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Things to Consider: What Legal Actions Can You Take if you Get Harmed in a Truck Accident?

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Truck accidents are becoming increasingly prevalent nowadays. Nearly every day, you hear about individuals dying in traffic accidents, whether it’s a vehicle or a truck. If you are harmed in a truck collision, you’ll require the assistance of an expert claims adjuster. An attorney who has assisted customers who have been involved in commercial truck accidents understands what to do to get you properly reimbursed for their damages. Several people responsible are engaged in an industrial vehicle accident. You’ll need the assistance of a lawyer who can handle every part of your case and operate in your best interests.

Severe and devastating casualties can ensue from a vehicle collision. A person engaged in a mishap with such a semi-truck is frequently seriously hurt, and that the only issue they have to concentrate on is obtaining the hospital treatment they deserve. There are many truck accident legal tips available on the internet that you can look for.

Truck-passenger car collisions frequently result in significant injuries. However, they are not as easy as vehicle accidents combining various conventional automobiles from a practical perspective. Keep reading to find out how the procedure differs and what you should do in the event of a truck crash.

What is the common cause of a truck accident?

Qualified driving a truck necessitates a high level of expertise. Regrettably, operators who lack the knowledge or understanding necessary to perform their duties successfully frequently share this world with the remainder of the others. There seem to be a variety of other factors that contribute to tractor-trailer collisions.

Because drivers and designers are subject to better regulations than most other operators, the operator or the vehicle business may be liable for any damages if anything goes wrong.

Here are a few explanations why you should hire a lawyer to ensure that you receive complete justice-

  • In either truck accident, it might be hard to identify all of the individuals accountable to the wounded party. The operator, the transportation business, the truck designer, or federal agencies might all be held responsible for your damages. The solicitor will support you in recognizing all parties accountable and ensuring that you demand benefits within the time frame specified.
  • Frequently, victims of truck incidents are unaware of the identity of all possibly liable individuals or plaintiffs. You must identify all parties who might be held responsible for your damages so you can demand damages until the minimum sentence runs out.
  • When you’re on the main freeway, and the cops haven’t arrived to manage traffic already, you wouldn’t want to be roaming about. Photographs, contact details for eyewitnesses and almost everyone charged in the case, and additional comments regarding highway or environmental conditions or even other variables that may have influenced the incident can all be included in the paperwork.
  • If more than one personality is to accuse you of your accident, you’ll have to battle every one of these at the very same time and give the results you are looking for. And you’ll need to employ a professional attorney with expertise in multi-defendant situations for this. Ascertain that your attorney makes every attempt to maximize the worth of your claim.

Types of evidence typically used for claiming compensation for personal injury in car accident cases

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Establishing a solid case for personal injury rests on two main pillars – the first is proving negligence of another party for causing the accident and injuring the victim. The second is to justify the claim amount by gathering the right kind of evidence.  According to a car accident lawyer serving the Portage area, the accident victim plays a critical role in gathering evidence from the accident scene and should be aware of the types of evidence that are most useful and relevant for the case. The evidence must help prove the point strongly and should mostly be physical so that it leaves nothing to chance. The evidence should be the best possible proof to pin down the defendant or the party at fault and recover the fairest compensation for the victim.

Since evidence is crucial for claiming compensation in personal injury cases, the plaintiff or victim needs to understand the evidence used in such cases.

Physical evidence

Car accidents are so physical that the stress is always on gathering physical evidence like the broken parts of the car that the lawyer presents in the courtroom. The vehicles damaged in the collision of a crash are the most significant evidence. The evidence of a car accident is especially crucial in verifying whether it was an incident of a crash or a hit and run case. It might even include the clothing that the victim was wearing at the time of the accident. To establish the weather condition, the lawyer might cite some meteorological events too. 

Evidence gathered from the scene of an accident

Most evidence related to accidents is available at the site, and why victims should take note of everything around them soon after the accident. When a person traveling in a car or walking on the road is hit by another vehicle or trips over some object or debris, the vehicle or the object that the person tripped upon are valuable pieces of evidence gathered from the accident scene. From broken glasses of car windows to the skid marks on the road, all are valuable pieces of evidence to prove the point about the victim’s harm.

Documents for the injury

Documentation constitutes a significant part of the evidence used in accident cases. From important forms of insurance to medical data, as well as statements, incident reports, and medical bills, are all evidence that lawyers make the best use of to build a solid case. The victim must sign on all such documents to lend authenticity to the documents and the claim. The pay stubs are useful as evidence to establish loss of earnings. Receipts and bills for repairing the damaged vehicle are other evidence to convince the court about the extent of the damage.

Photos and videos

Photos and videos of the accident scene are the most substantial evidence for the plaintiff. By arranging the photographs in sequence, it becomes easy to mail the defendant by pointing out the negligence on their part that caused the accident and harmed the victim.

Witnesses who provide testimony are the most impressive evidence as long as they remain truthful to serve the plaintiff’s purpose. 

4 Signs it’s Time to Stop Driving

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Most people enjoy driving and they want to continue it for as long as possible. Having your own car provides an easy and convenient way to get around.

However, there are certain situations where driving is probably not ideal. It’s not only aging that can cause problems behind the wheel.

Here are four signs that indicate it might be time for you to stop driving. If you notice one or more of these signs in yourself or in a loved one, consider taking a driving booster course or search for alternative travel options.

You’ve Had Several Car Crashes in the Past Year

This is a pretty obvious sign that driving might not be for you, or that you need additional support. Road traffic accidents not only put you at risk of injury, but they are also a safety concern for other drivers around you.

Crashes can be caused by a number of reasons. You may be struggling to see the road ahead, you might be lacking concentration, or you might just be a bad driver! Either way, if you’re finding yourself in car accidents every month, you might need to retake your test or find another way to travel.

If you’ve been in a crash that somebody else is responsible for, consider contacting BC Law Offices to chat to an expert attorney who can work with you to create a detailed claim.

Your Reactions Are Slower Than Usual

Slow reactions times increase your risk of getting into an accident or hurting somebody. If you find your reactions are not as fast as they used to be, it might be time to stop driving.

If you’re unsure whether or not your slowing reaction times warrant any action, ask a family member or friend if they’d be happy getting a lift from you. Alternatively, there are facilities that enable you to be assessed by a professional who will provide expert advice regarding your driving.

You’re Having Trouble Seeing Road Signs or Road Markings

For those whose eyesight is deteriorating, it can become difficult to see road signs, road markings, and number plates as you’re driving. There is a legal minimum vision requirement that you must meet in order to safely drive. This can be checked by your local optician.

It’s not just the elderly that suffer from poor eyesight. There are a number of medical conditions that can affect your vision, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and even diabetes. To stay safe, always consult a healthcare practitioner and take regular eye tests every two years.

You’re Getting Lost in a Familiar Area

If you’re getting lost in areas that you’ve been driving around for years, this might be a warning sign that your health is deteriorating. Health conditions like dementia can affect your memory and coordination, which may increase your risk of getting into an accident while driving. Seek medical help if you or a your loved one is starting to get lost or confused while driving.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Indy Road Course

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Photo by Simon Scoggins for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Kyle Larson: Larson finished third at Indy’s road course after contact on the last restart shuffled him out of contention for the win.

“If not for a late debris caution,” Larson said, “I would have won the race going away. That would have been my sixth win of the year. Even so, with five wins, I’m still like the Charlie Sheen of NASCAR, because there’s winning and speed.”

2. Chase Elliott: Elliott led 14 laps and finished fourth at Indy’s road course.

“Before the track went haywire,” Elliott said, “it looked like it would be a battle between me and Kyle Larson. Kyle still beat me, which he’s done often. He really has my number. Every week, it seems he’s passing me for the lead. He keeps reminding me that the most applicable word that rhymes with ‘teammate’ is ‘checkmate.'”

3. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin led with a lap remaining at Indy’s road course, but was bumped out of the lead and spun out by Chase Briscoe. Hamlin finished 23rd and confronted Briscoe after the race.

“I wasn’t looking for a fight,” Hamlin said, just an explanation. And Chase’s explanation left me looking for a fight. Briscoe can say he didn’t know a penalty was coming; I don’t buy it. Briscoe’s concept of the rules is just as faulty as his concept of honesty.

“I’m still winless. And I’ll be at a disadvantage when the playoffs start. But I could very well make history by becoming the first Cup champion to not win a single race. It would be quite an accomplishment. Trust me, it will be an ‘L’ of an accomplishment.”

4. Martin Truex Jr.: Truex salvaged a 15th-place finish despite an early tire rub and a spin suffered when Truex ran over debris knocked loose from another car that ran over Indy’s faulty curbing.

“I don’t know who was responsible for the curb issues at Indianapolis,” Truex said. “But they should be ‘curb-stomped.’

5. Alex Bowman: Bowman finished 17th in the Verizon 200.

“That was a wild race,” Bowman said. “Maybe the most exciting part for the fans trackside was seeing the track demolish the front ends of nine cars on Lap 77 when the curbing came up. So, that race had ‘Curb A-peel.'”

6. Kevin Harvick: Harvick finished 14th in the Verizon 200.

“What a stunning win for AJ Allmendinger,” Harvick said. “I may not be Allmendinger, but I feel like we could have something in common—we both could be playoff ineligible.”

7. Kyle Busch: Busch finished 20th in a wild, crash-filled race on Indianapolis’ road course.

“Drivers had mixed opinions about Indy’s road course,” Busch said. “I think those mixed opinions just became unanimous. Ask any driver now, and to a man, I think they would all choose 160 painstakingly monotonous laps in the Brickyard 400 over 95 incredibly exciting and eventful laps in the Verizon 200.”

8. William Byron: Byron was snagged in a big crash caused by faulty curbing. He finished 33rd.

“Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb waved the green flag to start the race,” Byron said. “Maybe he should have waved the red flag instead, and passed his own infrastructure bill to address outdated curbing at IMS.”

9. Joey Logano: Logano’s day ended on Lap 77 when the curbing came undone and caused nine cars to wreck. Logano was one of the unlucky and finished 34th.

“The curb just demolished the front end of my car,” Logano said. “In addition to several parts of my car, all hell broke loose as well. I really thought I could have won the race. But what’s the opposite of ‘kissing the bricks?’ ‘Kissing the curb.'”

10. AJ Allmendinger: Allmendinger survived the attrition of a crash-filled Verizon 200 at the Brickyard and took the lead when Chase Briscoe took out Denny Hamlin.

“I’d like to thank my team and my sponsors,” Allmendinger said. “We’ve had our difficulties this season, but much like the curbing at Indy—you just can’t keep us down.”

GMS Racing Camping World Truck Series WWT Raceway Preview

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Sheldon Creed, No. 2 LiftKits4Less Chevrolet Silverado
World Wide Technology Raceway Stats

  • NCWTS Starts: 2, Wins: 1 (2020), Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 2, Best start: 12th, Laps led: 15
  • ARCA Starts: 1, Wins: 1 (2018), Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 1, Poles: 1, Laps led: 85

2021 NCWTS Season Stats

  • Starts: 15, Wins: 1 (Darlington), Top 5s: 6, Top 10s: 7, Stage wins: 1, Best start: 2nd, Laps led: 161

Notes:

  • Sponsor spotlight: LiftKits4Less returns this week to feature on Sheldon Creed’s No. 2 Silverado. LiftKits4Less will sponsor Creed for the remainder of the season all the way through the season finale in Phoenix.
  • Chassis history/info: Creed and the No. 2 team will utilize chassis no. 337 at Gateway. This is a brand new chassis that will make its debut on Friday night.
  • Multi-Time Gateway Winner: Gateway has statistically been one of Creed’s best tracks, and he enters the weekend as the defending NCWTS race winner. Sheldon has won in everything that he has competed in at Gateway, notching one ARCA win from the pole in 2018.
  • #Back2Back: Sheldon Creed begins his quest to defend the 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship with the Playoffs opener at Gateway. Driver No. 2 enters Friday night’s race sitting fifth in the standings, currently ten points ahead of the cutline.

Quote: “It feels great to start the Playoffs in St. Louis, a track that has been so good to me over the years. A solid race at Gateway is going to be key to having a competitive Round of 10, but this weekend will also be good practice for the season finale in Phoenix. I’m looking forward to seeing what our GMS Racing team has in store for these final seven races.”

Zane Smith, No. 21 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet Silverado
World Wide Technology Raceway Stats

  • NCWTS Starts: 2, Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 2, Poles: 1 (2020), Best finish: 5th
  • ARCA Starts: 1, Best start: 5th, Best finish: 16th

2021 NCWTS Season Stats

  • Starts: 15, Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 10, Stage wins: 3, Best start: 2nd, Best finish: 4th (Nashville), Laps led: 47

Notes:

  • Sponsor spotlight: Chevy Accessories returns this week to feature on Zane Smith’s No. 21 Silverado.
  • Chassis history/info: Smith and the No. 21 team will utilize chassis no. 325 at Gateway. This chassis has six Top 10 finishes to its credit, and was last raced at Charlotte earlier this season where it finished 10th with Smith behind the wheel.
  • First Impressions: Smith made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Gateway in 2018 and put his name on the map by running near the front of the pack for the duration of the race. Impressing many, the standout talent earned a Top 5 finish in just his very first start.
  • #21in21: Zane Smith makes his second Playoffs appearance in his sophomore season of NCWTS competition, and is hungry to jump one spot from his runner up finish in 2020. Driver No. 21 enters Gateway sitting sixth in the standings, currently eight points ahead of the cutline.

Quote: “I am ready to start the Playoffs at Gateway with my No. 21 crew. Fortunately, we are going to be starting up front, which is very important at this track. Hopefully, we will have a mistake free day and stay up front throughout the race to fight for a win at the end.”

Chase Purdy, No. 23 Bama Buggies Chevrolet Silverado
World Wide Technology Raceway Stats

  • First start at Gateway in NCWTS competition, but Purdy has one start in the ARCA Menards Series.
  • ARCA Starts: 1, Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 1, Best start: 6th, Best finish: 2nd

2021 NCWTS Season Stats

  • Starts: 14, Best start: 4th, Best finish: 15th (twice), Laps led: 4

Notes:

  • Sponsor spotlight: Bama Buggies returns this week to feature on Chase Purdy’s No. 23 Silverado.
  • Chassis history/info: Purdy and the No. 23 team will utilize chassis no. 313 at Gateway. This chassis has a pair of wins to its credit, with races at Martinsville and Bristol won by Johnny Sauter in 2018. Last time the chassis raced at Gateway was in 2020, where it finished second with Brett Moffitt at the wheel. - Back and Better Than Ever: Purdy returns to the seat of the No. 23 Chevrolet after missing the series’ last race at Watkins Glen due to a positive COVID-19 test result. GMS Racing is happy to report that Chase is in good health and is medically cleared to race once again. Quote: “I’m excited to finally get back in the seat this weekend after a long break! Gateway is a racetrack that I’ve run well at in the past in an ARCA car, but I’ve never been here in a truck, so I’ll be learning every lap. I’m looking to keep up that speed I’ve had here in the past with my No. 23 team.”

Jack Wood, No. 24 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet Silverado
World Wide Technology Raceway Stats

  • Jack Wood has no previous experience in any series at Gateway

2021 NCWTS Season Stats

  • Starts: 6, Best start: 2nd, Best finish: 11th (Nashville)

Notes:

  • Sponsor spotlight: Chevy Accessories returns this week to feature on Jack Wood’s No. 24 Silverado. Jack’s Chevrolet will sport a new gold and black paint scheme, a bit different than his familiar white and black color scheme.
  • Chassis history/info: Wood and his No. 24 team will utilize chassis no. 312 at World Wide Technology Raceway. This chassis competed at Gateway last season, starting from the pole and carrying Zane Smith to a seventh place finish. Its most recent race was earlier this year at Richmond with Rafael Lessard behind the wheel, where it placed 23rd.
  • First Start: Jack Wood will make his first start at World Wide Technology Raceway in Friday night’s race. Wood has had plenty of seat time in the Chevrolet simulator and is eager to continue to learn in his rookie season.

Quote: “This weekend will be my first time on a paved oval in a while, and I couldn’t be happier! Although it is a racetrack I have never been to before, I am looking forward to getting back to what I am accustomed to. Hopefully, this race will be the start of a swing in momentum for the rest of the season.”

Tyler Ankrum, No. 26 LiUNA! Chevrolet Silverado
World Wide Technology Raceway Stats

  • NCWTS Starts: 2, Best start: 8th, Best finish: 12th
  • NKNPSE Starts: 1, Top 10s: 1, Best start: 16th, Best finish: 6th

2021 NCWTS Season Stats

  • Starts: 15, Top 5s: 3, Top 10s: 5, Poles: 1 (COTA), Best finish: 3rd (twice), Laps led: 12

Notes:

  • Sponsor spotlight: LiUNA! returns this week to feature on Tyler Ankrum’s No. 26 Silverado.
  • Chassis history: Ankrum and his No. 26 crew will utilize chassis no. 329 on Friday night at Gateway. This chassis has only been raced three times, but has finished in the Top 10 twice. TA finished 7th at Dover last season and earned his season-best finish of third at Richmond earlier this year with chassis no. 329.
  • Gaining Momentum: Though no longer in the Playoffs picture, Ankrum and crew are looking forward to finishing out the remaining races of 2021 on a high note. Their number one goal is to get to victory lane by the end of the season.

Quote: “I’m excited to go back to Gateway – it isn’t a track I’ve had a lot of success or luck at, but we have the opportunity to capitalize and help my teammates in the Playoffs. It should be an exciting weekend and I hope all of my GMS teammates and I are fast.”

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith, Tyler Ankrum, Chase Purdy and Jack Wood. The team also competes in the ARCA Menards Series with Daniel Dye. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 and 2020 Camping World Trucks Championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championship and 2020 Sioux Chief Showdown Championship. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https://gmsracing.net/.

NASCAR Driver Corey LaJoie Named Speedway Children’s Charities Ambassador

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Veteran NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie has been named the newest ambassador to Speedway Children’s Charities. (Contributed photo)

Six-year Cup Series veteran lends name to nationwide effort to provide financial support to children in need as ambassador to Speedway Children’s Charities nonprofit

CONCORD, N.C. (Aug. 16, 2021) – Now in his sixth season racing at NASCAR’s top level, Cup Series driver and third-generation racer Corey LaJoie is looking to make an impact off the track as an official ambassador for Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC).

“Corey has shown a tremendous passion for helping the less fortunate, especially children, and we are thrilled to partner with him to use our collective voices to raise the public profile of Speedway Children’s Charities and the hundreds of partner organizations we work with across the country,” said Marcus Smith, Speedway Children’s Charities Vice Chairman.

Founded in 1982 by Speedway Motorsports’ Executive Chairman O. Bruton Smith, Speedway Children’s Charities has established eight chapters across the country, paired with Speedway Motorsports facilities at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway and Texas Motor Speedway. Through a variety of fundraising efforts ranging from golf tournaments and black-tie galas to track ride-and-drives and race weekend raffles, chapters have raised more than $59 million dollars since the nonprofit’s inception to distribute within their local communities.

As a Speedway Children’s Charities ambassador, LaJoie will appear in Speedway Children’s Charities marketing and advertising materials, serve as a spokesman at SCC events and cross-promote SCC news and events on his social media channels, among other responsibilities.

“Traveling to the tracks, it’s hard to miss all that SCC is doing to support nonprofits serving children in need,” LaJoie said. “To be asked to be involved is an honor, and I look forward to helping all the hard-working staff and volunteers that bring the mission of SCC to life to continue to grow the charity and help serve more and more children across the country.”

FOLLOW US:

For all the latest news and information from Speedway Children’s Charities, visit www.speedwaycharities.org. Keep track of all everything happening with Speedway Children’s Charities on Twitter and Instagram or become a Facebook fan.

ABOUT SCC:

With a vision to provide every child in need the same opportunities no matter what obstacles they may be facing, Speedway Children’s Charities is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides funding to hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children. Challenges ranging from learning disabilities, broken homes and childhood cancer are on the agenda for the local chapters of SCC and the numerous organizations they support.

In 2020, Speedway Children’s Charities distributed more than $1 million in grants to 170 charitable organizations across the country, bringing the total funds distributed since 1982 to more than $59.4 million, and ensuring that many children in need are given the tools to build a better, brighter and healthy future.

Jake Griffin Joins Niece Motorsports at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 16, 2021) – Jake Griffin will make his ninth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start this week at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, this time behind the wheel for Niece Motorsports in the No. 45 Great Escapes RV Center Chevrolet.

“I’m really excited to get a chance behind the wheel at Niece Motorsports,” said Griffin. “Every driver dreams of the chance to get to race at this level, in equipment capable of winning, so I’m looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.”

Griffin has two Truck Series starts to his credit so far this season, both coming on dirt at Bristol and Knoxville. His best finish in those two starts was 12th in a wild race at Knoxville.

The Illinois-native has eight Truck Series starts under his belt, dating back to 2015. His career-best finish came in 2016 at Eldora, where he started 11th and finished fourth.

“We are thrilled to have Jake join Niece Motorsports for Gateway,” said Niece Motorsports General Manager Cody Efaw. “He’s had some really solid runs in the Truck Series in just a few starts, and I think we will have a great chance to continue that. Gateway is a fun track and should really suit his driving style.”

With more than 300 top-five finishes to his credit, Griffin has amassed over 68 feature wins, one regional championship, and six track championships since his start in quarter midgets at age seven.

Since then, he has raced in the UMP A and B-Modified, Crate Late Model, NASCAR and Super Late Model Series. Griffin became the youngest driver in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series history to win a feature race, with a victory at Lebanon I-44 Speedway (MO).

The Truck Series will take the green flag at Gateway on Friday, August 20 at 9 p.m. ET, airing live on FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Newman Hangs Tough, Earns 10th-Place Run in Chaotic Indy Finish

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SPEEDWAY, Ind. (Aug. 15, 2021) – A chaotic final 20 laps at the Indianapolis Road Course Sunday gave Ryan Newman an opportunity in the Oscar Mayer Ford, and he took full advantage earning a 10th-place finish.

It marked the first time for the NASCAR Cup Series to visit the road course at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a weekend schedule that featured practice on Saturday with qualifying ahead of Sunday’s race.

Newman started the afternoon from the 32nd position, and with a lack of natural cautions early, struggled to flip the track position in his favor. The opening 35 laps saw only the two stage break cautions, before the tides turned late in the action.

The 2013 Brickyard winner had to make an unscheduled green-flag stop just five laps into the final stage after getting spun on track. The race ran caution-free for the next 28 laps until the first of two red flags were displayed after the racing surface came apart, causing a chain-reaction pileup.

Newman, however, was the recipient of the lucky dog and got back on the lead lap from the earlier incident, setting himself up for a strong run to the end. After two NASCAR overtime restart attempts, Newman fought his way through the carnage – and a combined hours’ worth of red flag delays – to bring home a 10th-place finish in the Oscar Mayer machine.

The Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway next Sunday for 400 miles. Race coverage is set for 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and MRN, and can also be heard on SiriusXM Channel 90.

Buescher Drives Castrol Ford to 12th-Place Finish at Indianapolis

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SPEEDWAY, Ind. (Aug. 15, 2021) – In one of the wildest finishes in recent NASCAR history, Roush Fenway’s Chris Buescher drove his No. 17 Castrol Ford to a 12th-place finish at the inaugural NASCAR Cup road course race at Indianapolis Speedway.

Issues with the track caused a pair of late cautions, with several cars – including Buescher’s – sustaining major damage. Still, Buescher – who restarted 21st – on the final overtime finish, was able to power is Castrol Ford from 21st to 12th on the final restart.

Making his debut in the Castrol Ford, Buescher started the race 19th, based on the morning’s qualifying session and used an alternating pit strategy to run between 10th and 25th the majority of the race. He was able to survive an array of late cautions and move on the 12th-place finish, his 10th finish of 15th or better this season.

The Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway next Sunday for 400 miles. Race coverage is set for 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and MRN, and can also be heard on SiriusXM Channel 90.

fgrACCEL client Chris Hacker to make NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Gateway

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: fgrACCEL and Reaume Brothers Racing jointly announced today that Chris Hacker will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) debut in Friday night’s Toyota 200 presented by CK Power at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) at Gateway.

Hacker will drive the No. 34 Toyota Tundra, a second entry for Mooresville, N.C.-based Reaume Brothers Racing, and a teammate to the team’s other driver Armani Williams.

Hacker started his racing career at eight years old, racing in quarter midgets, where he ranked second overall in his home state of Indiana. From 2009 to 2011, he competed in the Bandolero bandits where he won the Indiana state championship back-to-back in 2010 and 2011.

After consecutive championship seasons in Bandoleros, he advanced to INEX Legend Car Series competition in 2012, where he captured the Indianapolis Speedrome Championship in the Young Lions category.

In 2013, he continued his racing resume acceleration moving from Legends Car to the Champion Racing Association Sportsman category, where he became the youngest driver to win a CRA event at age 13.

The following season, competing in the JEGS All-Star Series, he won the Sportsman of the Year award.

Hacker continued to turn heads in Late Model competition and positioned himself to move into the development ARCA Menards Series in 2020 – competing at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway driving for Fast Track Racing, finishing 15th after starting 24th.

Hacker was slated to make his debut in the premier ARCA Menards Series at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February, but COVID-19 delayed his start to Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway in May where he started 12th and finished 10th in an entry fielded by Cram Motorsports.

“I am very excited to be able to make my NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway with Reaume Brothers Racing,” said Hacker. “It has been a dream of mine to be a competitor in the NASCAR ranks ever since I started racing at the age of eight.

“I want to thank Josh (Reaume) and the entire Reaume Brothers Racing team for allowing me to have this opportunity and my management team at fgrACCEL for working tirelessly to make this all a reality.”

Wildwood, Missouri-based ARS Construction will serve as Hacker’s primary partner for the 16th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race of the season.

ARS Construction is a family-owned construction firm that has been successfully servicing the greater St. Louis area since 2001. They specialize in both residential and commercial roof installs. Their multifaceted team provides general contracting services such as windows, siding, home additions, remodeling among other various contracting services.

Recently, ARS Construction expanded their same quality services to Norman, Oklahoma and Kansas.

“We are very excited to be partnering with Chris Hacker for his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the No. 34 ARS Construction Toyota Tundra at World Wide Technology Raceway,” said ARS Construction owner Christian Larson.

“We are stoked by the synergies of sponsoring a truck that resembles our other 12 ARS Construction work trucks and hope that this will help facilitate a wide reach of our brand!”

Added Hacker, “There are no words to describe the support from ARS Construction. Our No. 34 ARS Construction Toyota Tundra looks amazing and I’m focused on having a positive and strong debut with them and Reaume Brothers Racing and hopefully pave the way for more opportunities in the future.”

Team principal Josh Reaume says the team is ecstatic to have Hacker join them for his NASCAR National Series debut.

“We are happy to welcome Chris to Reaume Brothers Racing,” he said. “We are excited to work with him and be a part of his journey in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He has shown us he is a good driver and we think he will do well not only at Gateway but in the series overall.”

Looking ahead, Hacker plans to compete in select ARCA and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events this season while focusing on an accelerated schedule in 2022.

Hacker, 21, is also the first NASCAR driver known to have a brachial plexus injury (BPI), also known as brachial plexus lesion. BPI is an injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that conducts signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm and hand.

Hacker and fgrACCEL would also like to thank fellow NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team On Point Motorsports who has been equally instrumental in preparing Hacker for his series’ debut in a variety of roles.

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The Toyota 200 presented by CK Power (160 laps | 200 miles) is the 16th of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The 40-truck field will take the green flag on Fri., Aug. 20, 2021, shortly after 9:00 p.m. ET with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.

About Reaume Brothers Racing:

Reaume Brothers Racing (RBR) began in 1997 when John Reaume got his sons, Jonathan and Joshua into competitive kart racing. From these humble beginnings, the brothers have chased the racing dream, competing in events all around the world, studying mechanical engineering at university, and building a successful racing business specializing in karting and oval track racing.

Since 2018, RBR has fielded at least one full-time entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. With a culture focused on innovation, RBR will utilize cutting-edge technologies to improve on and off-track performance.

Driven with passion and fueled with engineering, RBR is looking to make its mark in NASCAR.

In 2021, the team will continue its presence in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, while also planning to expand its focus to the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

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