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Taylor Hanson Named Recipient Of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s First Jimmie Johnson Scholarship

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Central Cabarrus High graduate Taylor Hanson received Charlotte Motor Speedway’s first Jimmie Johnson Scholarship. The scholarship program honors Johnson’s commitment to physical fitness and is presented annually to a deserving Cabarrus County high school senior with career pursuits in fitness, nutrition or exercise science. (CMS photo)

CONCORD, NC (Aug. 5, 2021) — Charlotte Motor Speedway awarded Central Cabarrus High graduate Taylor Hanson with the first Jimmie Johnson Scholarship, speedway officials announced on Thursday.

Established in October of 2020 to honor seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, the $4,800 scholarship goes to a deserving Cabarrus County high school senior with career pursuits in fitness, nutrition or exercise science. The scholarship will assist one prospective college student per year for the next 10 years.

“Being the first recipient of the Jimmie Johnson Scholarship means a lot to me,” said Hanson, who dined with her family in The Speedway Club after learning she was the recipient. “It reflects on all of the hard work I’ve put in and the hard work I’ll put in in college. I take a lot of pride in being a positive influence in school and in my community.”

Hanson will attend North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina, where she plans to major in kinesiology as an undergraduate before pursuing a master’s degree and a career in athletic training.

In addition to graduating Summa Cum Laude from Central Cabarrus, Hanson was also a member of organizations including the National Honor Society, the National Beta Club and the National Technical Honor Society. She competed on Central Cabarrus’ track and field and cross-country teams and will continue to run track and cross-country at North Carolina Central.

Hanson’s commencement ceremony took place in June at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“Having Taylor receive this scholarship is such an honor,” said Hanson’s mother, Fannie. “It speaks to how hard she’s worked in school not only to set herself apart from others, but to also have an impact on everyone around her. We’re all very proud of her.”

Charlotte Motor Speedway created the Jimmie Johnson Scholarship to honor the legendary driver’s passion for physical fitness. Johnson – the speedway’s all-time most successful NASCAR Cup Series driver with eight points wins – joined his wife, Chandra, in launching the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in 2006 to support K-12 public education. The scholarship in Johnson’s name represents the speedway’s efforts to mirror Johnson’s foundation in positively impacting students’ academic aspirations.

Kris Wright and Rette Jones Racing hunt victory at Watkins Glen

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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.: Fresh off a modest top-10 finish in this past Saturday night’s Calypso Lemonade 200 at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway, Kris Wright and Rette Jones Racing invade the Finger Lakes of New York ready to pull an upset and win Friday evening’s Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen.

Watkins Glen marks the fourth and final planned race of a limited ARCA Menards Series schedule with the Mooresville, N.C.-based team.

With two top-10 finishes in three races entering the final ARCA road course race of the season, Wright and his Mark Rette-led team are eager to get a second chance to turn left and right after getting spun on the first lap at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in early June.

“We had such a fantastic race car in June but really didn’t have anything to show for it,” said Wright who finished eighth at Mid-Ohio after getting one of his two lost laps back.

“Mark and the Rette Jones Racing team set the race car perfectly and we did put some pressure on the leaders late in the race – but it was more about give and take and making sure we had something we could take to Watkins Glen.”

Wright, 26, has already been dubbed a pre-race favorite for the 13th ARCA race of the season considering his road course racing accomplishments outside of NASCAR and his prior experience at the 2.450-mile, 11-turn road course.

Wright began his transition to stock cars last season following a successful stint in Sports Cars, including a second-place finish in the LMP2 class in the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

The Wexford, Pa. native also claimed the IMSA Prototype Challenge championship (LMP3) in 2019 after scoring the IMSA Prototype Challenge Rookie of the Year honors in 2017.

Last June, Wright also competed in two ARCA Menards Series West races on the road course of Utah Motorsports Campus where he finished second and third, respectively.

Following the ARCA Menards Series race, Wright will also compete in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race driving for Sam Hunt Racing. The 82-lap race will be his fifth start of 2021.

“It’s no surprise to anyone that I am a fan of road courses,” added Wright. “I think I have a very good craft when it comes to passing and braking and I’d like to showcase that not only on Friday but Saturday too.”
His experience at WGI hails from his impressive season in IMSA Prototype Challenge competition.

“I love Watkins Glen. It’s the place of my first IMSA Pro win in 2017,” he added. “It should be interesting though to run the Cup layout because all I’ve ever run is the whole track.

“This is my last planned ARCA Menards Series start of the season at this point and I’d like to do nothing more than not only earn my best finish in the series but hopefully put Rette Jones Racing back in Victory Lane.”

Long-time Wright partner Wright Automotive Group will serve as the primary marketing partner for Wright’s third ARCA start of the season.

Since 1927, family-owned and operated Wright Automotive Group and WrightCars.com has been serving the Pittsburg area’s automotive needs featuring its Chevrolet, Buick, GMS, Hyundai, Honda, Nissan, Lotus, Genesis and Explorer Vans brands.

They offer an extensive selection of new and pre-owned inventory in Pennsylvania.

Find the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle at Wright Automotive Group.

“We had a good rebound from Pocono last weekend at Winchester, but everyone is amped up for Watkins Glen,” offered Rette. “We’re going to Watkins Glen with our mission on winning. We felt like we had one of the fastest cars at Mid-Ohio but getting bunted at Lap 1 – we never had a chance to fully recover.

“Kris has done an amazing job for us and I’d like nothing more than to end our schedule together with his best finish in the series.”

In his previous eight ARCA Menards Series races, Wright has four career top-10 finishes, including a career-high seventh twice at Lebanon I-44 Speedway and Kansas Speedway in 2020.

In addition to Wright Automotive Group, iHeart Radio, F.N.B. Corporation, PPG, Ford Performance, Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems, Jones Group Demolition and Abatement and JRi Shocks join the team as partners this weekend.

RJR is co-owned by Canadian entrepreneur and former race car driver Terry Jones.

For more on Kris Wright, please visit, kriswrightmotorsports.com, like him on Facebook (Kris Wright Racing) and follow him on Twitter (@KrisOnNASCAR).

For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing) or follow them on Twitter (@RetteJones30).

The Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen (41 laps | 100.45 miles) is the 13th of 20 races on the 2021 ARCA Menards Series schedule. A combined practice and qualifying session is set from 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (ET).

About Rette Jones Racing:

Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the intent of building a successful racing operation built around the fundamentals of hard work and a never give up attitude.

Owned by racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, RJR plan to field a full-time entry in 2021 in the ARCA Menards Series East, while also hopeful to field vehicles in the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS).

The winning ARCA East team also offers technical and setup intel as part of its technical alliance partnership program.

CHEVY NCS AT WATKINS GLEN: Alan Gustafson Press Conf. Transcript

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
GO BOWLING AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 4, 2021

ALAN GUSTAFSON, CREW CHIEF, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1 1LE, Teleconference Transcript Highlights:

LOOKING AT PENSKE RACING AND ROUSH FENWAY RACING AND THE CHANGES GOING FORWARD, WILL THAT GIVE HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS A JUMP TO FEND OFF THOSE CHANGES?
“I really haven’t thought about it to be honest with you. You just never know. It can be an advantage or a disadvantage. It could be opportunity to bring it to a new perspective and some energy or it could be time spent getting somebody up to speed. It’s just really tough to say. With Brad (Keselowski) leaving and solidifying where he’s going to go after his driving career and working through that. It could be a significant advantage for him, or it could be re-energizing and motivate him, or it could be a tough transition and a distraction. So, it’s just really tough for me to say. For us, I just think it’s all about us focusing on what we can do to be the best we can. I feel like if we’re at our best and certainly we’re competitive to win races and championships. To me, it’s always been about Hendrick Motorsports and optimizing what we can control. Mr. Hendrick gives us the resources, and Chevrolet and all our partners give us what we need to win, and we just have to optimize it and do what we can internally to be the best we can. If we can do that, regardless of what goes on around us, we’re going to be in good shape.”

THE FOCUS FOR THIS WEEKEND AT WATKINS GLEN SEEMS TO BE ALL ABOUT CHASE ELLIOTT AND HE WILL THREE-PEAT. IS THAT A DISTRACTION TO YOU?
“I try not to pay attention to any of the talk, positive or negative, and not let that influence me. That’s personally how I handle it. I try to lead by example for my guys and what we’ve accomplished in the past is great and we’re super-proud of that, but it’s ultimately not going to really do much for us this weekend besides us knowing the lessons we’ve learned from racing there and being successful. We still have to do our jobs and we still have to be prepared and be ready and we still have to execute. We focus on those things and race it like it’s your last race and in doing the best you can and try to do that every week.”

YOU TALK ABOUT RACING LIKE IT’S YOUR LAST RACE, BUT HOW MUCH OF IT IS THAT, AND HOW MUCH OF IT IS LEARNING AND MAKING SURE YOU’RE AT YOUR BEST ROAD COURSE WHEN IT COMES TO THE ROVAL?
“Obviously Watkins Glen is much different than the ROVAL. The backwards pit stops at Watkins Glen aren’t unique to Watkins Glen but certainly not something that we’ll take to the ROVAL. It is a bit more opportunity I think, than normal, so it’s certainly going to apply to Indianapolis, the pit stop side of it, and then the course configuration at Indy is probably going to be more like the ROVAL than it is what Watkins Glen will be. So, you always try to consistently improve and learn and push forward. But too me, Watkins Glen is really a lot about Watkins Glen. You’re always learning but I think in this situation it’s more about that track. It’s pretty specific.”

YOU LOST 25 POINTS. DOES THAT IMPACT ANY OF YOUR DECISION-MAKING AT ALL AND HOW MUCH DO YOU GET INVOLVED, ASIDE FROM WHAT ENGINES GO IN THE CARS, TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN?
“It’s an unfortunate mistake and we’re all in this together and it’s not my specific job. But I think there are some things we could have done as a team to be a safety net and to make sure that doesn’t happen again. And yeah, we learned a lot of lessons from that and it’s an unfortunate error and oversight. So, 25 points hurts. We’re trying to make it as far up the points ladder as we can for those bonus points, and we’ve made some progress and then we get disqualified at Nashville and it’s a big hit and then the 25 points. It hasn’t really changed my perspective but it’s not a good thing. It’s stuff we have to clean up and to answer your question, no, I don’t think it’s changed our perspective and yes, I think there are things that we can do. There’s always an opportunity for second, third, and fourth checks and verifications and that’s something we’ve just got to stay on top of so it doesn’t happen again.”

HOW MUCH DID THE YEARS WITH JEFF GORDON HELP YOU WITH CHASE ELLIOTT?
“My years with Jeff absolutely have helped me be a better crew chief and a really a better person in general. The experience with him was amazing and yeah, absolutely. I think I’ve learned a ton from Jeff, and still learn a lot from Jeff. He’s an amazing person. He has a ton of experience so absolutely; I think that’s helped me get to a better spot. I certainly owe Jeff tremendous gratitude and what he’s done for me. Mark (Martin) and Kyle (Busch) and other guys I’ve worked with too, absolutely, have been a huge part in helping me become the crew chief that I am and the experience I’ve had with them pay off and is certainly very valuable.”

AT TIMES WE’VE SEEN AT ROAD COURSE RACES WHEN THE WINNER DOESN’T NECESSARILY WIN STAGES, BUT LATELY OTHER TIMES THEY HAVE. HAS THE GAME CHANGED IN TERMS OF HOW THE STRATEGY HAS PLAYED OUT OR ARE THESE INSTANCES WHERE CARS ARE SO MUCH FASTER THAT COULD MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE RACE?
“I think certainly the cars have a lot to do with it and that helps. And then it’s circumstantial, I think, depending on your fuel windows and where they fall and can you make it to the end, and that’s just stuff to watch at The Glen. I would say, if I had to answer the question with one answer, I would say the performance of the car is the bigger indicator in that. I don’t think it’s necessarily change that comes with a strategy play.”

AT THE DAYTONA ROAD COURSE, WAS THAT BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE PIT STRATEGY WENT AND YOU GUYS GOT FURTHER BACK THERE AND HE (KYLE LARSON) GOT COLLECTED IN SOME TRAFFIC, WAS THAT A LEARNING LESSON OR WERE YOU MORE IN THE RIGHT POSITION BECAUSE IF THINGS WOULD HAVE PLAYED OUT, YOU WOULD HAVE HAD FRESHER TIRES AND THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER SITUATION?
“if you rewind that race, we were leading at the time, the No. 20 (Christopher Bell) was second. I think we were the two best cars. We were slightly better than the No. 20, but not much. We were really pretty close and even. We pitted and didn’t get a great line-up lane, restart; and the No. 20 was able to make it through the first incident and we weren’t, and he won the race and we finished pretty dismal. But on the flip side, the No. 22 finished and stayed out and he certainly didn’t have the caliber of car that we did, or the No. 20 did. So, you can guess these things to death. I would have rather, hindsight being 20/20, I would have stayed out in that situation. But you just never know.

“It’s what makes it so tough, right? That’s what makes it so much fun and that’s why it’s so great to win these races is because it’s tough to make all the calls right and all the circumstances go your way and at Daytona, we didn’t get it done. It wasn’t the right call for the circumstances and that’s just another way to put it. You just have to navigate.”

SINCE KYLE LARSON JOINED THE FOLD, HOW HAS IT ELEVATED THE LEVEL OF COMPETITION AT HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS?
“He’s an amazing driver. He’s as good as anybody out there and he brings a huge amount of talent. He’s got a tenacity about him. He wants to win everything. I think the best way to describe it is I heard him say this in a recent interview. He said he wanted to be the best race car driver ever, like period. Like not just as a stock car driver. He wants to be the best race car driver of all time. It’s how he races. So yeah, he brings that level of competitiveness and that talent. He’s really good. He sets a bar that’s high and everybody wants to eclipse so it elevates the talent or however you want to describe it, and yeah I think it trickles down through all the facets of our company.”

ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT CHASE ELLIOTT HAS THE DESIRE TO GO RUN DIRT? HE HAS LIMITED EXPERIENCE AND IT’S A CHALLENGE
“It’s a huge challenge. I commend him. He’s got a lot of guts, right? He’s willing to go out there at a young age and with no experience, where a lot of people are insecure and won’t put themselves out there like that to get the experience. He just won a Cup championship. It would be easy for him to just sit at home and tweet about the race, right? But he goes out there and jumps in and knows he’s going to be in a very difficult situation to be successful, and he goes in and enjoys and works for himself. I commend him. There’s no doubt in my mind, with time, he will win anything he drives. There is just no question to me. He just needs some time and to be in the situation that’s the right situation and I think he’ll get there. I think it’s great he does it and I think it’s great he’s experiencing it. Life’s short. You’ve got to go out there and enjoy it.

“You know, when they go to race those races, it’s so much about just the true pleasure of driving and there’s not all of the other constraints and demands. I think it’s great they can keep it fresh and go out there and really have a good time. Certainly, it’s going to make it better when they drive Cup cars or whatever else it is. Certainly Chase, for putting himself out there with no experience; and like I said, I’m very confident he’s going to be at the top sooner or later, probably sooner than later. He just needs a little time”.
Team Chevy high-resolution racing photos are available for editorial use.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

CHEVROLET NTT INDYCAR SERIES-STREETS OF NASHVILLE: TEAM CHEVY READY FOR CHALLENGE OF BIG MACHINE MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX ON NEW NASHVILLE STREET COURSE

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CHEVROLET RACING IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES
BIG MACHINE MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX
STREETS OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
AUG. 6-8

RACE 11 OF 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES SEASON

Chevrolet aims to strike right chord in inaugural Nashville event
Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden brings momentum to hometown race

DETROIT (Aug. 5, 2021) – Months of promoting the inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the streets of Nashville will be an afterthought when Josef Newgarden, belted in the No. 2 Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet, is rolling behind the Chevrolet Corvette C8 pace car.

That’s when he will be focused on winning in his hometown.

“Being in my actual hometown is a completely new set of expectations, but at the end of the day this event is going to count just as much as any other event on the calendar for our championship race. For us, it’s maximizing this weekend just like any other race,” the two-time champion said.

The 80-lap Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 8, will be contested on an 11-turn, 2.17-mile temporary street course that incorporates the 553-yard Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge and the home of the NFL Tennessee Titans among city landmarks.

“We’re looking forward to an exciting weekend on the Nashville street circuit and confident of mitigating the inherent unknowns of a first-year event. Chevrolet, in conjunction with other NTT INDYCAR SERIES partners, is dedicated to delivering a safe race for drivers and an entertaining event for spectators and the TV audience,” Chevrolet NTT INDYCAR SERIES program manager Rob Buckner said.

Claiming his 20th career win would a career highlight and points boost for Newgarden, a 30-year-old Nashville resident.

“For all the drivers, this has been the one where we’re marking on the calendar,” said Newgarden, who sits fourth in the standings. “Outside of the Indy 500, this is the race you want to be at and perform well.”

Drivers powered by Chevrolet’s 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine have recorded five pole starts, including the past four races, and three victories on street/road course this season. Newgarden won from the pole at Mid-Ohio – the most recent race on the schedule – and was runner-up to Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet driver Pato O’Ward on the street circuits in Detroit and at St. Petersburg.

“Nashville is new to everyone,” said O’Ward, two-time winner to-date this season. “It’s the first time I get to race over a giant bridge! The track looks very unique to anything else on the calendar, and I think that will throw a curveball to both teams and drivers to be on their A game and execute when crunch time comes. I am more than ready to start the last two intense months of the season with six races remaining and fight for this championship.”

Two street circuits, including the season finale at Long Beach, three road courses and a 1.25-mile oval comprise the remaining races in an eight-week schedule.

“Chevrolet engineers are confident that performance data from strong street and road course results this season and gains in chassis set-up by teams will be determining factors as we progress through the remainder of the season and chase Team Chevy’s latest manufacturer, owner and driver championships,” Buckner said.

Spectators will have the opportunity to view some of Chevrolet’s newest production vehicles, including a Corvette C8, Camaro ZL1 and Silverado 1500 Trailboss, and participate in a Q&A with NTT INDYCAR SERIES history making Chevrolet team owner Beth Paretta at the Chevrolet display in the Fan Zone located in the Nissan Stadium lot.

The display will be open from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7; and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. Paretta will chat with fans at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 8. All times are local.

NBCSN will telecast the 80-lap/173.6-mile Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at 5:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Aug. 8. The race, qualifications and practice will also be broadcast live on INDYCAR Radio Network affiliates, Sirius 211, XM 205, Indycar.com, and on the INDYCAR Mobile app powered by NTT DATA.

Practice and qualifications will stream on Peacock Premium.

Team Chevy will be represented by:
A.J. Foyt Enterprises
Dalton Kellett, No. 4 K-Line Insulators AJ Foyt Racing
Sebastien Bourdais, No. 14 ROKiT AJ Foyt Racing
Arrow McLaren SP
Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren SP
Felix Rosenqvist, No. 7 Vuse Arrow McLaren SP
Carlin
Max Chilton, No. 59 Gallagher Carlin
Ed Carpenter Racing
Conor Daly, No. 20 U.S. Air Force
Rinus VeeKay, No. 21 Sonax/Autogeek
Team Penske
Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Hitachi Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 DEX Imaging Team Penske
Will Power, No. 12 Verizon 5G Team Penske
Simon Pagenaud, No. 22 Menards Team Penske

Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Year-By-Year Results since 2012
2021 ­– 4 wins, 5 poles in 10 races
Wins – Pato O’Ward (Texas2, Detroit2); Rinus VeeKay (Indy RC1); Josef Newgarden (Mid-Ohio). Pole – Pato O’Ward (Barber Motorsports Park, Detroit1); Josef Newgarden (Detroit2, Road America, Mid-Ohio).
2020 – 7 wins, 11 poles in 14 races
Wins – Simon Pagenaud (Iowa1); Josef Newgarden (Iowa2, St. Louis2, Indy RC2, St. Petersburg); Will Power (Mid-Ohio1, Indy RC3, St. Petersburg). Poles – Josef Newgarden (Texas, Road America1, Iowa2), Will Power (Indianapolis road course, St. Louis1, Mid-Ohio1, Indy RC3; St. Petersburg), Pato O’Ward (Road America2), Conor Daly (Iowa1), Rinus VeeKay (Indy road course October)
2019 – 9 wins, 9 poles in 17 races
Driver/owner championship (Josef Newgarden/Roger Penske); Indianapolis 500 win (Simon Pagenaud)
2018 – 6 wins, 9 poles in 17 races
Indianapolis 500 win (Will Power)
2017 – 10 wins, 11 poles in 17 races
Engine Manufacturer Championship; driver/owner titles (Josef Newgarden/Roger Penske)
2016 – 14 wins, 13 poles in 16 races
Engine Manufacturer Championship; driver/owner titles (Simon Pagenaud/Roger Penske)
2015 – 10 wins, 16 poles in 16 races
Engine Manufacturer Championship; driver/owner titles (Scott Dixon/Chip Ganassi);
Indianapolis 500 win (Juan Pablo Montoya). First manufacturer to capture all titles since Chevrolet returned to INDYCAR in 2012
2014 – 12 wins, 14 poles in 18 races
Engine Manufacturer Championship; driver/owner titles (Will Power/Roger Penske)
2013 – 10 wins, 11 poles in 19 races
Engine Manufacturer Championship; Indianapolis 500 win (Tony Kanaan)
2012 – 11 wins, 10 poles in 15 races
Engine Manufacturer Championship; driver/owner titles (Ryan Hunter-Reay/Michael Andretti)
Total – 93 wins, 104 earned poles in 159 races

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Hella Pagid Joins Atlanta Speedwerks on Nos. 84 and 94 Honda Civic TCRs Beginning at Road America’s IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Round

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Hella Pagid Brake Systems, with its U.S. Base in Suburban Atlanta, is a World-Wide Company known for Reliability, Trust and Performance

GAINESVILLE, Georgia (August 5, 2021) – Hella Pagid Brake Systems, a world-wide brake systems specialist for the independent automotive aftermarket that operates as a joint venture with OE automotive suppliers TMD Friction and HELLA, has joined Atlanta Speedwerks for the remainder of the 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season and will appear prominently on the No. 84 Hella Pagid Brake Systems/Sabelt Honda Civic TCR co-driven by Brian Henderson and Robert Noaker and as an associate sponsor on the No. 94 Qelo Capital/Dinner with Racers Honda Civic TCR driven by Ryan Eversley and Scott Smithson beginning this weekend at Road America.

With its US operations based in suburban Atlanta, Hella Pagid Brake Systems sponsorship is an evolution of the long-standing partnership between Atlanta Speedwerks and Pagid. Hella Pagid Brake Systems in the North American market offers OE competence for friction and brake rotors, predominately for European cars – but with an ever-expanding range. For friction, Hella Pagid Brake systems offers over 100 compounds to truly provide the right compound for each car and in brake rotors features high carbon content making then quiet and excellent in dissipating heat.

Fred Snow, President of Hella Automotive Sales which distributes Hella Pagid Brake Systems products for the North American market, said “We are very pleased to come on board with Atlanta Speedwerks, a local team that is performing at a high level,” Fred Snow, President of Hella Automotive Sales, which distributes Hella Pagid Brake Systems products for the North American market, said. “We look forward to our relationship growing and being part of their success.”

Hella Pagid joins a No. 84 Honda Civic that currently sits seventh in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR driver standings with Henderson and Noaker, as well as the team standings. Along with the sister No. 94 Qelo Capital/Dinner With Racers Honda Civic TCR driven by Ryan Everlsey (second in the Driver Championship), Scott Smithson and team owner Todd Lamb this season, Atlanta Speedwerks has earned two wins a total of four podiums, and six front-row starting positions this season in just six of 10 races.

“It’s an honor for us at Atlanta Speedwerks to work with a company with a presence like Hella Pagid,” Lamb said. “We’ve known the company for years through my previous work as an automotive engineer and through our relationship with the Pagid Racing brand, but this is a step forward to represent both the racing and the OEM side of their business. We’re hoping Brian, Robert and the 84 team can carry the Hella Pagid brand into victory lane again before the year is out.”

This weekend’s race at Road America takes place on Saturday, August 7 at 4:35 p.m. CDT and can be seen live via TrackPass on the NBC Sports app. The weekend begins on Friday with two hour-long practice sessions, with qualifying at 8 a.m. CDT on Saturday morning to set the grid for the race.

About Hella Pagid
The joint venture consisting of automotive supplier HELLA and automotive supplier TMD Friction, part of Nisshinbo Group, distributes brake components and accessories on the worldwide automotive aftermarket. Both partners have a 50 percent share in the joint venture. Hella Pagid benefits greatly from the expertise of the two automotive suppliers, skills which complement each other exceptionally well. This joint venture perfectly combines the strengths of two market-leading companies in original equipment, aftermarket, and service. TMD Friction is the world’s leading manufacturer of brake linings, whose product portfolio combines top brake technology with constant innovation. Hella Pagid products are distributed via the HELLA global retail organization.

About Atlanta Speedwerks
Atlanta Speedwerks is a professional road racing team and prep shop, providing road racing services, car builds, roll cages, arrive and drive programs, and performance parts. Headquartered near Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the company runs winning arrive & drive programs in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Mazda MX-5 Cup, Porsche Club of America and SCCA Spec Miata, among others. Professional coaching and driver development round out the company’s offerings.

Lawless Alan to Join Niece Motorsports for Multiple Races in 2021, Starting at Darlington

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 5, 2021) – Lawless Alan (www.lawlessalanracing.com) is set to join Niece Motorsports for several NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events in 2021. His first race with the team will come at Darlington Raceway on September 5.

Alan has also been tapped to run the finale at Phoenix Raceway for the team on November 5.

“I’ve learned a lot in the truck races we’ve run so far, and being able to continue that education with a championship-caliber team is a great opportunity,” said Alan. “I appreciate Mr. Niece and Cody [Efaw] putting me in the seat, and I plan on making the most of it. Darlington is a challenging track and another one that I’ve never been to, so I’ll be putting time in on the sim and watching film, and hopefully I can have a good showing in the AUTOParkit Chevrolet and learn some things for next year.”

Alan continues to gain experience in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, with four races so far, all coming this season. The 21-year-old driver made starts at the Daytona Road Course, Circuit of the Americas, Nashville, and Pocono.

“Steel sharpens steel, which is why we are excited for Lawless to be part of Niece Motorsports for these races,” said Shawn Adams, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AUTOParkit. “It allows Lawless the opportunity to compete, contribute to the team, and most importantly learn for next year, when we hope to have him running for a championship. Lawless continues to be an excellent representative of AUTOParkit, meticulously preparing for every opportunity and relentlessly attacking each race in its entirety.”

Alan won the 2018 Track Championship at Irwindale Speedway in the NASCAR WHELEN Late Model Series. In 2019 Lawless won Rookie of the Year honors in Trans Ams TA2 Series and most recently won the 2020 Silver State Road Course Winter Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Alan has also won the Late Model Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway, where he qualified on the pole and set a new track record in the process.

“We’re excited for the chance to get Lawless in our Chevrolets,” said Niece Motorsports General Manager Cody Efaw. “He’s proven himself to be a talented driver, so we’re thrilled to have him behind the wheel. Darlington is one of my favorite tracks, and our team has run well there in the past, so it should be a great start to his races with our team.”

The Truck Series will take the green flag at the Darlington Raceway on Sunday, September 5th at 1:30 PM 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.

About AUTOParkit:
AUTOParkit™ is designed, manufactured, and constructed by Dasher Lawless Automation, LLC. These autonomous parking systems are for new and existing buildings and can potentially double the parking capacity compared to traditional ramped concrete parking structures. AUTOParkit’s sustainable approach to autonomous parking provides up to 17 LEED points; reduces construction time due to a modular/scalable architecture; provides automated swapping of EVs to reduce electric vehicle charging infrastructure by up to 10X; is 40% less expensive to operate since it is automated; is safer for the user, and delivers a necessary, convenient alternative to an escalating global problem.

For more information on AUTOParkit, visit www.autoparkit.com
For more information on Dasher Lawless Automation, visit www.dasherlawless.com

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Lawless Alan / @lawless_alan
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Young’s Motorsports Watkins Glen International Truck Series Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International | United Rentals 176
Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Kaz Grala

Primary Partner(s): Young’s Building Systems | Randco Industries | Sim Seats

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado

Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis

2021 Driver Points Position: 38th

2021 Owner Points Position: 20th

Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 016

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Returning To The Finger Lakes: For the first time since 2000, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will make left and right turns at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International for their third and final road course start of the 2021 NCWTS season.

The Truck Series was held each year at Watkins Glen from 1996 to 2000, with Greg Biffle winning the series’ last race there in June of 2000. Road-course expert Ron Fellows won Watkins Glen’s truck event in 1997 and 1999.

The event located in Schuyler County is among the 16 national series’ tripleheader events in 2021.

Take III: Young’s Motorsports is thrilled to have former series’ winner Kaz Grala return to the seat of the No. 02 Young’s Building Systems | Randco Industries | Sim Seats Chevrolet Silverado for his third road course event of the season with the team.

Primary No. 02 pilot Kris Wright will be focusing on his NASCAR Xfinity Series opportunity this weekend at Watkins Glen.

Young’s Motorsports Recap: Grala has impressed in both of his Young’s Motorsports races this year in February on the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway Road Course and most recently in May at Circuit of the Americas (COTA).

At COTA, Grala narrowly missed the pole position and was in strong contention for Young’s Motorsports second career Truck Series victory, leading 11 laps before finishing second, the best performance for Young’s Motorsports since winning at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in October 2019.

Entering the United Rentals 176, Young’s Motorsports No. 02 team is eyeing its second top-five and third top-10 overall thus far in 2021.

Welcome Aboard: Supporting Grala for the 15th Truck Series race of 2021, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Texas-based Young’s Building Systems and Randco Industries Inc. as the primary marketing partners on Grala’s aboard the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado for the United Rentals 176.

Proud Partner: Sim Seats, an innovative leader in driving simulators has also stepped up to support Grala for the 72-lap race Saturday afternoon and be displayed on the television panel of the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado.

Since 2009, Sim Seats has been designing and fabricating high-quality made-in-the-USA driving simulators including motion systems, triple monitor mounts, sim racing accessories, complete turn-key iRacing ready packages and even custom fabrication.

Their customer base includes all racers from amateur to pro ranks.

Sim Seats joined Young’s Motorsports as a team partner in June 2021.

Kaz Grala Truck Series Watkins Glen Stats: Saturday afternoon’s United Rentals 176 at WGI will mark Grala’s first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the 2.450-mile road course.

However, Grala does have prior Watkins Glen experience with three ARCA Menards Series East and one NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the 11-turn road course.

Kaz Grala Truck Series Road Course Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a road course, Grala has made four starts throughout his career with two top-five and three top-10 finishes. He also carries a road course average finishing position of 9.8.

Kaz Grala Career Truck Series Rundown: Since 2016, Grala has competed in 35 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races, delivering one pole, one win, six top-five and 17 top-10 finishes.

He earned his first career NCWTS victory in 2017 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, driving the No. 33 Kiklos Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Chevrolet Silverado for GMS Racing.

Solid Pace For Young’s Motorsports: With eight races remaining in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season, Young’s Motorsports sits a solid 20th in the series’ owner standings with a handful of drivers.

In addition to Grala and Wright, NASCAR Xfinity Series winner Josh Berry, NASCAR Cup Series’ standout Daniel Suarez and USAC Triple Crown champion Chris Windom have all piloted the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet in the 14 races thus far of 2021.

In one of the most competitive Truck Series seasons on record, the team has collected one top-five, two top-10s, four top-15s and nine top-25 efforts collectively.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Grala as crew chief of the No. 02 Young’s Building Systems | Randco Industries | Sim Seats Chevrolet Silverado is longtime crew chief Eddie Troconis.

Troconis is a two-time winning crew chief in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and comes to Young’s Motorsports after tenures at ThorSport Racing, AM Racing and Sam Hunt Racing (Xfinity Series) respectively.

He will crew chief his 137th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday. In his previous 136 races, he has two wins, 23 top-five and 46 top-10 finishes to his resume.

Troconis touted as a gifted engineer will make his first crew chief start at Watkins Glen this weekend.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Kaz Grala, please visit, kazgrala.com, like him on Facebook (Kaz Grala) and follow him on Twitter (@KazGrala).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Kaz Grala Pre-Race Quote:

On Watkins Glen: “I’m so excited to have another opportunity to compete for Young’s Motorsports this weekend at Watkins Glen. I can’t thank Tyler (Young), Randy (Young), Eddie (Troconis, crew chief) and the entire Young’s Motorsports team for the chance.

“I’d love nothing more than go to Watkins Glen and finish what we started at Circuit of the Americas and bring home another win for Young’s Motorsports and their partners.

“It should be another fun weekend.”
No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Tate Fogleman

Primary Partner(s): Banana Pepper Sauce

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado

Crew Chief: Ryan “Pickle” London

2021 Driver Points Position: 20th

2021 Owner Points Position: 30th

Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 015

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Returning To The Finger Lakes: For the first time since 2000, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will make left and right turns at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International for their third and final road course start of the 2021 NCWTS season.

The Truck Series was held each year at Watkins Glen from 1996 to 2000, with Greg Biffle winning the series’ last race there in June of 2000. Road-course expert Ron Fellows won Watkins Glen’s truck event in 1997 and 1999.

The event located in Schuyler County is among the 16 national series’ tripleheader events in 2021.

Welcome To The No. 12 Team: This weekend at Watkins Glen, Fogleman’s No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado will adorn the primary colors of Ben & Pat’s Sauce Company – promoting its Banana Pepper Sauce.

The concept of a hot banana pepper sauce was born out of two friends love for banana pepper and bacon pizza.

Ben Thayer and Pat Halloran, college buddies and basketball teammates at Bates College in Maine, experimented until their sauce formula was perfected. Sourced from farms from North Carolina to Florida, the hot banana peppers are the key to their Made In America goodness.

Tate Fogleman Truck Series Watkins Glen Stats: Saturday afternoon’s United Rentals 176 at WGI will mark Fogleman’s first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the 2.450-mile road course.

This weekend, however, will be his third road course race of the season. Earlier this season, Fogleman competed on the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway Road Course and Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Road Course.

Tate Fogleman Truck Series Road Course Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a road course, Fogleman has made three starts throughout his career carrying an average finishing position of 21.0.

Knoxville Raceway | Corn Belt 150 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Knoxville Raceway, Tate Fogleman made his 40th NCWTS start.

Starting 28th, Fogleman methodically worked his way forward throughout the race and withstood multiple late-race crashes and overtime finishes to collect a career-best Truck Series finish of ninth.

Fogleman’s ninth-place effort eclipses a previous career-best of 13th at Michigan International Speedway last August.

To The Point(s): Entering Watkins Glen, Fogleman sits 20th in the championship standings.

118 points separate Fogleman from 15th in the championship standings currently held by Austin Wayne Self with eight races remaining.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 12 team has climbed to 30th in the NCWTS owner standings.

Did You Know?: 21-year-old Fogleman is the son of Jay Fogleman a former competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and a 10-time winner in what is now known as the CARS Tour Series.

He is also a business major at High Point University and has a strong passion for fishing.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Fogleman as crew chief of the No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado is crew chief Ryan London.

He will crew chief his 39th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday afternoon. In his previous 38 races, he has one top-five and three top-10 finishes to his resume.

This weekend marks his first race as crew chief at Watkins Glen.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Tate Fogleman, please like him on Facebook (Tate Fogelman Racing) and follow him on Instagram (tatefogleman) and Twitter (@tate_fogleman).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Tate Fogleman Pre-Race Quotes:

On Watkins Glen International: “Our Young’s Motorsports No. 12 team is still feeling great from our finish a couple of weeks ago at Knoxville Raceway. We head to Watkins Glen with an optimistic approach and a goal to stay on track and earn the best finish possible.

“I continue to improve my road racing craft and no doubt another road course race will give me an opportunity to elevate those skills even more and have another strong and successful weekend for our No. 12 Banana Pepper Sauce Chevrolet Silverado.”

On 2021 Season: “I’m proud of everyone on this Young’s Motorsports team – we are finally going in the right direction.

“We had a stout race at Knoxville. My first career top-10 finish and my first top-10 with Young’s Motorsports. It’s exactly what we needed to try and turn our season around and give us a boost for the rest of the season.”
No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Spencer Boyd

Primary Partner(s): E1 Motorsports

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado

Crew Chief: Joe Lax

2021 Driver Points Position: 26th

2021 Owner Points Position: 36th

Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis 05

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Returning To The Finger Lakes: For the first time since 2000, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will make left and right turns at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International for their third and final road course start of the 2021 NCWTS season.

The Truck Series was held each year at Watkins Glen from 1996 to 2000, with Greg Biffle winning the series’ last race there in June of 2000. Road-course expert Ron Fellows won Watkins Glen’s truck event in 1997 and 1999.

The event located in Schuyler County is among the 16 national series’ tripleheader events in 2021.

No. 104: This weekend at Watkins Glen, Boyd will make his 104th career NASCAR start. Boyd has three starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, 42 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and will make his 59th start in Trucks when the green flag waves Saturday afternoon.

The highlight of his NASCAR career is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in October 2019 driving for Young’s Motorsports.

Welcome Back To The Team: This weekend at Watkins Glen, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back E1 Motorsports as the primary partner on the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado.

Founded in 2014, E1 Motorsports initially began as a parts drop shipper for automotive enthusiasts on national auto forums and local Facebook groups. E1 Motorsports has grown into a 14,000 sq. ft. full-service automotive repair and customization facility.

Offering Genuine, OE, OEM, and Aftermarket maintenance and repair parts, as well as high-performance accessories, there isn’t a need you have that E1 Motorsports can’t resolve.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Watkins Glen Stats: Saturday afternoon’s United Rentals 176 at WGI will mark Boyd’s first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the 2.450-mile road course.

This weekend, however, will be his second road course race of the season. Earlier this season, Boyd competed on the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Road Course Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a road course, Boyd has made two starts throughout his career carrying an average finishing position of 28.0.

To The Point(s): Entering Watkins Glen, Boyd sits 26th in the championship standings.

48 points separate Boyd from 20th in the championship standings currently held by teammate Tate Fogleman with eight races remaining this season.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 20 team also secures 36th in the NCWTS owner standings.

Chasing That W: Boyd is eyeing his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory for himself and Young’s Motorsports.

In 2019 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Boyd pulled an upset during the Truck Series Playoffs by winning the Sugarland Shines 250 at the 2.66-mile superspeedway edging Todd Gilliland by 0.027 seconds.

Truck Series Rundown: In five years of Truck Series competition, Boyd has 58 career Truck Series starts with one win, two top-five and two top-10 finishes and a championship best of 17th in 2019.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Boyd as crew chief of the No. 20 E1 Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado is veteran crew chief Joe Lax.

He will crew chief his 69th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday. In his previous 68 races, he has one pole and six top-10 finishes to his resume.

This weekend marks his first race as crew chief at Watkins Glen.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Spencer Boyd, please like him on Facebook (Spencer Boyd Racing) and follow him on Instagram (SpencerBoydpr) and Twitter (@SpencerBoyd).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Spencer Boyd Pre-Race Quotes:

On Watkins Glen International: “It’s awesome to see the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series return to Watkins Glen for the first time in more than two decades.

“Excited to get to the Glen for sure. Road-course racing is fun and the Glen is where I made my NASCAR road racing debut in 2018 in the Xfinity Series.

“We were having a solid run on the Daytona Road Course when circumstances beyond our control hindered our finish. It’s our mission to go to Watkins Glen and see if we can maintain a similar performance with a strong finish to propel us to Gateway.”

On E1 Motorsports Partnership: “E1 (Motorsports) has been on my truck for almost every race over the past few years. They are a great partner and sometimes I spend way too long on their Instagram page.

“I’m so happy to see them on the hood at The Glen because so many of their loyal followers are sports car enthusiasts and there is no better place than The Glen to showcase their brand.”
Race Information:

The United Rentals 176 (72 laps | 176.4 miles) is the 15th of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The 40-truck field will take the green flag on Sat., Aug. 7, 2021, shortly after 12:00 p.m. ET with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.

TPC Racing Set For Battle at Road America in Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Porsche Carrera Cup North America

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ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin (August 5, 2021) – TPC Racing returns to Road America this weekend, bringing the No. 38 Lamborghini Sterling/Erin Levitas Foundation Lamborghini Huracan for a Lamborghini Super Trofeo doubleheader and the No. 10 Main Street Homes/TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for a pair of Porsche Carrera Cup North America contests. Both championships are a part of the IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America.

Scott Schmidt and Trevor Andrusko will co-drive in the Am class of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo in 50-minute races, which take place at 12:40 p.m. CDT on Saturday, August 7 and at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, August 8. Vernon McClure returns to his Porsche Carrera Cup machine for 45-minute sprints at 11:35 a.m. CDT on Saturday and 9:45 a.m. CDT on Sunday. All four races can be seen live at IMSA.com/tv.

Schmidt and Andrusko’s appearance at Road America comes in spectacular fashion. An in-race crash at VIR left the team’s original Huracan unable to be repaired, which led to the duo driving at Watkins Glen in a spare car borrowed from Wayne Taylor Racing.

On July 16, a truck pulled into the team’s shop in Jessup, Maryland, with a bare chassis and several boxes of pieces and parts. The crew went to work, assembling and attaching each part to the bare frame and assembling a brand-new car in less than three weeks.

With the assembly, Schmidt and Andrusko head to Road America sitting seventh in the Am class championship.

“It’s been a challenging few weeks at the TPC Racing shop but the guys have really answered the call,” Harris Levitas, Director of Race Operations, said. “The car is together and sound, and though we didn’t get much of a chance to shake it down before it went on the truck we’ll do what we need to do at Road America. This will be another great learning opportunity for Scott and Trevor, coming to the track for the first time.”

McClure heads into the Porsche Carrera Cup North America weekend just six days from a podium finish in Porsche Sprint Challenge for the previous-generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. That event helped McClure get back up to speed, earn a result, and serve as prep for this weekend’s doubleheader.

“Vernon had a great run last weekend, and has continued to learn this new 992-generation Porsche each time he’s been in the car,” Levitas said. “If he can keep moving forward like that, Road America is a place that he can finish well. TPC Racing has a long history of podiums at Road America in Porsche championships, and we’re going to do our best to keep that going this weekend.”

The Lamborghini Super Trofeo event began with a Thursday afternoon practice session, but heats up in earnest on Friday when Carrera Cup makes two practice sessions and a qualifying, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo adds an additional practice session and its qualifying as well. Both single-make championships race on Saturday (11:35 a.m. CDT for Porsche Carrera Cup and 12:40 p.m. CDT for Lamborghini Super Trofeo) and on Sunday (9:45 a.m. CDT and 10:50 p.m. CDT for Porsche Carrera Cup and Lamborghini Super Trofeo, respectively) live on IMSA.com/tv.

About TPC Racing:
TPC Racing is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier maintenance, service, tuning and modification center dedicated solely to Porsche sportscars. TPC Racing specializes in R&D and sales of high-performance modifications for Porsche sports cars and race cars, offering a wide range of vehicle upgrades. Best known for a line of forced induction solutions for the Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster, a long-time focus on only one make, Porsche, has enabled TPC Racing to become experts in Porsche service, tuning, and racing. In 2000, TPC Racing began entering races under its own banner, scoring an SGS-class Championship in 2004 in the Grand-American Rolex Series and was a class winner in the 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona, and captured the 2013 and 2016 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA Gold Cup Championships. More information can be found at www.TPCRacing.com.

Jordan Anderson Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race Overview- Watkins Glen International

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Jordan Anderson Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race Overview- Watkins Glen International; August 7, 2021
Track: Watkins Glen International – Road Course (2.454 Miles)
Race: United Rentals 176 at The Glen; 72 Laps –20/25/27; 176.4 Miles
Date/Broadcast: August 7, 2021 12:30 PM ET
TV: Fox Sports 1 (FS1), and the FOX Sports App
Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)- Check Local Listings for affiliate, and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90
Social Media: Jordan Anderson Racing; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Bobby Reuse: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Bobby Reuse – No. 3 I Heart Mac & Cheese
Chevrolet Silverado Preview- Watkins Glen International

News and Notes:

– Starting Position; Bobby Reuse will start the United Rentals 176 at The Glen from the 35th position when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) take to the track on Saturday afternoon after a near month long break. Due to no practice or qualifying the starting lineup would be calculated 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.

– Watkins Glen International Stats; Saturday afternoon’s United Rentals 176 at The Glen will mark the first NCWTS event Reuse has competed in at the Watkins Glen International, and his second NCWTS start of the 2021 season. Driving the No. 3 for Jordan Anderson Racing in the Brakebest Brake Pads 159 Presented by O’Reilly at Daytona International Speedway Road Course during the second event of the 2021 season, Reuse would start the I Heart Mac & Cheese Chevrolet from the 13thspot and come home with a 27th place finish. Reuse has previously competed at Watkins Glen in NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) action in 2015 where he would start 39th and finish in the 32nd position.

– I Heart Mac & Cheese; I Heart Mac & Cheese is a fast-casual concept specializing in made-to-order, Build Your Own Bowls and Grilled Cheese sandwiches that guests can customize using a wide variety of chef-inspired proteins, ingredients and sauces. Thinking outside the bowl, the brand takes timeless comfort food in exciting culinary directions, resulting in diverse, crave-able menu options for everyone to enjoy. Led by CEO Steve Giordanella, the brand launched its first location in 2016 and currently operates corporate locations in Pembroke Pines, Jupiter and Boca Raton, Florida. The company’s unique franchising program has fueled nationwide brand growth – with operating franchise locations in Florida, Georgia, New York and Texas – and additional locations are slated to open in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Texas. I Heart Mac & Cheese was recently named #6 “Best Fast Casual Restaurant” in the USA TODAY 10 Best 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards. The innovative company was also recently featured on QSR Magazine’s “40/40 list for 2020: America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals”, and was ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top new franchise opportunities. For more information on I Heart Mac & Cheese visit IHeartMacAndCheese.com.

– Chassis; JAR will bring chassis No. 010 for Reuse to compete with in Saturday afternoon’s United Rentals 176 at The Glen. Having last competed for JAR at the Circuit of the Americas in May with brother Roger Reuse driving Chassis No. 010 earned a 34th place finish. Bobby previously drove Chassis No. 010 at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course in February earning a 27th place finish.

About Jordan Anderson Racing

Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) is a NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson. Established in 2018, JAR has competed full-time in the last three NCWTS seasons claiming back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 2020 & 2021 season opening NextEra 250 at Daytona International Speedway. JAR fields a full-time entry in the NXS Series; the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS driven by Jordan Anderson, Tyler Reddick, Josh Berry, Kaz Grala, Sage Karam, and Erik Jones. JAR also fields the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for select drivers in the NCWTS.

GMS Racing Statement – Chase Purdy

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STATESVILLE, N.C. (August 5, 2021) – “Late yesterday afternoon, GMS Racing driver Chase Purdy tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms. In accordance with NASCAR protocol and the CDC guidelines, Purdy will not compete in Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Watkins Glen International. AJ Allmendinger has agreed to substitute as the replacement driver of the No. 23 Bama Buggies Chevrolet. We wish Chase a steady recovery and hope to see him compete at the series’ next event at World Wide Technology Raceway in Gateway.”

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/.

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