Cindric, Buescher and Preece Discuss Regular Season Daytona Finale

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August 22, 2025

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 2 Menards/Maytag Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Team Penske, has clinched a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after his win earlier this year at Talladega Superspeedway. He stopped by the Daytona infield media center to discuss this weekend’s regular season finale and what lies ahead.

AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 2 Menards/Maytag Ford Mustang Dark Horse – CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT MAKES DAYTONA SO SPECIAL? “When you first think of Daytona, you think of the Daytona 500, no doubt. I think the race, though, for me, that definitely started it here was the Rolex 24, just kind of as a teenage pounding the pavement trying to find something to drive, so it was definitely surreal for me to win a Daytona 500 before I win a Rolex 24. I think that’s always kind of what I go back to, so even going back to that event every year and definitely trying to win both. It’s a special place for a lot of people for a lot of reasons, and I think that’s why race fans come to it so often.”

WHAT DID YOU COOK THIS WEEK ON THE HILL? “I learned quite a bit about some Italian cooking. I think that I can handle myself well in the kitchen, but not necessarily like over the top. It was called Spidini, which I thought was essentially an Italian burrito. It was pretty interesting. I’m not the greatest with knives and you’ve got to butterfly the chicken breast and then you’ve got to pound it thin and wrap it in a bunch of stuff. It was good. It turned out great. I think it’s probably on the short list of restaurants I’ll probably come back to when we go there in a couple of weeks. It was a fun experience. I don’t get to cook as much as I’d like to during the season because I’m hardly ever home, so it’s good to kind of branch out and learn new things.”

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS SUMMER RACE AT DAYTONA THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO WIN IN CONTRAST TO THE 500? “I think when you compare and contrast the two, one, I think it’s probably a different brand of desperation that is throughout the field. I think for the 500, there’s probably a higher respect for what the win means, where here it’s all-out, whatever it takes for a good half of the field. To your point about what makes the two races different, we did have a pretty hot 500 this year, so I would say there’s probably gonna be more similarities to the 500 than maybe in years past when it was 60 or 50 degrees later in the evening. I definitely expect handling to matter. I expect lane choice to be pretty fluid and that makes decision-making pretty difficult for guys in the pack to figure out where they want to be. Usually, general confusion causes wrecks or contact or whatever else. I think it usually takes a while throughout this race for everybody to kind of get their bearings on where their car is, where they need to make it better, but also strategically where to place themselves.”

ALL OF THE TEAM PENSKE CARS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS, BUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONS. DOES THAT HELP YOU GUYS AT ALL OR DOES IT COMPLICATE THINGS? “I think as far as what’s best for the company, anyway we can get playoff points it’s pretty simple and no different than any other week. If one of us can win stages and win races, that only helps all of us into the playoffs – all four of us – but, otherwise, I think the only other main priority is Ryan’s got a great chance to get up to second in points, which is obviously a ton of playoff points, whereas Joey and I don’t really have that opportunity. I’m not saying the priority will be Ryan, but if we can get Ryan points, points don’t really matter for me regular season-wise, so I think that’s really the only thing that falls in the category of what else is out there, but I think, otherwise, if we can get one of us a win, even having another Ford in the playoffs is a big deal, so we’ll do our best to try and contribute to that cause.”

DOES HOW THOSE OTHER TEAMS WORK IMPACT THINGS AT ALL? “I definitely make sure as a competitor that I keep myself as educated as possible on what everybody’s priorities are because you have to understand the decision-making of those around you to make your own decisions, so there’s definitely a ton of priorities throughout the field. Who cares about points and who doesn’t and who just needs to win. Who has the experience enough to win versus who doesn’t. It’s a super interesting dynamic as a competitor to kind of overview this, whereas maybe the Daytona 500 is a little simpler. You just know everybody wants to win and that’s it.”

FORD HAS LED OVER HALF THE LAPS ON DRAFTING TRACKS IN THE NEXT GEN CAR. ANY MARCHING ORDERS IN TERMS OF HELPING RFK OR FRONT ROW, IF POSSIBLE? “I just think it’s highly encouraged. We can obviously help our own playoff situations with the cars that are already in the playoffs, but, otherwise, if one of those guys is in position to win, that’s a huge deal to have more Fords in the playoffs. If I have a choice to push a Ford or a different manufacturer across the line, I’m pushing that Ford every time, no doubt.”

WHERE IS THE STATUS OF THAT WHOLE PLAYOFF MODE WITH YOUR TEAM GOING INTO THIS FINAL REGULAR SEASON RACE? “I think there’s a lot that goes into that, but I think it’s just pressure on execution, where maybe others don’t have the luxury of going out and just trying to go for a win every week because that’s the situation they’re in, whereas the focus for the first two rounds of the playoffs has to be how well do you execute? How well do you keep yourself in the game? That’s what the playoffs are all about, I feel like, for the Round of 16 and the Round of 12 and if having that execution generates good finishes, then good thing to come I think for our group. So, obviously last weekend was a great example of really good execution top to bottom and really good speed, so we’ve got to keep that going. I think that’s not a highlight. I would say that’s a necessity to have a life in the playoffs for us.”

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE SCHEDULE BEFORE IT’S RELEASED OR IS IT A SURPRISE TO YOU? “I get an email two minutes before the press release comes out, which you guys might get that same email. I have probably already missed the email by the time I’ve seen the tweets.”

DO YOU LOOK AT THE SCHEDULE FROM A PERSONAL STANDPOINT OR IS IT MORE STRATEGIC? “I live week to week during the season, so I would say it’s definitely something as we do our end of year review that we look at and segment along. ‘OK, we have x amount of intermediates in a row here. This is gonna be a good gauge for where we’re at and what we can do and try.’ It’s kind of the relevancy and top of mind, but, otherwise, I think the only quick glance is you look at where the off week is and then you see that there’s two and you’re like, ‘Yes!’ But, honestly, I think that’s super important in the way it’s staggered, too. The way we had it this year by having it on Easter is great, but you’re kind of just getting into the rhythm of the season and then you have to grind all the way through November, whereas next year we have one right before the playoff push starts and everyone gets to rest. The summer does become a grind. It’s interesting because, for whatever reason, whether if it’s going out and promoting races or doing events with sponsors, everything happens during the summer to where it’s not just the summer stretch of driving, but the summer stretch of promoting and being an ambassador for your partners. That all seems to happen at once during the summertime, so it’s pretty easy to get burned out and this is coming from a guy that has no family or kids or a dog or anything else. It’s just like, if I’m not at my house, I’m not letting anybody down, so it’s a lot harder on others than just me, but I think for the guys and anyone that travels, as you all know. I think that’s exciting, but also the addition of some tracks and things shifting around are obviously highlights. The one thing that I didn’t see was the trucks going to St. Pete. I’m very jealous. That was always a favorite event for me. I look at it as that’s an event like, I don’t know if I’ll ever get to drive that track again. If I want to go to Laguna Seca, I can go do a track day at Laguna Seca. I can go get my fix, whereas they’re not gonna board up the streets of St. Petersburg just for me. I’m gonna have to go be in a car and race somewhere. I’d like to. That would be cool, but that’s definitely a cool addition.”

WOULD YOU RATHER GO TO A DESTINATION TRACK LIKE SAN DIEGO OR THE HISTORIC PLACE LIKE NORTH WILKESBORO? ANY PREFERENCE? “Now you’re starting to ask for my opinion and those don’t matter (laughing). There are a ton of racetracks in North America that I think we would all love to go to, whether those are short tracks or road courses or street circuits. There’s a long list, but I think NASCAR has done a really good job of creating a mixture, but also not being afraid to try new things and I think our fan base really relates to that as well because it’s something fun and new to watch. Even if it’s not a home run, it’s still gonna make you tune in and think about it and have everyone talking about it. I think having Chicagoland back on the schedule will really suit this car. I think everyone can agree on that. It’s been a while since we’ve been there, so it will be interesting to see what that track is like and how it’s aged.”

HOW COUNTERINTUITIVE IS IT TO SAVE FUEL AT A PLACE LIKE THIS WHEN YOU’RE USED TO MATTING THE GAS? “I don’t know. I guess at this point it’s not really counterintuitive. I mean, you look at other forms of racing. The Indy 500, for example. I feel like that race plays out no differently. I think just how you use your current situation in the race to your advantage or your situational awareness and what’s tough to cover is that I feel like everybody’s situation is different. A lot of the time, everybody isn’t saving fuel or saving the same amount of fuel or doing the same tactics. There’s a lot of things that are probably really difficult to cover as far as what goes on, but it just emphasizes the pit cycles and what’s important about that, but you have a caution and everything changes.”

DO YOU THINK SOME DRIVERS ARE BETTER AT IT THAN OTHERS? “I think it’s subjective. It’s situation-based. Just because I made a better fuel number, like I saved more gas and had better gas mileage, does not mean I’m going to gain positions from it. I’m not guaranteed that. It’s a play for track position. It’s a play for lane choice, and when you add the element of handling that you’ll have on Saturday night, it’s just another factor that complicates your decision-making. So, I think it is key to expecting to be towards the front of the field, to have that in your playbook.”

HOW HAPPY ARE YOU TO SEE GATEWAY IN THE PLAYOFFS SINCE YOU WON THERE LAST YEAR? “Our team, for whatever reason, has really been strong at that racetrack. I do feel like it suits our engine package with the Ford Mustang and Roush Yates. I feel like there’s no reason why we can’t go back and have some strengths, but we have a different tire there this time and obviously it’s a different time of year as well. It’s a fun racetrack for sure. It’s very unique compared to other tracks of that size on the schedule, but Darlington and the Southern 500, having that before that race and then Bristol afterwards, you can look at St. Louis as a race everyone wants to have a base hit at because the other two are so unpredictable. I feel like after Darlington, two or three guys in the playoff grid are already in dire straits, so it’s kind of about getting there and still having the freedom to go push hard, instead of being in savings mode.”

DO YOU ENVISION SOME OF THE GUYS NEEDING A WIN TO PUSH HARDER AND NOT LAY BACK TO SAVE FUEL? “You just described what’s difficult about my job this weekend. No doubt. If I had the answer, I would probably go out and win the race, so I think that all shifts because they’re all human-based decisions, whether it’s because I sat in some meeting with my manufacturer and we all decided we were gonna do this, or I sat in a meeting with my team and we all decided we were gonna do this, or I drive for a single-car team and I’m gonna do whatever I want, or I’m tired of saving fuel and I’m just gonna go to the front and hope a caution comes out or whatever else. There are a million ways to do it and that’s why I like to say it’s very situational about where you’re at, where you’re running, where you restarted, how your car is handling. All the things. What gives you the highest percentage chance of going for it, but there have definitely been shifts of guys pushing different strategies to try and think outside of the box, and I do feel like we have a lot of versatility with the fuel mileage that we make and with the speed in our cars that we can make most of those things work. When people ask me what’s made us so good at speedway racing, I’m telling you it’s because I have a fast race car. I’m pretty confident my guys have built me another fast race car for this weekend and hoping that we can get the strategy right, read the field and understand what it takes to be up at the front.”

RFK Racing teammates Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford Mustang Dark Horse, and Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 60 Kroger Ford Mustang Dark Horse, both need a victory in tomorrow night’s scheduled NASCAR Cup Series race in order to qualify for the playoffs. Both men spoke about their situations before qualifying this afternoon at Daytona International Speedway.

CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford Mustang Dark Horse – HOW DO YOU HANDLE BOTH TRYING TO HELP EACH OTHER, KNOWING YOU NEED TEAMMATES TO GET TO THE FRONT BUT THEN KNOWING YOU’RE PROBABLY GOING TO HAVE TO LEAVE THE OTHER ONE TO TRY AND WIN? “If I dump him stage one, I don’t have have to worry about it later is what you’re getting at, right? We know how plate racing has been for RFK and how competitive we’ve been at these things and how much fun they are for us and how important it is to work together as teammates. Ultimately, there’s only ever one winner, so every time you come into a speedway race and you work with your teammates and you always have the mindset of push each other and get each other as far forward as possible until there are no cars left to pass, and then you work it out amongst yourselves. I still say that there’s no doubt in my mind that you come off of turn four and if you’re helping each other all day, then all bets are off at that point – or maybe earlier, I don’t know. But, you know what? It’ll be a race and I think the normal teammate, I don’t know, I wouldn’t even say agreement, but the normal kind of mindset is you’re gonna race each other hard, but be respectful about it. Ultimately, you hope that we have three of our Mustangs with the ability to have a shot to win the race at the end and we’ll just duke it out all the way to the line.”

RYAN PREECE, No. 60 Kroger/Little Bites/Capri Sun Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “To be honest with you, Chris has always been somebody that I’ve found myself trying to work with, whether I was teammates with him or not, so that makes it that much easier. Brad has always been, statistically, when you look at these races, even when he gets wrecked or something happens, he’s racing for the win, so the way I look at this race is our jobs are to get up in the first few rows and work with each other to get there, but if Brad and Chris are in the first two rows, it’s my job to find myself there to work with them and put RFK or one of us in position coming to the line winning. Whether that be Chris out front or Brad or myself, you want to be selfish as a driver, but understanding the main goal for the company and the employees and everybody there it’s very important that one of these cars gets into the playoffs because our speed, we’ve shown it throughout this year. Chris has had multiple times where things didn’t come together, myself included as well as Brad, so I think if one of our cars can get into the playoffs, it’s gonna be a serious threat.”

CHRIS BUESCHER CONTINUED – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR OR HAVEN’T YOU LOOKED THAT FAR AHEAD YET? “I haven’t actually looked at it yet. Somebody said something about San Diego and Sonoma were close together, so I checked in to see if that was the case and that’s the extent of my skimming through. There’s been a lot going on as we’ve headed into this week, so that just hasn’t quite made it to the front of the list yet.”

RYAN PREECE CONTINUED – “There are some different changes for sure. I’m a fan of I believe it goes Iowa, Richmond or Richmond, Iowa, whichever way, and then New Hampshire, so those are three specific tracks that I’m actually excited about going to all in a certain period leading up into the playoffs. I think that was a neat change as well as some of the different ones like going to San Diego. I saw the Dover change to the All-Star and being from the northeast area, I think if there’s some changes, then I’m excited to see what the All-Star format ends up being and potentially whatever is changed or not changed, I think that could play out to be something special and different. Outside of that, I think it was definitely important to add a weekend off, not just for us but I think for all of these crew guys with families. I thought that was a good addition just because how many weeks did we go straight – 28 weeks straight? That’s a tough schedule for a lot of these guys that have families at home, so I thought that was a great addition as well.”

CHRIS BUESCHER CONTINUED – SO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THAT IS NOT A BIG DEAL TO YOU GUYS AS IT IS TO EVERYBODY ELSE? “I’ve heard some of this just in passing and I think you’ve heard about the possibility of Homestead becoming the last race again. We found that out for sure, but there are a lot of neat changes through there and I think that’s really cool to have something different or coming back to Homestead. The extra off weekend. I just haven’t dove off into next year and it’s probably something I normally would more, it’s just cut off week.”

RYAN PREECE CONTINUED – CINDRIC SAID IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET ANOTHER FORD IN THE PLAYOFFS, SO YOU MIGHT GET SOME ADDITIONAL HELP WHICH IS SOMETHING YOU WOULD PROBABLY LOOK FORWARD TO, RIGHT? “Yeah, I think it’s a good move from an OEM standpoint. All of us racing for Ford, the main goal is for Ford to compete for a championship and the more cars that are Fords that are in it, that gives us more opportunity. I feel like all of us, not only within RFK, but Penske and Front Row and Rick Ware, we work well together and we try to make sure that at the end of these races the Blue Oval is the one going to Victory Lane. If we have the opportunity to have the support from Penske, who are locked in already, it would be a great opportunity for one of our cars to get locked in as well.”

CHRIS BUESCHER CONTINUED – “I think that’s fair. You’ve seen OEM’s sticking together a lot as we’ve gone speedway racing. It’s really been a thing probably sneaking up on a decade now. It’s become a big part of how we approach these and who you work with because you need friends when you come down, you go through your pit cycles, you need the numbers to make speed, and we have better tools now to have more communication across different organizations as well, so it just helps it play into everyone’s hands where the OEM’s or you’re able to bump up your numbers. Teams that have five cars kind of have their own group already, but for teams that have one, two, three cars, you need to have some sort of an alliance and that’s helped us be able to stack numbers through the years. So, yeah, it’s something that we’ve already practiced quite a bit, but certainly knowing that there’s a handful within our group that are locked in, we’ll take all the assistance we can get. We don’t want anything given to us, but we’ll take all we can for a little push or shove here or there.”

CHRIS BUESCHER CONTINUED – HAS THERE BEEN ANY DISCUSSION AT RFK ABOUT THE ETIQUETTE IF YOU THREE ARE BATTLING EACH OTHER FOR THE WIN? ARE THERE CERTAIN EXPECTATIONS? “All bets are off might be a little stretch, but is it thou shall not wreck their teammate? Until at least they can go across the line backwards and finish second (laughing). I don’t know. Maybe there’s a timing etiquette in there that’s important, but, again, we have worked really well together through the years and even like Ryan was talking about before we were teammates. We’ve been around each other. We’ve been able to find ourselves towards the front of these races and it’s hard to win them. So much happens in those closing laps, but you’ve got to make the best decisions you can in the moment and it’s not really feasible to say you’re three cars acting as one the entire time. You do your best, but a lot of times there’s just not the opportunity to keep three cars in a line pushing and making best speed at all given points, so, yes, there have been conversations and there is a mindset. You certainly don’t want to be wiping each other out. That’s not what we’re getting at when we say we’re gonna race each other hard all the way to the line, but I still say had things materialized a little differently, and I’ll say this because Brad isn’t here, but I still say had a run materialized a little bit differently behind him a couple years back that there would have been tire marks all up and down the side of my car to the start-finish line and maybe it’s a little easier for him because he’s the owner too and not just a teammate. I don’t want to hurt his feelings, but it’s not how that last corner played out and just the momentum shifted, but it’s in my mind. He probably would have turned me if we would have gotten all the way to the tri-oval had it been necessary.”

RYAN PREECE CONTINUED – “For me and Chris and Brad, we’ve talked about it. The end goal is that one of us ends up in the playoffs, so it’s really hard to sit here and tell you what we’re all gonna do because we don’t know how that last lap is gonna play out, what order we’re gonna be in. We just know that if there’s an opportunity and when there is an opportunity throughout the race is to help each other, use each other to get to the front and control the race and if you’re not up front, it’s your job to get there. So, I guess it’s really tough to say. I think we’re all pretty selfish as race car drivers. That’s what we want to be and do, but in the back of our minds at the same time we know how important it is for the company to make sure that one of us gets in the playoffs, so whoever that is, that has the best opportunity at that point in time, we’re gonna do the best we can to make sure that it happens.”

CHRIS BUESCHER CONTINUED – IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE FORD HAS WON A RACE. COULD YOU TALK ABOUT IF YOU FEEL THIS IS A PLACE FORD HAS AN ADVANTAGE? “I did not realize that either. I know that ultimately we’ve been close and we’ve had really good days and we’ve had some rough days mixed in there as well over the past couple of months. I think a lot of it is situational and we just know that it’s hard to win these races now. The field is closer than ever and you just have to be perfect. It comes down to details in all these races to be able to pull it off and we just haven’t been able to get all the details right in any one given race, so that’s kind of where we’ve fallen short a couple of times. I don’t look at our chances as being worse from a Ford or manufacturers side here, or an RFK side or any of that. There was a time we looked at speedway racing within our little core group at RFK and speedway racing was circled as a better chance than anywhere else, but I’m pretty proud to say that’s not our company right now. We feel good no matter where we’re heading into and feel like we have equal opportunities at a lot of different styles of racetracks and this one being another one of those. Obviously, there’s a factor in this one that is chaos, it’s mindsets of cut offs. There are probably only three or four cars that are legitimately trying to chase any points in the race. A lot of different things that will come into it and keep it exciting throughout the evening. I know we don’t practice and a single lap of qualifying doesn’t really show you anything for the race, but I know our cars will be fast. I know they will drive really well. They will push and take a push really well. The field knows that and we’re able to find help because of that as well, so I think that we have a very strong opportunity here, not because it’s a speedway, simply because this has been a good track for our organization as a whole.”

RYAN PREECE CONTINUED – DOES IT MAKE IT EASIER OR HARDER THAT ALL THREE OF YOU GENUINELY SEEM TO LIKE EACH OTHER? “Chris and I, it’s a genuine, easy relationship to have. As far as not just a working relationship, but just very similar interests. When we’re around each other it’s not a competitive nature of, ‘Man, I need to beat my teammate.’ It’s, ‘Hey, what can I do to help him,’ just as I assume when he’s around me I notice that same reciprocation of whenever I need help, he helps me, or if I catch him at a mile-and-a-half or whatever, he doesn’t make it very difficult for me to get by. He’ll help me as I feel like you do for Brad, I do for Brad and Brad does for us. It’s a relationship and a great team atmosphere to try and make sure at the end of the day we’re all getting the best results for our team. If we’re racing for one, two, three, then we’ve got to race. But if one of us is extremely fast in that moment, I think we’re really good with our race craft and our race knowledge and not trying to hurt each other in the building. We are all trying to help rise each other up, so that makes it fun. I would echo Chris because there are moments in the past where when we come to a superspeedway this is your only opportunity to truthfully have a shot at winning. I feel like us at RFK and really how strong of a foundation it is right now, when we go to mile-and-a-halves, road courses, Daytona, Talladega and working on the short track stuff, we have speed and we have an opportunity every single weekend that we feel like we can win, so that makes it fun as a race car driver.”

CHRIS BUESCHER CONTINUED – HENDRICK AND GIBBS EACH HAVE ONE CAR THAT AREN’T LOCKED IN. DO THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE IN THAT THE OTHERS CAN TRY TO HELP THAT ONE, WHEREAS ALL THREE OF YOU NEED TO GET IN? IS IT A MORE DIFFICULT DYNAMIC FOR YOU GUYS? “Yeah, I wish we had three locked in right now. I would definitely like the role reversal there. That would make our day easier. The part where it’s coming down and there’s basically one spot available and there are three of us. It’s not what we wanted to be doing at this point in the year. It’s the same questions that we’ve been talking through for three or even four months now about playoffs and cuts and all this and ultimately it’s gonna take a win to get in. I think we’ve understood where it’s been the entire time. This isn’t any kind of shock or surprise for us. I just thought we’d be able to win a race by now. One of our big goals this season over last on the 17 side was how do we make sure we’re more competitive in these first two or three months than we have been year over year, and we certainly have done that. We’ve been strong, it’s just, again, it takes everything going right in that moment to lock yourself in to where you’re able to come in here in a better scenario, so it’s a better situation to have cars locked in. Does it change the way our race goes? Probably not really because we all need to be up front and having an opportunity to win, so that puts each of our individual best interests at RFK aligned, that we all just want to work together and make good decisions and be up front at the end and, like Ryan said, you’re not just racing your teammates. That’s not what we’re trying to accomplish here. We’re racing the field, but as a racer and as competitors you want to be a part of those highlight moments in sports. That doesn’t mean you have to wreck anybody to get in. It means you have good, hard racing and you put a tire mark on a door down to the line and look back and say, ‘Man, that was a good race.’ So, we’re just trying to get to that point. It’s a very roundabout answer to your question, but, yes, I would trade with them and have three or two of our three locked in and be in that scenario. That’s definitely a better spot to be, but does it change how our races are approached? I don’t necessarily think so.”

RYAN PREECE CONTINUED – “For me, when I sit in our meetings it’s the will to win. I see Chris’ team. I see Brad’s team. I see our team, and I see fast race cars when we come to superspeedways. Honestly, yeah, they have three cars that are locked in, but we have three race teams that have extremely fast race cars that take control of these races, so if you’re gonna try to win this race, I guarantee you’re gonna have to go through an RFK car to win. I feel like we’re in a strong position to get one of our cars in and good luck to the other ones that are gonna have to get through us.”

NHRA MISSION FOODS DRAG RACING SERIES AWARDS CEREMONY RETURNS TO PECHANGA RESORT CASINO IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY

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Located just 60 miles south of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Pechanga Resort Casino is the largest resort/casino on the West Coast and is nestled in Temecula Valley’s picturesque Southern California Wine Country.

Offering the closest experience to Las Vegas any visitor can get, the top-rated resort, which was named the top casino in California and “Best U.S. Casino” by USA Today, offers AAA Four-Diamond comfort and amenities in its 1,100 spacious guest rooms and suites, a wide variety of fine dining options, an award-winning 18-hole golf course, spa services, wine tasting, and more than 3,500 slot machines, tables games and poker rooms.

Pechanga Resort Casino is nominated for an impressive 10th time in USA Today’s 10Best.com Readers’ Poll for the Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas. Fans and race teams can visit Pechanga.com/vote everyday through Aug. 25 to cast a vote for Pechanga Resort Casino.

Highlights from the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will be available on the NHRA YouTube page, as well as photos and interviews on the red carpet before the ceremony on NHRA’s social media pages.

About Pechanga Resort Casino

Pechanga Resort Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experiences anywhere in the United States. Voted the Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas by Newsweek, Best Casino in the West by USA TODAY 10Best.com and rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort Casino provides an unparalleled getaway, whether for the day or for an extended luxury stay. Pechanga offers 5,500 of the hottest slots, table games, world-class entertainment, 1,100 hotel rooms, dining, spa and golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort Casino features a destination unmatched in California. Pechanga Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Indians. For more information, call toll free (877) 711-2946 or visit. Follow Pechanga Resort Casino on Facebook, Instagram and on X @PechangaCasino.

About Mission Foods

MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

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.

Can I Change 1 Tire With Steps And Tips

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August 22, 2025

While changing a tire, many people often face the problem that a specific tire wears out faster than the others. It is very natural and can happen to anyone for several reasons, such as incorrect wheel alignment, a puncture, or road issues.

However, if this happens to you, then you need to change the tire as fast as possible.

Moreover, when talking about replacing a tire, many people ask, “Can I change 1 Tire? The answer is yes, you can. However, to avoid causing significant damage, you need to follow specific steps, remember key factors, and apply expert tips. Today, in this blog, we are going to tell you about other things when changing 1 tire.

Simple Steps To Change 1 Tire

Firstly, let’s know how to change a tire. Don’t worry, it is very easy, and it may require no more than 30-40 minutes for you, but if you take an expert’s assistance, like A1 Tire, then it can be done in just 15 to 20 minutes. So, without any further delay, let’s start the process now.

Get The Car Ready

At first, you need to choose a flat spot to park the car. After that, put your car on the handbrake or in the first gear if it is not automatic. Now you need some tools like

Spare Tire
Jack
Lug Wrench
Wheel Chocks
Tire Pressure Gauge
Flashlight
Torque Wrench (optional)
Gloves

Loosen the wheel nuts

This step will be very easy and safe if the car is on the ground. It is very simple: just turn the wheel wrench in the opposite direction to loosen the nuts. However, keep in mind that you shouldn’t remove it entirely.

Jack up the car

As we know, all the cars have dedicated jack points. And now you need to lift the car with the jack. Raise the car slowly until the tire is 10 to 15 cm off the ground. If needed, place a piece of wood under the jack to keep it more stable.

Remove the flat tire

Now it’s time to fully remove the Los and wheel nuts. After that, carefully remove the tire until it’s entirely free. Be cautious not to force it, as this can damage the slots. After removing it, it’s time to install the new one.

Lower the car and tighten the bolts

So you have changed the tire; now it’s time to lower the car and tighten the bolts. Use the jack, but don’t remove it till it’s entirely tight. Now it’s time for a final check, including tire pressure, alignment, and all other necessary checklists.

Factors to Look for Before Changing a Tire

So far, we have learned how to change one tire with a few simple steps, but as per the question, Can I Change 1 Tire? Still, there is one point left: when can I change a tire? In the section below, we will discuss the conditions under which you can change only a single tire.

One Tire Tread Worn Out

If you notice that your car’s tire treads wear out faster than others’, you can replace one tire to solve the issue.

Axle

You only need to change one tire, and it is recommended to install it on the rear axle to improve stability, especially to keep the tire in good condition.

Type of Tire

Well, this is very important, and you need to maintain it perfectly while changing one single tire. You need to make sure you choose a tire with a similar trade pattern; otherwise, it can affect your car’s balance.

You need to replace the same tire model with one in a similar tread condition to ensure optimal performance in acceleration, braking, and cornering.

Vehicle type

You can change one tire if your car is not all-wheel drive or doesn’t have an advanced electronic system. You can’t change just one tire on these cars because they are more sensitive and can be mismatched during tire replacement.

Tips To Take Care Of Your Car Tire

So far, we have described all the steps and when to change a tire. Now let’s talk about how you can keep your tire safe from wearing out. This is very easy, and you just need to follow a few simple steps to keep it perfect. Here are the tips below.

Rotate Your Tires

To keep your tires safe, rotate them every 8,000 to 13,000 kilometers. However, some car manuals specify particular times and uses, so you should follow the instructions provided in the manual. Moreover, it will be better if you take professional assistance to rotate the tires.

Tire imbalance

To be honest, it would be better to change all four tires at once. However, if you only need to change one tire, ensure that all the other tires are in a safe condition. Otherwise, it may wear out other tires, which may cause a tire imbalance.

Alignment

You should regularly check your tire alignment. If this happens, your tire may be damaged sooner than expected, which could cost you more later. The best way to do this is by having a test drive. If it is vibrating or making an unusual noise, then you should have it checked by experts.

Check Air Pressure

This is one of the main points that you should check every month. Normally, in a month, 1-3 PSI air loss is acceptable. But if it goes beyond that, you should have an inspection.

Conclusion

Tires are not only the most important component of a car, but they also encompass many aspects that you should be aware of. Today, we haven’t only described how I can change 1 Tire, but also how to install some maintenance tips, and under what circumstances we can change a single tire.

Before we end, we hope you understand everything correctly. If there is anything you need to know, please let us know.

How To Change Quad Tires – Step-by-Step Guide With Safety Tips

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August 22, 2025

Quad Tires, also known as ATV Tires or 4-wheeler tires, are a type of tire designed for all-terrain vehicles. This is a special tire designed with a deep tread for all-terrain use. These types of tires are mostly used in desert and off-road areas. Like other tires, this tire needs to be looked after frequently.

As a matter of fact, tire changes are one of the key roles that need to be done in a timely manner. In that case, a question arises about how to change Quad tires. Today, in this blog, we will discuss when, how, and what to do while changing them. So, without further delay, let’s begin now.

When Should You Change Quad Tires?

On average, Quad tires last up to 5000 miles. So after that milestone, you automatically need to change the tires. Moreover, other factors indicate you need to change the tire immediately. Check them below.

Visible Damage

If you have ever seen cracks, punctures, or missing lugs, then it is time to change the tire immediately. You should check the sidewalls and treads carefully to identify any holes or cracks.

Tread Wear

Tire wear is another issue with changing quad tires. This issue is very easy to identify: reduced grip or a more rounded tread pattern indicates a problem with the tread wire, and you need to address it immediately. However, some tires have built-in indicators within the tread grooves.

Issue with the performance

If you notice any unusual vibrations or movement while riding, it is time to replace the quad tires. If you notice a decrease in grip while handling the vehicle, especially in muddy or snowy conditions, it is time to replace the tires.

Seasonal and Terrain Changes

You need to change the tires seasonally. For instance, if it’s currently the rainy season in your area, you should use mud tires to handle the mud.

Aging Rubber

Sometimes, due to a loss of flexibility and strength in the tire, you may need to change it before its time. This situation can occur to anyone, so if you notice something similar, it is time to replace the tire.

Note: When there are problems with quad tires, these are the most typical symptoms. However, if you face any issues with the tires, you should seek an expert’s opinion, such as KT Roadside.

Steps To Change Quad Tires

Well, like other tires, the process of changing a quad tire is almost the same. To clarify, we are sharing the steps to change a tire below. Now follow the steps to do it by yourself.

Step 1: Gather the tools

You need some equipment at first to complete the process. But remember one thing: sometimes you may need to bring extra tools, depending on the tire model and vehicle type. Here is the list below.

Tire Irons and Tire Spoons
Breaker Tool and Bead Breaker Bar
Air Compressor
Tire Pressure Gauge
Tire Valve Stem Removal Tool
Bead Retainer and Bead Seating Tools
Dish Soap and Soapy Water Solution

Step 2: Make Your Workspace Ready

After getting all the equipment, it’s time to find a perfect place to change tires. Find a flat place and make sure you have enough space to move around and work safely.

Step 3: Replace the Old Tire

Now it’s time to replace the old tire. You need a Jack or a hydraulic lift (if available) to lift the tire off the ground. After that, use the wrench to open the nuts and slowly remove the old one. But remember one thing: these tires are heavy, so be careful when lifting them.

Step 4: Make the Rim ready with a New Tire

You need to clean the rim to remove any dark debris or leftover tire lubricant. This will ensure your tires are properly installed. You should apply a thin layer of tire bead lubricant or commercial tire lube to seat the tire smoothly.

However, if you are changing a large tire, then double-check the steps before installation. There will be instructions in the vehicle manuals on tire-changing needs.

Step 5: Fit the New Tire

Now it is time to replace the new tires on the rim. First, place the tire on the rim and ensure the bead is in the right place. However, you can use a ratchet strap to keep the tire in position.

After your tire is fully aligned, use tire irons or spoons to gradually fit the tire onto the rim. Additionally, if you are working with a worn-out tire, then make sure the bead is seated perfectly and there are no air leaks.

Step 6: Put air in the tire

When you have done everything, it’s time to put the tire in the year. At this stage, use an air compressor to gradually inflate the tire. You have to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for air pressure.

Moreover, if you are using commercial tire lubricant, then you are not overusing it; otherwise, the tire can slip on the rim.

Step 7: Check the Tire and Rim

After installing that tire, check for any signs of air leakage around the tire bead. If there are any issues, then you must fix them first before riding. To avoid this issue, you need to seal it tightly. However, to check the tire, you can use soapy water to test for leaks.

Step 8: Install the Tire onto the vehicle

Now it’s time to reinstall the tires onto the vehicle. You have to tighten the lug nuts securely. The manufacturer’s recommendation is followed. Once it has settled down, go for a drive to make sure everything is working properly without any interruption.

Tips To Follow For Changing Quad Tires

So, till now we have discussed when you should change a tire and how to do it. Now it’s time to talk about safety matters, which are very important to know. Read the points below and know the tips for changing quad tires.

Check tire pressure frequently and make sure the air pressure doesn’t exceed 1-3 PSI. If it is more than that, then there is something you need to look at immediately.
You should regularly check the trade pattern of your tires. If it is worn out, it may be due to serious damage.
Especially if you are riding on a muddy road, you should clean the tires and remove the dirt and debris after every use. This will keep your tire in excellent condition.
It is recommended to put extra weight in the tire. You should always be mindful of the load and carry elements, especially in rocky terrain.
You should regularly rotate the tire. To make sure your tire is being used perfectly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, whether you are doing it yourself or taking an expert’s assistance, it is very important to know how to change quad tires. Not only this, but today we have also covered all the reasons and safety tips for changing quad tires. However, if you still have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us.

7 Reasons Fat-Tyre Electric Bikes Rule Every Terrain

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August 22, 2025

Ireland’s roads and trails are rarely predictable. One moment, you ride on even pavement. The next time you face gravel, potholes, or wet grass. As a regular rider, you need a bike that adapts to changing conditions.

A fat tyre electric bike delivers that ability. Its wide tyres give stability and the strong motor handles tough routes. And its all-terrain design keeps you moving with confidence. These bikes are popular with commuters, adventure riders, families, and beginners.

In this guide, you will discover the top reasons why these e-bikes excel on every surface and how they can transform your rides.

1. Grip and Stability Like No Other

The defining feature of a fat-tyre e-bike is its wide tyres, usually 4 inches or more. These create a large contact patch with the ground. That’s why they give you a better grip in almost every situation.

On wet city streets, you will notice less wheel slip. On loose sand or snow, the tyres dig in for stronger traction. This stability is a real advantage in Ireland’s unpredictable weather, where a sudden rain shower can turn an easy ride into a slippery challenge. The extra grip will also give you more confidence when cornering or riding on uneven paths.

2. Comfort Across Bumpy Roads

Fat tyres act as natural shock absorbers. They cushion the impact of potholes and rocky trails. The extra cushioning from fat tyres softens the bumps you feel while riding. The reduction in shock stops most vibrations from travelling through the frame into your hands and back.

If you are a rider who commutes daily, this added comfort means arriving at your work or home without feeling shaken from the road. When combined with quality suspension, the ride becomes smoother and makes long journeys far more enjoyable.

3. All-Terrain Capability

One of the biggest advantages of fat tyres is their ability to handle a wide range of terrains. Fat-tyre e-bikes handle sand, mud, snow, and gravel well. They also ride smoothly on regular roads.

With this ability, they are just as suited to a Monday morning commute as they are to a Saturday off-road adventure. In coastal areas, you can ride across sandy paths without getting stuck. Moreover, on mountain trails, the wider footprint improves control on descents and rough climbs.

4. Confidence for Beginners and Experienced Riders

Wide tyres help you balance more easily. If you are a beginner, this stability reduces the wobble you may feel at low speeds. If you are an experienced rider, it gives you more control on difficult surfaces. No matter your skill level, the extra stability makes every ride safer and more enjoyable.

5. Power That Matches the Tyres

Your fat-tyre e-bike will likely have a strong motor with plenty of pulling power. Wide tyres create more rolling resistance, so you need that extra push. It will help you climb hills, carry heavy loads, and ride into strong winds without slowing down.

If you tackle steep rural roads or travel with gear, this mix of tyre stability and motor strength will make your rides much easier.

Here is a quick look at how these features work together to improve your ride:

Feature	Benefit on Fat-Tyre E-Bike
Wide Tyres	Better grip and stability
High-Torque Motor	Easier hill climbing
Large Battery Options	Extended range

6. Versatility for Every Lifestyle

If you choose a bike with fat tyres, you will find it suits many riding styles and routines. As a commuter, you can handle potholes and wet roads without worry. As an adventure rider, you can explore beaches, mountain trails, and forest paths with ease. As a parent, you can use it for school runs, park visits, and weekend rides.

You can move from city streets to off-road routes without switching bikes. This versatility makes it one of the most adaptable options you can own.

7. Built to Last

Your fat-tyre e-bike is built for strength. The frame is sturdy, and the parts are chosen for long-lasting use. The tyres are less likely to get punctures when paired with good inner tubes or a tubeless setup.

With regular care, your bike can handle years of mixed-terrain riding. If you are serious about cycling in Ireland’s varied environments, it will prove to be a smart long-term investment.

How to Choose the Right Fat-Tyre Electric Bike

When selecting your bike, consider the terrain you ride most often. For city and light trails, a mid-range motor and standard fat tyres will work well. If you plan to tackle mountains or carry heavy loads, aim for a higher torque motor and a long-range battery.

Pay attention to frame material, weight, and folding options if you need storage flexibility. Always choose a model with a reliable braking system, such as hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes.

Why Buy Your Fat-Tyre E-Bike from Zingy

Zingy is a 100% Irish-owned retailer known for providing high-quality electric rides. They offer a curated selection of fat-tyre e-bikes designed for different riders, from commuters to off-road explorers.

Every purchase comes with free delivery in Ireland, warranty-backed protection, and access to expert advice.

Zingy is also a trusted Cycle to Work Scheme partner, helping you save on your purchase through tax benefits. Their range includes powerful, stylish, and durable models suited to both everyday and adventure use.

Conclusion

All in all, fat-tyre electric bikes deliver grip, comfort, power, and durability in one package. They adapt to any surface, making them ideal for Ireland’s changing landscapes and weather. Riding to work, exploring coastal paths, or tackling mountain trails becomes smoother and more secure with these bikes.

If you are ready to enjoy the freedom of riding anywhere with confidence, explore Zingy’s fat-tyre collection and choose the bike that fits your lifestyle.

On the Road Again: How to Handle a Commercial Vehicle Breakdown with Ease

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August 22, 2025

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Every commercial driver knows how frustrating unexpected stops can be. One minute you’re on schedule, and the next, your route comes to a halt. Whether you’re on a delivery run or managing fleet logistics, time lost on the side of the road matters. Being ready for a breakdown helps reduce stress and saves time. It starts with knowing what support options are available when you’re stuck miles from the nearest garage.

Here’s what you need to know in case of a vehicle breakdown:

Stay Calm and Pull Over Safely

Your first move during a breakdown is finding a secure place to stop. Don’t slam the brakes or make sudden turns. Ease the vehicle onto a wide shoulder, a rest area, or a service lane if available. Switch on hazard lights immediately to signal trouble. Use reflective triangles or road flares to stay visible, especially in low-light or high-traffic areas. Avoid exiting the vehicle until it’s safe, and always watch for passing traffic. Once you’re parked securely, breathe. You’re no longer in immediate danger, and now it’s time to focus on the next steps. A calm head helps you think clearly and avoid making rushed decisions that might complicate the situation further.

Know Who to Call for Roadside Help

Not every roadside call leads to towing. In many cases, mobile technicians can handle the job on-site. Local mobile mechanics, for example, can offer rapid response teams that come fully equipped to deal with breakdowns at any location, like highways, parking lots, or job sites. They bring everything needed to diagnose electrical faults, replace damaged parts, and correct drivability problems without requiring a tow. These technicians use advanced tools and in-depth diagnostics to get things running again. If you’re far from the nearest shop, working with a mobile diesel mechanic gives you access to fast solutions on-site. It shortens wait time, cuts transport costs, and gets your vehicle back on the road without unnecessary detours.

Make a Quick Assessment Before Help Arrives

Once you’re off the road and in a safe position, take a few minutes to assess your surroundings. Scan the vehicle for any warning signs—unusual smoke, leaking fluid, odd sounds, or dashboard alerts. If the temperature gauge is high or warning lights are flashing, take note. Don’t open the hood right away if the vehicle has overheated. Use your phone to take photos and make brief notes. This information helps the technician understand what’s going on before they arrive. It also saves time by pointing them in the right direction. Even if you’re not sure what’s wrong, your observations offer valuable insight to whoever is handling the repair.

Don’t Rely on Guesswork—Let Pros Diagnose It

While it might be tempting to figure things out on your own, it’s better to wait for someone with the proper diagnostic tools. Many breakdowns aren’t obvious at a glance. Some problems are tied to electronic components, computer systems, or internal systems that require scanning. Mobile specialists use tools that read trouble codes and pinpoint the source of failure quickly. That means they won’t waste time on trial-and-error. Even something that looks like a minor fault can have hidden causes. Let the technician take over once they arrive. You’ll avoid extra damage and save money in the long run by preventing mistakes that often come from guessing.

Keep Emergency Gear in the Cab

You don’t need a full toolbox, but a few items can make things easier while you wait. Keep road flares, triangles, and a flashlight on hand. A small first-aid kit, reflective vest, rain poncho, and gloves can be helpful during emergencies. A portable battery charger for your phone is smart to have, especially if you break down in a remote area. A paper list of emergency contacts is also a good idea in case your phone dies or loses service. Having these basics ready helps you stay comfortable and prepared. You’re more likely to feel in control when you have what you need to manage the wait.

Communicate With Dispatch or Management

Once you’ve stopped safely and called for help, notify dispatch or your operations manager. They’ll need accurate details: your location, the nature of the problem, and whether you’re waiting for service. If you’re delivering goods or hauling time-sensitive cargo, dispatch can inform clients or reroute another vehicle to cover your stop. Keep communication brief but clear. Text updates work well if you’re in a noisy area. Don’t wait until the situation escalates—early updates help others make fast decisions. If you’re independent, consider reaching out to the customer to avoid misunderstandings. Keeping people in the loop is part of running a smooth operation, even when something unexpected throws you off course.

Know What’s Covered by Your Roadside Plan

Some drivers assume they’re fully protected by fleet agreements or third-party roadside packages, but the coverage can vary. Do you know if labor time is capped? What about towing distance or parts replacement? Before you hit the road, review your plan. Make sure you understand which services are included and which require additional approval. Owner-operators should carry their own policy details in the cab for easy access. If your vehicle is part of a company fleet, speak to the supervisor who manages service calls. Surprises during a breakdown only add more pressure. When you understand your plan, you’re better prepared to respond without delays or confusion.

Track Recurring Problems and Get Ahead of Them

Unexpected stops sometimes follow missed warning signs. Maybe you’ve noticed strange noises, sluggish performance, or dashboard alerts that come and go. These aren’t small quirks—they’re warnings. Tracking repeat concerns helps spot a pattern. Keep a logbook or use a mobile app to record performance concerns after each trip. When you hand this information over during a service visit, it gives the technician a head start. Fixing small faults before they grow saves money and time. Don’t ignore early symptoms. You might prevent a future roadside call by acting earlier. Even if you’re not sure it’s urgent, mention it. Small checks now keep bigger problems away later.

Breakdowns are part of the job, but they don’t have to ruin your route. When you’re prepared with emergency gear, a good contact list, and a reliable service provider, you’re already ahead. Whether you manage a fleet or drive solo, planning helps you get back in action quickly. Quick communication, good record-keeping, and smart decisions keep stress low when things don’t go as planned. The road can be unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be. Think ahead, act early, and know who to call. That’s how you turn a sudden stop into a short delay, and keep moving forward.

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Outlook

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August 21, 2025

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The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) heads to Daytona International Speedway (DIS) for the regular season finale.

Michael McDowell captured the pole with a speed of 183.165 mph (49.136 secs.) and Harrison Burton captured his first career victory and delivered a landmark win for Wood Brothers Racing amid an overtime shootout in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 24th.

“I don’t know. I cried the whole victory lap,” Burton said while celebrating with his team, family, and father Jeff on the frontstretch. “Obviously, [I] got fired from the shove. I wanted to do everything for the Wood Brothers that I could. They’ve given me an amazing opportunity in life. To get them [win No.] 100 on my way out is amazing.”

Track & Race Information for the Coke Zero Sugar 400

The Purse: $9,797,935
Race Length: 160 laps / 400 miles
Track Size: 2.5-mile
Banking/Turns: 31 degrees
Banking/Straights: 3 degrees
Banking/Tri-Oval: 18 degrees
Frontstretch Length: 3,800 feet
Backstretch Length: 3,000 feet
NASCAR at Daytona Weekend Schedule and Highlights

Time

Saturday, August 23rd at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Stages

Stage 1 Length: 35 laps (Ends on Lap 35)
Stage 2 Length: 60 laps (Ends on Lap 95)
Final Stage Length: 65 laps (Ends on Lap 160)

Who and what should you look out for at Richmond Raceway?

Chase Elliott leads all active drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series in average starting position at DIS with a 10.684 in 19 total starts.

Top 10 active average starting position at Daytona:

Rank	Active Driver	Average Start	# Races
1	Chase Elliott	10.684	19
2	Austin Cindric	12	8
3	Brian Keselowski	12	1
4	William Byron	13.067	15
5	Christopher Bell	13.364	11
6	Ryan Blaney	13.55	20
7	Joey Logano	13.879	33
8	Alex Bowman	14.389	18
9	Kyle Larson	15.273	22
10	Chase Briscoe	15.444	9

Ten of the 66 NCS Daytona pole winners are active this weekend. Elliott and Alex Bowman lead all active series drivers in poles at DIS with three each. Elliott is also the youngest NCS Daytona summer pole winner on July 7, 2018, at 22 years, 7 months, 9 days.

Active pole winners:

Driver	# Poles	Season
Chase Elliott	3	2018 (July), 2017 (Feb.), 2016 (Feb.)
Alex Bowman	3	2023 (Feb.), 2021 (Feb.), 2018 (Feb.)
Chase Briscoe	2	2025 (Feb.), 2023 (Aug.)
Michael McDowell	1	2024 (Aug.)
Joey Logano	1	2024 (Feb.)
Kyle Larson	1	2022 (Feb.)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr	1	2020 (Feb.)
William Byron	1	2019 (Feb.)
Austin Dillon	1	2014 (Feb.)
Kyle Busch	1	2013 (July)

Thirteen of the 71 NCS Daytona race winners are active this weekend. Denny Hamlin and William Byron lead all active NCS drivers with three wins each at Daytona.

Active race winners:

Race Winner	# Wins	Season
William Byron	3	2025 (Feb.), 2024 (Feb.), 2020 (Aug.)
Denny Hamlin	3	2020 (Feb.), 2019 (Feb.), 2016 (Feb.)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr	2	2023 (Feb.), 2017 (July)
Austin Dillon	2	2022 (Aug.), 2018 (Feb.)
Chris Buescher	1	2023 (Aug.)
Austin Cindric	1	2022 (Feb.)
Ryan Blaney	1	2021 (Aug.)
Michael McDowell	1	2021 (Feb.)
Justin Haley	1	2019 (July)
Erik Jones	1	2018 (July)
Brad Keselowski	1	2016 (July)
Joey Logano	1	2015 (Feb.)
Kyle Busch	1	2008 (July)

Bubba Wallace has five top fives, six top 10s, and the series’ best average finish of 13.063.
Alex Bowman has three poles, two top fives, seven top 10s, and the series’ second-best average finish of 14.778.
Austin Cindric has one win, two top fives, three top 10s, and the series’ third-best average finish of 15.875.
Denny Hamlin has three wins, 11 top fives, 12 top 10s, and the series’ fourth-best average finish of 17.821.
Joey Logano has one pole, one win, eight top fives, 11 top 10s, and the series’ fifth-best average finish of 18.485.

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES – The Milwaukee Mile Advance

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August 21, 2025

CHEVROLET IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250
1.015-mile Milwaukee Mile short oval
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Race Advance
August 23-24

DETROIT (August 21, 2025) – The historic Milwaukee Mile located at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds plays host to the 16th of 17 NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2025. Hosting it’s 116th INDYCAR SERIES race, the 1.015-mile short oval has been good to Chevrolet-powered drivers since the introduction of the twin-turbo, 2.2L V6 engine architecture, with Bowtie-backed drivers winning all six races, including wins by Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren) and Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske) at the 2024 doubleheader.

The first Chevrolet-powered driver to make a start at ‘The Mile’ was Don Davis while driving a Turner D 2 for Racing Associates in the 1962 Rex Mays Classic. In the next 63 years, Bowtie-powered drivers have made 236 starts across 48 races.

Chevrolet at the Milwaukee Mile

Mike Mosley in a Chevrolet-powered Eagle 8100 for All-American Racers was the first Team Chevy winner at the iconic Milwaukee Mile in 1981, with a total of nine drivers visiting victory lane a total of 11 times, including twice, McLaughlin and O’Ward last year.

Chevrolet-powered drivers have won the pole at the 1.015-mile Milwaukee Mile short oval nine times, including three times by the leading driver, Rick Mears, and six times by the leading squad, Team Penske.
O’Ward, Will Power (Team Penske) and Conor Daly (Juncos Hollinger Racing) swept the podium in Race #1 last year, the seventh time there was an all-Team Chevy podium at the Wisconsin oval. Eddie Sachs, driving for one-time lead engineer at Kurtis, Walter Meskowski, in the 1963 Rex Mays Classic, was the first of 32 Chevrolet-powered drivers to stand on a podium at ‘The Mile.”
Cars adorned with a Bowtie have led 2225 laps at the Wisconsin State Fairground, with Portland International Raceway winner Will Power’s 309 the best for a driver and Team Penske’s 965 laps, the best for a team.

A popular Bowtie victory in Milwaukee

A win in an All-American Racers entered Eagle 8100 powered by a Chevy 355 cubic inch stock block by Mike Mosley in the 1981 Rex Mays Classic was the first at the historic track for Chevrolet and the first for a stock block engine since a win by All-American Racers owner Dan Gurney in 1970.

The distinctive yellow and white No. 48 Pepsi Challenger Chevrolet led practice. However, the team was unable to complete a necessary engine change before qualifying, meaning Mosley would start dead last after getting a promoter’s option into the race. Mosely, already a two-time winner at the Milwaukee Mile, was up to tenth after only seven laps and joined the lead pack after only 22 laps. With 45 laps remaining, Mosley went by Tom Sneva and ended up putting a lap on the entire field.

“I was getting into the corners so much better than anyone else. It was amazing,” observed Mosley to the Indianapolis Star’s Robin Miller. “The only scare I had all day was when Bobby spun, and it was right in front of me.

“But we got lucky for a change.”

“We’ve had so many problems in the past that we’re getting gun shy,” said Dan Gurney to the Associated Press’ Mike Harris. “The stock block concept is just fine, but we haven’t had the dollars to run a proper testing program.”

Tune-In Alert

Saturday, August 23

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice #1 – 11am (ET)/10am (CT)/9am (MT)/8am (MT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying – 2pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FS1/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218
NTT INDYCAR SERIES High-Line and Final Practice – 4:30pm (ET)/3:30pm (CT)/2:30pm (MT)/ 1:30pm (MT) – FS2/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218

Sunday, August 24

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 (250 laps)– 2pm (ET)/1pm (CT)/noon (MT)/11am (PT) – FOX/INDYCAR Radio Network/SIRIUSXM 218
A.J. FOYT RACING

David Malukas, No. 4 A.J. Foyt Racing Clarience Technologies Chevrolet:

You qualified in the top 10 for both races last year, including outside pole. What is the key to qualifying well at the Milwaukee Mile?

“Honestly, the key to qualifying well at the Milwaukee Mile is just, just trying to go as deep and as late as possible. I mean, the practice sessions are short. You’re quickly going into qualifying. And from what I remember last year, it was, it was simply just trying to turn it up. It’s such short track times, such short amount of data to look at that you kind of just need to go out there and just go deep, let the car slide. The Milwaukee Mile is very special in the fact that it doesn’t really have banking compared to other ovals. So the car likes to slide a lot more. So you need to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and need to trust, trust the setup, trust the car, trust that the engineers have done a good job, and let that car slide. And that’s how you’ll be fast.”

What is more important at the Milwaukee Mile, managing tires or managing fuel?

“I would say, for Milwaukee, it’s honestly managing tires. The car is sliding around all the time, so you actually start getting quite a bit of rear tire deg compared to what I’d say is on other ovals. So I from what I remember last year that race, it was, it was very tough to keep the tires alive, to keep the pace up and to keep moving forward in that race. So I would say managing tires would be, would be key.”

Question from a seven-year-old, ‘What are you most afraid of?’

“What am I most afraid of? Interesting question. Well, if you want it to be deep, I’m afraid of failure. If you want to just say, everyday life, I am very afraid of spiders. Those guys suck. I don’t like spiders. So yeah, there we go.”

Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Phoenix Investors Chevrolet:

What is the key to racing well at Milwaukee, because you do race well at that track?

“I think one of the big things about racing around Milwaukee would have been just understanding what we need to do for setups. And you know, I think that my experience actually in stock bars and dirt racing kind of really helped me understanding how to pass and set the car up.”

About your passing, you pass in places that other people don’t.

“Last year, the car was good enough that I could just pass wherever. Didn’t matter if people were on top or on the bottom, I could get around them.”

What is the most challenging aspect of the Milwaukee Mile for a driver?

“I definitely believe the most challenging bit is the end of stints when the tires go away drastically and you lose a lot of lap time. Just being able to hang on to a loose race car is difficult to do.”

Question from a seven-year-old: ‘What are you most afraid of? ‘

“Spiders. I just don’t do spiders!”

ARROW MCLAREN

Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“We’ve had a week to reset and we’re all-in for these last two races. We’re heading back to Milwaukee and Nashville where we had a win and a P2 last year, so I’ll be focused on bringing home more trophies and finishing the year strong.”

Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“I’m looking forward to getting back on a short oval, especially after not getting the chance to race from that third-row starting position we earned at Iowa. We’ve shown strong pace, and I’m ready to put it all together at this historic track.”

Christian Lundgaard, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“Coming off two P2’s the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet team is really clicking, and I’m looking to keep pushing in the championship. Last year, we climbed from deep in the field to the top 10 here, so while starting up front is the goal, I know we have the pace and execution to fight for more trophies this weekend.”

TEAM PENSKE

Josef Newgarden, No. 2 Snap-On Team Penske Chevrolet:

“The Milwaukee Mile is an important venue in the history of the INDYCAR SERIES so to return there last year was an important moment. This year’s race will be even more special for everyone on the No. 2 team with Snap-on coming on board as the entitlement partner for the race. They are a long-time Team Penske partner – one of our longest, in fact – and they are celebrating their 105th anniversary this year. Representing them in a great-looking Snap-on paint scheme is going to be terrific. The goal is Victory Lane.”

Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Sonsio Vechicle Protection Team Penske Chevrolet:

“I didn’t know a lot about Milwaukee before coming to the INDYCAR SERIES, but I can tell why everyone was excited for us to go back there. The fans in that city are very passionate about our sport and they came out in a big way to support our return there last year. Short ovals always put on some of the best racing and our win last year was very gratifying for us. Putting the Sonsio Chevy in Victory Lane this weekend would be a great way to continue to end this season with some positive momentum.”

Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet:

“Milwaukee will always be a special place for me as one of my first oval wins back in 2014. It was a dominant day for the Verizon Chevy team, winning the pole position and leading a lot of laps. That was a key race for our championship that season and something I’ll never forget. It’s a great oval in an important market for the series. I know there was some serious flooding in the area a couple weeks ago. Hopefully we can help them in their recovery process in some way.”

Chevrolet History at the Milwaukee Mile

Chevrolet wins at the Milwaukee Mile: 11

2024 Race #2 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske

2024 Race #1 – Pato O’Ward – Arrow McLaren

2015 – Sebastien Bourdais – KV Racing Technology

2014 – Will Power – Team Penske

2013 – Ryan Hunter-Reay – Andretti Global

2012 – Ryan Hunter-Reay – Andretti Global

1991 – Michael Andretti – Newman Haas Racing

1990 – Al Unser Jr. – Galles Racing

1989 – Rick Mears – Team Penske

1988 – Rick Mears – Team Penske

1981 Race #1 – Mike Mosley – All-American Racers

Chevrolet poles at the Milwaukee Mile: 9

2024 Race #2 – Josef Newgarden – Team Penske

2024 Race #1 – Scott McLaughlin – Team Penske

2015 – Josef Newgarden – Ed Carpenter Racing

2014 – Will Power – Team Penske

2013 – Marco Andretti – Andretti Global

1992 – Bob Rahal – Rahal Hogan Racing

1991 – Rick Mears – Team Penske

1990 – Rick Mears – Team Penske

1989 – Rick Mears – Team Penske

Chevrolet podiums at the Milwaukee Mile: 32

Chevrolet podiums at the Milwaukee Mile by driver: Emerson Fittipaldi (3), Rick Mears (3), Will Power (3), Michael Andretti (2), Helio Castroneves (2), Ryan Hunter-Reay (2), Tony Kanaan (2), John Andretti (1), Mario Andretti (1), Sebastien Bourdais (1), Scott Brayton (1) Conor Daly (1), James Hinchcliffe (1), Scott McLaughlin (1), Juan Montoya (1), Mike Mosley (1), Pato O’Ward (1), Bob Rahal (1), Eddie Sachs (1), Tomas Scheckter (1), Danny Sullivan (1), Al Unser Jr. (1)

Chevrolet podiums at the Milwaukee Mile by team: Team Penske (13), Andretti Global (3), Newman Haas Racing (3), KV Racing Technology (2), All-American Racers (1), Arrow McLaren (1), Chip Ganassi Racing (1), Dick Simon Racing (1), Galles Racing (1), Hall-VDS Racing (1), Juncos Hollinger Racing (1), Panther Racing (1), Patrick Racing (1), Rahal Hogan Racing (1), and Walter Meskowski (1).

Chevrolet laps led at the Milwaukee Mile: 2225

Chevrolet laps led at the Milwaukee Mile by driver: Michael Andretti (229), Scott McLaughlin (165), Al Unser Jr. (156), Ryan Hunter-Reay (149), Pato O’Ward (133), Sebastien Bourdais (118), Josef Newgarden (113), Mario Andretti (93), Emerson Fittipaldi (69), Marco Andretti (61), Paul Tracy (55), Helio Castroneves (50), Alexander Rossi (46), Mike Mosley (45), Don Davis (39), EJ Viso (37), Bob Rahal (20), Tony Kanaan (17), Santino Ferrucci (6), Scott Dixon (5), Scott Goodyear (4), Juan Montoya (4), Ed Carpenter (3), Danny Sullivan (2), Gary Bettenhausen (1), Mike Groff (1), James Hinchcliffe (1)

Chevrolet laps led at the Milwaukee Mile by team: Team Penske (965), Newman Haas Racing (322), Andretti Global (221), Arrow McLaren (179), KV Racing Technology (145), Ed Carpenter Racing (112), Galles Racing (74), Patrick Racing (69), All-American Racers (45), Racing Associates (39), Chip Ganassi Racing (22), Rahal Hogan Racing (21), A.J. Foyt Racing (6), Walker Racing (4), Grant King Racers (1)

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Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Overview- Daytona

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Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport
NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Overview-
Daytona International Speedway; August 22, 2025

Track: Daytona International Speedway
Race: WaWa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola; 100 Laps –30/30/40; 250 Miles
Date/Broadcast: Friday; August 22, 2025 7:30 p.m ET
TV: CW Network
Radio: MRN Radio – Check Local Listings for affiliate, and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90
Social Media: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport; Facebook, Instagram, and X

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Eyes Daytona
Breakthrough Amid Playoff Push

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (August 21, 2025) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads into one of the most anticipated races of the NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway, this Friday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW.

Known as a wild card on the schedule, Daytona’s high-banked 2.5-mile superspeedway has long been a stage where underdogs rise, photo finishes decide winners, and split-second drafting alliances make or break playoff hopes. Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport will unload three very fast Chevrolet’s looking to capture the win and conquer Daytona victory.

Jeb Burton will pilot the No. 27 Golden Corral / State Water Heaters Chevrolet, with playoff urgency on the mind. Sitting 13th in the standings, 30 points below the cutline, Burton faces a must-perform scenario with only three races remaining before the postseason. His Daytona résumé in 12 starts includes three top-5, and eight top-20 finishes, proving his ability to navigate the draft. Backed by Golden Corral, a brand synonymous with family tradition and hearty rewards, and State Water Heaters, built on reliability and endurance, Burton enters with sponsors that align perfectly with his fight-under-pressure mindset.

Expect Burton to lean heavily on manufacturer alliances, staying patient mid-pack in Stage 1 before making decisive moves in the final laps to maximize both stage points and a potential win to secure his playoff berth.

Blaine Perkins, at the wheel of the No. 31 easycare Chevrolet, brings determination matched with a sponsor focused on peace of mind and long-term protection for auto owners. Perkins’ Daytona history shows steady progress, capped by a pair of 14th-place finishes in 2024. Though his superspeedway stats average around 23rd, his recent results show improved and comfort in the draft.

Perkins is likely to prioritize survival early, avoiding the “Big One,” before positioning himself inside the top-15 late—poised to capitalize if chaos unfolds in the final sprint.

In the No. 32 Atlanta Life Insurance Company Chevrolet, Rajah Caruth makes his Daytona Xfinity return with the momentum of two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wins and growing recognition as one of NASCAR’s rising stars. While his Xfinity résumé at Daytona is still developing, Caruth’s Truck Series record shows composure and adaptability in traffic. Representing Atlanta Life Insurance Company, a brand rooted in stability and community investment, Caruth embodies the future-focused, resilient mindset Jordan Anderson Racing Bommmarito Autosport cultivates.

Caruth is expected to run conservatively early, shadowing veteran teammates to learn the rhythm of the pack, before seizing opportunities in the final 20 laps to deliver a breakout top-10 or better.

Daytona has long been known as a track where anything can happen: photo finishes decided by inches, dramatic last-lap crashes, and underdog stories rewriting the playoff picture. Drafting partners are critical, yet survival through the inevitable “Big One” often proves just as important as speed. With Jeb Burton’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Blaine Perkins chasing another step forward, and Rajah Caruth hunting his first Xfinity breakthrough, Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport enters Daytona with high stakes and three distinct paths toward success.

Qualifying will take place Friday afternoon at 3:00 PM ET with single-car runs, setting the stage for the evening showdown. The Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola will go green at 7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, August 22, live on The CW, with additional coverage on MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport is a NASCAR team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson and Bommarito Automotive Group President, John Bommarito. Established in 2017 the organization is fueled by an incredible, close-knit team of employees, fans, and sponsors with a focus on integrity in the pursuit of excellence. Our goal is to embrace the journey we’re on and to never give up – whether on the track, in the pits, or in life. Every single team partner, and fan of ours, is what keeps our race cars running strong and our team performing at the highest level.

NHRA UNVEILS NEW WALLY PARKS TOWER AHEAD OF CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS NHRA U.S. NATIONALS

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INDIANAPOLIS (August 21, 2025) – Ahead of the world’s biggest drag race, next week’s 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway and NHRA announced the completion of the new Wally Parks Tower and the renovated suites during an official unveiling this week at the facility.

It completes the first phase of a multi-year, multi-phase project at the legendary facility, with the new Wally Parks Tower set to be one of the centerpieces at The Big Go, where the world’s best drivers compete on the sport’s grandest stage.

The impressive three-story facility features race control, a media center and television broadcasting capabilities, as well as three suites on the third floor. The observation deck on the top floor, which features an open-air covered roof, is another stunning aspect of the state-of-the-art tower. It includes an overview area and event space that can host nearly 500 people.

Sitting in the same area as the previous tower, the new facility also has dedicated bathrooms, two staircases and an elevator, along with a scenic winner’s circle backdrop that is a nod to the historic and memorable winner’s circle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

“We were thrilled to unveil the new Wally Parks Tower this week as we continue to move into the next frontier of this great and historic facility,” NHRA Vice President of Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler said. “The new tower will be a hallmark of the facility and the sport for years to come. This is the first step to enable us to better use our property to best serve our fans, race teams and partners.”

A major overhaul and full renovation of the eight suites above the west side grandstands is also completed ahead of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, as IRP and NHRA get set to start on phase two of the project.

The second phase will focus on drainage and will be a key part of the long-term plan that will create an improved parking and entry experience for fans.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature one round at 6:15 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 29 at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, two rounds at 12:30 and 3:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 30 and the final two rounds of qualifying on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 12 and 2:45 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET on Monday, Sept 1.

Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, and eliminations at 12 p.m. on FS1 on Monday, shifting to FOX at 2 p.m.

The first round of the Funny Car All-Star Callout takes place at 12:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 31, with the semifinals at 2:15 p.m. and the final round at 4 p.m. A special broadcast of the Callout takes place on FOX at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday.

To purchase tickets to the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com.

About Mission Foods

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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.

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