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Reasons for a Suspended Driving License and How to Get it Reinstated

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If you rely on your car for daily activities or business, having your driving license suspended can be a major inconvenience. However, if it does happen, getting it reinstated is possible. Sometimes the reason for the suspension is clear, but other times, you may not know until you’re pulled over. For expert legal advice, consider reaching out to Traffic Ticket Advisory Services (TTAS). They can assist you in understanding and addressing any issues related to your driving license.

To help you avoid unexpected suspensions, we’ve compiled a list of reasons why your license might be suspended.

Why my License Got Suspended

There are several reasons your license could get suspended. Here are five common ones

1.    DUI Arrest or Conviction: 

Getting arrested while driving under the influence can earn you a license suspension. Getting yourself a DUI Attorney can help you navigate this process.

2.    Committing felonies in a car: 

Even if the car is parked, any crime committed in a car can also result in a license suspension.

3.    Failure to appear in court: 

Your license can be suspended if you are scheduled for an appearance in court and you fail to show up. This can happen even if the court appearance is unrelated to a traffic violation.

4.    Failure to report an accident: 

If your car is involved in an accident that causes injury, death, or property damage of greater than $1500, the law mandates that you must report it within 72 hours. Failure to do so will earn you a mandatory suspension.

5.    Failure to pay child support: 

Defaulting on the payment of your child support can earn you a license suspension as a way to encourage you not to miss a payment.

6.    Losing Driving Points: 

Every traffic violation earns you a loss of points and accumulating demerit points can lead to your license being suspended

How Long Does a License Suspension Last?

The length of a driver’s license suspension depends on the actual reason for the suspension of the license and the state where the suspension is issued. Also, the laws might be different in each state or area. Florida DUI laws may have a slight difference from New York DUI laws. Generally, a license suspension can range from a few months to a few years depending on the severity of the cause.

What happens when my Driver’s license is suspended?

A suspended license means you cannot drive legally. Doing so can earn you a fine, a further lengthening of the suspension, or even jail time. Again, if the only form of identification you have is your driver’s license, getting a license suspension will leave you without a form of identification and this can severely hamper you

Difference Between a Suspended License and a Revoked License

A suspended license is only temporary and can be reinstated once the period of suspension elapses or by taking certain actions (e.g., paying missed child support). On the other hand, a revoked license cannot be reinstated permanently, although the owner can sometimes get a new one. Common causes include driving without insurance, failing a DMV road test, and serious traffic offenses.

How to Get Your License reinstated

You can either fulfill the period of your suspension or request a DOL hearing to appeal the suspension. Whichever case, having a seasoned attorney will help you navigate the process smoothly. You may not be able to outrightly and immediately get your license reinstated but at least, there are things you can do to fast-track the process.

1.    Read the terms of your suspension: This will detail the reason for your suspension and the duration of the suspension.

2.    Take a defensive driving course: this is particularly good if your license was suspended for a driving-related offense.

3.    Obtain an SR-22 document from your insurance company to link your insurance to the state

4.    Pay a reinstatement fee or any other fee attached to your suspension. If you are based in Oregon, this reinstatement fee is $75.

Car Shipping Services – How To Find Out The Rules For Future Shipments

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Car shipping services in the USA have been around for quite some time now. The time gap between destination and origination is probably the biggest factor determining how much of an expense it would cost to ship a vehicle.

In 2020, the average solo driver will drive about 500 miles a day. The most important rule of thumb for future car shipping estimates calculator is the average solo car driver will travel about 500 miles a day.

The next best rule for future car shipping estimates calculator is the average car that is shipped is smaller than the destination vehicle. If you have a larger vehicle to be shipped than the destination vehicle, then you may have to pay more for the entire shipping expense.

In order to get the cost of shipping a larger vehicle than the destination vehicle, you can use the exoticcartransport.com shipping cost calculator to compare the overall weight and size of the vehicles to the size of the cargo container. This method will help you find out how much the shipping cost will be for a larger vehicle.

Another important rule to know for car shipping is the destination vehicle needs to fit in a container of the same size as the car or larger vehicle. If the destination vehicle is too small or too large, then the shipment will not fit inside the shipping container. In this case, there will be a big increase in the shipping cost for a bigger vehicle than the destination vehicle.

The rule for car shipping services also states that it is best if the vehicle is unloaded at the airport of the destination instead of leaving it at the warehouse. This method allows the transportation company to deliver the vehicle directly to the customer.

When the shipment arrives at the customers, it will most likely be very expensive because the company will have to pay extra for fuel to carry the vehicle to its destination. In addition, there are extra charges for insurance on the vehicle as well. Because there are many factors that determine the cost of car shipping services in the USA, a reliable website like Move Car can help you out.

When using car shipping services, you should take care to ensure the company is licensed, bonded, and insured. and has an excellent reputation in their field.

There are several websites that are dedicated to offering car shipping service providers. The best way to determine if a particular company offers quality service is by reading reviews from current clients.

The third rule for future car shipping services is that you should check with the Better Business Bureau for any complaints against the company. Most complaints can be resolved through the company providing you with an explanation for why the complaint was not resolved satisfactorily.

The fourth rule is to check the company’s background by visiting the Better Business Bureau’s website and look for any complaints filed against the company. It is best to find the company with the highest percentage of complaints and you may be able to contact them for additional information.

The fifth rule of car shipping services is to make sure that the shipping company provides insurance for the goods they ship. This will cover you should your car get damaged in transit. In addition, you will need to know if they offer any form of coverage for lost or damaged goods.

Finally, you need to know how long the shipping service provider has been in business. It is best to try to get referrals from people you know who already have experience shipping their cars with this particular company.

SVRA Crowns its 2020 Sprint Series, Enduro Series and Miata Heritage Cup Champions

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas (December 21, 2020) – Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) crowned its 2020 Sprint Series, Enduro Series and Miata Heritage Cup champions after a successful season. With an unprecedented year of travel restrictions and safety regulations, SVRA wrote and re-wrote its schedule to successfully host eight event weekends across the country, each offering two feature races for every race group. Hosting events at Auto Club Speedway, Roebling Road Raceway, Sebring International Raceway, Road America, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Virginia International Raceway (“VIR”), Circuit of The Americas (“COTA”) and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, SVRA crossed the country giving competitors the opportunity to race their prized vintage race cars from coast to coast.

“I want to congratulate all of this season’s champions,” said Tony Parella, CEO of SVRA. “I’m thankful that we were able to have eight full events during such a challenging time, and that we had the support of our racers, staff and partners to make it such a successful year. Honestly, anyone who joined us to race during these uncertain times is a champion in my eyes. Despite the pandemic, we were able to put together a season of safe, socially distant, competitive racing. It’s an exciting time to be a part of vintage racing and I can’t wait to see what next year holds.”

With over 2,400 racers taking the green flag this season, it all came down to points for the winners of the Sprint Series Championships. To compete for the championship, drivers were required to race in a minimum of three events and complete at least 50% of the race’s total laps. Points were awarded to first through 10th place in every race that included at least three drivers per class.

In the true vintage racing spirit, SVRA recognized the podium finishers for the overall Sprint Series championship with the three drivers that accumulated the most points throughout the entire 2020 season.

Scott Fraser, a Group 1 competitor driving a 1958 Austin Healey Sprite was awarded the overall Sprint Series Championship. Having competed in 12 feature races, he finished on the podium in all but one race. With seven wins and four runner-up finishes, Fraser took home his first-ever SVRA Sprint Series championship.

Finishing second overall was Skott Burkland, SVRA’s 2019 Driver of the Year. Racing his 1969 Porsche 911 in Group 8, Burkland was on the podium in each of his 12 races with six wins, four runner-up finishes and two third-place finishes.

In his third year of SVRA competition, Scott Borchetta never had to step down from the top step of the podium in his Group 6A races. In nine starts, Borchetta recorded nine wins in an impressive year racing his 1972 Chevrolet Corvette.

Additionally, the driver securing the most cumulative points at the end of the season was named the Group champion in each of SVRA’s 12 race groups. The following were our 2020 Sprint Series Group Champions:

Group 1: Scott Fraser, 1958 Austin Healey Sprite

Group 2: Eric Inkrott, 1979 Crossle Formula Ford 35F

Group 3: John Nash, 1962 Lotus Super Seven

Group 5: Brent Knoll, 1983 Tiga SC83

Group 6a: Scott Borchetta, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Group 6b: Gary Moore, 1968 Mercury Cougar

Group 7: James Farley, 1978 Lola 298

Group 8: Skott Burkland, 1969 Porsche 911

Group 9: James Johnston, 2004 Swift O14 Atlantic

Group 10: Bruce Raymond, 1985 Pontiac Firebird

Group 11: Travis Engen, 2005 Audi R8 LMP

Group 12a: Jerry Robinson, 2010 Dodge Viper

Group 12b: Ron Pawley, 2004 Lexus IS300

The SVRA Endurance Series also crowned its champions after hosting events at Sebring, Road America, Mid-Ohio, VIR, COTA and Road Atlanta. The Endurance Series featured longer races, set for either a specific time duration or distance. Championship contenders were required to compete in a minimum of three events, with points awarded to the first 10 competitors completing a minimum of 50% of the laps.

Skott Burkland competed in all six Enduro weekends and finished five of them to secure the overall Enduro Championship in his 1969 Porsche 911. Co-drivers Jerry Robinson and Bobby Archer finished second in their 2010 Dodge Viper after competing in four Enduro weekends. Finishing third was Doug Radix in his 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, who competed in half of the 2020 Enduro weekends.

Additionally, the driver(s) securing the most cumulative points at the end of the season was named the group champion in each of the race groups, although not all groups were eligible. The following were our 2020 Endurance Series Group Champions:

Group 1: Doug Radix (vintage enduro), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Group 6b: Scott Borchetta (vintage enduro), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Group 8: Skott Burkland (vintage enduro), 1969 Porsche 911

Group 12a: Jerry Robinson/Bobby Archer (historic enduro), 2010 Dodge Viper

The Miata Heritage Cup joined SVRA for events at Roebling Road, Road America, Mid-Ohio, VIR and Road Atlanta. With double-headers at each event, champions were crowned for the Miata Heritage Cup after the 10-race series. Anthony Fornetti took the top honors in the NA Class driving his 1990 Mazda Miata after winning six races, and Michael Bond led the way in the NB Class driving his 1999 Mazda Miata with two victories during the 2020 season.

SVRA would typically announce the winners of the 2020 Driver of the Year, 2020 Mechanic of the Year, and the Spirit of SVRA awards at this time. However, given to the prestige of these awards, we have decided to wait to announce the winners until we are able to gather as a vintage racing community when it is finally safe and practical to do so with the Covid-19 pandemic.

SVRA has a record 17 events planned for the 2021 season, adding several new facilities and regions to the schedule, as well as returning to some of our competitor’s favorite venues. Several of the race weekends will be part of a SpeedTour event, featuring racing action from other series such as the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Formula Regional Americas and F4 U.S. Championship. Car owners interested in joining SVRA can visit our website, SVRA.com, for additional information about membership and specifications. Fans can follow the action from our 2021 events on our social media channels, @SVRAlife on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, as well as by downloading the SVRA App where we will offer live streaming of several of our events. The SVRA App is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, or by clicking here.

About SVRA:

Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) is the premier vintage racing organization in the United States. Founded in 1978, SVRA has grown steadily to 2,500 active members with a database of over 11,000 race cars. Race weekends take place at some of the finest racing venues in the United States, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sebring International Raceway, Road America, Watkins Glen International, Michelin Road Atlanta Raceway, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Portland International Raceway, Auto Club Speedway, Lime Rock Park, Sonoma Raceway and Virginia International Raceway (VIR). In 2013, SVRA hosted the first U.S. Vintage National Championships at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas—a tradition it continues today. Find additional information on SVRA, a complete annual schedule, and entry lists on the SVRA website. Be sure to check our Facebook page and YouTube channel, which currently boast a library of over 300 action-packed event videos, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Most SVRA races will be live-streamed on the SVRA app.

Classic Car Care: How to Keep That Road Classic Running

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Most car enthusiasts consider it the pinnacle of their car dreams to own at least one classic car. It’s the car that they bring to auto-shows, car meets, and it’s also that one car they bring when they want to show off on the highway. Everyone covets a classic car for one reason or another – some want it for sport, a sense of achievement or they just want to own one at one point in their lifetime.

Owning this kind of car has its perks but it also has its own share of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is inevitably caring for the car – not only making sure that it looks right, but also ensuring that the car runs right when on the road. Enlisting moving services to bring it to the auto maintenance shop is only part of the journey. As the owner of a classic car, you’ll also need to make sure that it runs as if it just rolled off the factory floor.

If you’re none the wiser about how to care for a road classic, then you’ll want to read on.

  • Keep It Somewhere Safe. Now that you’ve got that classic car you’ve always wanted, surely, you’ll want to store it somewhere it won’t get tarnished or stolen. This is where those movers come in handy. You also need to find a garage to store it in, if you don’t have one yourself. Some garages can be rented out where you can store your car, and most of them are available at an affordable price. You also don’t need to worry about keeping your car there – most of them may have clients, classic car buyers just like yourself, that are keeping their vehicles there as well.”
  • Take It out for a Spin Regularly. Most cars nowadays don’t need to be driven as frequently as old cars do, but if your classic belongs to that generation, then you’ll need to take it out on the road as much as you can. Remember that these cars also need to reach their best running temperature before going out on the road. You’ll need to do this or you’ll run the risk of having the brakes stick or the other parts of the vehicle malfunction.
  • Do a Regular Overhaul. Old cars need an extra amount of care than newer models, and by that, we mean checking the oil and cooling system regularly. Changing the oil should be a top priority – after all, it is the lifeblood of the engine, and even newer models have it changed regularly during routine checkups. The same goes for the coolant, which is always replaced with an even mix of coolant and distilled water. This helps your classic remain running smoothly for a long time.
  • Always Keep it Shiny. While old cars don’t always need to be waxed, they should be kept clean. An old and dusty classic is not a pleasant sight to look at. Having it old and dusty also means that there might have been impurities on it at one point, and that eats away at the car’s classic finish. If you want to keep your old classic with that car show luster, then you know what you should do – visit the car wash every so often.

They say that caring for an old car is a lot like caring for a person, and that might be true. But isn’t it the same when you’re taking care of something you’ve worked a long time for? Keeping your old classic clean and presentable should be easy – that is, if you’re a person used to keeping everything that you have in the cleanest way possible.

Perez named Red Bull Racing driver for 2021 F1 season

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Andrew Kim
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Aston Martin Red Bull Racing announced that veteran Sergio “Checo” Perez will be joining the organization for the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship season, where he will be a teammate to Max Verstappen.

Perez, a 30-year-old native from Guadalajara, Mexico, is coming off his 10th season in Formula One competition, a season that was a career-high season for him. He scored his maiden F1 victory in the Sakhir Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in early December and in his 190th career start after rallying from a multi-car wreck on the opening lap. In addition, he recorded an additional podium result in the Turkish Grand Prix with a second-place finish, a total of 13 top-10 results throughout the 17-race schedule and a fourth-place result in the final Drivers’ standings with 125 points, though he did not compete in both Grand Prix events at Silverstone due to testing positive for COVID-19 symptoms.

Throughout his 10-year career in F1, Perez has earned 10 podium results, including his maiden victory at Bahrain, and over 700 points in 191 starts.

The announcement of Perez joining Red Bull comes following months of speculation that the Mexican was a leading candidate to replace current Red Bull competitor Alexander Albon for the following season, a topic that grew stronger following Perez’s first F1 victory at Bahrain. It also comes three months after it was announced that Perez will not be remaining with Racing Point, rebranded to Aston Martin, for the 2021 F1 season, though he signed a three-year contract extension with the team following the 2019 season. Sebastian Vettel, four-time F1 champion and former Red Bull competitor, is set to replace Perez as Aston Martin.

With the move, Perez, who was initially eyeing a return to F1 in 2022, is set to become the 12th overall competitor, sixth since 2014, to compete for Red Bull Racing in Formula One.

“I am incredibly grateful to Red Bull for giving me the opportunity to race for Red Bull Racing in 2021,” Perez said. “The chance to race for a championship contending team is something I have been hoping for since I joined Formula One and it will be a proud moment to step onto the grid in Red Bull colours alongside Max. You can be sure that I will give next season my full focus. The Team has the same winning mentality as me and I know I am here to perform and help the Team fight for another title.”

“Having taken our time to evaluate all the relevant data and performances we have decided that Sergio is the right driver to partner Max for 2021 and look forward to welcoming him to Red Bull Racing,” Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, added.

Perez’s move to Red Bull Racing means that he will be replacing Alexander Albon, who will be scaling back as a test-and-reserve driver next season while focusing on the team’s development, simulator work and tire testing for 2022.

Albon, who took over the second Red Bull Racing seat late in the 2019 F1 season, replacing Pierre Gasly, and earned enough strong results to score a full-time ride with the team in 2020, is coming off his second full-time season in F1, where he claimed his first two podium results at Tuscany and at Bahrain. In addition, he earned a total of 12 top-10 results, including the final four races of the season, and went on to conclude the season in seventh place in the Drivers’ standings with 105 points, 109 behind teammate Max Verstappen, who won two Grand Prix events and finished in third place in the 2020 standings.

“Alex remains an important part of our Team as Test and Reserve Driver with a key focus on 2022 development and we would like to thank him for his hard work and contribution,” Horner added.

Perez will make his Red Bull Racing debut in the 2021 Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit on March 21, the start of the 2021 Formula One season.

Joe Valento to Compete in the CARS Tour for DGR-Crosley in 2021

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Valento joins DGR-Crosley’s driver development lineup with Ford Performance in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 18, 2020) – DGR-Crosley announced today that it has signed 16-year-old Minnesota driver Joe Valento to drive in the Mid-Atlantic based CARS Late Model Stock Tour in 2021. Valento has spent the past two seasons competing in the Midwest Truck Series, winning two races, and finishing the 2020 season third in the championship standings. He also earned rookie of the year honors in 2019.

The 13-race CARS Late Model Stock Tour kicks off March 6 at the famed Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway and concludes Oct. 16 at South Boston (Va.) Speedway.

“We couldn’t be more excited for Joe to join the DGR-Crosley family,” said team co-owner, David Gilliland. “He is the type of individual that we look for in a young racer and our goal is to help him build on his previous success. We are ready to get back racing full time in the CARS Tour again and are looking forward to having Joe as part of that effort.”

“The past couple of seasons have given me a really strong foundation when it comes to driving and understanding the car,” said Valento. “It’s hard to wrap my head around all the possibilities that racing for a team like DGR-Crosley could lead to for me and my career, but I know that I’m going to have to work hard and focus on a different type of car from what I’ve been used to. NASCAR late model stock cars are a fresh challenge for me and I am excited to start my career at Rockingham, a track where NASCAR’s top series used to race for so many years. I look forward to what 2021 has in store.”

For more information about Valento, visit his website at www.joevalentoracing.com, or follow him on social media by searching Joe Valento Racing.

About DGR-Crosley: DGR-Crosley is a race team owned by NASCAR veteran David Gilliland and Crosley Brands CEO, Bo LeMastus. 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-Crosley 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.

ARCA Menards Series West 2021 Schedule Set

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Gracie Trotter, driver of the #99 ENEOS Toyota, in action at the ENEOS 125 presented by NAPA Auto Parts as part of the ARCA Menards Series West held at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, Calif. on July 4, 2020.

Nine races include bullrings, road courses, and a pair of races at Phoenix

Temperance, MI – (December 18, 2020) – The schedule for the ARCA Menards Series West has been set, featuring nine races on tracks ranging from a quarter-mile at All-American Speedway to the one-mile Phoenix Raceway oval and a pair of road course races.

The West opener – a combination race with the ARCA Menards Series – is set for Phoenix Raceway on Friday, March 12.

The highlights –

  • After the opener at Phoenix in March, the West returns to action in June for its first road race of the season at Sonoma Raceway.The second road course race of the season, a stop in conjunction with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES during the Grand Prix of Portland, comes in September for the series’ first visit to Portland International Raceway since 2012.
  • Irwindale Speedway in suburban Los Angeles will host two races, one on July 3 and the second on August 21. The series’ annual visit to Colorado National Speedway is sandwiched between on July 31.
  • The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 23 and All-American Speedway on October 9 gives the series back-to-back short track races before the championship finale at Phoenix Raceway on November 6.
  • The date at Portland is on a Flex Schedule. The race could be held Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, September 10 through 12.

All races will be streamed live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and televised on a delayed basis on NBCSN, with broadcast dates to be released at a later date.

2021 ARCA Menards Series West Schedule

Date                     Track                                                                 Location

Fri., 3-12              Phoenix Raceway*                                        Avondale, AZ

Sat., 6-5               Sonoma Raceway                                          Sonoma, CA

Sat., 7-3               Irwindale Speedway                                      Irwindale, CA

Sat., 7-31             Colorado National Speedway                      Dacono, CO

Sat., 8-21             Irwindale Speedway                                      Irwindale, CA

Sat., 9-11 #         Portland International Raceway                Portland, OR

Thurs., 9-23        The Bullring at LVMS                                     Las Vegas, NV

Sat., 10-9            All-American Speedway                                Roseville, CA

Sat., 11-6             Phoenix Raceway                                           Avondale, AZ

*Combination race with ARCA Menards Series

#Flex Schedule, final date to be announced

All dates are tentative and subject to change.

ARCA Menards East 2021 Schedule Finalized

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Tristan Van Wieringen, Stephen Nasse, Giovanni Bromante, Corey Heim during the ARCA Menards Series Skips Western Outfitters 175 at New Smyrna Speedway on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 in New Smyrna, Fla. (Photo by Matt Stamey)

Eight Races Set, Includes Three Combination Races with ARCA Menards Series

Temperance, MI – (December 18, 2020) – The schedule for the ARCA Menards Series East has been finalized, with eight dates on the calendar including three combination races with the ARCA Menards Series. Those races will pay championship points for both series.

The East opener is set for Monday, February 8 at New Smyrna Speedway.

The highlights –

  • The East series will have back-to-back races in Florida with the opener at New Smyrna followed by the second race of the season on Saturday, February 27 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola.
  • Stand-alone East races will also be held on consecutive weekends at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and Dover International Speedway in May, and a first-time event at Southern National Speedway on Saturday, June 12.
  • The East season will conclude with three consecutive combination races with the ARCA Menards Series, at Iowa Speedway in July, The Milwaukee Mile in August, and the finale at Bristol Motor Speedway in September.

All races will be streamed live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and televised on a delayed basis on NBCSN, with broadcast dates to be released at a later date.

2021 ARCA Menards Series East Schedule

Date                     Track                                                                 Location

Mon., 2-8            New Smyrna Speedway                                New Smyrna Beach, FL

Sat., 2-27             Five Flags Speedway                                      Pensacola, FL

Sat., 5-8               Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway               Nashville, TN

Fri., 5-14              Dover International Speedway                   Dover, DE

Sat., 6-12             Southern National Speedway                     Kenly, NC

Sat., 7-24             Iowa Speedway*                                            Newton, IA

Sun., 8-29            The Milwaukee Mile*                                   West Allis, WI

Thurs., 9-16        Bristol Motor Speedway*                            Bristol, TN

*Combination race with ARCA Menards Series

All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Joey Iest to Run Six ARCA East Races for DGR-Crosley in 2021

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Iest joins DGR-Crosley’s driver development lineup with Ford Performance in the ARCA Series East

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 18, 2020) – DGR-Crosley announced today that 17-year-old up and coming stock car driver Joey Iest, of Madera, Calif., will join its driver development program competing in six ARCA Menards Series East races in 2021, with the potential for other events to be added.

Iest started racing in 2012 at the age of nine. From 2012 to 2016 he raced Quarter Midgets winning many races, club track records and track championships. In 2017, he moved up to the USAC Speed2 Midget Series earning Rookie of the Year. In 2018, he raced both dirt and pavement in the USAC Western Speed2 Midget series where he finished in second place in both the pavement and overall championship standings. Iest also competed in the 51FIFTY Junior Late Model Series for Naake-Klauer Motorsports at both Madera (Calif.) Speedway and Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway’s Bull Ring.

Iest is the 2019 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model champion at Madera Speedway, and the 2019 Western Speed 2 Midget Series champion as well.

“To be able to drive for a team that has accomplished so much in the sport and offers me the chance to move up from ARCA to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series when I am ready for that next step is incredible,” Iest said. “I am ready to go to North Carolina and work hard and learn everything I can from David (Gilliland) and the team, as well as to keep learning from Mike Naake and Naake-Klauer Motorsports here in the West as we run late models and ARCA cars out here. I think you improve as a driver the more you race, and I will have two amazing organizations to race with this year. I want to be the best at everything I do. My goal is to step up and win races for both teams next season.”

“Joey has been impressive to watch over the last few years,” said DGR-Crosley co-owner, David Gilliland. “He is a great kid with wins and championships under his belt in everything he has raced so far and has a few starts already in the ARCA Menards Series West. I’m excited to see what he can do with us in the ARCA East series next year.”

Iest’s car number, crew chief and race schedule will be announced soon. For more information about him, visit his website at www.joeyiestracing.com, or follow him on social media by searching Joey Iest Racing.

About DGR-Crosley: DGR-Crosley is a race team owned by NASCAR veteran David Gilliland and Crosley Brands CEO, Bo LeMastus. 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-Crosley 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.

Guaranteed Rate Renews Partnership with Roush Fenway, Ryan Newman

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September 12, 2020: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA. (HHP/Harold Hinson)

Premier retail mortgage lender to continue serving as primary partner in 2021

CONCORD, N.C., (December 17, 2020) – Guaranteed Rate, which joined Roush Fenway as a primary partner on Ryan Newman’s No. 6 Ford Mustang entry in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020, has extended its partnership and will continue as a primary in multiple races in 2021.

“We are excited to have Guaranteed Rate back on our Ford this season,” said Newman, who boasts 18 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. “They came on board last year and were really a strong presence for our team down the stretch. They are a great group to work with and I look forward to building on the program in 2021.”

Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, initially joined Roush Fenway midway through the 2020 campaign, as a primary on Newman’s Ford at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Following that event, in conjunction with Fenway Sports Management, the brand expanded its relationship and was featured as the lead partner in 11 of the season’s final 14 races.

“Our launch into NASCAR this past season was a huge success,” said Guaranteed Rate Chief Marketing Officer Steve Moffat. “Ryan Newman and the Roush Fenway Team are true professionals and outstanding partners. Ryan set some big goals for 2021, and we at Guaranteed Rate share that same competitive spirit and focus on winning.”

Roush Fenway is coming off a notable launch with Guaranteed Rate, having won a MarCom Gold Award for its efforts in integrated marketing. As part of the campaign, Guaranteed Rate rolled out an expansive sweepstakes program on social, allowing fans the opportunity to win multiple prizes from Newman.

“We are very happy to announce that Guaranteed Rate will return in 2021 and continue to serve as a primary partner with Ryan Newman and the No. 6 Ford,” said team president Steve Newmark. “Since joining the team in July of 2020, Guaranteed Rate launched a robust marketing campaign around the partnership that saw great fan response. The high level of engagement from our fanbase is a testament to their brand and the quality of their products and services. We look forward to continuing to expand the partnership in 2021 and beyond, and jointly offering creative programs to our fans.”

Newman enters his 20th full season in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, and third behind the wheel of the No. 6 Ford. The South Bend, Ind., native has 260+ career top-10 finishes, 115 in the top five, along with 18 wins, including the 2008 Daytona 500.

The No. 6 Guaranteed Rate Ford with Newman at the wheel will be seen in the Daytona Clash (2/9), Martinsville (4/10), Dover (5/16), Circuit of the Americas (5/23), Pocono (6/27), New Hampshire (7/18), Richmond (9/11) and Las Vegas (9/26).

About Guaranteed Rate Companies

The Guaranteed Rate Companies, which includes Guaranteed Rate Inc., Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, and Proper Rate, LLC, has more than 8,000 employees in over 700 offices across the U.S. Headquartered in Chicago, Guaranteed Rate Inc. is one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States funding $37 billion in 2019. Founded in 2000 and licensed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Guaranteed Rate Companies has helped homeowners nationwide with home purchase loans and refinances. The company has established itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. 2017 marked the launch of Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage. In 2020, the company launched Proper Rate, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and @properties, one of the nation’s largest residential brokerage firms. Collectively, the companies have earned honors and awards including: HousingWire’s 2020 Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashClose SM technology; Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide’s Top Retail Mortgage Lenders 2019; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for five consecutive years; Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years; and Best Online Mortgage Lender, Best Mortgage Lender for VA loans and Best Conventional Mortgage Lender by NerdWallet in 2019. Visit rate.com for more information.

About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is one of the most successful teams in NASCAR history, fielding multiple teams in NASCAR Cup Series. Set to begin its 34th season in 2021, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development, having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport. Off-track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning Social Media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group, parent company of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C. Visit RoushFenway.com, become a fan on Facebook and Instagram, and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.

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