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Team Penske NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Report – Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Team Penske NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Report

Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Race: Contender Boats 250
Date: February 27, 2021

No. 22 PPG Ford Mustang – Austin Cindric
Start: 1st
Stage 1: 14th
Stage 2: 1st (Second stage win of 2021)
Finish: 5th
Status: Running
Laps Completed: 179/179
Laps Led: 63
Point Standings (ahead of second): 1st (+29)

Notes:

  • Austin Cindric led the most laps on the way to scoring a fifth-place finish in the Contender Boats 250 Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The driver of the No. 22 PPG Ford Mustang has top-10 finishes in all five starts at the 1.5-mile speedway. Cindric also won Stage 2, his second stage victory in three races this season. He owns a 29-point lead in the NASCAR Xfinity Series standings over second-place Myatt Snider
  • Cindric started from the pole position after the starting lineup was set per NASCAR rule book. He led the first 30 laps, building up a five-second advantage until a caution on lap 27 slowed the pace. Crew chief Brian Wilson elected to keep Cindric on the track during the yellow, opting to save a set of tires for later in the race. Cindric took the green flag as the leader but couldn’t overcome the disadvantage to the cars with fresher tires. He was credited with a 14th-place finished when Stage 1 ended on lap 40 and pitted during the stage caution for four tires, fuel and lined up 13th when the race went green on lap 47.
  • In Stage 2, Cindric raced his way back inside the top-10. He was sixth at the time of the third caution on lap 69. The PPG Ford Mustang lost rear grip during a long run and Wilson called his driver to pit road one lap later for four tires, fuel, and adjustments. Cindric restarted 22nd on lap 74 but quickly stormed his way through the field taking full advantage of his fresh tires. He grabbed the lead on lap 77 and easily won the segment, his second stage win of the season. Wilson made the call to pit for four tires during the stage caution and Cindric restarted second when the race went green on lap 87.
  • He grabbed the lead on the restart and led the next 13 laps before another caution set up a round of pit stops among the leaders. Cindric restarted fourth and muscled his way into the lead on lap 102. He remained the leader through the sixth caution on lap 115 but couldn’t get back to the front. Cindric was running sixth with two laps to go when a caution involving leader Noah Gragson pushed the race into NASCAR Overtime. Cindric and the other leaders pitted for tires on lap 168 and Cindric lined up fourth when the race went green on lap 172 but another spin moments after green flag waved forced another restart on lap 177. Cindric was shuffled to the sixth position during the final dash to the checkered flag. Post tech, Cindric was credited with fifth-place to capture his third consecutive top-five finish of the 2021 season.
  • The NASCAR Xfinity Series is back in action at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday, March 6, for the Alsco Uniforms 300. Live coverage will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on FS1. PRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

Quote: “I feel like we probably deserved to finish in the top-five and maybe if we made some different decisions there on the choose (restart lineup), who knows, maybe we would have given ourselves a better shot to win the race with our PPG Ford Mustang. I think we did a pretty good job on strategy. All in all, it was an okay day. We definitely learned a lot and we tried to make a short-run car into a long-run car and we probably just hurt ourselves when the sun went down.”

Top three best PC racing apps that you need to try right now

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It is not easy to short-list some of the best PC racing games. There are so many factors that we need to put into consideration. PC gaming is more than just the hair-raising sound design and the graphical fidelity. Of course, these two attributes can make a lot of difference, but it certainly goes beyond that.

So, what is PC gaming primarily about? It should be powerful enough to pull into the action, just as if you were on the driving seat without your eyes exhausted as the asphalt rushes past at a speed of two-hundred and forty kph.

More so, these racing games take a lot from you too. From kicking out the back-end for an exalted grip to getting better with the requisite gear shift’s timing, a quality racing game needs a lot of effort. 

So, for people who seek the best PC games to try, we have the perfect list for you. Let us get started and look at some of the best PC games that you should try right away to live and amplify the fun. 

Burnout Paradise Remastered (for PC)

Released originally in 2008 as Burnout Paradise, the game is compatible with Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and, of course, your PCs. Developed by Criterion Games, it is undoubtedly one of the best games for you to try in the category. Hence, it goes without saying that Burnout Paradise Remastered will only be a notch better. 

In addition to some flawless graphics improvement, the PC players can finally experience the Big Surf, which was previously exquisitely meant for the consoles only. So, you can finally get into the mode and experience the Burnout Paradise Remastered’s extreme havoc and stunts that you will widely cherish. Further, Paradise City’s map is also delightful through and through.

So, regardless of whether you are merely driving around or completing one of the many events, you will fall in love with the game in not more than a few minutes.

Unfortunately, some of the pain points, which existed in Burnout Paradise have still not been bettered, such as some menu quirks and its irksome crash cam. But, in all honesty, these lows are not grave enough to curtail you from trying out this immensely satisfying racing game. 

‘For me, if there is one racing app, which I have loved playing for over a decade, then it has to be the Burnout Paradise series,’ comments Stephen, an educator who offers online ‘do my java homework‘ services. 

Asphalt 9: Legends and Asphalt Xtreme

The Asphalt 9: Legends is the latest and the most intriguing addition in the Asphalt franchise. Developed by Gameloft Barcelona, the game was released in 2018, and in this while, the game has only become more popular each day.

Joseph, an online algebra tutor, says, ‘I love the Asphalt 9: Legends game because it has supreme mechanics, phenomenal graphics, and a truck-load of content for me to enjoy.’ 

Yes, when it comes to content, you really have many options, which include more than eight-hundred events, online PvP action, and many monthly and weekly events. Further, you also get around fifty cars to unlock. Additionally, there are multiple upgrades available and so much more. 

However, honestly, its freemium strategy appears to be way more aggressive than we kind of appreciate. Nonetheless, it is a great arcade racing title that gives you some of the phenomenal racing game graphics you may have possibly encountered.

Of course, if you wish to try out the more mature title, you can check out its previous version, which is the Asphalt 8: Airborne. The good news is that the game is actively updated. So, you will have new things at your disposal now and then.

More so, you can even try out the Asphalt Xtreme, which is another one of the most phenomenal arcade racing applications in the franchise, but off-road vehicles.

Project Cars 2

Project Cars 2 is the racing game, which tries to do everything – mud splattering across everyone and everything, Rallycross within Hockenheim’s infield section, Karting in the Scottish highlands, and ice racing on studded tires around Swedish snowdrifts. Further, with Indycars defying gravity at Daytona Speedway, MP1s racing through Imola, and Honda Civics trying to make it up Eau Rouge without stopping, the diversity is unprecedented. 

‘Upon playing the Slightly Mad’s sim sequel, I realize two things about Project Cars 2. One, the breadth of their content is incredible, and two, they can pull everything off phenomenally well,’ comments Freddie, an educator who offers do my assignment for me services for students. 

The gameplay is fire, and the loose surface racing, at times, will give you a feeling that you are racing on the track in the road-legal car. More so, the precision it offers when you attempt to bully a car into the apex utilizing the force feedback support is unparalleled. 

What makes it finest is also the fact that many, many drivers across several disciplines joined in as consultants while Project Cars 2 was in its development phase. This finesse is evident in every aspect of the game. A robust eSports scene is now coagulated around Project CARS 2, and this kind of stimulation is precisely what the young aspiring riders seek as a perfect substitute for their time on the real track. 

So, these are the three of the best racing applications that you need to try right away if you love the idea of racing and want to experience it up-close. Have more gaming suggestions for us? Do let us know in the comments below.

Myatt Snider claims his first Xfinity Series win at Homestead

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Michelle Lippold
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Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Myatt Snider in his No.2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet brought his car to the Checkered Flag in first place, winning it the hard way, in double overtime, in his 39th start. For two consecutive weeks, the NASCAR Xfinity Series has had first-time winners.

Snider said, “I guess I learned my lesson on the first restart because I spun the wheels.” adding, “I saw Tyler (Reddick) spin his wheels on the next one so I kind of figured I might have a chance.” He stated, ”Shout out to all those RCR guys and these people supporting me all these years. It’s been a journey but we’re here to win and I can’t complain.”

Tyler Reddick brought his Richard Childress Racing No. 23 Chevrolet home in second but was disqualified after failing the rear height requirement in post-race inspection, relegating him to a 40th place finish.

Brandon Jones was originally credited with a third-place result in his No.19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota but moved up to earn a runner-up finish with Reddick’s disqualification.

Jones stated, “I think compared to last year this is already a better start to our year. I know we’ve had our ups and downs, but our performance is really close. All in all a pretty solid day, third (his original finish) is good and we’ll take the points and push for a win here.”

Stage 1:

Stage 1 was relatively uneventful with only one caution.

A.J. Allmendinger was up front for most of the stage and when it came down to it, he got a late-stage lead and went on to win Stage 1 of the race.

Stage 2:

Stage 2 only had one caution as well, for fluid on the track. Things didn’t go as smoothly as they had for Allmendinger in this stage but Josh Berry had a really nice run today. At the end of the stage, it would be Austin Cindric winning Stage 2.

Stage 3:

Stage 3 saw a little more trouble. Riley Herbst and Justin Allgaier tangled up with each other. The worst moment was when David Starr had tire problems and shot up the track right where race leader Noah Gragson was running. Gragson couldn’t react fast enough and hit him pretty hard. The last actual caution came out for the spinning car of Allmendinger. The race went into double overtime and it came down to Reddick and Snider, with Snider taking the win.

With Reddick disqualified, Daniel Hemric, Jeb Burton and Austin Cindric would round out the top five. Justin Haley, Brett Moffitt, Ryan Sieg, Jeremy Clements and Josh Berry finished sixth through 10, respectively.

Austin Cindric leads the Xfinity Series standings with 147 points. Myatt Snider is second with 118 points, Daniel Hemric has 117 points, Jeb Burton is in fourth with 106 points and Brandon Jones rounds out the top five with 93 points.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series goes next to Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sat. March 6.

Official Results:
  1. Myatt Snider
  2. Brandon Jones
  3. Daniel Hemric
  4. Jeb Burton
  5. Austin Cindric
  6. Justin Haley
  7. Brett Moffitt
  8. Ryan Sieg
  9. Jeremy Clements
  10. Josh Berry
  11. Riley Herbst
  12. JJ Yeley
  13. Michael Annett
  14. AJ Allmendinger
  15. Alex Labbe
  16. Timmy Hill
  17. Dexter Bean
  18. Tommy Joe Martins
  19. Landon Cassill
  20. Jade Buford
  21. David Starr
  22. Jeffrey Earnhardt
  23. Chad Finchum
  24. Ryan Vargas
  25. Kyle Weatherman
  26. Josh Williams
  27. Joe Graf Jr
  28. Gray Gaulding
  29. Matt Mills
  30. Santino Ferrucci
  31. Stefan Parsons
  32. Jesse Little
  33. Noah Gragson
  34. Brandon Brown
  35. Bayley Currey
  36. Colby Howard
  37. Ty Dillon
  38. Justin Allgaier
  39. Harrison Burton
  40. Tyler Reddick








Sammy Smith dominates Pensacola 200 en route to first ARCA victory

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Briar Starr
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Photo Courtesy of Morgan Givens/ARCA Racing

After qualifying on the pole, Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Sammy Smith, in his second season with the team, scored his first ARCA Menards East Series victory at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. Smith battled with Taylor Gray and then dominated the final segment by leading most of the laps.

“I can’t thank the team enough, they did a really good job,” Smith told NBC Sports. “The first part of the race, we weren’t very good. We fought back and made some good adjustments. Can’t thank Mark McFarland (Crew Chief) and the whole Engine ice team enough for a great Toyota Camry.”

The ARCA Menards East Series headed to Pensacola, Florida for the second race of the 2021 season. A total of 13 cars took the green flag, including Smith who qualified on the pole with a time of 17.49 seconds and 102.898 mph. There were two segment breaks, one at Lap 75 and another at Lap 150.

Segment 1: Lap 1 – Lap 75

There was plenty of action in the first segment, mainly between Taylor Gray and Smith. Smith and Gray swapped the lead multiple times before Smith had the advantage. The first caution of the race was on Lap 55 when the No. 12 of Stephanie Moyer, who was making her ARCA debut for Andy Hillenburg, was stalled in Turn(s) 3 and 4.

The restart came on Lap 69, just six laps shy of the first halfway break. Gray, the Denver, North Carolina native, passed Smith for the lead and would remain the leader at the first segment break. Daniel Dye, Sammy Smith, Rajah Caruth, Mason Diaz, Parker Retzlaff, Joey Iest, Carson Kvapil, Max Gutierrez and Stephanie Moyer rounded out the Top 10.

Second Segment: Lap 78 – Lap 150

As the second segment got underway, there was a new leader in town as Daniel Dye, in the No. 43, took over the lead from Gray. Dye led for a brief while, but the lead ultimately went back to Gray. Shortly before halfway, Smith started to reel in race leader Gray and eventually passed Gray for the lead once again. Despite the back and forth between the two, Gray fought off Smith to be the leader once more at the second segment break. Smith, Dye, Caruth, Iest, Diaz, Retzlaff, Kvapil, Gutierrez and Moyer were the Top 10 when the red flag fell.

Third segment: Lap 154 – Lap 200

Just one caution slowed the final segment with 19 to go. The No. 12 of Moyer once again came to a stop in Turn 1, setting up a late-race restart with under 15 to go.

The action got a little intense upfront as the leaders were jockeying for position and both Sammy Smith and Mason Diaz were looking for their first-ever wins in ARCA competition. However, when the checkered flag flew, Sammy Smith scored the victory by .044 seconds over Diaz.

Unfortunately for Diaz, the Manassas, Virginia native, will have to wait for another race if he wants to have a shot at the victory.

“(It) was actually a good night for us,” Diaz said to NBC Sports after his runner-up finish. “We restarted there in fifth in the last segment and worked our way through. On the last restart, I actually thought we had a chance for them, but I had nothing for them. Second place, that’s a good finish for us here. So far this year, nothing but top five’s and I hope we can carry that on.”

There were four cautions for 15 laps and six lead changes among three different leaders.

Official Results following the Pensacola 200 at Five Flags Speedway
  1. Sammy Smith, led 145 laps
  2. Mason Diaz
  3. Taylor Gray, led 53 laps
  4. Rajah Caruth
  5. Joey Iest
  6. Parker Retzlaff
  7. Max Gutierrez
  8. Stephanie Moyer
  9. Daniel Dye, led two laps, OUT, Radiator
  10. Richard Garvie
  11. Carson Kvapil, OUT, Vibration
  12. Dick Doheny, OUT, Electrical
  13. Wayne Peterson, OUT, Electrical

Up Next: The ARCA Menards East Series’ next race is scheduled for Saturday, May 8 at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, live on NBC Sports Trackpass. A start time is yet to be announced for the event.

Brett Moffitt Fights for an Eighth Place Finish After a Busy Day for the No.02 Chevy

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Brett Moffitt and the No.02 Our Motorsports Chevrolet started from the 6th position Saturday in the Contender Boats 250 at Homestead Miami Speedway and brought home an eighth-place finish after leading laps and having top-3 speed all race. The day overall was an up and down day for the team, but the common theme throughout the day was the speed of the Our Motorsports Chevy before misfortune hit with less than ten laps to go.

In the first stage of the race, Moffitt once again flexed the strength of the 2021 Our Motorsports program, picking up several spots right after the drop of the green flag. Moffitt fought off several NASCAR Xfinity Series championship contenders, running second most of the stage. A late-stage caution showed mixed pit strategies, with the No.02 Chevy team deciding to stay out, neglecting to take tires, saving them for later in the race. Unfortunately, although the strategy was a long play, the No.02 team lost spots in the closing laps of the stage, finishing the stage in 16th. The team pit for a small adjustment, four tires, and fuel at the end of the stage.

Stage two saw Moffit working his way up after restarting 15th. A caution about halfway through the stage shuffled up pit strategies once again, and the No.02 team again decided to save tires for late-race scenarios. Moffitt was fighting a loose condition on his No.02 Chevy, and finished the stage in 12th, before pitting for adjustments, tires, and fuel.

Final stage: Moffitt and the No.02 team started 15th and drove up into the top-10 in just two laps. A caution came out with 58 laps to go and the Our team bolted on four fresh Goodyear Racing tires and took fuel. They were one of the only teams to pit under that caution. With 52 laps left, the green came back out, and Moffit restarted 19th and it only took Brett and the No.02 Chevy two laps to pick up eleven spots. With just less than 40 laps to go, Moffitt took the lead. The No.02 eventually fell back to second but pulled back within just a second of the leader with 10 to go. Unfortunately, lap traffic created an obstacle for Brett and contact with the wall forced the Our Motorsports team to pit with a right-rear tire flat. The team found themselves back in 20th with six to go, and two green, white, checkered finishes allowed the team to pit for tires and fuel and fight back for an eighth-place result.

Driver Brett Moffit: 

“Once again, the Our Motorsports team gave us a piece to contend for the win. We had a really strong day with pace, and we did all we could with a loose racecar. I’m really thankful as always for this opportunity with Chris Our and the opportunity to work with Joe Williams and all of the great people that work here. If we keep bringing cars like this to the racetrack, I know we’ll get a win very soon and I can’t wait for that moment.”

Tune in: 

The NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Our Motorsports team are headed west next week to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Alsco Uniforms 300. Fans can catch the action on FS1, MRN/Sirius XM NASCAR, and other local radio affiliates at 4:30pm and by following Our Motorsports on social media. 

RCR Post Race Report – Xfinity 250

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Myatt Snider and the No. 2 TaxSlayer Chevrolet Team Slay It with Thrilling Victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Finish: 1st
Start: 10th
Points: 2nd

“Wow! What a win! I guess I learned my lesson on that first restart. I spun the wheels, and then I saw Tyler Reddick spin the wheels on the second restart and I knew I might have a chance. One thing I’ve always noticed about myself is that I’m always better when I have a rabbit to chase. I knew that if I could just get as much power as I could and lay out ahead of everyone else I would have a pretty good chance, and with Tyler restarting the race he had a better chance of spinning the tires himself. Tyler is tough to beat because he has a lot of experience as a NASCAR Cup Series driver. But luckily, we did it. We slayed it! I have to thank all of these RCR guys, TaxSlayer and everyone who has helped me my entire career. It’s been a rough journey but we’re leaving here with a win and I can’t complain. The first thing I am going to do is celebrate with my team. These guys have such experience and they have guided me so much. This win puts us in a really good position for the rest of the year.” – Myatt Snider

Toyota Racing NXS Post-Race Recap — Homestead 2.27.21

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TWO SUPRAS IN THE TOP-FIVE AT HOMESTEAD
Brandon Jones, Daniel Hemric earn back-to-back top-five finishes

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (February 27, 2021) – Brandon Jones (third) and Daniel Hemric (fourth) drove their Toyota Supras to top-five finishes in the Contender Boats 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday evening.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Race 3 of 33 – 300 miles, 200 laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Myatt Snider*
2nd, Tyler Reddick*
3rd, BRANDON JONES
4th, DANIEL HEMRIC
5th, Jeb Burton*
17th, TIMMY HILL
22nd, DAVID STARR
24th, CHAD FINCHUM
30th, MATT MILLS
31st, SANTINO FERRUCCI
32nd, STEFAN PARSONS
33rd, JESSE LITTLE
38th, TY DILLON
40th, HARRISON BURTON
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

BRANDON JONES, No. 19 Toyota Racing Toyota Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing
Finishing Position: 3rd

You battled all night and ended up with a third-place finish. How was your run?

“Compared to last year, I think this is already a way better start to our year. I know we’ve had some ups and downs, but our performance is really close. For everyone at Toyota, they did a lot for us today to get our Supra up front. Menards, WileyX, they do a lot for us. I’m looking forward to the next couple of races that we have coming up because this was a pretty big adjustment I felt like today of what we could put together. Just fought a couple of things there at the end and not getting where we thought we were going to be on the restart. All-in-all, pretty solid day. Third is good. We will take the points and try to push for a win.”

Can you describe how the race played out for you?

“Back in the heat for sure. I’m sure these guys are probably struggling a bit, but all in all this was a really good day for Toyota. Our Supra maybe wasn’t the best to win the race. It was probably the best-case scenario at the end there to have what we did – to have that lane choice. Maybe I should have gone to the top in (turns) one and two, but it came down to the last two races almost having a shot to win it and it came down to just one more lap. Proud of my guys. We have a championship quality team this year and looking forward to the rest.”

DANIEL HEMRIC, No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing
Finishing Position: 4th

Can you describe the end of that race from your vantage point and what were the restarts like during the race?

“It was a saving grace for everyone on this Poppy Bank Toyota Supra. We had a really good short run car, but not a very good car after 12 to 15 laps. We thought that with experience and such that we could overcome it to be better than we were, but we just struggled. I was happy to see those short runs. I felt like our first launch on the first green-white-checkered was better. I think we were going to lineup to have a run for the lead down the backstretch and the caution flew and I just got boxed in on the second one. Thought we had the top rolling, but it didn’t work out. Proud of everybody on this Toyota Supra team. I felt like a moron there hitting the pit crew guys. I’ve come to pit road many times now and turned in, first time with these cars, turned into the box and had so much front brake that I couldn’t even think about stoppping. At that point you’re just hoping that you minimize the damage. Glad to see those guys are okay. They sat one stop out and jumped right back in and never missed a beat. Thanks to those guys, hats off the them. Have to do better, have to be better.”

You a lot happening, from your pit crew member getting hurt. How do you rebound from that to bring it home fourth?

“You just have to stay resiliant. First off, I’m so sorry. Those are Denny’s (Hamlin) guys for tomorrow and I could hear Chris Gabehart their crew chief for tomorrow saying take care of his guys. I did not do that today. It was my first time coming down pit road in these cars and I fully underestimated how much front brake I had. Completely on me. I’ve got to be better than that. Thanks you so much to these guys. Everyone on this Poppy Bank Toyota Supra. They did a great job of keeping me in it. I kept asking how everybody was doing and if everybody was fine and they were just on me to keep my head in the game and keep after it. We had a really good short run car, not very good after 10 laps. We’ve got to go to work. Now we have a baseline for a package, but proud of what we able to come back and do. Again, so sorry to those guys. I look forward to being better myself and making this race team better.”

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Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 47,000 in North America. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

Through its Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Ford Performance NASCAR: Three Mustangs Finish Top-12 at Homestead

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Ford Performance Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Contender Boats 250
Homestead Miami Speedway | Saturday, February 27, 2021

FORD FINISHING RESULTS:
6th – Austin Cindric
9th – Ryan Sieg
12th – Riley Herbst

FORD PERFORMANCE QUOTES

AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 22 PPG Ford Mustang (Finished 6th)

“I feel like we probably deserved to be a top-five car and maybe if we made some different decisions there on the choose, who knows, we maybe would have given ourselves a better shot to win the race in our PPG Ford Mustang. At the same time, I think we did a pretty good job on strategy. All in all, it was an okay day. We definitely learned a lot and we tried to make a short-run car into a long-run car and we probably just hurt ourselves for when the sun went down. Lesson learned there and definitely some good info there moving forward in the season.”

WERE YOU MISSING SOMETHING ON THE LONG RUN? “Yeah, we weren’t great up until about lap 40 and then I could maintain running the wall. It was just something we have fought here in the past and we were unable to find the right knob to turn for it.”

RILEY HERBST, No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang (Finished 12th)

“For sure, I think the first two stages we were just biding time because we had to start so deep in the field. Then at the start of Stage 3, we had good track position but the 7 just came across our nose and we got damage and had to go all the way back in the field again. We made our way back up to 12th. It kind of sucks but we will go to Vegas now.”

NASCAR Accident Insurance 101: 3 Things To Know

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SM
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Auto insurance exists to protect you from financial ruin if you ever get involved in an accident. Some people who never get into accidents tend to feel like they’re not getting anything out of the high premiums they’re paying. If you’re one of those people, consider yourself lucky. On average, car accidents around the world lead to 1.3 million fatalities each year. And we’re just talking about the general data here. What more if you belong in an inherently high-risk environment? Take, for example, NASCAR racers.

What Is NASCAR?

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the top motorsports sanctioning company in the United States. You might wonder how auto insurance works in NASCAR, especially since crashes and wrecks are a common occurrence on the racing track.

On public roads, negligence is the most common cause of accidents. Oklahoma City law firm Hasbrook & Hasbrook describes it as failure to take safety precautions to avoid an otherwise preventable event. However, ‘negligence’ and ‘preventable’ are both difficult to qualify within the bounds of competitive racing. In fact, racer safety and security have been long-standing topics of controversy in this industry. 

To hash out NASCAR insurance policies, here are three salient points you need to know:

  1. Racers Pay For Their Own Coverage

This might sound as a surprise considering how big NASCAR is, but it’s true. Unlike pit crews that are directly hired by the company, race car drivers are signed as independent contractors. Therefore, they are responsible for buying their own life and auto insurance policies like the average person.

One of the factors that determine auto insurance rates is a person’s driving history. Traditionally, high-risk drivers get higher premiums because they have greater chances of causing an accident. However, it’s the opposite for professional racers because they’re held at high athletic health standards. The more races they’ve competed in and finished successfully, the lower their premium gets.

  1. Stock Cars Need Specialized Insurance

Needless to say, NASCAR race cars are in a league of their own. They have custom-built engines, performance tires, specially-designed bodies, and high-end safety features. All these elements raise their value and make them too expensive to insure. Regular insurance companies refuse to cover race cars, so you have to find a specialized insurance carrier.

One example of specialized insurance policies is the ‘track day insurance,’ which covers a race car only on the day of the racing event. If you’re not a NASCAR driver but own a stock car that you want to take to the tracks for a day, this policy is also applicable for you. If you crash, this policy will cover the total costs of damages. Even if your car gets totaled, you will get reimbursed for the actual cash value of your car.

  1. Some Crashes Are Intentional

It’s common knowledge in the racing community that some drivers deliberately cause crashes as a strategy to win. Some of the most dangerous NASCAR drivers have crash frequencies of well over 50%. Now, bear in mind that a regular race car can go as fast as 200 miles per hour. Such numbers spell unimaginable danger on the track, which makes it all the more crucial to get liability and personal coverage.

High Speed, High Stakes

Auto racing is one of the most exciting yet most fatal sports in the world. Every thrilling turn on the track comes with a great amount of danger. Because of this, racers and their cars need more protection than the average insurance holder. 

Brett Moffitt And the No.02 Our Motorsports Chevy Look To Continue Strong Start to Season at Homestead-Miami

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Brett Moffitt and the No.02 Our Motorsports Chevy will roll off from the sixth starting position this Saturday in the Contender Boats 250 at Homestead Miami Speedway. This will mark Moffitt’s second start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Homestead-Miami. The team heads into the week in sixth in the NASCAR Xfinity owners’ points standings.

Looking back at last week: 

Last Saturday, Brett Moffitt and the Quartz Hill Records / Nate Barnes-sponsored team started from the pole at the Daytona International Speedway road course. Moffitt held strong during stage one, contending in the top-3 for most of the stage, but several left-front lockups eventually caught up with the No.02 team, causing damage to the sway bar arm during the final stage. Moffitt was still able to fight for a top-10 with his wounded racecar, finishing just short of it, in 11th place.

In his words: 

Driver Brett Moffit: 

“I really enjoy racing at Homestead. We had a decent car there last year and got caught up in a wreck early-on so I’m really looking forward to going back and our first mile and a half of the season to see where we stand. The last few weeks at Daytona on the oval and road course have been wildcard races and we’ve come out of them in a great position. Hopefully we can continue that success into this weekend.” 

Past Results at the Daytona Road Course for Our Motorsports: 

Last year, Moffit piloted the No.02 at Homestead Miami Speedway. The team earned a 13th, place starting position, but was ultimately caught up in an incident while passing a lap car early into the race and finished 35th.

Tune in: 

The NASCAR Xfinity Series and Our Motorsports are headed back to Florida this weekend for the Contender Boats 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Fans can catch the action on FS1, MRN/Sirius XM NASCAR, and other local radio affiliates at 4:30pm and by following Our Motorsports on social media. 

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