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Kaulig Racing Weekly Preview | Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Kaulig Racing Engineer Returns Home to Homestead-Miami Speedway:

  • Kaulig Racing engineer, Edgar Uribe, will get to return to his hometown of Miami, Florida this weekend, as NASCAR heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway. Uribe has had a passion for racing his whole life and went to Duke University to pursue a mechanical engineering degree. While there, Uribe was the President of Duke University Motorsports, the school’s Formula SAE team, where he helped build and design an open-wheel, formula-style race car. Upon graduating in 2021, Uribe accepted an internship at Kaulig Racing, which then led to a full-time job offer. He was named the lead engineer for the team’s NASCAR Xfinity Series program in 2022 and has since recorded 14 wins.

At Homestead-Miami Speedway:

  • Florida boys, Daniel Dye and Josh Williams, will return home to the sunshine state this weekend for the Hard Rock Bet 300.
  • In the NASCAR Cup Series, Kaulig Racing has made six starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway, earning two top five and three top-10 finishes. The team’s best finish came from AJ Allmendinger in 2022, with a third-place finish.
  • The team has earned five top five and 10 top-10 finishes at Homestead in the Xfinity Series and have led a total of 121 laps.

10 Team Info
Crew Chief: Andrew Dickeson
Partner: Sea Best

Ty Dillon, No. 10 Sea Best Camaro ZL1
Sea Best: Sea Best will be on the No. 10 Chevrolet this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway with Ty Dillon and Kaulig Racing. Sea Best proudly serves as the flagship brand of Beaver Street Fisheries, a family-owned and operated company based in Jacksonville, Florida. As one of the nation’s largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of seafood and meat, the Sea Best brand is synonymous with premium-quality seafood. Its product lineup includes a wide range of frozen fish fillets—such as ahi tuna, mahi-mahi, cod, and catfish—along with shrimp, scallops, and lobster.

Meet Ty Dillon

Saturday, March 22

Ty Dillon will be at the NASCAR Classics Merchandise trailer from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 22, to meet fans and sign autographs.

At Homestead:

Ty Dillon has made 17 career starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway, including eight starts in the Cup Series, five starts in the Xfinity Series and four starts in the Craftsman Truck Series. In his 17 starts at the track, his best finish came in 2016 in the Xfinity Series when he led 17 laps and finished the race in second. Dillon has five top-10 finishes among the three series.
 
“Homestead is one of my favorite tracks just because it’s worn out so much, it’s multi groove and kind of reminds me of my dirt racing background being able to, as a driver, change lanes and kind of change the handling of your car. Also, it’s exciting going back to Homestead where Andrew [Dickeson, crew chief] and AJ [Allmendinger] ran really well there at the end of the year last year. I think we have some good notes and we’re just going try to learn from them. I’m looking forward to going to Homestead with our Sea Best team.” – Ty Dillon on Homestead-Miami Speedway  

16 Team Info
Crew Chief: Trent Owens
Partner: Action Industries

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1
Action Industries: Action Industries will be on No. 16 Chevrolet this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway with AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing. Action Industries has been a proud partner of Kaulig Racing since 2022, serving as both a primary and associate sponsor on the No. 16 NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet driven by Allmendinger, and an additional team associate sponsor on all Kaulig Racing’s Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Meet AJ Allmendinger:

Saturday, March 22

AJ Allmendinger will be at the NASCAR Classics Merchandise trailer from 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 22, to meet fans and sign autographs.

Sunday, March 23

Allmendinger will be at the NASCAR Experience Stage from 12:45 -1:10 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, for a driver Q & A.

At Homestead:

AJ Allmendinger earned a top-10 finish in his three Kaulig Racing NASCAR Cup starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Allmendinger’s highest finish of third at the track came with the team in 2022.
Headed into the weekend, Allmendinger is coming off the team’s best race of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where he earned an eighth-place finish and five stage points.
 
“Homestead has been a really good racetrack for us over the last couple years and it’s a track I’ve always enjoyed. We’re coming off a good weekend in Las Vegas and we’ll carry that momentum on to Homestead. I’ve been happy with the speed of our Chevys the last few weeks; if we go there with the same mindset to execute, we have an opportunity to have another really good run.” – AJ Allmendinger on Homestead-Miami Speedway  

10 Team Info
Crew Chief: Kevin Walter
Partner: Halifax Health

Daniel Dye, No. 10 Halifax Health Chevrolet
Halifax Health: Daniel Dye will drive the No. 10 Halifax Health Chevrolet this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Halifax Health, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering patient-centered care throughout Volusia County and surrounding areas. Known for advanced facilities, skilled medical professionals, and innovative treatments, Halifax Health offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, specialized treatments, and preventive wellness programs. Serving the community for over 90 years, Halifax Health remains committed to enhancing local health through compassionate, high-quality care.

Meet Daniel Dye

Saturday, March 22

Daniel Dye will be at the NASCAR Experience Stage from 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 22, for a driver Q & A.

At Homestead:

Daniel Dye will make his first start at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend.
He made two starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at the track, and earned a best finish of seventh.
 
“I’m excited to be back in Florida this weekend; Homestead is like another home track for me. Going into the race, we’re focused on stage points, and tire wear will play a big role in that strategy. It will be a gamble on having tires going for the stage win but also having a set for a late-race caution. Hopefully the cards fall our way for us to be there at the end.” – Daniel Dye on Homestead-Miami Speedway  

11 Team Info
Crew Chief: Eddie Pardue
Partner: Star Tron

Josh Williams, No. 11 Star Tron Chevrolet
Star Tron: Star Tron returns for the No. 11 Chevrolet at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the second time in as many years. Star Tron is a multifunctional fuel treatment that helps cure and prevent ethanol fuel problems.

At Homestead:

Josh Williams has made eight starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with his best finish of 12th coming in 2020 after leading one lap.
In Williams’ lone start at Homestead-Miami with Kaulig Racing, he made 28 passes while running in the top 15 (Quality Passes, per FRCS). This was his highest number across all of his starts at the mile-and-a-half track.
 
“It’ll be nice to be back in the car for a full race again. I appreciate everyone’s concerns and messages over the last few days. Homestead is a racer’s track, it’s always fun going back there. It’s been a few years since we’ve gone there in the Spring, so I’m sure the racing will be a bit different too.” – Josh Williams on Homestead-Miami Speedway  

16 Team Info
Crew Chief: Alex Yontz
Partner: Campers Inn RV Mobile Medic

Christian Eckes, No. 16 Campers Inn RV Mobile Medic Chevrolet
Campers Inn RV Mobile Medic: Christian Eckes will drive the No. 16 Campers Inn RV Mobile Medic Chevrolet at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Campers Inn RV Mobile Medic is the premier mobile RV service provider for Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Its industry-certified technicians provide fast and reliable service on a variety of maintenance tasks right at its customers’ campsites. The mobile medic will also be at many of the race tracks on the NASCAR schedule.

Meet Christian Eckes

Saturday, March 22

Christian Eckes will be at the NASCAR Experience Stage from 2 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 22, for a driver Q & A.

At Homestead:

While Christian Eckes will make his first start at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he made five starts there in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, finishing in the top 10 in four of the five starts.
 
“Homestead is a track I really enjoy. The racing is fun, and the surface makes for a lot of passing opportunities. Tire fall-off is high, so race strategy and managing our tires will be a key component. We’re a lot better than our finishes have shown the past couple of weeks, and hopefully we have a chance to show that and bounce back.” – Christian Eckes on Homestead-Miami Speedway  
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

HFT Advance | Homestead-Miami

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Homestead-Miami Event Info:
Date: Sunday, March 23
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Homestead, Florida
Format: 267 Laps, 400.5 Miles, Stages: 80-165-267
TV: FS1
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. ET, Xfinity Practice (CW App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 11:35 a.m. ET, Xfinity Qualifying (CW App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 1:05 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 2:10 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 4 p.m. ET, Xfinity Race (CW, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup Race (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts its lone race date of the 2025 NASCAR Cup/Xfinity Series season.
  • There have been nine different winners in the previous nine Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami.
  • Sam Mayer is one of two drivers this season in the Xfinity Series who have finished in the top-10 in four of the first five races, alongside Jesse Love.
  • Cole Custer is one of five drivers all-time who captured their first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Miami.

Cole Custer Team Info:
Crew Chief: Aaron Kramer
Partner: Autodesk/HaasTooling

Sheldon Creed Team Info:
Crew Chief: Jonathan Toney
Partner: Road Ranger/Redcon 1

Sam Mayer Team Info:
Crew Chief: Jason Trinchere
Partner: Audibel

Custer at Homestead-Miami Speedway (Cup)
Starts: 3
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Custer makes his 4th Cup start at Homestead-Miami this weekend, where he earned his first career win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series back in 2017.
  • His best finish at the track in the Cup Series was in 2020, when he drove up to 22nd after starting in the 35th position.
  • His best career start was 10th in 2021, and he has an average starting position of 23.3.
  • Custer had four top-10 runs in six career NXS events at HMS and had an average finish of 6.2.

Creed at Homestead-Miami Speedway (Xfinity)
Starts: 3
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

  • Creed is set to make his 4th Xfinity start at HMS on Saturday, where he has one career top-10 finish. His best finish came last season where he finished 5th.
  • He has started inside the top-10 in all three career races at Homestead, and holds an average starting position of 6.0.

Mayer at Homestead-Miami Speedway (Xfinity)
Starts: 3
Wins: 1 (2023)
Top-10s: 3
Poles: —

  • Mayer is in line for his 4th Xfinity start at Miami this weekend, a race that he won in 2023 after starting 13th and leading 46 laps.
  • He has finished inside the top-10 in each of his three career starts at Homestead-Miami.
  • His best career starting position is 6th in 2022, and he boasts an average qualifying effort of 9.3. Mayer has never started outside the top-15 in three career races at HMS.

Last Time Out & Where They Stand

Las Vegas: Mayer ran with the leaders most of the day to record a 5th-place result, while Creed battled and came home in 10th in the Xfinity Series. Custer finished 26th in the Cup Series race on Sunday at LVMS.

Cup Points Standings (41: 35th): Custer is 35th in the Cup Series points standings through five races this season.

Xfinity Points Standings (41: 3rd, 00: 7th): Mayer sits third in the Xfinity points standings with 170 total points on the season, while Creed is in seventh place with 144 points heading into Homestead this Saturday.

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Las Vegas

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Josh Berry Photo by Ron Olds for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. William Byron: Byron took fourth in the Pennzoil 400, recording his third top 5 of the season, and remained the leader in the point standings.

“I think we’re all glad Christopher Bell didn’t win,” Byron said. “If he would have, I would have ‘four-feited’ my hopes for winning a championship.”

2. Christopher Bell: Bell, seeking his fourth consecutive win, came up a little short at Las Vegas with a 12th-place finish.

“The last driver to win four races in a row was Jimmie Johnson in 2007,” Bell said. “Now, I’m not about to compare myself to Jimmie, because he won more championships in a row than I have races.”

3. Ryan Blaney: Blaney was knocked out of the Pennzoil 400 when Christopher Bell squeezed him on Lap 195, causing Blaney’s No. 12 Ford to spin into the path of Erik Jones. Blaney’s day was done, and he finished 34th.

“I initially blamed Bell for the incident,” Blaney said. “Then I did something unheard of in NASCAR: I admitted I was wrong and accepted blame.”

4. Ross Chastain: Chastain started 19th and finished fifth in the Pennzoil 400, scoring his first top 5 of the season.

“John Hunter Nemechek’s car featured the Backstreet Boys,” Chastain said. “I guess we’re in that time in history when the Backstreet Boys are more likely to appear on a race car than appear in the music charts.”

5. Chase Elliott: Elliott finished 10th at Las Vegas, posting his third top-10 result of the season.

“I saw there was a car featuring sponsorship by ‘Beef A Ro,'” Elliott said. “I’m not sure what that is, but some people are telling me it’s a Kendrick Lamar song.”

6. Alex Bowman: Bowman finished seventh in the Pennzoil 400, posting his fourth top 10 of the year.

“Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman served as the race’s grand marshal,” Bowman said. “Hearing that voice give the command to ‘Start you engines’ got me so fired up. Heck, if Morgan Freeman’s voice told me to drive out a cliff, I’d probably do it. And lot’s of drivers would be happy I did.”

7. Kyle Larson: Larson won Stage 2 and led a race-high 61 laps at Las Vegas, but fell off late and finished ninth at Las Vegas.

“I had won the last two races at Vegas,” Larson said. “But you know what they say: ‘What happens in Vegas doesn’t necessarily mean that those things will happen again in Vegas.'”

8. Tyler Reddick: Reddick struggled at Las Vegas, finishing 24th, which was his worst result of the season.

“As you could probably guess,” Reddick said, “co-team owner Michael Jordan was in Las Vegas. And as you could probably guess, he was nowhere near the race track.”

9. Josh Berry: Berry passed Daniel Suarez with six laps to go at Las Vegas and held on for the win to give Wood Brothers Racing their 101st victory.

“Wood Brothers are the oldest team in racing,” Berry said. “And the team is really old. They’re so old that most people don’t realize ‘Wood’ is not a family name; it’s what their first chassis was made of.”

10. Kyle Busch: Busch lost a right rear wheel while running 12th on lap 113, and Busch’s RCR Chevy grazed the wall. Busch made it back to pit road, but his chances at snapping his winless streak were over. Busch retired soon after with mechanical issues and finished 33rd.

“I was in the Bet MGM Chevrolet,” Busch said. “So, I ask “Can Kyle F’n Busch get a little luck?’ Apparently, the answer is, and I hesitate to say this as a recipient of Bet MGM sponsorship: ‘Don’t bet on it.'”

East Tennessee native Rodney Atkins to perform Food City 500 pre-race concert on Sunday, April 13

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East Tennessee native Rodney Atkins will perform the Food City 500 pre-race concert on Sunday, April 13.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 19, 2025) – One of East Tennessee’s most successful country music artists, Rodney Atkins, will perform the pre-race concert on Sunday, April 13, before the green flag drops for the tradition-rich Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at iconic Bristol Motor Speedway.

Born in Knoxville and raised in Cumberland Gap, Atkins will be a perfect fit for the Food City 500 as well as the natural tie-in to the city that’s designated as the Birthplace of Country Music. One of the most recognized and powerful voices in Country Music, Atkins has eight top-five singles, more than 14 million records sold and over 4 billon on-demand global streams.

Atkins, who has charted at least one radio single on Country Radio in three different decades, will take the big stage in the infield of Bristol Motor Speedway at 12:45 p.m., and lead straight into BMS’ popular driver introductions. The start of the NASCAR Cup Series race is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

“I can’t wait to hit the Bristol Motor Speedway for the pre-race concert on April 13,” Atkins said. “NASCAR fans know how to rock, and there ain’t a better place to play than a track with this much history. Country music and Bristol go way back, so I know it’s gonna be one heck of a show with a crowd that’s ready to get loud. I’m fired up for this one!”

Ticketed guests are able to get closer to the music by adding on a Pre-Race Infield Experience upgrade to move to the front of the stage. To purchase this upgrade, please click here.

Atkins has many chart-topping hits from several certified platinum albums, including, “If You’re Going Through Hell,” “Watching You,” “These are my People,” “Cleaning this Gun,” and “Take a Back Road.”

“We are so blessed to have one of our own, Rodney Atkins, to perform the pre-race concert for the Food City 500 in April,” said Bristol Motor Speedway President and General Manager Jerry Caldwell. “Rodney is a lifelong proud East Tennessean who has done amazing things in the world of country music during the past three decades. You know all of his hit songs, so we hope you will join us to sing along as we welcome him to the Birthplace of Country Music to perform on Bristol Motor Speedway’s big stage.”

The highly-anticipated weekend opens with the WEATHER GUARD Truck Race, a 250-lap race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series under the lights on Friday, April 11 (7:30 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio), and continues Saturday afternoon on April 12 with the SciAps 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race (5 p.m., The CW, PRN Radio). Bush’s Beans Practice and Bush’s Beans Qualifying will be held for all three series both Friday and Saturday. The weekend culminates Sunday afternoon with the running of the historic Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race (April 13, 3 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio).

In addition to cheering on their favorite drivers on the track, Bristol Motor Speedway fans will definitely want to take advantage of so many activities to make a complete weekend of family fun. There will be great video entertainment provided by Colossus TV, the world’s largest center-hung video screen, premium VIP experiences, tailgating, on-site camping, concerts and other entertainment at the Food City Fan Zone Stage headlined by Trackside Live with Kenny Wallace and John Roberts, great food and beverages in the concession stands throughout the property, and so much more.

Single-day tickets for the Food City 500 weekend start as low as $69 for Sunday’s Food City 500 and $46 for Saturday’s SciAps 300 Xfinity Series race. To purchase tickets, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or call the BMS ticket sales center at (866) 415-4158. You can also purchase tickets at your neighborhood Food City store until Wednesday, April 4.

About Bristol Motor Speedway
Forged amid the scenic mountains of Northeast Tennessee near the Virginia state line, Bristol Motor Speedway is The Last Great Colosseum, a versatile multi-use venue that hosts major auto races, football games, concerts and many other captivating events, including an upcoming Major League Baseball game. The facility features a 0.533-mile concrete oval race track with 28-degree corner banking and 650-feet straightaways that offers racing in several NASCAR touring series, highlighted by two major Cup Series weekends each year. In 2025, the venue will transform into a baseball stadium to host the MLB Speedway Classic featuring the Atlanta Braves vs. the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 2nd. In 2020, the track also served as host of the prestigious NASCAR All-Star Race, and from 2021-2023 the track converted to a temporary dirt track each spring to take the Cup Series back to its racing roots. While at the track, fans are offered a unique viewing experience courtesy of Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided video screen with a 540,000-watt audio system. The adjacent quarter-mile dragstrip, Bristol Dragway, offers more than 50 events annually, including the marquee NHRA Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals. The Thunder Valley Amphitheatre presented by Ballad Health transforms Bristol Dragway into a premier outdoor concert venue for the world’s greatest music performers. Three football games have kicked-off inside the oval, most notably the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, where border rivals the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech met before an NCAA-record crowd of 156,990. In existence since 1961, Bristol Motor Speedway was purchased in 1996 by Speedway Motorsports, a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com.

Commemorative Milk Pints, Cartons Give Indy 500 Fans Winning Feeling

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INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, March 19, 2025) – Indianapolis Motor Speedway, American Dairy Association Indiana and Prairie Farms Dairy are collaborating to bring Indianapolis 500-branded milk pints and cartons to fans across the Midwest.

More than 13,000 retailers across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin will be stocked with 16-ounce pints celebrating five winners of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

Each milk type will feature a different Indy 500 winner, allowing fans to collect them all:

  • 2% reduced-fat milk features back-to-back winner and defending winner Josef Newgarden (2023, 2024)
  • Whole vitamin D milk features two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato (2017, 2020)
  • Premium chocolate milk features 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power
  • 1% lowfat chocolate milk features four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021)
  • Premium strawberry milk features 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson

Fans can expect to find these pint bottles in retail locations for a six-week distribution window beginning this week.

In addition to the collectible pint bottles, approximately 80 million half-pint cartons decorated with a graphic in celebration of Winners Drink Milk will be distributed to schools throughout the same eight states.

“At IMS, we know winners drink milk,” INDYCAR and IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “These milk pints and cartons are another way our fans can be part of the Race Day excitement and celebrate like an Indy 500 champion.”

An ice-cold bottle of milk after 500 miles of racing is one of the most iconic celebrations in all sports. The tradition of drinking milk after winning the Indianapolis 500 dates back to 1936, when Louis Meyer, an avid drinker of buttermilk, requested a bottle after winning his third Indy 500. As the story goes, a dairy industry executive saw the newsreel footage of the iconic moment and requested milk be made available to the winner of each Indianapolis 500 thereafter.

“Drinking the coveted bottle of ice-cold milk on Victory Podium isn’t just a celebration – it’s a tribute to dairy farmers and more than a century of racing history,” American Dairy Association Indiana CEO Jenni Browning said. “At the Indy 500, milk is the ultimate symbol of hard work, endurance and victory. With these special-edition pints and cartons, fans can drink milk and celebrate the winning drivers and dairy farmers everywhere.”

These days, buttermilk is no longer offered as an option. All 33 drivers entered in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge submit their milk preference to the Dairy Association in advance. They can choose between whole milk, 2% reduced fat milk or skim milk. Whole milk is the most popular choice, but there are some drivers that still request buttermilk in honor of Meyer.

The 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 25. Tickets are on sale at IMS.com or by calling or visiting the IMS Ticket Office.

NHRA TEAMS GEAR UP FOR FIRST FOUR-WIDE EVENT OF 2025 SEASON IN LAS VEGAS

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LAS VEGAS (March 19, 2025) – As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season ramps up, the NHRA is set to celebrate 25 years of racing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals on April 11-13.

The race, which is the fourth of 20 during the 2025 NHRA season, is the first four-wide event of the year, promising a sensory overload unlike anything in motorsports. With four nitro-burning cars and 44,000-horsepower simultaneously going down the track, fans get to witness one of the most thrilling and unique spectacles in motorsports.

It’s a loaded weekend at the can’t-miss NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, starting with a pair of qualifying sessions on Friday. The weekend heats up on Saturday, as the popular Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge takes place during qualifying. The unique bonus race made its 4-Wide debut last year and quarterfinalists from Pomona will meet with a bonus purse and bonus championship points on the line.

That leads into Sunday eliminations, where the intense action means plenty of excitement and winners in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock at the early-season race. Last season, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Bob Tasca III (Funny Car) and Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) claimed victories at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This season’s event will again be broadcasted on FS1, including eliminations coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 13.

Former Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta earned his third Las Vegas race win last season when he advanced to the final round in a quad that included standouts Justin Ashley, Steve Torrence and Tony Stewart. To earn a consecutive NHRA 4-Wide Nationals win, he’ll need to get by the stacked Top Fuel field that includes four-time and reigning champion Antron Brown, who has six Vegas wins to his credit. Also in the mix is two-time champ Brittany Force, Shawn Langdon, Jasmine Salinas and Clay Millican.

Bob Tasca III wowed fans at Las Vegas last year when he won the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with the first triple holeshot in Funny Car history over Austin Prock, Ron Capps and Matt Hagan. Prock claimed the Funny Car championship thanks to his eight event wins including the NHRA Nevada Nationals in the fall. Tasca will be up against a loaded field, including three-time Vegas winner J.R. Todd, Gainesville winner Chad Green and former champion Jack Beckman, who is driving for John Force in 2025.

Five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. returned to full-time racing in 2024, picking up his first Vegas 4-Wide victory and his first Vegas win in 15 years. Leading the pack in 2025 is KB Titan Racing’s Dallas Glenn, who won in Gainesville, and reigning Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson. Others to watch include Erica Enders, whose 10 wins leads all NHRA racers in Vegas, Aaron Stanfield, Cory Reed and Troy Coughlin Jr.

The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals also will feature thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, featuring some of the top racers in the country. Fans will also be invited all weekend long to the Nitro Alley Stage, which will help create a festive atmosphere leading with Nitro School, meet and greets and much more.

Race fans at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce and celebrate each of the drivers racing for the prestigious Wally on Sunday and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. The final can’t-miss experience of any NHRA event is the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday after racing concludes, where fans are invited to congratulate the event winners.

As always, fans also get an exclusive pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet in Las Vegas. This opportunity gives fans a unique chance to see teams in action and service their hot rods between rounds, get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers, and more.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. PT on Friday, April 11, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, April 12 at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 12 p.m. PT on Sunday, April 13. Television coverage includes qualifying action at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday and 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, leading into eliminations coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

To purchase tickets to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. For more information on NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com.

About Mission Foods

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Persistent Misconceptions About Wrongful Death Litigation

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Losing a loved one in a car accident is one of the most painful things you can experience. You will go through stages of pain and shock that will make it very hard to think clearly. 

If your loved one lost their life because of a negligent driver, there are some decisions you need to make. One of these decisions will be about pursuing a legal case against the driver. 

However, navigating complex legal processes after a fatal crash can be overwhelming. You will have to try and balance it with your grief, which is never easy. 

If you have never filed a wrongful death claim before, there is also much information you need to process. With this information comes misconceptions you need to be aware of. 

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

Before we get into those misconceptions, let’s look at wrongful death claims as a whole. When you file a wrongful death claim, it is typically called wrongful death litigation. 

This legal process allows you to seek compensation after your loved one dies as a result of negligence. Tennessee wrongful death laws exist to help families hold the negligent party accountable. Wrongful death claims are also meant to recover specific damages. 

These damages may include funeral costs, medical bills, and your loved one’s lost income. A settlement can help cover some of these costs if your loved one was a breadwinner. 

It is important to note that the law does not allow all family members to file a wrongful death claim. Usually, only spouses, children, or parents can do so. 

Myths That Still Exist About Wrongful Death Litigation

Many loved ones shy away from wrongful death litigation because they don’t understand the process. The myths floating around on the internet also don’t help. The following are some of the most common myths people still believe.

  1. Wrongful Death Claims Always Go to Trial

There is a general belief that filing a wrongful death claim means attending a long trial. The reality is that most claims are settled out of court. 

If you file a wrongful death claim, you will sit through negotiations between your lawyer and an insurance company. The insurance company represents the at-fault party. 

The case will proceed to trial only if no settlement agreement is reached during this process. The goal of negotiations beforehand is to save on legal costs and time. Outside-of-court negotiations are also a lot less stressful for the family members bringing the wrongful death case. 

  1. Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Is Too Expensive

Sometimes, family members are torn between getting justice for their loved one and not having money for a lawyer. This is because there is an ongoing misconception that all legal cases are expensive. 

However, your lawyer will likely work on a contingency fee if you file a wrongful death claim. This means they will only get paid if you win the case. And the fee won’t come from your pocket. The lawyer will get a percentage of your settlement instead. 

This payment arrangement makes it easier for grieving families to access legal services. 

  1. You Must Act Immediately

Some family members forego a wrongful death claim because they believe they waited too long to act. In most cases, this is not true. Tennessee law provides a one-year statute of limitations for wrongful death cases. 

The law also allows a set period to gather evidence after a fatal accident and consult with a lawyer. 

Essentially, you have time to process your overwhelming grief and work on getting justice for your loved one. It is, however, very important to get legal advice as soon as possible. This will help ensure that you don’t miss the one-year deadline. 

  1. Your Case Will Be Straightforward

Let’s get into the unfortunate, untrue myths now. Some people believe that wrongful death claims are straightforward. In truth, each case involves several legal details. There is evidence to be collected, witnesses to be interviewed, and documents to be reviewed. 

Every detail can and will make a difference in a case like this. So, even if you seemingly have all the facts about how your loved one died, the legal work will stay complex.

For this reason, having a lawyer assist you with a wrongful death claim is crucial. 

  1. You Are Guaranteed to Get Compensation

Unfortunately, this is also not true. There is a general misconception that wrongful death cases automatically mean a large settlement. There is simply no guarantee that you will even win the case. 

The outcome of a wrongful death claim hinges on many different factors. For instance, you must have solid evidence to support your claim. The settlement will also depend on how severe the damages are and the circumstances of the accident. 

That said, even if your case is very strong, there is no automatic guarantee of a large settlement. Every wrongful death claim is different, and so is each outcome. 

What to Know About Tennessee Law

Now that you know the misconceptions, you must also know how the law works. As mentioned, you will have to file your claim within one year of your loved one’s death. 

Know that the eventual settlement may be reduced if your loved one is found to have been partly to blame for the accident. This is according to Tennessee’s modified comparative negligence rules. 

Your loved one may be assigned a percentage of blame, and the settlement will be reduced accordingly. If their percentage is more than 49%, you may not be able to file a claim.

Evidence That Will Build Your Case

Without proper evidence, your case will likely stall indefinitely. You need solid proof that the at-fault driver’s negligence led to your loved one’s death. 

This means having a copy of the official police report, which includes a police officer’s observations. You will also need witness statements to support your claim. 

Moreover, your loved one’s medical records will take center stage throughout the legal process. These records can prove their fatal injuries were caused by the accident. 

Wrongful Death Claims Will Never Not Be Complex

With or without misconceptions, wrongful death claims and litigation will always be challenging. Hiring a reliable lawyer makes the process easier for yourself and your family, providing some relief from the stress of fighting for justice while you grieve your loved one. 

NASCAR Las Vegas penalty report; Two Cup Teams penalized

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Andrew Kim
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NASCAR revealed the penalty report following this past weekend’s triple-header events involving the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series divisions at Las Vegas Motor Speedway between March 14-16.

In the Cup Series, the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Toyota Camry XSE team and the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Chevrolet team were both penalized for loose wheels that rolled off of the entries during this past Sunday’s event at Las Vegas.

The No. 19 JGR Toyota entry, piloted by Chase Briscoe, had a left-rear wheel that rolled off the car on Lap 33 of 267. It occurred after Briscoe had left his pit stall and was re-entering the track.

Meanwhile, the No. 8 RCR Chevrolet entry, which Kyle Busch pilots, had a right-rear wheel that rolled off the car during a Lap 112 restart. It happened as Busch got sideways and hit the backstretch’s outside wall.

This resulted in both competitors being held in their pit stalls for two laps. Briscoe finished in 17th place while Busch took his car to the garage for repairs and finished 33rd.

Post Race Penalty Report – Cup Series

Briscoe’s jackman, Caleb Dirks, and rear-tire changer, Daniel Smith, received a two-race suspension. The suspensions will begin this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. as the team violated Sections 8.8.10.4.A & C of the NASCAR Rule Book (separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from an entry during an event). Busch’s jackman, Dylan Moser, and rear-tire changer, Shiloh Windsor received similar suspensions.

Though no points penalties were involved, Busch is currently strapped in 17th place in the 2025 driver’s standings while Briscoe is ranked in 20th place.

Post Race Penalty Report – Xfinity Series

The Xfinity teams listed below have been penalized and issued a $5,000 fine for violating Sections 8.8.10.4a of the NASCAR Rule Book. This section pertains to having a lug nut that was not properly installed on the entries below following this past Saturday’s event at Las Vegas.

Kaulig Racing’s No. 11 Chevrolet Camaro team
Joe Gibbs Racing’s (JGR) No. 19 Toyota Supra team
Sam Hunt Racing’s (SHR) No. 26 Toyota Supra team
JR Motorsports (JRM) No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro team

Also noteworthy, the No. 11 Kaulig entry, which was originally piloted by Josh Williams, finished 29th at Vegas. Williams was relieved by Ty Dillon, due to illness,

The No. 19 JGR entry, driven by Aric Almirola, finished in the runner-up spot to JRM’s No. 7 entry piloted by race winner Justin Allgaier. Rookie Dean Thompson, finished in 15th place in the No. 26 SHR entry. The No. 88 JRM entry, driven by rookie Connor Zilisch, finished in ninth place after he received a pit road speeding penalty.

With their respective finishes at Vegas, Zilisch, Williams and Thompson are ranked ninth, 18th and 23rd, respectively, in the 2025 Xfinity driver’s standings. Meanwhile, JGR’s No. 19 entry is ranked in the runner-up spot in the owner’s standings as Almirola is coming off his third of nine-scheduled starts in 2025. Almirola’s next-scheduled Xfinity event is at Martinsville Speedway on March 29 as Justin Bonsignore returns to pilot the No. 19 entry this weekend at Homestead.

Post Race Penalty Report – Craftsman Truck Series

There was only one Truck Series team penalty. It was for a lug nut violation on the No. 07 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST entry, piloted by Justin Haley. As a result, the team received a $2,500 fine.

Haley, a Cup Series competitor for Spire, made his second Truck start of the 2025 season at Vegas. He recorded an 11th-place result despite leading the opening lap. As a result, Spire’s No. 07 entry is currently ranked in 11th place in the 2025 owner’s standings. Kyle Larson, the 2021 Cup Series champion, will pilot the No. 07 entry at Homestead.

Amid the lug nut and wheel penalties, Josiah Wright and Corbin Sklener were both indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sport’s Substance Abuse Policy. Wright was a rear-tire changer for the No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse team piloted by Brad Keselowski in the Cup Series. Sklener was a tire carrier for GK Racing during the Craftsman Truck Series’ season-opening event and a jackman for Mike Harmon Racing during the Xfinity Series’ season-opening event, both of which occurred at Daytona International Speedway in February.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series teams and competitors will return to action next weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Truck Series will commence next weekend’s triple-header feature at Homestead on Friday, March 21, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. On Saturday, March 22, at 4 p.m. ET, the Xfinity Series’ first Dash 4 Cash event of the 2025 campaign will occur on the CW Network. The Cup Series will cap off the weekend on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. ET on FS1.

King Shocks Dominates 2025 Mint 400, Extends Unlimited Race Winning Streak

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For the fourth consecutive year, King Shocks took top honors at the 2025 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, winning the Unlimited Race with defending race winner and UNLTD Off-Road Racing Series champion Adam Householder. The victory served as the centerpiece of an excellent weekend for King at the Great American Off-Road Race, including a sweep of all three major class wins in the Unlimited Race and a lockout of the overall podium.

Householder has been a dominant force in the Unlimited Truck class in recent years, and his performance at this year’s Mint 400 was no exception. While other racers fell out due to the grueling nature of the 95-mile course, Householder and his King Shocks worked brilliantly, conquering four laps in 7:01:45—over 20 minutes faster than anyone else in class, and nearly 12 minutes faster than the next finisher overall.

Completing the overall podium and finishing 1-2 in Unlimited Truck SPEC were Conner McMullen and Troy Grabowski, racers who are no stranger to big wins in UNLTD action. McMullen, Grabowski, and fellow King racer Brent Fox were among those locked in a thrilling battle for atop the class standings on the final lap. When all was said and done, McMullen would be scored first in class and second overall, with Grabowski just under three minutes behind. Fox would be scored fifth overall and fourth in class, giving King four of the top five overall spots in the Unlimited Race.

Fellow King Shocks-backed team Wilson Motorsports added to the trophy case on both days of action, kicking things off with a Class 12 victory in the Limited Race led by Sammy Ehrenberg before Brad Wilson beat Jack Grabowski in Class 1 on Saturday for another King Shocks 1-2. Other Limited Race winners included defending UNLTD UTV Pro Stock champion Justin Von Metal, who extended his series podium streak in his King Shocks-sponsored ride, and Class 11 racer Blake Wilkey, who turned in the fastest overall time on the shorter 73-mile loop.

“It’s hard to ask for more out of the Mint 400 than the results we had this year,” said King Shocks president Brett King. “From Adam Householder’s second straight overall win to give us a four-year winning streak in the Unlimited Race, to dominance across all the top Unlimited classes, to even multiple wins in the Limited Race, we’ve proven that no matter what you’re racing, King Shocks are the secret to success. Congratulations to all our racers on the wins and podiums, and we can’t wait to come back and defend them next year!”

Racing, prerunning or just having fun, whatever your application; King Shocks has the shock for you with the performance, reliability, precise tuning and adjustability you need. King Shocks, The Leader in Off-Road Technology!

About King Off-Road Shocks
King Shocks is a world-class manufacturer and servicer of custom made adjustable and rebuildable automotive shock absorbers and performance racing products for utility vehicles, OEM replacement and professional racing use. For over twenty years King Shocks has taken pride in putting quality, performance and customer service above all. Every product sold is the result of constant testing and development done with top racers in competition worldwide. This real world testing exposes their designs to a level of abuse and destructive forces that cannot be duplicated in a laboratory. King Shocks, The leader in Off-Road Shock Technology.

RFK Advance | Homestead-Miami

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Homestead-Miami Event Info:
Date: Sunday, March 23
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Homestead, Florida
Format: 267 Laps, 400.5 Miles, Stages: 80-165-267
TV: FS1
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 1:05 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 2:10 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup Race (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts its lone race date of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, where Jack Roush has 11 wins all-time including seven in the Cup Series.
  • RFK has led laps in three of the last four Homestead events between Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski. The two have three top-10 starting efforts in the last three races alone.
  • This weekend will mark Brad Keselowski’s 550th consecutive start in the NASCAR Cup Series, the second-longest active streak.
  • There have been nine different winners in the previous nine Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami.
  • Ryan Preece (3rd) matched a career-best finish last weekend (also: Talladega, 2019) at Las Vegas, as he drove the No. 60 Consumer Cellular Ford Mustang into the top-3 from 12th.

6 Team Info:
Driver: Brad Keselowski
Crew Chief: Jeremy Bullins
Partner: Esperion

17 Team Info:
Driver: Chris Buescher
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Kroger / Farm Rich

60 Team Info:
Driver: Ryan Preece
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: BuildSubmarines.com

Keselowski at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Starts: 17
Wins: —
Top-10s: 7
Poles: —

  • Keselowski makes his 18th Cup start at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend, and his 550th consecutive start, where he has a 14.6 average finish and seven top-10 finishes. His best career finish is third (2014-15), as he’s coming off a 17th-place finish last season.
  • He’s finished 10th or better in four of the last eight races at Homestead. In total he’s led in eight races at HMS (totaling 179 laps), including eight laps a season ago.
  • Keselowski has an 9.4 average starting position in Miami – his best among active tracks – with 13 starts inside the top-10 and nine starts inside the top five overall. Last season he qualified 18th.
  • Keselowski has two Xfinity wins at Homestead (2011, 2013) in eight starts, and an additional two starts in the Truck Series.

Buescher at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Starts: 9
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Buescher makes his 10th Cup start at Homestead-Miami where he has a 19.3 average finish.
  • He finished 15th a season ago, and 13th in 2022, his best Cup finish there to date.
  • Buescher carries a 19.3 average qualifying position with his best effort (P8) three years ago.
  • Buescher made two Xfinity Series starts at HMS in 2014-15 with a best finish of fifth in the No. 60 machine.

Preece at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Starts: 6
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

  • Preece is set to make his seventh Cup start at Homestead-Miami where he has a 21.8 average finish. He is coming off his best finish at the track last season (10th).
  • His highest starting position was 8th in 2021, and he holds a 29.0 average starting position.
  • Preece made four Xfinity Series starts at HMS from 2014-18, with a best finish of 5th in 2017 while racing for JGR.

RFK Historically at Homestead-Miami
Cup Wins: 7 (Kurt Busch, 2002; Greg Biffle, 2004, 2005, 2006; Matt Kenseth, 2007; Carl Edwards, 2008, 2010)

  • Welcome to Miami: RFK has 179 combined starts at HMS, totaling 11 wins (7 NCS, 3 NXS, 1 NCWTS), 51 top-fives, 75 top-10s and eight poles. RFK drivers have led 1,900 laps at the 1.5-mile track over the years, logging more than 58,000 miles.
  • Tale of the Tape: RFK has started 93 NCS races at Homestead, recording a total of seven victories, 23 top five finishes, 32 top-10 finishes, four poles and has led 1,191 laps. Former driver Carl Edwards earned the organization’s most recent win at the 1.5-mile oval in 2010.
  • Five Straight: RFK earned five consecutive victories in the NCS at Homestead from 2004-2008 with drivers Matt Kenseth (2007), Edwards (2008) and Greg Biffle, who won three consecutive races from 2004-2006.
  • Miami Nights: In 57 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Homestead, RFK earned three wins, 22 top-fives, 32 top-10s and two pole positions. Edwards recorded the most recent victory at Homestead in the 2008 season final.

RFK Homestead Wins

1998 Burton NXS

2002 Busch Cup

2004 Biffle Cup

2005 Biffle Cup

2006 Biffle Cup

2006 Kenseth NXS

2006 Martin Truck

2007 Kenseth Cup

2008 Edwards Cup

2008 Edwards NXS

2010 Edwards Cup

Last Time Out
Las Vegas: Preece matched a career-high 3rd place finish, while Keselowski posted a strong 11th-place finish, and Buescher came home 13th.

Points Standings (17: 9th, 60: 18th, 6: 30th): Buescher remained in the top-10 in points, while Preece jumped up six spots after a career-best finish. Keselowski used a season-best result to move into the 30th spot in points.

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