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How to Find the Right Football Betting Platform

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Football betting is gaining popularity today. In the past, most people could go to a betting shop to place their bets. But today, there are online platforms that are offering different services to gamblers. If you want to take the work to the next level, there are few things to consider. Opting for online betting sites is the best if you want to increase your betting experience. But before this, getting the right football betting platform should be the main thing to consider. So many sites are being developed, but most of them might not offer the services required. That is why you must seek the best site to offer all the benefits a gambler should enjoy. Websites like 188loto.com are one of the trusted betting sites for both beginners and experts. If you are looking for a good football betting company, here are some essential things to keep in mind.

Questions You Must Ask:

  1. Is the Football Betting Platform Legal? 

The first thing is checking on the legality of the site you are working with. Note that there are several betting sites seen on the internet today. To be safe, it is vital to research the legalities of the site. Therefore, read about the licensing of the online gambling platform and see if the one you are going for is fully licensed. All the information about football betting platform licensing is always given on various websites. When reading about this, it is essential to know about the reputation of the site. Look at the duration that the sites have been operating.

  1. Can the Site be Trusted? 

A gambler can only benefit from the trusted site. Checking the legality of the site will tell you if the site can be trusted or not. But other additional things can be sure to check if the site can be trusted. Since most of the research will be done on the internet, take advantage of the information provided about the football betting platform. When on the internet, the following must be done to make the result appealing.

  • Read about the site 
  • Read the comments of the past users of the site
  • Read the terms and conditions

Most of the information about the site is provided under the about category. Ensure reading everything to know if the site suits what you are looking for or not. Also, by reading the comments of the people who have used the site, it is easy to know if the services offered are genuine. For the football betting platform’s manager to put the comments public, they must trust the services of their sites. Reading the terms and conditions is crucial since you do not want to waste time using a site that will not benefit you.  Therefore, it is always important to read the reviews before choosing the online football betting platform.

  1. What is the Process of Depositing and Withdrawing Money?

This is important to the gamblers because the main aim is making cash through online betting platforms. A site such as 188loto.com is providing the best ways of deposit and withdrawing money. Almost all type of banks is supported when using such sites. At the same time, you should see if they can support your preferred payment option to make work easier. Since you will provide your information and bank details, ensure going for a secured football betting site.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: COTA

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Jeffrey Boswell
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Chase Elliott races during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin finished 14th in the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix, only his fourth finish outside the top 10 this season.

“I’m just happy to make it out of there alive,” Hamlin said. “Like Kevin Harvick said, it was too dangerous to be racing in those conditions. Obviously, visibility was a factor for the drivers and for NASCAR officials, because they apparently couldn’t see jack. But what better place to be shielded from treacherous elements than an ivory tower.”

2. Kyle Larson: Larson finished second at the Circuit of The Americas as Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott took the win.

“The track at the Circuit of The Americas was built for Formula 1 racing,” Busch said. “Prior to 2014, F1 cars were distinguishable by their engines’ high-pitched whine. Many NASCAR drivers are distinguishable by their high-pitched whines about racing in the rain.”

3. Chase Elliott: Elliott won the rain-shortened EchoPark Texas Grand Prix after 54 laps, giving Hendrick Motorsports its 268th win, tying Petty Enterprises for most all-time by an organization.

“I like HMS’s chances to take the top spot outright,” Elliott said. “Why? As you know, Petty Enterprises is defunct. That’s not to be confused with ‘de-funk,’ which is how NASCAR fans sanitize their campers after a weekend at a NASCAR infield.”

4. Martin Truex Jr.: Truex’s day at Cota ended early on Lap 24 when Cole Custer rear-ended him as rain severely limited visibility.

“Visibility was terrible,” Truex said. “If I had to give it a grade, I would give visibility a ‘C minus.'”

5. William Byron: Byron suffered an early flat tire at COTA, but recovered to salvage a 12th place finish..

“I also got rear-ended by Matt DiBenedetto,” Byron said. “There seemed to be a lot of that happening at COTA—drivers wildly ramming into the back of another. And talk about an awkward situation, when the rammee confronts the rammer and asks, ‘How’d your front end get into my back end?'”

6. Kevin Harvick: Harvick crashed hard in the rain on Lap 19 at COTA in a chain-reaction wreck also involving Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, and Christopher Bell. Harvick finished 37th. Afterward, Harvick decried NASCAR’s decision to race in the severely wet conditions.

“That was the most dangerous racing I’ve ever been involved in,” Harvick said. “Correction. Second-most dangerous. I’ve raced against Kyle Busch when he was mad at me.”

7. Joey Logano: Logano won Stage 1 in the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix and finished third, posting his sixth top-five of the season.

“I think NASCAR fans love wet-weather racing,” Logano said. “They actually cheered when they saw the grooved tires go on. It may be one of the only times you’ll see NASCAR fans fly the ‘Do Tread On Me’ flags.”

8. Alex Bowman: Bowman finished eighth at COTA as Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson finished 1-2.

“This was the first NASCAR Cup race at the Circuit of The Americas,” Bowman said. “Say what you will about treacherous conditions, a rain-shortened race and disgruntled drivers, but we certainly ‘made a splash.'”

9. Kyle Busch: Busch won Stage 2 at COTA and finished 10th.

“I led 12 laps,” Busch said, “and eclipsed the 18,000 laps led mark. Now, I don’t see myself catching Richard Petty. He led over 51,000 laps in his career. That’s okay, because no one’s ever going to mistake me for a king. The closest I’ve ever come to royalty is being called a ‘princess.'”

10. Brad Keselowski: Keselowski finished a disappointing 19th in the Texas Grand Prix at COTA.

“Matthew McConaughey served as grand marshal for Sunday’s race,” Keselowski said. “McConaughey is a superstar, so when he said, ‘Drivers, start your engines,’ the crowd went wild. In other words, the ‘joint was lit.'”

Technological Innovations in Automotive Travel

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The technological progress from the inception of the automotive vehicle to what it is right now is outstanding. In just a span of a little over a century, we have reached unimaginable heights regarding cars. The car was an invention made primarily to transport goods and heavy loads. The automobile has a hazy beginning, as most consider the steam-powered engine built by Nicolas Joseph Cugnot in 1769 the first-ever car. Some also attribute the first-ever vehicle to Robert Anderson in 1832, even if it was powered electrically.

Nevertheless, the credit went to Karl Freidrich Benz in 1885. In a move that is innovative, practical, and mainly for profit, the invention of the vehicle was pioneered by him. Mainly gas-powered by definition, the first-ever car was made with an internal combustion engine – only three-wheeled and has an integrated body.

Now, car travel is centered around the comfort and convenience of the passenger. The freedom the car brings is one of man’s greatest luxuries. Almost all modern activities are made possible because of the modern vehicle. Transportation has been key in all the progress man has made through the decades. International and local economies are not possible without the transportation methods we have right now.

Transportation has been so efficient that the focus has shifted to the comfort and convenience of the people being transported. We became so successful with transporting people with cars that car manufacturers have added lots of accessories and perks to the modern car to make their products more attractive.

What new technological innovations in automotive travel do we have at the moment?

Electrical Vehicles

To cut down on carbon emissions, electric vehicles are finally making their mark in the automotive industry. Electric vehicles are those which do not rely on any gas for fuel. They need to get charged by electricity to run for a set amount of time. Through the years, more and more car manufacturers are joining in the trend of electric car creation. To date, there are thousands of charging stations for electric vehicles in North America alone. The outlook is that by the year 2050, all vehicles will not rely on gas anymore. For example, in the United Kingdom, 6.5 million households plan to buy electric cars for their consumption by the year 2030. These cars take only a few hours to charge and emits zero carbon emissions.

Self-driving Cars

The future is now. There are also self-driving cars available for commercial use in this decade. Ever since the birth of efficient integrated circuit boards, self-driving cars powered by very smart and intuitive artificial intelligence became available for even the most common cars. You can easily buy a new Subaru car that is straight-up self-driving. The new models automatically press on the brakes when you approach another vehicle, a wall, or a person. Its cruise control isn’t completely autonomous, but it will allow you to stay on your lane while on a long drive. Most cars have artificial intelligence that puts safety above all else. While it is slightly more expensive than regular cars, it will keep your costs down on physical repairs. It also helps you park in any terrain and any position.

Integrated Home Computer

Modern vehicles now almost have a mini-computer in the system. Like a computer, you can install all the available applications you desire through its Wi-Fi and internet-ready systems. The computers act as a monitoring system for your car’s fluid levels, as well as your tires’ pressure levels. Integrated home computers allow the user to use the car like a tablet. While parked, the driver or its passengers can use the computer in whatever manner they want.

Automotive Navigation Systems

Navigation may be one of the earliest tools integrated into the car during the digital age. While the technology isn’t new, navigational systems have gone so precise for many car computer systems. Triangulation and GPS have become so accurate in our era that you can track the position of your car by the meter. It also allows the driver to find the fastest path available towards the destination. Navigation is the technology in which all other innovations rely on their inventions. For example, self-driving cars rely on automotive navigation systems to clearly press the right buttons when a decision point needs to be made.

Cars have come a long way since Karl Benz. As technology improves, we will see more improvements to cars in the upcoming decades.

Kaulig Racing Brings Rocky Boots Onboard for Home-Track Race

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Jeb Burton to Drive the No. 10 Rocky Boots Chevrolet at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

LEXINGTON, N.C. (May 24, 2021) – Kaulig Racing is thrilled to welcome Ohio-based boot manufacturer, Rocky Boots, onboard the No. 10 Chevrolet, piloted by Jeb Burton for the B&L Transport 170 at Mid-Ohio at the team’s home track, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Rocky Boots, a world leader in rugged outdoor and occupational footwear whose goal is to provide quality footwear to its customers, will extend its personal relationship with driver, Jeb Burton, to a newfound partnership with Kaulig Racing.

“Rocky is proud to partner with Jeb Burton and the No. 10 Chevrolet, and we look forward to cheering him on June 5th in Rocky’s home state of Ohio,” said Mike Roundhouse VP & Brand GM, for Rocky. “Rocky has a long history in motorsports, and we have a tremendous relationship with the Kaulig Racing family. We are excited to continue to grow this partnership and do our part to help get Jeb into victory lane.”

Burton, who earned his first-ever NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) win earlier this season with Kaulig Racing, is an avid outdoorsman and forged a relationship with the boot company after meeting them at an outdoor trade show convention.

“I’m super excited to have another one of my great partners come on board at Kaulig Racing,” said Burton. “They have a been a loyal partner and great friends of mine the last few years, so I’m optimistic we can put on a good show for them.”

With values based on innovation and quality performance, Rocky Boots, like Kaulig Racing, considers Ohio its home base.

“We are extremely honored to have another one of Jeb’s (Burton) partners join the Kaulig Racing family,” said Chris Rice, president of Kaulig Racing. “Matt Kaulig, our team owner, is from Ohio, so Mid-Ohio is a special place for him and everyone at Kaulig Racing. We are proud to have another Ohio-based company join our team for this big weekend.”

The B&L Transport 170 at Mid-Ohio will take place on Saturday, June 5th at 1:00PM EST, with coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1).

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.

Rocky Boots
Founded in 1932, ROCKY manufactures rugged outdoor, military, duty, work and western footwear, apparel and accessories. The company’s products are available in nearly 3,000 retail and catalog outlets. It is a division of Rocky Brands, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ® under the symbol: RCKY. More information can be found at www.rockyboots.com.

Gabriel Aubry to Sub for Ryan Dalziel in 4 Hours of Le Castellet

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (May 24, 2021) – In less than two weeks, Circuit Paul Ricard will roar to life with the next round of the European Le Mans Series, the 4 Hours of Le Castellet. Due to a scheduling conflict for Ryan Dalziel in GT World Challenge America, the No. 17 IDEC SPORT / Era Motorsport Oreca LMP2 car will see Frenchman Gabriel Aubry sub for the full-season driver in the third round of the championship.

Dalziel, who currently sits third in the GT World Challenge America Pro/Am points with DXDT Racing and co-driver David Askew, will be racing his third round of the U.S. championship at Watkins Glen International. The 2021 schedules for each series originally lined up to be conflict-free, but the date-change for the 24 Hours of Le Mans due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to the European Le Mans Series changing two rounds to avoid further overlap.

Aubry will be a strong substitute, having first competed with IDEC SPORT in the European Le Mans Series in 2018. The young Frenchman has raced against Era Motorsport stateside twice so far in the 2021 season, finishing second at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and third at the Twelve Hours of Sebring.

“I find it nice to have competed with Era Motorsport at the 24 Hours of Daytona and to come and ride with them in this race,” said Aubry. “We know each other a little because we talked in the paddock. I get along very well with Kyle. I think we are clearly here for the victory in Pro / Am but, that Ryan (Dalziel) don’t worry, I will return the car to him in the same condition as it is now.”

Aubry will join full-season drivers Kyle Tilley and Dwight Merriman, who have two European Le Mans Series events under their belts, in their rookie season. The trio will tackle the 4 Hours of Le Castellet on June 6, heading to France earlier in the week for the first test and practice sessions of the event. For full event information, visit eramotorsport.com to subscribe to the official event previews, or visit europeanlemansseries.com for event and series information.

About Era Motorsport
Era Motorsport was formed in 2018 with the idea of providing unmatched excellence in historic racing. Just two years later, the team expanded to the world of professional sport car racing, fielding an Oreca 07 in the prolific IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2021, the team went on to win at the iconic Rolex 24 At Daytona, in what was their second attempt competing in the event. Motorsport isn’t just a hobby, it is a way of life: a passion that is in the team’s blood. Whether you find us in the IMSA WeatherTech paddock with modern prototypes or chasing down lap records in our fully restored classic sports cars, or even globetrotting to experience historic F1 at some of the world’s most iconic circuits, Era Motorsport has something for everyone. In 2021, the team will return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the full LMP2 season and also contest in the full seasons of the Asian Le Mans championship and European Le Mans Series.

Imperial Supplies Named Official Partner of IMS, INDYCAR

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INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, May 24, 2021) – Imperial Supplies, a leading national distributor of over 1.5 million fleet maintenance and shop supplies, has reached a multiyear agreement to become an Official Partner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and INDYCAR.

Imperial’s partnership with IMS is effective immediately, and the relationship will grow to include INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starting in 2022.

“We look forward to working with Imperial and its dedicated, knowledgeable staff,” said Adam Gonzales, senior director, partnerships, IMS and INDYCAR. “Imperial’s expertise and efficiency will help IMS and INDYCAR manage their maintenance programs year-round.”

Founded in 1958 with corporate offices in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Imperial services customers through a national network of strategically located distribution centers. Imperial has built its reputation by providing unmatched customer service, an industry leading product offering, and a host of programs to help customers manage their fleet maintenance parts.

Made possible by their strong reputation and significant presence in the fleet market, Imperial services nine of the top 10 commercial carriers and over 40,000 customers throughout the United States. Imperial also has proudly supported Penske Truck Leasing for over 35 years; providing the parts and services needed to strengthen its customer base.

“Imperial is excited to partner with Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR and to connect with this passionate racing audience,” said Victoria Tylinski, vice president, Marketing and Digital Commerce, Imperial Supplies. “With speed and agility as defining traits of both companies, our brands partner extremely well together.”

The Imperial brand and logo will be featured on the iconic Scoring Pylon at IMS and in Public Address announcements and large-screen video board spots. Imperial also will have the opportunity to host large-scale customer hospitality during IMS events.

Visit www.imperialsupplies.com for more information on Imperial.

AMS infield open to tent campers for July NASCAR weekend

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01 Sept 2013 - at the Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA. (HHP/Tami Kelly Pope)

HAMPTON, Ga. (May 24, 2021) – One of the best places to experience NASCAR – inside Atlanta Motor Speedway’s oval as a pack of stock cars rumbles by – will be back open to tent and soft-sided pop-up campers during the July 10-11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart weekend.

The speedway’s High Speed Corral, which sits in the infield inside turns 3 and 4 of the 1.54-mile oval, will welcome tent and pop-up campers in July thanks to continued collaboration between AMS and NASCAR. The reopening of the High Speed Corral will give more fans the opportunity to enjoy race weekend from inside the track while also providing space within the infield for NASCAR industry and staff.

“Tent campers have told us loud and clear they want to be back at the track and we can’t wait to see them in our infield during the races in July,” said AMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison.

Along with the newly approved tent and pop-up camping inside the track inside turns 3 and 4, RVs will once again be able to camp within the infield inside turns 1 and 2 as they did in March. In addition to the infield options, AMS has camping available outside the track for tents, pop-ups, and RVs in its exterior campgrounds.

Fans interested in purchasing camping and tickets for the July 10-11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart race weekend should call 877-9-AMS-TIX or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.

About the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart:

New for 2021 the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart headlines the summer slate of NASCAR racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart will be the first NASCAR Cup Series race held at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the month of July since 1974. The 400-mile race is sure to be one of the most challenging races of the summer for NASCAR’s best.

Accompanying the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart is the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, July 10. The summer race will challenge the rising stars of the sport to stand out and succeed on one of the circuit’s most challenging tracks.

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

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Front Row Motorsports Makes Most of Texas Trip

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A Recap of the Weekend Past

The NASCAR Cup and Truck Series made their inaugural debut at Circuit of The Americas this weekend.

Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Crosley Brands team captured the inaugural NASCAR Truck Series win.

Michael McDowell and his No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops | Outwest Express Ford Mustang earn a 7th-place finish in Sunday’s Cup Series race.

Anthony Alfredo and the No. 38 MDS trucking team finished 18th in Sunday’s Cup Series race and scored their second Top-20 finish of the season.

TODD GILLILAND. NO. 38 CROSLEY BRANDS FORD F-150. FINISHED 1.

Todd Gilliland and his No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford F-150 started Saturday’s inaugural NASCAR Truck Series race at Circuit of The Americas from the 5th position.

Gilliland would prove impressive right from the drop of the green flag as the No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford F-150 would settle inside of the Top-5 and quickly go to work on running down the leader. With 5 laps remaining in the first stage, the No. 38 had climbed into the 3rd position as Crew Chief Chris Lawson came over the radio to tell Gilliland that he was running 2 seconds per lap faster than the leader. Then, on the Final Lap, Gilliland would overtake the lead and go on to win Stage 1 (his second stage win of the season). Under caution, the No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford F-150 would pit for an air pressure adjustment, 4 tires and fuel after Gilliland noted that his truck, “lacked a bit of forward drive, but the balance is good.” Unfortunately, the No. 38 team would be hit with a questionable “over the wall too soon” penalty, which forced the No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford F-150 to restart at the rear of the field for the second stage.

In Stage 2, Gilliland would continue to impress as he made quick work of driving back through the field and would be scored in the 8th position with only a handful of laps remaining as Lawson called the No. 38 to pit road for 4 fresh rain tires and fuel before going on to take the second green-white-checkered flag from the 9th position. During the Stage 2 Caution, Gilliland told the team that he was “just lacking a bit of side bite through the high speed stuff” and would stay out after pitting just before the second Stage Break Caution.

Gilliland would restart 5th for the Final Stage of Saturday’s NASCAR Truck Series race and would strategically pick away at the trucks in front of him as he climbed into the second position with 7 laps remaining in the race. Then, 2 laps later, the No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford F-150 would regain the lead and never looked back as Gilliland would make history, becoming the first NASCAR Truck Series driver to win at Circuit of The Americas as well as earning Front Row Motorsports their first Truck Series victory.

With his win on Saturday, Gilliland locks himself into the NASCAR Truck Series Playoffs and is now scored 4th in the playoff standings.

GILLILAND ON CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS:

“We had such a great truck today. Thank you to Crosley Brands, Ford Performance, Front Row Motorsports, Speedy Cash, Speedco, The Pete Store, Frontline Enterprises, Chicago Pneumatic, Black’s Tire and everybody that has come on board. This is a huge win for us; we’ve been gaining momentum every single week and today was another big step in the right direction for our team. I’m just so proud of everyone at Front Row Motorsports.”

MICHAEL MCDOWELL. NO. 34 LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS | OUTWEST EXPRESS FORD MUSTANG. FINISHED 7.

Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops | Outwest Express team started Sunday’s inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas from the 23rd position.

The race track was primarily dry during the pre-race pace laps, which prompted NASCAR to allow teams to pit for an optional tire swap as the field had put on rain tires prior to rolling onto the grid for pre-race ceremonies. During the optional pit stop, Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer made the call for McDowell to keep his rain tires on as the weather radar showed incoming precipitation. The call proved to be the right one because rain began to fall just as the green flag dropped, to which the majority of the field would be forced to pit again and trade out their slick tires for wet ones. McDowell would quickly jump into second place before the caution flag would fly on Lap 9. McDowell would stay out during the caution and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops | Outwest Express Ford Mustang would lead the field back to green as the No. 34 would lead 3 laps, including McDowell’s 100th in the NASCAR Cup Series before going on to finish Stage 1 from the 2nd position.

During the first Stage Break Caution, McDowell would stay out and restarted Stage 2 from the 2nd position. The No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops | Outwest Express Ford Mustang would sustain significant left rear damage during a multi-car incident on Lap 20 after standing water on the straightaway between turns 11 and 12 created poor visibility. Under yellow, McDowell brought his race car to pit road for 4 fresh rain tires, fuel and damage repair and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops | Outwest Express Ford Mustang would restart from the 32nd position with 2 laps remaining in Stage 2. McDowell would gain 15 positions through the remainder of the stage as he took the second green-white-checkered flag from the 17th position. During the second Stage Break Caution, McDowell told the team that he had picked up a right rear tire rub and the would pit for 4 tires, fuel and damage repairs.

In the Final Stage of Sunday’s inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas, Michael McDowell and his No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops | Outwest Express Ford Mustang would blaze through the field once again as the rain began to intensify and would be scored in the 7th position when NASCAR displayed the yellow flag on Lap 54 for track conditions and shortly after made the decision to call the race early as the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops | Outwest Express Ford Mustang would take the checkered flag from the 7th position.

Sunday’s 7th-place finish earns McDowell a career-best 5 Top-10 finishes in a single season as well as a team-best for the most Top-10 finishes for the No. 34 car in a single season.

MCDOWELL ON CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS:

“The beginning of the race wasn’t too bad. We started out on kind of a damp track and then obviously rain started coming down … once the rain started really coming down it was so treacherous. Once the cars got single filed out you were OK, but as soon as you got within four or five car lengths of a car it was pretty tough to see. I’m really proud of everybody on our No. 34 team, especially Drew and our pit crew because they did a great job of repairing the damage that we collected during Stage 2 and really kept us in the fight. I’m proud to bring home another Top-10 this season and I’m thankful to Love’s Travel Stops and Outwest Express for coming on board.”

ANTHONY ALFREDO. NO. 38 MDS FORD MUSTANG. FINISHED 18.

Anthony Alfredo scored his best NASCAR Cup Series finish on a non-superspeedway during Sunday’s rain-shortened event at the Circuit of the Americas. In a wild, rain-soaked race, Alfredo kept his No. 38 MDS Ford Mustang on the track, while many others could not, and passed from his rear starting position all the way to 18th before NASCAR officials called the race early due to the track and racing conditions.

Alfredo made driving without visibility look easy on Sunday. Starting the race on slick tires, the team came down pit road in Stage 1 to switch to rain tires as track conditions worsened. The team went to the back of the field after the stop, but moved up nearly 10 spots at the end of the stage to finish 26th.

Stage 2, the rain came down heavier and Alfredo stayed out. The pit strategy moved the No. 38 team into 19th and Alfredo avoided some major wrecks in the Stage. NASCAR was forced to red flag the race to help remove standing water from the track and clean-up after a wild wreck. Alfredo reported the conditions to the team, but he also continued to stay on strategy. The team pitted for more rain tires and fuel and finished Stage 2 in 24th.

The final stage, which was cut short due to the rain, Alfredo made a brilliant drive. He raced up to 15th before having to make his final stop for fuel. A quick stop by the crew, Alfredo, who still couldn’t see at times in the pouring rain, ran great laps. He quickly made his way back inside the top-20 and up to 18th. That is when NASCAR finally called the race with the rain just too much for the track to handle.

ALFREDO ON CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS:
“It was a wet and wild day. It’s a great facility and super cool to race there. But, it was pouring rain and the restarts were insane. It was impossible to see anything. That made it unpredictable.

“I feel that I’m getting better at road racing. We finished 18th and I’m pretty happy with that, especially for never racing in the rain before. I got a lot of experience. I wish we would have finished the race because I think we could have gotten a few more spots. I want to thank all our partners and everyone on the team. I look forward to coming back to this track.”

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series and the 2021 Daytona 500 champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team– from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Buescher Survives Chaos, Finishes 13th at COTA

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AUSTIN, Texas (May 23, 2021) – In one of the wildest races the NASCAR Cup Series has seen this season, Chris Buescher survived an adventurous afternoon to finish 13th in the AutoTempest Ford.

Rain was the theme of the weekend, one that saw a practice session Saturday morning, and qualifying Sunday morning just prior to the race. The weather held off most of the morning before it ultimately set in just after the green flag. It ultimately was the cause of the final red flag, which saw the race end at lap 54, 14 laps shy of the scheduled distance.

Buescher’s day started with a mechanical issue during qualifying, which put the team to the rear of the field to start the afternoon. However, he overcame the deficit to finish sixth in the opening stage, before going on to secure the top-15 result.

The start of the race saw interesting strategies play out as teams rolled off pit road on rain tires. Buescher brought his Ford Mustang to pit road in pace laps to switch to regular (slick tires), before pitting again just after lap one to switch back to rain tires.

After the first yellow at lap seven, Buescher restarted 14th and just a couple laps later worked his way inside the top-10. He would advance up to sixth by lap 15 securing valuable stage points.

He stayed out under the stage break and would restart fifth, and ran seventh by the next yellow at lap 19. He pitted during that yellow and restarted near the tail end before a multi-car incident at lap 24 sent the race to red. He went on to finish the stage in 14th and restarted stage three in 10th.

The final yellow waved at lap 53, one that ultimately sent the race to red due to track conditions, and would end the race with Buescher in 13th.

Buescher and the No. 17 team return to action next weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. Race coverage is set for 6 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and PRN, and coverage can also be heard on SiriusXM Channel 90.

Newman Finishes 24th in Inaugural Event at COTA

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AUSTIN, Texas (May 23, 2021) – Ryan Newman put his Guaranteed Rate Ford in prime track position early at COTA Sunday afternoon, before heavy rains ultimately brought out the red flag late in what resulted in a rain-shortened race where Newman finished 24th.

The scheduled 68-lap race at the 20-turn road course – that NASCAR had never visited prior – delivered many variables throughout the weekend, including practice and qualifying sessions, something the NASCAR Cup Series hasn’t experienced in weeks. Once the green flag dropped Sunday, tire strategy quickly came into play before eventually track conditions were deemed too severe.

Newman began his day from the back third of the field after the qualifying session, but quickly maneuvered his way through the field early on. NASCAR mandated teams roll off the grid on rain tires – something the NCS rarely sees – but they were able to change to regular (slick) tires prior to the green flag. Newman was one of the teams to do just that, then at lap three switched back to rain tires as the rain picked up.

The 43-year-old was set in terms of pit strategy through the end of the first stage, where he ultimately finished 13th after the opening 15 laps. After not pitting under the break he restarted ninth at lap 18, before a multi-car incident a few laps later stacked up multiple cars.

Following a red flag, Newman went on to finish 18th in stage two. He would stay out again under the break, before hitting pit road under green with 24 to go. Then, with 15 laps remaining, another incident brought the red flag out, this time permanently as Newman was in 24th, where he finished the afternoon.

Newman and the No. 6 team return to action next weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. Race coverage is set for 6 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and PRN, and coverage can also be heard on SiriusXM Channel 90.

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