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TOYOTA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH 23XI Racing

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Former Toyota winner Bubba Wallace will drive the No. 23 Toyota Camry

PLANO, Texas (October 30, 2020) – Toyota is pleased to announce their support of the new NASCAR Cup Series team 23XI Racing, which is co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and current NASCAR Cup Series championship contender Denny Hamlin. 23XI Racing will make its debut in the 2021 Daytona 500 with Bubba Wallace behind the wheel of the No. 23 Toyota Camry.

The partnership with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) includes support from Toyota Racing Development, U.S.A. (TRD), who will build the team’s engines and provide technology, data and technical assistance.

“We are excited to be a part of this new team with Michael, Denny and Bubba,” said Ed Laukes, Group Vice President of Toyota Division Marketing at TMNA. “As a Chicago native, I saw firsthand Michael’s determination as he led his team to multiple NBA championships. I know he brings that same drive and work ethic to this new opportunity. Denny has been a valuable part of the Toyota family for over a decade and we are happy to support him as he takes the next step into NASCAR team ownership. We are also thrilled to bring Bubba back to the Toyota family. Bubba achieved many firsts with Toyota, and we are counting on him earning many more victories with 23XI Racing behind the wheel of a Camry.”

The Toyota relationship will also incorporate an agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to allow 23XI Racing to purchase chassis and other services. As is the case with many other Toyota and TRD teams within the NASCAR garages, technical information and communication amongst the teams will be encouraged to help improve performance across the Toyota and TRD family of teams and drivers.

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“We’re excited to have the opportunity to provide resources to this new Toyota team to help them get started,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. “We can remember being in a similar position nearly three decades ago and we were fortunate to have a similar agreement that helped us in the beginning. We’re happy for Denny to realize his dream of ownership and certainly it’s a big deal for NASCAR to have someone with the respect and stature of Michael Jordan enter our sport.”

A lifelong NASCAR fan, Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. He played 13 seasons for the Chicago Bulls, leading them to six NBA Championships. In 2010, he became the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets (then Bobcats) and is the first former player to become the majority owner of an NBA franchise.

“My main goal for 23XI Racing is to be competitive for a championship as soon as possible,” said Jordan. “Our partnership with Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing gives us the equipment, resources and expertise to do it.”

Hamlin has been a vital part of the Toyota family for over a decade. Since first climbing behind the wheel of a Camry in 2008, Hamlin has scored 41 victories, three Daytona 500 wins and has finished in the top-10 in the point standings 10 times. He has earned seven victories this season and has advanced to the Round of 8 as he pursues his first NASCAR Cup Series title.

“Toyota has been a big part of my NASCAR career,” said Hamlin. “We’ve achieved multiple milestones together including back-to-back Daytona 500 victories. I know how they support their teams, and when I decided move to team ownership, I knew that I wanted Toyota to be alongside our team. Toyota supports my vision with this team and will be integrated with our team members to support us as we grow and strive to achieve race wins and championships.”

23XI Racing marks a return to the Toyota family for Bubba Wallace. Wallace first joined Toyota in 2011 as a part of Rev Racing in what’s now the ARCA Menards Series East. As a 17-year-old, he drove to three wins and a runner-up finish in the point standings. In 2012, he joined Joe Gibbs Racing and made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, scoring a top-10 finish. From 2013-2014, Wallace competed in the Truck Series with Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM), including becoming the first African-American to win in NASCAR in nearly 40 years when he drove to victory at Martinsville Speedway in October 2013. Wallace added four additional victories and two top-10 finishes in the final point standings in his tenure with KBM.

The No. 23 Toyota Camry will make its debut in the 2021 Daytona 500 and join fellow Toyota teams, Joe Gibbs Racing and Gaunt Brothers Racing, in the Great American Race on February 14, 2021.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

About 23XI Racing

23XI Racing – pronounced twenty-three eleven – was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin in 2020. Rising NASCAR star Bubba Wallace is the single car team’s driver. 23XI Racing’s No. 23 Toyota Camry will make its NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Daytona 500 on February 14, 2021 at Daytona International Speedway.

Team Hardpoint Heads West For Final IMSA WeatherTech Championship Sprint Race of 2020

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Ferriol and Pumpelly Co-Drive the Audi R8 LMS GT3 For the Season’s Final Sprint Race

MONTEREY, California (October 30, 2020) – Team Hardpoint heads to west this week for the final IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship sprint race of the 2020 season at the 2.238-mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Rob Ferriol and Spencer Pumpelly will co-drive the No. 30 GridRival/Team Hardpoint Audi R8 LMS GT3 in the GT Daytona (GTD) class during the two-hour, 40-minute race.

The green flag flies at 1:05 p.m. PT (4:05 p.m. ET) on Sunday, November 1, live on the NBCSN app through TrackPass. The race will air with a slight delay on NBCSN, the same day, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Ferriol and Pumpelly teamed together for a fourth-place finish in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport (GS) class a year ago at the track.

“We’re really looking forward to getting back out to Laguna for a variety of reasons,” Ferriol said. “Spencer and I certainly have last year’s strong GS results we can build on as we get up to speed. In the GT3 car specifically, though, we feel like we’ve grown as a team over these past few events, even if the results haven’t shown it. We’re hoping that combination allows us to put it all together this weekend.”

Team Hardpoint was originally scheduled to compete in only the Sprint Cup races during the 2020 season, with Ferriol and Pumpelly co-driving, before the team added additional endurance races in the latter half of the year – including the season-finale Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Because of prior commitments during the endurance races, however, this will be the final race of 2020 where Ferriol and Pumpelly will share the Team Hardpoint Audi.

“Spencer has been an integral part of getting us to this point as a team, and obviously it won’t be the last time we see him,” Ferriol said. “But we’d love to end the 2020 Sprint Cup season with a strong result before heading to Sebring. Spencer put in a tremendous amount of work during this maiden season for Team Hardpoint and deserves to end it on a high note.”

The Team Hardpoint transporter is already on the road to Monterey, California. The No. 30 GridRival/Team Hardpoint Audi R8 LMS GT3 is on track for the first time for a one-hour practice at 8 a.m. PT on Saturday, October 31, followed by another one-hour practice at noon. Sunday features a quick turnaround, with an 8:30 a.m. PT qualifying session to start the day and set the grid for the 1:05 p.m. PT race.

About Hardpoint Motorsports:
Hardpoint Motorsports was founded by Rob Ferriol in 2018 with the vision of combining his experience as a successful entrepreneur with his passion for racing. The Hardpoint brand brings together three distinct entities into one motorsport ecosystem. Team Hardpoint is the brand’s racing arm, providing its partners and customers opportunities to compete, brand, and promote in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT Daytona class and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. Hardpoint Outfitters helps other teams and drivers extract more value from their motorsport investment by bundling branding, activation, and digital marketing services into customized turnkey packages, including design, apparel, hospitality, and social media management. The Hardpoint Paddock Foundation is the newest element of the ecosystem, created as a charitable foundation to support out of work paddock workers through the COVID-19 shutdown. As the shutdown comes to an end, the 501(c)3 Foundation is expected to grow into a more sustained model of providing vocational and educational support services to the professional sports car paddock community. More information on all of the Hardpoint Motorsports enterprises can be found at www.hardpoint.com or through its strong social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

NASCAR and Wynn Resorts Announce National Multi-Year Sports Betting Partnership

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Gaming Operator to Offer Live, In-Race Betting Beginning in 2021 /

Wynn Applying for Virginia Online Sports Betting License Potentially Unlocking Richmond Raceway and Martinsville Speedway Live Event Experience

Martinsville, Va. (October 30, 2020) – NASCAR and WynnBET, the digital gaming division of Wynn Resorts Ltd. that is responsible for Wynn’s mobile sportsbook and casino app, announced today a multi-year national sports betting partnership. As an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, WynnBET will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging sports betting experiences for racing fans across the United States.

“We’re excited to partner with such a deeply experienced and innovative team to drive engagement and expand our sports betting offerings,” said Tim Clark, SVP and Chief Digital Officer, NASCAR. “Wynn is a trusted and iconic brand and our new relationship advances NASCAR’s position in the rapidly evolving gaming space while delivering fans with yet another live-in race engagement tool.”

WynnBET is launching a nationally scaled sports betting business that is built upon the strength of its best -in-class brand offering with an innovative approach to sports betting products. WynnBET offers unique products comprised of one-of-a-kind experiences, unique social betting mechanics and a high-quality user experience evocative of the Wynn brand to drive engagement and to attract both new and existing loyal customers.

As the historic 2020 NASCAR season reaches its penultimate race in Martinsville, Va. this weekend, WynnBET is formally submitting an application to become a legal gaming operator in the state of Virginia. Earlier this year, the Virginia state legislature passed a bill that will legalize sports betting and could grant up to 12 online sports betting licenses by the end of the year.

“Like Wynn, NASCAR is an iconic brand,” said Craig Billings, President of Wynn Resorts. “Together, Wynn Interactive and NASCAR will provide sports bettors in Virginia with one-of-a-kind experiences, both digitally and at NASCAR facilities in the Commonwealth.”

NASCAR has deep-rooted history in Virginia, with two of its most iconic tracks, Richmond Raceway and Martinsville Speedway, located in the state. Pending Wynn’s approval within Virginia, WynnBET will become the Official Online Sportsbook of Martinsville Speedway and Richmond Raceway, resulting in the construction of WynnBET Lounges at each venue. Martinsville Speedway and Richmond Raceway will combine to host four NASCAR Cup Series races per year, the most of any state in the country.

“We take great pride in providing fans with an unforgettable experience at our racetrack and WynnBET is best-in-class in delivering a premium experience to its customers,” said Clay Campbell, President Martinsville Speedway. “We are excited about what this new venture could mean for the Commonwealth of Virginia and for our loyal fans visiting our track in the years to come.”

“Richmond Raceway and WynnBET have a number of shared attributes. We are both strong, trustworthy brands that believe deeply in customer hospitality and creating incredible experiences,” said Dennis Bickmeier, President, Richmond Raceway. “We wish the Wynn well in their future endeavors here in the great Commonwealth of Virginia and look forward to years of successful partnership.”

WynnBET will expand the portfolio of bet types offered on its mobile app throughout the NASCAR season, including pre-race and in-play bets. Bet types currently being explored include top-finishing drivers, driver matchups, stage winners and bets tied to the number of the winning car (over/under), among others. Beginning in 2021, WynnBET will offer live, in-play betting through a partnership with Genius Sports and live betting product, Betgenius, as the sport continues to strengthen its position around in-play sports betting.

NASCAR has experienced across-the-board growth in its sports betting handle and has added blue chip partners in the space in the last year including Penn National Gaming, BetMGM and IMG Arena.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (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’).

About Wynn Resorts

Wynn Resorts Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the S&P 500 Index. Wynn Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (wynnlasvega.com) Encore Boston Harbor (encorebostonharbor.com), Wynn Macau (wynnmacau.com), and Wynn Palace, Coati (wynnpalace.com).

Wynn and Encore Las Vegas feature two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas, approximately 194,000 square feet of casino space, 22 dining experiences featuring signature chefs and 11 bars, two award-winning spas, approximately 560,000 rentable square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 160,000 square feet of retail space as well as two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club and recreation and leisure facilities. Wynn Las Vegas recently unveiled the new Wynn Golf Club and 18-hole, 129-acre championship golf course, and in February 2020 debuted a 430,000-square-foot meeting and convention space expansion powered by 100 percent renewable energy.

Encore Boston Harbor is a luxury resort destination featuring a 210,000 square foot casino, 671 hotel rooms, an ultra-premium spa, specialty retail, 16 dining and lounge venues, and approximately 71,000 square feet of state-of-the-art ballroom and meeting spaces. Situated on the waterfront along the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts, the resort has created a six-acre public park and Harbor walk along the shoreline. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Wynn Macau is a luxury hotel and casino resort located in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China with a total of 1,010 spacious rooms and suites, approximately 252,000 square feet of casino space, 12 food and beverage outlets, approximately 31,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 59,000 square feet of retail space, and recreation and leisure facilities including two opulent spas, a salon and a rotunda show.

Wynn Palace is a luxury integrated resort Macau. Designed as a floral-themed destination, it boasts 1,706 exquisite rooms, suites and villas, approximately 424,000 square feet of casino space, approximately 106,000 square feet of designer retail, SkyCabs that traverse an eight-acre Performance Lake, an extensive collection of rare art, a lush spa, salon and recreation and leisure facilities.

US RaceTronics Fields Five Cars at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca This Weekend

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Monrovia, California (Friday, October 30, 2020) – US RaceTronics is adding two cars to their lineup for this weekend’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Brian Thienes will return to the team in the No. 17 Lamborghini of Beverly Hills, while Mel Johnson and Jonathan Hirshberg will have their debut race with the Southern California team in the No. 286 Lamborghini of Newport Beach. Both of the new additions will race in the AM class.

Team regulars Steven Aghakhani, Jacob Eidson, John Hennessy and Leo Lamelas are all excited to be back in action after the break that followed the two races at Road Atlanta in early September. With four races left in the season Aghakhani and Eidson are just 11 points out of first-place in the championship, while Lamelas is just 10 points behind in the ProAm class. Rookie John Hennessy is a mere two points away from taking command of the second-place position in the LB Cup class which has been dominated this by veteran driver Randy Sellari.

Aghakhani and Eidson will be back in the No. 6 Lamborghini of Beverly Hills with high expectations for pole positions and wins this weekend. The duo has won four of the first six poles and have scored two wins for the team. Both are excited to be back behind the wheel for the team’s home race.

“I’m really looking forward to Laguna Seca.” Eidson said. “Aside from how much fun it is to drive, it’s also been a great track in terms of results and I’m confident Steven and I will deliver some strong results again this year and find our way back to P1 in Championship points. It’s been an incredible year of racing and I want to thank all the help and support of the US RaceTronics team, including Armik, Shane, Kevin, Peter, and all the mechanics that work so hard to make this championship contending season possible.”

“We are excited to be back racing with our upcoming race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca,” Aghakhani added. “This will be the only race in the western region which means we consider this our home track. We had some tough luck at Road Atlanta with tire issues, but totally expect to be back to our winning ways this weekend. I’m sure we can get the great results we need to get us back to the top of the Championship points.”

This weekend will be the first-time racing at the famed WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the team’s ProAm driver Leo Lamelas. The young Brazilian is looking forward to the challenge of the new track and expects to have a good performance in the No. 24 Lamborghini of Westlake regardless of his lack of familiarity with the circuit.

“I’m very excited to this race because I’ve never been in this track and it seems to be a very nice track,” Lamelas said. “We’re second in the championship and I will give it all to take the lead back. I’m much more comfortable with the car now so it makes easier to adapt to a new track like this in a short period of time.”

LB Cup rookie John Hennessy will also make his first appearance at the 2.238 mile, 11-turn Road Course in the No. 33 Lamborghini of La Jolla. Hennessy has been getting more comfortable as the season has progressed and it shows in his results. The American driver, who captured both poles at Road Atlanta, took the win in Race 1 and finished second in Race, is looking forward to similar results this weekend.

“We had a great weekend at Road Atlanta and I see no reason why we shouldn’t expect similar results at Laguna Seca,” Hennessy said. “Shane and the entire US RaceTronics’ team have consistently put together competitive cars that are capable of winning, so our plan is to go for both pole positions and wins. I’m excited to be back in the car and looking forward to the opportunity to race at another amazing track.”

Former US RaceTronics’ driver Brian Thienes is looking forward to the opportunity to race again at one of his favorite tracks in the No. 17 Lamborghini of Beverly Hills. The Southern California driver is confident in the team’s ability to give him a competitive car for his return to Lamborghini Super Trofeo.

“I’m really looking forward to getting back in the car and even more excited to be racing again at Laguna Seca,” Thienes said. “I’ve always considered this my home track and love racing here. I want to thank Shane for putting together a great car for me. I’m confident that I’ll have the equipment I need to have the best possible results this weekend.”

2019 LB Cup Champion Mel Johnson and his co-driver Jonathan Hirshberg will team up in the No. 286 Lamborghini of Newport Beach for their first outing with US RaceTronics. The pair is excited to be racing at Laguna Seca and will compete in the AM class.

“It’s great to be back in the Lamborghini Huracan,” Johnson said. “We had a good test a couple weeks ago and now I’m looking forward to getting back behind the wheel in a competitive environment. I’d like to thank Lamborghini of Newport Beach for their support. I think we’ve got a great shot at bringing home a couple of podium finishes for them.”

“I’m excited about this weekend,” Hirshberg added. “US RaceTronics did a great job with our test and have been doing a great job getting everything ready for the race. I have a great teammate for this event and I’m looking forward to getting strong results in both races.”

Team owner Shane Seneviratne is excited to be back racing this weekend and is looking forward to having two additional cars competing in the team’s home race; WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is just a few hours from their shop in Buttonwillow, CA. Seneviratne is happy to have support from four Southern California dealerships this weekend and is expecting some good results for all five of the cars.

“Looking forward to getting back to racing after a bit of a break since Road Atlanta,” Seneviratne said. “We’ve got John Hennessy, Steven Aghakhani, Jacob Eidson, and Leo Lamelas continuing on from where we left off in Atlanta with hopes of getting good results at our home race. I also want to welcome back Brian Thienes who has been a regular on our team for the last four years. He’s coming back and doing Laguna Seca with us and we’re super excited to have him. We’re really thrilled to have John Hirshberg and Mel Johnson join us for Laguna Seca as well. They’ll be competing in the AM class along with Brian. We’ve been working with them at Thermal Club and have been doing some testing with them. They’re really a good addition to the team and we’re looking forward to giving them the best opportunity to have a good result and a fun weekend.”

Race 1 is on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time, with Race 2 going green Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 10:25 a.m. Pacific Time.

Be sure to follow all action on US RaceTronics’ social media pages at: www.USRaceTronics.com, and through Twitter www.twitter.com/usracetronics, Facebook www.facebook.com/usracetronics, and Instagram www.instagram.com/usracetronics

About US RaceTronics

US RaceTronics (USRT) originated in 2005, founded by Shane Seneviratne to compete in the Atlantic Championship, a formula race car series with races throughout North America. The team finished 5th in points its first year and continued its success during the succeeding years, ultimately amassing a total of 21 podiums, 7 poles, 5 race wins and finishing 3rd in the 2009 Atlantic Championship. USRT was put on hold after series officials announced the Atlantic Series was put on hiatus.

Seneviratne fully returned to racing in 2015 after receiving an invitation to manage the O’Gara Motorsport entries in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North American (LBSTNA) Series. The team won the Team Championship, Dealership Championship, Pro Championship with driver Richard Antinucci, and Amateur Championship with Ryan Ockey.

The success of 2015 reignited Seneviratne’s passion for racing and he relaunched US RaceTronics to compete in the 2016 LBSTNA Series where Damon Ockey won the Amateur Championship and the team’s Pro-Am driver Brian Thienes finished third in points. Success continued in 2017 with drivers Edoardo Piscopo and Taylor Proto winning both the North American and World Championships in the Pro-Am class. 2018 saw the team win the North American LB Cup Championship along with second-place finishes in the PRO and AM Championships. The 2019 LST Season saw continued success with AM driver Steven Aghakhani becoming the youngest ever World Champion and finishing second in the North American Championship, while Damon Ockey and Jacob Eidson won the North American ProAm title.

To follow all of the 2020 Series action and the US RaceTronics team, make sure to follow the official Twitter account @usracetronics for live updates along with Facebook.com/usracetronics and Instagram http://instagram.com/usracetronics. To become a driver, learn more about the series, or attend a race, visit www.usracetronics.com for more information.

How To Bet Safely In NASCAR

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NASCAR might not currently be the most globally popular sport, but there is simply no denying that it is the most popular in the United States. And, with its recent reintroduction into the world, it is even growing more and more popular. As time goes on and excitement builds, it will only grow more and more popular. Given this information, it should be easy to understand why more and more people are getting in on the action. The adrenaline-fueled sport offers tons of earning potential for the right individuals. However, before anyone can do anything, they must first learn to bet safely, given that there are so many risks in the industry today.

Understanding The Risks

Online gambling technology has increased immensely over the years. There are now tons of resources available to both providers and gamblers. Resources that can keep both safe and secure. However, this doesn’t mean that there still aren’t risks associated with the industry. And, the biggest risk is the loss of money. Not only the loss of money of getting in over your head on bets but the potential for getting ripped off. There is also the potential for someone to still your personal information. Gambling sites are highly targeted by hackers and if the right sites don’t use the best encryption software possible it’s possible that you could get your accounts hacked.

Choosing The Best Provider

When it comes to betting on NASCAR, the best way to stay say is first by choosing the right provider While there are tons of online providers available today, not all of them are created equal. This is especially true in terms of security. Some sites don’t use the latest encryption software while others are more relaxed with their sign-in process. Whatever the situation, the entire situation creates a whole vacuum for security leaks. This is unless you choose sites that use the best encryption and double verification methods. Regardless, you’ll want to make sure that you choose a site like sbobet. They make security one of their highest concerns.

Understand The Bets Available

Betting on NASCAR has greatly changed since its inception. There is no longer just betting on the winner of a race or the winner or an entire season or cup. There are now all kinds of different bets that one can take advantage of. While this does offer the gambler more earning potential, it can create more confusion as well. This is why you’ll want to make sure that you know and understand the bets you are placing. Don’t just place a bet for the heck of it or because are feeling lucky. Make sure that you know exactly what type of bet you are placing and how it works.

Utilizing Secure Payment Methods

You’ll find that providers not only offer a variety of betting options, but they also offer a variety of payment options. Regardless of the method you choose, you’ll want to make sure that it is secure. Well-known providers like PayPal and Visa are more than known for their security and verification methods.

SEXTON GATLIN RACING CONTESTS THE CAL CUP THIS WEEK AT THE LEMOORE RACEWAY

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(Lakeside, CA, October 29, 2020) The 2020 season will enter the homestretch for Sexton Gatlin Racing this week when three members of the team trek to the Lemoore Raceway for the annual Cal Cup for Lightning Sprint Cars. Brent Sexton, his 16-year-old son Grant and David Bezio will fly the SGR team flag for the three-night event, which runs from Thursday through Saturday, October 29th, 30th, and 31st.

This week will mark the second year in a row SGR has attacked the Cal Cup and it hopes to improve on last year’s results. Things started off well enough in 2019 when Grant, who was the hottest Lightning Sprint Car driver in the nation at that time, qualified fifth in his group. The following night, Brent was the second fast qualifier in his group. However, those qualifying efforts were the highlight of the weekend for the Lakeside, California based team on the 1/5 of a mile dirt oval. Brent started and finished 12th in the Friday night main event and Grant was four spots behind in 16th.

The final night of the 2019 Cal Cup started off when Brent was second quick in his group, but like Grant the night before, that qualifying effort was the team’s high point of the night. Grant and older brother Dalton, who missed the first night due to a high school football game, did not make the A main event. Brent started outside of the fourth row, but an early retirement from the race saw him finish 19th.

This week, do not look for SGR to have a repeat performance of last year in Lemoore. In fact, a much better outcome should be in the offing as the squad is coming off a great season in the POWRi Lucas Oil Southwest Lightning Sprint Car Series. Two weeks ago, Bezio, who resides in San Diego, parked in victory lane for the first time in 2020. He started on the outside of the front row and led every lap of the 20-lap main event. Dalton, who is not competing at Lemoore, gave Bezio all he could handle and banged wheels with his teammate on the last lap before finishing second. Brent started and finished third in the race that went green to checkers with no interruption. Grant was breaking in a new engine and was having some issues with a new engine and pulled off on lap 10.

With the inaugural POWRi Lucas Oil Lightning Sprint Car Series season in the books, Brent ended up second in the championship chase. Grant’s motor issues saw him slide back to third in the final point tally, only three markers behind his dad. Dalton ended up fourth. Bezio rounded out the top five.

Fans will not be permitted to attend this week’s races in Lemoore due to the Covid crisis. However, they can watch Team SGR live all three nights via pay per view on Fast Four Media. To order or four more information, click on the following link https://fastfourmedia.com/schedule/.

After this weekend’s races, SGR will have a couple of weeks off before the season finales at the Bakersfield Speedway on November 17th and the Lightning Sprint Car portion of the Hangtown 100 at the Placerville Speedway on November 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Sexton Gatlin Racing is already preparing for the 2021 campaign. If you would like to join up with the team, please use the contact information above to learn of the details.

To keep up with all exploits of the Sexton/Gatlin Racing Team, be sure to visit it’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Sexton-Gatlin-Racing-1173560279445564/

Sexton/Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2020 season possible. Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Troy Dirt, Victory Graphix, Swift Powdercoat, Maxima Oil, Infiniti Shocks and an extra special thanks to Scotty and Jimmy Keys.

Five Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entries Seek Third-Straight Mercedes-AMG GT4 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Victory at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

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IMSA, Petit LeMans, Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA, October 2020. (Photo by Brian Cleary/bcpix.com)

MONTEREY, California. Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams compete this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in two IMSA racing series. Five entries from three different racing teams will attempt to secure a third-straight IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series victory for the Mercedes-AMG GT4 in Saturday’s two-hour race on the 2.238-mile road course. In the weekend’s featured race, co-drivers Gar Robinson and Lawson Aschenbach in the No. 74 Riley Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 carry the Mercedes-AMG flag in the GT Daytona (GTD) class, in the two-hour and 40-minute IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race that closes out the Laguna Seca event Sunday.

A victory in Saturday’s Michelin Pilot Challenge race by any one of the Grand Sport (GS) class-high five entries will keep the Mercedes-AMG GT4 undefeated in IMSA competition at Laguna Seca.

The next-to-last race of the 2020 Pilot Challenge season is scheduled to start at 3:35 p.m. PDT this Saturday, October 31, with a live stream on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. International viewers can watch live at www.IMSA.tv.

After a Pilot Challenge win at Laguna Seca in the debut season of competition in North America for the Mercedes-AMG GT4 in 2018, Winward Racing stepped up to secure the second-straight victory for the car on the Monterey track last year.

Russell Ward co-drove to the 2019 win with Dominik Baumann and returns this weekend to defend the victory with co-driver Nico Bastian in the No. 4 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4.

The No. 4 team brings to California the momentum of a top-five finish at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta two weeks ago, in what was the debut race for German Mercedes-AMG driver Bastian in the U.S.

Ward and Bastian compete alongside the sister No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 shared by Ward’s father, Bryce Ward, and his co-driver Alec Udell.

Another two-car Mercedes-AMG GT4 entry comes from Central-California-based team Murillo Racing. Co-drivers Jeff Mosing and Eric Foss were the highest finishing Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing team at Road Atlanta, with Foss bringing the No. 56 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 across the finish line in fourth place, just ahead of Bastian.

The No. 65 Murillo Racing entry will be shared by full-season driver Tim Probert and Kenny Murillo, son of team owner Ken Murillo, for the second time this season. The younger Murillo made his IMSA Pilot Challenge debut in the No 65 with Probert at Sebring International Raceway in July, but Saturday’s start comes on the circuit the Murillo family considers one of its home tracks.

The No. 35 Riley Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4 and team drivers Jim Cox and Dylan Murry arrive in Laguna Seca looking for a return of the good fortune that helped secure a victory in January’s season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway.

The No. 35 team has continued the quick pace all season, but more recently has been hampered by contact incidents and a penalty in three of the last four races. Their most recent highlight was a second-place finish last month in the second race of a doubleheader at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Sunday’s IMSA WeatherTech Championship race is the final two-hour and 40-minute sprint race of the 2020 season. Live flag-to-flag coverage on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold begins at 1 p.m. PST with same day coverage available later on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. PST/6:30 p.m. EST on the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN).

Robinson, Aschenbach and the No. 74 team have secured their top 2020 finishes in sprint races this season, led by a third-place finish at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) in August.

A three-day weekend event, on-track action gets underway Friday with a pair of afternoon Pilot Challenge practice sessions.

The WeatherTech Championship takes to the track for the first time Saturday for a pair of practice sessions. Pilot Challenge GS qualifying takes place Saturday morning at 9:40 a.m. PDT to set the grid for that afternoon’s two-hour race that is scheduled to go green at 3:35 p.m. PDT.

Sunday’s schedule begins with WeatherTech Championship GTD qualifying at 8:30 a.m. PST ahead of the featured two-hour and 40-minute race later that afternoon at 1:05 p.m. PST.

Russell Ward, Driver – No. 4 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4: “Laguna Seca is probably my favorite track. I was sitting there watching TV yesterday, but I looked over and had a Laguna track map on my wall in preparation. It is just a beautiful area but a really technical track that I think suits the Mercedes-AMG GT4 really well. A lot of high-speed stuff, a lot of elevation change, it is all very exciting. It’s a good overall track for the car and also for the team. The guys have trained pretty hard on the pit stops and they will shine there too. I am looking forward to getting back there. We were able to get the win last year and I think we can repeat the same thing this weekend. There is no doubt.”

Nico Bastian, Driver – No. 4 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4: “In the end, I was satisfied with a top-five finish at Road Atlanta, but that isn’t the reason I came the long way from Europe to America. I wanted to be on the podium, and that’s why I’m looking forward to Laguna Seca. The track should suit us a little better because there aren’t long straights and even more tire degradation. Our strength with the Mercedes-AMG GT4 is normally saving tires at the end of a stint. I’m really looking forward to it, and now I have more experience for the race. Everything is all in for Laguna Seca. I like the atmosphere here in America. The paddock is different, but I really enjoy it. I like it.”

Lawson Aschenbach, Driver – No. 74 Riley Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “I’m excited to get to Laguna Seca for the penultimate round of the IMSA Season. This track has it all: high speeds, heavy brake zones, elevation changes, and limited grip levels, so it makes for great racing. You really have to ‘get up on the wheel.’ I believe that the track can play to the strengths of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 with the emphasis on braking performance, acceleration and stability during heavy changes in elevation. Tire wear and stint performance will come into play as well and we know the Mercedes-AMG GT3 will shine in those areas. In my mind, Gar and I are going for wins at all costs at this point in the season. I have no doubt that Bill Riley, our engineer Tyler Hook and the rest of the Riley group will work their magic in pit lane to help put us in contention to win.”

105th Indianapolis 500 Logo Captures Tradition, Speed, Excitement, Innovation of Race

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Official Release
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INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 – The logo for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge captures many rich elements of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” blending history, Hoosier pride, speed, excitement and more within its vivid colors and design.

One of the notable new hallmarks of the 2021 logo is the outline of the tiered floors of the IMS Pagoda, one of the most iconic landmarks in global motorsports. That Pagoda is topped by three flag poles, representing the three drivers who occupy the front row for the Indianapolis 500.

The logo was unveiled Thursday night by IMS President J. Douglas Boles and two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Takuma Sato during the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ Championship Celebration hosted virtually by driver James Hinchcliffe. The 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 2021.

“The logo for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge incorporates everything we love about ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,'” Boles said. “There are both bold and subtle elements of history, tradition and legacy while also sending a clear message of a thrilling future for the world’s greatest auto race.”

The core of the design remains the continuation of the type lock-up introduced with the unveiling in May 2018 for the 103rd Running of the race. This lock-up creates a strong, consistent annual brand appearance for the event, made unique by various new elements each year.

As in recent years, the wordmark leans forward, representing speed and a never-ending commitment to progress. That design is placed over a new shield of dark blue that matches the Indiana state flag.

A gold line encircles the shield and wordmark. The timeless legacy of the “500” and IMS also is saluted through the inclusion of the famous Wing and Wheel logo of the track.

Weekend schedule for Martinsville Speedway-2

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Angie Campbell
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Photo by Stephanie McLaughlin for SpeedwayMedia.com.

NASCAR heads to Martinsville Speedway this weekend to determine who will advance to the Championship 4 season finale at Phoenix Raceway.

Joey Logano is the only Cup Series driver already locked into the Playoffs, leaving three open spots. In the Xfinity Series Chase Briscoe is the only driver that has clinched a spot with his win at Kansas Speedway. Sheldon Creed and Brett Moffitt have secured their place in the Truck Series, leaving two available spots for the Playoffs.

All times are Eastern.

Friday, Oct. 30

8 p.m.: NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 Race (Stages 60/120/200 Laps = 175 Miles) FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Pole: Sheldon Creed

Saturday, Oct. 31

3:30 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Draft Top 250 race (Stages 70/140/250 Laps = 131.5 Miles) NBC/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Pole: Austin Cindric

Sunday, Nov. 1

2 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 (Stages 125/250/500 Laps = 266.5 Miles) NBC/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Pole: Brad Keselowski

FedEx Racing Express Facts – Martinsville Speedway

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Denny Hamlin
#11 FedEx Shipathon Toyota
Joe Gibbs Racing

Race Info:
Race: Xfinity 500
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 1/2:00 p.m. ET
Distance: 500 Laps/263 Miles
Track Shape: Oval
Track Length: .526-Mile
Banking: 12 degrees
2019 Winner: Martin Truex Jr.

Express Notes:

Press Kit: Download the 2020 FedEx Racing press materials at www.fedexracing.com/presskit, including bios for Denny Hamlin, Chris Gabehart and Joe Gibbs Racing leadership, program highlights and statistics.

Texas Recap: The NASCAR Cup Series completed 52 of its scheduled 334 laps on Sunday before precipitation forced a red-flag stop. The stoppage lasted for an agonizing three days as light rain and mist sat over Dallas-Fort Worth, preventing a large enough time window to dry the track and resume the race. After starting seventh, Hamlin was back in 15th at the red flag. Just six laps after the race restarted late Wednesday afternoon, the #11 FedEx Shipathon Toyota sustained front-end damage when Matt Kenseth got loose and slid into Hamlin’s path. After making repairs, the FedEx team got their car back on track in 33rd. Hamlin was able to claw his way back into the top 10 but never had a strong enough car to get all the way to the front. He finished ninth as teammate Kyle Busch earned his first victory of the year.

Martinsville Preview: The NASCAR Cup Series now heads to Martinsville for the last race in the Round of 8. Hamlin can advance based on where he sits in the points standings, but a win would automatically lock him into the Championship 4. Martinsville has been a rewarding track for Hamlin and the #11 team as he has five career wins, 15 top-5s and 21 top-10s in 29 races there.

FedEx Shipathon Paint Scheme: This weekend Hamlin will run the special #11 FedEx Shipathon Toyota paint scheme once again to encourage customers to shop and ship early. This year’s holiday shipping season – the “Shipathon” – will be the busiest ever with more people buying and sending gifts from a distance instead of in person.

Hamlin Statistics:

Track: Martinsville Speedway
Races: 29
Wins: 5
Poles: 0
Top-5: 15
Top-10: 21
Laps Led: 1566
Avg. Start: 8.9
Avg. Finish: 9.9

Hamlin Conversation – Martinsville:

You are running the Shipathon paint scheme again at Martinsville. What is the message behind the scheme?

“Well, it’s about to be a Shipathon for our country. We are headed into the holidays and this is going to be a very important time. People know what they need, when they need it. We encourage everyone this holiday season to shop and ship early. I’ve gone to FedEx before during their peak season around Christmas, and you wouldn’t believe all of the packages going in there. So, if you could get your online shopping and shipping done early, it will help everybody out.”

You are going to get a home race to finish up this round in Martinsville. How do you feel about your chances there and the short track package?

“We haven’t finished as strong on the short tracks this year as we were last year. I think we finished in the top five in every short track last year, but I’m confident in our chances at Martinsville. We really adapt well as a team, and we handle the information that we get really well, so I’m optimistic.”

FedEx Ground’s Along for the Ride at Martinsville: The Delaware Valley (DELV) District is recognized this week on the B-post of the #11 Toyota Camry for having the highest average compliance score across FedEx Ground. Each month, FedEx Ground locations test their processes to make sure they’re staying efficient and compliant, and DELV had the highest average compliance score for the fiscal year.

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