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Chris Buescher – Sonoma Advance

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Team: No. 17 Fastenal Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Luke Lambert
Twitter: @17RoushTeam, @RoushFenway and @Chris_Buescher
Race Format: 226.8 miles, 90 laps, Stage Lengths: 20-20-50
Save Mart 350 – Sunday, June 6 at 4 p.m. ET on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM Channel 90

ADVANCE NOTES

Buescher at Sonoma Raceway

  • Buescher makes his fifth Cup start at Sonoma on Sunday. He has an average finish of 19.3 in four prior starts, including a best finish of 12th in the 2018 race.
  • Most recently he ran 16th in 2019 after starting 10th. This will be Buescher’s first race at Sonoma with the No. 17 team after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the event last season.
  • So far in road course races in 2021, Buescher has finishes of 11th (Daytona Road Course) and 13th (COTA).

Luke Lambert at Sonoma Raceway

  • Lambert will call the shots for his seventh Cup race at Sonoma this weekend, where he carries a 17.3 average finish.
  • Lambert’s best run came back in 2016 when he and Ryan Newman ran eighth. The two also finished 11th the year prior, and most recently Lambert led Daniel Hemric to a 15th-place finish in 2019.

QUOTE WORTHY
Buescher on racing at Sonoma:
“It’s been a while since we’ve been out west to Sonoma, but we feel good about our chances given our focus and success on road courses as of late. It’s another chance for us to make up a lot of ground in the points standings, and the later we go into the summer obviously the more important that conversation becomes. We’re looking forward to another good day in the Fastenal Ford, and can’t wait to turn left and right again this weekend.”

Last Time Out
Buescher continued his momentum in NASCAR’s longest race of the season this past weekend at the Coke 600, securing his third-straight top-10 in the event. He finished eighth in the Fifth Third Ford and picked up stage points along the way, aiding his playoff push.

Where They Rank
Buescher is 14th in points through 15 races, and in a tight battle for the 13th spot as just six points separate he and the No. 8, while a 20-point gap separates Buescher from 15th.

On the Car
Fastenal is in its 11th season with Roush Fenway, having first joined the fold in 2010 as the primary partner on the No. 60 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team and driver Carl Edwards. That team went on to win the owners championship with Edwards in 2011. Fastenal later served as a primary on Buescher’s No. 60 Ford that captured the NXS Championship in 2015.

Fastenal will feature top suppliers KCP, MCR, Weiler and Brennan Industries on Buescher’s Mustang as he competes this weekend. For more information on these suppliers, visit Fastenal.com, and stay up-do-date on social @FastenalRacing, @Fastenal.

About Fastenal
Fastenal helps its business partners strengthen their supply chains, remove unnecessary costs, and focus more resources on what they do best. The company’s distribution system centers on 3,200+ in-market locations, each providing tailored inventory, flexible service, and custom solutions to support the unique local needs of our customers. This customer-centric service network is supported by 15 regional distribution centers, a captive logistics fleet, multiple teams of industry specialists, a suite of e-business and automated supply technology solutions, and robust sourcing, quality, and manufacturing structures – all focused on helping customers reduce costs, capture time, and achieve their business goals.

Ryan Newman – Sonoma Advance

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Team: No. 6 Guaranteed Rate Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Twitter: @Roush6Team, @RoushFenway and @RyanJNewman
Race Format: 226.8 miles, 90 laps, Stage Lengths: 20-20-50
Save Mart 350 – Sunday, June 6 at 4 p.m. ET on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM Channel 90

ADVANCE NOTES

Newman at Sonoma Raceway

  • Newman will make his 19th start at Sonoma on Sunday, a track where he has an impressive average finish of 12.8, his best among road courses and second-best mark across all active tracks.
  • Newman has eight top-10s and two top fives at Sonoma all-time, including three top-10s in the last five events at the 12-turn road course. Newman’s best finish came in the 2006 race when he placed second to Jeff Gordon.
  • Newman most recently finished seventh in 2019 as the NASCAR Cup Series did not visit wine country in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Newman has an average starting position of 13.6 with seven starts inside the top-10, the best of which came in 2006 where he lined up fourth.

Scott Graves at Sonoma Raceway

· Graves will be on the box for his fifth Cup start at Sonoma. In four prior races, he has a 16.3 average result, with a best finish of seventh with Newman in 2019.

· Two of his other three races came with Daniel Suarez in 2017-18 with a best finish of 15th, and his first Cup race at Sonoma came in 2013 with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., in the No. 17 for Jack Roush.

QUOTE WORTHY
Newman on racing at Sonoma:
“Obviously road course racing is a key focus within our series this year, and something we’ve been hard at work on. Last time we ran Sonoma we put together a pretty good day, I remember it was really hot but we fought through it and came away with a top-10. Strategy and attrition will come into play Sunday for sure, and we’ll give it our best shot in the Guaranteed Rate Ford.”

Last Time Out
Newman was in good position for a solid run in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600, sitting inside the top-15 for a majority of the first 200 laps, before a cut tire with just over 100 to go spoiled his night, relegating him to a 27th-place finish.

Where They Rank
Newman is 20th in points through 15 events.

On the Car

Guaranteed Rate returns to Newman’s machine for its fifth points race of 2021.

About Guaranteed Rate

The Guaranteed Rate Companies, which includes Guaranteed Rate, Inc., Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, and Proper Rate, LLC, has more than 9,000 employees in over 750 offices across the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, Guaranteed Rate Companies is one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, funding over $73 billion in 2020. Founded in 2000 and located in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Guaranteed Rate Companies has helped homeowners nationwide with home purchase loans and refinances. The company has established itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. 2017 marked the launch of Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage. In 2020, the company launched Proper Rate, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and @properties, one of the nation’s largest residential brokerage firms. Collectively, the Guaranteed Rate Companies have earned honors and awards including: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire’s 2020 Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashCloseSM technology; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide’s Top Retail Mortgage Lenders 2019; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for five consecutive years; Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.

Wright Motorsports Aims to Continue Podium Streak at VIRginia International Raceway

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ALTON, Vir. (June 1, 2021) – This weekend, the 2021 Fanatec GT World Challenge America and GT America series will return to VIRginia International Raceway, and Wright Motorsports storms into the wet weekend with the points lead in both championships. With a podium finish in all eight SRO America-sanctioned races that have taken place so far this year, the Porsche customer racing team has started off the season with strong and consistent execution.

The weekend will be an exciting one, as not only are the series offering free admission to active-duty service members and 50% off to veterans but fans will again be allowed in the paddock for the first time since spring 2020.

Fanatec GT World Challenge America
After moving up from the Am to the Pro/Am class for the new season, Fred Poordad, Jan Heylen, and the crew of the No. 20 Porsche 911 GT3 R are on a roll this year in the GT World Challenge America series, currently on a four-straight podium streak that started at the season opener at Sonoma Raceway. Their Pro/Am combination makes for a strong driver lineup, as evidenced by their on-track success in the first half of the season. The pair also hold one overall podium from the opening race, and after a recent two-day test earlier last month, look to be strong contenders in the highly competitive Pro/Am class. The No. 20 Wright Motorsports Porsche holds a seven-point lead over the No. 04 Mercedes AMG GT3 of George Kurtz and Colin Braun, lining the competitors up for an exciting weekend battle for coveted championship positions. Sixteen cars are set to compete across the three classes: Pro, Pro/Am, and Am, and with rain in the predicted forecast all four days that the series is present, the on-track action will be sure to deliver excitement for the fans in attendance. Poordad and Heylen will have two opportunities to score extra championship points, with a race each on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, respectively. Each driver will get a turn to compete in the 90-minute doubleheaders, each starting one race and finishing the other.

Fred Poordad
I am looking forward to getting back to racing at VIR. That is a great track, technical and fast, and set in beautiful rolling hills. We are looking to come out strong and set the tone for the rest of the season before our summer break. Should be fun!

Jan Heylen
I’m looking forward to race at what has to be one of the most fun tracks on the schedule! It is a great facility with great people running it, so we all enjoy going to VIR. Our goal is to extend our points lead and hopefully we can do so by scoring another podium finish. We’re well prepared after a productive two-day test earlier this month. The car felt the best it has felt all year and Fred is more and more comfortable in the car as well.

GT America Powered by AWS
This weekend’s festivities at VIRginia International Raceway are special for Charlie Luck whose hometown is Richmond, Virginia. Luck continues to also lead the championship in his class, with a 30-point lead over Jeff Burton of Rearden Racing. With three wins in four races, Luck’s debut in the new GT America series has been nothing short of impressive, moving up from a Porsche one-make competition to race the No. 45 Porsche 911 GT3 R in the series made for only bronze rated drivers. In the previous round at Circuit of the Americas, luck battled in both wet and dry conditions to earn a second and first-place finish in Austin, Texas, continuing his podium streak into his home race at VIRginia International Raceway. This weekend, he’ll have two 40-minute races between Saturday and Sunday, competing against 23 other cars.

Driver Quote

Charlie Luck
I’m looking forward to VIR. This is a home track for me and we have a lot of laps on the track, going back to four years of Cup racing, plus testing with Jan and the 911 GT3 R. It’s a very technical track, and a track that requires a lot of precision and a lot of focus and execution as a driver. I’m looking forward to it.
Schedule of Events: All Times U.S. Eastern
Friday, June 4
9:05AM – 9:30AM GT America Practice 1
10:30AM – 11:15AM GT World Challenge America Practice 1
1:45PM – 2:15PM GT America Practice 2
4:00PM – 4:45PM GT World Challenge America Practice 2

Saturday, June 5
8:50AM – 9:05AM GT World Challenge America Qualify Race 1
9:10AM – 9:25AM GT World Challenge America Qualify Race 2
10:10AM – 10:25AM GT America Qualifying
1:15PM – 2:45PM GT World Challenge America Race 1
4:50PM – 5:30PM GT America Race 1

Sunday, June 6
9:10AM – 9:50AM GT America Race 2
1:45PM – 3:15PM GT World Challenge America Race 2

All qualifying and race sessions will stream live on YouTube.com/GTWorld, and live timing will be available via TSL.

Wright Motorsports
Wright Motorsports is the premier Porsche race engineering facility in Ohio and a multi-series, international racing team known for superb car preparation, expert race strategy and driver development. Located in Batavia, Ohio, it is owned and directed by John Wright, a certified Porsche factory-trained technician. As a crew chief John Wright has played a key role in winning eight driver and seven team championships in World Challenge, IMSA (ALMS) and the Grand-Am Rolex Series. Wright Motorsports won the team championship in Porsche GT3 Cup USA in 2012, 2013 and 2015, and went on to win the Pirelli World Challenge Overall, Sprint, Team and Manufacturer’s titles in 2017. The 2020 season will see the team return to IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship. For more information, visit wrightmotorsports.com

DRIVE YOUR CAR AROUND AMS AND HELP LOCAL KIDS AT ‘LAPS FOR DAD’

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HAMPTON, Ga. -(June 1, 2021)- Speedway Children’s Charities Atlanta is giving you a chance to give dad a Father’s Day gift he’ll never forget while helping local kids in need.

Atlanta Motor Speedway’s famous 1.54-mile oval will host “Laps for Dad” on Friday, June 18th. The event provides an opportunity for anyone to take their personal vehicle onto the track to make three laps on the 24-degree banked turns. Proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities and its ongoing mission to help children in need.

“Driving on these steep turns is an unforgettable experience and one any father would enjoy,” said AMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison. “Laps for Dad is sure to be a fun event for Father’s Day weekend and a great way to help kids in the Atlanta area.”

With a donation of $50 per vehicle participants will drive three laps around the Speedway. First laps around the speedway will begin at 5 p.m. and continue through 9 p.m.

Tickets for the event must be purchased online; admission will not be sold on-site.

Attendees will access the event by entering the track through the main tunnel located off Speedway Boulevard. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Additionally, drivers will be required to complete a waiver and present it upon arrival. Seatbelts must be worn by all participants.

To learn more about Laps for Dad and to purchase tickets to the event, go to https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/atlanta/laps-for-dad/.

About Speedway Children’s Charities

The mission of Speedway Children’s Charities remains true to the ideals it was founded upon in 1982: To care for children in educational, financial, social and medical need in order to help them lead productive lives. SCC provides funding for hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children. Our vision is that every child has the same opportunities no matter what obstacle they are facing.

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Ben Rhodes to Make NASCAR Cup Series Debut with Spire Motorsports

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CONCORD, N.C. (June 1, 2021) – Spire Motorsports announced today that NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Championship contender Ben Rhodes will make his NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) debut driving the team’s No. 77 Kaeding Performance Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.

Rhodes, a 24-year-old Louisville, Ky., native, kicked off the 2021 season for ThorSport Racing by winning the NCWTS season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. He went back-to-back a week later by capturing the checkered flag in Round 2 at the iconic venue’s 3.61-mile infield road course.

Rhodes is currently second in NCWTS points on the strength of three poles, two wins, five top-five and nine top-10 finishes. Most recently, he finished third at Charlotte Motor Speedway where he locked down his fifth top three of the 2021 season. Over the first 10 races, Rhodes has earned an impressive 6.3 average start, a 6.2 average finish, led 66 laps and completed all but one of the 1,278 laps contested.

“You only get to make your first Cup start once and to do it with Spire Motorsports is pretty special,” said Rhodes. “I have a fun and long history with the Spire family but we haven’t worked together in a few years so it’s nice to come full circle. It’s daunting to make my first Cup start at a road course that I have no experience at, but I’m confident the team will have the car comfortable and fast. This is pretty exciting for me, and Sonoma can’t get here quick enough.”

Rhodes raced his way to NASCAR’s upper echelons from the Go Kart, Bandolero, and Legends Car ranks. He added an exclamation point to his young career when at just 17-years-old, he earned 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE) Championship honors while simultaneously being named the series’ Rookie of the Year and Most Popular Driver.

Meanwhile, Kaeding Performance joins Spire Motorsports as the primary sponsor of the team’s No. 77 entry for the NCS’ annual visit to northern California.

The Kaeding family has rich history in both racing and business and combined the two disciplines in the early 1960s to forge a successful high-performance business in Campbell, Calif.

Founded by brothers Howard and Herb Kaeding, what began as a wheel-widening and repair business evolved into a specialized Sprint Car performance center. Today, the Kaeding family is represented by three generations of champions including Howard, Brent, Tim and Bud.

Kaeding Performance relies on championship-caliber racing experience to provide its customers the latest in sprint car technology, set-up advice and unwavering confidence in the parts it sells.

Thursday night, Howard Kaeding will be enshrined in the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 Heritage Inductee Class at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif.

The elder Kaeding is a three-time NASCAR State of California and San Jose (Calif.) Speedway supermodified champion. The Golden State racing legend once won 17 main events in a row – all while starting last. Kaeding is a pioneering speed shop operator and patriarch to a three-generation racing family that includes son Brent (“The California King”), a 13-time Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) champion and World of Outlaws winner.

“Ben Rhodes has long been a part of the Spire family and we’re thrilled to have him make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner T.J. Puchyr. “Ben is a great kid and comes from a great family. Justin Haley will be focusing on his NASCAR Xfinity championship aspirations at Mid-Ohio so this was a great opportunity for Ben to slide in the seat. He’s a tremendous road racer and has earned this opportunity. We think a ton of Ben and we’re eager to see how he does at Sonoma.

“We’re also honored to have Kaeding Performance as our primary sponsor this weekend. The Kaeding family has such proud motorsports pedigree and to be able to pay some homage to the family and to Mr. Kaeding the week he’s inducted into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame is a privilege for our entire organization.”

Following post-race inspection last weekend in Charlotte, the No. 77 was found to have two loose lug nuts, and per the NASCAR rule book, crew chief Kevin Bellicourt will be sidelined for this weekend’s event. Veteran NASCAR top kick and former Spire Motorsports’ crew chief Peter Sospenzo will fill in at Sonoma Raceway in Bellicourt’s absence. Sospenzo was on the call when Spire Motorsports earned the victory when Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019.

The Toyota/Save Mart 350 from Sonoma Raceway will be televised live on FS1 Sunday, June 6 beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The 16th of 36 races on the 2021 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

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About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports was established in 2018 and is co-owned by longtime NASCAR industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. Spire Motorsports earned an upset victory for the ages in its first full season when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019.

Kaulig Racing, AJ Allmendinger to Partner with Ramco Specialties at Mid-Ohio

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Kaulig Racing’s Fleet Adds Third Ohio-Based Company to its Lineup for Home Race

LEXINGTON, N.C. (June 1, 2021) – Kaulig Racing’s lineup will feature all Ohio-based companies at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, as Ramco Specialties joins the team on AJ Allmendinger’s No. 16 Chevrolet.

Ramco, a global supplier of fasteners to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with locations in North America and Europe, is dedicated to Engineering Support and product development, as well as committed to localizing manufacturing.

“Ramco Specialties is excited to be partnering with Kaulig Racing and the driver of the No. 16 car, AJ Allmendinger,” said Jeff Melick, Director of Sales Marketing at Ramco Specialties. “Ramco has always been committed to our local community in Hudson Ohio. We are excited to take a new step to partner with another great Hudson company, Kaulig Racing and NASCAR.”

Like Ramco founder, Richard Malson, Kaulig Racing’s team owner, Matt Kaulig, is also based out of Hudson, Ohio and is thrilled to add Ramco as a partner to complete its lineup of all Ohio-based primary partners on its Chevrolets in NASCAR’s only event on the schedule in the state of Ohio.

“It’s an honor for Kaulig Racing to have Ramco join us for our home-town race!” Said team owner, Matt Kaulig. “Ramco was started out of its founder’s house, much like LeafFilter Gutter Protection started, and has grown to be an international supplier of its products. We are super excited to be able to showcase some amazing Ohio-based partners at Mid-Ohio!”

AJ Allmendinger will pilot the No. 16 Ramco Chevrolet at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, alongside teammates Jeb Burton in the No. 10 Rocky Boots Chevrolet and Justin Haley in the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet.

In addition to the The B&L Transport 170 at Mid-Ohio, Ramco will also act as the primary partner on the No. 16 Chevrolet at Michigan International Speedway.

About Kaulig Racing™
Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and made the Championship 4 round for the first time in 2020. Kaulig Racing fields three full-time entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Jeb Burton, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Justin Haley, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger. Kaulig Racing™ earned five wins in 2020 and have come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. The team also made its second NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) start in the 2021 Daytona 500 with Kaz Grala, as well as a limited NCS schedule this season. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Capacity; Tickets Remain for General Tire 200

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SONOMA, Calif. (June 1, 2021) – Sonoma Raceway has reached its allowed capacity for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race, June 6, and will no longer sell tickets for the event.

“We’re thrilled to be able to welcome thousands of race fans back to Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350,” said raceway executive vice president and general manager Jill Gregory. “While we are operating at a reduced capacity for this year’s event, we’re still looking forward to hosting the first-class event that race fans here have come to expect. We also realize some fans will be disappointed, but the responsibility of putting on an event that is safe for our fans and local citizens is a top priority.

“We also appreciate the collaborative effort with officials of Sonoma County and the local health department to allow our fans to attend this event and get NASCAR back to the North Bay. We expect it to be the largest attendance for a sports event in Northern California since the pandemic shutdown 15 months ago. We can’t wait to welcome even more fans here next year.”

Race fans still can get their speed fix on Saturday as good seats remain for the General Tire 200 ARCA Menards Series West event as well as the Historic Trans Am race that will feature NASCAR On FOX lead announcer Mike Joy trading in the microphone for a steering wheel.

Those not able to attend Sunday’s race are encouraged to tune in to Fox Sports 1 at 1 p.m. (Pacific Time) to watch NASCAR’s first race in wine country in 714 days.

Middle Tennessee Electric provides Nashville Superspeedway with 100 percent renewable electricity for June 18-20 NASCAR weekend

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LEBANON, Tenn. (June 1, 2021) – Nashville Superspeedway is partnering with Middle Tennessee Electric to provide the track with 100 percent renewable electricity through renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by MTE’s nearby solar field for the upcoming June 18-20 NASCAR tripleheader weekend. The use of RECs helps reduce carbon emissions produced by Nashville Superspeedway lessens the need for additional power plants in Middle Tennessee for environmental betterment within the community.

MTE’s 4-acre, 3,000-panel solar field is located in College Grove, Tenn., approximately 30 miles southwest of Nashville Superspeedway. Nashville Superspeedway’s power use for a race weekend is approximately 500,000 kwh of electricity. That equates to powering around 4,250 homes for three days or for one car to travel 685,023 laps (890,500 miles) around the largest concrete track in NASCAR.

“Middle Tennessee Electric is pleased to play an important part in welcoming NASCAR back to the Nashville Superspeedway,” said Brad Gibson, MTE’s chief cooperative business officer. “We hope it will be a great weekend of racing as we work with the Superspeedway to provide a greener venue for the fans and the community. MTE is always looking for ways to grow our renewable energy offerings.”

The renewable power generated by MTE will electrify all of the permanent physical structures at the Nashville Superspeedway during race weekend. These structures include the NASCAR Cup Series garage, media and infield care centers, suite tower, grandstands, concessions and the main administration building.

“Nashville Superspeedway’s rebirth not only gives auto racing fans in Middle Tennessee exciting on-track action to look forward to each summer, but it also offers an opportunity to rethink how sports stadiums can be good neighbors to the surrounding community,” said Erik Moses, Nashville Superspeedway’s president.

“We are thrilled that Middle Tennessee Electric is helping us make our Father’s Day Weekend tripleheader as energy efficient as possible and support all of the NASCAR Green initiatives the sport is engaged in.”

Nashville will be the fourth NASCAR track to have 100 percent renewable energy for its race weekend, along with Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Michigan International Speedway and Pocono Raceway. Daytona International Speedway and Sonoma Raceway also use renewable energy to some degree.

Earlier this season Roush Racing, which fields NASCAR Cup Series cars for Chris Buescher and Ryan Newman, became the sport’s first carbon neutral race team. NASCAR’s Green initiative has encouraged environmental awareness through tree planting, recycling and renewable energy programs for more than a decade and is committed to a cleaner future for generations of race fans, drivers and teams to come.

In addition to the Middle Tennessee Electric partnership, Nashville’s environmental betterment projects include:

• Goodyear tire recycling through Champion Tire & Wheel

• Liquid and oil recycling through Safety-Kleen

• Updated energy saving LED lighting in the NASCAR Cup Series garage and administration building

• Tree planting around the Speedway’s approximately 1,000 acres

Nashville Superspeedway’s NASCAR tripleheader weekend includes the inaugural “Ally 400” NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 20 (2:30 p.m. CT, NBCSN), the “Tennessee Lottery 250” NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, June 19 (2:30 p.m. CT, NBCSN) and the “Rackley Roofing 200” NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Friday, June 18 (7 p.m. CT, FS1).

Keep track of Nashville Superspeedway’s latest news and updates at NashvilleSuperSpeedway.com via social media at Facebook.com/NashvilleSuperspeedway, on Twitter at @nashvillesupers and Instagram @nashvillesuperspeedway.

About Dover Motorsports, Inc.

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) is a promoter of NASCAR sanctioned motorsports events whose subsidiaries own and operate Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del., and Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. The company also plays host to the Firefly Music Festival, produced by AEG Presents. For more information, visit www.DoverMotorsports.com.

Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing Gears Up for Lamborghini Super Trofeo Rounds 3 & 4 at VIRginia International Raceway

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Brownsburg, Ind. (June 1, 2021) – The 2021 Lamborghini Super Trofeo season continues this weekend at Virginia International Raceway’s 3.27-mile track for rounds three and four. Four cars and five drivers across three different classes (PRO, AM, PRO|AM) will join Prestige Performance with Wayne Taylor Racing at one of the country’s oldest permanent road racing circuits.

The Wayne Taylor Racing stable recently concluded a very productive first event of the season at the Circuit of the Americas where three of their four entrants secured at least one podium finish. Ashton Harrison in the No. 25 Harrison Contracting Lamborghini Super Trofeo earned top honors with her first victory of the season in the AM class and enters rounds three and four leading the AM championship.

The No. 1 Prestige Performance Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo, piloted by Kyle Marcelli and Daniel Formal, will look to achieve more podium finishes after their first weekend driving together at the Circuit of the Americas. Randy Sellari will drive the No. 03 Wayne Taylor Racing LST in the AM class and Jordan Missig hopes to once again visit Victory Lane In his No. 53 Wayne Taylor Racing LST in the PRO|AM class.

Practice begins this Friday, June 3rd at 8:00 a.m. ET. Both races will run on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. ET and 4:35 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on https://www.imsa.com/tv/.
Kyle Marcelli, No. 1 Prestige Performance Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo (PRO)
“There was a lot of anticipation and expectation going into COTA. It was great to get a podium, but not exactly where we want to be because we want to be on the top step of the box. That’s the plan and what we expect of ourselves. We learned a lot in COTA and now we can see what the competition is like and where we are at and we know where we need to improve. I’m looking forward to VIR, one of the great things about Wayne Taylor Racing is the level of professionalism with this organization and our pre and post event prep and debriefs. On the agenda this week has been reviewing COTA to prepare for VIR. We’re doing all the homework we need to and we’re on the same page. It’s certainly a great team effort, so we are excited for VIR. We’re making some changes in our setup strategy and we’re all excited for the event. We’re going into the weekend expecting nothing less than a podium, but we want to win a race.”

Daniel Formal, No. 1 Prestige Performance Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo (PRO)
“Well after an exciting first round at COTA for my first race with Wayne Taylor Racing. I learned that it is a big family, and everyone really loves each other and always able to help each other out. We really had a great weekend where we learned a lot and Kyle and I became good friends. We’re going to share a room and rental car here in VIR which will make our relationship even stronger. VIR is my favorite track in North America, so I’m super excited to represent Wayne Taylor Racing and Prestige Performance and try to get the result they deserve to win the championship.”

Ashton Harrison, No. 25 Harrison Contracting Lamborghini Super Trofeo (AM)
“With very little turn around, we’re off to VIR! I’m thrilled to be back at the track so soon after our first two rounds of the season. Having two podiums at COTA, one being a class win, I’m excited to have finished within the top 10 overall. My goal going into every race is to be the best I can be. We showcased that at COTA. I hope to do the same and even better going into VIR. Leading the points going into VIR is great, but I’m not getting comfortable. We still have eight rounds to go, and I want to be smart about my moves. My goal is to win the championship and I know I’ll have to work for it.”

Randy Sellari, No. 03 Wayne Taylor Racing Lamborghini Super Trofeo (AM)
“Having the expertise of WTR during the COTA weekend was crucial for my ability to even start the second race. After being hit from behind in Race 1, the car sustained significant damage that eventually led to a blown tire just before my pit stop. Sadly, my race was over so the only thing we could do was regroup for the race the following day. The crew worked through the night to ensure there was a raceable car by morning. Without their dedication and hard work, I would have missed Round 2 at COTA, where we collected points for a respectable 4th place finish after a slow start in damp conditions. As we shift our focus to Rounds 3 and 4 at VIR, we’re hoping for a much better outcome. In the past, the team and I have fared well on this unforgiving course, which boasts little to no runoff room. The unprecedented grid size presents new challenges but will certainly ensure another great Super Trofeo weekend for the teams, drivers, and most importantly spectators. I’m looking forward to redeeming myself on a track that I’ve had success on in the past and I’m excited to get back out there with my teammates since our short break after COTA”

Jordan Missig, No. 53 Wayne Taylor Racing Lamborghini Super Trofeo (LB Cup)
“It feels great to get the 2021 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series off to a good start with my podium last time out at COTA in my first LST race. Now we just use what we learned from COTA and use the podium as motivation going into the race this weekend at Virginia International Raceway. I have raced at this track before in different series. Once in Radical Sportcars in 2019 and last year in Formula Regional Americas. Both times I was able to find success and find myself on the podium, so I am looking forward to doing the same this time around in the Super Trofeo. I am expecting the car to be a lot of fun to drive through the esses, but interested to see the differences from the other cars I have driven there. I would like to take a moment to thank Wayne Taylor Racing for having on board this weekend, and everyone at Autobahn Country Club for sponsoring and helping make this weekend possible.”

AMSOIL Introduces New 15W-50 Synthetic Small-Engine Oil

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AMSOIL has introduced new 15W-50 Synthetic Small-Engine Oil to better serve landscape professionals who rely on their equipment to make a living. New AMSOIL 15W-50 Synthetic Small-Engine Oil joins the 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosities in this commercial-grade product line.

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