technology Partner Platform, helping to furnish a future-forward and innovative technology approach to NASCAR with other industry leaders.

“SCW brings a vast array of technology products and solutions to NASCAR as a successful value-added reseller in the tech industry,” said Jeff Wohlschlaeger, NASCAR Vice President and Chief Sales Officer. “Through this partnership, we’re able to expand our Technology Partner Platform, encouraging additional collaboration with our partners as we help shape the direction of the sport’s future.”

“We are excited to partner with NASCAR and showcase our industry leading technology offering through the world’s most exciting sport,” said Joseph Gabriel, founder and CEO of SCW. “As we approach $1 billion in total company sales, the partnership serves as a sincere ‘thank you’ to our customers and manufacturing partners, many of whom are dedicated NASCAR fans. We look forward to showing our appreciation to them through special NASCAR events and offerings and demonstrating to millions of fans why SCW is ‘Where America Gets I.T.’”

SCW is a value-added reseller of technology products and services with manufacturing partnerships across more than 3,000 brands. It will provide NASCAR access to its more than one million IT hardware and software products, collaborating with NASCAR and other Official Partners to find more ways to leverage technology in the industry.

The NASCAR Technology Partner Platform was created in August 2021 as a way to connect tech leaders from around the globe in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that serves as an incubator for new ideas, case studies, relationships and efficiencies. More than 30 leading-edge companies participated in the program’s inaugural event at Daytona International Speedway, including NASCAR Official Partners Xfinity, Comcast Business, Verizon and Amazon Web Services.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (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 Southern Computer Warehouse

Southern Computer Warehouse is an Atlanta-based value-added reseller of technology products and solutions serving education, healthcare, government and other industries throughout the U.S. It has manufacturing partnerships with more than 3,000 brands, which provides customers with more than one million IT hardware and software products. The company is committed to providing unmatched, personalized customer care, as well as cost-effective and project-specific solutions, to address customers’ technology needs. For more information, visit www.scw.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Cadillac Racing DPi-V.Rs connect to powerful Blackwing sedans

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No. 01 V-Performance Academy Cadillac highlights owner-driver finishing school

DETROIT (Jan. 25, 2022) – The twin Cadillac DPi-V.R race cars that will take the green flag for the Rolex 24 At Daytona this weekend have deep ties to the innovation, performance and design of the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwings.

The livery of the No. 01 Cadillac V-Performance Academy DPi-V.R is also connected to an exciting exclusive program from Cadillac.

Cadillac is offering complimentary enrollment in the V-Performance Academy with the purchase of every 2022 and newer CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwing, which were developed to be track-capable straight from the factory. Featuring a hand-built 6.2-liter supercharged V8 delivering 668 horsepower paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, the CT5-V Blackwing is refinement rooted in performance.

“The two-day Cadillac V-Performance Academy at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Nevada is designed to help V-Series owners master their vehicle’s power and capabilities, expand their driving skillset and enjoy an exciting time on a demanding race course under the tutelage of experienced instructors,” said Rory Harvey, Cadillac Global Vice President.

“When developing the V-Series Blackwings, we looked to our championship-winning racing heritage to find the right mix of performance and driver engagement complemented by sophisticated luxury.”

The V-Performance Academy program is part of the next-level Cadillac ownership experience and includes accommodations at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in addition to classroom and on-track training.

The No. 02 Cadillac Accessories DPi-V.R’s livery draws attention to the luxury brand’s complete portfolio of genuine Cadillac Accessories – from premium all-weather floor liners to brake system upgrade kits to unique wheel options.

Each piece is designed, developed and manufactured to enhance the appearance, performance and capability of Cadillac vehicles.

Learn more about the V-Series, the Cadillac V-Performance Academy and Cadillac Accessories at www.cadillac.com.

Both Cadillac DPi-V.R race cars will be campaigned by Chip Ganassi Racing during the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season on a variety of challenging road courses and street circuits. Cadillac will be seeking its fifth overall victory in the 60th edition of the Rolex 24 At Daytona since the DPi class was formed in 2017.

Cadillac is the reigning IMSA DPi Manufacturer Champion, while Action Express Racing claimed the 2021 IMS DPi Team and Driver Championship (Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr in the No. 31 Whelden Engineering Racing) in a Cadillac DPi-V.R.

About Cadillac
A leading luxury auto brand since 1902, Cadillac is growing globally, driven by an expanding product portfolio that features distinctive design and technology. More information on Cadillac appears at www.cadillac.com. Cadillac’s media website with information, images and video can be found at media.cadillac.com.

2022 ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Showdown Dates Announced

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Toledo, OH (Jan. 25, 2022) – The ten dates for the 2022 ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Showdown have been announced, starting with the March 11 race at Phoenix Raceway and culminating with the finale at Bristol Motor Speedway
on September 15.

The Sioux Chief Showdown is a series within the overall ARCA Menards Series that allows drivers as young as 15 years of age to compete for a championship. The ten races are held on paved ovals one mile in length or under, road courses, and in 2022, a dirt track.

The highlights:

· Two one-mile paved ovals are on the schedule, with the March stop at Phoenix joined by the August race at The Milwaukee Mile.

· Two road course races are included, with events in July at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and in August at Watkins Glen International.

· The DuQuoin State Fairgrounds returns to the Showdown schedule for the first time in three years.

· Short track races at Iowa Speedway, Berlin Raceway, Elko Speedway, and Lucas Oil Raceway join the finale at Bristol.

· The Phoenix race is a conjunction event with the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West; the races at Iowa, Milwaukee, and Bristol are conjunction races with the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA
Menards Series East. The Bristol race will also serve as the championship event for the East series.

FS1 will televise races at Watkins Glen and Bristol live, with the bulk of the schedule televised live flag-to-flag on MAVTV. The MAVTV races will be streamed live on FloRacing, while the races on FS1 will be streamed live on the FOX Sports app.

The complete 2022 ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Showdown schedule:

Date Track Location

March 11
Phoenix Raceway
Avondale, AZ

June 11
Iowa Speedway
Newton, IA

June 18
Berlin Raceway
Marne, MI

June 25
Elko Speedway
Elko, MN

July 8
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, OH

July 29
Lucas Oil Raceway
Brownsburg, IN

Aug. 19
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen, NY

Aug. 28
The Milwaukee Mile
West Allis, WI

Sept. 4
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
DuQuoin, IL

Sept. 15
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, TN

About ARCA

The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum in Toledo, Ohio, and acquired by NASCAR in April 2018, is the leading grassroots stock car sanctioning body in the United States. Bridging the gap between NASCAR’s top three national touring series and weekly racing all across the country, the organization is scheduled to administer more than 100 events in multiple racing series in 2022, including the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, the ARCA/CRA Super Series, and the ARCA Midwest Tour, plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways. For more information about ARCA visit www.arcaracing.com, or follow ARCA on Facebook (@ARCARacing) and Twitter (@ARCA_Racing).

About Sioux Chief

Sioux Chief Manufacturing is a family-owned American corporation based in Peculiar, Missouri that designs and manufactures rough plumbing products, parts, and accessories for residential, commercial, industrial
and government applications.

Sioux Chief’s product line is divided into three core groups: Supply, Drainage and Support. Sioux Chief designs, builds, and maintains its own machines, tools and dies, and equipment. Sioux Chief manufactures
more than 90% of the products it sells and takes great pride knowing industry professionals rely on them for their intense focus on crafting tomorrow’s better rough plumbing tools and equipment.

New ‘Peach Pit’ will bring the ultimate party to Atlanta Motor Speedway’s infield

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HAMPTON, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2022) – The party is back in Atlanta Motor Speedway’s infield!

Starting with the March NASCAR weekend in Atlanta, the new Peach Pit will be the epicenter of fun on Saturday night of race weekend, kicking off a massive infield party shortly after the checkered flag falls on the day’s racing action.

“Our fans know that the fun is just getting started when the racing stops,” said AMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison. “The Peach Pit is going to bring that to a whole new level with a night full of live entertainment and good times in the heart of our infield.”

The main attraction of the Peach Pit will be the concert stage. There cover band Moby Dick will be performing live into the night with a mix of 80s pop, hair metal, and country hits.

In addition to Moby Dick’s concert, the Peach Pit will be packed with a myriad of fun games and activities from dueling mechanical bulls to cornhole and more. Special guests will stop by to enjoy the party as well – and the night will be capped off with a large fireworks display lighting up the night sky.

All fans who have a ticket to one of the weekend’s races or are camping at the speedway during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 weekend will be welcomed into the party at the Peach Pit and enjoy all its activities for no additional charge.

The Peach Pit is part of a can’t-miss weekend of fun and entertainment during the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR weekend March 18-20. To get more information or purchase tickets to Atlanta Motor Speedway’s NASCAR weekends, visit AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com or call 877-9-AMS-TIX.

About the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 weekend:

Since 2015 the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 has been the main event in Atlanta Motor Speedway’s spring NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This storied race brings awareness to Folds of Honor and its mission to help families of military servicemen and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the United States Armed Forces, drawing attention to similar charitable events in toronto and beyond.

On Sunday, March 20, 2022, this 500-mile race will be the first for the NASCAR Cup Series on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s revamped racing surface, with NASCAR’s best taking to the reconfigured 28-degree banked corners for the first time.

The race weekend also features Atlanta’s same-day NASCAR doubleheader on Saturday, March 19, 2022. The thrills of the Fr8 208 Camping World Truck Series race and the Nalley Cars 250 Xfinity Series race all happen in one action-packed day that race fans look forward to every year.

More information on the March 18-20, 2022, Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 weekend and ticket availability can be found online at AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.

Follow Atlanta Motor Speedway:

Keep track of all of Atlanta Motor Speedway’s events by following on Twitter, Instagram, and become a Facebook fan. Keep up with all the latest news and information with the Atlanta Motor Speedway mobile app.

Food 4 Less® Pairs Up with JTG Daugherty Racing for The Clash

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The team also welcomes the return of Slim Jim® and its iconic snacks.

HARRISBURG, N.C. (January 25, 2022) – – Food 4 Less, a subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), is partnering with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and his JTG Daugherty Racing team during The Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, February 6th. The team also welcomes the return of Slim Jim as they prepare for a savage exhibition race at the quarter-mile oval.

“This year we have different Kroger banners on our Camaro depending on the market we are in, and for the race at the Coliseum it’s Food 4 Less,” Stenhouse said. “The Los Angeles based grocer is committed to providing fresh affordable groceries throughout Southern California, and we’re looking forward to putting on a good show for them. We’re also proud to have Slim Jim on board for this race.”

“Food 4 Less is proud to sponsor Ricky Stenhouse Jr and the No. 47 Food 4 Less/Slim Jim Camaro ZL1,” said Eddie Vasquez, manager, customer communications, Food 4 Less. “We look forward to seeing the No. 47 take the checkered flag at the Busch Light Clash.”

It’s an action-packed weekend with the No. 47 Food 4 Less/Slim Jim Camaro ZL1 on track Saturday, February 5th for Busch Light Clash practice followed by single-car qualifying. On Sunday, there are four qualifying heat races, and two last-chance qualifying races that will take place. A total of 23 drivers will advance to compete in the 150-lap main event that evening at 6 PM ET on FOX, MRN Radio and SiriusXM Satellite NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90).

“It’s a new venue, a temporary track, a brand-new car, and we will have a lot of new fans there,” Stenhouse said. “I don’t know what to think about the race or track, but it’s the same for everybody since it’s all new to us. We will all figure it out quickly when we get there. We are ready to get going.”

To learn more about The Clash format, visit https://www.nascar.com/weekend-schedule/busch-light-clash-at-the-coliseum.

About Food 4 Less:

Food 4 Less, a company of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), is dedicated to our purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit ™. Food 4 Less/Foods Co is more than 12,000 associates serving customers in 124 price-impact, warehouse-format supermarkets under the banners Food 4 Less in Southern California, Illinois and Indiana, and Foods Co in Central and Northern California. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

About Conagra Brands:

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America’s leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company’s portfolio is evolving to satisfy people’s changing food preferences. Conagra’s iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender’s®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie’s® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke’s®, Earth Balance®, and Gardein® offer choices for every occasion. For more information visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Era Motorsport Hungry for Repeat Rolex 24 Win

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DAYTONA, Fla., (January 25, 2022) – With the Roar Before the 24 complete, all eyes at Era Motorsport are focused forward on this week’s main event: the 60th Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 2021 LMP2 class winners are looking for a repeat win in the No. 18 Oreca, driven by Dwight Merriman, Ryan Dalziel, Kyle Tilley, and Paul-Loup Chatin. Era Motorsport is one of three cars on the 2022 entry list where all drivers hold wins at the famed event.

The Indianapolis-based squad took full advantage of the three-day test at Daytona International Speedway last week, gaining valuable track time and opportunities to further develop their machinery. This marked the second year that the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship followed a newer qualifying format, offering a 100-minute race where the results of which would set the grid for this week’s Rolex 24 At Daytona.

While Era Motorsport had a strong speed in testing, a drive-plug issue during Dwight Merriman’s opening stint put the car far down the charts, without any hope of getting pole position. Determined to make the best of the situation, the team put secondary driver Paul-Loup Chatin behind the wheel and finished the car’s fuel load, gaining additional data and experience on track.

In 2021, Era Motorsport ran a clean and consistent race in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, starting third in the LMP2 class and tenth overall. The team focused on keeping the car clear from contact, running speedy lap times, but avoiding unnecessary risk. The strategy remained resolute into the night, and once morning arrived, the drivers, engineers, and crew rolled up their sleeves to dig in and fight to the end. As the race clock crept closer to the 24-hour mark, Era Motorsport closed the gap on the Tower Motorsports car, and with the stronger fuel strategy, outlasted the competition to take the lead in the final 30 minutes. Paul-Loup Chatin drove to the checker flag, earning the team’s first win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. To make the win even more special, the team was sporting a livery designed by a six-year-old race fan, who will be present at this year’s race to cheer on the squad once again after attending the 2021 season finale at Petit Le Mans.

With a full-capacity field of 61 cars across five classes, steering clear of contact in order to be present to again fight in the end will reamin the focus of Era Motorsport, and likely the rest of the field. Last week’s qualifying race gave participants and fans a glimpse of what may be in store for the 24 hours of racing on Saturday. Multi-class traffic proved to be a stronger challenge than normal in the opening laps, with every competitor heavily vying for position cross Daytona International Speedway’s 3.87-mile road course.

With qualifying out of the way, race week will be filled with only practice sessions, giving competitors four separate sessions to continue to improve race craft and car balance before the race goes green on Saturday, January 29 at 1:40 pm Eastern. The race will stream live in its entirety on Peacock, NBC Universal’s online streaming platform. On U.S. television, the race will start live on NBC before airing select blocks live on USA. International audiences can visit IMSA’s international coverage page to find local listings.

Event Schedule | All Times U.S. Eastern
Thursday, January 27
11:05 am – 12:05 pm Practice 1
3:20 pm – 4:40 pm Practice 2
7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Practice 3

Friday, January 28
11:20 am – 12:20 pm Practice 4

Saturday, January 29
1:40 pm 60th Rolex 24 At Daytona Start

Sunday, January 30
1:40 pm 60th Rolex 24 At Daytona Checker flag

Event Tune In
WATCH: Entire race live on Peacock (NBC Universal Streaming Service)
1/29 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET on NBC
1/29 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET on USA
1/29 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM ET on USA
1/30 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM ET on USA
1/30 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET on USA
1/30 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET on NBC

DRIVER QUOTES
Dwight Merriman
We have assembled a great team and are well prepared after all their hard work. I’m very excited for the race and can’t wait for the green flag.

Ryan Dalziel
We rolled off the truck with a solid car and chipped away each session to slowly find speed. By Sunday’s race, we were a top-three or four car speed-wise, so I feel really good about where we will start the race weekend. The team is very much the same group as last year so having that continuity puts us in a great position to defend our Rolex 24 title.

Kyle Tilley
I’m very excited to get started this coming week! We worked hard during the Roar to have a car that was easy to drive over a long stint. The crew and engineers have been flawless so I think it’s all looking good! As with any 24-hour race the important thing will be to minimise any mistakes and focus on traffic management

Paul-Loup Chatin
I am really happy about the work we all did during the Roar. We have still some small details to adjust but I am confident for the big one. Like always, the goal will be to do our own race and to see where we are for the finals hours and to put it all together at the end to try to grab a second win in a row.

About Era Motorsport
Era Motorsport was formed in 2018 with the idea of providing unmatched excellence in historic racing. Just two years later, the team expanded to the world of professional sports car racing, fielding an Oreca 07 in the prolific IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2021, the team went on to win at the iconic Rolex 24 At Daytona, in what was their second attempt competing in the event. Motorsport isn’t just a hobby, it is a way of life: a passion that is in the team’s blood. Whether you find us in the IMSA WeatherTech paddock with modern prototypes or chasing down lap records in our fully restored classic sports cars, or even globetrotting to experience historic F1 at some of the world’s most iconic circuits, Era Motorsport has something for everyone. In 2021, the team secured a prestigious victory at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, and also became class champions in the Asian Le Mans Series.

RISI COMPETIZIONE SETS UP NEW FERRARI 488 EVO FOR 2022 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA DURING ROAR ACTIVITIES

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Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo No. 62:
James Calado (GBR)
Alessandro Pier Guidi (ITA)
Davide Rigon (ITA)
Daniel Serra (BRA)

(Houston, Texas, January 24, 2022)…The Houston, Tex.-based Risi Competizione Ferrari team took their brand-new Ferrari 488 EVO to the track during the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Roar Before the 24 activities this past weekend in preparation for the 60th annual Rolex 24 At Daytona.

IMSA started the 2022 season on the 3.56-mile (5.73 km), 12-turn Daytona International Speedway road course with a jam-packed field of 61 entries, including 13 in the newly formed GTD Pro class, which replaces GTLM.

The No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo completed the Roar Before the 24 this past weekend with its impressive line-up of Ferrari factory GT drivers, James Calado of Worcester, UK, Alessandro Pier Guidi of Tortona, Italy, Davide Rigon of Thiene, Italy and Daniel Serra of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

(L-R) Risi Competizione drivers: Daniel Serra, James Calado, Davide Rigon and Alessandro Pier Guidi
Rigon qualified fifth in class for the Sunday, January 23 Daytona qualifying race but had an unanticipated drive train issue that had them start the race from the back of the field. In the end, he and Serra finished 11th in GTD Pro and thus will start the IMSA season opener Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race this Saturday, January 29 from deep in the GT field, along with their two other co-pilots, Calado, and Pier Guidi.

Risi Competizione will be making the team’s 20th entry in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, with one of those a class victory in 2002. The Risi team will once again be the only Ferrari at The World Center of Racing’s twice-around-the-clock endurance race in its class.

The quad of Ferrari Competizioni GT factory drivers combines for a total of 29 Rolex 24 At Daytona starts. Calado will be starting his seventh Rolex 24 race, six of those with Risi and four finishes in the Top 5. Pier Guidi will be making his ninth Daytona 24-hour appearance, four previous with Risi, and the only current Risi driver with a GTD class victory (2014). Rigon will also be making his ninth Rolex appearance and seventh times with the Risi team. Serra will be making his eighth appearance and second with Risi.

The Risi Competizione team has been on the Daytona 24-hour podium on five occasions, most recently in 2019 with a second-place finish. Their class victory came in 2002. The other second-place finishes were in 1999 and 2003 and a third-place class finish in 2017.

Rick Mayer, Risi Competizione Race Engineer:
“All the drivers were happy with the car during the Roar sessions. We went through a run program just to make sure everyone had laps and that ergonomics are correct. We made a few set-up changes. I think we’re in a good window for the event start and we’re cautiously optimistic that we’ll do well this year.

“We’re glad to have these four drivers back – Ale, James, Davide and Daniel are all pros and know how to drive fast and how to keep a car for an endurance race.”

Davide Rigon, driver No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo:
“Our practice sessions this weekend went well. And Saturday I did the qualifying in half wet and half dry conditions. We finished P5 and were quite happy. Sunday morning we had some drive train issues so we fixed it and didn’t go out for the warm-up and started the qualifying race from the last position. Starting from the back was difficult to overtake with the large field. We were missing some speed on the straight-line and we need to work a little more on the balance of the car. The pit stop and driver change went very well, and we gained another position.

“So now the team will continue to prepare for the long race. I’m glad to have the driver line-up we have again and always happy to be back racing with the Risi Competizione team. Our goal, as always, is to fight for the victory.”

Daniel Serra, driver No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo:
“I think we have enough data to study and see where we can improve for the race. I think the Roar was a few good days of testing and each of the drivers could produce a few good laps. It was also important that we worked together with the Risi team since it was a whole year since we all worked together. I think it was a productive a few days here and now it’s time to see where we can improve for the race next week.”

James Calado, driver No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo:
“The Roar is not really relevant for the 24-hour race but it’s good. We were at the back of the grid due to some issues before the start of the qualifying race, but our main goal was to get some laps, make sure the car was okay and to improve the reliability because it’s a brand-new car. We think we’re fine for the race and we’ll see next week. We don’t know what the others are doing, as usual. Historically we’ve never really performed as well in Daytona but we’re all staying positive, and we’ll see where we are at the end of 24 hours next Sunday.”

Alessandro Pier Guidi, driver No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo:
“It was good to get some laps in and work on the set-up of the car with the team. In terms of balance and the work we did at the Roar was quite positive. We are happy with the car, even if we are not the strongest in terms of performance with the current BoP (balance of performance) and we are trying to manage some of the issues we had. It’s a new car so that was important in order to be ready for the race next weekend.

Davide and Daniel did the Roar qualifying race. There is more traffic this year with 61 cars and a larger class than in past year with the new GTD Pro class and with many manufacturers. It should be an exciting race for the fans. For the drivers passing will be more difficult for sure.”

Sponsors for the 2022 season for Risi Competizione for the Rolex 24 include Pennzoil, Ferrari of Houston, 1st Phorm, Michelin, OMP Racing and Rotiform.

Three practice sessions take place Thursday, January 27, 11:05 a.m.-12:35 p.m. (all classes), 1:00-2:15 p.m. (GTD Pro and DPi classes) and night practice from 7:15-9:00 p.m. (all classes). Friday will feature a morning practice session from 11:20 a.m. for one hour (all classes). The race starts at 1:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 29 and runs for 24 hours.

Rolex 24 At Daytona U.S. Broadcast Schedule:
Saturday, January 29, 2022:
NBC 1:30pm-2:30pm ET
Peacock 2:30pm-4:00pm ET
USA 4:00pm-7:00pm ET
Peacock 7:00pm-10:00pm ET
USA 10:00pm – 3:00am ET

Sunday, January 30, 2022:
Peacock 3:00am-6:00am ET
USA 6:00am-12:00pm ET
NBC 12:00-2:00pm ET

Flag-to-Flag Coverage: Live on Peacock

IMSA Radio will have live coverage throughout the weekend on imsaradio.com RadioLeMans.com and SiriusXM Radio. See imsa.com for live timing and scoring.

For more information and social media, please see www.risicompetizione.com and follow us on Facebook/RisiCompetizione and Twitter @RisiComp and on Instagram/RisiComp.

Signs Of Your Engine Need An Oil Change?

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Some people need a cup of coffee in the morning to start their day, some people need a good workout in the morning to have a good day while some people need a hearty breakfast to start their day. Just as we all need something or other in order to travel, so does your car. 

You may think that your car already needs fuel – either petrol, diesel, or CNG for it to work, what else does your car need? Let us tell you, it is engine oil.

What Does Engine Oil Do?

Our cars burn both gas and oil in the combustion chamber. While the oil enters the chamber and burns near the fuel. The engine structure of your car, along with your driving style, affects how much fuel your car consumes. 

Engine oil flows continuously throughout the combustion chamber while your car is running. As a result, some oil enters the chamber. Oil is allowed to enter the circuits around the piston and the valves in the engines. This is where engine oil does most of its work.

Your engine is made up of thousands of medium and small parts like heads, type cylinder liners. Engine oil is needed to lubricate the exhaust valves as they are exposed to very high temperatures. The high-pressure fumes created here may damage or decompose in oil.

The smallest gap between the bearings and the moving parts of the crankshaft is also lubricated with engine oil. Because metal parts should never come into direct contact with your engine, a thin layer of oil is needed to maintain and extend the life of these components.

Why Do I Need To Change My Engine Oil?

The oil in your engine ends up running out, breaking, and getting dirty as you drive your car. As a result, it becomes less efficient in absorbing heat and lubricating vital parts of your engine. When you drive your car with crude oil, the parts begin to grind together. This causes damage, noise, and an increase in temperature, all of which can lead to serious problems if not repaired immediately.

A standard oil change system is one of the basic steps that any car needs to make it work. However, because oil changes are relatively easy and are not usually required for months at a time, some drivers may postpone or even neglect the job.

Additionally, if your car is getting old, miles uphill, or if you are traveling in extreme weather, you may need regular oil changes. You can wait a very long time between oil changes, even if you are completely off schedule, because the need for an oil change may change over time.

So, how can you tell if it is too long since you have changed your oil? In this article, we will take a look at the signs that you should take your car to a car dealership to change your oil.

  1. Extra Vehicle Exhaust

Modern cars usually do not emit visible smoke, so if you see what appears to be smoke following your car, it may indicate a serious problem. Excessive exhaust is usually a sign that the engine oil is too old to operate properly. Exhaust replacement may also indicate engine problems such as damaged gaskets, so this sign should be checked immediately.

  1. Expand Sound Engine

Parts of your engine are lubricated with motor oil, allowing them to work together smoothly. You may feel the problem every time you drive if the fuel is thin, old, or poorly built.

  1. Level Of Oil might Have Dropped

While you can add oil changes, you should keep an eye on the reservoir level. If you have not changed your oil in a long time, oil levels may be slightly lower.

If you see a low oil level, service your car as soon as possible. Especially in hot weather, driving with very low oil levels can cause further engine damage and increase the chances of a crash or breakdown.

  1. Extended Mile

If you have just returned from a long road trip or a long business trip, you should get your car service immediately. You can expect to have oil changes faster than usual if you put too many miles in your car.

  1. The Sound Of The Ticking  At The Beginning

When you start your car, the engine starts to spin oil right away. This operation may be time-consuming and may require additional work if the engine oil is in poor condition. You may hear a locking noise when your engine is hot in this situation. This noise is caused by valves trying to transport oil efficiently.

Conclusion

If you notice these signs, this means that your car is telling you to change the engine oil and it is time to listen to it. Check out for the various parts of the engine, be it the cylindrical liners or the cylindrical sleeves and try finding the root cause. Stay safe, drive happy !!

How Do I Reset the Service Tire Monitor System?

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Have you driven with low air pressure in one or more of your tires? If so, you need to reset the system once your tire gets inflated. In this post, we show you how.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System is also known as TPMS. It appears on your vehicle’s dashboard with a warning light every time its tires get irregularly inflated.

The light could also indicate that your tire pressure is too low or that the TPMS isn’t recalibrated right.

Before we delve into resting the service tire monitor system, you need to understand your car’s monitoring system type.

There’re two primary types of TPM; direct and indirect TPMS. The former has sensors located on the tire’s rim or pressure valves.

They collect information and send it to your car’s onboard computer. Bad weather conditions are mostly the cause of direct TPMS malfunction.

For the indirect TPMS, the sensors are placed on the car’s speed sensors or the ABS brakes on each wheel. These help to identify changes as underinflated tires rotate faster than regular filled tires. The sensors also measure the wheel rotation speeds.

Resetting the TPMS

Even though resetting the TPMS varies from car to car, some of the techniques to consider include:

  1. Ensuring you have the correct pressure

Before resting your TPMS light, ensure your vehicle has the correct tire pressure. A tire pressure gauge can help you with this. 

You can inflate each tire to its ideal PSI. And then deflate them to zero. 

Then, inflate them again and drive for a few minutes at around 15 mph to calibrate the sensors manually. 

  1. Use your car’s TPMS Reset Button.

Most vehicles with direct TPMS come with a reset button located under the steering wheel, and you can re-calibrate the sensors if you wish.

Depending on your car’s model, the buttons are in varying locations. Be sure to check the manual. 

Put your car key in the ignition and turn on the battery without starting the car. Then, push the reset button for a few seconds or until the system’s light begins to blink. 

Start the car and drive for about twenty minutes, then turn off its ignition. However, some vehicles have a reset on the menu.

  1. Check your battery

If your car relies on the battery to power the sensor, ensure it’s not dead. Aim to replace your battery every five years. Sometimes, this requires replacing the whole sensor unit with an in-built battery.

  1. Recalibrate the transponders

Every wheel has its transponder. And rotating the wheels changes the location of each of these.

That means that the TPMS must learn their new locations. The relearning procedure varies from vehicle to vehicle. 

  1. Remove and reconnect your car battery.

Your car has an onboard computer that may face glitches from time to time.

The ideal way to fix these is by resting your computer, which can be done by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.

Final thoughts

If the above techniques do not work, it may mean that your car’s sensors may have been damaged and need replacement. These can happen for several reasons, such as brake repairing, filter change, oil change, or even during regular service. However, reliable and certified car technicians, such as stillwater tire service, can make all the difference. Besides a variety of tire services, you can enjoy tire maintenance and safety all around.

How to Choose $1 Deposit Casinos in NZ

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What are $1 Deposit Casinos?

As a Kiwi, when searching for an online casino, you might come across a $1 casino and wonder what that means. Not to worry, because that is about to be explained. When you open an account at an online casino, you are often required to deposit some money to activate your account. 

A $1 deposit casino NZ requires a minimum of one dollar deposit to activate the account. For punters that do not want to risk a large sum of money, the 1$ deposit casino is the ideal place to bet small while still getting a chance to win big.

Best 1 Dollar Deposit Casinos in New Zealand

The following are some of the casinos in NZ where you can make your $1 deposit and play your online casino games in a safe and, hopefully, profitable environment.

Jackpot City

This online casino offers you a chance to become a multi-millionaire by giving a new player 80 free spins on the progressive jackpot, Mega Moolah. With a deposit of just $1, you stand a chance of changing your life forever with real money online casinos, if your reels stop on the jackpot. Each free spin has a value of NZ$ 0.25.

Royal Vegas

With 88 free spins after your NZ$1 deposit, Royal Vegas offers a tantalizing welcome package. An added sweetener comes in the form of a match-up bonus to the tune of NZ$ 1,200. The match-up bonus is tiered in four deposits, while the free spins are offered on the 9 Mask of Fire slot.

All Slots Casino

One of the favorite $1 minimum deposit casinos NZ for Kiwis is All Slots Casino, with a mouth-watering offer of 123 free spins on pokies. In addition, there are a host of deposit methods that you can use to deposit your dollar and activate the welcome bonus. New players are also given up to $1,500 in a match-up bonus. 

Casino Kingdom

New players who sign up by opening an account at this casino get a chance to join the millionaire league by getting 40 free spins on the Mega Vault progressive jackpot. Before you even make that deposit, you are given one free, no-deposit spin on Mega Vault. You also get a match-up bonus of up to $200 as part of the welcome package.

Ruby Fortune Casino

Another popular $1 deposit casino New Zealand is the Ruby Fortune Casino. It offers new players  88 free spins on the Ruby Fortune Pokies. With a sizzling 96% RTP rate, your chances of landing a win are as good as it gets. What is more, the multiplier factor in the game offers the chance of huge winnings. 

Gaming Club Casino

An NZ$1 deposit can change your fortunes in the blink of an eye.  At Gaming Casino, new players are eligible for 150 free spins on Wacky Panda. The welcome bonus can also be taken up on the casino’s mobile platform. Other than the free spins, you also get a cash bonus that is capped at NZ $350.

Zodiac Casino

The iconic progressive slot Mega Moolah is available to Kiwi players at this casino with a deposit of $1. And it is not just a single spin but 80 free spins that give you a shot at winning life-changing money. In addition, the payout rate for Zodiac casino stands at 97%, which is another good reason to try your luck by opening an account at Zodiac Casino.

Lucky Nugget Casino

One of the fastest-growing online casinos for New Zealand punters is the Lucky Nugget Casino. If their welcome bonus offer is anything to go by, this is a casino that lays out the red carpet for new players. For NZ $1, the new player will get 105 free spins.  

Spin Casino

Spin Casino offers a welcome bonus of 50 free spins on the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot. For your 1 dollar, you get the chance to spin the reels in a game that has a history of massive payouts.  You can also win a welcome cash bonus of up to $1000.

Platinum Play Casino

Hyper Strike is an awesome slots game with great visuals and mouth-watering jackpots. You can get 55 free spins on this game once you open an account by depositing $1 as a new player. 

What Are The Best Alternatives of $1 Deposit Casinos for You?

As attractive as $1 deposit casino promotions are, they are definitely limited. And, combined with the restrictions on sister sites, it might be time-consuming, or even outright impossible, to make use of most of them. 

The good news is that in the domain of gambling sites, similar offers are always close by; it’s just a matter of finding them. One substitute is $5 deposit casinos, an option that keeps the same features, changes spending just a bit, and works in a very similar fashion. 

When you choose a $5 deposit casino site, you sign up with a new account and, with the card or e-wallet of your choice, you make the necessary payment and start using the products presented to you. One advantage is that, more often than not, these websites will greet you with a welcome bonus, so you can have a higher sum to play with at first (a total of your deposit and the bonus cash received). Terms apply, as always, but generally speaking, we couldn’t find any major differences in the rules for such opportunities, so once you’ve read the T&Cs, you’re good to go. 

Choosing Your 1$ Deposit Casino in New Zealand

While $1 may not seem much, playing in an online casino often involves sharing sensitive personal data and information. You, therefore, want to make sure that your money and data are secure. When scouring for a $1 deposit free spins NZ casino, ensure that the casino has all the relevant licences and safeguards that protect players.

Most casinos have a raft of inducements for new players. Taking advantage of these is a smart move that might see you win good winnings on minimum investment.  Among the welcome package that you need to take into consideration for Kiwi casinos are;

  • Welcome Bonus: A new player is often offered a certain amount of cash which they can access on opening an account. This cash bonus is usually tied to the initial deposit that a new player deposits in their account. The welcome bonus often has conditions that have to be met for the bonus winnings to be withdrawn.
  • Free Spins:  lovers of pokies can often look forward to free spins on popular reels. The number of free spins will vary from casino to casino. In addition, there could be conditions set on how the free spins should be played and cashed out.
  • No deposit bonus: Some casinos offer welcome goodies to new players that do not require a deposit. Once the new player has opened an account, they are automatically eligible for free spins and a small account of cash as part of the welcome package.
  • Ongoing promotions: most casinos have regular promotions that are set up on a weekly or even monthly basis. As a new player, you should check out what your favorite online $1 deposit NZ casino has to offer in promotions.
  • Loyalty Programme: does a casino value its clients? The answer lies in the loyalty program in place that rewards dedicated players. The rewards could be in cash, free spins, or other goodies. 
  • Quality of Software: a casino is only as good as the games it provides to its customers. One of the ways to identify quality in a casino is to check who provides their software. If their games are provided by some of the biggest and most trusted names in the industry, then you can be sure you will have a worthwhile experience.

Conclusion

Playing at 1 dollar deposit casinos can be a hugely rewarding experience for a player who does not wish to put down a hefty deposit. The casinos above have some of the most attractive welcome bonuses for new Kiwi players.  Moreover, they have the requisite licences to assure players of the security of their data as well as financial transactions on their respective websites.

Hopefully, with this review, you can try out the $1 deposit casino NZ that best matches the type of games you love. Also, make sure you read the wagering requirements that may be attached to collecting your winnings. Next, choose your preferred $1 deposit method and you will be good to go. Happy hunting!

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