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Spencer Boyd Announces Credit MRI Darlington Throwback with Jack Sprague

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Mooresville, NC (May 11, 2021) – Long-time sponsor of Spencer Boyd, Freedom Warranty, will be the primary sponsor for the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado at the inaugural NASCAR weekend at Circuit of the Americas. This race will be Boyd’s 100th start in all three of NASCAR’s national touring series and will be memorialized with a special edition Lionel Racing diecast.

The 25-year-old driver out of the Young’s Motorsports stable commented on the milestone, “If you asked the 14-year-old me, who somehow convinced his parents to move to Charlotte to chase a racing dream, if I’d be at this point in my career, I might have laughed. Everyone who ever steps into a racecar wants to make it big. I’d like to think that my 100th race is big considering what had to be done to get here, but I’ve got more goals and I intend to be here for a while.”

Spencer Boyd’s first start was at Martinsville Speedway on April 2, 2016 with the late Mike Mittler and fellow St. Louis native. Among 3 NASCAR Cup Series starts, 41 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts and 55 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts, he has one win to his credit coming in the 2019 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega. It was at this race-winning weekend that Freedom Warranty first joined Boyd as an associate sponsor; a relationship that has continued to grow through the years.

Freedom Warranty is unveiling their first unique primary paint scheme for this race. Their previous primary sponsored race was in 2020 with a Todd Bodine throwback at Darlington Raceway. The scheme highlights the different protection plans of their business, Complete, Drive, Vital, and Classic while flying the Red, White, and Blue. The paint scheme will be made into an officially NASCAR licensed diecast by Lionel Racing and will be available at this link: https://www.lionelracing.com/search?keywords=Spencer%20Boyd

The Austin weekend will be jam-packed for Boyd. Practice will be on Friday at COTA leading up to the first ever NASCAR race on Saturday. Later Saturday night, Boyd will join Freedom Warranty at Buck’s Backyard in Buda, TX for a rock and roll concert with Mitch Malloy, lead singer of the band Great White. Then on Sunday, Boyd will be the guest of honor at COTA’s neighbor and associate sponsor, Bob’s Container’s Shake & Bake party where an exotic car show with E1 Motorsports and free samples of Texas Ranger Whiskey will prime fans for the NASCAR Cup Series race.

The Toyota Tundra 250 at Circuit of the Americas will be a double header with the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, May 22. Television coverage starts at 1:00pm ET on Fox Sports 1 and can be heard on the Motor Racing Network or Sirius XM Radio Channel 90.

About Freedom Warranty
Freedom Warranty is the fastest-growing vehicle service contract administrator in the nation, offering a variety of products sold exclusively through authorized auto dealers, certified repair facilities, established lenders, and accredited insurance agencies in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Their goal is to provide a valuable service to automobile owners who want to protect their investment and shield them from unexpected repairs. By providing superior service to contract holders, they strive to provide dependable coverage with customer care that goes above and beyond.

For tickets to the Mitch Malloy concert visit here.

To RSVP to Bob’s Container’s Shake & Bake Party visit here.

Visit Freedom Warranty at https://www.freedomwarranty.com

Chris Buescher – Dover Advance

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Team: No. 17 Fastenal Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Luke Lambert
Twitter: @17RoushTeam, @RoushFenway and @Chris_Buescher
Drydene 400 – Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90

ADVANCE NOTES

Buescher at Dover International Speedway

  • Buescher makes his 11th Cup start at Dover this weekend. In 10 prior events he has a best finish of 14th, which came in the second race of last season’s doubleheader. He finished 16th in the first 2020 race, and overall has a 22.8 average finish.
  • Buescher is a former winner in the Xfinity Series at ‘The Monster Mile,’ having won in 2015 in the No. 60 entry. He started second and led the final 10 laps en route to one of his two wins that season and the series title.

Luke Lambert at Dover International Speedway

  • Lambert will call his 17th Cup race at Dover on Sunday. In 16 prior events he has an average finish of 16.9 with two top-10s.
  • Lambert’s best finish came in 2017 when he led Ryan Newman to a fourth-place run, and prior to that the duo finished eighth in 2014. Most recently, Lambert guided Buescher to the 16th and 14th-place finishes in 2020.
  • He was also the crew chief for Elliott Sadler in a pair of NXS races in 2012, finishing seventh and fourth.

QUOTE WORTHY
Buescher on racing at Dover:
“I’m really proud of the effort of this team through the first 12 races, and excited about where we stand currently but more excited about what we’re still capable of doing in the weeks to come. Dover starts a stretch of fun race tracks that provide their own sets of challenges, but we’re up for the task at hand and know what we need to do. Momentum is key in this thing, and it’s our intent to keep that rolling come Sunday in our Fastenal Ford at Dover.”

Last Time Out
Buescher piloted his Fifth Third Bank Ford to a ninth-place finish Sunday at Darlington, his second-straight top-10 and third such finish on the season.

Where They Rank
Buescher is 13th in points through 12 events, as the race for the top-16 spots in the standings heats up through the second quarter of the season.

On the Car
Fastenal returns to the fold at Roush Fenway for its 11th season in 2021. They spent three years on the No. 99 before jumping to the No. 17 Cup Series entry, and were the primary partner on the No. 60 Xfinity team that captured the owner’s championship in 2011.

Fastenal will feature top suppliers Honeywell, Ingersoll Rand, Superior Glove, Lista and Metabo on Buescher’s Mustang as he competes this weekend. For more information on these suppliers, visit Fastenal.com, and stay up-do-date on social @FastenalRacing, @Fastenal.

About Fastenal
Fastenal [Nasdaq: FAST] is North America’s largest fastener distributor and a ‘one-stop’ source for hundreds of thousands of OEM, MRO and Construction products. With more than 2,600 stores worldwide, the company supports B2B customers with tailored local inventory and dedicated personnel, who visit regularly, quickly respond to emergency needs, and provide efficient inventory management solutions. Fastenal’s service-oriented business network includes the world’s largest industrial vending program, 14 regional distribution centers, 8 custom manufacturing facilities, thousands of delivery vehicles, and industry-leading sourcing, quality and engineering resources.

Ryan Newman – Dover Advance

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Team: No. 6 Guaranteed Rate Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Twitter: @Roush6Team, @RoushFenway and @RyanJNewman
Drydene 400 – Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90

ADVANCE NOTES

Newman at Dover International Speedway

  • Newman makes his 39th Cup start at Dover on Sunday, where he carries an average finish of 15th in his career.
  • He has three wins all-time at ‘The Monster Mile’ – tied for his most of any track on the circuit, and one of just four tracks where he has multiple wins at (Phoenix, Loudon, Michigan). He swept the 2003 events and led a combined 593 laps in his three wins.
  • During the stretch from 2002 (his first Cup event at Dover) to 2007, Newman started on the pole four times, started inside the top five in 10 of 11 events and finished top five in seven of those races.
  • Most recently, Newman ran 19th and 24th last season in a doubleheader weekend at the one-mile track.
  • Newman also has six Xfinity Series starts at Dover with one win (2005), two poles (2001, 2005), and three top-10s overall.

Scott Graves at Dover International Speedway

  • Graves will be atop the box for his 12th Cup start at Dover this weekend, a place he has an average finish of 13.8, one of his best numbers on the circuit.
  • With four top-10s overall, Graves captured them all from 2017-18 in four-straight events with Daniel Suarez, finishing sixth, eighth, third and 10th.
  • Graves also called six NXS events, winning twice, most recently in 2016. He also went to victory lane with Chris Buescher in 2015, and has five top-10s in six events with an average 5.7 finish.

QUOTE WORTHY
Newman on racing at Dover:
“Dover has historically been a good place for me personally, but the thing I like most about it is all the unique challenges it brings with managing each corner and the brakes. We’re steadily improving as both an organization and within our 6 team, and it’s going to require that same approach as we plug through the second quarter of the season and head into the summer. We’re looking forward to capturing a good run Sunday in our Guaranteed Rate Ford.”

Last Time Out
Newman picked off multiple cars in the closing laps of Sunday’s 400-mile race from Darlington to finish 10th, his third top-10 of the season.

Where They Rank
Newman is 19th in points through 12 races in the 2021 campaign.

On the Car

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

About Guaranteed Rate

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

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Darlington

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 09, 2021 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. Martin Truex Jr.: Truex swept Stages 1 and 2 at Darlington and held off Kyle Larson in the closing laps of the final stage to take the win, his third of the year.

“I could feel Kyle coming,” Truex said. “Heck, I thought he was going to pass me. When he got to within a second, I said a word that needed to be censored, out of my own frustration.”

2. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin grazed the wall late at Darlington, but held on to post a fifth in the Goodyear 400.

“I’m still winless,” Hamlin said, “and it’s very frustrating. Since I can’t win any, I’m offering ‘bonus points’ to anyone who can tell me how to break this slump.”

3. William Byron: Byron finished fourth at Darlington and is third in the points standings.

“Daytona, Darlington, and Kansas announced that upcoming summer and fall races will be held with fully open grandstands,” Byron said. “And you can best believe the same people that complained about not being able to attend a race will be the same ones complaining that they’re sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with a fellow NASCAR fan.”

4. Kevin Harvick: Harvick finished sixth at Darlington.

“I think all drivers can agree that the ‘higher horsepower-lower downforce’ package is great,” Harvick said. “We all call it the ‘How Tim Richmond Liked His Women.”

5. Kyle Larson: Larson finished second in the Goodyear 400 at Darlington after falling just short of catching Martin Truex Jr. in the final stage.

“I was so close to Truex I could taste it,” Larson said. “But I couldn’t quite get there. Therein lies the difference between me and Truex: ‘I got caught.'”

6. Brad Keselowski: Keselowski started on the pole and finished 24th at Darlington.

“It was true for me on Sunday,” Keselowski said. “Darlington is the track that’s ‘too tough to tame.’ My No. 2 Ford Mustang, at least for the day, was called the car that’s ‘too tough to tame.’ The handling was off all day.”

7. Joey Logano: Logano suffered a pit lane speeding penalty on the final pit stop of the race and finished a disappointing 13th at Darlington.

“The No. 22 Ford’s paint scheme honored Mario Andretti’s first Formula 1 victory in 1971,” Logano said. “But really, I doubt NASCAR fans care at all about Formula 1, or Formula 2, 3, or 4, for that matter. In other words, it’s a matter of ‘zero F’s given.'”

8. Kyle Busch: Busch overcame an early spin to post a third-place result at Darlington.

“My car’s paint scheme celebrated M&M’s 80th anniversary,” Busch said. “M&M’s has been a sponsor of mine for years, and I’m sure having their logo on my car has made them millions. So, they’ve really exploited me and my car for their gain. Talk about ‘milk’ chocolate.”

9. Chase Elliott: Elliott finished seventh at Darlington and is eighth in the points standings.

“My car honored 1992 Cup champion Alan Kulwicki,” Elliott said, “and featured the throwback Hooters paint scheme. Rumor has it that Kulwicki once visited the ‘private back room’ at one particular Hooters, where he allegedly received a ‘Polish victory lap dance.'”

10. Ryan Blaney: Blaney tagged the wall late while running in the top five and settled for an eighth in the Goodyear 400.

“NASCAR just revealed the ‘Next Gen’ car,” Blaney said. “At first glance, it looks really cool, sleek, and futuristic. On second glance, it didn’t pass inspection.”

2021 Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray Convertible To Lead Field to Green Flag of 105th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge

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This is 18th time a Chevrolet Corvette has paced ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 11, 2021) – The 2021 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible will lead the 33-car field to the green flag for the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 30, 2021. The Arctic White Stingray will be the first convertible since 2008 to pace the iconic race.

Chevrolet and Corvette have led the starting field more than any other manufacturer and nameplate, respectively. The 2021 race marks the 32nd time for Chevrolet to pace dating back to 1948, and the 18th time since 1978 for America’s favorite sports car.

“The Chevrolet team is privileged every time we’re invited to pace the Indianapolis 500,” said Steve Majoros, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “We are confident the track-capable Corvette Stingray Convertible will catch every race fan’s eye as it leads the pack toward the Yard of Bricks. From the color scheme, to the special race weekend decals and how the safety lighting is skillfully integrated into the nacelles of the hard-top convertible Corvette’s revolutionary appearance, we’re putting Chevrolet’s best on display for the fans.”

The exterior and interior of the Corvette Convertible will be on full display as the car fulfills responsibilities on and off track. Sky Cool Gray and Strike Yellow upholstery selected for the cabin influenced the racy exterior appearance of the pace car. A close look at the car reveals Indianapolis 500 logos adapted specifically for pace car use, an exclusive stripe package, unique Stingray decals and more.

For racers, highly visible safety lighting on the pace car is a top priority. Corvette designers prioritized form and function by incorporating four lights into each of the tonneau cover nacelles, in addition to strobe lights in the headlights, front louvers and taillights. This maintains the Corvette Convertible’s signature silhouette and eliminates need for a traditional lightbar.

“The 2021 Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible is such a world-class performance car that’s a perfect match to lead the talented field of 33 drivers to the green flag in ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,’” Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles said. “We continue to be grateful for our strong, enduring partnership with Chevrolet and its many contributions to the success of our events and the exciting appeal of competition at the Racing Capital of the World.”

The mid-engine 2021 Corvette Stingray was engineered first and foremost as a convertible. The convertible maintains the tunnel-dominant structure and use of high-integrity die-cast parts found in the Stingray coupe.

Like the coupe, the Stingray convertible’s design was inspired by fighter jets. The tonneau cover features aerodynamically shaped nacelles influenced by the housing used for jet engines. The nacelles, which were also used as inspiration on the Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV) I and II, as well as the Corvette SS and SR2 concepts, help reduce air recirculation into the cabin and provide a remarkably exotic profile with the top up or down. The tonneau also provides a rear power-adjustable window and a vent for mid-engine cooling.

The 2021 Corvette Stingray convertible is powered by the next-generation 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine, the only naturally aspirated V-8 in the segment. It will produce 495 horsepower (369 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque when equipped with performance exhaust — the most horsepower and torque for any entry Corvette.

The LT2 is paired with Chevrolet’s first eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which provides lightning-fast shifts and excellent power transfer. This transmission is uniquely designed to provide the best of both worlds: the spirited, directly connected feeling of a manual and the premium driving comfort of an automatic. The double-paddle de-clutch feature even allows the driver to disconnect the clutch by holding both paddles for more manual control.

When combined, the advanced propulsion system, revised chassis tuning and retractable hardtop make the Stingray the most no-compromise Corvette convertible in history.

Chevrolet has a storied history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chevrolet was founded in 1911, the year of the inaugural 500-mile race. Company co-founder and namesake Louis Chevrolet, along with brothers Arthur and Gaston, competed in early Indy 500s. Arthur competed in the 1911 race and Gaston won in 1920.

Nine drivers with Chevrolet engines have combined to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” 11 times, with Rick Mears, Emerson Fittipaldi, Arie Luyendyk, Al Unser Jr., Helio Castroneves, Tony Kanaan, Juan Pablo Montoya, Will Power and, most recently, Simon Pagenaud in 2019.

Team Chevy also has won the NTT INDYCAR SERIES manufacturer championship six times since 2012.

Visit IMS.com for more information about this year’s schedule.

The race will be televised live on NBC for the third consecutive year, with the pre-race show starting at 11 a.m. The INDYCAR Radio Network will provide live coverage of the race to its affiliates and on Sirius 211, XM 205, indycar.com and the INDYCAR Mobile App powered by NTT DATA.

About Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world’s largest spectator sporting facility, has been the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment since opening in 1909. IMS is hosting the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 30, the world’s most prestigious auto race. The Month of May will start Saturday, May 15 with the GMR Grand Prix for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on the IMS road course. The Speedway also will host the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NTT INDYCAR SERIES on the same weekend Aug. 13-15 for three exciting races on the road course, including the first Cup Series race on the circuit Sunday, Aug. 15. IMS also will welcome the competitors of the Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli/GT Challenge World Challenge America and the ground-breaking Indy Autonomous Challenge on separate event weekends in October 2021. IMS, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit ims.com.

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.

PLANTERS Teams Up with Newman, Roush Fenway for Nashville Race

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MR. PEANUT to Appear on Newman’s No. 6 Ford During Nashville Race Weekend

CONCORD, N.C., (May 11, 2021) – The 115-year-old snack brand PLANTERS and the iconic MR. PEANUT have teamed up with Roush Fenway Racing and will serve as the primary partner aboard Ryan Newman’s No. 6 Ford during NASCAR’s race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, June 19-20.

“PLANTERS and MR. PEANUT are looking forward to partnering with Ryan Newman and the Roush Fenway Racing team this season,” said Rafik Lawendy, Head of Marketing for Planters. “This may be the nuttiest car in NASCAR’s history, and with Newman at the wheel, it’s sure to go a nut above the competitors.”

In addition to having the primary livery in Nashville, PLANTERS will be on Newman’s Mustang as an associate for the four races leading up to Nashville – COTA, Charlotte (Coke 600), Sonoma and Texas (All-Star). The return to Music City is featured as one of the many schedule changes on NASCAR’s revamped 2021 slate.

“We’re excited to team up with an iconic brand like PLANTERS, for what should be a good race weekend in Nashville,” said Hall of Fame team owner Jack Roush. “We’re looking forward to putting the No. 6 PLANTERS Ford on the track and it’s our hope and full intention to have MR. PEANUT up front and competing for the win at Nashville.”

The 1.33-mile concrete track in Lebanon – about a 40-minute drive from Nashville – hosted NASCAR, ARCA and IndyCar events during its operation from 2001-11. Dover Motorsports, which owns and oversees Dover International Speedway, built and owns Nashville Superspeedway.

Newman has never raced at the facility, but the race weekend schedule is one of the few throughout the year to feature both practice and qualifying. Teams are scheduled for one 50-minute practice session on Saturday, with qualifying set for Sunday just prior to the race rolling off at 2:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. ET. Newman has more than 340 starts on 1-2-mile tracks in his veteran NASCAR career, with 11 wins and 125+ top-10s on those tracks.

For more information about PLANTERS and MR. PEANUT, visit PLANTERS.com or find MR. PEANUT on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is one of the most successful teams in NASCAR history, fielding multiple teams in NASCAR Cup Series. In its 34th season of competition in 2021, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development, having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport. Off-track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning Social Media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group, parent company of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C. Visit RoushFenway.com, become a fan on Facebook and Instagram, and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.

No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 Team Eager for the First Sprint Race of the Season for the Acura Sports Car Challenge Presented by the TLX Type S

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Brownsburg, Ind. (May 11, 2021) The current 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship leaders will compete at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend for the first sprint race of the season. Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque will co-drive the No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 around the 2.258-mile, 13-turn track for the two-hour, 40-minute Acura Sports Car Challenge Presented by the TLX Type S.

Although the No. 10 Konica Minolta team has yet to achieve a victory at the famed Ohio sports car course, Acura, as a manufacturer, has won the past three races in a row at this venue. Earning their first Mid-Ohio podium last year the team hopes having last year’s race winner, Ricky Taylor back in their Acura ARX 05 cockpit, will bring them to the top rung In Victory Lane.

Ricky Taylor, who has two victories and one pole position at Mid-Ohio, is eager to produce the No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05’s first victory at the track and, equally importantly, extend the team’s championship lead.

“It’s been too long a break since Sebring,” said Ricky Taylor. “I can’t wait to get in the rhythm of the season with Filipe and I working together. Mid-Ohio has always been a great track for the Acura ARX-05, so we need to capitalize on that and build on our championship lead and try and get the No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 its first victory at that racetrack.”

“I can’t wait to go to Mid-Ohio,” noted Filipe Albuquerque. “It’s a track that suits the No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 perfectly. This will be the first sprint race of the year and my first sprint race with the team and with Ricky. I always came to Mid-Ohio with a bad perspective because I was never competitive there with my previous car, so I’m really looking forward to going with the Acura because they were so competitive in the past. Now we just need to deliver a win.”

“We are really looking forward to going to Mid-Ohio this weekend,” said team owner Wayne Taylor. “ After such a long break, it feels like we’re starting a new season. It’s the only track we haven’t won as a team which is strange for us. The last three years the Acuras have dominated there, so hopefully going there with a better car can get the job done. Brian Pillar and the crew have been doing a great amount of work to prepare. Filipe recently won at Spa, so he’s coming over after winning another race and I think that Ricky and he are ready to give it what it needs to get that win at Mid-Ohio.”

Practice for the No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 team begins on Friday, May 14th at 4:30 p.m. ET. Qualifying for Sunday’s main event begins at 12:20 p.m. ET with green flag on May 16th at 2:40 p.m. ET. Live coverage of the Acura Sports Car Challenged Presented by the TLX Type S will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports.

About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is reshaping and revolutionizing the Workplace of the Future™. The company guides and supports its customers’ digital transformation through its expansive office technology portfolio, including IT Services (All Covered), content services, managed print services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been included on CRN’s MSP 500 list nine times and The World Technology Awards recently named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for fourteen consecutive years, and received Keypoint Intelligence’s BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year Award and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Award for its bizhub i-Series. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine consecutive years and has spent four years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. Konica Minolta partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and works to bring value to our society. For more information, please visit us online and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter. Wayne Taylor Racing’s existing lineup of partners that also features Harrison Contracting, Acura Motorsports , Hammer Nutrition and CIT.

Spire Motorsports Partners With Drydene for Drydene 400

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CONCORD, N.C. (May 11, 2021) – Spire Motorsports announced today that Drydene will serve as the primary sponsor of Corey LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway.

Drydene Performance Products, an American-owned and -operated company, is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Drydene’s reputation as the “hardest working brand in heavy-duty lubrication” is backed up by a complete line of automotive, commercial, and industrial lubricants, including engine oils, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), transmission fluids, grease, and hydraulic and gear oils. From grassroots to NASCAR, Drydene is also known for its love and support of all levels of racing.

“We are excited to have Corey continue to be a part of Team Drydene for a third consecutive year and also partnering with Spire Motorsports for the Drydene 400 race at Dover International Speedway,” said Dave Klinger, President of Drydene Performance Products. “Corey is an amazing competitor on the track and a true Drydene brand ambassador off of it. Everyone at Drydene is looking forward to seeing Corey drive the No. 7 Drydene Camaro and hopefully parking it in victory lane.”

LaJoie’s association with Drydene dates back to 2019 during his time in the cockpit of the No. 32 entry for Go FAS Racing.

LaJoie announced his move to Spire Motorsports in November 2020 and has made 12 starts for the Concord, N.C., organization this season. He jump-started the 2021 campaign with a spirited ninth-place showing at the season-opening Daytona 500. In recent weeks, the 29-year-old has logged a trio of top-25 finishes, including a just-miss top 20 at Richmond Raceway where he came home 21st.

He picked up his third top 25 of the season last weekend following a solid 22nd-place showing at Darlington Raceway in the Goodyear 400 during the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR. While he may not have won the race, LaJoie’s Alan Kulwicki inspired throwback paint scheme was the talk of the sport and given high praise throughout the weekend by competitors, broadcasters and industry insiders alike.

LaJoie has seven previous NCS Dover starts and logged nearly 2,200 laps on NASCAR’s senior circuit at the “The Monster Mile.” He is currently 30th in points 12 races into the 2021 schedule, just nine points back from 29th.

In NASCAR K&N Pro Series East competition, the Concord, N.C., native has recorded five starts at the high-banked, one-mile concrete oval, notching one win, three top-five and four top-10 finishes.

“It’s great to have Drydene back on board this weekend at Dover International Speedway,” said LaJoie. “Drydene has been a great supporter of mine over the years, so I’m proud to continue that relationship after making the transition to Spire Motorsports. As the entitlement sponsor of both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity races this weekend, it’s obvious Drydene is committed to our sport. I can’t thank Drydene enough for continuing to invest in both NASCAR and my career. We’re looking to put a good run together on Sunday at the Monster Mile.”

“We’re proud that Drydene thought enough of Spire Motorsports to join Corey for another year when he signed with our team,” commented Spire Motorsports co-owner T.J. Puchyr. “We’re still a very young team and this is our first year running two cars, but we’re making gains every week. Corey has proven that he knows his way around Dover and can get the job done. We know he’ll do a good job for Drydene on Sunday.”

The Drydene 400 from Dover International Speedway will be televised live on FS1 Sunday, May 16 beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The 13th of 36 races on the 2021 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

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About Drydene Performance Products …
For decades Drydene lubricants have been made in America and made to last, paving the way on our highways, in our fields and on the production line. Drydene products are built with ALL Technology®, Advanced Lubricity Life chemistry, to meet and exceed today’s modern automotive, heavy duty and industrial needs. Drydene offers a complete line of automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants, including engine oils, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), transmission fluids, grease, and hydraulic and gear oils. For more information, visit www.drydene.com or follow us on Facebook @TeamDrydene, on Twitter @TeamDrydene and Instagram @TeamDrydene.

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

Brandon Brown Heads to Dover with High Expectations

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Track: Dover International Speedway | 1 Mile Oval
Race: 11 of 33
Event: Drydene 200 | Saturday, May 15 | 1:30 p.m. ET | FS1 & MRN
Stages: 45 / 90 / 200

Brandon Brown | Xfinity Stats | Dover International Speedway
Starts: 8
Best Start: 2
Best Finish: 11

Brown on Dover:
“I’ve had Dover circled on the calendar for quite a while now; with its intensity, speed and demanding driving style, it has quickly become one of my favorite race tracks on the circuit. For me, it really brings back the feeling of short track racing and it’s also pretty close to home, so I know that I’ll have family and friends in the stands as well as some of the Brandonbilt Foundations employees, so that’s going to be really special.

“This weekend will be the third time this season that the Brandonbilt Foundations car has been on track, but the first time in front of employees and I can’t wait for that.

“With our past performance at Dover, I feel like this could be a good opportunity for us to capitalize on stage points and really try to go for a stage win or maybe even grab the checkered flag. Really, my goal is to maximize points and get us back in playoff contentions, so hopefully we can have a smooth, consistent race and maybe even tame the Monster Mile in the process.”

About Brandonbilt Motorsports

Brandonbilt Motorsports is a family-owned, professional stock car team competing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). Owned and operated by Woodbridge, Virginia native, Jerry Brown, Brandonbilt Motorsports has quickly become a household name in the NASCAR Xfinity Series through hard work and determination. As a smaller team in the NXS, Brandonbilt Motorsports’ goal has always been to do the most with less, while also becoming a contending organization in every race that it enters. Brandonbilt Motorsports shocked the racing world in 2020 as driver, Brandon Brown, secured the team’s first playoff berth in only its second, full-time season in the NXS, before going on to finish the year 11th in the overall points standings. On the horizon in 2021, Brandonbilt Motorsports looks to pick up where it left off as a playoff-caliber team at each event it enters. To learn more, visit bmsraceteam.com.

THAD MOFFITT NEXT GENERATION BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR GOODY’S® HEADACHE POWDERS

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Moffitt Continues the Family Legacy with Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.

WELCOME, N.C. (May 11, 2021) – Thaddeus “Thad” Moffitt, driver of the No. 46 Ford Fusion in the ARCA Menards Series for David Gilliland Racing (DGR), has entered into a personal services agreement with Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., the largest independent provider of over-the-counter products in North America, to become the next generation brand ambassador for Goody’s® Headache Powders.

Through this new partnership, the 20-year-old will carry Goody’s® branding on the No. 46 Ford Fusion throughout the 2021 ARCA Menards Series season. Goody’s® Cool Orange branding will be included on Moffitt’s suit.

A fourth-generation driver, Moffitt is the second member of the Petty family to be part of the rich history with Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., trusted brands.

“I am excited to partner with Goody’s® Headache Powders,” Moffitt said. “Goody’s® has been a part of the Petty family for a long time – and curing our headaches for as long as I can remember. It will be cool to work with Grandpa, and continue the family history with Goody’s®.

“To carry Goody’s® Cool Orange is exciting, and I am looking forward to growing with the brand.” Moffitt, the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, will represent the entire Goody’s® Headache Powders line, with an emphasis on Goody’s® Cool Orange targeted to introduce a younger audience to the product. Richard Petty has been a Goody’s® spokesperson since 1977 – the same year Goody’s® became one of the first non-automotive sponsors of NASCAR. The partnership is the longest continuous span as a brand collaboration in racing – and arguably the longest of its kind in all of sports.

“We are excited to welcome Thad Moffitt to the Goody’s® team, while also continuing Goody’s® legacy with the Richard Petty organization,” Goody’s® brand manager Dee Scates said.

Moffitt made his ARCA Menards Series debut in 2017. In the ARCA Menards Series, Moffitt has four topfive finishes and 16 top-10 finishes in 32 career starts. The Trinity, N.C.,-native earned a career-best thirdplace finish at the Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway on March 12, 2021.

Brooks Marketing Group acted as an advisor to the agreement.

About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare markets, sells, manufactures and distributes consumer healthcare products to retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company’s diverse portfolio of brands include Monistat® and Summer’s Eve® women’s health products, BC® and Goody’s® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Fleet® enemas and glycerin suppositories, Chloraseptic® and Luden’s® sore throat treatments and drops, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® diaper rash ointments, Nix® lice treatment, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia.

About David Gilliland Racing
David Gilliland Racing (DGR) is a race team owned by NASCAR veteran David Gilliland and businessman Johnny Gray. The team specializes in driver development, competing full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, multiple ARCA Menards Series divisions and CARS Tour with factory support from Ford Performance.

In its first four years of operation, DGR has achieved success in each series tallying up multiple wins and championships. The team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet in Mooresville, N.C.

About Richard Petty Motorsports
A performance and marketing driven company, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM), co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty and successful business entrepreneur Andrew Murstein, is one of the most recognized brands in all of motorsports. Petty Enterprises recorded 268 victories, and Richard Petty Motorsports has recorded five victories, for a total of 273, respectively. Richard Petty Motorsports has business partnerships with national and global leaders. Today the race operation fields the famed No. 43 in the NASCAR Cup Series with driver Erik Jones. The team is headquartered in Welcome, N.C.

For additional information, news and the latest updates, please visit www.richardpettymotorsports.com or connect with RPM on Facebook (Richard Petty Motorsports), Twitter (@RPMotorsports) or Instagram (@richardpettymotorsports).

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