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Why Truck Bed Liners Are a Must-Have (And Why You Should Spray Your Bumpers and Trim Too)

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If you drive a truck, chances are you’ve used the bed for hauling tools, gear, equipment, or even weekend adventure toys. But all that loading and unloading takes a toll on your truck bed. That’s where truck bed liners come in — one of the best investments you can make to protect your vehicle and extend its lifespan.

Truck bed liners do more than just make your truck look rugged. They provide a tough, durable layer of protection that shields the bed from dents, scratches, rust, and corrosion. Whether you’re throwing in construction materials, landscaping tools, camping gear, or just everyday cargo, a liner helps keep the surface from getting damaged.

One of the most popular options today is a spray-on bed liner. Unlike drop-in plastic liners that can shift and trap moisture underneath, spray-on liners create a permanent, airtight seal. They bond directly to the metal and protect against water, UV rays, and chemical spills — all without rattling or warping over time.

But the benefits don’t stop at the truck bed.

More and more truck owners are opting to spray their bumpers, fenders, and trim as well. Why? Because those parts take a beating too. From rock chips and road salt to sun exposure and minor scrapes, the front and rear of your truck see just as much wear and tear as the bed — maybe more. Applying a spray-on liner to these areas creates a tough, textured coating that’s impact-resistant and built to last.

It also looks great. Spraying bumpers and trim in bed liner coating gives your truck a rugged, customized appearance while helping preserve its value. You can go for a full-body protection look or just touch up key high-contact areas — either way, it’s a smart, stylish upgrade.

Another benefit is the non-slip texture. Spray liners are naturally grippy, which helps keep cargo from sliding around in the bed. The same goes for side steps or bumpers, especially useful in rainy or muddy conditions.

When applied professionally, these coatings last for years and require minimal upkeep. Just wash your truck like you usually would — no special maintenance required. If you ever do need a touch-up, the material can often be repaired seamlessly.

Whether you’re a contractor, weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to protect their investment, a quality bed liner — and a few strategic sprays on other exterior parts — can make a big difference in how your truck performs and holds up over time. If you need a new custom lining on your car or truck, visit Colorado Bullhide here

In short, spray-on bed liners aren’t just for beds anymore. They’re one of the most versatile protective coatings for your vehicle, and a smart upgrade for any truck owner who wants long-term durability and sharp looks.

Safe, Fast, and Done Right: How to Pick an EV Charger Installer

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Electric vehicles are no longer niche. They’re everywhere, and with them comes a growing need for home charging. But installing an EV charger isn’t as simple as plugging in a phone. It involves real electrical work, safety considerations, and long-term decisions about power use in your home.

That’s why choosing the right installation service matters so much. Yet with so many options out there, how do you make the right call?

If you pick the wrong service, you could face hidden fees, subpar work, or even dangerous electrical setups. The stakes are high, so it pays to be informed. So, let’s break down what actually matters when hiring someone to install your EV charger, and how to avoid the common traps.

Start with what you need

Before looking outward at installers, it helps to clarify what you actually need. Not all EV charging needs are the same.

  • Charger level – Are you getting a Level 1 (standard wall outlet), Level 2 (240V), or planning for future Level 3? Most homes opt for Level 2.
  • Location – Will the charger go in a garage, on an exterior wall, or somewhere else? Outdoor setups often require weatherproofing.
  • Panel capacity – Can your existing electrical panel handle the extra load, or will you need an upgrade?
  • Usage habits – Do you expect to charge overnight or need fast top-ups during the day? This impacts what type of charger and power setup you’ll need.

Understanding your own setup helps you filter out services that can’t meet those specific needs.

What makes a service trustworthy?

Not every company advertising EV charger installation is properly equipped or qualified. Some are general electricians trying to capitalize on a growing market. Others may be specialized, but overpriced or overcomplicated. Here’s what actually matters when comparing services:

1. Proper licensing and certification

EV charger installation services need to be carried out by licensed professionals. That license should be up to date and valid in your state. Don’t just take their word for it: check if their license number is available and verifiable.

Also, some EV chargers require certified installation for the warranty to stay valid. So if the installer isn’t authorized for the charger you’ve bought (or plan to buy), that could be a problem down the road.

2. Experience with EV-specific setups

EV charger installation isn’t the same as wiring a light fixture. It involves higher voltage, smart features, load balancing, and often integration with solar or home energy systems. Look for someone who installs EV chargers regularly, not someone doing it as a one-off.

Ask how many installations they’ve done, what charger brands they’re familiar with, and how they assess home power setups.

3. Clear, transparent pricing

Too many people get surprised by installation costs. Some services quote a low base price, then tack on extras for everything from conduit length to wall mounting brackets.

You want a provider that gives you:

  • A detailed upfront quote
  • An in-person or virtual site inspection
  • A clear breakdown of what is (and isn’t) included

Avoid vague or overly generic quotes. If someone can’t explain their pricing clearly, that’s a red flag.

4. Knowledge of local code and permitting

Every area has its own electrical codes and permit rules. A proper installer will handle all the paperwork for you, or at least guide you through it.

If a service tells you permits aren’t necessary or brushes off local code, that’s a sign they’re not being thorough. That could come back to bite you later if you need to prove the installation was done properly.

5. Post-installation support

What happens if something goes wrong after the install? Or if your charger stops working after a few months?

Good services offer a clear support path, whether that’s a warranty on their labor, a check-up process, or at least a reliable contact for follow-up help.

Smart questions to ask before hiring

Don’t feel pressured to decide on the spot. Any legitimate service should be willing to answer questions before getting started. Here are some smart ones to ask:

Are you licensed and insured for this type of work?

How many EV chargers have you installed?

Do you handle permits and inspections?

What’s included in your quote, and what might cost extra?

Can you assess my panel capacity and advise if an upgrade is needed?

What warranty or support do you offer after installation?

Their answers will tell you a lot, not just about their capabilities, but also about how transparent and professional they are.

Warning signs to avoid

Sometimes it’s easier to spot what not to trust. Watch out for these common warning signs:

  • Pushy sales tactics – A confident installer will guide you, not pressure you.
  • No inspection before quoting – Every home is different. If they don’t ask for a site visit, they’re guessing.
  • Vague answers – If you ask a technical question and they dodge it, they may not know the answer.
  • Unusually low pricing – Cutting corners on materials or safety checks can create major issues later.
  • No paperwork – You should always receive a written quote, receipt, and proof of permitting.

Trust your instincts. If something feels off, it probably is.

Making your EV charger a smart investment

Installing a home EV charger is a smart move. It saves time, adds convenience, and even boosts home value. But it’s only a smart move if it’s done right.

Choosing the right installation service isn’t just about cost; it’s about peace of mind, safety, and long-term performance. Take your time, ask the right questions, and go with someone who knows what they’re doing.

The right installer won’t just get the job done. They’ll make the whole process smoother, clearer, and built to last.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: MEXICO CITY PRE-RACE ADVANCE

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EVENT: Viva Mexico 250 
DATE: June 15, 2025 
RACE: NASCAR Cup Series 16 of 36
TRACK: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico | 14-turn, 2.417-mile Road Course 

CLUB MINUTES:

VIVA MEXICO: Holding its first ever NASCAR Cup Series race, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is set for its debut this Sunday for the Viva Mexico 250. Built in the Magdelena Mixhuca public park in 1959, the circuit hosted its first Formula One (F1) race in 1962 for a non-championship race before becoming a full World Championship event the following year. While it’s been juggled around the F1 circuit, its consistently been a part of the schedule over the past couple of years. Over the years, the circuit has changed its layout several times to switch up the full 2.674-mile, 19-turn road course.

NASCAR’S HISTORY AT MEXICO: While the NASCAR Cup Series may be making history this weekend in its inaugural race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, the sport has held a position in Mexico over the years. From 2005-2008, the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit hosted four Xfinity Series races – Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Busch were among the winners there. In addition, NASCAR has also sanctioned the NASCAR Mexico Series since its formation in 2004 and the series held their season finale there last November.

NASCAR GOES INTERNATIONAL: While NASCAR has rarely branched outside of the United States in its history, it has tested the water over the years. In addition to the four Xfinity Series races held in Mexico, NASCAR also held two Cup Series races in Canada during its early years – 1952 and 1958. The Craftsman Truck Series also held annual races at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Bowmanville, Ontario from 2013-2019. The NASCAR Cup Series made its farthest trip international when it held exhibition races in Japan from 1996-1998.

NEVER SETTLE: Join ESPN’s Marty Smith and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s co-owner Johnson for their weekly podcast, “Never Settle”. The podcast airs live on SIRIUS XM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90 at 2 p.m. ET every Wednesday and can be downloaded wherever fans source their podcasts.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
NO. 42 PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
BIRTHDAY BOY: Before heading to Mexico City this week, John Hunter will celebrate his 28th birthday on June 11.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE: Unfortunate circumstances relegated Nemechek to his first DNF of the season last week at Michigan, but year over year he is showing vast improvement. Last season his average starting position was 27.3 and finish was 25.42. This year he has an average start of 24.071 and finish of 19.429.

NEMECHEK ROAD COURSES STATS: Nemechek’s average finish at a road course in the NASCAR Cup Series is 28.3. In the Xfinity Series Nemechek has one top five and six top 10 finishes on road courses.

TMACK ON THE ROAD: Crew chief Travis Mack has a bunch of experience on road and street course tracks. In the 25 total starts, he has one victory with Daniel Suarez in 2022. Additionally, Mack has five top-five and seven top 10 finishes on road courses on his racing resume.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE: 

“I’m really excited for Mexico. It’s a new racetrack for a lot of the drivers in the garage. Hopefully, a lot of the prep that we’ve been able to do helps us out going into [Mexico] but it’s going to be an interesting event. I am excited to go out of the country again and see what NASCAR has been able to put together, overall, I’m really excited about it.”

TRAVIS MACK QUOTE: 

“We’ll have a good amount of practice, but we’ve been running a lot of laps in the simulator – John Hunter is doing his training – we’ll get there and see how the track is and the lap times, and we’ll work the strategy that weekend after Saturday.”

ERIK JONES
NO. 43 FAMILY DOLLAR TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
FAST IN MICHIGAN: Erik Jones found speed last Sunday as the NASCAR Cup Series returned to his home track of Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400. Despite a slow start to the weekend in practice and qualifying, he rolled off 22nd for the race. He was fast at the drop of the green flag on Sunday though, consistently finding long run speed throughout the race and running in the top-10. He finished 10th in Stage 2 and went on to finish just outside the top-10 at the end of the race in 11th.

NEW TERRITORY FOR JONES: Jones goes international with his No. 43 Family Dollar Toyota Camry XSE in the NASCAR Cup Series’ inaugural race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Viva Mexico 250. Despite this being his first race outside of the United States in the Cup Series, he has two races under his belt internationally in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – both coming at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. In his first start at the Canadian road course, Jones started third and finished in the same spot in August 2014 when he ran a limited schedule with Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM). He returned the following year in his only full-time season in the Truck Series with KBM to start second, lead 19 laps, and score his second win of the season in August 2015. He went on to win the 2015 NASCAR Truck Series Championship.

JONES HISTORY ON ROAD COURSES: In the NASCAR Cup Series, Jones has a total of 35 starts on road courses. These have amounted in three top-fives and nine top-10s. His best finish of third came on the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Roval in October 2020. Jones owns an additional five starts on road courses in the Xfinity Series where he has a best finish of sixth earned in August 2016 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. He has two more starts in the Craftsman Truck Series where he won in 2015 at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park and finished third the year prior.

BESHORE ON ROAD COURSES: Crew chief Ben Beshore has been on top of the pit box for a total of 20 NASCAR Cup Series races at road courses. Overall, his teams have scored six top-fives and seven top-10s turning left and right in NASCAR’s elite series. He has an additional 16 road course starts in the Xfinity Series that amounted in one top-five and five top-10s.

ERIK JONES QUOTE: 

“Mexico is going to be interesting. I mean, it’s going to definitely be a lot of work to just get down there. We’ve raced out of the country before in Canada years ago in the Truck Series, and it was okay. It wasn’t a bad experience in any way, and it was honestly pretty easy. It’s a little bit different now here with the travel, but the track I think is good. It’s pretty unique. There’s some really high speed stuff, and then the really slow stuff in that stadium section is like 30 mph. So, there’s going to probably be some chaos down there. Overall, it’s hard to put judgment on it because I haven’t raced it before, so I don’t want to say good or bad. We’re racing at a new venue, out of the country. I think the crowd is going to be huge from talking to a handful of people. I don’t know, it’s a little bit hard. Just get there, do it once and see how it goes. To be honest, the travel’s a little overwhelming. I’m not a guy that is super excited about that part of it, but the race itself, I’m really looking forward to.”

BEN BESHORE QUOTE:

“With it being a new track, everyone is sort of on the same page as far as not too many guys have run there outside of some of the older guys who ran in the Xfinity Series there back in the day. We’re trying to do the most we can to prepare from a simulator standpoint to get Erik reps so he’s familiar with the track. With it being a practice event, we’ll have the opportunity to work on the cars there and hopefully work on our road course program to get it better than it was earlier in the season.”

TUNE IN:
The inaugural Viva Mexico 250 race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City will take place on Sunday, June 15. The race is set to broadcast on Amazon Prime, MAX, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) at 3 p.m. EDT.

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, “The King”, serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.

Spire Motorsports Viva Mexico 250 Race Advance

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  • Spire Motorsports will field three entries in the NASCAR Cup Series’ inaugural visit to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico. Two points-paying Cup Series races were held in Canada (1952 and 1958), while exhibition races were held in Japan and Australia throughout the 90s. The event will mark the third international points race for NASCAR’s premier division and first since 1958. Spire Motorsports fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet ZL1s in the Cup Series for Justin Haley, Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar, respectively.
  • Spire Motorsports will honor teammate Tony Witt who tragically lost his life Friday, June 6. Witt served as a suspension mechanic for the team’s NASCAR Cup Series’ operation and had been with the organization since March 2022. He was journeyman competitor who made the move from Wisconsin to North Carolina in the mid 90s to work alongside fellow Wisconsin racer Robbie Reiser on his fledgling NASCAR Xfinity Series team. Since then, he made stops and won races at Darrell Waltrip Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing and others prior to his time with Spire. Witt leaves behind two sons, Dalton and Tyler, mother Jo Anne and brothers Todd and Jon. He was preceded in death by his late wife Paula. The team will honor Witt’s memory with a decal on all three of its NASCAR Cup Series entries this weekend in Mexico City.
  • The Viva Mexico 250 will be streamed live on Amazon Prime, Sunday, June 15 beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The 16th of 36 points-paying races on the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series calendar will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Justin Haley – Driver, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet ZL1

  • Justin Haley will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
  • Haley finished second at the inaugural Grant Park 220 Chicago Street Race in 2023. In 25 Cup Series events contested on road courses, Haley has collected one top five and four top 10s.
  • In the last five Cup Series road- and street-course races over the last two seasons, Haley has earned a 26.5 average showing, including a pair of 16th-place finishes (Circuit of the Americas ‘25/Chicago ’24).
  • The 26-year-old veteran racer finished eighth in the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway behind the wheel of Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet at the first Cup Series event to be held on the Indianapolis road-course layout.
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  • Last week at Michigan International Speedway, Haley battled handling issues throughout the 200-lap race and came home 21st in the final scoring tally.
  • Haley won the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. It was his second top-five finish in three starts at the venue. He finished fourth at the 2017 event.
  • In NASCAR Xfinity Series road-racing competition, Haley has collected four top-five and 10 top-10 finishes, including a pair of runner-up finishes (Indianapolis/Mid-Ohio) in 2020 and 2021.
  • Haley, the 2016 ARCA Menards Series East Series Champion, never finished outside of the top-five in a road race while competing in the regional series.
  • The former Trans-Am Series competitor owns 23 starts in the division’s TA2 Class where he collected 10 top-five and 16 top-10 finishes. He closed out the 2016 season sixth in the division’s championship point standings after earning three poles, six top fives and nine top 10s while pacing the field for 41 laps.
  • The Indiana native is a veteran of 161 Cup Series starts and has notched one win, five top fives, 16 top 10s and led 103 laps in NASCAR’s premier division.
  • In total, Haley has made 57 Cup Series starts for Spire Motorsports, including his first start in NASCAR’s premier division at Talladega Superspeedway on his 20th birthday.

Justin Haley Quote
What are your thoughts as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Mexico City for the first time?
“Mexico City will be a lot of fun for the industry, for the drivers and for the fans. This will be the first time I’ve raced this track, but we had good speed earlier this season at Circuit of the Americas and I feel pretty good about our road-race program. The biggest challenge is the high elevation, so I’ve been trying to prepare for that part of it. I have been sleeping in an altitude tent to train for the race. We’ll use practice to figure out the fast way around so we can be in a good spot for qualifying and the race.”

Atop the No. 7 Box – Crew Chief Ryan Sparks

  • Ryan Sparks serves in a dual role as both Spire Motorsports’ Competition Director and Haley’s crew chief.
  • The Winston Salem, N.C., native has called 181 NASCAR Cup Series races, earning three top-five and nine top-10 finishes.
  • In total, the 41-year-old has called 25 road course races, earning a career-best eighth-place result with Corey LaJoie at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International last season.

Michael McDowell – Driver, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet ZL1

  • Michael McDowell will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 71 B’laster Chevrolet ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
  • McDowell will be one of the few drivers in the field with previous experience at the famed Mexican circuit. The veteran racer earned the victory in the 2005 La Gran De la Serie Rolex Sports Car race where he was paired with legendary road racer Memo Gidley at Finley Motorsports. The potent duo led 28 of 90 laps to collect the win in the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series season finale.
  • The following day, McDowell made his second start in the Champ Car World Series for the series’ 195-mile season finale. Driving for team owner Paul Gentilozzi, he qualified 16th and raced his way to an 11th-place finish in the Gran Premio Telmex-Tecate.
  • One of the 40-year-old’s two Cup Series victories came on the road course configuration of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After qualifying fourth, the father of five kissed the bricks alongside his family by leading a field-leading 54 laps, tallying a 2.9 average running position and securing a career-best 141.1 driver rating.
  • The No. 71 B’laster Chevrolet ZL1 will feature an in-car camera during this weekend’s race, showcasing the elite footwork and reaction time of the road course ace.
  • B’laster LLC is a chemical manufacturing company based in Valley View, Ohio. Founded in 1957 with PB B’laster Penetrant, the company has since expanded its portfolio to include penetrants, lubricants, cleaners, solvents, removers, grease, protectants, and refrigerants.
  • The Glendale, Ariz., native has logged an 18.0 average start and a 20.7 average finish at road courses across his career, a career-best at any track type.
  • McDowell collected the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Road America, where he led 24 of 48 laps on an overcast Saturday afternoon, making the trip to Victory Lane in his lone start behind the wheel of Richard Childress Racing’s No. 2 Chevrolet.
  • The 2021 Daytona 500 Champion will have a familiar voice on the spotter stand this week as McDowell’s cousin, Jason Noll, will assist primary spotter Michael Fisher during the Cup Series’ first visit to Mexico City.
  • Last Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, McDowell qualified 32nd and promptly raced his way towards the top 10. Unfortunately, the No. 71 team battled fuel pick-up issues during the late goings, ultimately saddling the team with a 30th-place finish.
  • The No. 71 team earned a $100,000 payday and a trip to Victory Lane after winning the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge during last month’s visit to North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. The crew’s blazing 12.587-second stop topped all entries for both the NASCAR All-Star Open and NASCAR All-Star Race, earning the title of the fastest team on pit road.
  • Through the first 15 races of the 2025 campaign, McDowell owns an average starting position of 14.8, including five starts inside the top 10.
  • McDowell has claimed three Xfinity Fastest Lap awards this season, clocking the fastest lap in the Daytona 500, Phoenix Raceway and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The No. 71 stands as the only Cup Series team to earn the award three times.
  • McDowell secured Spire Motorsports’ first Busch Light Pole Award at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March. His 28.833-second lap marks the fastest lap in NASCAR’s seventh-generation Cup Series car (2022-present) at the 1.5-mile Nevada oval.

Michael McDowell Quote
You have previous experience at the track in a variety of disciplines. Talk about that and if you think that experience gives you an advantage heading into this weekend.
“Anytime you have gone somewhere, had success, and experienced the racetrack, the culture, altitude adjustment, and all the things that we have to do going into this weekend, it gives you a little bit of extra confidence. It was a long time ago. It was 2005 when I was back in Mexico City for that double-header weekend where I ran IMSA in the Rolex prototypes. We sat on the pole and won the race on Saturday, then woke up the Sunday morning to run the IndyCar race. It is a little different than the double header that we are used to on the NASCAR side. I went from the prototype to the open wheel car, but I had a lot of fun. It was a great atmosphere. Fans are intense, engaged, and absolutely love motorsports. I think NASCAR is going to be embraced and it is going to be a huge event. I am looking forward to it. I know there is a lot of logistical challenges and stuff like that, but to me, it is a great opportunity to put our sport in a spotlight and go put on a good show at a great facility with very passionate fans.”

You’ve got B’laster on the car this weekend as the primary sponsor. How do you manage your expectations to perform well for a new partner?
“This is going to be our first race with B’laster on board, but we had GUNK, another brand in the B’laster family, with us at Talladega earlier this year. We are looking forward to continuing to build that partnership and brand. When they came on board, they really wanted Mexico City as one of their races. They knew it would be an opportunity for us to go run up front and have a shot at winning, so we hope to do that, right? Anytime you have a new partner onboard, you want to help continue to grow that brand and opportunity. I feel like running well is important and Mexico City is a good opportunity to do that.”

Atop the No. 71 Box – Crew Chief Travis Peterson

  • Crew chief Travis Peterson heads south of the border having called 11 NASCAR Cup Series races on road courses. Peterson called McDowell’s win in the 2023 Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 34-year-old Cup Series topkick has earned a 15.5 average finish at road courses, his best average finish at any track type with a minimum of 10 attempts.
  • Peterson has called 91 races in NASCAR’s premier series, securing one win, four top fives, 18 top 10s and seven pole awards.

Carson Hocevar – Driver, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet ZL1

  • Carson Hocevar will pilot the No. 77 Totalplay Chevrolet ZL1 for the Viva Mexico 250.
  • Totalplay is Mexico’s leading telecommunications provider, delivering top-quality connectivity and entertainment services through its 100% fully fiber-optic, direct-to-home network. Its commitment to innovation and excellence has positioned the company as the provider with the fastest internet, best service, and most advanced technology in the market. As part of Grupo Salinas, Totalplay continues to transform the industry by developing and integrating new technologies, offering unique experiences that redefine how Mexican households access the internet, television, and digital services.
  • The Viva Mexico 250 will be the sixth Cup Series road-course event for the Portage, Mich., native who finished third in last year’s Go Bowling at The Glen.
  • Hocevar has turned heads in recent weeks as a result of his aggressive driving style and the team’s high level of performance. The No. 77 crew captured the pole position at Texas Motor Speedway, led 22 laps and was in position for a top-five finish before a late caution mired Hocevar in traffic. Two weeks later at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, he was battling for the lead with 91 laps remaining when an engine failure ended his race. The next Sunday, at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway, Hocevar earned his second runner-up finish of the year – the first coming at Atlanta Motor Speedway in February. In the most recent outing for the Cup Series, Hocevar returned to his hometrack of Michigan International Speedway where he started 14th, led 32 laps and came within 19 laps from his first Cup Series victory when tragedy struck in the form of a flat left-rear tire.
  • In the last five races, Hocevar has led a total of 60 laps – six times more than he led in the first 10 races of the season.

Carson Hocevar Quotes
How do you feel about participating in the first points-paying international Cup Series race in the modern era this weekend in Mexico?
“I’m really excited. This is such a big moment for NASCAR and it will be nice to go to a new track that has hosted motorsports events in some of the top series in the world. We finished last year with a really strong showing at Watkins Glen and I felt like we had a decent car earlier this year at COTA, so it’ll be nice to have a full practice to get laps on track before we qualify. I think it’ll be a great weekend overall and a good show for all the fans”

Atop the No. 77 Box – Crew Chief Luke Lambert

  • Crew chief Luke Lambert will call his 37th road-course event from the pit box where he’s earned two top-five and four top-10 finishes.
  • He also called four top-five and seven top-10 finishes in nine NASCAR Xfinity Series road-course races.
  • The Viva Mexico 250 will mark the Mount Airy, N.C., native’s 60th race atop the pit box for Hocevar with 51 of those starts occurring with Spire Motorsports. Together they’ve earned three top-five, nine top-10 finishes, and captured Hocevar’s first Cup Series pole award on May 3 at Texas Motor Speedway.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent win came on May 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

In 2025, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team also fields the Nos. 07, 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the No. 77 Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series in select events.

POWEREDGE NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF DENSO NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS AT SONOMA RACEWAY

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SONOMA, Calif. (June 10, 2025) – NHRA officials announced today that PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively-priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway.

The DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge takes place July 25-27 in Sonoma, serving as the 12th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

The annual trek to wine country and picturesque Sonoma Raceway has long been one of the highlights on the NHRA tour. For nearly 40 years, fans have flocked to Sonoma and have been treated to a scenic racing facility that is traditionally one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA schedule.

“We are excited to showcase PowerEdge as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals,” said Jose Ramirez, Senior Manager, Sales. “As we continue to grow the PowerEdge brand, this sponsorship underscores our dedication to quality, reliability, and the passion that drives both our customers and the motorsports community.”

The 2025 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge features the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout. Riders will compete in the Callout style specialty event, picking their first-round opponent in a bonus event that features big money and bragging rights.

Matt Smith won the bonus race and event last year, while other 2024 winners were Top Fuel’s Antron Brown, who went on to win his fourth Top Fuel title, Funny Car veteran Bob Tasca III and Pro Stock’s Aaron Stanfield.

Brown has five Top Fuel wins at the fan-favorite facility, matching Doug Kalitta for the most in Top Fuel history. John Force’s eight Sonoma victories leads all Funny Car drivers, while reigning Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson has a class-best six victories at Sonoma Raceway.

“We are thrilled to welcome PowerEdge as the presenting sponsor of the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA Vice President and Chief Development Officer. “PowerEdge is an exciting new line of aftermarket products, and this partnership is a great fit with the NHRA’s passionate racing community. We’re proud to help introduce the PowerEdge brand to our fans in Sonoma and across the country during what is always one of the most anticipated events of the NHRA season.”

To purchase tickets to the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, fans can visit www.sonomaraceway.com or call 800-870-7223. For more information about NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.

About DENSO and PowerEdge

Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.9 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company’s 158,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 8.6 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For more information about DENSO’s operations worldwide, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/.

In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ team members across nearly 50 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, DENSO in North America generated $12.5 billion in consolidated sales. To learn more about DENSO operations in the region and explore career opportunities, please visit https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/. 

PowerEdge® is a value-driven line of high quality and durable aftermarket products, designed to deliver performance, and reliability. Backed by the sales, service, and logistics support of DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc.—DENSO’s North American aftermarket headquarters in Long Beach, California—PowerEdge brings trusted quality at a competitive price. For more information, visit https://www.poweredgeproducts.com.

About Mission Foods

MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

HFT Advance | Mexico City

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Mexico City Event Info:
Date: Sunday, June 15
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Format: 100 Laps, 242 Miles, Stages: 20-45-100
TV: Prime
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 1:05 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Friday: 2:05 p.m. ET, Xfinity Practice (CW App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Friday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Friday: 3:30 p.m. ET, Xfinity Practice (CW App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. ET, Xfinity Qualifying (CW App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 12 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 4:30 p.m. ET, Xfinity Race (CW, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup Race (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The NASCAR Cup Series makes its debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico, this weekend for the 16th points race on the schedule.
  • This weekend marks the third of five races in the “Driving 4 a Difference presented by the Gene Haas Foundation,” a new in-season Ford tournament within the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
  • Sam Mayer leads the tournament with 82 points, followed by teammate Sheldon Creed (77), Ryan Sieg (48), Harrison Burton (41) & Kyle Sieg (15).

Cole Custer Team Info:
Crew Chief: Aaron Kramer
Partner: HaasTooling.com

Sheldon Creed Team Info:
Crew Chief: Jonathan Toney
Partner: Pit Boss

Sam Mayer Team Info:
Crew Chief: Jason Trinchere
Partner: Audibel

Custer at Mexico City (Cup)
Starts: —
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Custer makes his 18th NCS road course start this weekend, where he has a best finish of ninth at the Charlotte Roval (2020) and Indy Road Course (2022).
  • He has two career NXS road course wins, coming at Portland (2023) and the Chicago Street Race (2023).

Creed at Mexico City (Xfinity)
Starts: —
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Creed is set to make his 24th career road course start in the Xfinity Series this Saturday at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where he has nine career top-10 finishes.

Mayer at Mexico City (Xfinity)
Starts: —
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Mayer is in line for his 26th career road course start in the Xfinity Series this weekend, where he has 16 top-10 finishes, including nine in the top five. He has victories at the Charlotte Road Course (2023 & 2024), Watkins Glen (2023), and Elkhart Lake (2023).

Where They Stand

Cup Points Standings (41: 35th): Custer is 35th in the Cup Series points standings through 15 races this season with 175 points.

Xfinity Points Standings (41: 7th, 00: 8th): Mayer sits seventh in the Xfinity points standings with 472 total points on the season, behind the six winners, while Creed is in eighth place with 380 points heading into Mexico City this Saturday.

RFK Advance | Mexico City

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Mexico City Event Info:
Date: Sunday, June 15
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Format: 100 Laps, 242 Miles, Stages: 20-45-100
TV: Prime
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 1:05 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Friday: 3:55 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 12 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup Race (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The NASCAR Cup Series makes its debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico, this weekend for the 16th points race on the schedule.
  • In 266 road course starts all-time in the NCS, Jack Roush’s Fords have won six races and tallied 43 top-five and 93 top-10 finishes, along with six poles. In those 266 starts, an RFK Ford has led 640 laps for an average finish of 17.4.
  • RFK Racing put all three Fords in the top 10 last weekend at Michigan, with Buescher (2nd) leading 13 laps while Preece (9th) and Keselowski (10th) rounded out the top 10.
  • It marked the first time RFK Racing has placed three cars inside the top 10 since Daytona in July of 2016.

6 Team Info:
Driver: Brad Keselowski
Crew Chief: Jeremy Bullins
Partner: Castrol

17 Team Info:
Driver: Chris Buescher
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Fastenal

60 Team Info:
Driver: Ryan Preece
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: Kroger / Colgate

Keselowski at Mexico City
Starts: —
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Keselowski makes his 50th road course start in the NCS this weekend in Mexico City, where he has three runner-up finishes. In his career, he has 11 top-10 finishes on road courses, but is winless in his 49 starts.
  • In his lone road course race this season at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), he finished 15th after starting 26th.
  • Keselowski has made two career starts at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in the NXS, including a P8 finish in 2008.

Buescher at Mexico City
Starts: —
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

Buescher makes his 40th start at a road course in the NCS this weekend, where he has 16 career top-10 results, including 14 of the last 17.
He has one Cup Series win in his career on a road course, Watkins Glen last season, and finished seventh at COTA earlier this season despite starting 24th.
Buescher has finished eighth or better in six of the last eight road course races.

Preece at Mexico City
Starts: —
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Preece is set for his 25th Cup Series race on a road course this Sunday, where he has a best finish of ninth at the Daytona Road Course (2021) and Watkins Glen (2024).
  • He recorded his sixth top-10 finish of the season last weekend at Michigan, which is a career-high for the Berlin, CT native.

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Michigan: Buescher 2nd, Preece 9th & Keselowski 10th.

Points Standings (17: 14th, 60: 16th, 6: 32nd): Buescher remains 20 points above the cutline, while Preece is tied with Kyle Busch for the final playoff spot. Keselowski sits in 32nd despite a strong points day at Michigan.

Ford Cup Teams Gearing Up For First International Points Race in Mexico City

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MEXICO CITY

Saturday, June 14 — NASCAR Xfinity Series, 4:30 p.m. ET (CW)
Sunday, June 15 — NASCAR Cup Series, 3 p.m. ET (PRIME)

For the first time in NASCAR history, the Cup Series will be competing in an international points race as Mexico City plays host this weekend at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Before that, however, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will be in action as it returns to the course for the fifth time after conducting events at the facility from 2005-08.

INAUGURAL RACE SUCCESS

Ford has had its share of success in inaugural races recently, especially defending series champion Joey Logano. The three-time titleholder captured the first NASCAR Cup Series dirt race in 50 years when he won the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2021. He followed that up one year later with victories in the first Clash at the Coliseum inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney is also part of the inaugural win club after taking the first race on the Charlotte Roval in 2018.

FORD ROAD COURSE WINS IN THE MODERN ERA (1972-Present)

Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will be the 10th road course the NASCAR Cup Series has competed on in the modern era, joining Riverside International Raceway (1958-88), Watkins Glen International (1957-Present), Sonoma Raceway (1989-Present), Charlotte Motor Speedway (2018-Present), Daytona International Speedway (2020-2021), Road America (2021-2022), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2021-23), Circuit of The Americas (2021-Present) and the Chicago Street Race (2023-Present). Ford has produced a total of 20 combined wins at those facilities from 1972-Present. Mark Martin leads the way with four victories, including three straight years at Watkins Glen, while Ricky Rudd, Marcos Ambrose and Geoffrey Bodine have two each.

FORD DRIVING 4 A DIFFERENCE STANDINGS

Two more races remain in the Ford Driving 4 A Difference presented by the Gene Haas Foundation with Ford’s five NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers hoping to win as much as $20,000 for their charity of choice. The points each driver earns in races at Charlotte, Nashville, Mexico City, and Pocono will be added together with the winner being the one with the highest total. If a driver wins one of those events, their point total for that race is doubled.

Sam Mayer 82
Sheldon Creed 77
Ryan Sieg 48
Harrison Burton 41
Kyle Sieg 15

BRAD KESELOWSKI: “It is an interesting event. There are all kinds of different sentiments; positive, negative. I think it is good for the Cup Series in general to see the schedule variability that has really been driven over the last half-dozen years or so. An international race just fitting the bill for everything else we have been doing. I am just really curious to see the reception of our fans. I think the reception from our partners has been pretty strong which is always fun and great for the teams. But I am really curious about the reception from our fans both here and in Mexico. Will they turn out the way we think they will turn out? It is one of those things that when it is all said and done, I think I will be able to answer a lot better than I can now. We will just have to see how it all plays out.”

RYAN PREECE: “I think there are a lot of things that we’re all thinking about, but as a race car driver one of them is gonna be staying hydrated. How the elevation is going to affect us as far as being in the race car and breathing enough, so I’m not entirely sure but I am excited to go there because after talking with Daniel (Suarez), he obviously grew up over there and had a lot of great things to say. I’m looking at it as a glass half full. I’ve never been out of the country, so this is gonna be my first experience and I’m really hoping it’s a great one.”

CHRIS BUESCHER: “As drivers, we’ve gotten spoiled a little bit too much and get to kind of come and go as we please. If it gets within an hour or hour-and-a-half of practice you show up, but I think this is gonna be different. You’re just gonna try and maximize your time spent at the facility, if not on track studying what is on track and if not with your group trying to figure out what it is you need to be good there, or to be better if we’ve been on track yet. It’s definitely gonna be a different race weekend from all of those standpoints. I’m not one of the few drivers that have been down there to race in year’s past. I’ve heard stories from people on how it goes and the logistics of it and I’m getting ready to find out first hand.”

JOSH BERRY: “It is definitely a pretty cool layout. It is going to be interesting. I think there are some passing zones. There’s definitely going to be issues with track limits in the esses, right? It’s just tight. You can just tell. To me, it is probably just a little bit worse than COTA. It doesn’t feel like there is going to be grass on both sides so it is just a little bit different. Overall, I think it should probably be a good race. That is what we want to see.”

KESELOWSKI IN MEXICO

The only active Ford driver who raced in Mexico City during NASCAR’s four-year Xfinity Series run is Brad Keselowski. The Michigan native made his ninth career series start when the circuit ran at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in 2007, but he never got a chance to compete as an engine issue on the opening lap ended his day. The results were better one year later when he finished eighth while driving for Dale Earnhardt Jr.

FROM DRIVER TO PRESIDENT

The one person who has had the most experience driving the course at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is now making a lot of key decisions as president of Wood Brothers Racing. Jon Wood made 85 career starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series from 2002-07 with three of those races taking place in Mexico City. Wood, who drove Tad Geschickter’s Ford for three seasons, had his best finish in 2007 (10th). Prior to that, he was 16th in the inaugural event in 2005 and 27th the following year.

FOUR FORDS IN PLAYOFF CONTENTION

There are still 12 races remaining in the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season and four Ford drivers currently find themselves in the 12-driver field. Sam Mayer is the highest-ranked Mustang Dark Horse driver as he sits third in the overall point standings. Haas Factory Team teammate Sheldon Creed is sixth while Ryan Sieg is 10th and Harrison Burton 11th. Even though he’s 11th in the standings, Burton is squarely on the bubble and holds the final berth because Sammy Smith, who is below him in points, has one win. The field will be set after September’s race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Nearly 60 Mustangs will take to the track this weekend around the world with Ford Performance. Two Mustang GT3’s are set to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second year in a row, with 35+ Mustang Dark Horse R’s sharing the track for two sprint races of Mustang Challenge. Seventeen Mustang Dark Horses will race in NASCAR with 12 in the Cup Series and five in the Xfinity Series in Mexico City. Learn more at FordPerformance.com.

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Continuing Momentum

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Corvette Z06 GT3.R program hopes to extend global success at Le Mans

LE MANS, France (June 10, 2025) – With the racing world’s attention this week turning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R program has another opportunity to add to its list of successes in global motorsport.

In its second year of competition, the Corvette Z06 GT3.R already has raced to victory six times and recorded at least one podium finish in each of the six different championships in which customer teams are competing.

“Our program goal in 2025 was to continue the development and fine-tuning of the Corvette in order to provide our teams with a fast and reliable car that would enable them to compete for race wins and championships,” said Mark Stielow, Director, GM Motorsports Competition Programs. “It’s gratifying for us all to see so far that we are hitting that metric across all our full-time series on different continents.”

There currently are 17 Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs that have been sold since the program’s launch, and 13 of them are running full-time around the world. The state of play from Corvette entering Le Mans reveals:

  • Race wins in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, GT World Challenge America and GT World Challenge Asia
  • Victories at key events such as the Rolex 24 At Daytona (AWA) and 1812KM of Qatar (TF Sport)
  • Leading in multiple championships including TF Sport (FIA WEC in LMGT3) and Johor Motorsports Racing (GT World Challenge Asia overall GT3 Drivers Championship and in Pro-Am), as well as Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports currently second in IMSA’s GTD PRO class
  • Multiple wins for DXDT Racing in GT World Challenge America and JMR in GT World Challenge Asia
  • A successful debut for Steller Motorsport in GT World Challenge Europe with a runner-up class finish to open the season at Paul Ricard – the first race there for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R
  • The first career GT3-level podium finish for Chouest Povoledo Racing’s Ross Chouest in his third event with the Corvette in GT America

“It’s exciting for all of us at Corvette Racing – Chevrolet, Pratt Miller, GM Motorsports – to see the amount of success from our teams so far this season,” said Jessica Dane, Corvette Racing Program Manager. “We are in constant communication with our customers to see what we can provide and do to make their experience with their Corvette better and more successful. That constant, two-way dialogue is something that is personal and intentional, and we believe it is what sets apart from our other competitors. Our teams aren’t just customers. We continually strive to do things that make them feel like part of the Corvette Racing family.”

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET on Saturday, June 14. MotorTrend will air the full race live in the U.S., with full live streaming coverage of all on-track sessions – including qualifying and Hyperpole – will be available through the MAX app in the U.S., and the FIA WEC app internationally. Radio Le Mans also will provide live streaming audio coverage of all sessions as well.

About General Motors
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.

FIVE THINGS TO WATCH” AT THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES BOMMARITO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 500

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  • Pato O’Ward visiting another oval where the Arrow McLaren driver shines.
  • Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin continues to impress at WWT Raceway.
  • Race moves to prime-time Sunday night on FOX and looking to replicate record-setting action from last season’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500.

MADISON, Ill. (June 9, 2025) – The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline at World Wide Technology Raceway will showcase the NTT INDYCAR SERIES during Sunday night prime-time television on FOX on Father’s Day.

FOX and INDYCAR announced the shift from a Sunday afternoon time slot last month as the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 becomes the first-ever scheduled primetime NTT INDYCAR SERIES race to be held on a Sunday night. It also marks the first scheduled night race at World Wide Technology Raceway since 2019.

The FOX race broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. CT with the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 scheduled for a 7:20 p.m. green flag start.

The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 also will be the first oval race since Alex Palou won the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. It is the second of six oval events on the 17-race schedule.

The two-day show opens Saturday with NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice sessions and pole qualifying to set the field. The series begins with a one-hour practice at 10:30 a.m. and follows with qualifying at 2 p.m. The on-track activities close out with a 30-minute practice at 4:45 p.m. and a final one-hour session at 5:30 p.m.

Here are “Five Things To Watch” at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline:

1- Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward is second in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship standings, but he is still chasing his first win of the season.
O’Ward may not have a victory at World Wide Technology Raceway in six career starts, but he has been outstanding with the exception of last season when a mechanical issue relegated him to a 26th-place finish.

Prior to that, he had reeled off five consecutive top-four finishes, including four visits to the podium. Those podium appearances include three runner-up performances: finishing second to Josef Newgarden in the second race of the 2020 doubleheader and again in ‘21, and then to Scott Dixon in ‘23.

Over O’Ward’s career in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, he has started among the top five four times and never outside the top eight. He has led in five of the races for a total of 159 laps, including a best of 94 in his first start at WWT Raceway during the 2020 doubleheader.

O’Ward is also coming off a strong oval finish at the Indianapolis 500, where he qualified on the front row (third) and finished third.

2- Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin has developed quite an affinity for this 1.25-mile track since arriving to the series in 2021 from New Zealand with no oval experience.

He has recorded a top-five finish in each of his four visits, with his best overall performance coming in last season’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500. McLaughlin earned the pole position and led 67 laps en route to a runner-up finish.

Previously, he was fourth in his WWT Raceway debut in 2021, landed a podium with a third-place finish in ’22 and followed with a fifth in ’23. He has compiled an impressive 3.5 finishing average.

McLaughlin also has been strong on the qualifying side as well with the exception of starting 11th in 2021. He qualified fourth the next season and then qualified on the pole the last two seasons. In 2024, he actually started 10th due to an engine change penalty of grid positions.

3- Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden has been mired in a first-half slump, but a return to World Wide Technology Raceway could ignite a strong second half.

Newgarden arrives as the defending race winner and the most dominant driver of World Wide Technology Raceway since the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returned in 2017. He won that inaugural race and then captured four of the last five dating to the second race of the 2020 doubleheader. He has led 599 career laps, including 17 or more laps in seven of his nine starts.

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion is attempting to rebound from a start that finds him 12th in the championship, 185 back of leader Alex Palou. After finishing third in the season opener at St. Petersburg, Newgarden has only been able to manage a top finish of ninth (Detroit) and has not led a lap during that six-race span.

4- Three-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing brilliantly took care of the slight imperfection on his illustrious resume by securing his first career oval victory in the Indianapolis 500 over Memorial Day weekend.

Given the strides he has made in his last three visits to WWT Raceway, Palou could suddenly be eyeing back-to-back oval victories. He has improved his finishing position each time, finishing ninth in 2022, seventh in ’24 and fourth last season. Interestingly, he has yet to lead a lap at WWT Raceway in six career starts, but that could come to an end very soon as well.

5- World Wide Technology Raceway and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES are hopeful of replicating last season’s thrilling, record-breaking action with a prime-time Sunday night network audience tuning in to FOX.

The 2024 edition of the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 established track records with 21 lead changes and 676 passes by the field in the 260-lap event. The 21 lead changes among 11 drivers easily topped the previous-best mark of 13 (2019 and ’22). Five of the 11 drivers led double-digit laps.

Of the total passes, 254 were for position with 115 coming inside the top 10 and 44 inside the top five.

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