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KELLEY BLUE BOOK AND HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS EXTEND PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2022

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RENEWAL CONTINUES SUPPORT OF NASCAR CHAMP CHASE ELLIOTT

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 22, 2021) – Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource for vehicle pricing and valuations, has extended its sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports and 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott with a two-year contract renewal.

In 2021 and 2022, Kelley Blue Book will be featured as a two-race primary sponsor and full-season associate sponsor of Elliott’s No. 9 team. The company’s association with Hendrick Motorsports began with a one-race primary sponsorship in 2014 and expanded to two races in 2016 when KBB.com joined Elliott for his rookie year.

Elliott, 25, will pilot the No. 9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE in the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series playoff races Sept. 11 at Richmond Raceway and Oct. 17 at Texas Motor Speedway.

“Chase is an extraordinary championship athlete who creates enormous excitement on and off the track, connecting with fans everywhere,” said Greta Crowley, vice president of marketing for Kelley Blue Book. “We’ve been proud partners alongside Hendrick Motorsports, and our organizations are both about driving results. Chase and Hendrick Motorsports strive for excellence, and we are looking forward to building an even stronger relationship with the team.”

In 2020, Elliott became the third-youngest driver in history to win a Cup Series title. At NASCAR’s top level, the Dawsonville, Georgia, native has already won 11 points-paying races and three consecutive Most Popular Driver awards. He has never missed the playoffs in his five full-time Cup seasons.

“Kelley Blue Book has supported me since I was a Cup rookie,” Elliott said. “They have been a big part of my career and our No. 9 team, and I’m proud we were able to deliver them a championship last season. Kelley Blue Book is a major partner for our program and for Mr. (Rick) Hendrick’s whole organization. I look forward to a lot more success with them in the years ahead.”

In addition to individual consumers, Kelley Blue Book’s variety of products and services are available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Partners include Hendrick Automotive Group, which utilizes Kelley Blue Book in each of its 131 automotive retail franchises across the United States.

“Kelley Blue Book is a key relationship for us,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group. “They believed in Chase when he was just starting in the Cup Series, and it has paid off with big wins on the racetrack and valuable business opportunities. We’re grateful for their terrific partnership in all aspects of what we do.”

ABOUT KELLEY BLUE BOOK (WWW.KBB.COM):
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides market-reflective values on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor tool, which provides a range for what consumers can reasonably expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. Car owners looking to sell immediately can also get a redeemable, transaction-ready offer with Kelley Blue BookSM Instant Cash Offer. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.

ABOUT COX AUTOMOTIVE:
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using cars easier for everyone. The global company’s more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of $21 billion.

ABOUT HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS:
Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports has earned 263 points-paying race victories and a record 13 car owner championships in the premier NASCAR Cup Series. The organization fields four full-time Chevrolet teams on the Cup circuit with drivers Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron and Alex Bowman. Headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs more than 600 people. For more information, please visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

INDYCAR Announces Update for 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Opener

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Series to raise curtain on new season April 18 on NBC

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Jan. 22, 2021) – INDYCAR officials have announced the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener at Barber Motorsports Park has been rescheduled from Sunday, April 11 to Sunday, April 18.

The move results in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by AmFirst being featured on NBC network television. A record nine events will air on NBC this season.

It’s the first time the 2.38-mile road course will host the opener for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. A return to the popular Birmingham, Alabama, racecourse leads an opening stretch of four races in 15 days with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (April 25) and a doubleheader at Texas Motor Speedway (May 1-2) to follow. NBC will air the first two races of the new season and six of the first eight from April to June.

“The schedule changes we’ve had, while partially prompted by ongoing pandemic conditions, give us a powerful start to the 2021 season,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said. “With six of our first eight races on network television and all in a more compact timeline, it’s an enormous opportunity to drive even more momentum as we deliver our exciting brand of racing to our fans.”

Barber Motorsports Park became an instant hit among INDYCAR drivers when the series first tested on the fast and undulating circuit in 2007. A fan favorite, as well, this year marks the 11th time the series will race there, a tradition that started in 2010. Two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden is the winningest driver at Barber, with three wins. Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Takuma Sato is the most recent winner.

“Zoom Motorsports and Barber Motorsports Park jumped at the opportunity to have our event showcased on NBC network television” said Gene Hallman, CEO of Zoom Motorsports. “We are proud of the tremendous support that INDYCAR receives annually here in the heart of the deep south. The facility and museum are world class, and we look forward to highlighting George Barber’s vision in what has become a bucket list destination for all race fans.”

An updated listing of green flag times for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule will be announced at a later date.

RELLEVATE AND RICHARD PETTY ANNOUNCE THE RICHARD PETTY ICON GIFT AND REWARD CARDS

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Portions of the proceeds to be given to Victory Junction

Stamford, Conn. (January 22, 2021)—Rellevate, Inc., a fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through leading-edge financial and payment services, announced today a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement with Richard Petty. The partnership will allow fans to buy gift and reward cards depicting Richard Petty, “The King,” an American icon. Petty is the winningest driver in the history of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR).

“We look forward to bringing the Richard Petty Icon Gift and Reward Cards to fans by providing a mechanism for corporations to reward employee performance and build consumer promotions,” Jim Hannigan, vice president of licensing for Richard Petty Motorsports, said. “We will contribute a portion from each purchase to Victory Junction.”

“Every day, Victory Junction provides camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions,” Chad A. Coltrane, president & CEO of Victory Junction, said. “We appreciate the support that the partnership between Rellevate and Richard Petty will provide for our Victory Junction kids and families.”

“Rellevate is excited for the partnership with Petty, and in presenting the Richard Petty Icon Gift and Reward Cards to fans across the country. More importantly, we will be supporting Victory Junction,” Stewart A. Stockdale, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Rellevate, said. “The Rellevate management team has extensive experience in groundbreaking gift and reward card programs, including successful licensed products which have built the world’s largest Visa® gift card program. Petty’s extensive and loyal fan base combined with Rellevate’s expertise will be the catalyst for a winning performance.”

The Richard Petty Icon Gift Card will launch in January, in time for the DAYTONA 500 at the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February. Cards will be sold directly to consumers and to corporations for employees and consumer promotions. Soon to follow, the Richard Petty Icon Reward Card will be offered through Rellevate’s network of employers as well as corporations closely aligned with motorsports.

Rellevate Visa® Gift Card is issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc

About Rellevate

Rellevate, Inc. is a digital fintech company dedicated to empowering consumers through innovative financial and payment services that allow them to access, move and use their money anytime, anywhere. The company’s suite of financial services, offered primarily via employers, include the Pay Any-Day Product, a Digital Account with a Visa Debit Card, Pay Any-Day, Online Bill Pay, and Money Send, and also Gift and Reward Cards. For more information on Rellevate and for Companies interested in offering Rellevate’s digital financial services to their employees, visit www.rellevate.com or contact Rellevate at info@rellevate.com.

About Richard Petty Motorsports

A performance and marketing driven company, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM), co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty and successful business entrepreneur Andrew Murstein, is one of the most recognized brands in all of motorsports. RPM is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history with 273 wins and has business partnerships with national and global leaders. Today the race operation fields the famed No. 43 in the NASCAR Cup Series with driver Erik Jones. The team is headquartered in Welcome, N.C.

For additional information, news and the latest updates, please visit www.richardpettymotorsports.com or connect with RPM on Facebook (Richard Petty Motorsports), Twitter (@RPMotorsports) or Instagram (@richardpettymotorsports).

About Victory Junction

Victory Junction is a year-round camping facility for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Co-founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of their son Adam, Victory Junction provides life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a medically-safe environment, always free of charge. In addition to traditional camp sessions, Victory Junction’s REACH program takes camp experiences to children and their families at hospitals and in Ronald McDonald Houses throughout North and South Carolina.

Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has delivered more than 60,000 camp experiences and has served children from all fifty states and Puerto Rico, as well as four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network of Camps founded by Paul Newman, and is accredited by the American Camping Association. To learn more, please visit victoryjunction.org.

New Vehicles Added to Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s 40-Foot Tall “Sweep of Speed” Exhibit at Daytona

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1979 Can-Am Champion Lola T333CS of Jacky Ickx and 2008 Indianapolis 500-Winning Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara-Honda IR-05 Driven by Scott Dixon Added to Display

Two-Day Transformation Captured in 90-Second Time Lapse Video Available at www.MHSF.com

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (January 22, 2020) – The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s (MSHFA) signature exhibit, the 40-foot tall “Sweep of Speed,” underwent an exciting transformation heading into the New Year and again is ready to wow visitors and Daytona International Speedway (DIS) tour guests.

Just before the holiday season, a crew from Orlando-based Nassal removed two vehicles from the soaring exhibit of historic racers and replaced them with two others over the course of two days. It’s the first major refresh of the Sweep of Speed since 2016 – the year the MSHFA museum opened in the Ticket & Tours Building at DIS following its move from Michigan.

“Any time you come to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America here in Daytona you can be sure you’ll see some of the greatest American racing vehicles ever,” MSHFA President George Levy said. “Sometimes that literally involves reaching for the sky.”

The two-day transformation was captured in a 90-second time lapse video available at www.mshf.com and through the link below.

The Sweep of Speed features a 31-degree slice of Daytona International Speedway’s famous high-banked turns. A pack of historic vehicles across motorsports disciplines are mounted on the banking, with others suspended from the roof behind them.

Viewed together, these machines jockey in timeless, overhead competition toward an ever-elusive checkered flag.

The 1979 Can-Am champion Lola T333CS of 2020 inductee Jacky Ickx, and the Scott Dixon driven 2008 Indy 500-winning Dallara-Honda IR-05, on loan from 2016 inductee Chip Ganassi and Chip Ganassi Racing, were the two new cars installed.

The brawny 1970 Lola T165 Can-Am car of 2000 MSHFA inductee Peter Gregg, and an exquisite replica of the Rodger Ward (MSHFA Class of 1995) 1959 Indianapolis 500 winning roadster that also honors 1996 inductee and chassis-builder A.J. Watson, previously lived in the display.

Moving precious four-wheeled artifacts requires patience and skill. Nassal’s crew employed cranes, pulleys and teamwork to detach the Lola and the Watson roadster from the banking on the first day and installed the Ickx Can-Am champion and Dixon Indy 500 winner the following day.

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.

About the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America: The MSHFA is the only hall of fame that honors achievers in all forms of American motorsports: cars, motorcycles, airplanes, off road and powerboats. Induction is decided by a straight vote among 200 experts, about half of them inductees themselves. Its mission is to celebrate and instill the American motorsports values of leadership, creativity, originality, teamwork and the spirit of competition. It was founded by Larry G. Ciancio and Ronald A. Watson and conducted its first induction in 1989. Watson spent the next 30 years tirelessly building it into the nation’s premier motorsports hall of fame until his sudden passing in 2019. The original museum in Novi, Mich., relocated to Daytona Beach, Fla., in 2016 and greets more than 100,000 visitors a year. The MSHFA is operated by the nonprofit Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame of America Foundation, Inc.

Stoner Car Care Racing Looks to Get 2021 Off to Fast Start

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ORLANDO, Fla. (21 January 2021) – The Stoner Car Care Racing fielded by Automatic Racing team returns to the track for this weekend’s Roar Before the 24, sporting a driver lineup that shares a combined 17-year history with the team, behind the wheel of one of the most iconic liveries in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC).

Rob Ecklin Jr., Ramin Abdolvahabi and Brandon Kidd will share driving duties in the No. 09 Stoner Car Care Aston Martin Vantage GT4 as they prepare for next weekend’s four-hour BMW Endurance Challenge, part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Rolex 24 At Daytona weekend.

Ecklin, from Lancaster, Pa., is the longest tenured driver with the Orlando-based team, having driven for them since 2011. Abdolvahabi (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) will drive in his fifth-straight season and Kidd (Syracuse, NY) will pilot his fourth.

Each driver points to the stability that Automatic Racing Team Manager David Russell has created as they look for success on board one of the sports most recognizable liveries.

The Stoner Car Care colors have long been connected with the Aston Martin entry, with the team also having campaigned the instantly recognizable blue and yellow Invisible Glass entry through the years as well as part of the partnership with Stoner Car Care.

“For me, it’s all about the team culture,” said Ecklin, “That starts with David (Russell) and his leadership and the people he brings on and how they work together. It’s a good group and they put together a strong car. And I think we drivers bring some stability.

“Stoner Car Care is a company he can count on, and we have a good relationship,” said Ecklin of the family-run business that he steers. “It’s half work, half pleasure, though more on the side of pleasure. It’s about representing the brand and getting brand recognition in something that represents performance and power. We get input from an outside designer and inside marketing people to decide on the liveries each year, and it’s always a tough decision – and a fun process.”

“It all starts with David (Russell),” Abdolvahabi agreed. “He is such an easy-going guy, a low-key guy, but he’s a perfectionist and he keeps the team cohesive. That attracts like-minded people, crew and drivers, so there’s really no ego or fear about asking for help. The Stoner and Invisible Glass liveries are so recognizable, and you can’t say that about that many other cars, so that brings a very enjoyable element to the program.”

“We’re blessed that we have these guys come back and run with us,” said Russell, “and we have some really solid people who have been with the team for a long time. We run it like a family operation – we want to get the job done but we want to have the kind of atmosphere where everyone can grow and learn and enjoy themselves in the process. Rob (Ecklin) has been with us since 2011, Ramin (Abdolvahabi) since 2017 and Brandon (Kidd) since 2018. Everyone gets along well, is headed in the same direction, and has similar goals. It’s very easy when you get to the racetrack, when you have solid customers – and when they’re your friends as well.

“They’re all very level-headed and they’re exceptional team players,” Russell continued. “I learn a lot from Rob on a variety of levels, personal and well as business. Ramin is a very hard worker and since he’s a neurosurgeon and renowned doctor, I lean on him sometimes for medical opinions! Brandon comes from a stock car background, where things happen pretty fast, so he’s very calm in the car – and we also do some business with his financial services company.”

After a roller coaster 2020 that saw the team endure more than its share of bad luck, all three drivers are ready to start 2021 anew. While Ecklin will not attend the Roar owning to his business commitments, Abdolvahabi and Kidd are ready to get back in sync with the Aston Martin Vantage GT4.

The 2021 schedule marks the debut of a new event schedule from IMSA with, for the first time, just days between the Roar and the Rolex 24 weekend.

“It makes sense to have the Roar and the Rolex 24 back-to-back like this,” said Kidd. “I’m looking forward to the weekend – we have an awesome car; the Vantage is one of the better cars out there to drive. Coming off of a winter where you’re not doing a lot for two or three months, it’s good to get back into the race car. I’m less worried about lap time that I am about getting the depth perception back, the sensation of speed. Then next week, it’s back to being second nature. But if there’s any development work we want to do, or to try things outside of the box, this is the time to do it.”

“The focus this weekend is to get back in the rhythm,” said Russell. “IMSA has done a very crafty thing by taking the opportunity to make the Roar and the Rolex 24 back-to-back weekends. We’re only 50 minutes away, and this makes it so much easier for us. We don’t have to leave the racetrack to prep the car between the two events and it sounds as though everyone is completely on board with this.”

“The entire car has been worked through since Sebring,” said Abdolvahabi, “So the Roar is a chance to see if there are any upgrades, check the systems, and fine tune the setup. If we can come out of this weekend with a car that all three of us are comfortable with for four hours – and I’ve driven with Rob long enough that I know what he likes in a car – will be the goal. We always have a strong car, but we had so much bad luck last year so hopefully that’s behind us!”

Daytona International Speedway is the home racetrack for the team, and everyone relishes the opportunity to be a part of the legendary endurance classic weekend. For Kidd, who began his career in stock car racing, the weekend is just that much more special.

“Anytime you go to Daytona, it’s a big deal,” said Kidd. “There aren’t many places like it, and the feeling you get when you come here for the first time, it takes a while for that to wear off. Just seeing the enormity of it all, and the scale, the history behind it, it makes it so special. You can’t help but be blown away at the idea of racing there! It’s not just another race. I grew up watching races there, so it’s like a young baseball player growing up to play at Yankee Stadium.”

Teams will have five test sessions for a total of five and a half hours of track time over the three-day weekend to work on development and setup ahead of next weekend’s first race of the season. The BMW Endurance Challenge will take the green flag Friday, January 29 at 1:35pm Eastern. The race will be broadcast live in the U.S. on NBC Sports Gold’s TrackPass, while international viewers can watch via IMSA.tv. IMSA Radio will also be available at IMSA.com.

About Invisible Glass

Automatic Racing sees their way to victory with Invisible Glass, the top-selling automotive glass cleaner in the United States. The Invisible Glass product line includes aerosol and spray bottle cleaner, Invisible Glass with rain repellent for windshields and wiper blades. Find more online at https://www.invisibleglass.com/

About Stoner Car Care

Stoner Car Care produces high-performance car washes, waxes, polishes, and dressings for auto enthusiasts and car care professionals. The Stoner Car Care line-up includes Invisible Glass, America’s #1 Automotive Glass Cleaner, along with many other appearance products. Whether driving, washing or waxing, Performance Matters! Stoner car care proudly formulates all of our product since 1942

About Automatic Racing

Based in Orlando, Automatic Racing is one of the longest-running teams in the paddock, forming in 2001 and competing in all but one of the 11 MICHELIN Pilot Challenge races at Daytona. The team has been developing, preparing and racing the prestigious Aston Martin Vantage GT4 since 2012. Automatic Racing won the 2017 MICHELIN Pilot Challenge title.

EcoTwist Clean Joins Spencer Boyd for 2021 Season

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Concord, NC (January 21, 2020) – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver, Spencer Boyd, announced today that the exploding laundry detergent brand, EcoTwist Clean, will be a season-long sponsor of the No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado. EcoTwist has revolutionized the laundry detergent industry by making a product that actually cleans your clothes with their Odor Release Technology™ while remaining eco-friendly.

“I never thought I’d be talking about doing laundry publicly,” chuckled Spencer Boyd. “I sit in a hot race car for hours. I work out daily. My clothes need to get clean not just sprayed with a scent. EcoTwist works for my clothes and their logo looks amazing on a race truck!”

EcoTwist Clean does it differently. They pride themselves on it. They’ve not only created a proprietary formula for their eco-friendly, powerful laundry detergent, but they’ve also developed a proprietary formula for how they run their business, intentionally focusing on people – not profits.

As a result of how EcoTwist Clean runs their business, a portion of the proceeds from each sale related to Spencer and racing, will go to benefit the non-profit organization, Trinity Oaks, who uses outdoor activities to give back and make a difference in the lives of others.

“We met Spencer through a mutual friend that spoke highly of him because of the person he is, not necessarily because he is a race car driver,” said EcoTwist President and 25-year Harris Teeter veteran, Sean Stanley. “I know the reach that sponsoring a NASCAR driver has, but I wanted to work with someone that shares our values. Spencer is our guy and our detergent is Made in the USA, so it’s a great combination!”

EcoTwist Clean has several scents or unscented versions to choose from while proving a special formula for active lifestyles like Spencer’s. They will also be launching detergent’s for babies, pets, and hunters in the near future. EcoTwist will be on board the No. 20 truck as an associate sponsor for each race of the 2021 season as well as have a number of races with their clean-looking primary paint scheme.

About EcoTwist Clean
EcoTwist Clean, based in Matthews, NC, is the first manufacturer to produce both an eco-friendly and effective laundry detergent. With over 30 years in the industry, founder, Sean Stanley, developed EcoTwist’s proprietary Odor Release Technology™ to fully release and remove the odor causing bacteria from fabric. In addition to providing customers with a clean, safe, and effective laundry detergent, EcoTwist Clean also strives to support local communities through charitable giving, continuing its mission of intentionally focusing on people – not profits. EcoTwist is currently available in Food City and coming soon to Randall’s, Tom Thumb and select Albertsons stores. For more information or to shop online visit www.ecotwistclean.com.

4 Common Auto Accidents That Occur In Racing

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From speeding cars to flashy colors, racing draws a massive audience. For those who love cars, the nuances and characteristics of every single race car are impressive and spectacular. Although there are many attractive traits of the racing sport, there are many unexpected things that occur regularly. Unfortunately, roughly 20 deaths happen in the racing industry each year. Races often result in dangerous accidents. In this article, we will share four types of auto accidents that race car drivers are likely to get in during their career.

1. Rear-End Collisions

When you think about cars speeding around a track in a tough competitive environment, it is understandable that one car might rear-end another in an attempt to get ahead and win the race. In reality, these wrecks can be fatal for both the driver and the vehicle. In most cases, cars are following too closely behind one another and do not have the space when the car ahead of them brakes. Not only are these accidents common in racing, but they occur frequently on both highways and backroads. 

2. Multi-Vehicle Collisions

The average speed car races at over 200 mph, escalating to 60 mph in less than four seconds. Speeding past cars, gliding on concrete, and steering a hot vehicle requires focus and adrenaline. There is no part of a race where a driver can rest their shoulders and release their built-up tension. Typically, more than two race cars will get in an accident at time, since the drivers do not have enough time to stop their speeding vehicles, and are likely to collide into the pile of vehicles that have already been wrecked. Since interstate roads are often packed full of cars, multi-vehicle collisions occur frequently on these systems as well.

3. Side Collisions

Just like the everyday pedestrian, drivers must have adequate protection for themselves and their vehicles. When taking a tight turn, many drivers lose their grip and slide into the car next to them. In addition, drivers make turns too quickly and collide into the side of another vehicle. Since race cars are moving at such a rapid pace, it can be hard to keep control of the wheel. When a side collision occurs, the damage is typically quite expensive because a large portion of the car is affected. 

4. Car Flipping

Race car drivers are often in situations where they have to make extremely tight turns. If they lose control of the vehicle, the intensity of their speed could cause them to flip over. If they are hit by another car while they are turning, that will cause them to flip. This type of accident is often the most dangerous, causing major physical injuries to the driver. Race car drivers must tone their body because of the strength it takes to steer the car effectively. This sport is not for the faint of heart, it takes an individual who can handle rapidly increasing heart rates while functioning with lasting endurance.

Summary

Life as a race car driver is not as sexy as it looks. The individuals that compete in this field are constantly battling through blood, sweat, and tears to get across the finish line. After hours of built up tension and total depletion, these racers come across the finish line with confidence and resilience. Due to the risk associated with this career, attorneys and insurance companies have to be highly involved with drivers. When working with the trustworthy West Virginia accident lawyer, these drivers can ensure that they are getting the compensation they need if they are a victim of an unexpected accident.

AJ Allmendinger Returns to NASCAR Cup Series Competition with Kaulig Racing

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Allmendinger to Attempt Daytona International Speedway Road Course

LEXINGTON, N.C. (January 21, 2021) – AJ Allmendinger will make his return to the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) with Kaulig Racing at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course.

Allmendinger, who is set to compete in Kaulig Racing’s third, full-time entry in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) in 2021, last competed in the NCS in 2018 before retiring from full-time competition.

“I am really looking forward to racing in the Cup Series once again, but more importantly, I am pumped to be racing in the Cup Series for Kaulig Racing,” said Allmendinger. “I keep wanting to help Kaulig Racing grow as much as possible, and the next step is racing in some Cup races with them. Daytona is a prestigious race track to compete at, whether you are on the oval or road course, so this is a great place for Kaulig Racing’s first non-superspeedway Cup race.”

Coined as a road-course ringer, Allmendinger recorded one win at Watkins Glen International, three top five and nine top-10 finishes on road courses during his tenure in the NCS. He has also notched four road course wins in the NXS, two of which he earned with Kaulig Racing.

“Having AJ (Allmendinger) compete in our very first non-superspeedway Cup race was really a no-brainer for us,” said Chris Rice, President of Kaulig Racing. “Kaulig Racing is honored to be able to be get AJ back into the Cup Series for the first time since his retirement. I think he will pick right back up where he left off as a road course ace.”

The Daytona International Speedway Road Course race will take place on February 21, where Allmendinger will pilot the No. 16 Camaro ZL1 1LE for Kaulig Racing.

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.

Schluter Systems Joins LaJoie, Spire Motorsports for New Season

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SPIRE MOTORSPORTS WELCOMES SCHLUTER SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA FOR 2021

CONCORD, N.C. (January 20, 2021) – Spire Motorsports is pleased to welcome Schluter Systems North America to its family of partners as preparations for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) reach a fever pitch for the two-car Concord, N.C., operation.

The Schluter Systems livery will be showcased aboard the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro with driver Corey LaJoie at seven races in 2021, beginning with the April 18 NCS race at Richmond Raceway. Meanwhile, the tile-industry specialist will serve as an associate sponsor of the No. 7 team across the balance of the 2021 season.

The partnership reunites Schluter Systems with LaJoie after the 29-year-old driver represented the organization on and away from the racetrack dating back to 2017.

“Schluter Systems is proud to partner with Corey LaJoie and Spire Motorsports for the upcoming 2021 NASCAR season,” said Marco Ludwig, CEO & President of Schluter Systems (USA) L.P./Schluter Systems (Canada) Inc. “There is shared excitement in this new venture, and we see great opportunity to compete at a higher level. We are confident in Corey’s determination to capitalize on the season ahead. The foundation of Schluter’s business model has always been based on strong partnerships and successful innovations and we are confident that we have this in our upcoming season.”

Schluter Systems provides innovative, easy-to-use installation systems to support the durability, integrity and design of tile installations. With over 8,000 products within its growing portfolio, Schluter Systems is continuously improving the landscape of the tile industry. Educational workshops and intuitive approaches to product design champions Schluter’s position as an industry leader in quality and service.

LaJoie, 29, is a third-generation racer whose father and grandfather are members of the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame. He spent the last two seasons at the wheel of the No. 32 NASCAR Cup Series entry where he earned three top-10 finishes and a team/career best sixth-place finish at Daytona International Speedway. His father, Randy LaJoie, is a two-time (1996 & 1997) NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion.

“The 2021 season marks the fifth year I’ve had the privilege of racing with Schluter Systems and meeting their customers and partners at the track each weekend,” stated LaJoie. “Working with their North American leadership team has been a great experience over the years. It means the world to me that they believe in my career as well as the platform of NASCAR for their partnership programming.”

“Spire Motorsports is proud to welcome Schluter Systems North America to our team,” said team co-owner T.J. Puchyr. “Schluter has a proud history with Corey Lajoie and we’re honored that Marco Ludwig and his team thought enough of our organization to accompany Corey on his journey for the new season. It’s an exciting time for Spire Motorsports. We’re jump starting the year with some announcements and building momentum as we continue to prepare for 2021.”

The 2021 season gets underway next month 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. The first of 36 races on the 2021 NCS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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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. Over the 2019-2020 seasons, Spire Motorsports logged 72 starts on NASCAR’s senior circuit and provided an entry for multiple drivers.

About Schluter®-Systems
Schluter Systems provides innovative, easy-to-use installation systems to support the durability, integrity and design of tile installations. With over 8,000 products within its growing portfolio, Schluter Systems is continuously improving the landscape of the tile industry. Educational workshops and intuitive approach to product design champions Schluter’s position as an industry leader in quality and service. Schluter Systems services North America with multiple Training, Distribution and Manufacturing facilities in Plattsburgh, NY, Montreal, QC, Reno, NV, and now, Fort Worth, TX. For more information, visit www.schluter.com.

Jeremy Clements Racing Re-energized to return to XFINITY Series Playoffs in 2021

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Spartanburg, SC – Jeremy Clements Racing will once again compete full-time for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship in 2021. Jeremy will wheel the #51 Camaro into his 11th XFINITY Series season for the family-run, single-car independent team. JCR will be powered by primary sponsors All-South Electric, One-Stop Convenience Stores, First Pacific Funding, Diecast Kings and Wealth Accelerators through select races during the 33-event season.

“I am SO ready to get back on track! This off-season has gone by quick and can’t any happier with the sponsors we have locked in so far for 2021.” Clements said. “It is a blessing for sure to have Chuck Koon and his ASE Racing team back for at least 10 races. We are also grateful that we are partnering again with First Pacific Funding and Diecast Kings for multiple races and bringing on new partners Wealth Accelerators for Homestead. Plus, my longtime friends and supporters Scott and Dawn Ward from One-Stop Convenience Stores are going to help us out again this year too. And to top it off the great people at Whitetail Smokeless will be on board with us as an associate sponsor for the whole season.” Clements went on to say. “It has also been hectic around the shop. So, having Mark Setzer come on board as my new Crew Chief has helped with us getting ready for Daytona and the season,” Clements added.

JCR will have continued associate sponsor backing from Zmax Race Products, Fox Sports Spartanburg, Elite Towing & Recovering, ChaLew Performance, Tritec, Carolina Driveline, Wix Filters, Circle Body Shop, and Cometic Gaskets.

JCR is STill aggressively seeking sponsorship to fill out the remainder of 2021. Please reach out to phyllsjcracing@aol.com for More information.

The 33-race NXS season will begin with the Beef, Its What for Dinner 300 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. ET live on FS1 and MRN Radio.

FAST FACTS
Daytona will mark Jeremy’s 366th career start
2020 best finish of 3rd at Pocono
Lead a career-high 11 laps at Kentucky 7/20

JCR TEAM
Crew Chief: Mark Setzer
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Engine: Clements Racing Engines

For more information on Jeremy Clements:
Jeremy Clements on Facebook, JeremyClementsRacing
Twitter, @jclements51
Instagram, JClements51
You can follow Team JCR on Twitter, @JCR_Clements51
To arrange an interview with Jeremy Clements, please contact Phyllis Graziano – phyllsjcracing@aol.com

J Watson – Jeremy Clements Racing

ABOUT ALL SOUTH ELECTRIC

All South Electrical Constructors, Inc. was founded on June 1, 1993, by Chuck and Charlie Koon as a single-family and small multifamily/commercial electrical contractor. By 1996, All South Electrical has created one of tthe most creditable reputations within the State of Georgia for its outstanding support to its customers. All South Electrical has employed a group of professionals whose goals and objectives are the same as its founders, to provide a quality product at the most economical price while maintaining a safe environment within the workplace.
Today, All South Electrical is one of the most competitive electrical contractors within the multifamily market. Presently we average 5000 units per year as well as our service department.
All South Electrical is licensed in all the Southeastern states. For more information see www.allsouthelectric.com

ABOUT FIRST PACIFIC FUNDING
First Pacific Funding is a national lender based out of the Pacific Northwest with satellite offices across the U.S. We provide financing to companies for new or used business equipment and technology. Whether you are an equipment dealer who needs a leasing partner to fund your customers or a business owner looking to lease your next piece of equipment, FPF has the expertise and support to help you succeed.

First Pacific Funding strives to provide superior customer service, ensuring the finance package we offer is tailored specifically to each customer’s individual needs, helping their business grow. For more information visit www.firstpacificfunding.com

ABOUT DIECAST KINGS
Diecast Kings is owned by Cameron Sacha from Parkersburg, WV. Cameron turned his hobby of collecting NASCAR diecast into his dream business when he founded Diecast Kings in 2013.
Diecast Kings is a dealer with Lionel, Autoworld, Greenlight and Checkered Flag sports. They provided the latest and greatest in quality products in NASCAR diecast cars, team shirts, team hats, INDY cars, and NHRA. Please www.diecastkings.com to see their full selection.

ABOUT WEALTH ACCELERATORS

Wealth Accelerators specializes in Amazon Automation specifically in FBA wholesale. Wealth Accelerators does everything from A-Z for you and builds the business from scratch to 6 figures and beyond. To learn more book a call with one the Wealth Accelerators specialist today and learn more and get you questions answered! See www.wealthacceleratorsfba.com for more information.

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