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Gus Dean kicks off 2021 with annual Red Eye 50 at New Smyrna Speedway

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NEW SMYRNA, Fla: Veteran racer Gus Dean (@gusdean) will kick off his 2021 racing season with a return to New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway and compete in Saturday night’s Red Eye 50 presented by Ally Financial.

Dean, a native of Bluffton, S.C. is a former podium finisher in the annual winter Super Late Model event and with a focus during the offseason on preparing for an aggressive Super Late Model schedule in 2021, Dean is excited to head back to a track of familiarity and kick off the New Year with success.

“I’m looking forward to getting back in a race car,” said Dean, a two-time winner in the ARCA Menards Series. “It’s been a fun offseason with my family – but being a racer, I can’t wait to get back to the track – especially New Smyrna and see what kind of performance we can deliver.”

Dean will drive the No. 56 MASHONIT Apparel Co. Chevrolet in Saturday night’s race in a collaborative effort between Dean Racing and DLP Performance.

New Smyrna’s 0.5-mile oval is one of the tracks that Dean – a veteran NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) driver has turned hundreds if not thousands of laps over the years.

Between the Red Eye and his yearly participation in the World Series of Asphalt – Dean knows what he is looking for when it comes to the handling of his race car.

“I like racing at New Smyrna,” added Dean. “I better by now (chuckles). It’s a fun race track where horsepower can be crucial – especially when you trying to come off the corner and try to gain that acceleration down the straightaways.

“Everyone at Dean Racing and DLP Performance has worked extremely hard to prepare for this race and while another podium finish would be a great way to kick off 2021, but we’re going loaded for victory – anything less than that would be a little bit of a disappointment.”

With some COVID-19 protocols still in place this weekend at New Smyrna, Dean won’t have much time to waste to capture the checkered flag. With just a 50-lap race on deck, the shortened race turns into a sprint which means the race could ignite some aggression.

The South Carolinian knows he’ll need to be aggressive in qualifying and throughout the race to contend for the win – but also knows stepping over the line could put him out of the race too.

“Such a huge race like this will come down to just 50 laps – so you kinda revert back to the World Series of Asphalt week mentality,” Dean explained. “If you have a lousy qualifying lap – you could be spending the race just trying to come from the back to the front.
“So, that’s why it is important for us to have No. 56 MASHONIT Apparel Co. Chevrolet dialed in during practice and then tweak on the car after qualifying and be prepared for battle. From there, it’s win – or bust, but we sure are going to have a good time racing this weekend too.”

In addition to Super Late Model contention in 2021, Dean, 26, will also continue participation in select ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.

Practice for the Red Eye 50 presented by Ally Financial is set for Sat., Jan. 2, 2021, shortly after 1:00 p.m. Qualifying is set for 6:45 p.m. with the racing set to take the green flag shortly after 7:30 p.m. (ET). SLM is the sixth division of the night.

For more on Gus Dean, please visit GusDean.com, like him on Facebook (Gus Dean Racing) and follow him on Twitter (@GusDean).

For more on MASHONIT Apparel Co., please visit MashOnIt.com, like them on Facebook (MashOnIt Apparel Co.,), follow them on Instagram (MashOnIt_Clothing) and follow them on Twitter (@MashOnIt Apparel Co.).

About MASHONIT Apparel Co.:

MASHONIT Apparel Co. (MASHONIT.com) is a brand for those that live life wide open. The people that look at something normal and think, “That’s not good enough,” “It can go faster” or “Let’s see what this thing can do.”

Those that have the hunger inside that keeps them just south of normal.

That never-ending hunger for speed and adrenaline that allows you to find the thin line between being heroic and insane, giving them a perspective on life that few are lucky enough to find.

That’s MASHONIT.

Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund Granted $176,000 Directly to 16 Couples Fighting Infertility in 2020

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MOORESVILLE, NC (December 31, 2020) — In 2020, The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund assisted 16 families on their infertility journeys by granting $176,000 directly to couples seeking IVF treatments.

Ten babies were born to Bundle of Joy Fund recipient couples in 2020, which brings the total number of babies born to the Bundle of Joy family to 35. In total since 2015, the Bundle of Joy Fund has helped 70 couples with grants totaling $940,000.

“I’m so glad we were able to help so many couples in 2020,” said Samantha Busch, co-founder of the Bundle of Joy Fund. “This cause is so personal to us and it means everything to be able to help families facing the same battle with infertility that we are currently fighting. Knowing that there are more than 30 babies in the world that might not be here without our help is incredible and to be able to give that gift to so many families is what we are passionate about.

“This year was rough for a lot of reasons and the fact that so many people still supported us in our mission to help others fight infertility is truly heartwarming. We are so close to our initial goal of granting $1 million to couples in need of fertility treatments and to be within reach of that heading into 2021 is really exciting.”

Fundraising initiatives in 2020 included two helmet raffles together raising more than $100,000, an online silent auction, a themed fundraising dinner, sales of #KFB t-shirts and several partnerships with local companies including Johnny Fly Co. and Erin McDermott Jewelry.

Continuing into 2021, the Bundle of Joy Fund has kicked off the Bundle of Joy Fund Virtual 5k, a fundraising effort to help raise awareness and funds for couples struggling with infertility. Those wishing to participate can visit the Bundle of Joy Fund website to sign up to fight infertility one step at a time. The fundraiser will run through January 31, 2021.

If you would like to help support the mission of the Bundle of Joy Fund, you can visit www.bundleofjoyfund.org to participate in fundraising or donate.

About The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund

The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund is dedicated to advocating for infertility education and awareness and removing financial barriers by granting monetary awards to couples who require fertility treatments to have their own bundle of joy. Visit www.bundleofjoyfund.org to learn more.

How to Upgrade Your Pickup Truck

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The good thing about having a truck is that you can gear it the way you want. Trucks perform a wide range of tasks, and you can improve them for more safety, power, and comfort.

It doesn’t matter whether you take part in heavy-duty lifting, off-road adventures, or long road trips. There are several alternatives you can choose from to modify your truck. Use the valuable resources at https://fourwheeltrends.com for more information and also check out off-road and on-road reviews before you begin any modifications such as lowering your truck or any new upgrades.

Below are the best after-market adjustments that can suit your truck.

1. All-terrain tires

These tires increase the off-road capability to a higher level; the initial factory tires wear out as time pass. Therefore, if you often drive your truck, it is ideal for replacing them soon enough. All-terrain tires are durable hence enabling your truck to operate in any terrain without issues. The durability of these tires makes them a worthy truck mode you can get for your truck.

2. Lift Kit

Pickup trucks are usually made large; however, they can be rough when driving through muddy roads or heavy snowfall. Such conditions can harm your truck, especially if you mostly take part in outdoor activities.

Fortunately, you can buy a lift kit to increase the ground clearance, leaving room for more tire configurations. In as much as a lift kit is essential for a pickup truck driven through adverse conditions, lifting your truck’s suspension exerts more stress on driveline components, hence reducing its power. It would help if you kept in mind that lifting a vehicle also makes the value of the car depreciate.

3. Step Bar

If you use a lift kit to modify your truck, it is advisable to get a step bar. And if you position your truck higher than expected, the step bar makes it easier to climb in or out of the passenger and driver seats. The step bar also proves useful even in typical vehicles.

In some vehicles, the step bar can slide beneath the truck’s body when you close the doors. Bee keen when purchasing a step bar for your vehicle to avoid buying one likely to crack or bend.

4. Cold-Air Intake

If you seek to increase your pickup truck’s efficiency and power, you must replace the old restrictive air-intake system. By introducing the cool air in the engine’s combustion chambers, your vehicle will produce more horsepower with higher gas efficiency.

Do you know how it works? The system takes cool air to the engine for combustion. First, there is an increase in the torque and power of the engine. And lets your engine consume less fuel.

5. Custom Exhaust

Combining a new cold air intake with a custom exhaust system has astonishing effects on your vehicle’s capabilities, especially when sourced from Australian exhaust manufacturers. Constant pulling and traveling long distances can damage your vehicle over time.

However, when you equip your vehicle with the custom exhaust, your truck will have increased fuel efficiency and horsepower, extending its lifespan.

6. Heavy-Duty Hitch

Outdoor activities like dirt racing, boat riding, and camping are exciting, but they need planning ahead of time. Taking part in such activities needs a truck to take care of the bulky items.

Fortunately, the heavy-duty hitch is amongst the essential truck mods you can purchase. Once you equip them with a strong hitch, pickup trucks can tow all types of loads from RVs and trailers to ATVs and boats.

7. Tool Box

An outstanding benefit of having a truck is that you can use your truck bed to store your items. Unfortunately, putting kinds of stuff at the back exposes them to bad weather and theft. You can’t keep them in the front because the truck cabin has limited space; it will interfere with the driving experience, especially if you have other people on board.

Getting a toolbox for your truck and installing it in the truck bed ensures your tools’ safety. That makes you feel good and not worry about losing your equipment. Moreover, toolboxes are essential, especially when you are moving from one apartment to another. Still, you might need it when delivering furniture.

Better still, you can use truck tool boxes for storage of small kinds of stuff like important documents and jewelry. 

Wrapping Up

Were you thinking of getting another truck with better qualities? Well, you now know that is not necessary. You already know how to upgrade your pickup truck to ensure durability and improved performance.

Before buying any of the modes discussed, make sure they suit your truck exactly how you want it. If your pickup truck is getting old, all you need to do is work on a few things to improve it using the modes.

INDYCAR Race Winner, Indianapolis 500 Veteran Paul Dies at 60

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INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 – INDYCAR race winner and Indianapolis 500 veteran John Paul Jr., widely considered as one of the most gifted and versatile drivers of his generation, died Dec. 29 after a long, valiant fight with Huntington’s disease. He was 60.

Paul, a native of Muncie, Indiana, made seven Indianapolis 500 starts between 1985 and 1998. His most successful year in the “500” was 1998, when he started 16th, led 39 laps and finished seventh in the No. 81 Team Pelfrey entry in his final start in the race.

He racked up more than 20 sports car victories, two INDYCAR wins and made starts in open-wheel, sports car and stock car competition. He also is a member of an exclusive club of drivers who won open-wheel races in CART and INDYCAR.

Paul’s diverse career behind the wheel started in the early 1980s after he attended racing school as a teenager. Paul drove into the top levels of sports car racing and INDYCAR racing with astonishing pace and was considered a phenom in both disciplines.

After participating in driving school, Paul moved into IMSA sports car racing and started winning immediately while sharing the seat of a Porsche 935 with his father in the family team, JLP Racing. John Paul Jr. won his first IMSA start, in 1980 at Lime Rock Park, while co-driving with his father. They also earned another victory and finished fourth in the IMSA GT standings that season.

Paul won the IMSA Camel GT Championship in 1982 at age 22, opening the season with victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance classics.

Carrying a growing reputation as one of America’s fastest young drivers, Paul moved to open-wheel racing in the CART series in 1983 and produced a spectacular rookie year for VDS Racing. He passed Indy 500 legend Rick Mears on the last lap to win the Michigan 500 in only his fourth CART start.

Other highlights from his rookie season included finishing third in his first CART start, at Atlanta, finishing second to the legendary Mario Andretti at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and another third-place finish at Riverside. Paul finished eighth in the CART standings as a rookie despite failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 due to a crash in practice and missing the show at the next race, at Milwaukee.

In 1983, Paul also won in his first start in the SCCA Trans-Am sports car series, driving a Chevrolet Camaro at Trois-Rivieres, Quebec.

Paul’s versatility and skill also were on display in 1984, when he raced in CART, IMSA and in global sports car competition. He finished second in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1984, co-driving a mighty Porsche 956 prototype with Jean Rondeau. His best finish in CART competition that year was third at Caesars Palace.

The highlight of the 1985 season was Paul’s first start in the Indianapolis 500, for AMI Racing. He qualified 24th and finished 15th, the third-best result among six rookies in the field.

Heading into the next decade, Paul qualified for the Indianapolis 500 for the second time in 1990, with Mann Motorsports.

The debut of the Indy Racing League in 1996 helped the persistent Paul revive his career and show the skill that captivated fans and team owners in the early 1980s. He was a regular competitor in the series in its first three seasons, from 1996-98. The zenith of this portion of his career was his victory in 1998 at Texas Motor Speedway in a car fielded by Byrd-Cunningham Racing.

He also continued to compete in sports car racing during the second phase of his career, earning a second Rolex 24 at Daytona victory in 1997 in a Dyson Racing prototype.

In 1999, Paul’s talent and humble, low-key nature were rewarded when the new Corvette Racing factory team named him to its driver lineup for endurance races.

Paul’s driving career ended after the 2001 season, when he began his fight against Huntington’s disease, a rare, genetic neurological disorder that also afflicted other members of his family. Paul earned praise from all corners of the racing world for his valiant fight of nearly two decades against Huntington’s and for his work to raise awareness and funding for the disease.

He is survived by his sister, Tonya; daughter, Alexandria; and son, Jonathan.

Crawford Sprinkler Joins Mullins Racing As Primary Sponsor For Daytona ARCA Race

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Crawford Sprinkler has been named title sponsor of the Mullins Racing No. 3 Chevrolet SS for the upcoming ARCA Menards Series Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire on Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Mullins Racing will have a completely new look when the team rolls into Daytona International Speedway for the ARCA Menards Series Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire on Feb. 13.

Team owner and driver Willie Mullins announced today that Crawford Sprinkler Co. of Raleigh has joined the team as primary sponsor of the No. 3 Mullins Racing Chevrolet for the ARCA Menards Series season opener at the World Center of Racing.

Crawford Sprinkler Co. of Raleigh joins CorvetteParts.net as a major sponsor of Mullins Racing for the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire.

Mullins explained that the partnership is the result of a long-term relationship with Crawford Sprinkler Co. of Raleigh President Ian Snider that dates back to their time racing against each other in the Sports Car Club of America.

“This is a long-term relationship from back in my road racing days with SCCA,” Mullins explained. “Ian is a long-time friend and customer here at the shop. We used to take care of his road course car that he purchased from Richard Childress Racing.

“Back in 2016 he was a small sponsor and gave us a little bit of help and then this year we happened to start talking about things and he saw our new Chevrolet race car. He is a big, big fan of Chevrolet, so he decided to come on board for Daytona.”

Crawford Sprinkler was established in Atlanta, Ga., in 1919. Upon expansion in 1930, the company soon branched into several cities, including Charlotte, N.C. Crawford Sprinkler Co. of Raleigh was established in 1965 when the Charlotte branch was sold to each regional manager. As a family owned and oriented business, the company has developed into the leading fire sprinkler specialist in Eastern North Carolina, and is now licensed from Georgia to Maryland.

To find out more about Crawford Sprinkler Co. of Raleigh, visit www.crawfordsprinkler.com.

“I’ve known Willie for a long time and I know they put their blood, sweat and tears into running these superspeedways,” said Snider. “I want to see them continue to compete and try and be competitive. We’ve gone to the Daytona race the last several years and I’m just looking forward to seeing them compete and spending some time with them at the race track.”

As part of the new partnership with Crawford Sprinkler Co. of Raleigh, the No. 3 Mullins Racing Chevrolet will sport the same black and red design at Daytona International Speedway that Snider campaigned during his time racing with the SCCA.

“That’s the scheme I’ve been running since I first started racing back in 2010. We’ve got several cars running that similar scheme,” Snider explained. “That’s the scheme we’ve always run. Hendrick Motorsports is putting together a couple of their road course cars for me and they’ll be done in the same scheme. It’s our company colors and we’re going to be proud to see them on track.

“I think it’ll be fun for all of our employees to participate in that.”

For Mullins, being able to represent brands like Crawford Sprinkler Co. of Raleigh and CorvetteParts.net at Daytona International Speedway is a dream come true and helps relieve a lot of the stress involved with competing in such a major event.

“It takes a lot of stress off of us because we’re able to focus more on our car instead of worrying about looking for sponsors,” said Mullins. “It’s such a relief that we get to be focused on the car and move forward with partners like Crawford Sprinkler and CorvetteParts.net and have the possibility to work with them again down the road.”

The No. 3 Mullins Racing Chevrolet carries sponsorship support from Crawford Sprinkler of Raleigh, CorvetteParts.net, Crow Wing Recycling, CW Metals, Bugsy’s Auto, Snap On by Timmy Brann and Dinah Marie Photography.

For more information on Mullins Racing, please visit mullinsracing.net, like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mullinsracing and follow them on Twitter at @mullins_racing.

STATEMENT FROM RRDC PRESIDENT BOBBY RAHAL ON THE PASSING OF OSCAR KOVELESKI AND JOHN PAUL JR.

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“We lost two of our longtime RRDC members this week: Oscar Koveleski and John Paul Jr.

“John Paul Jr. succumbed to Huntingdon’s disease, which he’d been battling for a number of years. His spirits were always high and so many of his friends surrounded him with love and support right up to the end.

“John was an outstanding race-car driver whose talent and attitude always shone above the cloud of his father’s dark past. He will always be remembered as an enthusiastic, fun and strong competitor whether he was racing at the Indy 500 or at an SCCA National race. His goal was always to do his best, and that’s what he did.”

Here’s a link to today’s RACER story: https://racer.com/2020/12/30/sports-car-and-indycar-racer-john-paul-jr-dies-at-60/

“Oscar Koveleski was a treasure. His outspokenness and passionate demeanor in trying to convince you of the importance of his latest project were the essence of his personality. Never quitting, always promoting, in such a charismatic way that one just couldn’t say no.

“As a race-car driver he was one of the best in an era where competing against the likes of Mark Donohue, Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme was a challenge he was happy and willing to take to help promote his
Auto World business and the KidRacer brand he created.”

This week RRDC member John Dinkel wrote a humorous and compelling story about our friend Oscar: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/therell-never-another-oscar-john-dinkel/.

“We will miss them both.”

Bobby Rahal
President, RRDC

About the RRDC:
The Road Racing Drivers Club was formed in 1952 as a way to give champion drivers a say in their sport, particularly in the areas of safety, and has evolved to serve the future of road racing by mentoring new drivers on both amateur and professional levels. The Club’s membership includes leading industry professionals, race officials and motorsports journalists, in addition to prominent racing names.

In 2011, the FIA launched SAFEisFAST.com, a free online training program offered by the Mark Donohue Foundation. More than 100 video tutorials taught by more than 200 RRDC members and championship drivers from Formula 1, IndyCar, the WEC and IMSA, teach driving techniques, physical preparation, mental acuity, driver safety, car setup and racing sponsorship. New videos are released eight-10 times annually with top drivers regularly answering readers’ questions through “Ask a Pro.”

In 2017 The Mark Donohue Foundation, a 501(C)(3) organization, was formed to support the SAFEisFAST.com program and to help ensure its operations. http://www.rrdc.org/mark-donohue-foundation/

Bobby Rahal is President, John Fergus is Vice President/Treasurer, and Tom Davey is Secretary.

The RRDC presents three annual awards: the Phil Hill Award, the Mark Donohue Award, and the Bob Akin Award, and supports the Team USA Scholarship (teamusascholarship.org), which has been assisting young Americans in the early stages of their careers since 1990. The RRDC also honors icons of the sport at its annual dinner at the Long Beach (Calif.) Grand Prix. Honorees have been Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Roger Penske, Jim Hall, Brian Redman, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, George Follmer, Emerson Fittipaldi, Johnny Rutherford and David Hobbs.

Membership in the RRDC is by invitation only. For more information, visit www.rrdc.org.

Jr III Racing Expands to Two IMSA Prototype Challenge Entries

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Father-daughter line up set to compete alongside father-son duo in 2021

Mooresville, N.C. (29 December 2020) – Building on its debut season of IMSA competition, Jr III (“Junior Three”) Racing will expand into a two-car effort for the 2021 IMSA Prototype Challenge (IPC) season. As the first team in North America to take delivery of the all-new Ligier JSP30, Jr III Racing is looking ahead to a big season in IMSA competition.

Having staged a successful 2020 IMSA campaign with the father-son driving pair of Greg and Eric Palmer in the No. 3 Copps Industries Ligier, the team will grow to a two-car operation for the 2021 season as the team is set to campaign the No. 33 Airbnb Ligier JSP30 of Ari and Natasha Balogh. Greg and Eric Palmer will also enter their sophomore year with the Charlotte-area team for 2021.

The Palmers combined for five top-ten finishes in six outings in 2020 including the team’s best IMSA finish of fifth at Sebring International Raceway.

Jr III Racing Team Owner, Billy Glavin knows the importance of family having started the team with his father and fellow racer, Bill Glavin Jr. That same familial importance that started Jr III Racing has now extended into its driver lineup with the father-daughter duo of Ari and Natasha Balogh. The pair are set to make their IMSA debut next month at the Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway.

Ari Balogh, 56, began racing four years ago and has competed in Trans Am, Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC). Balogh won the 2017 PWC SprintX GTS Am Championship on the strength of four wins, two poles highlighting a season that saw him take podium finishes in all 10 races. He continued to split time between the three series for the following two years, earning a podium finish at VIR in last year’s IMPC event.

“Joining Jr III Racing and competing in the IMSA Prototype Challenge is an exciting new challenge for my daughter and I,” said Ari Balogh. “Billy (Glavin) has put together a great team of professionals who support me and Natasha’s (Balogh) venture into Prototype racing. The Ligier is unlike anything I have driven before. It requires a new driving style that I have been adapting to during our test sessions. I am looking forward to getting the season started soon and getting behind the wheel of the No. 33 at Daytona International Speedway.”

Natasha Balogh, 21, first began racing after her parents enrolled her in the National Auto Sport Association’s Teen Driving Clinic in order to learn how to avoid collisions in her street car.

Thoroughly enthralled by the experience behind the wheel, the then-15-year-old began racing in NASA and SCCA events, which saw Natasha score a second-place finish in the E1 class at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in 2018.

What makes Natasha’s story even more remarkable is that she has a hearing disability which involves an enlarged vestibular aqueducts, or EVA. Because of this condition, Balogh must be particularly careful to guard against head injuries or experiencing extreme changes in pressure (i.e. airplanes or scuba diving). Her love of racing and her trust in her equipment gives her the confidence to take on the challenge, and Balogh’s recent test with Jr III Racing has her ready to get the season underway.

“Hopping into the Ligier for the first time was unreal,” said Natasha Balogh. “Beyond the sensation of being in a closed cockpit vehicle, the speed and aero is really out of this world. I’m excited to get more seat time so I can get settled before the season starts, but I’m also excited to start testing the limits of what the car can do. Jr III Racing is an incredible group of professionals. The camaraderie and teamwork is palpable. Having teammates that are a father-son duo shows the team is centered around family and emphasizes how important it is that the team is cohesive. Seeing as success comes from teamwork, to see that in the team, and across the drivers, I’m really optimistic about what we can accomplish together.”

Billy Glavin looks to continue both the on and off-track growth for the young team.

“We are very excited to welcome the Baloghs to the team as we take on this next chapter for Jr III,” said Glavin. “Jr III Racing was formed as an outgrowth of the passion my father and I share for the sport. So having a father-son and father-daughter driver pairings as part of the team just adds to the family-oriented environment we have. We learned so much in our first year in IMSA. Now we have our program running efficiently with knowledge of how the Ligier performs at each track that we are able to use to continue our progress. I am looking forward to heading back to Daytona to start the season.”

Jr III Racing will debut its new Ligier machines in Race One of the 2021 IMSA Prototype Challenge season at Daytona International Speedway January 22-24, during the Roar Before the 24 weekend. Live coverage of the 2021 IMSA Prototype Challenge season opener will be available on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.

The Benefits of Mobile Living

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Many people worldwide have fallen in love with living in a vehicle. They discovered that the compact space of a van, bus, or RV is all that they would need. They get to quench their constant wanderlust by literally moving their homes around the country. And they learned a lot about car maintenance on top of the usual household chores.

These are some of the many benefits of mobile living.

Cost-effectiveness

Don’t get it wrong. There are a lot of expenses that come with mobile living. You would have to always set aside a significant budget for gas. You’d have to invest in the proper equipment to care for the vehicle. And you’d also have to cover parking space costs whenever you stop in a city or rural area.

With mobile living, you also don’t have to think about rental or mortgage fees. You would also don’t have to think about major home maintenance duties. Gone are the days when you’ll be worried about the integrity of your roof when a heavy pile of snow on it. Of course, you will still need to ensure that you are maintaining your home properly so it is fit enough to live in. Calling in a Tampa electrician (or one in your area), as well as a plumber when you need to is essential and keeping things ticking over.

Surprising Business Opportunities

And you can take advantage of your living setup by starting a mobile business as well. It would be more cost-effective because you won’t have to worry about rent and downtime during the less busy times of the day. If you look for mobile coffee carts for sale, you can set up shop in the busiest areas such as business districts in the city during the day. Be there when the workers are in dire need of their caffeine fix. Then, when it’s nighttime and there are fewer customers, you can pack up and move to a busier area.

Greater Chances for Travel Without Heavy Additional Costs

The best thing about mobile living is that it’s designed for those who love to travel and go on long road trips. It’s perfect for those who take great pleasure in driving around the countryside. They don’t have to concern themselves with making sure that their houses are looked after as they travel. They also don’t have to worry about things such as taking limited time off from their office jobs.

The most important thing for mobile living is finding the right vehicle for you and your family. You might be okay with just using a van. Perhaps you and your partner might be more comfortable in an RV. It all depends on what you need. After finding the right vehicle, then you can start embarking on your mobile living and traveling.

Minimalist Lifestyle

Because there’s minimal space in a mobile home, you’ll be forced to evaluate which are the things that you truly need and which are the things that you can live without. This would help you start developing a minimalist lifestyle. You’ll be encouraged to resist the urge to rely on many material things.

Closeness to Nature

A great benefit to mobile living is that people also tend to feel closer to nature. Because of the vehicle’s cramped spaces that they’re living in, they tend to set up tables and chairs outside whenever they rest in a park. Thus, being in the constant presence of the environment became the norm for them.

Many people might think that there’s nothing worse than living in a vehicle. They would be worried about the bathroom, first and foremost. They couldn’t bear the idea of not having constant access to a proper bathroom at all times. Then, they would be worried about the lack of privacy and quiet time. And lastly, they would be worried about the burden of car maintenance. If the vehicle fails to operate, then what’s the point of mobile living at all?

These are all valid points. They’re all very understandable.

But for many people who enjoy mobile living, the benefits outweigh the worries.

NO MOD RULE CHANGES AT GRANDVIEW BUT THERE ARE A COUPLE OF CHANGES IN THE SPORTSMAN DIVISION

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA December 28, 2020 . . . With the opening of the 2021 NASCAR auto racing season set for March 27th with a free-to-the-public practice Grandview Speedway officials have announced that there will be NO rule changes for the T.P.Trailers Modifieds. However, the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman will have two changes to include in their rule book.

The 602 Crate Sportsman will have no changes while the 604 Crates will see a change in the weight limit as it goes from 2300 pounds to 2400 pounds.

Open Sportsman will be required to have a rev limiter just as the Crate Sportsman currently have. There will be a 7,000 rpm chip that will be subject to change as an effort is made to equalize the entire class. This will save Open Sportsman from having to purchase Crate engines. At present, there are few tracks where Open Sportsman can run and officials are doing their best to save them the expense of a new engine. “By equalizing the cars in this manner we hope to keep all our Sportsman on the track and when the Open engines wear out they will have a much cheaper option to keep racing,” said Head Tech Inspector Ed Scott.

The 2021 schedule for weekly racing at Grandview is expected to be announced shortly.

Again this year, with no increase in the price, the one-third-mile, banked clay track, headed into its 59th consecutive season of operation, is offering season passes that cover the admission to every Saturday event in 2021 starting with the season opening 4th Annual Bruce Rogers Memorial on April 3rd, the Forrest Rogers Memorial on August 14th and continuing through to the 51st Annual Freedom 76 Classic on Saturday September 18th along with the Freedom 38 Sportsman special the night before.

The season pass is again priced at $350 which affords a significant savings for fans planning to attend all the Saturday events on the schedule kicking off with the 4th Annual Bruce Rogers Memorial on April 3rd that will feature Small Block and Big Block Modifieds battling for the $7,500 to win.

Orders for season passes can be sent, with a check covering the cost of the passes, to Grandview Speedway, 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Including a self-addressed stamped envelope will speed the delivery process.

Updated information on what is happening at Grandview during the 2021 season can be had at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Facebook or telephone 610.754.7688. The one-third-mile banked clay track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA 10 miles north of Pottstown.

5 Tips to Maintaining Your ATV

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Are you a proud owner of an all-terrain vehicle, also known as an ATV? How do you take care of your machine to ensure that it lasts a long time? Whether you use your ATV for racing, snow plowing, winching, hunting, or rock spreading, you must always ensure that each and every part is working properly especially after a long day of trekking in the mud, dirt, or rain. 

To ensure that you ride safely and enjoyably for years to come, and also save money on maintenance, always purchase your engine parts, tires, and accessories from the leaders in off-road racing, Tokyo Mods. With its many years of racing and carburetor development, Tokyo Mods spare parts will ensure that you are always at the front of the pack. 

Here are five tips for maintaining your ATV.

1. Check Your Oil Often

Always check your oil before every ride. It may look tedious to keep checking but it will save you the pain of dealing with engine failure because you took off with an improperly lubricated engine. You should also change your oil frequently so that you get rid of all the impurities that form over time. 

2. Keep Your ATV Clean

Do you perceive having mud marks all over your four-wheeler as a badge of honor and a sign of great achievement? You are not alone. Many riders believe that the dried mud all over the ATV gives the impression that they had a great time on and off the trails. However, all that mud and dirt can trap humidity against the metal of your vehicle and before you know it, rust will start eating away your machine. That nastiness can also impact negatively on your engine’s performance. The dirt can make its way into the air filter and clog up the vents which can actually increase the consumption of fuel. 

To avoid all this, ensure that you give your ATV a good wash after each use. And when washing your machine, make sure that all the parts that could get corroded by water are properly covered. Depending on your model, there should at least be several ATV covers to choose from and it is one of the best ways of protecting your ATV’s exterior.

3. Clean the Air Filter

Engines basically need three things to cycle. These are gas air and spark. When these key ingredients combine perfectly in an engine, energy is sent directly to the wheels and this is what makes your four-wheeler move. When you ride with a dirty and water-soaked air filter, it can prevent your engine from working properly. In some instances, it can cause a complete engine to shut down. Clean your air filter regularly. If it becomes too dirty, or you realize that bugs and insects have made it their home, change it right away.

4. Check Tire Tread and Pressure

Before you embark on any trip with your off-road vehicle, make sure that the tire pressure is at the recommended psi and the tire treads are not worn out. Driving on steep ground or rough terrain with poorly inflated tires can reduce your stability and endanger your life and your passengers as well. 

5. Be Aware of Your ATV’s Limitations

All-terrain vehicles are a costly investment. Repairs are also very expensive, and your life is irreplaceable. Be aware of what your machine can do and what is impossible. If a hill is too steep and you are not sure your ATV can get to the top, don’t risk it. The last thing you need is to end up in the hospital with broken bones and your shiny new ATV completely wrecked.  Be smart, protect yourself, and don’t risk riding above your skill level. 

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