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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.

Event Preview: The Roar Before the 24

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DAYTONA, Fla., (January 20, 2021) – The final preparations for the 2021 race season are underway this week as IMSA competitors will descend on Daytona International Speedway for this week’s Roar Before the 24. Wright Motorsports has a busy two weeks ahead, running in both the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Pilot Challenge in the upcoming Roar and Rolex 24 at Daytona. The first full-series test of the season will allow adequate time for the Porsche customer racing team to prepare both efforts for next week’s big event: the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
After concluding the IMSA WeatherTech season with an exciting victory at the Twelve Hours of Sebring, the Wright Motorsports GTD effort will be riding the momentum into the new year, bringing back the same car, drivers, and crew that they ran in 2020. This consistency will prove to be a great aid in the Roar Before the 24, saving the team of any initial shakedowns necessary for new efforts. Ryan Hardwick and Patrick Long will reprise their roles as the full season drivers of the No. 16 1st Phorm Porsche 911 GT3 R. Jan Heylen, the North American Endurance Cup addition, and Klaus Bachler, the fourth driver in the Rolex 24 lineup will also return to the team following successful runs in 2020, where the team narrowly finished second in the GTD team and driver championships.

The format for this year’s Roar Before the 24 differs from years before, in that after several test sessions, the field will qualify for the Motul Pole Award 100, a 100-minute qualifying race that will set the grid for next week’s Rolex 24 at Daytona. Fans can watch the race live by subscribing to NBC Sports Gold’s TRACKPASS on Saturday, January 24 at 2:05PM Eastern, or tape delayed on NBC Sports Network at 4:30PM Eastern. International audiences can stream live on imsa.tv. IMSA Radio will also offer worldwide live audio commentary to coincide with the qualifying race.

Michelin Pilot Challenge
As previously announced, the 2021 season will see Wright Motorsports enter a No. 16 1st Phorm Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport into the Michelin Pilot Challenge, the support series for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The program expansion will provide full-season drivers Ryan Hardwick and Jan Heylen additional track time, gaining the same edge as several of their WeatherTech competitors doing double duty. The Roar Before the 24 will provide the Michelin Pilot Challenge drivers and teams five on-track sessions over the course of two days. There will be no official video stream or radio coverage of the sessions, but the team’s social media will provide session updates via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Roar Before the 24 Schedule
Friday, January 22
10:00AM – 11:15AM Michelin Pilot Challenge Session 1
11:30AM – 12:20PM WeatherTech Session 1
2:45PM – 4:15PM Michelin Pilot Challenge Session 2
4:15PM – 5:15PM WeatherTech Session 2

Saturday, January 23
9:15AM – 10:15AM Michelin Pilot Challenge Session 3
10:30AM – 11:30AM WeatherTech Session 3
3:00PM – 3:15PM WeatherTech GTD Qualifying
4:20PM – 5:30PM Michelin Pilot Challenge Session 4
7:00PM – 9:00PM WeatherTech Session 4

Sunday, January 24
10:00AM – 10:20AM WeatherTech Warm Up
10:35AM – 11:50AM Michelin Pilot Challenge Session 5
2:05PM – 3:45PM WeatherTech Motul Pole Award 100

1st Phorm
1st Phorm is a sports nutrition company based in St. Louis, MO. In 2009, CEO Andy Frisella and his business partner Chris Klein started the brand, and since then, it has become the fastest growing supplement company in the world. 1st Phorm has set the standards in the industry for quality and helping people reach their goals. This new racing partnership is not their first time in the exotic car scene either. 1st Phorm has been the title sponsor for the Gold Rush Rally for six years running. With over a million followers across social media, 1st Phorm has amassed a huge cult-like following known as, “The Legion of Boom.” They stand for a movement in the fitness world. To turn it back to what it was meant to be. Helping others improve their lives, to be a good human… and to drop the excuses and do the work. 1st Phorm is a winning brand and they don’t expect anything less when it comes to their race team. For additional info: www.1stphorm.com

Mountain Motorsports
Mountain Motorsports is a group of motorcycle and powersports dealerships with multiple locations in the southeastern United States. The company was founded by lifelong friends Ryan Hardwick and Justin Price when they opened their first location as a single-line Honda dealership in Sevierville, Tennessee in 1999. The company has since grown into one of the largest retailers of motorcycle and powersports vehicles in the nation, spanning nine dealership locations representing eleven of the industry’s most well-known brands. For additional info: www.mountainmotorsports.com

Una Vida Tequila
Una Vida translates to One Life. That is how this brand started. By people who want to live their “One Life” to the absolute fullest and to their highest potential. A group of guys from the Midwest who love great quality tequila, and want their One Life to have meaning and impact others.

One Life, One Tequila is our CORE BELIEF. We’re building the only tequila brand you will ever need to drink. Una Vida is bigger than just tequila we’re also building a culture of people who want to live their life to their utmost potential.

Our story begins and continues to grow bottle by bottle. It’s a life mission for us to create a community of people who all raise a glass knowing they’re living their ONE LIFE! For more information, visit unavidatequila.com

Wright Motorsports
Wright Motorsports is the premier Porsche race engineering facility in Ohio and a multi-series, international racing team known for superb car preparation, expert race strategy and driver development. Located in Batavia, Ohio, it is owned and directed by John Wright, a certified Porsche factory-trained technician. As a crew chief John Wright has played a key role in winning eight driver and seven team championships in World Challenge, IMSA (ALMS) and the Grand-Am Rolex Series. Wright Motorsports won the team championship in Porsche GT3 Cup USA in 2012, 2013 and 2015, and went on to win the Pirelli World Challenge Overall, Sprint, Team and Manufacturer’s titles in 2017. The 2020 season will see the team return to IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship. For more information, visit wrightmotorsports.com

Ryan Ellis Embarks a Part-Time Schedule at BJ McLeod Motorsports

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31-year-old Virginia-Native returns to BJMM for 2021 NXS season

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 20, 2021): BJ McLeod Motorsports announces today that Ryan Ellis to drive the No. 99 car on a part-time NXS schedule with BJ McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) in 2021.

For the first time since 2016, Ellis will run a multiple-race schedule with the NXS team. Ellis is no stranger to BJ McLeod Motorsports. In 2018, Ellis first stepped in the No. 78 Xfinity car at Daytona International Speedway. The next year, Ellis also ran for the team at Iowa and Elkhart Lake, where he finished 17th, his career best in the BJMM car.

“It’s so great to be back with BJ and everyone at BJ McLeod Motorsports. It’s been a few years since I’ve had this number of races secured at this point in the year, so I think 2021 will be a big year,” said Ellis. “I’m also really excited at how quickly BJ’s program has grown, obviously with the Live Fast team with Matt Tifft and with the addition of the late model team. I have a lot of fun working with this team and I’m excited to be part of their continued growth.”

“It’s so awesome to have Ryan drive for us again,” said BJ McLeod. “His diligence and hard work to get back in a race car pairs well with how we as a team operate, so it’s a great fit for both parties.

Currently, Ellis is scheduled for Darlington, Mid-Ohio, Road America, and Kansas. Ellis will bring Keen Parts / Corvetteparts.net with him on board as a primary sponsor to Darlington, Martinsville, and Circuit of the America’s.

“I can’t thank Tom and TJ Keen for taking the jump with me to secure the number of races we have at this point. They’re some of the best people you’ll ever meet and I’m so lucky to call them friends and sponsors,” said Ellis.

BJ McLeod Motorsports will once again field three full-time NXS entries in 2021. In addition, BJ and Jessica (McLeod) have partnered with Matt Tifft to form Live Fast Motorsports (LFM), operating under the charter that Tifft and McLeod obtained alongside Joe Falk. LFM will field the No. 78 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021 with a strategic partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing.

The 33-race NXS season will begin with the NASCAR Racing Experience 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.

Sponsorship and other details regarding Ellis’s 2021 NXS season with BJMM will be announced at a later date. For more information about BJ McLeod Motorsports, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.bjmcleodmotorsports.com.

About Keen Parts

Whether you are looking for a complete interior for your vintage ’58 Corvette or a performance accessory for your ’09, Keen Parts will have the Corvette part you need and the expertise you want. For your Corvette exterior, they have got you covered bumper-to-bumper. They have emblems, moldings, grilles, bumpers and brackets, fiberglass, exterior trim, interior pieces as well as under-the-hood focused parts. Reach Keen Parts at (800) 757-KEEN or via email at Info@keenparts.com.

About Ryan Ellis

Follow Ryan Ellis news and updates on www.ryanellismotorsports.com and keep track of the latest announcements via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram . Sponsorship and other details regarding Ellis’s 2021 NXS season with BJMM will be announced later. 


About BJ McLeod Motorsports

BJ McLeod Motorsports is owned by current NASCAR Cup driver, BJ McLeod, and his wife Jessica. For more information about BJ McLeod Motorsports, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.bjmcleodmotorsports.com. Follow along with the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Ryan Eversley, Greg Strelzoff To Co-Drive Atlanta Speedwerks Honda Civic TCR in 2021 IMSA Season

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The IMSA Veterans Will Pilot Atlanta Speedwerks Second Announced Car Beginning with Season Opener at Daytona International Speedway

GAINESVILLE, Georgia (January 20, 2021) – IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge veterans Ryan Eversley and Greg Strelzoff will co-drive the No. 94 Dinner With Racers/Lemons of Love Honda Civic TCR for Atlanta Speedwerks in 2021, joining teammates Brian Henderson and Robert Noaker’s No. 84 Atlanta Speedwerks Honda Civic TCR on the grid beginning with Daytona International Speedway.

Both Eversley and Strelzoff have had success in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge competition. Eversley is a multiple IMSA podium finisher and has most often been behind the wheel of a Honda and Acura over the past five seasons. Strelzoff has been away from the IMSA paddock since 2016 but earned six podium finishes in the ST class during the 2013 to 2016 seasons.

Eversley is hoping to build on a streak of two consecutive seasons on the Pilot Challenge TCR podium, with appearances at Sebring in 2019 and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2020. Eversley remains a factory driver for Honda, where he has won races and championship in TCR and GT3 machinery.

“I’m pleased to be joining Atlanta Speedwerks for 2021 and since I’m from Atlanta myself, I think it’s a perfect fit!” Eversley said. “Greg and I have known each other for several years and battled in the ST class quite a bit so I think we will gel pretty quickly. We’re both extremely motivated to get the No. 94 Honda Civic TCR on the top step of the podium and, based on the performance of this team had last year, I think we’ll be strong.”

Strelzoff has been away from the IMSA paddock for a handful of seasons, making his last start in 2016. He’ll make his TCR debut during the Roar Before the Rolex 24 test weekend, January 22-24.

“My goal for this year is to win,” Strelzoff said. “It’s the only thing I didn’t do in the previous years. I am excited to try the new TCR cars, and definitely to open for such a well-known and respected driver in Ryan. I hope I can turn the car over in good condition and position for Ryan to get us on the podium.”

Atlanta Speedwerks enters the 2021 season with championship goals, following a select-event season in 2020 with a pole position and podium finish at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and a fifth-place finish in the Team Championship in a full-season 2019 effort. Henderson and 16-year-old Noaker will pilot the No. 84 Sabelt/Pagid Honda Civic TCR alongside the No. 94 Dinner With Racers/Lemons of Love Honda Civic TCR of Eversley and Strelzoff, with a third Atlanta Speedwerks car still in the works.

“Between our drivers and our crew members, this is the most experienced that Atlanta Speedwerks has been entering a season,” Team owner and veteran driver Todd Lamb said. “Jonathan Braswell and Jason Hoover will serve as car engineers, and we’ve added Rob Baker as Team Manager with his multi-car experience in IMSA. It’s all with the goal of putting together a talented crew that can help us win races and perhaps a championship. We’ll need everyone to bring their ‘A’ game to the track to do that.”

The 2021 season opens with a four-hour race at Daytona International Speedway on the Rolex 24 At Daytona weekend, January 27-29.

About Atlanta Speedwerks
Atlanta Speedwerks is a professional road racing team and prep shop, providing road racing services, car builds, roll cages, arrive and drive programs, and performance parts. Headquartered near Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the company runs winning arrive & drive programs in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Mazda MX-5 Cup, Porsche Club of America and SCCA Spec Miata, among others. Professional coaching and driver development round out the company’s offerings.

AUSTIN CINDRIC AIMS TO MAKE NASCAR CUP SERIES DEBUT AT DAYTONA 500

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Champ to Race No. 33 Ford Mustang with Miles Stanley as Crew Chief

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 20, 2021) – Reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion Austin Cindric will look to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut next month in “The Great American Race.” Cindric will drive the No. 33 Ford Mustang for Team Penske as he attempts to qualify for the 63rd Daytona 500. Miles Stanley, who has worked as race engineer for Team Penske’s No. 12 and No. 22 Cup Series teams, will serve as crew chief for Cindric and the No. 33 Ford team in 2021.

“There is a lot to be excited about heading into Daytona,” said Cindric. “It doesn’t really even need to be said that the Daytona 500 is the biggest crown jewel race in NASCAR and one of the biggest races in the world – so to have a shot to be in the show while driving for Roger Penske is a big opportunity. Qualifying our way into the race as an ‘open’ car will be a big challenge. I look forward to working with Miles and all of the guys on the No. 33 team, while also continuing my focus on winning back-to-back Xfinity Series Championships.”

As he tries to earn a starting spot in the Daytona 500, Cindric hopes to make his Cup Series debut following a season that saw him score six victories and 19 top-five finishes on his way to the 2020 Xfinity Series Championship. The 22-year-old Cindric will return to defend his Xfinity Series title this season and he will also compete in select Cup Series races in the No. 33 Ford Mustang before he joins the series full-time in 2022, driving for Wood Brothers Racing.

Stanley joined Team Penske prior to the start of the 2013 race season and served as an engineer for crew chief Todd Gordon and driver Joey Logano. During his first seven seasons, the No. 22 team amassed 21 wins (including the 2015 Daytona 500), 100 top-five finishes,159 top-10s and the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Championship before Stanley transitioned to race engineer for the No. 12 Ford team and driver Ryan Blaney last season. Prior to joining Team Penske, Stanley served as crew chief for Robby Gordon’s NASCAR operation.

“Ever since I joined Team Penske in 2013, I’ve been able to grow as an engineer and learn from some of the best in the business,” said Stanley. “Now I get the chance to become a Cup Series crew chief with one of the formidable organizations in the sport, which is an amazing opportunity. To get to do it with Austin at Daytona International Speedway is a perfect recipe for success. I look forward to working with him and hitting the ground running with the No. 33 Ford team in Daytona and the other Cup Series races that Austin runs in 2021.”

Stanley will continue to work with the No. 12 team during all of the other 2021 Cup Series races. Additional 2021 Cup Series races for Cindric and the No. 33 Ford Mustang team will be announced in the future.

About Team Penske
Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Cars owned and prepared by Team Penske have produced more than 580 major race wins, over 650 pole positions and 40 Championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing competition. Over the course of its 55-year history, the team has also earned 18 Indianapolis 500 victories, two Daytona 500 Championships, a Formula 1 win, overall victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, along with a win in Australia’s legendary Bathurst 1000 race. In 2021, Team Penske will compete in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

RISI COMPETIZIONE READY FOR ROAR BEFORE THE 24 DAYTONA TEST

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Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GTLM No. 62:
James Calado (GBR)
Alessandro Pier Guidi (ITA)
Jules Gounon (FRA)
Davide Rigon (ITA)

Houston, Texas (January 20, 2021)…Risi Competizione recently completed a successful shake down test at MSR Houston before packing up and heading to Daytona for the Roar Before the 24 test days and qualifying race in preparation for the 59th annual Rolex 24 At Daytona race, January 28-31. The Roar activities take place this week, January 22-24, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida being

All four No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GTLM drivers, Brit James Calado, Italians Alessandro Pier Guidi and Davide Rigon and Frenchman Jules Gounon, will participate in the Roar activities in preparation for the legendary twice-around-the-clock endurance race.

Rick Mayer, Risi Competizione Race Engineer
“We had a successful shake down at MSR and everything with the car build and engine seem fine; there were no issues,” said Risi Competizione Race Engineer Rick Mayer. “The crew has been getting everything prepared for the Roar and the over-the-wall crew has been at the shop practicing pit work; wheel changes, brake changes, wing changes, etc. We’ve not participated in an IMSA race since last January’s Daytona 24 Hours. The Roar Balance of Performance (BoP) came out last week and, unfortunately, I feel we’ll have a difficult race if it’s not adjusted after the Roar. But we have a great driver line up; all four drivers will be at the Roar, all are familiar with the car, team and track. We don’t expect large setup changes to the car. It’s the same car spec and tire spec as last year. We’re all looking forward to getting back to racing.”

This year’s Roar Before the 24 schedule includes a 100-minute qualifying race on Sunday, Jan. 24, which will set the grid for the Rolex 24 At Daytona race start on Saturday, January 30th at 3:40 p.m. EST. This is a new qualifying procedure for International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar championship series.

For more information, please go to www.risicompetizione.com and follow us on Facebook/RisiCompetizione and Twitter @RisiComp and on Instagram/RisiComp.

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson prepares for 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona

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When Jimmie Johnson, one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers, retired from the sport at the end of the 2020 season, he quickly began looking for more challenges. Before the final race of his stock car career, the six-time champion had already signed a two-year deal with Chip Ganassi Racing to race in the NTT IndyCar Series in 2021-2022 seasons.

In preparation for that journey, Johnson will start off the year by competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener on January 30,31 marks the beginning of the season for race fans and a chance to rate their favorite drivers. You can also visit bet-colorado.com for more ranking and entertainment options.

Johnson will be making his eighth Rolex 24 start and the first since 2011. He will be teamed with Simon Pagenaud, Mike Rockenfeller and two-time defending Rolex 24 winner Kamui Kobayashi in the he No. 48 Ally Cadillac DPi-V.R.

Gary Nelson, Action Express Racing team manager, spoke about how each competitor will bring something unique to the team.  

“We’ve been talking to Jimmie about running with us for many months. It all came together in November with the support of Hendrick Motorsports and their tremendous partner, Ally. Jimmie has a lot of experience at Daytona, not only on the oval, but turning into the infield as well. Simon brings a lot of endurance experience and Kamui adds a wealth of car set-up knowledge and speed to the car. We won the Rolex 24 with Mike in 2010, so he is familiar with how we operate. We’re looking at having a great 10 days in Daytona starting with the Roar Before the 24.”

Johnson, whose best finish in the event was runner-up twice, in 2005 and 2008, said, “It’s just a really neat opportunity for me to still have an association with Ally. Mr. (Rick) Hendrick will be involved to a certain degree. To drive for Action, to have this opportunity to compete with Kamui, with Simon and with Mike, it’s just such a unique opportunity and one I’m really proud to be a part of.’’

He was also impressed with how meticulous Action Express Racing was when putting the team together.

“I watched them take their time and be very methodical about how we’d all fit together,’’ Johnson said. “And of course, you have to meet all these criteria to be on the short list, but long story short, they were very intentional about us four together, and I think that’s why we feel the possibility is here and that we do truly have an opportunity to compete for the win.’’

The action will begin on Jan. 22-24 when the teams participate in the Roar Before the Rolex 24 test session. This year’s event includes a new feature, the Motul Pole Award 100 qualifying race which will set the starting grid for the Rolex 24.

The Race Is On Again: Formula 1 Calendar 2021 Released

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The year 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride to say the least and so the upcoming events on the Formula 1 calendar due to start in 2020 with the Australian open will now be postponed. This comes as a result between Formula 1 and the FIA who both agree that the 2020 FIA Formula 1 World Championship should take place in the following year, being 2021 of course. However, with the overflow of 2020’s turmoil, the dates to schedule the Bahrain GP on the 28th March and China’s GP on the 11th of April 2021 will now have to be reviewed yet again. However, the events planned for later this year seem promising, such as the Abu Dhabi, Monaco and Singapore Grand Prix events. Let’s have a look at what you can expect.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi is one of the most well-known F1 events and we’ll tell you why. This Grand Prix event features twilight races, which are both entertaining and exhilarating. Since this F1 event marks the end of the season, there are lots of anticipation among spectators and fans of the sport.  The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is regarded as the most elaborate on the Formula 1 line-up and for good reason. This event takes place over a weekend at the famous and stunning Yas Marina Circuit. Further to this, a valid and official ticket grants the owner the opportunity to be seated on the grandstands, from where all the excitement from the races can be enjoyed. We’re sure that fans would not want to miss out on this one.

Singapore Grand Prix

The Singapore F1 extravaganza is one that also attracts a lot of attention. The entertainment that precedes this event is equally as enjoyable for attendees as the actual races. The races, which normally take place in the latter part of the day, allow patrons to listen to some music as well as relax. The event takes place in the city streets, during the evening. The tickets which are purchased at the entrance of the venues allow patrons to partake in any of the activities which take place before the beginning of the F1 racing. 

Monaco Entertainment

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most glamorous and epic Grand Prix events across the world. The city, which boasts many ancient and luxury destinations, is the setting for one of the Formula 1’s most sought after events. The Grand Prix also takes place over a weekend, where many other forms of entertainment also feature on a large scale. None of these other activities take away anything from the main event, which is of cause the F1 racing. Patrons pay huge amounts of money to be able to be a part of this event and the pleasure they receive from these events will keep the adrenalin junkies coming back for more, year after year. 

What Happened in 2020

As mentioned on the official site of Formula 1, the events calendar was approved for revision, which left many fans looking for alternative means of entertainment. As a result of the shift in focus, and to satisfy their adrenaline rush, fans looked to get a piece of the action by opting for virtual racing and gaming. What’s interesting to note is that slots gaming also experienced accelerated growth, perhaps due to players spinning those reels fast, which when you think about it, is quite similar to racing in a virtual sense. Spin Casino one of the best performing brands of the internationally successful Buffalo Group has recorded a substantial growth in existing customer activity and player acquisition specifically related to the progressive slots product as this is what they specialize in. In order to enable players with a smooth start into their Slots Races, Spin Casino also came up with an abundance of Exclusive Free Spins offers on a variety of titles like Dragon Shard or Lucky Firecracker.

Although Slots are lots of fun we hope that the Formula 1 is coming back with a vengeance in 2021!

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