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Toyota GAZOO Racing Weekly Preview 05.14.25

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This Week in Motorsports: May 12 – 18, 2025

  • NCS/NCTS: North Wilkesboro Speedway – May 16-18
  • ARCA EAST: Flat Rock Speedway – May 16-17
  • NHRA: Route 66 Raceway – May 16-18
  • GR CUP: Sebring International Raceway – May 16-18

PLANO, Texas (May 14, 2025) – NASCAR returns to historic North Wilkesboro Speedway for the annual All-Star race weekend for the Cup Series, along with race number 10 of the 2025 season for the Truck Series. The ARCA Menards Series East is off to Flat Rock Speedway in Michigan for its fourth race of the season. NHRA is back in action at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois as the summer stretch of races begins. And finally, the GR Cup Series enters its third race weekend of the season at Sebring International Raceway.

NASCAR National Series – NCS/NCTS

Toyota bouts for inaugural Manufacturers Showdown … The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race has some new elements included to amplify the excitement of the annual event, including the new “Manufacturer Showdown.” All three manufacturers in the Cup Series will compete against each other with the best combined overall finish among the three determining the winner. The number of cars per manufacturer will be determined once the All-Star main event field is set, with whichever manufacturer that has the least number of cars in the main event determining the amount the other two have in the challenge as well. The lowest cumulative score among the three OEMs determines the victor.

Crews makes Trucks debut … Toyota Development Driver Brent Crews arrives to North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend to make his debut in the NASCAR Truck Series where he will pilot the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage. The 17-year-old has thoroughly impressed in his young racing career so far, including the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Late Model championship; the 2023 SCCA TransAm TA2 Pro-Am championship; multiple wins in ARCA Menards Series competition – most recently at Rockingham Speedway in the East series – among other notable successes.

Heim seeks North Wilkesboro repeat … After another Truck Series top-five finish last weekend in Kansas and a solid season debut in the Cup Series, Corey Heim is back at North Wilkesboro Speedway looking for a repeat victory. The 22-year-old Toyota Development Driver led 62 laps on the way to victory the event last year at the 0.625-mile short oval for his eighth career Truck Series win at the time. The driver of the No. 11 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage has serious momentum entering the weekend, with six consecutive top-10 finishes and still standing as the Truck Series points leader.

NASCAR Regional Series – ARCA Menards Series East

Reaves goes for third straight win … Max Reaves has had a dazzling beginning to his career in the ARCA Menards Series East, with two victories in his first two career starts at Five Flags Speedway and Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Reaves and his No. 18 Toyota Camry head to Flat Rock Speedway this weekend in search of his third straight victory during the 2025 campaign.

NHRA – Top Fuel/Funny Car

Langdon continues as points leader heading to Chicago … With his win three weeks ago in Charlotte, Shawn Langdon enters race number six at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, with a 59-point lead in the NHRA Top Fuel standings. The 2013 Top Fuel world champion has two event victories and 12 round wins already on the season to put him firmly in the top spot. Closely following him in the standings are Antron Brown in third, Doug Kalitta in fourth, and Justin Ashley in sixth entering the weekend.

Brown seeks Chicago repeat … Last year in Joliet, Brown captured the first of what would be six race victories in 2024 to propel him to his fourth NHRA Top Fuel world championship. Brown is back at the Illinois dragstrip in hopes of a repeat triumph and his fifth overall Top Fuel victory at Route 66 Raceway.

GR Cup

Championship battle heats up in Sebring … As the Toyota GR Cup Series enters its fourth race weekend of the 2025 season, the series championship battle is beginning to take shape. The top three in the series points – Jaxon Bell (first), Westin Workman (second) and Lucas Weisenberg (third) – are all within a seven-point gap entering Sebring this weekend. Bell and Weisenberg have both captured victories so far this season, while Workman has three podiums in four races so far this season.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 32 electrified options.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

NFL Legend, Lead FOX NFL Analyst Tom Brady in Fastest Seat at Indianapolis 500,Driven by Jimmie Johnson

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Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion, Seven-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Pair Up for ‘G.O.A.T.’ Drive

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 14, 2025) – Tom Brady, the winningest quarterback in NFL history with seven Super Bowl championships and the lead FOX NFL analyst, will ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, live on FOX. In fitting fashion, the Fastest Seat will be driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2022 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Jimmie Johnson.

In addition to his record seven Super Bowl championships, Brady is a five-time Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV), three-time Associated Press Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017), 15-time Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009-2018, 2021), two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010), Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year (2009), three-time Associated Press First-Team All-Pro Selection (2007, 2010, 2017), three-time Second-Team All-Pro (2005, 2016, 2021) and Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year (2007).

He was named to the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. Brady was a two-time Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005, 2021) and winner of the Bert Bell Award (2007), presented by the Maxwell Football Club to the player of the year in the NFL.

Brady joins a long list of celebrated INDYCAR Fastest Seat in Sports passengers as he leads the field to green in a custom INDYCAR SERIES car with a special back passenger seat. This high-speed, high-octane, super-charged thrill ride was taken by FOX MLB analyst and World Series champion Alex Rodriguez to open the season in St. Petersburg and has been taken by music superstars Lady Gaga, Diplo and Jon Bon Jovi, actors Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu, and more.

Johnson, a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, drove for Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 48 for 19 seasons of his NASCAR career. After he gives Brady the ride of a lifetime, Johnson will fly to Charlotte and make his 700th career series start in the 600-mile event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Johnson is the co-owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, which fields two entries in the NASCAR Cup Series and one part-time entry for Johnson in the No. 84.

Johnson co-holds the record with Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for most premier series championships and is the only driver in NASCAR history to win five consecutive titles (2006-10). For two seasons, Johnson competed in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for Chip Ganassi Racing and qualified in the fourth row at the 2022 Indianapolis 500. Johnson is the only race car driver to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year (2009), an accomplishment that also ties him to Brady.

“I love the Indy 500,” Johnson said. “There is an energy and excitement around the ‘500’ that is unlike anything I have experienced before. Certainly, pre-race ceremonies are the ultimate racing experience that I’ve had outside of the car. I’m thrilled to be a part of the program and to see the stands full one more time. I’m extremely honored to come back and do it and to be able to also share this experience with another seven-time champion.”

Coverage of the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel racing series with drivers competing at speeds of 200+ mph across a thrilling and demanding set of ovals and road and street circuits.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Enters into Partnership with Front Row Motorsports

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UNC Charlotte To Ride with Layne Riggs in Two CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Events

 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 14, 2025)- Front Row Motorsports and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte join forces in a partnership that will bring a new, bold look to Layne Riggs’ No. 34 Ford F-150 in two races for the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

UNC Charlotte’s branding will be featured at the North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday, May 17th and then again at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, May 23rd.

For Riggs, the relationship with the University extends beyond the partnership. In 2024, Riggs earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University while also making his rookie debut in the Truck Series with Front Row Motorsports and earning NASCAR’s Truck Series Rookie of the Year.

“My education is something I take a lot of pride in,” said Riggs. “When I started my journey at Charlotte, I put a big emphasis on taking what I learned in the classroom and applying it to my racing career, something I still do today driving for Front Row Motorsports. Both my crew chief and my engineers have an engineering background, so when I joined the team, I was able to apply my degree in not only SIM sessions but also at the track to help them make the proper adjustments. I owe a lot of my success to my Alma Mater and my former professors, so it’s special to me that I get to represent them on track. Hopefully, I can make current students and professors proud with a trip to Victory Lane.”

“At UNC Charlotte, we don’t just teach motorsports, we’re crafting the future of racing,” said William States Lee College of Engineering’s Harish Cherukuri, Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering. “Layne Riggs is a shining example of what happens when you combine engineering expertise with passion and grit. His success, both in class and on the track, reflects the strength of our hands-on approach and our deep ties to the heart of the motorsports industry right here in Charlotte.”

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will make their Truck Series debut at the North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday May 17th at 1:30 PM ET. Fans can watch the action live on FS1 or listen in from SiriusXM channel 90.

ABOUT UNC CHARLOTTE

More than 31,000 students choose to call North Carolina’s urban research university home. As Charlotte’s only R1 institution, UNC Charlotte drives innovation and discovery in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. The University has an award-winning focus on student success, internationally recognized research and creative activity, and a deep commitment to community engagement and cultural vibrancy that makes it one of U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 Public Universities. Learn more about what’s great—only at Charlotte.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

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

CARVANA UNVEILS JIMMIE JOHNSON’S 700TH START TRIBUTE PAINT SCHEME FOR COCA-COLA 600, HONORING NASCAR LEGACY AND FALLEN HEROES

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 14, 2025) – Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today unveiled a special paint scheme for NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 Toyota, commemorating his historic 700th career start at the upcoming Coca-Cola 600, at the very track where he made his first NASCAR Cup Series start in 2001.

After a strong third-place finish at the 2025 Daytona 500, Johnson returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway, a venue where he has earned eight Cup Series victories, including four in the prestigious Coca-Cola 600. The design honors Johnson’s storied career with Hendrick Motorsports and now as co-owner and driver with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™. This milestone start is commemorated with a dynamic throwback design featuring Johnson’s signature neon yellow numbers, a nod to his championship-winning No. 48, alongside Carvana’s distinctive branding and American flag-inspired stripes for a modern, patriotic look.

“This special throwback design celebrates Jimmie’s legendary NASCAR career,” said Ryan Keeton, Carvana Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer. “Reaching 700 starts is a remarkable milestone, and we’re proud to celebrate it alongside him. We’re excited to share this meaningful tribute with fans and honor Jimmie’s lasting legacy in the sport.”

The tribute extends beyond racing history. As part of NASCAR’s “600 Miles of Remembrance” on Memorial Day weekend, Johnson’s No. 84 will carry the name of 1st Lt. Matthew Robert Davis, USMC, a fallen service member selected in partnership with CarVets, Carvana’s Veteran-focused Employee Resource Group, ensuring every lap is run in honor of a hero’s sacrifice.

“To reach my 700th start at the very race and track where my Cup career began makes this moment incredibly special,” said Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and co-owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™. “It’s a full-circle journey, and to share it with fans on Memorial Day weekend while honoring a fallen service member adds even more meaning.”

Fans can see the No. 84 Carvana Toyota debut during Coca-Cola 600 activities on May 25, with race coverage beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime. For exclusive first looks and behind-the-scenes content, follow Carvana Racing on Instagram and X.

ABOUT CARVANA: Carvana’s mission is to change the way people buy and sell cars. Since launching in 2013, Carvana has revolutionized automotive retail and delighted millions of customers with an offering that is fun, fast, and fair. With Carvana, customers can find a car, get financing, trade-in, and complete a purchase entirely online with the convenience of delivery or local pick-up as soon as the same day. Carvana’s unique offering is powered by its passionate team, differentiated national infrastructure, and purpose-built technology.

For more information, please visit www.carvana.com.

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

Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Moves to Sunday Primetime on FOX

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Madison, IL- during the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 in Madison, Illinois (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)

INDYCAR, FOX Sports Announce Several Broadcast Time Updates for 2025 Season

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 14, 2025) – FOX Sports and INDYCAR have announced updates to several broadcast start times for the 2025 INDYCAR season, including a move to a night race for the annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at World Wide Technology Raceway. The tune-in time for the Father’s Day Sunday, June 15 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 is now scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX. It is the first-ever scheduled primetime network NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a Sunday night.

Since its first race in 1997, WWT Raceway has been a fan favorite that has produced intense and thrilling wheel-to-wheel short-track racing, including an event record for most on-track passes in 2024. This year’s edition on the 1.25-mile oval is the first scheduled night race at the track since 2019 and the first to air on primetime broadcast television.

“This is a massive primetime showcase under the lights for the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES,” INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said. “This is also a tremendous display of partnership from both FOX Sports and our friends at World Wide Technology Raceway, who’ve worked with us to generate this exciting opportunity for our sport. Race weekend in St. Louis is just a month away, and fans in venue and around the country are in for a real treat when INDYCAR arrives in town.”

Adjustments to broadcast times have also been announced at four other venues.

In collaboration with FOX Sports and INDYCAR promoters, the tune-in time adjustments capitalize on opportunities to further build an audience for North America’s premier open-wheel series. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is the only premier motorsports series in North America with all races broadcasting live on network television. So far in 2025, the average race audience has grown 15 percent across the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, significantly higher than comparable trendlines across professional sports.

Updated 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races (All Times EASTERN):

DateVenueTVPrevious TimeNew Time
Sunday, June 15World Wide Technology RacewayFOX3 p.m.8 p.m.
Sunday, June 22Road AmericaFOX3:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 6Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseFOX2 p.m.1 p.m.
Sunday, July 13Iowa Speedway Race 2FOX2 p.m.1 p.m.
Sunday, July 20Streets of TorontoFOX2 p.m.Noon

The full 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule can be found here.

INDY NXT by Firestone Updates

With broadcast times adjusted for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, times for FOX Sports’ coverage of INDY NXT by Firestone at three venues also have been updated. As part of the new media rights deal between FOX Sports and INDYCAR announced last June, the entire INDY NXT season is available live on television for the first time. In addition to the new times, the adjusted 2025 schedule moves the race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course from FS2 to FS1 resulting in 13 of the 14 races of the INDY NXT championship to be featured on that network.

INDYCAR NXT by Firestone is also gaining significant momentum through exposure via FS1 and FS2, reaching more than five times its comparable audience from the previous season.

Updated 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Races (All Times EASTERN):

DateVenueTVPrevious TimeNew Time
Sunday, June 15World Wide Technology RacewayFS1Noon4:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 22Road AmericaFS11 p.m.11 a.m.
Sunday, July 6Mid-Ohio Sports Car CourseFS111:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

The full 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone schedule can be found here.

The next race in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship is the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Sunday, May 25. Coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app. The award-winning INDYCAR Radio Network is available on SiriusXM channel 218 and the INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA.

How to Protect Your Car Seats from Kids, Pets, and Spills

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Families with children and dogs might have great difficulty keeping vehicle seats clean and unbroken. Regular activities like eating food inside the car combined with spilled drinks and dirty paws and scratchy claws create quick damage to automotive upholstery surfaces. A combination of strategic protective measures allows you to maintain fresh-looking seats for multiple years until they reach maximum longevity. Careful planning now helps you avoid costly repairs and extensive cleanings down the road.

Common Threats to Your Car Seats

Before you decide on protection, you need to know precisely what can compromise the state of your seats. The primary offenders are:

  1. Spills and stains. Kids regularly spill juice, milk, or snacks; dogs might put dirt, slobber, or water over the seat.
  2. Scratches and tears. Pet claws, pointed toys, even zippers on clothes may scrape or damage the seat material.
  3. Dirt and debris. Shoes, sports gear, and pet hair all help to create grime and smells.
  4. Sun and moisture damage. While moisture from rain-soaked clothing or animals speeds wear, prolonged sunshine may fade and degrade textile or leather.
  5. Pressure marks. If car seats and boosters are laid straight on the seat without a protective covering, they may permanently damage or mark the seat.

Knowing these typical hazards helps you to act early and stop major harm.

Best Protective Accessories for Active Families

Active families that wish to combine convenience with long-term care for their automobiles must choose appropriate extras. Consider these alternatives:

  • Durable seat covers

Investing in durable seat covers is a great way to safeguard the inside of your car. Over your original seats, these covers hide spills, scratches, and daily wear and provide a layer of easily cleaned material. Choose variants that are both waterproof and machine washable for maximum ease.

  • Waterproof liners and mats

Raised edge floor mats help trap dirt, spills, and pet hair before they have time to spread. If you often move outdoor equipment or pets, cargo liners are especially handy.

  • Carrier and pet seat hammocks

Special hammocks stop your dogs from climbing onto the front seat or ruining the upholstery and provide a safe, limited area for them.

  • Backseat organizers

Storage organizers hanging behind the chairs keep toys, books, food, and devices neat, reducing the possibility of spills and accidents from loose objects.

  • Booster seat mats

A protective pad beneath your child’s car seat or booster protects against dents, pressure marks, and dropped food.

  • UV-protective sunshades

Particularly in hot weather, use window coverings that filter off damaging UV light to prevent fading and cracking of your chairs.

The affordable yet basic products are essential for preserving your car’s interior quality. Regular cleaning and maintenance efforts combined with these reasonable measures will deliver exceptional results for creating an appealing driving experience.

Why Cash for Unwanted Cars is Your Best Option for Junk Vehicles

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Understanding the Value of Your Junk Vehicle

Every vehicle reaches the end of its lifespan eventually. Whether it’s due to age, damage, or mechanical failure, keeping an unwanted car in your garage or driveway does nothing but take up valuable space. Many vehicle owners fail to realize that even the most deteriorated car still holds considerable value. Opting for a cash for cars service turns that forgotten junk vehicle into instant money.

Choosing a reputable buyer offering Cash for Unwanted Cars ensures a hassle-free process, free towing, and immediate payment. It’s an efficient way to declutter your property while making extra income from something you no longer use or need.

Junkyards and auto recyclers are constantly seeking old vehicles for scrap metal, reusable parts, and recycling purposes. By leveraging this demand, you can easily convert your non-running or outdated car into cash with minimal effort.

Top Reasons to Choose Cash for Cars Services

Quick and Hassle-Free Process

Traditional selling methods can be time-consuming. From creating online ads to negotiating with buyers and arranging viewings, it can take weeks or even months to sell a junk vehicle. Cash for unwanted cars services streamline this process entirely. Most providers offer free quotes, immediate offers, and same-day vehicle pickup. No need for advertising, dealing with strangers, or waiting for payment.

Instant Payment and No Hidden Fees

Cash for cars services are known for transparency and convenience. Once you agree on a quote, most companies provide cash on the spot. There’s no waiting period for checks to clear or funds to transfer. Furthermore, reputable services do not charge for towing or paperwork processing, ensuring you receive the maximum value without deductions.

Eco-Friendly Auto Recycling

Disposing of a junk car through proper channels ensures it’s handled responsibly. These companies follow environmentally friendly practices, recycling usable parts and properly disposing of hazardous fluids. This prevents pollution, reduces landfill waste, and contributes to sustainable resource management.

Benefits That Go Beyond Financial Gain

Free Up Valuable Space

Unwanted vehicles can take up driveway or garage space that could be used for more practical purposes. By removing that old car, you reclaim space for new vehicles, outdoor storage, or property improvements.

Avoid Legal and Safety Risks

An abandoned or non-running vehicle on your property can become a liability. Expired registration, fluid leaks, or sharp body panels can pose safety and legal issues. Cash for junk car services help you avoid these complications by legally transferring ownership and removing the car professionally.

No Need for Repairs or Cleaning

Unlike private sales, where buyers often expect operational vehicles in good condition, cash-for-car services accept vehicles as-is. Whether your car has engine failure, body damage, or is entirely non-functional, you don’t need to invest in expensive repairs or detailing. These services buy cars in any condition.

What Types of Vehicles Qualify?

Cash-for-car services typically accept a wide range of vehicles, including:

  • Wrecked or totaled cars
  • Old and high-mileage vehicles
  • Cars with missing parts or mechanical failure
  • Flood-damaged or fire-damaged vehicles
  • Vehicles without a current registration or title (in some states)

Whether it’s a compact car, SUV, van, or even a truck, most services will make an offer regardless of make, model, or condition.

How to Choose a Reputable Cash for Cars Company

Check Reviews and Ratings

Always research the company online before committing. Look for businesses with positive customer reviews, verified testimonials, and a professional website. Transparency and customer satisfaction are strong indicators of a trustworthy operation.

Compare Quotes

To ensure you’re receiving a fair price, request quotes from multiple buyers. Reliable companies provide free, no-obligation estimates based on your car’s make, model, condition, and location.

Verify Licensing and Insurance

Choose a provider that is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. This protects you from liability during vehicle removal and guarantees compliance with local regulations.

Conclusion

Selling a junk vehicle doesn’t have to be complicated. With a trusted cash for unwanted cars service, you can quickly eliminate an eyesore, gain immediate cash, and contribute to environmentally responsible recycling. The process is fast, efficient, and tailored for convenience. If you’re looking for the best way to get rid of a junk car, cash for cars is undeniably the smartest choice.

Power Tops Shortened First Day at Indy as Penske, Ganassi Stand Tall

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INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 13, 2025) – Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing – two of the most storied teams in INDYCAR SERIES history – dominated the opening day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power led a Team Penske 1-2 on the speed charts in a weather-shortened session at 227.026 in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, a hot lap in the last 30 minutes of practice. Two-time defending “500” winner Josef Newgarden was second at 226.971 in the No. 2 Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Team Penske Chevrolet. Newgarden is trying to become the first driver to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” three consecutive years.

Practice started two hours, 32 minutes late due to intermittent rain and damp track conditions, and the session ended 32 minutes early due to lightning strikes within the vicinity of the historic 2.5-mile oval.

“I think we’ve got a pretty good baseline,” Power said. “My teammates are pretty good. I learned a thing or two off them. It’s (Indianapolis 500) almost its own championship in itself. You’ve got to look for your weaknesses and improve.”

Dominant NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader Alex Palou was the fastest of the Ganassi stable, third at 226.673 in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Three-time series champion Palou has won four of the first five races this season, including the Sonsio Grand Prix on Saturday on the IMS road course, as he aims to earn his first Indianapolis 500 victory and his third consecutive season title.

Six-time series champion and 2008 “500” winner Scott Dixon was fourth at 225.059 in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. 2024 “500” pole winner Scott McLaughlin was the third Team Penske driver in the top five with his best lap of 225.005 in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet.

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves was fastest among drivers from other teams, sixth at 224.523 in the No. 06 Cliffs Honda fielded by Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian.

All 34 drivers attempting to earn one of the 33 spots in the starting field turned a total of 1,549 laps (3,872.5 miles) in the shortened session today.

On-track activity will resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday with a refresher test for 2013 “500” winner and Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan, who is readying to be a standby driver for Kyle Larson on Race Day. Larson is attempting the “double” of racing in the Indy 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 25. Kanaan will step in for Larson if weather delays the start in Indianapolis and Larson must leave for Charlotte for his full-time drive with Hendrick Motorsports.

The track will be open for practice for all cars from noon-6 p.m. (noon-4 p.m., FS2; 4-6 p.m., FS1; FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network).

The 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 25 (10 a.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network).

Overplay Joins Forces with Front Row Motorsports in New Partnership

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User-generated Gaming Platform to Serve as Primary Partner of Todd Gilliland in Coca-Cola 600

 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 13, 2025)- Todd Gilliland will sport a new look on his No. 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse as Overplay joins forces with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in a new partnership for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Overplay— the world’s first user-generated gaming platform where anyone can make games from videos—will team up with FRM and Gilliland at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600, a crown jewel event for stock car racing’s premier division.

Founded by seasoned interactive media executives Dan Projansky and Caroline Strzalka, Overplay aims to democratize game development and make it accessible to everyone. By downloading the Overplay app users can gamify their lives instantly! The platform already has hundreds of thousands of downloads and millions of games played. Overplay was also featured in Season 15 of Shark Tank where the company struck a deal with billionaire investor Mark Cuban.

“With our partnership with Todd Gilliland, we’re celebrating a number of firsts: the first time our Overplay logo is on a NASCAR Cup Series car, and the first time that race car drivers can make games for their fans using Overplay’s technology,” said Dan Projansky, Co-Founder and CEO of Overplay. “It’s a dream come true to see Overplay’s brand and gaming capabilities come to life through our partnership with Front Row Motorsports. What does it feel like to play games featuring Todd? Scan the QR code on his car and find out!”

Fans can also play all of Todd Gilliland’s games for FREE at https://overplay.com/NASCAR/toddgilliland.

“I’m really excited to welcome Overplay to the No. 34 team this season,” said Gilliland. “What they’re doing—giving everyday users the tools to create and share their own games from short videos—is something totally unique and forward-thinking. It’s awesome to be partnered with a brand that’s pushing the boundaries of creativity and accessibility in gaming. I can’t wait to represent them on and off the track.”

Fans can watch the No. 34 Overplay Ford Mustang take on the Coca-Cola 600, May 25th at 6:00 PM ET on Amazon Prime. Fans can also listen in from the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90.

ABOUT OVERPLAY

Overplay is a user-generated gaming platform that gives users the ability to create their own games from short videos and share them with the world instantly. Founded by seasoned interactive media executives Dan Projansky and Caroline Strzalka, Overplay aims to democratize game development and make it accessible to everyone. The platform has generated over 2 million games played and well over 300,000 app downloads. Overplay is backed by venture capitalists N29 Capital Partners, Village Global, Gaingels, Sound Media Ventures, Plus Eight Equity Partners, Red & Blue Ventures, Band of Angels, Stampede Ventures, Outlander Capital, Singularity Capital, Everyrealm, Adobe Fund for Design, as well as angels from Warner Brothers and Riot Games. For more information, please visit overplay.com.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

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

Spire Motorsports NASCAR All-Star Race Advance

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  • The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Open will mark Spire Motorsports’ 13th attempt to qualify for the NASCAR All-Star Race. Corey LaJoie posted the team’s best finish in the NASCAR All-Star Open when he raced to a fourth-place finish in the 2022 edition at Texas Motor Speedway. Spire Motorsports fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet ZL1s in the Cup Series for Justin Haley, Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar, respectively.
  • Spire Motorsports’ only appearance in the NASCAR All-Star Race came in 2020 when Haley qualified via his win in the 2019 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. The top-two finishers in Sunday afternoon’s All-Star Open will transfer into the main event, in addition to the winner of the All-Star Fan Vote.
  • Coverage from North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway will begin with the NASCAR All-Star Open at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The NASCAR All-Star Race will follow “The Open” at 8 p.m. EDT. Both races will be televised live on FS1. The all-star weekend festivities will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

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

  • Justin Haley will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
  • Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Open will mark Haley’s fifth attempt to race his way into NASCAR’s annual All-Star Race. His best finish came in 2022 when the event was held at Texas Motor Speedway where he finished third. The 26-year-old scored a fourth-place finish in last year’s All-Star Open and came home 14th when the event made its 2023 debut at the famed Wilkes County (N.C.) speedway.
  • Haley has one start in the NASCAR All Star Race after earning a spot in 2020 via his win in the 2019 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. That summer’s annual visit to “The World Center of Racing” also marks Spire Motorsports’ lone win in NASCAR’s premiere division. Haley went on to finish 14th when the series contested the event on a Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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  • Last week at Kansas Speedway Haley was involved in a multi-car incident late in the race but soldiered home for a 31st-place result.
  • Over the course of his career, Haley has collected four NASCAR Xfinity Series checkered flags and three CRAFTSMAN Truck Series wins, making him one of just 41 drivers in history to have earned wins across all three of NASCAR’s National Touring Series.
  • He made his first start in NASCAR’s premier division for Spire Motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway on April 28, 2019 – his 20th birthday. Over the course of the last seven seasons, the 26-year-old racer has notched one win, five top fives, 17 top 10s and 103 laps led.
  • In total, Haley has made 53 Cup Series starts for Spire Motorsports, with the bulk of races coming during the 2021 season behind the wheel of the team’s No. 77 machine. In his second appearance amidst his return to Spire Motorsports at Talladega last October, Haley earned a seventh-place result, his first top 10 with the team since the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona.

Justin Haley Quotes
You are an open entry this weekend, how do you feel about making it into the All-Star race?
“I’m excited to race North Wilkesboro this weekend with the 7 team. We’ve found a lot of speed recently and hopefully we can put it in the big show this weekend.”

Atop the No. 7 Box – Crew Chief Ryan Sparks

  • Ryan Sparks serves in a dual role as both Spire Motorsports Competition Director and crew chief for driver Justin Haley and was first paired with Haley at Bristol Motor Speedway in September 2024.
  • The Winston Salem, N.C., native has called 177 NASCAR Cup Series races where he’s earned three top-five and nine top-10 finishes.
  • In total, Sparks has called five NASCAR All-Star Opens since 2020-present, and earned an event-best fourth-place result with Corey LaJoie during the 2022 edition at Texas Motor Speedway.

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

  • Michael McDowell will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 71 Delaware Life Chevrolet ZL1 in this weekend’s NASCAR All-Star Open, aiming to race his into Sunday’s 250-lap main event or be voted in via the All-Star Fan Vote.
  • Last week it was announced that McDowell was ranked inside the top 10 in All-Star Fan Vote standings and joins Spire Motorsports’ stablemate Carson Hocevar as a contender for an opportunity to transfer into the main event.
  • With a $1 million payday on the line, McDowell hopes to improve on his season-best short track finish of 12th at Martinsville Speedway. The Cup Series veteran returns to the historic .625-mile oval with a confidence boost, having recorded two top-10 starts and a venue best finish of ninth in last year’s event at the historic Wilkes County track.
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  • Across the first 12 races of the 2025 season, the Glendale, Ariz., native has an average starting position of 13.9, including four starts inside the top 10.
  • The No. 71 Chevrolet will return to its teal-and-blue Delaware Life livery for this weekend’s All-Star Open and pit crew challenge.
  • McDowell has claimed three Xfinity Fastest Lap awards this season, clocking the fastest lap in the Daytona 500, at Phoenix Raceway, and again at Talladega Superspeedway. He stands as the only driver in the Cup Series to have secured three bonus points via the program.
  • McDowell secured Spire Motorsports’ first Busch Light Pole Award at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March. His 28.833-second lap marks the fastest lap in NASCAR’s seventh-generation Cup Series car (2022-present) at the 1.5-mile Nevada oval.
  • Spire Motorsports will host a small media event on Thursday, May 15 to unveil this year’s Coca-Cola 600 scheme. Media members interested in attending should contact, jpayne@spire-motorsports.com to RSVP.

Michael McDowell Quote:
Does the All-Star Race take some of the pressure off from a normal race weekend?
“It’s fun to have a couple of weeks at home and have more shop friends, family and crew members there. As far as it being a pressure-free weekend—it’s not. It really isn’t, because you want to win. You want to make it into the All-Star Race.

“We were a few laps away from not having to think about the Open race in Texas, but North Wilkesboro is a fun weekend. It’s a cool racetrack. It feels like a little time capsule, and you get back to some of the grassroots that we have. The scoreboard there, the walls, the fans – it’s just fun. It’s a cool place, and we look forward to the weekend.”

Talk about the importance of qualifying well at short tracks.
“You’re racing for the top two spots, so every lap counts and everything matters. We saw that. We were close to racing our way in a couple of years ago. Just like every weekend, you have to qualify well, and you’ve got to have a good car because everybody’s so close. It’s an elbows-out kind of grind for sure. You always have the fan vote to fall back on, but I’ve never put a lot of emphasis on that. I did when I drove the No. 95. They did a little campaign because they wanted to have some fun. I love my fans. I have great fans. Obviously, I’ve been doing this a long time, and I’m super appreciative. But I’m also that guy who would just rather earn it on merit, so we’ll see what happens this weekend.”

Atop the No. 71 Box – Crew Chief Travis Peterson

  • Crew chief Travis Peterson celebrated his 34th birthday last weekend at Kansas Speedway and led the Spire Motorsports contingency with an 11th-place qualifying effort.
  • The University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduate led McDowell to a ninth-place finish in last season’s NASCAR All Star Race.

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

  • Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar will pilot the No. 77 Indy25 Chevrolet ZL1 in his second All-Star Open appearance. The Portage, Mich., native started and finished 10th in the 2024 All-Star Open, coming up short in his bid to advance to the feature event.
  • Spire Motorsports and Gainbridge® have partnered with the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee to feature the “Indy25” logo in recognition of AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 taking place in Indianapolis. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Fever, will be the site of the 21st edition of the WNBA All-Star Game, as well as the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest and WNBA Skills Challenge July 18-19.
  • Last Saturday at Kansas Speedway, Hocevar drove the No. 7 Delaware Life Chevrolet Silverado RST to victory in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. It was his first victory in two starts this season and fifth overall. Hocevar started 22nd in the No. 77 Delaware Life Chevy in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, led laps in the second stage and was tracking a top-10 finish before a flat tire forced the team to pit with less than 20 laps remaining.
  • The 2024 Rookie of the Year earned top-20 finishes in the two points-paying races held so far on tracks less than a mile. He also had a strong showing in the Clash at Bowman-Gray Stadium.
  • Hocevar is currently in the top-five in the All-Star Fan Vote, just three days before the Cup Series drivers take to the track for practice and qualifying at the famed North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Carson Hocevar Quotes
North Wilkesboro has hosted racing since before the sports’ inception. What does it mean to you to have the chance to compete on such hallowed grounds?
“Any time we can go to tracks that have a long history in the sport, it means a lot. North Wilkesboro was no longer on the schedule when I was younger, but I love racing and I’ve seen the old footage of the races there. It’s a place that is so important to the history of stock car racing and to see it brought back to life, and hosting the Cup Series, is really cool. I’m thankful that it’s something I get to be part of.”

Last year you put in a lot of effort to garner fan votes to advance to the All-Star Race, but this year you’ve been a bit quieter. Does that change in approach reflect the confidence you have in yourself to advance on track?
“I think so. I was a rookie last year, I didn’t have a lot of experience and I knew going in how tough guys race when there’s money on the line. I leaned on my personality a lot, but I feel like people know who I am now. We’ve had some really good runs and we get better each week. The No. 77 team has shown a lot of improvement on the short tracks and I think we learned a lot last year that will help us this time around.”

Atop the No. 77 Box – Crew Chief Luke Lambert

  • In 2023, crew chief Luke Lambert led Noah Gragson to a seventh-place finish in the All-Star Open at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Gragson earned the Fan Vote to advance to his first All-Star Race.
  • In 68 points-paying races contended on short tracks, Lambert has led his drivers to four top-five and 18 top-10 finishes, with 58 laps led.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent win came on May 10, 2025, when Carson Hocevar took the checkered flag in the Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway.

In 2025, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team also fields the Nos. 07, 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the No. 77 Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series in select events.

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