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Ford Performance NASCAR: Busch Clash Advance

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FORD PERFORMANCE NASCAR: THE BUSCH CLASH

The 2021 NASCAR Cup season kicks off Tuesday night with the annual Busch Clash non-points event, featuring pole-winners from the 2020 season, along with former Clash winners who competed full time last year, former Daytona 500 pole-winners and race-winners who competed full-time last year, playoff qualifiers from a season ago, and anyone who won a series race or stage in 2020.

NINE FORD DRIVERS IN THE FIELD

There will be nine Ford drivers competing in the field for Sunday’s Busch Clash. Ryan Newman and Chris Buescher will be representing Roush Fenway Racing while Stewart-Haas Racing and Team Penske have three drivers each in the field. Kevin Harvick, Aric Almirola and Cole Custer will carry the SHR banner while Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney compete for Penske. The final spot is held by Matt DiBenedetto, who begins his second season driving for the Wood Brothers.

ELLIOTT CLAIMS FORD’S FIRST CLASH VICTORY AT DAYTONA

Bill Elliott became the first Ford driver to win a non-points event in the NASCAR Cup Series on Feb. 8, 1987 when he captured the Busch Clash. The format that year was a single 20-lap run (50 miles) with no pit stop required. Elliott, who started on the pole in his No. 9 Coors Thunderbird after a blind draw, fell back to sixth on the start after Terry Labonte and Ricky Rudd were involved in an accident on the first lap. On the ensuing restart, Elliott steadily reeled in leader Darrell Waltrip and passed him on lap eight. Elliott led the final 13 laps and won with an average speed of 197.802 mph, a record that still stands for the event. A week later, Elliott won his second Daytona 500.

TAURUS WINS DEBUT AS RUSTY WINS INAUGURAL BUD SHOOTOUT

Taurus made NASCAR history as the first four-door sedan and it wasted no time in opening eyes as Rusty Wallace drove it to victory in its debut race – the 1998 Bud Shootout. The win was Wallace’s first at Daytona International Speedway and it came with a little help from his younger brother, Kenny, who pushed him across the finish line on the final lap. Bill Elliott and Jimmy Spencer finished third and fourth, respectively, to give Ford a sweep of the top four positions.

DJ HOLDS OFF JR FOR SHOOTOUT TRIUMPH

Dale Jarrett won his third Budweiser Shootout on Feb. 7, 2004 in his No. 88 UPS Taurus. The race was broken up into two segments – an initial 20-lap run followed by a 50-lapper to the finish – and marked the beginning of Nextel as series sponsor. Jarrett and Kevin Harvick were side-by-side at the white flag, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. gave Jarrett the push he needed to complete the pass on the outside going through turn one. Even though Ryan Newman and Jamie McMurray got into an accident on the backstretch, the race finished under green with Jarrett holding off Earnhardt Jr. for the win.

KESELOWSKI SET THE TONE IN 2018

In a foreshadowing of what the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series would look like, Brad Keselowski took Ford to Victory Lane in the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway. Keselowski led a Ford sweep of the top four finishing positions as he took the lead on lap 39 of the 75-lap feature and never looked back, holding off Joey Logano, Kurt Busch and Ryan Blaney, respectively. It marked the second straight Clash win for Ford and served as a springboard that saw the Blue Oval lead the series with 19 points wins and capture the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships.

LOGANO BREAKS CLASH DROUGHT

Joey Logano snapped a 13-year Ford winless drought when he won The Clash in 2017, making him the manufacturer’s first victor since Dale Jarrett in 2004. Logano found himself in the right place at the right time, taking the lead after Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski made contact on the final lap. Keselowski had a run and was trying to pass Hamlin, whose attempt at blocking came too late and resulted in both cars colliding. That enabled Logano to get through and win the Clash for the first time in his career. Four Ford drivers finished in the top six spots as Danica Patrick was fourth, Kevin Harvick fifth and Keselowski sixth.

FORD CLASH HISTORY

The Clash has been held in some form since 1979 and Ford has won it nine times by seven different drivers. The best stretch for Ford in the event undoubtedly came during a three-year winning streak in which Rusty Wallace, Mark Martin and Dale Jarrett all reached victory lane from 1998-2000. Jarrett owns three of Ford’s nine victories (1996, 2000, 2004) in the event and on two of those occasions (1996 and 2000) he went on to win the Daytona 500. As noted above, Bill Elliott was Ford’s first winner in the event while Geoffrey Bodine was next in 1992.

FORD’S BUSCH CLASH WINNERS
1987 – Bill Elliott
1992 – Geoffrey Bodine
1996 – Dale Jarrett
1998 – Rusty Wallace
1999 – Mark Martin
2000 – Dale Jarrett
2004 – Dale Jarrett
2017 – Joey Logano
2018 – Brad Keselowski

Toyota Racing – Weekly Preview – 02.08.21

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This Week in Motorsports: February 8-14, 2021

  • NCS/NXS/NCWTS/ARCA: Daytona International Speedway – February 9-14
  • ARCA EAST: New Smyrna Speedway – February 8

PLANO, Texas (February 8, 2021) – Five series kickoff the 2021 NASCAR season this weekend in Florida, including the NASCAR Cup Series’ biggest race of the year – the Daytona 500.

NASCAR National Series – NCS| NXS| NCWTS

Toyota Racing Experience… The new Toyota Racing Experience makes its debut at Daytona with a new look and activation elements with more scheduled to be added throughout the year as more fans come back to the track. Daytona International Speedway is also the site of Toyota’s largest static display – the Toyota Injector.

Hamlin looks for a new record… Reigning Daytona 500 champion Denny Hamlin looks to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win three consecutive Daytona 500’s. Hamlin has won three of the past five Daytona 500 trophies, including in 2016, 2019 and 2020. He showed his superspeedway prowess last season with an additional win at Talladega and top-five finishes in all four superspeedway events. Hamlin comes off a successful 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season where he registered seven wins.

Truex wants first superspeedway victory… 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. has 27 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) victories, but is looking for his first on a superspeedway. He came close in 2016 as he came up just short in the closest finish in Daytona 500 history to his now teammate, Hamlin, as part of a Toyota podium sweep.

Wallace returns to Toyota… In the first race for the new 23XI Racing team, Bubba Wallace returns behind the wheel of a Toyota. Wallace scored his first five NASCAR victories aboard a Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) in 2013 and 2014.

Burton plans to be one spot better… Reigning Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year Harrison Burton returns to Daytona looking for the victory. Burton was impressive in his first Xfinity Series start at Daytona, leading nine laps and finishing second. Burton won four races in his debut season, including races at Auto Club Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway.

Hemric’s Toyota debut… For the first time in his career, Daniel Hemric will be behind the wheel of a Toyota in the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18 Supra this season. The former NCS Rookie of the Year is looking for his first Xfinity Series win after seven career runner-up finishes.

Nemechek joins KBM … John Hunter Nemechek returns to the NCWTS looking for wins aboard his Toyota Tundra for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM). Nemechek has six Truck Series victories and scored a top-five finish in the season-opening Truck event at Daytona in 2017.

Kraus ready for another strong Daytona event… Derek Kraus started his rookie season strong last season with a fourth-place run in the season opener at Daytona. The 19-year-old is back for a second season in the No. 19 Tundra looking for his first victory.

NASCAR Regional Series – ARCA| ARCA East

Trotter prepares for superspeedway debut… Gracie Trotter makes her superspeedway debut after an impressive ARCA West debut season. The 19-year-old became the first female to win an ARCA-sanctioned event when she drove to victory in Las Vegas in September. This season, she takes on a limited schedule with Venturini Motorsports.

Dollar looking for another superspeedway victory… Drew Dollar has a big weekend with his NCWTS debut and a return to ARCA action. Dollar won the last superspeedway race for the series in Talladega and scored a third-place finish in this race one year ago.

Smith ready for ARCA debut… Toyota Racing Development driver Sammy Smith is making his ARCA East debut tonight at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway. The 16-year-old will run limited races for Joe Gibbs Racing after a stellar late model season one year ago.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus our 1,800 dealerships.

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.

Speedco returns to Front Row Motorsports in search of back-to-back playoff berths

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National service center for the trucking industry partners with Todd Gilliland for second consecutive season

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 8, 2021) – Speedco, a national network of service locations for the trucking industry, will rejoin Todd Gilliland for the second consecutive year as a primary partner aboard the No. 38 Ford F-150. Speedco will be the primary partner for a total of eight races throughout the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, while also serving as a season-long associate partner.

The nation’s largest preventive maintenance and total truck care network will be the primary partner for Gilliland in the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season opener on Feb. 12 at the Daytona International Speedway, as well as for both races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7 and Sept. 26; the Bristol dirt race on March 28; the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on May 23; the Bristol night race on Sept. 18; the Talladega Superspeedway race on Oct. 3 and the Martinsville Speedway race on Oct. 31.

The partnership with Front Row Motorsports and Todd Gilliland gives Speedco’s parent company, Love’s Travel Stops, multiple opportunities to capture the checkered flag at the Daytona International Speedway as Love’s will be the primary partner of Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Ford Mustang in the 63rd running of the Daytona 500.

Speedco has been part of the Love’s Family of Companies since 2017. Love’s has over 400 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations, and provides oil changes, preventive maintenance, inspection services and tire offerings for commercial truck drivers. The network has more than 1,500 maintenance bays and the most comprehensive, roadside coverage in the country.

“In racing, timing is everything,” said Front Row Motorsports Owner, Bob Jenkins. “There’s a profound importance that we put on getting our race haulers to the track on time each week and it’s a big relief to know that the Love’s Truck Care and Speedco roadside technicians are always there to help us out whenever we might need it.”

In 2020, Gilliland secured his first NASCAR Truck Series playoff berth and would go on to close out the season 10th in the overall points standings, with a total of six top-10 and two top-5 finishes.

“It’s really special to be partnered with Speedco for the second year in a row,” said Gilliland. “Last season, we shared success right out of the gate with a top-10 finish in our first race together, before going on to make the Truck Series playoffs. I’m eager to pick up right where we left off and continue to deliver more successful results for Speedco this season.”

The No. 38 Speedco Ford F-150 will first hit the track for practice on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. ET, airing live on FS1. The NextEra Energy 250 is scheduled to run on Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET and will also air live on FS1.

For more information about Speedco, please visit loves.com. You can also follow Speedco on social media: Twitter at @SpeedcoPM, Facebook at @SpeedcoPM and Instagram at @Speedcopm.

About Love’s Travel Stops and Speedco

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the nation’s leading travel stop network with more than 540 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 29,000 people. Love’s provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love’s has over 400 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations. Love’s and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network. Love’s is committed to providing customers with “Clean Places, Friendly Faces” at every stop. To learn more, visit loves.com.

About Front Row Motorsports

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team– from its Mooresville, N.C., headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Kaulig Racing Partners with Hyperice to Bring Recovery Technology to NASCAR

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Kaz Grala to Debut No. 16 Hyperice Camaro ZL1 1LE at Daytona 500

LEXINGTON, N.C. (February 8, 2021) – Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, today announced a partnership with Kaulig Racing as the team’s Official Recovery Technology Partner. The announcement follows an unprecedented run of professional sports league, teams and elite athlete alignments in 2020, and demonstrates Hyperice’s commitment to optimizing performance through its suite of technologies while engaging the NASCAR fan base at its premier event.

The partnership kicks off at the 63rd annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 14, where Kaz Grala will pilot the No. 16 Hyperice Camaro ZL1 1LE for Kaulig Racing’s second-ever NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race.

“In a race that often comes down to hundredths of a second, each team looks for tools that provide competitive advantages to outperform the pack,” said Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. “In the same way that the car build is expertly engineered from the ground up to the highest of standards and with top-notch technologies, the Kaulig Racing team now has access to Hyperice devices and technologies to optimize their movement, recovery and performance.”

Kaulig Racing has been equipped with the entire Hyperice product suite to aid in their training and preparation leading up to the race. The pit crew will also have track-side access to Hyperice technologies during the race via custom Kaulig Racing HyperTanks, helping them to move better.

“At Kaulig Racing, we are dedicated to enhancing team performance and succeeding week in and week out,” said Kaulig Racing President, Chris Rice. “Many of Hyperice’s products are designed to accelerate warmup and recovery, which fits with Kaulig Racing’s appetite for success. I can relate personally and professionally to the versatility of Hyperice’s products and am thrilled to have them partner with us. While people don’t always associate NASCAR with athleticism, the amount of stress our drivers and crew put their bodies under is incredible, making the warmup and cool-down process an integral part of their routine.”

As a part of the partnership, Hyperice and Kaulig Racing will co-produce exclusive, behind the scenes footage about the training and preparation that takes place for the driver and his team to compete at the most prestigious NASCAR event. The content will be released on Hyperice and Kaulig Racing’s social channels leading up to the Daytona 500, as well as post race.

“I’ve been using Hyperice products for a couple years now to complement my training program,” said Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Camaro ZL1 1LE for Kaulig Racing. “Not only have they helped me increase my mobility, but I rely on them each week to get my body ready for the track after intense training between races. I couldn’t think of a better fit to join me in my first Daytona 500 than Hyperice. Now it’s time to get to work and move better together.”

The No. 16 Hyperice Camaro ZL1 1LE piloted by Kaz Grala will make its debut at Daytona International Speedway with Kaulig Racing for the team’s Daytona 500 efforts. Qualifying for the 2021 Daytona 500 on February 10 with coverage beginning at 7PM ET on FS1.

About Kaulig Racing™
Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and made the Championship 4 round for the first time in 2020. Kaulig Racing fields three full-time entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Jeb Burton, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Justin Haley, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger. Kaulig Racing™ earned five wins in 2020 and have come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. The team will make its second NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) start in the 2021 Daytona 500 with Kaz Grala, as well as a limited NCS schedule this season. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

About Hyperice
Hyperice is an Inc. 500 global recovery and movement enhancement technology company specializing in vibration, percussion and thermal technology. Hyperice’s technology is used by the world’s most elite athletes in professional and collegiate training rooms, as well as rehabilitation facilities and fitness facilities globally. Hyperice has applied its technology and know-how to industries such as fitness, esports, healthcare, massage, and workplace wellness. In March 2020, Hyperice acquired Normatec, innovators of cutting-edge dynamic compression systems, and in December 2020 acquired RecoverX, pioneers of intelligent thermal technologies, to deliver world-class performance and wellness solutions. For more information, visit www.hyperice.com.

Mazda MX-5 Cup Adds Sebring to 2021 Schedule

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February 8, 2021 – The Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires has added Sebring International Raceway to its 2021 itinerary, which makes it the next event on the series schedule.

Following a blockbuster double-header event weekend at Daytona International Speedway to open the series’ sanctioning partnership with IMSA in January, the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup will join IMSA and its compliment of partner series in Sebring, March 17 – 19, in support of the famous 12 Hours of Sebring. As is the case with all Mazda MX-5 Cup events, it will be a doubleheader, with both races taking place on Friday, March 19.

The MX-5 Cup is no stranger to Sebring, having raced at the 3.74-mile, 14-turn road course as recently as 2018. Since the introduction of MX-5 Cup in 2006, it has competed at Sebring five times.

“When the opportunity to bring Mazda MX-5 Cup to Sebring presented itself, it was a no-brainer to accept,” said Director of Mazda Motorsports Nelson Cosgrove. “Sebring is a legendary track with a loyal fanbase, and we know the MX-5 Cup cars will put on a spectacular show there. We hope the drivers will ‘respect the bumps’ and give us a race as memorable as Daytona.”

Placing Rounds Three and Four at Sebring serves as a replacement for a future race venue to be announced at a later date. Therefore, the MX-5 Cup Championship will still be composed of 14 rounds over seven tracks.

More information about the Sebring event schedule will be released as it becomes available.

A recap of the season opener of the 2021 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires at Daytona International Speedway will air on NBCSN, Wednesday, February 10, at 4pm ET.

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.

When you need to hire a motor vehicle accident lawyer

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If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, perhaps you may be wondering what you need to do. There is a good chance that you can be struggling with some severe injuries and realize that the medical bills are quickly adding up. Remember that you can receive compensation from an at-fault party or insurance company for your injuries caused by a distracted driving collision. 

While you can attempt to negotiate a financial settlement yourself, you can maximize your award and receive a fair settlement when you hire an experienced attorney. This post discusses when you need to hire a motor vehicle accident lawyer.

When it involves negotiating with the insurance company

After sustaining injuries during motor vehicle accidents, you can contact the insurance company for compensation. In most cases, the insurance company is the source of compensation after sustaining injuries during a car accident.

Many insurance companies can use marketing campaigns and TV ads saying that they will be on your side after a car accident. The truth is that insurance companies are in the business of making profits, so they can never be on your side. 

You see, paying out benefits when you submit an insurance claim cannot help them achieve their financial goals. Therefore, they can do anything to pay little compensation or even nothing, at all. 

Insurance companies receive and handle injury claims daily. This helps them know the process better than you. The good thing you can do is to hire a motor vehicle accident attorney who understands how to deal with injury claims. 

The attorney can know the insurance company’s strategies and even force them to pay fair compensation. After all, insurance companies can sometimes play by the rules once they see that you have an attorney representing you.

You are to blame for causing the accident

Few people want to take full responsibility for motor vehicle accidents. In some cases, insurance companies and those involved in the car accident can attempt to blame you for the car accident. Unfortunately, whether or not such allegations are true, they can end up affecting you when it comes to receiving compensation.

In some states, they apply comparative fault, meaning your contributions to a car accident can affect the amount of money you may recover for the damages and injuries. Ideally, your injuries or damages can be reduced by the extent of the fault. Therefore, if the other parties try to blame you for causing the accident, there is a risk that you can get nothing.

This is the reason why it’s important to hire an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney to protect you from such types of claims. The good news is that attorneys can sometimes do their investigation and even hire experts to prove your innocence. 

These investigations can reveal the cause of the accident and the at-fault parties. This is the key information you need to present in court to get to have a fair settlement.

The relevance of keeping evidence after a car accident

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Even though many accident victims get disoriented and injured after a car accident, it is necessary to retain as much evidence as possible. The victim’s car accident lawyer can also take essential steps for getting evidence to fight for the claim. 

Do you have a viable claim? If yes, then an expert personal injury attorney can help you collect the evidence you require to prove the claim. Today, several specialist car accident lawyers and law firms have fought similar cases and have got the desired justice and compensation for their clients. You must join hands with an expert attorney!

How can your lawyer help to preserve evidence?

One of the best ways to document an accident scene is to take pictures. Here you can take snaps of the damaged vehicles and the injuries of the victims. At times, the property damage and the skid marks on the road can help the lawyer to decide the angle from where a car might have got hit. It is necessary to arrive at the scene fast to collect evidence as the accident scene might soon change. 

  • Spoliation letter

If you join hands with an expert lawyer, they can send the spoliation letter to prevent any other party from cleaning up the evidence. For instance, the letter might request that the other party’s vehicle shouldn’t get fixed until a lawyer and their investigators take necessary pictures of the same. 

  • Keeping video footage

If the accident spot had video cameras, then it might have recorded footage of the accident. Lawyers must get a copy of the video footage through a formal request. The video footage might be all that your lawyer requires to validate the case and defend the claim against an insurance organization that might look at ways to devalue or deny the request. 

Suppose you got hit by a new vehicle or a commercial truck with records of electronic data. In that case, your car accident lawyer could get this data to decide on various factors, like vehicle speed before the accident. 

Collecting evidence while it’s present

It is necessary to collect evidence before it gets changed or cleaned! If the car crash took place in the middle of a crucial intersection, there are chances of getting cleaned fast. Therefore, when it’s possible and won’t place yourself in any harm, it is necessary to take images. You should also document details about the accident scene and all that you recall about the car accident. 

It might not seem as evident as you are doing it, the notes and pictures you have can provide your lawyer with the data they need to create a strong case. If the road debris from the car had moved to a significant distance, the investigators under your lawyer might determine the vehicle speed before the accident. It is also necessary to search for witnesses in the accident scene and interview them for other details. When you join hands with an expert car accident attorney, you can legally and effectively get ahead with your case.

iRacing One Year Later

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The spring of 2020 was a difficult period of time for many different sports, including more or less every aspect of motorsports too as delays to the start of many different seasons left fans waiting for the return of racing – this did lead to the launch of something else though, the launch of iRacing to a wider audience, and as an esports title. But with racing back in full swing, has the hype and passion around iRacing died down, or is there still an opportunity for further success in the fledgling sport?

Newer events made ready – Whilst regular racing is set to move forward, the fans that have been attracted to iRacing are certainly being catered for too, particularly as some professional still look to actively take part in the virtual sport too. With direct support from many of the big racing organisations too as NASCAR have recently announced the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series for 2021, this certainly still look to be on the up and up for the virtual sport.

Growing fans in esports across the board – The impact of last year has had a wider-reaching effect on esports as a whole too as viewership across the board has increased, not only for iRacing but for a growing number of different games – this wider audience covers many different bases particularly as there has been an increase in punters for virtual betting like those at esportsbetting.site which cover a wide range of the most popular titles. With the increased attention from last year and the most recent successes, the growing number of fans can certainly help virtual racing as a whole.

Big updates have come too – With a growing number of new users and the attention brought about by last year, more subscription services have led to more development within the game too – this has led to a number of bigger updates that have improved the game for players which can help grow the excitement in 2021. Big update cycles are what will keep games like this in the public eye and up to date, and the big updates will be great for the budding esports scene. 

Motorsports as a whole isn’t set to get started until a little later this year with early spring being the start date for many, if you’re looking to scratch the itch a little then iRacing could certainly be an option to get you back in the mood for motorsports nice and early and provide some entertainment for the first few months of the year. 

How Safe Are PayPal Casinos?

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When you play for real money, you have to make sure that the transactions you are making are safe. One of the most commonly used transaction methods is PayPal. Almost all major casinos offer this payment option. 

But, the real question is whether PayPal is the safest payment method around. Don’t worry; you are going to find more information here. 

What Is PayPal?

PayPal is a US company and an electrically powered payment alternative. No doubt, it is one of the biggest online payment systems in the world. It has more than 180 million customers across the world. Such a large number indicates they have been doing their job really well. 

The safety measure the platform uses is top-notch. Moreover, they keep upgrading their system to ascertain 100% security for their extended customer base. You will find detailed information about the safety policies and measures they adopt, on their website. 

Is it Safe to Deposit Using PayPal at an Online Casino?

PayPal is licensed in the UK. So, it is for sure that it is completely safe. The transactions at the site are protected using the best SSL encryption. This is to ensure that the funds that are processed aren’t hacked by a third-party site or a hacker. 

Furthermore, PayPal checks its partners. They have the reputation of protecting. So, they guarantee that the money the users transact through this site is safe with them. The platform doesn’t trust your money with anyone. An added bonus is the fact that you don’t have to share your bank details. 

Often, you get to hear about people’s bank account being wipes and cards being defrauded. However, this will not happen if you don’t have to share your bank details. So, for a safe and secure gambling experience online, CasinoUtanLicensSverige.com are surely the best. It makes sure that the money is being looked after. 

Using PayPal in an Online Casino

You will only be able to use PayPal at PayPal casinos and you can read more about trusted PayPal casinos on the gambling sites list. The first thing you need to do is open an account and fund it. It is easy to create an account. The platform uses a higher level of security than you might believe. To register you might have to provide your address and the government ID. As soon as you are done with the registration process, you have to verify your account and fund it. 

To fund the account, add a credit card to PayPal. This only takes a few seconds. To add your credit card to the PayPal transaction receipt, you need to verify the card. You have the option to check it online and secure the number, insert the number in the desired field to gamble online using PayPal. 

  • Deposit

At a PayPal online casino, go to the deposit section and choose PayPal to make your deposit. Enter the email address related to the PayPal account. Enter the amount you would like to deposit and confirm. Once they are added to the account, you can start gambling. All these take just a few minutes and you can complete the steps using your tablet or smartphone. PayPal has apps for Android and iOS devices. 

  • Withdraw

An online casino that is using PayPal will let you withdraw using this method. The process is similar to the deposit method. You have to visit the site’s withdrawal section and choose PayPal. Now, provide the required information and your funds are going to be added to your account instantly. From there, you have to transfer it to your bank account or credit card. 

After you request a withdrawal, the transaction process isn’t going to take more than 2-3 days to be processed. Nevertheless, in general, it is done much quicker and will be deposited in less than a day. If you are lucky, it can be transferred in just a few hours. 

Thus, the method is ideal for gamblers who want their money in their account as soon as possible and that is pretty much all gamblers. 

At times, the casino might run an ID check, especially when you are withdrawing a large sum of money. This is mainly to prevent money laundering. In that case, it might take a couple of days for the money to be transferred. All in all, it is one of the safest and easiest methods to use.

Additional Fees to Withdraw Using PayPal

When you use an online PayPal casino, you might have to pay some fees. All e-wallets have some fees and this method isn’t any different. PayPal is going to charge you a 3.4% fee for domestic payment. For international payment, the rate is 4.4%. You will also have to pay for currency conversion which is 4%. To withdraw, you have to pay $5 as a fixed fee. 

Pros and Cons of Playing in PayPal Casinos

It might be difficult to imagine that PayPal has nothing but advantages. Nevertheless, it is not true; it comes with several disadvantages, too. So, let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of using PayPal at an online casino. 

Pros

  • Available in the Best Online Casinos

Online casinos want to provide their players with the best possible banking methods for gambling. Since PayPal is one of the most popular eWallet options, you will find available payment methods in the top casinos. Increased PayPal use implies that more and more gambling sites are accepting it as a preferred banking method. 

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Brittney Zamora to drive for Rette Jones Racing in Daytona ARCA opener

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.: Officials from Rette Jones Racing (RJR) announced today that female standout Brittney Zamora has been tapped to drive the team’s No. 30 Ford Fusion in Saturday afternoon’s Lucas Oil 200 driven by General Tire ARCA Menards Series season opener from Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

ARCA championship-winning crew chief and team co-owner Mark Rette will guide Zamora as she prepares to make her superspeedway ARCA debut on Feb. 13, 2021.

Square1 Flex, VISA, Pit Road Pals and Davis Groupe Promotions will serve as Zamora’s marketing partners for the first ARCA Menards Series race of 2021.

A native of Kennewick, Washington, Zamora burst onto the racing scene with success in the Northwest Super Late Model Series in 2017 and 2018 and became the first female to win a championship in the series.

In fact, Zamora carried the title honors for two consecutive seasons, drawing the attention of many, including ARCA Menards Series West championship team Bill McAnally Racing who signed the promising driver to a full ARCA Menards Series West schedule in 2019.

In her rookie ARCA West season, she scored two poles, netted six top-five and 10 top-10 finishes and captured fifth in the championship standings. She earned a career-best third twice at Tucson (Ariz.) Speedway and Evergreen (Wash.) Speedway.

She joined Jefferson Racing in 2020 but the coronavirus pandemic played havoc with her racing schedule, leaving her to piece races together on a variety of different levels.

Regrouped and determined to race on the east coast, the 21-year-old worked hard during the offseason committed to aligning herself with good people and a winning organization like Rette Jones Racing.

“I am really excited to be joining Rette Jones Racing for my first superspeedway race,” said Zamora. “It is going to be a great experience and I am going to learn a lot. Daytona is a track I have always dreamed of racing at.

“I am confident in Mark (Rette), the RJR team and myself to be successful at Daytona. If luck stays on our side, I know we will have a strong chance to be in contention for a podium and possibly even a win.”

Rette Jones Racing is no stranger to success at Daytona. In January 2020, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team topped the speed charts with female driver Dominique Van Wieringen and contended for a top-five finish before being swept into an accident nearly halfway into last February’s race.

In 2017, RJR finished second in the ARCA season-opener with team co-owner Terry Jones who led 25 of the event’s 80 laps. Jones was preparing to a potentially winning move in the closing laps, but a late-race caution forced the event to end under yellow flag conditions.

Knowing his team is capable of success in front of a captive audience has Rette excited about Zamora’s ARCA Menards Series debut in the sport’s biggest race.

“I’m excited,” offered Rette. “Brittney should be too. I really feel like our No. 30 Square1 Flex Ford Fusion is going to be fast and I know Brittney isn’t afraid to drive, so we should be right up there with the best of the best in the series.

“I’m glad she turned some laps during the open ARCA Menards Series test in January and hopefully that track time will prove to be valuable for when she climbs aboard our race car with an opportunity to become the first female winner in ARCA national series history.

“We had that chance last year with Dominique but came up short. I’m thankful to have a second opportunity to do that this year with Brittney.”

RJR is co-owned by Canadian entrepreneur and former race car driver Terry Jones.

The Lucas Oil 200 driven by General Tire (80 laps | 200 miles) is the first of 20 races on the 2021 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins Fri., Feb. 12 with a one-hour session from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Group qualifying is set for race day, Sat., Feb. 13 at 8:30 a.m. The season-opener for the 69th consecutive ARCA season is set to take the green flag shortly after 1:30 p.m. The event will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), while ARCARacing.com will stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities.

For more on Brittney Zamora, please like her on Facebook (Brittz52) and follow her on Instagram (@brittney.zamora) and Twitter (@Brittz52).

For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing) or follow them on Twitter (@RetteJones30).

About Rette Jones Racing:

Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the intent of building a successful racing operation built around the fundamentals of hard work and a never give up attitude.

Owned by racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, RJR plan to field a full-time entry in 2021 in the ARCA Menards Series East, while also hopeful to field vehicles in the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS).

The winning ARCA East team also offers technical and setup intel as part of its technical alliance partnership program.

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