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TOP FUEL’S SHAWN REED EAGER TO KEEP COMEBACK STORY GOING AT NHRA 4-WIDE CAROLINA NATIONALS

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CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 16, 2025) – One of the most unique spectacles in motorsports, this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at spectacular zMAX Dragway, will featuring one of the most remarkable stories in recent NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series history as Shawn Reed looks to stay perfect in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

The veteran won his first career NHRA Top Fuel race last weekend in Reading, Pa., completing an awe-inspiring comeback after his July crash in Seattle. The crash resulted in the amputation of Reed’s left index finger, but he was determined to return to the driver’s seat.

Jordan Vandergriff drove for Reed in Brainerd and Indianapolis, helping keep Reed alive for playoff contention. He entered the Countdown to the Championship opener 10th in points, but delivered an epic performance last weekend, moving all the way to fifth with his incredible victory.

Feeling plenty of momentum in his 12,000-horsepower Reed Trucking & Excavating dragster, a whole new set of challenges arrives in Charlotte at the first-ever four-wide race in the playoffs. Reed ran well at the Charlotte fall race a year ago, qualifying second, but the thrilling four-wide format adds another massive dynamic to the mix. Still, Reed is riding high after last weekend and believes nothing is out of the question now.

“I’m tied for fifth and my team is pumped,” Reed said. “It’s a long, long road to win one of these things. It takes a lot of luck. But if I could move up four or five spots right here and we can go to the four-wide in Charlotte and maybe go to the finals or the semifinals, we just have to get round wins. We don’t have to be a hero at every event. It’s tough to win one of these things, trust me.

“You don’t have to go light the world on fire. We went eight laps down the track every time, man. That just builds momentum and it builds confidence. It’s just a testament to what these guys do for a living. My team are the ones who got me here.”

Last year’s NHRA Carolina Nationals saw Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) each claiming wins. This season’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including live coverage of eliminations beginning at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.

It is the second of six races in the Countdown to the Championship – and the 16th of 20 races in 2025 – and Reed is right in the mix in a loaded Top Fuel category. Doug Kalitta took over the points lead in Reading, leading racing legend and regular-season world champion Tony Stewart by 18 points (less than one round).

Shawn Langdon, who won the spring four-wide race in Charlotte during the 1,000th Top Fuel race, is right behind at 33 points back and Justin Ashley is 50 points behind Kalitta. The championship contenders also include Clay Millican, record-holder Brittany Force, who announced her retirement from full-time racing at the end of 2025, Steve Torrence, reigning world champ Antron Brown and Josh Hart, meaning an event win at zMAX Dragway won’t come easy.

The added element of four-wide racing makes for a thrilling dynamic – along with the rush of nearly 50,000-horsepower – and Sunday’s will be historic for someone, and Reed hopes it will be him. After last year’s Countdown to the Championship, Reed has this year’s postseason goal list mapped out and it starts with a strong performance this weekend at the Bellagio of drag strips.

“After last year, I said I’m going to do everything I can to be considered in the conversation in Vegas,” Reed said. “My goal was to get to Vegas and be, you know, Shawn Reed is an outsider but maybe he can get this thing. That’s my goal.

“We’re going to Charlotte and I’m not stopping, man. This crew is wound up and I’m just proud of these guys who put this car together. So many things can go wrong, but these guys have stepped up and they’ve done a really great job.”

Prock won last year’s Carolina Nationals when he defeated Matt Hagan. The John Force Racing standout remains in the points lead, but the reigning champ is just 25 points ahead of teammate Jack Beckman. Ron Capps is only 29 points behind, while other stars include Reading winner Cruz Pedregon, Matt Hagan and Paul Lee.

Glenn, an area resident, won last year over Aaron Stanfield. He also won in the spring as the points leader looks for three in a row at his home track. Glenn is off to a stellar start in the playoffs, winning the opener. His challengers include teammate and reigning world champion Greg Anderson, Matt Hartford, Cory Reed and Erica Enders.

Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Smith calls zMAX Dragway home and he’s also looking for three straight at zMAX. He moved into the points lead in Reading, leading event winner and back-to-back world champ Gaige Herrera by just six points and Richard Gadson by only nine points.

The NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals also will feature thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which includes some of the sport’s top drivers, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock and the Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series.

Fans will be invited to the Nitro Alley Stage all weekend, as the entertainment hub hosts Nitro School, meet and greets, music and much more. Race fans at zMAX Dragway can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce and celebrate each of the drivers racing for the prestigious Wally on Sunday and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. The final can’t-miss experience of any NHRA event is the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday, where fans are invited to congratulate the event winners.

As always, fans get an exclusive pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction in Charlotte. This opportunity gives fans a chance to see teams in action and service their hot rods between rounds, get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers and more. Fans can also visit NHRA’s popular Nitro Alley and Manufacturers Midway, which includes interactive displays, simulated competitions, merchandise, food, and fun for the entire family.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will feature two qualifying rounds at 4 and 6:15 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 19, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 21. Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 10 a.m. ET and then live coverage eliminations at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday.

To purchase tickets to the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, please visit www.zmaxdragway.com or call 800-455-FANS (3267). For more information about NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com.

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About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

The Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Outlook

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No. 20 Mobil 1 Toyota
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The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) this weekend for the Mobil 1 301 on Sunday, September 21st at 2 p.m. ET. Christopher Bell survived a war of attrition, both from Mother Nature, racing on wet tires, and late on-track chaos, including an overtime shootout, to win the rain-delayed USA Today 301 at NHMS on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Track & Race Information for the Mobil 1 301

Race Purse: $9,797,935
Track Size: 1.058-mile
Banking/Turns: 2 to 7 degrees
Banking/Frontstretch & Backstretch: 1 degree (each)
Frontstretch & Backstretch Length: 1,500 feet (each)
Race Length: 301 laps / 318.46 miles

Time

September 21 at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

Stages

Stages 1 Length: 70 laps
Stages 2 Length: 115 laps (ends Lap 185)
Final Stage Length: 116 laps (ends Lap 301)

Cup Series Playoff Standings

PosDriverNoPointsBehindNextWinsStage WinsPlayoff Points
1Denny Hamlin (P)113034005434
2William Byron (P)243032-222732
3Kyle Larson (P)53032-203932
4Christopher Bell (P)203028-644228
5Ryan Blaney (P)123027-712727
6Chase Briscoe (P)193018-1692518
7Chase Elliott (P)93013-2151113
8Bubba Wallace (P)233009-254149
9Austin Cindric (P)23008-261138
10Joey Logano (P)223007-271127
11Ross Chastain (P)13007-270127
12Tyler Reddick (P)453006-281026

Who and what should you look out for at New Hampshire Motor Speedway?

Brad Keselowski leads all active NCS drivers in poles at NHMS with four poles, and four of the 23 NCS pole winners are active in this weekend’s race: Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., and Christopher Bell.

Active driver top 10 in average starting position at NHMS:

RankActive DriverAverage StartRaces
1Chase Elliott8.27311
2Ryan Blaney9.33312
3Kyle Busch9.90933
4Brad Keselowski10.16724
5Tyler Reddick10.45
6Denny Hamlin10.77431
7Christopher Bell10.85
8William Byron11.5717
9Kyle Larson14.07114
10Joey Logano15.88526

Chase Elliott leads the NCS in average starting position at NHMS with an 8.273 in 11 starts, and Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch lead all active drivers in wins at NHMS with three each. Hamlin and Busch also lead all active NCS drivers with 11 top-five finishes at NHMS.

Active NHMS WinnersWinsSeasons
Denny Hamlin32017, 2012, 2007
Kyle Busch32017, 2015, 2006
Christopher Bell22024, 2022
Brad Keselowski22020, 2014
Joey Logano22014, 2009
  • Denny Hamlin (No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) has three wins, 11 top fives, 19 top 10s, and an average finish of 9.871. Starting 32nd in 2012, Hamlin holds the record for the deepest in the field for an active NCS race winner.
  • Tyler Reddick (No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota) has three top 10s, and an average finish of 11.200.
  • Kyle Larson (No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) has six top fives, eight top 10s, and an average finish of 11.214.
  • Christopher Bell (No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) has one pole, two wins, three top fives, three top 10s, and an average finish of 12.200.
  • Ryan Blaney (No. 12 Team Penske Ford) has two top fives, four top 10s, and an average finish of 14.583.
  • Chase Elliott (No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) has two top fives, three top 10s, and an average finish of 14.727.
  • Joey Logano (No. 22 Team Penske Ford) has two wins, nine top fives, 14 top 10s, and an average finish of 14.808. Logano is also the youngest NCS NHMS race winner on June 28, 2009, at 19 years, 1 month, and 4 days.

Why Your iPhone Battery Drains Overnight – Causes & Fixes

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Introduction

Have you noticed your iPhone battery dropping drastically overnight, even when you’re not using it? Many iPhone users wake up to find their phone down by 20–30%, which can feel both frustrating and concerning. If this happens repeatedly, it often signals deeper issues with your device’s settings, apps, or even the battery itself.

AtiGenius Tech – phone repair New York, our technicians handle these cases daily. Whether it’s a simple setting tweak or a full iPhone repair New York, we’ve helped hundreds of customers fix battery problems for good. You can also find us easily on our officialphone repair New York Google Maps listing.

In this detailed guide, we’ll cover the main causes of overnight drain, the science behind iPhone batteries, and practical fixes you can try today.

Understanding iPhone Battery Behavior

Before diving into fixes, it’s important to know how iPhone batteries work:

  • Lithium-ion Technology: iPhones use lithium-ion batteries, which are efficient but degrade over time. Each charging cycle slightly reduces the battery’s total capacity.
     
  • Background Consumption: Even when idle, your iPhone uses power for tasks like syncing mail, refreshing apps, or maintaining signal.
     
  • Healthy Overnight Loss: A 2–5% drop overnight is normal. Anything beyond 10% suggests a problem.
     

Why this matters: Long-term overnight drain accelerates wear, meaning your iPhone may need a new battery sooner than expected.

Causes of Overnight iPhone Battery Drain

Here are the most common culprits behind this issue:

1. Background Apps & Refresh

Apps like Facebook, Instagram, or fitness trackers constantly refresh in the background. This syncing consumes battery, even if the phone looks idle.

2. Push Notifications

Every notification requires power. Social media apps, messaging services, or promotional apps that send dozens of notifications drain more energy than you realize.

3. Poor Cellular or WiFi Signal

When your phone struggles to stay connected in weak-signal areas, it boosts power output — rapidly draining battery overnight.

4. Location & GPS Services

If apps like Maps or weather widgets are always accessing your location, they keep GPS running in the background.

5. iOS Bugs or Pending Updates

Occasionally, iOS updates contain bugs that cause system services to loop endlessly. Leaving pending updates overnight can also cause the phone to “wake up” repeatedly.

6. Old or Degraded Battery

If your iPhone is over two years old, its maximum battery capacity may already be under 80%. Degraded batteries drain faster and may even lose charge when idle.

7. Environmental Factors

  • Heat: High temperatures stress the battery.
     
  • Cold: Freezing temps can temporarily reduce charge capacity.
     
  • Chargers: Using non-MFi-certified chargers can cause poor power management and drain.
     

How to Diagnose Overnight Battery Drain

Apple provides built-in tools to identify what’s draining your battery:

  • Go to Settings → Battery.
     
  • Check the Battery Usage by App report.
     
  • See if one or two apps are responsible for unusually high background usage.
     

If you notice apps like Mail, Music, or system services using lots of power while you’re asleep, that’s your main culprit.

Fixes for Overnight Battery Drain

Now let’s go step by step through proven solutions:

Step 1: Disable Background App Refresh

  • Go to Settings → General → Background App Refresh.
     
  • Turn it off completely, or limit it to essential apps.
     

Step 2: Manage Notifications

  • Go to Settings → Notifications.
     
  • Turn off notifications for apps that don’t need instant updates.
     

Step 3: Adjust Location Services

  • Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
     
  • Set most apps to “While Using” instead of “Always.”
     

Step 4: Update iOS

  • Go to Settings → General → Software Update.
     
  • Keeping iOS updated ensures you’re not suffering from known bugs.
     

Step 5: Improve Signal or Use Airplane Mode

  • If you live in a weak signal area, put your phone on Airplane Mode overnight.
     
  • Alternatively, keep WiFi on to reduce power use.
     

Step 6: Optimize Charging Habits

  • Avoid charging to 100% and leaving it plugged in all night.
     
  • Aim for keeping the battery between 20–80%.
     

Step 7: Check Battery Health

  • Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging.
     
  • If “Maximum Capacity” is under 80%, schedule a professional battery replacement.
     

When to Seek Professional Repair

If none of the above fixes solve your problem, it’s time to get expert help. Signs you need repair:

  • Sudden drops in percentage (e.g., from 40% to 10% instantly).
     
  • Phone overheating at night.
     
  • Swollen or bulging battery.
     
  • Overnight losses of 20% or more even after optimization.
     

At iGenius Tech, our certified repair specialists run advanced diagnostics to pinpoint the issue. From replacing old batteries to fixing deeper logic board problems, we ensure your phone works like new again.

Preventive Tips for Long-Term Battery Health

  • Don’t let your iPhone reach 0% too often.
     
  • Avoid charging in extreme hot or cold environments.
     
  • Use Apple-certified chargers and cables.
     
  • Restart your iPhone once a week to refresh system services.
     
  • Consider a battery replacement every 2–3 years if you’re a heavy user.
     

Conclusion

Overnight battery drain is more than just an inconvenience — it’s a sign your iPhone may need attention. While small tweaks like disabling background refresh or updating iOS can help, persistent issues often require expert care. If you’re in New York and facing constant drain, the team at iGenius Tech is here to help.

FAQs

Q1: Is a 5–7% overnight battery drop normal?
Yes, a small drop is normal. Anything over 10% needs troubleshooting.

Q2: Can charging habits really affect overnight drain?
Absolutely. Overcharging or using non-certified chargers can cause hidden drain and reduce long-term capacity.

Q3: How do I know if my battery needs replacing?
Check Settings → Battery → Battery Health. If it’s under 80% or your phone shuts off randomly, a replacement is recommended.

Q4: Can a virus or malware cause overnight drain?
It’s rare on iPhones, but malicious apps downloaded outside the App Store can cause unusual drain. Always stick to official apps.

Disclaimer

This blog is for informational purposes only. For accurate diagnostics and repairs, always consult a certified professional.

Dedicated Truck Collision Attorney: Making Multi-Truck Companies Accountable

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Tractor-trailer collisions are some of the most horrific highway collisions. The sheer bulk and load of oversized trucks, plus hours spent driving and hectic under-pressure driving schedules for truckers, create hazardous conditions that can result in ghastly collisions. Victims are often seriously injured, require extensive medical needs, and experience devastating economic loss. And to add insult to injury, trucking companies and insurance companies even employ their own battalions of lawyers who aggressively attempt to lower damages or deny claims.

This is where a sincere truck accident lawyer enters the picture. Not only do these lawyers comprehend the complexity of trucking laws, but they also battle big trucking corporations to provide victims what they are entitled to – justice and compensation.

Finding the Strange Nature of Truck Accident Cases

Whereas run-of-the-mill car accidents are complex in nature, truck accidents are multi-faceted in nature. Commercial trucking is governed stringently by state and federal governments. Driver qualification, rest, maintenance schedules, and load practices for loads are some of the things that are regulated. In case there is an accident, it is a challenging evaluation of whether there is, in fact, a violation of such rules.

The offender parties could be:

  • The truck driver, through negligence, distraction, or tiredness.
  • The truck driver’s employer may be responsible for incorrect hiring, bad driving practices, or incorrect maintenance.
  • Cargo loaders, through poorly secured loads to lead to the accident.
  • The manufacturers, through faulty parts, can lead to a mechanical failure.

With so many defendants who are at fault, trucking companies will hire resources to shift the blame away from them. Unrepresented victims will already have a difficult time resisting these corporations.

The Role of an Exclusive Truck Crash Lawyer

A truck crash attorney does much more than complete paperwork. They are lawyers, researchers, and advocates for victim rights. Some of their most critical responsibilities are:

1. Extensive Investigation

Truck accident attorneys are accustomed to uncovering information that trucking companies will try to conceal. It might be:

  • Driver logbooks to determine whether or not there has been a breach of sleep regulations.
  • Electronic logging device (ELD) records.
  • Black box reports on the speed and braking of trucks.
  • Maintenance records to determine whether or not the truck was roadworthy.
  • Dashcam or security camera footage.

By piecing these pieces of evidence together, attorneys can construct a strong case on the basis of negligence.

2. Leveling the Playing Field

Truck and insurance companies hire tough defense lawyers to deny or reduce claims. A cooperative truck accident attorney pays them back in kind. They negotiate with insurers directly and, if need be, litigate the case to get equitable compensation.

3. Maximizing Recovery

Truck accident victims have the right to compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Destruction of property
  • Rehabilitation and future treatment
  • Wrongful death damages to survivors’ relatives

A competent attorney reads through all the damages so as not to leave out any.

4. Providing Sympathetic Counseling

While war is waged in the courtroom, a lawyer for truck crash victims offers badly needed emotional support. They navigate the grim realities of courthouse procedures so that the victims can recover and move their lives forward.

Standing Up Against Big Trucking Companies

One of the most important functions that are done by a trucking accident attorney is that of being an opposing force to trucking companies’ power. Trucking companies have an obligation to have deep pockets and unlimited resources. They can intimidate victims into accepting cases promptly at amounts far less than they are truly entitled to in an effort to eliminate cases before they will have the time to develop evidence.

The dedicated lawyer would never tolerate that. They ensure trucking companies are held accountable by their actions using the evidence gathering, experts hired, and robust cases. This not only benefits the victims but also the trucking sector in general by preventing negligence.

Why Victims Should Not Fight Alone

Victims also resist hiring a lawyer, assuming that they can handle the claim alone. Far too often, this means taking settlement money for bare minimum up-front fees for medical care, shortchanging subsequent medical costs or lost income. Trucking companies are cognizant of this apprehension, as victims might not be aware of their overall rights or the reach of their case.

Having an attorney familiar with such cases offers the following advantages:

  • Familiarity with the laws – federal trucking laws, especially.
  • Access to experts – accident reconstruction experts and doctors.
  • Negotiating leverage – with experience dealing with insurance adjusters.
  • Litigation leverage – if the case must be brought to court.

How to Choose the Best Truck Accident Attorney

Personal injury attorneys are not all the same. Victims need to look for the following when selecting a truck accident attorney:

  • An experience in truck cases, in particular, and not just car accidents generally.
  • A winning track record of fair resolutions or verdicts.
  • Good resources to conduct good investigations.
  • Empathy and dedication to clients’ well-being.

Listening to feedback, asking for referrals, and making consultations can assist victims in finding the proper advocate to care for their interests.

The Road to Justice and Recovery

Recovery from a truck accident is a tough and long one. Medical bills are paid, work may be impossible, and the scarring to one’s psyche may take years to heal. While money cannot undo the harm done, equitable compensation is necessary in order to provide security and access to what is required.

An accomplished truck accident lawyer is a powerful advocate for this cause. Not only do they bring justice to one victim by holding the trucking industry accountable, but they also make us all safer on the roads.

Final Thoughts

When trucking companies value profits over safety, devastation is the result. Victims deserve an advocate who will fight for them, expose company negligence, and negotiate fair compensation. A quality truck accident attorney does it all—and uses law knowledge and empathy needed at a victim’s most desperate moment.

How to Inspect a Used Car Carefully

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When searching for a used car, you can easily feel anxious. With so many options, finding the right one can seem overwhelming. Cars are significant investments, so you want to make sure you get a good deal and a reliable vehicle. Carefully inspecting the car is important for protecting your investment and giving you peace of mind.

Knowing what to look for helps you negotiate better. You can find potential problems that the seller might miss. You’re not just looking for scratches and dents; you want to assess the vehicle’s overall condition, safety, and whether it meets your needs.

Here’s how to inspect a used car thoroughly.

Exterior Check

First impressions matter with used cars Calgary. Walk around the vehicle and check the outside closely. Look at the paint. Inconsistencies might mean past repairs. Check for rust, peeling paint, or corrosion, especially around the wheel wells and edges. Inspect the bumpers and where the panels meet; gaps could mean poor alignment from an accident.

Also, check the tires. Uneven tread wear might hint at alignment or suspension issues. Look at the tire pressure. Make sure it’s right. If you have doubts about the tires, consider having a professional inspect them. You don’t want to end up with worn-out tires that need replacing right away.

Interior Assessment

When you step inside, the interior reveals the car’s usage. Start with the upholstery. Look for stains, tears, or odd smells that could indicate water damage or smoke. The condition of the seats tells you how well the previous owner took care of the vehicle. While you’re inside, test the buttons, HVAC system, and electronics. Flickering lights or faulty windows could mean electrical issues.

Check the dashboard for warning lights that stay on after starting the engine. Familiarizing yourself with the vehicle’s manual can help you understand features that might not be obvious.

Under the Hood

Open the hood and examine the engine. Start by checking the engine oil dipstick. Dark, dirty oil indicates a lack of maintenance, whereas immaculate oil may suggest a recent change to conceal issues. Check the coolant level and make sure it’s clean. Look at the belts and hoses for cracks or leaks.

A quick battery check is useful too. Check for corrosion around the terminals and note the battery’s age; it typically lasts 3 to 5 years. Knowing the battery’s age can help prevent unexpected breakdowns after you buy the car.

Test Drive Experience

No inspection is complete without a test drive. This lets you feel how the car handles on the road. Pay attention to how the engine responds. It should start smoothly without strange noises. Listen for knocking sounds or vibrations when you accelerate. The drive should feel comfortable, both in how you sit and how the car handles turns and speeds.

While driving, test the brakes. They should be firm with no grinding or pulsing. Perform emergency stops where safe to see how the car reacts under pressure. Notice how the steering feels; it should respond well without pulling to one side. Lastly, watch for any warning lights that come on while driving.

Check Documentation

Always do your paperwork for the vehicles, especially used trucks. Ask for the vehicle history report. This report can reveal past accidents, title problems, or service history. Look for consistent maintenance records; good documentation shows the previous owner took care of the car. If the seller cannot provide this information, it could signal possible issues.

Review the current title as well. Please make sure there are no liens against it, as that could complicate ownership. Knowing the car’s past and service records can give you confidence in your purchase decision.

Professional Assessment

If you’re unsure about any part of your inspection, or if you want a second opinion, think about hiring a professional mechanic. Although this may seem like an extra cost, it can save you a significant amount of money in the long run if any issues arise. A mechanic can give the car a thorough check and find issues you might miss.

With the right knowledge to inspect a used car, you can make a better-informed decision. This approach can make buying a used car less stressful. Remember, taking the time to evaluate the vehicle carefully helps ensure you’re happy with your choice for a long time.

Spire Motorsports Mobil 1 301 Race Advance

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  • In 11 NASCAR Cup Series starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Spire Motorsports has logged one top-20 and three top-25 finishes. Carson Hocevar earned a team-best 17th-place result at “The Magic Mile” last June. Spire Motorsports fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet ZL1s in the NCS with Justin Haley, Michael McDowell and Hocevar, respectively.
  • The Mobil 1 301 will be televised live on USA Sunday, Sept. 21 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The 30th of 36 points-paying events on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90.

Justin Haley – Driver, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet ZL1

  • Justin Haley will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS).
  • Haley has four previous Cup Series starts at the Loudon, N.H., oval, where he’s earned a venue-best 17th-place finish (July 2023). Over those four starts, the Winamac, Ind., native has also earned a pair of top-20 finishes.
  • In NASCAR Xfinity Series competition, Haley has a pair of NHMS starts, recording one top-10 and two top-15 finishes. His best effort came with a sixth-place finish in July 2021. He finished 13th in July 2019.
  • In the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Haley started and finished in 13th in his lone start at “The Magic Mile” (Sept. 2017).
  • Haley owns a pair of ARCA Menards Series East starts at NHMS, where he scored one top-five and a pair of top-10 finishes, including a third-place effort in July 2016.
  • Last Saturday at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, Haley battled tire issues early, but rallied to earn a respectable 13th-place finish.
  • NationsGuard is an innovator in the Automotive F&I space. Its programs are designed to maximize sales, profit, CSI and customer retention. NationsGuard delivers consistent, measurable results through disciplined monitoring and continuous improvement. The process measures every key element of an automotive dealership’s program – from vehicle inspection efficiency to service advisor performance. NationsGuard targets and eliminates waste and inefficiency wherever it’s found while maintaining process improvements, making changes where necessary and relentlessly pursuing perfection.
  • Sunday’s race at New Hampshire will mark Haley’s 173rd career NASCAR Cup Series start. Over the course of the last seven seasons, the 26-year-old has collected one win, six top five, 18 top 10s and led 123 laps. He made his first premier series start with Spire Motorsports at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in 2019 on his 20th birthday and has since made 73 Cup Series starts with the team.
  • Justin Haley Quotes
  • After earning a 13th-place finish at Bristol, what’s your outlook heading into New Hampshire?
  • “Bristol was a solid weekend from start to finish for the No. 7 team. We had a great car all weekend and we executed well. We are putting together weekends and that gives us confidence heading to New Hampshire. One-mile race tracks are always tricky, so we’re looking to be fast when we unload and execute a solid weekend.”

Atop the No. 7 Box – Crew Chief Ryan Sparks

  • Ryan Sparks serves in a dual role as both Spire Motorsports Competition Director and Crew Chief for driver Justin Haley. The potent duo was first paired together at Bristol Motor Speedway last September.
  • The Winston-Salem, N.C., native has served atop the pit box for 195 NASCAR Cup Series races, earning four top-five and 10 top-10 finishes.
  • Sparks has called five NASCAR Cup Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, posting his best result at “The Magic Mile” with a 23rd-place finish in 2024 with driver Corey LaJoie.

Michael McDowell – Driver, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet ZL1

  • Michael McDowell will race Spire Motorsports’ No. 71 Gainbridge Chevrolet ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
  • McDowell boasts 22 Cup Series starts at NHMS, and calls a 13th-place finish during the 2023 campaign at the one-mile oval a venue-best. Over those 22 starts, the 40-year-old Cup Series veteran has notched a pair of top-15 and four top-20 finishes.
  • In the Cup Series’ last two stops to “The Magic Mile,” the veteran racer has scored a pair of top 15s. Over those two races, he tallied a 21.0 average start, a 14.0 average finish and completed all 606 laps contested.
  • Last season at NHMS, McDowell was racing with the leaders inside the top five with less than 10 laps to go, when he lost the handle on his No. 34 machine and spun. Fortunately, the resulting damage was minimal and he recovered to earn a respectable top-15 finish.
  • Over the last two seasons, McDowell has proven to be competitive at NHMS during races affected by rain, where he ran inside the top-10 during both the 2023 and 2024 contests.
  • The Glendale, Ariz., native has two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the track constructed in 1990, where he’s recorded a pair of top-20 finishes, including a venue/series best finish of 15th in June 2009.
  • In NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series competition, the 2021 Daytona 500 Champion qualified 18th and raced his way to a 14th-place finish in his lone start in 2009.
  • Over the course of 28 races in 2025, McDowell has tallied two top-five, three top-10 and 17 top-20 finishes. To date, the veteran racer has earned an average starting position of 15.9, a 19.4 average finish, led 86 laps and been running at the finish of all but two of the season’s first 28 points-paying races.
  • Last weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, McDowell started 25th and raced his way to a 17th-place finish.
  • Founded in 2018, Gainbridge® is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Its platform provides access to financial products that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge® is headquartered in Zionsville, Ind. For more information, visit www.gainbridge.com or follow and connect with Gainbridge on X and LinkedIn.
  • McDowell has claimed three Xfinity Fastest Lap awards this season, clocking the fastest lap in the Daytona 500, Phoenix Raceway and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The team is one of just three in the series to tally three or more bonus points via the program.
  • The No. 71 team secured Spire Motorsports’ first Busch Light Pole Award in March at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. McDowell’s 28.833-second lap marks the fastest lap recorded in NASCAR’s seventh-generation Cup Series car (2022-present) at the 1.5-mile Nevada oval. The team also earned Spire Motorsports’ first stage win during the Grant Park 165 on the streets of downtown Chicago.
  • McDowell’s team earned a handsome $100,000 payday and a trip to Victory Lane after winning the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge during May’s NASCAR All-Star Weekend at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. The crew’s winning 12.587-second stop topped all entries for both the NASCAR All-Star Open and NASCAR All-Star Race, earning them the title of the fastest team on pit road.

Michael McDowell Quote
Loudon constantly runs into rain. How does the weather change the race?
“I hope it rains. The best I’ve run at New Hampshire is in the rain. It has not been a great track for me statistically, but the short tracks for us this year have been better than what the short tracks have been in the past for me, so I feel like we have another opportunity. Similar to Martinsville and Phoenix, we feel like we’ve made gains and hopefully we’ll keep that going this weekend at Loudon.”

Atop the No. 71 Box – Crew Chief Travis Peterson
Crew chief Travis Peterson joined Spire Motorsports following the 2024 season after spending 2023-2024 calling the shots for McDowell at Front Row Motorsports.
Across three Cup Series races at NHMS (2022-2024), the 33-year-old crew chief holds an average start of 19.3 paired with an average finish of 15.0. He’s only finished outside the top 15 once, when Chris Buescher took the checkered flag 17th in 2022.

Carson Hocevar – Driver, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet ZL1

  • Carson Hocevar, driver of the Delaware Life Chevrolet ZL1 for Spire Motorsports, will make his second NASCAR Cup Series start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Sunday’s Mobil 1 301. In 2024, Hocevar started 22nd and finished 17th at the track known as “The Magic Mile.”
  • Sunday’s race serves as a home event for primary partner Delaware Life. Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Delaware Life is an insurance and annuity company that empowers financial professionals with a wide array of customizable solutions. A subsidiary of Group 1001 Insurance Holdings LLC, Delaware Life focuses on delivering a seamless experience for advisors. The company understands how important it is to find the right fit for every client, every situation and every individual need. Delaware Life is passionate about equipping advisors with annuities that give their customers peace of mind and a successful future, allowing them to plan with confidence for whatever’s next.
  • Despite having limited experience at New Hampshire, Hocevar has found success on the flat one-mile Milwaukee oval. He started third, led 40 laps and finished second in the August 2023 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race.
  • Hocevar finished seventh at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend to earn his eighth top-10 finish of the year and second in the last three races.

Carson Hocevar Quotes
You only have one start at New Hampshire across all three of NASCAR’s national series. How do approach a track where you don’t have an extensive notebook to pull from?
“Crazy things have been known to happen at New Hampshire. I don’t have a ton of experience there so it’s still a learning experience for me when we unload on Saturday. Thankfully I have a good group of guys on the No. 77, and Luke (Lambert, crew chief) and Tyler (Green, spotter) do a great job of coaching me through everything. I think we have a good opportunity to finish out the season strong.”

Atop the No. 77 Box – Crew Chief Luke Lambert

  • Luke Lambert has called 17 previous NASCAR Cup Series races from atop the pit box at NHMS. He owns two top fives and six top 10s, with a best finish of third with driver Jeff Burton in 2013.
  • Following a seventh-place result with Hocevar at Bristol, Lambert now owns 100 top 10s in the Cup Series, ranking eighth among active Cup Series crew chiefs.
  • Lambert has collected 116 laps led with Hocevar through 29 races this season, totaling the most the Mount Airy, N.C., native has earned with any driver in a single season throughout his 13-year Cup Series career.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win came on May 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

In 2025, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team also fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and an ARCA Menards Series Chevrolet in select events.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY RACE PREVIEW

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PRE-RACE ADVANCE
EVENT: Mobil 1 301
DATE: Sept. 21, 2025

RACE: NASCAR Cup Series 30 of 36
TRACK: New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 1.058-Mile Oval

CLUB MINUTES:

3X LOBSTER WINNER: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB co-owner and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Jimmie Johnson owns 35 Cup Series starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He has a total of three wins, one pole, 10 top-fives, and 22 top-10s as well as 323 laps led. His first victory came in July 2003 when he started sixth, led 58 laps, and bested Kevin Harvick by a 1.582 second margin of victory. He defended this win when the series returned in September 2003. Johnson started eighth, led just 12 laps, and bested Ricky Rudd by 6.240 seconds. His final win at New Hampshire came in June 2010. Johnson started 10th, led nine laps, and beat Tony Stewart by .753 of a second. He has an additional two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at New Hampshire where he finished 13th in May 2000 and May 2001.

7x TURNS 50: Johnson will celebrate a milestone birthday on Sept. 17 as he turns 50. The El Cajon, Calif., native celebrated with family, friends, and his former INDYCAR teammates (Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan and Dario Franchitti) in the United Kingdom this weekend as he participated in the Goodwood Revival race weekend.

KENSETH TAKES HOME THE LOBSTER: LEGACY MC competition advisor Matt Kenseth has 38 NASCAR Cup Series starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He’s earned a total of three wins, 12 top-fives, and 21 top-10s in addition to his 414 laps led. He earned his first victory at New Hampshire in September 2013 where he started ninth, led 106 laps, and bested Kyle Busch by .533 of a second. Kenseth then earned back-to-back wins in September 2015 and July 2016. In 2015, he started 13th and led just 27 laps to best Denny Hamlin by 8.941 seconds. He defended this win in the next race there in 2016 when he started 18th and bested Tony Stewart by 1.982 second. Kenseth has an additional nine starts at New Hampshire in the NASCAR Xfinity Series where he won in July 2004 with a 1.51 second margin of victory over Tim Fedewa.

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JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
NO. 42 PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
JHN AT LOUDON: John Hunter Nemechek has two NASCAR Cup Series starts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the first coming in August 2020. He earned his best finish of eighth at the 1.058-mile oval in his second start there in 2024. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Nemechek has made three starts, where he earned two top-five finishes including a race win in July 2023. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, he earned a total of three top-10 finishes in four career starts at New Hampshire. His best result of fifth was earned twice in September 2014 and September 2015.

XFINITY SERIES WINNER AT NEW HAMPSHIRE: In July 2023, Nemechek took home the checkered flag in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after starting second. He led 137 of the 200 laps and won with a .424 margin of victory over runner-up Chandler Smith. Nemechek was running a full-time season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2023, and New Hampshire marked his fourth of seven wins that season.

T-MACK NEW HAMPSHIRE STATS: Sunday’s race will be crew chief Travis Mack’s sixth NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire. His first outing at the track nicknamed the “Magic Mile” came in September 2017 with NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mack returned to Loudon with Daniel Suárez in the 2021 season. The duo competed in the next two New Hampshire races through the end of 2023, and earned Mack’s highest finish at the track of ninth in July 2022. In July 2024, Mack returned to New Hampshire with Ty Dillon, who finished 20th. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Mack has one start at New Hampshire with Michael Annett in 2019 where the pair finished 11th.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE:
“I’ve had success at New Hampshire in the past. The weather can be unpredictable this time of year, but we ran really well on the wet track last year. It will be interesting to see how things shake out, but I’m confident heading into this weekend.”

TRAVIS MACK QUOTE:
“Track position and strategy will be key this weekend at Loudon, and we’ll be keeping eyes on the new tire fall off. If we execute well and John Hunter keeps being aggressive but smart, I’m confident we’ll have a shot there in the end.”

ERIK JONES
NO. 43 FAMILY DOLLAR TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
JONES NEW HAMPSHIRE STATS: Sunday’s Mobil 1 301 will mark Erik Jones’ 10th NASCAR Cup Series career start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In his nine prior starts, he’s earned one top-five and two top-10s at the track nicknamed “The Magic Mile.” He scored his best finish of third in July 2019 after starting third and leading four laps. He has three additional starts at New Hampshire – one in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and two in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In his lone Xfinity Series start, Jones started and finished second in July 2016. Meanwhile, he earned back-to-back seventh-place finishes in the Truck Series at New Hampshire in September 2014 and September 2015.

RUNNER-UP AT THE MAGIC MILE: During his one and only NASCAR Xfinity Series start at New Hampshire in 2016, Jones started an impressive third behind his teammate Kyle Busch. While Busch dominated a majority of the race, Jones took over the lead for three laps on Lap 93 before being forced to pit for green flag stops. He cycled through to second after his stop. Jones finished 1.499 seconds behind Busch who ultimately won the race. Prior to Loudon, Jones won the April 2016 race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, and he would go on to win just two weeks later on July 30, 2016, at Iowa Speedway.

BESHORE AT LOUDON: Sunday’s race will be crew chief Ben Beshore’s fourth NASCAR Cup Series race on top of the box at New Hampshire. He made two starts in July 2021 and June 2022 with Kyle Busch, before earning his best result of eighth with John Hunter Nemechek and LEGACY MC in June 2024. Beshore has a pair of additional starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Harrison Burton in July 2019 and Nemechek in July 2023. After starting second with Nemechek, the duo led 137 laps en route to victory lane. It was their fourth win of the 2026 season and their second in a row after winning the weekend prior at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

ERIK JONES QUOTE:
“New Hampshire is kind of a tough track. It’s changed a lot over the years since we put the PJ-1 down. Doing that moved the line around a lot. Then last year, the line got really unique with it being way up the racetrack. We learned at the tire test that it may be similar to that this race. It changes a lot every time we go there. We’ve had some rain races there – it’s always a possibility this time of year in the Northeast. It’ll be interesting to see what this race brings us and how it’s all going to play out, but it’s usually ends up being somewhat of a wild card race.”

BEN BESHORE QUOTE:
“New Hampshire will be another track that has a softer tire. We’re going to be running the same tire that we had at Richmond which was a softer tire with high fall off. I think the guys at the test here were moving the groove out wide. It’ll be interesting to see what happens there. New Hampshire is obviously a little big of a different animal from Richmond as it’s got bumps and multiple grooves that you can run. It should put on more of an exciting show than what we’ve had there in the past with a lot of people passing and possibly people getting punished for using their tires up too early in a run.”

CLUB APPEARANCES:
Nemechek will be at the NASCAR Classics trackside merchandise rig to sign for fans at 11:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 21.

TUNE IN:
Fans can tune in to watch the Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. EDT on USA, MAX, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, “The King”, serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.

Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Advance: New Hampshire Motor Speedway

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NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE ADVANCE: NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Event: EJP 175 (175 laps / 185.15 miles)
Round: 21 of 25 (Playoffs Round of 10)
Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Location: Loudon, New Hampshire
Date & Time: Saturday, September 20 | 12:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90

Team Stats & Notes

  • Hello, Old Friend: This weekend marks the first time since 2017 that the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) has visited New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Nicknamed the ‘Magic Mile’, New Hampshire has seen the series race 20 times at the 1.058-mile track. It is relatively low-banked, but produces exciting action in the North East.
  • Niece Motorsports New Hampshire Stats: Niece Motorsports has only competed in one NCTS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which came in 2017. On that day, TJ Bell finished 16th driving for the organization.

No. 41 AutoVentive / Precision Vehicle Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Conner Jones | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett

  • Jones’ New Hampshire Stats: Conner Jones will make his first-career start in any series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday.
  • Shiplett’s New Hampshire Stats: Mike Shiplett will call his first NCTS race at New Hampshire on Saturday. Shiplett is a NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) pole-winning crew chief at Loudon (Cole Custer, 2019), also securing three top-fives and four top-10s in seven series starts at the track. In 2008, Shiplett won his first Cup Series pole here with Patrick Carpentier, and went on to make a total of 10 starts on Sundays at the facility with a pair of top-10 results.
  • Recapping Bristol: Conner Jones and the No. 41 team had to overcome a few early setbacks throughout the event at Bristol Motor Speedway. During practice, Jones spun and flat-spotted his tires, cutting his session short. After starting 27th, the team incurred a pit road penalty on the first stop of the night which resulted in a loss of track position. As the race went on, however, Jones and the Crowe Equipment crew began to make up some lost ground and eventually finished in 18th-place.
  • Riding Momentum: After he wrapped up the NCTS race at Bristol on Thursday, Jones competed in the CARS Tour event at South Boston Speedway on Saturday night. In the Late Model Stock Series race, Jones came home in the runner-up position with a shot at the victory.
  • On the Truck: Jones’ No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from AutoVentive and Precision Vehicle Logistics in his fourth race of the season with the team.
  • Quoting Jones: What all went into the decision for you to add a race at Loudon to your schedule?

“I don’t really know, it’s just something new for me personally. New Hampshire is a short track, and I feel like it’s very similar to a couple of places I’ve been to in late models, so I think we should be pretty good there. I think having a full 50-minute practice is going to be a big help to me since I’ve never seen this track before, so hopefully we can take full advantage of that extra track time to learn. I’m looking forward to unloading a fast AutoVentive / Precision Vehicle Logistics Chevy on Friday.”

About AutoVentive: AutoVentive is an industry-leading Software as a Service (SaaS) applications developer providing customized solutions to the automotive logistics industry. The company is part of Liberty Hill Equity Partners, LLC, a Cincinnati-based private equity firm.

About Precision Vehicle Logistics: Precision Vehicle Logistics is a customer-focused group of professionals committed to service excellence in finished vehicle logistics. Precision offers a unique combination of talented experience, industry-leading software and systems, and a network of partners and resources to deliver customized solutions to the world’s leading automakers.

No. 42 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski

  • Mills’ New Hampshire Stats: Matt Mills has made one NCTS start at New Hampshire which resulted in him finishing in 23rd-place back in 2016. Mills has competed in three NXS starts at the ‘Magic Mile’, finishing as high as 20th-place in 2019.
  • Polinski’s New Hampshire Stats: Landon Polinski will make his first NCTS start as a crew chief at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday.
  • On the Truck: Mills’ No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from longtime partners J.F. Electric, who will be featured as a co-branded primary sponsor along with DQS Solutions & Staffing and Precision Vehicle Logistics.
  • Recapping Bristol: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team advanced through the field to a respectable finish in Bristol. Mills fought a tight-handling truck early on in the race and fell back down the running order through the midway point. Once the final stage began, Mills and team dug deep and made some adjustments which found some speed. Mills took the checkered flag in 16th, which marked his best finish at the high-banked short track.
  • Points Rundown: Mills’ 16th-place finish at Bristol widened his points advantage over Jack Wood in the standings to 20 points. Continuing on in the 18th position, Mills is currently 30 points behind teammate, Andrés Pérez de Lara, in 17th-place.
  • Quoting Mills: Do you think New Hampshire is a similar track to Milwaukee, or are the two pretty different?

“I’d say New Hampshire is different, but the line does progress and move around throughout the race like Milwaukee has in the past. I don’t think we’ll get up as high on the track like what we were doing in Milwaukee, but it’s just kind of a rhythm track in certain ways. You always have to match the balance of what your truck is doing here to be able to be fast. I think we should be pretty good this week on our J.F. Electric team.”

About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.

About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.

No. 44 Telcel Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andrés Pérez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

  • Pérez de Lara’s New Hampshire Stats: Andrés Pérez de Lara will make his first-career start in any series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday.
  • Rogers’ New Hampshire Stats: Wally Rogers has called two NCTS races at New Hampshire, and helped navigate Ron Hornaday to a top-five finish in his last series start back in 2005. Rogers has earned one top-five and three top-10s in seven NXS races here, including a best run of fourth-place with Kevin Harvick in 2008. In six Cup Series races at this track, Rogers’ best result was an eighth-place finish with Elliott Sadler in 2009.
  • On the Truck: Pérez de Lara’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Telcel, a Mexican telecommunications giant, along with associate partners, Claro and Infinitum.
  • Recapping Bristol: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the No. 44 team had a fantastic run under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway. Pérez de Lara started the 250-lap event in 16th-place, but found himself up inside the top-10 relatively quickly. After he picked up a stage point in stage two, the rookie made an impressive track position gain on the final restart and nearly drove into the top-five. The team showed determination and kept Pérez de Lara in the fight throughout the entire race, eventually securing a top-10 finish in eighth-place.
  • Points Rundown: Pérez de Lara’s eighth-place finish at Bristol gained him a significant amount of points in the standings. Though he remains in 17th-place, the rookie is now only one point behind Stewart Friesen in 16th, and 11 markers behind Matt Crafton in 15th. He holds a 30-point gap over Matt Mills in 18th-place.
  • Quoting Pérez de Lara: Since you’ve never raced here before, how have you been learning the track?

“New Hampshire will be another new track for me this year. I’ve done a lot of sim work and film watching with the Chevy group to get ready. The preparation before coming to a track that you’ve never raced before is very important. I feel ready; I’ve studied as much as I can on this track and I think new tracks have been good for the Telcel team and I so far this year. There are several unknowns because it’s a very technical track, so I’ll use all the time in practice as much as I can to learn for this weekend so we’re ready for the race.”

About Telcel: Telcel is Mexico’s leading telecommunications company, providing nationwide coverage, cutting-edge mobile connectivity, and high-speed internet services to millions of users. With over 30 years of experience, Telcel continues to innovate in digital communication, offering solutions that keep people connected anytime, anywhere.

No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Bayley Currey | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

  • Currey’s New Hampshire Stats: Bayley Currey will make his first NCTS start at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday. Currey has raced at the facility three times before in NXS competition, and picked up a 10th-place result in the 2022 race.
  • Gould’s New Hampshire Stats: Phil Gould will call his first-career NCTS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday. Gould has competed in six NXS events here, picking up one top-five (fourth with Brian Scott in 2013) and two top-10 finishes along the way.
  • On the Truck: Currey’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from DQS Solutions & Staffing, who will be featured as a co-branded primary sponsor along with J.F. Electric and Precision Vehicle Logistics.
  • Recapping Bristol: Bayley Currey and the No. 45 team were well on their way to a top-10 finish in Bristol before getting turned on the final lap of the race. Currey showed speed early on in practice, and qualified in the 13th position. The No. 45 team earned a stage point in stage one, and made track position gains on pit road throughout the night. Currey drove up to ninth in the final run to the checkers, but unfortunately was not able to earn the finish he deserved. He was credited with a 19th-place finish after limping across the line.
  • Points Rundown: Currey’s 19th-place result in Bristol keeps him sitting 23rd in the driver points standings with five races left in the season. Entering New Hampshire, the driver is 12 points behind Toni Breidinger in 22nd, and 22 points ahead of Luke Baldwin in 24th-place.
  • Quoting Currey: It’s been a few years since you’ve raced at New Hampshire, but what is most important about getting around this place?

“I think braking is really important there because it’s a long straightaway to a relatively flat corner. Being comfortable on the brakes and being able to turn into the corner where you want, especially when it comes to racing against other guys, is really important along with being able to roll the middle. It’s just a standard flat track where it’s tough to roll the middle and easy to lose the handle on your truck. To me, that’s the biggest thing here – maneuverability. What’s nice about this track is the banking is progressive, so if you need to go down and run the apron, you can. If you need to split a seam here and there, you can. You just have the ability to run the corners however you want to.”

About DQS Solutions & Staffing: Guided by a mission to achieve excellence and adaptability, DQS partners with clients to create custom solutions that address unique business challenges. Recognized as Michigan’s fastest-growing company and #22 in the nation on the Inc. 5000 list, DQS drives industry growth while giving back through its nonprofit, Foundation for Pops, and partnerships like the River Rouge School District.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) since 2016. Fielding the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45 trucks, the team has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. Founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece, the team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.

Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).

Front Row Motorsports: New Hampshire Motor Speedway NCTS Race Advance- Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith

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Layne Riggs | Chandler Smith
New Hampshire Motor Speedway NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race Advance
EJP 175

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Event: Race 21 of 25
Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.0-mile)
#of Laps: 175
Time/TV/Radio: 12:00 PM ET on FS1/SiriusXM channel 90

Layne Riggs Notes

After a dominating win at the Bristol Motor Speedway, Layne Riggs and the No. 34 team head to Loudon, New Hampshire for 175-laps at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. For Riggs, this will be his first national series race at the one-mile oval. “Since this is my first time at New Hampshire, it’s important that the team and I maximize our practice time on Friday,” said Riggs. “The one advantage I feel like I have, though, is that New Hampshire is very similar to the Milwaukee Mile where I got my first win.”

Saturday’s event will mark Riggs’ 50th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start. Since his first start in the series in 2022, Riggs has earned two poles, five wins, 17 top-five finishes, 24 top-10 finishes, has led 612 laps, and was awarded Sunoco Rookie of the Year for the series in 2024. “It’s surreal to think I’ll be making my 50th Truck Series start this weekend,” said Riggs. “It feels like just yesterday I was running part-time, trying to get my name out there and making calls in search of a full-time ride. I’m incredibly grateful to Bob Jenkins, Jerry Freeze, and all of our partners for believing in me and giving me the chance to live out my dream.”

Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) will serve as the primary partner of Riggs and the No. 34 Ford F-150 team. Originating in South Florida with combat sports legend Dada 5000 and Mike Vazquez (who in 1999 formed HRT Motorsports, NASCAR’s first Hispanic racing team), BKB is the oldest professional bare knuckle boxing company in the world and its largest in terms of roster, library and distribution. BKB is broadcasted in millions of homes across the globe, including a recent groundbreaking live television deal with VICE TV in North America. Fans can learn more about BKB by visiting https://www.bkbbareknuckle.com/.

“The team and I have a lot of momentum after the Bristol win,” said Riggs. “It’s a nice knowing that regardless of what happens this weekend, we’re still locked into the Round of 8 but we’re going into this weekend with the same amount of effort. I want to win every race equally, but I have to think big picture – trying to be smart, don’t take any big risks and just keep a level head. I feel like we have a good chance to win this championship if we make it to Phoenix and we’ll do that by being smart, keeping that points buffer up and just being a calculated driver and team, and make sure our team dots all the i’s and crosses all the t’s.”

Road Crew

Driver: Layne Riggs

Crew Chief: Dylan Cappello

Truck Chief: Alex Lacognata

Engineer: Jonathan Coates

Mechanic: Clark Houston

Mechanic: Brandon Selph

Tire / Interior Specialist: Robert Benzenhafer

Spotter: Josh Williams

Transporter Driver: Joe Haresky

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Blake Hickman

Rear Tire Changer: Steven Chereek

Tire Carrier: Alvin Wilson

Jackman: Landon Honeycutt

Fueler: Patrick Gaddy

Chandler Smith Notes

Following the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race last Thursday at the Bristol Motor Speedway, Chandler Smith and the No. 38 team face a must-win situation at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in order to advance to the Truck Series Playoffs Round of 8. Smith brings prior experience at the one-mile oval in the Xfinity Series, where he made two starts—finishing second in 2023 and 15th in 2024.

Long John Silver’s will return to the No. 38 truck this weekend, partnering with Smith for the 175-lap event. Long John Silver’s will bring its signature, fan-favorite blue and yellow “Fish Yeah” scheme to Smith’s Ford F-150. Fans can find a Long John Silver’s location near them by visiting ljsilvers.com.

“The Round of 10 didn’t start out the way we wanted it to, but the team and I are confident heading into New Hampshire,” said Smith. “We know what’s at stake, so I know we’ll show up to one of my favorite tracks with a chip on our shoulder and a fast Ford F-150.”
Road Crew

Driver: Chandler Smith

Crew Chief: Jon Leonard

Truck Chief: Ron Schutte

Engineer: Caleb Williams

Mechanic: Levy Bixler

Tire / Interior Specialist: Kyle Clark

Spotter: Ryan Blanchard

Transport Driver: Mark Hadley

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Garrett Wager

Rear Tire Changer: Jacob Ray

Tire Carrier: Paul Steele

Jackman: Ryan Selig

Fueler: Chris Webb

ABOUT BARE KNUCKLE BOXING

Originating in South Florida with combat sports legend Dada 5000 and Mike Vazquez. BKB is the oldest professional bare knuckle boxing company in the world and its largest in terms of roster, library and distribution. BKB is broadcasted in millions of homes across the globe, including a recent groundbreaking live television deal with VICE TV in North America. Fans can learn more about BKB by visiting https://www.bkbbareknuckle.com/.

ABOUT LONG JOHN SILVER’S

Long John Silver’s was founded in 1969 and is on a mission to create treasured moments through high-quality food and bell-ringing service. With restaurants from sea to mouth-watering sea, Long John Silver’s continues building on a belief that the unique seafood experience from the coasts should be accessible to all. Learn more at ljsilvers.com or join the conversation via social media on X, Facebook, or Instagram.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Front Row Motorsports: New Hampshire Motor Speedway Competition Notes – Zane Smith

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Zane Smith and the No. 38 Long John Silver’s Ford Team
New Hampshire Motor Speedway Competition Notes
NHMS 301

Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Event: Race 32 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.0-mile)
#of Laps: 301
Time/TV/Radio: 2:00 PM ET on USA/PRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Zane Smith Notes

Following a third-place finish last Saturday at the Bristol Motor Speedway, Zane Smith and the No. 38 team shift their focus to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire. For Smith, Sunday’s 301-lap, 318-mile race will mark his 75th NASCAR Cup Series race.

Long John Silver’s will return to the No. 38 car this weekend, partnering with Smith for the 301-lap event. Long John Silver’s will bring its signature, fan-favorite blue and yellow “Fish Yeah” scheme to Smith’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Fans can find a Long John Silver’s location near them by visiting ljsilvers.com.

“We’ve had some frustrating results the past couple of races, but Bristol gave us a huge confidence booster,” said Smith. “New Hampshire isn’t a track I have a lot of laps at, but it’s Ryan’s (Bergenty) home track and a place he’s had success at with Ryan Newman in the Modifieds so there’s a lot of positivity heading into the weekend. Hopefully, we can bring home another top-five finish.”

Road Crew

Driver: Zane Smith

Hometown: Huntington Beach, California

Crew Chief: Ryan Bergenty

Hometown: Plainville, Connecticut

Car Chief: Will Norris

Hometown: Bells, Tennessee

Engineer: Jacob Clamme

Hometown: Hartford City, Indiana

Engineer: Chris Yerges

Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Mechanic: Steve Godfrey

Hometown: West Haven, Connecticut

Mechanic / Engine Tuner: Tyler Podlaski

Hometown: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Interior Specialist: Matt Fowler

Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spotter: Ryan Blanchard

Hometown: Bethlehem, Connecticut

Transport Co-Driver: Ernest Mullins

Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Transport Co-Driver: Rick Grissom

Hometown: Bakersfield, California

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Ryan Flores

Hometown: Manasquan, New Jersey

Rear Tire Changer: Austin Chrismon

Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Drew Baum

Hometown: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Jackman: Ryan Selig

Hometown: Lindenhurst, Illinois

Fueler: Chris Webb

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

ABOUT LONG JOHN SILVER’S

Long John Silver’s was founded in 1969 and is on a mission to create treasured moments through high-quality food and bell-ringing service. With restaurants from sea to mouth-watering sea, Long John Silver’s continues building on a belief that the unique seafood experience from the coasts should be accessible to all. Learn more at ljsilvers.com or join the conversation via social media on X, Facebook, or Instagram.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

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