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Christopher Bell wins Truck Series race at Bristol after 8-Year Drought

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Bristol Truck Series Winner Christopher Bell. Photo Credit: AndrewBoyd

The 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race continued its season Friday night with the sixth race of the year at Bristol Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell, piloting the No. 62 Halmar Friesen Racing entry, took the lead late in the final stage at Lap 188.

He then led the remainder of the race en route to his eighth Truck Series career victory. It was his first Truck Series win since 2017 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

“Oh man, that was so awesome to be able to win a truck race,” Bell said in his post-race interview on the frontstretch. “Man, it’s been what since 2017, since I’ve won one of these things. It’s a lot of fun racing with this group, this HRF (Halmar Friesen Racing) group.

“I got the unfortunate call last year to drive for Stewart (Friesen, Team Owner) whenever he got hurt. We went out to Watkins Glen and almost got it (the victory). You know, they’ve been working really hard to get to victory lane. Whenever Stewart and Jimmy (Villeneuve, Crew Chief) called me about this opportunity to try and run some races this year, I’m like, heck yeah, let’s do it. Just so special. So special for me to be able to race with these guys. These wins mean a lot to this team and organization.

“So, can’t say, thank the guys enough for this opportunity. I love this racetrack and love the fans. You guys got to see some demo racing for a little bit, so I’m sure you guys love that.”

Last year’s Truck Series champion, Corey Heim, dominated the last two races at Darlington and Rockingham. He was also eligible to collect an extra $500,000 bonus thanks to the annual Triple Truck Challenge, which started at Darlington. He qualified in the 12th position entering the Bristol race. Unfortunately, he was involved in an accident on Lap 181 and was unable to finish the race.

Numerous Cup Series stars were also entered in the field. Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Christopher Bell, Daniel Suarez, and Carson Hocevar all competed in the race. This was the largest Cup Series field that has competed in a Truck Series event in quite some time.

Stages 65-65-120 made up the 250-lap race. Kaden Honeycutt secured his second career pole position after qualifying was held earlier in the day, with a lap time of 15.066 seconds at 127.360 mph in his No. 11 TriCon Garage Toyota Tundra.

Honeycutt led laps early on before Christian Eckes took the lead on Lap 4 of the 250-lap race. An early caution flew at Lap 17 for the No. 44 Niece Motorsport of Andres Perez, who spun off Turn 4 to bring out the first caution flag of the evening.

As it turned out, that would be the only caution for the first stage. Eckes dominated by leading the remainder of the stage and taking home the Stage 1 victory. It wouldn’t come without battles, however. On Lap 40, Bell encountered some lapped traffic. This allowed Layne Riggs and Honeycutt to close in on him.

However, Eckes managed his race pace and held on to gain 10 extra stage points when the stage ended at Lap 65. Eckes, Riggs, Honeycutt, Ben Rhodes, Jake Garcia, Hocevar, Gio Ruggiero, Briscoe, Busch, and Heim rounded out the Top 10 finishers. Under the stage break caution, the race leaders stayed out and elected not to pit.

Stage 2 took place between Laps 78 and 130. For the restart on Lap 78, the Top 10 drivers included Eckes, Riggs, Honeycutt, Rhodes, Garcia, Ruggiero, Briscoe, Justin Haley, Chandler Smith, and Tanner Gray.

Similar to the first stage, just one caution slowed the race coming at Lap 119 when the No. 42 of Tyler Reif and the No. 33 of Frankie Muniz wrecked with one another. The replay showed that Muniz came down on Reif going into Turns 3 and 4. Both drivers went up the track, taking the No. 56 of Timmy Hill with them.

The race resumed at Lap 128 of the 130-lap stage. This time, it was Rhodes who took the stage victory after he stayed out under the previous caution to get track position. Rhodes, Haley, Busch, Corey LaJoie, Heim, Bell, Eckes, Honeycutt, and Riggs completed the Top 10. Once again, there were a couple of leaders who stayed out, including Busch, who would assume the lead for the third and final stage.

The final stage went green at Lap 141 and saw a slew of yellows litter the final 109 laps. There were six cautions for accidents during the stage. The first occurred on Lap 147, when Tanner Gray was spun by Mini Tyrell in the middle of Turns 1 and 2. Then, Perez was spun by Carson Ferguson in the same section.

Another yellow flag was displayed at Lap 157. Cole Butcher, driving the No. 13 ThorSport Racing entry, was sent sideways on the backstretch. As he was coming back down the track, it looked as though he would clear the incident and be able to continue with no damage. Unfortunately, he was clipped by the No. 4 of Stenhouse Jr. The No. 16 of Haley was also collected.

This would be the start of numerous yellow flags in the middle of the third stage. At Lap 170, the No. 2 of Luke Baldwin spun off Turn 4. LaJoie, in the No. 25 RAM Kaulig entry, gave him a little bump, and it was just enough for Baldwin’s truck to get sideways.

During the caution period, Busch, who was the race leader, lost power in his truck as he was trying to save fuel. He lost the lead and was unable to get it back. As a result, Eckes and Heim moved ahead to the top two spots before the Lap 180 restart.

Perhaps, most notably, one of the bigger accidents of the night came at Lap 181 as Heim challenged Eckes for the race lead. In doing so, Heim entered Turn 1 side-by-side with Eckes and was eventually clipped by him on the right rear. This sent him wrecking up the track sideways, taking Honeycutt and Riggs with him in a massive crash. Both Heim and Honeycutt were done for the night. A brief red flag period followed the accident for cleanup.

Eventually, for the first time, Bell was in the front row, restarting with Eckes. The two raced hard for numerous laps with Bell getting the better of Eckes and taking the lead on Lap 188. While he was ready to set sail for the victory, Bell had to hang on one more time as a late race caution came at Lap 216 for LaJoie, who spun in Turn 4 and broke his suspension in the process.

The final 34 laps of the race went green, and Bell was able to pull ahead for what would be the last restart of the night. Smith tried battling Bell for the lead but was unable to do so. Ultimately, Bell went on to score his first victory with the Halmar Friesen Racing team.

Bell led one time for 63 laps en route to victory.

After Bristol, Chandler Smith leads the series standings by one point over Kaden Honeycutt, four points over Corey Heim and Layne Riggs, and 17 points over Christian Eckes.

There were nine cautions for 76 laps and seven lead changes among six different drivers.

Official Race Results

  1. Christopher Bell – Led 63 laps
  2. Chandler Smith
  3. Giovanni Ruggiero
  4. Ross Chastain
  5. Christian Eckes – Won Stage 1, led 132 laps
  6. Jake Garcia
  7. Dawson Sutton
  8. Kyle Busch – Led 39 laps
  9. Carson Hocevar
  10. Brenden Queen
  11. Ben Rhodes – Won Stage 2, Led 13 laps
  12. Daniel Hemric
  13. Tyler Ankrum
  14. Chase Briscoe
  15. Justin Haley
  16. Stewart Friesen
  17. Andres Perez
  18. Daniel Suarez
  19. Mini Tyrell
  20. Tanner Gray
  21. Carson Ferguson
  22. Layne Riggs, 1 lap down
  23. Ty Majeski, 2 laps down
  24. Spencer Boyd, 3 laps down
  25. Kris Wright, 3 laps down
  26. Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 3 laps down
  27. Grant Enfinger, 7 laps down
  28. Cole Butcher, 9 laps down
  29. Corey LaJoie, OUT, Accident
  30. Corey Heim, OUT, Accident
  31. Kaden Honeycutt, OUT, Accident
  32. Luke Baldwin, OUT, Accident
  33. Timmy Hill, OUT, Accident
  34. Tyler Reif, OUT, Accident
  35. Frankie Muniz, OUT, Accident
  36. Clayton Green, OUT, Minimum Speed

Up Next – The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will take a few weeks off before resuming action at the Texas Motor Speedway, Friday Night, May 1st, live on Fox Sports 1 at 8 p.m.ET.

CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Ross Chastain Media Availability Quotes

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES
APRIL 10, 2026

Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet and No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of running double duty in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Media Availability Quotes:

Ross, you’re pulling double duty this weekend. You’re going to be racing in tonight’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, and of course, on Sunday.

“I feel good. Great drive up. Coming over here from Mooresville, you cruise up through the mountains. If anybody else here in the room might have done it, it’s just a beautiful ride. So I’m already in a good mood getting over here. And then, yeah, get in the truck and rip some laps. It’s a high throttle commitment in the truck. With the Ilmor engines and the big body on these things, there’s a lot of throttle commitment right off the truck and onto the track. Definitely a high throttle commitment. It’s good to be back in Bristol.”

The topic this week has been Talladega and some of the changes that NASCAR is going to implement to kind of eliminate fuel mileage? What are your thoughts on that?

“I don’t have any. I saw the rumblings of it and, you know, it’s happening. And to be honest, I didn’t do any research on it. I came back from the farm Monday night and hit the ground running Tuesday morning for Bristol only. I had two races to prepare for, so that’s the only thing I focused on. I saw it and thought I’ll learn about that down the road when I need to. So to be honest, I haven’t looked at any of the math.”

The Truck Series race tonight had seven full-time Cup Series guys, which is the most they’re saying in the series history. Where do you stand on Cup guys being allowed to race in other series, the limitations that have been in place, and now those limitations kind of being loosened a little bit?

“Yeah, I’m all for it, selfishly. I love racing, and I fit into that mold of, to race here, I go by NASCAR’s rules. So whatever the rules are, I’ll abide by. I lived out the limit of five for a couple years, and did more than five before I went full-time for my third year. So I’m going to go to the max, pretty much. Whatever their maximum is, I’m pretty much going to chase the maximum, so we’re on the road to 56 this year. I was the only one that did it last year, so I don’t see anybody really even running five. It might be by accident if they do, just filling in for people or something.

I’m all for it. I’ve been the kid sharing the truck with Cup drivers, and now I’m the Cup driver sharing it with Landen (Lewis). I love that Landen’s getting to learn from Phil Gould and work around the same guys and girls on the No. 45 truck that I am. I definitely feel like they’ve got him in a good starting spot, and now there’s the next regime to get to try to mold him off what I do for the next two months, basically, in the truck and he gets the rest of the time.”

Before the break at Martinsville, you said that you guys were on the search to find the speed that you felt Trackhouse was lacking. When you have an off week like you did last week, to have that chance to take a look at the first seven weeks collectively, how does that help the program and re-evaluate where everything is before you jump into this long stretch that will lead you into the summer?

“Yeah, I can’t speak for the shop because I took Monday post-Martinsville to debrief and go through everything Martinsville, and then I caught the Monday night flight out and I went where there’s no cell service and had a great time with my family I was at several different types of farms down there learning about the ag side of my life, trying to broaden that and tell some stories. I know my crew chief went to Florida, as well. He’s from down there, so him and his family went down to their neck of the woods up near Lakeland. I know that there were people working. I know Justin’s (Marks) has his foot on the gas to find it. I took a break. I don’t think many others did.”

Does that help you mentally reset and come back fresher for this next stretch?

“I guess so. I mean, I work in such a week cycle of my life. I start my week on Monday. My Apple calendar is Monday to Sunday, which throws everybody off that ever looks at it. I’ve worked really hard to be this busy, so I intentionally took Monday to Monday. I don’t know if it helps, but it’s what I wanted to do, and I get to make my own decisions, so that’s what I did.”

Looking at the Truck race tonight, I heard the PJ1 was really sticky, really strong, stronger than years past. How do you anticipate the groove to possibly move up, and how long do you think that would take?

“In my opinion, it’s no stronger than it was in the past for a truck night. It’s always, in my experience, been grip city because the track has the least amount of rubber. We’ve got some wheel force testing and a few things back at the end of last year that cars ran on the track, but not much. We ran more here than the tracks had since we were here for the race last fall. I haven’t been in a ton of truck races here lately, but what I remember from years past, it was like this, and I normally don’t see many trucks going up. I know we all want it to. We wish it would, but that would require not spraying it coming in here an hour before practice or whenever they sprayed it. It would take either diluting that or not spraying if you want the trucks to move up. I believe the trucks, unless I’m remembering it wrong, have been a bottom race.”

Looking ahead to Kansas, what are some of the things that stand out about that track? “Running the top, so the opposite of here. For everything, you just go right around the top, fight for the top, qualify around the top. It’s a big ag land. Flying in, it honestly feels like home for me. Inland Florida has a lot of farm fields, and Kansas definitely has a lot of farm fields. There’s nothing growing out there yet, but it just feels like home coming in and seeing a lot of big fields ready to grow some crops this year.

Then getting to the track, I’ve got great memories there, personally, with Truck and Cup wins. It’s the only track that I’ve got two different series wins at. Actually, last night, Al Niece stayed with me before we came up here today. We just had the second trophy made from our first truck win back in 2019 there. We’ve had one trophy they gave to us that night in 2019, but we never had another one made. They are absurdly expensive, specifically for that trophy for Kansas. We finally grew our big boy pants – Al did, I didn’t, and he walked in with it last night. That was really cool, so a lot of good memories out there.”

Looking ahead to Sunday, it’s going to be the first time the Cup Series is running Bristol in a competition setting under the new rules package. What will higher horsepower, lower downforce play into running at this short track?

“I have no idea. I think that’s so cool that we’re all going to learn together through practice and qualifying tomorrow. You won’t see tire wear, but we’re going to be with less downforce in the cars and more power. It should be more off-throttle time and faster acceleration down the straightaways, but I have to slow down more. I think that’s what’s great about our sport is when we make a change, we don’t get to come test it. Yes, the wheel force cars did, but not the teams. It’s a different game when we all get here to race, so I have no idea.”

I know the All-Star race isn’t for a month, but NASCAR experimented with North Wilkesboro and now they’re running it at Dover. Is that a great place for the All-Star Race to maybe experiment with a new track, or where would you like to see the race go in the next few years or so?

“I don’t think I’m equipped to answer that. I think that NASCAR, the France family, and their track ownership team that runs the tracks, and then SMI being the other big player in this — got a couple of private tracks out there, and if a private track owner wanted to vie from one, I would be for it. I mean, if we want to go put some lipstick on a track, I think that New Smyrna would be a great one, selfish in Florida. I think a May race in Florida would be awesome. I don’t know that we’ve ever had that. That’s a great time of year down there. So, yeah, I would say if I had to throw a track in the hat, toss a name in the hat, I’d say New Smyrna.”

For the fans who’ll be watching the Truck Race tonight who maybe aren’t here or don’t get a chance to talk to you, or obviously don’t get a chance to race the truck, can you describe to them how the truck is different on the track here, how racing is different, how it feels different than, say, a Cup car would feel on this particular track?

“I don’t know that I can describe it, and I’m the one that drives it. The truck has a spec engine, so we run at lower RPM. We run a little over 1,000 RPMs less, so you just have less RPM noise, like less engine noise, and the exhaust systems the trucks run sound to me dull in the truck, a product of less rotations per minute. The trucks are longer, which usually gets me in trouble. You see me a lot of times clearing up in front of people or down and stuff, and with the back of the truck sticking out further, that’s more of a personal thing, I guess, than what it feels like. But, yeah, I’d say they’re just duller. And then there’s more room up and down in the cockpit, like in the truck, but less room front to back. I don’t know how some of these tall guys fit in the trucks. I know (Carson) Hocevar’s knees — when he was at Niece, his knees rubbed the dash, and I always told him that I think they should have to build a different dash for him because his legs are up there knocking around the metal dash. But he never cared, and he goes fast in anything he gets it.”

This track is a handful, but is the truck more of a handful or not so much compared to, say, your Cup car?

“My heart rate was high today, and it’s going to be high tomorrow. I mean, it’s Bristol. When the truck’s comfortable, I was fine. I had one big slip off at (turn) two today, and I thought I was crashing. So it’ll bite you quick.”

You mentioned the Niece Motorsports youngsters. First of all, how much have you interacted with them, and then what advice, if any, have you given to them?

“Yeah, Andres (Perez de Lara), one that’s got his partial year at Spire and then came over to Niece. He had an uptick in performance when he got over to Niece, which the folks at Spire were happy. They wanted to see him do good, so that was good to see that. He’s their only full-time guy. Everybody’s working really hard to put together what he needs in the trucks and build trucks around him, being that he’s in it every week.

So yeah, talked to him every now and then. Talking to Tyler today, you know, it’s tough because I remember when I was the kid sharing the trucks, and I had all the time in the world to sit at the shop, watch them be built, learn about them, watch them build every part for the truck, build the chassis and hang the bodies. And then I wanted time with Brad and Joey back then when I was at BKR, and now that I’m where I’m at, I realize now why they weren’t there. Just everything about Cup and all facets of it draws so many minutes of the day that I don’t get a ton of time up there as much as I’d like. They rely on the Chevy program, the Josh Wise program inside of Chevy, to do a lot of that. It’s the same program I go through. We’re prepping the same, they just get it from a different group.

So I’d say they’re very fortunate to have programs like that, the program that Chevy provides, because I didn’t have that a decade or more ago, and I’d have been a better driver if I had it.”

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CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Media Availability Quotes

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES
APRIL 10, 2026

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet and No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of running double duty in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Media Availability Quotes:

WITH OUR MEDIA AVAILABILITIES FOR TODAY, WE’RE JOINED BY RICKY STENHOUSE, JR., DRIVER OF THE NO. 47 HYAK MOTORSPORT CHEVROLET. HE’LL ALSO BE DRIVING A NO. 4 NEICE MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET THIS EVENING. RICKY, YOU WERE IN VOLS COUNTRY. DO YOU WANT TO GO AHEAD AND GIVE US A RUNDOWN AND HOW THAT WENT?

“Yeah, it was cool going to Tennessee, and you know, they got a new motorsports program there. You know, there’s a whole collegiate racing series that I got to learn about. I had no idea. I guess there’s like, 65, you know, colleges across the country that participate in this program. So, the Rocky Top race team is in the process of putting everything together for them to go race this year and then it is just really cool to go see how many people were interested in motorsports there at the University of Tennessee. And, obviously, while we’re there, I can’t not go to Neyland Stadium and check that out. We went over to the swim team and checked out some of their practice and what they were doing there, and, obviously, that facility and everything they have there is top notch. So, it was really cool to see, and I got to talk to the swim team, and I think I got a few of them interested. I think they’re going to come over for the Truck race tonight. So, it’d be cool to have them out. Had a good time.”

YOU’RE RUNNING THE TRUCK SERIES RACE TONIGHT, RAN IN DAYTONA. HAVE YOU FIGURED ANYTHING OUT FROM THESE RACES THAT YOU CAN APPLY TO CUP, OR IS IT JUST SO DIFFERENT?

“They’re so different. Um, you know this will be the first, I would say standard track, outside of Daytona, Atlanta, drafting tracks that I’ve run the truck. But, for me, it’s just about getting in a race car and making laps and racing some more. You know, we’ve cut down on practice so much that we’re not in the car that often. Compared to when I first got into NASCAR, we were in the car a lot. So, I asked my team about running some Truck races, and Hyak was super on board with it. They said, ‘yeah man, go make as many laps as you can and have fun’. So, the guys at Neice Motorsports have done a really good job. Obviously, their truck program’s strong, and they want to get back in the winter circle, and I feel like we’ve had the opportunity to do that at Daytona, Atlanta, right there towards the end of those races. I was kind of bummed that we didn’t get it done, so hopefully tonight we can get it done in our Comprehensive Logistics, number four.

AND JUST KIND OF HOW WOULD YOU ASSESS WHERE THE 47 IS AT RIGHT NOW, AT THIS POINT IN THE SEASON?

“Before the off season, not great. But I feel, but there are some positives, you know, to still take out of it. Last year, felt like we raced well, especially towards the end of the season, but our Saturdays, we would really struggle. We struggled qualifying. We struggled to have a good practice session. But it seemed like we could, you know, manage the race and have a decently strong car in the race. This year, I would say it’s quite the opposite. We’ve had strong qualifying runs. I feel like our average, even though we didn’t qualify well at Martinsville, I think I could have done a couple things different to be a little bit better there on Saturday. But our average qualifying has to be, you know, 10 spots better than what we qualified last year. So, we made the Saturday practice session and qualifying sessions better, but we haven’t been able to turn that into good runs in the race. And so, the off weekend came at a really good time for the 47 team. I feel like we put our heads together for those two weeks to try and figure out what we’re going to do to be better on Sundays. And I think we have a good game plan, you know, going forward, but also, we got a good run of racetracks that we normally run well at. We have had good success at. So, looking forward to starting it off here at Bristol.”

TODAY’S A RECORD NUMBER FOR CUP DRIVERS RACING IN A TRUCK SERIES RACE. SO, WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES THIS SERIES SO ATTRACTIVE TO CUP GUYS?

“Yeah, it’s fun. You know, running the trucks is fun so far, the two races that I’ve got to run. And then we’re at Bristol. Bristol is, you know, probably one of our favorite racetracks. You know, no matter who you ask, if I wasn’t in the Truck race, I’d be in the grandstands watching. So, I’d much rather be in the race truck racing. So, yeah, it was a record number, and I look at the list of all those guys that run, and I would say we all run really well on the Cup side at Bristol, and so it’s a racetrack that we enjoy.”

MY SECOND ONE FOR YOU IS THIS IS CARSON FERGUSON’S FIRST START, A DIRT GUY. SO, WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN FROM HIM? I DON’T KNOW IF YOU WATCHED THE RACE FOR THE SEAT SHOW OR ANYTHING, BUT WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ANOTHER DIRT GUY GETTING A SHOT ON ASPHALT?

“Yeah, for him to do so well in that show and be getting an opportunity to run a truck, again, it’s a lot different. Clearly, he’s got, you know, a lot of talent, and if there’s anywhere that I would pick for him to run, it would be Bristol. It wouldn’t be a place like Martinsville. So, yeah, I think he’s going to have a lot of fun, and I know that they’ve been working really hard on those trucks to get them better. It seems like they’re trending in the right direction. So, I will be pumped for him to get out on the racetrack.”

WHEN I TALKED TO YOU LAST YEAR AT TALLADEGA, YOU SAID THAT CHANGING THE STAGES TO ADDRESS FUEL SAVING WOULDN’T REALLY MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. NOW THAT THEY’RE ACTUALLY GOING TO EXPERIMENT WITH THAT, DO YOU HAVE ANY UPDATED THOUGHTS ON HOW THAT MIGHT PLAY OUT?

“Yeah, I think I’ll probably still save fuel. Because, you still have to make a pit stop after the stage is over, and so you’re still going to want to put as less…..especially the second stage, going into that third stage, you’re still going to want to put the least amount of fuel in as possible. So, you know, you got nine seconds to change your tires, and if you’re going to change four, then you need at least only put nine seconds of gas in. You don’t want to sit there any longer, so I’m sure we’ll still, you know, save some fuel. I don’t know if you’re going to spend a lot of time saving, but you’re still going to save fuel.”

WITH THE NEW TIRE HERE, IS THAT ANY SORT OF AN EQUALIZER FOR A TEAM LIKE YOURS THAT MAYBE DOESN’T GET ALL THE DATA AND HAVE ALL THE SAME TIME?

I don’t know if it’s an equalizer. I feel like you had teams come here and do the test session. So those teams got more information on it, and then, you know, I think they get more information, you know, from their manufacturers based off of that test. So, yeah, I’m not sure. if it’s an equalizer or not, but over the last handful of Bristol races, I feel like we’ve showed up here and not really known what we had anyway. So, we’ve had practice sessions here where our tires have lasted, and then in the race, they didn’t. And then we’ve had practice sessions where they didn’t last in practice and they did in the race. And so, you know, for us as a race team, we felt like we gave up some performance based off of, you know, coming here with a setup package that was going to be easier on the tires, and then not having tire issues. So, we gave up performance based off of, what we felt like was going to happen with the tires. So, we kind of came here, you know, with our normal, you could call it a more aggressive package, to make speed. So, because, obviously, if it is a tire wear race like we had, pitting more often and coming back out on the racetrack seemed to be the best strategy anyway. We were really good on the long runs, but it never paid off because you would finally pit later into the run and then you wouldn’t, there would be a caution before the end of the stage. And so you would never get back to where you were. And so, the guys that pitted, multiple times a little sooner, seemed to have the best strategy. So again, I don’t know if it’s an equalizer or not. I’ll let you know after Sunday.”

AT DAYTONA, THERE WAS A LOT OF BUZZ, A LOT OF CUP DRIVERS WERE IN THAT TRUCK RACE. DO YOU THINK THE FANS REALLY LIKE TO SEE YOU GUYS COMING BACK ON A FRIDAY OR SATURDAY WITH THE RULES RELAXED A LITTLE BIT WHERE THEY SEE SOME OF THAT RECOGNITION AND THEY’RE NOW TAKING IN A WHOLE WEEKEND OF PACKAGES FOR RACES?

“Yeah, I think so. I mean, when I when I first got into the sport and was in the Nationwide Series back in the day, I mean, I was racing against 5 to 7 cup guys pretty regularly. And there were a lot of fans in the grandstands, and I know that there were a lot of fans in the stands for the Cup race as well at that time. You know, but just talking to fans, there’s a lot of fans that seemed pumped up that were in the Truck race. And, you know, I get that a lot. Like, ‘man, I’m glad you’re running the truck race’. So yeah, I would say you get a handful of people that want to come and watch more Truck racing or more O’Reilly Auto Parts Series racing because the Cup guys are in there. So, I think it was a good move to open that up and let us run a little bit more.”

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Why Bus Accident Cases Are Harder to Pursue Than Car Accident Cases and What Makes the Difference

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A serious bus accident is not simply a car accident involving a larger vehicle. It is a categorically different legal matter with procedural requirements that do not exist in standard vehicle accident claims, a defendant structure that frequently includes government entities, and an injury profile specific to unrestrained passengers in large vehicles that produces harm patterns unlike those in car crashes. Passengers who are seriously injured in bus accidents and who wait weeks or months before consulting an attorney often discover that a critical procedural deadline has already passed, permanently eliminating the most significant defendant and the largest source of insurance coverage available to pay for their injuries. Understanding the specific ways that bus accident cases differ from car accident cases from the first day after the crash is the knowledge that protects the claim.

The Government Notice Deadline Trap

The most consequential difference between a bus accident claim and a car accident claim is the government notice requirement that applies whenever the bus was operated by a public transit authority, a city transportation department, a school district, or any other government entity. Every state imposes pre-suit notice requirements on claims against government entities, with deadlines typically ranging from 30 to 180 days from the date of injury, depending on the jurisdiction. These deadlines are not statutes of limitations that can be tolled or extended for good cause in most circumstances. They are conditions precedent to filing suit, and missing them permanently bars the claim against the government entity regardless of how clear the operator’s negligence was.

The trap is that injured bus passengers frequently do not recognize that they have been injured by a government entity. A city bus, a regional transit authority vehicle, and a school district contracted bus all involve government defendants whose notice deadlines begin running from the date of the injury. A passenger focused on medical treatment who assumes the matter will be handled like a standard insurance claim can miss a 60-day or 90-day notice deadline without ever knowing it existed until an attorney tells them it has passed.

The Common Carrier Duty and What It Means for Liability

Bus operators, whether they run public transit, school transportation, charter coaches, or intercity carriers, are classified as common carriers under the law. Common carriers owe their passengers the highest degree of care consistent with the practical operation of their enterprise, a standard that is specifically more demanding than the reasonable care standard applicable to ordinary drivers. Under the common carrier duty, a bus driver’s error that an ordinary driver might be forgiven for can constitute a breach of duty when committed by a transit operator, because the elevated standard demands greater precaution.

In practice, the common carrier standard means that the liability analysis in a bus accident case begins from a more favorable position for injured passengers than in a car accident case. A sudden stop that throws a standing passenger, a lane change that tips a seated rider, and a door closure on a boarding passenger can each establish breach under the common carrier standard even when the maneuver was ordinary and the speed was modest. The driver’s obligation to anticipate the vulnerability of passengers who are standing, boarding, or not fully seated is part of the highest degree of care the common carrier doctrine requires.

The Multi-Defendant Structure That Maximizes Recovery

Bus accident cases regularly involve defendants beyond the driver and the operating entity. Each additional defendant represents additional insurance coverage and additional accountability:

  • The operating company or transit authority: For negligent hiring and training of unqualified drivers, inadequate vehicle maintenance programs, and scheduling practices that create fatigue risk
  • Third-party vehicle maintenance contractors: When brake failure, tire blowout, or steering defects contributed to the crash and those systems were serviced by an outside contractor, the maintenance company bears independent liability for negligent work
  • The vehicle manufacturer: When a design or manufacturing defect in the bus, including structural failures, roof crush inadequacies, or defective safety systems, contributed to the crash or amplified passenger injuries, strict product liability claims run against the manufacturer independently of negligence claims against the operator
  • The entity that contracted for the transportation: In charter, school district, and employer shuttle arrangements, the organization that hired the bus operator may share liability when it selected an operator with inadequate safety credentials or failed to verify qualifications before placing passengers in the vehicle

The Injury Profile Specific to Bus Passengers

Buses injure their passengers through mechanisms that differ from car accident injury patterns in specific ways. Standing passengers have no restraint system and are subject to the full inertial forces of any sudden deceleration, acceleration, or lateral movement. When a bus stops suddenly, standing passengers continue moving at the bus’s prior speed until they contact a seat, a pole, a window, or the floor. The resulting injuries from these secondary impacts include traumatic brain injuries from head contact with interior surfaces, orthopedic injuries from falls, and thoracic injuries from contact with seat backs and grab rails.

Seated passengers in buses that lack seatbelts, which describes most urban transit and school buses, face forward or lateral ejection forces in serious crashes that seatbelted car occupants do not experience. In rollover crashes, the absence of seatbelts produces occupant movement within the bus that is a primary cause of injury severity beyond what the crash dynamics alone would produce. The National Transportation Safety Board’s bus safety resources document the mechanical and operational causes of serious bus crashes nationally and the passenger injury patterns they produce. Working with an experienced bus accident attorney who identifies every government notice deadline from the first day of engagement, who pursues the full multi-defendant liability structure, and who builds the damages case around the specific injury profile bus crashes produce, gives seriously injured passengers the complete legal representation these complex cases require

Why Talaria Electric Bikes Are Changing the Future of Outdoor Sports

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Outdoor sports have always been about pushing limits, exploring new terrain, and experiencing the thrill of adventure. In recent years, electric bikes have become a major part of this evolution, and Talaria electric bikes are leading the way in transforming how riders approach off-road performance.

Traditional dirt bikes and mountain bikes require a high level of physical effort and control, especially on difficult terrain. However, Talaria electric bikes combine power, efficiency, and modern technology to give riders a completely new experience. With strong torque and smooth acceleration, these bikes make it easier to handle steep hills, rough trails, and long-distance rides.

One of the biggest advantages of Talaria electric bikes is their impact on outdoor sports performance. Riders can go further, ride longer, and maintain better control without getting exhausted too quickly. This allows both beginners and experienced riders to enjoy outdoor sports at a higher level. Whether you are into trail riding, off-road adventures, or competitive outdoor sports, Talaria electric bikes offer a powerful advantage.

Many riders looking for high-performance options are now turning to TalariaBikeHub https://talariabikehub.com, a trusted platform where you can explore different Talaria electric bikes designed for durability and performance. These bikes are built specifically for outdoor environments, making them a reliable choice for serious riders.

Another key benefit is versatility. Talaria electric bikes can be used across different types of outdoor sports. From recreational riding to more demanding off-road challenges, they provide the flexibility that modern riders need. Their lightweight design and powerful motor system allow for better handling, making every ride smoother and more enjoyable.

In addition to performance, Talaria electric bikes are also environmentally friendly. Unlike traditional gas-powered bikes, they produce no emissions and operate quietly. This makes them perfect for outdoor areas where preserving nature and reducing noise is important. Riders can fully enjoy their surroundings without causing disruption.

Battery technology has also improved significantly, allowing riders to cover longer distances with confidence. With faster charging and efficient energy use, Talaria electric bikes are practical for both short rides and extended outdoor sessions. This ensures that riders can focus more on the sport and less on limitations.

For anyone serious about improving their outdoor riding experience, choosing Talaria electric bikes is a smart investment. Platforms like TalariaBikeHub https://talariabikehub.com make it easy to find the right model that matches your needs, whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider.

In conclusion, Talaria electric bikes are redefining outdoor sports by combining power, control, and sustainability. As more riders discover their benefits, these bikes are quickly becoming an essential part of modern outdoor adventure. Whether you want better performance or a more enjoyable riding experience, Talaria electric bikes are the future of the sport.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Overview- Bristol Motor Speedway

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NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Overview-
Bristol Motor Speedway; April 11, 2026

Track: Bristol Motor Speedway
Race: Suburban Propane 300
Date/Broadcast: Saturday; April 11, 2026 7:30 P.M. ET
TV: CW Network
Radio: PRN Radio- Check Local Listings for affiliate, and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90
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Thunder Valley Awaits: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Set for Battle at Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol, Tenn. (April 10, 2026) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend for a high-intensity showdown, as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes on one of the most demanding short tracks on the schedule.

Known as “The Last Great Colosseum,” the 0.533-mile concrete oval delivers non-stop action with steep banking, tight quarters, and heavy traffic that tests drivers’ focus and patience from start to finish. At Bristol, lap traffic, quick decision-making, and maintaining track position are critical, as the pace rarely lets up and mistakes are quickly magnified.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport will once again field three entries this weekend: Jeb Burton in the No. 27 AJ Tank Lines Chevrolet, Blaine Perkins in the No. 31 Bubba’s 33 Chevrolet, and Rajah Caruth in the No. 32 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet.

Burton returns to Bristol with a strong track record and valuable experience at the high-banked half-mile. In 11 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races at the track, Burton has recorded four Top-15 finishes, including a Top-10 in 2020 that highlights his ability to manage the chaos and stay competitive deep into a run.

“Bristol is one of those places where you’re on edge the entire time,” Burton said.

“You’ve got to be aggressive but also smart, because things happen fast here. Our AJ Tank Lines Chevy has looked good in the sim all week, and if we can keep ourselves in a good spot and avoid trouble, we should have a shot at a solid day.”

For Burton and the No. 27 team, the focus will be on qualifying well, maintaining track position, and staying ahead of the constant challenges that come with racing in tight traffic.

Perkins enters the weekend continuing to build confidence on short tracks, an area where he has shown steady improvement race after race. In his previous four starts at Bristol, Perkins has gained valuable experience navigating the demanding layout, learning how to manage tire wear, brake timing, and the rhythm required to stay competitive in long green-flag runs.

“Bristol is intense, it’s probably one of the toughest tracks we go to,” Perkins said.

“You’re always dealing with traffic, and you have to stay locked in every lap. Our No. 31 team has been making gains each week, and the goal this weekend is to put together a clean race and be there at the finish.”

For Perkins, execution and minimizing mistakes will be key to turning experience into a strong result under the lights to earn his best career finish at the track.

Rajah Caruth returns to Bristol with momentum, looking to build on a track record that showcases both speed and adaptability. In six NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts at the half-mile, he has recorded four Top-10 finishes, highlighted by a career-best third-place effort in the spring of 2024. Known for his composure in heavy traffic and calculated racecraft, Caruth continues to make steady gains at the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series level. With Bristol’s intensity demanding precision and patience, this weekend presents another strong opportunity for him to translate experience into a competitive result against a stacked field.

“Bristol is such a unique challenge for everyone,” Caruth said.

“The banking, the speed, and the traffic all come at you quickly. It’s about staying disciplined and making the right moves at the right time. I’m excited to get out there with the HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevy and see what we can do.”

For Caruth and the No. 32 team, the weekend will center on maintaining track position, adapting to changing conditions, and capitalizing on opportunities as they arise.

As the series rolls into Bristol Motor Speedway, teams will be pushed to their limits at a track that demands precision, aggression, and resilience. With a mix of experience and continued development across its lineup, Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is prepared to take on the challenge. When the green flag drops, all three Chevrolets will be ready to battle under the lights in Thunder Valley and fight for a strong finish.

The Suburban Propane 300 from Bristol Motor Speedway will be broadcast live on The CW beginning at 7:30 P.M. ET on Saturday night. Radio coverage will be provided by the Peformance Racing Network (PRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, with flag-to-flag coverage from Bristol, Tennessee.

Fans are urged to stay updated thru the weekend via Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Social platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport was built from the ground up, fueled by passion, persistence, and a bold vision for what an independent NASCAR team could become. Founded by driver and owner Jordan Anderson, the organization has grown from a grassroots operation hauling a single truck across the country into a competitive multi-car NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series team through a pivotal partnership with St. Louis automotive dealer John Bommarito. Along the way, the team has earned wins, poles, and a reputation for grit, growth, and opportunity within the NASCAR garage. Today, Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport is investing in talent, innovation, and culture to challenge the status quo and build a new kind of racing legacy.

Ford appears to be backing out of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series

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#21: Josh Berry, Wood Brothers Racing, Motorcraft Quick Lane Ford Mustang

Any American who’s bought a vehicle at one point or followed racing, including NASCAR, is no doubt familiar with the “Big Three” of Detroit: General Motors, Ford, and Dodge/Ram. The American auto juggernauts have been an integral part of our economy, our culture, and even our defense for well over a century. The concept of cars and racing is ingrained in the American psyche, with races at Daytona and Indianapolis every year, just to prove the point that Americans have a peculiar love affair with automobiles.

Since NASCAR’s founding, Ford vehicles have played a crucial role in the sport’s development, from the days of bootleggers and rum runners to modern Fords racing on all the venerable American tracks in motorsports. Alas, the glory days of racing seem to be over for Ford as a manufacturer – at least in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS). All fans have to do is look at the entry list for this weekend’s Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway and see that drivers from 30 Chevrolet teams, along with an additional 6 Toyotas, are entered for this Saturday’s race.

However, there is only one Ford entered in this race, with the No. 5 Hettinger Ford, driven by veteran JJ Jeley. Sunday’s Food City 500 has no less than 11 Fords entered in the NASCAR Cup race, while Friday night will see nine other Fords entered in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race. This begs the question: what is going on with Ford and the NOAPS this season?

NASCAR teams are leaving their Fords behind and switching to different manufacturers this season

When NASCAR teams switch away from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and go a different route, people tend to notice these changes in the world of motorsports. Both the Haas Factory Team and RSS Racing gave up on Ford Mustangs this season, switching to Chevys as their race cars of choice. The Haas team usually provides two drivers each week in the NOAPS with Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer, and RSS Racing always seems to provide some “sibling rivalries” on the track each weekend with brothers Ryan and Kyle Sieg trying to one-up each other to the checkered flag. To add fuel to the fire, Rick Ware Racing also switched out their Ford Mustangs for Chevys this season as well

An additional indicator that Ford is backing out of supporting the NOAPS can also be seen with the recent blackout of AM Racing from both the duels in Rockingham and again this week in Bristol, leaving driver Nick Sanchez sitting on the sidelines two races in a row and wondering if it’s time to find another ride with a Chevy or Toyota team.

Why is Ford possibly leaving the NOAPS?

Could one of the key reasons for Ford’s decision not to fully support the second tier of NASCAR boil down to simple economics? Firstly, Ford is fully invested in a slate of top-notch NASCAR Cup drivers as well as numerous drivers in the entry-level NCTS. With plenty of drivers at the ends of the NASCAR spectrum, Ford seems to take the view that the middle series is simply no longer worth their time and precious money.

Secondly, the current economic climate in the United States has made it very difficult for any automobile manufacturer to keep the lights on, let alone turn a profit. With Ford sales down significantly in the early part of this year, auto racing executives with this legendary car builder are no doubt trying to stretch their dollars to get “more bang for their buck.” While it would seem that helping develop NASCAR drivers to drive their cars would be a prudent business decision, Ford corporate decision-makers may decide it’s better to support established, successful Cup Series drivers rather than help build the sport’s future.

Other auto manufacturers may have their eyes on the future of NASCAR

The resurgence of Ram trucks in the NCTS this season has reinvigorated an OEM that hasn’t had a footprint in NASCAR for over a decade. Kaulig Racing is putting up no less than a stable of five trucks each week in the Truck Series, and the integration of this brand back on track each week certainly brings a new level of competition for other auto manufacturers directly affiliated with NASCAR. While some pundits may want to point to another OEM, such as Honda potentially looking at a NASCAR entry within the foreseeable future. But fans also need to remember that Honda does not normally build automobile V-8 engines, and their current focus is with the IndyCar Series at this point in time.

If Dodge decides to return to NASCAR, could it, in fact, replace Ford at the NOAPS level? Of course, this is purely conjecture at this point, but it does make sense with one OEM trying to build a different racing focus while another brand is trying to reinvent its presence in NASCAR. To further compound the issue, Toyota is fully invested in its Toyota Racing Development (TRD) program at multiple levels to help foster the next generation of NASCAR drivers, and Ram heavily advertises their return to the NCTS as part of their brand identity. On the other hand, Ford seems content to support proven Cup Series drivers and teams.

Ford may have ulterior motives for their NOAPS exit

As American race fans, we have grown up on NASCAR and IndyCar races and drivers as part of our love for motor sports. Ford has been a part of American auto racing since there was auto racing in this country. Nevertheless, American race fans need to accept the hard reality that Formula One, not NASCAR or IndyCar, is the dominant global racing entity. With an international audience and F1 teams with seemingly unlimited financial resources, Ford has become part of the growing F1 presence through its return to Formula One under the Oracle Red Bull Racing banner. Yes, Oracle Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen, which I assume that American racing fans have at least casually heard of before.

Ford has entered into a partnership with Red Bull Racing to build their hybrid power units and with the rumor mill surrounding the F1 community that the venerable V-8 engines are coming back soon, Ford looks to increase its global presence as a major auto racing manufacturer and “rub shoulders” with the likes of car builders such as Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes, Aston Martin and Audi. With Cadillac already fielding a Formula One team and planning to build their own power units in the next few years for its race cars, Ford looks to join General Motors in increasing the technological development of racing on an international level for many years to come.

TPC Racing and Shaun McKaigue Return to Sonoma Raceway for USAC Porsche Sprint and Endurance Challenge Race Weekend 

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  • McKaigue Wheels the No. 234 TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in This Weekend’s Porsche Sprint Challenge by Yokohama Doubleheader
  • Louis-Philippe “LP” Dumoulin Co-Drives with McKaigue in Sunday’s 100 Minute Porsche Endurance Challenge by Yokohama Race

SONOMA, California (April 9, 2026) – TPC Racing and team drivers Shaun McKaigue and Louis-Philippe “LP” Dumoulin are back at Sonoma Raceway this weekend for a double dose of USAC Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama competition with the No. 234 TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. McKaigue drives the No. 234 in the Masters Class in the weekend’s twin 40-minute Porsche Sprint Challenge races on Friday and Saturday and then joins his coach and professional co-driver Dumoulin in the same TPC Racing-prepared Porsche in Sunday’s one-hour and 40-minute Porsche Endurance Challenge race in the Pro-Am division.

The driver duo and TPC Racing aim to build on last year’s top-five Porsche Endurance Challenge finish at the iconic Napa Valley road course. McKaigue followed the season-best top-five run with a sixth-place showing in 2025’s finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta where he shared the No. 234 with Pro driver Mike Skeen when Dumoulin had a conflict with his competition schedule back home in Canada.

McKaigue, who made his career Sonoma debut on the USAC Porsche weekend a year ago, ran his first race of the 2026 season in March at Sebring International Raceway. He bounced back from a cut tire in Friday’s opening GT3 Cup sprint to record a lead-lap finish just shy of the top-10 in Saturday’s race in a competitive 26-car Masters division field. The solid race two results also included a 19th overall showing in the combined class field of 37 entries.

McKaigue closed out the Sebring weekend with Dumoulin for a top-10 Pro-Am class finish in the season-opening USAC Porsche Endurance Challenge race.

McKaigue, Dumoulin and the TPC Racing team prepared for this weekend’s full schedule of races in a pair of unofficial test sessions taking place Wednesday and finishing up today on the 2.5-mile Sonoma circuit.

Friday’s opening Porsche Sprint Challenge GT3 Cup sprint is scheduled to start at 4:25 p.m. PDT while Saturday’s final 40-minute race will see the green flag drop at 1 p.m. PDT. Sunday’s 100-minute Porsche Endurance race is the final on track action of the weekend and starts that afternoon at 1:15 p.m. PDT. All three races can be viewed in livestream coverage on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.

Harris Levitas, TPC Racing Director of Race Operations: “Everything went really well in testing, and we have a good car for Shaun the rest of the week. We’re heading into the Sonoma weekend with some momentum after last year’s Porsche Endurance Challenge top-five at Sonoma. Shaun also got closer to a top-10 run in the competitive Porsche Sprint Challenge Masters Class at Sebring, and our goal this weekend is a strong, clean run across both programs and improving on our results from both last year at Sonoma and in March at Sebring.”

Shaun McKaigue, Driver – No. 234 TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup: “We’re excited to be back here in California. I really enjoy being here for a second time. It’s always a little more fun once you know the track, which is right up there with my favorites. I really enjoy the elevation changes, but it’s a very challenging course with all kinds of different corners to it. The crew is already working really hard on practicing driver changes. We’ve got the car, it came out of the box very good, and that really provides an opportunity to get right to work on our driving skills and try to improve. We are looking forward to Sunday, but first we have some sprint races to do. It looks like we may be in the rain for some of it, so that that will be fun. The endurance race Sunday will be somewhat similar to Sebring. We will end up probably making just one driver change. Even in the longer endurance races we try to minimize the driver changes. If I can get a double stint at the beginning, that makes it simpler. That’s the strategy generally we are trying to run with because there’s less chance or opportunity for any mistakes on the driver change.”

About TPC Racing: TPC Racing is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier maintenance, service, tuning and modification center dedicated solely to Porsche sports cars. TPC Racing specializes in R&D and sales of high-performance modifications for Porsche sports cars and race cars, offering a wide range of vehicle upgrades. Best known for a line of forced induction solutions for the Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster, a long-time focus on only one make, Porsche, has enabled TPC Racing to become experts in Porsche service, tuning, and racing. In 2000, TPC Racing began entering races under its own banner, scoring an SGS-class Championship in 2004 in the Grand-American Rolex Series and was a class winner in the 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona, and captured the 2013 and 2016 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA Gold Cup Championships. More information can be found at www.TPCRacing.com.

FIVE THINGS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS WEEKEND DURING THE FOOD CITY 500 AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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There are tons of driver appearances in the BMS Fan Zone and also opportunities for fans to get driver autographs at the team souvenir haulers during Food City 500 weekend. Here, Chase Elliott meets with a bunch of his fans.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 9, 2026) — There’s going to be tons of action, drama and excitement this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway and that’s not even considering the amazing NASCAR racing that’s going to be taking place on the iconic half-mile oval.

The Food City 500 weekend is shaping up to be one of the best ever with great weather, amazing entertainment, incredible racing in all three of the NASCAR divisions and an incredible venue to party and have fun with friends. We hope you can join us, it’s going to be a blast.

Below are five things you can’t miss during Food City 500 weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway:

  1. Unpredictable racing in Sunday’s Food City 500: Most of the drivers and crew chiefs in the NASCAR Cup Series garage agree that developing a strategy and plan for Bristol Motor Speedway is one of the toughest chores that they face. With recent equipment package changes from NASCAR and Goodyear for its Cup Series short track and road course races, the Food City 500 should have somewhat of a new identity when the green flag drops Sunday afternoon. Drivers, teams, fans and others in the industry can’t wait to see what the new product will look like as 40 cars battle around the high-banks at legendary Bristol Motor Speedway. NASCAR has increased the horsepower to a maximum of 750 for all cars in the Food City 500. Goodyear says it will deliver a softer tire for the race as well. The combination of the two is expected to provide more thrilling racing at the important regular season race. You will need to buckle yourself in tight for this one Sunday at 3:30 p.m. it’s going to be barn-burner with Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and Carson Hocevar, among others, getting ready to rumble Bristol style.
  2. Cup Series drivers Moonlighting Friday and Saturday Nights: If you haven’t got your ticket for Friday night’s Tennessee Army National Guard 250 or Saturday’s Suburban Propane 300 go ahead and grab them. Sunday may not be the only chance you have to watch your favorite Cup Series driver on the track. There are seven NASCAR Cup moonlighters entered in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and whenever you mix those talented drivers with the battle-tested regulars in the Truck Series, it always produces intense, thrilling racing action. The Cup drivers in the truck race include Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch, Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, Christopher Bell, Daniel Suarez, Carson Hocevar. Meanwhile in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series race on Saturday a pair of Cup regulars are sure to figure into the mix come checkered flag time. Defending race winner Kyle Larson will be driving the JR Motorsports No. 88 Chevrolet and Cup rookie Connor Zilisch will be piloting the No. 1 Chevy for JRM. Saturday’s race is also under the lights as both have 7:30 p.m. start times.
  3. Music and Entertainment galore: The Bristol Motor Speedway Fan Zone will be buzzing with activity all weekend and will be the place to be for fun activities and entertainment. One of the main attractions highlighting the fun will be appearances by Red Panda (Rong Niu). The highly-skilled acrobat will be aboard her famed 8-foot-tall unicycle performing dazzling stunts and tricks and wowing the crowd. Her amazing agility, focus and perfection is something you can only see firsthand to believe. She gained notoriety for performances during NBA halftime shows and she also appeared on Season 8 of America’s Got Talent. There will also be two post-race concerts following Friday and Saturday’s racing, including the popular BMS Glow Party on Friday with the 1990s tribute band Non-Stop Nineties playing. On Saturday night NASH Country will play after the Suburban Propane 300. On Sunday you will want to be at the Food City Fan Zone stage presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar at noon for Trackside Live with hosts Kenny Wallace, John Roberts and Jose Castillo. After that you need to move inside the stadium for the pre-race concert with rising country start Graham Barham, who will play from 1-2 p.m. and lead into driver introductions.
  4. Food City Hauler Parade Returns: The rumble of NASCAR thunder will be on the streets of Bristol on Saturday morning, April 11, as the beautiful race car haulers of the Cup Series teams make their official arrival to Bristol Motor Speedway in the official Food City Hauler Parade. Fans who want to cheer on their favorite teams and welcome the NASCAR Cup Series to Bristol are encouraged to line along the route of the parade, which begins on Commonwealth Avenue at Euclid Ave. on the Virginia side of the city and then turns into Volunteer Parkway as it crosses the state line into Tennessee. The parade will travel south on Volunteer Parkway (Hwy 11E) until the rigs enter the BMS property at Entrance No. 2 (South). The Food City Big Cart and Salute Trailer will lead the Food City Hauler Parade. The timing for the Food City Hauler Parade includes a start time of 8 a.m. sharp. The first truck is expected to enter BMS at approximately 8:30 a.m., where they will roll into the infield and park in their designated positions within the infield-garage area. The parade route is approximately 9 miles in length and will feature all of the Cup Series transporters that are entered in the Food City 500 on Sunday April 12. The parade is expected to be completed by 9 a.m. The last time a NASCAR parade was held at Bristol Motor Speedway was in March 2019.
  5. Driver appearances and autograph sessions: If you are looking for driver appearances, Bristol Motor Speedway is the place to be this weekend. Most of the NASCAR drivers will be available for autographs and to meet with fans at their souvenir haulers in the BMS Fan Zone. Others will be making appearances on the Food City Fan Zone Stage presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar throughout the day on each day of the weekend. For a complete list of driver autograph sessions and appearances, please click this link.

The race weekend kicks off with the Craftsman Trucks on the Bristol high banks on the evening of April 10 for the Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Truck Race (7:30 p.m., FS1, PRN Radio, SiriusXM Radio); On Saturday, April 11, it will be action-packed with the Suburban Propane 300 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race (7:30 p.m., The CW, PRN Radio, Sirius XM Radio) and Bush’s Beans Qualifying for both the Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series; The tradition-rich Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race will thrill fans on Sunday afternoon, April 12 (3 p.m., FS1, PRN Radio, Sirius XM Radio) and bring the fun weekend to a triumphant finish.

Fans can purchase tickets to the Food City 500 weekend of races or any events at Bristol Motor Speedway, please visit the track’s website or call the BMS Ticket Sales Center at (866) 415-4158. For ultimate value, kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult for Friday and Saturday’s races and only $10 for Sunday’s Food City 500.

About Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway, known as The Last Great Colosseum, sits in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee near the Virginia state line. The 0.533-mile concrete oval, with 28-degree banking, hosts two major NASCAR Cup Series weekends each year, the tradition-rich Food City 500 and the crown jewel Bass Pro Shops Night Race. The venue has staged iconic moments such as the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol football game between the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech (NCAA-record 156,990 fans), the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds (MLB regular-season record crowd of 91,032), the 2020 NASCAR All-Star Race, the rebirth of NASCAR Cup Series racing on dirt from 2021–2023 and sold-out concerts for Morgan Wallen and Kenny Chesney. Fans enjoy Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided screen video board. The adjacent Bristol Dragway is the home to the NHRA Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals, and the dragway can transform into the Thunder Valley Amphitheatre for music concerts. Opened in 1961 and acquired by Speedway Motorsports in 1996, Bristol remains one of America’s most unique and versatile sports and entertainment destinations. For more information, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com.

Why Electric Bikes Are Transforming Outdoor Riding

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Outdoor riding has always been a favorite activity for those who enjoy adventure, fitness, and exploring new environments. From mountain trails to off-road paths, riders are constantly looking for ways to improve their performance and overall experience. In recent years, electric bikes have completely changed the game, offering a powerful and efficient way to ride.

Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, combine traditional cycling with advanced motor technology. This allows riders to travel longer distances and handle more challenging terrains without excessive fatigue. Whether riding uphill or navigating rough trails, the added power makes a noticeable difference in both performance and comfort.

One of the main reasons electric bikes are gaining popularity is their ability to provide instant assistance. Riders no longer have to rely solely on physical strength, which makes outdoor riding more accessible to a wider range of people. Beginners can enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed, while experienced riders can push their limits even further.

As more people explore this growing trend, many are looking for reliable places to find high-quality models. A popular option is TalariaBikeHub https://talariabikehub.com where riders can discover a range of electric bikes built for performance and durability. These bikes are designed to handle demanding outdoor conditions while still delivering a smooth and enjoyable ride.

Another major benefit of electric bikes is their versatility. They can be used for recreational riding, commuting, or even sports training. This flexibility makes them an attractive option for riders who want a bike that can adapt to different situations. With the right model, users can easily switch between casual rides and more intense off-road adventures.

Electric bikes also provide environmental advantages. Unlike gas-powered alternatives, they produce no emissions during use and operate quietly. This makes them ideal for nature trails and outdoor areas where preserving the environment is important. Riders can enjoy their surroundings without contributing to noise or pollution.

For those interested in upgrading their riding experience, exploring Talaria electric bikes https://talariabikehub.com is a great starting point. These bikes are known for their strong performance and reliable build quality, making them a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts.

Battery technology has also improved significantly, allowing riders to travel longer distances without worrying about running out of power. Faster charging times and better efficiency make electric bikes more practical than ever before. This ensures that riders can spend more time on the trail and less time waiting.

In addition, electric bikes offer better control and stability compared to traditional bikes. The smooth power delivery helps riders maintain balance and handle different terrains with ease. This enhances both safety and overall riding experience, especially for those exploring new environments.

As the demand for electric bikes continues to grow, more riders are discovering the benefits they offer. Choosing a trusted source like TalariaBikeHub ensures access to quality models that can significantly improve outdoor adventures.

In conclusion, electric bikes are transforming the way people experience outdoor riding. With their combination of performance, accessibility, and environmental benefits, they provide a modern and exciting alternative to traditional bikes. As technology continues to evolve, electric bikes are set to become an essential part of outdoor sports and recreation.

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