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Four Off-Road Campers You Need To Know About Before Planning Your Next Adventure

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Who does not like to say goodbye to their daily boring routine and head out into the wilderness for fun and epic adventure, soaking in all the love and danger nature offers?

Suppose you intend to wander profoundly into the boondocks. In that case, these rough terrain campers are the all-out bundle, offering lift, leeway, and ability so you can benefit as much as possible from your wild outing. We’ll be honest with you—this degree of extravagance and availability comes at an exorbitant cost; however, it may undoubtedly be justified regardless of the venture.

1- The Bengal by Tiger Adventure Vehicles

Tiger was making rough-terrain campers before rough-terrain campers were cool. The organization began in 1991, intending to take campers to remote, wild places they couldn’t ordinarily reach. 

With a full cab and an open living region, the truck-mounted Bengal gives campers the comforts of an RV with a truck’s portability. Furnished with a restroom, kitchen, full sunlight-based limit, and space to rest four, the Bengal has been a top decision for quite a long time.

2- The ALPHA Camper by All Terrain Warriors

Off-road Warriors isn’t playing: the forceful, useful ALPHA could be mistaken for a secret military vehicle. Worked to suit a scope of 4WD truck cab chassis, this square-shaped, extensive rough terrain camper with 4×4 accessories handles unpleasant territory easily.

Headroom for those difficult-to-reach campgrounds with zero stress over whether your rig can handle the terrain. Spoiler alert: it can. Furthermore, don’t stress over holding back on conveniences; this camper offers hot and cold running water, a shower and lavatory, cooking areas, and a theater setup for a great Offroad Living experience.

3- The EXP by EarthCruiser

Initially designed in Australia, the EarthCruiser line is made to deal with treacherous ground and bone-dry warmth. EarthCruiser raised the stakes when they moved to Bend, OR; these rough-terrain campers can also handle the extreme cold.

 For any individual who’s burnt out with a small living space or a rig that can’t do the work, the EarthCruiser’s lead EXP model—with its roomy storage capacity, assigned bed and dinette, press button lifting rooftop, restroom, and outside shower—is the solution.

4- Adventure Trucks by GXV

Need to go through rough terrain for quite a long time all at once? Global Expedition Vehicles is in that general area with you. Their Adventure Truck rough terrain camper model can be based on a Dodge Ram 5550 or Ford F550. 

It obliges up to 90 gallons of fresh water, 100 gallons of diesel fuel, and 650 watts of solar energy—enough to support you for quite a long time of rough terrain travel.

At $198,000 for a truck-and-camper transformation, the base model isn’t budget-friendly. Yet, the result could be inestimable: the opportunity to meander where no other RV can take you.

Final Words:

There are many off-roading vehicles to choose from when planning an off-road trip, but to do it in style, you have to go with the ones we picked out for you. These campers are fun, solid, and will accommodate you nicely when living off-grid.

King Shocks Sweeps Podium at King of the Hammers

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Randy Slawson comes from 29th starting position to take the overall win

1st Place – Randy Slawson (7:1:17.378)
2nd Place – JP Gomez (7:10:18.268)
3rd Place – Raul Gomez (7:35:34.018)

King Shocks and King of the Hammers go together for far more reasons than a common name. For one, there’s no better place for The Leader in Off-Road Shock Technology to prove the performance and reliability of the world’s premier off-road shocks than one of the most grueling off-road races in the world, with challenging rock sections, high-speed desert terrain, and an ever-evolving set of obstacles throughout the 14-hour race.

For two, this year’s KOH podium featured a clean sweep for racers on King Shocks, with Randy Slawson leading brothers JP and Raul Gomez across the finish line. It was Slawson’s record-tying third King of the Hammers win as a driver, his first since 2015, and allowed him to claim more than $70,000 in cash and prizes, including an $8,000 contingency bonus from King Shocks for the victory.

“My year begins and ends in February,” said Slawson. “It’s not in December, like everybody else’s. King of the Hammers is like the only thing that I live, eat, breathe, sleep, dream, you know. I spend more of my time and more of my money getting ready for this than I think anybody does. We’ve been backed up by the best in the business, like King Shocks, and it’s really been a pleasure working with them over the years. They have been a key part of my continued success.”

JP Gomez started the race on the pole, but the 190-mile challenge featured numerous lead changes across its three laps. In the end, Slawson and the Gomez brothers were the only three drivers to complete the event in under eight hours, even as Raul Gomez briefly stopped on course to assist another competitor who had crashed.

“We’re thrilled to have swept the podium at this year’s King of the Hammers,” said King Shocks President/Owner Brett King. “Huge congratulations to Randy, JP, and Raul for locking out the top three spots this year, and a ton of other teams running King Shocks also did a tremendous job conquering this year’s course. KOH is the ultimate test of off-road technology every single year, and we work hard to engineer quality products that don’t just have what it takes to make it to the finish, but make it look effortless. We’re proud of all the King racers who ran this year’s event, and can’t wait to defend all three podium spots next year!”
Racing, prerunning or just having fun, whatever your application; King Shocks has the shock for you with the performance, reliability, precise tuning and adjustability you need. King Shocks, The Leader in Off-Road Technology!

About King Off-Road Shocks
King Shocks is a world-class manufacturer and servicer of custom made adjustable and rebuildable automotive shock absorbers and performance racing products for utility vehicles, OEM replacement and professional racing use. For over twenty years King Shocks has taken pride in putting quality, performance and customer service above all. Every product sold is the result of constant testing and development done with top racers in competition worldwide. This real world testing exposes their designs to a level of abuse and destructive forces that cannot be duplicated in a laboratory. King Shocks, The leader in Off-Road Shock Technology.

Country Music Stars Pryor & Lee to Perform National Anthem Ahead of 43rd Annual Busch Clash at DAYTONA on Iconic DIS Road Course

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2021) – Country music stars and Black River Entertainment recording artists Pryor & Lee will virtually perform “The Star Spangled Banner” ahead of the 43rd  Annual Busch CLASH at DAYTONA on Tuesday evening, kicking off an exciting week of heart-pounding action at Daytona International Speedway as a part of Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth.

The duo of Pryor Baird and Kaleb Lee first met in 2018 as contestants on the 14th season of The Voice. Then solo acts, the singers were paired as roommates during the Blind Audition, and a friendship instantly bloomed. The two recently made their country radio debut with their single “Y’allsome,” in 2020.

Looking up to acts like Brooks & Dunn and Montgomery Gentry for their authentic lifestyle, storytelling and country roots, Pryor & Lee have carved out a path of their own with a distinct throwback country vibe and unmistakable talent.

One of the most unique and anticipated events in all of motorsports, the Busch Clash At DAYTONA will mark the first time the traditional exhibition-style event will tackle the track’s 14-turn, 3.61-mile road course, plus will take place under the lights with a scheduled a 7:00 p.m. ET start. It will be shown LIVE on FS1, which gets things started on NASCAR RaceDay at 6:00 p.m. ET, and can be heard on MRN/SiriusXM Radio. The National Anthem by Pryor & Lee is set for 6:54 p.m. ET.

Drivers will compete on the same storied course (with the lone addition a NASCAR fourth-turn chicane) as the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and the DAYTONA 200, North America’s premier races for sports cars and motorcycles, respectively. The road course was introduced to NASCAR’s top three national series this past August for the first time, and reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion Chase Elliott was victorious.

Tickets for Speedweeks events, excluding the DAYTONA 500 in which Denny Hamlin goes for a record third straight win, are still available, with children 12 and under are FREE in the 100 level seating and $10 in all other reserved seating. Tickets start at $49 for adults for the Busch Clash, Thursday’s Bluegreen Vacations Duel At DAYTONA, Friday’s Nextera Energy 250 and Saturday’s doubleheader featuring the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. ® 300 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire for the ARCA Menards Series.

For information and a complete schedule of all racing events as part of Speedweeks, log onto www.DAYTONA500.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP. Tickets are also available for the track’s tripleheader weekend on the DAYTONA Road course (Feb. 19-21), featuring NASCAR’s top three national series.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest speedway news.

Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Open for Visitors Throughout Daytona Speedweeks

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  • MSHFA Located on the Grounds of Daytona International Speedway in the Ticket and Tours Building Outside Turn 4
  • Gary Balough Driven and Designed “Batmobile” Dirt Modified on Limited Engagement Display During Speedweeks

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (February 9, 2021) – Race fans in Daytona Beach for Speedweeks will be able to visit the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA), located on the grounds of Daytona International Speedway (DIS), during daytime hours every day this week except during the running of Sunday’s Daytona 500.

Housed in the DIS Ticket and Tours Building on International Speedway Blvd., and just outside of Turn 4 leading into the famed DIS tri-oval, the MSHFA is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from today through this Saturday, February 13th.

Normally part of the DIS tour program, special Museum-only admission is available for guests when tour operations cease for most of the Daytona 500 schedule. Hall of Fame tickets during the lead up to the Daytona 500 are $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 5 to 12 years old, and free for children under five. Visitors who show their Daytona International Speedway race ticket will be admitted for just $7.

“We are pleased to open the doors to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America to race fans from around the world,” MSHFA President George Levy said. “From the opening day of Speedweeks through the race weekend, NASCAR fans will be able to see unique aspects of the entire motorsports world right here in Daytona.”

The MSHFA is a true wonder of motorsports and serves as the only hall that honors all American motorsports, from cars, motorcycles, airplanes, off-road and powerboats. The museum features hands-on displays, galleries, and significant motorsports vehicles that tell the history of motorsports.

For most of each year, access to the MSFHA is included with every Daytona International Speedway tour, which run throughout each day, or as a museum-only ticket. The attraction is open daily nearly year-round except holidays and on major DIS race and event days. For more information, visit the MSHFA at www.mshf.com or contact Levy at (248) 895-1704 or glevy@mshf.com.

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

Noteworthy:

  • The famous Gary Balough “Batmobile” dirt modified car will be a featured attraction at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America for a limited engagement during Speedweeks. Balough and car builder Kenny Weld draped a Lincoln body on to one of the most advanced race cars ever developed at the time. Balough drove the Batmobile to victory in its first and only race, the 1980 Schaefer 125 at Super DIRT Week IX at the one-mile track at the old New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Although organizers quickly moved to outlaw the radical racer, it had huge influence on the northeast dirt modifieds that followed because of its many innovations in aerodynamics, suspension design and ram air induction. Balough will be on-site at the Museum from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day this week to sign autographs and copies of his book next to the Batmobile.

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. Watson 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.

Chevrolet Will Set the Pace at Daytona with 1370 Total Horsepower

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  • Corvette, Camaro and Silverado to pace three different NASCAR touring series
  • Chevy MyWay broadcast event to highlight Team Chevy history, technology

DETROIT – Chevrolet will pace all three NASCAR national touring series races this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Each season-opening race will be paced by a different Chevrolet model powered by a distinct variant of Chevy’s famed 6.2L small block V-8 engine with ties to Chevrolet Cup Series racing engines. Chevrolet’s three pace vehicles will produce a cumulative 1370 horsepower.

The mid-engine Corvette Stingray coupe will serve as the pace car for the renowned Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14. At the heart of Corvette is a LT2 V-8, visible through the rear glass hatch, which produces 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the Z51 performance package – the most horsepower and torque for any entry Corvette.

Also pacing the field this weekend:

• Silverado 1500 RST in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ NextEra Energy 250 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12
• Camaro SS 1LE in the Xfinity Series’ Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 13

Chevy MyWay gives race fans more to enjoy

For the first time, key members of Team Chevy will present a behind-the-scenes look at elements of Daytona’s history and the technology used in current Daytona races.

“Live from Daytona” will showcase the rare GM Firebird I concept, highlight the history behind the Harley J. Earl trophy, compare the Camaro ZL1 1LE street and NASCAR Cup Series cars and feature the 2021 Daytona 500 Corvette pace car.

“Live from Daytona” is presented by Chevy MyWay, a virtual showroom-like studio, providing customers a new and innovative way to interact with Chevrolet products. The free 20-minute broadcast is open to all, and begins Saturday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. ET on Chevrolet.com/myway.

“Coming off of a successful 2020 on track in all three NASCAR national series, our drivers and teams are fired up and looking to put Chevrolet back in Victory Lane, starting at Daytona,” said Tony Johnson, director of Chevrolet Car and Crossover Marketing. “In addition to exciting green-flag racing, we’re really looking forward to showing off the Daytona 500 Corvette Stingray pace car and so much more for race fans Saturday during the ‘Live from Daytona’ broadcast presented by Chevy MyWay.”

All three Chevrolet pace vehicles have a racy red, white and blue theme inspired by the 2021 Daytona 500 logo. The Corvette-exclusive Rapid Blue color is featured on each vehicle and will make its debut as an available option on the 2022 Camaro. A tiled pattern using the Chevrolet bowtie, red accents, bold white lettering and pace car lighting complete the look for Corvette, Camaro and Silverado.

This marks the sixth time a Corvette has paced the Daytona 500. Overall, Chevrolet has paced The Great American Race 14 times.

The 455-horsepower LT1-powered 2021 Camaro SS 1LE is equipped to deliver high-performance thrills. The optional 1LE performance package with magnetic ride control offers 1.02g cornering capability.

Silverado is built to do the job right – every time. The Silverado RST is powered by an optional 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 engine, which offers 420 horsepower.

In 2021, Chevrolet is campaigning the Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series, Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Chevrolet has won The Great American Race 24 times – more than any other manufacturer.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in 75 countries with nearly 4 million cars and trucks sold in 2019. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found www.chevrolet.com.

Vintage Indy™️ Returns to Road America for INDYCAR REV Group Grand Prix Presented by AMR Weekend, June 17-20

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Fans Welcome!

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., February 9, 2021 – Road America is proud to announce that Vintage Indy™ will return to the event line-up for the REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR weekend, June 17-20. Fans are welcome to the 4-day event weekend and are encouraged to follow safe practices, such as social distancing or wearing a cloth face-covering where social distancing is difficult to maintain.

During the event, several historic open-wheel race cars will traverse the 4.048-mile road course in multiple sessions demonstrating the cars on-track, sandwiched between breaks where spectators can visit a designated paddock area to see the machines up close and personal. All on track appearances will again be paced by the Johnny Lightning Special inspired Miles Ahead™ MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop, driven by two-time Indianapolis 500 Winner Al Unser Jr.

For those unaware, Vintage Indy™ dedicates itself to the history and preservation of “Indianapolis Championship Cars” created between 1911 and 1997.

Fans have three quick, convenient methods to buy tickets:

  • Online: Visit www.roadamerica.com Tickets are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Print your tickets to save time and enjoy a contactless experience at the gates.
  • Phone: Call 800-365-RACE or 920-892-4576 between 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.
  • In-Person: Visit the Road America Ticket Office at the Road America Administration Building off of State Highway 67 (Gate 6) between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.
  • Gates open at 7 a.m. and races run rain or shine. For more information, call 800-365-RACE (7223) or visit www.roadamerica.com

Anyone 16-years-old and under are always FREE with a paying adult at the gate.

All active-duty first responders will receive FREE entry to the REV Group Grand Prix presented by American Medical Response weekend. First responders, including law enforcement, fire, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians, will be admitted free of charge by showing valid identification indicating active service in the form of a department-issued ID, badge, copies of certifications or an active roster copy from their department on department letterhead. FREE admission must be redeemed at the gate and is only valid during the event weekend.

Additional protocols and guidelines for guests planning to attend can be found at www.roadamerica.com/safety

About Road America: Established in 1955, Road America is conveniently located between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The world’s best racers have competed at this legendary four-mile, 14-turn road circuit for over 65 years. Along with over 500 events held seasonally at the 640-acre facility, several major weekends are open to the public, which include the IndyCar Series, the MotoAmerica Series, three vintage racing events, numerous Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and NASCAR. Road America’s park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities, numerous camping options, fantastic concessions, and high-speed excitement to hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. Fans can also stay and play in cabins located conveniently on the grounds and find all sorts of souvenirs, collectibles, and apparel at the 7,500 sq. ft Paddock Shop. Affectionately known by many as America’s National Park of Speed, Road America can accommodate groups of all sizes including weddings and corporate events in the Tufte Conference Center. In addition to public race weekends, Road America offers a variety of group event programs including geocaching, disc golf, and off-road adventure tours, karting and the Road America Motorcycle and Driving Schools. For more information, visit www.roadamerica.com Follow Road America on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube or call 800-365-7223

GMS Racing Camping World Trucks Daytona Preview

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Sheldon Creed, No. 2 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Chevrolet Silverado
Daytona International Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats
– Starts: 2, Best start: 6, Best finish: 9, Laps led: 23

2020 Season Recap
– Starts: 23, Wins: 5, Best start: 1, Best finish; 1, Top 5s: 9, Top 10s: 13, Laps led: 587, Stage wins: 11

Notes:

– Sheldon Creed returns for his third full-time season with GMS Racing. The 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion earned five wins, nine top-five and 13 top-10 finishes and led 587 laps en route to his first title.

– The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers joins Creed as primary sponsor for Friday night’s NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

– Creed and the No. 2 team will compete with chassis No. 053 this week in Daytona. Creed has competed with this chassis four times in his time with GMS and has two top-10 finishes and 53 laps led in those starts. This chassis has been to victory lane twice, including a win from the pole at Daytona in 2017.

– In addition to his two Camping World Trucks starts, Creed has one ARCA Menards series start at the track in 2018 where he led 35 laps en route to a third-place finish.

– Jeff Stankiewicz returns to crew chief for the No. 2 team this season.The 2020 championship winning crew chief reunited with Creed mid-season in 2019 after winning the 2018 ARCA Menards Series championship together. Stankiewicz has seven Camping World Trucks wins as a crew chief including five in 2020 en route to the series championship.

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“I’m ready for Daytona. I feel like we’ve always had fast trucks and we’re always up front, but then disaster strikes in the last few laps for me. We’re just going to try to stay out of trouble all night and give ourselves a shot at the end for a win.”

Zane Smith, No. 21 Michael Roberts Construction Chevrolet Silverado
Daytona International Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1, Best start: 6, Best finish: 11

2020 Season Recap
– Starts: 23, Wins: 2, Best start: 1, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 7, Top 10s: 13, Laps led: 376, Stage wins: 6

Notes:

– Zane Smith returns for his sophomore season with GMS Racing in the No. 21 Silverado. Smith earned Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors and was voted Most Popular Driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2020. Smith had an impressive rookie season with two wins, seven top-five and 13 top-10 finishes with 376 laps led en route to a runner-up finish in the championship standings.

– Returning parter Michael Roberts Construction will be featured on Smith’s Silverado in Friday night’s NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

– Smith and the No. 21 team will compete with chassis No. 134 this weekend in Daytona. Smith competed twice with this chassis in 2020 with a best finish of 11th at Daytona in February.

– In addition to his Camping World Trucks start at the track, Smith has one ARCA Menards Series start at Daytona International Speedway in 2018 where he qualified second and led 24 laps.

– Kevin “Bono” Manion returns for a second season with Smith and the No. 21 team. The pair racked up two wins and 13 top-10 finds in 2020 en route to a second-place finish in the championship standings. Manion has six Camping World Trucks wins, 17 NASCAR Xfinity Series wins and five NASCAR Cup Series wins in 19 years as a crew chief in the sport.

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“It feels good to be back with the same team we had last year. I feel like I’ve never worked so hard in the off season preparing myself for a year. I’ve been doing a lot of iRacing stuff with the Chevy group and my spotter to knock the rust off and prepare. Hopefully we can improve on last year and stay out of trouble to give ourselves a shot at the win.”

Chase Purdy, No. 23 Bama Buggies Chevrolet Silverado
Daytona International Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats
– No prior Camping World Trucks starts at Daytona International Speedway.

2020 Season Recap
– Starts: 7 Best start: 1, Best finish: 10

Notes:

– Chase Purdy is set to compete in his first full-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season with GMS Racing in the No. 23 Chevrolet Silverado. Purdy ran a partial season for GMS in the No. 24 in 2020 and earned one top-10 and three top-15 finishes in seven starts.

– Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based company Bama Buggies will sponsor Purdy at the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

– Purdy and the No. 23 team will compete with chassis No. 129 this weekend in Daytona. This chassis has three top-10 finishes in seven starts including a win at Daytona in 2018.

– Purdy has one ARCA Menards Series start at Daytona in 2018 where he qualified third.

– Jeff Hensley rejoins GMS as crew chief for Purdy and the No. 23 team. Hensley has 18 Camping World Truck wins in 395 races atop the pit box through 17 seasons in the series. Hensley was previously at GMS in 2016 and served as crew chief for Spencer Gallagher.

Quote:

“I’m excited to get the season kicked off in Daytona. It’s been a long off season and I’ve done a lot of preparing for this race. We just need to keep the nose clean, avoid the big one and make no mistakes and try to be there at the end to go after a win.”

Raphael Lessard, No. 24 CANAC Chevrolet Silverado
Daytona International Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1, Best start: 8, Best finish: 20

2020 Season Recap
– Starts: 23, Wins: 1, Best start: 5, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 4, Top 10s: 7, Laps led: 20

Notes:

– Raphael Lessard will pilot the No. 24 Silverado for his sophomore season and his first season with GMS Racing. Lessard earned his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway and earned four top-five and seven top-10 finishes in 2020.

– CANAC, an independent hardware and construction materials chain from the Quebec City region, will sponsor Lessard for Friday night’s NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

– Lessard and the No. 24 team will compete with chassis No. 127 on Friday. This chassis has raced six times for the organization and has four top-10 finishes.

– Chad Walter shifts to the No. 24 Silverado to crew chief for Lessard in 2021. Walter has five wins in 208 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at crew chief and led Tyler Ankrum’s team to a playoff berth in 2020 in his first season as a Camping World Trucks crew chief.

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“I’m excited to get to work with a new team with GMS and Chevrolet. I’m ready to go. There’s going to be an adaptation with my new crew chief and my new spotter. We’re just going to have to get used to working with each other and see what we all like. I feel like they want to win and I do too. There’s a little bit of confidence from my win at Talladega, but I still have a lot to learn. Daytona will be my third start on a superspeedway.”

Tyler Ankrum, No. 26 LiUNA! Chevrolet Silverado
Daytona International Speedway Camping World Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1, Best start: 7

2020 Season Recap
– Starts: 23, Best start: 2, Best finish: 2, Top 5s: 3, Top 10s: 10, Laps led: 54, Stage wins: 1

Notes:

– Tyler Ankrum returns for his second full-time season with GMS Racing in the No. 26 Silverado. In 2020, Ankrum qualified for the playoffs for the second consecutive season and finished the season with three top-five and 10 top-10 finishes and led 54 laps.

– LiUNA returns as primary sponsor for Ankrum’s No. 26 Chevrolet for Friday night’s NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

– Ankrum and the No. 26 team will utilize chassis No. 133 at Daytona. Ankrum competed with this chassis at both superspeedway races in 2020 with a best finish of 16th at Talladega in October.

– Charles Denike move to captain the No. 26 crew for Tyler Ankrum in the 2021 season. 2020 marked Denike’s first full-time season as crew chief and produced two memorable wins, with Chase Elliott at Charlotte in May 2020 as well as Sam Mayer’s commanding win of Bristol in September.

Quote:

“I’m excited to get the season started. I feel confident heading into a second full-time season with the same team, but also for the opportunity to work with a new crew chief. Last year was a learning year for me and I feel like I’m where I need to be to go out and win races and compete. Last year at Daytona we did a pretty good job of staying out of trouble for most of the race, but got caught up in something towards the end. Hopefully this year we can improve on that and have a shot at the win.”

ABOUT GMS RACING

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith, Tyler Ankrum, Chase Purdy and Raphael Lessard. The team also competes in the ARCA Racing Series with Jack Wood. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 and 2020 Camping World Trucks Championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championship and 2020 Sioux Chief Showdown Championship. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https://gmsracing.net/.

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RCR Event Preview – Daytona 500

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Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR Cup Series history at Daytona International Speedway… Dating back to 1976, Richard Childress Racing has won 11 poles and collected six points-paying victories at the most-storied racetrack on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit. RCR owns three Daytona 500 wins (Dale Earnhardt – 1998, Kevin Harvick – 2007, Austin Dillon – 2018), three Coke Zero 400 trophies (Earnhardt – 1990, 1993 and Harvick – 2010) and 14 qualifying races, including a record 10-consecutive victories with Earnhardt (1990 – 1999). In addition, RCR has earned the Busch Clash victory a total of eight times, with drivers Harvick (2009, 2010, 2013) and Earnhardt (1986, ’88, ’91, ’93, and ’95).

The Clash… For the first time in 43 years, the Busch Clash will run on the Daytona International Speedway Road Course, a 14-turn, 3.61-mile course that was introduced to the top three national series last August. The annual exhibition race will consist of 35 laps with one scheduled caution at Lap 15. The exclusive field of 21 drivers is limited to 2020 Busch Pole Award winners, past Busch Clash champions who competed full-time in 2020, former Daytona 500 champions who competed full-time in 2020, former Daytona 500 pole winners who competed full-time in 2020, 2020 Cup Series Playoff drivers, 2020 Cup Series race winners and 2020 Cup Series stage winners. Both RCR Cup Series drivers – Dillon and Tyler Reddick – will compete in the invitation-only event.

Time to Duel… The Bluegreen Vacations Duels at Daytona feature two 150-mile races from which the majority of the final starting grid for the Daytona 500 will be set. Dillon and Reddick will find out which Duel their Camaros will compete in, after Wednesday night’s single-car time trials.

Catch the Action… The Busch Clash at Daytona will be televised live Tuesday, Feb. 9 beginning at 7 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1 and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

The Bluegreen Vacations Duels at Daytona, two 60-lap qualifying races, will be televised live Thursday, Feb. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1 and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Beef. It’s What for Dinner. 300 at Daytona will be televised live Saturday, Feb. 13 beginning at 5 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1 and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

The 63rd running of the Daytona 500 will be televised live Sunday, Feb. 14 beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Dillon and the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER Off Road Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE at Daytona International Speedway… Dillon, the 2018 Daytona 500 Champion, has 15 previous starts in the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway, acquiring one pole award, two top-five and seven top-10 finishes. The Welcome, North Carolina, driver, who grew up attending races at Daytona International Speedway with his family, has 10 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with one win, seven top-five and seven top-10 finishes. He has two starts at the track in the NASCAR Truck Series.

Former Pole Winner… Dillon earned his career-first NASCAR Cup Series pole award with a lap of 196.019 mph (45.914 seconds) in the 2014 edition of the Daytona 500. It marked the fourth time the No. 3 has won the pole for the Daytona 500, and its 67th Cup Series pole, overall. Dillon also started on the front row for the July 2015 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona. Dillon’s starting position for this year’s Daytona 500 will be determined by his finishing position in the Bluegreen Vacations Duels on Thursday (live on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 7 p.m. ET).

But First, We Clash… Dillon is one of 21 drivers scheduled to compete in the pre-season event. This will be Dillon’s seventh start in the Busch Clash. He finished second in last year’s exhibition event. Dillon starts 19th in the race via a random draw.

About Tracker Off Road… Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE prominently features TRACKER ATVs, a game-changing new line of all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides offering breakthrough performance, service and value in the off-road industry. TRACKER OFF ROAD was born out of a powerhouse partnership formed between Bass Pro Shops and TRACKER founder Johnny Morris and Textron Specialized Vehicles, bringing together the undisputed world leader in boating with a global leader in innovation and technology.

About Bass Pro Shops… Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.” Bass Pro Shops has a long relationship with NASCAR, dating back to 1998. For more information, visit .

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:
You’ve had success at Daytona International Speedway. How do you negotiate staying out of the wrecks throughout the race so that you can be in contention at the end?
“It’s tough. It’s a game of putting yourself in position. I call it high-speed chess because you know at some point in time you’re going to be vulnerable. You hope that someone doesn’t take advantage of that too much and cause a big wreck. It’s one of those things where you are constantly moving and trying to guess the flow of the pack. I think the best place to be is in the front most of the time, but it’s impossible now with the way we race to keep yourself up there for the entire race. You see guys do it for long periods of time. Denny Hamlin has been pretty amazing at putting himself in the right position as of late. I’m going to do my best this time around to put ourselves in position for another shot at the Daytona 500.”

Do you feel the “big one” coming, or does it happen so fast that you’re just in it?
“Sometimes you’re in it, and there is nothing you can do about it because you know time is running out and you’re in it either way. It’s an odd feeling knowing your putting yourself out there and something is about to happen. It’s an issue of timing. You’re hoping you just get through it. I’ve been fortunate to sneak through some of them, or be in front of some of them. You usually know when the intensity is rising and the pack is starting to get a little bit out of control. You try to do your best to give yourself an out or be in front of it.”

You were able to get some experience on the Daytona Road Course by competing in the Rolex 24 this year. Did anything jump out at you about the track that you can use for the Busch Clash this year?
“It’s not so much of a technical track like some of the tracks that we go to that are road courses. It’s pretty self-explanatory. I like the fact that the tires seem to wear quite a bit at the track. I haven’t gotten to run the new chicane coming off Turn Four, so I need to make sure I try to stop when I get over there this time around from the Rolex to this race. I enjoyed it and I think the experience I got in the 24 was great. We’ll see how it all plays out in the end.”

Reddick and the No. 8 I Am Second Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the Clash at Daytona… This week’s Clash at Daytona will be Tyler Reddick’s first start in the exhibition race. Reddick does have one Daytona International Speedway Road Course start, finishing in the top 20 during last year’s NASCAR Cup Series’ debut on the configuration.

Reddick and the No. 8 Lenovo Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the Daytona 500… Reddick will be making his third start in the Daytona 500 and fourth overall Cup Series start on the oval configuration with this year’s season-opening event. Reddick also has six starts at the 2.5-mile speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, collecting one win, two pole awards and two top-10 finishes. Reddick also found victory lane at Daytona during his NASCAR Truck Series days, winning in 2015.

About I Am Second… I Am Second is a non-profit that ignites hope and inspires people to live for something greater than themselves. Launched in 2008, the iamsecond.com website features more than 100 powerful short films of athletes, actors, models, musicians, cultural influencers and everyday people who have found hope through a relationship with Jesus. Watch their stories and find out more at iamsecond.com.

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TYLER REDDICK QUOTES:
This will be your debut start in the Clash at Daytona. How are you and the I Am Second team approaching the race?
“I’m looking forward to being part of the Clash at Daytona this year. It has been fun in the past watching the drivers and teams go out there every year and kick off the season with an exhibition race, but I’m excited to be part of the action this year. With NASCAR making the change to have the Clash on the road course, it also helps serve as a bit of a test session for our Daytona Road Course race next week. Having no practice that weekend makes the Clash race this week even more valuable as far as on-track time.”

You’re kicking off your sophomore year in the Cup Series this weekend with your third Daytona 500. What are your expectations?
“It’s hard to predict what will happen in the Daytona 500 just because of the nature of that race, but I’m excited to have another shot at it. I feel like I learn more during each superspeedway race I have in the Cup Series. My team and I worked really hard during the off-season to identify where we struggled last year and how we were going to be better in 2021. Sunday will be the first major test for us, but I’m confident in my No. 8 Lenovo team and our plan for the year.”

Snider and the No. 2 TaxSlayer Chevrolet Camaro at Daytona… After competing on a part-time basis for Richard Childress Racing one year ago, Myatt Snider now takes over the reins of the No. 2 TaxSlayer Chevrolet Camaro full-time and will chase after the championship title in 2021. Snider has two previous NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the 2.5-mile superspeedway tri-oval, leading a total of 22 laps and earning the pole position last February. The 26-year-old also has three starts in the NASCAR Truck Series, recording a 10th-place finish in 2017.

Going for Seven… RCR’s Xfinity Series program is going for their seventh consecutive pole in the prestigious season opening race at Daytona. The team has achieved this feat with six different drivers in six seasons. Snider captured the pole position one year ago, when the then rookie driver started from the front row to keep the streak alive.

About TaxSlayer… TaxSlayer makes online tax filing accessible for millions of Americans, with an easy-to-use platform and unlimited support at a fraction of the cost of the competition. Trusted for over 50 years, the Augusta-based tech company successfully completed more than 10 million federal and state e-filed tax returns in 2020 and processed $15 billion in refunds. TaxSlayer achieved a 4.5/5 TrustScore on consumer review site Trustpilot, with 87% of its customers rating the tax filing platform Great or Excellent. For more information, visit www.TaxSlayer.com.

MYATT SNIDER QUOTE:
What are your expectations for Saturday’s race at Daytona?
“One of my goals right away is to get the seventh consecutive pole in the season opener at Daytona for RCR. Obviously, I got it last year and I am hoping to continue the streak again. I think we are going to have a faster Chevrolet Camaro this year, so it may be even that much easier. This streak says a lot about this team and how they have succeeded season after season. We have a great group behind us with TaxSlayer on board and my crew chief Andy Street leading the guys. I could not be happier with where we are currently and where we are starting from to kick off this season. I feel like it is going to be a good weekend for us. Hopefully, we will go out and get some stage points and win the race.”

James Buescher Rejoins Niece Motorsports for Season-Opener at Daytona

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2021) – NASCAR Truck Series Champion James Buescher will again return to Niece Motorsports in 2021. Buescher will race the No. 44 FHE/GR Energy Services Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway.

“I’m very thankful for another great opportunity for me to get behind the wheel of a Niece Motorsports Silverado, especially at Daytona,” said Buescher. “Being away from the sport for over five years heading to Texas last fall, I went in with realistic expectations. I was able to knock the rust off and accomplish my goals. I am looking forward to kicking the season off with a great team like Niece Motorsports and if all goes well, we’ll find ourselves fighting for the checkered flag with our FHE, GR Energy Services Chevy Silverado.”

The Texas native has five Truck Series starts at Daytona International Speedway, with his best finish of ninth coming in 2011.

Buescher will race with support from FHE and GR Energy Services. The FracLock system, manufactured by FHE, is a combination of new technologies that makes well sites safer, more efficient, and lowers the cost of operations. This innovation redefines frac.

GR Energy Services is a completions solutions company offering cased hole wireline logging and perforating services to the oil and gas industry. Using GR’s industry leading proprietary ZIP Intervention Platform technology, customers are increasing the efficiency of their operations, lowering overall costs, and increasing the profitability of their wells. Through innovation and collaboration, GR is committed safely deliver a more profitable well.

“We’re excited to have James back with our Niece Motorsports team at Daytona,” said Niece Motorsports General Manager Cody Efaw. “James has a lot of experience in these trucks, especially at Daytona. We are ready to get this season started. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into building these superspeedway trucks. Our team has been working nonstop this offseason. We’re ready to get on track and get the season started.”

Buescher, the 2012 Truck Series Champion, has 120 Truck Series starts, with his most recent coming last season at Texas Motor Speedway. In those 120 starts, Buescher has six wins, five poles and 31 top-five finishes. In addition, Buescher has 62 top-10 finishes and has led 962 laps.

In 2015, Buescher made the move from being a full-time NASCAR driver to becoming a success REALTOR® in the Houston, Texas market, where he and his wife, Kris, currently operate The Buescher Group at Compass Real Estate.

Buescher will take the green flag at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET, airing live on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Gaulding Debuts at Daytona with Jimmy Means Racing and Panini

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