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Swann Security and Best Buy Rejoin Ryan Vargas and JD Motorsports at Texas Motor Speedway

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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 9, 2021 (Newswire.com) – After two straight weeks of solid finishes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Charlotte (16th) and Mid-Ohio (18th), Ryan Vargas has secured additional support from loyal partners Swann Security and Best Buy at Texas Motor Speedway.

The newly added race for Swann Security means that their lineup of products will be promoted in at least five races this season, further underlining an impressive jump into the world of NASCAR racing. This weekend in Texas, the No. 4 Chevrolet will highlight Swann’s latest 4-Camera, 1080p Enforcer™ DVR Security System, available exclusively at Best Buy.

Vargas is no stranger to the 1.5-mile track in Fort Worth, as it was the site of his best career finish of eighth place last fall. Despite only having made one previous start in the Lone Star state, the twenty-year-old looks to build upon his recently found momentum.

“I’m ecstatic to share the news that Swann Security with Best Buy will be back onboard our #4 Chevy this weekend at Texas. Charlotte was a great race as we improved all day long and were able to secure our best finish of the season. On top of that, being able to welcome Best Buy back aboard is a huge deal, and I’m excited to have their support once again this weekend.”

The Alsco Uniforms 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race can be seen on Fox Sports 1 at 4:00 p.m. EDT this Saturday, June 12. For more information about Swann products and to learn more about their NASCAR ambassadors, visit them on the web at https://www.swann.com/us/ambassadors.

“We are looking forward to this weekend’s NASCAR race in Texas and glad we can support Ryan Vargas in the early stages of his Xfinity Series career; he has such a bright future in racing,” says Leslie Conover, VP of Sales in the Americas at Swann. “We’re so proud of what he’s already accomplished, and the Swann family will again be cheering him on via the sidelines.”

To keep up with Ryan Vargas, follow his social media pages and visit his official website at https://www.ryanvargas.com/.  For all things JD Motorsports, follow along on our social media pages @JDMotorsports01 and visit the team’s official website at https://www.teamjdmotorsports.com/. #TeamJDM

About Swann:
Swann is a veteran in the global security camera market and has been in this business for over three decades. Founded in Melbourne, Australia, Swann creates innovative DIY security solutions including their patent-pending Enforcer™ Series product line, which offers enhanced crime deterrence with red and blue flashing lights, spotlights, and sirens, combined with mobile alerts, when unwanted activity is detected. Also, Swann is the only brand on the market that offers a complete lineup of inter-connectable wired and wireless security solutions via the Swann Security app that is completely integrated with Google Assistant and Alexa. As the global leader in wired, DIY security solutions, Swann helps its customers protect their homes, businesses, and garages no matter where life takes them — around the world or around the track. Swann’s products can be found at Best Buy, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, Menards, Costco, Amazon, Ingram Micro, etc. Follow Swann on social media to stay updated on the latest products and news: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

The NASCAR Foundation Aims to Rev Up Specialty License Plate Sales with New NASCAR Design

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Partners with Florida Sports Foundation, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 9, 2021) – The NASCAR Foundation has again partnered with the Florida Sports Foundation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) on a newly redesigned NASCAR specialty license plate. The new plate, mirrored after NASCAR’s latest brand mark, is now available at all tax collector offices and license plate agencies across the state. This is the second plate redesign since it was first enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2007.

Florida, the “Birthplace of NASCAR,” is home to NASCAR’s headquarters, along with three NASCAR Cup Series races annually including the DAYTONA 500 and Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway and the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

“We know how much our NASCAR fans love to show their passion for our sport – and we hope they will love this new NASCAR specialty plate,” stated Nichole Krieger, executive director of The NASCAR Foundation. “Even better – by getting this plate, our fans can know their support impacts the lives of children through our programs.”

The NASCAR Foundation applies the proceeds generated from the Florida plate sales to support its health and wellness initiatives for children across the state of Florida through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund. Through this fund, the Foundation supports two NASCAR-themed Speediatrics pediatric care units in Daytona Beach and Homestead, Fla., that serve approximately 50,000 patients each year and has also provided healthy living programming through its Speediatrics Fun Day Festival, highlighted by the distribution of more than 500 brand new athletic shoes and more than 400 new bicycles and helmets to underserved children in the local community. 

Florida Sports Foundation distributes 50 percent of the annual $25 fee from the NASCAR specialty plate to support The NASCAR Foundation, with remaining funds allocated towards its major and regional grant program, NASCAR, through marketing motorsports-related tourism and Enterprise Florida to attract sporting events that generate out-of-state economic impact for the state of Florida.

“For nearly 30 years, the Florida Sports Foundation has worked with private corporate partners to elevate the sports tourism opportunities in our state by raising funds through the sale of specialty license plates.

We are proud to lead this model public-private partnership and work with the NASCAR team and twelve other professional sports companies in this endeavor,” states Angela Suggs, CEO and President of the Florida Sports Foundation.

To order a NASCAR specialty license plate, please click here or visit a local tax collector or license plate agency.

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR) established The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006 to support initiatives that positively affect the lives of children throughout the United States. The 501(c) (3) non-profit entity partners with medical experts and other charitable organizations to fund children’s health care programs. The NASCAR Foundation has cumulatively donated nearly $40 million to reach more than 1.4 million children. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, visit NASCARfoundation.org. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter at @NASCAR_FDN.

About Florida Sports Foundation

Florida’s Sports Industry creates more than $57.4 billion in economic impact for the Sunshine State, provides over 580,000 jobs for its citizens, and attracts over 16 million out-of-state visitors each year. All of which deservingly make Florida the “Sports Capital of the World”. The Florida Sports Foundation, Inc. is a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation, serving as the Sports Industry Development Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc.

GMS Racing ARCA Southern National Preview

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Daniel Dye, No. 21 Race to Stop Suicide Chevrolet
Southern National Motorsports Park Stats

  • No prior starts at Southern National Motorsports Park 2021 ARCA Menards Series East Stats
  • Starts: 4, Best start: 3, Best finish: 6, Top 10s: 4, Laps Led: 2

Notes:

  • Daniel Dye joins GMS Racing for the remainder of the ARCA Menards Series East schedule as well as select ARCA Menards Series races. Dye will pilot the No. 21 Race to Stop Suicide Chevrolet in the Southern National 200 with guidance from veteran crew chief Chad Bryant.
  • Dye and the No. 21 team will compete with chassis no. 407 this Saturday at Southern National Motorsports Park. The No. 21 team finished second with this chassis twice in 2020 at Iowa and Memphis.
  • Dye enters the weekend fifth in series points.

Quote:

“I’m feeling good about going to a new race track with a new team. It will be an adjustment learning a new team and how to communicate what we need in the car, but I’m ready for the challenge. Chad (Bryant) has a good bit of experience and I’m looking forward to using that to our advantage this weekend.”

ABOUT GMS RACING

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith, Tyler Ankrum and Chase Purdy. The team also competes in the ARCA Racing Series with Jack Wood and Daniel Dye. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 and 2020 Camping World Trucks Championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championship and 2020 Sioux Chief Showdown Championship. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https://www.gmsracing.net/

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Is it Possible to Race on Budget? Tips for Students

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Races are exciting for participants, whether you are going to win, have fun, or support a worthy course. However, participating in any race comes at a cost. I buy essay online whenever I have such a demanding project to ensure that it does not interfere with classwork. 

The budget for participating in a race allows you to buy equipment, such as bikes, or modify your vehicle in readiness for the race. At the same time, you have to pay entry fees and prepare by practicing. These demands call for money, which may not be available. 

But is it possible to run a race on budget?

Yes! A lot of participants have even run without spending a dollar. Here are practical hacks to help you race on budget. 

Find Sponsors

Companies and brands are willing to sponsor worth courses or individuals on a mission. Write a detailed proposal indicating why you would like to participate in a race. Present the proposal on time and lobby for its approval. You will have the money to participate or merchandise to help you enter the race. 

Sponsors are also looking for exceptional athletes and participants to promote their brands through such initiatives. If you are running for a worthy course, they consider sponsorship as a relationship-building and marketing opportunity. Approach the right people and give them a reason to sponsor your participation in the race. 

Join a Group

Bring friends, family, peers, classmates, and other groups to participate. Groups easily pull resources to participate in such challenging activities. They become sponsors or will give you ideas on how to raise funds. Other members of the groups will bring expertise to help you win the race. As long as you do not go to the race alone, your chances of success will improve. 

Participate in an affordable category. 

Races have different categories for participants. Keep away from the most expensive categories. Instead, participate in a lower class that you can afford. For instance, the elite class may require sophisticated bikes, professional running gear, and huge entry fees. Though the winning is also higher, you can skip these classes and go for what is manageable for you. You avoid straining and can now build the momentum to participate in future events. 

Improvise 

Do you have gear that you can improvise and enter the race instead of buying new ones? Take that option to minimize the cost. For instance, you can use old shoes, a jersey used during previous events, or used parts for your equipment. You should only ascertain that the improvised parts will be eligible. For instance, you may be required to buy a new jersey but can ride in the old tires for your bike. 

Volunteer 

Convince organizers to give you a chance by volunteering. For instance, offer to recruit more people into the race in exchange for participation. You may also be an ambassador on social media platforms or run road shows on behalf of the race. Take such opportunities to reduce your expenditure. 

It does not have to cost a fortune to run a race. Find creative ways to compete without breaking the bank. Work with people and resources available while taking advantage of leeways available for participants. 

John Hunter Nemechek – No. 4 ROMCO Equipment Co. Camping World Trucks Texas Preview

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John Hunter Nemechek: Driver, No. 4 ROMCO Equipment Co. Toyota

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
Event: SpeedyCash.com 220, Race 11 of 22, 147 Laps – 35/35/77; 220.5 Miles
Location: Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth (1.5-mile quad-oval)
Date/Broadcast: June 12, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

Neme’chek’ The Facts:

  • John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 4 ROMCO Equipment Co team roll into Texas Motor Speedway riding momentum after capturing the team’s third win of the 2021 season at Charlotte (N.C) Motor Speedway. The SpeedyCash.com 220 Saturday afternoon at Texas marks the halfway point of the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. So far in 2021, Nemechek leads the series in wins (three), stage wins (eight), top fives (six), and laps led (409). Nemechek continues to lead Ben Rhodes by 44 points in the point standings with five races remaining in the regular season.
  • ROMCO Equipment Co. is a long-time sponsor of Nemechek’s that serves the earth moving, ground engaging and materials handling markets by providing superior quality construction and mining equipment. ROMCO has supported customer’s purchase decisions with outstanding parts and service for over 60 years. Based 30 miles from Texas Motor Speedway in Carrollton, Tex., ROMCO is expected to have over 200 guests on hand Saturday cheering on Nemechek.
  • In NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition at Texas, Nemechek has five starts at the 1.5-mile facility. His best career finish at Texas was seventh in 2021. Across his five starts, he has completed 95.7% (742/775) of the laps, has an average start of 14.6, and an average finish of 15.2. Nemechek finished 21st in his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Texas in November of 2019 and finished 22nd in both of his NASCAR Cup Series starts at Texas last season. In his three NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, Nemechek finished in the top-10 in all three including a best finish of fourth in 2018.
  • Nemechek is a nine-time winner in Camping World Truck Series action, winning at least one race each season from 2015 to 2018 for his family-owned team, NEMCO Motorsports, and returning to victory lane this year with KBM. Across 112 career starts in NASCAR’s third division, the second-generation driver has compiled two poles, 1018 laps led, 34 top-five and 58 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 12.7. The North Carolina native qualified for the Camping World Truck Series playoffs in each of his two full-time seasons, finishing eighth in the championship standings in both 2016 and 2017. He was voted the series most popular driver in 2015.
  • KBM has collected the trophy at all four mile-and-a-half races in 2021, with Nemechek winning at Charlotte and Las Vegas while Kyle Busch brought home the trophy at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway in Kansas City. KBM drivers have combined to lead 70.1% (379/538) of the total laps in the four races on 1.5-mile tracks this season.
  • Eric Phillips returns to KBM to lead the No. 4 team this season. Phillips led the No. 18 team at KBM in its debut season in 2010 and helped build the organization into one of the premier teams in all of NASCAR before departing at the end of the 2014 season. Under his guidance, the No. 18 team won eight races in its inaugural campaign and became the first team in Truck Series history to capture an owner’s championship in its first season of competition. In 2014, the Illinois native led the No. 51 team to an owner’s championship and his team’s 10 wins spearheaded KBM to a single-season Truck Series record of 14 wins. His 40 career Truck Series victories make him the winningest crew chief in Truck Series history, with 30 of those coming while at KBM. Across 19 starts at Texas, Phillips has collected three wins, six top fives, 11 top 10s, and an average finish of 11.9. Phillips won in 2006 with Clint Bowyer and with Kyle Busch in 2010 and 2014. He also captured one NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at Texas with John Hunter Nemechek’s father, Joe, in March of 2003.

John Hunter Nemechek, Driver Q&A:

After everything that happened at Charlotte, what did it mean to get the win?

“Starting off the way we did at Charlotte by going P1 on the board to the next lap hitting the fence was not the way we wanted to start off the weekend. I guess we got it out of the way early. We were able to fix that truck and take it to victory lane. It meant a lot to myself and the team. We were in there working, trying to get it back together to not pull a backup truck out, and luckily it wasn’t as bad as we thought it was. We were able to get it going.”

How similar is Texas compared to Charlotte?
“I feel like it used to be similar before the repave. I feel like it’s definitely changed a lot now with the repave. The same aspect applies with the PJ1 being applied like Charlotte did. Hopefully it will make for some great racing and come in fast since we are the first ones on the track this weekend. There are a lot of unknowns going into the weekend. Texas has always been a good place for me. I hope to bring home another win on a mile-and-a-half.”

With five races left in the regular season, is winning the regular season championship on your mind?
“Getting the regular season championship is a goal for us. We are #Here4Wins. We want to win everything we can, from races to championships to anything plus. Winning the regular season championship gives you a big bonus going into the Playoffs. We have five more races to go and try to win to continue our points lead. We have to maximize our days and our potential and can increase that lead by the end of those five races.”

John Hunter Nemechek Career Highlights:

  • Nine-time winner in Camping World Truck Series action, winning at least one race each season from 2015 to 2018 for his family-owned team, NEMCO Motorsports. Across 112 career starts in NASCAR’s third division, has compiled two poles, 1,018 laps led, 34 top-five and 58 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 12.7.
  • Qualified for the Camping World Truck Series playoffs in each of his two full-time seasons, finishing eighth in the championship standings in both 2016 and 2017.
  • Produced three top-10 finishes and an average result of 22.4 while competing for rookie of the year honors in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020. He recorded a career-best eighth-place finish twice, both coming at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, earned the Sunoco Rookie of the Race award four times and finished 23rd in the championship standings.
  • Across 52 career XFINITY Series starts, has totaled one win (Kansas Speedway, 10/20/18), one pole, 225 laps led, 12 top-five and 30 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 12.0.

John Hunter Nemechek’s No. 4 ROMCO Equipment Co. Tundra:

KBM-038: The No. 4 ROMCO team will unload KBM-038 Saturday at Texas. So far in 2021, KBM-038 has ran once at Kansas Speedway where Nemechek piloted the chassis to a fifth-place finish. Overall, “38 Special” has collected six wins across 21 career starts. Three with Christopher Bell and one each with Kyle Busch, William Byron and Noah Gragson.

Click Here for KBM-038 Performance Profile:

KBM Notes of Interest:

  • KBM drivers have collected eight wins, three poles, 18 top-five and 33 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 10.9 across 53 starts in the Lone Star State.
  • Owner-driver Kyle Busch’s victory in July 2020 was his fourth for his organization (2010, 2014, 2019 & 2020), Greg Biffle (2020), Christopher Bell (2017), William Byron (2016) and Erik Jones (2015) all have one victory at Texas.
  • KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (86) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Track, Martin 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).
  • The No. 4 has 14 career victories at KBM and was the number for both of the organization’s driver championships.

Tear-off Manufacturer Racing Optics Named as INDYCAR Partner

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INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 8, 2021) – Racing Optics, the industry leader in multilayer, laminated tear-offs, has signed a multiyear agreement to become an official partner of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Among its diverse product line, Racing Optics manufactures the multilayer tear-offs used on the aeroscreen safety device equipped on every NTT INDYCAR SERIES car. Racing Optics’ products are considered the industry standard for driver visibility and protection with transparent shields.

“Racing Optics has been an integral partner to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES,” INDYCAR President Jay Frye said. “During the development of the aeroscreen, they provided essential feedback, direction and a great product to ensure visibility while avoiding distortion for our drivers.”

The Racing Optics’ tear-offs ensure NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers maintain great visibility throughout a race, as the layers can be removed during pit stops, providing a completely clean field of view. Many INDYCAR drivers also use Racing Optics’ tear-offs on their helmet visors.

“With the addition of the aeroscreen, visibility is the critical factor at such high speeds,” Racing Optics President Bart Wilson said. “Our industry-leading technology has been trusted by professional drivers to help them see more clearly with a focus on safety and performance.

“I am proud to continue the Wilson family legacy of participating in and working with INDYCAR over the past 60-plus years.”

Racing Optics, Inc., is a family-owned business founded in Southern California in 1999 by Bart, Steve and Seth Wilson and is now located in Las Vegas. The Wilson family has deep motorsports roots, dating to the 1940s when Dempsey Wilson – Bart and Steve’s father – began building and racing roadsters before progressing to the Indianapolis 500, in which he made four starts between 1958-63 against legends such as A.J. Foyt and Parnelli Jones.

The company’s multi-layer, laminated tear-offs have become a fixture in professional and competitive racing, championed by legends like Tony Stewart, Ricky Carmichael and countless others. That racing heritage and success has led to expansion into other markets, including military and consumer applications.

Pocono Raceway 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader Campsites Selling Out Fast

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POCONO RACEWAY’S DOUBLEHEADER CAMPSITES SELLING OUT FAST AND LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN
5 Camping Locations Sold Out; Kids (12 and Under) Camp For FREE

LONG POND, Pa. (June 8, 2021) – Pocono Raceway’s Infield and GEICO Family Grandstand Camping areas are selling out ahead of the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader at ‘The Tricky Triangle.’ A total of five camping sections are sold out and remaining sections have limited spots available. Those camping during the NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend will enjoy five nights of camping from June 24-27 and kids, ages 12 and under, always camp for free at Pocono Raceway.

To purchase a campsite, while supplies last, please visit www.poconoraceway.com/camping or call our Ticket Office at 1-800-722-3929.

“We may see the largest overnight camping crowd at Pocono Raceway during the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader in a few weeks said Pocono Raceway President, Ben May. “The fans are back and our camping areas are going to be packed! Not only will our weekend camping guests enjoy five races in three days, but they also have access to exclusive perks and amenities this year.”

Camping guests can enjoy three nights of live music and entertainment at the Infield Block Party on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, daily programming for all ages at the Pocono Mountains Activities & Welcome Center, the ability to enjoy the first dog park (Pocono Raceway’s Bark Park) located inside a NASCAR track and the chance for kids of all abilities to learn, grow and play at the #POCONOMTNS Inclusive Playground. And, new for 2021, camping guests with a Pit/Paddock Pass will be able to ride their bike around the 2.5-mile track on Thursday evening and Friday morning, as well as walk the Frontstretch. In addition to these great perks, camping guests receive complimentary access to the Grandstand for the General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 ARCA Menards Series race and access to Fan Fair all weekend.

Pocono Raceway will host five NASCAR and ARCA races in three days during the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend. The jam-packed weekend starts with the General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, June 25th. The CRC Brakleen 150 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the first of two NASCAR Cup Series races will be held on Saturday, June 26th. The weekend ends with the Pocono Green 225 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons NASCAR Xfinity Series race and the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 NASCAR Cup Series races on Sunday, June 27th.

For additional event information, visit www.poconoraceway.com.

About Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 50 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including two NASCAR Cup Series, one NASCAR Xfinity Series, one NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and one ARCA Menards Series events each year. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 200 events including “The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow,” Tough Mudder and a wide range of car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.

Scott Dixon Seeks His Third Road America Win in the NTT INDYCAR REV Group Grand Prix Presented by American Medical Response

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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 8, 2021 – Scott Dixon seeks his third Road America win in the REV Group Grand Prix Presented by American Medical Response on June 20 in Elkhart Lake but admits his memorable race moment at the 4.048-mile permanent road course wasn’t a victory.

Dixon was a CART Series rookie driving for PacWest Racing in 2001 when the New Zealander competed in his first event at the track.

A spirited battle between Dixon and Michael Andretti a couple of decades ago is the most vivid memory for the rookie of the year candidate.

“We had a hot battle,” Dixon said of Andretti, who won four open-wheel championships. “Michael kind of ran me off in the grass, the little straight there between (turns) three and four, and we made a bit of contact in five.”

Working on the tenth lap, Andretti overtook Dixon for sixth place in the first turn. Dixon bumped the back of Andretti’s car, which sent the car into a spin in turn five. Andretti recovered and continued.

“Getting my first win there was massive, but I think my memory there in racing Michael was definitely one that I think of the most,” Dixon said.

One of the best-known incidents in the 2001 race was when Memo Gidley hit the Billy Mitchell bridge concrete abutment in turn 13, and Dixon swiped the nose of Gidley’s spinning car. Gidley walked away with a broken arm.

“It was a pretty wild race,” recalled Dixon, who finished fourth that day.

The six-time IndyCar champion, who drives a Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, is the lone competitor to win two events in the series’ five races at the track.

Dixon started ninth in 2020 and passed Will Power on the final pit stop to lead 16 laps of the 55-lap race and won by a 2.538-second margin. Felix Rosenqvist won the second race of the Road America doubleheader last year.

Dixon’s first career victory at Road America occurred in 2017 when he was bolted in front of Josef Newgarden on a restart midway through the race and held off Newgarden on another restart.

The 40-year-old says he enjoys the competition and nuances of Road America.

“It’s an old-school American road course,” Dixon said. “It’s massive, it’s got elevation change, it’s got fast corners, it’s got slow corners, it’s got blind corners, and the risk vs. reward is very prominent as far as the unfortunate part of circuits.”

Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio are two of Dixon’s favorite American circuits along with Road America, but he ranks Road America, Watkins Glen, and the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit in Victoria, New Zealand, in his top-three overall. Phillip Island’s track is a 3.3-mile, four-turn triangular circuit.

“My favorite worldwide would be Phillip Island,” Dixon said. “I really like Watkins Glen, and Road America is right up there.

“With Road America, it also is the small-town vibe, which is similar to those three circuits, in general. Where the town really gets behind it. As far as the history, side of it, Road America is huge as well.”

Dixon said there are many challenging and rewarding sections at Road America and added that it’s difficult to string together a perfect lap. The long period before corners is also an intriguing dynamic.

“It’s always got these tricky corners where you can gain a lot, but you can also lose a lot,” Dixon said. “For me, the complexities of turns five and six are very tough. It’s very easy to overextend yourself, and then that’s the same for 13 as well.

“Now, also, the entry to 14, the last corner, because of the difference you feel from apex to the small bump there. I guess compromised sums up the track the best. It’s almost impossible to get a perfect lap at that circuit, just because it’s so long, the actual layout of it, it’s tough to get it 100 percent correct.”

Like many amateur and professional drivers who’ve tackled Road America, Dixon likes the Carousel in turns nine and 10. The right-hand turn Carousel is nearly flat and drops downhill.

“I think everybody kind of really enjoys the Carousel just because it goes so long,” he said. “The Carousel, for me, is a trigger point in the race to create some really good overtaking, so I think I enjoy the carousel the most.”

The weekend schedule, June 17-20, will also be bolstered by Vintage Indy and the Radical Cup series, plus two junior development series of the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires, the Indy Pro 2000, and USF2000, of which many drivers of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES are graduates.

Tickets are available, and fans are welcome. Additional event details, ticket pricing, and camping information can be found at www.roadamerica.com or by calling 800-365-7223. Anyone 16-years-old and under is FREE with a paying adult at the gate. Racing runs rain or shine.

To plan your visit, check out Road America’s Frequently Asked Questions webpage at www.roadamerica.com/faq

About Road America: Established in 1955, Road America is conveniently located between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The world’s best racers have competed at this legendary four-mile, 14-turn road circuit for over 65 years. Along with over 500 events held seasonally at the 640-acre facility, several major weekends are open to the public, which include the IndyCar Series, the MotoAmerica Series, three vintage racing events, numerous Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and NASCAR. Road America’s park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities, numerous camping options, fantastic concessions, and high-speed excitement to hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. Fans can also stay and play in cabins conveniently on the grounds and find all sorts of souvenirs, collectibles, and apparel at the 7,500 sq. ft Paddock Shop. Affectionately known by many as America’s National Park of Speed, Road America can accommodate groups of all sizes, including weddings and corporate events in the Tufte Conference Center. In addition to public race weekends, Road America offers various group event programs, including geocaching, disc golf, and off-road adventure tours, karting, and the Road America Motorcycle and Driving Schools. For more information, visit www.roadamerica.com Follow Road America on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube or call 800-365-7223

Drew Dollar – No. 51 Sunbelt Rentals Tundra Camping World Trucks Texas Preview

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Drew Dollar Camping World Trucks Texas Preview (printable)
Drew Dollar: Driver, No. 51 Sunbelt® Rentals Toyota

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
Event: SpeedyCash.com 220, Race 11 of 22, 147 Laps – 35/35/77; 220.5 Miles
Location: Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth (1.5-mile quad-oval)
Date/Broadcast: June 12, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

The Data on Dollar:

  • Drew Dollar will make his third career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start behind the wheel of the No. 51 Tundra in Saturday’s 147-lap event at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth as part of an eight-race schedule with Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) in 2021. Sunbelt Rentals, the premiere rental company in North America, will serve as the primary sponsor on Dollar’s Tundra Saturday and for four more races this season. Friday will be Dollar’s first-ever start in any series at Texas.
  • The Georgia native made his first career start on a mile-and-a-half track in the Truck Series in the series last event at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Dollar was running inside the top 10 with 20 laps remaining in the event when he attempted to avoid a truck that was slowed on the frontstretch and got clipped from behind. The incident caused significant damage, and while the over-the-wall crew was making repairs, Dollar went a lap down. He would end the night credited with a 20th-place finish. In his Camping World Trucks debut in February, Dollar exited Turn 4 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in the third position on the final lap before getting clipped from behind and getting swept up in a last-lap crash. Despite the incident, the 20-year-old driver brought the JBL Tundra home in the 10th position.
  • Dollar has recorded an average finish of 5.3 across six career starts on 1.5-mile circuits in the ARCA Menards Series, including a runner-up finish at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City earlier this year.
  • After Saturday’s event, the remaining five races on Dollar’s schedule in the No. 51 Tundra this season are Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway (June 18), Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway (Sept. 16), Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway (Sept. 24), Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway (Oct. 2) and the series finale at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway (Nov. 5).
  • In addition to his part-time schedule with KBM in the Truck Series, Dollar is competing in a limited schedule in the ARCA Menards Series this season with Venturini Motorsports. Despite not being schedule to compete in the full season and missing one event so far, the 20-year-old driver ranks fifth in the standings behind the strength of an average finish of 5.0 across his six starts this year.
  • The Toyota Racing Development driver finished fourth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings in 2020 after recording one win, four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes across 20 starts. Dollar led 40 laps en route to his lone series victory at Talladega Superspeedway last June. He also finished inside the top 10 in both of his ARCA Menards Series starts in 2019, including a sixth-place finish in his series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
  • After 10 events, the No. 51 sits third in the Camping World Truck Series owner standings, 63 tallies behind KBM’s No. 4 team. The No. 51 team is tied for the series lead with the No. 4 team with three victories. Owner-driver Kyle Busch collected victories at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., and Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, while Martin Truex Jr. picked up first-ever Truck Series victory at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track.
  • 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. Friday night will be Lindley’s first time calling a race at Texas.
  • Kyle Busch Motorsports’ (KBM) eight wins at Texas are equal to the organization-best eight they have at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Owner-driver Kyle Busch’s victory at Texas in July of 2020 was his fourth for his organization (2010, 2014, 2019 & 2020). Greg Biffle (2020), Christopher Bell (2017), William Byron (2016) and Erik Jones (2015) all have one victory for KBM in The Lone Star State.

Drew Dollar, Driver Q&A:

What can you apply from Charlotte to this weekend at Texas?
“Takeaways from the Charlotte race is just a lot of confidence in knowing how to drive the Sunbelt Rentals Tundra. Now, I’ll be able to go into Texas knowing what to expect and know how the truck drives.”

How have you prepared for Texas with the lack of practice?
“I’m actually excited to fire off without any practice. I think that will be fun even though I’m going to be one of the guys with the least amount of experience out there, but with the Toyota simulator, watching in-car video and previous races at Texas, I think that’ll be very beneficial to me when we show up without any practice.”

What are the differences between racing an ARCA car and a truck on 1.5-mile tracks?
“The ARCA mile-and-a-halves in the Sunbelt Rentals Camry are very different than the Sunbelt Rentals Toyota Tundra even though they seem like they should be similar, but they are quite different with how the car drives versus the truck. Just all the takeaways I was able to learn from Charlotte and also racing the ARCA back-to-back with the truck really showed me how different they are. Now, I’ll be able to go into Texas knowing how the Sunbelt Rentals Toyota Tundra is going to drive and use all the things I learned and apply it when we unload.”

Drew Dollar Career Highlights:

  • Has one top-10 finish and an average result of 15.0 across two career Camping World Truck Series starts.
  • Across 27 career ARCA Menards Series starts has one win, 98 laps led, eight top-five and 21 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 7.7.
  • Picked up his first career ARCA Menards Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway June 20, 2020.
  • Finished fourth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings in 2020 after recording one win, four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes across 20 starts.
  • Recorded two top-five and seven top-10 finishes with 49 laps led across eight NASAR K&N Pro Series East starts in 2019.
  • Drew Dollar’s No. 51 Sunbelt Rentals Tundra:

KBM-066: The No. 51 Sunbelt Rentals team will unload KBM-66 for Saturday’s race at Texas. Kyle Busch collected the Tundras lone win across four career starts earlier this year at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway.

KBM Notes of Interest:

  • KBM drivers have collected eight wins, three poles, 986 laps led, 18 top-five and 33 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 10.9 across 53 starts in the Lone Star State.
  • Owner-driver Kyle Busch’s victory in July of 2020 was his fourth for his organization (2010, 2014, 2019 & 2020). Greg Biffle (2020), Christopher Bell (2017), William Byron (2016) and Erik Jones (2015) all have one victory for KBM at Texas.
  • KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (86) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Track, Martin 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.

GMS Racing Camping World Trucks Texas Preview

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Sheldon Creed, No. 2 LiftKits4Less.com Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats

  • Starts: 5, Wins: 1, Best start: 1, Best finish: 1, Top 5: 1, Top 10s: 2, Laps led: 145

2021 Camping World Trucks Stats

  • Starts: 10, Wins: 1, Best start: 2, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 4, Top 10s: 5, Laps led: 158

Notes:

  • Track record: Sheldon Creed won the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway in October 2020, which locked him into the Championship 4 in Phoenix where he went on to claim his first series championship.
  • Sponsor spotlight: LiftKits4Less.com returns as primary sponsor for Creed’s No. 2 Silverado this weekend in Texas.
  • Chassis history: Creed and the No. 2 team will utilize chassis no. 324 on Saturday in Texas. This is the same chassis Creed took to victory lane in Kentucky and Texas, collected seven top-10 finishes and led 288 laps with in 2020.
  • Playoff outlook: Creed is currently fourth in the champship standings, 106 points behind the leader. Creed is locked into the playoffs with his win at Darlington and is projected as the number three seed entering the Texas weekend.
  • Crew chief corner: Jeff Stankiewicz has called 14 Camping World Trucks races at Texas Motor Speedway and has collected one win, two top fives and four top 10s in those races.

Quote:

“I’m ready to get to Texas this weekend. It’s a good track for us and we won here last year. We’re bringing that same truck this weekend so that gives us a bit of confidence heading into the weekend. We’ll be starting back in the pack so I’ll have to be patient but I’m sure we’ll be able to work our way to the front and compete for win number two of the year.”

Zane Smith, No. 21 Michael Roberts Construction Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats

  • Starts: 2, Best start: 6, Best finish: 3, Top 5s: 1, Laps led: 26

2021 Camping World Truck Stats

  • Starts: 10, Best start: 3, Best finish: 6, Top 10s: 6, Stage wins: 1, Laps led: 6

Notes:

  • Sponsor spotlight: Micheal Roberts Construction returns as primary sponsor of Zane Smith’s No. 21 Silverado for Saturday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
  • Chassis history: Smith and the No. 21 team will utilize chassis no. 336 this weekend in Texas. This chassis is a brand new addition to the GMS stable.
  • Playoff outlook: Smith is currently sixth in the championship standings, 143 points behind the leader and 81 points above the playoff cutoff line.
  • Crew chief corner: Kevin “Bono” Manion has called nine Camping World Trucks races at Texas Motor Speedway and has collected three top fives and four top 10s in that time.

Quote:

“I’m looking forward to Texas. We ran good there last year. We have a new truck which I’m excited about as well as having MRC back onboard for Saturday. Just hoping for some luck and to minimize mistakes. If we can keep good track position it should be a good day for us.”

Chase Purdy, No. 23 Bama Buggies Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats

  • Starts: 1, Best finish: 12

2021 Camping World Trucks Stats

  • Starts: 10, Best start: 4, Best finish: 18, Laps led: 4

Notes:

  • Track history: Chase Purdy made his first career start at Texas Motor Speedway last October.
  • Chassis history: Purdy and the No. 23 team will compete with chassis No. 328 on Saturday in Texas. This chassis has two top-five finishes in four starts with GMS.
  • Championship Outlook: Purdy is currently 24th in the championship points standings.
  • Crew chief corner: Jeff Hensley has called 34 Camping World Trucks races at Texas Motor Speedway and has collected 1 win, 13 top-five and 24 top-10 finishes in that time. Quote:

“I’m excited about Texas this weekend. We had a pretty good run here last year and it’s definitely a confidence boost going to a track I’ve raced at before in the truck. I’m pumped for this weekend and ready to turn our luck around with this 23 team.”

Chase Elliott, No. 24 Adrenaline Shoc Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats

  • No prior Camping World Trucks starts at Texas Motor Speedway.

Career Camping World Truck Stats

  • Starts: 15, Wins: 3, Top 5s: 10, Top 10s: 12, Poles: 3, Laps led: 367

Notes:

  • Track record: Although Chase Elliott has no prior Camping World Truck starts at Texas Motor Speedway, he has one win and five top-10 finishes in five NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the track. Elliott has collected two top-five and five top-10 finishes in 10 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Texas Motor Speedway.
  • Sponsor Spotlight: Adrenaline Shoc energy drink will feature on Elliott’s No. 24 Silverado for Saturday’s SpeedyCash.com 200 at Texas Motor Speedway.
  • Chassis history: Elliott and the No. 24 team will compete with chassis no. 308 this weekend in Texas. This chassis has four top-10 finishes with GMS including two wins at Iowa in 2019 and Bristol in 2020.
  • Crew chief corner: Chad Walter has one top-10 finish in two Camping World Trucks races as crew chief and has collected three top fives and six top 10s in 13 races as a crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas Motor Speedway.

Quote:

“I’m really excited about running the truck race this weekend at Texas. I haven’t been the best at that track so anything I can do to get better and improve. It’s a good opportunity and I appreciate everyone at GMS Racing for letting me come and drive one of their trucks to try to help me out and get better. I’m looking forward to getting the A_SHOC Silverado out there.”

Tyler Ankrum, No. 26 LiUNA! Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats

  • Starts: 4, Best start: 5, Best finish: 3, Top 5s: 1, Tpo 10s: 3, Laps led: 9

2021 Camping World Truck Stats

  • Starts: 10, Best start: 1, Best finish: 3, Top 5s: 2, Laps led: 12

Notes:

  • Sponsor spotlight: LiUNA! returns this week to feature on Tyler Ankrum’s No. 26 Silverado.
  • Chassis history: Ankrum and the No. 26 team will utilize chassis no. 305 this weekend in Texas. This chassis has nine top-10 finishes in it’s history with GMS and went to victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway with Justin Haley in 2018.
  • Playoff outlook: Ankrum enters the Texas weekend 14th in the championship standings, 60 points back from the playoff cutoff line.
  • Crew chief corner: Charles Denike has one top-10 finish in two Camping World Trucks races as crew chief at Texas Motor Speedway.

Quote:

“I’m excited to go back to Texas. We’ve run really well there in the past and it’s one of my favorite 1.5-mile tracks we go to. Last year we didn’t end so hot, but we had a really strong run in the first race there. I’m really happy with the next stretch of races we have coming up and I’m ready to go kick off the summer stretch with a win at Texas.”

ABOUT GMS RACING

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith, Tyler Ankrum and Chase Purdy. The team also competes in the ARCA Menards Series with Jack Wood and Daniel Dye. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 and 2020 Camping World Trucks Championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championship and 2020 Sioux Chief Showdown Championship. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https://gmsracing.net/.

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