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NTE Sport Races into 2021 WeatherTech Season with Audi R8 LMS

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Former Michelin Pilot Challenge team brings strong lineup to headline series

DALLAS, Tex., (January 15, 2021) — One year after making their IMSA debut in the Michelin Pilot Challenge, NTE Sport is climbing up the motorsport ranks to compete in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, racing an Audi R8 LMS in this month’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. The team, led by owner Paul Mata will run the No. 42 machine in the 24 hour endurance racing event, driven by Alan Metni, Andrew Davis, J.R. Hildebrand, and Don Yount.

“It’s great to be able to build on our first year in the Michelin Pilot Challenge to be able to run in the GTD class this year at such an iconic event,” said Mata. “The field looks incredibly stout, and this year’s race looks like it will be highly competitive.

After three years of competition in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama, Alan Metni will be making his IMSA WeatherTech debut in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Metni earned six podiums and one win in his 16 races last season, finishing fourth in the overall championship standings. While this will be Metni’s first Rolex 24 At Daytona, he still has endurance racing experience, earning class wins at the Creventic 24 Hours of COTA in 2017 and 2018.

“I am looking forward to my first Rolex 24 At Daytona,” said Metni. “I am happy to be racing it with my coach and friend Andrew Davis, who has been coaching me since the Porsche Club of America. I appreciate the help and support of Audi Glenwood Springs.”

Andrew Davis joins the team as the established sports car racing veteran, with two decades of professional racing under his belt, he holds 58 podiums, 20 wins, and two championship titles to his name. While still nowhere near the age of retirement, Davis’s sports car racing resume is long enough to wrap around Daytona International Speedway. In the 2020 season, Davis managed to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class, Pirelli GT4 America SprintX championship, and the Michelin Pilot Challenge, a triple duty season he is all to familiar with. Davis will be the only driver on the team having raced previously in the Audi in processional competition, running both the Team Hardpoint and Moorespeed machines in the 2020 season.

“I’m very much looking forward to this exciting opportunity to join NTE Sport for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona,” said Davis. “This will be my 19th start in the grueling twice around the clock race, and my fifth time behind the wheel of the Audi R8 GT3 LMS. I’m very happy to be continuing my strong relationship with Audi Sport customer racing, and I look forward to helping the team maximize performance both on and off the track. Adding to the excitement for me personally is the chance to share the experience with my long-time coaching client and friend, Alan Metni. It will be his first attempt at the race, so I’m eager to help him navigate through all the unique challenges associated with this particular race.”

Although this year’s event will be his first Rolex 24 At Daytona, J.R. Hildebrand is no stranger to the ranks of professional motor racing. Winner of the 2009 Indy Lights championship, multiple podium finisher in IndyCar, and Rookie of the year in the Indianapolis 500, the Californian has a strong track record to bring to the rookie team. He raced in the American Le Mans Series with Genoa Racing, competing in the 12 Hours of Sebring and Long Beach Grand Prix, earning podium finishes in both races. Most recently, Hildebrand finished second in the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, racing a Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport. The following year, he joined the Americas Rally Ross, earning one podium and three top-five finishes in four events.

“I can’t wait to join the guys down in Daytona and looking forward to my first Rolex 24,” said Hildebrand. “It’s such a great way to kick off the year and I’m excited for the challenges it presents. Over the last few years I’ve ventured outside of IndyCar more often and every time it reminds me why I love getting behind the wheel even more. The IMSA calendar has so many of the iconic U.S. circuits on it, some of which I haven’t raced on since F2000 but still love, adding Daytona to my schedule this year is great and hopefully there’s more to come.”

Don Yount first joined IMSA in 2014, finishing sixth overall in the Prototype Lites series. Since his debut, Yount has competed in IMSA’s Prototype Challenge, Michelin Pilot Challenge, and the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Most recently, he earned a podium in the LMP2 class in the 2020 Twelve Hours of Sebring.

“I’m looking forward to returning to the Rolex 24 At Daytona,” said Yount. “Paul Mata at NTE Sport has done a great job getting this program together, and I think we have a strong lineup heading into the Roar and Rolex. The competition will be tough, but we’ve been working hard to make sure we execute well and have a chance to fight for that win.”

The 59th Rolex 24 at Daytona will feature five different classes of sports cars competing in one race over the course of the 24 hours. Participants will have to not only have to compete within their class for position, but expertly maneuver their way through faster or slower traffic, while perfectly executing pit stops, and optimizing car performance. Competitors will have a three day test a week before the event officially begins. The Roar Before the 24 will run from January 22-24 and will conclude with a 100-minute qualifying race to set the starting grid for the Rolex 24. The Motul Pole Award 100 will take place Sunday, January 24 at 2:05PM Eastern, streaming live on TRACKPASS via NBC Sports Gold. For full event and coverage information, visit imsa.com.

ARCA Menards Series Partners with the Reese’s Brand

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Daytona Beach, FL (January 15, 2021) – The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) announced today that the Reese’s brand will join the ARCA Menards Series family of corporate partners.

“We are excited to partner with an iconic brand like Reese’s,” said Jeff Abbott, promotions manager for Menards. “The ARCA Menards Series has developed a strong following through the years and the addition of the Reese’s Brand will help take us to the next level. We’re excited about the 2021 season and the addition of Reese’s is another example of how the ARCA Menards Series has grown into such a great, grass roots part of the racing world.”

The Reese’s brand will become the official candy sponsor of the ARCA Menards Series, and joins Procter & Gamble, Sioux Chief and Richmond Water Heaters as primary, major supplier sponsors of the Menards Vendor Program in ARCA. The announcement came during the annual ARCA Open Test at Daytona International Speedway on January 15.

“We’re thrilled to have the Reese’s brand join our partnership program,” commented Mark Gundrum VP Business Development and Corporate Partnerships. “We welcome the Reese’s brand to our family of sponsors with open arms.”

The sponsorship is driven by a B2B relationship with ARCA Series title sponsor Menards. In addition to enhanced presence for the Reese’s Brand in the nearly 350 Menards Retail Locations, the partnership will include broadcast support for ARCA Menards Series races on FS1, NBCSN and MavTV, as well as MRN.

“The Reese’s team is excited to part of the ARCA Menards Series,” said Allen Dark, Senior Brand Manager of the Reese’s Team. “We look forward to partnering with Menards and the rest of the great lineup of sponsors.”

Additional details about the sponsorship program will be announced in the coming weeks.

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About ARCA: The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum in Toledo, Ohio and acquired by NASCAR in April 2018, is the leading grassroots stock car sanctioning body in the United States. Bridging the gap between NASCAR’s top three national touring series and weekly racing all across the country, the organization is scheduled to administer more than 100 events in multiple racing series in 2021, including the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, the ARCA/CRA Super Series, and the ARCA Midwest Tour, plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways. For more information about ARCA visit www.arcaracing.com, or follow ARCA on Facebook (@ARCARacing) and Twitter (@ARCA_Racing).

About Menards: A family-owned and run company started in 1958, Menards is recognized as the retail home center leader of the Midwest with 236 stores in 15 states. Menards is truly a one-stop shop for all of your home improvement needs featuring a full-service lumberyard and everything you need to plan a renovation or build a home, garage, cabin, shed, deck, fence or post frame building. You’ll find a large selection of lumber, roofing, siding, construction blocks, trusses, doors and windows, plus cabinets, appliances, countertops, flooring, lighting, paint, plumbing supplies and more. To complete the job, Menards has quality hand tools, power tools, fasteners, electrical tools plus storage options and supplies for everyone from the weekend warrior to the pro!

Menards has what you need to complete your outdoor projects and keep your yard in tip-top shape including mowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers and more, plus a beautiful garden center stocked with plants, shrubs, trees, landscaping tools, grass seed, fertilizer options, outdoor décor and patio furniture. Menards also has everyday essentials like health & beauty products, housewares, pet and wildlife supplies, automotive items and even groceries. And at Christmas, an Enchanted Forest display area with impressive trees, lighting, decorations, ornaments, inflatables and more.

Menards is known for friendly Customer Service and as the place to “Save Big Money” with low prices every day, and sales too! For more information, please visit Menards.com to learn about our store locations, offerings and services.

Sanchez Returns to Rev Racing for a Full ARCA Menards Series Season

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Concord, NC. (Jan. 15, 2021) Nick Sanchez will begin his fourth consecutive season with Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Sanchez will race full-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 6 UTI/NTI Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet. Sanchez advances series after a successful rookie season in the ARCA Menards East Series where he finished third in overall point standings.

Sanchez will open his rookie season traveling to Daytona International Speedway for preseason testing at the world-famous 2.5-mile oval in Daytona Beach, Fla. The two-day ARCA Menards Series event takes place January 15-16. Drivers in attendance will test their skill and equipment in preparation for the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 13. The Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire will at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

“I could not be more excited to take this next step in my career,” Sanchez said. “The guys have worked extremely hard to prepare the No. 6 UTI/NTI Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet for the 2021 season. We will continue to focus on growth and build on the momentum we have continued to see over the last several years.”

In 2019, Sanchez made his series debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, earning two top 10s and a pole in just three races. Sanchez also earned his first two victories in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Langley Speedway and Myrtle Beach Speedway that year. The NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Development Program alum competed in 2017 and 2018 at the Bojangles’ Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway. In his 2018 Legend car season with Rev Racing, Sanchez earned five podium finishes, six top 5s and one win in the Pro Series class.

The 2021 Rev Racing roster and NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program class will be officially announced in early February.

About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series, 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. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., 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 http://www.NASCAR.com and http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit http://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.

Best way to fund your next car

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In the market for a new car? Not sure which is the best way to fund your next car? Read this handy guide on the best way to fund your next car! In the past, cash was king, and you had to save up for the car you want. These days there are many finance options available for different financial situations. It can also depend on whether you want a new or used car too. Generally, there’s a common misconception that finance deals such as PCP can only be obtained on new cars, however, nowadays there are many used car finance deals available! Let’s, take a look at the different finance options available. 

Cash or savings

Buying a car with cash or your savings fund has many benefits. If you’re looking for a used car that will be your first car or a little run-around then it shouldn’t take you too long to save up for your first car! When you buy a car with cash you are automatically the legal owner of the car and you aren’t tied into any agreements. This means you can do as you please with the car. There will be no mileage charges or restrictions and you can sell the car whenever you like! You can purchase a car with cash from a private seller or from a dealership. If you’re buying from a private seller it may be riskier as you aren’t protected if the car is faulty. You should do your own checks and there are a few things you should consider before buying a used car such as check for any faults, damage, and take a test drive. If you’re using your savings to buy a car with cash, you should also leave a little money over for other expenses. There’s no point in buying a car which you can’t afford to run. First-time buyers will need to factor in costs such as car insurance, road tax, fuel costs, breakdown cover, and any other unexpected repair charges. 

Credit card

Buying a car with a credit card is an option however you should always check that the dealership accepts credit cards as a form of payment for a car as some dealerships in the UK don’t. Alternatively, you could put down a deposit for a car finance deal on a car using a credit card. The process is the same as buying anything else on a credit card as you will charge the full amount to your card and then make repayments to the credit card company. Similarly, to cash, the purchase isn’t held against the car and you have bought it outright, so you have more freedom for what you do with the car. You should also keep in mind what type of credit card you use, if possible, you should try to apply for a 0% credit card and pay off the balance before the offer ends. If not, the APR rate is usually 10-15% which could make funding your next car more expensive than you thought. With credit cards from reputable institutions such as SoFi, you can earn 2% unlimited cash back, allowing you to save or invest with no annual fee.

Personal Loan

If you want to spread the cost of owning your next car into affordable monthly payments, then any sort of finance can be a great option for you. A personal loan or a bank loan is often offered by banks or building societies and can be one of the cheapest finance options. You usually need a good credit score to obtain a personal loan however, if you are struggling there are many bad credit specialists who can help you obtain car finance with bad credit. You should shop around for the best rate and compare the APR offered on different loans, if possible you should stick to soft search credit checks only as multiple hard searches can negatively affect your credit score. When you’ve found the loan that’s best for you with an affordable repayment plan, you will have the amount deposited into your bank account to buy a car. You then make monthly payments to your agreed term. Once the final payment has been made the agreement is over. You can buy the car outright with your loan so you will be the legal owner of the car from the start of the agreement. 

Hire Purchase

Hire Purchase is one of the most straightforward forms of car finance. You can apply for hire purchase car finance through a dealership or a car finance broker. They will usually need to perform a credit check on your credit file before you get accepted. They will then offer you a maximum loan amount which you can use to buy a car. Once the loan is agreed you will make monthly repayments till the end of your car finance term, usually between 2-4 years. Your payments will have added interest which can be determined by your credit score. The loan is also secured against the car so if you fail to meet the repayment schedule the lending company has the right to take the car away from you. Once the final payment has been made, you will then become the legal owner of the car, and the finance agreement has ended. Hire purchase spreads the cost of the car with the intention of owning the car at the end of the deal so monthly repayments can be a little higher than other options. 

Personal Contract Purchase

Personal Contract Purchase is similar to Hire Purchase. You can also choose to put down a deposit at the start of your agreement but there are many no deposit car finance options available within PCP agreements. You then make monthly repayments with added interest to the end of your agreed term. However at the end of a PCP agreement, you have 3 options to choose from, you can either hand the car back to the dealer and walk away, pay the final balloon and keep the car or you can use the value of the car on a new PCP deal and get a new car!

Young’s Motorsports adds ARCA Menards Series to development platform in 2021

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.: Young’s Motorsports announced today that they have expanded their organization to now include the ARCA Menards Series.

Acquiring equipment during the offseason will allow the Mooresville, N.C.-based team to offer an additional layer of development to their existing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) platform.

Young’s Motorsports will make its debut in ARCA Menards Series competition by participating in this weekend’s series’ open-test session at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

“This is an exciting new chapter that we’re proud of,” said Young’s Motorsports principal Tyler Young.

“As we continue to crave new ways of offering more seat time to our drivers, the addition of an ARCA fleet to our Young’s Motorsports stable allows us to enter a new territory and grow with the number one goal of winning.”

As part of their growth, Young’s Motorsports plans to run a limited ARCA schedule in 2021 with a priority on the ARCA Menards Series national division with a focus on the larger track venues.

While the team has an open slot for the Lucas Oil 200 driven by General Tire race on Feb. 13, 2021, Young’s Motorsports will take the green flag in ARCA competition this weekend with two drivers.

Kris Wright who will contend for Rookie of the Year honors in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series aboard the flagship No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado will pilot the No. 02 Chevrolet SS on Friday and Saturday.

Wright, a road-racing expert competed in the ARCA Menards Series last year on a limited basis earning three top-10s in six starts throughout the 20-race schedule. He ended the season on a high-note earning a career-best seventh-place finish at Kansas Speedway.

“I’m really excited to get back into the car, especially at Daytona,” said Wright. “We’re going to try a few driver comfort things for the test which is going to help us in February with the truck. I cannot wait to get out there on the track with the Young’s Motorsports crew.”

Joining the 26-year-old Wright is Toni Breidinger who returns to the ARCA Menards Series scene for the first time since 2018.

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

Breidinger, a native of Hillsborough, Calif. made three ARCA starts in 2018 earning a career-best 10th place finish in her series’ debut at Madison (Wisc.) International Speedway.

“I’m excited to be heading to Daytona to join Young’s Motorsports this week to test for ARCA,” said Breidinger. “Driving at Daytona has always been a dream of mine and I can’t thank Tyler (Young) and the entire Young’s Motorsports team for the opportunity.”

Young says Young’s Motorsports a mainstay team in the NCWTS since 2012 would not be able to participate in the ARCA Menards Series without the evolving rule changes and cost-saving measures that NASCAR has put into place.

“When NASCAR purchased ARCA a couple of years ago, it was in our pipeline to compete in ARCA,” added Young. “We just had to make sure the timing was right. I feel that timing is upon us and look forward to seeing what the 2021 season delivers.”

In addition to ARCA, Young’s Motorsports will also field multiple entries in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season. Currently, Wright joins Spencer Boyd who returns to Young’s Motorsports for a third season as driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado.

Additional announcements from Young’s Motorsports on their 2021 lineup is forthcoming.

For more on Kris Wright, please visit, kriswrightmotorsports.com, like him on Facebook (Kris Wright Racing) and follow him on Twitter (@kriswrightraces).

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

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

Grand Marshal, Honorary Starter Named for Rolex 24 At DAYTONA

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Pierre Fillon (left) will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2021 Rolex 24 while Dano Davis (right) will be the Honorary Starter of the 59th running of the race, which opens the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship

ACO’s Pierre Fillon to Give Command to Start Engines While Brumos’ Dano Davis to Wave Green Flag

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2021) – For the 59th annual Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, Pierre Fillon will serve as the Grand Marshal while Dano Davis has been named the Honorary Starter for North America’s most prestigious sports car race set for Jan. 30-31.

“Pierre Fillon and Dano Davis are important figures in the history of motorsports, so we are honored to welcome them to be a part of the 59th running of the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA,” said Chip Wile, President of Daytona International Speedway. “Pierre has been pivotal to the continued growth of endurance racing through his leadership of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, and Dano has succeeded professionally from the boardroom to the race track throughout his storied career. We look forward to welcoming these two titans of motorsports to be a part of the historic legacy of the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA.”

Fillon, who will give the command for drivers to “Start Engines,” has been President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) since in 2012. As President, Fillon participated in the creation of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). He also a key to the partnership with IMSA to create the LMDh regulations, which will be able to compete for overall victories in both the WEC and IMSA. The ACO organizes world-renowned races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours Motos motorcycle race, Le Mans Classic and more. The organization is also behind the FIA World Endurance Championship, the European Le Mans Series and the Asian Le Mans Series. Originally from Le Mans, France, Fillon joined the ACO in 1995 and became a board member in 2003.

Davis, who will wave the green flag to get the race started, dedicated 36 years of his professional career to Winn-Dixie. He began his career as a part-time employee in 1968 and rose to president of the company in 1982 and retired as chairman in 2004. He grew up passionate about sports cars and racing. In 1984, a friendship with Bob Snodgrass led to the duo racing vintage and historic cars in HSR and SVRA until 2003. After purchasing the Brumos dealerships in 1990, he brought the team back to professional racing in the IMSA Supercar Series, winning the championships from 1991-1993. Brumos returned to full-time racing in 2000 in the GRAND-AM Daytona Prototype class. The team succeeded with first and third place finishes in the 2009 Rolex 24 At DAYTONA. In 2011, Brumos began competing in GT Racing and won the GT Championship the same year. Brumos officially retired from racing in 2013.

First staged in 1962, the iconic race will open the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. It will allow fans to witness THE IMSA event that pushes the boundaries of motorsports competition from both high atop the frontstretch seating area with a bird’s-eye view, as well as the infield to see the twists and turns of the 3.56-mile venue from a closer standpoint. Transportation services will be provided to get fans to and from both destinations.

Safety protocols will be implemented to aid in the wellbeing of the limited number of fans in attendance.

Two-day admissions to the storied, twice-around-the-clock Rolex 24 are just $68 with kids 12 and under free. Guests will safely experience a host of sights and sounds that include a fireworks show, the Ferris Wheel at the Boardwalk, entry into the infield UNOH Fanzone, and a host of fun exhibits and displays. Single-day tickets are also available on Thursday ($10 – includes on-track practices) and Friday ($30 – includes on-track practices and the BMW Endurance Challenge 4-hour race). To learn more on all Rolex 24 admission opportunities, including a limited number of RV camping spots, fans are urged to quickly call 1-800-PITSTOP or log onto www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

Continuing tradition, fans will also see world-famous drivers from across various racing disciplines who are gearing up for the ultimate test of man and machine that demands precision, speed, reliability and strategy while requiring the greatest of skill and focus. From the NASCAR ranks, reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion Chase Elliott, who won the NASCAR Cup Series DAYTONA Road Course event last summer, will make his debut in the Rolex 24. He will be joined by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and two-time DAYTONA 500 winner Jimmie Johnson, who returns for his eighth start, along with Austin Dillon, the 2018 DAYTONA 500 Champion, also making his initial start in the coveted event.

Some of the world’s finest race car drivers who also are scheduled to compete include two-time Indy 500 champion Juan Pablo Montoya, Ryan Briscoe and Renger van der Zande, who were champions of the 2020 Rolex 24, along with former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen and former Rolex 24 winner Richard Westbrook. Wayne Taylor Racing, which has won the last two Rolex 24 titles, will be back to attempt a trifecta, featuring three-time Indy 500 victor and 2020 WeatherTech Championship DPi champion Helio Castroneves, 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi, two-time WeatherTech Championship titlist Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque, a victor of the Rolex 24 in 2018.

All Rolex 24 At DAYTONA entries will return for the traditional Roar Before the Rolex 24 test session Jan. 22-24 that includes Saturday’s Scouts of America 145 IMSA Prototype Challenge as well as a new feature – Sunday’s Motul Pole Award 100 qualifying race. Results from that event will set the starting grid for the Rolex 24 the following week.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Rolex 24 will be conducted in accordance with enhanced safety protocols and procedures to provide a safe environment for guests, IMSA competitors, employees and the local community. All guests will be screened before entering the facility and will be required to wear face coverings while maintaining six feet social distancing throughout their visit.

For a schedule of on-track activities and protocols, logo onto www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

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

Howie DiSavino III set to embrace ARCA superspeedway debut

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla: ARCA Menards Series driver Howie DiSavino III is kicking off the 2021 season by taking his next major leap in his Motorsports career by tackling the high banks of Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for this weekend’s annual pre-season test.

DiSavino III has been steadily ramping up his resume and aggressively moving through the ladder of different tracks and scenery – but preparing for his superspeedway debut next month at the “World Center of Racing” is the opportunity of a lifetime.

“This is an awesome way to start 2021,” said DiSavino who will pilot the No. 32 Chevrolet.

“Every racer dreams for the chance to compete at Daytona and the test this weekend is the stepping stone to making that dream a reality. I can’t wait to get on the track Friday.”

To kick off the 2021 ARCA season, DiSavino continues his relationship with Win-Tron Racing and crew chief Jamie Jones, but during the offseason – Win-Tron Racing was absorbed under the AM Racing banner, which offers the opportunity for both organizations to expand their horizons.

Still housed at their Statesville, N.C. facility, AM Racing also fields a full-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team – a path that DiSavino would eventually like to follow.

But before tackling the aspirations of becoming a NASCAR driver, the Chesterfield, Va. native is focused on Daytona.

“It’s a head down, fin-up type of weekend,” added DiSavino. “I think the time will go by fast, but we have a lot to accomplish. I’m sure it will take a couple of laps to get comfortable – but from there it’s about making our car as fast as we can. Some changes will work, some changes won’t – but that’s all a part of the experience.”

Throughout the two-day session, DiSavino will also be able to lean on driver coach and mentor Austin Theriault, a former Daytona ARCA winner.

“To have Austin be an ear this weekend is huge for my development,” DiSavino said. “Austin has been there through the trials and tribulations and having the opportunity to dissect the track time with him will only help me improve between the test and the race.”
Preparing to make his sixth career ARCA Menards Series start next month in the season-opening Lucas Oil 200 driven by General Tire, DiSavino knows he’ll have the equipment to contend for the victory.

“We’re testing this weekend to put us in a position to win the race next month,” sounded DiSavino. “Kevin (Cywinski, team owner) and Jamie (Jones, crew chief) have a knack for putting together extremely fast superspeedway cars, and I don’t expect 2021 to be any different.

“I know a lot of the race can boil down to luck, but hopefully we can just be in the right place at the right time and start the year with a strong finish and a lot of momentum.”

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Additional details on DiSavino’s 2021 program is forthcoming.

For more on Howie DiSavino III, please visit howiedisavino.com, like him on Facebook (Howie DiSavino III Racing), follow him on Twitter (@hdisavino) and Instagram (HowieDiSavino).

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NCS: Noah Gragson Teleconference Transcript

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 14, 2021

ANNOUNCED TODAY, BEARD MOTORSPORTS HAS SELECTED NOAH GRAGSON TO DRIVE THE NO. 62 CAMARO ZL1 1LE IN THE 63rd RUNNING OF THE DAYTONA 500 SLATED FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2021. Gragson met with media via teleconference and discussed his NASCAR Cup Series debut, the opportunity to drive for Beard Motorsports and to have been chosen by Brendan Gaughan, his expectations, qualifying, and more. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT HOW ALL THIS CAME TOGETHER AND YOUR EXCITEMENT ABOUT BEING ENTERED INTO THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE
“It all happened over Thanksgiving when it first initially started. I was in my room in Vegas and it was about midday and Brendan Gaughan texted me and asked me if I had opportunities through JR Motorsports contracts to run other cars. He didn’t really give me much more than that at first. And I’m like, I’m not sure. They probably know. And he said all right, one second and I’ll call Kelley (Earnhardt-Miller). That’s my boss. So, he called her, and he called me back the next day and he’s like hey, would you want to run my car for the Daytona 500 in 2021? And I thought he was messing with me. I probably can’t say exactly what I said, but I’m like hey, are you ‘blanking’ with me, messing with me? And he’s like no. I want you to run my car. So, that was really cool. Kelley gave him a thumbs-up for me to run that car. He said he called Jimmie Johnson first and Jimmie didn’t want to do it, so I was his second pick which was pretty surreal.

“But nonetheless, I’m excited and it’s quite the opportunity and a privilege to drive that famous No. 62 Beard Motorsports car with South Point and Beard Oil on it. It’s going to be really just a dream come true for myself. If you would have told me when I was younger and racing Bandoleros when I was 13 years old that I’d be racing in the Cup Series in nine years and making my first Cup race, I would say you were lying. Nonetheless, I’m very excited.”

BRENDAN GAUGHAN HAND-PICKED YOU TO BE THE DRIVER OF THIS CAR AND TAKE THIS RIDE. AND HE SAID HE FEELS LIKE YOU ARE A GREAT RACER. HE SAID, ‘I’VE KNOWN NOAH A LONG TIME AND I KNOW HE’S A VERY GOOD RACE CAR DRIVER WHO IS READY TO DO SOME CUP RACING’. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON HIM SAYING THAT?
“It’s extremely humbling to me because Brendan has been the guy, probably one of the guys that stands out, that I can tell he really wants the best for me and my career. He’s from Vegas and I’m from Vegas, as well. So, I’ve been friends with him and his family for quite a few years now. And so, I always try to go to Brendan for advice and a lot of the time it’s not what I want to hear, but he tells me straight-up. That’s how I know that he really wants the best for me. He’ll let me know when I mess up and I’m thankful for that. Brendan is a great mentor of mine and a great friend of mine. I’m lucky that he picked me for this opportunity because there are a lot of great race car drivers out there and I just want to make him proud on Sunday at the Daytona 500.”

WHEN BRENDAN CALLED TO LET YOU KNOW HE HAD HAND-PICKED YOU, WERE YOU AWARE OF THAT? AND WILL YOU CONTINUE TO LEAN ON HIM GOING RIGHT INTO SPEEDWEEKS AS YOU PREPARE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO RUN THE DAYTONA 500?
“Yeah, he told me that he asked Jimmie (Johnson) if he wanted to drive the car first, but I don’t know exactly what he said. Brendan mentioned that he was focused on the INDYCAR stuff and didn’t want to do superspeedways or something. I don’t know exactly, but that’s what I gathered from it. And then he’s like so, you come from Las Vegas and I wanted to give you a shot to drive that car. I’m super excited for that and I’m very thankful to Brendan and to both Mr. and Mrs. Beard for allowing me to have this opportunity. It’s going to be a privilege to be able to try to qualify our way into the Daytona 500. They always have fast cars with the No. 62 Beard Motorsports car. So, I’m confident that we should have good speed, but I’m going to lean on Brendan as much as I can and try to wear him out. Everyone here knows that Brendan doesn’t like to shut up. So, he’ll like when I ask him questions and I’m going to wear him out come Daytona time.”

WE’VE SEEN YOU GET SICK TO YOUR STOMACH WHEN YOU GET EXCITED. HOW DO YOU KEEP FROM THAT WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY; POTENTIALLY HAVING TO RACE YOUR WAY IN?
“I think it’s a little different. Whenever I get excited and win a race and get out of the car and spike my heartrate after I sometimes throw-up after I climb the fence and do all that. But, come qualifying time, I think it’s going to be a different mindset for me. It’s going to be just about thinking of the preparation that went into that weekend for myself and how I can lay down a clean lap. I talked to Dale (Earnhardt) Jr. last year quite a bit about different qualifying techniques. He was also really good back in his career in qualifying the car. So, with that being said, I don’t know. It comes down to that preparation and just not having to ask yourself any last-second questions and just knowing what needs to be done and where I need to be, placement-wise, on the race track and just trying to be confident, cool, calm, and collected.”

HERE’S AN XFINITY QUESTION FOR YOU: DO YOU KNOW WHO IS GOING TO SPOT FOR YOU, OR CAN YOU SAY WHAT THE TRANSITION WILL BE LIKE GOING FROM ‘BIG EARL’ (EARL BARBAN) TO SOMEONE ELSE?
“Well, I’m bummed-out, but I’m happy that Big Earl is doing another role within motorsports but not going to be my spotter anymore. I don’t know if I can say quite yet, but it’s someone who has spotted for me in the past and that’s pretty close to me. I’m excited for the opportunity to work with that person.”

DO YOU PLAN ON DOING ANY OTHER CUP RACES THIS YEAR, LIKE MAYBE TALLADEGA OR DAYTONA LATER IN THE SEASON SINCE BEARD MOTORSPORTS HAS DONE THOSE IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS?
“No, right now it’s just about the Daytona 500. That’s all I know. I’m just extremely thankful for the opportunity to do the one race and I’m trying to make the most of it at Daytona. That’s my only focus. I haven’t heard anything other. Brendan and Mr. and Mrs. Beard, they just told me about Daytona so that’s all I know right now. But my goal is to try to prove myself. I don’t know what their future is. Brendan mentioned this might be their last race as a team. It might not. I don’t know. But hopefully we can have a successful run for Mr. and Mrs. Beard and Beard Oil and that team because they’re a small group. It’s a one-man band over there with Darren Shaw building the cars. He’s the crew chief. He does it all over there from transmissions to motors to shaking the body; he does it all. Darren Shaw is going to be great to work with and I’m excited for the opportunity. But right now, it’s just about trying to make the most of the opportunity and I’m happy with one because one is better than zero. So, I’m not going to bite the hand that feeds me. I’m just excited for this opportunity.”

DO YOU WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT-OUT TO BRENDAN GAUGHAN?
“Brendan is a legend in my eyes and someone I’ve looked-up to during my whole career. Now to be driving his car is quite an honor and a very humbling experience. So, thank you Brendan for believing in me. I appreciate it.”

ARE YOU NERVOUS OR IS THIS LIKE A DREAM COME TRUE?
“Oh yeah, I’m nervous. It’s the Daytona 500. But it’s all I’ve ever dreamed of. This is what I’ve dreamed of my whole career and it’s been a goal of mine to make a Cup Series start. So, I think there’s a lot of nerves. But at the same time, I’ve gone to bed at night every night wondering what it would be like to race in the Cup Series and watching videos all day and watching You Tube videos of all the NASCAR races and different stuff. Now it’s going to be a reality. So, I might be a little nervous, but I’m more excited than anything; and ready to attack the opportunity.”

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How to Shop for Armor | New Video

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AmericanTrucks Helps F150 Owners Choose Solid Protection

PAOLI, Pa. (January 13th, 2020) – Off-road e-retailer AmericanTrucks (AT) has released a new how-to video designed to guide F150 owners shopping for armor. Hosted by Justin Dugan, the video helps viewers navigate the options to prepare their truck for any situation on or off-road. AT further supports its customers with detailed product pages and industry-leading review and install videos so they can learn more about a product before pulling the trigger.

The bumper and armor categories on AT’s website layout truck-specific options to make shopping easier. Customers are encouraged to get started with a look at AT’s top three choices based on industry experience and customer feedback. While skid plates are included with some of the bumpers, they can also be purchased separately to provide vital protection to the undercarriage. Justin outlines some of the extras to look out for whether shopping for front or rear bumpers. Rock rails or rock sliders deliver crucial protection over rough terrain. They work by taking the brunt of the impact so the truck can ‘slide’ off without damaging the body or underside.

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Spencer Boyd Adds Credit Repair Company, Credit MRI, to 2021 Sponsor Lineup

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Concord, NC (January 14, 2021) – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Spencer Boyd, announced today that Credit MRI will be a primary sponsor for several races in 2021. The credit repair company is well known for their “Fix Now, Pay Later” approach to helping people restore their credit score.

“I used to sell cars back in my part-time NASCAR days,” said Spencer Boyd. “I would see many hard working people unable to get approved for a car because of simple strikes on their credit reports. Credit MRI is helping those folks, without charging them upfront, navigate the confusing path of credit recovery. Anything that helps hard-working Americans is high on my list!”

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The No. 20 Credit MRI Chevrolet Silverado with its neon green logo will make its debut at the world famous Daytona International Speedway Road Course. Boyd, in his third year with Young’s Motorsports, finished 17th in the inaugural NASCAR race at Daytona’s Road Course in 2020. Boyd remarked, “We went there last year having never run the RC, but I had a blast and look to improve on our finish with Credit MRI on board.” Credit MRI will also be on board at Las Vegas and future races that will be announced at a later date.

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