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Martin Truex Jr. wins the Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 29: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #51 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 29, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

In defiance of conventional wisdom, it wasn’t an experienced dirt racer who won Monday’s twice-rain-delayed Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Nor was it a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series regular who took the checkered flag.

When the dust settled, Martin Truex Jr. was the unlikely occupant of Victory Lane—and a dominant one at that. Racing in the Camping World Truck Series for the first time since 2006, Truex led 105 of the 150 laps in an action-filled race that featured 12 cautions for 54 laps and saw pre-race favorite Kyle Larson and series leader John Hunter Nemechek in the garage with wrecked trucks at the finish.

It was the first career win for Truex in his third career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start, but it was the third straight victory this season for a Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota—and 83rd overall. Truex is the 35th driver to win in all three of NASCAR’s top touring series.

“It’s unbelievable, really,” said Truex, who was using the Truck Series race to prepare for the NASCAR Cup Series event later on Monday afternoon. “I guess they had to put dirt on Bristol to get me back to Victory Lane here. It’s been a long time. Man, that was a blast.

“I wanted to run this race so I could get more experience with the Cup car, and we got out there in practice and it felt really good. And I was having a lot of fun, so I just kept trying to work with the guys and tell them what I needed. It was really amazing how much the track changed, but I will have to say the (No. 51 Tundra) stayed really, really good the whole time.”

Truex took control of the race after reigning series champion Sheldon Creed led Laps 2 through 39. Ben Rhodes lined up beside Truex on the front row for the final restart on Lap 139 but missed a shift, dropped briefly to third and fought his way back to the runner-up spot.

Rhodes finished 1.149 seconds behind Truex, with Todd Gilliland coming home third and Chase Briscoe and Grant Enfinger completing the top five.

“We were running them back down there the last few laps, but, yeah, just the worst restart of my life,” Rhodes said. “Early in the race, I had an issue of getting it into fourth gear and missed a shift early on, but I really didn’t think nothing of it and had clean shifts afterwards—and then just missed it. Bummer for my guys, but the closest I’ve been to winning here at Bristol was on the dirt.”

Nemechek exited after a Lap 49 crash, spinning after contact from Matt Crafton’s Ford and sustaining heavy damage when the No. 19 of Derek Kraus slid into his No. 4 Toyota as it sat near the outside wall of the half-mile high-banked speedway.

Larson was unable to avoid the slow truck of Mike Marlar on Lap 99 and sustained extensive damage to his No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet after heavy contact with the No. 30 Toyota of Danny Bohn in the same incident.

“My spotter said they were slowing down the backstretch, and a I saw some trucks slowing on the bottom, so I was running the top,” said Larson, who was set to start the subsequent NASCAR Cup Series race from the rear of the field because of an engine change in his No. 5 Chevrolet. “I thought ‘I’m going to get a lot of spots here in (Turn) 3.’ So I ended up top, and there was somebody parked there.

“We were fighting. Our truck wasn’t very great, but we were making adjustments on it… I still learned something for the Cup race, which was nice… learned how to pass people, so starting in the back, that’s a help.”

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will return to action on April 17 at Richmond Raceway for the ToyotaCare 250 (1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race – Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt

Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt
Bristol, Tennessee
Monday, March 29, 2021
(15) Martin Truex Jr.(i), Toyota, 150.
(9) Ben Rhodes, Toyota, 150.
(29) Raphael Lessard, Chevrolet, 150.
(13) Todd Gilliland, Ford, 150.
(33) Chase Briscoe(i), Ford, 150.
(8) Grant Enfinger, Toyota, 150.
(6) Zane Smith, Chevrolet, 150.
(16) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 150.
(2) Austin Hill, Toyota, 150.
(17) Austin Wayne Self, Chevrolet, 150.
(32) Bubba Wallace(i), Toyota, 150.
(7) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 150.
(18) Tanner Gray, Ford, 150.
(4) Matt Crafton, Toyota, 150.
(30) Kevin Harvick(i), Ford, 150.
(3) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 150.
(26) Daniel Suarez(i), Chevrolet, 150.
(23) Chase Purdy #, Chevrolet, 150.
(22) Hailie Deegan #, Ford, 150.
(14) Ryan Truex, Chevrolet, 150.
(11) Carson Hocevar #, Chevrolet, 150.
(37) Myatt Snider(i), Chevrolet, 150.
(24) Tate Fogleman, Chevrolet, 150.
(10) Brett Moffitt, Chevrolet, 150.
(31) Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, 150.
(34) Cody Erickson, Chevrolet, 150.
(20) Codie Rohrbaugh, Chevrolet, 150.
(38) Mike Marlar(i), Chevrolet, 148.
(36) Jake Griffin, Toyota, 147.
(27) Timothy Peters, Chevrolet, 147.
(40) Andrew Gordon, Chevrolet, 144.
(5) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, Accident, 124.
(35) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, Electrical, 120.
(21) Chandler Smith #, Toyota, Accident, 117.
(28) Kyle Larson(i), Chevrolet, Accident, 98.
(25) Danny Bohn, Toyota, Accident, 98.
(39) Norm Benning, Chevrolet, Parked, 72.
(12) Derek Kraus, Toyota, Accident, 49.
(1) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota, Accident, 48.
(19) Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, Accident, 34.

Average Speed of Race Winner: 41.096 mph.

Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 49 Mins, 30 Secs. Margin of Victory: 1.149 Seconds.

Caution Flags: 12 for 54 laps.

Lead Changes: 11 among 6 drivers.

Lap Leaders: J. Nemechek 0;A. Hill 1;S. Creed 2-39;M. Truex Jr.(i) 40-41;S. Friesen 42;M. Truex Jr.(i) 43-57;B. Rhodes 58;M. Truex Jr.(i) 59-75;B. Rhodes 76-77;M. Truex Jr.(i) 78-91;G. Enfinger 92-93;M. Truex Jr.(i) 94-150.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Martin Truex Jr.(i) 5 times for 105 laps; Sheldon Creed 1 time for 38 laps; Ben Rhodes 2 times for 3 laps; Grant Enfinger 1 time for 2 laps; Austin Hill 1 time for 1 lap; Stewart Friesen 1 time for 1 lap.

Stage #1 Top Ten: 51,2,21,52,4,16,99,88,98,13

Stage #2 Top Ten: 51,99,16,04,2,38,52,24,22,98

Rusty’s “The Last Ride” NASCAR Dodge at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is Vintage Motorsport Magazine’s March/April Cover Car

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2005 Team Penske Miller Lite Dodge is Second Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Treasure Featured on Vintage Motorsport Cover in Last Four Issues

Top Automotive Photographer Peter Harholdt Shot it on Location at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America at Daytona International Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (March 29, 2021) – The 2005 Team Penske Miller Lite Dodge that 2014 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Inductee Rusty Wallace drove in the “The Last Ride” of his championship-winning NASCAR career is the featured cover car in the March/April issue of Vintage Motorsport Magazine.

Rusty has owned the Dodge ever since his longtime team owner Roger Penske (MSHFA Class of 1995) gave the Charger to him minutes after he took the checkered flag for the final time in the season-ending 2005 NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Active in the MSHFA and Museum since his induction, Rusty supported from the beginning the Hall’s move from Detroit to Daytona International Speedway (DIS) six years ago. His Dodge has been on loan and showcased in the Stock Cars display at the MSHFA Museum since it reopened on the DIS grounds in 2016.

The national spotlight now shines once again on Rusty’s “Blue Deuce” and the MSHFA thanks to Vintage Motorsport.

The current issue’s cover story is a 7-page Salon written by Ted West and lavishly illustrated with many additional examples of the excellent work of top automotive photographer Peter Harholdt. The video below by Harholdt and Brian Dooley gives viewers an inside look at the January photo shoot at the MSHFA and the clever “trick of the trade” Harholdt used to capture the true beauty of the blue No. 2.

“The modular lighting process is a digital and PhotoShop variation on the ‘paint light’ technique developed by 19th century photographers to illuminate large spaces or objects with limited artificial light sources,” Harholdt said. “Projects like the Penske Dodge can be done with a minimum of equipment and, although it requires much more post-production work, its flexibility offers many advantages over working in conventional studios.”

The current feature is the second time in the last four issues that a car on display at the MSHFA has been the subject of a Vintage Motorsport cover story. The September/October issue featured a 1972 NASCAR Cup Series championship-winning Dodge Charger campaigned by Richard Petty (MSHFA Class of 1989). Owned by John Kyle, the famous No. 43 is exhibited a few steps from Rusty’s Dodge.

“To have not one but two cover stories in Vintage Motorsport within the past 12 months is testament to the types of vehicles and artifacts we have to share with our guests every day here at the Hall of Fame in Daytona Beach,” said MSFHA President George Levy. “As the ‘Journal of Motor Racing History,’ it is clear Vintage Motorsport shares our commitment to preserve the history, legacy and achievements of motorsports competitors from all disciplines. We thank Paul Pfanner, D. Randy Riggs and everyone at Racer Media & Marketing and VM for their support of our shared passion.”

For more information, visit the MSHFA at www.mshf.com or contact George Levy at (248) 895-1704 or glevy@mshf.com. For MSHFA tickets, call 1-800-PIT-SHOP.

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MotorsportsHOF/ and Instagram and Twitter at @MotorsportsHOF.

About the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America: The MSHFA is the only hall that honors all American motorsports: cars, motorcycles, airplanes, off road and powerboats. Its mission is to celebrate and instill the American motorsports values of leadership, creativity, originality, teamwork and spirit of competition. Founded by Larry G. Ciancio and Ronald A. Watson, it held its first induction in 1989. Wason spent the next 30 years tirelessly building it into the nation’s premier such hall until his passing in 2019. The original museum in Novi, Mich., relocated to Daytona Beach, Fla., in 2016 and greets more than 100,000 guests a year. MSHFA is operated by the nonprofit Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame of America Foundation, Inc.

Bahrain Grand Prix preview: Have Red Bull finally overtaken Mercedes?

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By News Team
25th March 2021

After a 105-day absence, the Formula One circus returns to Bahrain for the third time in the last four races as Sakhir plays host to the opening round of the season for the first time since 2010.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen stood atop of the podium in the last race in Abu Dhabi and also topped the timesheets during pre-season testing to give fans some hope of at least a two-horse race for the title this season.

We preview all the action ahead of what looks to be a fascinating opening weekend to the 2021 season.

WIGHT MOTORSPORTS ADDS TO DRIVER LINE UP

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1) Mark Dilley, 2) TJ Rinomato, Photo Credit: Matthew Manor/NASCAR

-Welcomes Mark Dilley & TJ Rinomato for 2021

(March 29, 2021) Wight Motorsports Inc (WMI) is continuing to build an elite level racing operation and many drivers, teams, sponsors and most importantly fans are taking notice. The next phase of growth will take place this summer as WMI welcomes two more drivers into the fold for competition in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series. Multiple race winner Mark Dilley and former series Rookie of the Year TJ Rinomato will each contest the full schedule of events in 2021.

Dilley will drive the #64 Leland Camaro and Rinomato will race the #2 RGC Sports Camaro. The two will join returning Wight Motorsports Inc driver Donald Theetge and previously announced J.F. Laberge on the squad.

The new partnership with Dilley, Rinomato and the RGC Sports Group came together very quickly explained WMI principal David Wight. “It was only a matter of days before we had an agreement in place,” he added. “After not racing in 2020 both Mark and TJ were keen to get back at it, their previous arrangement wasn’t happening with the winding down of Micks Motorsports and I couldn’t be happier to have both of them joining us this year” he added.

Both Dilley and Rinomato bring plenty of credentials and enthusiasm to the new venture as part of WMI. Dilley has won multiple races in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, he finished ninth overall in 2019, his last full year of competition He is also a former CASCAR Champion. Rinomato entered the world of motorsports later in life but has immersed himself in the sport over the last few years.. He’s tested at numerous tracks and received specialized racing instruction leading up to his series debut. Rinomato made an impression quickly by becoming the 2019 Rookie of the Year.

After a year away from competition Mark Dilley is excited to be back in action and looks forward to getting the new relationship underway. “On behalf of TJ and myself, we’re excited to work with Wight Motorsports in 2021. We think everyone will benefit from the affiliation. We’ll have some additional details to come in the weeks ahead too” stated Dilley.

Driver Donald Theetge is the team “veteran” and is very pleased to see the growth at WMI and having the opportunity to work with so many talented drivers. “I know firsthand what a great team we have, and the other drivers are seeing it too. I can’t wait to team with J.F. Laberge on the #80 Theetge Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Camaro and work with Mark and TJ, we can all learn from each other and it will make the whole group more successful” he stated.

The new season begins in less than two months and Wight knows there is plenty of work ahead. “We’re going non-stop right now” he stated. “We have a new hauler for the #64 and #2 car, we’ll be incorporating them into our team structure, plus we’ll be getting everyone out to test as soon we can. I’m really excited to have this group together for the 2021 season and to see what we can accomplish this summer” he added.

The 2021 NASCAR Pinty’s Series will consist of 12 total races in Ontario and Quebec. Competition begins Sunday May 23rd at Sunset Speedway in Innisfil, Ontario. All NASCAR Pinty’s Series races will once again be broadcast on TSN and RDS.

Race fans can get the latest information regarding WMI and the drivers on these social media channels:

Wight Motorsports Inc Twitter @Wightmotorsport Instagram @wightmotorsport

Donald Theetge: Twitter @DonaldTheetge

J.F. Laberge: https://www.facebook.com/jflracingmtl

Mark Dilley: Twitter @MarkDilley9 Instagram @markdilley

TJ Rinomato: Twitter TJ_Rinomato Instagram @tjrinomato

Futrelle Masters Road Atlanta, Prevails for First TA2® Trans Am Victory

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BRASELTON, GA (28 March 2021) – Franklin Futrelle fought back in a thrilling late-race battle to score his first TA2® victory in Sunday’s Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli race in the Atlanta SpeedTour at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Futrelle led the opening 25 circuits in the 40-lap, 100-mile event in the No. 58 Innoviv/BH/IGOR/SecurTech Ford Mustang before a determined Sam Mayer went by in the No. 8 M1-SLR/Fields Chevrolet Camaro. Mayer led four laps, but a restart with 10 laps remaining allowed Futrelle to pounce. Trading the advantage while racing through turns 7 through 10, the local driver from nearby Evans, Georgia used his extensive knowledge of the 2.54-mile circuit to his advantage and regained the lead. Despite several challenges by Mayer, Futrelle was able to pull away to win by 1.875-seconds.

“It is a dream come true, I am speechless, I’ve been waiting for this moment for 15 years,” said Futrelle. “I’ve got my family here, all my friends, I think half of my friends are volunteering on the car this weekend. I have to thank B2 Motorsports, the whole Lagasse family and M1 Race Cars. We are a brand new team and couldn’t do it without their help.”

Futrelle made his TA2® debut last November at Road Atlanta, qualifying an impressive third and going on to finish fifth in the weekend opener.

Mayer arrived in Atlanta fresh from his second-place finish and TA2® victory in last weekend’s Trans Am ProAm Challenge at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“We had a really good battle, but lost the lead early on the initial start,” said Mayer. “We stuck with it, and got the lead after going green following the red flag. I can’t thank Team SLR and M1 Racecars enough, they put a great piece together and I can’t wait to run a couple more Trans Am races with them.”

Thomas Merrill, winner of the 2021 season opener at Sebring, had a ringside seat for the battle for the lead, holding the final podium spot for the entire race in the No. 81 HP Tuners/Mike Cope Racing Cars Ford Mustang.

“We come to win, but I am pleased with a good points day for us,” Merrill said. “We had the best seat in the house. Franklin (Futrelle) and Sam (Mayer) had a great race in front of us. Big congratulations to both of them, especially Franklin, he really deserved it, and that was just an amazing drive.”

The deeply talented field saw several up and comers look to make a big impression against some established veterans, with Connor Mosack taking a career-best fourth in the No. 28 NicTailor/IFS/M1-SLR/Fields Camaro, followed by defending TA2® champion Mike Skeen in the No. 1 Liqui-Moly/Turn 14 Distribution Camaro – winner of both Road Atlanta rounds last season.

“We thought we were really close in times in practice and qualifying,” explained Skeen. “We thought we would have a pretty good race car, but we kind of struggled all weekend. We fell a little bit behind the eight ball going into qualifying and were surprised a little bit about the pace, we just had false hope going into the race after we won two here last year.

“I had some power steering problems that plagued me the whole race, so that just added a whole other element,” Skeen continued. “It made the car inconsistent and difficult to drive in these conditions. To come away with decent points, in the top five and making up some points on (Rafa) Matos, all that is good stuff, so we will just move onto the next one.”

Scott Lagasse Jr. placed seventh in a brand-new SLR-Fields/M1 Racecars Ford Mustang. It was a solid day for the St. Augustine, Florida-based operation founded by his father. In addition to fielding the Camaros for Mayer and Mosack, the team built and provided technical support for Futrelle’s race-winning Camaro.

Rafa Matos ran a challenging fourth throughout the race until contact with a lapped car caused him to slow with 10 minutes remaining. That incident brought out the second caution of the race, leading to an eighth-place finish for Matos in the No. 883-Dimensional Services Group Ford Mustang.

Futrelle was fighting off heavy pressure from Mayer on lap 10 when Michael Self impacted the tire barrier in Turn 1 in the No. 7 Sinclair Oil Camaro. That incident led to a short red-flag period to repair the damage.

Maurice Hull finished 13th in the No. 57 Silver Hare Racing Camaro, earning the top Master’s finish after a battle with Curt Vogt in the No. 23 Cobra Automotive Mustang.

The Trans Am West opens its 2021 campaign at Sonoma Raceway on April 23-25. The National series next visits WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on April 30-May 2.

HOW TO USE AN AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

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In this article, we will try to gather all the basic information about the automotive diagnostic tools, how they work, how to use them, and if they can detect mileage correction procedures that the car has undergone in the past.  

INTRODUCTION

In the recent past, tools for car diagnostics were prohibitively expensive. Before 1996, any auto technician had to get a tool compatible with only one car brand for thousands of dollars. Even the introduction of the OBD-II (which stands for On-Board Diagnostics) connector did not ease this burden on the wallet of many car owners. Surely, it made a revolution, but it didn’t happen overnight. 

Today, you can buy a simple “code reader” for less than a can of gasoline, and some accessories can even turn your smartphone into a scanning tool. Since the bulk of the information you need to interpret from the resulting code can be found online, an engine “check” should no longer trigger a hasty trip to the auto shop.

Before buying an automotive diagnostic tool, it is important to understand that they are no magic pill. Just like the “check engine” light, these tools do not tell you how to fix the problem (however, they certainly can give you a clue). In some cases, it won’t even tell you what the problem is. All it will do is show an error code or several codes of reference.

WHAT DOES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MEAN? 

When the “check engine” lights up on the dashboard, it means that there is some sensor somewhere in your engine, exhaust, or transmission, that has actually provided unexpected data to the car’s ECU (Electronic control unit). This may indicate a problem with the engine’s system, a sensor failure, or sometimes even a wiring problem.

BUYING A CAR DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

There was a time when аutomotive scanners were only available from specialized vendors. Today, this is not the case, and you can buy inexpensive scanning tools in retail or online. Also, consider renting one or more and testing it out before buying.   

USING A CAR DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

Turn off the car and remove the ignition key from the ignition lock.  Carefully insert the code reader connector into the diagnostic connector. If it does not fit, then make sure that you are connecting the plug the right way (however its shape is rather foolproof), and that you have correctly identified the OBD-II connector.

If the diagnostic connector is inserted correctly, you can insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON position. This will provide power to the device for reading the code.

Note: You may need to enter the VIN number, engine type, or other information. At this point, the decoder will be ready to do its job. The basic device will simply provide you with all the basic codes, while other tools will give you the codes and additional data to work with.

INTERPRETING THE ENGINE ERROR CODES

With basic tools, you will have to write down the error codes and do some research. For example, if you find the code P0401, a search on the Internet will show that it indicates an error in one of the oxygen sensor heater circuits. It doesn’t tell you exactly what’s wrong, but it’s the part of the engine where you should start looking for the problem.

Advanced scanning tools could tell you exactly what the error code means. In some cases, it will even provide you with a step-by-step troubleshooting procedure.

The next step is to determine why the error code appeared. The easiest way to do this is to find potential causes and eliminate each one by one.

In our example with the error code P0401, further investigation will show that this error indicates a defect in the oxygen sensor heater circuit. This may be caused by a faulty heating element or a wiring problem.

In this case, we will need to check the heating element first. Maybe the heating element is short-circuited, or it shows numbers that are outside the expected range. Replacing the oxygen sensor will probably fix the problem. But if it turns out to be okay, then we should check the wiring.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES 

Some automotive diagnostic tools can also perform a series of other useful functions. One of these features is the ability to clear all the error codes stored in the ECU. This way, if the same code comes back later after the repair, you’ll know that the problem was already fixed.

CAN THE CAR DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS DETECT MILEAGE CORRECTION?

Now that you’ve got the gist of how car diagnostics work, we can finally talk about mileage correction equipment and specifically about mileage correction scanners. At this point, you might have an answer yourself, but let’s reevaluate what we know so far and dive a little deeper. 

Automotive scanners are taking information from the car’s ECU in the form of error codes. These codes have their respective interpretation. These tools do not access the vehicle’s odometer. Thus, how could they know if the mileage was altered or stopped altogether? The best they could do is show an odometer malfunction (but we are yet to encounter such a case). In other words, you cannot detect what has never been recorded.

Benefits Of Purchasing Spare Auto Parts Online That You Should Know About

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Let’s set aside the stereotype of purchasing spare auto parts with just a few clicks and discuss the various benefits of buying online. Since this type of shopping is one of the fastest-growing ventures on the planet. From something as small as a needle to something extravagant, such as a vehicle, everything is accessible online. 

The internet business’s progress has evolved with how individuals used to purchase services and products, and this trend is no different for auto parts. 

It has become very simple to discover purchasers’ items on the web. There are various websites available that claim to sell unique items. However, it is challenging to distinguish between those that sell authentic, unique items and those that sell fake duplicates. In any case, there are several advantages to purchasing car parts online.

Varied Range of Products

There may be a few local vendor stores, but they cannot coordinate with the number of items available at an online store. It likewise increases the odds of finding the thing you are searching for because the local store only contains just a limited amount of extra parts for your automobile.

For instance, trucks require durable and high-quality spare components to withstand heavy use and ensure safety on the road. So, when it comes to truck spares and parts, sourcing from specialized suppliers with extensive inventories can help guarantee you can get exactly what your vehicle needs without compromise.

Ease of Searching 

When contrasted with independent stores, online stores consistently have a data set up to make searching, which is generally a simple task. Retailers utilize the most current stock framework, part numbering, and barcoding, so the purchaser understands an online store item.

If you are looking for an auto part seller in Australia, you can find many online, e.g., GMS Spares – Car Parts in Sydney.

Another example would be if you are trying to add or replace a window no your RV or camper. You can search for Caravan Doors and find a wide variety of direct parts that can be custom-made for your unique installation.

The Security of Purchase and Payment Methods 

Purchasing vehicle parts online is a genuinely convenient experience, as you can do it from the comfort of your own home. More often than not, when you visit a disconnected neighborhood seller for a particular part, they ask you to purchase it from the manufacturer. It could now take several months to contact you, unlike when shopping online.

High Quality and Low Cost 

You can enjoy extraordinary benefits from high-quality products at a low cost whenever you purchase from a reputable site. Numerous car parts companies list their items or take online orders. They also follow a quality control review to guarantee that boundaries are met at that point.

Simplicity 

Assuming you are looking for car parts online, the lists can run for several pages. Suppose the car part is the chronic number or the item number. In that case, this is an issue if you do not have the number required for the vehicle’s specialized part. The stock information base is automated and will search with efficiency and effectiveness.

Said Sings in the Road Atlanta Rain

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Takes 18th Trans Am win after getting past defending Champ Francis Jr

BRASELTON, GA (28 March 2021) – A drying track played into Boris Said’s favor on Sunday, with the veteran passing Ernie Francis Jr. with seven laps remaining to win the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Atlanta SpeedTour at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

A deluge soaked the 2.54-mile circuit 30 minutes before the start. Francis took the lead on the ninth of 40 laps in the No. 98 Future Star Racing/ Breathless Pro Racing Ford Mustang, with the 23-year-old seven-time champion building up a seven-second lead despite the treacherous conditions.

Undaunted, Said fought back in the No. 2 Weaver Racing Technologies/SRI Dodge Challenger. The rain let off and the track began drying at the midway point, with Said gradually cutting into the lead. Said caught Francis on lap 27, and then bided his time before making his move on the 34th circuit.

“The race was a lot of fun in the rain, I love the rain,” commented Said, who recorded his 18th career Trans Am victory. “Ernie went by me quickly, in the beginning, he had a lot of speed. I was being careful because we can’t afford to wreck. It’s really fast here. I learned a little bit in the first half and then I started to catch up to him. By the end, I was flying. It was a riot flying around like that, it’s more fun than you could ever have.”

Francis has now finished second in both 2021 races to take the lead in the championship. His early pass of Said earned him the Chill Out Move of the Race Award.

“The track started to dry out and we just ran out of rear traction,” Francis said. “It was really good in the wet but once it started drying out, we just didn’t have anything for him (Said). I did the best we could. It’s good points, and we will just go on to the next one.

“It’s been tiring!” Francis Jr. about the multi-formula weekend, which will have him drive in a second race in FR later on Sunday. “A lot of driving between Trans Am and the FR car. A lot of new stuff for me to be in the FR car, it is a totally different driving style. It’s interesting to make the switch back and forth, but it is a fun one. The cars make similar lap times, but in completely different ways.”

Justin Marks had a pair of off track slides in the No. 99 Coca-Cola/Ave Motorsports Corvette, but fought back to take third at the finish. David Pintaric placed fourth in the No. 57 Kryderacing Ford Mustang, holding off Chris Dyson, who came all the way from 23rd-starting position to place fifth in the No. 20 Plaid Ford Mustang.

The caution waved on the opening lap for the spinning No. 22 Davini Plastic Surgery/Pinnacle Aston Martin Vantage V8 of Steven Davidson, who aquaplaned in the Esses and hit the Turn 4 wall backwards, with the impact hard enough to move the barrier. The field was briefly red-flagged to accommodate repairs.

Tomy Drissi started on the Motul Pole in the No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet Camaro, but was passed by Said on the opening lap. After the green flag waved, Francis caught Said and needed four laps to take command.

Drissi ran a steady fourth before his day came to an early end when he experienced engine problems on the 16th lap and pulled off into a safe location.

“We’re in the running for the championship, and there are a lot of cars out here,” Drissi said. “This is devastating for the championship.”

Adam Andretti pitted on the opening lap in the No. 43 ECC/Anchor Bolt & Screw Dodge Challenger, and then followed Dyson up through the field. He finished seventh, behind Charlotte Pro-Am Challenge winner Oscar Teran in the No. 3 Ford Mustang.

The SGT race also saw the early leader lose his advantage on the drying track, but with a different result in an exciting finish.

Mark Brummond pulled away in his No. 24 Garage Door Doctor/DynamicAuto Tune BMW M4 GT4 in the early going.

Meanwhile, pole winner Mike Phillips in the No. 97 F.A.S.T. Auto Racing Corvette fell back to fourth, behind Brummond, Lou Gigliotti in the No. 28 G2 Motorsports Park Corvette and defending champion Lee Saunders in the No. 84 Landsearch LLC Dodge Viper.

Phillips took second with 12 laps remaining, and then gradually cut into Brummond’s advantage. He caught the struggling BMW on the final lap, with the two going back and forth before Brummond held off his foe by a mere 0.114-seconds short at the finish line.

“I had a good race,” said Brummond. “It was fun. We had a little battle at the end, and he got me in five, I got him in six and seven, then he got me in 10, and I took him in 10b. It was an exciting battle with good driving and a great crew.”

It was Brummond’s third Trans Am victory. He won in his debut last year at Mid-Ohio, and also won the 2020 season finale at Road Atlanta.

Phillips had a career-best finish in his second Trans Am start after finishing third in his debut in the Sebring season opener.

“The weather was everything, it was my first time using the Pirelli wets,” Phillips said. “It’s a really good tire, and I was really impressed. I felt a little lost at first with the big TA cars. We had a little bit more mid-corner speed but they have all the power in the world so it took me a bit to find my place out there. Towards the end of the race, we almost pulled it off; we were down by 22-seconds and ended up being right at the line. It was a really good race.”

Gigliotti rounded out the SGT podium, while Saunders spun before start/finish with only two laps remaining and could not continue with a broken drive line.

Milton Grant finished fourth, earning Masters honors in SGT. It was the 499th career race for the 72-year-old Germantown, Tenn., driver, who finished one position ahead of his son, Carey Grant.
BMW also won in the GT class with Jason Merck in the No. 51 OG Shark BMW M3.

“I’ve had a lot of fun,” said Merck, winning in his first Trans Am appearance. “It’s been a great experience. All we wanted to do was cut our teeth in Trans Am this weekend, and it’s been awesome.”

Billy Griffin failed to make the start in the No. 14 Griffin Auto Car/Sheehan’s Towing Mustang. The 2020 GT champion damaged his steering rack in an incident during Saturday’s qualifying, and the team could not replace the part by the start of the race.

Dry conditions are forecast when Sunday’s TA2® event is set to take the green flag for 40 laps (100 miles) of racing at 4:05 p.m. (ET).

Hamilton prevails over Verstappen to win the Bahrain Grand Prix

By
Andrew Kim
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Sir Lewis Hamilton commenced the 2021 Formula One World Championship season in epic fashion by holding off a late challenge from Max Verstappen to win the 17th running of the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit.

The reigning seven-time Formula One champion started on the front row alongside Red Bull Racing’s Verstappen, who won his fourth career pole position in F1 a day prior to the main event. Through the pit stops and the on-track battling, Hamilton and Verstappen took turns dominating the event over one another and the field. By Lap 40 of 56, though, Hamilton was out in front by more than eight seconds over Verstappen.

On Lap 53, Verstappen, who was able to methodically decrease his deficit to Hamilton, drew himself alongside Hamilton’s Mercedes on the outside lane through Turn 3 and entering Turn 4. Though Verstappen was able to reassume the lead from Hamilton, he went wide and off the track during the process. In doing so, he had to relinquish the lead back to Hamilton to avoid a penalty.

Despite keeping the pressure on Hamilton, the Dutchman was unable to gain another run to close back towards Hamilton, who had enough power to claim the checkered flag in first place by 0.745 seconds over Verstappen.

The victory was Hamilton’s fifth at Bahrain and the 96th of his Formula One career as Hamilton begins his quest for a record-setting eighth F1 World championship. Hamilton also recorded his 75th victory with Mercedes and the 300th Grand Prix victory for a competitor from the United Kingdom. Prior to his victory at Bahrain, Hamilton established another record in the history books by surpassing Michael Schumacher’s record for the most laps led in F1 history with 5,126.

“I’m so happy,” Hamilton said. “I really, really am absolutely over the moon just to see the response from the team, knowing how difficult today really was. It was so tough. For the first race, I was not expecting to be in that position, being able to keep up with [Verstappen] in the first stint. I was really grateful for that…We knew this weekend and through testing that we were gonna be on the back foot and there’s been a lot of worrying in the team, but we pulled it through…I knew [Verstappen] was catching me massively. I couldn’t do the laps he was doing and I guess in my mind, I was thinking, ‘OK, if I can just hold on to these tyres, make no mistakes, maybe just keep him at harm’s length out of my DRS, which wasn’t necessary in this case,’…it was so hard.”

The runner-up result was one that left Verstappen with mixed emotions, disappointment in not winning the season-opening event but pleased and confident in challenging Hamilton and Mercedes for this year’s championship.

“It is what it is,” Verstappen said. “I gave the position back and then, I tried again, but I didn’t have the tyres anymore. Of course, I had newer tyres, but as soon as you get within one and a half seconds, it also degrades very quickly and it’s super hard to follow with these cars, especially with how the wind was today. It was really not helping out of Turn 1, Turn 2 and all critical corners where you want to stay close. It was hurting even more. Of course, I’m disappointed about today, but last year, we would be super happy with a race like this. It also shows how much we have grown. It’s still a positive start to the season and it’s still a long season ahead. I see it as only seven points dropped, and we’ll try to do better next time.”

Rounding out the podium in third place was Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas, who trailed teammate and race winner Hamilton by more than 37 seconds to claim his 57th career podium result in F1 despite encountering a slow pit stop past the midway point of the event. Bottas also recorded the fastest lap of the event.

McLaren’s Lando Norris finished in fourth place while Sergio “Checo” Perez, who started the race on pit lane after losing engine power during the formation lap, recovered to record a strong fifth-place result in his first start with Red Bull Racing. With his recovery and stellar drive back to the front, Perez was voted Driver of the Day.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crossed the finish line in a decent sixth place followed by Daniel Ricciardo, who completed his first event with McLaren, and Carlos Sainz Jr., who completed his first event with Ferrari.

Yuki Tsunoda, one of three newcomers in this year’s Formula One season, finished in ninth place driving for AlphaTauri while Lance Stroll completed the points-awarded results on the track in the top 10 by finishing 10th, thus recording a single point for the newly formed Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team.

The first competitor to finish outside of the points in 11th place was Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Räikkönen followed by teammate Antonio Giovinazzi, who finished a lap behind the leaders.

Esteban Ocon settled in 13th place following an on-track incident with Sebastian Vettel on Lap 46, where Vettel, who had been overtaken by Ocon entering Turn 1, locked up his tires and ran into the rear of Ocon’s Alpine machine in Turn 1, sending both competitors around. Vettel finished in a disappointing 15th place in his first race with Aston Martin Racing and right behind Williams driver George Russell.

Mick Schumacher, another newcomer in F1 this season driving for the Haas F1 Team, finished 16th after spinning early followed by Pierre Gasly, who damaged his front wing early in the race following contact with McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo and never recovered.

Nicholas Latifi, the second Williams Racing competitor, settled in 18th place after retiring just shy of the finish due to a boosting system issue.

In his return to F1 competition since retiring in 2018, Fernando Alonso, who had a decent run in the making with Alpine, retired in 19th place due to brake issues.

Nikita Mazepin, the second Haas F1 competitor and the third F1 newcomer of this season, ended his race in 20th place and as the first retiree of the event after being involved in an opening lap wreck in Turn 3, where he slid sideways entering the turn while running at the rear of the field and made hard contact against the barriers, thus sustaining heavy damage to his Haas machine.

Results:

1. Lewis Hamilton, 27 laps led, 25 points

2. Max Verstappen, 29 laps led, 18 points

3. Valtteri Bottas, 16 points

4. Lando Norris, 12 points

5. Sergio Perez, 10 points

6. Charles Leclerc, eight points

7. Daniel Ricciardo, six points

8. Carlos Sainz Jr., four points

9. Yuki Tsunoda, two points

10. Lance Stroll, one point

11. Kimi Räikkönen

12. Antonio Givinazzi, +1 lap

13. Esteban Ocon, +1 lap

14. George Russell, Williams Mercedes, +1 lap

15. Sebastian Vettel, +1 lap

16. Mick Schumacher, +1 lap

17. Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri Honda, DNF

18. Nicholas Latifi, Williams Mercedes, DNF

19. Fernando Alonso, Alpine Renault, DNF

20. Nikita Mazepin, Haas Ferrari, DNF

Following the first Grand Prix event of the 2021 season, Hamilton leads the drivers’ standings by seven points over Verstappen, nine over Bottas, 13 over Norris and 15 over Perez. In addition, Mercedes leads the constructors’ standings by 13 points over Red Bull Racing, 23 over McLaren and 29 over Ferrari.

With the 2021 Formula One season underway, the next event on the schedule is Imola Circuit for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, April 18.

Kody King Second In Limited Late Model Debut

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Official Release
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Kody King finished second during his debut racing a limited late model on Saturday at Tri-County Motor Speedway. (MPM Marketing Photo)

HUDSON, N.C. – (March 28, 2021) – Kody King turned in an impressive performance in his limited late model debut for Lee Faulk Racing and Development Saturday at Tri-County Motor Speedway, coming up a few feet short of earning a trip to victory lane.

King, 13, started the 40-lap feature from the third position and was able to work his way to the race lead on lap 15. King was able to remain at the front of the field until lap 38, when he found himself challenged by Zack Franks.

Franks and King would race side-by-side during the final three laps of the race, with Franks just edging King at the finish line to win the race. Despite falling just short, King was thrilled with his finish after track officials decided the team needed to switch to a smaller carburetor just prior to qualifying.

“I’m disappointed we didn’t win, but for my first race in a limited late model I’m really happy to finish second,” King said. “We had to change to a different carburetor just before qualifying and we didn’t have any time to tune it, but my team at LFR did an amazing job and we had a chance to win. I’m still learning, but that was a great race.”

Lee Faulk Racing and Development’s Michael Faulk, who served as King’s crew chief Saturday night, was impressed with King’s performance in his first limited late model start.

“I was really impressed with how well Kody performed under pressure,” Faulk said. “He ran at the front, led laps and was able to finish second in his first start for us in a limited late model. This young man has a lot of talent and he showed it with that performance. I have no doubt he’ll win some races for us this year if he keeps performing like that.”

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