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Toyota Racing – Phoenix NGROTS Post-Race Report – 11.06.20

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FOUR TUNDRAS IN THE TOP-SIX IN TRUCK SERIES SEASON FINALE IN PHOENIX
Chandler Smith closes season with five top-five finishes in his last six starts

AVONDALE, Arizona (November 6, 2020) – Chandler Smith (third) led four Toyotas in the top six finishers in the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday evening. Smith’s Kyle Busch Motorsports teammates Christian Eckes (fourth) and Raphael Lessard (fifth) joined him in the top-five, while Stewart Friesen (sixth) completed Toyota’s top-10 finishers at Phoenix.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series
Phoenix Raceway
Race 23 of 23 – 150 Laps, 150 Miles

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Sheldon Creed*
2nd, Zane Smith*
3rd, CHANDLER SMITH
4th, CHRISTIAN ECKES
5th, RAPHAËL LESSARD
6th, STEWART FRIESEN
12th, AUSTIN HILL
23rd, SPENCER DAVIS
24th, DEREK KRAUS
26th, DANNY BOHN
30th, AKINORI OGATA
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

CHANDLER SMITH, No. 51 JBL Toyota Tundra, Kyle Busch Motorsports
Finishing Position: 3rd

How did you get to the podium on that final restart?

“Overall, we had a really good finish in our No. 51 JBL Toyota Tundra. We just missed it on our splitter heights this weekend and ultimately it killed us, especially with how deep we started in the pack. We stayed out on that late race caution, got some track position and executed.”

CHRISTIAN ECKES, No. 18 Safelite Auto Glass Toyota Tundra, Kyle Busch Motorsports
Finishing Position: 4th

Solid top-five finish after a wild final restart. How was the finish from your seat?

“I chose the bottom. On those last restarts, I saw that you can make moves, go low and go really wherever you need to. That played in our favor, pretty well overall. I wish we would have been a little bit lower, maybe, we would have been in front of the 2 (Sheldon Creed). Not sure if we had the speed to beat him, but the track position definitely could have helped. Overall, pretty proud of my team. We were able to get Chandler (Smith) up there to get a top-five too, and I think all three of our Tundras were in the top-five too. It was a good day for KBM (Kyle Busch Motorsports).”

RAPHAËL LESSARD, No. 4 Mobil1 Toyota Tundra, Kyle Busch Motorsports
Finishing Position: 5th

It was a good day and you made some moves on that final restart to get a top-five. How was your day?

“It was pretty good. It was my first time here at Phoenix. I have never seen the track before so it was a little bit of learning at first. I think I got used to it really quick. We stayed in the top-10 most of the race. We got both sides. We were pretty good and couldn’t really make moves because it was so hard to pass, and I was still learning the racetrack. Then we got to the last stage, we got way too free. We were super loose, but we kept fighting and trying to pass people. Then the caution came out and we had the green-white-checkered. We came in and put on two right side tires, and we fired off on the last restart and we got everything we could get. We finished with a good top-five I feel like that is pretty good for my first time here. I’m just glad we got to run this year with everybody at Kyle Busch Motorsports, Toyota,TRD. It’s been an awesome year and CANAC, they’ve been a huge help for me this year. I’m just proud to have driven a full season and have a win in the Truck Series.”

STEWART FRIESEN, No. 52 Halmar ‘Racing to Beat Hunger’ Toyota Tundra, Halmar Friesen Racing
Finishing Position: 6th

It was a really strong run all night Stewart. How was it from your seat?

“It was really good. We just made adjustments on it – had a good long run truck in the end. We decided to come down pit road on that green-white-checkered deal and put on two tires, tried to get some track position. We just got jammed up on the restart and couldn’t really use it. We ended up with a sixth. We needed to get to the bottom on (turns) one and two and kind of got jammed in the top. It is what it is. We will take it and move on. It’s a good end to the season. We made some changes the last four or five races and we really picked up some speed and really showed the potential of this team. We will take that momentum and go into next year with that. A top-10, so another $5,000 to another local food bank for the Halmar ‘Race to Beat Hunger.’ To keep that going is pretty awesome as well.”

Does Monday begin 2021 planning for you? It was an up-and-down year, but you ended the season strong.
“Yeah, just getting the right people in the right places. 2021 starts Monday. The guys in the shop have a good gameplan on how to spend the next couple months getting prepared and we know the areas we need to work on and approve on. It was a big building year for us. We look forward to being in contention for the championship next year.”

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About Toyota

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Ford Performance NASCAR: Enfinger Truck Championship Bid Comes Up Short in OT

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Ford Performance Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series
Phoenix Raceway | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020

FORD FINISHING RESULTS:
7th — Ben Rhodes
9th — Todd Gilliland
11th — Johnny Sauter
13th — Grant Enfinger
14th — Matt Crafton
15th — Tanner Gray
16th — Dylan Lupton

FORD PERFORMANCE QUOTES

GRANT ENFINGER, No. 98 Champion Power Equipment/Curb Records Ford F-150 — TAKE US THROUGH THE FINAL RESTART? “Before that Hensley made a good call to just get off sequence. We just couldn’t go on a short run. We had good speed on a long run, but just couldn’t pass after that. So we got off sequence. That worked. Hensley was leaning towards tires at the end. I was leaning against it just to do something different, and we ended up staying out. That cost us. It just is what it is. We didn’t have quite the short run speed to legitimately contend tonight, but, man, a great season by these guys. I’m gonna try not to be too sad leaving here because it’s been a great year. It’s just unfortunate the way it turned out tonight.”

YOU WERE ON THE FRONT ROW FOR THE FINAL RESTART, BUT ON OLDER TIRES. WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE? “Tires, like you said. Hensley made a good call earlier on in that deal to get off sequence because we just couldn’t fire off. We had good long run speed, but once we’d cycle five laps or so we were a lot better than those guys, but it was really hard to pass. So we got off sequence and that worked. Then at the end those guys took tires and we didn’t. I was voting to stay out and Hensley was kind of voting to come in and I talked him into staying out and that cost us a shot. Anyway, we’ll try not to hold our head too low leaving here. It’s been a great year. I’m proud of these guys, it just didn’t work out tonight.”

HSR Classic Daytona Presented by IMSA and HSR Daytona Historics Hit High Gear Friday at Daytona International Speedway

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  • Sixth Running of Classic 24 Hour HSR Race and HSR Daytona Historics Headline Full Weekend of Competition at “World Center of Racing”
  • Pierce Marshall and Eric Foss Co-Drive Matador Motorsports ex-ESM Tequila Patron 2014 No. 31 Ligier JSP2 to Prototype and Overall B.R.M. Chronographes Endurance Challenge Victory
  • Kody Swanson and Brad Jaeger Score B.R.M. GT Win in Doran Racing 2008 No. 12* Ford GT; Kenneth Greenberg B.R.M. Historic Winner in 1996 No. 836 Porsche 993 RSR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (November 6, 2020) – The 2020 Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Daytona presented by IMSA and HSR Daytona Historics hit high gear Friday at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) where the Classic 24 race will be run for the sixth time this Saturday and Sunday at the “World Center of Racing.”

The main order of business Friday, however, was the featured B.R.M. Chronographes Endurance Challenge for the Prototype, Historic and GT Modern (GTM) divisions. The one-hour race served as the perfect primer for this weekend’s Classic Daytona, which is run around the clock in a series of 24 hour-long races Saturday and Sunday.

The overall and Prototype class B.R.M. Challenge victories went to Pierce Marshall and Eric Foss who co-drove the Matador Motorsports ex-ESM Tequila Patron 2014 No. 31 Ligier JSP2 to a convincing win.

Marshall and Foss shared the overall and Prototype podium with the Hudson Historics Daytona Prototypes entries of John Reisman and William Hubbell.

Reisman finished second in his 2014 No. 33 Coyote Corvette Daytona Prototype while Hubbell crossed the line third in his similar 2009 No. 230 Corvette Daytona Prototype.

Fourth overall went to co-drivers Kody Swanson and Brad Jaeger who scored the B.R.M. GTM win in the Doran Racing 2008 No. 12* Ford GT. The victory made up for a narrow loss in Thursday’s Stoner Car Care Global GT Challenge race when Jaeger settled for runner-up honors just 0.539 of a second behind the winner.

Les Long and Lonnie Pechnik completed the overall top five and took second in B.R.M. GTM in Long’s Air Power Racing 2007 No. 496 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup.

Price Ford and Cody Ellsworth finished third in B.R.M. GTM in the 2015 No. 12 Autometrics/Team Racerink Porsche GT3 Cup. The top-three showing put Ford on the podium for the second day in a row after scoring a third-place finish in Thursday’s Stoner Car Care Global GT sprint.

The B.R.M. Historic class win was secured by Kenneth Greenberg in his Air Power Racing 1996 No. 836 Porsche 993 RSR. The victory was the second straight B.R.M. Historics win for Greenberg in “HSR Classics” competition. Greenberg also took B.R.M. Historics honors at last December’s HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour.

Hartmut Von Seelen and Kevin Wheeler finished second to Greenberg in the 1973 No. 51 Porsche 911 prepared by KMW Motorsports.

Bill Glavin and his son Billy Glavin were classified third in B.R.M. Historic in their JRIII Racing 1979 No. 99 BMW M1 Pro Car. The immaculately restored mid-engine BMW is being driven in competition for the first time in more than 40 years this weekend.

This weekend’s sixth running of HSR Classic Daytona starts this Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m. EST straight through to the final checkered flag 24 hours later on Sunday, November 8.

Information on the 2020 HSR Classic Daytona and HSR Daytona Historics, including the event schedule and much more, can be found by clicking here.

Spectator tickets for the HSR Classic Daytona can be purchased at DIS Gate 40, off of Williamson Boulevard, starting Saturday at 7 a.m. and straight through Sunday at 11 a.m. EST. Learn more at www.HSRTickets.com.

The 2020 HSR Classic Daytona presented by IMSA entry list can be found by clicking here.

About HSR: Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) was formed in the mid-1970s with an event at Road Atlanta. There was one goal then and it remains true today: to celebrate the race cars from the past. As a “time machine” of sights and sounds, HSR provides a venue for competitors and spectators alike to share in the wonderful history and excitement created by the cars that competed at race tracks around the world. HSR currently sanctions eight vintage and historic racing events at some of the world’s most renowned race tracks, including Road Atlanta, Sebring International Raceway, Daytona International Speedway and more. The complete schedule and full event information can be found on HSR’s website at www.HSRRace.com. Look for the HSR Channel on YouTube and follow HSR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HSRrace/ and on Twitter and Instagram at @HSR_race. A dedicated website for the Classic 24 Hour at Daytona presented by IMSA is available at www.Classic24hour.com.

Sheldon Creed wins 2020 Truck Series Championship after a wild restart

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Sheldon Creed celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images.

After a quiet first two stages, a late-race caution gave Sheldon Creed the opportunity to drive from eighth place to the front and take the lead to win the Truck Series championship.

“I can’t believe it, thank you so much,” the 23-year-old Californian, Creed, screamed into his team radio as he crossed the finish line. “The caution came out and we were like, ‘we’ve got nothing to lose’,” Creed said of the decision to pit for tires. “I pride myself on my restarts week in and week out and just nailed the restart right there. I was just driving as hard as I can, I wanted this thing so bad.”

Stages 45-45-60 laps made up the scheduled 150 lap race, but an overtime restart extended the race to 156 laps. No Trucks were sent to the rear and Championship 4 driver Grant Enfinger was on the pole based on the metric system. Brett Moffit, Zane Smith, Grant Enfinger and Sheldon Creed made up the Championship 4 contenders.

Stage 1: Laps 1 – 45

Early on in the stage, rookie Zane Smith had the lead over teammates Creed and Moffitt with no challenge from either driver until late in the stage. Surprisingly, no cautions fell in the stage and with a dominant truck, Zane Smith grabbed the stage victory with Creed in second, Moffitt third and Enfinger fourth.

After the stage break, it was Creed who would win the race off pit road and maintain his top position.

Stage 2: Laps 53 – 90

Stage 2 was a carbon copy of the first stage with 8 green-flag laps of racing with no yellows in sight. However, multiple battles for the lead would pursue in the middle of this stage. Creed led from laps 50 – 74 for 25 total laps. His teammate Brett Moffitt came into the picture and made a pass on Lap 75 with just 19 laps to go in the stage. After making the pass for the lead, the Iowan native held on and took home the Stage 2 win. Zane Smith finished second, Creed was third and Enfinger managed fifth.

Under the yellow, Niece Motorsports driver Trevor Bayne was penalized for being too fast on pit road and Moffitt held on to the lead.

Stage 3: Laps 98 – 156

With Enfinger battling a tight truck, GMS Racing made up the top three spots. However, their effort was slowed at Lap 104 when a caution flew for the No. 42 of Carson Hocevar who backed his Niece Motorsports Chevrolet into the Turn 2 wall. In the middle of the caution cycle, Enfinger came down to pit road and took four tires to help with the handling of the truck. Meanwhile, the No. 19 of Derek Kraus stalled, having no power in his Toyota Tundra.

When the green flag flew again at Lap 119, Enfinger made the most of his pit stop by climbing to fifth in the running order. However, the four-tire call for Enfinger wouldn’t come into play until late in the race. The Alabaman started making moves with 19 to go, passing Smith for fourth and moving up as high as second with 12 to go.

As the race started to wind down, race leader Moffitt held off Enfinger with a 4.340-second advantage. Getting closer to the checkered flag, the race looked as though it would go to the 2018 Truck Series Champion, Moffitt. Unfortunately for Moffitt, a late yellow flew for the No. 41 of Dawson Cram, setting up an overtime restart with seven laps to go.

The caution would prove costly for Moffitt, as Champ 4 drivers Creed and Zane Smith came to pit road and took four fresh tires. Moffitt and Enfinger stayed out to assume the lead with hopes of holding off the field for a classic finish.

The restart on Lap 154 with 2 laps to go would look like this for the championship drivers; Moffitt was in first, Enfinger was second, Creed restarted in eighth with Smith in ninth.

Following the green flag, Enfinger, on the outside, spun his tires and both Creed and Smith made dive bomb moves to the bottom of the track in Turns 1 and 2. Moffitt ended up sliding up the track and falling back in the running order. As the checkered flag flew, the victory and championship went to Creed who won his fifth race of the 2020 season.

Zane Smith finished second with Moffitt 10th and Enfinger rounding out the Championship 4 in 13th position.

After leading the most laps (78) and winning Stage 2, Moffitt was understandably disappointed after finishing 10th.

“It’s frustrating losing like that,” Moffitt said. “It would have been an honor to win with this paint scheme in honor of (seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion) Jimmie Johnson,” said Moffitt, adding, “I guess if broken legs isn’t enough of a handicap, race strategy is.”

There were four cautions for 28 laps and seven lead changes among five different drivers.

Items to note – Chevrolet won the Truck Series Manufacturers Championship, while GMS Racing’s Maury Gallagher won his first ever Truck Series Owners title. Champion Sheldon Creed ends the season with the most stage victories of 11, while he and Austin Hill end up in a tie with the most playoff points of 28 each.

Final Championship 4 Standings

  1. Sheldon Creed
  2. Zane Smith
  3. Brett Moffitt
  4. Grant Enfinger

Final Championship 4 Owner Standings

  1. GMS Racing No. 2
  2. GMS Racing No. 21
  3. GMS Racing No. 23
  4. ThorSport Racing No. 98

Official Results following the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway.

  1. Sheldon Creed, led twice for 27 laps
  2. Zane Smith
  3. Chandler Smith
  4. Christian Eckes
  5. Raphael Lessard
  6. Stewart Friesen
  7. Ben Rhodes
  8. Tyler Ankrum
  9. Todd Gilliland
  10. Brett Moffitt, won Stage 2, led 78 laps
  11. Johnny Sauter
  12. Austin Hill
  13. Grant Enfinger, led two laps
  14. Matt Crafton
  15. Tanner Gray
  16. Dylan Lupton
  17. Sam Mayer
  18. Trevor Bayne
  19. Tate Fogleman
  20. Austin Wayne Self
  21. Ryan Truex, 1 lap down
  22. Jordan Anderson, 2 laps down
  23. Spencer Davis, 2 laps down
  24. Derek Kraus, 3 laps down
  25. Tyler Hill, 3 laps down
  26. Danny Bohn, 3 laps down
  27. Spencer Boyd, 4 laps down
  28. Dawson Cram, 4 laps down
  29. Robby Lyons, 4 laps down
  30. Akinori Ogata, 6 laps down
  31. Jennifer Jo Cobb, 9 laps down
  32. Carson Hocevar, OUT, Accident
  33. Josh Reaume, OUT, Brakes

Up Next: The NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series will now enjoy their much deserved offseason and start focusing on the 2021 schedule. The 2021 Truck Series season begins Friday night, Feb. 12 at Daytona International Speedway with the annual NextEra Energy Resources 250.

Joe Graf Jr. | SS GreenLight Racing | Phoenix Raceway II NASCAR Xfinity Series Event Preview

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SS GreenLight Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series

Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway | Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200

Fast Facts
No. 08 SS GreenLight Racing Team:

Driver: Joe Graf Jr. (@JoeGrafJr)

Primary Partner(s): Bucked Up Energy | EAT SLEEP RACE | myFace

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Patrick Donahue

Starting Position for Desert Diamond Casino 200: 23rd (Event Formula)

Driver Points Position: 21st

Owner Points Position: 29th

Chassis Intel: SSGLR Chassis No. 709; competed last at Kansas Speedway on October 17, 2020 (Start: 19th | Finish: 32nd)

SSGLR Chassis No. 709; also competed at Phoenix Raceway on March 7, 2020 (Start: 19th | Finish: 31st)

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines (ECR)

Notes of Interest:

Full of Energy: Bucked Up Energy and its sister products will continue its role as the primary partner of Graf’s No. 08 Chevrolet Camaro. Phoenix Raceway is the 21st race in a multi-year, multi-race deal with the former ARCA Menards Series winner.

Bucked Up is the everyman (or woman) energy drink. We don’t care about the color of your collar; whether blue or white, we all require energy to power our days. We want something that tastes like success, enhances mood and focus, and most of all delivers long-lasting energy.

myFace Returns: myFace, an organization that helps kids and families living with craniofacial differences will return to the No. 08 Chevrolet Camaro as an associate partner for the Xfinity Series return at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway.

myFace, is a leading nonprofit focused on providing the comprehensive care, education and information to help people with craniofacial differences lead full and productive lives.

Stay Tuned: Even during the offseason, Joe Graf Jr. isn’t going anywhere! Be sure to check in with him on his social media page on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter for the latest news, giveaways, videos, iRacing competition and much more!

Martinsville Speedway Recap: NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Joe Graf Jr. had a solid outing in his Martinsville (Va.) Speedway debut. Starting 25th without a prior lap at the famed 0.526-mile paperclip, Graf Jr. kept his No. 08 EAT SLEEP RACE Chevrolet Camaro on the lead lap throughout the entire 250 laps and earned a respectable 21st place finish in the penultimate race of the season.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Phoenix Raceway Starts: Joe Graf Jr. will make his second trip to Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway for Saturday afternoon’s season finale.

In March 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic, Graf Jr. qualified an impressive 19th and was competing for a top-20 finish before being an innocent victim in a late race accident regulating the team to a 32nd place finish.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Career Intermediate Nuggets: At tracks greater than 1.0-mile in size, Graf has competed in 17 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. He holds an average starting position of 24.2 and an average result of 21.8.

Joe Graf Jr. ARCA Menards Series Career Intermediate Nuggets: At tracks greater than 1.0-mile in size, Graf has competed in eight ARCA Menards Series races. He holds an average starting position of 11.8 and an average result of 12.9.

Say Whaaat?: For the next TWO days, Joe Graf Jr. and partner Bucked Up Energy are allowing one lucky fan the opportunity to win a year’s supply of Bucked Up Energy or over $1,000 in cash!

Winner’s choice!

Plus, the more you promote the contest yourself, the more entries you receive!

To view contest rules and enter, click here.

Vote For Me: Voting is open for the 2020 edition of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Most Popular Driver.

Approved voters are allowed to vote for their favorite NASCAR Xfinity Series driver at least one time per day through Mon., Nov. 9, 2020.

To cast your vote for Joe Graf Jr. visit, nascar.com/xfinitymostpopulardriver.

TikTok, TikTok: Continuing to increase his social media presence, Joe Graf Jr. recently joined TikTok. Search “Joe Graf Jr.” and follow the NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie for a glimpse of his entertaining life on and off the track.

School Back In Session: While juggling a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule with SS GreenLight Racing, college life has resumed for Joe Graf Jr.

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Graf Jr. has resorted to online classes at the University of New York, where he is pursuing a degree in business, media and sports management.

The Second Half: Despite the coronavirus pandemic which shuttered NASCAR Xfinity Series races for more than two months, the series recently reached the halfway point of their season at Kansas Speedway in late July.

Now, 32 races down, one race to go, Graf Jr. is ranked 21st in the Xfinity Series championship standings and looks to improve his average finish of 24th in the final race weekend of the season.

Sneaker Mania: Along with the adrenaline of Motorsports competition, Joe Graf Jr. also has a vogue for hype sneakers. In his current collection, he owns and wears at least 80 limited edition sneakers – and his collection continues to grow every month.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Patrick Donahue is Joe Graf Jr.’s crew chief. He will crew chief his 186th NASCAR Xfinity Series races on Saturday. In his previous 185 races, he has two wins, eight top-five and 14 top-10 finishes to his resume.

He has nine prior Xfinity races as crew chief at Phoenix Raceway with a victory in November 1999 with NASCAR Hall of Famer and four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon.

This Is 2020: Entering Phoenix, Graf Jr. has 35 career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts to his credit with five top-15, 11 top-20 and 20 top-25 finishes. After 32 races in 2020, he stands 21st in the championship standings with one race remaining.

Hello From The Other Side: Graf Jr. has a teammate at SS GreenLight Racing. NASCAR veteran David Starr drives the No. 07 SS GreenLight Racing Chevrolet Camaro. The 52-year-old will make his 12th Xfinity start of 2020 on Saturday and eighth for SS GreenLight Racing.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Joe Graf Jr. visit JoeGrafJr.com, like him on Facebook (Joe Graf Jr.), follow him on Twitter (@JoeGrafJr) and Instagram (@joegrafjr).

For more on SS GreenLight Racing, please like them on Facebook (SS GreenLight Racing) and follow them on Twitter (@SSGLR0708) and visit their website at SSGreenLight.com.

Joe Graf Jr. Pre-Race Quotes:

On Martinsville (Va.) Speedway: “A solid outing for our No. 08 EAT SLEEP RACE, SS GreenLight Racing team. Martinsville is a difficult track without any practice. We made gains with the car throughout the whole race though and to finish on the lead lap was a huge positive for us.

“We’ll head to Phoenix next weekend and hope to end the season on a high note.”

On Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway: “I’m extremely optimistic about my Phoenix Raceway return with SS GreenLight Racing. We had a solid showing in the spring but unfortunately we did not get the finish we deserved because of circumstances beyond our control.

“We’re bringing the same No. 08 Bucked Up Energy Chevrolet that was so fast at Kansas before we had a mechanical failure and I hope we’re able to have that same speed on Saturday that will propel us to a great season finale and some momentum to take into 2021.”

Race Information:

The Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 (200 laps | 200 miles) is the 33rd of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2020 schedule. The 37-car field will take the green flag shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 7, 2020, with live coverage on NBCSN, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Satellite Radio, Channel 90). All times are local (Mountain).

About SS Green Light Racing:

As one of the most tenured teams in all of NASCAR, SS GreenLight Racing has been a developmental hub for drivers looking to climb the ranks. Led by owner and former driver Bobby Dotter, the team has fielded entries in either the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series or the Xfinity Series competition since 2001.

Coming off a successful 2019 Xfinity campaign, SS GreenLight Racing looks to build further momentum with their two-car program in 2020.

CHEVY NCS AT PHOENIX 2: Team Chevy Advance

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TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
SEASON FINALE 500
PHOENIX RACEWAY
AVONDALE, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 8, 2020

PHOENIX: SEASON FINALE
The Championship Four is set in NASCAR’s three national series and a trip to Phoenix Raceway will determine the 2020 NASCAR Champions. For the first time in NASCAR history, the 1-mile Arizona tri-oval will be the host of the season finale for the 2020 NASCAR season. The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Season Finale 500 will be the second appearance by NASCAR’s premier series at Phoenix Raceway this season and the 36th event on the schedule to close out the season. Of the four drivers locked into the Championship Four and the final round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, Hendrick Motorsports and Team Chevy driver, Chase Elliott, will make his first-career appearance in the Championship Four and battle for his first NASCAR Cup Series Champion title.

Four events will be packed into three days of action at Phoenix Raceway, with the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series (NGROTS) kicking off the championship weekend with the Lucas Oil 150 on Friday, November 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Saturday’s doubleheader will get underway with an appearance by the ARCA Menards Series’ Arizona Lottery 100 at 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship race, Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The championship weekend and 2020 NASCAR season is capped off with the NASCAR Cup Series’ Season Finale 500 on Sunday, November 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR
With nine races in the books for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, all eyes are on the final stop on the NASCAR schedule at Phoenix Raceway. The 2020 season came with a variety of ‘firsts’, which included a change of venue for the season finale as Phoenix Raceway takes over the host role. The 1-mile Arizona tri-oval is only the second track to host the NASCAR championship weekend since the implementation of the Playoffs into the series in 2004, joining Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Coming off of his first-career victory at Martinsville Speedway and fourth of the 2020 season, Hendrick Motorsports and Team Chevy’s, Chase Elliott, is among the four drivers left to compete for the title of the NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In just his fifth full-time season in NASCAR’s premier series, Elliott has earned a NASCAR Playoffs berth in each of the past five seasons.

Going into the Championship Four and Season Finale at Phoenix Raceway, let’s look back at Elliott’s 2020 season thus far, as well as key statistics in his 9-career NCS starts at Phoenix Raceway:

Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Camaro ZL1 1LE
2020 NASCAR Cup Series Season:
Victories: 4 (Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daytona Road Course, Charlotte Road Course, Martinsville Speedway)
Top-Fives’: 14; Top-10’s: 21; Laps Led: 1,094; Average Finish: 12.00
Stage Wins: 10
At Phoenix: Top-Five’s: 2; Top-10’s: 5; Laps led: 249; Poles: 1; Average Finish: 13.0

Elliott’s NASCAR Cup Series Career:
Victories: 10 in 185-career NASCAR Cup Series starts
Top-five’s: 58; Top-10’s 95, Laps Led: 2,938, Average Finish: 13.5

GMS Racing has put on a stellar performance during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Playoff run, securing three of the Championship Four spots. GMS Racing and Team Chevy’s, Sheldon Creed, piloted his No. 2 Chevrolet Silverado to his first-career NGROTS win at Kentucky Speedway this year, then adding three additional victories to his impressive 2020 season. GMS Racing teammate, Brett Moffitt, captured the victory at Kansas Speedway in his No. 23 Chevrolet Silverado, the first race of the Round of Eight, securing his position into the Championship Four. In his first full-time season in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, fellow GMS Racing teammate, Zane Smith, raced his way into the Championship Four by virtue of points. In his notable rookie season in the No. 21 Chevrolet Silverado, he scored his first-career victory at Michigan International Speedway, following it up with a second win on the season at Dover International Speedway just two weeks later.

Of the four drivers left to battle for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship, two of those spots are filled by Team Chevy drivers: Justin Allgaier and Justin Haley. JR Motorsports’ winningest driver, Justin Allgaier, drove his No. 7 Camaro SS to three victories thus far this season. In his fifth season with JR Motorsports, the 2020 season marks the fourth trip to the Championship Four in the past five seasons. In just his second full-time season in the series, Kaulig Racing’s, Justin Haley, will have his first-career opportunity to compete for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship. Haley captured his first win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega Superspeedway in June 2020. He went on to later win at Daytona International Speedway and became a back-to-back winner at Talladega, making it three consecutive superspeedway wins in his No. 11 Camaro SS.

Heading into the Season Finale at Phoenix Raceway, here is where Chevrolet sits in the Manufacturer Points Standings for the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series:

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES
1. Chevrolet: 1,155 points
2. Ford: 1,126 points
3. Toyota: 1,069 points

NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES
1. Chevrolet: 787 points
2. Toyota: 780 points
3. Ford: 770 points

BOWTIE BULLETS:
· Victories by current Team Chevy drivers at Phoenix Raceway include:
Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1 1LE, has four wins (November 2009, April and November 2008, November 2007)
Kurt Busch, No. 1 Monster Energy Camaro ZL1 1LE, has one win (April 2005)
Matt Kenseth, No. 42 Credit One Bank Camaro ZL1 1LE, has two wins (November 2002 and November 2017)

· Phoenix Raceway has been the host of 48 NASCAR Cup Series events, with Chevrolet topping all manufacturers with 23 trips to victory lane. Of those triumphs, there was a streak of 10-in-a-row from the November 2005 event through the April 2010 event. In addition, Chevrolet has captured 18 Busch Pole Award’s, 110 top-five’s, 217 top-10’s and led 6,075 laps.

· In NASCAR’s three national series, Chevrolet has won the following Manufacturers and Drivers Championships:
NASCAR Cup Series: 39 Manufacturers Championships; 31 Driver’s Championships
NASCAR Xfinity Series: 21 Manufacturers Championships; 21 Driver’s Championships
NASCAR Gander Outdoors & RV Truck Series: 9 Manufacturers Championships: 13 Driver’s Championships

· Of the 13 different organizations that have captured a victory at Phoenix Raceway, Chevrolet team, Hendrick Motorsports, leads the way with 10.

· Going into his final race of his full-time NASCAR Cup Series career, Jimmie Johnson needs just one more win to tie Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for fifth on the all-time victory list with 84.

JIMMIE JOHNSON’S FINAL RIDE
This weekend’s event marks the final race of Jimmie Johnson’s full-time NASCAR Cup Series career. The Career Chevrolet driver has left a lasting legacy in NASCAR’s premier series and the record book proves just that. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion shares the record for the most NCS championships, tying Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty. The Hendrick Motorsports driver is the only driver in NASCAR history to win five consecutive titles (2006-2010). With 83-career victories in NASCAR’s premier series, he ties Cale Yarborough for sixth on the all-time win list and is the top among active drivers. Through 20 seasons and 685-career starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, Johnson has captured 231 top-five’s, 373 top-10’s and has led 18,937 laps.

STARTING LINE-UP:
For the remainder of the 2020 NCS season, the starting lineups will be determined by a competition-based formula, combining the following metrics from the previous race event: 15% of a fastest lap time position, 25% of the driver’s final race finish position, 25% of the owner’s final race position and 35% of the Owner points position. Coming off of his recent win at Martinsville Speedway, Chase Elliott will lead the field to the green from the pole position in his No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Camaro ZL1 1LE.

Here are Team Chevy’s top-20 starters for Sunday’s Season Finale 500:

1st Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Camaro ZL1 1LE
6th Alex Bowman, No. 88 ChevyGoods.com/Truck Hero Camaro ZL1 1LE
7th Kurt Busch, No. 1 Monster Energy Camaro ZL1 1LE
16th Matt Kenseth, No. 42 Credit One Bank Camaro ZL1 1LE
18th Austin Dillon, No. 3 DOW Camaro ZL1 1LE
20th Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Kroger Camaro ZL1 1LE

TUNE-IN:
NBC will telecast the Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, November 8th, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Live coverage of the 312-mile, 312-lap event to determine the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion can also be found on the NBC Sports Gold app, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

QUOTABLE QUOTES:
CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1 1LE – 2nd IN STANDINGS
“I’m still kind of wrapping my head around everything, I feel like. I’ve never been in this position before, so I think myself, much like a lot of people around me are kind of learning this together. For me, I’m just taking it a day at a time and just enjoying the moment. I’ve been saying that a lot lately, and I think it’s really important to do that. I’ve heard my dad say that over the years that he wished he enjoyed certain moments more and didn’t just run through them. So I’m just trying to enjoy it. This is a big opportunity – it’s not an easy thing to make the final four, it’s not something you should ever take for granted, may not ever be here again, so I recognize that and I recognize that we have a very solid team. As the No. 9 team in general, I think we are very capable of going and contending this weekend and I believe that and I think we just have to make the most of a great opportunity and enjoy it and try to thrive in the moment and hope for the best.”

ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 88 CHEVYGOODS.COM/TRUCK HERO CAMARO ZL1 1LE – 6th IN STANDINGS
“It is a bummer to not be going for a championship this weekend at my home track, but we have nothing to be disappointed in. This No. 88 team has worked their butts off all season, but especially these last 12 or 13 weeks. We have had great Chevrolet Camaros each and every week and it shows. I think people saw us as a wildcard throughout the playoffs and it was our goal to show everyone that we deserved to be here.”

“Going home to Arizona is always special and to see Phoenix Raceway get the Championship race is great. Phoenix is one of those tracks where I feel like we have just had some bad luck. The 2016 race is still a race where we look back and know that we could have gotten the win there. This 88 team has been working hard on our cars both at the track and the shop, so I know we are going to unload a fast Chevrolet on Sunday. Winning at my home track would be a great ending to this crazy season. Being so close in 2016 was tough, but this team never gives up.”

AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CAMARO ZL1 1LE – 10th IN STANDINGS
PHOENIX RACEWAY SERVES AS THE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE THIS SEASON, TAKING OVER THE FINALE FROM HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THAT?
“It’s hard to recreate what Homestead-Miami Speedway has been able to do for our championship race the last couple of years, so Phoenix Raceway has a lot to live up to, but I feel like it being a short track and a place where guys can get to each other, it should be a good race and I’m excited to see what it can deliver. Martinsville definitely did not disappoint from a fan perspective, so I feel like everyone tuning in will be able to experience a good race. I personally like racing at Phoenix Raceway. We had a really fast car at Phoenix in the Spring but ended up crashing out early with a cut tire. Still, we were able to gather a little bit of a notebook and I think we will be fast this weekend so that we can finish our season off strong.”

WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1 1LE – 13th IN STANDINGS
BYRON ON THE SEASON FINALE BEING AT PHOENIX RACEWAY:
“It’s going to be a lot different I feel like finishing the season in Phoenix instead of Homestead. Phoenix put on a good race the last time we were there this spring. Between the PJ1 and the low downforce, I think it was a really good recipe for good racing. I envision it being about the same when we go back this weekend. Intensity will be high with the championship four battling it out, but hopefully we can go out there and be the ‘best of the rest’ and take the win. That would be a lot of fun to end the season that way.”

BYRON ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF PHOENIX RACEWAY:
“While it’s a mile in length, Phoenix really races more like a short trac. With the way you use the brakes and how much you are on and off the throttle, it really has the rhythm of a short track. It has long straightaways but then short track-like corners. It does have higher speeds though which is characteristic of a bigger track including the downforce aspect.”

CHAD KNAUS, CREW CHIEF, NO. 24 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1 1LE
KNAUS ON HIS FINAL RACE AS A CREW CHIEF:
“I don’t know that it has really set in just yet that this will be my final race as a crew chief. Honestly, I’ve been trying to keep myself really busy. Every time I think about it I start to get pretty sad, so I’ve been staying as busy as I can. I’m sure that when we get to the end of the race Sunday that it’s going to be a tough moment for me and for my brother Jimmie (Johnson). Obviously, it’s going to be tough to walk away from this full time on the crew chief level. It will ultimately be a good thing. It’s a good opportunity for me and it’s a great opportunity for the No. 24 team and for Rudy (Fugle) to really get started on their future.”

TYLER REDDICK, NO. 8 I AM SECOND CAMARO ZL1 1LE – 19th IN STANDINGS
“Phoenix Raceway was a bit of a surprise for me this year. It’s a track I still find really tricky to figure out, but my team worked hard all throughout that weekend to really dial in the handling of our No. 8 I Am Second Chevrolet, and it paid off for the race. The traction compound that weekend worked really well to open up another groove on the track surface, so I’m hoping that has the same effect this time around. We’re going back there with the same set-up since it ran so well, so I’m optimistic that we can have another really good run there this weekend. It would be great to put together a solid race to close out our season on a high note.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics

Manufacturers Championships:
Total (1949-2019): 39
First title for Chevrolet: 1958
Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)

Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Drivers Championships:
Total (1949-2019): 31
First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)
Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)

Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016

Event Victories:
Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)

2020 STATISTICS:
Wins: 8
Poles: 3
Laps Led: 2,237
Top-five finishes: 49
Top-10 finishes: 117

CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:
Total Chevrolet race wins: 794 (1949 to date)
Poles won to date: 717
Laps led to date: 236,543
Top-five finishes to date: 4,063
Top-10 finishes to date: 8,399

Total NASCAR Cup wins by corporation, 1949 to date

General Motors: 1,128
Chevrolet: 794
Pontiac: 154
Oldsmobile: 115
Buick: 65

Ford: 804
Ford: 704
Mercury: 96
Lincoln: 4

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467
Dodge: 217
Plymouth: 191
Chrysler: 59

Toyota: 152

Team Chevy high-resolution racing photos are available for editorial use.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 100 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Jordan Anderson Racing Phoenix Raceway Preview

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Jordan Anderson Racing NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series Race Overview- Phoenix Raceway; Friday, November 6, 2020

Track: Phoenix Raceway (1 Mile)
Race: Lucas Oil 150; 150 Laps – 45/90/150; 150 Miles
Date/Broadcast: November 6, 2020 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)
TV: Fox Sports 1 (FS1), and the FOX Sports GO App
Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)-Check Local Listings, and SiriusXM NASCAR 90
Social Media: Facebook: JordanAndersonRacing Instagram: @JordanAndersonRacing Twitter: @J66Anderson

News and Notes:

– Starting Position: Anderson will start the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway from the 20th position on Friday night. Due to no practice or qualifying the starting lineup was calculated by a competition-based performance metrics system; fastest lap in the previous race 15 percent, driver finish from previous race 25 percent, owner points 25 percent, and driver points 35 percent. Anderson’s starting position for the Lucas Oil 150 will mark his career-best start at the one-mile oval.

– Phoenix Raceway Stats: Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150 marks Anderson’s seventh NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series start at Phoenix Raceway. In six other races Anderson holds an average finish of 24.33, with a best of 13th coming in 2017. Phoenix Raceway is the location where Anderson’s first NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Trucks Series start came in 2014.

– Bommarito Automotive Group; For the final time in 2020, Bommarito Automotive Group will be prominently displayed on the hood and sides of the Jordan Anderson Racing No. 3 during Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150.

“The 2020 season marked our fifth year of partnership together with Jordan Anderson and his team, and we could not be more excited to be a part of the vision they have to grow the Bommarito brand into the future, driving home our mission of one Bommarito vehicle in every drive way,” Stated Bommarito President John Bommarito. “With all the uncertainly in the world and marketplace that this year provided, it was amazing to see our entire family of Bommarito employees utilize our focus on teamwork just like Jordan’s team at our 20 automotive facilities to continue to serve our amazing customers and their families for all their needs. We’re equally excited about ending this year strong as Jordan will work to do in Phoenix, and start building to make next seasons chapter in our journey one of the best yet.”

Celebrating almost 50 years in the St. Louis marketplace, the Bommarito Automotive Group currently operates 20 automotive franchises throughout every St. Louis neighborhood led by president John Bommarito, and the over 900 dedicated team members. Bommarito is recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as Missouri’s No. 1 selling automotive group and is currently ranked 52nd in the nation. What once started as a vision to have one Bommarito vehicle in every driveway, is today a reality thanks to the ‘Where Price Sells Cars” mission.

For more information on the Bommarito Automotive Group, visit them online at Bommarito.com, and follow their social channels at Facebook.com/ BommaritoAuto, Twitter @BommaritoAuto, and on Instagram @BommaritoAuto

– Capital City Towing; Family owned and operated, Capital City Towing has been providing heavy-duty towing, recovery, and equipment hauling to the Columbia, South Carolina area for a number of years. Capital City Towing employees are experienced professionals, certified to meet all towing, recovery, hauling or service maintenance needs all while being dedicated to a quick response time, because they know how stressful situations can be when accidents or breakdowns happen. The garage at Capital City Towing is fully equipped with a full fleet of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks ready to tackle any type of tow, recovery or hauling need.

For more information on the Capital City Towing, visit them online at capitalcitytowingsc.com, and follow them on Facebook.com/ CapitalCityTowingSC.

– Jordan Anderson Quote: “I am always excited about making the trip to Phoenix. It was where I made my debut in the Truck series back in 2014 so there’s no doubt it will always be a special place to me. It is pretty amazing to have had the opportunity to compete and finish our entire season looking back on all that we have gone through in 2020.” Said Anderson. “I am grateful to NASCAR and all our amazing fans that stuck in there with us – and incredibly thankful to every sponsor that partnered with our team throughout the course of the season and joined the journey that we’re on. Their support was such a blessing. It’s going to be so cool to have each of their logos riding on the deck lid for tomorrow’s race.”

– Chassis: Jordan Anderson Racing has selected Chassis #008 to compete within Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway. Chassis #008 last saw on-track action at Bristol Motor Speedway where it captured a 23rd place finish. #008 also raced in three other races this year including Richmond Raceway where it placed 24th, Gateway International Speedway where it brought home 17th place, and was brought of the trailer as a back-up truck in the second race at Kansas Speedway where it came home 15th.

About Jordan Anderson Racing
Jordan Anderson Racing is an organization competing in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Trucks Series that is focused on growing competitively and providing results-driven partnerships for it sponsors. The single-truck team was founded in 2018 by owner-driver Jordan Anderson, a hard working 29-year old that is extremely passionate about the sport of NASCAR and the history that behind it.

Anderson will pilot the No. 3 Bommarito Automotive Group Chevrolet Silverado throughout the 2020 season. In a shared building with AM Racing, the team operates out of their Statesville, N.C.-based race shop with a veteran group of racing personnel driven by their desire for progress and success.

GRANDSTAND TICKET CAPACITY REACHED FOR NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP AT PHOENIX RACEWAY

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PHOENIX (Nov. 5, 2020) – Phoenix Raceway today announced that all available grandstand inventory, as well as its Infield Hub and hillside inventory, for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship on Sunday, November 8, is sold out.

The final race of the 2020 Cup Series season and the first-ever championship at Phoenix Raceway will see one driver etch his name into NASCAR history as the 2020 Cup Series champion. The four drivers battling it out for the sport’s coveted Bill France Cup include Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano. The race starts at 1 p.m. MST and will air on NBC.

“While we certainly wish we could host a full house for the track’s first-ever Cup Series championship race, the health and safety of our fans is our top priority,’ said Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese. “We look forward to sharing this incredible experience with many in a safe environment while also showcasing Phoenix Raceway and our amazing community to the millions of fans watching around the world.”

The limited number of fans permitted is in accordance with guidance and approvals from local officials and enhanced protocols and procedures to provide a safe experience for everyone in attendance.

In addition to maintaining a strict adherence to the CDC-recommended 6’ social distancing throughout the venue, all guests will be screened prior to entering the gates, including a non-contact temperature check, and guests ages 3 and up will be required to bring and wear mandatory face coverings. Multiple handwashing and hand-sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the operating areas and entrances and a “clean team” of staff, clearly identified for guests, will be cleaning or disinfecting at all times. Additional information on the NASCAR Championship Weekend and its safety protocols may be found online at PhoenixRaceway.com/protocols or by calling Phoenix Raceway at 866-408-RACE (7223).

About Phoenix Raceway

Home to the 2020 NASCAR Championship Weekend, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In 2020, the FanShield 500 Speed Fest Weekend, March 6-8, kicked off the race season at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and the new addition of the ARCA Menards Series. For the first time in the history of the sport, Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR Championship Weekend, November 6-8. Over the three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and Segway tours. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com.

What to do When Your Car is Stuck in The Snow

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Stepping out in the blizzard is never a delight. There are warnings in advance and most of the time people make an effort to avoid traveling if the blizzard is in the forecast. 

But what if you’re already out there in your car, and the weather suddenly gets so bad that you find yourself stuck in the snow? Unfortunately, such occurrences are more common than the common man anticipates. But fortunately, the situation isn’t life-threatening and anyone can get out of it with just a little foresight. 

Here’s what you can do when you find yourself car deep in heavy snow.

Tried and tested ways to get your car out of the snow Clear the snow around the tires 

It is quite obvious that you’ll be stuck in the snow forever if you don’t free the tires first. Get out of the car and try to clear off as much snow as you can from around the tires. For ground clearance, you’ll also have to clear out snow under the car at the middle and the front. If you keep a snow shovel in the car your task will be relatively simpler. 

Deploy the forward-and-reverse technique

Now that you have some clear space for the car to move, you can rock the car forward and backward to dislodge some loose snow and get some traction. You need to carefully and slowly move the car forward in the first gear and then pull reverse. Repeat the forward and reverse motion several times, till the wheels are able to roll over some snow. 

Make sure you are easy on the gas. If you notice the tire spinning, stop immediately. Don’t forget to get the car out of the traction control mode if you’re stuck in the snow. This will prevent the tires from spinning and give you better control. 

Get help and a shove 

You can get help from the friendly bystanders or your well-built companions in the car. Ask them to give the car a push while you accelerate the car into a gentle forward motion. Make sure that you’re pulling the car to the front if your helpers are pushing from behind. 

Once you’re out of the snow, check the radiator and make sure there isn’t any snow blocking the air flow. 

Add traction 

If these approaches don’t yield and the tires are still spinning in the snow, you can give another try with some additional traction. You can drop some sand, salt, or litter in front of the tires and this will give them a decent grip. 

If you’re carrying snow chains, it’s about time you got them out for the much needed traction. 

Deflate the tires just a lit bit 

If you let out a little air from the wheels, you can get better traction for moving a short distance. Just be careful and don’t deflate the tires completely. Also once you are out, drive at a slow pace and follow the safe driving tips. Get the tires refilled at the nearest refilling station.

Some more friendly advice 

● No matter what you do, go easy on the gas pedal until you’re out of the snow. 

● Once you’ve freed the car from a snow pile, tread slowly until you find a clear road. 

● When you’re back on comfortable terrain, you should check for any damages. 

● And in case you find damages like brakes not working properly, heavy dents & scratches, you should take assistance from auto body shops in Alaska.

● Tip: Always remember to carry useful tools like the snow shovel and snow chains when you’re driving long distances in the snow season.

How Motocross Became a Thing for Online Bettors in 2020

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Motocross is one of the toughest sports out there. It’s physically demanding, mentally challenging, and incredibly exciting. Yet, for some reason, far too many people think it’s all about twisting throttles and finishing first.

Fortunately, motocross is finally getting the respect it deserves. Not only can you watch the sports on national television; but you can also bet on it. And like football, basketball, and baseball, motocross packs immense betting action.

Being the demanding sport it is, winning bets on motocross is easier said than done. All the same here’s why more and more people are betting on the sport online.

Major Bookmakers Support the Sport

For a long time, motocross featured daredevils that competed in rugged trails for the fun of it. But lately, it has become an organized, televised sport. And for that reason, many bookmakers allow you to bet on major motocross competitions.

Depending on where you live, the age requirement to join an online sportsbook is 18 or 21 years. Creating an account is free and you can bet with as little as $10. Some generous bookies even let you place your first bet free of charge.

But before you join a betting website, take time to choose the right one. Ensure it is licensed and has a secure website. This Gambla casino top list provides a wealth of betting sites to compare. Look out for features you like: Games, payment methods, in-play betting, and customer support.

Lots of Moto Events

Motocross has been around since the 1900s. And over the years, it inspired dozens of events in the UK, Europe, and North America. From the RedBud MX and the Spring Creek National to the Fox Raceway National and the Mammoth Motocross, there’s a racing event almost every month.

The beauty of motocross events is that they pack different challenges for races. The Mammoth Motocross, for example, takes competitors uphill on the Mammoth Mountain on a track 8000 feet long.

On the flip side, the Loretta Lynn’s events in Tennessee are feared for their extreme weather conditions. The RedBud MX, however, provides smoother rides with sweet jumps and thousands of cheering fans.

Of course, motocross is a global sport. And as such, there are plenty of events to wager on internationally. In the UK, some of the biggest competitions are the MXGP, Maxxis ACU, Apico 2, and the Good wood Festival of Speed.

Decent Variety of Betting Markets

Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of bet types in motocross racing. The most popular bet type is the race winner. Put simply: You select one rider to win a round or the entire competition.

Another bet type is head to head (H2H). With this bet, you predict one of two racers to win a tournament. Then there are duos, where you select the first two racers in a competition. Like regular sports, you can also gamble on futures, predicting racer to win the entire season or rider to retire from an event.

Does it matter which bet types you place? Similar to slots and card games on new casinos UK, your motocross bet type matters. Some markets have extremely lucrative odds—say futures. But predicting the correct season winner is a tad difficult.

On the flip side, some racer winner bets come with poor odds. But they might be easier to predict. So, what should you bet on? According to experienced punters, analyze each motocross event and look for bet types you can predict comfortably.

Live Broadcasts on National TV

As we mentioned earlier, motocross is no longer an amateur sport. It’s something you can watch on a Sunday afternoon with friends and family. In the US, NBC Sports holds the broadcasting rights to cover the Loretta Lynn’s events, Fox Raceway, Spring Creek MN National, RedBud MI, and the Thunder Valley CO National.

You can also stream motocross through on-demand sites and apps. For clarity, we’re talking about streaming all races in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Of course, you could also watch races from British, Australian and South American events.

National coverage of motocross not only helps popularize the sport. But it also provides betting data punters can use wager on events. For example, they can learn about each racer’s records, injury, fitness level and their form based on past events. 

Motocross Tipster Sites

Tipsters don’t always get things right. But on average, they are better at predictions than novice punters. That’s why there are so many tipster sites these days, including some dedicated to motocross sports.

Many veteran motocross pundits think you shouldn’t rely on tips from tipsters all the time. Instead, a better approach is to analyze races and make predictions. But then, you can compare your projections with those of tipsters.

What’s more, you can also read the explanations tipsters provide for their prediction. And if you think they make sense, then you can bet based on what the experts say. Otherwise, normalize analyzing events and having confidence in your bets.

Crucially, avoid paid tipsters unless you’re pretty sure they win often. Most of them are expensive anyway. So, if you have to pay for tips, they might as well be correct nearly all the time.

Free Bets and Bonuses

Earlier on, we said that some sportsbooks let you bet free of charge. Bookies do it all the time, especially to new customers. At some betting site, creating a free account alone warrants a free wager.

At most sites, though, you get bonuses after you fund your account with real money. You could receive a 50%, 100% or even 500% bonus. Then you can use the money to wager on your favorite motocross events, football, NASCAR, or basketball games. 

Most betting bonuses come with terms and conditions. That’s why it’s not advisable to claim just about any offers. Analyze each bonus: Policies, wagering terms, betting limits, and the maximum you can withdraw. The objective is to find a bonus that can help you win real money. If possible, you want these bonuses regularly. 

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