Home Blog Page 2423

Chris Buescher – Indy Road Course Advance

By
Official Release
-

Team: No. 17 Castrol Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Luke Lambert
Twitter: @17RoushTeam, @RoushFenway and @Chris_Buescher
Race Format: 200 miles, 82 laps, Stages: 15-20-47

Verizon 200 at the Brickyard – Sunday, August 15 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC, SiriusXM Channel 90

ADVANCE NOTES

Buescher at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  • Buescher makes his sixth Cup appearance at Indianapolis this weekend, where in five appearances at The Brickyard he has a best finish of ninth.
  • In five road course events thus far in 2021, Buescher has finishes of 11th (Daytona), 13th (COTA), 16th (Sonoma), 18th (Road America) and 17th (Watkins Glen).
  • Buescher has 18 starts in Cup road course events all-time with a best finish of fifth last summer at the inaugural event at the Daytona road course.

Luke Lambert at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  • Lambert makes his ninth appearance at Indy in the NCS this weekend.
  • Lambert has 23 road course starts all-time in his Cup tenure with three top-10s and one top five.

QUOTE WORTHY
Buescher on racing the Indy RC:
“This weekend is mostly going to be all new to us (and others), but glad to have practice and qualifying back to get our Castrol Ford tuned up ahead of the race on Sunday. This weekend is yet another opportunity for our team to find a way into the playoffs, and we’re all focused on making that happen over the next three weeks.”

Last Time Out
Buescher finished 17th last weekend at Watkins Glen.

Where They Rank
Buescher is 18th in the playoff picture, needing a win to insert himself into the playoffs that start at Darlington the first weekend of September.

On the Car

Castrol, the official oil partner of Roush Fenway Racing, makes its first primary appearance on the No. 17 this season this weekend at Indy. They will return to the No. 17 next weekend at Michigan.

About Castrol
Castrol, a global leader in lubricant technology, serves consumers in over 140 countries. Our leadership brands include Castrol® GTX® — a premium conventional motor oil; Castrol® GTX® High–Mileage™ – a premium synthetic blend designed for vehicles with over 75,000 miles; the Castrol® EDGE ® line of advanced full-synthetic super premium motor oils that offer unsurpassed strength and performance; as well as our range of commercial transport lubricants. To find out more about Castrol products and programs, please call 1–888–CASTROL or visit www.castrol.com/us

LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN GOING FOR HIS THIRD HOME WIN AT THE GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES

By
Official Release
-
Photo Credit: Matthew Manor CSCG
EventGrand Prix de Trois-Rivieres – 60 laps
TrackGrand Prix de Trois-Rivieres (Trois-Rivieres, Quebec) – Urban course
Date / TV               AvertissementLIVE on RDS2 – Sunday, August 15, 2:18 pm | Tape-delayed on TSN – Sunday, August 22, 1:00 pm
Schedule / Race CenterSaturday, August 14: Practice 11:50 am | Qualifying 4:10 pm | LIVE Sunday, August 15:  Race 2:18 pm Canada: TSN.ca and the TSN application | United States: TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold | Live Timing: nascar.ca/race-center/

Trois-Rivieres (Quebec, Canada), August 11, 2021 – Louis-Philippe Dumoulin and his #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare team return to the road course where he and his brother Jean-François triumphed in 2019, both stood on the podium together for the first time. The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières represents the cornerstone, the debut of the Dumoulin brothers in motor racing, but above all the key moment in the season when they meet with partners, relatives, friends and fans in front of whom it is essential to perform. The winner of the 2014 and 2019 editions will present himself this weekend with one goal in mind: a third win.

“The situation over the past two years has led us to become more resilient and we are privileged to be able to participate in the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières this year. Congratulations to Dominic Fugère (General Manager of the GP3R), his team, the city of Trois-Rivieres, the government and public health services for their collaboration on this project, as this event is vitally important for all of us, partners, teams, fans and the series. We are also thinking of the other drivers from Quebec who did not participate in major events last year nor so far this season due to the cancellation of the races in Mosport at the beginning of the season and in Toronto last month. The field will be stronger than ever this year with the participation of more top-level competitors. We are so happy that the fans will be back in the stands, it will be quite a show for them as well,” said the man who was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. 

A 60-lap Race

The extra 10 laps added to the race mean that a pit stop is required to add enough fuel to finish the race. In addition, Crew Chiefs may decide to change two or four tires to make the car as quick as possible for the end of the race. Different race strategies could see this compulsory stop take place in the beginning, middle or end of the race – anything to make sure that their car in quick and in a winning position at the end of the race. The combination of Louis-Philippe Dumoulin and Robin McCluskey, his #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare Crew Chief, makes them a formidable force in their quest for victory.

“This Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières is the third event of the season out of 11 scheduled races and our goal is to win,” concluded the driver of the #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare car.

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin and the team are second in points for the 2021 Pinty’s driver championship after showing their full potential by finishing sixth and third respectively in the doubleheader meeting run on the short oval at Sunset Speedway earlier this month.

“Passion – Performance – Partnerships”

2021 RESULTS

EventDateRoadOvalLP Dumoulin
 Start FinishPos.Points
Sunset Speedwaysunsetspeedway.ca01-08O311632/79
Grand Prix de Trois-Rivièresgp3r.ca15-08R   
Circuit ICARicarexperience.ca28-08R   
Autodrome Chaudièreautodromechaudiere.com29-08O   
Canadian Tire Motorsport Parkcanadiantiremotorsportpark.com04-09R   
05-09   
Flamboro Speedwayflamborospeedway.ca12-09O   
Delaware Speedwaydelawarespeedway.com26-09O   

ABOUT PARTNERS

WeatherTech is committed to designing, engineering and manufacturing the finest products possible for your vehicle, home and your pet. From the industry leading FloorLiner to the 100% non-toxic Pet Feeding System, WeatherTech has dedicated itself to exceed customer expectations of quality, craftsmanship and environmental sustainability for over 30 years. To see the full line of automotive, home and pet products that are guaranteed for life, visit weathertech.ca.

Groupe Bellemare is a 3rd generation family business that has been serving clients since 1959. Today, the company has more than 500 employees and provides them with an innovative work environment facilitating work-family balance and a healthy and safe quality of life. With over a half century of experience and its sustained R&D efforts, the Company offers high-quality products and services in areas as diverse as concrete, abrasives and minerals, dimensional load transportation, and recycling. Groupe Bellemare is also very involved in its industry and attaches great importance to its social and environmental role as a member of the business community. Groupe Bellemare makes a positive contribution to the quality of life of citizens in the communities it serves by supporting numerous social causes and promoting local purchasing through its responsible procurement practices. groupebellemare.com

Dumoulin Competition. Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin founded the Dumoulin Competition Race Team in 2009. Working with financial, marketing, logistics and sports management experts, they built up a solid business structure. Dumoulin Competition prepares its on race cars in-house since 2016. Their motto: “Passion – Performance – Partnerships” expresses their will to perform on the track and offer their partners maximum visibility and profitability in return for their commitment. Their vision: To become Canada’s leader in motorsports through track performance, entrepreneurial and human values dumoulincompetition.com

SUMMARY – HIGHLIGHTS IN LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN’S CAREER

NASCAR Pinty’s Series

·         Inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame (2020) for his outstanding contribution.

·         In 2020, the sanitary situation forced the NASCAR Pinty’s Series to present only 6 races in the “Pinty’s FanCave Challenge”. Louis-Philippe Dumoulin scored 1 win and 3 top-5 finishes.

·         2019: Third in driver and owner championships (2 wins, 4 podium, and eight top-5 finishes from 13 events).

·         2018: Champion (3 victories, 7 podiums, 2 poles, eight top-5 in 13 events). Saw his name added for the second time to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Charlotte, NC) / Wins“Driver of the Year” and “Best Performing Driver” awards.

·         2017: Fourth in the driver championship (3 podiums, nine top-5 and eleven top-10 finishes from 13 events).

·         2016: Joint fourthin the driver championship (4 podiums, six top-5 and seven top-10 finishes from 12 events).

·         2015: Fourth in the driver championship (2 podiums, six top-5 and nine top-10 finishes from 11 events).

·         2014: Champion (2 victories, 5 podiums and nine top-5 finish from 11 events). Saw his name added to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Charlotte, NC) / Awarded the “Driver Of the Year”, “Best Performing Driver” and “Gilles-Villeneuve” awards.

·         2013: Fifth in the driver championship (2 victories, 3 podiums, four top-5s, six top-10s and five-time top-3 grid positions from 12 events).

·         2012: Sixth in the driver championship (1 pole, three top-5 and seven top-10 finishes from 12 events).

·         2011: Rookie of the year.

Rallying and Road Racing

·         2015: Participated in FIA World Rallycross Championship round in Canada (Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres).

·         2012: Second in class in the 12 Hours of Sebring (American Le Mans Series – GT3 Cup). The only Canadian driver on the podium.

·         2004 to today: Front runner in the Grand-Am and Rolex Sports Car series, in Porsche, Ferrari and Daytona Prototype cars – Races in the 12 Hours of Sebring / and the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA events.

·         2002: Champion in the Canadian Formula Ford Championship.

·         2001: Awarded the ‘’Gilles-Villeneuve’’ and ‘’Quartz’’ trophies.

·         Records: Holder since 2002 of Formula Ford Series records for most victories (6) and most pole positions (7) in a single season.

WEBSITES / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

WeatherTech Canada : weathertech.ca/behindtech

Groupe Bellemare : groupebellemare.com

Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières :gp3r.com

Fondation québécoise du cancer : fqc.qc.ca

Musée Gilles-Villeneuve : museegillesvilleneuve.com

Festidrag développement : festidrag.com

Série Mini Sportsman Québec : seriesportsman.ca/mini-sportsman-calendrier

Dumoulin Compétition : dumoulincompetition.com

Série NASCAR Pinty’s : nascar.ca

Facebook: facebook.com/dumoulincompetition

Twitter: @DumoulinDC / @DumoulinLP / @jf_dumoulin

Youtube : youtube.com/user/dumoulincompetition

Instagram: @dumoulincompetition

5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Manhattan Personal Injury Attorney

By
SM
-
Young lawyer working hard alone in his office.

Being injured in an accident in Manhattan or wherever you may be located, can be a devastating experience. More often than not, you don’t know the precautions so you can handle this unfortunate incident more properly. Not only that, but due to the injuries you’ve sustained, you may also have to pay expensive medical bills and deal with lost wages and capacity to earn. 

When this happens, seeking legal help from a dedicated personal injury attorney can be a good idea. They can represent you in the process of recovering financial compensation for all your losses. 

However, with several legal professionals to choose from in your area, finding the right one can be a bit challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that can help you get the appropriate legal help for your situation. One of these ways is by asking them a few questions to get to know them better. 

Thus, if you need a Manhattan personal injury attorney for your case, below are some questions to ask before hiring one: 

  1. What Is Your Experience?

The first question you probably want to ask your prospective attorney is about their experience. Since there are different practice areas of law, you need to ensure that the one who’ll be working your case is experienced in handling personal injury cases. 

That being said, it’s best to know the number of years they’ve been practicing personal injury law in Manhattan or wherever you may be. But if you’re looking to learn more information about your potential legal professional, you may also consider asking them about the specific type of cases they’re handling. 

For example, if you’ve been injured in a car accident, it may be a good idea to ask if they accept cases similar to yours. By doing this, you can make sure your prospect can handle your car accident injury case more effectively, should you decide to hire them. 

  1. Can You Handle My Case Right Now?

Typically, there are several kinds of law firms that you can go to seek legal help. Whether it’s a solo practitioner or big law firm with several attorneys on staff, you can work with these firms to get the assistance you need for your personal injury case. 

However, because of the time limits, or statute of limitations, required for most injury cases, you need someone who’ll give their full attention when handling your situation. 

Because of this, it can be a good idea to ask your potential Manhattan injury attorney if they can personally take care of your case as soon as they accept it. That way, you rest knowing the person you hire can work on your case immediately so you can quickly have the compensation for your injuries. 

  1. How Can You Keep Me Updated On My Case’s Progress?

Since it’s your personal injury case you’re talking about, make sure you’re updated on the progress of your case. That’s why it can be a perfect idea to ask your potential Manhattan injury attorney about how they can keep you up-to-date about your case. These can include their methods of communicating with you. 

For example, you can ask a question on how they’re supposed to get in touch with you. Whether they send a text message, email, or directly call you on your phone to inform you about the progress of your case, this matter should be discussed so you’ll know how to navigate your case more efficiently. 

  1. What Are Your Fees?

Generally, most personal injury attorneys charge their fees on a contingency basis. This means they don’t get anything if you lose your case. If it’s otherwise, your legal representative will have to take a percentage out of the total compensation you’ll receive. However, there are attorneys who demand a higher contingency percentage from their clients. 

Hence, if you don’t want to end up paying more fees, it’s essential to ask about your prospect’s legal fees before you agree on letting them represent you. That way, you can ensure everything is clear about the percentage they’ll charge you after winning your injury case.  

  1. How Much Is My Case Worth?

Another important question to ask your prospective personal injury attorney in Manhattan is how much your case is worth. While they can’t give you an accurate calculation of the number of damages you can receive, asking them about your case’s worth can at least provide you an idea of whether you’re entitled to compensation. 

By reviewing the facts of your injury case, including the pieces of evidence presented, your potential legal representative can help you determine and understand the estimated amount of compensation you can obtain. So, if you want to set realistic expectations for your case, don’t hesitate to ask them about this question before you hire one.

Conclusion

Indeed, hiring the right Manhattan personal injury attorney can be an overwhelming undertaking. When you do this wrongly, you can have lower odds of winning your case and receiving the compensation you deserve. 

On the other hand, by asking the questions mentioned above in mind during the hiring process, you can quickly find the perfect legal professional for your situation. In doing so, you can have peace of mind knowing someone you hire can protect your rights and interests throughout the legal proceeding.

Car Racing Games – Great for Entertainment

By
SM
-
Photo by Max Titov on Unsplash

It is perfectly human to try to do what is strictly impossible. People who love speed and excitement will indeed feel a little overwhelmed when they have to drive slowly. In real-life scenarios, going beyond is more than a misdemeanor, and when it comes to your car, you end up in serious trouble trying to blow up your van. Limits are essential whether you like it or not. If you dream of wide roads, lightning-fast cars, and electrified road activities, you need to wake up as soon as possible and play at rajawaliqq.

Online Car Racing Games For Free

Wake up, turn on your computer, log in to the game portal, get into the car of your dreams, and take part in the races. Online gaming has a few ardent fans these days as the industry grows and offers immersive entertainment. The effort put into making the game is impressive. People of all levels design and develop a rewarding game for players. Viewers are trusted to think hard and come up with ideas that can interest the audience. They try to bring the game as close to reality as possible. To make the players feel like they are a part of it. 

Secondly, you need to carefully choose the settings and characters that the player might find attractive. The ball is then passed to the development area, where the appearance, background, and characters focus. The whole scene takes on a catchy and extravagant look, but moreover, the designers strive to give them originality.

Car Racing Games Is An Interest For The Young Generation Gamers 

Online car games are designed to give players the feeling they crave in real life. Nobody binds you with rules here. These games require you to overcome the speed limits, and you will be rewarded for it. Hit the object that crosses your path, collide with fences and poles on the side of the road. 

The only thing that matters at this moment in this world is your position in the game. Leave everyone behind and play challenging games against other rivals to win the race. Most games use keystrokes that are used to hit other players. To get closer to reality, some games have sheriffs and police who catch robbers on the roads. Beware of them. Otherwise, you will find yourself behind bars and not at the finish line.

Car Racing Games For Real Racers

By playing games, users can enjoy car chases. You need to crash into other cars on the road, go off the road, and be the first to cross the finish line. The runner is then declared the winner, and a prize is awarded for winning the race. The award can be in the form of pledged money or multiple points. Players find it fun and aim to earn more points.

Information about formula racing cars is available online, and users can download the ones that suit them best. Everyone also can choose their vehicle, which ranges from Mercedes, Toyota, and even rally cars. The goal is one – to rent the best car and win the race. The excitement of playing these games is limitless.

Conclusion

So, if you lack fun in life, jump into the rajawaliqq games and enjoy the remarkable and outstanding moments where the rules are out of date.

2021 Top 5 Formula 1 Drivers

By
SM
-
Photo by Carl Jorgensen on Unsplash

2021 has been quite a ride and the F1 space has a lot to offer. Sports fans and followers alike are always on the lookout for the latest rankings, commentary, free sports picks and predictions that can help them make informed decisions. The first half of the 2021 campaign is over. Who are the top drivers? We take a look at some of the best-performing drivers so far:

Max Verstappen

Deciding who should take the top spot between Max and Lewis is not that easy. None of them can be described as the perfect driver as both have made mistakes. One of the most notable errors Max made was when he passed Lewis on the outside of the track in Bahrain. In Portimao, he went wide and cost him a pole. Max could also have given Lewis more space during that crash at Silverstone.

The Dutchman has been great this season and has utilized every opportunity presented to him. Even if he got second in Silverstone and in the absence of tire blowout in Baku, Max would still be leading the championship by 37 points. Max will be hoping to take advantage of the two home races that he will participate in right after the summer break.

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis’s error on the restart at Baku and his off-form weekend in Monaco are some factors making experts rank Lewis behind Max. Lewis’ win in Bahrain was one of the best moments and the final moments was a clear indication that he is the benchmark driver of this generation. Lewis followed Max in the dirty of Spain, and the strategy worked great.

Lewis was lucky in Imola as the race was red-flagged when he was in the gravel. He led the World Championship as the season went into summer break, and it will be a big psychological bonus when the season comes back.

Lando Norris

Lando Norris has proven to be a real star this season. The Young Brit has so far cemented his reputation as one of the F1 stars for the next decade. Lando is delivering on the track, and his charisma, humor, and humility of the track are some of the characteristics that are making F1 fans globally love him.

The fact that he sold more merchandise than any other driver at the British Grand Prix is an indication that he is doing something right. McLaren has created a good working environment for the young Brit, and we can see that he has replaced jokey comments with maturity on media interviews. In Imola, he went wide on quali lap by a few centimeters. However, that weekend was one of his best.

Charles Leclerc

Ferrari’s form has been on an upward trend this season, and Charles has been one of the best performers. Monaco and Baku pole position laps were sensational. The Saturday performances at Spain and Silverstone were also great. The tire wear in France was not that good for Ferrari, and Charles was as well unlucky in Hungary.

Charles’ level of consistency this season is a clear indication that he is a true title contender. His crash in qualifying in Monaco has been the only blemish so far as it cost him the chance to win at his Grand Prix. Ferrari has already locked him for the long term and thus throwing Red Bull and Mercedes out of the equation.

Carol Sainz

Pierre Gasly or Esteban Ocon are some of the contenders that were a close call for this position. However, Sainz is worth this position because he is a new Ferrari driver alongside some stars like Leclerc. The good news is that Sainz is adapting real quickly in Maranello. Carlos seems like he is not quite lucky in qualifying, even when he was with McLaren. However, he has to learn how to avoid mistakes or own up like those he committed in Baku and Budapest.

Anything can happen when it comes to racing, and we can only wait and see how the ranks will change or who will maintain the ranks when the summer break is over. We will also review the ranks after the season is over. 

Why using a distilled water 5l jug is the best option when it comes to car detailing

By
SM
-
Photo by Amritanshu Sikdar on Unsplash

If you want to detail your car and give it the best shine possible, you need to use the right materials. Without the right types of liquid, materials, cleaning products, and care, you will end up doing more damage to your car than good! To make sure the detailing is precise, top-notch, and high-quality, do some research beforehand on the right types of materials and liquids to use on the exterior of your voice. 

Why you should use a distilled water 5l jug for detailing 

If you are considering detailing your car, you might be wondering – should I use deionized water or distilled water? Conflicting reports can cause people to be unsure about what type is best for the exterior of their vehicle. Some car experts claim that deionized is the best option, whereas others sweat by using a distilled water 5l jug for their precious car – however, which one is best for you?

What is distilled water?

First, we need to know what distilled water is and what deionized water is before you can purchase the right type of water for your car detailing. Distilled water is a type of purified water that is made by distillation, which involves applying heat to Twitter. When the heat is applied to the liquid water, it causes steam to rise. The steam will then condense due to the smaller surface area, resulting in mineral-free water. 

What is deionized water?

The second question is what is deionized water? This type of water includes using another kind of purification that produces an ion exchange. The ion exchange causes minerals, found in water, like magnesium and iron to be changed with positive ions, like hydrogen. 

When to use distilled water

If you are considering using deionized or distilled water for car detailing, use a distilled water 5l jug for our vehicle! As a car detailer, many professionals recommend using distilled water to rinse the entire exterior of your vehicle to eliminate any type of debris, dirt, or hard spots that are caused by other normal water. If you frequently use tap water to rinse your car or water from a hose, you will find that water spots gather on the outside of your car. 

One of the best products you can use with a distilled water 5l jug is an optimum no-rinse product, which is a wash concentrate that you can use together with distilled water to clean the outside of your vehicle. If you want to save water, you don’t want to waste water, or you don’t have too much access to distilled water, this is a good choice. For those who just have a distilled water 5l jug to use, consider using this optimum no-rinse. 

Conclusion

For car enthusiasts who want to do the best job possible with a car detailing the exterior of their vehicles, you need to look into using a distilled water 5l jug instead of deionized water to clean your vehicle. Instead of spending money and time using deionized water, which might not be as effective, using distilled water is the way to go! 

No. 10 Mobil 1 Ford Racing: Aric Almirola Indianapolis Road Course Advance

By
Official Release
-

Aric Almirola
Indianapolis Road Course Advance
Mobil 1 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Event Overview
● Event: Verizon 200 at the Brickyard (Round 24 of 36)
● Time/Date: 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 15
● Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
● Layout: 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course
● Laps/Miles: 82 laps / 200 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 15 laps / Stage 2: 20 laps / Final Stage: 47 laps
● TV/Radio: NBC / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Mobil 1, the official Motor Oil of NASCAR since 2003, will adorn the No. 10 Ford Mustang this weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for the first time this season. Mobil 1 products are used throughout the racecar and they extend beyond just engine oil. Power steering fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil and driveline lubricants from Mobil 1 give Almirola and Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) a technical advantage over their counterparts by reducing friction, heat and rolling resistance, which will be even more important with the NASCAR Cup Series debuting on the Indy road course, where teams and drivers will push their cars to the limit.

● This Mobil 1 paint scheme is the first of its kind by sporting the Mobil 1 Thousand sweepstakes and featuring the brand’s iconic Pegasus and the Mobil1Thousand.com URL on the back. Mobil 1 Thousand is a weekly contest guaranteeing that if Mobil 1 wins, fans win. Throughout the remainder of the season, one fan will win $1,000 or more if a NASCAR Cup Series driver who uses Mobil 1 scores the victory. Almirola’s win July 18 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon ensured one lucky fan landed the $3,000 jackpot. The sweepstakes remains open through the 2021 NASCAR season, with even higher prize totals for the playoffs and special bonuses for cutoff races. All fans need to do is sign up at Mobil1Thousand.com for a chance to win.

● Last weekend on the road course at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, Almirola started eighth and ran in and around the top-15 for the majority of the race, ultimately crossing the finish line 16th.

● Road-Course History: Almirola has 27 road-course starts in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has two top-10 finishes with a best of eighth at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, five top-20s at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International with a best finish of 12th, three top-20s on the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Roval with a best finish of 14th, and a top-12 finish in the non-points Busch Clash Feb. 9 on the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway road course – his best road-course finish of the year.

● Crew chief Mike Bugarewicz is no stranger to visiting a road-course victory lane. In 2016, Bugarewicz won at Sonoma with SHR co-owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart during his final year as a fulltime driver in the NASCAR Cup Series.

● On July 18 at New Hampshire, Almirola claimed the victory after leading 46 laps on the 1.058-mile flat oval to earn his third career NASCAR Cup Series win in 375 starts. After a year full of adversity and bad luck, the victory put the No. 10 team, which was 27th in the standings and facing a must-win situation if it was going to compete for this year’s Cup Series championship, in prime position to earn one of the 16 coveted berths in the 10-race playoffs that begin Labor Day weekend. Almirola’s award-winning YouTube series “Beyond the 10” captured his entire race day here.

● Almirola’s 2020 season proved successful when he earned a career-high 18 top-10 finishes, six top-fives and led 305 laps. During the season, Almirola went on a five-race streak of top-five finishes and earned nine consecutive top-10s.

● Career Stats: Almirola has career totals of three wins, two poles, 26 top-five finishes, 82 top-10s and 893 laps led in 375 NASCAR Cup Series starts.

● Beyond the 10 YouTube Series:In 2021, Almirola continues to share his life beyond the No. 10 Ford with season three of his award-winning YouTube series. Fans and media can subscribe on YouTube to see Almirola’s personality on and off the track. Episodes have already featured life as a dad, a husband and an athlete, and it gives fans a unique perspective on what goes on in the life of a professional NASCAR driver. Fans can also follow Almirola’s social media channels: @Aric_Almirola on Twitter and Instagram, and @AricAlmirola on Facebook. Almirola’s latest Beyond the 10 episode addresses the question “are NASCAR drivers athletes” in honor of the Olympic break.

● After the season’s first 23 points-paying events, Almirola and the Mobil 1 Ford team sit 14th in the playoff standings with 398 points, 519 behind leaders Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson.

Aric Almirola, Driver of the No. 10 Mobil 1 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing:

Where do you feel the No. 10 team’s road-course program is at so far this season?

“It’s a work in progress, but we’ve made strides each weekend even though the results don’t show it. We’ve been more competitive in and around the top-10 than ever before and I’ve made fewer mistakes on my end. We have tried different things setup-wise and strategy-wise and have continued to build a notebook off of that. It’s Buga (Mike Bugarewicz) and my second year together, but first year with tracks like Sonoma, Watkins Glen, Circuit of the Americas, Road America and Indy’s road course due to last year’s postponements and these new tracks on the schedule.”

What are your thoughts on racing the Indianapolis road course this weekend instead of the oval?

“If I’m being honest, I’m sad about it – to be just honest. I think racing on the oval was so cool just because I was a kid and went and watched an Indy 500 back in the late ’90s. It was a special place and to race on the oval was just special. I mean, you think about the history of that racetrack and the people that have run around that rectangular racetrack and crossed that yard of bricks and all those things, and all the races that went on before you dating back to the early 1900s, it’s just a very special place. So, to not race on the oval is weird. I’ll certainly miss it, but I have no doubt that we will put on an exciting race on the road course and it will be a lot of fun to try and figure that place out. These new road courses have been favorable with the fans, so I hope we put on a good show for them.”

What does it mean to have Mobil 1 as the primary sponsor of your Ford Mustang this weekend?

“It means having an advantage, honestly. When you go to a new track like this, every team is going to do whatever they can to have a technical advantage on the competition, and we’re already a step ahead of them with Mobil 1 under the hood. We’re going to be pushing these cars to the limit in practice to get all we can, and we have to trust that our equipment can handle it. Thanks to Mobil 1, we know we have the best oil and fluid possible to push our Ford Mustangs to the limit.”

No. 10 Mobil 1 Ford Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Aric Almirola
Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Crew Chief: Mike Bugarewicz
Hometown: Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Car Chief: Jerry Cook
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

Engineer: Lee Deese
Hometown: Rockingham, North Carolina

Engineer: James Kimbrough
Hometown: Pensacola, Florida

Spotter: Joel Edmonds
Hometown: Dobson, North Carolina

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Ryan Mulder
Hometown: Sioux Center, Iowa

Rear Tire Changer: Michael Johnson
Hometown: Andover, New York

Tire Carrier: Tyler Bullard
Hometown: King, North Carolina

Jack Man: Sean Cotton
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Fuel Man: James “Ace” Keener
Hometown: Fortuna, California

Road Crew Members

Mechanic: Tony Silvestri
Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio

Mechanic: Robbie Fairweather
Hometown: Westbrookville, New York

Engine Tuner: Matt Moeller
Hometown: Monroe, New York

Tire Specialist: Russel Simpson
Hometown: Medford, New York

Transporter Co-Driver: Dale Lackey
Hometown: Taylorsville, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Wayne Smith
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

St. Louis Area Toyota Dealers to sponsor NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway

By
Official Release
-

Toyota 200 presented by CK Power slated for Friday, August 20

August 10, 2021, St. Louis Region – World Wide Technology Raceway, the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA in the St. Louis-Metro East region, is proud to announce the St. Louis Area Toyota Dealers as the title sponsor of its 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 200, set for Friday evening, August 20. The race’s full title will be the Toyota 200 presented by CK Power.

“We’re proud to have the St. Louis Area Toyota Dealers as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at World Wide Technology Raceway,” said Chris Blair, WWTR’s Executive Vice President and General Manager. “This was a tremendous collaborative effort with Toyota, iHeart Radio and Tailored Media coming together for one of the most popular events on the truck series schedule.

“Toyota teams have enjoyed tremendous success at World Wide Technology Raceway since our return to the NASCAR schedule in 2014. As if those teams weren’t already pumped up to win the first race of the series playoffs, bringing home the Mike Mittler Memorial Trophy in your manufacturer’s sponsored event gives even more motivation to perform.”

WWTR’s Toyota 200 is the first race of the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship playoffs. Past winners of the event include Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. (2014), Cole Custer (2015), Christopher Bell (2016), John Hunter Nemechek (2017), Justin Haley (2018), Ross Chastain (2019) and Sheldon Creed (2020).

Tickets now are on sale for the August 20-21 Bommarito Automotive 500 Weekend, featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline (the cars and stars of the Indianapolis 500), NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota 200 presented by CK Power, Indy Lights and Indy Pro 2000 races as well as vintage Indy car exhibitions. Tickets may be purchased by calling the WWTR ticket office at (618) 215-8888, online at www.WWTRaceway.com or at the WWTR ticket office at 700 Raceway Blvd., Madison, Illinois. WWTR is located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis. Follow WWTR on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram.

Spectator gates will open on August 20 at 11 a.m. with the Toyota 200 presented by CK Power set for 7:35 p.m. Spectator gates will open at 9 a.m. on August 21, with the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline slated for 7 p.m. CDT.

About World Wide Technology Raceway

World Wide Technology Raceway is the home of INDYCAR, NASCAR and NHRA racing in the St. Louis region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 600 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1/4-mile drag strip, 1.25-mile superspeedway, recently-expanded 2.0-mile road course, a state-of-the-art karting facility, a 14-acre, multi-purpose dirt off-road venue and the Gateway Drive-In Theater at World Wide Technology Raceway (a drive-in entertainment venue able to accommodate 3,000 cars). WWTR acquired Gateway National Golf Links, adjacent to the speedway property, in 2019. WWTR was the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association. In 2018, owner and CEO Curtis Francois received the Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission in recognition of his work for restoring World Wide Technology Raceway (known then as Gateway Motorsports Park) to prominence. In 2020, WWTR received the Track Award at the annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards. The 2021 season marks the 10th year of Francois’ ownership of the facility.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities.

Ford Performance NASCAR: Jonathan Hassler Hoping to Deliver 100th Win for Wood Brothers This Weekend

By
Official Release
-

Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Cup Series
Ford Zoom Media Availability | Tuesday, August 10, 2021

JONATHAN HASSLER, Crew Chief, No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang — WHAT IS THIS WEEK LIKE FOR YOU GOING BACK TO INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY? “The biggest focus, honestly, has been the change to the racetrack and trying to be ready to go and run the road course. It will obviously be my first race at the speedway as a crew chief, so I’ll try to definitely take care of my family and make sure they all have the opportunity to go. I made it pretty clear to all of them, but the task at hand is the race and I’m gonna be pretty into that. They can go to the race and have a good time, but I’m all business for the weekend.”

IF THE 21 TEAM DOES NOT MAKE THE PLAYOFFS, WHAT DOES THAT 10-RACE STRETCH AT THE END SYMBOLIZE FOR YOU PROFESSIONALLY? “For me professionally, I don’t think it’s anything different than the last few weeks. Obviously, we’ve been trying to get a win for Matt and still through the rest of the year we’re trying to get that 100th win for the Wood Brothers. I think the goal doesn’t really change a lot for me personally. We’re just trying to put the best race cars together we can each week, improve from one week to the next and let the results and the outcomes from the results kind of take care of themselves.”

HAS THERE BEEN ANY HARSH REALIZATION FOR YOU ABOUT THE INTRICACIES OF THE CUP SERIES YOU HAVE NOW LEARNED AND MADE YOU A BETTER CREW CHIEF? “I don’t want to jinx myself, but, honestly I feel like things have really rolled pretty smoothly. I’ve been in this sport basically 15 years. I’ve worked with a lot of different crew chiefs and they’ve all sort of played their part in preparing me along the way and I think so far the ride has been pretty smooth.”

HOW MANY FAMILY MEMBERS WILL YOU HAVE THIS WEEKEND? “Honestly, we’ve gotten almost 25. I’ve got my wife’s family from Zionsville. I’m from Greencastle, so I’ve got about 15 of my family and about 10 of her family coming to watch the race.”

WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU WENT TO THE SPEEDWAY AS A KID AND WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MEMORIES AND HIGHLIGHTS THERE? “Personally, growing up what I remember the most is we went to qualifying the year of the inaugural Brickyard and then as a family that was our deal. We’d go to qualifying every year and hang out around the garage and try and get as close to the drivers as we could. Obviously, professionally we were able to win the race with Brad in 2018, so that was a huge accomplishment.”

WHERE DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE MADE AN IMPACT WITH HOW YOU’RE PREPARING CARS AND DOING THINGS WHEN YOU COME INTO A SITUATION LIKE THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEASON? “To your point, I’d say the core of the race car is built four to six weeks ahead of time, so there is only so much you can change leading up to the race, so I would say honestly these next few weeks are really the first cars that I’ve had some hand on the car all the way through the process. In terms of calling the race and having an impact on Matt, obviously that was sort of the immediate.”

HOW MUCH HAS CHANGED IN TERMS OF THE CARS WITH YOU HAVING MORE OF A HAND ON THINGS? “At Team Penske we keep our cars through our company fairly similar, so it’s not like I have my car, but I feel like I’ve been able to see all the different ideas and all the different options for how we can build our car and kind of voice my input. There have certainly been times along the way where the rest of the organization has been on board and there has been times where maybe my ideas were a little bit outside of the box and I use the experience of the rest of the company to maybe get reigned back in.”

IS THERE A ROAD COURSE YOU CAN COMPARE THE INDY ROAD COURSE TO? “Honestly, I think Indy is gonna be pretty unique. It maybe shares some characteristics of COTA in that there’s a lot of left and right switchbacks. It has some similarities maybe to Road America with some really big braking zones. It’s definitely unique in that it’s completely flat. We don’t have any other road courses that are like that, so I think you’re gonna see something a little bit different than what we’ve seen so far this year.”

HAVE TEAMS BUILT SPECIAL CARS FOR THIS RACE? “I would think most teams are using cars they’ve ran earlier in the year.”

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE VIBE OF THE TEAM SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HARRISON WILL BE IN THE CAR NEXT YEAR? “I think there was a day or two in there that for everybody was kind of tense, and I think there was a little bit of the team trying to really understand how Matt was gonna be in the car. We got off to a really good start and I don’t think anybody wanted to see things slow down with that announcement. We were hopeful that they wouldn’t and I think, knock on wood, things after the announcement have kept going really strong, and I think everybody has eyes out front and focused on finishing strong and getting that 100th win for the Wood Brothers.”

YOU’VE FINISHED 10TH, 9TH, 11TH and 11TH THE LAST FOUR RACES. ARE YOU IN THAT MODE WHERE YOU RUN TOP 10 AND THEN FOCUS ON TOP FIVE AND THEN PUTTING YOURSELF IN POSITION FOR A WIN? “That’s 100 percent where we’re at. I said it once coming in that I really believe that that’s the case. Top 15, top 10, top 10, top 5 and when you’re in the top 5 if you do it enough times things will play out and you’ll have the opportunity for a win. That’s been the approach and I think we’re creeping up on it.”

I ASSUME WITH YOUR POSITION IN THE POINTS THAT GAMBLING AND DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO TRY AND WIN IS ALWAYS OPEN, RIGHT? “Yeah, we’re definitely open to doing something that gives us the opportunity late in the race for the win. We’re always making moves even I would say early in the race hopefully that might set us back momentarily, but will put us in the best position to grab a win later.”

IT’S THE SAME TIRE AS COTA AND ROAD AMERICA. HOW IS THE FALL OFF WITH THIS TIRE? “I think there’s a couple pieces in that equation. There’s definitely the tire itself and then there’s the surface. I think Indianapolis has tended to be reasonably abrasive, so I would expect some fall off, maybe not the level that we had at Road America. Fortunately, though, we’ll get practice this week and definitely have some idea going in what we’re gonna have.”

DID THIS ROLE CHANGE TAKE YOU OUT OF ANY WORK YOU WERE DOING WITH NEXT GEN OR PUT YOU MORE INVOLVED WITH IT? “I’d say I’ve taken a step back in the Next Gen development, but fortunately in the Penske organization there’s a lot of good people and while I don’t have my hands in it directly, I’m certainly able to monitor what’s going on there, so I still feel like we’ll be in a really good position as we transition to that car.”

ExtremeTerrain Reviews the 2021 Ford Bronco | Throttle Out

By
Official Release
-

Deep Dive Shows Sixth Gen Truck Begging for Mods

PAOLI, Pa. (August 9th, 2021) – Off-road authority, ExtremeTerrain (XT) releases their video overview of the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco as part of their “Throttle Out” YouTube series. Viewers can expect a detailed review, walkaround, and test drive hosted by XT’s, Justin Dugan. Justin goes over key upgrades to the 2021 model, pointing out improvements in functionality and styling, along with opportunities to upgrade both inside and out. With retro vibes and strong off-road capabilities, the 2021 Bronco is set to give Jeep the competition it deserves.

Justin uses XT’s own Big Bend model as a jumping-off point to discuss what’s new with this, and the other six trim levels offered with the 2021 Bronco. His deep dive includes key improvements to the 6th gen, a closer look at the various packages, options for interior and exterior mods, and much more. The conclusion? “…Ford did a great job of making this thing very enjoyable to drive on the road and still being able to hold its own off the road as well,” says Justin.   

XT’s latest “Throttle Out” episode brings viewers up-to-speed on the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco in a format that’s easy to digest. The episode includes advice and suggestions that will come in handy for those looking to purchase and modify Ford’s first-ever 4-door Bronco. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to XT’s channel for more Bronco content including detailed parts review and install videos coming to the channel soon.


Watch it here: https://www.extremeterrain.com/ford-bronco-videos.html

___________________________________________________________________________________________

About ExtremeTerrain

ExtremeTerrain.com is a leader in aftermarket Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, Toyota Tacoma and Tundra parts and accessories. Located just outside Philadelphia, PA, ExtremeTerrain provides Wrangler, Tacoma, and Tundra owners with fast shipping and enthusiast-level, award winning service, while also ensuring the conservation and protection of off-road trails. Visit http://www.extremeterrain.com.

1...2,4222,4232,424...6,749Page 2,423 of 6,749