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ARCA Menards Series / ARCA Menards East at Toledo Speedway: Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging

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  • The ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East will come together for the first of four 2026 combination races in Saturday’s Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging at Toledo Speedway. The race will pay full points for both series and the winner will be credited with a victory in both series.
  • The Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging will be the 86th ARCA Menards Series race at Toledo Speedway since the first in 1963. Only one track – Salem Speedway – has held more ARCA Menards Series races in series history.
  • The Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging will be the third ARCA Menards East race at Toledo Speedway and the first since 2020.
  • Jake Bollman (No. 20 Nitro Motorsports Toyota) leads the ARCA Menards Series championship standings headed into the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging by 12 points over Ryan Vargas (No. 91 Maples Motorsports Chevrolet). Both Bollman and Vargas will be making their first ARCA Menards Series start at Toledo Speedway.
  • Spire Motorsports development driver Tristan McKee (No. 77 Zeigler Chevrolet) leads the ARCA Menards Series East championship standings by seven points over defending race winner Max Reaves (No. 18 Cook Out Toyota). McKee won the first two ARCA Menards East races in 2026 at Hickory Motor Speedway and Rockingham Speedway, while Reaves won the most recent series race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. McKee finished third at Toledo in 2025.
  • Current ZMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car points leader Caden Kvapil (No. 24 Sigma Performance Services Chevrolet) will make his ARCA Menards Series debut in the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging. Kvapil – younger son of 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Travis Kvapil and brother of former CARS Tour champion and current NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship contender Carson Kvapil – finished eighth in the ASA STARS National Tour CorvetteParts.net Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway last September. Kvapil drives for Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s JR Motorsports team in the CARS Tour.
  • Phoenix Raceway winner and Richard Childress Racing development driver Carson Brown (No. 28 K&L Ready Mix Chevrolet) will make his third ARCA Menards Series start in the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging. Brown finished second in his most recent start at Watkins Glen International last weekend. Brown is also chasing the ASA STARS National Tour championship and has started off the season with a pair of victories at New Smyrna Speedway and Five Flags Speedway. He finished sixth in the CorvetteParts.net Glass City 200 last September in his first Toledo Speedway appearance.
  • Andy Jankowiak (No. 71 DAK’s Markets Chevrolet) will make his 50th career ARCA Menards Series start in the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging. Jankowiak, who won at Talladega Superspeedway and sits third in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, has two previous starts at Toledo Speedway, with his best finish a seventh-place run in his most recent Toledo start in 2023. Jankowiak is 14 markers out of the points lead.
  • Reigning ARCA Menards East champion Isaac Kitzmiller (No. 79 A.L.L. Construction / Carter CAT Chevrolet) will be making his first appearance at Toledo Speedway alongside his father Jason (No. 97 A.L.L. Construction / Carter CAT Chevrolet). Isaac enters the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging third in the ARCA Menards East standings with two third-place efforts at Hickory and Rockingham as his season’s best. Jason’s efforts will be overseen by ten-time ARCA Menards Series champion and ten-time Toledo Speedway winner Frank Kimmel.
  • Jackson McLerran (No. 95 JSJ Construction / Firemark Property Management Toyota) enters the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging fourth in the ARCA Menards East standings. McLerran, who has three top-ten finishes including a season-best sixth at Rockingham, will have former Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway pro late model champion and MAN Motorsports teammate Hunter Wright calling the shots from the pit box at Toledo Speedway.
  • The 30 cars entered for the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging represents the largest ARCA Menards Series entry list at Toledo Speedway since 2015, a race won by Todd Gilliland.
  • Should the race need to be extended to overtime, there will be unlimited attempts at a two-lap “green, white, checkered” finish. Should the caution flag wave once the white flag has been displayed, there will be unlimited attempts at a one-lap “green and white together followed by checkered” finish.
  • The Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging will be conducted with two five-minute breaks at or near lap 75 and lap 125. Teams can change tires and add fuel, but not simultaneously. Teams will have 12 tires at their disposal for the event (practice, qualifying, and race) and can use them at their discretion. The only time teams can change tires without penalty is during the two breaks. All changes outside of the break must be for a damaged/flat tire and must be approved by ARCA officials.
  • Mason Mitchell holds the ARCA Menards Series track qualifying record at Toledo Speedway, set in 2014, at 15.682 seconds/114.781 miles per hour.
  • Frank Kimmel holds the ARCA Menards Series track race record at Toledo Speedway, set in a 150-lap race in 1998, at 86.400 miles per hour.
  • The pace car for the Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging will be the same Pontiac Grand Ville convertible that was the pace car at ARCA-sanctioned Mt. Clemens Race Track and Toledo Speedway in 1973. The car has been restored and provided by former ARCA Menards Series driver Roger Blackstock. Blackstock, from Richmond, Michigan, has 170 career ARCA Menards Series starts and finished ninth in the series standings in 1994 and 1996.
  • The Owens Corning 200 Presented by CGS Imaging is set for 7 pm ET on Saturday, May 16. The race will be televised live on FS1. Live timing & scoring data and live race audio will be available on ARCARacing.com; for up-to-the-minute updates please follow @ARCA_Racing on X (formerly known as Twitter).

About ARCA 
The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum in Toledo, Ohio, and acquired by NASCAR in April 2018, is the leading grassroots stock car sanctioning body in the United States. Bridging the gap between NASCAR’s top three national touring series and weekly and regional tour racing all across the country, the organization sanctions over 100 races per year in the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, ARCA Menards Series West, ASA STARS National Tour, ASA CRA Super Series, ASA Midwest Tour, ASA Southern Super Series plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways. For more information about ARCA visit www.arcaracing.com, or follow ARCA on Facebook (@ARCARacing) and Twitter (@ARCA_Racing). 

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Ticket sales for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham start this week

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Multi-day grandstand ticket holders from the 2025 event will receive priority access to select their seats

MARKHAM, Ontario (May 12, 2026) – The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is excited to announce that ticket sales for the inaugural race in Markham, Ontario, will officially commence this week. Fans who held multi-day reserved grandstand tickets from the 2025 event will receive priority access to select their seats first for the Aug. 14-16 event.

These fans will receive a notification on Wednesday, May 13, with further details and the opening time of their selection window. This exclusive period will remain open until Sunday, May 24, at 11:59 p.m. ET allowing these 2025 purchasers to secure their place at the new 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre (2.19-mile) temporary street circuit. Those who purchase their tickets during the priority access period will receive traditional renewal benefits, including complimentary access to the Aviva IndyCar Paddock, as well as have the opportunity to upgrade their tickets to the Champions Club or Champions Club+ at an additional cost. The Rookie Racers program will also be available for purchase during his renewal period.

“The anticipation for the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is at an all-time high, and we can’t wait for fans to begin securing their new seats starting this week,” said president Jeff Atkinson. “We are deeply grateful for the years of support that brought us here and helped us continue to keep this iconic Ontario racing tradition alive. We are excited to kick off this new era in Markham and for what is to come for the future of racing in Ontario.”

Public ticket sales for all available multi-day tickets will open Tuesday, May 26, at 10 a.m. ET.

Fans can choose from four strategic grandstand locations, each placed at the circuit’s highest-intensity racing points:

Pit Lane Grandstand: Located within the Unionville GO parking lot, this is a premier view of the unique, double-sided pit lane and the final dash to the checkered flag.

Turn 3 Grandstand: Positioned outside Turn 3 and located in a central location of the festival site, fans will witness the field charging from Turn 2 into this 90-degree left-hand turn.

Remington Turn 5 Grandstand: Spectators will see late braking and passing into the hairpin before accelerating down the high-speed, long back straight.

Turn 8 Grandstand: This grandstand provides a vantage point of the technical left-hand turn as drivers accelerate toward the sweeping right-hander of Turn 9.

As announced in September 2025, the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is moving to a temporary track which is being built in the eastern precinct of Markham’s downtown, between Kennedy Road, Enterprise Boulevard, Unionville GO tracks, and Highway 407. This new track will offer fans great sightlines within the festival site for both reserved grandstand and general admission ticket holders.

For additional event information, visit hondaindy.com. Follow Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on social media using @ontarioindy and #indyON for the latest updates. Joining the E-Club also provides insider access to the latest news and offers, including access to the pre-sale ticket window on May 25th.

About Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham:

Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is a world-class motorsports festival which takes place annually on a new 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre (2.19-mile) temporary circuit in the Greater Toronto Area using the downtown streets of Markham, Ontario. The event features many attractions, food trucks, interactive displays and activities, and supports local charities. Your Ontario Honda Dealers Present Free Fan Friday, offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish Canada raising over $1.1 million from the event since 2010. As one of Ontario’s largest annual sporting events, the first Ontario Indy street race was held in 1986 in downtown Toronto. Now located in York Region, the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is the sole Canadian race for some of the world’s fastest race car drivers from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, like Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward and Kyle Kirkwood and features teams including Chip Ganassi Racing, Team Penske, Arrow McLaren and Andretti Global, respectively. This event has also historically hosted Canadian racing legends like Scott Goodyear, James Hinchcliffe, Greg Moore, Alex Tagliani, Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Robert Wickens and more. Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto, ULC, whose affiliates also promote three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Feb. 27-March 1, 2026), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid (July 3-5, 2026) and OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 7-9, 2026).

For more information, visit hondaindy.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page at @OntarioIndy or follow the event on X at @Ontario_Indy and Instagram at @OntarioIndy using #indyON.

Ford Racing NASCAR – NASCAR All-Star Race Advance

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NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE (DOVER)
Friday, May 15 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 5 p.m. ET (FS1)
Sunday, May 17– NASCAR Cup Series, 1 p.m. ET (FS1)

NASCAR is taking its annual All-Star Race to Dover Motor Speedway for the first time and there will be at least five Ford Racing drivers in the final 26-car, 200 lap segment for Sunday’s scheduled race. Joey Logano (2016 and 2024) has a pair of All-Star Race wins to his credit while Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney has one (2022).

LOCKED IN

As noted above, there are five Ford Racing drivers who are locked in for the final 200-lap segment that will feature 26 cars. Josh Berry, Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano are all guaranteed spots after posting at least one victory last year. The remaining drivers can make their way into the field through either the fan vote or by having one of the lowest combined finishing positions from the first two segments.

MULTIPLE ALL-STAR WINNERS

Logano’s win in 2024 put him in a select group of Ford drivers who have won the NASCAR All-Star Race more than once. The only others to do it are Davey Allison and Mark Martin. Allison was the first driver to win the non-points exhibition in back-to-back years (1991-92) and then Jimmie Johnson joined him (2012-13). Martin’s victories came in 1998 and 2005 driving the famed No. 6 Ford for car owner Jack Roush. Logano could become the fifth person overall to win the event more than two times if he finds Victory Lane on Sunday.

RYAN BLANEY: “When I was growing up, the All-Star race was always a fun two weeks at Charlotte. You go from the All-Star race, to the [Coca-Cola] 600. Watching dad go through it was always unique, understanding it’s a ‘no holds barred’ type of race. I was fortunate enough to win it a few years ago, and I think it’s unique that they’ve switched it around. Everyone knows what you’re going for, and no one’s worried about points. You make a weekend out of it, especially when you get to go to new places. Moving that race to a different racetrack like Dover is fun. Throw everything out the window, old money racing.”

BRAD KESELOWSKI: “I like the schedule variation of moving the tracks around year-over-year. I don’t think Dover has ever had an All-Star race. The format for the All-Star race is compelling, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it all plays out. There are a lot of unknowns.”

AUSTIN CINDRIC: “I love Dover. It’s one of my favorite tracks whether we’re going there racing for one million dollars or for a bunch of points. I’m just glad we’re going. It should be an interesting race having all the cars out there under a new format. It’ll be a cool place for it. I don’t know if they have Miles [the Monster] holding the cash, but I’ll try to take it from him.”

TODD GILLILAND: “It’s going to be interesting. It’s a good opportunity to try something different at Dover. I’m excited about the resin on the racetrack, and for someone who has yet to make an All-Star race, I’m getting to run more of it than probably ever. Considering the format and from a fan’s perspective, it’s exactly what you want. When I’m watching other races, I’m like ‘Yeah, let’s invert the Top-10.’ When you’re in the car, it can be challenging because the leaders get pushed to the back. But, it should be really entertaining and as a competitor, I hope that I’m in that Top-20.”

LOGANO DOMINATES NORTH WILKESBORO

In 2024, Joey Logano dominated the NASCAR All-Star Race like nobody ever had, leading all but one of the 200 laps and winning the $1 million bonus for the second time in his career. Logano won the pole, thanks in part to his pit crew that put together a solid pit stop in a modified qualifying format, and never looked back once the green flag fell. He bolted to the lead on the softer tire compound that Goodyear made available, in addition to the regular tires usually used on race weekends, and controlled the race until the checkered flag.

BLANEY NETS TEXAS ALL-STAR WIN

Ryan Blaney drove to his first victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway in 2022 as he led 84 of the 140 laps. The triumph came in his sixth start in the annual All-Star exhibition, which was held for just the second time at the 1.5-mile Fort Worth track. Blaney had to outlast the field in an overtime session, forced by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s crash with Blaney just a short distance from the checkered flag. The caution lights illuminated to force the extra laps, but Blaney — thinking he had won — had lowered his window net on what he thought was the cool-down lap. After struggling to get it fastened, he held on in the final two-lap dash to the end.

LOGANO AND KESELOWSKI FINISH 1-2

Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski made All-Star history as they became the first teammates to sweep the top two spots in the All-Star Race when they did it in 2016. Logano came out on top of a side-by-side battle with Kyle Larson in the final two laps, getting clear with just over one lap to go after Larson hit the outside wall coming off turn two. That enabled Keselowski to get the runner-up spot and successfully commemorate the 50th Anniversary of car owner Roger Penske’s career in motorsports. It marked Ford’s 11th All-Star Race win and first in five years since Edwards won in 2011.

ELLIOTT THRILLS HOMETOWN FANS WITH ATLANTA WIN

The first time Ford won the All-Star Race was in 1986 when Bill Elliott drove his Thunderbird to Victory Lane, but that race is remembered for another trivial fact as well. That marked the only time, prior to this year, that the event has been run at a track other than Charlotte Motor Speedway. Elliott’s home track of Atlanta Motor Speedway served as host on Mother’s Day that year, a date NASCAR traditionally does not race. With only 10 cars making up the field, Elliott darted to the lead from his outside front row starting position and never gave it up as he led all 83 laps en route to a popular victory with the fans.

WALTRIP-WOOD FIRST-TIME WINNERS

Michael Waltrip’s win in 1996 marked his first victory in NASCAR’s top division and was the first in the event for Wood Brothers Racing. Waltrip almost didn’t get into the big show because he had to battle it out in the preliminary Winston Open, where he grabbed the final transfer spot by holding off Johnny Benson to finish fifth. That meant he started last in the 20-car main event, which was called the Winston Select. After the first two 30-lap segments had been completed, Waltrip found himself fourth for the final 10-lap shootout. He passed Rusty Wallace for third after an aborted restart, and then was riding behind Dale Earnhardt and Terry Labonte, who were battling side-by-side. As the two entered turn one with eight laps to go, they made contact which slowed them down enough to allow Waltrip to dart to the inside and pass both of them for the lead. He held on the rest of the way to post his first win of any kind in NASCAR’s top division.

MONSTER MILE DEBUTS

This weekend will mark the first race for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Dover Motor Speedway since 2020, which means a number of current Ford Racing drivers have little or no experience on the Monster Mile. In fact, the only one with more than two starts is Ben Rhodes, who has six overall and four straight top 10 finishes. Rhodes, who raced at Dover for the first time in 2014, was fifth in ‘20. Chandler Smith and Ty Majeski each have one start while Jake Garcia, Cole Butcher and Layne Riggs will all be making their series debuts.

SMITH AND RIGGS IN TOP THREE

The Front Row Motorsports tandem of Chandler Smith and Layne Riggs come into this weekend’s race ranked second and third respectively in the series point standings. Each driver has one win with Smith’s coming in the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway and Riggs getting his on the street course in St. Petersburg. The ThorSport duo of Ben Rhodes and Ty Majeski are sixth and seventh.

FORD NASCAR CUP SERIES

ALL-STAR RACE WINNERS

1986 – Bill Elliott (Atlanta)

1991 – Davey Allison (Charlotte)

1992 – Davey Allison (Charlotte)

1994 – Geoffrey Bodine (Charlotte)

1996 – Michael Waltrip (Charlotte)

1998 – Mark Martin (Charlotte)

2002 – Ryan Newman (Charlotte)

2004 – Matt Kenseth (Charlotte)

2005 – Mark Martin (Charlotte)

2011 – Carl Edwards (Charlotte)

2016 – Joey Logano (Charlotte)

2018 – Kevin Harvick (Charlotte)

2022 – Ryan Blaney (Texas)

2024 – Joey Logano (North Wilkesboro)

NASCAR CUP SERIES DOVER WINNERS

1969 – Richard Petty

1978 – Bobby Allison (2)

1980 – Bobby Allison (1)

1981 – Jody Ridley and Neil Bonnett

1985 – Bill Elliott

1986 – Ricky Rudd (2)

1987 – Davey Allison and Ricky Rudd

1988 – Bill Elliott (Sweep)

1990 – Bill Elliott (2)

1994 – Rusty Wallace (Sweep)

1997 – Ricky Rudd and Mark Martin

1998 – Dale Jarrett and Mark Martin

1999 – Mark Martin (2)

2004 – Mark Martin (1)

2005 – Greg Biffle (1)

2006 – Matt Kenseth (1)

2007 – Carl Edwards (2)

2008 – Greg Biffle (2)

2011 – Matt Kenseth (1)

2018 – Kevin Harvick (1)

2020 – Kevin Harvick (2)

FORD’S NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES DOVER WINNERS

2000 – Kurt Busch

2006 – Mark Martin

2015 – Tyler Reddick

2019 – Johnny Sauter

The Ford Mustang is the world’s best selling sports car and one of its most popular race cars. With Mustang-based race cars competing in international sports car competition (GT3 and GT4), NASCAR, NHRA, Formula Drift, in Supercars, at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and in its own bespoke regional one-make series – Mustang Cup and Mustang Challenge – the platform has an unprecedented global reach. This weekend, 17 Mustang race cars are scheduled to race across all disciplines. Learn more about Mustang at www.FordRacing.com .

Fleetio Joins 23XI Racing as Primary Partner with Corey Heim for Coca-Cola 600, Bringing “Your Fleet’s New Pit Crew” to the Track

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Partnership with 23XI and No. 67 team brings Fleetio’s maintenance-first approach to one of NASCAR’s most demanding races

BIRMINGHAM, AL – May 12, 2026 – Fleetio, the leading fleet maintenance and optimization platform, announced today a partnership with 23XI Racing, headlined by Corey Heim, driver of the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE, who will compete with Fleetio at the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, 2026. The partnership puts Fleetio’s “Your Fleet’s New Pit Crew” campaign on one of motorsports’ most demanding stages – a 600-mile proving ground where preparation, intelligence, and a team mindset decide who survives and who wins.

In NASCAR, the driver doesn’t win alone. The crew does the unseen work that turns a fast car into one that delivers under pressure by anticipating problems, executing in seconds, and never sleeping on the job. With 8,500 fleets on the platform, serving over 1 million vehicles per year, and managing over 9 million service records per year, Fleetio plays that same role for fleet operators by embedding intelligence directly into their maintenance workflows. This gives teams access to benchmarks and AI-driven decision support in one place, helping them reduce avoidable costs and giving them the choice and control to operate with the systems that fit their needs.

“Fleet operations and racing both come down to the crew and how well they execute over time. That’s the philosophy we have built Fleetio around – helping teams anticipate issues, act quickly, and earn our place alongside our customers every day. The Coca-Cola 600 is the perfect stage to show how that plays out in high-stakes conditions with thin margins,” said Jon Meachin, CEO of Fleetio. “On the track and in the bay, the work that goes into preventing a breakdown is just as important as the way the crew responds to one. Fleetio is that crew for the fleets we serve, running the maintenance operation that keeps vehicles on the road.”

“Speed and execution are at the heart of our team’s success, and we always enjoy partnering with innovative brands that share those same characteristics,” said Steve Lauletta, 23XI team president. “Without the people at Airspeed who drive and manage our trucks being prepared to tackle and anticipating challenges, our team would be at a disadvantage. We look forward to welcoming Fleetio to 23XI for the Charlotte race.”

Behind the wheel of the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE is Corey Heim, one of NASCAR’s fastest-rising stars. Heim captured the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship after a record-setting season that included 12 wins and 1,625 laps led. In the Truck Series, Heim earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2022 and has amassed 25 wins and 14 pole awards. As he begins making his mark in the Cup Series and sets out for his 11th career Cup Series start, Heim brings that same competitive pedigree to the 23XI and the No. 67 team.

“I’m excited to compete in my first Coca-Cola 600 and look forward to having a partner like Fleetio with me that really understands the importance of teamwork during challenging situations,” said Heim. “I’m sure I will learn a lot throughout the race, and I’m fortunate to have a great crew and teammates around to help me prepare for the race before we get to the track.”

The partnership will feature Fleetio-branding and color scheme on the No. 67 Toyota at Charlotte. Representing Fleetio’s role in equipping maintenance teams with the tools to keep vehicles in service when uptime is on the line, Heim and the No. 67 pit crew will also have head-to-toe branded uniforms for the race. Fleetio will continue its presence with 23XI during the season, including additional associate sponsorships with Heim and current Cup Series leader Tyler Reddick at Talladega in the fall.

Amazon Prime Video will stream the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET as the network’s first NASCAR broadcast of the year.

Your fleet’s new pit crew. Ready when you are. Take a closer look at the Fleetio-branded No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE and the 23XI Racing partnership driving it across the finish line at https://www.fleetio.com/lp/nascar.

About Fleetio
Fleetio is the leading fleet maintenance and optimization platform, helping fleets, repair shops, and partners efficiently manage their assets by providing resources fueled with data-driven recommendations and expert insights. Fleetio sets the industry standard as an operating system built to support real execution through embedded intelligence, automation, and connected maintenance workflows. Leveraging its comprehensive fleet ecosystem, the company supports over 8 million vehicles, including 8,500 fleets across 100+ countries, and processes over 13 million repair orders per year through a network of 110,000 repair shops. Fleetio equips fleet professionals with the tools they need to extend asset life, reduce downtime, and confidently deliver results for their business.

About 23XI Racing

23XI Racing – pronounced twenty-three eleven – was founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin in 2020. With rising NASCAR star Bubba Wallace selected to drive the No. 23 Toyota Camry, the team made its NASCAR Cup Series debut in the 2021 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Wallace made history on October 4, 2021, when he captured his first career Cup Series win, becoming just the second African American to win in the Cup Series, and earning 23XI its first-ever victory. 23XI expanded to a two-car organization in 2022 with Cup Series Champion and Hall of Famer Kurt Busch driving the No. 45 Toyota Camry. With a win at Kansas Speedway in May of 2022, Busch earned 23XI the team’s first-ever playoff berth. Tyler Reddick joined the team in 2023 to drive the No. 45 car. In 2024, Reddick won the Regular Season Championship and raced to a spot in the Championship 4, a first for both the team and Reddick. In 2026, Reddick made history by winning the first three Cup Series races of the season, including the Daytona 500. 23XI currently features the lineup of Bubba Wallace in the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE, Tyler Reddick in the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE and Riley Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE. Corey Heim currently serves as the team’s development driver and races occasionally in the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE. The team operates out of Airspeed, a state-of-the-art facility in Huntersville, N.C.

How Mobile Auto Repair Services Can Save on Your Time and Money

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Modern scheduling necessitates us all to be much more busier than ever before. Allocating time to visit a traditional repair shop can be frustrating, difficult, and sometimes impossible, depending on your schedule. Trying to balance long wait times, towing costs, and day-to-day scheduling differences can quickly become a bundle of stress and nightmares. Because of this, more drivers are opting for mobile auto repair services for a convenient and affordable solution.

Companies like Assure Repair have helped lead the charge by offering expert on-site diagnostics, brake repairs, oil changes, and other general automotive maintenance. As a trusted mobile mechanic dallas service provider, you can expect same-day repairs to help you get back on the road quickly without all the needless frustration.

Convenience is Everything

Far and wide, the biggest advantages of mobile auto repair are time saved and convenience. Traditional repair shops often require adhering to their schedule (which is also during the hours you work) for routine maintenance. Mobile mechanics completely eliminate scheduling problems by bringing service straight to your car, wherever it is.

Whether your car is at home, at work, or stranded on a roadside, a reputable mobile service can perform a wide range of repairs and maintenance on-site. This means, while you’re working, asleep, or away, you can instead be doing what you need to do, instead of waiting in line or inside a lobby. No more need to waste extra gas or take a day off work to do chores like auto repair.

How You Save Money

Mobile mechanics can operate much more efficiently, which correlates to lower pricing, and that isn’t including the other money savers. You end up saving more on top of that because you don’t need to pay for additional gas for travel, no towing fees if your car breaks down, reduced downtime, and less unnecessary diagnostic charges.

By eliminating hidden costs, reducing travel time, and offering convenience, mobile auto services are much more budget-friendly than traditional shops. However, it’s worth noting that if your car cannot be repaired on-site, the costs will be comparable to those at a traditional shop.

Services Offered for Mobile On-Site by Mechanics

Mobile auto repair services commonly offer a wide range of maintenance and repair options. Oftentimes, there is little to no need to visit a traditional shop for a common, everyday problem.

Commonly provided on-site services include:

  • Oil and Filter Changes
  • Brake pad and rotor replacement
  • Alternator and/or starter repair
  • Check engine light diagnostics.
  • Fluid top-offs
  • Misc and various system checks
  • Battery testing and replacement
  • Preventative maintenance

Some service providers may offer more, while others may offer less, but they typically cover the most common vehicle issues. More often than not, you can avoid an unnecessary trip to a repair shop.

Bottom Line

More and more people are prioritizing convenience and efficiency, and mobile auto repair services have grown in popularity as a result. Simply put, the ability to receive expert vehicle care without altering your daily schedule is changing how people think about car maintenance.

While companies like Assure Repair stand out in Dallas, mobile service providers are showing that professional service doesn’t need to come with long wait times or needless stress and frustration. Instead, when you contact these mobile service providers, you can only expect the best for yourself and your vehicle.

Time and money matter more than ever these days, and mobile auto repair service providers offer an elegant solution that keeps your day-to-day going as smoothly as possible.

Improve Creativity with Art Classes in Vaughan

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Creativity is an important skill that helps people express ideas, solve problems, and feel more confident in daily life. One of the best ways to develop creative thinking is through art. Joining art classes in Vaughan can help children, teenagers, and adults improve their imagination while learning valuable artistic skills in a supportive environment.

Summer Art Camp Vaughan

Art is more than drawing pictures or painting on a canvas. It encourages people to think differently and explore new ideas. When students work on art projects, they learn how to make decisions, experiment with colors, and create something original. Art Summer Art Camp Vaughan also improves focus and patience. Many students discover that regular practice helps them stay calm and organized. These benefits can support performance in school, work, and personal life.

Children’s Art Classes Vaughan

Children’s Art Classes in Vaughan give students the chance to practice creativity through hands-on learning. Instead of only reading about art, students actively create designs, paintings, sketches, and crafts. This practical experience allows them to improve their imagination naturally.

Teachers often guide students through different artistic techniques while still encouraging personal expression. This balance helps students feel comfortable trying new ideas without fear of making mistakes.

Activities in art classes may include:

  • Painting with acrylic or watercolor
  • Pencil sketching and shading
  • Mixed media projects
  • Canvas art creation
  • Sculpture and craft work

These creative exercises help students think outside the box and develop unique artistic styles.

Art Classes for Kids Vaughan

Many people struggle to express their emotions or ideas clearly. Art Classes for Kids Vaughan can become a healthy and powerful form of communication. Students often gain confidence when they complete artwork and receive positive feedback from instructors and classmates.

Art classes also create a welcoming environment where students feel encouraged instead of judged. This support helps beginners become more comfortable with creativity over time.

For children, art can improve self-esteem and communication skills. Adults may find art relaxing after stressful workdays, while seniors often enjoy art as a calming and meaningful hobby.

The Value of Professional Art Instruction

Learning art alone can sometimes feel difficult. Professional instructors provide guidance that helps students improve faster and avoid common mistakes. Experienced teachers explain techniques clearly and help students understand composition, color balance, and creative design.

Art classes in Vaughan are available for different skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists. Students can join classes that match their interests and learning goals.

Professional instruction also keeps students motivated. Structured lessons and regular practice sessions encourage steady improvement and help students stay committed to their creative journey.

Creativity Benefits Beyond Art

The skills learned in art classes can also help in many other areas of life. Creative thinking is useful in business, technology, education, and marketing. People who practice art often become better problem-solvers because they learn to approach challenges from different angles.

Art can also improve observation skills and attention to detail. These abilities are valuable in both academic and professional settings.

In today’s fast-moving digital world, creativity has become one of the most valuable personal and career skills. Art classes provide a simple but effective way to strengthen that ability.

Finding the Right Art Class

Choosing the right class is important for a positive learning experience. Students should look for programs that offer supportive instructors, small class sizes, and practical learning opportunities.

Some classes focus on traditional painting, while others explore modern creative techniques. Trying different styles can help students discover their interests and hidden talents.

Whether someone wants to become a professional artist or simply enjoy a creative hobby, art classes can provide long-term personal benefits.

Final Thoughts

Creativity grows with practice, encouragement, and exploration. Art classes in Vaughan offer an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to improve their imagination and artistic abilities. Through hands-on projects, professional instruction, and creative freedom, students can develop confidence and valuable skills that benefit many areas of life.

Right of Way Regulations for U Turns in Busy Urban Intersections

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Attempting to reverse direction on a crowded city street is one of the most unpredictable maneuvers a motorist can perform. It requires a driver to monitor multiple lanes of moving traffic simultaneously while judging the distance of oncoming vehicles in the distance ahead.

Most city layouts are not designed to accommodate wide turning radii without disrupting the natural flow of transportation. When a driver decides to spin their vehicle around, they are essentially cutting across the paths of everyone else on the road today safely.

Staying safe during these maneuvers depends on a complete knowledge of the specific rules governing regional intersections. Following Las Vegas U-turn accident laws is the only way to ensure that a quick turn does not lead to a lifetime of legal and physical consequences for drivers.

Defining Lawful Movements Under Nevada Statutes

State law provides clear guidelines on where a driver can and cannot legally perform a turn to head the opposite way. These maneuvers are permitted as long as they can be completed safely and do not interfere with other traffic flow within the immediate vicinity.

Visibility is the primary factor that determines the legality of a turn in any given situation. A driver must have a clear view of the road for several hundred feet in both directions before attempting to rotate their entire vehicle safely without causing others to brake.

Signage also plays a vital role in regulating these movements at major intersections. Many busy crossings feature permanent markers that explicitly ban turning around to maintain the efficiency of light cycles. Ignoring these signs is a form of negligence in any investigation that takes place.

Prioritizing Oncoming Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

The driver attempting to change direction carries the primary burden of ensuring the path is entirely clear. This means they must yield the right of way to every other vehicle approaching from the opposite side of the street during the entirety of the maneuver.

Pedestrians using crosswalks also have absolute priority during these scenarios. A driver must wait until every person has reached the safety of the curb before initiating their turn. Failing to account for someone walking leads to tragic results that are avoidable with a bit of patience.

Waiting for a large enough gap in the flow of cars is the only way to perform the maneuver responsibly. Many people make the mistake of trying to rush through a tight opening. This aggressive behavior is a frequent cause of vehicle pileups at the busiest intersections.

Navigating Right on Red and Turning Conflicts

A common point of contention occurs when one driver is making a right turn on a red light while another is performing a turn on a green arrow. Both individuals often believe they have the right of way, leading to an impact in the crossing.

The driver making the reversal generally has the legal priority over someone turning right on a red light. This is because a green signal provides a protected window for movement. The person turning right is still required to stop and yield first before they move.

Miscommunication between these two parties is a recipe for disaster. If neither driver is looking at the other, a crash becomes inevitable. Both motorists should remain cautious and assume that the other person might not see them while they are moving through the busy zone.

Proving Fault Through Technical and Visual Data

Determining who caused a crash during a disputed turn often requires a detailed look at the physical evidence left at the scene. The point of impact on the vehicles provides a wealth of information about the speed and angle of collision between the two cars.

Traffic camera footage is another invaluable tool for resolving these disagreements. Most modern intersections are equipped with sensors that record the timing of the signals and the movements of every car. Seeing the event as it happened removes all the guesswork from the reporting.

Skid marks and debris patterns on the pavement also tell a story about how each driver reacted. If a car shows no signs of braking, it suggests they were distracted. Combining different data points creates a comprehensive picture of the event occurring on the public road.

Final Reflections on Accountability and Damages

Recovering damages after a collision involving a turn around maneuver is often a complex and hard fought process. Insurance companies frequently try to shift the blame to avoid paying out high value claims. Having a solid foundation of evidence is the only way to win.

The legal nuances of these cases require a careful attention to detail and a deep knowledge of regional traffic laws. Every intersection has its own specific risks that must be considered. A thorough review ensures that the truth is revealed to everyone involved in the crash.

Achieving a successful resolution provides the financial support needed for a full recovery. Accountability on the road makes the entire community a safer place for everyone. Navigating these hurdles with professional guidance leads to a much clearer path forward for the injured parties in the city.

Jim Dunn Racing – Chicago Advance for the Route 66 NHRA Nationals

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Jeff Arend
Mooneyes Funny Car Driver for Jim Dunn Racing
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK
May 14-17 | Joliet, Illinois

Event Overview
Friday, May 15 (Nitro Qualifying, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

Nitro qualifying session (Q1): 2:30 p.m. CDT/3:30 p.m. EDT
Nitro qualifying session (Q2): 5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT

Saturday, May 16 (Nitro Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

Nitro qualifying session (Q3) / Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Semifinals: 12 p.m. CDT/1 p.m. EDT
Nitro qualifying session (Q4) / Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals: 2:30 p.m. CDT/3:30 p.m. EDT

Sunday, May 17 (Nitro Eliminations, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

Round 1: 11 a.m. CDT/12 p.m. EDT
Round 2: 1:30 p.m. CDT/2:30 p.m. EDT
Semifinals: 3:15 p.m. CDT/4:15 p.m. EDT
Finals: 4:40 p.m. CDT/5:40 p.m. EDT

TV coverage on FS1

Friday, May 15: Qualifying show (6:30 p.m. CDT/7:30 p.m. EDT)
Saturday, May 16: Qualifying show (10:30 p.m. CDT/11:30 p.m. EDT)
Sunday, May 17: Finals show (4 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. EDT)

Notes of Interest

The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK is the sixth event on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ 20-race calendar in 2026. Jim Dunn Racing brings its one full-time entry in Funny Car for Jeff Arend. A native of Canada, Arend moved to Southern California in 1997.

As the NHRA celebrates its landmark 75h season in 2026, Jim Dunn Racing is celebrating 76 years of success in drag racing. Jim started drag racing when he was 15 years old and at 91 years old, he plans to keep going as long as he can. In 2024, Jim received the NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. He has won some of the sport’s most significant races and has provided driving opportunities for some of the biggest names in the sport.

Coming into Chicago, Arend is 16th in the Funny Car standings, 338 points behind leader J.R. Todd.

Mooneyes is the primary partner of Arend this weekend in Chicago. Mooneyes products and logos are an indelible part of hot rod nostalgia, easily recognizable to gearheads and novices alike. They take pride in producing high-quality products that look great and get the job done right. Mooneyes produces Moon Fuel Blocks, Moon Tanks, Moon Discs, and Moon Valve Covers among other original parts right on site in their machine shop. They also supply various parts and accessories for hot rods and kustoms as well as an expanding like of custom motorcycle products. Located in the same place since it all started back in the 1950s, Mooneyes is located in Santa Fe Springs, California.

Arend piloted the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the NHRA’s two previous events, the 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte and the NHRA Southern Nationals in Valdosta, Georgia. He also stepped in for a portion of the weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, California. Prior to that, Arend last drove for Jim Dunn Racing in the 2013 and 2014 seasons and he has raced only sporadically in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. In his Funny Car career, Arend has four wins and five runner-up finishes to his credit. His last win came in July, 2012, when he beat Courtney Force in the final of the Route 66 Nationals at Chicago. He also has started twice from the No. 1 qualifying position.

The Route 66 Nationals will mark Arend’s 255th career Funny Car appearance, and his third Funny Car appearance on behalf of Jim Dunn Racing at Route 66 Raceway. His two previous appearances for the team came in 2013 and 2014.

Although Jim Dunn Racing has not advanced beyond the semifinals in 30 overall appearances at Route 66 Raceway, driver Jeff Arend has a winning record at the track (10-9) with a runner-up finish in 2011 (losing to Mike Neff in the final) and a win in 2012 (over Courtney Force).
Jeff Arend, Driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Mooneyes Funny Car
You’re returning to the track where you earned your last Funny Car win in 2012. What confidence does that give you, combined with the strong runs you and Jim Dunn Racing have accomplished in the two previous events?

“I can’t wait for Chicago. Route 66 Raceway is one of my favorite tracks! Considering we have gone down the track every run but one, Big Jim (Dunn) and I have a few ideas on how to up our performance. We were really happy with our 4.035-second Q1 run at South Georgia Motorsports Park on a tricky lane that most teams struggled with. We’re hoping to get in the three-second range at Route 66. I’m looking forward to running the Mooneyes colors. That scheme is always one of my favorites.”

INDYCAR and INDYCAR Officiating Announce Operating Update Following IMS Road Course Race Review

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INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) – INDYCAR and INDYCAR Officiating have announced an operating practice and process update following a review of the on-track incident involving car No. 20 during the Saturday, May 9 race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

On Lap 21, car No. 20 lost power and stopped on the front straightaway on drivers’ right of the track – off the racing line. Course marshals followed standard flagging protocol and deployed a standing yellow condition at Marshal Panel 14, with a corresponding waving yellow condition at Marshal Panel S/F (start-finish) to alert competitors to the stationary car. The escalation to a full course yellow (FCY) was made on Lap 22 as the driver began to exit the race car.

Following race control practice, the assessment of whether and when to escalate a local yellow to a FCY included the weighing of the following standard factors: driver egress, vehicle position, recovery vehicle access, safety team locations, laps remaining and the timing of approaching traffic to the incident. Additional factors on timing of a FCY also included pit windows and the running order of cars on track.

Effective immediately, INDYCAR Officiating will no longer take into consideration pit windows and the running order of cars on track before deploying a FCY. While there is no change to local yellow procedures, initiation of a FCY will be based primarily on: driver status, vehicle position and condition, the location and readiness of safety personnel, recovery access, and the speed differential between affected cars and approaching traffic.

“The Lap 21 incident on Saturday made clear that there needs to be a cleaner standard for how race control moves from a local to a full course yellow,” INDYCAR Officiating’s Independent Officiating Board chair Raj Nair said. “INDYCAR Officiating, with INDYCAR’s full support, has made this change of approach to ensure that the only inputs to the full course yellow escalation are safety ones. Streamlining the assessment will also save time as competitive considerations are no longer a factor.”

Added INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles: “The most important job in race control is to ensure the safety of our drivers, crews, safety workers and fans. Saturday highlighted that we must not waver from that central mission and aligning everyone on that philosophy was critical to discuss over the last 48 hours. The Independent Officiating Board, the new managing director of officiating, race director and INDYCAR are all in agreement and the metrics used to determine when to initiate a full course yellow will now ensure that when there is any risk to driver safety that race control will initiate a full course yellow.”

The race result from Saturday’s race on the IMS road course stands as posted. The updated flag escalation standard has been communicated to teams and drivers.

The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Sunday, May 24. Coverage begins at 10 a.m. on FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX One. Audio coverage is available via INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls on SiriusXM channel 218 and the INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA.

KENNINGTON READY FOR CASTROL SPEEDFEST AT CTMP

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May 12, 2025. DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Dodge team are ready to begin another championship pursuit as the 2026 NASCAR Canada Series opens this weekend with the CarGurus 200 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, the headline event of the Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest.

pion enters the new season with momentum after finishing runner-up in the championship standings a year ago. Now, Kennington has his sights firmly set on capturing a third national title.

Returning once again with longtime partner Castrol aboard the iconic #17 Dodge, Kennington and the DJK Racing team spent the off-season preparing a brand-new road course car for another demanding campaign.

“We’re excited to get the season started,” said Kennington. “The Castrol Speedfest is an incredible weekend with huge crowds and the perfect kick off for the new year. Last season showed we still have what it takes to battle for wins and championships, and everyone on this team is motivated to take that next step and bring home another title.”

The Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest remains one of the premier motorsport weekends in Canada and provides a fitting stage for the season opener. Fans can expect plenty of action as the NASCAR Canada Series launches another exciting year of racing.

Practice and qualifying for the CarGurus 200 take place Saturday, with the feature race scheduled for Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Here’s what you need to know.

CarGurus 200 Event Preview
Sunday May 17th Green Flag 2PM ET
The Track: 2.459-mile, ten turn road course (51-laps)
Race one of 14 in 2026

DJ Stat Nuggets
Winner at CTMP in 2011.
Top Finished top five in 14 of 30 races, top ten in 27 of 30 races at CTMP.
Finished in the top ten in all 12 races in 2025, only competitor to do so.
This race will be his 229th consecutive NASCAR Canada Series start, only driver to race in every series event,

Career Victories: 25

Most Recent Win: Riverside International Raceway, 2025

Television Coverage
Race fans can watch the CarGurus 200 live this Sunday afternoon beginning at 2PM ET on REV TV. Race highlights will also be shown on TSN, date and time TBD.

Race fans can follow DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Dodge team on their official social media platforms:

Twitter www.twitter.com/@djkracing
Instagram www.instagram.com/djkracing
Website www.djkracing.ca
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DJKenningtonRacing/

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