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The Tradition Continues: ARCA Menards Series Returns to Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 24, 2021 for Historic 59th Time

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Event Will be Part of an Anticipated Doubleheader with the NASCAR Xfinity Series the Day before the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500

TALLADEGA, Ala (Nov. 25, 2020) – ARCA and Talladega Superspeedway announced today that for the 59th time in series history, the ARCA Menards Series will compete at the biggest and baddest track on the planet – Talladega Superspeedway – on Saturday, April 24.

The event will be a part of a Saturday doubleheader with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and will take place the day before the Sunday, April 25, GEICO 500 where Ryan Blaney will seek to defend his victory earlier this year. Kids 12 and younger will be admitted free to Saturday’s ARCA Menards Series & NASCAR Xfinity Series races.

The ARCA Menards Series first competed at the 2.66-mile venue during the track’s inception year of 1969 in the Vulcan 500 where Jim Vandiver took the checkered flag. Except for a four-year stretch (1971-74), the ARCA Menards Series has been a staple at the iconic track. Drew Dollar became the 18th driver to earn his first victory in the ARCA Menards Series event on Talladega’s 33-degree banking this past summer while 2020 Series Champion Bret Holmes, from nearby Munford, AL, had his best finish at his home track with a third-place result.

Justin Haley, a former ARCA winner at Talladega, swept both of the Talladega Xfinity Series races held this past season, cementing his place in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs. He wound up being a playoff contender for the title in the Championship four. NASCAR Hall of Famers Red Farmer, Davey Allison and Mark Martin won ARCA Menards Series races at Talladega while noted current motorsports competitors Ty Dillon, Justin Allgaier and Michael Annett have also gone to Gatorade Victory Lane at the world’s Most Competitive venue.

Fans wishing to attend the GEICO 500 are urged to secure their tickets early which will provide economic savings with a host of advance-priced opportunities (for a limited time) for both grandstand seating and camping options. Multi-day grandstand seating packages start at just $60 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and younger. Fans can get information on how to claim their reserved spots by calling 877-462-3343 (Go2-DEGA) or visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.

For the latest news and 2021 schedule information for the ARCA Menards Series, log onto www.ARCARacing.com. Start times and television networks for the NASCAR Cup, NASCAR Xfinity, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series will be announced at a later date.

Fans can keep up with all the happenings at the biggest, baddest race track on the planet by following Talladega Superspeedway on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway – which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year – is the most competitive race track on the NASCAR schedule (record 88 lead changes in 188 laps), the highest-banked (33 degrees) and the longest (2.66 miles), as well as the most fun and fan-friendly. Three- and four-wide racing at 200 mph are a norm at Talladega Superspeedway, along with nail-biting, photo finishes. For information, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

Raphael Lessard Signs with GMS Racing Seeking Full-Time Effort

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STATESVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 25, 2020) – Raphael Lessard Racing announced today that the young Quebec driver will race in select races in the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). He will drive a Silverado prepared by the dominant GMS Racing organization that finished in the top three places in the championship in 2020. The agreement with GMS Racing covers 12 races to be determined over the season. In parallel, Raphael Lessard Racing team members are working to find the necessary financing to participate in all 22 events on the 2021 calendar.

The first race of the 2021 NCWTS season will be part of the traditional “Daytona Speed Week,” and will be held on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

“We are very excited to have Raphael join GMS Racing for part of the 2021 season,” said Mike Beam, President of GMS Racing. “I believe Raphael will be a great addition to our GMS stable and I look forward to seeing him wheel one of our Chevrolets.”

Review of the 2020 season and outlook for 2021

Raphael Lessard ended his 2020 season on a high note, accumulating in the second half of the season one win, four top-five and six top-10 finishes. In addition, he managed to improve from his starting to his finishing position in the incident-free races by 67 places, compared to 14 places in the first eight races of the season.

Q: Raphael, are you satisfied with the progress you made 2020?

“I learned an incredible amount in all aspects of racing during the 2020 season, about pure driving skills, race strategies, aerodynamics, passing and legally making it difficult for others to pass me, adapting my driving to compensate for any handling issues and helping the team understand any issues to fix them at the next stop, focusing better on my driving despite any adversity. The win at Talladega certainly helped the team and myself gain confidence, and also convinced us that we were able to race with the best and win.”

Q: What does it mean to you to be at GMS Racing for 2021?

“Finding myself with the best team of the 2020 season is unbelievable. They won the championship! I can’t wait to show what we can do aboard such great machines. The team knows how to bring potential winners at every race, a key to a great season. Our team will be great, and I can’t wait to be back on track.”

Q: What is your first goal for the 2021 season?

“To do as many races as possible. I would like to win races and above all finish in the top five in every race, as well as continue to improve my driving.”

About GMS Racing – GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith, Tyler Ankrum and Chase Purdy. The team also competes in the ARCA Racing Series with Jack Wood. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 and 2020 Camping World Trucks Championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championship. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https:/gmsracing.net

Join a Sorority

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A few understudies are applying to specific schools with the aim of joining a portion of these areas. This is on the grounds that “Greek life,” as it is called, is normally lauded by a portion of their more seasoned family members, companions, and even their folks. 

Nonetheless, there is another gathering of understudies who take a gander at the organization in a negative light. Greek life isn’t for everybody. A few understudies favor a rudimentary life, from shared latrines to grandfatherhood. There are a few advantages for understudies who grasp Greek life, and this ought to be thought of. Greek occasions are a significant intriguing time with regards to the lives of these understudies, and there are a large number of them, including “Get back” and “Greek Singing”. “what’s more, Greek Week. Notwithstanding the real groundwork for the occasions (vainglorious buoys, move practices, and serious games), every occasion is held with seven days in length sibling organization, with which you become a couple.

Thus, here are a portion of the benefits of being a piece of sorority. Read more about reasons to join a sorority. 

It’s anything but difficult to make contacts 

In sororities, the understudy has a stage to become more acquainted with various individuals and offer numerous things with them. It is simpler to befriend different newcomers of a sorority since they have comparable interests than without joining a club. What’s more, the connection between individuals in sorority goes past school. Understudies even get associations and contacts with graduated class working in their field. 

A large number of sorority sisters have entry-level positions and work due to their previous sorority understudies. Associations are critical and helpful in the realm of work. Having a sorority on your resume is another approach to recover financially searching for a great job. The public leader of our society landed her first position after graduation in light of the fact that the individual recruited was an alum of this club. Converse with some pretty cool individuals when you become an aspect of the sorority. 

There is a decent harmony among social and scholastic life. 

Interest in Greek life gives an extremely dynamic public activity comparable to understudies who are not in an organization. Seorologists additionally effectively grant researchers, compensating understudies who are acceptable understudies. 

A few fenced-in areas and cliques set up their enrollment in the scholastic world. Along these lines, their individuals have the occasion to shape study gatherings and get help with finishing tasks from individuals taking comparative courses. You can likewise impart and impart thoughts to individuals with comparable interests. 

Noble cause. 

Some sororologists are extremely dynamic in the public arena. They frequently discover approaches to bring back society. Thusly, an understudy who goes along with them will improve their resume by partaking in the humanitarian effort and network administration. These are a portion of the regular ways that clubs and sororities help the network: raising money for a noble cause network administration, for example, chipping in destitute sanctuaries. Need something to impede your resume? Working in a ladies’ organization offers numerous open doors for the official position, permitting you to create abilities and add to your ever-changing resume for these “genuine” positions. Positions range from the conspicuous president, VP, and financier to little bureau positions. Each has something important to assist you with turning out to be essential for your association.

Lessard to GMS, Truex to run full 2021 season

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Some off-season moves have been announced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Newman will be featured in a season documentary.

GMS Racing adds Lessard

GMS Racing has announced that Raphael Lessard will drive in select races in the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). The agreement will be for 12 races and to be determined over the season but the first race of the 2021 NCWTS season will be at Daytona on Feb. 12, 2021.

“We are very excited to have Raphael join GMS Racing for part of the 2021 season,” said Mike Beam, President of GMS Racing. “I believe Raphael will be a great addition to our GMS stable and I look forward to seeing him wheel one of our Chevrolets.”

Lessard had one win, four top-five and six top-10 finishes in 2020. Lessard along with Coral bookmaker, will be a great pick to win at the “World Center of Racing” in February and is likely to prove a popular bet amongst fans in the markets on the event.

“Finding myself with the best team of the 2020 season is unbelievable. They won the championship! I can’t wait to show what we can do aboard such great machines. The team knows how to bring potential winners at every race, a key to a great season. Our team will be great, and I can’t wait to be back on track.” Lessard said.

The team will be seeking sponsorship to participate in all of the 22 events on the 2021 Truck Series schedule.

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith, Tyler Ankrum and Chase Purdy. More information can be found at https:/gmsracing.net

Truex will run the full 2021 schedule for Niece Motorsports

Ryan Truex will drive the No. 40 Marquis Spas Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports for the full 2021 Truck Series schedule. Truex competed in nine races with Niece Motorsports throughout in 2020 with two 12th place finished at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway.

“I am excited about the continuity we will be able to build, competing week in and week out. I’m thankful to Marquis Spas for their support this season and as we move into next season.” Truex said.

During a full season 2017, Truex had two poles, 10 top-five finishes and 19 top-10 finishes in 51 starts.

Newman Featured in MotorTrend Season Documentary

Ryan Newman’s episode, Now or Never, debuted on Nov. 14, exclusively on the MotorTrend app. The episode picks up after a whirlwind summer when NASCAR returned to ‘The World Center of Racing’ for its final race in the regular season. As part of the episode, Newman returns to the site of his horrific crash in which he was mere feet away from his second Daytona 500 trophy and picks up Newman’s life and outlook in the weeks and months following.

Under Pressure to air on broadcast television will be announced at a later date. Additional episodes will continue to air until Dec. 12.

Auto Shocker extends sponsorship with Justin Ashley for 2021 season

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Photo Courtesy of Ron Lewis Photography

Justin Ashley Racing announced Tuesday that Biocide Systems’ Auto Shocker™ brand will be extending their sponsorship going into the 2021 season.

Auto Shocker will serve as an associate sponsor to Ashley along with his partner Strutmasters.com. Auto Shocker made its first few starts with Ashley last year as the 2019 season was winding down. The 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year is excited to have Auto Shocker return for the ’21 season.

“I’m proud to represent Auto Shocker and Biocide Systems’ line of odor eliminating products,” Ashley said. “They have the most effective odor eliminators on the market. Last season we had success introducing these products to the NHRA community and its audience. In 2021, we’re going to expand upon that and use all of our resources to show the world how great these products are. I couldn’t be more excited to continue our marketing partnership next season.”

As the case with most sponsors, Auto Shocker will be alongside the Top Fuel dragster for select races.

Photo Courtesy of Ron Lewis Photography

JC Basselli, CEO/Co-Founder of Biocide Systems is also happy to be back for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.

“We are happy to be back with Justin,” JC Baselli, CEO/Co-Founder of Biocide Systems said. “When we first met the team we were not familiar with NHRA drag racing so this sponsorship has opened up a whole new world for us. We are really enjoying being a sponsor, participating in the events with a great group of people. It is really good synergy on many different levels.”

For more information on Justin Ashley, fans can follow him on Twitter, “Like” him on Facebook and visit his website. In addition, fans can check out Biocide Systems on Twitter, Facebook and checking their website.

The 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opens with the 52nd annual Gatornationals, which is slated to begin on the weekend of March 11-14.

GIFT OF LIGHTS RETURNS TO TMS WITH ALREADY COVID-19 FRIENDLY DRIVE-THRU EXPERIENCE

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  • Millions of lights cover two-mile drive for No Limits, Texas annual holiday extravaganza
  • Special discounts for military/first responders/health care workers as well as crazy car/PJ’s/sweater days

FORT WORTH, Texas (November 24, 2020) – The yuletide season tradition that is Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway celebrates its 10th year with the annual Thanksgiving opening night kicking off 39 days of one of the Lone Star State’s largest holiday light shows.

Beginning Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, January 3, families will enjoy two miles of light displays throughout the speedway. The display is open every day during that time period, including Christmas Eve and Christmas day, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Drive-through guests will be captivated by the more than two million lights spread across the circuit, the result of more than 1,100 man-hours of setup by holiday display giant Winterland, Inc., the company responsible for similar light shows at the speedways in Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Charlotte, New Hampshire, and Phoenix. The in-vehicle event has always been socially distanced so guests’ safety will be seamless.

“This has definitely been a year where our spirits have needed lifting so there’s no better way to close out 2020 than celebrating all we have to be thankful for and creating wonderful memories through the Gift of Lights,” said Texas Motor Speedway President and General Manager Eddie Gossage. “We’re proud to host Gift of Lights for a 10th year and to have created a holiday season tradition for the entire region.”

A number of special discount days are scheduled including:

  • November 30: Crazy Car Day – Decorate your vehicle to receive $10 off at the gate.
  • December 1: Crazy PJs Day – Wear your pajamas to receive a $10 discount at the gate.
  • December 2: Military, First Responder and Health Care Worker Night – Free admission for anyone with a valid ID
  • December 7: Bring Your Pet Day – $10 discount at the gate to those who bring their pet
  • December 8: Crazy Christmas Sweater Day – $10 discount at the gate for those who wear a crazy Christmas sweater

Tickets to ‘Gift of Lights’ are available online (giftoflightstexas.com) for $30 (cars/trucks), $50 (RVs/truck trailers), and $60 (bus of 20 people). Passengers must remain in their vehicles due to COVID-19. Motorcycles and passengers in truck beds and trailers are prohibited.

A $1 donation from each ticket sold will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities – Texas Chapter.

Texas Motor Speedway expects to see record numbers of vehicles at this year’s show so the best routes to enter the ‘Gift of Lights’ without traffic issues are detailed on the map below.

For more information on ‘Gift of Lights,’ please visit giftoflightstexas.com.

Turn5, Inc. Announces Spring 2021 Scholarship Winners

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Auto Parts Retailer Awards $117,000 To-Date

PAOLI, Pa. (November 23rd, 2020) – Turn5, Inc. continues its scholarship program announcing three new winners for the spring 2021 semester. Turn5 is the parent company of ExtremeTerrain (XT), AmericanMuscle (AM), and AmericanTrucks (AT), each with its own unique scholarship program. Based on original essay submissions, the Philadelphia-based e-commerce retailer has selected MyKenna Zettle, Andrew Pankratz, and Daniel Hartman to receive $2500 towards their tuition fees for the upcoming semester.

XT’s scholarship is awarded to students pursuing biology or a related environmental studies degree. In response to the essay question, MyKenna from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford talked about her interest in translational ecology and her own experiences growing up in rural Pennsylvania. She believes that “science should be made accessible for any audience, no matter their socioeconomic or educational background.” MyKenna’s $2500 award will be applied towards her double-major in environmental studies and biology.

Daniel Hartman from the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is the recipient of AM’s $2500 auto-focused scholarship program. Daniel’s interest in cars was piqued at an early age watching his father do engine work and help his friends mod their vehicles. Eventually, this inspired him to take performance classes as UTI. Fueled by his passion and curiosity, Daniel aspires to apply his education to do outstanding work while working toward his goal of making an all-electric American muscle car.

Finally, Andrew Pankratz is AT’s scholarship winner and will receive $2500 towards his spring 2021 tuition. Andrew’s essay focused on how he plans to use his education to contribute to a thriving community of trade workers who are dedicated to a hands-on approach to learning. Andrew is a fourth-generation woodworker who is turning his passion into a career by majoring in Architectural Carpentry at the American College of the Building Arts.

Turn5 unveiled its first scholarship program in 2013 and since then has given $117, 000 to students across the United States. The XT, AM, and AT scholarship programs are awarded bi-annually with application deadlines in June and October. Interested high-school seniors, or full-time university/college/tech students pursuing relevant degrees, are invited to send in their essays for the fall 2021 semester.

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About Turn5 Inc.
Turn5 is an award-winning e-commerce retailer founded in 2003, home to AmericanMuscle, ExtremeTerrain and AmericanTrucks.com. Employing more than 400 talented staff members who are driven and passionate about the work they do, Turn5 has received some of the most reputable business and e-commerce awards as a leader within the thriving automotive aftermarket performance niche. Located just outside of Philadelphia, Turn5 is focused on providing the highest level of customer service and an industry-leading shopping experience. Please visit https://www.turn5.com/ for more information.

Sheehan Seeks More Despite TA2 Top Ten Season Finish

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Bow, NEW HAMPSHIRE – November 24, 2020 – Tom Sheehan roared back into the top ten of the ultra competitive TA2 Class in the final weekend of action at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, but it wasn’t enough for the 2019 Iron Man, whose ambition is clearly burning as brightly as ever in his tenure of Trans Am starts.

Rounds 8 and 9 of the 2020 Trans Am presented by Pirelli Championship season turned out to be the last following the cancellation of Laguna Seca, but that did nothing to dim the enthusiasm of the participants assembled in Georgia in perfect autumn weather. After a stop start season that saw him slip out of the top ten in the TA2 Drivers Championship classification at COTA, Tom Sheehan and the LTK Mustang were surely among the most determined in the paddock.

After hard contact in the opening lap at COTA the No. 97 LTK Insulation Technologies Damon Racing Ford Mustang was driven directly to clearwater Florida home of Mike Cope Racing. Heavy repairs were needed and executed in the short time between events.

The packed Brazelton, Georgia racetrack with no fewer than 43 starters meant Sunday’s all-class race had the element of endurance about it, Tom started Sunday’s feature race P15 in class and in a race that included its share of cautions and a the element of slow traffic in multi class racing, Tom and the Mike Cope Mustang steadily improved to P8 by the checkered flag. It was a result that (pending final confirmation) sees him back in the top ten in the final classification table for the 2020 TA2 Drivers Championship.

However, Tom was brutally honest when our reporter spoke to him after the race, ” We really lacked speed all weekend,” was his initial assessment, before adding, “The car was off for one reason or another and we never gained on it. Lots of effort and hard work to put it back together following the shunt at COTA. The guys at Mike Cope Racing took us in again and made it happen, no way for us to do this without them.

Despite finishing 11th and 8th provisionally following the double race weekend at Road Atlanta, Tom couldn’t hide his dissatisfaction with the season overall, “It was a very tough season,” he said. “There were no really good days. Nothing worked out, no lucky breaks – that’s racing sometimes. My back is sore, my fillings hurt but it will not make racing any different. Be ready, be hungry and be resilient!”

“We have two fast Cope cars, this car and a new Mike Cope Racing car we built this year. We go back home to work hard and be ready for the new season. Preparation for 2021. Forget 2020, I am over it.”

Tom and the highly professional Damon Racing team are nothing if not resilient, and will no doubt return with determination redoubled when Trans Am returns at Sebring International Raceway in Florida February 19 – 21, 2021.

Keep up with Trans Am driver Tom Sheehan on social media – Facebook page is Damon Racing; Instagram is @TomSheehanTA97 and Twitter give us a follow @TomTA2_97.

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Newman Featured in MotorTrend Season Documentary

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Photo by Brad Keppel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

NASCAR ALL-IN: THE SEASON, Now Streaming on MotorTrend App

CONCORD, N.C., (Nov. 24, 2020) – Ryan Newman’s post-Daytona 500 crash has been well documented, and his story is once again featured in national headlines as he is featured in NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure, a multi-part documentary that tells the story of the 2020 NASCAR season.

Newman’s episode, Now or Never, debuted on Nov. 14, exclusively on the MotorTrend app. The episode picks up after a whirlwind summer when NASCAR returned to ‘The World Center of Racing’ for its final race in the regular season. As part of the episode, Newman returns to the site of his horrific crash in which he was mere feet away from his second Daytona 500 trophy, and picks up Newman’s life and outlook in the weeks and months following.

Produced for the MotorTrend Group by NASCAR Productions, NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure has something for everyone, from huge NASCAR fans who will appreciate the behind-the-scenes access, to documentary buffs who should find the mix of action and stress of navigating the unparalleled nature of this season highly entertaining.

As documented in the show, Newman went on to make a miraculous return, walking out of a Florida hospital just two days following the crash. When COVID-19 halted NASCAR – and much of the world’s schedule – the time off was a silver lining for Newman, as he was able to return to the track in May as part of the sport’s return, having missed just the three West Coast races immediately following the incident.

Plans for NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure to air on broadcast television will be announced at a later date. Additional episodes will continue to air until Dec. 12. With your free trial to the MotorTrend App you will also get access to over 3,600 hours of automotive entertainment, including shows from MotorTrend, Discovery Channel, live events and more. Start watching Under Pressure today.

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.

Mario Fuentes and Justin Lofton Finish 3rd in Class 1 at The Baja 1000

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Mario Fuentes and team land on the podium in debut race in new Jimco Hammerhead Class 1 Car

Click here to see the full #179 Mario Fuentes Vehicle Feature.

The team of Mario Fuentes, Bob, and Justin Lofton piloted the #179 Jimco Hammerhead Class 1 car to a hard-fought 3rd place finish at the 2020 Baja 1000. The team also included co-pilots Derek Balcunas, Cody White and Hector Fierro. The team completed the longest loop in the history of the Baja 1000 in an ultra-rough and technical course finishing with a time of 25:03:48.022.

Mario Fuentes started the race and drove to race mile 275 where he handed the car to off-road racing veteran Bob Lofton. Bob took the car to race mile 427 where he handed it over to his son and off-road champion Justin Lofton to take it to the finish line.

“It was a great first experience for me racing in Class 1 and it was a very tough course. I got nerfed at race mile 24 and my rear tire carrier broke. After we fixed that, we had a clean run. I feel very fortunate to have teamed up with the Lofton’s. They have a ton of racing experience and are great people. This was a very special race for me – it was my daughter Emilia’s Birthday, so it felt like a double celebration. Thanks to all of our chase crew from Jimco, the Lofton’s, and The Fuentes team. Special thanks to Hiper Gas Energy Resources, Baja Gas and Oil, Lofton Racing, Dougans Racing Engines, Fortin Racing, and Yokohama Tires. I especially want to thank Jimco Racing and Robbie Pierce for running all the chase logistics and having such a great full-service shop. They really make racing off-road fun and easy! I can’t wait to be racing again in 2021!” stated Fuentes.

Justin Lofton took the last leg of the ultra-technical course, piloting the #179 Jimco Hammerhead Class 1 from Race Mile 427 to the finish. “We had a relatively smooth run. Mario and my Dad did a great job not getting caught up in any of the bottlenecks that happened. I broke a right rear brake line through one of the washes which took about 10 mins to repair. The course was slow technical which took a lot of discipline to not overdrive. I would like to thank Mario for letting us drive his new Jimco Hammerhead Class 1 Car. Jimco Racing flawlessly prepped and ran great pit support combined with our crew,” stated Lofton.
The Baja 1000 concludes the season of racing in the 2020 SCORE Desert Championship. Look for Mario Fuentes to be racing in his #179 Jimco Hammerhead Class 1 car in the 2021 SCORE Desert Championship.

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