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ARCA Menards Series Announces Broadcast and Start Times for All 2021 Events

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Eight races on FS1 and 12 on MAVTV

Temperance, Mich. (January 6, 2021) – The ARCA Menards Series has announced its television schedule for the 2021 season, with each of its 20 races slated for live broadcast. FS1 will carry eight broadcasts, with the remaining 12 shown on MAVTV Motorsports Network.

The highlights –

  • The season opens at 1:30 pm ET on Saturday, February 13 at DAYTONA International Speedway live on FS1. Other races on FS1 include events at Talladega Superspeedway on April 24, Kansas Speedway on May 1, Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on June 4, Pocono Raceway on June 25, and the series’ first race at Watkins Glen since 2001 on August 6.
  • The twelve-race MAVTV schedule kicks off at 7:30 pm ET on Friday, March 12 at Phoenix Raceway. The Sioux Chief Showdown opens at Toledo Speedway live on MAVTV on May 22, followed by four consecutive Saturday night races, starting July 10 at Elko Speedway, July 17 at Berlin Raceway, July 24 at Iowa Speedway, and July 31 at Winchester Speedway.
  • MAVTV will carry both ends of a weekend doubleheader at Michigan International Speedway and the Illinois State Fairgrounds on August 20 and 22, as well as the August 29 race at The Milwaukee Mile, the Labor Day Weekend race at the DuQuoin State Fair, and the annual Fall Classic on October 3 at Salem Speedway.
  • FS1 will televise three Sioux Chief Showdown races, including the series-within-a-series’ penultimate race at Bristol on Thursday, September 16.
  • For the first time in its history, MAVTV will be the exclusive home for the overall ARCA Menards Series championship finale at Kansas Speedway on October 23.

The complete 2021 ARCA Menards Series television schedule –

DATERACENETWORKSTART TIME (ET)
Sat, Feb 13DaytonaFS11:30 PM
Fri, Mar 12PhoenixMAVTV7:30 PM
Sat, Apr 24TalladegaFS11:00 PM
Sat, May 01KansasFS11:30 PM
Sat, May 22ToledoMAVTV8:00 PM
Sat, May 29CharlotteFS17:00 PM
Fri, Jun 04Mid-OhioFS16:00 PM
Fri, Jun 25PoconoFS16:00 PM
Sat, Jul 10ElkoMAVTV10:00 PM
Sat, Jul 17BerlinMAVTV8:00 PM
Sat, Jul 24IowaMAVTV9:00 PM
Sat, Jul 31WinchesterMAVTV8:00 PM
Fri, Aug 06Watkins GlenFS16:00 PM
Fri, Aug 20MichiganMAVTV6:00 PM
Sun, Aug 22SpringfieldMAVTV2:30 PM
Sun, Aug 29MilwaukeeMAVTV3:00 PM
Sun, Sep 05DuQuoinMAVTV9:00 PM
Thu, Sep 16BristolFS16:30 PM
Sat., Oct 02SalemMAVTV8:00 PM
Sat, Oct 23KansasMAVTV7:00 PM

The complete Sioux Chief Showdown schedule will be released on Thursday, January 7.

TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold will also carry ARCA Menards Series races.  Races that air on MAVTV will be live on TrackPass and those that air on FS1 will be available on delay.

Start times for ARCA Menards Series East and West races as well as broadcast details will be released at a later date.

T.P.TRAILERS AND TRUCK EQUIPMENT TO SPONSOR NASCAR STOCK CARS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FOR 10TH SEASON

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 6, 2021 . . . As they have for the past nine years, T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment of Limerick, PA will continue as a major sponsor of NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing at Grandview Speedway in 2021. The T.P. Trailers Modifieds and T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman will be part of the national NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series. “We are so happy to have T.P. return for another year,” said track general manager Tina Rogers. “I know how much our racers appreciate their support.”

The new season will kick off with the annual free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 27th.

The Perkins family, operators of T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment in Limerick, PA, feel that their businesses gain great exposure through their sponsorship at Bechtelsville, PA’s Grandview and as a result they gain increased support for their businesses from the racers and the fans. Over the course of the past years thousands of dollars have been distributed by the well-known local business that specializes in just about anything relating to trailer sales, truck & trailer repairs & fabrication, snow & ice removal equipment, ground level storage solutions, truck equipment & trailer rentals.

Again in 2021 T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment will be posting bonus bucks in the form of $300 for the winner of each Saturday night T.P.Trailers NASCAR Modified feature race and $200 to the winner of the T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman feature. If there are no T.P. decals on the car or the decals are not visible on both sides of the winning car there will be no award money paid.

“We enjoy the continued great relationship we have with the Rogers family and the stock car racing community,” said Tom Perkins speaking for all the members of the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment team. “Our marketing efforts at Grandview over the years have produced very good results. Each year we see that support growing.” Once the schedule for 2021 has been finalized a date will be set for the annual T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Night which is part of their sponsorship package.

In addition to the sponsorship night being a part of their awards program T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment also receives a half page ad in the weekly track program book and a large colorful billboard that is seen by all the fans and racers along with regular public address mentions.

T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment is a family-owned business specializing in serving many industries including municipalities, educational institutions, construction, landscaping, and junk removal & hauling, moving companies and even homeowners. At T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment customers can expect to find interrelated departments that work to provide quality equipment whether it be through trailer sales, ground level storage solutions, truck equipment, custom fabrication, truck & trailer repairs, parts & accessories and/or snow & ice removal equipment. Approaching its 57th anniversary as a truck maintenance facility, T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment expanded into the trailer/container industry almost 30 years ago.

If you visit them today, you will find more employees, more parts, a larger facility and far more stock units than you would have observed in the ‘50s, or even in the ‘90s! But, what you will also find is a staff of knowledgeable people who are ready to help you, answer your questions and guide you to the right trailer, truck bed, interchangeable body, plow or salt spreader, service or part for you.

T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment is located just a short distance from Grandview Speedway at 703 West Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468. Telephone 800.255.0666.

Grandview Speedway, going into its 59th season of weekly auto racing, is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA, just off Route 100 ten miles north of Pottstown. For information on racing at the popular one-third-mile, banked clay oval, telephone 610.754.7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com.

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is rescheduled for late April

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The annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES event will move to April 23-25, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2021) – The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has been rescheduled to April 23-25, 2021, officials from the City of St. Petersburg, Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC (GSSP) and INDYCAR confirmed today. It will move from March 5-7 to a later spring date when the feasibility of hosting a greater number of fans is possible.

“I want to thank our friends at INDYCAR and our partners at Green Savoree for putting the health and safety of fans first. Each of these races takes an incredible amount of work from hundreds of dedicated professionals, and I know the decision to move the date of the race is not made lightly,” said St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “I appreciate the drivers, teams, staff, and most of all the fans for their patience and understanding. I look forward to welcoming everyone to the next Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.”

The event usually kicks off the INDYCAR season, and last year served as the thrilling season finale for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES due to its postponement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s not surprising that an event of this magnitude, scheduled for the first week of March, is still subject to the implications of the pandemic,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said. “We’re delighted we were able to work with Mayor Rick Kriseman’s administration and Green Savoree Racing Promotions to find a more suitable date, which helps consolidate the beginning of our schedule and allows us to stay on NBC network television.”

“We appreciate the officials at INDYCAR for their support in setting a new date for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, and also to Mayor Kriseman and his team at the City of St. Petersburg for identifying a time when it will be conducive for more fans to attend,” said Kim Green, co-owner, chairman and CEO of GSSP, organizers of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. “We are grateful to keep the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in the springtime window and also maintain the live national broadcast coverage of the race on NBC.”

Additional event information and customer FAQs will be posted at gpstpete.com in the coming days. Ticket purchasers on file and also those customers who deferred tickets from the 2020 event will also receive a direct communication on the renewal and ticketing process.

The rescheduled event now set for April 23-25, 2021 will be subject to the guidance and mandates of national, state and local authorities regarding public gatherings as the conditions evolve with the ongoing pandemic. The health and safety of all associated with this event will remain the priority of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

About Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg:
The 17th annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is a race event held during Florida’s spring break season each March. Traditionally the site of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race, St. Pete is a destination city hosting this annual motorsports tradition and offering a festival atmosphere with its downtown location. The temporary circuit is a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration using the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runways at Albert Whitted Airport, which overlooks the waterfront of Tampa Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina. Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is owned and operated by Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC. Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC is owned by Green Savoree Racing Promotions 2, LLC whose other subsidiaries also promote three additional INDYCAR races, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (July 2-4, 2021), Honda Indy Toronto (July 9-11, 2021), and Grand Prix of Portland (Sept. 10-12, 2021).

For more information, visit gpstpete.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page at @GPSTPETE or follow the event on Twitter @GPSTPETE and Instagram @GPSTPETE using #FirestoneGP.

INDYCAR Announces Update to 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Schedule

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Series to return to popular Streets of St. Petersburg in April

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021) – INDYCAR officials have announced the 2021 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is being rescheduled for Sunday, April 25 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The move creates a condensed, action-packed early-season schedule for 2021.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to the Streets of St. Petersburg after Josef Newgarden’s thrilling win last October, which culminated with Scott Dixon’s sixth series title. NBC will remain as the television home of this year’s race on the tight, demanding street layout.

“It’s not surprising that an event of this magnitude, scheduled for the first week of March, is still subject to the implications of the pandemic,” Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles said. “We’re delighted we were able to work with Mayor Rick Kriseman’s administration and Green Savoree Racing Promotions to find a more suitable date, which helps consolidate the beginning of our schedule and allows us to stay on NBC network television.”

Due to the move, Barber Motorsports Park becomes the host of the season opener as the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama will raise the curtain on the 2021 season.

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will mark the 18th NTT INDYCAR SERIES event in the Sunshine City. The traditional season opener since 2011 and a fan favorite on the INDYCAR schedule, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg received a three-year title sponsorship extension from Bridgestone Americas, Inc. last October.

“We appreciate the officials at INDYCAR for their support in setting a new date for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, and also to Mayor Kriseman and his team at the City of St. Petersburg for identifying a time when it will be conducive for more fans to attend,” said Kim Green, co-owner, chairman and CEO of GSSP, organizers of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. “We are grateful to keep the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in the springtime window and also maintain the live national broadcast coverage of the race on NBC.”

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

Front Row Motorsports Announces 2021 Driver Lineup

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Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland Return, Anthony Alfredo Joins Team David Ragan to Enter Daytona 500

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 6, 2021) – The 2021 Front Row Motorsports (FRM) driver lineup will feature both familiar and new faces to the organization. Michael McDowell will once again pilot the No. 34 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Anthony Alfredo will drive the No. 38 Ford Mustang in his first year at the Cup level. Todd Gilliland will return to the No. 38 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. In addition, David Ragan will once again pilot the No. 36 Ford Mustang in the Daytona 500 after finishing fourth last season.

Alfredo will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the 2021 Daytona 500 and will compete for Sunoco Rookie-of-the-Year honors. A member of the 2018 NASCAR Next Class, Alfredo continues the youth movement at FRM. Having raced for owners Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Childress, Alfredo has proven to be successful in a quick progression through the sport. He will work with veteran crew chief Seth Barbour in 2021.

“This is really an unbelievable moment,” said Alfredo. “When you start out racing karts as a kid, you dream of making it to the sport’s top level. I want to thank Bob Jenkins and everyone at Front Row Motorsports for making this dream a reality. I know the challenges ahead, but I’m here to work hard and prove myself.”

“We met Anthony and spent time with him when last season ended,” added owner, Bob Jenkins. “We wanted another young driver and someone that fit well into our team. We feel that Anthony is a great match and we look forward to this season together.”

McDowell returns to the wheel of the No. 34 alongside crew chief Drew Blickensderfer for their third- consecutive season together. McDowell and Blickensderfer had an organization-best season in 2020. The duo combined for four top-10 finishes – the most in the team’s history.

“Michael has really solidified his place as our veteran leader,” continued Jenkins. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that has helped us continue to grow our program.”

“Despite all of its challenges, our 2020 season was one of the best in FRM history,” said McDowell. “I feel like we’ve really been able to hit our stride and I’m excited to channel that momentum into a new season.”

Returning to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for his second season with Front Row Motorsports, Todd Gilliland will again work with crew chief Chris Lawson. Gilliland earned 10 top-10 and four top-five finishes in the 2020 season, leading FRM to a playoff berth in its first season in the series.

“Our debut season in the Truck Series with Todd was very successful,” said Jenkins. “We qualified for the Playoffs and had some great runs throughout the year. We’re excited to continue those accomplishments into the future.”

“I’m thrilled to return to Front Row Motorsports next year,” said Gilliland. “Bob has been great to drive for and we’ve got a solid foundation to build up our program moving forward.”

Finally, FRM will enter David Ragan in the Daytona 500 in the No. 36 Ford Mustang. Derrick Finley will partner with Ragan. The team finished fourth in last year’s 500 race.

Front Row Motorsports has competed full time in NASCAR’s premier series since 2009. The 2021 season will mark Front Row Motorsports’ 12th with Ford Performance, the team’s manufacturing partner since expanding to a multi-car organization in 2010.

FRM will announce all team partners leading into the Daytona 500 and throughout the season.

About Front Row Motorsports

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

David Gilliland Partners with Johnny Gray to form David Gilliland Racing

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DGR-Crosley becomes David Gilliland Racing in 2021

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2021) – It was announced today that veteran NASCAR driver David Gilliland has formed a new partnership with businessman Johnny Gray to form David Gilliland Racing (DGR). The team will remain based in Mooresville, N.C., competing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series and the CARS Late Model Stock Tour with factory support from Ford Performance.

Former co-owner and CEO of Crosley Brands, Bo LeMastus, will remain with DGR in a marketing and sponsorship capacity.

Although Gray made his career in the business world, he is a lifelong racer who has driven competitively in various arenas, including go-karts, late models and dirt sprint cars, NHRA’s Lucas Oil sportsman series, and as a professional Pro Stock and Funny Car driver in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The successful businessman from Artesia, N.M., joined the professional driving ranks in 1993 and garnered his first win in 2011 in Brainerd, Minn.

“I have been a part of DGR for the past two years with my grandsons, Tanner and Taylor Gray, and I’m impressed with the growth and progress the team has made in such a short amount of time,” said Johnny Gray. “Being able to invest in a growing organization is a great opportunity and I’m looking forward to being a part of helping the drivers reach their full potential.”

“Johnny Gray is an astute businessman and a racer at heart,” said Gilliland. “Having him invest in our team will help us continue to enhance our program and level of competition. We have developed a great relationship with Johnny and his family in past two years and I believe his involvement will really benefit our team and drivers. The name may have changed, but our goal remains the same, which is to win.

“I also have to thank Bo LeMastus for all of his support throughout the years. I’m happy he is still going to be a big part of the team on the marketing side continuing our Crosley Brands relationship. He has been a great business partner and an even better friend.”

“The first day I met David (Gilliland) I knew he was my true partner in racing,” LeMastus said. “Now it’s time to transition back to where I began in marketing and step out of the owner role. I know our partnership on the marketing side will be just as strong and I look forward to many more years with David and the team.”

About David Gilliland Racing
David Gilliland Racing (DGR) is a race team owned by NASCAR veteran David Gilliland and businessman Johnny Gray. The team specializes in driver development, competing full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, multiple ARCA Menards Series divisions and CARS Tour with factory support from Ford Performance.

In its first four years of operation, DGR has achieved success in each series tallying up multiple wins and championships. The team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet in Mooresville, N.C.

Trans Am to Host Virtual Awards Ceremony for 2020 Champions

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Fan Favorite Voting Begins This Week

5 January 2021- The 2020 racing season delivered challenges that could hardly have been predicted, but the motorsports community adapted quickly to get the sport back on track. The 2020 Trans Am presented by Pirelli season took a pause after the Sebring season-opener, launched an e-sports championship that saw one racer take his on-screen success and translate that into opportunity to race in real life, and then stage a thrilling championship that fans were able to watch in real time on the Tran Am app as Trans Am wrote a new chapter added to the rich history of Trans Am.

And as the season officially closes, Trans Am will once again adapt to the times by utilizing an unprecedented approach to the championship honors.

For the first time in its history, fans will be invited to the annual Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Honors Banquet. This season, the awards ceremony will be held virtually on January 10 with the live stream kicking off at 4:00 p.m. Eastern on the Trans Am by Pirelli Racing App (Download Here)

Hosted by the Voices of Trans Am’s Live Stream Jonathan Green and Ben Cissell, the annual event will unite winners from the National, West Coast, Northern, and Southern Cup championships to celebrate their successes and accomplishments throughout the season.

This year fans will also get to honor their favorite drivers in a week-long online “Fan Favorite” voting competition. The winners from each category will be revealed LIVE during the ceremony. (VOTE HERE)

“Fan Favorite” categories include:

  • Best Looking Race Car
  • Favorite Esports Venue
  • Best Looking Driver Helmet
  • Best Cool Shirt Cool Move of the Race
  • Favorite Trans Am Driver

Voting starts January 1st and will end at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on January 9. Cast votes early and often as all categories are open to unlimited voting. Fans can submit their votes by clicking here.

Award-winning NASCAR Executive Jill Gregory Named Executive Vice President and General Manager at Sonoma Raceway

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CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2021) – Acclaimed NASCAR executive and sports marketer Jill Gregory has been named the new Executive Vice President and General Manager at Sonoma Raceway. Speedway Motorsports President and Chief Executive Officer Marcus Smith made the announcement Tuesday.

Named by Adweek one of “The Most Powerful Women in Sports” for the past two years, Gregory assumes leadership of the historic 1,600-acre property where she attended her first NASCAR road course race as a teenager.

“Growing up in nearby Modesto, my cousins brought me to NASCAR races at Sonoma when I was in high school,” Gregory said. “I’ve been a true fan of this place for most of my life, and now I’m blessed with a leadership opportunity to return and inspire others to have the same love for the region that I do.”

Gregory will follow Steve Page who announced his retirement last August after nearly three decades at the helm of Sonoma Raceway.

“Jill Gregory has demonstrated innovative leadership in sports marketing for more than 25 years,” stated Smith. “She brings a background of not only professional accomplishment and familiarity with our company, but as a native of northern California, she also brings a passion for the region that makes her an exceptional successor to follow Steve Page’s distinguished career.

“I’m thrilled that Jill is joining us at Speedway Motorsports, and I look forward to seeing all that she and our Sonoma Raceway team will accomplish in the years ahead.”

“Starting with the vision of Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith, I’ve always admired the company’s efforts to grow the sport of NASCAR and embrace innovative, new opportunities,” added Gregory. “I look forward to taking that same aggressive approach to further establish Sonoma Raceway as not only a premier destination for NASCAR and NHRA events, but also elevating the historic road course as a year-round tourism and driving-experience attraction.

“I’m grateful to have worked with such a talented team of people at NASCAR, and I look forward to continuing those professional relationships from a new trackside perspective on the West Coast.”

Gregory is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Content Officer at NASCAR and the managing executive of the company’s Charlotte-based operations. She leads the marketing, media, communications, broadcasting and diversity and inclusion functions for NASCAR, and is responsible for the sanctioning body’s digital platform, including NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Mobile app and fantasy games. Gregory will continue in her current role through January pending transition plans and begin her new position at Sonoma Raceway Feb. 1.

“Jill’s strategic leadership has successfully guided our sport through incredibly complex challenges, all while reinventing how we engage our fans and grow this sport,” said Steve Phelps, President of NASCAR. “The impact of her legacy driving smart change management and continuous improvement will be felt for years in our operation and we look forward to partnering with Jill in her new role.”

During her tenure at NASCAR, Gregory revamped NASCAR’s marketing, content and fan development strategies to elevate strategic planning and enhance collaboration across the industry. She also launched an effort to refresh and modernize the NASCAR brand, significantly elevated the sport’s diversity and inclusion platform, and was a key leader in NASCAR’s drive to become the first major league sport to return to live competition during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to joining NASCAR, Gregory was the Senior Vice President of Motorsports Marketing for Bank of America, and previously served as Director of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series marketing program for Sprint Nextel. In 2011, Gregory was selected for the inaugural class of “Game Changers: Women in Sports Business” by Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily.

Gregory earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and is a member of the Board of Directors for The NASCAR Foundation.

About Speedway Motorsports:

Speedway Motorsports is a leading marketer, promoter and sponsor of motorsports entertainment in the United States. The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following premier facilities: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway. Speedway Motorsports provides souvenir merchandising services through its SMI Properties subsidiaries; manufactures and distributes smaller-scale, modified racing cars and parts through its U.S. Legend Cars International subsidiary; and produces and broadcasts syndicated motorsports programming to radio stations nationwide through its Performance Racing Network subsidiary.

About Sonoma Raceway:

Sonoma Raceway, located in the Sonoma Valley, is Northern California’s premier motor-sports destination, featuring a world-class 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course, drag strip and karting center.  Its annual race schedule is headlined by the NASCAR Cup Series and the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Sonoma Raceway owns and operates the Sears Point Racing Experience offering high-performance driving courses, racing programs, safe driver training, corporate outings, manufacturer showcases, go-karting and more. Sonoma Raceway also boasts a motor-sports industrial park, which is home to more than 70 businesses.

5 Situations Where You May Need To Call A Tow Truck

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When you need to call for a towing service, it typically means getting a vehicle removed from a location. You may be out on the road, or a car may have become a nuisance. A towing service can help you get a car moving. But how will you know if you need to call for towing assistance? You may find yourself in the following scenarios below.  

  1. Running Out Of Gas  

While unavoidable, running out of gas happens out of forgetfulness when life is too hectic. Others do not check out of carelessness. It is also dangerous when your vehicle suddenly stops in the middle of the desert, and the nearest gas station is miles away. Call for towing services in Las Vegas and ask them to bring fuel for your car. They can tell if your car also has other concerns that may need looking into. 

  1. Vehicular Accidents  

Calling an Emergency Towing service is a must when your vehicle collides with another or if you hit a pole, tree, or kind of structure. The damage may be obvious on the outside, but there can be more inside the engine. Most services will be able to tell what needs to be done. If you have enough car insurance, it will be able to cover the cost. Calling for a tow truck is also safer than continuing driving the vehicle yourself. You might regret it when you encounter more problems on the road later.

  1. Flat Tires 

Tires can run out of air from low pressure, or when a foreign object can damage the surface. Some drivers know how to fix a flat tire. Others also use tires labeled as run-flat, which means they can still run a certain distance at a slowed speed even while punctured. That allows you to reach the nearest garage. But what if you do not have that luxury? Your car may have also stopped in a place you think is unsafe. Stay inside your car for safety, and immediately call for towing service.  

  1. Dead Battery

Your car may stop in the middle of the road due to a dead battery. A car battery runs out of power due to the following: poor maintenance, using car lights and air conditioning when the car isn’t running, and when the air temperature is low, among others. Professional towing services in KC (or elsewhere) may be able to jumpstart the car batteries for you, and it may not need towing. If the problem persists, the tow truck will pull or haul it away to a garage.

  1. Abandoned Vehicle Or Wrong Parking 

Towing services not only cater to stranded vehicles. If you’re a business owner and left a car in your parking space, you can try to find the owner. Sometimes, drivers will abandon stolen vehicles, or people use parking spaces even when they’re not customers. If, after all the effort exerted to find the owner, you can check the registration and have it towed away. 

You may also have an old car stored in a garage damaged beyond repair. Call for a tow truck to bring it to a junkyard. Junkyards will pay for junk cars as scrap metal. You may have to pay for the towing service, but you’ll get a fraction of that fee back by selling it instead.  

Bottomline 

Calling for a tow truck service ensures your safety on the road. They act as the lifeline when your vehicle suddenly breaks down due to various reasons. They also help take you to safety when your car breaks down in unfamiliar territory. Totaled cars also need to be hauled away when you’re involved in an accident. As a driver, you must also have the best tow truck companies’ contact details wherever you’re heading. It’s best to know who to call when you encounter such situations. 

Phoenix Raceway to Host Limited Fans for 2021 NASCAR Spring Event Weekend, March 12-14

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PHOENIX (Jan. 4, 2021) – As NASCAR returns to the Valley of the Sun for Phoenix Raceway’s annual spring event weekend, March 12-14, Phoenix Raceway will host a limited, reduced number of fans throughout the three-day event.

The reduced capacity for the 2021 spring event weekend is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continues to be in accordance with enhanced safety protocols and procedures to provide a safe environment for fans, competitors, employees and industry personnel.

“We look forward to kicking off another 2021 NASCAR season at Phoenix Raceway this March and while we wish we could host a capacity crowd, the health and safety of everyone remains our top priority,” said Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese. “In similar fashion to this past November for the track’s first-ever NASCAR Championship Weekend, we plan to host a limited number of fans for this event. November was a tremendous success, and we look forward to executing another safe and successful event this March.”

As a result of the seating capacity limitations, many guests will have their grandstand seats relocated to ensure social distancing between groups. Also due to the limited capacity, Phoenix Raceway will no longer be able to accommodate some guests that have already purchased tickets for the spring event weekend. Season ticket holders will receive priority as part of this process.

Due to restricted access to the competition area, the INfield Experience will not be available, but similar to the NASCAR Championship Weekend in November, reserved table seating will be available in the infield as part of the INfield Hub for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday and the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. Hillside seating will also be made available on Sunday.

Camping will still be available with campgrounds opening on Monday, March 8. All campers will be pre-screened upon entry and will be asked to park in the same direction on the right side of each campsite with all campsites limited to a maximum of six guests per spot.

In addition to maintaining a strict adherence to 6’ social distancing throughout the venue, all guests will be screened before entering the facility at staggered entry times and will be required to wear face coverings. Multiple handwashing and hand-sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the operating areas and entrances and a “clean team” of staff, clearly identified for guests, will be cleaning or disinfecting at all times. Additional information for the NASCAR spring event weekend at Phoenix Raceway and its safety protocols may be found online at PhoenixRaceway.com/protocols or by calling Phoenix Raceway at 866-408-RACE (7223).

About Phoenix Raceway

Home to the 2021 NASCAR Championship Weekend, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In 2021, the spring event weekend, March 12-14, kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. For only the second time in the history of the sport, Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR Championship Weekend, November 5-7. Over the three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and Segway tours. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.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 and three international 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, Americrown Service 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’).

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