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Reasons You Need to open Online Casino Betting site as a business

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Online casino games have gained popularity recently. One of the main reasons for its popularity is the stay-at-home rules brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the fear of the pandemic, people have opted to play casino games since you can play them at the comfort of your home and be safe. The best part about online casino games is that you get to win some cash besides playing from anywhere.

Due to the online casino market growth and its high returns, people are investing in Online Casino Website (เว็บคาสิโนออนไลน์ ). Here are some reasons to invest in online casino betting as an investor.

Market Growth

By having new players join the online casino games, there is potential for market growth. Your online casino can achieve maximum growth depending on the number of games you provide to the players and the game offers. With the proper techniques, strategies, and innovation skills, your casino will head quickly towards success.

An Excellent Way to Diversify

Online casino betting provides you with a great way to diversify from your current business. Diversification gives you opportunities for high returns. Spreading your money on different markets helps curb your overall losses and keeps your capital safe.

Online Casino Games Legalization

Unlike earlier days, when betting was termed illegal, casino games have been made legal in the U. S under the Federal Act. With the legalization, people are confident that fair and responsible gaming will be with safety and security measures. This makes players get involved with online games, allowing you to provide brilliant ideas that will help you meet the demand and maximize your profits.

Using Technology Creates a Wider Market

Online casinos have utilized technology in every aspect. Providing a platform that can use smartphones and PCs enables anyone who wants to play to access games with ease. Software used in the games is also compatible with gaming devices, enabling gaming providers to provide players with an innovative and seamless gaming experience. Also, cryptocurrency helps improve the overall user experience since they are comfortable playing without worrying about actual financial details.

Generates High profits

The growing number of online casinos shows that the business is profitable. If you provide your players with exciting games and bonuses, you will never lose your business because of a lack of players. Look for your player’s trends and tailor your games to match what they love. Have a house edge that will make your customers want to play often. Also, tailoring your games according to what players love will give you regular players and maximize your profit.

Has a Huge Global Market

Online casino betting is one of the most played games globally since one can access it from any part of the world. Did you know that the worldwide casino market is predicted to reach USD 159.8 billion by 2026, up from USD 134.9 billion in 2021? These statistics show that online casino games are expanding globally each day. 

Bottom Line

Like any other business, online casinos are prone to risks but have high earning potential. As the saying goes, you can’t be in a successful business without taking risks. Investing in Online Casino Website (เว็บคาสิโนออนไลน์ ) for betting is worth all the risks.

How to Become a Responsible Casino Bettor and make real money

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Most likely you have either seen or heard the statement “bet responsibly” when it comes to any sort of gambling. But have you ever wondered why you are always cautioned to be responsible? Betting can be addictive, and it can be the cause of you losing all your money.

Betting is not allowed to underage people because they are deemed to be irresponsible. Many times, people have gone bankrupt over gambling. If you are into gambling or want to start betting, you should first learn how to do so responsibly. What are some of the steps you can take to make sure you handle your betting responsibly?

Keep on reading to know how you can become a responsible casino bettor.

Prioritize Family and Only Bet with Extra Money

Never trust online slots (สล็อตออนไลน์) more than you do to your family and friends. These people will always be there for you, and you must show your support. If you get to a point where you are spending all your time and money in the casino, you should consider quitting.

Betting should be done for fun and as a hobby.  It’s something that you do after you have fulfilled your duties to your loved ones. 

Before heading to the casino to bet, make sure you have taken care of the essential bills. You should only gamble with extra money. Pay school fees, rent, save, and buy food before you go to the casino. Under no circumstances should you go to the casino with your paycheck.  Gambling is charming, and you might end up spending all your money.

Set a Money and Time Limit

Before going to the casino, sit down and decide how much money you are willing to spend on this hobby. You probably have more than one hobby, so you cannot waste all your spare cash on betting.

Have a designated amount that you feel will be appropriate for the casino. After doing that, you should then decide the time you are going to be in the casino.

Mostly, you are so immersed in betting that you don’t realize time flying away. It then hits you when it’s too late, and you have spent hours in the casino. If possible, set a timer so that you will know when it’s time to leave. 

Accept Losses and Wins

It’s not uncommon to continue betting even after repeated losses. You do this to recover your money. You have a clouded judgment, and you will continue to lose. You should be aware of when to accept you have lost and go home. 

Again, avoid being too excited that you are winning, and so you continue gambling your winnings. You are betting to win, and when you win, withdraw your winnings and call it a day. Avoid the seduction of winnings. It will have you craving for more, and before you know it, you lose all the money, including the winnings.

Bottom Line

Betting in online slots (สล็อตออนไลน์) is a fun way to pass the time.  It is also very addictive, and that is why you should learn how to become a responsible casino better. The above tips will help you to become more responsible when betting. Make sure you follow them, and you will enjoy betting more.

King Shocks to Sponsor 2021 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400

Visit the King Shocks display at this year’s Mint 400 Off-Road Festival!

King Shocks will return to the BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400 as a supporting sponsor of the event once again in 2021, Mint 400 officials announced today. As part of the sponsorship, King Shocks will be present at the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas on Thursday, December 2, while numerous King-backed athletes will try their luck in the Great American Off-Road Race.

“We’re excited to welcome King Shocks back once again as a sponsor of the Mint 400,” said Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli. “Top teams at every level, including Concrete Motorsports, Brenthel Racing, and Grabowski Brothers Racing, rely on King Shocks to lead them to victory in the most grueling off-road races in the world. Be sure to visit the King Shocks display at this year’s Mint 400 Off-Road Festival to learn more about their cutting-edge shock technology, and be sure to join us in Primm to watch King racers in action!”

King Shocks is a family owned and operated manufacturer and servicer of custom made adjustable and rebuildable automotive shock absorbers and performance racing products for utility vehicles, OEM replacement and professional racing use. King Shocks prides itself on putting quality, performance and customer service above all else. Every product they sell is the result of constant testing and development done with top racers in competition worldwide. This real world testing exposes their designs to a level of abuse and destructive forces that cannot be duplicated in a laboratory. In addition to a busy field-testing schedule, preliminary designs are quantified using their state of the art, electro-magnetic, shock dyno capable of inducing shaft speeds up to 120 inches per second with a drive position resolution of 1 micron. It can play back racecourse data collected from a number of commonly used onboard, automotive data acquisition systems and uses a non-contacting Infrared style transducer to monitor temperature readings. It’s the closest thing to real world conditions without getting sand in your shoes. Their “hands on” experience enables King to make rapid design advancements others haven’t even dreamed up yet. For over 25 years, all King Shocks products have been designed, manufactured, assembled and shipped out of their Garden Grove CA location, 100% Made in the U.S.A.

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

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

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

Fogleman joins On Point Motorsports for 2022 Truck Series season

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On Point Motorsports announced that Tate Fogleman will be joining the organization as a full-time competitor for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

Fogleman, a 21-year-old native from Durham, North Carolina, will be piloting the No. 30 Toyota Tundra sponsored by Fowl Life TV as he will embark in his third full-time season in the Truck circuit. He is also set to become the seventh different competitor to drive in one or more events for On Point Motorsports.

“I’m looking forward to being with On Point Motorsports,” Fogleman said. “I know everybody that works here is dedicated to racing just like I am. They’re willing to work hard and use their resources, and they’ve had success in the previous season. I’m hoping to build on that. I’m looking to improve throughout the season as a team and to knock off consistent top 10 finishes.”

Fogleman, who made his inaugural presence in the Truck Series for three events in 2018 with Young’s Motorsports before going full-time racing in 2020, is coming off a memorable season, where he earned his first career victory at Talladega Superspeedway in October after sending John Hunter Nemechek spinning on the final lap and beating Tyler Hill in a photo finish before both competitors wrecked past the finish line. He also earned a ninth-place result at Knoxville Raceway in July and a total of eight top-20 results before concluding the 2021 Truck season in 20th place in the final standings.

Through 48 previous starts, Fogleman has notched one career victory, one top-five result, two top-10 results, 20 top-20 results and an average-finishing result of 23.7 with his best points result being 17th in 2020.

Prior to NASCAR competition, Tate Fogleman, who is the son of former NASCAR and CARS Tour competitor, Jay Fogleman, competed in the CARS Super Late Model Tour, beginning in 2016. He claimed his first career victory at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway in August 2017 and went on to finish in fifth place in the final standings. Two years later, he achieved a career-best fourth-place result in the final standings despite going winless and recording a pole and three top-five results.

Fogleman replaces Danny Bohn at On Point Motorsports. Bohn, the 2014 Bowman Gray Stadium Modified champion, spent the previous three seasons with On Point Motorsports, where he earned a total of four top-10 results, including two in 2021. Future plans for Bohn remain to be determined.

Fogleman is set to make his debut with On Point Motorsports at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2022, which will commence a new season of NASCAR competition.

LEXIT BRINGS EXCITING NFT RACING COLLABORATION TO 24TH ANNUAL MOTUL PETIT LE MANS IN ATLANTA, GA WITH MILNER AND LEWIS

“LEXIT Celebrates Motorsports Ahead of its December Launch”

A forthcoming virtual platform for transforming Intellectual Property into Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs), LEXIT is focusing its attention on the world of motorsports at the 24th Annual Motul Petit Le Mans in Atlanta, GA, where it is sponsoring and collaborating with championship winning drivers Tommy Milner and Corey Lewis. Launching in December 2021, LEXIT’s mission is to launch an industry-wide automotive/racing marketplace, which provides fans with a unique and deeper level of engagement, while creating a new source of revenue for drivers and teams.

“We are thrilled to debut our partnership with Corey and Tommy for the launch of LEXIT’s NFT platform,” shares Katia Zaitsev, co-founder and Chief Business Officer of LEXIT. “We are planning an automotive/motorsport-themed launch with an emphasis on providing fan engagement experiences with drivers – and we couldn’t imagine two better drivers to lead that launch.”

“I am beyond excited to have LEXIT on board for the Petit Le Mans race weekend. NFTs are rapidly growing and it is an absolute honor to be the first to have a Motorsport NFT with LEXIT,” says Corey Lewis, a Lamborghini factory driver racing for Paul Miller Racing. “I’m excited for the future and look forward to educating people in and out of Motorsports about NFTs.”

Tommy Milner, a Corvette Racing factory driver, says “ I’m excited to start this collaboration with LEXIT. Blockchain technology has interested me for a number of years now, and LEXIT’s approach to NFTs is a solution to make them far more usable and expand the spectrum of what is possible.”

LEXIT believes that NFTs could serve a potentially vital role for professional athletes by creating an auxiliary option to the traditional sponsorship model. The platform has additional drivers, car collectors, and automotive designers lined up to join Tommy and Corey for the launch. The platform will ultimately allow anyone owning art, music, film/videos, patents or technical inventions to join and submit a listing for an NFT launch, collect NFTs, follow and like their favorite creators or drivers, and have the ability to build their NFT identity in the LEXIT ecosystem. LEXIT plans to have no cost to utilize its platform and a strong KYC component to legitimize identity and authenticity.

LEXIT plans to release an extension of its NFT launchpad with an integration of its Decentralized Exchange (DEX), which will make launched NFTs immediately available for trading on LEXIT’s DeFi Pools.This extension will enable even more users or fans to be involved in the drivers NFT launch.

If you are a driver or a fan and interested in being a part of LEXIT’s launch. Please visit www.LEXIT.com to join the waitlist & www.LEXIT.com/contact-us to be a part of our launch.

About Tommy:
Tommy Milner is an American race car driver with 18 seasons in the top sports car racing series, having represented and raced for some of the most successful racing teams and manufacturers over those years. He currently competes for Corvette Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. He previously raced for BMW USA and Rahal Letterman Racing. His major accomplishments include two class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, two driver’s championships in IMSA GT competition, and 20+ wins in IMSA GT competition highlighted by class wins at the Daytona 24 Hour and Sebring 12 Hour. Tommy has experience in the world of eSports and sim racing as a Co-Owner of PRIVATE LABEL Team Hype and as a consultant to multiple sim racing titles over his 20 years of sim racing experience.

About Corey:
Corey Lewis currently competes in the Continental Sports Car Challenge, Weather Tech United SportsCar Series, and the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series. Corey has been racing for 19 years, beginning with karts at 8 years old. After earning regional championships and national championships in karting, He progressed into the Skip Barber regional series where he honed my “race craft”. Corey advanced into the national Skip Barber series earning many podiums before moving into Formula Mazda cars. His driving abilities have enabled him to compete at many infamous venues including Infineon Raceway, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Road America, VIR, Lime Rock, COTA, Laguna Seca, and the streets of Toronto. Most recently, he claimed victory in the 2018 12 Hours of Sebring with Lamborghini Carolina’s and 3rd place at Petite Le Mans with Paul Miller Racing helping the team win the Team, Driver, & Manufacturer Championships. In 2015, he won the Lamborghini Super Trofeo PRO-AM World Championship in the Monster Energy, Change Racing, Huracan ST.

Follow on that success, he has been named as one of the official Lamborghini Development Drivers for 2018.

About LEXIT:
LEXIT is a platform for transforming Intellectual Property into Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Anyone owning Art, Music, Film/Videos, Patents or Technical Inventions, can join and create a listing for an NFT, collect NFTs, follow/like its favourite creators and have the ability to build their NFT identity with LEXIT.

LEXIT will soon after also release an extension of its NFT Launchpad with an integration of its Decentralized Exchange (DEX) which will make launched NFTs immediately available for trading on LEXIT’s DeFi Pools. This extension will enable even more users or fans to be involved in the creators NFT launch.

South Boston Speedway adds vintage East Coast Flathead Fords to 2022 schedule making August a full month celebration of track’s 65th anniversary

By Joe Chandler
Director, Public Relations
South Boston Speedway

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (Nov. 30, 2021) — South Boston Speedway will celebrate its 65th anniversary in 2022 with August being a full 65th anniversary month that will include a pair of vintage racing events that will take race fans back to some of racing’s early days.

The regional touring Southern Ground Pounders Vintage Racing Club will hold races for its Late Model Sportsman and Modified divisions at South Boston Speedway on Saturday night, August 6 as an added feature to the track’s regularly scheduled NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event.

That event will mark the second scheduled appearance for the Southern Ground Pounders Vintage Racing Club at South Boston Speedway for the 2022 season. The Southern Ground Pounders Vintage Racing Club will also appear at “America’s Hometown Track” on Saturday night, April 30 as part of the Sentara Healthcare American Sprint Car Weekend that will feature the Must-See Racing winged 410 sprint cars and the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Late Model Stock Cars.

The Southern Ground Pounders Vintage Racing Club is one of the most respected vintage racing clubs on the East Coast. The club features owners and drivers competing with vintage Modified and Late Model Sportsman cars from the 1950s to the 1980s.

On Saturday night, August 20 the competitors of the East Coast Flathead Ford Racing Association, a flathead Ford racing club that was organized in Virginia in the 1980s will hold a race at South Boston Speedway as an added event to the night’s scheduled NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event. The addition of the of the event for the East Coast Flathead Ford Racing Association makes August a full month of celebration of South Boston Speedway’s 65th anniversary season.

The East Coast Flathead Ford Racing Association features flathead Ford V8 racing engines and cars. It is comprised of a group of owners and drivers of antique Ford race cars that show and race the antique cars at speedways in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

The club is dedicated to preserving the history of the famed Ford flathead V8 engine used by Ford for stock car racing in 1932 to 1948 Ford automobiles.

For people looking for Christmas gift ideas, South Boston Speedway has gift certificates on sale for all of its regular 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series events. The gift certificates are priced at $10 each.

Gift certificates do not include the track’s special events – the SMART Modified Tour event, the new event for winged 410-sprint cars, the 200-lap Late Model Stock Car Division event in July and the CARS Tour event in October – and cannot be used for those events.

Gift certificates are on sale online on the South Boston Speedway website www.southbostonspeedway.com. They may also be ordered by phone by calling the speedway office at 434-572-4947 during normal office hours.

With the speedway’s move to an online ticketing system this year persons ordering gift certificates will be mailed a paper certificate to use as a gift. In January, the speedway will send tickets to be used in place of the gift certificates to scan in at the gate.

The latest news and information about South Boston Speedway can be found on the South Boston Speedway website and through the speedway’s social media channels.

Chase Purdy moving to Hattori Racing Enterprises for 2022 Truck Series season

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Hattori Racing Enterprises announced that Chase Purdy will be joining the organization as a full-time competitor for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

Purdy, a 22-year-old native from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and winner of the 2018 Snowflake 100 and Dixieland 250, will be piloting the No. 61 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro with continuous sponsorship support from BAMA Buggies, beginning with the season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway in February, as he pursues his first victory and Playoff appearance in the series.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the HRE team,” Purdy said. “They have consistently won races and been a weekly contender for the last several years. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to race with this group in 2022.”

“This is a humbling, yet a big chance for me to elevate my performance with such a family-oriented team,” Purdy added. “It is also great to have the continued support of BAMA Buggies and rejoin the Toyota Racing family. Hopefully, we can contribute towards another manufacturer title in the new Tundra TRD Pro and make a strong run at the playoffs.”

“Chase has shown a lot of potential and we’re happy to have him join HRE,” Shigeaki Hattori, owner of Hattori Racing Enterprises, added. “He has won some big races in his career and has the ability to be successful with our team. We’re looking forward to putting the right people around him and have Chase up front on a weekly basis.”

Purdy, who competed in his first two Truck career races during two of the final three races of the 2018 season with MDM Motorsports, is coming off his first full-time season in the series, where he drove the No. 23 Chevrolet Silverado for GMS Racing to two top-10 results and a 19th-place result in the final championship standings. He was absent from Watkins Glen International in August following a positive COVID-19 test.

In 30 career starts in the Truck Series, including seven in 2020 with GMS Racing, Purdy has achieved three top-10 results, eight laps led and an average-finishing result of 21.9.

Prior to the Truck Series, Purdy competed in the 2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season with David Gilliland Racing, where he earned five runner-up results and a fourth-place result in the final standings. He also competed on a full-time basis in the 2018 ARCA Racing Series for MDM Motorsports, where he earned 10 top-five results and a fourth-place result in the final standings.

Purdy’s entrance to HRE comes approximately two months after it was announced that Austin Hill will not be remaining with the team for the upcoming Truck Series season. Hill, who is set to join Richard Childress Racing for the 2022 Xfinity Series season, spent the previous three seasons with HRE, where he competed in 68 Truck races and 15 Xfinity races. During this span, he achieved eight career victories, three poles, 27 top-five results, 53 top-10 results and three Playoff appearances in the Truck circuit with a best points result of fifth in 2019. He also achieved one top-five result and four top-10 result in the Xfinity circuit.

Additional details regarding HRE’s NASCAR program for the 2022 season will be announced at a later date.

NASHVILLE MAYOR COOPER AGREES TO BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY PROPOSAL IN PRINCIPLE TO REVITALIZE LEGENDARY NASHVILLE FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following the letter of intent signed in March 2021, Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) has presented Mayor John Cooper with a proposal to both revitalize the legendary 117-year-old Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and bring NASCAR Cup Series racing back to Nashville. Mayor Cooper has agreed in principle to the plan.

“This partnership creates an economically viable future for our historic track, spurs hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity, and completes the last unrenovated part of the Nashville Fairgrounds at no cost to the Metro General Fund,” said Mayor John Cooper.

About the Proposal:
The Bristol proposal meets Mayor Cooper’s objectives: revitalize the speedway at no cost to the Metro General Fund; benefit the overall Fairgrounds campus; implement noise mitigation as part of the redesign; reduce track testing days; and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in positive economic impact for Nashville.

The Metro Charter requires auto racing at the Fairgrounds, so Metro Government has an obligation to maintain the facility. A partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway satisfies those obligations while restoring the second-oldest operating motor speedway in the United States back to the national stage.

The Deal’s Benefits:
The partnership will result in a modernized track that meets NASCAR series standards and transform Fairgrounds Speedway into a true multipurpose venue that can also host non-racing, revenue-generating events. BMS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, which owns and operates eight state-of the-art sports entertainment venues nationwide.

A renovated, activated Fairgrounds Speedway under experienced leadership would have a significant economic impact for Nashville and the region. A slate of NASCAR series and other major races in addition to an expanded calendar of revenue-producing non motorsports events would generate about $100 million annually in economic activity, through visitor spending in hotels, restaurants, and other local attractions, according to an analysis by Tourism Economics, a division of Oxford Economics.

Recent renovations to the Fairgrounds have included a new state-of-the-art MLS stadium and new expo facilities, but have lacked a vision for the historic speedway’s future. In March, Metro Government entered a letter of intent with Bristol Motor Speedway to explore involvement with the experienced track operator.

Next Steps:
An independent sports finance consultant is currently reviewing the financial framework of the proposed plan. If the external consultant’s report confirms the sound financial footing of the proposal, it will be publicly presented to the Board of Fair Commissioners for consideration once the two open Fair Board seats have been filled. Mayor Cooper is working with Vice Mayor Shulman to create a Fair Board that reflects the cultural diversity of both Fairgrounds visitors and Davidson County overall. If the deal is approved by the Fair Board, the proposal will be submitted to the Sports Authority and the Metropolitan Council with related legislation.

“In keeping with the national profile that Nashville Soccer Club is bringing to the Fairgrounds in 2022, this innovative partnership will bring our historic speedway back to life as a crown jewel in the world of motor sports,” said Mayor Cooper. “No other city has professional soccer and NASCAR side by side. Our Fairgrounds will be a unique asset for Nashville’s future. I look forward to working with Bristol, the State of Tennessee, the Fair Board, the Sports Authority and the Council on this proposal.”

“I grew up going to the Fairgrounds Speedway with my dad on Friday nights, listening to him work as a spotter for racers like Andy Kirby and Steadman Marlin. It would be my honor to sponsor legislation that brings NASCAR back to Nashville and restores the track into something that our whole county can be proud of again,” said Zach Young, District 10 Metro Councilmember.

Key terms in the proposal include:

  • BMS would lease, manage, and operate the city-owned Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for a 30-year term.
  • The Metro Sports Authority will issue 30-year revenue bonds to finance the speedway renovation.
  • BMS will install state-of-the-art sound mitigation components during track renovation and reduce track practice rentals to 20 days per year – a combination that will reduce sound impacts to surrounding neighborhoods by 50 percent, according to analysis conducted by Wrightson Johnson Haddon & Williams, an international acoustics engineering firm.
  • Revenue streams to pay for the speedway renovation include rent payments, user fees and taxes paid by patrons of the venue, sponsorship agreements, and event revenue.
  • The proposal limits race and practice dates and addresses other quality of life issues that were raised during more than two dozen community meetings conducted by BMS and the Fair Board over the last few months.
  • The proposal is contingent on use of “guaranteed maximum price” construction contracts to eliminate the risk of construction cost overruns.

“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the mayor, government officials and Nashville community to breathe new life in the legendary Fairgrounds Speedway,” said Marcus Smith, president and chief executive officer of Speedway Motorsports and Bristol Motor Speedway. “In addition to bringing major NASCAR series races back to the historic facility, we’ll create a calendar for local racing and special events that generates a positive economic impact for the region.”

Jerry Caldwell, executive vice president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, said, “Once the renovations are complete, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway will be a new destination for motorsports and entertainment. We’ll operate to maximize event opportunities while mitigating the impact on area residents. Our goal is to create something that Nashville and the surrounding community can be proud of.”

Preserving the Historic Speedway:
Historic preservation is a priority of the plan, Mayor Cooper said. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, which opened in 1904, is the second-oldest operating motor speedway in the United States and hosted an annual NASCAR Cup Series event from 1958-1984. It has a celebrated history, with past champions that include Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, and local drivers Darrell Waltrip and Sterling Marlin.

“I still remember the first time I came to the Fairgrounds to race. I fell in love with the place after the first lap,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr. “Nashville Fairgrounds is a historic and iconic venue, and Bristol Motor Speedway is the very best partner to continue that storied history. I’m looking forward to witnessing the next chapter in the life of this historic landmark.”

“The historic Fairgrounds Speedway is one of Nashville’s unique entertainment assets and deserves an opportunity to rekindle its great reputation,” said Butch Spyridon, president and chief executive officer of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “The relationship with BMS is an incredible opportunity to restore this track and bring top tier racing back to Nashville.

MENARDS TO BUILD ON TEAM PENSKE SPONSORSHIP FOR 2022 NASCAR CUP SERIES SEASON

Home Improvement Leader to Partner with Both No. 2 and No. 12 Ford Mustang Teams

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 30, 2021) – Team Penske and Menards announced today that the industry-leading home improvement store chain will continue to build on its partnership with the Championship-winning racing organization in 2022. Menards will sponsor both the No. 2 Ford Mustang that will be driven by NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year contender Austin Cindric, as well as the No. 12 Ford Mustang raced by Ryan Blaney. In addition, Menards will also continue to support the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford, driven by Cup Series rookie Harrison Burton in 2022.

“We’ve been really blessed through the years to have outstanding drivers who were also great ambassadors for our company,” stated Menards President, John Menard. “This longstanding tradition continues with Austin and Ryan, two tremendous young talents who are not only capable of winning on any given weekend, but also great role models for America’s youth. Our continuing partnership with Team Penske and all of our great racing partners will make 2022 an exceptional and thrilling year with much success.”

The partnership between Team Penske and Menards began in 2016, with the company serving as a primary sponsor on Team Penske’s No. 22 INDYCAR for five races. Menards expanded its Penske partnership in 2017, joining the team’s NASCAR program as it sponsored both the No. 12 Team Penske Ford, along with the No. 21 Ford Wood Brothers Racing Ford. Menards continues to provide support across multiple levels of motorsports, including as title sponsor of the ARCA Menards Series.

“Team Penske has enjoyed a great relationship with the entire Menards organization for many years and we are excited to continue the partnership across both our No. 2 and No. 12 Ford Mustang teams in the NASCAR Cup Series,” said Roger Penske. “John Menard has been a tremendous supporter of motorsports for more than 30 years and the commitment to Team Penske, to Austin and to Ryan will help keep the Menards brand at the forefront of our sport. We are excited to see what Austin can do as a rookie in the Cup Series and we know Ryan will continue to provide veteran leadership for the team in 2022. Both drivers have a great opportunity as they will represent an industry-leading brand in Menards for the upcoming season.”

Cindric enters his first full season of Cup Series competition after four successful seasons in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In addition to his 2020 Championship, Cindric helped secure the sixth NXS Owners’ Championship for Roger Penske this season as he fell just short of capturing his second-consecutive driver’s title. Collectively, Cindric has produced 13 wins, 62 top-five and 89 top-10 finishes in 133 Xfinity Series starts.

“I’m very proud of the success I’ve shared with Menards over the past few years in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said Cindric, the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion. “As I transition to the NASCAR Cup Series, there will certainly be challenges as a rookie at the top level, but I really look forward to accomplishing more together, and most importantly adding to the great pedigree that Menards has established in this sport. They are a key partner to our race team, and I think the No. 2 is going to look great in neon.”

A family-owned company started in 1958, Menards is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has 306 home improvement stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Today, Menards is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low price leader; it’s famous slogan Save BIG Money!® is widely known and easy to remember.

“It’s an honor to strap in the iconic neon yellow Menards Ford Mustang on Sunday afternoons knowing that you’re representing over 45,000 employees nationwide.” said Blaney, who has taken Menards to victory lane in the Cup Series at the Charlotte ROVAL, Talladega and Michigan. “In addition to those hard-working thousands of employees, Menards has some fantastic vendor partners that not only keep America moving, but are a huge supporter of Team Penske and motorsports in general. I’m looking forward to another successful season and the run for a championship in the No. 12 Menards Ford Mustang.”

About Menards
A family-owned and run company started in 1958, Menards is recognized as the retail home center leader of the Midwest with 336 stores in 15 states. Menards is truly a one-stop shop for all of your home improvement needs featuring a full-service lumberyard and everything you need to plan a renovation or build a home, garage, cabin, shed, deck, fence or post frame building. You’ll find a large selection of lumber, roofing, siding, construction blocks, trusses, doors and windows, plus cabinets, appliances, countertops, flooring, lighting, paint, plumbing supplies and more. To complete the job, Menards has quality hand tools, power tools, fasteners, electrical tools plus storage options and supplies for everyone from the weekend warrior to the pro!

Menards has what you need to complete your outdoor projects and keep your yard in tip-top shape including mowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers and more, plus a beautiful garden center stocked with plants, shrubs, trees, landscaping tools, grass seed, fertilizer options, outdoor décor and patio furniture. Menards also has everyday essentials like health & beauty products, housewares, pet and wildlife supplies, automotive items and even groceries. And at Christmas, an Enchanted Forest display area with impressive trees, lighting, decorations, ornaments, inflatables and more. Menards is known for friendly Customer Service and as the place to “Save Big Money” with low prices every day, and sales too! For more information, please visit Menards.com to learn about our store locations, offerings and services.

About Team Penske
Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have produced more than 590 major race wins, over 650 pole positions and 41 Championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing competition. Over the course of its 55-year history, the team has also earned 18 Indianapolis 500 victories, two Daytona 500 Championships, a Formula 1 win, overall victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with a win in Australia’s legendary Bathurst 1000 race. Penske currently competes in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. For more information about Team Penske, please visit www.teampenske.com.

Country Music Star Jake Owen to Perform at NASCAR Awards Show

(Photo: Ryan Smith)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2021) – It wouldn’t be a proper Nashville party without a country music megastar gracing the stage.

Multiplatinum-selling entertainer Jake Owen will perform during the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration event this Thursday, Dec. 2 in downtown Nashville.

Before all the accolades honoring the 2021 NASCAR season, Owen will open the show at the Music City Center with a live performance of his latest hit single, “Best Thing Since Backroads.”

The Florida native is no stranger to NASCAR, having performed the pre-race concert before the 2019 DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Fans can tune in to watch the 2021 NASCAR Awards, including Owen’s performance, when it airs Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN. In addition to the Cup Series champion, NASCAR will honor the Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series champions in the largest awards show to date.

For more information on Champion’s Week, please visit www.nascar.com/championsweek.

About NASCAR

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