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HaasTooling.com Racing: Cole Custer New Hampshire Race Report

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Custer Finishes 14th at New Hampshire
HaasTooling.com Ford Driver Scores Fifth Top-15 of Season

Date: July 18, 2021
Event: Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 (Round 22 of 36)
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon (1.058-mile oval)
Format: 301 laps, broken into three stages (75 laps/110 laps/116 laps)
Start/Finish: 21st / 14th (Running, completed 293 of 293 laps)
Point Standing: 28th (337 points, 537 out of first)
Note: Race reduced eight laps short of its scheduled 301-lap distance due to darkness.
Race Winner: Aric Almirola of Stewart-Haas Racing (Ford)
Stage 1 Winner: Ryan Blaney of Team Penske (Ford)
Stage 2 Winner: Brad Keselowski of Team Penske (Ford)

Stage 1 Recap (Laps 1-75):

● Cole Custer started 21st and finished 16th.
● Custer struggled with the balance of his racecar in the initial laps of the race before the caution flag flew on lap five.
● The Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 came to an abrupt pause after only eight laps due to rain. The HaasTooling.com Ford driver was running 20th when the red flag waved.
● After an hour and 41 minutes under the red flag, the race resumed under the competition caution. The No. 41 HaasTooling.com team opted to keep their driver out on the track during the caution laps with the leaders to restart 19th.
● The green flag waved on lap 24, and Custer moved up several spots before the lap-32 caution. The 22-year-old reported that his Ford Mustang was tight, but he opted to stay out on the track to try and gain position.
● Custer restarted 12th on lap 38 and broke into the top-10 just two laps later.
● As the stage progressed, the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang became tighter, causing Custer to fall back to 16th – where he finished the first stage.
● During the stage break, the No. 41 team brought their driver down pit road for four tires, fuel and an air pressure adjustment.

Stage 2 Recap (Laps 76-185):

● Custer started 15th and finished 14th.
● The HaasTooling.com driver reported on lap 88, as he ran 14th, that his Ford Mustang was way too tight on this run. He told the team that his Ford Mustang was starting to fall off, but he continued to hold his position.
● When the caution came out on lap 127, the No. 41 team brought Custer down pit road for four tires, fuel and an adjustment to combat his tight racecar. The pit crew gained their driver two spots for the restart.
● On lap 160 after falling back to 16th, Custer tried to mimick the line of his teammate Kevin Harvick, but he reported that he got too tight trying to run it.
● In the closing 20 laps of the stage, Custer found his momentum and passed several cars to finish 14th.
● The No. 41 HaasTooling.com team pitted for four tires, fuel and an air pressure adjustment during the stage break.

Final Stage Recap (Laps 186-293):

● Custer started 14th and finished 14th.
● On the lap-193 restart, the HaasTooling.com Ford driver passed three cars to pull to 11th in the opening laps of the stage.
● As the final stage progressed, Custer reported that his No. 41 Ford Mustang needed more rear grip, and he fell back to 14th.
● Custer reported on lap 273 that he needed more turn and that he was continuing to run tight.
● On lap 284, NASCAR announced that the race would end in 10 laps due to the darkness. Custer was running 15th.
● The HaasTooling.com driver gained another spot in the closing laps to finish 14th.

Notes:

● Custer earned his fifth top-15 of the season and his second top-15 in two career NASCAR Cup Series starts at New Hampshire.
● Custer finished eighth in his prior visit to New Hampshire last August.
● Aric Almirola won the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 to score his first win of the season, the third of his career and his second since joining SHR in 2018. His margin over second-place Christopher Bell was .697 of a second.
● There were six caution periods for a total of 47 laps.
● Only 15 of the 37 drivers in the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 finished on the lead lap.
● Denny Hamlin remains the championship leader after New Hampshire with a 13-point advantage over second-place Kyle Larson.

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

“It wasn’t out best day but it was a solid day for our HaasTooling.com team New Hampshire and something we can build on. It’s really cool to see Aric (Almirola) get the win and shows that as an organization we’re moving in the right direction. We’ll take this two-week break and head to Watkins Glen looking for another chance to make some gains.”

Next Up:

The NASCAR Cup Series goes on a two-week summer break as broadcast partner NBC covers the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It returns to action on Aug. 8 with the Go Bowling at The Glen road-course race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. The event starts at 3 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by NBCSN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

HighPoint.com Racing: Chase Briscoe New Hampshire Race Report

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Briscoe Finishes 27th at New Hampshire
HighPoint.com Driver Struggles With Balance

Date: July 18, 2021
Event: Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 (Round 22 of 36)
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon (1.058-mile oval)
Format: 301 laps, broken into three stages (75 laps/110 laps/116 laps)
Start/Finish: 19th / 27th (Running, completed 291 of 293 laps)
Point Standing: 24th (377 points, 497 out of first)
Note: Race reduced eight laps short of its scheduled 301-lap distance due to darkness.
Race Winner: Aric Almirola of Stewart-Haas Racing (Ford)
Stage 1 Winner: Ryan Blaney of Team Penske (Ford)
Stage 2 Winner: Brad Keselowski of Team Penske (Ford)

Stage 1 Recap (Laps 1-75):

● Chase Briscoe started 19th and finished 24th.
● Just eight laps into the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, the yellow caution flag was shown as the leaders spun going into turn one due to wet track conditions. With rain falling, the race was placed under red flag conditions for an hour and 41 minutes.
● After several laps under yellow, the event returned to green on lap 24 with Briscoe lined up 15th.
● The No. 14 HighPoint.com team made their first pit stop of the race under yellow on lap 26. Briscoe said the car felt like it was on top of the track and needed help on corner exit. He was given four tires, fuel and adjustments, and lined up 29th for the lap-39 restart.
● Briscoe drove up to the 22nd position, but as the end of the first stage approached, he struggled on corner entry, causing the HighPoint.com Ford to fall back to 24th.
● At the stage break the team pitted for four tires, fuel and additional adjustments to help Briscoe with corner entry.

Stage 2 Recap (Laps 76-185):

● Briscoe started 29th and finished 21st.
● Following the stage break, Briscoe lined up 21st for the beginning of Stage 2. However, on the pace laps, the No. 14 HighPoint.com Mustang shut off. Briscoe pulled to the apron of turns three and four as the field approached the green on lap 82, where he attempted to refire his car. He was able to get going before the leaders lapped him, though he was scored in the 29th position, nearly 20 seconds behind the leader.
● Briscoe was lapped on lap 108. But he was able to hang on to his spot as the first car one lap down and was awarded his lap back when the caution flag waved on lap 129.
● Under caution, the HighPoint.com driver pitted for tires, fuel and adjustments to help him roll the center better as his entry had improved from previous adjustments.
● Briscoe restarted 21st but got stuck in the bottom lane and fell back to 25th. He worked his way back up to the 21st position by the end of the second stage.
● The HighPoint.com driver reported that he was having trouble across the center of the corner, so when the team pitted on lap 189 Briscoe was given fresh tires, fuel and adjustments to help with front turn in the center.

Stage 3 Recap (Laps 186-293):

● Briscoe started 19th and finished 27th.
● The HighPoint.com driver began the final stage in 19th but quickly dropped back to 27th, reporting that his Ford Mustang was plowing. As the stage went on he radioed that the tires were chattering in the center of the turn. But he was slowly able to work his way back into the 24th position.
● When the leaders began making scheduled green-flag pit stops on lap 246, the No. 14 team elected to stay on track to try to catch a caution. Briscoe ran as high as fifth before cars with newer tires began to pass him.
● Briscoe was called to pit road on lap 274 for his scheduled green-flag pit stop, receiving right-side tires and fuel. He rejoined the field in the 29th spot, two laps down.
● Briscoe picked up two positions before NASCAR announced on lap 283 that the race would end within 10 laps. He crossed the line 27th when the checkered flag waved.

Notes:

● The Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 marked Briscoe’s 22nd career NASCAR Cup Series start and his first at New Hampshire.
● Briscoe was the highest finishing NASCAR Cup Series rookie for the 18th time this season.
● Aric Almirola won the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 to score his first win of the season, the third of his career and his second since joining SHR in 2018. His margin over second-place Christopher Bell was .697 of a second.
● There were six caution periods for a total of 47 laps.
● Only 15 of the 37 drivers in the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 finished on the lead lap.
● Denny Hamlin remains the championship leader after New Hampshire with a 13-point advantage over second-place Kyle Larson.

Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 HighPoint.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing:

“We had a really tough time getting our balance where we needed it all day. We’d make improvements on entry, but it was never really where I needed it to be to make up any ground. Going a lap down didn’t help, but we were able to get that back pretty quick. Playing the strategy game at the end and hoping for a caution didn’t quite go in our favor, so I’m looking forward to the break. It’ll give us a chance to regroup and come back ready for some road-course racing in a few weeks.”

Next Up:

The NASCAR Cup Series goes on a two-week summer break as broadcast partner NBC covers the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It returns to action on Aug. 8 with the Go Bowling at The Glen road-course race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. The event starts at 3 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by NBCSN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

RCR Post Race Report – Loudon 301

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Austin Dillon Survives Shortened NASCAR Cup Series Race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway In No. 3 Chevy

Finish: 17th
Start: 13th
Points: 13th

“It was an intense day to say the least in our No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. We battled weather, ill-timed cautions and darkness. We started the race a little tight rolling through the center of Turns 3 and 4 but routine adjustments really helped the handling of our Chevy. In Stage 2, the caution flag came out while we were on pit road, pinning us one lap down. I’m proud of this team for giving me what I needed to race our way into position for the free pass. I wish we could have earned some Stage Points today and finished a little higher in the running order, but I know we gave it our all and that is just how it goes sometimes. There’s a lot of fight left in this team so don’t count us out of the NASCAR Playoffs battle yet. We’ll take these next few off weekends to regroup before Watkins Glen.” -Austin Dillon

Tyler Reddick and the No. 8 Cat #WeDigLandscaping Chevrolet Team Showcase Speed and Determination at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Finish: 13th
Start: 8th
Points: 12th

“Our No. 8 Caterpillar #WeDigLandscaping Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE was really strong today. I told Randall Burnett and the guys during the red flag that our car was sporty and could be in contention at the end. The handling built free during a long run, but it wasn’t unbearable or hurt us in any way. We barely adjusted on the handling during the race which is a sign of a really fast race car. We had to overcome a few different things – overshooting the pit stall and scrubbing the wall – but even though that cost us track position, I steadily worked my way back up inside the top-10. There were a few different strategies in play at the end when we were racing against the darkness. I hate we didn’t get to run the full distance, because I think we could have finished better than 13th. As we get closer to the playoff cutoff though, we will need to have a clean race and get a win to secure our spot. I know our team can do it and we will keep battling.” -Tyler Reddick

Ford Performance NASCAR: Almirola Wins New Hampshire Cup Race

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Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Cup Series — Foxwoods Resort Casino 301
New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Sunday, July 18, 2021

ARIC ALMIROLA”S DRAMATIC WIN AT NEW HAMPSHIRE CLINCHES PLAYOFF SPOT

  • Aric Almirola registered his first victory of the season and third win of his NASCAR Cup Series career with today’s win.
  • It’s Ford’s fourth straight Cup victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
  • This marks the 30th win for Stewart-Haas Racing since joining Ford.
  • Today’s win is Ford’s 709th all-time in NASCAR Cup Series competition.

FORD FINISHING RESULTS
1st — Aric Almirola
3rd — Brad Keselowski
4th — Joey Logano
5th — Ryan Blaney
6th — Kevin Harvick
11th — Matt DiBenedetto
14th — Cole Custer
24th — Ryan Newman
25th — Michael McDowell
27th — Chase Briscoe
29th — Chris Buescher
30th — B.J. McLeod
32nd — Anthony Alfredo
34th — Josh Bilicki

ARIC ALMIROLA, No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang — VICTORY LANE INTERVIEW — DID YOU SEE THAT PERFORMANCE COMING THIS MORNING? “Honestly, I did. This is by far one of my favorite racetracks. I love coming up to the New England area and racing. I love this racetrack. I had this race won a couple years ago and I gave it away. I lost it, and I am so glad to win a race here with this race team. God is so good. We’ve been through so much and I’ve just stood the test and kept the faith. The team, everybody, they’ve just been working so hard. Smithfield, Ford, Go Bowling, Pit Boss Grills, everybody, Honeystinger, Shady Rays Sunglasses. There have been so many people that have just continued to support us through the crappiest year ever, and, man, this feels so good for them. My pit crew, they did a phenomenal job on pit road. All the guys that work on this car, they just keep fighting. They just keep digging, bringing the best race car they can bring every week and it is no doubt, we have struggled, but, guess what? We’re going playoff racing.”

HOW ABOUT THOSE LAST 50 LAPS? MAYBE THE HARDEST 50 LAPS YOU’VE EVER RACED TO BEAT BLANEY< KESELOWSKI AND BELL. “Yeah, that’s what a race car driver lives for and for so long I’ve been so close to winning at some of these racetracks like here, Dover, and I’ve let it slip away. I honestly hated it and my wife has hated it worse than I have. She’s always told me, ‘Honey, I want you to win so badly at somewhere other than a restrictor plate racetrack,’ and we did it today. I’m so proud of everybody at Stewart-Haas Racing, Roush Yates Engine Shop. We have been fighting, scratching, clawing and, man, this feels so good to have something pay off for all the hard work, so just really happy. Man, this means so much. It’s hard to explain it, but I love coming up here to New England. You fans are awesome in this area.”

BRAD KESELOWSKI, No. 2 eCascadia Ford Mustang — “The 10 was just lights-out fast that last run, or the last two runs, and just drove by everybody. It was pretty amazing. We were good, but we weren’t great, so a solid day.”

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CALL TO SHORTEN IT? “Yeah, it was pretty smart. You’ve got to keep in mind that what you can see on TV is not what you can see in the car. We see a lot less in the car than you can even on site, so whether it’s Circuit of the Americas where we had no visibility or here bad things happen when you can’t see.”

TEAM PENSKE AND FORD HAVE BEEN GOOD HERE LATELY. WHAT MADE FORD SO GOOD TODAY? “I don’t know. It seems like we’re a little better on the 750s than the 550s. We’re probably a little closer on the package.”

RYAN BLANEY, No. 12 Menards/Tarkett Ford Mustang — “I thought we were pretty good. We just got loose when the sun started to go down and as it got darker we got looser and just couldn’t really keep up with that. We kind of fell off the pace there at the end. When we had the lead I was kind of riding around and I knew Aric and the 2 were there and I was trying to manage my tires, but as soon as Aric got by the 2 he was on me incredibly quick and I couldn’t push any harder. Overall, not a bad run. The three best cars in the top five is not bad, just still have to keep doing a little work, but we’re getting there.”

WAS THAT MORE FUN OR FRUSTRATING RACING WITH BRAD FOR THE LEAD? “I had more fun when I was behind him and I’m sure he had more fun when he was behind me because you could kind of get each other loose. You just put it on the left-rear and get him free pretty easy and, like I said, I thought I was gonna drive away when I got in front of Brad, but then he put the pressure on me like I did him and just kept getting me loose and loose just with air. I couldn’t get away, but that was a blast. That was a lot of fun and that’s something. I’ve always enjoyed racing Brad. He gave me my start in trucks, so that was a lot of fun racing for the lead like that.”

BRAD SAID TODAY WAS A CASE FOR NOT PUTTING THE PJ1 DOWN. DO YOU AGREE? “Yeah. I thought it put on a great show with no PJ1, just less grip out there. It felt like there was a little bit of a grip change, like the track was darker in the first and third lane, but it was like almost gone. I didn’t feel much PJ1. I just thought the track was pretty wide, so I think the place doesn’t need PJ1 at all.”

DID THEY CALL IT EARLY? “I’m happy because I was trying my butt off to keep the 4 behind me. I didn’t see the lead. From my seat, I’m glad they did because I don’t know if I could have held the 4 off for eight more laps.”

JOEY LOGANO, No. 22 Autotrader Ford Mustang — “We had a really fast Autotrader Mustang. When you come to your home track all you want to do is win. A straight kick to the gut to start the race with a piece of rubber getting in the linkage, the throttle linkage, and not letting me get wide-open. All we did was take a picture under the red flag, underneath the hood to see what was under there. We took a picture with a camera phone and they gave us a two-lap penalty for that. I understand the rules are the rules, but it’s also a safety factor and the last thing you want is a throttle to stick and get hurt. I don’t know. Hindsight is 20/20, but you would never know what it was if you didn’t take a picture, but it still had the piece of rubber in it. It’s frustrating. We got a good finish out of it, but it’s frustrating when you’re at your home track and you feel like you could have got a win out of it, out of a safety issue that we got a penalty for.”

WITHOUT THE PENALTY YOU FELT YOU HAD A GOOD SHOT TO WIN? “Absolutely. As much as you fight through a field over and over again you beat up your car a lot. You wear tires out a lot. If you get up front, you can set your pace and save stuff and you can be a lot faster. We passed the whole field three or four times trying to get lucky dogs and move up there. I definitely felt like we had the best car we’ve had all season, in my opinion.”

WERE THESE THE BEST CARS FOR PENSKE AND FORD ALL YEAR? “Yeah, I’d say so. Probably the best car I’ve had all season and when you see other teammates up there battling for the lead at one point you feel like we brought some good stuff. This has been a good track for us. Brad has been really good here in the past and I think we all probably learned a lot from him and his style here that’s made us all competitive.”

THEY CUT THE RACE EIGHT LAPS SHORT FOR DARKNESS. COULD YOU SEE? “I don’t know if eight laps is gonna change anything. Maybe. Maybe I could have caught the 2 and got another spot. I was able to catch him quite a bit there. I didn’t know what was going on for the lead. I don’t know if it was close or not, but it was getting dark. I don’t know. I wasn’t in the lead, so I would say keep racing. I’d still say keep racing because I’m not in the lead.”

MATT DIBENEDETTO, No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang — WHAT WERE YOU HOPING WHEN YOU HAD THE LEAD LATE AND IT WAS GETTING DARKER? “I was hoping they were gonna throw the 10 to go when we were leading. It was getting pretty dark. Hassler and our guys made a great attempt and call trying to snag one there. We started off and had to really crank on it today, and we got it way better. Then we stayed out and knew we’d sacrifice some track position if it did stay green and we didn’t get the 10 to go deal and we didn’t. But we did a two-tire deal and made it work and instead of finishing eighth we finished 11th and it was totally worth the gamble, so great job.”

WERE YOU THINKING YOU WERE DUE A BREAK WHEN YOU WERE LEADING? AT WHAT POINT DO YOU SAY THIS IS A TIME WHERE THE BREAK HAS TO GO YOUR WAY? “I was definitely hoping so. I looked at it two different ways. One, was that. Two, was here we are turning a day where we were off from the start into what was gonna be another top 10. If we didn’t throw a Hail Mary, instead of finishing 11th we would have been eighth, so it just shows yet again that even on our bad day we were gonna run top 10, so it just shows the strength of our team. So there were two ways to look at it.”

YOU HOVERED AROUND 10TH ALL DAY. “We took it from around that 10th area and there was a lot of green flag racing where we got the car way better to where we were running lap times comparable to the leaders. We just really had to crank on it. It just shows how good our team is. There are still a lot of proud things to take out of it.”

CHASE BRISCOE, No. 14 HighPoint.com Ford Mustang — “That was a long day. We weren’t that great to start and then at the beginning of the second stage our motor shut off and that kind of put us behind. We were able to get the lucky dog, but wasn’t really that great all day. Then at the end, I don’t know, we just missed something and went really bad all of a sudden. That was unfortunate, but I’m glad our teammate was able to win, but it was a long, long day for us.”

CHEVY NCS AT NEW HAMPSHIRE: Post-Race Notes and Quotes

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO 301
TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE NOTES & QUOTES
JULY 18, 2021

TOP TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
7th KYLE LARSON, NO. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM CAMARO ZL1 1LE
8th ROSS CHASTAIN, NO. 42 CLOVER CAMARO ZL1 1LE
9th ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1 1LE
13th TYLER REDDICK, NO. 8 CAT #WEDIGLANDSCAPING CAMARO ZL1 1LE
15th RICKY STENHOUSE JR., NO. 47 KROGER/DAWN CAMARO ZL1 1LE

TOP FIVE UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1st Aric Almirola (Ford)
2nd Christopher Bell (Toyota)
3rd Brad Keselowski (Ford)
4th Joey Logano (Ford)
5th Ryan Blaney (Ford)

The NASCAR Cup Series season continues at Watkins Glen International for the Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday, August 8, at 3 P.M. ET. Live coverage can be found on NBCSN, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE NOTES AND QUOTES:

KYLE LARSON, NO. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM CAMARO ZL1 1LE – Finished 7th
SOLID DAY ALL AROUND. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU NEEDED THERE AT THE END OR THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO MAKE GAINS?
“I think we just needed grip. I was just a little bit too free. Once we finally got some grip in it, my long run kind of faded a little bit. My team made some improvements, so that was good. I feel like with the improvements, we probably finished a spot or two better than we maybe would have before. It’s good to get the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Camaro ZL1 1LE back into the top-10.”

ROSS CHASTAIN, NO. 42 CLOVER CAMARO ZL1 1LE – Finished 8th
“Eighth-place here at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The No. 42 Clover Camaro ZL1 1LE ran in the top-10, right around sixth to tenth, all day long. We executed on a green flag pit stop there at the end to bring our Chevrolet home right behind Kyle (Larson).”

“We want to be better; but a nice, solid, pretty uneventful day. I got to race around my teammate (Kurt Busch) a few times. It was good stuff. Onto the next one.”

ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1 1LE – Finished 9th
“Top-10 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the No. 48 Ally team; we’ll take it. We typically aren’t good here, so a ninth-place finish is pretty good for us. It’s a good improvement versus the last couple of times we’ve been here. I only raced one race car today, which was fantastic. I’ve raced three race cars here before, so we’re doing what we can on the Ally Camaro. Not a bad day.”

TYLER REDDICK, NO. 8 CAT #WEDIGLANDSCAPING CAMARO ZL1 1LE – Finished 13th
“Our No. 8 Caterpillar #WeDigLandscaping Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE was really strong today. I told Randall (Burnett) and the guys during the red flag that our car was sporty and could be in contention at the end. The handling built free during a long run, but it wasn’t unbearable or hurt us in any way. We barely adjusted on the handling during the race which is a sign of a really fast race car. We had to overcome a few different things – overshooting the pit stall and scrubbing the wall – but even though that cost us track position, I steadily worked my way back up inside the top-10. There were a few different strategies in play at the end when we were racing against the darkness. I hate we didn’t get to run the full distance, because I think we could have finished better than 13th. As we get closer to the playoff cutoff though, we will need to have a clean race and get a win to secure our spot. I know our team can do it and we will keep battling.”

AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 1LE – Finished 17th
“It was an intense day to say the least in our No. 3 Chevy at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. We battled weather, ill-timed cautions and darkness. We started the race a little tight rolling through the center of Turns 3 and 4 but routine adjustments really helped the handling of our Chevy. In Stage 2, the caution flag came out while we were on pit road, pinning us one lap down. I’m proud of this team for giving me what I needed to race our way into position for the free pass. I wish we could have earned some Stage Points today and finished a little higher in the running order, but I know we gave it our all and that is just how it goes sometimes. There’s a lot of fight left in this team so don’t count us out of the NASCAR Playoffs battle yet. We’ll take these next few off weekends to regroup before Watkins Glen.”

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After claiming online casino bonuses, your bankroll will be even bigger, which subsequently increases both the winning odds and chances to completely change your lifestyle. Being a car racing enthusiast who decided to pursue happiness in a racing theme, you have an opportunity to mix and match your passions by enjoying some of the finest titles in the growing niche.

Reel Heist

Produced by Red Tiger Gaming, this is a 5-reel 4-row 40 pay line game with the provider’s signature features, including the different theme and cross-platform compatibility. At first glance, catching robbers and claiming rewards have a little in common with racing but didn’t this cross your mind: they have to put the booty somewhere and quickly disappear from the crime scene using what? A great car, undoubtedly the fastest resource and their green light for completing the plan.

Acting as the Wild, there is a cop trying to prevent the robbery, also adding an extra level of fun after managing to do so. Moving across the reels, the cop can bring up to 2000x or everything the robbers took. Stunning a villain will lock him into position during the free spins feature, making it easier to bring him to justice.

Mega Moolah 5 Drive

Linked to the evergreen hit and one of the best-paying progressive jackpot slot machine games ever made by Microgaming, the 5-reeler takes slots fans on the journey in and around the Americas. Players will get to a meal in a diner along with truck drivers, rednecks driving boogies, and more in this racing cars themed slot.

Above the playable setting and just across a desert rocky background, no less than four progressives are backed by a blue sky – Mega, Major, Minor, and Mini. Every spin you take can trigger them randomly, so the more you play, the better are chances to get massively paid.

When it comes to the reel modifiers in this online casino game, there are some Wilds, Scatters, and Free Spins Bonus. The latter are associated with multipliers applied to all winners.

Desert Drag

It’s all about beating and leaving other pilots in the dust made by the wheels of your respective vehicle. The “Fast and Furious” set in a remote wasteland is more rewarding than one could expect from a non-progressive title. There is no green light to watch about, which makes it as close as possible to a real racing game.

First of all, instead of traditional gameplay, this title heavily relies on the 2-ways pay mode that depends on the Wilds occurrence. The reels start changing the way you play the slot game offering more options for creating winners. Another thing closely related is the main prize of 10000x your highest stake triggered when 3 or more Wilds land on an active payline.

The winner takes it all, especially if we talk about boosted vehicles of different colors since the yellow and the red pay 5000x and 1000x the bet, respectively. Other themed icons bring a maximum of 300x the money invested, making this title a shop no ambitious gamer would like to stop.

Conclusion

When searching for a game that will meet all your expectations, the choice is wide and reputable providers have a lot to offer. Thanks to the latest technologies, you can feel like watching the show even though sitting miles away. Mobile-friendliness is implied, so just define you as a jackpot chaser or a recreational punter looking for a casual game that brings the best of both worlds.

The best car themed slots for real fans

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Back in the days of arcade machines and clubs offering all kinds of entertainment, racing games dominated and created a faithful fan base. With technological advancements, the most reputable casino sites came up with a great idea – why not combine them with slot car casino games and create an equally solid audience that will enjoy the blend of two worlds? At first glance, it was a mission impossible, but the series of fortunate events proved the decision was nothing less than right. Let’s get you through the list of top car-themed slot machines you can play for free or for real money.

Formula X

One of the first and still a good slot car game, Formula X is an IGT release produced in Flash, so you’ll need a browser supporting the technology to fuel it up on your device. Anyways, the plot presumes you’re a Formula One pilot that first needs to settle his/her bets between 0.01 and 250 coins per spin and then turn on the vehicle.

The rest is as simple as possible – the reel set starts spinning to eventually bring a prize on 1 or all 25 paylines. The latter is needed for all who chase a progressive jackpot which also requires you to collect 1.000 bonus points accumulated throughout the course. There are 3 main prizes, including the Super and Grand one, so it’s only up to your stake to decide the exact amount of cash.

Even though demo mode is an option, only when playing the cars for cash is where you’ll truly feel the excitement. To start, players need to make a deposit using an accepted payment method, for example, one of the most convenient is to pay by phone.  By visiting LeafletCasino, you can find reviews of websites that accept pay by phone as a preferred method and offer favorable terms to their customers.

Rally

Sports fans into driving and racing that always feel speed whenever nearby are still fond of the Rally slots game produced by Leander. Setting the stage into one of the most exciting races ever, the slot car title follows a simple narrative with Wilds, Scatters, and Bonus rounds, so let’s get the wheels roaring.

First of all, players will find a lot of betting combinations to cater to both newbies and seasoned pilots. The rally slot car driver as your avatar is the highest-paying of all icons offering 500x the stake for 5 matchings.

Wilds are doing just what you expect from them – substituting for all other items but the Scatter. The latter is needed to trigger the extra theme and can bring cash prizes of 5x, 50x, or 150x the stake should 1, 2, or 3 respectively appear anywhere on the reels. During the feature slot game, your mission is to collect flags while passing through checkpoints and avoiding car damages. It is also possible to continue from where we left off, and this is a nice way to show how casino brands collaborate to build up a stronger fanbase.

Drive: Multiplier Mayhem

Inspired by so many great driving-themed games, this one combines muscle cars, sports, and slots all wrapped in a package with captivating electronic music and slick design. Welcomed to the future, players will get a high-octane action title and eventually scoop the big win of 750.000 coins.

NetEnt decided to stick to the classic gameplay offering 5 reels, 3 rows, and 15 fixed paylines where you will find Multiplier Wilds substituting for all other icons. Moreover, they can boost any winning combination they’re part of.

Additionally, players can unlock 10 extra spins with 3 Scatters, while the top online experience starts after collecting Nitro symbols – you will unlock the next super speed car’s opponent, increasing the number of free spins at the same time. Another interesting option is a multiplier of 4x, 5x, or 6x applied to all winnings scored throughout this round.

Racing for Pinks Slot

Microgaming never stands still while the studio’s major rivals and other online casino game developers are trying to dominate the slot cars scene. Their answer to NetEnt’s hit revolves around the popular “Fast and Furious” series and comes with a lot of advanced features, including traditional options such as AutoPlay and Quick Spin.

There are 243 ways to make a winner out of slot car icons such as boosted versions of Chevy, Cadillac, and Volkswagen Beetle cars. Also, there is a set of lower-rated ones starring nitro and an engine. Racing fans will enjoy the Bonus Race spreading over five stages, during which your racer competes against others on the track.

Crossing the finish line first grants 5x the bet, while each new car racing event is a new chance for a bigger win. Thus, a series of successful events grants 15x, 35x, 75, or 175x your highest stake. The other side of the spectrum is filled with extra rounds, and you can spin up to 30 times at the casino’s expense, with all winners multiplied up to 5x.

Highway Kings

Monster trucks are the second-best choice for fans of the top cars, so Playtech gave them satisfaction to become truckers at least while enjoying online slot games. Each spin in this 5-reeler can bring a maximum of 10.000 coins next to winners you can take in the bonus rounds.

Visually, this is one of those slots games that aren’t much and combines Red Truck Wilds with 2 more truck items serving as multipliers. Both the yellow and green trucks can boost the bankroll granting 5.000 or 1.000 coins, respectively. Other themed icons have a slightly lower rating but can produce up to 300 coins.

This is a progressive jackpot title where this feature literally erases all possible downsides related to graphics and sounds. After each spin, a combination of 5 numbers will be chosen randomly, and should all of them are of the same kind, lucky winners will take the entire pot.

Conclusion

Covering a multiverse of themes related to cars, there are a plethora of engaging titles you can find in reputable online casinos. Each gamer can find a slot car to be called my top when creating an account and start the online casinos’ adventure. Formulas, monster trucks, speeders, and other slot car machines are around the corner – some of them inspired by movies, others come with different features, but one thing is what they have in common: to entertain all who cherish slot car titles. As always, everything about these cars is up to you.

Essential Traits of the Best NASCAR Drivers

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Anyone who thinks that driving a NASCAR race car simply means speeding around an oval making only left turns would be seriously mistaken. The NASCAR Cup Series is comprised of 42 professional athletes, most at (or nearing) the apex of their careers. 

While many NASCAR drivers make it look fairly easy, the essential components that define the best NASCAR drivers include more than just being the fastest. The best NASCAR drivers are highly skilled, with mental and physical prowess only matched by some of the best athletes around the world. 

So, what are the common, essential traits of the best NASCAR drivers?

Physical Endurance

Physical endurance is one’s ability to withstand arduous amounts of activity but end the race with the least amount of fatigue. Perhaps the most demanding aspect of drivers driving NASCAR is the sports’ physical impact. Most races cover 500 – 600 miles, with the race taking 3 to 4 hours. And with 38 races over the ten-month season, the reality is that physical endurance is a must-have. 

Physical Strength

NASCAR racing demands incredibly high levels of strength. A grueling race can leave a driver with burning arm muscles and a painful neck. With 200 miles of turns – with speeds exceeding 160 MPH, increased gravitation force means that the driver experiences a force 3-4 times its normal weight. This gravitation force is equivalent to 3Gs to 4Gs, which ultimately strains the driver’s upper body. For example – the average weight of an adult is 11 lbs. This means that the driver’s head would feel like it weighed 33 lbs. or more when racing through a turn. 

Lightning-Fast Reflexes

Lightning-fast reflexes are required to avoid an out-of-control competitor or help a NASCAR driver set the fastest lap. Professional NASCAR drivers become so attuned to their cars that they can detect every crack or bump on the NASCAR racetrack. Professional drivers learn to detect how each of the race car’s tires rides around each turn. Experienced drivers anticipate how the car will slide as they apply full throttle. 

There is no one physical trait that makes a NASCAR driver faster than the competition. Most professional drivers find the edge – that is, faster reflexes – by honing the connection that exists between the car and driver over thousands of laps. 

An Inherent Racer’s Instinct

The racer’s instinct is likely the most challenging trait to quantify, but it is undoubtedly the easiest to identify. 

Also known as the racer’s edge, ambition in Motorsports manifests through a driver’s instinct – in other words, knowing which move to make at the right time. In a sport where a win can be measured in thousandths of a second, the driver’s instinct/edge/ambition can make all the difference at the checkered flag. 

The Take-Away

The qualities of the best NASCAR drivers include combinations of the above-noted characteristics, plus other unique qualities and talents of their own. These different qualities may consist of a killer-competitive spirit, mental fortitude, business aptitude, and confidence in their team and their own abilities.

Recovery From an Auto Accident: The Long Road Back

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If we are in an auto accident, there will be consequences, and even for minor bumps, these still need to be taken care of. Some things should be attended to in the immediate aftermath of the crash, and others will require more long-term attention which may include extended physio treatment. Here we will look at the various things we will need to attend to.

The Immediate Aftermath

The first thing is always to check if anyone is injured and react accordingly in any accident situation. If a person is injured, is it safe to move that person? Consideration must also be given to the position and condition of the vehicles involved. Are they a fire hazard? Or are they likely to be hit by subsequent cars and cause more damage or injury? Once the safety of the scene has been assessed and taken care of in its initial state, we should call the authorities and document the scene. Take pictures of all vehicles, road position and level of damage, and any injuries.

Hospital & Medical Care

Once the scene has been cleared, if either party requires hospital treatment, it should be determined if they need an ambulance or make their own way there. Once the initial injuries have been dealt with either on-site or at the hospital, it is crucial for everyone to be assessed thoroughly by a physician at their earliest convenience. Many injuries relating to a motor accident are not apparent immediately, such as neck and shoulder pain, abdominal pain, numbness, and back pain. Even after a more extended period, stress and anxiety caused by PTSD might emerge.

Financial Settlement

Suppose you consider the accident to be the fault of the opposite party. In that case, it might be suitable to seek a financial settlement for compensation. I would use Top Researched to look for specialist lawyers in this area. Things to consider are medical bills, loss of earnings, emotional and psychological damage. Even if none of the above is required, there will be repairs to the vehicle, which is better being claimed from their insurance.

Physio & Recovery 

If your injuries are severe, you may need an extended course of physiotherapy to recover. This can be impactful on your whole life, not just motoring. For some, it might be challenging to find the time. Or it could even be a challenge to get to the physio’s office if you don’t have someone to drive you. If you are competing in motorsport, you may need a more extended lay-off, or specialist protection, such as knee braces for motorcyclists.

Long-term Adaptation

Hopefully, most of you will not need to read this section, but for some, the injuries are life-long and irreversible. We’ve seen people needing assistance walking to ending up in wheelchairs. The unluckiest ones can even be paralyzed. Some victims are in long-term comas, and many never wake up again.

Be Thorough & Don’t Settle for Less.

At any stage of the aftermath, be sure you are not accepting a settlement before you know the full extent of your damage or injuries. Also, do not be bullied into accepting liability for the accident if it wasn’t your fault.

Top 3 Interesting Facts About NASCAR Racing

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NASCAR has gradually grown in popularity and attracted the attention of a lot of different sponsors. These include sponsors such as Busch, Coca-Cola, Geico, Pepsi, and Xfinity.

Recently these events have attracted the attention of betting operators and real money casinos where players can gamble and win real money prizes. Clearly more and more people are getting into NASCAR, most likely for the same reason, they are watching Formula 1. So we will go over some of the interesting facts about NASCAR racing. 

Drivers Don’t Need a License

Laws and regulations are pretty strict nowadays, and you need some sort of license or certificate to do a job or open up a business. Even if you wish to develop and offer mobile pokies, which are popular casino games in esports betting australia, you will need to be licensed and regulated. However, that is not the case with NASCAR drivers. It might sound surprising that you don’t need a driver’s license but it’s true, and it’s actually not a big deal. They undergo rigorous testing and training in order to qualify for the race, so a driver’s license is not a necessity, also there are no traffic laws here. 

Cars Don’t Last Very Long

The sport is all about speed, and incredible driving skills. It’s a real adrenaline rush, and it’s pretty dangerous, even if you take into consideration the safety measures that were added over the years. That being said, these aren’t really state-of-the-art vehicles, which sounds crazy. You would think that this is an event that decides who is the best driver, and at the same time who can produce the best car. This is not true at all, and when it comes to endurance NASCAR is nothing to be admired. They are basically built to last one race. 

The engine basically burns out after a single race, and in some cases, it has to be changed mid-way through the race. This also makes you think. Everything nowadays needs to be tested for quality assurance. Even when we talk about online games that are available on gambling platforms, they are all playtested before they are released and available to the users. So, if an engine cannot last a whole race, how is it even tested? Since you would have to throw it away after each test.    

No Bathroom Breaks 

We all know that the races can last for hours, and some situations get pretty scary. Yet even when the race is finished, drivers don’t seem to be rushing to the bathroom, which is kind of crazy. Imagine binge-watching some of the most interesting series and not pausing to go to the bathroom, it sounds ridiculous. 

Of course, most of the racers simply hold it and wait until everything is over but the reality is they really need to go to the bathroom and that feeling interferes with their concentration. So, in order to continue the race, they just let themselves loose while driving. After all, when you have to go you have to go. 

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