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Toni Breidinger joins Young’s Motorsports starting at Daytona

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Young’s Motorsports announced today that female sensation Toni Breidinger has joined the organization to compete in a limited ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) schedule beginning with the 2021 ARCA season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Feb. 13., 2021.

Breidinger, a native of Hillsborough, Calif. will make her first ARCA Menards Series start since 2018 where she competed in three races, earning a career-best 10th place finish in her series’ debut at Madison (Wisc.) International Speedway.

“I’m very thankful for this opportunity to continue the next steps of my racing career with Young’s Motorsports,” said Breidinger.

“It’s going to be a busy year of competition in ARCA Menards Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, but I feel like the program that we have assembled at Young’s Motorsports will be influential in completing our goals and setting the path for the future.”

When Breidinger makes her Truck Series debut in 2021, she will become the first-ever Arabic-American female driver to participate in any NASCAR national series, a major step forward in the direction of progress as well as an inspiration for young women around the globe.

“Daytona is going to be the biggest race of my career, but I’m ready for it,” added Breidinger who participated in the open ARCA test with Young’s Motorsports at Daytona last month. “It’s going to be a competitive race, but I know that the Young’s Motorsports team will prepare me a fast race car and we can contend for a top-10 finish. That is our goal, a top-10 finish.”

A record 19-time female USAC winner, Breidinger shifted her attention from dirt to asphalt and most recently finished fourth in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series in 2020 with DLP Motorsports.

Through her unprecedented success, Breidinger has accumulated over 1 million social media followers across several platforms and has partnered up with several brands including, Head and Shoulders, Sunny D, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS, Tory Burch, Sparco and Bell Helmets.

Additionally, she has attracted attention from the media being featured exclusively in Paper Magazine, Flaunt Magazine and ESPN.

“We are thrilled to add Toni Breidinger to our Young’s Motorsports portfolio in 2021,” said Young’s Motorsports team principal Tyler Young. “She is not only motivated but determined to make her season a successful one. We know that she can go to Daytona next week and be competitive and contend to become the first ARCA Menards Series national series female winner.”

A detailed schedule for Breidinger aboard the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet ARCA car and No. 82 Chevrolet Silverado NASCAR Camping World Truck Series truck will be announced at a later date.

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 Toni Breidinger, please visit, tonibreidinger.com, like her on Facebook (tonibreidingerracing) and follow on Instagram (tonibreidinger) and Twitter (@tonibreidinger).

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

Format Announced for 43rd Annual Busch Clash At DAYTONA on Iconic DIS Road Course

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Starting Lineup to be set Monday Evening During Blind Draw on facebook.com/DAYTONA

Event to be hosted by NASCAR.com’s Alex Weaver, and will be joined by Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile and Each Crew Chief of Participating Teams in the Historical Event

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2021) – The format of next Tuesday night’s 43rd Annual Busch Clash At DAYTONA  on the iconic DAYTONA Road course will be 35 laps with one scheduled caution set on lap 15, while the starting lineup for the will be determined via a blind draw Monday night on Daytona International Speedway’s Facebook page.

The draw can be seen Monday beginning at 9 p.m. on facebook.com/DAYTONA (click Facebook). NASCAR.com’s Alex Weaver will host the virtual event, and will be joined by Speedway President Chip Wile as well as the crew chiefs of each teams that will compete in the Busch Clash.

With 21 cans of Busch Beer on display, a number (1-21) will be affixed to the bottom each. In front of each can will be a letter and the crew chief will call out what letter they choose. Wile will then pick up the can, turn it upside down and reveal the starting position of each team.

The first pick will be for the No. 9 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Chevrolet team of Chase Elliott with crew chief – and Ormond Beach native – Alan Gustafson. Second will be for the No. 2 Team Penske Ford of Brad Keselowski and crew chief Jeremy Bullins. The draw will continue in order of the championship standings from 2020.

A total of 21 teams are scheduled to compete in this year’s Clash. Due to the pandemic, NASCAR adjusted the format for setting the field for a majority of its races last season. As such, the eligibility for the Busch Clash At DAYTONA – which has long been tied to Busch Pole Award wins in the previous season – has a new look. The eligibility requirements for the 2021 edition are:

·       2020 Busch Pole Award winners

·       Past Busch Clash Winners who competed full-time in 2020

·       DAYTONA 500 Champions who competed full-time in 2020

·       Former DAYTONA 500 Busch Pole Winners who competed full-time in 2020

·       2020 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff drivers

·       2020 NASCAR Cup Series Race winners

·       2020 NASCAR Cup Series Stage winners

The 21 drivers eligible to compete in the Busch Clash include: Aric Almirola (#10), Ryan Blaney (#12), Alex Bowman (#88), Chris Buescher (#17), Kurt Busch (#1), Kyle Busch (#18), William Byron (#24), Cole Custer (#41), Matt DiBenedetto (#21), Austin Dillon (#3), Ty Dillon (#23), Elliott (#9), Denny Hamlin (#11), Kevin Harvick (#4), Erik Jones (#43), Keselowski (#2), Joey Logano (#22), Ryan Newman (#6), Tyler Reddick (#8), Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.,(#47) and Martin Truex, Jr. (#19).

Seven of the entries are former winners of the Busch Clash, led by Harvick and Hamlin with three wins each, along with one-time victors Keselowski, Logano, Kyle and Kurt Busch, as well as defending champion Jones.

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. Drivers will compete on the same storied course (with the lone addition a NASCAR fourth-turn chicane) of 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.

Tickets for Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth events, excluding the DAYTONA 500 in which Hamlin goes for a record third straight win, are still available. Fans wishing to attend are encouraged to secure their seats. Excluding the DAYTONA 500, 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.

About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of “The Great American Race” – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the “World Center of Racing,” boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.

AmericanMuscle’s Customer Spotlight | Video

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Up Close and Personal with a Clean 2018 Challenger GT

PAOLI, Pa. (February 4th, 2021) –  AmericanMuscle (AM) rolls out a new episode of its popular “Customer Builds” YouTube series featuring a 2018 3.6L V6 Challenger GT. AM host, Adam Maqboul connects with Chicago resident, John Benett to find out the inspiration behind his ultimate daily driver. Challenger enthusiasts can head to AM’s website to see additional pictures and a full break down of the parts John used to customize his ride.

John wastes no time sharing his vision for the build: to have the ‘looks of a muscle car with a bit more get-up-and-go than the average car on the road.’ In addition to modifying his suspension, John installed front/rear rotors, front/rear caliper covers, and five-spoke wheels. Adam and John discuss his choice for a staggered wheel set up, as well as the looks and function of his cold air intake. John’s side marker lights are a favorite with his two boys, making a big impact for minimal investment. Looking to the future, John aspires to throw in a supercharger to take his Challenger to the next level.

An elementary school principal by day, owner John Benett scores top marks for the tasteful mods he’s made to his daily driver. The virtual meetup is a great way to get a taste of all the possibilities before pulling the trigger. Challenger enthusiasts can check out the video plus a full breakdown of John’s mods on his customer profile page below. AM has more videos in the works. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to be notified when new videos are released.

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About AmericanMuscle

Starting out in 2003, AmericanMuscle quickly rose to be one of the leading aftermarket Mustang parts providers in the business. With the addition of Challenger in 2018 and Charger in 2020, AmericanMuscle provides the most sought-after parts, accessories, and fast shipping. Located just outside of Philadelphia, AmericanMuscle is dedicated to supporting the Mustang, Challenger and Charger communities with the highest level of customer service. Please visit http://www.AmericanMuscle.com for more information.

Larry’s Lemonade Returns to Brandonbilt Motorsports in 2021

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Brandon Brown to Pilot the No. 68 Larry’s Lemonade Chevrolet for Multiple Events in 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 4, 2021) – Brandonbilt Motorsports (BMS) announces today the return of Larry’s Lemonade to the No. 68 Chevrolet as a primary partner for multiple races during the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season.

The Yorktown, Virginia based brewing company will kick off its 2021 partnership with driver, Brandon Brown and the No. 68 team when their new livery hits the track for the NXS season opener at the Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 13, for the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300.”

“I’m ecstatic to have Larry’s Lemonade back on board our No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro for the second year-in-a-row,” said Brown. “The competitiveness of our No. 68 program in 2020 was the best that it’s ever been and that’s all because of great partners like Larry’s Lemonade. The success that we’ve already had together is a great precursor for what’s to come.” Brown continued by saying, “I’m honored that everyone at Larry’s Lemonade believes in our team and I’m excited for the chance to be able to put them in Victory Lane this season.”

Together in 2020, Larry’s Lemonade and BMS recorded two Top-10 finishes and led multiple laps, as the team went on to secure their first NXS playoff berth and closed out the season 11th in the overall NXS championship points standings.

You can catch the No. 68 Larry’s Lemonade Chevrolet on track at the Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 13 at 5 p.m. ET for the NXS season opening “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300,” airing live on FS1.

To lean more about Larry’s Lemonade, visit www.thelarryslemonade.com or follow them on social media: Facebook at @larryshardlemonade, Instagram at @thelarryslemonade and Twitter at @Larrys_Lemonade.

About Larry’s Lemonade

One day at one of Larry’s famous backyard parties, he busted out a concoction that he dubbed “Larry’s Lemonade” and served it up to family and friends. Larry’s Lemonade was an instant hit and after receiving high marks from everyone, Larry knew he was onto something. Larry’s creation first found its way throughout Hampton Roads, VA to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and now to you. Larry insists to this day that had it not been for the support of his inner circle of Lemons the world would never get to know The Original Larry’s Hard Lemonade®. To learn more, visit thelarryslemonade.com.

About Brandonbilt Motorsports

Brandonbilt Motorsports is a family-owned, professional stock car team competing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). Owned and operated by Woodbridge, Virginia native, Jerry Brown, Brandonbilt Motorsports has quickly become a household name in the NASCAR Xfinity Series through hard work and determination. As a smaller team in the NXS, Brandonbilt Motorsports’ goal has always been to do the most with less, while also becoming a contending organization in every race that it enters. Brandonbilt Motorsports shocked the racing world in 2020 as driver, Brandon Brown, secured the team’s first playoff berth in only its second, full-time season in the NXS, before going on to finish the year 11th in the overall points standings. On the horizon in 2021, Brandonbilt Motorsports looks to pick up where it left off as a playoff-caliber team at each event it enters. To learn more, visit bmsraceteam.com.

NASCAR Pinty’s Series Returns with Full Schedule for 2021

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12-race slate includes previously scheduled dirt debut at Ohsweken Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Following an abbreviated six-race season under the “Pinty’s Fan Cave Challenge” banner the NASCAR Pinty’s Series will run a full slate of events and once again crown a season-long champion in 2021. 

The return to a full schedule features 12 races at 8 tracks culminating with the championship race at Jukasa Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 25. Jukasa has hosted the season finale every year since its return to the schedule in 2017.

“Our team has worked hard to put together a full schedule that will showcase the exciting, door-to-door racing Pinty’s Series fans have come to expect,” said Chad Seigler, NASCAR Vice President, International Business Development. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are focusing on stand-alone events, especially as we kick off the season. Though we are unsure of when we can welcome fans back to the race track, we will continue to work with local and provincial officials to put on as safe an event as possible. The health and safety of our competitors, officials and fans are our top priority.”

Other highlights include:

  • The series’ long-awaited debut on dirt. Ohsweken Speedway will host its first Pinty’s Series race on Tuesday, Aug. 17 after being featured on the initial 2020 schedule.
  • A Quebec swing in late August featuring three races at two tracks in two days. Circuit ICAR will host its first series race since 2017 on Saturday, Aug. 28 followed by twin events at Autodrome Chaudière on Sunday, Aug. 29.
  • The Pinty’s Series will again serve as the opening act for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) with two races on Sunday, Sept. 5.

All races will air on TSN and RDS. Start times and complete broadcast schedules will be released at a later date.

2021 NASCAR Pinty’s Series Schedule

DATETRACKCITY
Sunday, May 23Sunset SpeedwayInnisfil, Ont.
Saturday, June 19Jukasa Motor SpeedwayHagersville, Ont.
Sunday, July 18Flamboro Speedway*Millgrove, Ont.
Sunday, July 18Flamboro Speedway*Millgrove, Ont.
Sunday, Aug. 15Circuit Trois-RivièresTrois-Rivières, Que.
Tuesday, Aug. 17Ohsweken SpeedwayOhsweken, Ont.
Saturday, Aug. 28Circuit ICARMirabel, Que.
Sunday, Aug. 29Autodrome Chaudière*Vallée-Jonction, Que.
Sunday, Aug. 29Autodrome Chaudière*Vallée-Jonction, Que.
Sunday, Sept. 5Canadian Tire Motorsport Park*Bowmanville, Ont.
Sunday, Sept. 5Canadian Tire Motorsport Park*Bowmanville, Ont.
Saturday, Sept. 25Jukasa Motor SpeedwayHagersville, Ont.

*Twin features

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Andreas Laskaratos Joins Era Motorsport for Asian Le Mans Series Season

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (February 4, 2021) — Newly crowned winners Rolex 24 At Daytona Kyle Tilley, Dwight Merriman, and the Era Motorsport crew have little time to rest from their first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship victory, as now the team heads to United Arab Emirates for the Asian Le Mans Series season-opening double header. Era Motorsport will be one of twelve teams making their Asian Le Mans Series debut, competing as one of seven LMP2 entries. Andreas Laskaratos will join Kyle Tilley and Dwight Merriman as the third driver in the No. 18 Oreca LMP2 car, which will compete in two races next week at the Dubai Autodrome.

“I truly cannot hide my excitement to be joining Era Motorsport for the Asian Le Mans series, especially after their Rolex 24 At Daytona win,” said Laskaratos. “I have followed them since inception, and I believe the team has really grown and I hope I can contribute into a competitive season. I would like to thank Kyle for this opportunity and his trust in me. Now it’s time to push!”

Thirty-four year old Andreas Laskaratos started racing at the age of 10 at his local go-kart track, and over the last 24 years, has built an impressive resume of motorsport experience to include single seaters, GTs and prototypes. He performed well in 2020, earning a win at the 4 Hours of Thailand, and was the vice champion of the 2019/2020 LMP3 Asian Le Mans Series championship. He also holds podiums at the 4 Hours of Spa, and the 4 Hours of The Bend. With significant experience in the Asian Le Mans Series, the Greek native will be able to assist in Era’s smooth transition to the new series.

Originally supposed to race in the first weekend of February, the first two events of the year were postponed to February 13th and 14th, allowing teams to complete the mandatory ten-day quarantine for Dubai.

“Whilst we are still on a high from Daytona, we are super excited to be heading to Dubai to kick off the Asian LeMans Series,” said Tilley. “Dwight and I will be competing in the newly formed LMP2 Am class, which gives teams with a bronze driver a chance at winning. Joining us for the four-round series will be Andreas Laskaratos. He has come very highly recommended by one of our engineers, Nico Brisseau. I think I speak for all of us when I say that we can’t wait to get on track and keep the momentum from the Rolex 24 going!”

The entire 2021 Asian Le Mans Series will be condensed into just over a week, with four races between two weekends at the Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina Circuit. The series will feature three classes: LMP2, LPM3 and GT.

“It will be exciting to again race internationally, and in the top class,” said Dwight Merriman. “I feel confident in our lineup, and the momentum we are bringing with us from Daytona. This an incredible team, and I’m looking forward to joining a new series. The schedule will be tight, but we’re up for the challenge.”

Event Schedule – Local Time UTC: +04:00

Thursday, February 11, 2021
10:40AM – 12:10PM Free Practice 1
(1:40AM – 3:10AM U.S. Eastern)

5:30PM – 7:00PM Free Practice 2
(8:30AM – 10:00AM U.S. Eastern)

Friday, February 12, 2021
10:45AM – 11:00AM Qualifying
(1:45AM – 2:00AM U.S. Eastern)

Saturday, February 13, 2021
2:15PM – 6:15PM Race 1
(5:15AM – 9:15AM U.S. Eastern)

Sunday, February 14, 2021
12:45PM – 4:45PM Race 2
(3:45AM – 7:45AM U.S. Eastern)

Each of the four-hour races will stream live on the Asian Le Mans Series website, YouTube channel and Facebook page. For full event information, visit asianlemansseries.com.

About Era Motorsport
Era Motorsport was formed in 2018 with the idea of providing unmatched excellence in historic racing. Just two years later, the team expanded to the world of professional sport car racing, fielding an Oreca 07 in the prolific IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2021, the team went on to win at the iconic Rolex 24 At Daytona, in what was their second attempt competing in the event. Motorsport isn’t just a hobby, it is a way of life: a passion that is in the team’s blood. Whether you find us in the IMSA WeatherTech paddock with modern prototypes or chasing down lap records in our fully restored classic sports cars, or even globetrotting to experience historic F1 at some of the world’s most iconic circuits, Era Motorsport has something for everyone. In 2021, the team will return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for limited events and also contest in the full season of the Asian Le Mans championship.

Toyota Racing – Statement on ThorSport Racing

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Toyota Racing Statement from Paul Doleshal, Group Manager for Motorsports, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)

“We’re all looking forward to kicking off the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season as we welcome ThorSport Racing back to the Toyota Racing family. This is a great team with an impressive line-up of drivers. Our previous relationship yielded success in the form of race wins and two driver championships for Matt Crafton. We’re looking forward to working with the team again and adding to our accolades together as we focus in on contending for Toyota’s 12th Truck Series manufacturer’s title.”

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.

Collective Approach Provides Turnkey Graphic Solutions For Spire Motorsports

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SPIRE MOTORSPORTS PARTNERS WITH GENERAL FORMULATIONS, MUTOH AMERICA AND ROYAL SOVEREIGN
Collective Approach Provides Turnkey Graphic Solutions

CONCORD, N.C. (February 4, 2021) – Spire Motorsports announced today that General Formulations, Mutoh America and Royal Sovereign have combined resources to provide state-of-the-art vinyl wrapping, printing and laminating solutions for the team’s NASCAR Cup Series effort.

General Formulations will expand its NASCAR footprint in 2021 while also incorporating industry partnerships with Mutoh America and Royal Sovereign to provide Spire Motorsports with a comprehensive suite of resources to wrap the team’s Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros, transporters and pit equipment.

“General Formulations is extremely excited to expand our NASCAR footprint as a NASCAR Cup Series team sponsor with Spire Motorsports for the 2021 season,” said Matt Edwards, Product Manager, General Formulations. “Our AutoMark™ high-quality vinyl wrap films will be used to wrap all Spire Motorsports cars and race transporters. We’re looking forward to our new partnership and seeing the General Formulations logo displayed on the team’s cars. We wish the entire team the best of luck in 2021.”

The trio of entities will be featured as co-primary sponsors aboard Spire’s No. 77 Chevrolet with Justin Haley at the controls in March at Phoenix Raceway and later in the year at Michigan International Speedway. All three organizations will also maintain an associate sponsorship presence throughout the season.

Founded in 1953, General Formulations is family owned and headquartered in Sparta, Mich., with more than 450,000 square feet of manufacturing and converting space. General Formulations is a worldwide manufacturer of high quality wide and narrow format digital print, cut and craft and screen and offset pressure-sensitive films for the sign and graphic industries.

Meanwhile, Mutoh America and Royal Sovereign will supply the team with welcome efficiencies, providing printers, cutters and laminators to expedite the printing and car wrapping processes. The forward-looking partnership will allow Spire Motorsports to manage its printing, wrapping and laminating needs entirely in-house.

Mutoh America, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mutoh Industries Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1952, is a leading manufacturer of wide- and small-format printers and plotting cutters. Known for their smart printing technologies, Mutoh’s award winning digital equipment is a “go to” brand in the custom vehicle wrap industry.

“We are proud that Spire Motorsports has chosen the Mutoh XpertJet printer and ValueCut cutter as their exclusive solution for wrapping their Nos.7 and 77 cars along with their race transporters for the 2021 NASCAR season,” stated Brian Phipps, President of Mutoh America Inc., “We are excited to have our printers and cutters used in the NASCAR Cup Series by a top-notch team like Spire Motorsports.”

“Royal Sovereign is proud to be part of the Spire Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series Program in 2021 through our joint partnership with Mutoh and General Formulations,” added Carl Hoffman, Royal Sovereign Graphics Director of Sales. “We are honored to be part of a partnership that reflects our dedication to the racing industry. Our Sigmont 65H laminator will be an integral part of this three-way partnership. The Sigmont 65H laminator is designed and engineered to provide everyday convenience to the user specializing in wide format digital print finishing.”

The 2021 season gets underway next weekend with the Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway. The 63rd running of the Daytona 500 will be televised live on FOX, Sunday, February 14, 2021 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The first of 36 races on the 2021 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

“We’re both proud and grateful that General Formulations, Mutoh America and Royal Sovereign see the value in Spire Motorsports and the NASCAR Cup Series,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner T.J. Puchyr. “From the team’s perspective, it doesn’t take long to realize the benefits of having a turnkey printing and graphics shop in house. We’ve already realized those efficiencies many times over. It’s an exciting time for Spire Motorsports. We can feel the momentum building and the excitement in the shop is palatable.”

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports was established in 2018 and is co-owned by longtime NASCAR industry executives Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. Spire Motorsports earned an upset victory for the ages in its first full season when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019. The team will field the Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Camaros in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021. Over the 2019-2020 seasons, Spire Motorsports logged 72 starts on NASCAR’s senior circuit and provided an entry for multiple drivers.

About General Formulations …
Founded in 1953, General Formulations is family owned and headquartered in Sparta, Mich., with more than 450,000 square feet of manufacturing and converting space. General Formulations is a worldwide manufacturer of high-quality wide and narrow format digital print, cut and craft and screen and offset pressure-sensitive films for the sign and graphic industries. For more information about General Formulations, please visit generalformulations.com.

About Mutoh America …
A leader in the industry for almost 70 years, Mutoh America, Inc. is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services to its customers and partners. We accomplish this by constant improvements and meeting the challenges head on. Our contribution to society is to provide creative and cost-effective innovations to the digital printing art form and its industry, and business opportunities for individuals and organizations. For more information about Mutoh America, please visit mutoh.com.

About Royal Sovereign…
Royal Sovereign International, Inc is a leading supplier of graphic finishing solutions, cash management, appliances, and office products. The company supports customers in more than 100 countries around the world from its corporate headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey and global sales offices, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. For more information about Royal Sovereign, please visit royalsovereign.com.

eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Returns for 12th Season On February 8

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Premier Esports Series To Feature New Teams, $330,000 Purse,

New Venues and Playoffs Format

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2020) – NASCAR and iRacing today announced the longest-running officially sanctioned esports racing series will return for its 12th season with an increased championship purse, new teams and an elevated playoff format to conclude an 18-race schedule, which will mirror some of the real-life NASCAR schedule enhancements.

“After more than a decade of iRacing competition, the 2021 season is poised to further position the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series as one of the most immersive and competitive gaming leagues,” said Tim Clark, senior vice president and chief digital officer, NASCAR. “Last year was monumental for esports, and we’re committed to elevating NASCAR’s presence in the space, delivering more entertainment for fans and connecting the sport with new audiences.”

The eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series season will kick off at the virtual Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on eNASCAR.com. Teams will compete for the largest purse in series history, totaling $330,000.

“Year after year, the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series has grown bigger and bigger, to the point where we crowned our first $100,000 champion last year,” said iRacing president Tony Gardner. “We’re excited to continue raising the bar in 2021 with new drivers, teams, and tracks, an even larger purse, and a new playoff format, and we can’t wait to get the season started at Daytona!”

The 2020 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series season went down to the wire, with Nick Ottinger claiming the series’ first $100,000 championship in William Byron eSports’ first year in the series. Ottinger and nearly 30 other drivers return from last season, plus a talented mix of rookies and veterans that weren’t on last year’s grid. An already marquee group of returning teams welcomes the virtual debut of 23XI, the new NASCAR Cup Series team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin; McLaren Shadow, the official esports team of McLaren F1; Elliott Sadler Esports, owned by former NASCAR Cup Series veteran Elliott Sadler; and professional esports teams Spacestation Gaming and XSET.

The 40 drivers and 20 teams will take on a challenging schedule that represents the best of NASCAR’s highest level, from the first green flag at Daytona to an epic finale at Texas Motor Speedway, and an All-Star Race featuring the return of former series champions on the three-mile iRacing Superspeedway. New this season, the playoffs will expand from eight drivers to 10, with a “win and you’re in” format for drivers in the top 20 in regular season points, before paring down to four drivers for the Texas finale.

The full 2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series schedule is as follows*:

  • February 8: Daytona International Speedway
  • February 23: Homestead-Miami Speedway
  • March 2: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • March 16: Atlanta Motor Speedway
  • March 30: Auto Club Speedway
  • April 13: Richmond Raceway
  • April 27: Kansas Speedway
  • May 18: Circuit of the Americas
  • May 25: Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • June 22: Pocono Raceway
  • June 29: Road America
  • July 13: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
  • July 27: iRacing Superspeedway (All-Star Race)
  • August 3: Watkins Glen International
  • August 17: Michigan International Speedway
  • August 31: Darlington Raceway^
  • September 14: Bristol Motor Speedway^
  • September 28: Talladega Superspeedway^
  • October 12: Texas Motor Speedway^

^Denotes Playoffs Event

*Subject to change

All races will be broadcast live on eNASCAR.com and iRacing.com/live, as well as the NASCAR and iRacing Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube channels. All race streams will kick off at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

For more information on the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, visit www.eNASCAR.com. For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iracing.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty’s Series, NASCAR Peak Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

About iRacing.com

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2004 by Dave Kaemmer and John Henry. Kaemmer was co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, developers of award-winning racing simulations including “Grand Prix Legends” and NASCAR 2003.” Henry is principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club, as well as co-owner of NASCAR’s Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing.com has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world including with NASCAR, IndyCar, International Speedway Corporation, Speedway Motorsports, IMSA, World of Outlaws, Mazda Motorsports, McLaren Racing, Williams F1, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, the Skip Barber Racing School and General Motors.

How To Cold-proof Your All-terrain Vehicle (ATV)

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All-terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts love riding throughout the year. Neither the smoldering sun nor the heavy rain stops them from testing trails. And neither does snow! If you are someone who is excited to gear up for an adventurous ride through white carpets of snow,  you need to first prepare for the elements. But how?

  • Battery

If you plan to keep the battery in your quad during the winter season, you’ll want to consider spending a bit on a new battery specifically for the winter season. You’ll also want a good smart charger as cold weather takes a toll on your battery. Make sure to buy a universal battery charger for ATVs to be certain it will work for you.

Tip: If you don’t ride too often another way of protecting your battery from cold is by keeping it inside your home to keep it warm while not in use.

  • Fuel 

In cold weather, water tends to condense inside the fuel tank creating big problems for you. Moisture inside the tank prevents the engine from starting. Also, the cold weather increases the chances of water getting frozen in the fuel lines. This completely prevents the gas from reaching the engine, again preventing the vehicle from starting or giving it a rough run. 

The best tip to prevent this from happening is by adding a fuel stabilizer to your gas, which will keep it functioning as the temperature drops. Adding a fuel stabilizer is a sure-fire way of enjoying a smooth and adventurous ride cutting through the snow. 

To use it, add a little to the bottom of your gas container and then add more fuel on top to help the stabilizer mix in with the fuel then pour into the gas tank. Keep the engine running for a few minutes to allow it to reach the fuel lines. 

  • Engine oil 

A good quality engine oil facilitates easy starting and enough power to ride on the snow. If the quality of your engine oil is compromised, you may not be able to enjoy your ride at all. 

Make sure you keep changing the oil frequently to avoid any engine oil-related issues throughout the winter season. Also, change the oil filters frequently to further smoothen your ride. 

  • Spark plugs 

Even if you miss replacing the spark plugs during the winter season, it won’t affect your ATV riding experience. But, if you are pondering over changing the spark plugs, the right time is to schedule it just before the onset of the winter season to make it easy for you to start your ATV in extremely cold weather. 

  • Air filter 

The most amount of dust and debris buildup happens in your air filters. And, when you ride in the snow, it can also get pulled into them. When the moisture from the snow mixes with the dust it forms mud, hindering the flow of air in your engine, compromising its function. 

For a better ride, before riding in the snow, clean or replace the air filters to avoid this. 

  • Tires 

Sometimes gaining traction becomes a big problem while riding on snow. But, you can easily manage it by keeping your tires a little under-inflated to increase the surface area that comes in contact with the ground, thereby gaining more traction. Also, with a less inflated tire, you create a larger more flat surface on the tire’s bottom where it sits on the surface of the snowmaking the ATV sit more on top of the snow rather than sinking into it. This trick easily works for all models of ATVs.

Alternatively, you can consider getting studded tires or tire chains for winter riding as well to improve your traction and grip. 

The bottom line 

Summer, rain, autumn, winter — an ATV enthusiast knows how to enjoy every season with their beloved quad. Now that you know how to prepare your ATV for the chilly winter season, cold-proof it and enjoy your ATV riding in the snow. 

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