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North American Road Star: How to Earn Serious Money from Your Car?

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With millions of Americans unemployed thanks to the virus, it’s highly likely you’re bound to ask yourself if there’s a way you can make a fast buck in these trying times. It’s definitely better to bring something to the table even if you’re not the breadwinner of the family, right? Or you could be just wanting to make a sideline income, an add-on to a regular job. What you may not realize as a car owner is your vehicle can actually be a means to that end. Indeed, you can make money from your car other than exploring the prospects of selling it.

First things first, however. Before you plunge your car into a money-making scheme to earn some dollars, know you need to ensure your vehicle is in tiptop shape. If not, you could be subjecting your fave wheels to overloading and sudden stress that could be destructive in nature. In the process, you end up facing a bigger problem than when you started. So a visit to your go-to mechanic is wise in this regard.

The good news is there are plenty of tried-and-tested ways you can earn money from your car. Even better, some of these jobs have become full-time for many, a possible option you can explore while you let the virus run its course.

Become a Ridesharing App Driver

It’s simple actually. You get people from point A to point B. The more you do it, the greater you earn. Plus, you need not work the job full time. As many have done before you, they’re earning from ridesharing on the sides.

What’s the catch? Well, you’ll have to pass through screening to be part of a ridesharing app’s army of drivers. There’s background checking, criminal record checking and your driving record have to be sterling. Your vehicle too must meet the standards, age-wise and quality-wise. Plus, you’ll have to shoulder all the car expenses: gas, maintenance, insurance, and in the long run, repairs.

Then bear in mind that this is not a delivery job so your income will vary according to the demands on the street. Usually, we’re talking about weekday rush hours and weekend nights before bars close.

A peak hour could get you $25 but it’s not an assurance. Some trusted apps you can tap are:

  • Lyft
  • Uber
  • Wingz

Deliver Goods

If you really want a full-time job that gives you a full-time income, exploring delivery jobs may be your best option. Make sure you look up the cost of delivery driver insurance.

You can do start to work for multiple restaurants and with COVID-19 stay-at-home protocols in place delivering food are in great demand. Some of the apps you can tap are:

  • Uber Eats
  • DoorDash
  • Grubhub

The downside is food delivery rises with lunch and dinner. So you may not have much to do in between. But if you’re really serious about earning, here’s another delivery that’s bound to exact every energy in your body. We’re talking about delivering just about anything on the planet.

Top of that list is Amazon. Yes, you’ve heard that right, the Jeff Bezos company. The downside? As you’ll be running after a daily quota of packages to deliver (usually 100), you’ll be so busy you may not have time to pee in a decent bathroom. And your guess is as good as our where Amazon drivers take a leak.

Take note that the package delivery business is global. For one, you could end up delivering a product that people send to other parts of the world. For instance, it’s easy to send a package to the Philippines from Canada these days.

Some of the most common businesses you can apply to as a delivery guy are:

  • Amazon Flex
  • Shipt
  • Instacart
  • Postmates

Rent Your Car

You won’t be using your car the whole day right? Not unless you’re going on a road trip. So a good idea for you to earn is to rent it. You can make your car available so people who want to use a car but don’t have one (e.g., travelers) can make the most of one. It’s a matter of supply and demand.

In theory, car rental sounds the best of both worlds. But be warned: it could break your heart. The advantage here of course, if you’re earning in times when your car isn’t in use. Remember, however, that short-term car rentals can not only mean more miles on your car but also it can mean added repairs. After all, strangers who use your car may not think much of the car when using it.

Well, still that doesn’t take away the fact that this could be a lucrative venture. And why not? If you have a second car that nobody uses or if your company has given you a ride to and from home every day. That you’re earning even if you’re doing something else is a good addition to your income. It can pay loans and your insurance premium.

Some legit short-term car rental businesses you can tap are:

  • Hyrecar
  • Getaround
  • Turo

Now that you know you can earn money from your car, you should get moving and start counting your dollars as soon as possible.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Dover

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Alex Bowman leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on May 16, 2021 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin finished seventh at Dover, posting his tenth top 10 of the season.

“I unveiled my new racing shoe,” Hamlin said. “It’s called the ‘Jordan Racer 1,’ and it comes with a heat shield built right into the heel. Chances are very good that it will eventually be the hottest shoe on the market.”

2. Martin Truex Jr.: Truex finished 19th at Dover, one lap down.

“It just wasn’t our day,” Truex said. “And that sucks, because I’m really fond of that ‘Miles The Monster’ trophy. Now, I can’t tell you exactly why I like that trophy so much. In other words, I can’t give you a ‘concrete’ reason why it appeals to me.”

3. William Byron: Byron dealt with early brake issues at Dover, but overcame them on his way to a fourth in the Drydene 400.

“My brake pedal was going all the way to the floor,” Byron said. “That’s not good, although technically, I did have the ‘pedal to the metal.'”

4. Kyle Larson: Larson won Stages 1 and 2 but couldn’t hold off Hendrick teammate Alex Bowman for the win. Larson finished second as HMS took the top four spots.

“Losing is the pits,” Larson said. “Oh, did I say ‘Losing is the pits?’ I meant to say ‘Losing in the pits,’ because that’s what we did. Did I say ‘we?’ I meant to say ‘they.'”

5. Kevin Harvick: Harvick took sixth at Dover and is now eighth in the points standings.

“It was good to see fans in the stands at Dover,” Harvick said. “Especially some without masks. Now, the fans’ full return won’t be complete until they’re allowed to be out full force in a track infield. And experience tells me that the only way to fully appreciate infield fans is without a mask, because they smell so bad you can taste them.”

6. Alex Bowman: Bowman won the race off pit road on the final pit stop and led the final 98 laps to win the Drydene 400 at Dover.

“Hendrick Motorsports cars swept the top four,” Bowman said. “They call that a ‘train,’ and they tell me no one’s run one that well at HMS since Tim Richmond.”

7. Brad Keselowski: Keselowski suffered a lug nut mishap late at Dover, which forced an extra pit stop to correct. The lost track position left the driver of the No. 2 Penske Mustang with a 16th-place finish.

“Did you see the guy dressed as Kyle Busch in the stands?” Keselowski said. “It made my day. Now there’s two Kyle Busch’s I can call an ‘ass.’ That would be called the ‘ass-ass-ination’ of Kyle Busch.”

8. Joey Logano: Logano finished fifth at Dover behind the Hendrick Motorsports 1-2-3-4 finish.

“That’s the epitome of a ‘sweep,'” Logano said. “So, basically, Hendrick took the broom to the rest of us. And speaking of ‘taking a broom,’ that’s also how Teresa Earnhardt traveled.”

9. Kyle Busch: Busch suffered early engine issues at Dover and finished 27th, seven laps down, in the Drydene 400.

“There was a fan in the stands dressed exactly like me,” Busch said. “I’m flattered, but mostly surprised, that anyone would go out of their way to look like me.”

10. Chase Elliott: Elliott finished third at Dover as Hendrick Motorsports swept the top four spots.

“I started from the rear because of multiple inspection failures,” Elliott said. “That seems to be a weekly occurrence for me. You know it may be a problem when NASCAR officials spend as much time under your hood as your mechanics.”

Camden Murphy to drive for Spencer Davis Motorsports at Circuit of the Americas

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Spencer Davis Motorsports (SDM) announced today that Camden Murphy will pilot the team’s No. 11 truck for Saturday afternoon’s Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA).

A native of Itasca, Ill., Murphy is poised to make his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) start of the season after posting a solid and career-best 13th place finish in the second race of the year at the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway Road Course driving for NEMCO Motorsports.

Launching his NASCAR career in 2014, Murphy, 24, has gained notoriety as being the only driver to compete in both NASCAR and Monster Jam driving a Monster Truck.

While continuing a part-time presence in NASCAR in 2017, he was crowned Monster Jam Rookie of the Year and two years later 2019 Monster Jam Rising Star.

Continuing to broaden his racing resume, Murphy is looking forward to returning to the NASCAR world behind the wheel of the No. 11 INOX Supreme Lubricants truck for team owner and mainstay driver Spencer Davis.

“I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel of the No. 11 INOX Supreme Lubricants truck for Spencer Davis Motorsports for NASCAR’s first stop at the Circuit of the Americas,” said Murphy. “I have been turning wrenches for Spencer (Davis) ever since the last time I was behind the wheel at the Daytona Road Course back in February and it has been a blast.

“The entire SDM team works hard to bring the best trucks they can to the track every week and being that I have laps at COTA, I know that we will have a great run and make all of our partners and fans proud!”

With much of the field expected to have little to no track time around the 3.4-mile road course, Murphy is hoping his previous experience at COTA in a road racing coaching role will pay dividends throughout the weekend.

“I am very thankful to have practice and qualifying on the schedule this weekend,” added Murphy. “If the weather doesn’t get in the way, the extra track time at COTA with the Spencer Davis Motorsports team will put us in a good spot for the actual race on Saturday afternoon.

“All things considered, I think we have the opportunity to contend for a top-10 finish this weekend and that would be a huge blessing not only to me but for this team and all of our partners.”

In February, SDM announced that INOX Supreme Lubricants will serve as the team’s primary partner this season.

INOX product range was first released in 1989 with the Original INOX MX3 Lubricant. The original MX3 product was in development stages for two years prior to release with testing and focus on creating the right product for the market.

The INOX product range continues to grow with 12 products on the market, each with their own many specialized qualities used in all different industries. All their products are tested and trialed before hitting the market to ensure the best of quality is maintained in the INOX name. INOX products are available at all major industrial, electrical, automotive, hardware,
bearing and mining, marine, fishing and tackle outlets, plus many more locations.

A wholly owned Australian company Candan Industries is now exporting to over 25 countries including United States of America, Canada, France, South Africa, New Zealand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Team principal Spencer Davis is happy to have Murphy behind the wheel.

“Camden has been a great asset to our Spencer Davis Motorsports team this season,” added Davis. “Now, he has a chance to continue our solid season on the track with a strong performance at COTA. I know he is excited, and we are thrilled that with his craft for road course racing, we have a legitimate chance of being in the headlines on Saturday afternoon.”

In addition to INOX Supreme Lubricants, Spencer Davis Motorsports welcomes Marshall Thermocouples, KSDT CPA, Wet Sounds and SimGear Simulators for the second road course of the 2021 NCWTS season.

Murphy is poised to make his 28th career NCWTS start in the NASCAR tripleheader weekend in Austin, Texas.

Off track, Murphy is continually active in the community, serving as an ambassador for the Ronald McDonald House Charities since 2012 and visiting numerous Ronald McDonald Houses throughout the world.

For more on Camden Murphy, please visit like him on Facebook (camden.murphyracing), and follow him on Twitter (@CamdenMurphy) and Instagram (@Camden.Murphy).

Stay connected with Spencer Davis Motorsports on Facebook (Spencer Davis Motorsports), Instagram (@teamsdm11) and Twitter (@teamSDM11).

The Toyota Tundra 225 (41 laps | 139.81 miles) is the ninth of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. Practice begins on Fri., May 21st from 2:05 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Qualifying is set for the following morning beginning at 8:05 a.m. The field will take the green flag later in the day shortly after 12:30 p.m. CT with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (CT).

CHEVROLET NTT INDYCAR SERIES INDIANAPOLIS 500: IT IS GO TIME! PREPARATIONS BEGIN IN EARNEST FOR “THE GREATEST SPECTACLE IN RACING”

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CHEVROLET RACING IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES
INDIANAPOLIS 500 PRACTICE SESSIONS
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY OVAL
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
MAY 18-22

DETROIT (May 17, 2021) – Fresh off two NTT INDYCAR SERIES victories in a row, Chevrolet drivers turn their attention to the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

Practice for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge begins Tuesday, May 18.

Chevrolet’s 18-car Indianapolis 500 lineup includes three past winners, four race rookie of the year award winners, two pole winners, two rookies, and the winners of the past two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races.

Following the six scheduled practice sessions totaling 26 hours, drivers backed by the powerful 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged, direct-injected Chevrolet V6 engine will aim to claim the NTT P1 Award for the seventh time since the Bowtie brand returned to engine manufacturer competition in 2012.

NBC and NBCSN will telecast qualifications to set the 33-car field on Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23.

Chevrolet front-row starters since 2012

2019: First – Simon Pagenaud. Second – Ed Carpenter. Third – Spencer Pigot
2018: First – Ed Carpenter. Second – Simon Pagenaud. Third – Will Power
2017: Second – Ed Carpenter
2016: Second – Josef Newgarden
2015: First – Scott Dixon. Second – Will Power. Third – Simon Pagenaud
2014: First — Ed Carpenter. Third – Will Power
2013: First – Ed Carpenter. Second – Carlos Munoz. Third – Marco Andretti
2012: First – Ryan Briscoe. Second – James Hinchcliffe. Third – Ryan Hunter-Reay

Simon Pagenaud, who will drive the No. 22 Menards Team Penske Chevrolet, turned his pole start into victory in 2019. Will Power, who will drive the No. 12 Verizon 5G Team Penske Chevrolet, won in 2018, while Juan Pablo Montoya won in 2015 and 2000. Montoya will drive the No. 86 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet.

Rinus VeeKay will attempt to join Pagenaud and Power in sweeping the Month of May races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. VeeKay, who will drive the No. 21 Bitcoin Chevrolet for Ed Carpenter Racing, earned his first Series victory May 15 in the GMR Grand Prix on the 3.439-mile,14-turn IMS road course. VeeKay paced Chevrolet drivers in the 2020 Indy 500 by qualifying fourth in his rookie run.

“I’m very keen to try to sweep the month of May. That’s of course my goal,” said VeeKay, 20, of The Netherlands. “The mentality and everyone’s confidence is super high at the team, so I think we can definitely go for that win. We’ve had an awesome car last year, and Ed Carpenter Racing has showed the last few years that they have the car to win the ‘500’. I feel super confident.

“First race win takes a lot of pressure off. Now I can just drive the ‘500’, and now it’s just going to be focusing on the best possible result. I want to thank Ed Carpenter Racing for everything they’ve done for me so far, and Chevy for the great engines. Indy 500 coming up, lots of power, lots of speed. I’m sure we’ll be good.”

Overall, Chevrolet has 11 victories in the Indy 500 and another six have been recorded by General Motors’ brands. It’s also the 100th anniversary of Tommy Milton winning the Indy 500 in a car owned by company co-founder Louis Chevrolet.

Simona De Silvestro, the 2010 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, returns for the first time since 2015 in the No. 16 Rocket Pro Chevrolet for the team owned by Beth Paretta.

Pato O’Ward, the 2020 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, claimed his initial Series victory May 1 on the Texas Motor Speedway oval in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet. JR Hildebrand, runner-up in his first ‘500’ start and Montoya are also former rookie of the year winners who will rely on Chevrolet power this year.

Scott McLaughlin, driving the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet, and RC Enerson in the No. 75 Top Gun Racing Chevrolet are among the three Indy 500 rookies. McLaughlin has three top-10 finishes in the five NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, including runner-up at Texas Motor Speedway in his first oval race.

NBC will telecast the 200-lap race at 11 a.m. ET Sunday, May 30. The 2021 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible will lead the field to the green flag. The 2021 race marks the 32nd time for Chevrolet to pace dating to 1948, and the 18th time since 1978 for America’s favorite sports car.

TEAM CHEVY LINEUP:
JR Hildebrand, No. 1 ABC Supply/AJ Foyt Racing
Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske
Dalton Kellett, No. 4 K-Line Insulators/AJ Foyt Racing
Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren SP
Felix Rosenqvist, No. 7 Vuse Arrow McLaren SP
Charlie Kimball, No. 11 Tresiba/AJ Foyt Racing
Will Power, No. 12 Verizon 5G Team Penske
Sebastien Bourdais, No. 14 ROKiT/AJ Foyt Racing
Simona De Silvestro, No. 16 Rocket Pro/Paretta Autosport
Ed Carpenter, No. 20 SONAX Ed Carpenter Racing
Rinus VeeKay, No. 21 Bitcoin Ed Carpenter Racing
Simon Pagenaud, No. 22 Menards Team Penske
Sage Karam, No. 24 DRR-AES Indiana Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
Conor Daly, No. 47 U.S. Air Force Ed Carpenter Racing
Max Chilton, No. 59 Gallagher Carlin
RC Enerson, No. 75 Top Gun Racing
Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 86 Arrow McLaren SP

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Spencer Boyd Looks in the Mirror with HairClub® Sponsorship Extension

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Mooresville, NC (TBD, 2021) – NASCAR Driver Spencer Boyd is debuting a never-before-seen paint scheme with longstanding partner HairClub, as part of their recent partnership extension. The theme, focused on building confidence when looking in the mirror, will debut on the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado later this season.

“The past year has been crazy,” reflected Spencer Boyd. “Taking care of yourself has never been more important. Everyone looks in the mirror every day and I can honestly say I am more confident because of what HairClub products have done for my hair. This reverse paint scheme is certainly different but a great reminder to take care of yourself.”

This year’s partnership will have some great giveaways and fan involvement including a chance to race Spencer in a go-kart on September 18 in the Charlotte, NC area. As they did last year, HairClub is offering NASCAR fans a free hair health checkup and a free hair care kit as part of the partnership. Find a location near you at www.hairclub.com/find-a-center/.

“We asked Spencer to train with UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Forrest Griffin, last year,” said Mike Nassar, President and CEO of HairClub. “I’m not sure we’ll ask him to take any more punches, but Spencer will be giving us a look at some behind the scenes content and we may bring back Hair Wars, so stay tuned.”

NASCAR driver Spencer Boyd is a client of HairClub visiting Centers regularly and using EXT products to help his hair growth and scalp health. The Rear-View Mirror HairClub No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado will make its first appearance later this season and will appear throughout the year as an associate sponsor.

About HairClub
Founded in 1976, HairClub is North America’s number one provider of hair regrowth, replacement, and restoration solutions. For over 40 years, HairClub has helped 600,000+ people regrow, replace, or restore hair that they love. HairClub has over 120 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Aderans Co. Ltd., the world’s leading provider of total hair loss solutions.

Idemitsu Lubricants America and Mazda Motorsports Cap Record-Setting Race Weekend with Podium Finish at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

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Source: Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation

LEXINGTON, Ohio, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Under nearly perfect weather conditions at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, the Idemitsu Lubricants America-sponsored No. 55 Mazda Motorsports Mazda RT24-P DPi, driven by Harry Tincknell and Oliver Jarvis, qualified on pole and led the first half of the 122-lap race, before finishing third at the IMSA Acura Sports Car Challenge sprint race Sunday.

The podium finish capped a weekend that saw Tincknell smash the Mid-Ohio track record for the Daytona Prototype international class cars to qualify number one. Tincknell stormed the 13-turn, 2.258-mile road course in 1 minute, 10.027 seconds (116.080 mph) during qualifying to lower the IMSA DPi track record by almost 0.7 seconds, a record previously held by Mazda and Oliver Jarvis.

At the drop of the green flag, Tincknell and Jarvis dominated for the first half of the race before relinquishing the lead and fighting hard for the podium finish. “It definitely hurts that the trophy has a number 3 on it,” said Tincknell after the race. “A 15-second lead in the race but the roll of the strategic dice didn’t fall our way this time. Super proud of every member of the team for a fantastic job and turnaround this weekend.”

The record-setting effort was met with enthusiasm by the Idemitsu support team. “It was a great weekend for Idemitsu and Mazda, setting a track record in qualifying and running strong in the race,” said Mike Park, Senior Director OES and Automotive Aftermarket, Idemitsu Lubricants America. “We have three podium finishes this year and are challenging for every win.”

The Mazda Motorsports Idemitsu No. 55 team resumes action June 11-12 when the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season continues at the Detroit Grand Prix.

About Idemitsu and Contact info:

Idemitsu Lubricants America is the Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) official factory-fill lubricants partner and the bulk oil program supplier for the Genuine Mazda Premium Oil Program, as well as a primary Mazda Motorsports USA sponsor.

About Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. Founded in 1911, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (IKC) is a Japanese petroleum company and the second-largest refiner and lubricants supplier in Japan. In order to evolve into a resilient business entity, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. will continue to, both domestically and abroad, operate and expand in the following five business segments: Petroleum Products, Basic Chemicals, Functional Materials, Electricity & Renewable Energy, and Resources. The company’s Functional Materials segment covers the production and sale of fuel oil and lubricants.

About Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILAC) is a premier lubricants manufacturer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., committed to providing quality, innovation, and service to customers across North America. ILAC offers unmatched production quality, ensuring peak operating performance from a full range of lubricants for the automotive and industrial sectors. Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation provides environmentally-friendly, cost-effective lubricant solutions that help maximize performance efficiencies and minimize cost.

About Mazda North American Operations Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees Mazda vehicles’ sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Mazda Motor de Mexico manages operations in Mexico in Mexico City.

Kaulig Racing Partners with Pit Boss® Grills

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AJ Allmendinger to Pilot the No. 16 Pit Boss Chevrolet for Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of the Americas

LEXINGTON, N.C. (May 17, 2021) – Kaulig Racing is proud to announce that it has partnered with Pit Boss® Grills, the fastest growing brand in the grilling industry, for the inaugural NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race, the Pit Boss® 250 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.

“We are blessed to partner with A.J. Allmendinger and the entire No. 16 team for the Pit Boss 250,” said Dansons President Jeff Thiessen. “AJ is arguably the best road course driver on the Xfinity Series circuit, so we are thrilled to have someone of his caliber wheeling the No. 16 Pit Boss Chevy in the inaugural Pit Boss 250. We are very excited for a great day of racing at the iconic Circuit of the Americas in the heart of barbecue country in Austin, Texas.”

Allmendinger, nicknamed a “road-course ringer,” has four road-course wins and nine top-five finishes in the NXS to date.

“I’m pumped to have such a big brand like Pit Boss Grills come on board for our race at COTA,” said Allmendinger. “I’m excited to join the Pit Boss team and I’m thankful for the opportunity to hopefully put on a good show for them at COTA.”

The Pit Boss 250 will be part of the inaugural NASCAR at COTA weekend, as the nation’s top racing circuit visits Austin for the first time. The NXS showdown will feature NASCAR’s rising stars battling on the 3.41-mile long course at the world-renowned, 20-turn counterclockwise circuit. COTA is America’s only facility that annually hosts both Formula 1 and MotoGP races, and is also the only FIA-certified Grade 1 track in the United States.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Pit Boss Grills with us at COTA!” said Kaulig Racing team president, Chris Rice. “This is a track we have circled on our calendars at Kaulig Racing, and we are confident AJ will be able to put on a good show for everyone at Pit Boss.”

Allmendinger’s No. 16 Pit Boss Chevy will hit the track on Saturday, May 22 at 4:00PM EST to kick off the first-ever NASCAR weekend at COTA.


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.

About Pit Boss® Grills
Pit Boss® Grills, the fastest growing brand in the grilling industry, offers the best value per square inch in the pellet grill market, doing so with innovation, excellence and a distinctly customer-driven approach. Pit Boss® takes pride in delivering the best possible products, at an affordable price, crafting grills that are Bigger. Hotter. Heavier.® than the competition. For more information, please visit us online at PitBoss-Grills.com, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram, on Pinterest and on YouTube.

FAN VOTE UNDERWAY FOR ALL-STAR RACE AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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FORT WORTH, Texas (May 17, 2021) – A unique aspect of the June 13 NASCAR All-Star Race is the opportunity for race fans to vote for their favorite driver who hasn’t won their way into the $1 million-to-win showdown to be held for the first time at Texas Motor Speedway.

Race fans can participate in the All-Star Race Fan Vote by visiting here to vote for their favorite driver. Only one eligible NASCAR driver can be voted for per submission, and fans may only submit one ballot per day per each unique email address. Sharing your vote on Twitter and Facebook adds a bonus entry for your favorite driver each day.

Drivers currently eligible for the Fan Vote are: Aric Almirola, Anthony Alfredo, Chris Buescher, Josh Bilicki, Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Matt DiBenedetto, Joey Gase, Timmy Hill, Quin Houff, Erik Jones, Corey LaJoie, BJ McLeod, Ryan Preece, Tyler Reddick, Garrett Smithley, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace and Cody Ware.

All drivers who attempted to qualify for the 2021 Daytona 500 are eligible for the Fan Vote. Should a Fan Vote candidate win a 2021 NASCAR Cup Series race at the three Speedway Motorsports-promoted events before the All-Star Race – the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Sonoma Raceway — that driver is automatically added to the field.

A driver wining a stage in the NASCAR Open qualifying race immediately preceding the All-Star Race will be locked into the field and not eligible to be the Fan Vote winner. In order to win the Fan Vote, a driver must finish the NASCAR Open with his respective vehicle in a raceable condition at the time called as determined by the NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director.

One Fan Vote winner has gone on to win the All-Star Race in the event’s history: Kasey Kahne in 2008.

Seventeen drivers are already locked into the All-Star Race. The criteria for eligibility include NASCAR Cup Series race winners in 2020-21 and full-time drivers who are either past All-Star winners or past Cup Series champions. Those drivers are: Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, Brad Keselowski, Chase Elliott, Cole Custer, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Michael McDowell, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson and Ryan Newman.

Voting will end at noon ET on Friday, June 11.

TICKETS:
Tickets for Texas Motor Speedway’s 2021 major event season, including the June 13 NASCAR All-Star Race, are on sale now at http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

MORE INFO:
Keep track of all of Texas Motor Speedway’s events by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Keep up with all the latest news and information on the speedway website and TMS mobile app.

Logan Bearden joins Niece Motorsports for Circuit of the Americas

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Austin, Texas native Logan Bearden will join Niece Motorsports for the highly anticipated Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on Sat., May 22, 2021.

Bearden, 25, a Super Late Model standout from the West Coast will drive the team’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado in the inaugural event with support from Bearden Automotive and Parker Electric.

“I’m very thankful for this opportunity with Al Niece and Niece Motorsports for COTA this weekend,” said Bearden. “Cody (Efaw, general manager) and the rest of the Niece Motorsports have been very attentive making sure we are well prepared for the biggest opportunity of my racing career so far.

“I have some road course experience and have even turned some laps at COTA in the past, so I’m hoping that will be a benefit for us not only during practice on Friday but leading up to qualifying and the race. Our goal is to go out there and leave nothing on the table and bring the team and partners home with a satisfying finish.”

Niece Motorsports will field four trucks for the 41-lap event. In addition to Bearden, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team will have fulltime drivers Carson Hocevar and Ryan Truex with Bayley Currey aboard the team’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado to complete the lineup.

With COTA marking the first Truck Series race outside of the Fort Worth area and Texas Motor Speedway, Niece Motorsports has circled the 3.4-mile road course as an opportunity to shine, especially in the home state of team owner Al Niece.

“We are excited to have Logan join Niece Motorsports this weekend at Circuit of the Americas,” added Efaw. “This is a really special weekend for our team owner Al Niece, being based so close by in Texas. I know he’s excited to have a few drivers from Texas on the team this weekend.

“We are looking forward to the challenge of a new racecourse and seeing what Logan can do on track.”

For more on Logan Bearden, please visit LoganBearden.com, like his Facebook page (Logan Bearden Racing) or follow him on Twitter @LoganBearden66.

Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

The Toyota Tundra 225 (41 laps | 139.81 miles) is the ninth of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. Practice begins on Fri., May 21st from 2:05 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Qualifying is set for the following morning beginning at 8:05 a.m. The field will take the green flag later in the day shortly after 12:30 p.m. CT with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (CT).

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices.

Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel | lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry.

Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Fifth Place Finish for SCM in Acura Sports Car Challenge

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SCM also takes the LMP3-2 victory in the IMSA Prototype Challenge race but a drive-through penalty in the main event spoils the day

LEXINGTON, Ohio (16 May 2021) – The Sean Creech Motorsport (SCM) team entered the Acura Sports Car Challenge weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with high hopes, following a two-day test at the 2.258-mile circuit that put extensive information into the No. 33 Sean Creech Motorsports Exelixis Ligier JS P320’s database.

But an early drive-through penalty put the car a lap down and despite a valiant effort, the team had to settle for a fifth-place finish in Round Four of the 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Drivers João Barbosa and Lance Willsey knew the weekend would pose a number of challenges for everyone in the 25-car field, but especially for the LMP3 class. Racing at Mid-Ohio emphasizes the balancing act required for the LMP3 field: staying clear of the quicker DPi cars while also managing the slower GTDs on the tight road course.

Race day began in the winner’s circle as the SCM team also fielded an entry in the one hour and 45-minute IMSA Prototype Challenge race, with their earlier generation Ligier LMP3. Willsey shared the wheel with Francesco Melandri, and the duo combined for an emphatic victory in the LMP3-2 class, taking the checkered flag with a nearly 60-second lead.

As the green flag flew on the main WeatherTech event later in the afternoon, Willsey – starting P4 – settled in quickly, posting times within a second of the leaders and maintaining pace. Pushing for more speed, he found the edge of the envelope on Lap 12 with a quick spin in Turn One. Staying on the paved racing surface, Willsey was swiftly back up to speed.

Willsey handed the wheel to Barbosa with just under two hours remaining, but unfortunately, the team was assessed a drive-through penalty for wheel spin while up on the air jacks during the stop. Barbosa worked hard to reach the class leader just ahead in order to get back on the lead lap but was beset by the aforementioned balancing act: dealing with a continuous wave of GTD cars, while being cognizant of the DPi protagonists coming through.

The team brought Barbosa into pit lane early in order to reset strategy, but the streak of bad luck continued, as a caution flag came out just as Barbosa and the class leader came in for service, thus removing the opportunity to get the lap back. The final 50-minutes of racing saw flat out green flag running and Barbosa was unable to regain the lead lap and took the checkered flag in fifth position.

“That was such bad luck, to have the leader pit at the same time that we did,” said Barbosa. “We couldn’t make our lap back and get back into contention. It’s frustrating for sure, because in a sprint race, anything that goes wrong will cost you. But the team did a great job all weekend and the car was good, so hopefully in the next one, we’ll have a bit of luck.”

“We had a good car, but I struggled in that first stint,” said Willsey. “That dug a big hole that João had to try and dig us out of. He worked his tail off out there, but it was too tough a position. I feel badly for the team, because the guys did a great job and gave us a great car, it was definitely capable of running up front. We’ll regroup, we’ll think it through, we’ll figure out what we can do better and see what happens at Watkins Glen.”

“If we hadn’t lost the lap with the penalty, we’d have been right in the thick of it,” said team principal Sean Creech. “We rolled the dice to come in early on that pit sequence, but the leader came in as well, and then the caution came out. There are so many things out of your control, but that’s racing. Sometimes you have a string of bad luck, but good luck will come, we’ll keep plugging away. That’s why we keep coming back.”

Sean Creech Motorsport will return to IMSA action for Round Four of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship/Round Three of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen June 24 to 27.

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