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Era Motorsport Continues ELMS Championship Effort at Red Bull Ring

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (April 10, 2021) – While the DPi, LMP3, and GTD classes of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship head to Mid-Ohio SportsCar Course for the third race of the 2021 season, LMP2 team Era Motorsport will spend their “off” weekend in Spielberg, Austria for the next round of the European Le Mans Series, the 4 Hours of Red Bull Ring.

The Indianapolis, Indiana-based sports car racing team joined the European Le Mans Series with IDEC Sport Racing last month, after winning the Rolex 24 At Daytona in January, and the Asian Le Mans Series championship in February. The team, with drivers Kyle Tilley, Dwight Merriman, and Ryan Dalziel earned a fourth-place finish at their debut at the 4 Hours of Barcelona in April.

“We’re hoping to improve upon our fourth-place finish at Barcelona,” said Team Owner and driver Kyle Tilley. “The current weather forecast for Austria suits us in that we had a great test last week and made some big dry weather gains with the car. It’s also a new track for us, so it’s going to be a bit of a learning curve, but we’re confident heading into the event!”

Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring will be a new track for all three drivers, boasting 10 turns in 2.683 miles. The team recently completed a test at Watkins Glen International in preparation for the event, as well as June and July’s back-to-back IMSA WeatherTech races.

“Our Watkins Glen test was very productive,” said driver Dwight Merriman. “We were able to get plenty of track time and really dial in the various setup changes that will help us throughout the season. I’m looking forward to learning another new track, in the ELMS. This series has been a great learning experience and I’m really enjoying the atmosphere and competition.”

A total of 41 cars will compete in the 4 Hours of Red Bull Ring, with the LPM2 class holding 16 entries, including the No. 17 IDEC Sport Oreca 07 with Tilley, Dalziel, and Merriman. The group will compete in the new Pro/Am category within the LMP2 class, in a group of seven cars.

“We learned a lot in Spain that we can take forward to Austria,” said Dalziel. “ELMS is so different to IMSA that it was for sure an eye-opening experience with some very challenging weather, so we are hoping for a smoother and calmer Red Bull Ring race. We had a really good test back in the USA at Watkins Glen recently and I think we learned a few things that will help ourselves and IDEC for Austria. It’s another new track for all three of the Era drivers, so we’re looking forward to another new challenge.”

The first practice will take place on Friday, May 14, followed by additional practice and qualifying on Saturday. The 4 Hours of Red Bull ring will begin on Sunday, May 16 at 11:00AM CEST, and will air live on the ELMS YouTube channel, accompanied by comprehensive coverage from Radio Le Mans.

SCHEDULE
Friday, May 14
1:00PM – 2:30PM CEST (7:00AM – 8:30AM EDT) Free Practice 1
4:30PM – 5:00PM (10:30AM – 11:00AM EDT) Bronze Driver Test

Saturday, May 15
10:00AM – 11:30AM (4:00AM – 5:30AM EDT) Free Practice 2

3:30PM – 3:40PM (9:30AM – 9:40AM EDT) LMP2 Qualifying

Sunday, May 16
11:00AM – 3:00PM (5:00AM – 9:00AM EDT) 4 Hours of Barcelona

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.

Entenmann’s® Donuts Celebrates Father Figures with the “EntenMAN of the Year” Father’s Day Contest

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Iconic Baked Goods Brand Calls on Fans to Nominate a Deserving Role Model – from Dads to Coaches, Teachers and More – for the Opportunity to Win Sweet Prizes

ISLANDIA, N.Y. (May 10, 2021) – This is no dad joke: Entenmann’s® Donuts is celebrating fathers and father figures who have made an impact with the “EntenMAN of the Year” Father’s Day Contest. May 10 through June 21, 2021, fans can nominate a deserving father figure (male or female) – whether their own father, an inspiring coach or any person that has helped shape them – to receive the “EntenMAN of the Year” title in addition to other sweet prizes, including free Entenmann’s Donuts for a year and a VIP all-expenses-paid Daytona Race Trip package. Those interested in making a nomination can fill out an entry form and provide a short response describing why they believe their nominee deserves the title by visiting www.EntenmanOfTheYear.com.

“We can’t think of a sweeter way to celebrate Father’s Day than by helping our fans honor the dads and father figures, male or female, that have helped inspire them,” said Jason Amar, Director of Marketing at Entenmann’s. “At Entenmann’s, we want to recognize all types of exemplary father figures that have made a positive impact, and we’re excited to hear all of the amazing stories.”

Submissions for the Entenmann’s® Donuts “EntenMAN of the Year” Father’s Day Contest can be made between May 10 and June 21. Five finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges to move on to the Voting Phase. Each finalist (whether the nominee or nominator) will be asked to submit an original short video describing why they deserve the title, and fans will be called on to help vote for their favorite candidate between July 26-30.

Announced in August, the winner will be named “EntenMAN of the Year” and will receive the Grand Prize, which includes free Entenmann’s Donuts for a year and a VIP all-expenses-paid Race Trip package to attend races in Daytona, Florida, scheduled to take place in February 2022.

The Race Trip package includes:

· Four (4) Pre-Race Pit Passes, Cup Grandstand Tickets, Xfinity Grandstand Tickets, and Truck Series Grandstand Tickets

· Roundtrip Airline Flights for the Grand Prize Winner and three (3) guests

· Five (5) Nights Hotel Stay for two (2) rooms

· $1,000 Visa Gift Card, which may be used for trip expenses

· Nominee’s name will replace the driver’s name above the door of the #37 racecar for the race in Michigan scheduled to take place on August 22, 2021

The nominee with the second highest score will be deemed the First Prize winner and will receive free Entenmann’s Donuts for a year in addition to a race-used, Entenmann’s-autographed driver fire suit. The remaining finalists and nominators of each of the five finalists will all receive free Entenmann’s Donuts for a year.

To make the “EntenMAN of the Year” Father’s Day Contest even sweeter, Entenmann’s is proud to announce a continued partnership with NASCAR Cup Series team JTG Daugherty Racing and driver Ryan Preece. Hearing it here first, Entenmann’s will be the primary sponsor of Preece’s No. 37 Chevrolet in the NASCAR races at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 20, and at Michigan International Speedway on August 22.

“I’m a huge fan of Entenmann’s and I have to say I’m also a huge fan of the prize pack to the big race in February for the contest winner,” said Preece. “My dad is my hero, and the ‘EntenMAN of the Year’ Father’s Day Contest is a great way to honor your dad or father figure.”

Entenmann’s Donuts has also teamed up with Custom Ink to create donut-inspired “dad gear,” including t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, insulated mugs and hats. The limited-time collection is available for purchase on https://stores.customink.com/entenmanns.

For more information, including official rules, please visit www.EntenmanOfTheYear.com.

About Entenmann’s® Bakery

Entenmann’s history dates back more than 120 years to 1898 when William Entenmann opened his first bakery in Brooklyn, New York. By the 1960s the company was selling delicious donuts throughout the New York metropolitan area; by the 1970s it began selling nationwide. Today, Entenmann’s markets over 100 different baked goods in the U.S., producing more than one billion donuts annually – one of which is the #1-best-selling classic Entenmann’s Rich Frosted Donut introduced in 1973.

About Bimbo Bakeries USA

Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness and quality. Our team of 20,000+ U.S. associates operates more than 50 manufacturing locations in the United States. Over 11,000 distribution routes deliver our leading brands such as Arnold®, Artesano™, Ball Park®, Bimbo®, Boboli®, Brownberry®, Entenmann’s®, Little Bites®, Marinela®, Mrs Baird’s®, Oroweat®, Sara Lee®, Stroehmann® and Thomas’®. BBU is owned by Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries.

About Custom Ink

Custom Ink is the leader in custom apparel and accessories for groups, events, and special occasions. The company helps group organizers bring their families, friends, teammates, and colleagues together with inspired designs they are proud to wear. Custom Ink makes the customization process fun and easy with innovative design tools, caring customer service, creative design inspiration, and high-quality merchandise. It also offers Custom Ink Fundraising, a platform to raise money and awareness for charities and personal causes through the sale of custom t-shirts. Its influencer-led custom apparel platform, Represent, helps actors, athletes, musicians, thought leaders, and social media icons create and sell limited-run t-shirts and merchandise to their fans. Custom Ink is based in Fairfax, Virginia with other operating facilities in Charlottesville, Virginia; Reno, Nevada; Dallas, Texas; and Los Angeles, California.

Young’s Motorsports adds Connor Mosack to ARCA lineup

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Young’s Motorsports announced today that Late Model standout Connor Mosack has joined the organization’s ARCA Menards Series program with his debut set for Dover (Del.) International Speedway on Fri., May 14, 2021.

A native of Charlotte, N.C., Mosack is adding races to an already busy schedule. In addition to ARCA, he is also competing full-time in the Pirelli Trans Am Series for Team SLR. Off the track, the 22-year-old is a senior at High Point University on a presidential scholarship with a focus on entrepreneurship.

Expanding his racing resume, Mosack will pair with veteran crew chief Eddie Troconis for a limited schedule in 2021.

“I am really excited about this opportunity to join Young’s Motorsports and make my ARCA Menards Series East debut at Dover,” said Mosack. “Tyler (Young, team principal) and the team build fast cars and I’m looking forward to working with the whole team.

“Dover is a pretty wild race track and should be a lot of fun. It’s also a tough place to get around and making my first ARCA start there will be tough, but I know I will gain a lot of valuable experience running there.”

Mosack’s racing career began in 2017 in the INEX U.S. Legend Car ranks. Entering his first full season in 2018, the young driver needed just four races to earn his first victory, taking the fourth of five events in the 2018 Winter Nationals at Citrus County (Fla.) Speedway.

Racing in the Semi-Pro and Open Divisions, Mosack competed at Concord (N.C.) Speedway, the Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway among other events. In 42 starts, Mosack earned 20 victories, 34 top-five and 37 top-10 finishes. Among those was a sweep of the National events at Las Vegas, including the Road Course World Finals and Asphalt Nationals.

In 2019, Mosack joined JR Motorsports to compete in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour Series and competed for the championship in 2020. In 10 starts, he earned three top-five, eight top-10s and finished sixth in the championship standings. With an average finish of 8.5, Mosack also earned Rookie of the Year Honors.

He is also a veteran of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway.

Behind the scenes, Mosack is also a leader in his community. He organized a fundraiser for ContainIt, a student-led initiative that takes used shipping containers and turns them into transitional housing units. In its first year with Covenant Day School, it raised over $50,000. He is also involved with the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation supporting kids with pediatric cancer.

“We are very proud to expand our ARCA Menards Series platform with the addition of Connor,” added Young. “He is a talented and experienced driver with a diverse background. Dover is a tough track but with the leadership of Eddie and Connor’s determination and positive outlook, we should be able to conquer the Monster Mile and our other races together easily.’

Details surrounding Mosack’s full race schedule and sponsorship lineup will be announced at a later date.

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

For more on Connor Mosack, please visit, connormosackracing.com like him on Facebook (Connor Mosack Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@connormosack) and Twitter (@connormosack).

Jordan Anderson Racing Partners with ARRIVE Austin for NASCAR Weekend at Circuit of the Americas

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STATESVILLE, N.C. (May 10, 2021) – Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) and ARRIVE by Palisociety, announced today a partnership that will make ARRIVE Austin the official hotel partner of JAR throughout NASCAR’s inaugural visit to Austin, Texas.

As a part of the new partnership, ARRIVE Austin will serve as an associate sponsor on the No. 31 Bommarito Automotive Group Chevrolet Camaro SS during the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Pit Boss 250, and on the No. 3 I Heart Mac & Cheese Chevrolet Silverado during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Toyota Tundra 225 on May 22nd at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.

Located in the heart of East Austin, ARRIVE Austin is an 83-room boutique hotel anchored by restaurants and bars that complement the Lone Star State’s food and drink epicenter. An architectural landmark with a remarkable façade, the hotel’s guestrooms feature distinctive design and artwork that pay tribute to the state’s “cowboy mythology,” and take inspiration from the unique physical landscape.

“As a city, Austin is very excited to welcome NASCAR for the first time and we’re happy to be partnering with JAR to show them our special piece of East Austin while they are here bringing the best of the sport to life,” said Chris Frazier, Area Director of Sales for ARRIVE by Palisociety.

ARRIVE Hotels by Palisociety boast four properties throughout the United States including ARRIVE Austin, ARRIVE Wilmington (N.C.), ARRIVE Palm Springs (Calif.), and ARRIVE Memphis (Tenn.) with new locations coming soon in New Orleans and Albuquerque (N.M.).

Anderson, whom is one to indulge on a fresh coffee to kick start the day, and relax with a good meal and cold drink after a long day at the track, is excited to have the opportunity to take advantage of the on-site amenities ARRIVE Austin has available.

Adjacent to check-in- where guests receive a cold, locally brewed beer or canned cocktail upon arrival is Vixen’s Wedding, an award-winning restaurant serving Goan-inspired cuisine with Texas influence. Bars include Lefty’s Brick Bar, dishing up handmade craft cocktails and casual small bites inside a converted 100-year old warehouse, and Gin Bar, a rooftop bar and lounge offering over 90 gins from around the world. ARRIVE Austin also features Cartel Coffee Lab, Sorek Barbershop + Menswear, and 500 square feet of meeting space.

“After spending a long day at the racetrack, it is a sense of peace knowing JAR has the fine accommodations and amenities of ARRIVE Austin to come back to each night throughout the team;s visit to Austin,” stated Anderson. “As owner/driver of the team I am excited to welcome ARRIVE Austin to the Jordan Anderson Racing portfolio of marketing partners. It takes a common vision by everyone involved with the team to succeed in this sport, and I know everyone at ARRIVE Austin and Palisociety share that with JAR.”

This partnership is not just contained to JAR. Friends and fans of JAR are invited to also enjoy the benefits of this exclusive partnership by claiming a 10% savings on a stay at ARRIVE Austin during NASCAR weekend at COTA by visiting the ARRIVE Austin Jordan Anderson Racing Page.

If you are unable to make it to the track both the NCWTS Toyota Tundra 250, and the NXS Pit Boss 250 on May 22nd will be broadcast LIVE on Fox Sports 1 and the Fox Sports App at 1:00 PM EST and 4:00 PM EST respectively.

Both races will also be aired live on the radio; the Toyota Tundra 250 can be found on the Motor Racing Network, while the Pit Boss 250 will be on the Performance Radio Network and both can be found on SIRIUS/XM NASCAR radio Channel 90.

For more information on JAR, visit JordanAndersonRacing.com, and be sure to follow the team along all season on the JAR social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About ARRIVE Austin
Located in the funky neighborhood of East Austin, ARRIVE Austin is an 83-room boutique hotel anchored by restaurants and bars that complement the Lone Star State’s food and drink epicenter. An architectural landmark with a remarkable façade, the hotel’s guestrooms feature distinctive design and artwork – collages by Sarah Presson – that pay tribute to the state’s “cowboy mythology,” and take inspiration from the unique physical landscape. Each room is outfitted with Hiatus linen robes, Turkish towels and high-quality sheets, Niven Morgan bath products, Apple TVs with Direct TV, Marshall Bluetooth speakers and a mini fridge stocked with complimentary water. Adjacent to check-in – where guests receive a cold, locally brewed beer or canned cocktail upon arrival – is Vixen’s Wedding, an award-winning restaurant serving Goan, Indian and Portuguese cuisine with Texas influence. Bars include Lefty’s Brick Bar, housed inside a converted 100-year-old warehouse, dishing up Cajun-inspired cocktails, and Gin Bar, offering over 90 gins from around the world on the rooftop. The property also features Cartel Coffee Lab, Sorek Barbershop + Menswear, and 600 square feet of meeting space. For more information, visit arrivehotels.com/austin or follow @arrivehotels on Instagram and Facebook.

About Jordan Anderson Racing
Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) is a NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson. Established in 2018, JAR has competed full-time in the last three NCWTS seasons earning multiple top ten finishes and scoring a career best second place finish in the 2020 season opening NextEra 250 at Daytona International Speedway. JAR fields a full-time entry in the NXS Series; the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS driven by Jordan Anderson. JAR also fields the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for select drivers in the NCWTS.

More Run Groups Eligible and Expanded On-Track Schedule for Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) at Finger Lakes Invitational with Masters Historic Racing at Watkins Glen, July 9 – 11

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  • Expanded Schedule Now Includes all HSR Classes in Run Groups 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10
  • Groups 9 and 10 Open to Cars Not Within Host Masters Historic Racing/Masters Endurance Legends Eligibility Criteria
  • Test Day, Thursday, July 8, Precedes Three Full Days of Practice, Qualifying and Races, July 9 – 11, on The Glen Grand Prix Circuit

WATKINS GLEN, New York (May 10, 2021) – Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) officials announced today that HSR has added more run groups for competition in an expanded on-track schedule of events for the Finger Lakes Invitational with Masters Historic Racing at Watkins Glen International, July 9 – 11.

The new-for-2021 race at The Glen, which was originally scheduled to debut in 2020 as part of the Finger Lakes Wine Festival, now continues as a motorsports-only event after the popular wine, art, music and culinary event was postponed recently due to the ongoing pandemic recovery.

This year’s Finger Lakes Invitational at The Glen will be open to spectators with more information on ticket pricing, camping and packages available by clicking here.

Originally set to include just Group 5 and select invitational entries from HSR’s run groups, the unfortunate postponement of the Wine Festival two years in a row has once again freed up the event’s time schedule and track space to bring more HSR groups and competitors to The Glen’s legendary 3.4-mile Grand Prix circuit.

An unofficial test day, Thursday, July 8, sets the stage for three full days of HSR practice, qualifying and races at The Glen.

The expanded schedule now includes all HSR Classes in Run Groups 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Giving even more HSR competitors a chance to race at The Glen, Groups 9 and 10 are open to cars that do not meet the eligibility criteria of event host Masters Historic Racing and Masters Endurance Legends.

The Masters Historic Racing Weekend at The Glen continues a successful and ongoing relationship between HSR and Masters that has been in place the last few racing seasons.

The annual “HSR Classics” at Daytona International Speedway and Sebring International Raceway both featured Masters entries competing for overall and series honors in several different run groups.

In order for HSR to set the event schedule, competitors are requested to register in advance for the Finger Lakes Invitational as soon as possible through the online portal, which is available by clicking here.

Next up for HSR is the HSR Barber Historics at Barber Motorsports Park, May 20 – 23. The provisional weekend schedule, competitor entry details and additional information is now available on the official event page by clicking here.

About HSR: Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) was formed in the mid-1970s with an event at Road Atlanta. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate the race cars from the past. As a “time machine” of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world’s most renowned race tracks, including Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway, Daytona International Speedway and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR’s website at www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/ and on Twitter and Instagram at @HSR_race. A dedicated website for the Classic 24 Hour at Daytona presented by IMSA is available at www.Classic24hour.com.

Dover International Speedway grandstands sold out for Sunday, May 16 ‘Drydene 400’ NASCAR Cup Series race

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Mid-Ohio Hosts Mazda MX-5 Cup Mid-Season

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LEXINGTON, Ohio (May 10, 2021) – The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires season reaches its midpoint at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with Rounds 7 and 8 this weekend. Defending champion Michael Carter (No. 08 Carter Racing Enterprises) arrives to the IMSA event weekend with the points lead for the first time this season after a pair of podium finishes on the streets of St. Petersburg, something his rivals could not duplicate.

The St. Petersburg weekend caught out several championship contenders, including Gresham Wagner (No. 5 Spark Performance) and Selin Rollan (No. 87 Hixon Motor Sports), who each accrued a DNF. Though this didn’t take either of them out of the top three in the points, it did shuffle the order. Wagner is now in second, 130 points behind Carter. Rollan, in third is another 200 points adrift.

“I think it is still early to say who is in or out of the championship hunt,” Carter said. “After all, we are not even halfway through the season and as we saw at St. Pete anything can happen to anyone! I am not going to worry about points until we make the trip out west to Laguna Seca in September. I do see Gresham, Selin and myself in the hunt, but I think it is too early to narrow it down to us alone.”

Indeed, with 350 points for a race win, it’s still very much anybody’s game. When there’s a championship prize of $250,000 from Mazda (and payouts through 10th place) on the line, nobody will be conceding an inch anytime soon.

Mid-Ohio may not have the concrete walls of St. Petersburg, but that doesn’t mean its any less treacherous. Even though passing can be tricky, the 2.258-mile road course is well-loved by many drivers. Mazda MX-5 Cup has witnessed many last lap-passes for the win at Mid-Ohio, but also plenty of last lap bids for the win that ended in the gravel.

“I think we could see anything at Mid-Ohio,” Carter said. “St. Pete left a lot of people still hungry for more. You could see some desperation from some drivers, but I guess we will just have to wait and see until the opening laps. Mid-Ohio is one of my favorite tracks, so I am looking forward to getting back there.”

Wagner is also looking forward to Mid-Ohio since it holds a lot of good memories for him.

“In my first season of MX-5 Cup, Mid-Ohio was the first track I went to where I was able to confidently drive the car at its limit and feel comfortable doing it lap after lap,” Wagner said. “I was able to get my first pair of podiums at the event in 2019, and I’ve had speed and success there on every visit. I got my first MX-5 Cup win at Mid-Ohio, along with other podiums and poles. The series was there twice in 2020, and I’ve also led more laps there than any other track (60+ I believe), so I’m always confident when we go to Mid-Ohio.”

You’ll find Rollan on the other side of the spectrum when it comes to opinions on Mid-Ohio.

“I’m not a huge fan of how the track races,” Rollan said. “There’s not too many opportunities to pass and it just doesn’t seem to fit my driving style. On top of that, I’ve had some bad luck there in the past. Last season we made a lot of improvements and I’m hoping to continue to improve to land our first win there. I’m super confident in our great team and car and I think we have what it takes this year.”

Speaking of bad luck, Provision Motorsports had all of it at St. Petersburg. In qualifying, a mistake by Drake Kemper (No. 99 Provision Motorsports) caused him to hit his teammate Aaron Jeansonne (No. 24 Provision Motorsports), damaging both cars and forcing them to start at the back of both races. Kemper’s car could be fixed, Jeansonne’s could not, and the team needed to borrow another car for race day.

In Race One, a brake problem sent Kemper into the wall, ending his race and his day. In Race Two, Jeansonne’s borrowed car caught fire and he retired early. The bright spot was Jeansonne winning the Hard Charger Award in Race One. The current Mazda Shootout Scholarship recipient picked up 11 positions during the race. The award came with $1,000 for Jeansonne and $1,000 for his crew chief.

Jeansonne is part of the rookie class battling for the $80,000 Rookie of the Year prize. Chris Nunes (No. 32 JTR Motorsports Engineering) currently leads in that category, but only by 100 points over Sam Paley (No. 28 McCumbee McAleer Racing). Jeansonne is then 90 points behind Paley.

Unlike the double-race day format for the MX-5 Cup visit to St. Petersburg last month, teams will be happy to know the schedule for Mid-Ohio has a little more breathing room. With qualifying slated for Friday, the Round 7 race is Saturday, May 15, at 11:15am ET and Round 8 takes place Sunday, May 16, at 11:45am ET. Both races will be streamed live on IMSA.com and NBC Sports Gold TrackPass with commentary from IMSA Radio.

About: The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires is the signature spec series for Mazda Motorsports. Mazda-powered grassroots champions earn a Mazda scholarship to advance their career. The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup champion earns a $250,000 scholarship.

Find out more at http://www.mx-5cup.com.

Newman Battles Down to the Wire for Darlington Top-10

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 9, 2021) – Ryan Newman picked off multiple cars during the final handful of laps in Sunday’s annual ‘Throwback’ Cup race at the ‘Track Too Tough to Tame.’ Newman powered his retro Kohler Generators Ford to a 10th-place finish at Darlington Raceway, notching his third top-10 finish of the season, and joining Roush Fenway teammate Chris Buescher – who finished ninth – in the top-10.

“That was just a great team effort by the Kohler team today,” said Newman. “Darlington is a tough race track and we battled handling for the majority of the race, but we kept plugging away at it and were able to pass some cars there at the end and bring home a solid top-10 finish.”

Newman started the race 20th and ran the majority of the 293-lap event in or around the field’s top 15. He was 13th after the conclusion of the opening stage and 15th after stage two, before breaking into the field’s top-10 on the final laps of the race.

The team worked on the cars handling, making various adjustments during the majority of the day’s pit stops, with Newman eventually finding the grip he needed on the final stretch run.

NASCAR heads to Dover International Speedway next weekend for the 13th race of the regular season. Race coverage is set for 2 p.m. ET on Sunday on FS1, and coverage can also be heard on MRN and SiriusXM Channel 90.

Tips for Choosing A Dog Carrier For Motorcycle

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Some people want to travel with their furry friends, but not everyone can afford a car. Do you have a motorcycle? If yes, then you certainly want to give your pet dog a ride on your motorcycle. Fortunately, today you can opt-in for the motorcycle dog carrier. 

A motorcycle dog carrier is versatile, durable and ensures a safe journey for the dog. 

How can you select the best motorcycle dog carrier?

Purchasing a motorcycle dog carrier is tricky. There are multiple factors that you need to consider to decide which carrier is correct for you. Each of these devices comes with specific features and specifications. You should know about it before you invest in one. 

Riding with your pet dog on a motorcycle can be fun! However, if the carrier is not of good quality, your furry friend will be at risk. Hence, when searching for a new motorcycle dog carrier, here are a few tips to keep in mind. 

  • Durability

The carrier must stay durable in every condition. Durability doesn’t just mean that the carrier is made of high quality, but it should also be able to withstand every kind of weather condition and its impact. Just in case there is an accident, the dog carrier should be intact. It is essential for the security of your dog. 

You should also ensure that the carrier is waterproof. It is essential to select a waterproof carrier as it can save your dog from stormy weather and rain. Some service providers use heavy-duty plastic for the carriers. Other service providers also use aluminum for extra durability. 

  • Security

Security is essential when you are choosing a motorcycle dog carrier. The very first thing you should check for is the door. The carrier should have a secure door. There are a few carriers that have many entry choices, which comprises a top-loading system. Such motorcycle dog carriers are good as your dog can put out their head and enjoy the ride. 

Make sure that every opening in the dog carrier comes with a secured closing system. You can ask the service provider if there is an option to lock the doors. You should ensure that your dog is not able to open the door from inside. 

  • Clean interior

There are dog owners who fail to check the motorcycle dog carrier interior while buying. You need to check the interior. There are times when the new carrier interior comprises staples, sharp edges, and other sharp items. Such things can poke the dog and even cause a wound. 

Hence, when purchasing a motorcycle dog carrier, take some added time to check the interior. The motorcycle dog carrier interior needs to have padding and must be comfortable and soft. There should be nothing rough or any sharp edges inside it. You need to opt-in for high-quality dog carriers that might have a simple design but a clean interior that is safe for the dog. 

If you come across any sharp edges in the interior, you need to change the dog carrier. These are a few things that you need to check out before you purchase a motorcycle dog carrier.

Here Are the Top 5 Major Considerations When Selecting an Online Game to Play

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Several gamers consume most of their precious time playing online games. If you have no experience in online games, it is not easy allocating the best online game. Since there so many games available to be played online. Having a wide choice of the game section makes it difficult to identify the best games to be played. Below are the essential factors to help you allocate the best online Game convenient for you to play.

1. Game accessibility

Most people nowadays have smartphones; only a few own a laptop or a computer. Therefore, you should select a game that can easily be accessed through a mobile phone for full enjoyment. This will enable you accesses your Game at your own convenient time and place. You won’t have to wait until you get accessed or have a computer to play with. 

2. Game’s User Interface

Another thing to consider looking at is the Game’s user interface. You need to ensure that the Game a responsive user interface. It should be able to navigate through the game gaming platform without any difficulty. Consider checking the site’s developers to identify the kind of professionals who worked in the given site. A site with the best developers indicates that it has the best user interface, and it won’t be a problem navigating through the Game.

3. Number of Participants

The number of participants is also another essential factor for the choice of the best online Game. You need to ensure you choose a game that has several participants. A game with several participants indicates that it is enjoyable to play, thereby attracting various people. It may also show that it has the best user interface, giving people an easy time navigating through the Game; thus, several people find it easy to play.

4. Challenge in the Game

For an individual to feel victorious, they have to undergo a difficult moment. The same applies to the Game; for you to feel that the Game is interesting, it has to have some challenges. When a game has been challenging, it becomes boring, and several people may quit. You would always feel proud of yourself, especially after conquering a given challenging situation in games like judi slot online game.

5. The Cost of Playing the Game

The cost of playing the game is another essential factor to consider. Before deciding on the Game to play, you need to ensure you know exactly how much it is going to cost you to play. Based on your budget, you need to ensure you choose a game that you can comfortably afford to play. If your budget is not enough to pay for any online games, you can choose to play free games.

There are several free games online that as well provide you with the same experience as with the one playing premium games. The only difference is that you won’t be in a position to earn from them. There are several other factors to consider while choosing online games. Luckily all the information nowadays can be easily found online. With the above considerations and more research, you will see yourself selecting the best judi slot online game.

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