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Alfredo Brings CITGARD Back to Front Row Motorsports at Charlotte Roval

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Takes Momentum from First Top-10

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 5, 2021) – Anthony Alfredo is coming off his best NASCAR Cup Series finish with a top-10 result at the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on Monday. He now brings that momentum with him into the Charlotte Roval for this Sunday’s race.

Alfredo will also bring back the CITGARD brand and colors to the No. 38 Ford Mustang. CITGARD continues its partnership with Front Row Motorsports that began in 2019.

CITGARD, a member of the CITGO Petroleum Corporation, heavy duty engine oils are next generation oils formulated with proprietary additive technology that protects engines from running at higher temperatures and fuel injection pressures, while meeting tighter wear limits and lower emission requirements.

The red and white scheme has always been a fan favorite. Alfredo wants to have the CITGARD No. 38 up front on Sunday.

“Our team has a lot of confidence right now,” said Alfredo. “One good finish can lead to another, and another, and you can really build on that. We’ll be starting closer to the front this weekend that’s going to help at the Roval. It’s a challenging track, so you need every advantage- especially since this will be by first laps racing there.

“I’m not worried about going into the Roval with no laps,” continued Alfredo. “We’ve been in that position before. It will take a few laps to settle in, but we’ve been doing a lot of simulation work. Again, we’re feeling pretty good right now, have a great car with CITGARD on it again, and I think we’ll surprise some people on Sunday. I can’t wait for this weekend.”

For more information about CITGARD, visit www.citgolubes.com.

Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race begins at 2:00 p.m. ET on NBC.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series and the 2021 Daytona 500 champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team– from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Wright Motorsports Carries Consistency and Momentum into VIR IMSA Weekend

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BATAVIA, Ohio. (October 5, 2021) – Wright Motorsports is Virginia bound for the final IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship sprint race of the year, the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR. Wright Motorsports will participate in the weekend with a three-series effort, racing in WeatherTech, the Michelin Pilot Challenge, and Porsche Carrera Cup North America Presented by the Cayman Islands.

“It has been a long season, but each of our programs has been doing a phenomenal job,” said Team Owner John Wright. “VIRginia International Raceway is one of our favorite tracks to visit, so we’re excited to be back racing here for the second time this year. We’re looking forward to a strong points weekend, keeping our Wright Motorsports Porsches on the podium.”

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Before the WeatherTech teams battle out for ten hours next month in Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the GTLM and GTD classes will compete in this weekend’s two-hour and 40-minute sprint race. Entering the event, nine drivers, including Patrick Long, remain in contention for the GTD drivers’ championship, while Wright and four other programs are eligible for the 2021 team title. With three consecutive podium finishes, the drivers and crew of the No. 16 Porsche 911 GT3 R have a strong momentum headed into VIR, aiming to clinch their first victory of the 2021 championship.

With high-speed corners and long straightaways, VIRginia International Raceway always delivers exciting racing for the two WeatherTech GT classes (GTLM and GTD). Though the race may be short, the action will be sure to be exhilarating. Fans can tune in to imsa.tv to watch the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR live onboard from the Wright Motorsports Porsche, as well as tune in to NBC for the official race broadcast. The green flag will drop on Saturday, October 9 at 12:00 PM Eastern.

DRIVER QUOTES

Patrick Long
No. 16 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R
I am looking forward to being back at one of the most pure and unique circuits on the IMSA calendar. It’s a technical track for the driver and engineer to dial the car in, and tricky to pass on! The GT only formula will lend a different tempo to the race, and I expect a very sprint-natured two-hour and 40-minutes. I am so proud of the effort this team has been putting out all season, and I can’t wait to get back out there and to continue the charge toward more podiums.

Trent Hindman
No. 16 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R
Name me a driver that doesn’t look forward to running at VIR every year? I don’t think that person exists. Most of the old-school racetracks in North America are high speed and even higher commitment, but VIR takes it to another level in every aspect. All drivers love a racetrack where fortune still favors the brave.

Michelin Pilot Challenge
After an incredibly successful weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca last month, where the No. 16 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport won from pole position, Wright Motorsports remains close in the GS driver and team championship hunt with two races remaining. With three pole positions, five podiums, and one win, consistency has been the name of the game for the team’s GS effort, and the team will bring its best game to the Alton, Virginia circuit to keep gaining in the points battle.

For the one and only time this year, the Michelin Pilot Challenge competitors will race after the headlining series, with the Virginia Is for Racing Lovers Grand Prix beginning on Sunday, October 10 at 2:10 PM Eastern, airing live on NBC Sports Network’s TRACKPASS streaming app.

DRIVER QUOTES

Ryan Hardwick
No. 16 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport
VIR is one of my absolute favorite tracks on the IMSA schedule! My favorite part of the track is the uphill esses, in particular, turn nine. That corner is so tough to get right when you carry a lot of speed through the esses on the way up, and when you crest the top of turn nine, it’s very tempting to back out of the throttle which really hurts all your momentum. That’s always a tough corner to get just right. I have some great memories of racing at VIR and have been fortunate to win several races here. This year’s event will be a very important race in our quest for the Michelin Pilot Challenge series championship. With only two rounds remaining, we are aiming to get another win to keep our momentum going strong.

Jan Heylen
No. 16 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport
Wright Motorsports has had some great success at VIR in all series. We all love going to VIR. The big thing is the people. That is why we love going there. It is always a friendly environment. They do a great job of putting the event together and making everyone feel at home. That really separates VIR from some other places. It has to be at the very top of everybody’s list as a driver’s track. It is an old-school track with a little bit of everything: long straightaways, high-speed corners, good places to overtake. It has it all. It has always been a lot of fun with good action. The track promotes overtaking. We have two championships we are in the running for, so VIR is going to be a big race for us in both the Michelin Pilot Challenge as well as in WeatherTech GTD.

Porsche Carrera Cup North America Presented by the Cayman Islands
A total of 28 entries are signed up for the Porsche Carrera Cup North America presented by the Cayman Islands, and Wright Motorsport will compete in the doubleheader with Hutton McKenna in the Pro-Am class in his No. 88 Porsche 992 Cup car, alongside John Goetz in the No. 57 Porsche 992 Cup car. Max Root rounds out the Wright trio, in the No. 7 Moorespeed-Wright Motorsports entry, after missing the previous rounds at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to race with the team at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. This weekend, the one-make Porsche series will hold two-45 minute races, on Saturday, October 9 at 3:30 PM Eastern, and Sunday, October 10 at 12:15 pm Eastern. All the action will air live on porschecarreracup.us .

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TUSCANY MOTOR CO. EXPANDS LUXURY TRUCK LINE UP

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RAM 1500 Badlander Joins Exclusive Lineup of Rugged Custom Trucks

OCTOBER 5, 2021, ELKHART, IN – Tuscany Motor Co., a division of FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development, has expanded its portfolio of rugged lifted trucks with the debut of the RAM® 1500 Badlander. The Badlander’s signature aggressive design characteristics and exclusive components have been carefully adapted for the RAM 1500 model to create a new, stylish option for luxury truck enthusiasts.

This represents the first time Badlander name has been applied to a RAM truck from Tuscany Motor Co., featuring a striking design that combines power and performance for a lifted truck like no other. The custom designed RAM 1500 Badlander includes a bold looking custom front bumper, Tuscany proprietary “Fire” wheels in black, premium leather interior and custom stainless steel gauge cluster creating an exclusive look.

“The fully equipped RAM 1500 Badlander is available exclusively at select RAM dealers and is ready for rugged adventures in a luxurious environment,” said Drew Kerley, Director of Marketing, FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development. “All Tuscany Motor Co. trucks provide a superior ownership experience that sets you apart whether you’re on the road or on an off-road adventure.”

Tuscany offers turn-key vehicles that are equipped and ready to drive off the dealership lot and are ready for your next journey. Each new RAM 1500 Badlander has undergone extensive propriety vehicle development, customization, and rigorous testing. Exclusive RAM 1500 Badlander features include:

  • Professionally upfitted while maintaining with FMVSS certification and a factory 3 year / 36,000-mile warranty directly from the dealership.
  • Manufactured with exclusive Tuscany components such as a custom grille and fender flares with custom paint, signature “Badlander” badging, custom performance exhaust with 5” dual tips and more.
  • The interior includes carbon fiber interior trim, “Badlander” leather door inserts and signature “Badlander” dash badge.

The suspension on the RAM 1500 Badlander is tuned for on-road comfort and extended capability off-road. Performance features include 37’’ BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM3 tires, a 6” BDS Suspension lift system paired with FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Shocks that deliver incredible performance and precise control. The remote reservoir on the FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Shocks can be adjusted for optimal ride and performance on any terrain.

“FOX Factory Powered Vehicles Development is a powerful group of leading vehicle brands bringing together unique market positions within the FOX family,” said Tony Pauly, Vice President Marketing, FOX Factory, Inc. “Tuscany Motor Co. is an established leader in luxury trucks built through strong relationships with Ford®, GM®, Shelby American® and Harley-Davidson.® We are very pleased that RAM has been added to the portfolio of exclusive vehicles.”

For more information on Tuscany Motor Co. and to find Tuscany trucks near you, visit  tuscanymotorco.com. For additional information on the RAM 1500 Badlander, visit tuscanymotorco.com/ram-1500-badlander.

About Tuscany Motor Co.

Tuscany Motor Co., now a FOX Factory company, is part of a family of special vehicle manufacturers that have built over 200,000 custom vehicles from four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, and Indiana. Our goal is to be the undisputed leader in custom lifted truck manufacturing. As an approved special vehicles manufacturer of Ford, General Motors and RAM vehicles , our pursuit of perfection has materialized the most iconic vehicle designs in the history of our industry. Utilizing components formed of impeccable quality and fashioned through expert craftsmanship, our trucks are built to stand the test of time.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Talladega

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Bubba Wallace leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2021. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin finished seventh at Talladega in a rain-delayed and rain-shortened race won by Bubba Wallace, who drives for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Hamlin and Michael Jordan.

“What a win by Bubba,” Hamlin said. “At some point, Bubba, Michael, and I will enjoy a victory cigar together. And to all those who have a problem with Bubba winning, I’ll see you in hell, and you can see me inhale.”

2. Kyle Larson: Larson suffered damage late in Stage 1 when contact between William Byron and Ross Chastain sent Chastain’s No. 77 hard into Larson’s left side. Larson limped home with a 37th-place finish.

“We spent a lot of time trying to get the car to maintain minimum speed,” Larson said. “How do I know I’m above that minimum speed threshold? I’m going faster than Quin Houff.”

3. Joey Logano: Logano came home third in the YellaWood 500.

“Racing at Talladega is all about getting a good run,” Logano said. “My Penske teammate Brad Keselowski knows that better than anyone because as far as his career with Penske goes, Brad had a good run.”

4. Martin Truex Jr.: Truex finished 12th in the YellaWood 500 at Talladega.

“Talladega is hectic enough when the weather is good,” Truex said. “When the threat of rain is added to the equation, it creates another level of chaos, and it confuses some fans because they see the word ‘equation’ and think they’ll have to do some type of math.”

5. Ryan Blaney: Blaney finished 15th at Talladega and is sixth in the playoff standings, 15 points above the cut line.

“Saturday’s Xfinity race was shortened because of darkness,” Blaney said, “and apparently, should have been sponsored by ‘Natural Light’ beer.”

6. Chase Elliott: Elliott finished 18th at Talladega.

“I’m pretty sure Kevin Harvick is still angry with me,” Elliott said. “He apparently ‘has it in’ for me. The Round of 8 in the playoffs? It may ‘have it out‘ for Harvick.”

7. Kyle Busch: Busch came home 27th at Talladega and is only nine points above the playoff cut line.

“After the race was already delayed by a day,” Busch said, “it was certainly anti-climactic for it to end early because of rain. And I know anti-climactic, because I know all things ‘anti,’ because I may be the anti-Christ, according to a lot of fans.”

8. Kevin Harvick: Harvick posted a solid eighth-place finish at Talladega, but is ninth in the playoff standings, nine points below the cut line.

“I’m sitting on the playoff bubble,” Harvick said. “Surprisingly, despite its airiness, it really chaps my ass.”

9. William Byron: Byron crashed on Lap 116 after contact with Ryan Preece in a multi-car accident and finished a disastrous 36th. He’s is 44 points below the cut line.

“I’m heading to Charlotte with one goal in mind,” Byron said, “and that’s winning. That may sound overconfident, but hey, it’s ‘Go big or go home,’ and as a driver for Hendrick, Charlotte is conveniently home.”

10. Alex Bowman: Bowman crashed out at Talladega on Lap 97 after Chase Elliott bumped Ricky Stenhouse Jr., sending Stenhouse hard into the side of Bowman. Bowman finished 38th and is last in the playoff standings.

“I don’t know what happened,” Bowman said. “I’m not one to point fingers, or name names, or make accusations, but I am one to do all three of those at once. So, my finger is aimed at Chase Elliott, who I’m accusing of causing me to wreck. My ‘side’ of the story is the left side of my car was ruined, and I’m starting to ‘side’ with Kevin Harvick.”

Joey Hand Set to Make NASCAR Cup Series Debut This Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course for Rick Ware Racing

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  • Former Ford GT driver and 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Joey Hand will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • Hand will make his debut driving a Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing.
  • The Bank of America Roval 400 is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 at 2 p.m.

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 5, 2021 – Joey Hand has competed on some of the most recognizable road courses in the world, but this weekend he’ll have a different experience as he makes his NASCAR Cup Series debut on the Charlotte Roval for Rick Ware Racing.

“I come from a road racing background and have followed Joey’s career forever, so it’s very exciting to be able to have another driver make their Cup Series debut with RWR, especially with someone of his stature,” said Rick Ware, owner, Rick Ware Racing. “This is a good chance for us to see where our program is at when it comes to road courses, and having someone of Joey’s caliber will serve as a good benchmark for sure.”

Hand has been associated with Ford Performance since 2015 when he became a full-time driver for Chip Ganassi Racing and teamed with Scott Pruett to finish fourth in the IMSA Prototype point standings.

The following year he joined the newly-formed Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team and, along with Sebastien Bourdais and Dirk Muller, took the Ford GT to a popular GTE Pro class victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 50 years to the day after Ford’s first victory in the iconic endurance race in 1966. The three drivers also won the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona and the program won 19 times and captured nine pole positions globally during the program’s four seasons with Hand and his teammates.

“We value everything that Joey contributed to our GT program and have tried to keep him involved in our motorsports program ever since as a coach for our NASCAR drivers and as a product ambassador for the Ford GT,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Performance Motorsports. “We view Joey as being one of the best road racers in the world and appreciate NASCAR working with us to get him approved for competition this weekend. We’re confident he’s going to do a great job. He has great respect for the sport and the competitors in NASCAR.”

For Hand, 42, this represents the culmination of a dream that started when he was a kid racing go karts in his native California and continued after joining Ford Performance.

“I’ve been wearing Mark Rushbrook out for several years now because every time I would go to the Ford simulator I would see that NASCAR buck in the corner and talk about wanting to get in and drive it,” said Hand. “I was like, ‘Hey, Mark, remember my helmet is locked and loaded. If somebody gets sick, I’m on my way.’ I just wore him down, I think, but this is truly a dream come true for me. I’ve always wanted to compete in a NASCAR race and Sunday I’ll finally get my chance.

“This means a lot to me to be able to do this with Ford. To be part of the historic Ford GT program, and to have had developed such a great relationship with Bill and Edsel Ford, and so many other people at Ford Performance these past few years, it just seems right to be able to have a Blue Oval on my car when I make my NASCAR debut.”

Before joining Ford, Hand competed in the DTM series from 2012-14 and had been in the American Le Mans Series from 2004-11, where he won two 12 Hours of Sebring titles and the 2011 GT Driver championship.

“I always thought that NASCAR was the place for me because I almost thrive in situations where I’ve got a little damage and the car shouldn’t be fast, but you find a way to drive around it,” said Hand, who joins Cole Custer as recent Ford drivers who have made their Cup debut with RWR. “I’ve always felt that’s the way NASCAR was because if a fender gets damaged, they tape it up and keep going. It’s like a fight to the death and that’s my style. That’s what has always attracted me to NASCAR.

“On top of that, I’ve spent most of my life in all different types of cars and this weekend will pretty much complete the circle as far as that goes,” continued Hand. “I’ve always just wanted to say I’ve driven it all and I wheeled it all at a good pace. I’m tired of watching video of last year’s Roval race. I’m ready for the real thing and can’t wait to get behind that wheel.”

The Bank of America Roval 400 is scheduled for Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m.

About Ford Motor Company

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CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: A GT-Only Challenge

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· Corvette program seeking fourth win – and third overall – at VIR
· Milner, Tandy coming off back-to-back GTLM victories in California
· Garcia, Taylor hope to repeat 2020 overall win
· All four Corvette Racing drivers with multiple VIR victories

DETROIT (Oct. 5, 2021) – Following back-to-back victories in California, Corvette Racing has headed back eastward for the next-to-last event on its schedule – the Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway.

The race – only for GT entries in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – is one at which Corvette Racing has been immensely successful. The program has three overall victories plus an additional class win since it began visiting VIR in 2012. Corvette Racing will go for another VIR win live on NBC at noon ET on Saturday.

Tommy Milner, a Virginia native, and Nick Tandy arrive at Virginia on the heels of consecutive GT Le Mans (GTLM) wins in the No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R – at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and the Long Beach street circuit.

The late-season run by the No. 4 Corvette duo has given Milner and Tandy significant momentum heading into the final two races of the year – VIR and the 10-hour Petit Le Mans in November at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. As has been the case throughout the year, their strongest competition may come from inside their own team.

Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor, teammates in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette C8.R, are defending winners at VIR after having won last year in the C8.R’s maiden VIR race. It was one of five victories on the year for the No. 3 Corvette, and the pairing again lead this year’s GTLM Drivers Championship on the strength of four wins and seven consecutive pole positions.

All four Corvette drivers have tasted success at VIR. Garcia’s three VIR wins – all with Corvette Racing – ranks him second among all IMSA drivers entered for Saturday’s race. leads all active IMSA drivers with three VIR wins. Milner, Taylor and Tandy each have two victories to their credit.

In addition, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with eight IMSA VIR wins with four coming from Corvette Racing.

The Michelin GT Challenge at VIR is scheduled for noon ET on Saturday with live coverage on NBC, NBC Sports Gold and Trackpass. Live IMSA Radio coverage will air on XM 202, SiriusXM Online 992 and IMSA.com, which also will host live timing and scoring.

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “It’s easy to say that a track where you have a lot of success is a favorite. But even without any wins, VIR would still be one of my favorites. It is that kind of classic American track where you can either be rewarded for risk or punished for a mistake. The layout of the track and the elevation of the land makes it memorable. I’ve had many good races and wins there with Corvette Racing including last year with Jordan. It was a big race to set us up for the championship. We can do the same this weekend with another win for the C8.R. It will be tough fight against our competition – including our teammates – so let’s see how the race goes.”

JORDAN TAYLOR, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “I love going back to VIR. We won the race there last year, of course. It’s obviously a much different feel and style of race than what we had at Long Beach and even Laguna Seca. There are a lot of different corners with different speeds for each – high and low speeds. How the track rises and falls away across the layout is a big challenge for us as drivers and engineers. Plus it will be GT-only. So this will be a flat-out and intense race with no prototypes going by. It’s always nice to be racing for an overall win, so I can’t wait to get there.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “I’m really excited to get another IMSA race since we are two for our last two. Nick and I are heading into VIR with some momentum but we’ll have to work as hard as ever to continue that trend. VIR is an awesome, awesome racetrack… one that is a lot different than what we are coming off of at Long Beach and even Laguna Seca. There is a ton of grip at VIR so it will be a fun challenge. This C8.R was a lot of fun to drive there last year. It’s improved from last year so I’m looking forward to seeing how good it is around VIR this time around.”

NICK TANDY, NO. 4 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “I love VIR… absolutely love it. I have since the first time I went there. It reminds me of racing at a lot of tracks where I grew up in the UK. There is greenery everywhere. It feels different and is one of my favorite tracks on the calendar. Past that, the track layout is awesome. It has everything… super-fast with long straights, elevation changes, slow technical sections and super-high speed technical sections. It definitely is one of my favorite places to race on the IMSA calendar. Having seen how good our rival car was there last year, I know it’s a circuit that will suit them. From the Corvette side, we’ll have to be on the top of our game. But I think I know how to get a car to go well around there so I’m really looking forward to this one.”

2021 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – GTLM (After Eight of 10 Events)
Driver Standings

  1. Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2,917
  2. Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 2,757
  3. Cooper MacNeil – 2,644
  4. Matt Campbell – 1,702
  5. Mathieu Jaminet – 1,324

Team Standings

  1. No. 3 Corvette Racing – 2,917
  2. No. 4 Corvette Racing – 2,757
  3. No. 79 WeatherTech Racing – 2,644
  4. No. 24 BMW Team RLL – 1,001
  5. No. 25 BMW Team RLL – 966

Manufacturer Standings

  1. Chevrolet – 3,000
  2. Porsche – 2,812
  3. BMW – 1,052
  4. Ferrari – 330

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: By the Numbers
• 1: As in one team, one manufacturer and one model of car for 23 years: Corvette Racing, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Corvette.
• 3: Overall VIR race wins for Corvette Racing – 2016, 2017 and 2020. Antonio Garcia has been part of all three.
• 3: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at VIR since 2012 – Corvette C6.R (2012-2013) and Corvette C7.R (2014-2019) and the mid-engine Corvette C8.R, which won its debut makes its VIR debut this weekend.
• 4: Class wins at VIR for Corvette Racing, tied for the most among IMSA entrants. Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin won in ALMS GT competition in 2012, Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen won overall in 2016 and 2017, and Garcia and Jordan Taylor won in 2020.
• 8: Number of VIR victories for Chevrolet since 2002 covering both ALMS and the Rolex Series.
• 13: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001.
• 25: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Miami, Mid-Ohio, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen.
• 31: Number of drivers for Corvette Racing since 1999.
• 25: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Miami, Mid-Ohio, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen.
• 27: Number of GT Le Mans wins in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for Corvette Racing since the start of 2014.
• 118: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 110 in North America and eight at Le Mans.
• 248: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999.
• 5,339.91: Number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing in its seven previous trips to Virginia International Raceway. That represents 1,636 laps or more than 21 trips from Tommy Milner’s home near Ashburn, Virginia to the track.
• 331,261.64: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. To put that in perspective Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history – covered “just” 248,655 miles when it went it orbited the moon. Simply put, the program has raced to the moon… and then some.

Corvette Racing at Virginia International Raceway (wins in bold)
2012
No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 8th in GT (Garcia fastest race lap)
No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GT (Clinched ALMS GT title)

2013
No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GT (Clinch GT team, manufacturer titles)
No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GT

2014
No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 7th in GTLM (Taylor replaced Magnussen – injury)
No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM

2015
No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 6th in GTLM
No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 8th in GTLM

2016
No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM (Magnussen pole)
No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 9th in GTLM (Gavin fastest race lap)

2017
No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GTLM
No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM

2018
No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 2nd in GTLM
No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 6th in GTLM

2019
No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GTLM
No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM

2020
No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 1st in GTLM (Taylor pole)
No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 4th in GTLM
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A ROVAL™ Roundtable: Storylines for Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 Race Weekend

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Will Chase Elliott win his third consecutive Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 and to punch his ticket to the Round of 8 in NASCAR's 2021 Playoffs? Can Denny Hamlin find Victory Lane for the first time ever at Charlotte? Which driver might play Playoff spoiler on the ROVAL? Storylines abound heading into this weekend's pivotal Playoff showdown. (Getty Images)
  • Tickets are still available for this weekend’s NASCAR Playoff doubleheader at America’s Home for Racing; details available at charlottemotorspeedway.com

CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 4, 2021) – The drama of the NASCAR Playoffs shifts into high gear this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 and the Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina give NASCAR’s championship contenders one final shot to advance to the Round of 8.

Before the green flag waves on Saturday and Sunday’s high-octane festivities, here are some of the top storylines to watch:

Chase Goes for Three: If all goes well on Sunday, Chase Elliott can do what Junior Johnson, Fred Lorenzen, Bobby Allison and Jimmie Johnson couldn’t: win Charlotte Motor Speedway’s fall NASCAR Cup Series race three years in a row. Elliott is in a five-way tie for most consecutive fall race wins at Charlotte, but the defending series champion already has reason to believe Sunday could be the day he makes history: he’s already won twice on road courses this season.

Is It Denny’s Turn?: Denny Hamlin enters Sunday’s Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 seeking his first NASCAR Cup Series points-paying win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin has two poles, 11 top-fives and 19 top-10 finishes on Charlotte’s oval, but his best ROVAL™ result remains a 12th-place effort in 2018. Hamlin has already enjoyed considerable success in the Playoffs and, thanks to a win at Las Vegas, is locked in to the Round of 8. With no pressure on Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota, he’ll be one to follow on Sunday.

House of Hendrick: Hendrick Motorsports drivers have won four of the six NASCAR Cup Series road course races so far this season. Chase Elliott bagged wins at Circuit of The Americas and Road America, while Kyle Larson triumphed at Sonoma and Watkins Glen. If either driver falters on Sunday, Alex Bowman (6.0 average finish) and William Byron (one pole, two top-10s) know their ways around the ROVAL™ enough to continue Hendrick’s road-racing success in their backyard.

Playing Spoiler: A.J. Allmendinger rules the ROVAL™ when it comes to the Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. He’s won the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ last two ROVAL™ races, but he’ll be wanting more than just one trophy this weekend. Allmendinger is pulling double duty at Charlotte, and there’s no telling how aggressive “The Dinger” might be when the chips are down. The full-time Xfinity Series driver shocked the NASCAR Cup Series establishment by grabbing his second career win at Indianapolis in August. Like Josh Berry in the Xfinity Series’ race at Las Vegas two weeks ago, Allmendinger could shake up the Playoffs with a victory on Saturday – or Sunday.

Home Cooking: Kannapolis, North Carolina native Daniel Hemric loves racing at his home track. The driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota will love it even more if he can lock in to the Xfinity Series Playoffs’ Round of 8 with what would be his first career win on Saturday. Don’t count him out: Hemric has extensive ROVAL™ experience dating back to his days testing and racing part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series with Richard Childress Racing. He finished third in last year’s Xfinity Series event.

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Late Crash Leaves DiBenedetto 35th at Talladega

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Matt DiBenedetto and the Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center team had a plan to run hard early on, verify their speed then save their No. 21 Mustang for a late-race bid for the win in Monday’s rain-delayed YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Mother Nature had other ideas. Not only did rain cause the race to be postponed a day and shortened by 71 laps, the showers also foiled the plans of the No. 21 team.

After starting 15th, DiBenedetto sped to the front, led Laps 12-13, then dropped back in an effort to avoid the multi-car crashes that seem inevitable at Talladega.

While riding at the back, as planned, near the end of Stage Two, dark clouds began to build around the race track, so DiBenedetto and the team were forced to abandon their original strategy and try to quickly work their way forward.

But that didn’t work out either as he was collected in the race’s final crash and was credited with a 35th-place finish.

“We went up there early and led some and were feeling our car out,” DiBenedetto said as he exited the track’s infield care center after being checked out following his wreck. “We had good speed as always.

“The Quick Lane and Wood Brothers team always bring really fast race cars here, and we really wanted to feel it out.

“We got shuffled a little and were just riding. We were committed to that before the day started – to leverage the situation to our advantage.

“We don’t need Stage points, so we were going to cruise and let the wrecks happen and then in Stage Three go and try to run up front and go for the win.

“But Mother Nature threw a little kink in our plans, and obviously we see what happened….Weather became a factor, and we didn’t have the right track position at that point.”

He said that while he was disappointed today, he’s not discouraged about the remainder of the season.

“We’ve got some good races left,” he said. “We’ve been on a roll. Our team has been doing awesome, so we’re going to take that momentum and try and snag a win.”

Eddie Wood said he was disappointed that DiBenedetto and the Quick Lane team were swept up in a crash.

“I know how hard Matt and the Quick Lane team have worked on the superspeedway program,” he said. “They’ve been fast enough to win the last two races here at Talladega, so I know this one stings.”

Wood also offered his congratulations to race winner Bubba Wallace and his car owner Denny Hamlin, who scored a historic victory.

“It’s really hard to win one of these races, so they have a lot to be proud of,” he said.

DiBenedetto and the Wood Brothers team remain 18th in the Cup Series standings and will be back on the track this weekend on the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Wood Brothers Racing

Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glen Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 99 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 120 poles in NASCAR’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glen’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop. The team currently runs the Ford Mustang driven by Matt DiBenedetto in the famous No. 21 racer.

Autodesk Fusion 360/HaasTooling.com Racing: Cole Custer Talladega Race Report

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Custer Finishes 13th at Talladega
Autodesk Fusion 360/HaasTooling.com Ford Scores Seventh Top-15 of 2021

Date: Oct. 4, 2021
Event: YellaWood 500 (Round 31 of 36)
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway (2.66-mile oval)
Format: 188 laps, broken into three stages (60 laps/60 laps/68 laps)
Start/Finish: 28th / 13th (Running, completed 117 of 117 laps)
Point Standing: 28th with 477 points
Note: Race shortened 71 laps prior to its scheduled 188-lap distance due to rain.
Race Winner: Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing (Toyota)
Stage 1 Winner: Chris Buescher of Roush Fenway Racing (Ford)
Stage 2 Winner: Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing (Toyota)

Stage 1 Recap (Laps 1-60):

● Cole Custer started 28th and finished 19th.

● The No. 41 Autodesk Fusion 360/HaasTooling.com Ford driver made gradual forward progress from the start, cracking the top-20 by lap five, the top-10 by lap nine, the top-five by lap 16 and moving into the lead by lap 20. He led the final six tours of the 2.66-mile oval on his way to the lap-25 competition caution. Custer said his racecar “fired off a little free on entry, then got a little tight there at the end as rubber built up on the track.” He pitted for fuel and right-side tires and restarted second behind SHR teammate Kevin Harvick when the race went back to green on lap 29.

● Custer was running 17th when the first incident-related caution flag flew for a four-car accident on the frontstretch on lap 56. His racecar incurred rear-end contact, but the damage was not deemed significant enough to warrant an immediate trip to pit lane.

● Custer was scored 19th when the stage ended under caution on lap 60. He pitted for four tires, fuel and a thorough inspection of the rear-end damage, which required fairly minimal repair work before he continued.

Stage 2 Recap (Laps 61-117):

● Custer started 26th and finished 13th.

● The 23-year-old driver was up to 19th when the caution flag flew for debris on lap 67. He reported his Autodesk Fusion 360/HaasTooling.com Mustang was feeling good, in general, but that the rear end felt a bit like it was floating over the track. He pitted during the caution on lap 67 for fuel and a right-rear track-bar adjustment, then pitted again on lap 70 to top off the fuel tank.

● Still under caution, rain wet the racetrack in turns one and two, and the red flag was displayed for 18 minutes, 20 seconds after the field was parked on pit road on lap 73. Once the race resumed under caution, Custer came down pit road for another splash of fuel on lap 75 before restarting 24th on lap 77.

● Within seven laps, Custer worked his way into the top-five alongside teammate Harvick and remained in the top-10 for the next 13 laps, until a nine-car accident on the backstretch brought out the caution flag on lap 97. Custer cleared the incident and was scored in ninth place, saying his Autodesk Fusion 360/HaasTooling.com Ford was “just too loose there.” He stayed on track and restarted ninth on lap 103.

● Another multicar accident brought out the caution flag on lap 115. Custer cleared the incident and was scored in 13th place. Two caution laps later, another rain shower brought the field onto pit road under the red flag, and the race never resumed due to persistent rain.

Notes:

● Custer earned his seventh top-15 of the season and his second top-15 in four career starts at Talladega.

● Custer led once times for seven laps – his first laps led at Talladega.

● Bubba Wallace won the YellaWood 500 to score his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory.

● There were five caution periods for a total of 27 laps.

● Thirty-one of the 40 drivers in the YellaWood 500 finished on the lead lap.

Cole Custer, driver of the No. 41 Autodesk Fusion 360/HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing:

“We had a fast Autodesk Fusion 360/HaasTooling.com Mustang today. We were able to drive to the front, even after we took a pretty decent hit from behind during that first wreck. The guys did a great job making sure everything was buttoned up, and I think we could have ended up with a really good finish if the race went the distance. Congrats to Bubba (Wallace) on getting his first win.”

Next Up:

The next event on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is the Bank of America Roval 400 on Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway road course. It is the sixth race of the 10-race playoffs and the final race in the Round of 12. It starts at 2 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by NBC and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Jordan Anderson Races to Career Day at Talladega Superspeedway

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Jordan Anderson Races to Career Day at Talladega Superspeedway with First Career Xfinity Series Top-5 and Top-15 in Camping World Truck Series Race

Jordan Anderson Racing NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Report –
Talladega Superspeedway; October 2, 2021

Track: Talladega Superspeedway – Tri-Oval (2.66-Miles)
Race: Sparks 300
Date: October 2, 2021
Format: 113 Laps –25/25/63; 300 Miles

No. 31 Bommarito Automotive Group / BG Products
Chevrolet Camaro SS – Jordan Anderson

Start: 29
Stage 1: 21
Stage 2: 20
Finish: 5
Status: Running
Laps Completed: 107 (Called early due to darkness)
Laps Led: 0

Stage One Recap:

  • Making his fifth NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) start of the year Owner/Driver Jordan Anderson would line up 29th on the grid for the Sparks 300 after the starting lineup was determined by the competition-based performance metrics system; fastest lap in the previous race 15 percent, driver finish from previous race 25 percent, owner points 25 percent, and driver points 35 percent.
  • As the green flag dropped on the Sparks 300, Anderson would get his Chevrolet Camaro SS up to speed advancing one position to 28th on the opening lap.
  • By Lap-2 Anderson would work his way past a few more cars into the 25th position.
  • Running in the two-by-two formation with a high and low line the cars would circle the Talladega Superspeedway following one another logging laps.
  • Continuing to make laps and run a cautious first half of the race Anderson would remain in the 25th position thru Lap-20.
  • Running the bottom-line Anderson would move ahead of the No. 44 on Lap-21 into 24th.
  • However, the first caution flag would wave over the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway on Lap-24 when the No. 16 & No. 8 would crash into the wall after the No. 02 and No. 68 would attempt to go four-wide.
  • Running in the 24th position at the time of the caution Anderson would remain on the track with just one lap remaining in Stage-1.
  • Ending under caution Anderson would go on to be scored in the 21st position at the completion of Stage-1.

Stage Two Recap:

  • During the stage break Anderson would be called to the pit lane by Crew Chief Arthur Haire for four new Goodyear Eagles, and a full tank of Sunoco fuel.
  • Anderson would rejoin the field in the 29th position.
  • On Lap-29 the race would be red flagged and the field would be stopped on the backstretch so the track crew could go to work on repairing the safter barrier in Turn-3 that was damaged in the accident.
  • After a five-minute red flag, the field would come back to green on a Lap-31 restart.
  • Anderson would quickly jump out to a good run on the start passing five cars by the completion of the Lap-31.
  • As the field would start to separate into two packs Anderson would become the leader of the second pack scored in the 22nd position in the running order.
  • By Lap-35, Anderson would advance into the 21st a position he would remain for the next 12-Laps.
  • Anderson would make a move on Lap-48 advancing in front another car to work his way into 20th spot.
  • When the Green-White-Checkered flag waved two-laps later signally the end of Stage-2 Anderson would be credited with finishing in the 20th position.

Final Stage:

  • Under the stage break, Anderson would come to pit road for his last full-service pit stop of the day. Receiving four fresh Goodyear Tires, and a tank full of Sunoco fuel the No. 31 returned to the track in the 20th position for the Lap-54 restart.
  • Getting a good jump on the restart Anderson would move up to the 17th position on Lap-56.
  • The low line would lose its run-on Lap-59 as the outside would gain the momentum and Anderson would fall back to 20th.
  • A lap later low line would gain ground and Anderson would move back up to 17th.
  • As the lead pack would continue to make moves Anderson would muscle his way on the low line to 13th on Lap-65.
  • Two-Laps later the No. 31 would fall back to 15th.
  • As the leaders would begin to make green-flag pit stops for fuel on Lap-67 allowing Anderson to get shuffled up in the running order.
  • By Lap-68 Anderson would move up to the 12th spot.
  • Lap-71 would see the Bommartio Automotive Group Chevrolet duck to pit-lane for a fuel only stop.
  • Returning to the racetrack on Lap-72 Anderson would be scored in the 28th position as the green-flag pit cycle would continue.
  • Lap-74 would see the fourth caution wave as the No. 15 would stop in the middle of pit road.
  • Having just pitted Anderson would remain on the track as others would head to pit lane.
  • Running in the 25th spot at the time of the caution Anderson would restart in 16th on Lap-79.
  • With less than 25-Laps remaining the lead pack would begin to mix things up a bit more jogging for position as it was time to make their way to the front.
  • Anderson would gain a position to 15th on Lap-81.
  • A lap later the lower line would move ahead allowing Anderson to move up into the 10th position.
  • Continuing to advance Anderson would be up to 8th on Lap-83.
  • Not stopping there, the No. 31 would move into 7th on Lap-84, and would remain there for two-laps before slipping back into 8th again.
  • Getting shuffled to the middle of the track by himself Anderson would lose the draft, and get pushed back to the 18th position on Lap-88.
  • Lap-89 would see the first “big one” of the day bringing out the caution for the fifth time and eventually the red flag as the No. 10 would turn the No. 02 into the No. 9 would hit the outside wall hard and bounce back across the track collecting the No. 2 and a host of others.
  • Running in the 18th position at the time of the accident Anderson would be able to navigate his way thru the spinning and crashing cars safely.
  • Remaining on track Anderson would restart in the 10th position on Lap-93.
  • The low line would gain lots of speed allowing Anderson to move into the 9th position by Lap-94.
  • Continuing to move forward the No. 31 would work its way up 8th two laps later.
  • Followed by 7th on Lap-98.
  • On Lap-99, the low line would continue to have a big run allowing Anderson to advance all the way up to 4th.
  • Lap-100 would see the No. 68 pushed to the lead from help from Anderson in the low line.
  • Lap-101 would see Anderson get shuffled back to 4th in the running order as the battle for the second would go three-wide with the No. 7, & No. 18.
  • A lap later the sixth caution of the day would be displayed on Lap-102 when the No. 02 being pushed by the No. 54 would get turned around into the No. 20 who would then make a hard left into the No. 31 of Anderson. Bouncing off the door of the No. 31, Anderson would keep his Chevrolet Camaro SS straight, and keep driving forward. Eight additional cars would be collected in the accident as cars would spin down the Talladega banking.
  • Running in the 5th position at the time of the caution flag, and all tires inflated and rolling Anderson would remain on track.
  • On Lap-107 NASCAR would determine that weather conditions would be deemed too dark to continue, and would call it an official race throwing the checkered-flag.
  • At the completion Anderson would be scored in the 5th position earning his best career NXS finish, and JAR its sixth Top-10 finish of the year.

Sparks 300 Recap:

  • When NASCAR declared the Sparks 300 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway official with six laps remaining due to darkness, #68-Brandon Brown was ahead of the field. Brown gave his family-ran Brandonbilt Motorsports team its first victory.
  • NASCAR had to go back to the last scoring line the field crossed when a caution flew on lap 103 to determine the finishing order. Brown was narrowly ahead of #19-Brandon Jones and #7-Justin Allgaier in a three-wide battle, awarding him the victory.
  • 18-Daniel Hemric and #31-Jordan Anderson rounded out the top five. Daytona winner #11-Justin Haley placed sixth, while #10-Jeb Burton, #22-Austin Cindric, #1-Josh Berry and #07-Joe Graf Jr. made up the rest of the top 10.
  • Making his first start of the season for Joe Gibbs Racing, #54-John Hunter Nemechek won the opening stage. Rookie driver #23-Blaine Perkins won the second stage for Our Motorsports.
  • There were 33 lead changes among 17 drivers and five cautions for 21 yellow flag laps.
  • The average speed of the race was: 128.486 mph.
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NASCAR Xfinity Series Owners Point Standings:

After 28 events and the 18th race JAR has been eligible for, JAR continues to hold the 27th position in the NXS Owner Point Standings after Anderson’s 5th place finish on Saturday.

Next Race:

IndyCar Veteran Sage Karam will make his third start behind the wheel the Jordan Anderson Racing No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS when the NASCAR Xfinity Series continues at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval; Saturday, October 9, 2021 for the Drive for the Cure 250. LIVE coverage will be on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), Performance Racing Network (PRN), and SiriusXM Channel 90 at 3:30 P.M. EST.

Jordan Anderson Claims Top-15 in Talladega Superspeedway Truck Race

Jordan Anderson Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race Report –
Talladega Superspeedway; October 2, 2021

Track: Talladega Superspeedway – Tri-Oval (2.66-Miles)
Race: Chevrolet Silverado 250
Date: October 2, 2021
Format: 94 Laps –20/20/54; 250.04 Miles

No. 3 U.S. LawShield Chevrolet Silverado – Jordan Anderson

Start: 34
Stage 1: 29
Stage 2: 31
Finish: 11
Status: Running
Laps Completed: 99 of 99 (5 Laps of Overtime)
Laps Led: 0

Stage One Recap:

  • Jordan Anderson would start the Chevrolet Silverado 200 at Talladega Superspeedway from the 34th position after the use of the NASCAR performance matrix to determine the starting order, the matrix is based off the No. 3 team’s ranking in the owner points standings, along with the finishing position and the fastest lap turned during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series previous race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
  • As the green flag waved for 94-Laps around the 2.66 Mile Talladega Superspeedway, Anderson would maintain his position as the trucks would work their way up to speed.
  • At the completion of Lap-1, Anderson would remain steady in the 34th position.
  • Lap-2, the field would start to separate into two different packs of trucks with Anderson the leader of the second pack in the 32nd spot running two by two with a high and low line.
  • Lap-5, would see Anderson drive around the No. 28 into the 31st position as trucks would begin to jump out of the lead pack and fall backwards.
  • Advancing another position on Lap-9, Anderson would move past another truck that would jump out of the lead pack and fall to the back.
  • Following suit of so many others the No. 34 would fall out of the lead pack on Lap-15 allowing Anderson to advance into 29th.
  • Running 20-Laps caution free the Green-White-Checkered Flag would wave signally the end of Stage 1.
  • Anderson would be credited with the 29th position in the finishing order.

Stage Two Recap:

  • During the Stage break, Crew Chief Teddy Brown would call the U.S. LawShield No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado to pit lane for four tires, fuel and an adjustment from the over the wall crew.
  • Anderson would return to the track to restart Stage-2 in the 26th position for the Lap-26 restart.
  • Lap-28, would see Anderson remain in 26th as the trucks would log laps riding around in line.
  • The second caution of the day would be displayed on Lap-29 when the No. 28 would spin on backstretch and crash into the wall. Scored in the 26th position at the time of the caution Anderson would elect to remain on track, and restart in 23rd for the Lap-34 restart.
  • On the restart, Anderson would fall out of line and fall back in the pack to the 30th position on the completion of the Lap-35.
  • As the lead pack would begin to jockey positions from the high line to the low line. Anderson would hold his ground in the 31st position putting some space between him and the lead pack to allow a buffer for the potential “big one”.
  • Lap-40 would see the Green-White-Checkered Flag wave signaling the end of Stage-2. Anderson would be scored in the 31st position.

Final Stage:

  • Under the Stage break, Anderson would come to the pit lane for four tires, fuel, and an adjustment from the over-the-wall crew.
  • Upon returning to the track Anderson would come over the radio and complain of a vibration, and would have to return to the pit lane a lap later for left side tires, a once over, and a top off with fuel.
  • Anderson would line back up in the 36th spot for the restart on Lap-47.
  • By Lap-50, Anderson would work his way around two additional trucks, but would radio Crew Chief Teddy Brown that the vibration would remain.
  • Under green-flag conditions Anderson would come to pit road for right side tires, and to be topped off with Sunoco Fuel.
  • Anderson would return to the track one lap down in the 37th position on Lap-55.
  • Two-laps later the red flag would be displayed for the “Big One” when the No. 38 would spin the No. 16 running in 2nd sending both trucks out of control in front of the entire field. In all 19 trucks would be involved in the accident.
  • Lap-59, NASCAR would issue Anderson the free pass to earn his lap back for being for the first truck one-lap down.
  • Running in the 39th position at the time of the accident Anderson would remain on track and would restart in the 24th spot on Lap-64.
  • On the restart Anderson would advance another position by the completion by the end of Lap-65, but would radio to the crew he would continue to feel the vibration with a possible tire going down.
  • Two-laps later Anderson would develop a flat right rear tire entering Turn-3, and would need to come to pit road under green flag conditions.
  • Running in the 21st position at the time of the flat tire Anderson would return to the track in 21st one-lap down.
  • The fifth caution period would come out on Lap-76 when the No. 2 would get into the back of the No. 98 in Turn-4 causing the No. 98 to spin around collecting five other trucks behind him. In all seven trucks would be involved in the accident.
  • Lap-77 would see NASCAR gift Anderson the free pass allowing the No. 3 to go back on the lead lap.
  • With nothing to lose as the last truck on the lead lap. Anderson would come to pit road under the caution period to hook up the cool down unit for a few moments in an attempt to drop the engine temperature as Anderson radio it was elevated.
  • Anderson would return to the track for the Lap-82 restart 15th in the running order.
  • Dropping back into the 16th position on the restart Anderson would remain there for the next nine laps.
  • Lap-92 would see the sixth caution flag of the day when the No. 38 while battling for the lead would make contact with leader No. 23 on the front stretch sending the No. 23 spinning thru the grass.
  • Running in the 16th spot at the time of the caution Anderson would remain on track and restart in the 15th position for the first attempt at NASCAR Overtime on Lap-98.
  • On the restart Anderson would get a jump on the outside line for the one lap shootout.
  • Coming to the finish line the No. 12 would spin the No. 4 causing chaos behind them. Anderson would dodge past four trucks on the frontstretch.
  • When the checkered flag waved on Lap-99 Anderson would be credited with an 11th place finish in the Chevrolet Silverado 250.

Chevrolet Silverado 250 Recap:

  • 12-Tate Fogleman won the Chevrolet Silverado 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway Saturday afternoon, scoring his first career series win. Fogleman’s truck made contact with #4-John Hunter Nemechek heading toward the checkered flag. Nemechek wrecked as Fogleman edged out #56-Tyler Hill to get the victory. Both Fogleman and Hill also wrecked as they slid down track after crossing the finish line.
  • 56-Hill finished second over #38-Todd Gilliland, #4-Nemechek, #40-Ryan Truex, # 04-Cory Roper, #20-Spencer Boyd, #30-Danny Bohn, #23-Chase Purdy, and #41-Keith McGee.
  • Stage 1 was won by pole-sitter #99-Ben Rhodes. He finished 13th.
  • Stage 2 was won by #2-Sheldon Creed. He finished 12th.
  • Many playoff drivers had trouble, getting caught up in the occurrent accidents that are prone to Talladega. Only 15 race trucks finished on the lead lap.
  • There were 23 lead changes among 12 drivers and 6 cautions for 29 yellow flag laps.
  • The average speed of the race was: 125.119mph.
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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship Standings:

After 19 events, JAR remains in the 33rd position in the NCWTS Owner Standings after Anderson’s 11th place finish on Saturday.

Next Race:

Sage Karam will look to make his NCWTS debut in the JAR No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado when the NCWTS visits Martinsville Speedway for the United Rentals 200; Saturday, October 30. LIVE coverage will be on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Motor Racing Network (MRN), and SiriusXM Channel 90 at 1:00 P.M. ET.

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