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Goodyear Brakes Announces Premium Brake Line

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Bruno Massel, Automotive Expert, NHRA Driver, NHRA on Fox Analyst, host of “Garage Squad” and “Truck U”, installs a Goodyear Brakes bundle in the Goodyear Brakes Garage. (photo credit: Tami Pope/TKP-Photography)

BRAKE WITH TRADITION: INTRODUCING GOODYEAR BRAKES — PREMIUM QUALITY BRAKE BUNDLES, CALIPERS, ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS

Ideal Solution for Car Owners Who Are Looking to Make Their Own Vehicle Repairs, Upgrade Their Performance or Restore Their Perfect Car

CHARLOTTE (September 16, 2020) – In a licensing deal with FDP Virginia, Goodyear Brakes announced today that it is introducing a full line of braking components, available online at www.GoodyearBrakes.com. Goodyear Brakes was created to address a critical need in the automotive aftermarket for a trusted brand of high-quality brake pads and bundles which are backed by a national warranty, decades of production experience and one of the best-known names in automotive excellence.

“There is a tremendous opportunity for a trusted brand of braking components in the market today,” said Wally McCarty, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Goodyear Brakes. “While OEM braking systems have improved and advanced, driver assistance systems (ADAS) have reduced extreme brake wear and increased the brakes’ lifespan. There are very few well-known brand names in the brake category, so this makes it difficult for consumers to determine what are premium quality brake system components and fair prices when replacing brakes on their vehicle.”

Goodyear Brakes strives to help ensure that drivers are selecting the safest solution for their vehicle. Premium quality brake bundles, calipers, rotors, brake pads and all the hardware for today’s most popular vehicles, from daily drivers to SUVs as well as light trucks are manufactured by Goodyear Brakes. The product lineup offers the ideal solution for almost every braking need – whether drivers are looking to save money on their vehicle repairs, upgrade their performance or restore their perfect car.

“The Goodyear Brakes mission is to provide the most trusted brand of braking components that make your vehicle as safe as possible,” noted Bob Bouwma, Director of Engineering and Advanced Technologies for Goodyear Brakes. “Our team of engineers and scientists work every day to improve the quality, performance and durability of each set of brakes we provide. Using the most advanced technology available in friction science today, the brake bundles are designed to be safe, quiet and long lasting.”

Goodyear Brakes Online Business Model Capitalizes on Consumer Needs, Market Trends

Goodyear Brakes will be sold through www.GoodyearBrakes.com on Amazon and CARid. The portal is designed to give consumers a direct channel to identify their braking system needs using their VIN and license plate information, then order all of the components online. The website also provides expert advice, “How To” videos and proper guidance for brake maintenance and replacement projects.

Aftermarket demand for brake systems and components in North America is forecast to advance 2.6% per annum through 2021 to $4.3 billion, according to the Freedonia Group research. More than 90 percent of the brake pad market is private label products.

Goodyear Brakes are offered through a licensing collaboration with Goodyear, one of the world’s most trusted automotive brands. The brake pads are manufactured in the USA using a proprietary green production process by a company with more than 50 years of experience in friction science. The rotors are made to OEM standards by OEM-approved manufacturers around the world. Calipers are remanufactured in North America, and a majority of that manufacturing process has returned to the United States, bringing important manufacturing jobs back to the American economy.

The Goodyear Brakes Product Line

The Goodyear Brakes product line was developed through decades of friction science experience, advanced engineering and thorough laboratory and on-road testing. Testing was performed at the company’s labs in Virginia, and third-party testing was conducted by Link Engineering Company (LINK) in Detroit. Testing included Dynomometer Tests, Independent Laboratory Tests, Environmental Tests and Certification, Analytical Tests, Vehicle Traffic Tests and Performance Vehicle Tests.

Goodyear Brakes braking systems offer superior braking performance and consistent braking through all temperature ranges, as well as excellent corrosion prevention through its proprietary Antiox Max™ coating for maximum rust and corrosion protection. This is a critical protection needed for driving in inclement weather and brine-treated streets.

The full product line includes:

  • Goodyear Brakes premium brake pads manufactured in the USA and specifically formulated to provide maximum stopping effectiveness, control and durability
  • High-performance Goodyear Brakes rotors that are CNC-machined to build maximum performance, durability and safety into every rotor and feature a proprietary Antiox Max™ coating for maximum rust and corrosion protection, a critical protection needed for driving in inclement weather and brine-treated streets
  • High-performance Goodyear Brakes calipers that are built using exacting standards to match original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements, feature Antiox Max™ coating and come with the correct brackets and hardware to ensure a perfect installation. Goodyear Brakes calipers are remanufactured in North America, and a majority of that manufacturing process has returned to the United States, bringing important manufacturing jobs back to the American economy
  • Goodyear Brakes hardware accompanies every brake bundle to ensure you have all of the high-quality parts to successfully complete your brake installation.

For more information about Goodyear Brakes, visit www.Goodyearbrakes.com, call 877.GET.BRKS (877.438.2757) and follow on Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About Goodyear Brakes

Goodyear Brakes manufactures premium quality brake bundles, calipers, rotors, brake pads and all the hardware required to successfully install brakes, all backed by a national warranty, decades of production experience and one of the best-known names in automotive excellence. The brake pads are manufactured in the USA using a proprietary green production process by a company with more than 50 years of experience in friction science. The Goodyear Brakes product line is available through www.GoodyearBrakes.com at Amazon, CarID, BuyBrakes.com and autoanything.com.

Goodyear (and Winged Foot Design) and Blimp Design are trademarks of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company used under license by FDP Virginia Inc., 1076 Airport Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560, USA. Copyright 2020 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Goodyear Brakes and FDP Virginia are not responsible for its products when they are subjected to improper applications installation or accident.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Best Rental Cars for Traveling in Style

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Image by Larisa Koshkina from Pixabay

When it is time to take a trip, why not do it in style? Whether one is traveling for business or pleasure, style is always something to be considered. Imagine traveling to somewhere as beautiful as a Greek island without finding the best rental cars in Crete to accompany you? Whatever the need, no matter the number of people, there is a perfect match for the driver and car.

But where does one start?  Check out this recommended list of cars best suited for those who want to make an impression on the people they meet along the road.  People want to travel in comfort and style.  There is no reason why a traveler in these modern times cannot have both.

What Is a Luxury Rental Vehicle?

A luxury car is one that provides comfort within the vehicle’s cabin while also conveying a level of style and high design for both the interior and exterior.  These are vehicles in which the driver wishes to cruise and enjoy the ride.  Luxury cars are not meant for speeding down a highway.

Mercedes-Benz S Class

Mercedes provides an entire car experience with design, performance, and style.  The S Class vehicles, especially the 2021 models have taken an already gorgeous, luxury car and made it even better.  In a technology-driven world, the S Class models embrace technology so whether someone is traveling for business or pleasure, they are never disconnected.

The technology is very real and very up-to-date.  The S Class can also come with not only touchscreens for the front driver and passenger but also rear screens.  Whether everyone is traveling for an adult getaway or as the whole family, every person in the vehicle can truly travel in comfort and style.

Just because the S Class Mercedes are luxury vehicles that provide comfort and space for the traveler, it does not mean this car is meant for only a casual Sunday drive.  Getting around 26 MPG on the highway means the traveler will not need to make stops at every gas station along the travel route.  Be on the lookout for possible plug-in models in the upcoming future.

Mercedes-Benz EQC

What about renting a brand new crossover new to 2021?  The Mercedes-Benz EQC provides the luxury of the Mercedes brand with a zero-emission focus.  For the traveler who seeks style and is eco-conscious, this could be a perfect rental pairing. 

This model provides the renter with a smooth, quiet ride while looking good.  For those short on time, a fast charge can refuel the battery in just four hours.  While the driver rests and recharges, the vehicle can do the same thing: resting up for yet more of travel and adventure.

A sleek, round, shiny design, coupled with a comfortable interior filled with technology for everyone in the car makes for the perfect luxury rental.  Have electric crossovers ever looked so good?  Not since the 2021 Mercedes EQC.

Audi A8

For the person looking for a simple, yet elegant rental car, the Audi A8 may just be the one.  The outside has an understated beauty and design.  However, that should not deter the renter from checking the inside.

The interior can be fitted with massaging seats for both front and rear travelers.  Being in the backseat does not mean one’s legs will be cramped.  The interior design of this sedan provides ample legroom for rear passengers.  

Long road trips do not mean the traveler needs to sacrifice luxury and comfort.  In addition, because a tech-savvy traveler appreciates luxury partnered with technology, these vehicles also provide a charging pad for smart devices.  No need to worry about low phone batteries when renting this vehicle.

For a person who wishes to rent a luxury car with an understated, and beautiful design, the Audi A8 makes for an excellent choice.  It does not scream an over-the-top message the driver is all about luxury; rather it gives other passing drivers an acknowledging nod of style and comfort.  Renting this vehicle gives the riders amazing amenities without an understated, sleek design.

BMW 3 Series

For the renter looking to go out alone or with a partner, the luxury 3 Series by BMW can pack luxury in a smaller package.  This car can get great gas mileage and look good doing it.  Getting up to 33 MPG on the highway can get someone who wants to travel far without making a lot of stops to fill up the tank.

The interior is luxurious but is not obnoxious.  The technology is up-to-date with touchscreens and even hand-gesture recognition in which by the wave of a finger, the radio volume may be adjusted.  

Do not forget the voice-recognition as well.  Safety and technology blend well together in the 3 Series for the person traveling who does not want to miss the views along the road while also maintaining a connection through technology.

There is ample room in the 3 Series, but there is also a lot of trunk space for all of the luggage the travelers need.  There is no need to pack things in the back seat when the trunk is so large.  When renting this car, size does not mean you are losing style and luxury.

Rent Smart, Rent Luxury

Renting a vehicle does not mean you need to rent a family van or a basic car.  With the high-end, luxurious vehicles available today, the time could not be better to rent a luxury car.    The renter clearly can have both style and functionality – one does not need to be sacrificed.

In the 21st century, there is a wide variety of luxury vehicles to choose from when it comes to renting.  Different people require different amenities, technology, style, and design.  Renting a luxury vehicle allows a renter to go with a classic, well-known luxury vehicle or try something new one would normally not drive.

By renting a luxury vehicle, one gets all the benefits and style of a high-end mode of transportation without needing to constantly care for it.  Whether someone is taking a weekend trip or an excursion that will take someone across the country, people can have fun, travel in style, and maintain the comfort and dependability of today’s technologies.  

Rent smart, and reserve a luxury vehicle for the ultimate getaway transportation! 

Kansas Speedway to host fans for Cup Playoff race in October

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Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images.

Kansas Speedway will open its facilities for limited number of fans to attend the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at the track on Sunday, October 18. The track will allow up to 10,000 fans to attend to watch the race. The news comes as other select tracks remaining in this year’s schedule continue to work with NASCAR, safety/medical experts and local/state authorities in allowing fans to attend the remaining scheduled races across the grandstands.

For those who attend the facility and watch the race from the grandstands, they will be directed to specific parking areas while separated from other parked vehicles, screened upon entering and will be assigned to new, socially distanced seating areas near original seating areas. All who attend, from the grandstands to those who reserved campground spots, will be required to keep six feet apart from one another and abide by social distancing protocols. The infield areas of the track will be open only for competition-based personnel, thus excluding infield experiences for the fans. Coolers and glass containers of any type will not be permitted inside the facility, tailgating will not be permitted before and after the Cup race and those who are three years of age or older while attending must wear face coverings. Clear bags, no more than 18″x18″x14″, will be permitted inside the facility and limited “Grab’N Go” and track/NASCAR merchandise will be available for purchase via cashless transactions. In addition, multiple hand washing/sanitizing stations will be provided. All of these protocols will be in effect as Kansas Speedway works with health/government officials to ensure the safety for those who attend and throughout the race.

Camping sites at certain areas at and around the facility, including the GEICO Turns 1, 3 and 4 and Backstretch Terraces along with the GEICO Martinsville, Phoenix, Daytona White and Blue Campgrounds will be permitted for campers and self-contained registered vehicles. For any camper who exits the track, they will be screened upon leaving and re-entering to the track and to their camping spot.

The Cup Playoff race at Kansas in October will serve as the first Round of 8 Playoff race of this season and will be the only event throughout the weekend that will open for fans to attend and watch from the grandstands. The ARCA Menards Series championship event along with the scheduled Gander RV & Outdoors Truck and Xfinity Series Playoff events at Kansas on October 16-17 are not scheduled to have fans in attendance. In addition, race-day experiences that include GEICO Reserved Infield/Tend/Richmond Camping, pre-race passes/FanWalk tickets, ignition garage hospitality, suites, FanVision/Scanner Rentals, Interactive Displays/Fan Engagement Areas, Paid/Premium Tailgate Parkings and Public Transportation services will not be available throughout the weekend.

“At Kansas Speedway, we have a tradition of fantastic Playoff racing, and what better treat for our fans than to have them witness that in person,” Pat Warren, President of Kansas Speedway, said in a statement. “I know the drivers feed off the excitement of having the fans on hand, and we are enthusiastic for the opportunity to welcome them back to the track, offering a safe, healthy environment for everyone.”

On July 23-25, NASCAR raced at Kansas Speedway with no fans in attendance. It all started with the Cup race on July 23 under the lights, which marked the final weekday race of this season, followed by the Trucks and ARCA on July 24. It all capped off with the Trucks and Xfinity running on July 25.

The fall Kansas race joins a host of other tracks that have hosted a Cup race with limited fans in attendance, including Homestead-Miami Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway and Darlington Raceway. The upcoming Cup Playoff races at Bristol, Talladega, Texas and the finale at Phoenix Raceway are also scheduled to host limited fans in attendance.

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race, Hollywood Casino 400, at Kansas Speedway will occur on Sunday, October 18, at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

DYER LOOKS FORWARD TO TIME WHEN HE CAN APPLY KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM TESTING TO RACING AT SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY

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Caleb Dyer (left) confers with his step-father, veteran racer Stacy Puryear (right), before climbing into his car to take a few laps on the track during a test session this summer at South Boston Speedway.

South Boston, VA……Caleb Dyer is like many other racers in that he took opportunities to test at South Boston Speedway this summer but has not yet been able to apply the fruits of what he and his team learned to competing in races at the .4-mile oval.

“It’s very good,” the 16-year-old Clover, Virginia resident remarked when asked about the opportunity to get some track time and work on his car.

“You get to learn a lot. You get to know how the racing and qualifying is going to be.”

Following his last testing session at South Boston Speedway, Dyer said he wanted to compete in the Limited Sportsman Division at “America’s Hometown Track” this season. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic derailed his plans, and those of a lot of other competitors.

“I was planning on racing here at South Boston Speedway,” he pointed out.

“We tested twice. The first time I was down a lot on power. I went back home and did some research and came back and we were a lot better.”

While South Boston Speedway has not held any racing events this season, the speedway is open

Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to provide race teams an opportunity to get some track time to test their cars. Teams interested in scheduling a test date should contact the speedway office at 434-572-4947 for information.

This season is Dyer’s third season in the Limited Sportsman Division. He started out racing go-karts as part of the Halifax County, VA school system’s former motorsports program. Dyer then leaped into a racecar.

“I hopped into a Limited Sportsman car and went to Orange County Speedway when I was 13,” explained Dyer.

“Last year I went to Orange County Speedway some, then went to Carteret County Speedway (Swansboro, NC) and East Carolina Motor Speedway (Robersonville, NC). This year I was going to come here and try it here (at South Boston Speedway).”

The young racer says he is making good progress.

“The first year I ran at Orange County we were decent,” he said, “but I was like a fifth-place car. Last year we were better but still needed more. This year we’re a lot better than the two previous years.”

Dyer’s goal is to continue to improve and be in the mix for wins and championships.

“The goal is to come out here and be in contention to win every weekend,” Dyer pointed out.

“I’m trying to get to that point. You’ve got all of the guys like Danny Willis Jr. and Jacob Borst and Daniel Moss here. They have been racing for years. I’m just trying to get up there with those guys.”

McDowell Aims for Second Consecutive Top-15 at Bristol with Love’s Travel Stops and Delo

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McDowell on Bristol:

“Bristol is a great race track and we’ve had some pretty good finishes the last few times that we’ve been there. Obviously, Richmond didn’t go as well as we had hoped, but I’m really looking forward to seeing fans back in the stands on Saturday night and hopefully the energy of the crowd will help drive us to a strong finish. We’ve had a really good season, but with only 8 races left, we need to finish it out strong; and I think we can get some really good momentum back this weekend and have a solid run for our Love’s Travel Stops team.

“We also have Delo rejoining our No. 34 program as an associate partner this weekend. They’ve been an associate partner of our Love’s program for a few years now, so it’s great to have them back on board as well.

“I’ll wrap up with my weekly reminder that throughout the entire month of September, Love’s is running a variety of really cool initiatives that have been specifically created to show appreciation for all that professional truck drivers have done and are continuing to do to help keep America moving. If you’re a professional truck driver, I encourage you to visit Loves.com to learn more about the different programs that you can be a part of.”

About Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the nation’s industry-leading travel stop network with 530 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 27,000 people. Love’s provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love’s has more than 390 truck service centers, which include on-site and stand-alone Speedco and Love’s Truck Tire Care locations. Love’s and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network. Love’s is committed to providing customers with “Clean Places, Friendly Faces” at every stop. To learn more, visit loves.com.

About Chevron Delo®

Chevron Delo® is the global commercial lubricant technology leader recognized by OEMS and consumers for providing superb heavy-duty diesel equipment protection. Delo 400 with ISOSYN Advanced Technology works to provide excellent diesel parts protection, improve engine longevity and extend oil drain performance. Delo
400 low viscosity oils will help optimize fuel efficiency performance.

ISOSYN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY is the combination of Chevron’s outstanding formulation expertise, unique high performance additive chemistry and premium base oils helps extend the durability of critical diesel engine parts.

McDowell to make 350th Cup start at Bristol

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Photo by Tim Jarrold for SpeedwayMedia.com.

A significant milestone is in the making for Michael McDowell, driver of the No. 34 Ford Mustang for Front Row Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series. By taking the green flag for this weekend’s Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway, McDowell will reach 350 career starts in NASCAR’s premier series.

A native of Glendale, Arizona, McDowell was in the early stages of his racing career in NASCAR when he was selected as driver of the No. 00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing at Martinsville Speedway in March 2008. The move came as David Reutimann, who started the season as the No. 00 driver, moved over to drive MWR’s No. 44 UPS Toyota Camry for the remainder of the season when the 1999 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett retired as a competitor. Starting in 34th place, McDowell finished 26th in his Cup debut after sustaining a flat tire in the closing laps.

On April 4 at Texas Motor Speedway, McDowell was qualifying for the upcoming Cup weekend race at the Lone Star state when he got loose entering Turn 1. Trying to straighten the car, the car turned back to the right and made heavy head-on contact into the outside SAFER barriers at over 180 mph as the car rolled over. With the car spinning sideways while upside down across the barriers, the car rolled back over and proceeded into a series of barrel rolls down to the apron before coming to rest on all four wheels with fire bursting out at the front. Despite the accident that left the No. 00 Aaron’s Toyota demolished, McDowell was able to escape uninjured and make the mandatory trip to the infield care center. His wreck was a prime example of how the safety enhancements and features made within the sport throughout the modern era, from the SAFER barriers to the HANS device and the Car of Tomorrow, keep the competitors safe in the event of an on-track incident. The cause of the accident was later revealed due to a loose sway bar on McDowell’s car.

From Phoenix Raceway in April through Dover International Speedway in September, McDowell continued to drive Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 00 Toyota in the Cup Series, where his best result was 20th place at Richmond Raceway in September. After failing to qualify for the following race at Kansas Speedway, McDowell was released from the team.

Starting the 2009 season as an Xfinity Series competitor for JTG-Daugherty Racing, McDowell did not make a Cup start until September at Richmond. Driving the No. 36 Wave Energy Drink Toyota for Tommy Baldwin Racing, McDowell started and finished 41st in his first Cup start of the season. He competed in seven additional Cup races with Tommy Baldwin, where he finished no higher than 38th.

McDowell started the 2010 season by driving the No. 55 Toyota Camry for Prism Motorsports. He finished in 14th place in the first of two duel races at Daytona International Speedway in February and earned one of two transfer spots to the 52nd running of the Daytona 500 along with Max Papis. He went on, however, to finish 33rd in the main event due to a drive shaft issue. Throughout the 2010 Cup season, he competed in 24 of the 36-race schedule and he failed to finish in all but one race, which was at Talladega Superspeedway in October as he finished 35th and was two laps behind the leaders.

Throughout the 2011 Cup season, McDowell competed in 32 of the 36-race schedule, 31 with HP Racing. His best result with the team was 30th place at Sonoma Raceway in June. In November at Texas Motor Speedway, he drove the No. 18 M&M’s Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in place of the suspended Kyle Busch, who was parked by NASCAR throughout the weekend as a result of intentionally wrecking NASCAR Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday Jr. in the Truck Series race at Texas at the start of the weekend. McDowell finished in 33rd place, three laps behind the leaders, in his lone Cup start with JGR.

In 2012, McDowell remained with HP Racing, which was renamed to Phil Parsons Racing. Competing in 30 of the 36-race Cup schedule and in the No. 98 K-Love Radio Ford Fusion, his best result was 23rd at Bristol Motor Speedway in August while he sustained 25 DNFs. Prior to the conclusion of the 2012 season, McDowell reached 100 career starts in the Cup Series.

Following the 2013 Cup season, where he competed in all but three races while achieving his first top-10 career finish in the Daytona 500 in February (ninth place), McDowell was named driver of the No. 95 Ford Fusion for Leavine Family Racing for the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series season. He failed to qualify for the Daytona 500, but went on to compete in 19 of the 36-race schedule. His best result was seventh place in the rain-shortened Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway in July.

McDowell continued to drive for Leavine Family Racing in 2015, where he made 16 starts with the team and finished no higher than 20th place at Watkins Glen International in August, and in 2016 when LFR formed an alliance with Circle Sport and changed manufacturers from Ford to Chevrolet. Starting the 2016 Cup season in the No. 59 Thrivent Financial/K-LOVE Chevrolet SS, McDowell finished in 15th place in the 58th running of the Daytona 500. He then split driving responsibilities of the No. 95 LFR Chevrolet with Ty Dillon throughout the season, where he finished 10th at Daytona in July, 12th at Richmond in September and 14th at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October. He concluded the season by finishing in 10th place at Homestead-Miami Speedway and a career-best 30th place in the final standings. By the time the 2016 season concluded, McDowell had surpassed 200 career starts in the Cup Series.

Following the 2017 Cup season, where he competed the entire 36-race Cup schedule with Leavine Family Racing, achieved a career-best fourth-place finish at Daytona in July and finished a career-best 26th place in the final standings, McDowell moved to Front Row Motorsports to pilot the No. 34 Ford in 2018. He started the season by finishing in ninth place in the 60th running of the Daytona 500 in February. For the remainder of the season, he achieved nine additional top-20 results, led a career-high 33 laps in total and he concluded the season in 26th place in the final standings.

Remaining with Front Row Motorsports for the 2019 season while paired with former Daytona 500-winning crew chief Drew Blickensderfer, McDowell started the season on a high note by finishing in fifth place in the 61st running of the Daytona 500. He achieved three additional top-15 results over the next 29 Cup races before he logged in another fifth-place result at Talladega in October. He went on to conclude the season in 27th place in the final standings. Following the 2019 season, McDowell surpassed 300 Cup career starts.

This season, which marks his third with FRM, McDowell has achieved three top-10 results and nine top-15 results through 28 Cup races. He is ranked in 22nd place in the standings, he holds a career-best average result of 19.9 and is coming off a 25th-place result at Richmond while he also continues to pursue his first elusive victory in NASCAR’s premier series.

Catch McDowell’s milestone start at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Saturday, September 19. The race will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Chastain and Dyna-Gro Seed Team Back up under the Lights at Bristol

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Ross Chastain Notes
Best start at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS): 6th (2020)
Best finish at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NXS: 9th (2018)

Kaulig Racing Notes
Best start Bristol Motor Speedway in the NXS: 4th (2020)
Best finish at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NXS: 7th (2019)

Race Notes
Friday, September 18 at 7:30PM ET on NBCSN
Stages: 85/170/300 Laps

Ross Chastain Quote
“We’re heading to Bristol. It’s an awesome track and my favorite! We did not have the run that we wanted in the spring. We blew a tire early in the race. We took out Austin Cindric and Michael Annett – I hate it for those guys, and I still do. I hurt myself in the process – I had a little brace on my hand for a few months as I recovered from that wreck. We’re looking for better things. The car felt good, and we were running in the top five at the time.

We’re going after second place in the overall points standings. We’re chasing that 98 car. We’re only three points back, so that will be a big race and a big deal to finish the regular season second. If not, third will be ok, and we will get our eight playoff points, which will put us at 10 if we don’t do anything special (this week), but we’re definitely expecting to run up front and compete for this win on Friday night. We will have our No. 10 Dyna-Gro Seed car back!”

About Kaulig Racing™
Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016 Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started. Kaulig Racing fields two full-time entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Ross Chastain and the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Justin Haley, as well as, a part-time entry – the No. 16 driven by AJ Allmendinger. Kaulig Racing™ earned two wins in 2019 and have come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

About Dyna-Gro Seed
Dyna-Gro Seed, has a 30-year history of delivering quality seed with industry-leading performance and cutting-edge science. Marketing a broad selection of eight crops in 44 states, Dyna-Gro is focused on local success with regional seed solutions and retailers.

About Nutrien Ag Solutions™
Nutrien Ag Solutions™ is the retail division of Nutrien™ Ltd. It combines global innovation with local expertise to provide full-acre solutions through a network of trusted crop consultants at retail locations around the world. Nutrien Ag Solutions strives to help growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.®, Proven® Seed and Dyna-Gro® Seed.

Roush Fenway Weekly Advance | Bristol

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Bristol Motor Speedway – ‘The World’s Fastest Half Mile’ – is the next stop on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule Saturday night, where Roush Fenway has 18 wins all-time, including 11 in the NCS.

Bristol Motor Speedway (Half-Mile)
Bass Pro Shops Night Race
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. ET
NBCSN, PRN, SiriusXM Channel 90
· Ryan Newman, No. 6 Guaranteed Rate Ford Mustang
· Chris Buescher, No. 17 Fastenal Ford Mustang

‘World’s Fastest Half Mile’ Next Up for Cup Series

· The NASCAR Cup Series takes to Bristol Motor Speedway for the third time in 2020, and second points event, as the series is set for 500 laps under the lights Saturday night in Tennessee.
· Saturday’s race will mark the fourth of five consecutive events under the lights, and second-straight short track Saturday-night event, with a rare Las Vegas evening event coming up next weekend.
· The starting lineup will once again be set by three competition-based performance metrics, rewarding both season-long and single-race performance. The lineup will be announced later this week prior to Saturday night’s event.
· Four weeks of NASCAR action were completed prior to the COVID-19 hiatus with races at Atlanta, Homestead, Texas, Bristol, Richmond, Talladega, Dover and Martinsville postponed before the schedule later picked back up in mid-May.

Richmond Recap, Bristol Preview

· Newman finished 23rd in Richmond last weekend in the Guaranteed Rate Ford.
· Buescher crossed the line 25th in the Fastenal Ford.
· Guaranteed Rate returns to Newman’s machine for Bristol’s night race, where he has an average finish of 15.4. In the last six points events, he has an average finish of 10.5 with three top-10s.
· Buescher will pilot the Fastenal Ford Mustang Saturday night at one of his favorite tracks.

Runner Up

Roush Fenway’s storied history at Bristol began on April 10, 1988 with the No. 6 NCS car earning a second-place finish. Since that time, in addition to the organization’s 11 NCS wins at the track, Roush Fenway Fords have finished second at Bristol on 15 occasions (7 NCS, 4 NXS, 4 NGROTS).

One-Two Punch

Roush Fenway’s most recent victory at Bristol came after sweeping the top two positions in the March 2014 event with former driver Carl Edwards taking the victory and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. coming home in second. Edwards led the final 78 laps of the event to earn the victory.

History and Hot Streaks at “Thunder Valley”

Roush Fenway’s history at Bristol has been one of hot streaks, including trips to victory lane in nine of the last 18 seasons at the famed short track. Roush Fenway swept the track in 2003 and put a NCS car in victory lane at least once in every season from 2002-2008.

Thunder Rolls

Roush Fenway has earned five victories, 23 top-five finishes, 37 top-10 finishes and an average finish of 15.8 at Bristol in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Former Roush Fenway driver David Ragan earned the organization’s most recent Xfinity victory at the .533-mile short track in the Aug. 2009 event.

Tale of the Tape

Roush Fenway has started 213 NCS races at Bristol, recording 11 total wins with 50 top-five and 87 top-10 finishes. RFR Fords have an average finish of 15.9 with 3396 laps led all-time.

Roush Fenway Bristol Wins
1993-2 Martin Cup
1996-1 Martin NXS
1997-1 Burton NXS
1998-2 Martin Cup
2002-1 Busch Cup
2003-1 Busch Cup
2003-2 Busch Cup
2003-2 Busch Cup
2004-1 Busch Cup
2004 Edwards Truck
2005-2 Kenseth Cup
2006-2 Kenseth Cup
2006 Martin Truck
2006-2 Kenseth NXS
2007-1 Edwards NXS
2007-2 Edwards Cup
2008-2 Edwards Cup
2009-2 Ragan NXS
2014 -1 Edwards Cup

Start Your Engines: Music City Grand Prix Confirmed for Aug. 6-8, 2021

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With never-before-seen track map, event unveils scenic urban street course with unique water crossing

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Sept. 16, 2020) – The Music City Grand Prix, in partnership with INDYCAR, is bringing a new sound to Nashville. The Music City Grand Prix announced today that the newest NTT INDYCAR SERIES race will debut Aug. 6-8, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. The three-day international festival of speed and sound will be staged on a temporary grand prix circuit in downtown Nashville and around the Nissan Stadium campus.

Attendees can look forward to the best Nashville has to offer, including live music performances by top artists, best-in-class chef-curated food experiences and entertainment that centers on speed in a way only Music City can serve up.

“The Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium are excited to partner with the Music City Grand Prix to bring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to Nashville and the stadium campus,” said Burke Nihill, president and CEO of the Tennessee Titans. “This is in keeping with our organizational goal of making our city, this venue and our organization as versatile and as busy as possible.”

Never-Before-Seen Track Features

With Nissan Stadium serving as the paddock for the race, the 2.17-mile temporary track will race across the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge into downtown Nashville and back, making the Music City Grand Prix one of the only events in motorsports to cross over a major body of water. 

The first street course added to INDYCAR since 2013, it features 11 turns and plenty of straightaways for drivers to pass. These and other dynamic features will create an exhilarating experience for both drivers and fans.

“The Music City Grand Prix will be a one-of-a-kind NTT INDYCAR SERIES experience anchored in the heart of Nashville’s action-packed, exhilarating downtown corridor,” said Mark Miles, president and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp. “Nashville is a world-class city and global entertainment capital that provides an exceptional platform for our Series. From professional sports teams and top live music acts to a burgeoning food and culture scene, it is a perfect home for a racing event of this magnitude. Urban street festivals have become a huge part of our DNA at INDYCAR, and this three-day festival—complete with a course that pushes the limits—will highlight everything Nashville and the sport have to offer, providing international travelers, racing enthusiasts and local thrill-seekers alike with an experience of a lifetime.”

A Local Event With an International Draw

“Nashville continues to serve as a world-class entertainment and event destination, so adding an urban racing festival of this caliber is a logical next step for the city,” said Butch Spyridon, president and CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation. “From the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Finals to the 2019 NFL Draft, Nashville knows how to host sporting events of all kinds while making them a party. The Music City Grand Prix underscores why Nashville was named Best Sports City in 2019, and we look forward to the national and international marketing it will bring to the city.”

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES features talented and charismatic drivers from around the globe, including legendary Scott Dixon from New Zealand, two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato from Japan and Nashville native and resident Josef Newgarden, a two-time Series champion.

“Nashville is a special place, and the announcement of the Music City Grand Prix truly marks a huge step forward for our community as we look to the future and a return of our thriving and unique entertainment scene,” said Nashville Mayor John Cooper. “This announcement could not have come at a better time. The event represents a tremendous private investment in the city and a catalyst to our economic recovery.”

In keeping with true Nashville community, the Music City Grand Prix has forged key partnerships in order to bring this privately funded event to fruition. Music City Grand Prix is appreciative for the collaboration with INDYCAR, the Tennessee Titans, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County, the State of Tennessee, the Nashville Sports Council and the Middle Tennessee State University School of Concrete and Construction Management.

Club RPM and the Founders Experience

While the event will feature a variety of affordable and attractive ticket options to ensure all attendees experience a weekend unlike any other, the Music City Grand Prix is currently offering two distinctive membership initiatives. Club RPM is a premium VIP experience. Early members will gain access to concierge-style service for entertainment reservations, valet parking and entry into the Club RPM lounge at the Bridge Building. Additionally, fans can become a Music City Grand Prix Founder and receive reserved seating, exclusive discounts and priority purchase opportunities on parking, hotels and more.

Additional information, including the Music City Grand Prix schedules, artist lineup, food experiences and more, will be released at a later date. Visit www.musiccitygp.com to find more details on the event, sign up for Club RPM or become a Founder.

About Music City Grand Prix
Music City Grand Prix is a three-day international festival of speed and sound featuring an NTT INDYCAR® SERIES event. The event aims to create a comprehensive world-class international destination event that highlights Nashville, Tennessee, the Music City and the Mid-South region, including music, food, culture and entertainment that centers on the speed, technology, skill and excitement of up-close urban INDYCAR racing. As a privately funded event, Music City Grand Prix is owned and operated by 615GP, LLC.

About the INDYCAR
INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America’s premier open-wheel auto racing series known as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The series features an international field of the world’s most versatile drivers – including five-time series champion Scott Dixon, reigning series champion Josef Newgarden and defending Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato – who compete on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and permanent road courses. The season currently consists of 14 races in the United States and is highlighted by the historic Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, which is annually run in May, but was held in August at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. For more information on INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit www.indycar.com.

Haley to Use Recent Short-Track Success at Bristol

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Justin Haley Notes
Best start at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS): 4th (2020)
Best finish at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NXS: 7th (2019)

Kaulig Racing Notes
Best start Bristol Motor Speedway in the NXS: 4th (2020)
Best finish at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NXS: 7th (2019)

Race Notes
Friday, September 18 at 7:30PM ET on NBCSN
Stages: 85/170/300 Laps

Justin Haley Quote
“We had an awesome weekend in Richmond finishing second and sixth. What an amazing short track car we had, and that only makes going to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend under the lights so much better. Friday night race! We were so fast there in the spring – it was incredible how much speed we had. Alex Yontz and the boys on the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet have been killing it on the short tracks recently. As a driver, that’s what you love to have. You love to have that speed, especially at the short tracks where driving comes into play. I can’t wait to get to Bristol, based off how we ran there last time, and based off all the momentum we have. We can get fifth in the championship points for the regular season. We’re sitting fifth right now. We can’t go forward, but we can drop a few, so hopefully we have another strong run and maintain that fifth-place regular season spot. I think there’s some fans in the stands this weekend, as well, so that’s awesome to see and have the roar of the fans and the crowd. I can’t wait for it!”

About Kaulig Racing™
Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016 Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started. Kaulig Racing fields two full-time entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Ross Chastain and the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Justin Haley, as well as, a part-time entry – the No. 16 driven by AJ Allmendinger. Kaulig Racing™ earned two wins in 2019 and have come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

About LeafFilter Gutter Protection™
Since 2005, LeafFilter Gutter Protection™ has revolutionized the gutter protection industry. The company is proud to have grown from one small office in Hudson, Ohio to the largest direct to customer home products company in the nation and the leading choice in gutter protection systems. Once installed on a homeowner’s existing gutters, LeafFilter Gutter Protection eliminates gutter cleaning for life. With more than 70 million feet of gutter guards installed on homes across the United States and Canada, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has the knowledge and expertise to guarantee that nothing, but water, will get into your gutters. Learn more about LeafFilter Gutter Protection and request a free estimate at www.leaffilter.com.

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