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Jett Noland – Knoxville Race Advance

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Knoxville Raceway Race Advance
Corn Belt 150 Presented by Premier Chevy Dealers

Team: No. 45 Hype Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Jett Noland
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @jettnoland50

Noland on Racing at Knoxville: “I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the Hype Motorsports – Noland’s Roofing No. 45 this weekend at Knoxville Raceway,” said Noland. “This will be my debut race on dirt, so I’m excited to test the limits of myself and my truck and put on a good show for Niece Motorsports, our partners and fans.”

Noland at Knoxville: Friday night’s Corn Belt 150 marks the first time that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visits Knoxville Raceway.

This week’s race also marks Noland’s first ever start on dirt.

On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet will race with support from Hype Motorsports and Noland’s Roofing.

Hype Motorsports aims to help drivers create and promote their own unique brands through tried-and-true brand development techniques and new-age marketing.

Noland’s Roofing is a family-owned, Florida licensed general contractor and roofing contractor. Noland’s roofing offers free, no obligation estimates and 14 different financing vendor options for roofing, siding, windows, insulation, gutters, painting, cabinetry and much more. Noland’s Roofing prides itself on repairing roofs right the first time, with no hidden costs.

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.

Ryan Truex – Knoxville Race Advance

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Knoxville Raceway Race Advance
Corn Belt 150 Presented by Premier Chevy Dealers

Team: No. 40 Niece/Marquis Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ryan Truex
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @Ryan_Truex

Truex on Racing at Knoxville: “This week is going to be a new challenge for everyone in the series,” said Truex. “Racing on dirt is definitely tough, but I think it’s going to be a lot of fun too. Knoxville is known for great racing, and I think the Truck Series will deliver more of the same. I’m looking forward to getting on track in our Niece/Marquis Chevrolet.”

Truex at Knoxville: Friday night’s Corn Belt 150 marks the first time that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visits Knoxville Raceway.

In two prior starts on dirt tracks in the Series, Truex earned two 20th-place finishes at Eldora (2017) and Bristol (2021).

On the Truck: Truex will race with support from Niece Equipment and Marquis this week at Knoxville Raceway.

For over 40 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity, and dependability.

Marquis, an employee-owned company founded in 1980, builds world-class hot tubs in the USA. Designed with cutting-edge features, Marquis hot tubs deliver the ultimate hydromassage experience, costing less to operate, and requiring the least amount of maintenance. Marquis is proud to craft spas designed to enhance health and well-being. For more information, visit: www.marquisspas.com.

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.

Brian Brown – No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy Tundra Camping World Trucks Knoxville Preview

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Brian Brown Camping World Trucks Knoxville Preview (printable)
Brian Brown: Driver, No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy Toyota

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
Event: Corn Belt 150, Race 14 of 22, 150 Laps – 40/50/60; 75 Miles
Location: Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway (half-mile dirt oval)
Date/Broadcast: July 9, 2021 at 9 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

What Brown Can Do for You:

  • Accomplished sprint car driver ‘Blackjack’ Brian Brown will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the No. 51 Tundra as the series heads to Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway for the inaugural event at the half-mile dirt track. Brown’s Toyota will carry primary sponsorship from Casey’s General Stores, the fourth largest convenience store retailer in the United States, and Rowdy Energy, the better-for-you energy drink created by KBM owner Kyle Busch for Friday night’s 150-lap event.
  • Brown boasts an impressive resume racing sprint cars, currently totaling 185 career victories at the numerous tracks he has competed at across the country. The 42-year-old Missouri native has recorded 53 career wins and four track championships at Knoxville in the 410 Sprint Car division, (2010, 2017, 2019, 2020) and another championship (2002) and 17 victories in the 360 division. ‘Blackjack’ finished second three consecutive years (2012-2014) in the prestigious Knoxville Nationals, a yearly event held at the half-mile dirt oval.
  • Brown bested the 15-year-old track record (14.407 seconds) at Knoxville earlier this year with a qualifying time of 14.351 seconds for the Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series event May 22 and went on to win both feature events that night. He also picked up a pair of top-10 finishes in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series when they visited Knoxville June 11 and June 12. Most recently, he finished second at Knoxville on July 3 in the Budweiser Salutes American Night 410 feature. Across the 37 races he has competed in at various tracks around the country this season, ‘Blackjack’ has totaled three feature wins, eight top-five and 17 top-10 finishes.
  • The dirt-track standout was selected to drive the “Local Champion’s Car” at Knoxville when the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) raced there June 19. Brown finished seventh in Heat Race No. 1, eighth in Heat Race No. 2 and eighth in the 50-lap feature.
  • KBM has earned four of its Camping World Truck series-leading 88 career wins on dirt tracks. Most recently, 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. drove the same No. 51 Toyota that Brown will drive this weekend to a victory March 29 in the Truck Series inaugural dirt race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. Darrell Wallace Jr. won at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, a half-mile dirt oval, in 2014 and Christopher Bell made it back-to-back victories for the organization at the famed track in 2015.
  • Mardy Lindley is in his first season as a crew chief at KBM. Before arriving at KBM, Lindley guided his drivers to 32 wins and four ARCA Menards Series East championships since 2013, including back-to-back titles with Sam Mayer the last two seasons. Additionally, he earned the ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Showdown championship with Mayer in 2020. Behind the wheel, the second-generation driver won 11 races on the Pro Cup Series from 2000 to 2006 and was crowned the series champion in 2001. Lindley was atop the pit box for Truex Jr’s victory at the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt race earlier this season. The South Carolina native has also crew chiefed two ARCA Menards Series races on dirt tracks, earning a best result of fifth with Zane Smith at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds in 2018.
  • Casey’s General Stores is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,200 convenience stores in 16 states. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the fourth-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at every location. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app. Rowdy Energy is currently available at Casey’s locations throughout Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Brian Brown, Driver Q&A:

You’ve had a lot of success in sprint cars at Knoxville in your career. What does it mean to you to be getting this a chance to race in the Camping World Truck Series there?
“I’m excited for it, obviously we’ve had some success with the winged sprint car there, but until recently I’ve never run there with fenders. What a great opportunity with Casey’s and Rowdy on what I feel like is the best truck in the pits, the 51. It’s going to be a learning experience, but I’m looking forward to running all the laps and putting ourselves in a position to have a good finish at the end.”

How do you feel what you experienced running the SRX series at Knoxville will relate to running in the Truck Series there?
“I feel like running anything at Knoxville besides a sprint car is definitely going to help me. Something that heavy, that doesn’t really want to turn, and when it does want to turn it wants to spin out, all that is just different. Being able to run around 100 laps there with an SRX car, learning where to lift, where to pick up the throttle, they are similar, but they aren’t similar. The best way I can explain it is just doing something a little bit different. Everybody at KBM has welcomed me with open arms. Mardy (Lindley), the crew chief, has been phenomenal. From point A to point B where we’ve been so far has been just an awesome experience. Hopefully, we can get Casey’s and Rowdy and the Toyota Tundra 51 up in the front where it belongs.”

Have you set any goals going into the race?
“I talked to Mardy about it and mainly you have to finish all the laps, that’s the number one goal. If you’re three laps down, you’re not going to win the race. Try to finish all the laps and keep our nose clean. Obviously, Martin (Truex Jr.) had the fastest truck and won at Bristol in the same truck that I’m going to be driving, so I know the truck is going to be good enough. Hopefully, I can get in there during practice and adapt as best as I can, run all the laps and don’t damage the truck and then as the race progresses and I get more confident in the truck with what’s going on and adapting to the whole thing I feel like the sky is the limit to what we can do. I feel like we can very easily go in there and have a solid top-10 finish and if things go well compete for a top five and if things go really well compete for a win. There’s no, hey if we don’t do this, I’m going to be disappointed, I just want to run all the laps. That’s the key, don’t go in there and tear the truck up on lap 2 trying to be a hero. Run all the laps and have a good night. Just an awesome event for Knoxville and it’s going to be cool being a part of the inaugural event and having what will probably be a sellout crowd. It’s going to be awesome for not only the Camping World Truck Series, but also for Knoxville Raceway to maybe introduce some new fans to the dirt track community.”

Brian Brown’s No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy Tundra:

KBM-012: The No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy team will race KBM-012 for Friday’s Corn Belt 150. Martin Truex Jr. led a race-high 150 laps en route to his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory with this Tundra in March at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track. Before being converted to a dirt truck, KBM-12 scored a victory with Erik Jones in 2014 at Iowa Speedway in Newton.

KBM Notes of Interest:

  • KBM drivers have earned three wins, one pole, 407 laps led, seven top-five and 13 top-10 finishes, with an average finish of 13.5 across 24 starts on dirt tracks. Martin Truex Jr. won the inaugural dirt race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in March while Darrell Wallace Jr. (2014) and Christopher Bell (2015) both claimed victories at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
  • KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (88) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Track, Truex Jr. became the 16th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM. In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner’s Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).
  • With 37 victories, the No. 51 is the winningest number in KBM’s Truck Series fleet.

Motorcycle Visibility Tips to Follow in the Dark

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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of riding a motorcycle. Alongside being fun, it’s therapeutic and can be an exciting way to get to and from your destination. However, like all automobiles, they are dangerous. You need to make sure you are safe before you even think about getting on the road.

Below, we are going to take a look at some different motorcycle visibility tips that you should follow at night.

Let’s get started.

Use reflective tape

One of the most affordable and easy ways to make yourself (and your motorcycle) more visible in the dark is to use reflective tape. It’s cheap and can be applied almost anywhere to help you stand out on the road. Put in around your wheel rims, the edges of your panniers, and on the front of your forks. The more, the merrier.

Wear the right clothing and gear

Wearing the right clothing and gear is one of the most important things to remember when riding. If you are involved in a motorcycle crash, you want to be as protected as possible. From your helmet to gloves, boots, jackets, and pants, make sure everything is of high quality. To make yourself more visible at night, look for bright colors, or consider wearing a reflective jacket over everything. All-black might look cool but save it for the daytime.

Clean your headlights

Just like all the other aspects of your motorcycle, your headlights need attention. If they are dirty, they aren’t going to work as well during the night. Regularly cleaning should do the trick, but if they are cloudy, there is a quick remedy. Mix some toothpaste with baking soda and clean with a soft cloth. It’s that easy. You can find more motorcycle cleaning tips here.

Tap your brakes

Yes, the main function of brakes is to help you slow down, but at night they also come with another purpose. By tapping your brakes, you active your brake lights, which will (hopefully) alert the driver behind you of your position. You can also use it to inform others of any dangerous road conditions.

Avoid blind spots

When riding your motorcycle, you want to make sure that you avoid the blind spots of other vehicles as much as possible. At night it’s even more essential, as they become larger. If you’re passing another car, do it quickly, and whenever your riding, make sure you can be seen in their mirrors. It’s all part of defensive riding to keep yourself safe.

Use your horn

While your horn should only be used for emergencies, at night, if something happens, it’s important to remember to use it. If you follow all of the advice above and still end up not being seen, your horn acts as a reminder to back off and alters your presence to other drivers. Trust us when we say it’s there for a reason.

And that’s it. These were six tips to improve your visibility. What do you think? Is there any other advice that you would recommend? 

Top Tips to Stay Safe in Public

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Most people feel completely safe whilst they’re out in public. You head out to the store and arrive back home safely. You go out to socialize with your friends, and before you know it, you’re tucked up back in bed. Although it’s rare for something bad to happen while you’re out and about, it’s always good to take the necessary precautions in order to stay as safe as possible.

Here are some top tips on how to stay safe in public.

  1. Drive Responsibly

Road traffic accidents cause thousands of accidents and deaths every year. Driving is something that many of us do every single day without a second thought, but it is actually a high-risk activity. There are plenty of things that you can do to stay safe on the roads, such as the following.

  • Always wearing a seatbelt
  • Give the roads your full attention
  • Avoid texting whilst driving
  • Do not when you’re tired or fatigued
  • Always use your indicators when required
  • Do not drive under the influence

Sticking to the rules of the road ensures that not only you, but everybody around you, stays safe on and around public roads.

  1. Keep Your Belongings Close

It’s always a good idea to keep your belongings close and within sight at all times when you’re out in public. Unfortunately, there are many people who take every opportunity to steal from others. Never leave your bag unattended and never leave your car doors unlocked to avoid potentially harmful situations.

  1. Never Walk Alone at Night

Even if you only have a short walk to get back home, never walk on your own if it is dark. There are hundreds of incidents every year where people are harmed due to being on their own late at night. Many of these situations can be avoided by either using an alternative form of transport or walking in a small group when you’re going home in the evenings and night time.

  1. Plan Your Route

Planning out your route ahead of time makes you less likely to get lost. If you don’t know where you’re going, you could end up in an unfamiliar place which puts you at risk of harm. Even apps like Google Maps are sometimes unreliable, so always be sure to check the route you need to take before you set off.

  1. Never Get into a Suspicious Car

If you’re using a taxi or ridesharing service, always make sure you are getting into the right car. Most legitimate drivers will say your name as they pull up so that you know who they are. If somebody pulls up next to you in a car that looks unfamiliar or suspicious, never get into the vehicle before checking who they are. You can ask for a form of ID, or ask them who they are there to pick up without taking them your name.

Similarly, if you are walking down the street and a car pulled up next to you offering you a lift, always politely refuse and quickly move away from the vehicle.

New for ’22: Speedway Motorsports to Create Next Generation Atlanta Motor Speedway with Historic Track Reprofile

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HAMPTON, Ga. (July 6, 2021) – Following the July 11 Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, AMS will break ground on a historic project to create the next generation of Atlanta Motor Speedway and a first-of-its-kind, all-new race experience in 2022.

Following 10 months of confidential research, development, testing and simulation with engineers and iRacing, the reprofile will increase the current 24-degree banking in Atlanta’s turns to 28-degrees – higher than any other intermediate track on the current NASCAR circuit. Straightaway banking will remain five degrees. In addition to the new high banks, the racing surface will become narrower with an overall decrease in width from 55 feet to 40 feet. New widths will be 52 feet on the front stretch, 42 feet on the back stretch and 40 feet in the turns.

The project will pave the way for a bold new era of NASCAR racing in Atlanta.

“As Atlanta’s racing surface has aged, we’ve challenged ourselves to reimagine what NASCAR racing at an intermediate track can be,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “With high banks in the turns, narrower width and new pavement technology, Atlanta will be unlike any other mile-and-a-half track on the circuit. It’s all new for ’22 and this will be specifically designed for close, competitive racing.”

The reconfiguration of Atlanta Motor Speedway is the latest innovative first from Speedway Motorsports, which has repeatedly redefined what’s possible in NASCAR. From the debut of the ROVAL™ at Charlotte Motor Speedway, to the first NASCAR Cup Series race held on dirt since 1970 at Bristol Motor Speedway and NASCAR’s first trip to Circuit of The Americas earlier this year, Speedway Motorsports has been a driving force behind many of NASCAR’s most highly-anticipated events.

Construction is slated to begin the week following the July 11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart, with the next generation Atlanta Motor Speedway making its debut in 2022 in conjunction with NASCAR’s Next Gen car.

“Our partners at Speedway Motorsports have reprofiled Atlanta Motor Speedway to optimize the racing with the Next Gen car, and early simulations suggest the racing will be closer and even more competitive,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer. “From the Charlotte ROVAL™ to the Bristol Dirt Race and now a re-imagined Atlanta, Marcus Smith and his team continue to take bold, innovative steps to bring unique and exciting racing experiences to our fans.”

Throughout the development process, Speedway Motorsports has partnered with iRacing to test and verify concepts for the future Atlanta Motor Speedway. The world-renowned motorsports simulator not only provided a virtual rendering of each concept, but also provided key data on how NASCAR’s Next Gen car will perform on the reconfigured 1.54-mile oval.

“Flexing the muscles of our virtual track-building capabilities to prototype Speedway Motorsport’s vision for Atlanta Motor Speedway has been a fun and exciting process,” said iRacing Executive Vice President and Executive Producer Steve Myers. “From one concept to the next, we’ve seen the future of AMS take shape; all without moving a shovel of dirt in the real world.”

The current asphalt at AMS is the oldest racing surface the NASCAR Cup Series will visit in 2021. Since its last repave in 1997, the speedway has hosted 38 NASCAR Cup Series races, 24 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, 20 Camping World Truck Series races, 10 ARCA Series races, and four IndyCar Series races on its 1.54-mile oval plus countless U.S. Legends and Bandolero car races on its frontstretch quarter-mile “Thunder Ring.”

AMS has played host to some of NASCAR’s most memorable moments on the current surface, including Dale Earnhardt’s 0.010-second margin of victory over Bobby Labonte in 2000, Kevin Harvick’s emotional and record-setting 0.006-second margin of victory over Jeff Gordon in Earnhardt’s Richard Childress Racing car the following year, Carl Edwards last-lap pass on Jimmie Johnson to earn his first Cup Series victory in 2005, and a legendary battle to the checkers between Gordon and Johnson in 2011.

“Our operations staff has done everything possible to extend the life of our racing surface, and as a result fans have enjoyed some historic moments and fantastic finishes at Atlanta,” said AMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison. “While this asphalt cannot outlast Father Time, the memories of the great racing will last forever. NASCAR’s best will have one more chance to add to the legacy of this surface with a grand finale at the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart on July 11.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series gets the first crack at Atlanta’s slick and abrasive track surface during the Credit Karma Money 250 on Saturday, July 10. The weekend is headlined by the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart on Sunday, July 11, with Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick, Ryan Blaney, and the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series’ stars battling for glory.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the July 10-11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart weekend, visit www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.

About the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart:

The July 11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart will be the first NASCAR Cup Series race held at Atlanta Motor Speedway in July since 1974. The 400-mile race will be the last on AMS’s slick, abrasive asphalt before a repave and reprofile in 2022.

Preceding the Sunday finale will be the Credit Karma Money 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, July 10. The summer race will challenge the rising stars of the sport to stand out and succeed on one of the circuit’s most challenging tracks.

More information on the July 10-11, 2021 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart and ticket availability can be found online at AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com or by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX.

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Ford Performance NASCAR: Ford Looks to Extend Atlanta Cup Win Streak to Six This Weekend

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FORD PERFORMANCE NASCAR: ATLANTA NOTES

The NASCAR Cup and NASCAR XFINITY Series will be competing at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the second time this season while the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series makes its debut at Knoxville Raceway on Friday night. Ford will be going for its sixth straight Atlanta Cup win on Sunday.

FORD IN THE NASCAR CUP SERIES AT AMS

· Ford has 35 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins at AMS.
· NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen won the Atlanta 500 three straight years (1962-64).
· Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick and Ryan Blaney have Ford wins at the track.
· Georgia native Bill Elliott is Ford’s all-time leader at AMS with five wins.
· The Wood Brothers rank second with 12 series wins at AMS.

FORD IN THE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT AMS

· Ford has 10 NASCAR XFINITY Series wins at AMS, all but two by Roush Fenway Racing.
· Kevin Harvick won at the track in 2018 and eventually swept the weekend.
· Jeff Gordon won his first series race, and the first one ever held at AMS, with Ford in 1992.
· Harvick leads all drivers with five series wins.
· Mark Martin has the most Ford wins with three while Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards have two each.

This Week’s Schedule:

Friday, July 9 – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, 9 p.m. (FS1)
Saturday, July 10 – NASCAR XFINITY Series, 3:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
Sunday, July 11 – NASCAR Cup Series, 3:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

FORD GOING FOR SIX STRAIGHT CUP WINS AT AMS

Ford enters this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race looking to extend its Atlanta win streak to six after Ryan Blaney won the first race at the track in March. Blaney passed Kyle Larson eight laps to go and extended his lead the rest of the way as he took the checkered flag by 2.083 seconds ahead of Larson. Blaney led 25 laps on the day as he won for the first time in Atlanta and fifth time his career. He was going in the top 10 by fellow Ford drivers Chris Buescher (7th) and Kevin Harvick (10th). Brad Keselowski started this current win streak as he and Harvick alternated Atlanta wins from 2017-2020.

CINDRIC STILL ATOP NASCAR XFINITY STANDINGS

Austin Cindric remains on top of the NASCAR XFINITY Series standings as he goes for his second regular-season championship in a row. With nine races remaining before the playoffs start, Cindric finds himself with an 89-point lead over second-place AJ Allmendinger. Cindric leads the series with four wins and 13 top-10 finishes in 17 starts.

KESELOWSKI GETS FIRST CUP WIN FOR MUSTANG

Brad Keselowski gave Mustang its first NASCAR Cup Series victory as he held off Martin Truex Jr. at the finish to win the Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2019. Keselowski, who was battling an illness all weekend and had Austin Cindric standing by in case he needed relief, led the final 33 laps to post his 28th career victory. In all, Ford led 177 of the 325 laps and won for the third straight year at the 1.5-mile track.

HARVICK DOMINATES

Kevin Harvick led eight times for a race-high 181 laps in winning the Fold’s of Honor 500 in 2018 and completing a sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY races. After winning all three stages the day before in his Ford Mustang, Harvick took the first stage in the Cup race and then led the final 25 laps to post his 38th career victory and third with Ford. Brad Keselowski finished second and Clint Bowyer third to give Ford a 1-2-3 sweep. Ford dominated from start to finish as four drivers combined to lead 272-of-325 laps. Harvick became the first Ford driver to sweep a Cup/XFINITY weekend since Joey Logano did it in 2015 at Watkins Glen International.

SNOW DAYS

Morgan Shepherd captured Ford’s 400th series victory in 1993 when snow delayed the Motorcraft Quality Parts 500 for nearly a week. The original race date was Sunday, March 14, 1992, but a blizzard that would eventually be called the ‘Storm of the Century’ pounded the Atlanta area with 6-8 inches of snow. An estimated 82,000 fans came back the following Saturday, where they were greeted by souvenir rigs that sports t-shirts proclaiming ‘I Survived the Atlanta Blizzard 500.’ When the race started, Mark Martin had the dominant car as he led 140 of the first 225 laps, but engine problems put him out of the running and Shepherd took advantage as he stretched his fuel mileage to the finish, leading the final 12 laps and winning by a whopping 23.50 seconds. The win for Shepherd, who was 51 at the time, was his fourth and final victory in the NASCAR Cup Series.

SWEEP DREAMS

Marvin Panch was the first driver to sweep both AMS races in a single season when he did it in 1965 with the Wood Brothers. Georgia native Bill Elliott posted a pair of season sweeps (1985 and 1992) and won five times overall while Carl Edwards registered the first win of his career at the speedway in 2005 and matched it later that fall.

LORENZEN LAPS THE FIELD

Ford went to victory lane at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the first time in 1961 when NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen captured the Festival 250 on July 9 while driving for Holman-Moody. He did it in dominating fashion as well by lapping the field. Lorenzen, who led 52 laps on the day, beat runner-up Bob Welborn by one lap in his 1961 Ford. Richard Petty finished third that afternoon, but was three laps down. That victory served as a springboard for Lorenzen’s future success at AMS, which included becoming the first driver to win the Atlanta 500 three straight years (1962-63-64).

FORD’S ATLANTA CUP WINNERS
1961 – Fred Lorenzen
1962 – Fred Lorenzen
1963 – Fred Lorenzen
1964 – Fred Lorenzen and Ned Jarrett
1965 – Marvin Panch (sweep)
1967 – Cale Yarborough and Dick Hutcherson
1968 – LeeRoy Yarbrough
1969 – LeeRoy Yarbrough
1975 – Buddy Baker
1978 – Bobby Allison
1981 – Neil Bonnett
1985 – Bill Elliott (sweep)
1987 – Ricky Rudd and Bill Elliott
1990 – Morgan Shepherd
1991 – Mark Martin
1992 – Bill Elliott (sweep)
1993 – Morgan Shepherd
1994 – Ernie Irvan and Mark Martin
1997 – Dale Jarrett
2002 – Kurt Busch
2005 – Carl Edwards (sweep)
2008 – Carl Edwards
2017 – Brad Keselowski
2018 – Kevin Harvick
2019 – Brad Keselowski
2020 – Kevin Harvick
2021 – Ryan Blaney (1)

FORD’S ATLANTA XFINITY WINNERS
1992 – Jeff Gordon
1997 – Mark Martin
1998 – Mark Martin
2000 – Mark Martin
2004 – Matt Kenseth
2005 – Carl Edwards
2008 – Matt Kenseth
2011 – Carl Edwards
2012 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
2018 – Kevin Harvick

Best Betting Strategies For NASCAR Xfinity Series Races

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LEXINGTON, OHIO - JUNE 05: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, Alex Labbe, driver of the #36 Prolon/rosseau/Silver Wax Chevrolet, Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Summer is a Go Chevrolet, Brett Moffitt, driver of the #02 Our Motorsports Chevrolet, and Kris Wright, driver of the #26 America's Auto Auction Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series B&L Transport 170 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on June 05, 2021 in Lexington, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

One of the most entertaining and unpredictable sports, NASCAR has caught the imagination of fans throughout the United States. 

If you are an avid gambler and NASCAR enthusiast, you may be wondering how to make more money betting on NASCAR Xfinity Series races.

Below is a short guide we have put together, explaining the best betting strategies for NASCAR Xfinity Series road races and other NASCAR events.

Our strategies will help you avoid putting money on drivers unlikely to win the race or finish in a high position.

How You Can Bet on NASCAR Races

One of the advantages of betting on NASCAR races is that you have many options regarding your bet. Most people would assume that betting on a sporting event is restricted to predicting the winner, but that is not the case with NASCAR.

The most straightforward bet in a NASCAR race is the to-win bet. These bets focus on the winner of the race, which means you only make money if your chosen driver is the first to cross the finish line at the end of the race.

Since predicting an outright winner in NASCAR can be difficult, some gamblers prefer to engage in NASCAR betting that focuses on other aspects of the race.

Matchup Bets

An exciting way to wager money on NASCAR races is by predicting who will finish higher out of two chosen drivers. These bets are a lot more fun than straightforward race-win bets. You get to assess some of the drivers in the midfield or even in the back of the pack.

Say you predict that driver A will finish ahead of driver B at the third road race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Even if driver A ends in 15th place, as long as they finish one place higher than driver B, your bet pays out.

Ensure you are only picking drivers in matchup bets who have superior machinery. In most instances, the driver with the best machinery is likely to finish higher at the end of the race.  

Pole Position and Fastest Lap Bets

NASCAR races are long and eventful, with multiple pit stops, crashes, and other unforeseen incidents. There are countless incidents where the driver you bet to win a race leads with a few laps to go, only for their tire to blow.

If you want to avoid such a fate with your bets, you could focus on who will emerge as the fastest person during qualifying or race day. Betting on pole position allows you to guess who will start the race in the first spot.

The fastest lap bet is another exciting option for making money during NASCAR races. Rather than analyzing the racecraft and consistency of drivers, you only need to predict which car and driver combination will be outright fastest on race day.

Analyze Current and Past Season Performances

Regardless of the segment of a NASCAR race where you choose to place a bet, you must do so after conducting the proper research. Start by assessing driver and team performances in a given season, especially on similar tracks.

If a team struggles on road courses and the upcoming race is the third or fourth road course for the season, you may want to steer clear of betting on that team. 

Current season performance is a significant indicator of how a team or driver will finish in upcoming races, but it is not the only criteria. Past performances at a specific circuit also matter as some drivers thrive in particular conditions.

Watch and Assess Practice Sessions

A key advantage for NASCAR betting enthusiasts is that you have many chances to assess how a team or driver is performing before a given race. NASCAR has televised practice sessions before every Xfinity Series race, where drivers test out various setups to try and find the winning combination.

The gamblers who take the time to watch these sessions and analyze how drivers are performing will be the ones to profit on race day. Even reading the results of a practice session is not enough, as you may miss crucial context that explains the reasons behind each driver’s best lap times.

If you are serious about betting on NASCAR most weekends, you must put in the time to watch the drivers practicing ahead of qualifying and the race. 

Brett Moffitt to pilot second AM Racing truck at Knoxville Raceway

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STATESVILLE, N.C.: AM Racing confirmed today that 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) champion Brett Moffitt will pilot a second-team entry in this Friday night’s inaugural Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers at Knoxville Raceway.

Moffitt, a 12-time NCWTS winner will drive the No. 37 Concrete Supply | Destiny Homes Chevrolet Silverado with former series’ winning crew chief Jamie Jones leading the event.

Knoxville will mark the first time AM Racing has fielded a second Truck Series entry since Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in 2017 when both trucks fielded by the Statesville, N.C.-based organization finished inside the top-10 led by a career-best second-place result by mainstay driver Austin Wayne Self.

Knoxville is an important race for Moffitt who competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Our Motorsports. The legendary dirt track is nestled in Moffit’s home state of Iowa and is a venue he grew up competing at.

In 2007, Moffitt became the youngest feature Knoxville event winner in dirt modified competition.

“I’m stoked for this opportunity to compete in Friday night’s Truck Series race at Knoxville,” said Moffitt. “I appreciate AM Racing putting a second team together to allow me to be a part of this race and return to a track that has such sentimental value to me.

“Hopefully, we can have a good race and contend for the win in our No. 37 Concrete Supply | Destiny
Homes Chevrolet.”

In addition to Concrete Supply, JMT Trucking will join Moffitt in his seventh NCWTS race of the season. Both companies are a part of the Rasmussen Group who will also support the 28-year-old Moffitt in Saturday afternoon’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway.

“We are proud to expand our relationship with Brett to now include the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this weekend at Knoxville,” said Rasmussen Group president Jeff Rasmussen. “Brett is an extraordinary driver who has the capabilities of excelling on all types of racetrack disciplines and I look forward to seeing how he and AM Racing perform on Friday night.”

Tim Mallicoat, CEO of the Rasmussen Group added, “This is a huge opportunity for the Rasmussen Group to receive double exposure, especially at a race like Knoxville – a track where Brett has experience and is sure to draw attention from the locals and the competition alike. We wish he and AM Racing the best of luck at Knoxville, as well as Atlanta.”

AM Racing team president Kevin Cywinski said adding a second truck for Knoxville is the start of a long-term plan for the veteran Truck Series program.

“We could not be happier to have a champion driver like Brett Moffitt competing under the AM Racing banner at Knoxville,” sounded Cywinski. “It has always been our intention and part of our long-term strategy to expand our team to two trucks and Knoxville is the first step to making that happen.

“We know this race is an important event for Brett and his partners and believe we will provide him a truck capable of capturing AM Racing another top-10 finish or better on Friday night.”

In addition to Concrete Supply, Destiny Homes and JMT Trucking, Aspen Aire Inc., Detrick Excavation and Grading, Gilcrest Jewett, Northland Foundations Inc. and Vista Investments will serve as associate marketing partners for the final dirt Truck Series race of the season.

For more on Brett Moffitt, please visit brettmoffittracing.com, like his Facebook page (Brett Moffitt Racing) or follow him on Instagram (@brett_moffitt_racing) and Twitter (@brett_moffitt).

For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing) or follow them on Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

The Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers (150 laps | 75 miles) is the 14th of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The lone practice begins on Thurs., Jul. 8, 2021, at 6:05 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. Qualifying heat races begin on race day, Fri. Jul. 9, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The 40-truck field will take the green flag later that night shortly after 8:00 p.m. CT with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team headquartered in Statesville, N.C. Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

The team has named Austin Wayne Self as its primary driver for the 2021 season.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Announces Extension with Road America

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Historic Elkhart Lake Road Course To Remain on Calendar in Multiyear Agreement

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, July 6, 2021) – INDYCAR and Road America announced today a new, multiyear extension designed to keep the NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing at the legendary 4.014-mile permanent road course for years to come.

The series began racing at the picturesque layout in 1982. After a brief hiatus, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returned in 2016 to packed grandstands and campgrounds. This year marked the sixth consecutive year Road America has hosted North America’s premier open-wheel series since the series’ return.

“INDYCAR is pleased to continue its relationship with Road America,” said Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles. “It is clear that NTT INDYCAR SERIES events in Wisconsin’s scenic Kettle Moraine have developed into exciting and favored weekends for our fans and athletes, as well.

“Last year, Road America became a central figure in the series’ return to racing during the global pandemic and the first to host a doubleheader. It has been a fantastic addition to our championship, and it is gratifying to know that it will remain a mainstay on our calendar.”

A stellar list of INDYCAR SERIES champions have claimed victories at one of the world’s fastest permanent road racing tracks. Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Michael Andretti are three-time winners at Road America. Double winners include Jacques Villeneuve, Paul Tracy and Scott Dixon. Danny Sullivan, Alex Zanardi, Dario Franchitti, Sebastien Bourdais, Will Power and Josef Newgarden have also visited victory lane.

This year, Alex Palou thrilled a massive crowd with a daring drive and a late-race pass to win the REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR on June 20.

“The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is clearly one of the greatest forms of open-wheel racing ever to grace our beautiful 4-mile road course,” said Road America President and General Manager Mike Kertscher. “We’ve had a strong relationship since its return in 2016, and we are very proud to continue the tradition. The response from our fans has been tremendous over the past five seasons, and as part of showing our appreciation to them, we are offering a special four-day ticket package for $122. This special is only available online as a print-at-home ticket, and the special price ends on Sept. 30, 2021, so go to roadamerica.com and get yours today.”

The 2022 race date will mark the 33rd appearance of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at “America’s National Park of Speed.” The entire 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule will be announced at a later date.

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