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Kris Wright and Rette Jones Racing add Winchester Speedway to ARCA schedule

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Rette Jones Racing (RJR) confirmed today the addition of this weekend’s ARCA Menards Series (AMS) race at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway to the team’s 2021 schedule with NASCAR rookie Kris Wright at the helm.

Wright will tackle his fourth career ARCA Menards Series short track race, but first with the Mooresville, N.C.-based team, and overall eyes a career-best finish in his ninth career start.

“Anytime you add a race to your schedule that you weren’t planning to be a part of it is a good day,” said Wright.

“I’ve heard a lot about Winchester not only from Mark (Rette, crew chief and co car-owner) but other drivers who just really embrace the track.

“I’m excited to get to Indiana and experience the racetrack for myself. We had a fast car at Pocono Raceway last month but had some bad luck. Hopefully, we can bounce back on Saturday night and give our team some momentum for the ARCA Menards Series race next weekend at Watkins Glen.”

While expected to be a favorite for the series’ return to the Finger Lakes region of New York on Aug. 6, Wright is eager to continue his development in stock cars since transitioning from Sports Car Racing during the 2020 season.

Wright doesn’t have any experience at Winchester’s historic half-mile oval, but he does have laps at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in an ARCA car. Bristol’s “Thunder Valley” often is compared to Winchester with its extremely fast lap times and the demeanor required to negotiate passing and even lap traffic.

“I’ve heard that Winchester is a high-banked half-mile with some similarities to Bristol and last fall I had a blast there,” added Wright. “Unfortunately, we had some battery problems in the race that hindered our finish – but I’m thankful now more than ever for the experience and hope it will be beneficial for our race on Saturday night.”

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’ve had speed just not the results for things that were completely out of Kris’s control,” offered Rette. “He has done everything we’ve asked of him and then some. Hopefully, the bad luck ends on Saturday night.

“Even though he doesn’t have any laps at Winchester, I think he will adapt quickly and have a chance of a strong night and finish in our No. 30 Wright Automotive Group Ford Fusion.

“I am thankful Kris has chosen Rette Jones Racing to help further his stock car development and the team is looking forward to Winchester and Watkins Glen for sure.”

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 in 2020.

In addition to Wright Automotive Group, iHeart Radio, Ford Performance, Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems, Jones Group Demolition and Abatement and JRi Shocks join the Mooresville, N.C.-based 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 Calypso Lemonade 200 (200 laps | 100 miles) is the 12th of 20 races on the 2021 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins Sat., Jul. 31 with a forty-five-minute practice session from 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. General Tire pole qualifying is set for a short time later at 6:00 p.m. The race is set to take the green flag shortly after 8:00 p.m. The event will be televised live on MAVTV and NBC Sports Gold Pass. 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.

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Brings Back the Big Block for 2022

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The COPO Camaro returns to the drag strip and its roots with a 572-cubic-inch Big Block V-8

DETROIT – The COPO Camaro returns to the drag strip for 2022 with a newly available 572-cubic-inch engine. The Big Block V-8 channels the spirit of the original 1969 COPO Camaro, a purpose-built drag racer created by dealers using the Central Office Production Order system to equip cars with Chevrolet’s largest V-8.

The COPO 572 uses a cast-iron block with four-bolt main caps, aluminum heads, a forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods and forged aluminum pistons. Pricing for the COPO Camaro with the 572 starts from $105,500 (excluding tax, title, license, and dealer fees).

The 2022 COPO Camaro is also available with LSX-based Small Block engines –
a supercharged 350-cubic-inch V-8 rated by the NHRA at 580 horsepower and a naturally aspirated 427-cubic-inch V-8 with an NHRA-rated 470 hp. All 2022 COPO Camaros use an ATI Racing Products TH400 three-speed automatic transmission.

Engineered for drag racers, the COPO Camaro is sold as a Chevrolet Performance part and cannot be registered for street use. It competes in NHRA Stock and Super Stock eliminators and comes standard with a carbon fiber hood and wheelie bars. Buyers can customize their cars with options such as a trunk-mounted weight box and parachute.

Owning a COPO Camaro places drag racers in rare company – Chevrolet has built fewer than 700 examples since the program restarted in 2012. In past years, interested customers have entered a lottery to win an allotment for one of 69 cars. Chevrolet will not limit production for 2022, and orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Buyers may also participate in a private tour of the COPO Build Facility in Oxford, Michigan, where each car is custom made. The order form for the 2022 Chevrolet COPO Camaro can be found at www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/copo-camaro.

Read more about the history of the COPO Camaro here.

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.

TPC Racing Brings Four-Car Porsche Sprint Challenge Lineup To Road America Doubleheader

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Rob Lorndale, Pedro Torres, Jordan Wallace and Vernon McClure Competing Under the TPC Racing Banner in Doubleheader

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin (July 30, 2021) – TPC Racing has brought a full slate of cars and drivers to this weekend’s Porsche Sprint Challenge North America doubleheader at Road America, including one 991.2-generation Platinum Cup car (for Vernon McClure), two 991.1-generation cars in the Gold Cup (Rob Lorndale and Pedro Torres), and a 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport in the Silver Cup (Jordan Wallace).

The Road America doubleheader comprises rounds 10 and 11 of the 14-race Championship in each class. The 40-minute races, at 2:15 p.m. CDT on Saturday, July 31 and at 10 a.m. CDT on Sunday, August 1, can be seen live through the subscription service at FloRacing.com.

The team enters the weekend on a variety of strategies, with Lordale, Torres and Wallace all steadily improving throughout their first seasons amidst increased competition. McClure, meanwhile, is both racing for wins and in a pseudo-test session for the Porsche Carrera Cup North America race at Road America one week later.

Despite the learning curve, Lorndale currently sits fourth in the championship hunt for the Gold Cup class. Coming off of a successful test at Road America in the past couple of weeks, Lorndale’s confidence in the No. 6 TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup has skyrocketed.

“I like Road America a lot,” Lorndale said. “It is fast with a couple technical sections and a lot of fun! I had a tough outing at VIR in the last rounds, due to mechanical issues. At the Road America test last week, I was back in a solid car and felt very comfortable. I drove with a new level of commitment, especially in the brake zones. The plan is to keep this approach rolling into the race weekend.”

Torres joins Lorndale as both a teammate and competition in the Gold Cup class, and has two podiums already this season in the No. 16 Stoneleaf/TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup – both at Barber Motorsports Park in rounds three and four.

Wallace returns to the track in the No. 35 Dasbold/TPC Racing Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport in Silver Cup competition. Wallace ran in the top-five in the last round, and is searching for more in his first visit to Road America.

“I’ve never been to Road America, and I’ve only seen it a few times on the simulator so it’s going to be an interesting and fun time for me getting to learn the track and getting to know how everything works out there,” Wallace said. “I’m really excited though. I feel like I’m getting a lot more comfortable in the car and we’re starting to feel like we know what we want out of the setup to get to the pace of the front runners and hopefully be very competitive this coming weekend. I’ve been training hard and working really hard and I’m excited to get out there and get more seat time in the car. We’ve only had two weekends in the car so far and I believe with seat time, especially, we’re going to be very competitive and very consistent. I’m looking forward to working with the TPC guys and putting that Dasbold car up front!”

McClure, a series regular in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America championship for the newest generation of Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, returns to the Sprint Challenge in the No. 101 Main Street Homes/TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. McClure ran the VIR rounds and challenged for the podium before fading, but this weekend’s doubleheader comes just one week in advance of the Carrera Cup effort at the same track.

“It’s been a busy few weeks for our TPC Racing crew guys, and once again they’ve come through and have everything ready to go,” Harris Levitas, Director of Race Operations, said. “Our goals with each driver are to continue to improve, and if we each do our parts and make that happen I think we’ll see some strong results this weekend at Road America.”

The event weekend begins on Friday, July 30 with nearly two hours of practice to learn the 4-mile Road America layout. A pair of 20-minute qualifying sessions on Saturday morning set the grids for the two 40-minute sprint races, the first of which takes the green flag on Saturday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. CDT. Sunday’s race begins at 10 a.m. CDT, with both streamed live through the subscription service at FloRacing.com.

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.

Greg Van Alst adds Winchester Speedway to ARCA Menards Series schedule

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WINCHESTER, Ind: Determined to pick up the pieces of an unfortunate weekend at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway last month, Greg Van Alst Motorsports today announced the addition of Saturday night’s ARCA Menards Series race at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway to his 2021 schedule.

The addition of his first short track race of the season brings a new race car to the Greg Van Alst Motorsports fleet, purchased from the former potent Chad Bryant Racing team.

Van Alst had hoped to make his “Tricky Triangle” debut at Pocono Raceway, but a crash in the opening laps of practice at the 2.5-mile triangle forced the Anderson, Indiana-based team to withdraw and regroup.

While disappointed with the outcome of Pocono, the team led by interim crew chief Donnie Richeson has worked harder than ever to prepare not only for Saturday night’s Calypso Lemonade 200 but upcoming races on the 2021 premier ARCA Menards Series schedule.

“I am blessed to be able to add another ARCA Menards Series race to our schedule,” said Van Alst. “Winchester is such a historic place, but I have a love-hate relationship with the track. But I think that’s the tempo when it comes to racing at Winchester. Some races you love it, others you hate it. Hopefully, we’re on that good side when the checkered flag waves on Saturday night.

“I can’t thank Chad Bryant enough for offering us a stout short-track car.

“Pocono was certainly tough to swallow, but we are determined to turn a positive out of a negative and adding Winchester Speedway – a race that was not on our schedule just shows the drive and determination of our race team.”

Van Alst has plenty of experience at Winchester’s half-mile high banks and while the track is dubbed as his hometown ARCA Menards Series race, the 2019 ARCA CRA champion is hoping to put on a show and contend for his first career top-five finish in the highly anticipated 200-lap barn burner.

“I’ve never won a race at Winchester, but I won a championship there,” added Van Alst. “There is definitely an opportunity for us to win on Saturday. It is not going to be easy, but it is possible.

“Whatever happens on Saturday though, it will be a good test for Bristol later this year for our team. We have a lot to look forward to this summer and fall. I’m just so appreciative to everyone who helps make this happen.”
CB Fabricating, a longtime partner with Greg Van Alst Motorsports has boosted its commitment to the team and will continue its role as the primary marketing partner of Van Alst’s No. 35 Ford.

Headquartered in Anderson, Ind., CB Fabricating offers a complete list of fabricating from design, laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly.

Their 26,000 square foot facility allows them to service the needs of many different industries. Everything from the Automotive, agricultural, aquatic, medical, transportation, electrical enclosures, and much more.

For the second consecutive race, not only is Van Alst racing for his second top-10 finish of the year on Saturday, but awareness too.

CB Fabricating president Chris Barkdull was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and will utilize the ARCA event to bring attentiveness and awareness to the disease as Barkdull continues treatment.

“We would not be racing at Winchester – heck any of these ARCA races this season without Chris,” added Van Alst. “He’s just not an investor or a partner in this thing – he’s family. When he was diagnosed, he was determined to do his part to educate the public and that is exactly what he is going to do.”

In addition to CB Fabricating, Top Choice Fence, Norton Transport, KRJ Race Products and Lintz Creative will serve as associate marketing partners for Van Alst’s eighth career ARCA start.

Earlier this month, Van Alst turned heads with a spirited fourth-place ARCA | CRA Super Late Model run in the historic 55th Greg Hubler Automotive Group Redbud 400 presented by Mitch Smith Auto Service and Perfecto at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway.

Throughout the 400 laps, Van Alst improved nine positions after his 13th place qualifying effort in the No. 35 CB Fabricating | Top Choice Fence Chevrolet.

Following Winchester, Van Alst’s next ARCA Menards Series race with regular crew chief Jim Long is nestled in the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, Mich. at Michigan International Speedway for the Michigan 200 on Fri., Aug. 20, 2021.

For more on Greg Van Alst and Greg Van Alst Motorsports, please stay tuned for a new website, but like them on Facebook (Van Alst Motorsports) and follow him on Twitter (@GregVanAlst35).

For more on CB Fabricating, please visit CBFabricating.com and like them on Facebook (CB Fabricating).

The Calypso Lemonade 200 (200 laps | 100 miles) is the 12th of 20 races on the 2021 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins Sat., Jul. 31 with a forty-five-minute practice session from 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. General Tire pole qualifying is set for a short time later at 6:00 p.m. The race is set to take the green flag shortly after 8:00 p.m. The event will be televised live on MAVTV and NBC Sports Gold Pass. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (ET).

Motorsport Betting | Tips for Motorsport Betting

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Photo credit Ron Olds for Speedwaymedia.com

Motorsport Betting: What You Need to Know

Those who are passionate about motorsports should definitely consider joining the world of motorsport betting. With hard-fought competitions, such as Formula 1, Moto GP, Indycar, or NASCAR, entertainment is just a couple clicks away! Betting operators offer a wide range of markets to pick from for these races. The following are five tips that will increase your chances of a positive online motorsport betting experience. Using these tips, you may gain the upper hand in motorsport betting.

Impact of Weather Conditions

The impact of weather conditions can not be underestimated. Quite often in motorsports, you will find racing cars, and drivers themselves, that deliver better performances in specific conditions. Depending on these conditions, the car will increase its performance or struggle from beginning to end. It is crucial to bet on the best bookmakers online in order to make use of great odds when weather changes throw the race into chaos.

In addition, it is important to note the tires being used. There are two main categories of tires: slick and rain. If a driver is caught with a specific tire in an unfavorable weather condition, this will lead to catastrophic performance and possibly an untimely end to the race for the driver. This is particularly important for online betting enthusiasts.

As the weather changes during a race, knowledge of weather affecting the cars can provide opportunities for massive live betting odds. 

Financial Power and Car Performance

The general idea regarding motorsports is that the best driver will nearly always win. Whilst a great driver can definitely have a great impact when dealing with cars of equal value, this does not necessarily mean that the driver will win the race itself. 

If we take Formula 1 as an example, one would immediately focus on world-renowned title winners Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, and Kimi Räikkönen. However, due to the fact they are driving cars that have far less financial power than the likes of Mercedes and Red Bull Racing, their great ability will not suffice in giving them the win. 

Financial power and car performance go hand in hand in motorsport racing. The cost involved in dealing with motorsport racing can be extremely high, and the right financial support is fundamental in providing a car with great quality, as well as a fantastic team to back the driver. When betting on motorsport, this is something to consider.

Having a Good Teammate

Whilst we have already discussed the importance of the team as a whole, it is important to know that a major contribution can be given by a teammate.

On numerous occasions, teammates will give a helping hand to the main driver of the team, whether it’s letting the main driver pass by or slowing down opponents. 

On the other hand, if a teammate is not up to standard, the team will not be able to make use of such strategies to gain the upper hand. Even worse, if drivers are not on good terms, they could end up hindering rather than helping each other. Getting to know more about the relationship between drivers of the same team can give you a better idea of what could happen in a given race or during a tournament as a whole.

Track Differences

In most sports, the ground on which the participants play is generally always the same. This is not the case with motorsports, where tracks differ throughout the year.  This is an important factor to keep in mind.

The material track is made from can help or hinder particular racing cars, something which can be recognized when researching previous winners of a track. Other factors that can influence are whether the race is long or short, whether it has tricky corners, or whether it is being carried out at the light of day or at night. 

Taking into account these factors and checking previous race results may give a better idea on which driver or car to bet on, effectively minimizing the risk of losses.

Match-up Bets

Getting to know the most favorable markets for a given motorsport will help you find the best way to make a profit. As previously stated, betting operators do provide a huge list of markets to pick from. However, there are specific bets that tend to be more profitable than others such as matchup bets. 

A match-up bet lowers the probability of a loss by a considerable margin. In such a bet, you will pick a driver between two and simply hope that your driver ends the race in a better position than the other. In other words, a race that is carried out between a huge number of competitors will be brought down to only two for the sake of the bet.

Few sports out there can beat motorsport betting with regards to the adrenaline involved, whether it is on the racetrack or on a betting site. With the right strategies at hand and proper research done, motorsport betting can be a very entertaining and profitable experience.

4 Ways To Keep Sports Cars In Mint Condition

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Having a sports car is a lifelong dream for a lot of people. For those who already have one, they consider it their life’s pride and joy. It’s only natural to feel that way, especially if you worked incredibly hard for it. But now that you finally have the vehicle you’ve always wanted, you need to be prepared for the meticulous care and maintenance that a sports car requires in order to keep it in mint condition.

Special Care For Your Very Special Car

All car owners think of their vehicles as their prized possessions, but the prestige that a sports car holds in the world of automobiles is on a whole other level. Given that you finally got the dream car you’ve saved long enough for, keeping it in excellent condition should be your next mission.

Time, effort, money, and a little elbow grease need to be put in if you want to best take care of your sports car. Here are some tips you may want to consider as you go along:

  1. Bring It To A Specialist

In the same way that not all vehicles are made equal, not all car service centers know how to handle special cars like your sports car. Entrusting the care and maintenance of your greatest possession should be something that you carefully ponder on.

The service center needs to have the right equipment, tools, and knowledge to take care of your car the right way. The staff should be able to diagnose car problems accurately and also perform efficient checkups and maintenance on your sports car. As they know enough about special cars, they should be able to suggest or recommend what type of detailing would suit yours. There may be a need for devices such as a Fuji Spray Auto™ spray gun, and if they’re expert enough in their field, they would know when and how to use one for the car.

  1. Be Mindful Of How You Drive

As a new and first-time owner of a prized sports car, you’re surely exhilarated and excited to drive it around town. That’s okay as long as you pay attention to how you drive your vehicle.

Sports cars are often assembled with a lower chassis, which means you can only fully enjoy the ride if you drive on paved roads. It’s not ideal for such vehicles to be driven over potholes, humps, and rocky roads. If you don’t want to scratch or damage your sports car’s underbelly, avoid driving over bumps and cracks.

Additionally, be careful about how you hit the brakes and handle the throttle no matter how tempting it may be to put the pedal to the metal. Hitting the brakes too hard could damage them, while handling the throttle in a jerky manner could unsettle your vehicle, especially when exiting corners.

  1. Regular Maintenance Is Key

Aside from the checks that your car specialist will do regularly, it pays to be knowledgeable in maintaining your sports car. Knowing what areas and elements to check can go a long way in keeping your special vehicle in its most pristine condition.

Some of the key areas to look into are tire pressure, oil level, and brakes. Additionally, you’d want to check the weather forecast before scheduling a long drive. This is especially necessary if you have a convertible car that might get ruined by unpredictable weather. You need to make sure that the settings of your car are suitable enough for the weather before you get on the road.

  1. Do Not Leave Out Interior Care

The interior of your sports car is just as important as its exterior. Make sure you pay proper attention to interior care so your vehicle looks great inside and out. For one, cleaning the seats regularly is a must. You might also want to avoid drinking or eating inside the car if you want to ensure cleanliness at all times.

See to it that you dust the dash on a regular basis as well. Don’t wear muddy shoes when driving, and schedule a vacuum cleaning of the floor to keep it always dirt-free. Also, don’t forget to ensure that the seatbelts are in good condition to keep you and your passengers safe.

Conclusion

Having a sports car is an achievement for any car enthusiast. Once you’ve acquired one for yourself, don’t easily get carried away and forget the special care and maintenance it needs. Keep your sports car in mint condition by bringing it to a specialist. Don’t forget to look after its interior as well. And most of all, drive carefully and safely so as not to scratch or dent the body of your vehicle.

ARCA MENARDS SERIES WEST DEBUT THIS SATURDAY FOR 17-YEAR-OLD WILKINSON

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HUEYTOWN, ALABAMA (July 29, 2021) – Alabama’s Jolynn “JoJo” Wilkinson will debut in the ARCA Menards Series West this weekend for Bill McAnally Racing, driving the no.19 Instacoat Premium Products Toyota Camry at Colorado National Speedway. Wilkinson arrives in the series after a busy season of Pro Late Model and BMR Drivers Academy races to prepare her for the 625hp stock cars.

Wilkinson is a third-generation racer and the second-generation in her family to compete in ARCA-sanctioned competition. She continues the “Alabama Gang” tradition from her hometown of Hueytown as well.

Saturday’s race will be broadcast live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold at 8:05 p.m. Mountain Time. The NAPA AUTO PARTS Colorado 150 will also air on NBC Sports Network on Wednesday August 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern. The black, white, and red Toyota is also supported by Innovative Waterproofing Solutions.

“I can’t thank Anthony from Instacoat Premium Products enough,” Wilkinson said. “They’ve been beside me this whole entire journey and I’m thankful for them. I’m really excited to see what I can do at Colorado and learn as much as I can in one of these ARCA cars.”

Wilkinson has accumulated ten starts in the BMR Drivers Academy – a NASCAR Driver Development Program – this season with several runner-up finishes and fast-times across three different California race tracks. She also tested for BMR in January and again on race week as she aims for Colorado.

For more information on Jolynn Wilkinson, follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She can also be followed on her new website www.JoJoWilkinson.com

WIGHT MOTORSPORTS SET FOR SEASON OPENER AT SUNSET

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(July 29, 2021) Wight Motorsports Inc (WMI) entered competition in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series on year ago with a single entry. The company is has grown quickly and will field three cars in the 2021 season that opens this coming weekend. Mark Dilley and TJ Rinomato will join Donald Theetge for ovals and JF Laberge for the road courses this season.

As previously announced Theetge is sidelined due to injury for the season opener, in his place will be 20-year-old sensation Raphael Lessard.

Here’s what you need to know.

Race Event: Twin 125-lap races at Sunset Speedway, Innisfil, ON

The Track: .333-mile paved, Semi-Banked Oval

Best finish: Theetge 5th, Dilley 14th, Rinomato no starts, Lessard no starts.

Career Wins: Theetge 1, Dilley 3, Lessard 1.

Quote:
“Our team showed very well last year, the cars were fast, and we were a contender at every race. Our expectations are even higher in 2021, having Mark and RJ join our team will make us even stronger.” -David Wight WMI Principal

TV & Live Streaming
Both races will be streamed live on TSN.ca and the TSN app in Canada and through Trackpass on NBC Sports Gold in the US. Start times at 4:50PM ET and 6:20PM ET. Broadcast times on TSN August 8, 1:00PM ET, August 15, 11:00AMET. RDS2 August 13, 9:30PM ET, August 23, 7:00PM ET

The 2021 NASCAR Pinty’s Series will consist of 11 total races in Ontario and Quebec. All NASCAR Pinty’s Series races will live streamed and be broadcast on TSN and RDS.

Race fans can get the latest information regarding WMI and the drivers on these social media channels:

Wight Motorsports Inc Twitter @Wightmotorsport Instagram @wightmotorsport

Donald Theetge: Twitter @DonaldTheetge

Raphael Lessard: Twitter raphael_lessard Instagram @raphael_lessard

J.F. Laberge: Instagram jf_laberge https://www.facebook.com/jflracingmtl

Mark Dilley: Twitter @MarkDilley9 Instagram @markdilley

TJ Rinomato: Twitter TJ_Rinomato Instagram @tjrinomato

ALL-NEW AMS QUICKLY TAKING SHAPE AS PROJECT MOVES AT BRISK PACE

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HAMPTON, Ga. (July 29, 2021) – Things happen fast at a racetrack, so it’s no surprise that a lot has changed at Atlanta Motor Speedway in just 18 days.

The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart on Sunday, July 11, was the final race on the 24-degree banked quad-oval configuration of the speedway. Kurt Busch took the checkered flag that day – his fourth victory on the layout – and immediately looked to the next generation of AMS with optimism.

“It’s just taking something that’s great, like Atlanta Motor Speedway is, and perfecting it. And it’s to adjust to the future; it’s to adjust to the Next Gen car. I believe that’s what’s happening and it’s the right timing,” Busch said in the Marcy Scott Media Center after the race.

Busch wasn’t the only one looking to the future; within minutes of the conclusion of the race, Atlanta Motor Speedway’s operations department began removing the foam inserts in the speedway’s SAFER barriers. Just a few days later, the steel portions of the barriers wrapped around the entire 1.54-mile outer wall had been meticulously removed.

The pace of the project has only accelerated from there. On Monday, July 19, the first chunks of asphalt were removed from turn 1 of the speedway. Since then, all the asphalt in the speedway’s corners has been removed, exposing the vivid Georgia clay that lay beneath.

Crews have now started carving into the embankment in turns 1 and 2 to yield the steeper 28-degree banking that NASCAR’s stars will race on when the series returns for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 weekend in spring 2022. As the all-new Atlanta Motor Speedway begins to take shape, so does the anticipation for inaugural race on the first-of-its-kind speedway.

“Three-wide racing is something that we’ve grown accustomed to at Atlanta Motor Speedway and we certainly don’t want to change that,” said Hutchison. “What we’re going to have is closer, more competitive racing for our fans to enjoy starting in 2022.”

While a lot of progress has been made in short time on the way to creating that all-new AMS experience, a great deal of work remains.

Grading of the speedway’s corners is currently in progress; in the coming weeks, the old asphalt that has been ripped up from the speedway will be crushed and repurposed as the base layer surrounding a new drainage system. A new top layer of asphalt designed to wear-in quickly will be paved on top.

Project leaders anticipate paving for the fresh asphalt will start in four weeks, with the entire speedway project completed in October. Fans can continue to watch the entire process unfold live on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s YouTube page.

Tickets to experience NASCAR at the all-new Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2022 are available now at www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.

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DJ KENNINGTON READY TO KICK OFF THE 2021 SEASON

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DJ Kennington racing at Sunset Speedway last season. Credit: Matthew Manor

July 29, 2021. DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team have been working for months preparing for the opening of the 2021 NASCAR Pinty’s Series season. Pandemic restrictions have delayed the start of competition but this weekend the team is back on track for the season opening event.

Here’s what you need to know.

Race Event: Twin 125-lap races at Sunset Speedway, Innisfil, ON

The Track: .333-mile paved, Semi-Banked Oval

Best finish: Fourth in 2020

Career Wins: 21

Last Victory: Jukasa Motor Speedway, 2020

DJ Quote: “We took a lot of energy from our win to close out last year and everyone on this Castrol Edge Dodge team has worked so hard during the off season. “We had a good test session at Sunset and we’re ready to grab some wins and take a run at the title”

TV & Live Streaming
Both races will be streamed live on TSN.ca and the TSN app in Canada and through Trackpass on NBC Sports Gold in the US. Start times at 4:50PM ET and 6:20PM ET. Broadcast times on TSN August 8, 1:00PM ET, August 15, 11:00AMET. RDS2 August 13, 9:30PM ET, August 23, 7:00PM ET

Race fans can follow DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team on their official social media platforms:

Twitter www.twitter.com/@djkracing
Instagram www.instagram.com/djkracing
Website www.djkracing.ca
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DJKenningtonRacing/

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