RFK Racing – Phoenix II Advance

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October 15, 2026

Phoenix II Event Info:
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Avondale, Arizona
Format: 312 Laps, 312 miles, Stages: 60-185-312
TV: USA
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 1:30 p.m. ET, Practice (TruTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 2:35 p.m. ET, Qualifying (TruTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3:00 p.m. ET, Race (USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

Phoenix hosts its annual fall date this weekend for the 33rd points race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Phoenix is the site of seven of Jack Roush’s Cup wins all-time, and 17 wins across NASCAR’s three series.

6 Team Info:
Driver: Brad Keselowski
Crew Chief: Mike Skarbowski
Partner: BuildSubmarines.com

17 Team Info:
Driver: Chris Buescher
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Body Guard by Fastenal

60 Team Info:
Driver: Ryan Preece
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: Fry’s / Cottonelle

Keselowski at Phoenix
Starts: 34
Wins: —
Top-10s: 15
Poles: 2 (2014, 2021)

Keselowski returns to Phoenix Raceway where in this race last season he nearly pulled off the victory, leading 6 laps and finishing 2nd – one of three 2nd place Phoenix finishes.
Keselowski makes his 35th Cup start in Phoenix this weekend where he has 15 top-10s with an average finish of 13.9.
He’s led 290 laps in 16 different Phoenix races and has ten top-5 finishes.
Still seeking his first Phoenix win although his last 11 wins have come on 11 different tracks.
Keselowski has two poles (2014, 2021) with an average starting position of 15.3. He has started inside the top-10 nine times at Phoenix throughout his career, including three on the front row.
He is a two-time Xfinity Series winner in Phoenix including winning the 2018 race in the No. 22 entry, and in 2014 for Team Penske. Overall, he has 21 NXS starts with fifteen top-10s. He also made two Truck Series starts in 2005 and 2008 with a best finish of sixth in his own No. 19 truck for BKR.

Buescher at Phoenix
Starts: 21
Wins: —
Top-10s: 5
Poles: —

“For a large part of my career, I wanted to burn Phoenix down to the ground,” said Buescher during his media availability at COTA earlier this season. “We are in a better headspace now because we have been good there. Fixes a lot of things as a race car driver when you go to a track and your more competitive.” – He has three top-5’s there, all in the past three seasons.

Buescher makes his 22nd Cup start in Phoenix this weekend where he has four top-10 finishes in his last six starts.
Buescher has an average starting position of 22nd.
Buescher also made four Xfinity Series starts in Phoenix for Jack Roush with a best finish of 12th (2014).

Preece at Phoenix
Starts: 14
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

Preece is set to make his 15th Cup start in Phoenix this weekend.
His best Phoenix finish was 9th in last season’s finale.
Has led 38 laps at Phoenix.
Preece has an average starting position of 24th, including a P12 effort in the 2023 season finale.
10 Top 10 finishes this season – 3 Top 10 finishes in 6 Chase races
10 Top 10 finishes this season – 8 Top 10 finishes last 15 races

RFK Historically at Phoenix
Cup Wins: 7 (Mark Martin, 1993; Jeff Burton, 2000, 2001; Matt Kenseth, 2002; Kurt Busch, 2005; Carl Edwards, 2010, 2013)

Hooked on Phoenix: RFK has 318 combined starts at Phoenix, totaling 17 wins, 80 top-five and 142 top-10 finishes. RFK Fords have nine poles and have led 4,094 laps led at the 1-mile track.
Winning in the Desert: RFK has won at Phoenix in all three of NASCAR’s major divisions, with the organization’s first win coming in the fall of 1993 with NASCAR Hall of Famer and former driver Mark Martin in the NCS. RFK won the second-ever NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix in 2000 and former driver Greg Biffle claimed the organization’s 100th overall NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Phoenix in 2009.
Former driver Carl Edwards also won at the track that fall to give RFK the season sweep. All in all, six drivers have won NASCAR races for RFK at Phoenix (Martin, Biffle, Edwards, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth and Joe Ruttman). In addition, Edwards swept Phoenix in the fall of 2010, winning both the NXS and NCS events.
Xfinity Success: Phoenix was one of the strongest tracks for RFK’s Xfinity program. In 93 starts, the organization won eight times, earned 27 top-5s, 53 top-10s and has led 1,406 laps. RFK most recently went to victory lane with Edwards in Nov. 2010. Its eight wins rank most of any track on the circuit behind only Charlotte (12), Darlington (15), Richmond (9) and Rockingham (10).

RFK Phoenix Wins

1993 Martin Cup

1997-2 Ruttman Truck

2000 Burton Cup

2000 Burton NXS

2001 Biffle Truck

2001 Burton Cup

2001 Biffle NXS

2002 Kenseth Cup

2005-1 Busch Cup

2005-2 Edwards NXS

2006-2 Kenseth NXS

2008-2 Edwards NXS

2009-1 Biffle NXS

2009-2 Edwards NXS

2010-2 Edwards Cup

2010-2 Edwards NXS

2013-1 Edwards Cup

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Charlotte: A loose wheel following a pitstop could’ve completely derailed Chris Buescher’s race but instead, determination and the assistance of Ryan Preece’s pit crew helped Buescher lead the way for Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing in Charlotte. During pitstops between stages one and two a wheel was not completely tightened. Realizing this as he headed back to the track, his team quickly communicated the issue, and Buescher was able to back the car into his teammate’s pit stall where the 60 team remedied the issue. Buescher then stormed from the rear of the field to score a tenth place finish. Preece matched the level of determination, grappling through handling issues to score a 15th place finish. Brad Keselowski sustained unavoidable damage in Stage One, when a car directly in front of him slapped the wall and spun. Despite front splitter damage, Keselowski fought hard for a 29th place finish.

Points Standings: Buescher: 15th, Preece: 16th, Keselowski: 18th

Young’s Motorsports Phoenix Raceway October NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview

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October 15, 2026

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway | Timberland® PRO 200

Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Ryan Ellis

Primary Partner(s): Tablo TV

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis

2026 Driver Points Position: 27th

2026 Owner Points Position: 34th

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series as the organization enters its third season of competition.

In a significant step for 2026, Young’s Motorsports will transition its flagship No. 02 — long synonymous with the organization’s success in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series — to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series full-time, underscoring the team’s continued growth at the national level.

Ellis will pilot the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro across the full 33-race schedule, continuing with Saturday afternoon’s Timberland® PRO 200 at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway and culminating with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway in November.

● About Ryan: A respected veteran in the NASCAR garage, Ellis joins Young’s Motorsports with more than a decade of experience across NASCAR’s national ranks, including competition in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

The 2026 season will mark Ellis’ fourth full-time campaign in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

The 35-year-old Virginia native is coming off his first career NASCAR top-10 finish in 2025 and looks to build on that momentum while continuing to expand his résumé, which includes 193 career starts in series competition.

Known for his consistency, professionalism, and versatility behind the wheel and in the garage, Ellis aims to apply his experience to elevate Young’s Motorsports’ competitive presence in its third season in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

● All-Aboard!: For the 30th of 33 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Tablo TV as the primary partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday afternoon’s 200-lap event.

Tablo provides fans with an affordable way to access live, local broadcast television — including racing and other major sporting events — without a monthly subscription.

Through a simple setup that includes a Tablo device and antenna, viewers can enjoy major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, ION and The CW, along with recording functionality and multi-device streaming capability.

With just a one-time device purchase of about $100, an antenna, internet connection and the free Tablo TV app, customers can watch live, local broadcast coverage of racing, local news, live sports, classic shows and more for free.

Families can stream on multiple devices at once, making it easy to catch the big race in one room and a show in another. Simple, affordable, and endlessly entertaining — Tablo TV brings America’s most popular TV back to fans for free.

All NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races will be broadcast live on The CW, and practices and qualifying can be streamed on The CW App. The CW can be watched, paused and recorded on Tablo TV, a subscription-free way to access 125+ broadcast and streaming channels.

Content and channels are subject to availability in your area.

Nuvyyo USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company, is a successful technology company re-inventing the over-the-air television experience for the streaming age.

Tablo and Tablo TV are trademarks of Nuvyyo USA, LLC. All third-party trademarks, including logos, are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, visit TabloTV.com.

● Tablo TV and GOVX Celebrate Those Who Serve: Season-long partners Tablo TV and GOVX will once again support Ellis and Young’s Motorsports this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, with Tablo TV serving as the primary partner aboard the No. 02 Chevrolet and GOVX continuing its presence as a major associate partner.

GOVX, the members-only platform serving U.S. military personnel, veterans, first responders, emergency medical professionals and government employees, provides exclusive access to premium brands and special pricing for those who serve.

Tablo TV and GOVX will continue to build on their new partnership this weekend, celebrating military members, veterans and their families through an exclusive offer for the military community.

Following the successful launch during the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20, eligible GOVX members can receive $30 off the Tablo Total System, making it even easier to enjoy free over-the-air television at home.

● Tablo Gives Fans More Ways to Watch NASCAR: As a valued partner of Ellis and Young’s Motorsports, NASCAR fans have even more ways to watch and record racing action with Tablo.

Fourth-generation Tablo DVR owners can now access and record The NASCAR Channel, featuring 24/7 free programming, including classic races, delayed broadcasts of the current season, select live events, NASCAR Studios original content and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive.

The addition brings Tablo’s lineup to 106 free streaming channels, complementing its ability to watch and record free local broadcast television with a TV antenna through its whole-home DVR platform.

This week, fans can use promo code ELLIS to receive $20 off the purchase of a new Tablo TV device.

● Ryan Ellis O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Phoenix Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s return to the Arizona desert for the second and final NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series visit of the 2026 season to Phoenix Raceway will mark Ellis’s ninth career start at the 1.0-mile oval in Avondale, Ariz.

In his previous eight Phoenix Raceway starts, Ellis’s best result came in his track debut in the 2022 United Rentals 200, where he earned a track-best 16th for Alpha Prime Racing.

Overall, he holds a 24.9 average finish in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at the famed course in the Sonoran Desert.

Following its return to the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway oval, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads west this weekend for its second and final visit of the 2026 season to Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway.

This weekend’s return to the Arizona desert carries added significance, as the popular 1.0-mile oval will not serve as the season finale for the first time since 2020, instead providing another important stop as teams continue their push toward the conclusion of the championship campaign.

The action-packed weekend begins Friday with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series before the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes center stage Saturday afternoon.

The ARCA Menards Series West will follow with its own showdown Saturday night, while the NASCAR Cup Series closes the weekend Sunday with the Freeway Insurance 500.

Known for its distinctive layout, challenging corners and wide frontstretch dogleg, Phoenix Raceway presents competitors with a unique test that places a premium on braking, handling, tire management and track position.

Navigating the dogleg and capitalizing on aggressive restarts can create opportunities to gain valuable positions, while maintaining consistent speed through the flatter corners will be essential over longer green-flag runs.

Qualifying and pit-road execution will also matter, as teams work to maintain track position and make the adjustments needed to keep their cars competitive throughout the afternoon.

For Ryan Ellis and Young’s Motorsports, Saturday’s return to Phoenix offers another chance to build on their first visit to the Arizona oval earlier this season while continuing their pursuit of a strong finish to the 2026 campaign.

With only a handful of races remaining together, Ellis and the No. 02 Chevrolet team will look to recover from their spring-event experience and apply lessons learned throughout the season to Saturday’s return to the desert.

While the organization and Ellis will pursue separate paths following the conclusion of the season, their objectives remain unchanged: maximize every opportunity, execute complete races and deliver the strongest possible results for the partners and personnel who have supported their efforts throughout the year.

A strong performance at Phoenix would give Ellis and Young’s Motorsports another chance to add a positive result to their 2026 campaign as they continue their push toward the season finale.

● Ryan Ellis NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Phoenix, Ellis has 193 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races to his credit, earning a career-best sixth-place finish after starting 32nd in the 2026 edition of the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for Young’s Motorsports.

Since his 2012 debut, Ellis has averaged a 26.6 finish in series competition, including the past three seasons running full-time.

● Charlotte Motor Speedway | Blue Cross North Carolina 300 Race Recap: Ryan Ellis and the No. 02 The Loaded Tea Shop Chevrolet team arrived at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway hoping to build upon their 21st-place finish from the spring, but inclement weather forced the cancellation of practice and qualifying for the second consecutive event at the 1.5-mile oval, placing Ellis 33rd on the starting grid.

With the postponed Blue Cross North Carolina 300 pushed under the lights after the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400, Ellis and his Young’s Motorsports team faced an added challenge as they worked to find the right balance and move up the field.

Despite the circumstances, Ellis stayed on the lead lap through the opening stages, and the No. 02 Chevrolet showed noticeable pace improvement in Stage 2 as the team continued refining its handling.

As the race moved into Stage 3, Ellis steadily advanced through the field and closed in on the top 20 when a flat tire sent him spinning, triggering a chain reaction that ultimately forced the team into the garage.

Ellis finished a disappointing 34th, a frustrating end to an otherwise encouraging run in which the No. 02 team overcame a challenging start and showed competitive pace before misfortune derailed their efforts.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Ryan Ellis as crew chief of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief, engineer and industry veteran Eddie Troconis.

On Saturday afternoon, Troconis will call his 51st NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race from atop the pit box. In his previous 50 starts, he has recorded two top-10 finishes, most recently in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

The season’s 30th race will mark Troconis’ third O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Phoenix Raceway and his second since 2020, when he guided series rookie Mason Diaz to a respectable 24th-place finish in the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200.

Additionally, Troconis has six NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Phoenix Raceway, earning a track-best fourth-place finish with driver Cameron Hayley in 2016.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Phoenix Raceway: This weekend’s Timberland® PRO 200 will mark Young’s Motorsports’ seventh and eighth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Phoenix Raceway.

In the organization’s six previous appearances at the popular 1.0-mile oval, Young’s Motorsports earned a track-best 11th-place finish with rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. in the 2024 edition of the Call 811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200.

Across those starts, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization has recorded an average starting position of 28.7 and an average finishing position of 27.7.

Beyond its O’Reilly Auto Parts Series experience, Young’s Motorsports also brings an extensive NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series résumé to the Arizona desert, with 21 starts at Phoenix Raceway since 2014 and an average finish of 23.6.

Those efforts are highlighted by a team-best eighth-place finish from Kaden Honeycutt in the November 2023 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season finale.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 124 starts and earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes while maintaining an average starting position of 27.7 and an average finish of 25.1.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Ryan Ellis, please visit ryanellisracing.com, like him on Facebook (Ryan Ellis), and follow him on Instagram (@ryanellisracing), TikTok (@ryanellisracing), and X | Twitter (@ryanellisracing).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Ryan Ellis Quote Board:

On Return to Phoenix Raceway: “I’m looking forward to getting back to Phoenix. It’s a track I’ve raced at quite a few times over the years, and it’s definitely one of the more unique places we visit because it drives so differently from just about everywhere else on the schedule.

“We were there earlier this season, so hopefully we can take some of the things we learned in the spring and put them to good use this weekend. Phoenix is a place where having confidence in your car makes a huge difference, especially with how much you have to work the brakes and get through the corners.

“It’s also going to be different not having Phoenix as the season finale this year. There’s still plenty to race for, and I’d really like to have a strong weekend in the desert.”

On Keys to Success at Phoenix Raceway: “Phoenix is all about getting your car to rotate through the center of the corners without sacrificing too much drive off. You spend a lot of time on the brakes, and if you can’t get the car pointed in the right direction, it makes it really difficult to maintain your speed and make passes.

“The dogleg is another big part of what makes Phoenix so challenging. Everybody gets aggressive on restarts, and you can gain or lose several positions in a hurry depending on how things shake out.

“Track position is going to be important, but so is taking care of your tires over a long run. If we can unload with a good balance, make smart adjustments and keep ourselves out of trouble, hopefully we can be competitive throughout the afternoon.”

On Goals for Phoenix Raceway: “The biggest goal is to put together a complete race and get back to finishing where I feel like this team is capable of running. Charlotte was really frustrating because we had worked our way forward from 33rd, stayed on the lead lap and were getting close to the top 20 before the flat tire changed everything.

“That was disappointing because the finishing position didn’t reflect the progress we made throughout the night. The guys worked really hard, and I felt like we were finally getting ourselves into a pretty good position.

“For Phoenix, I’d love to qualify better, stay competitive throughout the stages and give ourselves a chance to battle inside the top 20. If we can keep improving the car and execute a clean race, hopefully we can leave there with a result that reflects the effort everyone is putting in.”

On Continued Partnership with Tablo TV: “I’m incredibly thankful to have Tablo TV continuing to support me and our No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet. They’ve been such an important part of our program this season, and I really appreciate the commitment they’ve made to our team.

“One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about this partnership is being able to introduce NASCAR fans to Tablo and show them how easy it is to enjoy live television without the traditional cable experience. It’s a product that makes a lot of sense for people who love watching sports and entertainment.

“We’re getting down to the final races of the season, and I want to make sure we continue representing Tablo TV the right way. They’ve believed in us throughout the year, and hopefully we can reward that support with a strong performance at Phoenix.”

On Goals for Remainder of 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Season: “My goals haven’t changed just because we’re getting closer to the end of the season. I still want to go out there every weekend, race as hard as I can and give everyone at Young’s Motorsports and all of our partners the best results possible.

“Obviously, we know that Tyler, Randy, Becky and I will be going in different directions after this year, but that doesn’t change how much respect and appreciation I have for everyone who has been part of this program. We’ve been through a lot together this season, and I want to make sure we finish things the right way.

“There are only a few opportunities left for us to create some more good memories together. I’d love nothing more than to put together a couple of strong runs, give these guys something to be proud of and close out our time together on a positive note.”

No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Brad Perez

Primary Partner(s): Santiam Rentals

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2026 Driver Points Position: 46th (Six Races)

2026 Owner Points Position: 32nd

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Three, Driven Forward: Young’s Motorsports continues its campaign in the newly rebranded NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend as the tour returns to Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway for its second and final visit of the 2026 season, with the popular 1.0-mile oval hosting a fall race that will not serve as the season finale for the first time since 2020.

Motorsports polymath Brad Perez returns to the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization for his fourth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start of the season with Young’s Motorsports in Saturday afternoon’s Timberland® PRO 200, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro in the 30th of 33 races on the 2026 schedule.

● About Brad: Brad Perez is a versatile competitor within the motorsports industry, bringing a diverse background that extends well beyond his accomplishments behind the wheel.

A native of Hollywood, Fla., Perez has established himself as a multifaceted racing professional, balancing responsibilities as a driver, engineer, strategist and valued contributor throughout the NASCAR garage.

His racing résumé includes experience across NASCAR national and regional competition, sports cars and grassroots motorsports, where he has demonstrated an ability to capitalize on opportunities while competing with limited resources.

Beyond his driving career, Perez has gained valuable experience in engineering and competition-related roles, developing a technical understanding of race car performance, strategy and the demands of competing at NASCAR’s highest levels.

Known for his determination, adaptability and hands-on approach to motorsports, Perez continues to expand his racing résumé while bringing a unique combination of driving experience and technical knowledge to his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series opportunity with Young’s Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway.

● All-Aboard! For the 30th of 33 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Santiam Rentals as the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro’s primary partner for Saturday afternoon’s 200-lap Timberland® PRO 200 at Phoenix Raceway.

Based in Salem, OR, Santiam Rentals is a locally owned, customer-focused equipment rental company specializing in high-quality flatbed and dump trailer rentals.

Conveniently located in the Willamette Valley near I-5 and Highway 22, the company provides affordable, reliable, and fully insured hauling solutions for home improvement projects, construction material transport, and recreational needs.

Serving communities across Salem, Keizer, Albany, and the greater Willamette Valley region, Santiam Rentals is dedicated to delivering a hassle-free rental experience with well-maintained equipment and flexible rates.

To learn more or to reserve a trailer, visit santiamrentals.com.

● Brad Perez O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Phoenix Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s return to the Arizona desert for the second and final NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series visit of the 2026 season to Phoenix Raceway will mark Perez’s first start at the 1.0-mile oval in Avondale, Ariz.

Following its return to the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway oval, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads west this weekend for its second and final visit of the 2026 season to Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway.

This weekend’s return to the Arizona desert carries added significance, as the popular 1.0-mile oval will not host the season finale for the first time since 2020, instead serving as another key stop as teams push toward the end of the championship campaign.

The action-packed weekend begins Friday with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series before the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes center stage Saturday afternoon. The ARCA Menards Series West will follow with its own showdown Saturday night, while the NASCAR Cup Series closes the weekend Sunday with the Freeway Insurance 500.

Known for its distinctive layout, challenging corners and wide frontstretch dogleg, Phoenix Raceway presents competitors with a unique test that places a premium on braking, handling, tire management and track position.

Navigating the dogleg and capitalizing on aggressive restarts can create opportunities to gain valuable positions, while maintaining consistent speed through the flatter corners will be essential over longer green-flag runs.

Qualifying and pit-road execution will also matter, as teams work to maintain track position and make the adjustments needed to keep their cars competitive throughout the afternoon.

For Brad Perez and Young’s Motorsports, Saturday’s Timberland® PRO 200 presents an opportunity to continue the recent improvement of the organization’s No. 42 Chevrolet program, which has enjoyed a productive stretch of performances with multiple drivers behind the wheel.

The No. 42 team enters Phoenix riding a streak of three consecutive top-23 finishes, including a top-20 result with Logan Bearden at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and two solid performances with NASCAR veteran Matt DiBenedetto at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway and Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.

With Perez taking over driving duties this weekend, Young’s Motorsports hopes to maintain that consistency while capitalizing on the Hollywood, Fla., native’s diverse racing background and technical knowledge to navigate the challenges of the Arizona oval.

As the 2026 season approaches its conclusion, another competitive performance at Phoenix would further reinforce the No. 42 team’s recent progress and provide Perez an opportunity to contribute to the organization’s strong closing stretch.

● Brad Perez NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Career Stats: Entering Phoenix, Perez has 25 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts to his credit, highlighted by a career-best 18th-place finish after starting 31st in the 2024 Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas for Alpha Prime Racing.

Since his 2022 debut, Perez has recorded an average finish of 28.3 in series competition at 16 different tracks, including Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, the Chicago Street Course, Darlington Raceway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Kansas Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Naval Base Coronado, Road America, Sonoma Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway and World Wide Technology (Ill.) Raceway for teams Alpha Prime Racing, Emerling-Gase Motorsports, Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, SS-GreenLight Racing, Young’s Motorsports and most recently RSS Racing.

Further bolstering his NASCAR résumé, Perez has made five starts in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2024.

With four races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Perez will make his seventh start of the year this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, matching his career-high number of starts in a single season, established in 2025.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Saturday afternoon, he will be the crew chief in his 192nd NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. In his previous 191 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes.

The season’s 30th race will be his 12th tango at Phoenix Raceway as crew chief in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

In his 11 previous leadership efforts at Phoenix, Abbott has earned a track-best 10th-place finish with driver Jeremy Clements in the 2020 fall edition of the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Phoenix Raceway: This weekend’s Timberland® PRO 200 will mark Young’s Motorsports’ seventh and eighth NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts at Phoenix Raceway.

In the organization’s six previous appearances at the popular 1.0-mile oval, Young’s Motorsports earned a track-best 11th-place finish with rookie Leland Honeyman Jr. in the 2024 edition of the Call 811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200.

Across those starts, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization has recorded an average starting position of 28.7 and an average finishing position of 27.7.

Beyond its O’Reilly Auto Parts Series experience, Young’s Motorsports also brings an extensive NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series résumé to the Arizona desert, with 21 starts at Phoenix Raceway since 2014 and an average finish of 23.6.

Those efforts are highlighted by a team-best eighth-place finish from Kaden Honeycutt in the November 2023 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season finale.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series History: Since entering the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 124 starts and earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes while maintaining an average starting position of 27.7 and an average finish of 25.1.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Brad Perez, please visit bradperez.com, like him on Facebook (Brad Perez Racing), and follow him on Instagram (@uhbrad), TikTok (@breadperez), and X | Twitter (@bradxperez).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Brad Perez Quote Board:

On Phoenix Raceway: “I’m really excited to make my first start at Phoenix Raceway. It’s one of those tracks I’ve watched for years, and I’ve always wanted the opportunity to experience it from behind the wheel.

“It’s a really unique place with the flatter corners, the dogleg and some pretty aggressive restarts. I’ve watched plenty of races there, but I know there’s a big difference between watching it and actually being out there competing.

“I’m looking forward to learning the track, getting comfortable with our No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet and hopefully putting together a solid afternoon in my Phoenix debut.”

On Keys to Success at Phoenix Raceway: “From everything I’ve studied about Phoenix, getting the car to rotate through the center of the corners without sacrificing drive off is going to be really important.

“Having worked on the technical side of racing, I understand how much goes into finding that balance, especially as the tires wear and the track conditions change. The biggest thing for me will be learning as quickly as possible and giving the team good feedback so we can make the right adjustments.

“Restarts are another area where I’ll have to be smart. The dogleg creates a lot of opportunities, but it can also get pretty chaotic. I want to be aggressive when the opportunity is there, but also make sure we’re taking care of our race car.”

On Goals for Phoenix Raceway: “My biggest goal is to make the most of my first opportunity to race at Phoenix and help this No. 42 team continue the solid performances they’ve been putting together lately.

“Logan Bearden and Matt DiBenedetto have done a really nice job with this car over the last few races, and three consecutive finishes of 23rd or better is something this team should feel good about. That tells me the guys have been working hard and making progress.

“I’d love to keep that streak going and hopefully challenge for another top-20 finish. I know there’s going to be a learning curve with this being my first race at Phoenix, but if we can get comfortable early, stay on the lead lap and execute a complete race, hopefully we can leave with a result everyone can be proud of.”

On Santiam Rentals Partnership: “I’m incredibly thankful to have Santiam Rentals supporting our No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet this weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

“Partnerships like this mean so much, especially for someone like me who has worked really hard to earn every opportunity I’ve had in NASCAR. Having a company willing to believe in what we’re doing and help make these races possible is something I never take for granted.

“I’m excited to represent Santiam Rentals on and off the track, introduce them to NASCAR fans and hopefully give them a performance they can be proud of.

“Making my Phoenix Raceway debut with their support makes this opportunity even more special.”

On Another NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Opportunity with Young’s Motorsports: “I’m really grateful to Tyler Young and everyone at Young’s Motorsports for giving me another opportunity to compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

“I’ve been fortunate to experience this sport from a lot of different perspectives, whether that’s driving, working on the technical side or helping teams behind the scenes. Every time I get the chance to climb behind the wheel, it reminds me why I love racing so much and how much these opportunities mean.

“This weekend is especially meaningful because it’ll be my seventh start of the season, matching my career-high from 2025. To reach that milestone while also making my first career start at Phoenix Raceway is something I’m really proud of, but I’m certainly not satisfied.

“I want to keep building on these opportunities, continue learning and show that I belong competing at this level. Hopefully, we can put together a strong run for Young’s Motorsports and Santiam Rentals and make the most of another chance to do what I love.”

Race Information:

The Timberland® PRO 200 (200 laps | 200 miles) is the 30th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races on the 2026 schedule. Practice will occur on Sat., Oct. 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Qualifying will begin immediately after, at 12:05 p.m. The field will take the green flag later in the day, shortly after 4:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. ET), with live coverage on The CW Network, the Motor Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (MT).

Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Phoenix

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October 15, 2026

Phoenix Raceway
Sunday, Oct. 18
1-Mile Dog-Legged Oval
3 p.m. ET
Location: Avondale, Arizona
TV: Fox
Event: NASCAR Cup Series (Race 33 of 36)
RADIO: SiriusXM

5 KYLE LARSON
Age: 34 (July 31, 1992)
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Last Race: 6th (Charlotte)
Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels
Standings: 1st

No. 5 Valvoline Chevrolet

Last weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson continued his impressive NASCAR Cup Series Chase run with a sixth-place finish. Larson extended his points lead to 49, giving him his largest lead of The Chase so far.
Larson’s average finish of 2.83 through the first six races of The Chase is the best for any driver through the first six races of any postseason since the format was introduced in 2004.
Larson is riding the season’s longest active top-10 streak at six races and has also recorded six top-five finishes in the last seven races. His six consecutive top-six results are tied for the longest such streak of his career.
In nine starts at Phoenix Raceway during the Next Gen era, Larson has the third-best average finish at 8.56. Entering this weekend, he owns the longest active top-10 streak in the desert with four.
According to Racing Insights, the No. 5 pit crew ranks second in the Cup Series.

9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 30 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Last Race: 12th (Charlotte)
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: T-11th

No. 9 Kelley Blue Book 100th Anniversary Chevrolet

This weekend, Chase Elliott heads to Phoenix Raceway where he won in 2020 to secure his first NASCAR Cup Series title.
Elliott is currently tied for 11th in The Chase standings, 185 points behind the leader.
Of the four tracks remaining in The Chase, the 30-year-old has won on three of them. In addition to his victory at Phoenix, he has two wins at Talladega Superspeedway (2019 and 2022) and two wins at Martinsville Speedway (2020 and 2026).
According to Racing Insights, the No. 9 pit crew ranks fifth in the series this season.

24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 28 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Last Race: 39th (Charlotte)
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 13th

No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet

William Byron is 13th in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings with four races remaining.
In the Next Gen era at Phoenix Raceway, Byron has run the most laps in the top five (1,963) and the top 10 (2,510) of any driver. The Charlotte, North Carolina, native has the sixth-best average finish (10.67) in that span and has also led the third-most laps (326).
Byron has one win (March 2023), three top-five finishes and 10 top 10s at Phoenix. He has finished seventh or better in six of the last eight races there.
This weekend, Byron will climb behind the wheel of a No. 24 Axalta throwback paint scheme paying tribute to the first Axalta-branded Chevrolet that was run by Jeff Gordon in 2013. The throwback will close an unforgettable chapter with the brand before they prepare for the next step for the 2027 season.

48 ALEX BOWMAN
Age: 33 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Last Race: 38th (Charlotte)
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 26th

No. 48 Ally Chevrolet

Alex Bowman has earned three top-10 finishes in the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix Raceway, two coming in his last six races there. The Tucson, Arizona, native earned his best finish of sixth at the track in 2016.
Bowman has led 196 laps at his home venue, his second-most among tracks on the Cup Series schedule.

17 COREY DAY
Age: 20 (November 28, 2005)
Hometown: Clovis, California
Last Race: 1st (Charlotte)
Crew Chief: Adam Wall
Standings: 3rd

Corey Day and the No. 17 HendrickCars.com team earned their fourth NASCAR O’Reilly Series win of the season Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, advancing Day to third in The Chase standings, just seven points behind the leader.
The 20-year-old driver’s back-to-back wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Charlotte mark the first time since 2004 that a Hendrick Motorsports driver has won consecutive NOAPS races. Kyle Busch was the first to accomplish the feat.
The Clovis, California, native returns to Phoenix Raceway for his third NOAPS start on the 1-mile track, where he has recorded an average starting position of 11.5. He finished ninth at the track this past spring and 14th in the fall of 2025.

Hendrick Motorsports

2026	All-Time	Phoenix
Races	32	1,449	60
Wins	4	324*	13*
Poles	0	259*	16*
Top 5	29	1,351*	61*
Top 10	52	2,312*	113*
Laps Led	1,709	87,076*	3,736*
Stage Wins	14	151	9

*Most
**Tied for most

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Phoenix Raceway this weekend for the seventh race of The Chase. Hendrick Motorsports is the all-time leader in wins (13), poles (16), top fives (61), top 10s (113) and laps led (3,736) at the 1-mile dog-legged oval.
Among the 10 tracks in The Chase, Hendrick Motorsports has piled up 136 victories including 21 in the Next Gen era. The organization leads the field in postseason wins (64) and has won at least one race in The Chase/Playoffs in 23 of 24 seasons. That includes multiple victories in each of the last seven years.
The Hendrick Motorsports engine department enters the weekend with 584 victories across all three national NASCAR touring series including 23 of 29 events in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series this season.
Hendrick Motorsports remains the Cup Series’ all-time standard bearer in wins (324), poles (259), top-five finishes (1,351), top 10s (2,311), laps led (87,076) and championships (15).

QUOTABLE

Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet, on finding consistency in The Chase: “Consistency wasn’t something we had throughout the regular season, but we’ve been really consistent during The Chase, and I’m proud of everyone’s effort. I think our race cars have gotten a little better, and the pit crew has been solid and consistent all year. Having a slightly faster race car has allowed me to be a bit calmer behind the wheel, which helps with consistency. Cliff [Daniels] and the engineers have also done a really good job with strategy and calling races. The combination of all those factors has been good and has translated into results.”

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, on his outlook for the remainder of The Chase: “Catching the leaders, realistically, that’s probably out the window, I think, for us, but we can get a good ways up the road. If we could put together four really good weeks, I think we can get to seventh or sixth, you know, if we knock it out of the park. I think just getting ourselves back inside the top 10 solidly would be a really nice goal to have, and one that I think is extremely attainable for us right now. And also, an opportunity to go win, right? A win in the closing four weeks of the year would probably be a bigger deal than wherever our points position ends up being. So, yeah, just trying to put that together, and be really strong, be improving, and try and end the season on a note that gets us in a good spot going into ’27.”

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, on Phoenix Raceway: “Last week’s race was a tough one just knowing how good of a car we had. But it’s part of racing. Phoenix [Raceway] has been tough for us, but we definitely have had some success there and a good notebook from the last three years being in the [Championship 4]. It will be different racing there and it not being the finale, but it will also be nice to really just focus on the race at hand and go for a win.”

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet, on heading to Phoenix Raceway: “It’s always fun to get back to my home track [Phoenix Raceway]. We had decent runs last season with our Ally 48 group. We’re continuing to put in work and staying focused on building momentum and putting together strong runs.”

Corey Day, driver of the No. 17 Chevrolet, on heading to Phoenix Raceway: “Phoenix [Raceway] hasn’t been my strongest track in the past, and I’ve struggled there in my last two starts, so I’ve been working on reviewing footage to make sure I’m as prepared as possible. I know my team will bring a fast No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, so the goal is to keep it clean, execute throughout the race and come away with a strong points day.”

Wood Brothers Racing – Race Week Briefing: Phoenix Raceway

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October 15, 2026

Event: Freeway Insurance 500

Date/Time: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3 p.m. ET

Location: Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Arizona

Layout: 1-Mile Oval

TV/Radio: USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

As Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team enter the final stretch of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, this weekend’s Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway presents a promising opportunity to build on their recent momentum and contend for another strong finish.

The relatively flat, one-mile oval has been a favorable track for Berry and the Wood Brothers Racing team, who recorded fourth- and seventh-place finishes in their two visits to Phoenix last season. Their success on similar tracks this year provides further reason for optimism, with Berry earning a fourth-place finish at Iowa Speedway, an eighth-place result at Richmond Raceway and a third-place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

While the team’s most recent visit to Phoenix on March 8 proved challenging, with brake issues hampering the No. 21 Mustang Dark Horse before Berry was collected in an accident, the driver remains confident in the team’s ability to return to form this weekend.

During an appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio earlier this week, Berry pointed to the team’s previous success at Phoenix and its continued strength on shorter tracks as reasons for optimism heading into Sunday’s race.

“It was a bit of a struggle for us in the spring compared to last year,” Berry said. “We had two really good races there last year, and we’ve been super strong at short tracks this year.

“We can look back on those notes and take what we’ve learned at those tracks and apply it to Phoenix. It should be a great race for us.”

Berry and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team have delivered a string of competitive performances over the past two months, positioning themselves to continue pursuing top-five and top-10 finishes as the season winds down. Berry believes that consistency is key to putting the No. 21 team in contention for another trip to Victory Lane.

“Hopefully we can keep knocking out those top-fives and top-10s, and when you consistently put yourselves in those positions, you get the opportunity to go for a win,” he said. “We are in a position where we can certainly go do that.”

With a proven track record at Phoenix and encouraging results on comparable circuits, Berry and the Wood Brothers will look to capitalize on one of their stronger opportunities to contend near the front of the field during the closing weeks of the season.

Practice for the Freeway Insurance 500 is scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 5:35 p.m. ET. Both sessions will be televised on truTV.

Sunday’s 312-mile race is scheduled to take the green flag shortly after 3 p.m. ET, with television coverage on USA Sports.

Stage breaks are scheduled for Laps 60 and 185.

Josh Berry

Age: 35 (Oct. 22, 1990)

Hometown: Hendersonville, Tennessee

Crew Chief: Miles Stanley

IG: @joshberry88

X: @joshberry

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Rush-Order Tees and Satisfaction Guarantee Policies: What Custom Shirt Services Promise

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October 15, 2026

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When you need tees fast, check the satisfaction guarantee policy before you order. Adobe Express offers design and shirt printing in one place: upload your logo, choose fonts, and order shirts backed by the Zazzle guarantee, with free shipping and returns and a 30-day window to request a replacement, credit, or refund.

If you’re looking for a service that lets you customize clothing quickly with logos and unique fonts, the guarantee matters as much as the design tools. Policies differ on what they cover (any reason, print defects, or late delivery) and how long you have to report a problem. This guide compares three services, including Rush Order Tees, and explains what each guarantee actually promises.

Satisfaction Guarantees for Custom Apparel With Logos and Fonts: What About Turnaround?

Speed and guarantees are linked: a guarantee only helps if it covers the problem you’re worried about. For rush orders, that’s usually lateness.

Rush Order Tees offers rush options with delivery in as fast as two days, and its guarantee covers rush orders that arrive late. It notes, though, that it can’t guarantee delivery dates for orders with free shipping, so pay for rush if the date matters.

Adobe Express focuses its guarantee on the finished product: T-shirts are backed by the Zazzle guarantee, which lets you return a qualified product within 30 days of receipt for any reason. On the design side, you can upload your logo, choose from thousands of licensed Adobe Fonts, and order on desktop or mobile in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

What Does a Satisfaction Guarantee on Custom Clothing Cover?

Custom clothing is made to order, so many printers limit returns. The key differences are whether a guarantee covers changes of mind, print defects only, or late delivery. Here’s how three services compare:

Service	Best for	Guarantee details
Adobe Express	Designing with logos and fonts, then ordering in one place	Backed by the Zazzle guarantee: return a qualified product within 30 days of receipt, for any reason, for a replacement, credit, or refund; free shipping and returns on T-shirts; ships within the US, UK, Australia, and Canada
Rush Order Tees	Deadline-driven group orders	Covers products that differ materially from the Design Studio design, arrive flawed or damaged, or rush orders that arrive late; report within 45 days; delivery dates not guaranteed on free shipping
Printful	Print-on-demand sellers	Free reshipment or refund for damaged, defective, or misprinted items or lost packages, reported within 30 days of delivery; no returns for wrong size, wrong color, or change of mind

The broadest coverage here is the any-reason return on qualified products. Defect-only policies protect you from print errors but not from ordering the wrong size.

Design Studio Features: Fonts, Logo Uploads, and Custom Apparel

A good design studio reduces the chance you’ll need the guarantee at all.

In Adobe Express, you can start from thousands of T-shirt templates or a blank canvas, upload your own logo and photos, and use fonts and colors that match your brand. You can style lettering with the Generate Text Effect feature, and with a premium plan you can apply your brand elements automatically. You can design for the front, back, pocket, or sleeve, preview the shirt in your chosen color, and download the design as a PDF, JPG, or PNG.

Rush Order Tees’ Design Studio also accepts logo and artwork uploads and offers templates. Its in-house designers review every order, cleaning up artwork at no extra cost before printing.

Whichever studio you use, keep logo text large enough to read from a distance; small type often looks fine on screen and disappears on fabric.

How to Use a Satisfaction Guarantee on Custom Clothing With Your Design, Fonts, and Logo

A few habits make any guarantee easier to use if something goes wrong.

Use a high-resolution logo. Adobe Express recommends images of at least 300 DPI for print, which keeps edges sharp.

Preview carefully. Check spelling, font choice, placement, and shirt color before ordering, since most policies don’t cover your own design errors.

Photograph problems on arrival. Zazzle and Printful both ask for photos of damaged or defective items.

Report within the window. That’s 30 days for Zazzle (from receipt) and Printful (from delivery), and 45 days for Rush Order Tees. Note the date your order arrives so you don’t miss the deadline.

FAQ

Is the Rush Order Tees satisfaction guarantee a money-back guarantee?

Not explicitly. Its policy says that if products differ materially from your design, arrive flawed or damaged, or a rush order is late, a customer care rep will work with you to find a solution. It doesn’t specify a refund, so ask what remedy applies when you contact them.

Does a satisfaction guarantee cover ordering the wrong size?

It depends on the service. Printful doesn’t accept returns for wrong size or color. Zazzle’s guarantee, which backs Adobe Express T-shirt orders, lets you request a replacement in a different size, style, or color for qualified products within 30 days.

Where do these services ship custom shirts?

Adobe Express print orders ship within the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Rush Order Tees produces custom apparel for customers in the United States and Canada.

How Old Can a Car Be for Lemon Law?

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October 15, 2026

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Many people wonder whether their vehicle is too old to be protected under Lemon Law. Usually, age is not the only factor that dictates whether a vehicle is protected under Lemon Law. The protections will most likely depend on the state handling the case and the vehicle’s repair history and warranty.

Under the car lemon law in California, the refund-or-replace remedy applies only to disputes involving the manufacturer’s new vehicle warranty. The California Supreme Court applied this limit to used cars in its 2024 decision in Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC. A used car sold with leftover factory coverage generally does not qualify unless a new vehicle warranty was issued with the sale. A car’s age matters less than whether that warranty came with the sale.

Age Is Usually the Wrong Question

Consumer lemon laws allow for the recovery of money paid or a replacement of a product when a substantial warrantied defect is not repaired by the manufacturer within a reasonable number of repair attempts. Rather than the model year, these laws primarily link eligibility to warranty coverage and repair attempts. Some states start counting the clock toward a lemon claim from the date of delivery, while others use the duration of the warranty.

How California Handles It

Timing controls when California’s presumption of a reasonable number of repair attempts can arise. The presumption arises only when a qualifying situation happens inside the window, which is 18 months from delivery or 18,000 miles on the odometer, whichever the vehicle reaches first. Four or more repair attempts on the same defect can trigger the presumption. A defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury has a lower bar. At least two repair attempts can trigger the presumption. Time out of service matters too. A vehicle that spends more than 30 calendar days out of service for repairs, counted cumulatively, can also trigger the presumption. Additional requirements apply, including direct notice to the manufacturer when the warranty materials call for it.

The presumption is a shortcut, not a ceiling. A car bought new can still qualify outside that window if it remains under the manufacturer’s warranty and the owner can show the manufacturer failed to fix a substantial defect in a reasonable number of attempts. It just takes more proof.

Recent legislation added another layer. The Department of Consumer Affairs explains that the new lemon law procedures under AB 1755, as amended by SB 26, apply only to manufacturers that make an irrevocable election to use them. Manufacturers that do not make that election stay under the existing lemon law statutes or a certified arbitration program. As a result, the rules can differ from one manufacturer to another.

Other States Draw Different Lines

Not every state takes California’s warranty-centered view. New York offers a useful contrast. According to the New York Attorney General’s lemon law overview, the state’s new car lemon law covers vehicles within two years or 18,000 miles of original delivery, whichever comes first.

In New York, separate legislation governing used car sales requires car dealerships to provide customers a used car warranty whose term is determined by the vehicle’s mileage at the time of sale. Vehicles with mileage over 18,000 and up to 36,000 carry a minimum warranty of 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever comes first. On vehicles with 80,000 up to 100,000 miles, dealers must provide a minimum of 30 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first. The law covers used cars priced at $1,500 or more with fewer than 100,000 miles.

So a seven-year-old car might have no lemon law protection in one state and a short window of it in another. That is why a car’s age never has a single national effect on lemon law eligibility.

The Warranty Is Where Most Cases Start

For older cars, most cases start with the warranty that came with the vehicle’s sale. Federal law does not force anyone to offer one. The Federal Trade Commission’s guide to federal warranty law states that businesses decide for themselves whether to warrant their products in writing. Implied warranties are separate from any lemon law claim. The guide states that they can apply to used goods when the seller is a merchant who deals in them.

Several practical questions decide whether an older car qualifies. One is whether the car was sold with a manufacturer’s new vehicle warranty, which California requires. Another is when the problem first showed up and how many times the dealer tried to fix it. Individuals seeking a refund for their faulty cars should know which state’s law governs the purchase.

Vehicle owners often overlook repair orders. These orders document the owner’s complaint, the shop’s repairs, the vehicle’s mileage, and other valuable information, which often serve as the basis for the owner’s entire case. Along with these repair orders, there are other records, which could determine whether the claims succeed, especially with old vehicles.

Motorsport Technology in 2026: How Racing Is Changing On and Off Track

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October 15, 2026

How New Technologies Are Changing Modern Motorsport

In 2026, motorsport is no longer changing mainly at the engine dyno or in the wind tunnel; energy recovery, active aerodynamics, cloud computing, and software now influence decisions made by the driver and pit wall on the same lap. That changes racecraft. Formula 1 has introduced its biggest power-unit reset in more than a decade, IndyCar is already racing with a driver-controlled hybrid system, and Formula E has put its faster GEN4 car on track ahead of the 2026-27 season. The mechanical car still decides whether any of it works, but the competitive margin increasingly sits in how quickly teams can harvest, process, and deploy energy and information.

F1 Made Electrical Power Part of the Fight

Formula 1’s new rules put electrical deployment right in the middle of race strategy. The MGU-K can deliver 350 kW in designated acceleration zones, while recent FIA changes cap deployment at 250 kW elsewhere on the lap. The 1.6-liter V6 also runs on fully sustainable fuel. Active front and rear wing elements switch between Corner Mode and the low-drag Straight Mode. Drivers can use Boost to take direct control of energy deployment, and Overtake Mode replaces the old DRS eligibility system. Much of the recharging is still managed by preset maps and the ECU, so now, the challenge is knowing when to leave the system alone and when to take over.

IndyCar Gave Drivers a Second Power Lever

IndyCar got to hybrid power first, introducing its system at Mid-Ohio in July 2024. The 48-volt motor-generator unit and energy-storage system, built around 20 ultracapacitors, sit in the bellhousing between the combustion engine and gearbox. Drivers can harvest energy and deploy it when they choose, while road and street courses still keep push-to-pass as a separate tool. In practice, that gives them two different ways to manage extra power instead of one all-purpose boost button. The next car, IR-28, is due in 2028 and is expected to use a battery-based storage system with roughly 14 times the energy capacity of today’s supercapacitor package.

The Pit Wall Is Becoming a Compute Center

The pit wall is changing just as quickly as the car. Oracle says Red Bull Racing’s infrastructure can process about one million Monte Carlo simulations per second during a Grand Prix, recalculating likely outcomes as telemetry, GPS position, tire degradation and weather inputs change. For 2026, Oracle and Red Bull have also introduced an AI-powered strategy agent designed to automate data collection, interpret historical and real-time information and surface options for human engineers. The software does not call the pit stop by itself; a Safety Car, damaged wing or sudden shower can still turn a statistically attractive plan into the wrong move within seconds.

Live Markets Now React to More Than Track Position

That richer data stream also changes how motorsport is followed in betting markets. A driver running third may be protecting energy, extending a tire stint or waiting for a pit window, so the current order alone can give an incomplete picture of likely race outcomes. Bettors checking MelBet can compare live prices with tire age, weather, pit-stop timing and hybrid deployment rather than reading position as a complete form guide. A fixed bankroll stake remains useful because a Safety Car or badly timed stop can reprice the race almost instantly, even when the underlying pace has barely changed.

Formula E Is Moving Past GEN3 Evo Already

Formula E is about to make another large jump. The GEN3 Evo used up to 600 kW of regenerative braking and could recover nearly half of the energy required for a race, while all-wheel drive was available only in qualifying duels, race starts, and ATTACK MODE. GEN4, which made its public track debut at Paul Ricard in April 2026 and is scheduled to race from the 2026-27 season, raises standard race power to 450 kW and reaches 600 kW in ATTACK MODE and qualifying while making all-wheel drive permanent. Software is lap time. Energy maps, traction control logic and regeneration targets now shape performance as directly as mechanical setup.

Le Mans Is Heading Toward One Hybrid Rulebook

Endurance racing is moving toward the same convergence of hardware and software. Ferrari’s 499P combines a twin-turbo V6 with a 200 kW front-axle ERS that recovers braking energy into a high-voltage battery, while Toyota’s updated TR010 HYBRID entered the 2026 WEC season with revised front and rear bodywork developed through CFD and wind-tunnel work. From 2030, WEC’s Hypercar class is expected to merge the LMH and LMDh categories into one technical framework. The cars will remain rear-wheel drive and hybrid-powered, but manufacturers will still have a choice between bespoke and shared hybrid systems. That leaves room for distinct engineering philosophies, even as the regulations place more weight on energy management, simulation, and the way each team makes the car’s systems work together.

Publication Media Website Owner Partnership Opportunities

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A successful website owner partnership can help publishers earn revenue, advertisers reach relevant audiences, and SEO agencies build stronger link-building campaigns. A partnership supports these connections by bringing advertisers, SEO professionals, and website publishers together through guest posting opportunities. When each party understands its goals and responsibilities, the partnership can deliver long-term value without compromising content quality or audience trust.

For website owners, the right partnership can turn an established website into a revenue stream. For advertisers and SEO agencies, it offers a practical way to publish useful content on relevant websites. The key is to focus on quality, transparency, and shared business goals rather than short-term gains.

What Is a Website Owner Partnership?

A website owner partnership is a professional arrangement between a publisher and another business that wants to reach the publisher’s audience. In guest posting, this often involves an advertiser or SEO agency submitting an article for publication on a relevant website.

Depending on the agreement, the publisher may receive payment, useful content, or another agreed benefit. The advertiser gains an opportunity to introduce its brand, share expertise, and attract relevant visitors. SEO agencies may also use guest posting to support a client’s content marketing and search visibility strategy.

However, a good partnership involves more than publishing an article. Both parties should agree on content standards, editorial control, publication timelines, fees, and link policies before work begins. Clear expectations help prevent misunderstandings and create a reliable working relationship.

How Guest Posting Benefits Website Publishers and Advertisers

Guest posting can support different business goals when the content matches the website’s audience and editorial standards.

For website publishers, accepting suitable guest posts can reduce the workload involved in producing every article internally. Paid publishing arrangements may also create an additional revenue stream. This can be particularly useful for websites that already attract a defined audience and maintain consistent editorial quality.

Advertisers benefit from sharing their expertise with readers interested in related topics. A well-written article can explain a problem, offer practical advice, and introduce a relevant product or service without becoming an obvious sales pitch.

SEO agencies can use publisher relationships to manage client content placements. Instead of contacting every website individually, they can work with an agency that helps identify suitable publishing opportunities. This can simplify communication and make campaign management more efficient.

The value of a guest post depends on its relevance, usefulness, and credibility. Publishing on a website simply because it offers a link may deliver little lasting value if the audience is unrelated or the content is poor.

How to Choose the Right Website Owner Partnership

Choosing the right partner requires more than checking a website’s domain metrics. Publishers and advertisers should evaluate whether the relationship fits their audiences and business objectives.

Check audience relevance. Review the website’s main topics, existing articles, and intended readers. A relevant website gives an article a better chance of reaching people who care about its subject.

Review content quality. Look for original articles, clear writing, accurate information, and consistent editorial standards. A website filled with unrelated sponsored posts may offer less value than a focused publication with a clear identity.

Discuss terms in advance. Agree on pricing, article length, revision limits, publishing timelines, link placement, and disclosure requirements. Written terms make the process easier to manage and help both parties understand what to expect.

Set realistic goals. Determine whether the campaign aims to increase brand awareness, reach a new audience, attract referral traffic, or support an SEO strategy. These goals help both parties assess whether a placement is suitable.

Protect editorial integrity. Publishers should retain appropriate control over the content appearing on their websites. Advertisers should provide accurate information and accept reasonable editorial changes. Paid links should also follow applicable search engine policies, including requirements for appropriate link qualification.

These checks help create partnerships based on mutual value instead of relying on publication volume alone.

How It Helps Connect Publishers and SEO Agencies

Finding suitable publishers can take time, especially when an SEO agency needs websites that match a client’s industry, budget, and content requirements. Managing separate conversations with multiple website owners can also make campaign coordination more difficult.

A media partnership helps bridge this gap by connecting advertisers and SEO agencies with website publishers. This service makes it easier to explore guest posting opportunities, communicate publishing requirements, and identify potential partners for content campaigns.

Website owners can benefit by presenting their publishing opportunities to businesses looking for relevant websites. Advertisers and SEO agencies can use these connections to find potential placements that align with their marketing objectives.

For the best results, every party should still assess each opportunity carefully. Website owners should review submitted content before publication, while advertisers should check audience relevance, editorial standards, and the proposed terms. A platform can help establish connections, but successful partnerships depend on responsible decisions and clear communication.

Conclusion

A strong website owner partnership creates value for publishers, advertisers, and SEO agencies when it combines relevant content, fair agreements, and clear expectations. Guest posting can support website monetization, brand visibility, and content marketing when quality remains the priority.

It helps bring these groups together, making it easier to explore potential publishing relationships. By choosing relevant websites, agreeing on transparent terms, and protecting editorial standards, all parties can build more dependable partnerships that support their long-term goals.

The Most Iconic Car Numbers in NASCAR History

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October 15, 2026

In NASCAR, a car number is much more than a simple way to identify a vehicle on the track. Over time, certain numbers have become closely connected with legendary drivers, unforgettable races, and major moments in American motorsport history. For many fans, seeing a familiar number immediately brings back memories of a specific driver or era.

Some numbers have become so famous that they are now part of NASCAR culture itself. Even after a driver retires, fans may continue to associate a particular number with that person for decades.

No. 3 – Dale Earnhardt

Few numbers in NASCAR are as recognizable as the No. 3. The number is most strongly associated with Dale Earnhardt, one of the most successful and influential drivers in the history of the sport.

Earnhardt’s aggressive driving style and ability to compete at the highest level helped turn the No. 3 into one of NASCAR’s most famous symbols. His black Chevrolet became instantly recognizable to racing fans across the United States.

Even people who do not follow NASCAR closely may recognize the No. 3 because of Earnhardt’s popularity and long-lasting influence on American racing culture.

No. 43 – Richard Petty

Another legendary number is No. 43, forever connected with Richard Petty. Known as “The King,” Petty became one of NASCAR’s most successful drivers and one of its most recognizable personalities.

The No. 43 car became famous for its distinctive appearance and long history in the sport. Petty’s success helped make the number a symbol of NASCAR’s early growth and development.

For many longtime racing fans, No. 43 represents the classic era of NASCAR, when the sport was becoming increasingly popular across the United States.

No. 24 – Jeff Gordon

During the 1990s and 2000s, the No. 24 car became one of the most recognizable vehicles in NASCAR thanks to Jeff Gordon.

Gordon helped introduce NASCAR to a new generation of fans and became one of the sport’s biggest stars. His colorful cars and consistent success made the No. 24 easy to recognize both on television and at the racetrack.

The number became especially popular with younger fans who began following NASCAR during Gordon’s career. Today, No. 24 remains strongly connected with one of the most successful periods in modern NASCAR history.

No. 48 – Jimmie Johnson

The No. 48 is closely associated with Jimmie Johnson, another driver who became one of NASCAR’s all-time greats.

Johnson’s long period of dominance helped turn No. 48 into a symbol of consistency and success. His championships and race victories made the car one of the most familiar sights in NASCAR during the 2000s and 2010s.

Like many famous NASCAR numbers, No. 48 became part of the driver’s identity. Fans often remember the number just as easily as they remember the name.

No. 11 – A Number With a Long NASCAR History

While some numbers are mainly linked to one driver, others have been used by several successful racers. No. 11 is a good example.

The number has appeared throughout NASCAR history and has been driven by multiple well-known competitors. Its long presence in the sport makes it one of the more recognizable numbers on the grid.

This shows how NASCAR car numbers can develop their own history over time, even when different drivers use them.

Why NASCAR Numbers Matter So Much

NASCAR numbers are important because they help fans quickly identify cars at high speed. During a race, drivers may be difficult to recognize from a distance, but a large number on the side and roof of the car makes identification much easier.

Numbers also become part of a team’s branding. Fans buy hats, shirts, die-cast models, and other merchandise featuring their favorite driver’s number.

Over time, the connection between a driver and a number can become so strong that the number itself becomes part of motorsport history.

From Racing Numbers to License Plates

Numbers are also an important part of everyday automotive life. Outside the racetrack, vehicles are identified using registration plates rather than racing numbers.

The appearance and format of these plates can vary significantly between countries. Some use long combinations of letters and numbers, while others use shorter formats or distinctive colors and symbols. Anyone interested in automotive design and vehicle identification can explore license plates from around the world and compare how different countries approach vehicle registration.

The United States is especially interesting because each state creates its own license plate designs. This results in a huge variety of colors, slogans, symbols, and layouts. Automotive enthusiasts can also browse U.S. license plates by state to see how plates differ across the country.

In a way, both NASCAR numbers and license plates serve a similar basic purpose: they make vehicles easy to identify. The difference is that NASCAR numbers are designed for racing, branding, and fan recognition, while license plates are part of official vehicle registration systems.

More Than Just Numbers

The most iconic NASCAR numbers have become much more than identifiers. They represent drivers, teams, victories, rivalries, and entire eras of racing history.

Numbers such as 3, 24, 43, and 48 continue to be recognized because of the legendary drivers who made them famous. They show how something as simple as a number can become a powerful symbol in automotive culture.

Whether it appears on the side of a race car or on the back of an everyday vehicle, a number can tell a story. In NASCAR, some of those stories have become an unforgettable part of American motorsport history.

Dark Brown Hair Filter: Try a Natural and Stylish New Look

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October 15, 2026

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Dyeing your hair is a fun way to try out a new look without committing to it permanently! Many people choose dark brown hair because it looks organic, elegant, and is very versatile. You can use a dark brown hair filter to see what this lovely color looks like on your pictures before you finalize your choice.

What Is a Dark Brown Hair Filter?

A dark brown hair filter is a digital photo effect that renders your hair a rich brown color. You can try a variety of hair colors using AI-powered editing tools while maintaining a natural look of your face and appearance. It is an easy way to try something new without going to a salon or using hair dye.

Why Try Dark Brown Hair?

Dark brown is an ideal neutral if you want your hair to look warm, rich and elegant all at the same time. In contrast to very light tones, it has the potential to make a more significant change without looking too far away from natural. That said, it can also work with a variety of hairstyles, from long waves to short cuts, straight hair and layered styles.

Applying a dark brown hair filter lets you get a glimpse of how this hue would look with your skin tone, eye color and overall style. You can see the different versions of your photo and select the look that you prefer.

How to Use a Dark Brown Hair Filter

Even for beginners, applying a hair color filter is usually easy. To begin, follow these steps:

Upload a clear photo: Select a photo in which your hair is clearly visible and your face is brightly lit.
Select the hair color: In your favorite photo editing app or online tool, select the dark brown shade.
Preview the result: See how the new color looks with your characteristics and hairstyle.
Customize the effect: If the tool allows customization, adjust the color intensity for a natural-looking finish.
Save your photo: Once you are satisfied with the outcome, download or share the edited picture.

For optimal results, use a bright, high-quality photo without many shadows.

Who Can Benefit From This Filter?

A dark brown hair filter is handy for those wondering about a hair color change. This can be useful for anyone who is: Planning a trip to the salon Creating content for social media Empresas o Alguien Que Haya Querido Cambiar Su look O simplemente quieren verse diferentes. It’s also useful when you want to compare dark brown to lighter brown or to black or caramel.

But digital preps may not result in the exact same outcome as real hair dye. Your natural hair color, hair texture and lighting will all have an impact on the finished look.

Final Thoughts

A dark brown hair filter lets you try a classic hair color option without the commitment. For a subtle update or a total change of look, this easy-to-use digital tool lets you see what’s possible. Try out different pictures and colors and see if you can find a style that fits your personality and gives you confidence for your next move.

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Conclusion

No. 3 – Dale Earnhardt

No. 43 – Richard Petty

No. 24 – Jeff Gordon

No. 48 – Jimmie Johnson

No. 11 – A Number With a Long NASCAR History

Why NASCAR Numbers Matter So Much

From Racing Numbers to License Plates

More Than Just Numbers

What Is a Dark Brown Hair Filter?

Why Try Dark Brown Hair?

How to Use a Dark Brown Hair Filter

Who Can Benefit From This Filter?

Final Thoughts

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